Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2015 i Love Knitting for Baby

Now that the nights are drawing in, there’s no better time to get busy with your needles, so we’ve filled this issue with over 30 gorgeous patterns for your little ones. Keep baby cosy with Sarah Hey's adorable du e coat on page 6 – we just love the little bear ears! It knits up quickly in garter stitch, so if you're a new knitter it's a great design to try. Also this issue, try your hand at Fair Isle knitting with our beautiful cardie, p12; give cables a go with Sirdar's cosy hat and jumper set, p83 and knit a pink and white striped cardie fit for a party princess on page 65. Christmas may still be a few months away, but it's never too early to start your…

Some toys are destined to be with the family forever, and this loyal bear is one of them. With his gentle expression and snub black nose he’s easy to fall in love with and we predict that baby will want Snowy bear by his side always. As you knit, refer to the photo of the finished bear often to inspire you. You’ll be creating lots of small, similar-looking pieces in white but as you work on the bear’s features you’ll see his personality start to emerge. YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK 100g in: White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball • 3mm (UK 11) knitting needles • Toy stu ng • Blunt ended sewing needle MEASUREMENTS • Approx 20cm (8in) long by 15cm…

This pretty little bolero features candyfloss pink and white stripes and a gorgeous border that’s finished with scalloped edging. This bolero style cardie is open at the front to show o the dress or top she’s wearing and the eye-catching border draws attention to her favourite frock. It’s special and pretty enough to wear over a party dress. Team it with a long-sleeved white top so she can wear it through the winter months. Knitted in Alpaca DK mixed with acrylic, this cardie is soft to touch yet practical too. YOU WILL NEED • INTI Alpaca DK 50g in: Candy Pink (shade 22) x 2 (3: 3: 4) balls Natural White (shade 01) x 1 (2: 2: 3) balls • 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) and 4mm (UK 8, US…

Meet some of our knitting experts… Joanna Benner  has helped many people to learn to knit, and is ready to share her know-how Lucy Whyld  as Love Knitting’s editor, Lucy has all the very latest yarn and baby garment trends at her fingertips Anna Davenport  is Love Knitting’s publisher, she enjoys shopping for yarn and clever gadgets Sarah Heys  has a degree in Knitwear Design and is here to solve your yarn tangles IT’S A WRAP Q I have been given a bag of yarn by a friend but none of the balls have labels on them and I want to use them to knit a hat for my granddaughter. Is there a clever way of telling what weight the yarn is? Debbie Davis, Luton A Sarah says: It can…

We don’t know about you, but when we see cables we immediately think of winter! The drop in temperature gives us plenty of opportunity to get out our cable needles, and who better to wrap up warm than the smallest member of the family? Don’t forget to peek at the rest of the shades in the range – this set would look so festive in red! YOU WILL NEED JUMPER • 2 (3: 4: 4) x 50g balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK in Choo Choo Train (shade 419) HAT • 1 (1: 1:1) x 50g balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK in Choo Choo Train (shade 419) • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles • Stitch holder • Cable needle TENSION • 28 sts…

Dressed in his warm coat with its wintry fur-like trim, Archie the Inuit is feeling snuggly in the cold climes of the Arctic as he plays with his friends the seal, polar bear and penguin. His turquoise coat is knitted in Stylecraft DK with the fleecy trim in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake. His fish is knitted in a variegated yarn to make it ‘shimmer’! Archie may look intricate, but he’s straightforward to knit up and assemble. YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK 100g in: Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball Turquoise (shade 1068) x 1 ball • Stylecraft Alpaca DK 100g in Toffee (shade 6011) x 1 ball • Stylecraft Life DK Prints 100g in Soft Steel (shade 2395) x 1 ball • Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky 25g in: Milky…

With their cute snub noses, little smiles and deep dark eyes baby seals are irresistible. They make perfect toys for little ones, the rotund shape and compact size makes it easy for small hands to hold onto. Knitted in garter stitch for the main body and a contrasting stitch for the nose, the seal’s features are all stitched on using black yarn so you can be sure that no little bits will come loose over time. YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK 100g in: White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball • 3mm (UK 11) knitting needles • Polyester filling • Blunt ended sewing needle MEASUREMENTS • Approx 19cm (7 in) tall TENSION • 26 sts and 34 rows in st-st over 10cm (4in)…

