Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Knitting & Crochet from Woman’s Weekly

…to the October issue of Knitting & Crochet monthly – packed with lovely things for you to make for the coming season. First up, we invited designers Debbie Bliss, Erika Knight, Lisa Richardson, Lesley Stanfield and Martin Storey to showcase their new-season style for our opening feature – and we were delighted when they accepted. Turn to page 6 for a gorgeous, exclusive pattern from each of these talented designers. At this time of year we celebrate our home-grown yarns during British Wool Week (10-16 October). Turn to my Ed’s Choice (p22) to learn more about our great wool industry and discover our fab pattern for a stripy sweater in vibrant shades. We continue the colourful theme in our seasonal collection (p29) with simple, chill-beating accessories that won’t take you…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 76 (81) (86-91) (97-102) (107-112) cm/30 (32) (34-36) (38-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements 86 (95.5) (108) (121) (133.5) cm/34 (37½) (42½) (47½) (52½) in. Side seam 27 (28) (29) (30) (31) cm/10½ (11) (11¼) (11¾) (12) in. Length to shoulder 51 (53) (55) (57) (59) cm/20 (20¾) (21½) (22½) (23¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 23cm/9in. Materials 5 (5) (5) (6) (6) 50g (120m) hanks of Erica Knight Studio Linen (85% recycled rayon linen, 15% linen) in Flutter (402) and 4 (4) (5) (5) (5) hanks in Covet (407)*. Pair of long 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; ss, stocking st (k on…

This month, the British wool industry celebrates its annual calendar week – 10-16 October – and there are lots of opportunities to get involved. Woolbnb (yes, just like Airbnb) is a house stylishly decorated with everything made from wool, and it hosts a variety of talks and activities to enjoy. At the end of the week, it’s ‘Woolly Hat Day”, a fundraising event to support the Mission to Seafarers, when you’ll be encouraged to make a nautical-themed woolly hat. For more details, visit campaignforwool.org. As our way of supporting this campaign, for my Ed’s Choice I’ve chosen one of our many home-grown yarns, dyed and spun in the UK, some of which can be identified by the British Wool logo (above). Yarn companies need to tick certain boxes before they…

Crochet Cover-up Measurements Approximately 116cm/45½in wide and 47cm/18½in long. Materials 5 x 50g (145m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Glitz (82% mohair, 16% wool, 2% polyester) in Yellow (003)*. Size 4.50 crochet hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; sp, space; chsp, chain space; slst, slip stitch. 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 With 4.50 hook, make 108ch. Foundation row: 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next ch, [miss 1ch, work 3tr, 1ch and 3tr in next ch – shell made, miss 1ch, 1dc in each of next 2ch] to end, turn – 21 shells. 1st row: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr…

Cable Cape Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) in. Actual measurements around lower edge 145 (160) (174) cm/57 (63) (68½) in. Length All sizes 51cm/20in. Materials 7 (8) (9) 40g (96m) balls of Sublime Phoebe (94% wool, 6% nylon) in Willow (534)*. Pair of 8mm (No. 0) knitting needles; cable needle. Tension 18 stitches and 20 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 8mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease; c6, cable 6 (slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back, k3, then k3 from cable needle); ss, stocking stitch (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…

This month’s choice is Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4ply (75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere), a super-soft yarn that’s ideal for babies. This yarn has long been a favourite of the WW knitting team for its smooth texture, together with its beautiful range of shades – from the most delicate neutrals to brighter, more modern hues. Made in Italy, the gentle natural blend of fibres is just lovely against baby’s skin and creates an exquisite-quality fabric for both hand-knitting or crochet. It’s the perfect option for this matching set and toy. It may be a little more expensive than most 4ply yarns, but we think it’s worth it!…

We want your knitting to be the best it can be. So it’s a good job we have Tina. A true knitting professional, Tina’s been the Technical Knitting Editor at Woman’s Weekly for 17 years. And now she’s here to help you! Every month, Tina answers the most common questions you’ve sent in and resolves some of the issues we face as knitters. Together, we’ll make your knitting beautiful! Square needles! Q When I was shopping recently I saw a pair of square knitting needles in a shop. I’d never seen anything like them before. Have you, or would you, ever use them? A You know, square knitting needles have been around for a while now. So I suppose the fact they haven’t caught on says it all. But for…

