Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2017 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

…to the March Knitting & Crochet monthly. We’ve had a little refresh and we’re looking more gorgeous than ever! Plus we’ve added some new features to the favourites we know you love. First up, we have a super collection of easy-wear knits (p6) that are perfect for trips to the gym or for dress-down days. They’re knitted in a pretty palette that will get you looking forward to springtime. Then we have the first of our new regular features with designs based on a theme. Take A Look At... (p20) kicks off with ‘Colour’ and a wonderfully bright pair of jumpers in fuchsia and orange. What’s Trending is our next debut feature (p24) – with a fashion-lead pattern that channels what’s happening right now in crafting. Then it’s the seasonal…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 86-91 (97-102) (107-112) cm/34-36 (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements 118 (124.5) (131) cm/46½ (49) (51½) in. Side seam All sizes 43.5cm/17in. Length to shoulder 68.5 (70) (72) cm/27 (27½) (28¼) in. Sleeve seam 42 (43) (44) cm/16½ (17) (17¼) in. Materials 15 (16) (17) 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in Pearl Grey (52)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles; 7 buttons. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts together); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); nil, meaning nothing…

TAKE A LOOK AT... Every month, Take a Look At… will highlight something inspirational that’s caught our eye. Our first theme is ‘colour’ – and in particular the bright new winter-into-spring hues. When the winter festivities are behind us and the better weather seems a little too far away to look forward to, we need to give ourselves a little lift – and that’s why we’re loving the vibrant shades in the glossy magazines at the moment. Fashion editors are reaching for easy-to-wear brights to add the feelgood factor to their pages, so why not knit a spring into your step? Our gorgeous, cosy jumpers in hot orange and fruity raspberry are the perfect place to start. ORANGE SWEATER Measurements To fit sizes 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) cm/32 (34)…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This top featured in the 30 March 1940 issue. Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 88 (98) (108) (118) cm/34½ (38½) (42½) (46½) in. Side seam All sizes 31cm/121/4in. Length to shoulder 49 (50) (52) (53) cm/19¼ (19¾) (20½) (20¾) in. Sleeve seam 9 (9) (10) (10) cm/3½ (3½) (4) (4) in. Materials 5 (6) (6) (7) 50g (180m) balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply (100% wool) in Amber (039)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 2¾mm (No. 12) knitting needles. Tension 24 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch;…

Measurements The completed throw measures approximately 117 x 145cm/46 x 57in, including edging. Materials Of Bergere de France Ideal (40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyamide) in 50g (125m) balls, entire blanket requires the following: Key colours: 3 balls in each of Cream (Meije 51253), Green (Olivine 20754) and Fawn (Vannerie 23316), 2 balls in each of Deep Pink (Cyclamen 20555) and Pale Pink (Danseuse 23026)*. Other colours: 2 balls in each of Pale Blue (Linaire 20933), Dark Grey (Lievre 54695) and Dusky Pink (Beige Rose 35177), 1 ball in each of Mid Blue (Myosotis 20841), Pale Yellow (Jaune 35166), Dark Green (Pinede 25324), Purple (Belladone 22375), Orange (Vitamine 24109), Pale Grey (Cendre 24241), Light Teal (Persan 24257) and Rust (Sequoia 35168)*. Joining and edging: 5 balls White (Everest 51220)*. Size…

These slippers are perfect travel companions – so easy to slip into an overnight bag Measurements To fit average woman’s foot. Materials 3 x 50g (48m) balls of Rico Essential Big (50% wool, 50% acrylic) in Turquoise (034)*. Size 5.00 crochet hook; 26cm long rubber insoles; matching sewing thread. Tension 13 stitches and 16 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; dc2tog, work 2dc together [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook); tr, treble; slst, slip st. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Outer sides (make…

Tension Practically every knitting instruction will state a tension, with a few exceptions, like toys or small accessories. Tension is the number of stitches and rows that an average knitter will achieve to stated measurements, using specific yarn, pattern and needles. It is used to translate measurements into the number of stitches and rows to be worked. Before commencing a specific project, check your tension by working a swatch about 13cm square in pattern, yarn and needles or crochet hooks as stated. Stretch swatch in each direction and allow to rest. Mark 10cm horizontally in the middle of the test piece (diag. 1 and 3) and count stitches between markers. Mark 10cm vertically in the middle of test piece (diag. 2 and 4) and count the rows between markers. If…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) in. Actual measurements 106.5 (115.5) (129) cm/41¾ (45½) (50¾) in. Side seam All sizes 40cm/15¾in. Length To back neck including hem edging 68 (70) (72) cm/26¾ (27½) (28¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 42cm/16½in. Materials 13 (13) (14) 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in Smoky Blue (31)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) and 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); skpo,…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 86-91 (97-102) (107-112) cm/34-36 (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements 116.5 (123) (130) cm/45¾ (48½) (51) in. Side seam All sizes 43.5cm/17in. Length to shoulder 68.5 (70) (72) cm/27 (27½) (28¼) in. Sleeve seam 50 (51) (52) cm/19¾ (20) (20½) in. Materials 15 (16) (17) 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in Powder (61)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts together); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); nil, meaning nothing is worked here…

CROCHET BAG Materials 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Black (965), Bright Pink (887), Bright Orange (981), Sunflower (978), Cupid (944) and Bright Green (886)*. Size 4.50 crochet hook; Bergere De France black faux-leather bag kit. Tension 15 stitches and 11 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over half treble pattern, using 4.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; slst, slip st; tr, treble; htr, half treble; dtr, double treble. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. BAG Sides (make 2) With 4.50 hook and Black, make 11ch. 1st row: 1htr in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 2 sts), [1htr in next…

