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

…to the January 2016 issue of Knitting & Crochet . As you read this, you’ll no doubt be on your Christmas countdown and almost prepared for the special day. If, however, you’re still looking for a last-minute gift idea or a lovely project to make over the holiday break, then there are plenty of great ideas to inspire you in this issue. And as it’s at this time of year that creating with ‘woolly yarn’ comes into its own, we’ve plenty of cosy knits to keep all the family snug and warm ’til spring. Our opening selection contains five fab designs, all great WW favourites first featured in our main title, and all key trends for 2016. Plus, we’ve thrown a useful shopper…

We’re really lucky to have such a rich back catalogue of fantastic Woman’s Weekly knitting and crochet patterns. This stylish jacket originally featured in the 13 January 1962 issue. Measurements To fit chest sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) (122-127) (132-137) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) (48-50) (52-54) in. Actual measurements 89 (100) (111) (119.5) (131) (141) cm/35 (39¼) (43¾) (47) (51½) (55½) in. Side seam 48 (48) (48) (46) (46) (46) cm/19 (19) (19) (18) (18) (18) in. Length to shoulder 67 (68) (69) (69) (70) (71) cm/26¼ (26¾) (27¼) (27¼) (27½) (28) in. Sleeve seam 44 (45) (46) (46) (47) (47) cm/17¼ (17¾) (18) (18) (18½) (18½) in. Materials 13 (14) (14) (15) (16) (16) 50g (100m) balls of Sublime Natural Aran (100% wool) in Smithy (426)*. Pair of 4mm…

Dog Sweater Measurements To fit a small to medium-size dog. Materials 1 x 400g (840m) ball of Hayfield Bonus Aran (80% acrylic, 20% wool) in Green Heather (934)*. Pair of 4½mm (No. 7) and 5mm (No. 6) knitting needles; a cable needle. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts together); up1, pick up loop lying between needles and work into back of it; c4f, cable 4 front (slip next 2 sts on to cable needle and leave at front, k2, then k2 from cable needle); c6f, cable 6 front (slip next 3 sts on to cable needle and leave at front, k3, then k3 from cable needle); cr4lt,…

Boot Socks Measurements To fit sizes 4-6 years old (6-8 years old) (adult small) (adult medium) (adult large) (adult extra large). Materials 1 x 100g (190m) ball of Sirdar Wool Rich Aran (60% wool, 40% acrylic) in each of 2 contrasting colours for child sizes and 3 contrasting colours for adult sizes. For children’s sizes, we used Purple (315) or Powder Blue (313) with Cream (310), for adult small size, we used Westbury (314), Shingle (311) and Cream (310), for adult medium size, we used Purple (315), Cream (310) and Westbury (314), and for adult large and extra large sizes, we used Powder Blue (313), Moleskin (317) and Finn (316)*. Set of four 4½mm (No. 7) double-pointed knitting needles. Tension 20 stitches and 26 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over…

OUR 2016 KNITTING & CROCHET WORKSHOPS IN LONDON TINA EGLETON WW’s Technical Knitting Editor has over 40 years’ experience. She’s designed many of Woman’s Weekly’s knitting patterns and is an expert tutor. FREDDIE PATMORE Our Knitting Assistant has been crocheting since she was a child. She’s gone on to become a published author and designer and loves teaching our workshops. MONIKA COBEL Our newest member of the team has a calm and patient nature, making her an excellent tutor. She’s now begun designing for Woman’s Weekly . How To Design Your Own Knitted Cardigan with Tina on Friday 15 April Would you like to be able to alter a knitting pattern to your own specifications? Now’s your chance. We’ll teach you…

Adult slippers Measurements To fit shoe size 3-4 (5-6) (7-8). Materials 3 (3) (4) 50g (100m) balls of Sublime Natural Aran (100% wool) in Gracie (427) and 1 ball in each of Dilly (423), Cobalt (422) and Ecru (429)*. Set of four 5½mm (No. 5) double-pointed knitting needles; adjustable shoe shape stretcher (optional); anti-slip liquid latex. Tension 18 stitches and 18 rounds, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5½mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; skpo, sl1, k1, pass sl st over; nil, meaning nothing is worked here for this size; yf, yarn forward to make a st. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approx. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round…

