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

It’s party time for the little ones this month. And with it being the summer holidays, they deserve a bit of extra fun! Each of our whimsical sweaters (pages 6-21) has an intarsia chart and some even have stripes and Fair Isle too. So, there’s plenty of opportunity to practise your colour work. I particularly like our archive pattern in this issue, not only because the cardigan has such a classic 1950s look (page 25), but also for its use of yarn. I love the hazy effect of mohair but, personally, I don’t enjoy working with such a fine weight. The project uses two different yarns, a merino wool and a mohair, stranded together. It has the same fluffy effect but is like knitting with a DK weight. It’s my…

We’re so lucky to have such a rich catalogue of Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This knitted short-sleeved cardigan featured in the 26 March 1955 issue. The V-shape detail at the neck is a simple knit-and-purl pattern Measurements To fit bust 81 (86) (91) (97) (102-107) (107-112) (112-117) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40-42) (42-44) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 88 (94) (100) (106) (112) (118) (123.5) cm/34½ (37) (39¼) (41¾) (44) (46½) (48½) in. Side seam 30 (31) (31) (32) (32) (33) (33) cm/11¾ (12¼) (12¼) (12½) (12½) (13) (13) in. Length to shoulder 46 (48) (49) (51) (52) (54) (55) cm/18 (19) (19¼) (20) (20½) (21¼) (21½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 10cm/4in. Materials 6 (6) (6) (7) (7) (8) (8) 50g (180m) balls of King Cole Merino Blend…

BAG Measurements Bag: Approximately 30cm/11¾in in diameter. Purse: Approximately 11cm/4¼in across widest point. Materials 2 x 50g (92m) balls of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton) in each of Sunflower (3662), Toffee (3656), Leaf (3097), Soft Lime (3663) and Mauve (3658)*. Size 3.5mm crochet hook; clip-on adjustable bag strap; rounded sew-in purse clasp, approximately 8cm at widest point; 2 medium snap fasteners for bag; 2 x 30cm-diameter pieces in each of cotton fabric and iron-on interfacing for bag lining; scrap of iron-on interfacing for handle loops; 2 x 10cm pieces of cotton fabric and iron-on interfacing for purse lining; sewing needle and matching sewing thread. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 20 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet, using 3.5mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s),…

Eyelets form a grid pattern on both sides of our knitted cardi Measurements To fit bust 81-86 (89-94) (97-102) (107-112) (114-119) (122-127) cm/ 32-34 (35-37) (38-40) (42-44) (45-47) (48-50) in. Actual measurements 91 (100) (109) (117) (126) (135) cm/36 (39½) (43) (46) (49½) (53) in. Side seam All sizes 36cm/14in. Length to shoulder 53 (55) (56) (58) (59) (60) cm/21 (21¾) (22) (23) (23¼) (23¾) in. Sleeve seam 44 (44) (44) (45) (45) (45) cm/17¼ (17¼) (17¼) (17¾) (17¾) (17¾) in. Materials 9 (9) (10) (11) (12) (12) 50g (158m) balls of King Cole Giza 4ply (100% cotton) in Turquoise (2208)*. Pair each of 2.75mm (No. 12), 3mm (No. 11) and 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles; 1 stitch holder; 8 (8) (8) (9) (9) (9) buttons. Yarn is available from…

KNITTED HAT Measurements To fit ages 12-18 months (2-3) years. Actual hat circumference 40.5 (44) cm/16 (17) in. Materials 1 x 50g (115m) ball of Sublime Evie (94% cotton, 6% nylon) in Nougat (508)*. Pair each of 4.5mm (No. 7) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations St(s), stitch(es), k, knit; p, purl; k2tog, k 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for smaller size. Where they vary, work figures in round brackets for larger size. Instructions in square brackets are worked…

If you are intending to use yarns other than specified, look for a type of yarn that has the same texture and fibre content: wool for wool, cotton for cotton, with same or similar standard tension and same thickness as original yarn. The best indicators of the thickness of the yarn are the tension and size of needles or hooks used. A standard crochet tension is not usually available. Here, we list the standard knitting tension of classic yarns, although these may vary: 4 ply yarn is 28 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¼mm needles. Double knitting yarn is 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. Aran yarn is 18 stitches and 24 rows, to…

Robot Jumper Measurements To fit ages 1-2 (3-4) (5-6) (7-8) years. Actual chest measurements 65 (69) (73) (77) cm/25¾ (27¼) (29) (30½) in. Side seam 22 (25) (27) (30) cm/8¾ (10) (10½) (11¾) in. Length to shoulder 35 (39) (43) (47) cm/14 (15½) (17) (18½) in. Sleeve length 22 (25) (28) (31) cm/9 (10) (11) (12¼) in. Materials 2 (2) (2) (3) 50g (155m) balls of Sirdar Country Style DK (40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic) in Blue (Blue Blush 643), 1 (1) (2) (2) ball(s) in Mint (Smokey Stone 389) and 1 ball in each of Light Navy (441), Red (Cherry 402) and Yellow (Summer Blossom 629)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10), 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holders; removable markers or contrast thread.…