Measurements Approximately 20cm/8in high. Materials 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK DK (100% acrylic) in each of Flesh Tone (963), Walnut (927), Classic Red (833), Turquoise (998), White (961), Golden (765), Petrol (829) and Mint (956)*; length of DK in Blue. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing; 1 button for cape, 3 buttons for jacket and 2 press stud fasteners for skirt and 3 for sweater; 23cm long narrow ribbon for light green dress; wire brush – optional. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); inc, increase (by working twice…

Materials 1 x 100g (110m) ball of King Cole Luxe Fur (100% nylon) in Impala (1035)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. 1m of 4cm-wide organza ribbon. Tension 18 stitches and 25 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch (knit on right side and purl on wrong side), using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k2togb or p2togb, k2tog or p2tog through back of sts; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and k into back of it. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. COLLAR To make With 5mm needles, cast on 66 sts for neck edge. 1st rib row: K2, [p2, k2] to end. 2nd…

We want your knitting and crocheting to be the best it can be. So it’s a good job we have Tina. A true professional, Tina’s been Technical Knitting Editor at Woman’s Weekly for 17 years. And now she’s here to help you! Every month, Tina answers the most common questions you’ve sent in and resolving some of the issues we all face as crafters. Together, we’ll make your knitting and crochet beautiful! Special needles for socks Q In the past I used a pair of needles to knit socks, but I hated sewing them up at the end. So I started knitting socks in the round instead, using double-pointed needles. Now my friend tells me there are circular needles made especially for knitting socks. Is this the case? It is…

Slip knot 1 Loop the yarn with the ball end on top (the ball end is shown with a broken line). 2 Dip the needle into the loop, catch the ball end and pull it through the loop . 3 Pull both ends to tighten the knot. 4 Pull the ball end to bring the knot up to the needle. Holding the yarn and needles To make even stitches, control the yarn by taking it over the first finger of the right hand, under the second, over the third and under the fourth, or even around the fourth if necessary. Your right hand also holds the needle that makes the new stitches. Hold this like a knife or a pencil – whichever is more comfortable. Your left hand holds the…

Measurements To fit sizes 81-86 (91) (97) cm/32-34 (36) (38) in. Actual measurements 91 (97.5) (104.5) cm/36 (38¼) (41) in. Side seam 28.5 (28.5) (31) cm/11 (11) (12¼) in. Length to shoulder 49 (50) (54) cm/19¼ (19½) (21¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 46cm/18in. Materials 11 (12) (13) 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in Rose Pink (00)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; an open-ended zip fastener of appropriate length. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); ss,…

Fashion Looks So many vintage looks are timeless. A lace-weight, short-sleeved cardigan looks as contemporary now as it did in 1954. We offer classic patterns as well as update traditional designs with a modern twist for all skill levels. Cute For Kids Our baby and children’s patterns include cardigans and adorable layettes. We know you love to knit for little ones, so we also have sweet hats, the best bootees and beautiful blankets. Toys This friendly bear is over 50 years old and he has many friends in his new online home. Download the PDF or order your chosen pattern to be posted to your home. For Men You can also find a great selection of men’s patterns. A shawl collar and a textured raglan design look straight off the…

CROCHET TOP Measurements To fit ages 3-6 (6-9) (9-12) (12-18) months. Actual measurements 55.5 (59) (62) (66) cm/21¾ (23¼) (24½) (26) in. Side seam 15.5 (17) (19) (21) cm/6 (6¾) (7½) (8¼) in. Length to back neck 27 (29.5) (32) (35) cm/10½ (11½) (12½) (13¾) in. Sleeve seam 17 (19) (21) (23) cm/6¾ (7½) (8¼) (9) in. Materials 6 (7) (8) (9) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% merino wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Sweet Leaf (456)*. Size 4.00 crochet hook. Tension 19 stitches and 23 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet pattern, using 4.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; slst, slip st; nil, meaning nothing is worked here for this size; dec, decrease; dc2tog, [insert hook in…

The two-colour moss stitch creates a stunning effect for our foot warmers – and neat little pompoms finish them perfectly Measurements To fit an average woman’s foot. Length (excluding cuff) Approximately 23cm/9in. Materials 3 x 50g (48m) balls of Rico Essential Big (50% wool, 50% acrylic) in Pumpkin (043); 2 balls in Fuchsia (28)*. Pair of 5½mm (No. 5) knitting needles; size 4.50 crochet hook. Tension 13 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts together); mst, moss st; ytb, yarn to back; ytf, yarn to front. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket.…

Practically all knitting and crochet patterns use some sort of abbreviations to make the instructions concise and easy to follow. Each pattern will have its own brief description of the most common abbreviations ( k , knit or ch , chain) with a more detailed description of specific abbreviations, like how to work cable or cluster. Also, the most regularly used words are either shortened (foll – following) or letters are used to describe what is needed to be done next (tbl – through back of stitches). Some widely used abbreviations have more or less the same meaning, but there could be exceptions. Listed below in alphabetical order are the most commonly used abbreviations, with an extended description of their meanings. alt , alternate – worked on every other row…

Slip knot 1 Loop the yarn with the ball end on top (the ball end is shown with a broken line). 2 Dip the hook into the loop, catch the ball end and pull it through the loop. 3 Pull both ends to tighten the knot. 4 Pull the ball end to bring the knot up to the hook. Holding the yarn and hook Both crochet and yarn are held in the left hand, with the right hand holding the hook preferably like a pencil, but like a knife if you prefer. The work is held between thumb and first finger, with the ball end of the yarn taken over the first three fingers and under the fourth, or around the fourth if necessary. Extending the second finger holds the…