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

We’ve added some exciting new features in this issue, so have a flick through and see what you can spot. My favourite is the Designer Style (p22), where we’ll be asking some of the country’s top hand-knitters about their work and bringing you a special pattern that showcases their signature style. This month, Anna Wilkinson tells us all about her journey from art school student to successful published author. In any other circumstances, I don’t like to see Christmas popping up on my radar too early, but you know as well as I do that a knitter has to begin in plenty of time. So I’m sure you’ll forgive us for bringing you a full set of fun, festive sweaters. Knit one for yourself or one of the family –…

While keeping one eye on fashion, Anna leans towards vintage designs and details you won’t find on the high street Your mum taught you knit as a child; did you pick up the knitting bug straight away? I absolutely loved knitting and sewing as a child but, because I was a child, I had many other pressing things to do like building dens and feeding mashed banana to my dolls. I persevered slowly but surely with knitting though, and it eventually started feeling less awkward. What was the first item you knitted and how did it go? I made a fair few misshaped squares before I made something that resembled anything! I remember it was a quick loose-knit jumper with huge needles in awful brown eyelash yarn. It had a…

Wendy Noir The info Make up: 16.5% wool, 80% acrylic, 3.5% lurex Weight: Chunky Meterage: 210m per 100g ball Tension: 14 stitches and 20 rows, to 10 x 10cm, using 6.5mm needles Care: Machine washable at 30˚C Range: Five shades available RRP: £3.99 New from Wendy, this chunky yarn is perfect for the winter season. Each shade is black married together with a jewel-bright colour, along with a metallic thread running through the yarn for some extra sparkle. Its thick and thin effect creates a gorgeous texture when knitted up and it is quick and easy to work with, so projects will be whipped up in a jiffy. Add a bit of glitz to your life and choose from the five pretty available shades to knit some wonderful makes! The…

Turn over and get your teeth into this pattern Knitted Animal Socks and Hats Fiona Goble (£12.99, CICO Books) Get creative with this super-cute collection of patterns for animal socks and hats! The book is separated into three sections: patterns to fit babies and young children, ones for older children, and then teenagers and adults – so the whole family can keep warm! Each is labelled to indicate the degree of difficulty, which is really helpful, although the patterns are all fairly simple and straightforward. Many of the projects are knitted in the round, but many are also knitted flat, so whichever technique you prefer, there’s plenty for you. There are patterns suitable for beginners, and others for more intermediate knitters. A cockatiel hat and tortoise baby booties are both…

The super-chunky cushions knit up in no time Knitted Cushions Measurements Each cushion measures 45 x 45cm/18 x 18in. Materials Cable cushion: 3 x 100g (80m) balls of Robin Super Chunky (100% acrylic) in Pale Rose (111)*; cable needle. Moss stitch cushion: 3 x 100g (80m) balls of Robin Super Chunky (100% acrylic) in Beige (Oatmeal 35)*. For each cushion: Pair of 10mm (No. 000) knitting needles; a 45 x 45cm cushion pad. Tension 7 stitches and 13.5 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over moss stitch, using 10mm needles. 9 stitches and 13 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over cable pattern, using 10mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as…

Second Square Measurements When complete, the blanket will be approximately 104 x 104cm/41 x 41in. Materials For complete blanket: 1 x 100g (295m) ball of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in each of White (1001), Aster (1003), Cloud Blue (1019), Royal (1117), Duck Egg (1820) and Mustard (1823)*. Size 4mm crochet hook. Yarn pack is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk – see colour pack offer below. Tension Each square measures approximately 14 x 14cm/ 5½ x 5½in, using 4mm hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st(s), stitches; dc, double crochet; tr, treble crochet; htr, half treble crochet; dtr, double treble crochet; slst, slip stitch; yrh, yarn round hook; 5tr-cl, 5 treble cluster thus: yrh [insert hook into st indicated, yrh, pull up loop, yrh, pull hook through first 2 loops on hook, leaving remaining…

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…

Work a blanket stitch around the edges for a handmade touch Measurements To fit chest sizes 86-91 (97-102) (107-112) cm/34-36 (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements 97 (108) (119) cm/38 (42½) (47) in. Length to shoulder 59 (61.5) (63.5) cm/23¼ (24¼) (25) in. Side seam 39 (40) (40.5) cm/15¼ (15¾) (16) in. Sleeve seam 49 (50) (50.5) cm/19¼ (19½) (19¾) in. Materials 9 (11) (12) 50g (104m) balls of King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool) in Pewter (1528); 3 (4) (4) balls in Cream (Aran 46); 1 ball in each of Bottle Green (Bottle 33), Cranberry (703) and Chestnut (3089)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holders. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over…

An adorable hat with ear flaps is the perfect match to our baby ski jacket Measurements To fit ages 6-12 (12-18) (18-24) (24-36) months. Actual measurements 64 (67.5) (71) (74) cm/ 25¼ (26½) (28) (29) in. Side seam 16 (19) (22) (25) cm/6¼ (7½) (8½) (9¾) in. Length to shoulder 29 (32.5) (36) (40) cm/11½ (12¾) (14) (15¾) in. Sleeve seam 16 (19) (22) (25) cm/6¼ (7½) (8½) (9¾) in. Materials Jacket: 2 (3) (3) (3) 50g (142m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK (100% merino wool) in Green (Botanist 449); 1 ball each of Cream (Alabaster 003) and Red (Red Hot 167)*. Appropriate zip. Hat: 1 x 50g (142m) ball of Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK (100% merino wool) in Green (Botanist 449)and Cream (Alabaster 003) and small…

