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

As I write this, I am hopeful that by the time you are reading your magazine, the weather will have warmed up somewhat. With any luck, winter will be over as we’re all ready to spring into action and get going on the fresh seasonal makes that are packed into this issue. Springtime to me is all about dusting off the winter cobwebs and giving things a bit of a spruce up. I love the vibrant bolster cushion on p26. The vibrant pink and green combination makes me want to add this fabulous colour combination all over my home and I adore the on-trend tassels! Let’s hop to Easter and to p36, where you’ll find lots of fun makes that vary in difficulty – so there are projects for all,…

Snuggle sack: Actual measurements 88cm/34½in. Length from cast-on edge to top 56cm/22in. Hat: To fit ages 3 (12) (24) months. Materials Snuggle sack: 6 x 25g (62m) balls of Sirdar Snuggy Snowflake Chunky (100% polyester) in Pink (644) and 1 ball in White (Milky 630)*. Pair of 5.5mm (No. 5) knitting needles. Hat: 1 x 25g (62m) ball of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky (100% polyester) in each of Pink (644) and White (Milky 630)*. Pair of 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Tension 14 stitches and 19 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5.5mm needles. 16 stitches and 20 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; sl, slip; tog, together (decrease, by working as many sts together…

The subtle flare of the hem gives a smart shape. The pieces are worked in stocking stitch with moss stitch edgings Measurements To fit bust 91 (97) (102) (107) cm/36 (38) (40) (42) in. Actual measurements 101.5 (108) (114) (120.5) cm/40 (42½) (45) (47½) in. Side seam 39 (39) (39.5) (39.5) cm/15¼ (15¼) (15½) (15½) in. Length to shoulder 60 (60) (61.5) (61.5) cm/23½ (23½) (24¼) (24¼) in. Sleeve seam 48cm/19in. Materials 10 (11) (12) (13) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% wool) in Peridot (487)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 2 cable needles; stitch holders; 7 buttons. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; sl, slip;…

Vegetable Patch Measurements Carrot: Approximately 1.5cm /4½in long, excluding stalks. Beetroot: Approximately 8cm/3in long, excluding stalks and root end. Potato: Approximately 12cm/4¾in long. Trough: Approximately 30 x 18 x 13cm/11¾ x 7 x 5in. Materials For the set: 1 x 50g (140m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Bright Orange (981), Emerald (916) and Walnut (927); 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Juniper (701), Kiwi (703) and Chocolate (947)*. Size 3.5mm and 4mm crochet hooks; 4 removable stitch markers or waste yarn; washable toy stuffing; four 17 x 12 x 5cm sponges. Tension 17 stitches and 13 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over half treble crochet, using 4mm hook. 20 stitches and 21 rounds, to 10 x 10cm,…

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…

Striped Sweater Three stripes in a pure merino that's soft and gentle – perfect for wearing against newborn skin Measurements To fit ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) (9-12) months. Actual chest measurements 48 (52) (56) (60) cm/19 (20½) (22) (23½) in. Side seam 12 (14) (15) (16) cm/4¾ (5½) (6) (6¼) in. Length to shoulder 21 (24) (26) (28) cm/8¼ (9½) (10¼) (11) in. Sleeve seam 13 (15) (17) (19) cm/5 (6) (6¾) (7½) in. Materials 1 (1) (1) (2) 50g (116m) balls of Peter Pan Merino Baby DK (100% wool) in each of Blue (Duck Egg 3044), Grey (3035) and White (3030)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 2 small buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking…

We’re so lucky to have a rich catalogue of knitting and crochet patterns. This man’s jumper is just as good now as it was when we featured it in January 2003. The alpaca and wool blend yarn is surprisingly light and has a subtle tweed effect Measurements To fit chest 91–97 (102–107) (112–117) cm/36–38 (40–42) (44–46) in. Actual measurements 113 (122) (131.5) cm/44½ (48) (51¾) in. Side seam 39 (40.5) (42) cm/15¼ (16) (16½) in. Length to shoulder 68.5 (71.5) (74.5) cm/27 (28¼) (29¼) in. Sleeve seam 46.5 (48) (49.5) cm/18¼ (19) (19½) in. Materials 9 (10) (11) 100g (80m) balls of Debbie Bliss Roma Weave (70% wool, 30% alpaca) in Spice (007)*. Pair of 12mm knitting needles; 2 removable stitch markers or waste yarn; stitch holders. Tension 8.5 stitches…

Paper Baskets Measurements Approximately 9cm/3½in in diameter and 7cm/2¾in high. Materials 1 x 50g (55m) ball of Rico Design Creative Paper (100% paper fibre) in each of Yellow (002), Pink (003), Mint (005) or Turquoise (009)*. Size 5.5mm crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; dc2tog, double crochet 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st) thus: [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook; 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. To make Base: 1st round: With 5.5mm hook, make 2ch, 8dc in 2nd ch from hook, slst in first dc – 8…

This cool colour block effect is created by simply picking up stitches along row-ends KNITTED BAG Measurements Approximately 23.5 x 23.5cm/9¼ x 9¼in. Materials 1 x 100g (201m) ball Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Light Pink (Apple Blossom 1964), Blue (Dragonfly 1966) and Green (Lettuce 1965)*. Pair of 3.75mm (No. 9) knitting needles; pair of 14cm wide bamboo bag handles; 30 x 60cm cotton fabric; sewing needle and matching thread. Tension Tension is not critical for this project. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Back and front (both alike) Centre square: With 3.75mm needles and Light Pink, cast on 14 sts. K 24 rows. Cast off. First strip: Rotate square to the right…

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…

TAKE A LOOK AT... Two examples of how the construction of sleeves can be used to give an interesting feature on a top. Saddle and raglans follow a similar principle where the sleeve extends into the neckline of a garment. Pieces for saddle shoulders are worked in strips of stocking stitch which are then picked up along the row ends for front and back Saddle Measurements To fit bust 81 (86) (91) (97) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) in. Actual measurements 82.5 (88.5) (94) (100) cm/32½ (34¾) (37) (39¼) in. Side seam All sizes 33cm/13in. Length including saddle shoulder 51 (52) (53) (54) cm/20 (20½) (20¾) (21¼) in. Short sleeve seam All sizes 5cm/2in. Materials 9 (10) (11) (12) 50g (62m) balls of King Cole Superfine Alpaca Chunky (100% pure superfine…

Measurements Approximately 33cm/13in tall. Materials 2 x 50g (104m) balls of King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool) in each of Brown (Truffle 1989) and Cream (Aran 046)* and a small amount of Black DK yarn for features. Size 3mm crochet hook; toy stuffing. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension Tension is not critical for this project. Use a smaller hook than recommended for your yarn so that the toy filling is not visible through the stitches. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; slst, slip stitch; yrh, yarn round hook; Lhtr, loopy htr thus: yrh, insert hook into st, make loop of yarn around forefinger then slide hook underneath the wrapped yarn, from right to left, thus picking up yarn from left side of loop, pull yarn through…

The knitting-on cast on is the ideal method for this beanie as the stitches can be gathered easily for the top of the hat Measurements To fit an average head. Materials 1 x 100g (210m) ball of King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton) in Rose (712)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit, p, purl; yrn, yarn round needle (to make 1 st); ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Hat With 4mm needles, cast on 8 sts by the knitting-on method (see below). 1st…

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…