Big Needle Knits: 35 projects to knit using super-size needles by Melanie Porter (CICO Books, £12.99) For some knitters, it’s a case of the bigger the better. And Melanie Porter is one of those knitters. Her new collection of patterns for needles from 10mm to 25mm, and even up to 35mm, contains some beautiful designs for rugs, cushions and pouffes. And also some richly textured items to wear. Melanie’s designs sell in boutiques as far away and as glamorous as Hong Kong. She knows how good a woman can look in a chunky cardigan or sweater, hat or scarf. Even how good a woman can look in a web-style chunky tunic thrown over a swimming cossie while on holiday. These are knits that are effortlessly cool, glam and individual. Everyone…

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…

Over-sized Jacket 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 162 (174) (185) (197) cm/63¾ (68½) (72¾) (77½) in. Side seam 34 (39) (39) (44) cm/13½ (15¼) (15¼) (17¼) in. Length to back neck 60 (65) (66) (71) cm/23½ (25½) (26) (28) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 11cm/4¼in. Materials Pair of 6½mm (No. 3) knitting needles; cable needle; 35 (40) (40) (40) cm/ 14 (16) (16) (16) in open-ended zip fastener. Yeoman yarn pack containing 10 (10) (12) (12) 100g balls of Yeoman Kajam Alpaca Aran (25% alpaca, 25% wool, 50% acrylic) in Denim (07)*. Packs cost £37.50 (10 balls) or £45 (12 balls). For more yarn details or free shade card, write to: Yeoman Yarns Ltd, Unit 2 Priory Business Park,…

Girl’s Hat Measurements Fits average child’s head. Materials 1 x 100g (298m) balls of Stylecraft Life DK (75% acrylic, 25% wool) in each of Blue (Cascade 2308) and Cream (2305)*; small amounts of yarn in each of Pink and Grey. Pair of 2¼mm (No. 13), 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Tension 26 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over coloured pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease; s2kpo, insert needle in next 2 sts as if to k2tog, and slip them off left needle, k1, then pass slipped sts over; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); bl, Blue; cr, Cream. Note Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after…

Boy’s Rib & Cable Hat Measurements Fits average child’s head. Materials 1 x 100g (240m) ball of Stylecraft Alpaca DK (80% acrylic, 20% alpaca) in Cream (6010)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; cable needle. Tension 32 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over rib and cable pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; p2togb, p2tog through back of sts; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; c6, cable 6 (slip next 3 sts on to cable needle and leave at back, k3, then k3 from cable needle). 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,…

Measurements Approximately 30cm/11¾in high. Materials 1 x 50g (165m) ball of Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon, 45% acrylic) in each of Pastel Blue (321), Sky (216) and Flamenco (242); 1 x 25g (85m) ball of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (100% polyester) in Blue (660)*; White, Black and Dark Blue embroidery threads; pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing. Tension 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles and Snuggly DK. 24 stitches and 37 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles and Snuggly Snowflake DK. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); ss,…

We want your knitting to be the best it can possibly be. So it’s a good job we have Tina. A true knitting professional, Tina’s been Technical Knitting Editor at Woman’s Weekly for 16 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! Double-pointed advice Q Recently, my daughter asked me to knit a pair of socks for her. The pattern was worked on double-pointed needles, which I’m scared of! I gave it a go, and luckily the socks turned out fine on my very first attempt. There’s a but coming, though… in the form of a ladder effect at each point of the…

These different cables are each combined with a slightly different bobble. Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, using 5mm knitting needles and a cable needle. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; cr3rt, slip next st on to cable needle and leave at back, k2, then p1 from cable needle; cr3lt, slip next 2 sts on to cable needle and leave at front, p1, then k2 from cable needle; cr4rt, slip next 2 sts on to cable needle and leave at back, k2, then p2 from cable needle; cr4lt, slip next 2 sts on to cable needle and leave at front, p2, then k2 from cable needle; cr5, slip next 3 sts on to cable needle and leave at back, k2, then p1, k2 from cable needle; cr4f, slip next 3…