1 What is your current WIP (work in progress)? A little 1970s-inspired tank top for Harry, my three-year-old. Knitting for children is great, and quick, because they’re so small. 2 If you could only use one particular fibre for the rest of your life what would it be? Shetland wool. 3 Where do you store all your yarn? In boxes in my work space. WIPs are stored in a wooden chest by the sofa. 4 Where do you like to knit? I always knit on the sofa while either watching TV or listening to music, unless it’s something really complicated, then I would demand absolute silence. I also enjoy a cup of tea. 5 What was your biggest knitting disaster? There are so many, I don’t know where to begin.…

Extra wide for a snuggly blanket-style scarf Measurements One size, 160 x 48cm/64 x 19in. Materials 5 x 100g (210m) balls of Wendy Noir Chunky (80% premium acrylic, 16.5% wool, 3.5% lurex) in Midas (5420)*. Pair of 7.5mm (No. 1) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 15 stitches and 15 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 7.5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by working 2 sts tog); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); rs, right side. Note Yarns amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. To make Cast on 72…

Pieces of fabric are used for her skirt and wings Measurements 28cm/11in tall, excluding halo. Materials 1 x 100g (210m) ball of King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton) in each of Red (Cherry 719) and Nature (Oyster 742); small amount in Light Brown (Fudge 1603)*; embroidery thread in each of Brown and Gold. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; 3mm crochet hook. Small amount of washable toy stuffing; 10 x 30cm piece of cotton fabric with Christmas print for skirt; 8 x 16cm piece of polyester fabric for wings; waist length of shirring elastic; sewing threads matching DK yarn; fabric glue; pinking shears; tweezers for stuffing small pieces; red colouring pencil; 15cm-deep strip of thin card. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); TOG,…

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…

Feel free to be creative with your colour choices for a unique project Measurements To fit bust sizes 81 (86) (91) (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) in Actual measurements 89 (94) (99) (104) (109) (114) (120) (125) cm/35 (37) (39) (41) (43) (45) (47¼) (49¼) in Length to shoulder 56 (56) (60) (60) (66) (66) (72) (72) cm/22 (22) (23¾) (23¾) (26) (26) (28¼) (28¼) in Side seam 38 (38) (40) (40) (44) (44) (48) (48) cm/15 (15) (15¾) (15¾) (17¼) (17¼) (19) (19) in Sleeve seam 43 (45.5) (45.5) (48) (48) (51) (51) (53.5) cm/17 (18) (18) (19) (19) (20) (20) (21) in Materials 7 (8) (9) (9) (10) (10) (10) (11) 50g (100m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Aran…

Cast off loosely round the neck to avoid any tight squeezes Measurements To fit small (medium)-sized dog. Actual chest measurement 48.5 (62) cm/19 (24½) in. Length 37.5 (43) cm/14¾ (17) in. Materials 1 x 100g (236m) balls of Sirdar Supersoft Aran (100% acrylic) in Red (Rarin' Red 907); 1 ball in Cream (831) and 1 ball in Silver Grey (821)*. Pair 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 K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts. Note Yarn amounts…

Cable Cardigan Measurements To fit bust 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) (122-127) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) (48-50) in. Actual measurements 98 (108) (118) (128) (138) cm/38½ (42½) (46½) (50½) (54½) in. Side seam All sizes 39cm/15½in. Length to shoulder 57 (58) (59) (60) (62) cm/22½ (23) (23¼) (23½) (24½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 43cm/17in. Materials 14 (15) (16) (18) (19) 50g (116m) balls of Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK (100% wool) in Sunday (349)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holder; cable needle; 6 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension 24 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over side edge pattern, not stretched, and 35-stitch panel measures 10.5cm across, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es);…

This month, adorn your home with gorgeous crochet blankets, throws and cushions and keep the autumn chill off with a knitted headband – there are 30 to choose from. The quirky animal sock and hat patterns are so adorable we just had to share the shark socks pattern with you. Promise they wont bite! 30 Knitted Headbands and Ear Warmers Jenise Hope (£13.95, Stackpole Books) Knitted headbands are small and quick makes. They are great first-time projects as they require very little shaping and a small amount of yarn. This book features 30 patterns for headbands, all featuring different stitches and styles. The patterns cover a range of abilities – from simple garter and stocking stitch, to more intermediate patterns, such as cable headbands that look fab as well as…

Embroidered Jacket Measurements To fit ages 6-12 (12-18) (18-24) (24 -36) months. Actual measurements 56 (62) (68) (75) cm/22 (24½) (26¾) (29½) in. Side seam 18 (20) (23) (26) cm/ 7 (8) (9) (10¼) in. Length to back neck 30 (34) (38.5) (42.5) cm/11¾ (13¼) (15) (16¾) in. Sleeve seam 18 (20) (23) (26) cm/ 7 (8) (9) (10¼) in. Materials 2 (3) (3) (4) 100g (298m) balls of Stylecraft Life DK (75% premium acrylic, 25% wool) in Copper (2312) and 1 ball in each of Aqua (2537) and Caramel (2446)*. Oddments of DK yarn in each of Cream, Blue and Red for embroidery. Pair of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; cable needle; stitch holders; 6 (6) (7) (7) buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. Tension…

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…