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

…to another bumper issue packed with lovely things for you to make. First up, we have a stunning collection of knits designed by Sue Batley-Kyle , whose patterns are usually hidden behind some of the top yarn company names. When you see our opening feature (p6), we think you’ll agree it’s time that we got to know who’s behind her distinctive style. Next, we invite you to Take A Look At… ‘Florals’ (p20) with a blooming marvellous patterned sweater and embellished tote bag, both in the prettiest of shades. And talking of pretty shades, ‘Now Trending’ (p26) highlights yellow – this season’s must-have colour – with a super-easy, sunshine-bright top that won’t take you all summer to knit. For our regular dip into the WW archives (p40), we’ve the most…

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 100 (111) (122) (131) cm/39¼ (43¾) (48) (51½) in. Side seam 35.5 (35.5) (38) (40) cm/14 (14) (15) (15¾) in. Length to shoulder 56.5 (58.5) (63) (66) cm/22¼ (23) (24¾) (26) in. Materials 6 (7) (8) (9) 50g (100m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Linen Blend Aran (45% viscose, 40% cotton, 15% linen) in Linen (02)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles; a cable needle. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch and 30-stitch pattern panel to measure 16cm across, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); inc, increase…

TAKE A LOOK AT... We’re celebrating florals this month. They’re a great theme for summer knitting and have been the mainstay of many designer collections over the years – yet somehow they always remain fresh and modern. We’re highlighting two different methods to create a very pretty look that sits well with the current floral trend. First is the knitted-in method, used to decorate an easy-to-wear sweatshirt-style top. Its pattern is worked from a chart and knitted using the Intarsia method for a neat, smooth finish. Then we’ve a host of bright flowers, all worked separately, to embellish a tote bag for an amazing textured look. Blooming marvellous! FLOWER BAG Measurement Approximately 32 x 38cm/12½ x 15in. Materials 4 x 50g (85m) balls of Rowan Handknit Cotton (100% cotton) in…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This charming layette featured in the 24 August 1974 issue. What a wonderful gift for new parents! LAYETTE AND SHAWL Measurements Jacket: To fit ages 0-6 months. Actual chest measurement All round lower edge, 77cm/30½in. Length to centre back neck 22cm/8¾in. Sleeve seam 8.5cm/3½in. Vest: To fit ages 0-6 months Actual chest measurement 43cm/17in. Length 26cm/10¼in. Shawl: 79 x 79cm/31 x 31in, excluding edging. Materials Layette: 4 x 50g (301m) balls of Sirdar Snuggly 3ply (55% nylon, 45% acrylic) in White (251)*. Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12) and 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles. Size 2.50 crochet hook; 3 metres of narrow ribbon; 3 buttons. Shawl: 3 x 100g (452m) balls of Sirdar Snuggly…

KNITTED BUDGIES Measurements Approximately 15cm/6in high, excluding tail. Materials Green budgie: 1 x 50g (145m) ball of Rico Design Creative Sport DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in each of Green (009) and Yellow (003)*. Length of Turquoise DK yarn for embroidery. Turquoise budgie: 1 x 50g (145m) ball of Rico Design Creative Sport DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in each of Turquoise (008) and Cream (001)*. For both budgies: 1 x 50g (145m) ball of Rico Design Creative Sport DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Black (010) and small amount in Natural (002)*. 1 skein of Yellow embroidery thread. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl;…

Measurements Approximately 24 x 220cm/9½ x 86½in. Materials 1 x 50g (150m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton Linen (58% linen, 26% viscose, 16% cotton) in each of Pink (04) and Orange (101)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; yf, yarn forward to make a st; inc, increase (by working k into front and back of same st). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. To make With 5mm needles and Pink, cast on 49 sts. 1st row: K1, inc in next st, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2nd row: P to end. 3rd row: K1, inc in next st, [yf,…

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 bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 91 (103) (114) (124)/cm/35¾ (40½) (45) (48¾) in. Side seam 39 (39) (41) (43) cm/15½ (15½) (16) (17) in. Length to shoulder 60 (62) (66) (69) cm/23½ (24¼) (26) (27) in. Sleeve seam 28 (28) (29) (30) cm/ 11 (11) (11½) (11¾) in. Materials 9 (10) (11) (13) 50g (90m) balls of Patons Summer Cotton Aran (44% cotton, 36% acrylic, 20% polyamide) in Ivory (02)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) and 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Tension 16.5 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 6mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by…

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 100 (112) (124) (136) cm/39¼ (44) (48¾) (53½) in. Side seam 38 (38) (40) (42) cm/15 (15) (15¾) (16½) in. Length to shoulder 59 (61) (65) (68) cm/23¼ (24) (25½) (26¾) in. Sleeve seam 46 (46) (47) (48) cm/18 (18) (18½) (19) in. Materials 13 (15) (17) (19) 50g (72m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Jersey (64% cotton, 36% polyamide) in White (001)*. Pair of 6mm (No. 4) and 7mm (No. 2) knitting needles; a cable needle. Tension 16 stitches and 23 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 7mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by working…

