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

One of my favourite things to be creative with is colour. Selecting schemes that represent a mood, or a feeling or a season. This month’s issue is a colour fiesta right from the get-go! Our opening feature ‘Bright Young Things’ (p6) is made up of knits that are simple but the effects are something special! The striped pieces offer so much scope for playing around with colour, and we had so much fun picking the stripe combinations for each one. I’ve no doubt that you will too. Our style radar is carefully tuned into summer holidays with our happy camper-van toy knit (p37) and our crocheted flip-flops (p24). The flip-flops particularly make great gifts and, once you’ve mastered how to crochet around the strap, they’re really quick and easy to…

Give your standard beach attire a handmade edge. Our funky flip-flop flourishes are quick and easy to make and are totally beach chic JUST FOR FRILLS Measurements To fit any size flip-flop. Materials 1 x 50g (110m) ball of Sirdar Amalfi DK (75% cotton, 25% viscose) in Ravello (756)*. Size 4mm crochet hook; 1 pair of flip-flops. Tension Tension is not critical for this project. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; slst, slip stitch; yrh, yarn round hook; tr, treble crochet. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Flip-flop cover (both alike) Make a slip knot onto 4mm hook. Holding flip-flop with toe pointing away from you, join yarn with…

Measurements To fit chest 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 96.5 (111) (126) (140) cm/38 (43¾) (49½) (55) in. Side seam All sizes 39cm/15¼in. Length to back neck 65 (65.5) (66) (67) cm/25½ (25¾) (26) (26¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 47/18½in. Materials 13 (14) (16) (17) 50g (120m) balls of Patons Diploma Gold DK (55% wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon) in Apple Green (6125)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10), 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; a cable needle; 2 stitch holders; zip fastener of appropriate length. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch and zig-zag panels; 32-stitch Saxon braid panel measures 10.5cm across; 14-stitch open rib panels each measure 5cm across, using 4mm needles.…

Cable Bag Cables extend into the handles on this handy merino-knit bag Measurements 31cm/12¼in wide, 11cm/4¼in deep and 29cm/11½in high. Materials 10 x 50g (120m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Merino DK (100% wool) in Jeans (027)*. Pair of 4.5mm (No. 7) knitting needles; cable needle; removable stitch markers or contrast thread; piece of cardboard to fit base of bag (optional). Tension 20 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over broken rib, with 4.5mm needles and two strands of yarn together; 8-stitch cable measures 3cm across. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; c8b, cable 8 back (slip next 4 sts onto cable needle and leave at back, k4, then k4 sts from cable needle); c8f, cable 8 front (slip next 4 sts onto cable needle and…

Measurements To fit 18 x 13cm/7 x 5in clip photo frames. Materials For the set: 1 x 100g (330m) ball of Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply in each of Pink (Orchid 1837), Cream (Cream 1851), Beige (Mushroom 1821) and Pale Pink (Apple Blossom 1825)*. Pair each of 2mm (No. 14) and 2.75mm (No. 12) knitting needles; 4 clip photo frames 18 x 13cm/7 x 5in; 24 small beads; 24 small flower-shaped buttons in various colours; 1m of narrow ribbon. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 28 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 2.75mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; p1b, p1 through back of st; sl, slip; tog, together (decrease, by working as many sts together as stated); up1, pick up loop…

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…

Baby Set Baby and their mouse friend will look adorable in their matching soft pastel stocking-stitch striped sweaters Measurements Sweater: To fit ages 3-6 (6-9) (9-12) (12-18) (18-24) months. Actual chest measurements 53.5 (56) (59) (62.5) (66) cm/21 (22) (23¼) (24½) (26) in. Side seam 17.5 (18) (20.5) (21) (22.5) cm/6¾ (7) (8) (8¼) (8¾) in. Length to shoulder 28 (29) (33) (34) (37) cm/11 (11½) (13) (13½) (14½) in. Sleeve seam 18 (19.5) (22.5) (24) (26) cm/7 (7¾) (9) (9½) (10¼) in. Blanket: Approximately 71 x 71cm/ 28 x 28in. Mouse: Approximately 61cm/24in high, excluding ears. Materials Sweater: 1 (1) (1) (2) (2) 100g (210m) ball(s) of King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton) in each of Apricot (1850) and Mint (715)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and…

Sunset orange shades are worked in stocking-stitch stripes TWINSET – CARDIGAN AND VEST Measurements Cardigan: To fit bust 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) (107) (112) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) in. Actual measurements 92 (98) (105) (111) (117.5) (124) (130) cm/36¼ (38½) (41½) (43¾) (46¼) (48¾) (51¼) in. Side seam 36 (36) (37) (37) (38) (38) (39) cm/14 (14) (14½) (14½) (15) (15) (15¼) in. Length to shoulder 54 (55) (56) (57) (58) (59) (60) cm/21¼ (21½) (22) (22½) (23) (23¼) (23½) in. Sleeve seam 33 (33) (34) (34) (35) (35) (36) cm/13 (13) (13¼) (13¼) (13¾) (13¾) (14) in. Vest: To fit bust 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) (107) (112) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) in. Actual measurements 86 (92) (98) (105) (111) (118) (124)…

Measurements This dense stitch pattern looks complicated, but it progresses very logically with two sets of12 rows being repeated Approximately 28 x 21cm/ 11 x 8¼in. Materials 1 x 100g (230m) ball of King Cole Bamboo Cotton (50% bamboo viscose, 50% cotton) in Lemon (3199)*. Pair each of 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4.5mm (No. 7) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 28 stitches and 49 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4.5mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; sl, slip; st, stitch; wyif, with yarn in front; wyab, with yarn at back. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. MAT With 3.75mm needles, cast on 78 sts.…

KNITTED SHRUG Measurements To fit bust 76-86 (86-97) (97-107) cm/32-34 (34-38) (38-42) in. Actual length, arm to arm 70 (75) (80) cm/27½ (29½) (31½) in. Materials 3 (3) (4) 100g (230m) balls of King Cole Bamboo Cotton (50% bamboo viscose, 50% cotton) in Violet (537)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 23 stitches and 34 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; gst, garter stitch (every row k). 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. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Shrug (1 piece) With 4mm…

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…

Measurements To fit chest 46 (51) (56) (61) (66) cm/18 (20) (22) (24) (26) in. Actual measurement 50 (55) (60) (65) (70) cm/19¾ (21¾) (23¾) (25½) (27½) in. Side seam 13 (14) (19) (20) (25) cm/5 (5½) (7½) (8) (10) in. Length to shoulder 26 (28) (34) (36) (42) cm/10¼ (11) (13½) (14) (16½) in. Materials 1 (2) (2) (2) (2) 50g (165m) balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon, 45% acrylic) in Scuba Blue (467)*. Pair each of 4mm (No. 8) and 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; stitch holder; safety pin. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. 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 right side and p on…

Measurements Approximately 18cm/7in long and 15cm/6in high, excluding surfboard. Materials 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of Bright Pink (Cupid 944), Light Blue (Powder Blue 960) and Light Grey (Light Grey Mix 814)*; 1 x 50g (140m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in each of White (961), Black (965) and Yellow (Sunflower 978), plus a small amount of Red (Signal Red 977)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; removable stitch markers; 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; k2tog, k 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st); k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; inc, increase (by…

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…