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

…to this month’s Knitting & Crochet magazine, simply bursting with lots of lovely things for you to make this summer. For our opening feature (p6) we’ve chosen an elegant palette of shimmering yarns to create a gorgeous gathering of summer tops that are lovely for daytime or evening, plus a cool tote bag. Next up, why not have a go at upcycling fabric rags – yes, really! Our What’s Trending feature (p18) – two eco-friendly projects to knit or crochet – will have you thinking differently about what you can re-use rather than throw away. For our regular dip into the Best of WW patterns we’ve an ever-so-pretty pinafore dress for the under-twos (p21) – just adorable! Take A Look At… (p24) highlights abstract and geometric patterning with two colour-pop…

Measurements Approximately 45.5 x 39cm/17¾ x 15¼in. Materials 5 x 50g (130m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Cotton Metallise (53% cotton, 35% acrylic, 12% metallic fibre) in Gold (003)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 1 pair of 57cm sew-in faux-leather handles. Tension 23 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Back and front (both alike) With 3¼mm needles, cast on 105 sts. Beginning with a k row, work 11 rows in ss. K 1 row for fold line. Change to 3¾mm needles. Beginning with a k…

CLOTHES PEG BAG Measurements Approximately 20 x 22cm/8 x 8¾in, excluding handle. Materials A lightweight, multi-coloured, polyester, single duvet cover cut into 1cm-wide strips, joined with a reef knot and used double. Pair of 10mm (No. 000) knitting needles; a knitting wool sewing needle. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; rss, reverse stocking st (p on right side and k on wrong side). PLASTIC BAG HOLDER Measurements Approximately 19 x 23cm/7½ x 9in, excluding handle. Materials Oddments of medium weight cotton fabric in two variations of Navy and White stripes, Black and White checks, White and Black cut into 1cm-wide strips and joined with a reef knot. Size 12.00 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; slst, slip st; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert…

Trio Of Baskets Measurements Approximately 15cm/6in diameter x 8.5cm/3¼in tall. Materials For the set: 2 x 100g (267m) balls of Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4-ply (100% cotton) in Mirage (44) and 1 ball in each of Orchid (37), Dragonfly (36), Beaujolais (35) and Peach (30)*. Yarns available from The Knitting Network. Size 3.50 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; chsp, chain space; 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. Basket one 1st round: With 3.50 hook and Mirage, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch (does not count as a st…

Measurements Tombliboo Unn: Approximately 23cm/9in high. Tombliboo Ooo: Approximately 21cm/8¼in high. Tombliboo Eee: Approximately 19cm/7½in high. Materials For the set: 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Flesh Tone (963), Chocolate (947), Flamingo Pink (702), Classic Red (833), Lime (882), Primrose (957)*; length of DK yarn in each of Black and White; small amount of embroidery thread in Peach. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing; tweezers. Yarns available from The Knitting Network. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k3togb, k3tog through back of sts; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); ss,…

Create this wonderfully colourful, shabby chic throw with our latest ‘Crochet-A-Long’. The fourth pattern in this six-part series is for a multi-coloured medium motif 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),…

Measurements To fit sizes 91 (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/36 (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) in. Actual measurements 96 (103) (109.5) (116) (122) (128) cm/38 (40½) (43) (45½) (48) (50½) in. Side seam including armhole edging 37 (38.5) (40) (42.5) (44) (46) cm/14½ (15¼) (15¾) (16¾) (17¼) (18) in. Length to shoulder 53.5 (56) (58) (61.5) (63.5) (66) cm/21 (22) (22¾) (24¼) (25) (26) in. Materials 6 (6) (6) (7) (7) (7) 50g (130m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Cotton Metallise (53% cotton, 35% acrylic, 12% metallic yarn) in Silver (004)*. Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12) and 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Tension 25 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together;…

Measurements To fit snugly, sizes 81 (86) (91) cm/32 (34) (36) in. Length at underarm All sizes 36cm/14¼in. Materials 4 (4) (5) 50g (130m) balls of Rico Design Essential Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Natural (51)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Tension 34 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over rib, unstretched, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger sizes. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Back With 3¼mm needles, cast on 99 (103) (107)…

Measurements To fit ages 0-6 (6-12) (12-18) (18-24) months. Actual measurements at waist 42.5 (46) (50) (53.5) cm/16¾ (18) (19½) (21) in. Side seam 26 (29) (33) (36) cm/10¼ (11½) (13) (14) in. Length to shoulder 36.5 (41) (46.5) (51) cm/14¼ (16) (18¼) (20) in. Materials 3 (3) (4) (4) 50g (125m) balls of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Mint (031)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 2 buttons. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over main pattern, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); gst, garter st (every row k); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91) (97-102) cm/32-34 (36) (38-40) in. Width at waist 75 (80) (85) cm/29½ (31½) (33½) in. Length to centre back, including edging All sizes 72.5cm/28½in. Length to front neck edge, including edging 94 (95.5) (97.5) cm/37 (37½) (38¼) in. Materials 7 (8) (9) 50g (158m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Cotton 4ply (100% cotton) in Teal (005) and 1 ball in each of Cream (001), Red (004) and Navy (006)*. Sizes 2.50 and 3.00 crochet hooks; 30cm-long zip fastener; sewing needle and thread. Tension 8 groups and 12 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern and 24 stitches to 10cm, over double crochet, using 3.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; chsp, chain space; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; inc, increase (by working twice…