Although colour changes in crochet look complicated, they are quite logical when you get to grips with them – and there’s no shaping in this little bag Measurements 15cm/6in wide and 19cm/7½in long. Materials 1 x 50g (115m) ball of Rowan Cotton Glace (100% cotton) in each of Garnet (841), Rose (861), Ochre (833), Blood Orange (445) and Aqua (858)*. Sizes 3.50 and 4.00 crochet hooks. Tension 20 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4.00 hook. Abbreviations Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; yrh, yarn round hook; slst, slip stitch. Note Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Carrying colour: For this bag, a firm fabric is created by carrying the yarn not in use enclosed in each stitch with…

Slip knot 3 Pull both ends to tighten the 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. 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…

Knitted history ‘My mum taught me to knit. She was always knitting, sewing and crafting, and passed on to me her enjoyment of creating things. I opened my shop nearly ten years ago. It was never a burning ambition to own a wool shop and it really came about from the bad customer service I’d experienced in the past. My family are very helpful and I can rely on my 12-year-old daughter for an honest opinion of my designs! The rest of my family (I have five children) are very tolerant of the wool and projects littering every room at home and of me uttering, “I’ll just finish this row, then I’ll be there...”. People often ask me where I get the inspiration for my designs. Sometimes it can be…

Hat & Scarf Set Measurements Hat: Fits average adult-size head. Scarf: Approx 101cm/39¾in long. Materials Hat: 2 x 40g (96m) balls of Sublime Phoebe (94% wool, 6% nylon) in Ellsworth (464)*. Pair of 7½mm (No. 1) and 8mm (No. 0) knitting needles; a cable needle. Scarf: 3 x 40g (96m) balls of Sublime Phoebe (94% wool, 6% nylon) in Ellsworth (464)*. Pair of 8mm (No. 0) knitting needles; a cable needle. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; c4f, cable 4 front (sl next 2 st on to cable needle and leave at front, k2, then k2 from cable needle; c6f, cable 6 front (sl next 3 sts on to cable needle and leave at front, k3, then k3 from…

Cable Scarf Measurements Scarf measures 30.5cm/12in across and 180.5cm/71in long. Materials 4 x 100g (240m) balls of Stylecraft Alpaca DK (80% acrylic, 20% alpaca) in Toffee (6011)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; cable needle. Tension 29 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; c6, cable 6 (slip next 3 sts on to cable needle and leave at back, k3, then k3 from cable needle). 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 4mm needles, cast on 88 sts. 1st foundation row: K5, [p2, k6, p2, k2, p6, k2] to last 23 sts, p2, k6, p2, k2, p6,…

Welcome to the 12th and final pattern in our Collect & Create series. Each month we’ve given you a different Fair Isle-design square to make, together with a repeat of a plain coloured square that will enable you to knit this beautiful blanket. Why not join in with us on our ‘Knit-A-Long’ – it’ll give you the opportunity to share your progress, get advice and enjoy a great social experience. For more details on how to get involved, visit womansweekly.com/knitalong January The final pattern in our Collect & Create series is a snowflake – perfect for winter’s chilliest month! Measurements Each square measures approximately 25 x 25cm/9¾ x 9¾in. When complete, the blanket will measure approximately 130 x 130cm/51 x 51in, including edging. Materials For complete blanket: 15 x 50g…

In our helpful video guide, Woman’s Weekly knitting team expert Freddie Patmore (above) recommends polyester toy stuffing for children’s toys and, for other items, shows how you can use everything from kidney beans to bricks. A cardboard crisp tube is very handy for giving shape to tall cylindrical items, such as a lighthouse – and cereal boxes, yogurt pots and sponges are also useful for shaping. Try not to over- or under-stuff your makes. Using too much filler will stretch the fabric, creating a misshaped project, and you’ll see the stuffing through the stitches. Using too little will make the toy too floppy, so it’s important to get the balance just right. Simply visit womansweekly.com/stuffknits  to see our handy video guide. Plus! If you…

Made up of three panels, the throw has a centre panel and two side panels with the rib each side Measurement Approximately 77cm/30¼in wide and 98cm/38½in long. Materials 13 x 50g (90m) balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% wool, 33% acrylic and 12% cashmere) in Duck Egg (082)*. Pair of 5mm knitting needles; cable needle. Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 5mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; k1b or p1b, k1 or p1 through back of loop; up1, make a st by inserting left-hand needle from the front, underneath the strand between stitches then k in back of this strand; tog, together; mb, make bobble: work k1, p1, k1, p1 and k1 in 1 st, turn, p5, turn,…

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…