Rowan Super Fine Merino 4-ply 50g ball • 100% wool • RRP £5.75 For stockists call 01484 681 881 or visit www.knitrowan.com Brand-new from Rowan for Autumn/Winter, this pure wool yarn is made using only the very highest quality extra fine merino. The natural elasticity of merino allows for movement when the knitted-up fabric is worn, which means your baby can wobble, wriggle, crawl and clamber to his or her heart’s content. The yarn is also completely ‘breathable,’ so it’s warm when the weather is cold, and cool when it’s warm. Could this be the perfect yarn for all seasons? We think so. As usual, Rowan do not disappoint when it comes to the patterns they’ve provided to accompany this new yarn – the Baby 4-ply Collection features…

Expectant mums have so much to do, and knitting really special baby clothes often gets put on the back burner, even by the keenest knitter, as the due date approaches. Socks are simple, and hats fly o the needles in no time, but it’s lovely to surprise a friend with something they wouldn’t necessarily have time to make, like this gorgeous little matching set from Peter Pan. Knitted in 3-ply yarn, with an eyelet and bobble pattern, it’s a bit of a headturner! Wrap it in matching tissue, tie with ribbon and give it to a mum-to-be who’s in need of a treat! YOU WILL NEED FOR THE DRESS • Peter Pan 3-ply 50g in Baby Pink (shade 305) x 2 (2: 3: 3) balls • 2.25mm (UK 13, US…

Q I was planning on making some festive bunting for my little girl’s bedroom this year. I want to knit a row of mini stockings but I can’t find a pattern anywhere. Can you help? Gemma Knowle, Southampton A Lucy says: There aren’t many mini stocking patterns available but we have found this stylish set from MillaMia. ‘Mini Christmas Stockings’ cost £4 and is available as a download from www.deramores.com, 0800 488 0708. We love the wintry colours and the tiny motifs. You could even hide treats in each of the mini socks! They’ll look lovely hung in your daughter’s room and they’re sure to add to the excitement of the festive season!…

MAKE A SLIPKNOT START ALL KNITTING PROJECTS WITH THIS EASY KNOT Twist the yarn into a loop, and form a second loop of yarn to pull through the first one. Tighten the first loop into a knot around the second. This will now be your first cast on stitch. CAST ON – THUMB METHOD USE THIS FOR AN EXTRA-STRETCHY EDGE Make a slipknot with a long tail of 2.5cm (1in) per stitch that the pattern asks you to cast on.  Loop the tail end of the yarn around your left thumb, and slide the needle tip into this loop. Wrap the ball end of the yarn anticlockwise around the needle. Push the needle through the loop. Slide the loop o your thumb and tighten both ends. Repeat steps 2-4 for…

ALPACA SELECT www.alpacaselect.co.uk 02476 411 776 ANGELA TURNER www.etsy.com/shop/ AngelaTurnerDesigns ANN FRANKLIN www.ravelry.com/designers/ ann-franklin BERGÈRE DE FRANCE www.bergeredefrance.co.uk DEBBIE BLISS www.designeryarns.uk.com 01535 664 222 DERAMORES www.deramores.com 0800 488 0708 DK www.dk.com HAYFIELD www.sirdar.co.uk 01924 231 682 KING COLE www.kingcole.co.uk 01756 703 670 PATONS www.makeitcoats.com 01484 681 881 PETER PAN www.tbramsden.co.uk 01943 878 264 RUTH MADDOCK www.ravelry.com/people/ RuthMaddock RICO www.rico-design.de ROWAN www.knitrowan.com 01484 681 811 SIRDAR AND SUBLIME www.sirdar.co.uk 01924 231 682 STYLECRAFT www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk 01535 609 798…

They love to cuddle up together, their favourite hobby is fishing and they relax by bobsleighing – using their tummies instead of a sledge. No wonder penguins have a reputation for being happy! Knitted in Stylecraft DK this squeezable little fellow has hours of cuddling ahead of him and his yarn is durable enough to withstand many tumbles in the washing machine – to Penguin that sounds like lots of fun! YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK 100g in: Silver (shade 1203) x 1 ball White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Graphite (shade 1063) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball • 3mm (UK 11) knitting needles • Toy stuffing • Blunt ended sewing needle MEASUREMENTS • Approx 13.5cm (5½in) tall TENSION • 26 sts and 34…

