Innholdsfortegnelse for Mar-18 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

…to all you knitting and crochet enthusiasts! This issue is packed with lots of lovely designs to keep you busy this month. Our Soft Touch feature (p6) includes garments that use the most delicious range of yarns that you could hope for: Floaty mohair, softest alpaca and a gentle tweed, as well as a new tubular yarn with a hazy softness that produces a beautiful knit that is a joy to work with (see right). We’re dotty about our pattern of the month, an adorable polka dot teddy and blanket set (p56). There’s more baby joy with our smart collared cardigan and matching bootees set (p28). If you’d like to give a fresh flourish to your dinner table then try our exquisite edgings (p46). We’ve featured a knitted and crocheted…

From JD Williams to George, they’re all loving a statement ruffle; an attractive detail to an otherwise plain sweater Measurements To fit bust 86 (91) (97) cm/34 (36) (38) in. Actual measurements 91 (98) (105) cm/36 (38½) (41¼) in. Side seam (including ruffle) 34.5 (36) (37) cm/13½ (14) (14½) in. Length (including ruffle) 53 (56) (58.5) cm/21 (22) (23) in. Sleeve seam 35 (36.5) (38) cm/ 13¾ (14¼) (15) in. Materials 9 (9) (10) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Button (051)*; 2 (3) (3) 50g (170m) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4-ply (75% merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Button (051)*. Pair each of 3.75mm (No. 9) and long 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; stitch markers;…

CROCHET EDGING Measurements Approximately 45 x 3cm/17¾ x 1¼in, but can be customised to fit any size (see pattern notes). Materials 1 x 100g (400m) ball of DMC Petra 5 (100% cotton) in Lemon (5745)*. Size 2.5mm (No. 12) crochet hook; one fabric table napkin with 45cm edge (or desired length); sewing needle and matching thread. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 27 stitches, to 10cm width, using 2.5mm hook. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); ch, chain; slst, slip stitch; dc, double crochet; dtr, double treble; chsp, chain space; yrh, yarn round hook; 5trcl, five treble cluster thus: [yrh, insert hook in chsp, yrh, pull through, yrh pull through 2 loops] 5 times, yrh and pull through all 6 loops on hook. Note You can make this pattern to fit any…

BLANKET Measurements Approximately 51 x 66cm/20 x 26in. Materials 2 x 100g (295m) balls of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in Cream (05); 1 ball in each of Green (Meadow 1065), Pink (Clematis 1390) and Blue (Cloud Blue (1019)*. Small amount of dark grey yarn. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; tog, together; skpo, slip 1 st, k 1 st, pass slipped st over the knitted st (to decrease 1 st); up1, pick up loop lying between needles and k into back of it (to increase 1 st); ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note…

This tunic has delicate lace panels that frame the raglan sleeve Raglan Tunic Measurements To fit bust 92 (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) (122) cm/36 (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) (48) in. Actual measurements 100 (105.5) (111) (116.5) (122) (128) (133) cm/39½ (41½) (43¾) (45¾) (48) (50½) (52½) in. Side seam All sizes 51.5cm/20¼in. Length to shoulder 69 (70) (71) (71.5) (72.5) (73.5) (74) cm/27¼ (27½) (27¾) (28¼) (28½) (29) (29¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 46cm/18in. Materials 5 (5) (6) (6) (6) (7) (7) 25g (200m) balls of Wendy Air (70% mohair, 30% nylon) in Zara (2611)*. Pair each of 4.5mm (No. 7) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles; 4 stitch holders. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk . Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over…

Measurements Scarf Approximately 23.5cm/9½in wide and 117cm/46in long, excluding fringe. Hat To fit an average woman’s head. Materials 2 x 100g (350m) balls of Wendy Fleur DK (44% cotton, 28% viscose, 28% acrylic) in Bright Pink (Orchid 3355) or Denim Blue (Veronica 3354)*. Pair of 7mm (No. 2) knitting needles; medium-sized crochet hook. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 16 stitches and 16 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 7mm needles and yarn held double. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; yon, yarn over needle (to make 1 st); yf, yarn forward (to make 1 st); tog, together (work 2 sts together to decrease 1 st); drop 1, slip next st off left-hand needle and unravel down 5 rows to gain ladder effect; skpo, slip 1 st,…