There are so many crafty -looking earrings on the high street, but why not make yore own? use a fine cotton and a thin jewellery wire to frame our show -stopping teardrop earrings Measurements Excluding hook, approximately 5cm/2in drop and 4cm/1½in wide. Materials 1 x 100g (400m) ball of DMC Petra 5 (100% cotton) in Blue (5798)*. Size 2mm crochet hook; 2 x 15cm lengths of 1mm jewellery wire; pair of fish-hook earwires; pair each of round-nose and wire cutter jewellery pliers. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); yrh, yarn round hook; dc, double crochet; htr, half treble crochet; tr, treble crochet; dtr, double treble crochet; slst, slip st; chsp(s), chain space(s). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in…

Crocheted in cotton, this is ideal to wear over a bathing suit at the beach Measurements To fit sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) in. Actual measurements 100 (108) (116) cm/39¼ (42½) (45½) in. Side seam, including edging All sizes 40.5cm/16in. Length to shoulder, including edging 62cm/24½in. Sleeve seam, including edging All sizes 30cm/11¾in. Materials 10 (11) (13) 50g (92m) 50g balls of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Turquoise (Azure 3671)*. Size 4.5mm crochet hook; removable stitch markers or contrast thread. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 3 pattern repeats across and 10 rows, to 12 x 12cm, using 4.5mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; chsp, chain space; tr, treble crochet; dtr, double treble crochet; slst, slip st; yrh, yarn round hook; tr2tog,…

...WE’LL BE STARTING A NEW PROJECT FOR OUR COLLECT & CREATE SERIES, ‘THE PORTUGUESE TILE BLANKET’. In preparation for the launch of this stunning crochet blanket we’ve put together an exclusive Woman's Weekly colour pack for you. It contains six 100g balls of acrylic DK yarn in our beautiful chosen palette and costs just £9.99. So you’ll have all the yarn you’ll need to complete this gorgeous project. Visit theknittingnetwork.co.uk  or call 01795 570303 to get your pack now. (And see page 35 for an exclusive 10% discount offer). EXCLUSIVE COLOUR PACK Six 100g balls of acrylic yarn for just £9.99.…

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…

Some of the stripes are worked in garter stitch for added texture TAKE A LOOK AT... Sideways knitting is a great way to create garments, particularly if you want to achieve flattering vertical stripes without using the intarsia technique of twisting colours together along a row Measurements To fit bust 71-76 (81-86) (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) (122-127) (132-137) cm/28-30 (32-34) (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) (48-50) (52-54) in. Actual measurements across back 47.5 (53.5) (58.5) (64.5) (69.5) (75.5) (81.5) cm/18¾ (21) (23) (25½) (27½) (29¾) (32) in. Side seam 43.5 (44) (43.5) (43.5) (43) (43) (43) cm/17¼ (17½) (17¼) (17¼) (17) (17) (17) in. Length to back neck 69.5 (71) (72) (73) (73) (74) (75) cm/27¼ (28) (28¼) (28¾) (28¾) (29) (29½) in. Sleeve seam 26.5 (26.5) (28.5) (28.5) (28.5) (28.5) (28.5) cm/10½…

A pretty eyelet detail runs all around the curved fronts of this pastel shrug 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 51 (56) (60) (65) (71) cm/20 (22) (23¾) (25½) (28) in. Side seam, excluding edging 5.5 (7.5) (11) (13) (16) cm/2¼ (3) (4½) (5¼) (6¼) in. Length to shoulder, excluding edging 14.5 (17.5) (22) (24.5) (29.5) cm/5¾ (7) (8¾) (9¾) (11½) in. Sleeve seam 17 (20) (24) (29) (33) cm/6½ (8) (9½) (11½) (13) in. Materials 1 (2) (2) (2) (3) 100g (294m) ball(s) of Stylecraft Wondersoft DK (100% acrylic) in Petal Pink (1030)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) needles; 1 button. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to…

The diamond pattern is worked over a four-row repeat with no shaping on the front and back Measurements To fit bust 81-86 (91) (97-102) cm/ 32-34 (36) (38-40) in. Actual measurements 92 (99.5) (106) cm/36¼ (39¼) (41¾) in. Side seam All sizes 30cm/11¾in. Length to shoulder 47 (49) (51) cm/ 18½ (19¼) (20) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 27cm/10¾in. Materials 7 (9) (9) 50g (155m) balls of DMC Natura Just Cotton 4ply (100% cotton) in Blue (N64)*. Size 2mm and 2.5mm crochet hooks; removable stitch markers or contrast thread. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 34 stitches and 19 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 2.5mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; tr, treble crochet; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are…

Keep away the chill of a summer’s evening by popping on this delicate wrap Measurements Approximately 53 x 147cm/21 x 58in. Materials 5 x 100g (355m) balls of Sirdar Cotton 4ply (100% Cotton) in Green (Cool Aqua 519)*. Size 3.5mm crochet hook. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 1 pattern repeat measures 7.5cm across and 6.5cm in depth, using 3.5mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; tr, treble crochet; slst, slip st; chsp(s), chain space(s); dtr, double 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. Wrap With 3.5mm hook, make 105ch. 1st foundation row: 1dc in 7th ch from hook, [5ch, miss 3 ch, 1dc in next ch] to last…

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 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 yarn…