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 110 (122) (134) (146) cm/43¼ (48) (52¾) (57½) in. Side seam 43 (44) (45) (46) cm/ 17 (17¼) (17½) (18) in. Length to shoulder 62.5 (64.5) (66.5) (68.5) cm/24½ (25½) (26¼) (27) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 40cm/15¾in. Materials 18 (19) (21) (22) 50g (90m) balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran Tonals (55% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere) in Pewter (01)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles. Tension 20 stitches and 26 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; gst, garter st (every row k). Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate.…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-91 (97-107) cm/32-36 (38-42) in. Actual measurements 108 (126) cm/42½ (49½) in. Side seam from lower edge of front 42 (50) cm/16½ (19½) in. Length to centre back neck 68 (78) cm/26¾ (30¾) in. Sleeve seam Both sizes 40cm/15¾in. Materials 9 (10) 50g (180m) balls of King Cole Merino Blend 4ply (100% wool) in Slate Blue (096)*. Size 3.00 crochet hook. Tension Two 12-stitch pattern repeats measures 9cm across and 10 rows measures 10cm in depth, using 3.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; tr, treble; htr, half treble; 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 size. Instructions in square brackets…

Measurements To fit sizes 86-91 (97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/34-36 (38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 108 (114) (122) (131) cm/42½ (45) (48) (51¼) in. Side seam All sizes 44cm/17¼in. Length to shoulder 67 (69) (70) (72) cm/26¼ (27) (27½) (28¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 49cm/19¼in. Materials 3 (3) (4) (4) 100g (105m) balls of Herdy Wool (100% wool) in Grey, 2 (2) (2) (3) balls in Orange, 2 (2) (2) (3) balls in Blue, 2 (2) (2) (3) balls in Pink, 2 (2) (2) (3) balls in Purple and 1 (1) (2) (2) ball(s) in Green, 1 ball in White*. Pair of 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Tension 14 stitches and 19 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 6mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st,…

Knitted Shrug Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Width from cuff to cuff 112 (118) (124) (130) cm/44 (46½) (48¾) (51) in. Length 64 (64) (68) (68) cm/25 (25) (26¾) (26¾) in. Materials 6 (7) (8) (8) 50g (60m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Big Mohair Super Chunky (40% acrylic, 30% mohair, 30% polymide) in Orange (015)*. Pair of 10mm (No. 000) knitting needles. Tension 10 stitches and 13 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch (knit on right side and purl on wrong side), using 10mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; mst, moss stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures…

Wrist- & Leg-warmers Measurements Wrist-warmers: 21.5cm/8½in all round and 21.5cm/8½in long. Leg-warmers: 31.5 (35) (38) cm/ 12½ (13¾) (15) in all round and 37cm/ 14½in long with top turned over. Materials Wrist-warmers: 1 x 50g (130m) ball of Rico Design Fashion Light Luxury (74% alpaca, 22% wool, 4% polyamide) in Azure (013)*. Leg-warmers: 2 (2) (3) x 50g (130m) balls of Rico Design Fashion Light Luxury (74% alpaca, 22% wool, 4% polyamide) in Azure (013)*. For both items: Pair of 5½mm (No. 5) and 6mm (No. 4) knitting needles. Tension 12 stitches and 18 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 6mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side). Note Yarn amounts are based on…

Measurements Approximately 30cm/11¾in tall. Materials Panda with grey head: 1 x 50g (125m) ball of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in each of Grey (122), Cream (03) and Mauve (114)*. Panda with lilac head: 1 x 50g (125m) ball of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in each of Lilac (060), Light Brown (112) and Peach (044)*. Panda with light brown head: 1 x 50g (125m) ball of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in each of Light Brown (112), Beige (111), Khaki (083) and Cream (03); small amount in Mustard (093)*. Panda with mustard head: 1 x 50g (125m) ball of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in each of Beige (111), Khaki (083), Light Brown (112) and Mustard (093); small amount in Lemon (092)*. For all pandas: Length of Black yarn for embroidery. Size 3.00…

Update your room with this simple lace lampshade cover, easily changeable to reflect the season or just your mood KNITTED LAMPSHADE Measurements To fit a lampshade of 65cm/25½in circumference and 18cm/7in depth. Materials 1 x 50g (175m) ball of Drops Delight (75% wool, 25% polyamide) in Raspberry Cake (17)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; double-sided adhesive tape; a cylindrical lampshade of 65cm/25½in circumference and 18cm/7in depth. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; yf, yarn forward to make a 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 With 3¼mm needles, cast on 140 sts. Rib row:…

Practically all knitting and crochet patterns use some sort of abbreviations to make the instructions concise and easy to follow. Each pattern will have its own brief description of the most common abbreviations ( k , knit or ch , chain) with a more detailed description of specific abbreviations, like how to work cable or cluster. Also, the most regularly used words are either shortened (foll – following) or letters are used to describe what is needed to be done next (tbl – through back of stitches). Some widely used abbreviations have more or less the same meaning, but there could be exceptions. Listed below in alphabetical order are the most commonly used abbreviations, with an extended description of their meanings. alt, alternate – worked on every other row or…