TEABAG SWEATER Measurements To fit sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) in. Actual measurements 135 (147) (158) cm/53¼ (58) (62¼) in. Side seam 36 (37) (38) cm/14 (14½) (15) in. Length to shoulder 52.5 (54.5) (56.5) cm/20½ (21½) (22¼) in. Materials 8 (9) (10) 50g (115m) balls of Debbie Bliss Sita (45% silk, 40% cotton, 15% polyamide) in Buttermilk (04)*. Pair of 7mm (No. 2) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 20 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 7mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; yf, yarn forward to make a st. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures…

Materials 1 x 100g (295m) ball of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in Fiesta (1257); length of DK yarn in Orange. Yarn available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; tog, together; yrn, yarn round needle to make a st; yon, yarn over needle to make a p. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Figures in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Sides (make 2) With 3¾mm needles and using two strands of Fiesta together, cast on 48 sts. Work 2 rows in p1, k1 rib. Change to 4½mm needles. 1st row: Sl1, p2, [k2, p2] to last st, k1. 2nd row: Sl1, p1, k2, [p2,…

COTTON TOP Measurements To fit bust sizes 76-81 (86-91) (97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/30-32 (34-36) (38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 85.5 (95) (104.5) (114) (123.5) cm/33¾ (37½) (41) (45) (48¼) in. Side seam 59 (59) (60) (61) (62) cm/23¼ (23¼) (23½) (24) (24½) in. Length to centre back neck (including neck edging) 70.5 (72) (74) (76) (78.5) cm/27¾ (28¼) (29) (30) (31) in. Materials 6 (7) (8) (9) (10) 50g (145m) balls of Rico Design Creative Sport DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Pumpkin (006)*. Size 3.50 and 4.00 crochet hooks. Tension 21 stitches and 9 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; slst, slip st; tr, treble; chsp, chain space; nil, meaning nothing is worked here for…

Measurements To fit women’s dress sizes 8-10 (12-14) (16-18). Materials 1 x 50g (150m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton Linen (58% linen, 26% viscose, 16% cotton) in each of Green (08) and White (01)*. Crochet hook in following size: 3.50 for size 8-10, 4.00 for size 12-14 and 4.50 for size 16-18; camisole of appropriate size; green sewing thread. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; htr, half treble; slst, slip st; sp, space; chsp, chain space. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for all sizes, using size 3.50 hook for first size, 4.00 hook for second size and 4.50 hook for third size. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Back…

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! Mixed-up duck? QI think there are mistakes in the pattern for a toy duck you featured recently. They’re in the part dealing with the feet. Where it says ‘next 2 rows’, I think it should say ‘next row’. And shouldn’t the following ‘next 2 rows’ read as K6, not K9? Rest assured that everything is there on…

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 91 (100) (111) (122.5) cm/35¾ (39¼) (43½) (48¼) in. Side seam 32 (32) (34) (36) cm/12½ (12½) (13¼) (14) in. Length to shoulder 53 (55) (59) (62) cm/20¾ (21½) (23¼) (24¼) in. Sleeve seam 46 (46) (47) (48) cm/ 18 (18) (18½) (19) in. Materials 11 (13) (15) (17) 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in White (80)*. Pair of 3¾mm (No. 9) and 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles; a cable needle; 6 buttons. Tension 28 stitches and 25 rows, to 13 x 10cm, over pattern and 19 stitches and 25 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch;…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-91 (97-107) (112-122) cm/32-36 (38-42) (44-48) in. Width, from side to side 102 (107) (112) cm/40 (42) (44) in. Length to shoulder 68 (71) (74) cm/26¾ (28) (29) in. Materials 7 (7) (8) 100g (230m) balls of King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK (50% cotton, 50% bamboo) in Oyster (543)*. Yarn available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles; a cable needle. Tension 19 stitches and 26 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; yf, yarn forward to make a st; psso, pass sl st over; skpo, (sl1, k1, psso); c4b, cable 4 back (sl next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back,…

GIRL’S DRESS Measurements To fit ages 1-2 (2-3) (3-4) (4-5) years. Actual chest measurements 52 (58) (64) (71) cm/20½ (22¾) (25¼) (28) in. Side seam 30 (34) (38) (42) cm/11¾ (13¼) (15) (16½) in. Length to back neck 40.5 (46) (51) (56) cm/16 (18) (20) (22) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 3cm/1¼in. Materials 4 (4) (5) (6) 50g (125m) balls of Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% cotton) in Burnt Orange (33)*. Pair of 2¾mm (No. 12) and 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles; 16 (20) (20) (24) of 11mm-diameter buttons; 10 (12) (12) (14) of 17mm diameter buttons. Tension 25 stitches and 34 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; skpo, slip 1kwise, k1, pass slip st…

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 throw 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)*.…