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

The weather as I write this is one of wintry blizzard. I hope that when this reaches you, we are all enjoying the warm spring sunshine! Our opening collection this month is of floral patterns (p6) that are so lovely and spring-like they will be sure to make you want to put away your chunky woollen yarns and get started on something far lighter and in a fresh pastel palette. My favourite patterns by far in this issue are the octopus toys (p38). After seeing how adorable the knitted one was, we didn’t want to exclude the crocheters among you, so we created a crochet version too. The nature of the project lends itself so well to either, I couldn’t decide whether to do mine as a knit or crochet.…

A colour change can be a great way of adding intrigue to an otherwise plain garment Elongated stitches, where yarn is wound twice around the needle, create subtle stripes The sleeves of this easy top are knitted in the same piece as the front and back Measurements To fit bust 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 101 (113) (125) (137) cm/39¾ (44½) (49¼) (54) in. Side seam 40 (41) (42) (43) cm/15¾ (16) (16½) (17) in. Length to back neck 59.5 (61.5) (63.5) (65.5) cm/23½ (24¼) (25) (25¾) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 11.5cm/4½in. Materials 7 (8) (9) (10) 50g (65m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Summer (100% cotton) in Tangerine (008) and 3 (4) (4) (5) balls in Pink (007)*. Pair each of…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This crochet dress featured in a March 1973 issue of Woman’s Weekly. Measurements To fit bust 84 (89) cm/33 (35) in. Actual measurements 86.5 (91.5) cm/34 (36) in. Side seam Both sizes 84cm/33in. Sleeve seam Both sizes 43cm/17in. Length to shoulder Both sizes 102cm/40in. Materials 16 (17) 50g (158m) balls of King Cole Giza Cotton 4ply (100% cotton) in Sage (2417)*. Size 3mm and 3.25mm crochet hooks; 10 medium sized buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 22 treble stitches and 12 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 3.25mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; tr, treble crochet; slst, slip stitch; sp, space; gp(s), group(s); tr2tog, treble crochet 2…

Stars And Stripes Sweater Measurements To fit ages 3-4 (5-6) (7-8) years. Actual chest measurements 73 (80) (87) cm/28¾ (31½) (34¼) in. Side seam 24 (27) (30) cm/9½ (10½) (11¾) in. Length to back neck 37.5 (42.5) (48) cm/14¾ (16¾) (18¾) in. Sleeve seam 28 (30) (32) cm/11 (11¾) (12½) in. Materials 4 (5) (6) 50g (112m) balls of King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool) in Platinum (1762), 2 (2) (3) ball(s) in Irish Navy (052) and 2 balls in Scarlet (009)*. Pair each of 3mm (No. 11) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 2 large and 2 small stitch holders. 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; ss, stocking st (k on…

Measurements You can join crochet squares together on the outside using double crochet rather than sewing, as an additional fun feature Approximately 12cm/4½in on each side. Materials 1 x 50g (92m) ball of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Yellow (Sunflower 3662), Green (Leaf 3097), Hot Pink (3668), Blue (Lapis 3689), Teal (Azure 3671) and Lavender (3673)*. Size 3mm crochet hook; washable toy stuffing. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 21 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet, using 3mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Square (make 6, one in each colour) With 3mm hook,…

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…

Diamond Cable Top Lace eyelets line the diamond cable panels and are finished with lazy daisy embroidery Measurements To fit bust 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) in. Actual measurements 85 (90) (95.5) (101) (106.5) cm/33½ (35½) (37¾) (39¾) (42) in. Side seam 36.5 (36.5) (37) (37) (37) cm/14¼ (14¼) (14½) (14½) (14½) in. Length to shoulder 52 (53) (55) (56) (56) cm/20½ (21) (21½) (22) (22) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 1cm/½in. Materials 7 (7) (8) (8) (9) 50g (92m) balls of Stylecraft Cotton DK in White (3360) and 1 ball in each of Red (Poppy 3672), Blue (Greek Blue 3095), Yellow (Sunflower 3662), Green (Soft Lime 3663) and Pink (Fondant 3094)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles;…

Measurements Brush her hair with a wire brush to soften the yarn and make it more realistic Approximately 20cm/8in high. Materials 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Skin Tone (Peaches 888 or Flesh Tone 963), Light Brown (Walnut 927), Red (Pillar Box Red 690), Turquoise (998), White (961), Light Green (Lime 882), Teal (Toy Soldier 691) and Mint (956); short length of Blue (Denim 994)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; spare needle; size 3mm crochet hook; washable toy stuffing; 1 small red button for cape and 3 small green buttons for jacket; 2 small press stud fasteners for skirt and 3 for sweater; 23cm length of narrow ribbon for light green dress. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows,…