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…

Measurements To fit small to medium bust sizes. Actual measurements, excluding front border 156cm/61¼in. Side seam 24cm/9¼in. Length to centre back neck 42cm/16½in. Sleeve seam 18cm/7in. Materials 7 x 100g (200m) balls of Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted (100% wool) in Moonstone (112)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) and long 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; yf, yarn forward to make a st; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; mst, moss st; psso, pass slip st over. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Back (worked sideways) With 4½mm…

Measurements To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91) (97-102) (107-112) (117-122) cm/32-34 (36) (38-40) (42-44) (46-48) in. Actual measurements 91 (101) (112.5) (124) (137.5) cm/36 (39½) (44¼) (49) (54) in. Side seam 34.5 (35.5) (36.5) (37.5) (38.5) cm/13½ (14) (14¼) (14¾) (15) in. Length to shoulder 53.5 (55.5) (57.5) (59.5) (61.5) cm/21 (21¾) (22½) (23¼) (24¼) in. Sleeve seam 45 (46) (47) (47) (47) cm/17½ (18) (18½) (18½) (18½) in. Materials 5 (5) (6) (7) (7) 50g (175m) balls of Rowan Felted Tweed DK (50% merino wool, 25% alpaca and 25% viscose) in Treacle (145) and 4 (4) (4) (5) (5) balls in Celadon (184)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 8 buttons. Tension 24 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using…

MAN’S COLLARED JACKET Measurements To fit chest sizes 91 (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/36 (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) in. Actual measurements 106 (112) (118) (124) (131) (137) cm/41¾ (44) (46½) (48¾) (51) (54) in. Side seam All sizes 41cm/16in. Length to shoulder 64 (65) (66.5) (68) (69) (71) cm/25 (25½) (26¼) (26¾) (27) (28) in. Sleeve seam (with cuff turned back) 46 (47) (47) (47) (48) (48) cm/18 (18½) (18½) (18½) (19) (19) in. Materials 16 (16) (17) (18) (19) (19) 50g (120m) balls of Patons Merino Extrafine Cotton DK (50% cotton, 50% wool) in Navy (550)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 6 buttons. Tension 26 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit;…

Crochet Hat Measurements Approximately 43 (50) (56) cm/ 17 (19½) (22) in circumference. Materials 3 (4) (4) 50g (100m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% wool) in Berry (011)*; size 5.50 crochet hook. Tension 14 stitches and 17 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over rib effect pattern, using 5.50 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; st, stitch; htr, half treble; yrh, yarn round hook; dec, decrease; htrbp, half treble around back post thus: yrh, insert hook from back to front, around post of stitch and to back again, yrh and pull through, yrh and pull through all 3 loops on hook; htrfp, half treble around front post thus: yrh, insert hook from front to back, around post of stitch and to front again, yrh and pull through, yrh and…

Measurements To fit straight leg doll approximately 61cm/24in tall. Materials For the set: 2 x 50g (125m) balls of DMC Woolly (100% wool) in Purple (063); 1 ball in each of Mint (073), Fuchsia (054), Pink (042), and Turquoise (074)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) and 3¾mm (No. 9) knitting needles; cable needle; size 3.50 crochet hook; 2 buttons for poncho and 4 buttons for sweater. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); yf, yarn forward to make a st; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; c6, slip next 3 sts on to cable needle and leave at back,…

Our lightweight frame would work beautifully as a name sign on a child’s bedroom door or to direct guests to your bathroom CROCHET FRAME Measurements Approximately 14cm/5½in diameter. Materials 1 x 50g (155m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in Bourgogne (34), Brique (86), Nacar (35) or Gris Argent (09)*. Size 3.00 crochet hook. Thick, sturdy card, compass and pencil, paper glue, craft knife; paper clips; sticky tape. Abbreviations Ch , chain; dc , double crochet; tr , treble; slst , slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Preparation Draw 2 x 10cm-wide circles onto cardboard with the compass, then draw a second circle 0.5cm around the outside of the…

Tension Practically every knitting instruction will state a tension, with a few exceptions, like toys or small accessories. Tension is the number of stitches and rows that an average knitter will achieve to stated measurements, using specific yarn, pattern and needles. It is used to translate measurements into the number of stitches and rows to be worked. Before commencing a specific project, check your tension by working a swatch about 13cm square in pattern, yarn and needles or crochet hooks as stated. Stretch swatch in each direction and allow to rest. Mark 10cm horizontally in the middle of the test piece (diag. 1 and 3) and count stitches between markers. Mark 10cm vertically in the middle of test piece (diag. 2 and 4) and count the rows between markers. If…

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…