The cuffs are slightly flased and there is perfect shaping on the waist to flatter Measurements To fit bust 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) in. Actual measurements 86 (92) (97) (102) (108) cm/34 (36¼) (38) (40) (42½) in. Side seam (including edging) All sizes 36cm/14in. Length to centre back 61 (61) (62.5) (62.5) (63) cm/24 (24) (24½) (24½) (25) in. Sleeve seam (including edging) All sizes 46cm/18in. Materials 8 (8) (9) (9) (10) 50g (135m) balls of Rowan Softyak DK (76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon) in Blue (Terrain 243)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl;…

ALPHABET THROW Measurements Complete throw will measure approximately 91 x 109cm/36 x 43in. Materials Of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% wool) in 50g (116m) balls, the entire blanket will require: 2 balls in each of Cream (Alabaster 003), Blue (Riviera 489), Light Green (Peridot 487), Grey (Salty Grey 010), Yellow (Sunday 349) and Lilac (Organza 448)*. 1 ball in each of Teal (Spruce 362), Pink (Duffy 446), Mint (Julep 307), Red (Redcurrant 017) and Turquoise (Betty 410)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; size 4mm crochet hook. The yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension Each square measures approximately 18 x 18cm, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; mst, moss st; up1, pick up loop lying between needles and k into the back of…

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…

These intarsia love heart socks make a lovely pair. They are worked straight on two needles and are sewn up to complete Sock knitting can be daunting for some, but they are such fun to knit when you get going, and they make very handy (or should we say ‘feety’) gifts! HEART AND SOLE Measurements To fit adult shoe sizes 4-7 Materials 2 x 50g (125m) balls of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in Mint (073) and 1 ball in Rose (042)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 22 stitches and 34 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; tog, together; skpo, slip 1 st, k 1 st, pass the slipped st over…

Measurements Jacket: To fit ages 6 (12) (18) (24) (36) months. Actual measurements 59 (62.5) (64.5) (68.5) (71.5) cm/23¼ (24½) (25½) (27) (28) in. Side seam 20 (22) (24) (26) (28) cm/8 (8¾) (9½) (10¼) (11) in. Length to back neck 31 (34) (37.5) (40) (43) cm/12¼ (13½) (14¾) (15¾) (17) in. Sleeve seam 18.5 (21) (23) (24.5) (27) cm/7¼ (8¼) (9) (9¾) (10½) in. Bootees: To fit ages 6-12 months. Materials Jacket: 5 (5) (5) (6) (6) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% merino wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere) in Splash (124)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 3 safety pins; 6 buttons. Bootees: 1 x 50g (116m) ball of Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK (75% merino…

Which will be your go-to this season? An alpaca blend yarn in a classic cream spells luxury THE CHIC ONE Measurements To fit bust 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) (107) (112) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) in. Actual measurements 97 (102) (108) (114) (120) (127) (132) cm/38 (40) (42½) (45) (47¼) (50) (52) in. Side seam 45 (45) (46) (46) (47) (47) (48) cm/17¾ (17¾) (18) (18) (18½) (18½) (19) in. Length to back neck 63 (64) (65) (66) (67) (68) (69) cm/24¾ (25¼) (25½) (26) (26½) (26¾) (27¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 40cm/15¾in. Materials 7 (7) (8) (8) (9) (9) (10) 100g (135m) balls of Stylecraft Alpaca Chunky (80% acrylic, 20% alpaca) in Cream (6010)*. Pair each of 5mm (No. 6) and 6mm (No. 4) knitting…

Squares of three colour blocks form larger motifs KNITTED BLANKET Measurements 75 x 75cm/29½ x 29½in. Materials 2 x 50g (95m) balls of Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK (80% bamboo, 20% wool) in each of Grey (Hush A Bye 109), Silver (Putty 132), Cream (131) and Green (Limey 155)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 42 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over garter stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; gst, garter stitch (every row k). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Blanket motif (make 4) With 4mm needles and Grey, cast on 40 sts. Gst 40 rows. Break off yarn. Next row: K20 in Silver, k20 in Cream. Next row: K20 in Cream, k20 in Silver.…

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…