Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2016 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

…to the latest issue of Knitting & Crochet monthly magazine – packed with lovely projects for you to create. Fashion stylist Anne Hartnett took our photographic team to the seaside sand dunes to shoot our opening feature (p6). They’re the perfect backdrop for our five easy-wear designs worked in simple eyelet and drop stitch patterns to give them their relaxed style. For my Ed’s Choice (p20), I’m taking you into the depths of the Woman’s Weekly magazine archive – where every issue ever published is kept in bound volumes – to show you how we make the patterns of yesteryear work for today. In contrast to our peek back in time, we’re looking to the future generation of crafters with our seasonal collection (p25): six super-simple projects for children to…

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) (124) cm/41¾ (45½) (48¾) in. Side seam 28 (30) (32) cm/11 (11¾) (12½) in. Length 45 (48) (51) cm/17¾) (19) (20) in. Materials 8 (9) (9) 50g (80m) balls of Rowan Cotton Lustre (55% cotton, 35% modal, 10% linen) in Parsley (376)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) and 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches (not including extra stitches made – see Note) and 21 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern using 6mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; yf, yarn forward to make a st; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); nil, meaning nothing is worked here for this size; dec, decrease (by…

With today’s trend for all things vintage, our From Our Archives feature is one of your favourite parts of the magazine. For this month’s Ed’s Choice, I’d like to offer you a visit to the archives where every WW ever published is kept in bound volumes. It’s an extraordinary experience – more than 100 years of social history at our fingertips. The yarns used in many of the original designs were much thinner than those available today, so before a pattern can be republished the instructions are reworked for modern yarns. Here’s how we recreate one of our knitting or crochet patterns: 1. We look at the original pattern to see what yarn and needles were used, and generally look at the style. 2. We match the yarn to the…

Cat and Dog Toys Measurements Approximately 15cm/6in tall, including ears. Materials Cat: 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium in Camel (310) and small amount in Cream (03)*. A small bell. Dog: 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium in Cream (03) and small amount in Camel (310)*. One sequin 1.5cm in diameter with hole at top and jewellery fastening ring. For each toy: Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles; size 4.50 crochet hook; 6 x 9.5cm washing up sponge; Black embroidery thread; one 1.5cm-diameter and one 1cm-diameter eye or button for eyes; glue. Tension 18 stitches and 38 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over garter stitch, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; st, stitch; gst, garter st (every row k). Note Yarn amounts…

Toppers Materials 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium (100% cotton) in each of Brown (11), Cream (03), Lime (198), Lilac (136), Red (55) and Yellow (09)*. Size 4.50 crochet hook. Any size plastic water/drinks bottles; hole punch; adhesive fabric tape (optional). Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. BROWN TOPPER Take a drinks bottle and cut the top part off. Cover top edge with tape (optional). Using hole punch and working 1cm down from top edge, punch holes around top edge about 1cm apart, making an even-number of holes in total. With 4.50 hook and Brown, make a…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This stylish sweater dates back to the 1960s. MAN’S SPORTS SWEATER Measurements To fit chest sizes 91 (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/36 (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) in. Actual measurements 98 (104) (109.5) (115) (121) (126.5) cm/38½ (41) (43) (45¼) (47½) (49¾) in. Side seam All sizes 43cm/17in. Length to shoulder 66 (67.5) (68) (69) (70.5) (72) cm/26 (26½) (26¾) (27¼) (27¾) (28¼) in. Sleeve seam 46 (47) (47) (47) (48) (48) cm/18 (18½) (18½) (18½) (19) (19) in. Materials 10 (11) (11) (12) (12) (13) 50g (125m) balls of Patons Washed Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Pale Blue (153)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Tension…

Welcome to the third pattern in our knitting Collect & Create series, to make a gorgeous quilted bed set. Over the coming months we’ll give you a different pattern square to make, with the edging and cushion instructions to complete the set at the end. Making a project as big as this one can seem daunting. We’ve made it easy by spreading the work to help you complete the set in no time. Why not join together with friends to make it a combined ‘Knit-A-Long’, too? Bed Topper and Cushion Measurements Bed topper: Each square measures approximately 25 x 25cm/10 x 10in. When completed will measure approximately 168 x 193cm/66 x 76in, including edging. Cushion: Each square measures approximately 20 x20cm/8 x 8in. Cushion cover measures approximately 40 x 40cm/15¾…