The Complete Set Measurements Jacket: To fit chest 56 (61) (66) cm/22 (24) (26) in. Actual measurements 59 (67) (74) cm/23¼ (26¼) (29) in. Side seam 12.5 (14.5) (16) cm/5 (5¼) (6¼) in. Length 25.5 (28) (31) cm/10 (11) (12) in. Sleeve seam with cuff turned back 16.5 (17) (19) cm/6½ (6¾) (8½) in. Mitts: All around hand 12cm/4¾in. Bootees: Length from heel to toe 9cm/3½in. Foldover hat: All around head edge 36.5 (40.5) (44.5) cm/14¼ (15¾) (17½) in. Beanie hat: All around head edge 36.5 (42.5) (48.5) cm/14¼ (16¾) (19) in. Blanket: Length, including edging 58.5cm/23in. Width, including edging 55.5cm/21¼in. Materials Jacket 5 (6) (7) 50g (100m) balls of Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton (100% cotton) in Grey (Sea Fret 501)*. Pair each of 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No.…

Measurements Place mat: Approximately 23 x 33cm/9 x 13in. Coaster: 11cm/4¼in diameter. Table runner: Approximately 18 x 68cm/7 x 26¾in. Bunting: 100m/39¼in long. Materials Place mat and coaster: 1 x 50g (155m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in each of White (Ibiza N01) and Yellow (Tournesol N16)*. Green, blue and red stitch markers; white sewing thread. Table runner: 2 x 50g (155m) balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in White (Ibiza N01) and 1 ball in Yellow (Tournesol N16)*. Green, purple, blue and red stitch markers; white sewing thread. Bunting: 1 x 50g (155m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in each of White (Ibiza N01) and Yellow (Tournesol N16)*. White and yellow sewing thread; 1m of 1.5cm wide yellow ribbon. Tote bag…

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…

TAKE A LOOK AT... Mandalas are beautiful and a great way of using up your yarn stash Measurements Approximately 33cm/13in diameter, to fit a 33cm/13in round cushion pad. Materials 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Mustard (Pumpkin 766), Blue (Denim 994), Teal (Petrol 829) and Purple (840)*. Size 4mm crochet hook; 33cm circular cushion pad. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); yrh, yarn round hook; tr, treble crochet; slst, slip stitch; sp(s), space(s); dc, double crochet; htr, half treble crochet; dtr, double treble crochet. Notes Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Front 1st round: With 4mm hook and Purple, make a slip ring as follows: wind…

Twisted stitches are created by working into the back of a stitch Denim Jacket With Cables Measurements To fit chest 41-46 (46-51) (51-56) (56-61) (61-66) cm/16-18 (18-20) (20-22) (22-24) (24-26) in. Actual measurements 52 (54) (63) (66) (70) cm/20½ (21½) (25) (26) (27½) in. Side seam 15 (17) (23) (31) (35) cm/6 (6¾) (9) (12¼) (13¾) in. Length to shoulder 27 (30) (37) (46) (51) cm/10¾ (11¾) (14½) (18) (20) in. Sleeve seam 17 (20) (24) (29) (33) cm/6½ (8) (9½) (11½) (13) in. Materials 2 (2) (3) (4) (4) 100g (184m) balls of Stylecraft Special for Babies Aran (100% acrylic) in Blue (Baby Denim 1264)*. Pair each of 4mm (No. 8) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles; cable needle; 5 large buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 18…

Knitted Octopus Measurements Approximately 20cm/8in long (with tentacles laid out flat). Materials 1 x 100g (295m) ball of Stylecraft Special DK in Green (Lincoln 1834) and a small amount of Black (1002)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); inc, increase 1 st (by working into same st twice); k2tog, k 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st). Notes Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Body Starting at base. With 3mm…

Use a stiff ruler rather than a tape measure to get exact lengths for your hexagon edges Measurements Approximately 38cm/15in circumference. Materials 1 x 50g (92m) ball of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Yellow (Sunflower 3662), Green (Leaf 3097), Hot Pink (3668), Blue (Lapis 3689), Teal (Azure 3671) and Lavender (3673)*. Pair of 3.25mm (No.10) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); inc, increase 1 st (by working into same st twice); dec, decrease 1 st (by working k2tog on a k row and p2tog on a p…

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…