Flowers aren’t just for summer, as this adorable cardigan proves. Knitted in a cashmere, merino and silk blend, this is a luxurious knit to dress baby in whatever the season – pair it with a light dress in warmer weather or layer over long sleeves when it’s chilly outside. Why not make the rosebuds in contrasting colours – di erent shades of pink would look beautiful. YOU WILL NEED • Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK 50g in Buttermilk (shade 345) x 2 (3: 3: 4) balls • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4mm (UK 6, US 8) knitting needles • 1 button MEASUREMENTS • To fit 0-6 months (6-12 months: 1-2 years: 2-3 years) TENSION • 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 4mm…

Knitted mainly in King Cole Melody DK, the delicate pastels of this variegated yarn makes the perfect palette for a winter warmer, knitting up to a frosty blue and white background. Percy the penguin is created using intarsia, a technique where you simply change yarn colour and follow a chart of the image as you knit. See opposite for the chart. YOU WILL NEED • King Cole Melody DK 100g in: Blueberry (shade 963) x 1 (1: 2: 2) balls (MC) • King Cole Dollymix 25g in: Orange (shade 144) Black (shade 48) White (shade 1) • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles • Four 14mm buttons MEASUREMENTS • To fit 0-3 months (3-6 months: 6-12 months: 12-18 months) TENSION • 22 sts…

Once they reach a certain age little ones don’t want to stay in one place for long – there’s far too much exploring to do for that! Pop this romper on and they’ll be able to wriggle, crawl, totter and toddle about to their heart’s content! The popper fastening makes it so much easier for mums and dads to keep up, and the little matching hat will keep baby’s ears nice and warm when they’re out and about in the pram. It’s made in a combination of stocking and garter stitch, using just one ball of DK yarn, with a twisted cord to gather it at the top. So sweet! YOU WILL NEED FOR THE ALL-IN-ONE • Patons Baby Smiles Fairytale Dreamtime 4-ply 25g in: Turquoise (1st C) x 2…

A quick, simple knit with absolutely no shaping, this adorable little hat is made in one piece using just one skein of yarn, stitched into a hat shape and then gathered at the points to make the little lamb ears. We think it’s the perfect excuse to use that soft aran you’ve been saving for a rainy day. Up the cuteness factor by stitching pink felt to the inside of the ears! YOU WILL NEED • Artesano Aran in Strathy (SFN10) x 1 ball • 4mm (UK 8, US 6) and 5mm (UK 6, US 8) knitting needles • Blunt-ended yarn needle • 70cm or 27½in narrow satin ribbon MEASUREMENTS • To fit 3-9 months (9 months-2 years: 3-5 years) Circumference: 45-47 (48-50: 50-52)cm or 17¾-18½ (19-19¾: 19¾-20½)in TENSION •…

FOUNDATION CHAIN LIKE CASTING ON, THIS IS THE BASIS FOR YOUR CROCHET PROJECT To start, make a slipknot around your crochet hook. Bring the yarn around the hook from the back to the front and catch the yarn with the hook. With the yarn still under the hook, bring the hook through the slipknot to create a new loop. Lengthen the chain by repeating steps 2-3, creating a new chain stitch with each repeat. TURNING CHAIN HOW TO START THE NEXT ROW At the end of the row, work chain stitches into the last loop to equal the height of the next stitch. Turn your work around and start making the next stitch as instructed in your pattern. CAST OFF FINISH OFF YOUR CROCHET PROJECT Cut the yarn, leaving a…

I love the premature baby romper with bunny slippers I designed for the January 2013 issue of Love Knitting for Baby. I wanted to make something that was not only easy to put on a tiny baby but was super cute too! The romper is knitted in garter stitch at the base so that it can stretch to fit each tiny baby and has buttons on each side as well as the shoulders to make changing easy. The colour scheme is neutral so it would suit a boy or a girl, though I think it would also be lovely with a little swiss darned pink or blue rabbit. It gives me great pleasure to imagine some little early arrivals dressed in this sweet outfit, specially designed to keep them warm…