BABY BLANKET Measurements Approximately 47 x 62cm/18½ x 24¼in, excluding edging. Materials 3 x 100g (210m) balls of King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton) in White (710)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles. Yarns available from The Knitting Network. Tension 23 stitches and 31 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; ss, stocking st (k on right side, p on wrong side); gst, garter st (every row k); yf, yarn forward to make a st; psso, pass sl st over; skpo, (sl1, k1, psso); mb, make bobble thus: k1, yf and k1 all in next st, turn, k3, turn, p3, turn, k3, turn, sl1, k2tog, psso. Note Yarn amounts are based on average…

Measurements Approximately 23.5 x 23.5cm/9¼ x 9¼in. Materials 1 x 100g (201m) ball of Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Light Pink (Apple Blossom 64), Blue (Dragonfly 66) and Green (Lettuce 65)*. Yarns available from The Knitting Network. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; pair of 14cm-wide bamboo bag handles; 30 x 60cm cotton fabric; sewing needle and matching thread. Abbreviations K, knit; st, stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Back and front (both alike) Centre square: With 3¾mm needles and Light Pink, cast on 14 sts. K 24 rows. Cast off. First strip: Turn square to the right and with Green, pick up and k14 sts evenly along row-ends of centre square. K 11 rows. Cast…

Abbreviations  alt, alternate beg, begin or beginning ch, chain cont, continue dc, double crochet dc2tog, work 2 double crochet together dc3tog, work 3 double crochet together dec, decrease or decreasing by working 2 or more stitches together dtr, double treble foll, following gst, garter stitch – knit or purl every stitch on every row htr, half treble inc, increase or increasing by working twice or more times into the same stitch k, knit k row or rows, knit every stitch across each row(s) k1tbl or k1b, knit 1 stitch through back loop k2tog, knit 2 stitches together k2tog tbl or k2togb, knit 2 stitches together through back of loops m1, make one p, purl p row or rows, purl every stitch across each row patt, pattern psso, pass slipped stitch…

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…

Measurements To fit sizes 81 (86) (91) cm/32 (34) (36) in. Side seam 36 (36.5) (37.5) cm/14 (14½) (14¾) in. Length to back neck 51.5 (53.5) (55.5) cm/20¼ (21) (22) in. Materials 4 (5) (6) 50g (130m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK (100% cotton) in White (80)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts together); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger…

Measurements To fit snugly, sizes 81 (86) (91) cm/32 (34) (36) in. Side seam 31 (33) (35) cm/12¼ (13) (13¾) in. Length to centre back neck 41 (44) (47.5) cm/16 (17¼) (18¾) in. Materials 5 (6) (6) 50g (130m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Cotton Metallise (53% cotton, 35% acrylic, 12% metallic yarn) in Platinum (001)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Tension 40 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over rib, unstretched, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); nil, meaning nothing is worked here for this size. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets…

TAKE A LOOK AT... This month we’re focusing on the summer trend for abstract and geometric patterning. Our simply shaped sweater and neat top in bright, colour-pop shades work so well for this look – and with their nod to retro they’ll sit happily in your wardrobe for years to come. We’ve used the Intarsia method, a technique that’s perfect for working blocks of colour and larger expanses of knitting, so that you don’t have to carry yarn across the back of the work. To do this you need to have separate balls of yarn for each colour block, twisting them around each other at their meeting point to create a nice, neat fabric. For simple step-by-step instructions on how to work Intarsia, visit theknittingnetwork.com/intarsia SHORT-SLEEVE T-SHIRT Measurements To…

Measurements Jar cover: Approximately 15cm/6in high and 9cm/3½in diameter. Place mat: Approximately 28cm/11in diameter. Materials For the set: 1 x 50g (114m) ball of King Cole Raffia (100% cellulose rayon) in Natural (1456)*. Size 6.00 crochet hook; 1 glass jar approximately 16.5cm/6½in high and 30.5cm/12in circumference. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; slst, slip stitch; dtr, double treble; chsp, chain space. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. JAR COVER With 6.00 hook, make 6ch, slst in first ch to form a ring. 1st round: 4ch (counts as 1tr and 1ch), [1tr in ring, 1ch] 11 times, slst in 3rd of 4ch – 12 chsp. 2nd round: [2dc in next chsp] to…

Friday 23 June LEARN TO CROCHET WORKSHOP This jam-packed day is a start-to-finish introduction to crochet for those who have never held a crochet hook before, or those who’ve tried but wish to check their technique or get a refresher. Monday 26 June DESIGN YOUR OWN KNITTED CARDIGAN Come along to the Design Your Own Knitted Cardigan full day workshop. Aimed at confident knitters and budding designers with some knowledge of knitting. Learn how to work out a pattern for a simple stocking-stitch cardigan. Friday 14 July FINISHING TIPS FOR KNITTERS WORKSHOP Aimed at those of you who know the basic knit and purl and can read and understand a pattern, this is a great day out to sort out any niggles you’ve come across at the final stages…

Measurements Approximately 31 x 34cm/12¼ x 13¼in, excluding handles. Materials 1 x 100g (201m) ball of Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Jade (Azure 59), Light Pink (Apple Blossom 64), Dark Pink (Berry 58) and Yellow (Lemonade 60)*. Yarns available from The Knitting Network. Size 4.00 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; htr, half treble; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. FIRST SIDE Motif 1st round: With 4.00 hook and Jade, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 3ch (counts as 1tr…

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…

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 has 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 resolves some of the issues we all face as crafters. Together, we’ll make your knitting and crochet beautiful! ABC blanket Q Years ago you published a pattern for a baby’s ABC cot blanket. I made the blanket for my daughter. Now she’s having a baby and I’d like to knit the same blanket for her little one. Can I still get hold of the pattern? A few of us in the office made this pattern…