We want your knitting to be the best it can be. So it’s a good job we have Tina. A true knitting professional, Tina’s been the Technical Knitting Editor at Woman’s Weekly for 16 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 face as knitters. Together, we’ll make your knitting beautiful! Why the asterisks? Q Why do some patterns use asterisks and other patterns use square brackets when setting out the rows of a pattern? I find it so confusing. A The main reason is length of instructions as they need to be fitted into allocated space. Especially in magazines like ours. Another reason is to avoid too much repetition in the…

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 bust sizes 86-91 (97-102) (107-112) cm/34-36 (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements 100 (109) (118) cm/39½ (43) (46½) in. Side seam 38.5 (39.5) (40) cm/15 (15½) (15¾) in. Length 57.5 (60) (62) cm/22½ (23½) (24½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 37.5cm/14¾in. Materials 4 (5) (5) 100g (335m) balls of Sirdar Cotton 4ply (100% cotton) in Vanilla (502)*. Sizes 2.00 and 2.50 crochet hooks. Tension 13 chain space and 16 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using size 2.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; dtr, double treble; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger sizes.…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81 (86) (91) (96) (102) (107) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) in. Actual measurements 95 (100) (105) (110) (115) (120) cm/37¼ (39¼) (41¼) (43¼) (45¼) (47¼) in. Side seam 30 (30) (33) (33) (36) (36) cm/11¾ (11¾) (13) (13) (14¼) (14¼) in. Length to shoulder 50 (51) (55) (56) (60) (61) cm/19½ (20) (21½) (22) (23¾) (24) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 46cm/18in. Materials 7 (7) (8) (8) (9) (10) 50g (135m) balls of Rowan Panama (55% viscose, 33% cotton, 12% linen) in Orchard (304)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¼mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Tension 23 stitches and 26 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 3¼mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by working…

Aliens Measurements Approximately 11cm/4¼in high, excluding hair. Materials For the set: 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium in each of Blue (77), Green (138) and Lime (198)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles; size 4.50 crochet hook. Washable toy stuffing, 3 pairs of 2.5cm-diameter plastic eyes or buttons; scrap of brown felt; glue. Tension 18 stitches and 38 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over garter stitch (every row knit), using 4½mm needles. 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. BLUE ALIEN Body With 4½mm needles and…

Pencil Case Measurements Approximately 22cm/8¾in across and 10cm/4in high. Materials 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium in each of Green (138) and Lime (198)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles. 18cm zip fastener; 1 button. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch (knit on right side and purl on wrong side), using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Main part With 4½mm needles and Green, cast on 35 sts. 1st row: K to end. 2nd row: K5, p25, k5. Repeat last 2 rows, 26 times more. Cast off. Pocket With 4½mm needles and Lime, cast on 10 sts. Knit 10 rows. Cast off kwise.…

GIRL’S DRESS Measurements To fit ages 5-6 (7-8) (9-10) years. Actual chest measurements 66 (77) (88) cm/26 (30¼) (34½) in. Side seam 33 (40) (47) cm/13 (15¾) (18½) in. Length to shoulder 56 (65) (75) cm/ 22 (25½) (29½) in. Materials 4 (5) (5) 50g (125m) balls of Rico Design Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in Fuchsia (021)*. Size 3.50 and 4.00 crochet hooks. Tension 1 pattern repeat measures 5.5cm across and 6 rows of pattern measures 5.5cm, using 3.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; dtr, double treble; yrh, yarn round hook; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert hook in next st, yrh and pull through] twice, yrh and pull through 3 loops on hook; slst, slip st; chsp, chain space.…

CHEVRON TOP 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 84 (92) (100) (108) (116) (125) cm/33 (36¼) (39¼) (42½) (45½) (49) in. Side seam 33 (34.5) (35.5) (37) (38) (39) cm/13 (13½) (13¾) (14½) (15) (15¼) in. Length to shoulder 60 (61.5) (64.5) (66) (69) (70) cm/23½ (24) (25¼) (26) (27) (27½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 24 (24) (23) (22.5) (20.5) (19.5) cm/9½ (9½) (9) (8¾) (8) (7¾) in. Materials 1 (1) (1) (2) (2) (2) 245g (850m) cone(s) of Yeoman Cannele 4ply in Beige (Nougat 151) and 1 cone in each of Grey-Brown (Tempest 160), Blue (Turquoise 140) and Pink (7)*. 1 x 25g (100m) ball of Anchor Artiste Metallic (80% viscose, 20% metallised polyester)…

This stylish bowl will suit the bedroom, the living room, and – as it’s cotton – the bathroom, too Measurements Approximately 21 x 7cm/8 x 2¾in. Materials 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium (100% cotton) in each of Silver (12), Silver Grey (120) and White (01)*. A 5½mm (No. 5) circular knitting needle, 60cm long; spray starch. Tension 15½ stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over garter stitch, using 5½mm circular needle. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch. 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 Base: With 5½mm circular needle and using two strands of Silver together, cast on 26 sts. Work forwards and backwards in…

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 or…

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 40cm/15¾in wide by 148cm/ 58¼in long. Materials 6 x 50g (135m) balls of Rowan Softyak DK (76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon) in Savannah (234)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Tension 20 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch. 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 cast on 81 sts. K 3 rows. Work in pattern thus: 1st and 2nd rows: K to end. 3rd row: K8, [winding yarn twice round the needle, k1, winding yarn 3 times round the needle, k1, winding yarn 4 times round the needle, k1, winding yarn 3…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) in. Actual measurements 92 (104) (114) cm/36¼ (41) (45) in. Side seam 46 (47.5) (49) cm/18 (18¾) (19¼) in. Length 69 (71) (73.5) cm/27 (28) (29) in. Materials 3 (4) (5) 50g (140m) balls of Sirdar Beachcomer (100% cotton) in Catch the Sun (260)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 14 stitches and 16 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; st, stitch; inc, increase (by working twice into same st). 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. Back With 4mm needles, cast on loosely 65 (73) (81) sts.…

Hairbands Measurements To fit an average child’s head. Materials For the set: 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium (100% cotton) in each of Pink (134), Deep Lilac (06) and Blue (77)*. Size 4.50 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Band With 4.50 hook and Pink, make 8ch. Foundation row: 1dc in 6th ch from hook, 3ch, miss 1ch, 1dc in last ch, turn. Pattern row: 3ch, 1dc in first chsp, 3ch, 1dc in last chsp, turn. Repeat pattern row an even number of times, until band is approximately 45cm long. Fasten off. Join short ends…

Bag Measurements Approximately 17cm/6¾in across and 14cm/5½in high. Materials 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium in each of Pink (444) and Lime (198)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) knitting needles. Tension 18 stitches and 38 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over garter stitch (every row knit), using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; st, stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. To make With 4½mm needles and Pink, cast on 33 sts. K 10 rows. Shape handle: Next row: K11, cast off 11 sts, k to end. Next row: K11, cast on 8 sts, k11 – 30 sts. K 72 rows. Shape handle: Next row: K11, cast off 8 sts, k to end. Next row: K11, cast on 11 sts, k11…

This issue’s choice is Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic), a gorgeous yarn that’s lightweight with a super-soft feel. It’s easy-care machine-washable, too, which makes it ideal to use in clothes for babies and children. The yarn’s matt finish makes it a good all-rounder, and a fabulous range of colours – just what you’d expect from a Rico yarn – includes seven unique shades plus two print effects that offer the crafter a really strong, modern and vibrant collection that’s perfect for the younger age group. We’ve chosen a bright pink for this pretty crocheted dress that’s light and lovely for the warmer weather.…

HAPPY CROCHET: Over 60 bright and colourful projects to make you smile By Therese Hagstedt (Search Press, £12.99) Therese Hagstedt is a designer with a very simple philosophy: colours make you cheerful. And her new book is full of them. There’s not a grey, brown, black, navy or olive yarn in sight. Her patterns for cuddly toys, hats, scarves, mobile-phone covers, slippers and bags are all made up of bold pinks, oranges, reds, turquoises and fresh mint greens. And there are just as many patterns for clothes and fashion accessories as there are for the home, like oven mitts and mug cosies. Because to give colour the best chance of making you happy, it has to be everywhere. 60 QUICK COTTON KNITS: The ultimate cotton collection in Ultra Pima from…

A neatly worked double crochet gives our bowl its firm structure – perfect for keeping little treasures safe Measurements Approximately 19 x 7cm/7½ x 2¾in. Materials 1 x 50g (75m) ball of DMC Natura Medium (100% cotton) in each of Silver Grey (120), Silver (12) and White (01)*. Size 4.00 crochet hook; spray starch. Tension 16 stitches and 18 rows to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet, using 4.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; yrh, yarn round hook; slst, slip stitch. 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 Base: With 4.00 hook and Silver Grey, make 2ch. 1st round: Work 7dc in 2nd ch from hook – 7…

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…