Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2016 i Love Knitting for Baby

For novelty knits that baby will love, try Jo Allport's adorable reindeer dressing gown in soft fleecy yarn (page 24) and Ruth Maddock's set of fun Christmas jumpers with festive motifs (page 66). Make baby's first Christmas extra-special with our Santa style jacket on page 6 – it's a vintage pattern with a modern twist! And for more seasonal inspiration don't miss Angela Turner's stunning Fair Isle collection in red, grey and cream. Also this issue we've got plenty of cosy winter knits – from Rico's cute mouse hat and jumper set (p50), to Bergère de France's beautiful coat and matching booties, perfect for little explorers! Plus, make a fun Halloween gift set, two gorgeous blankets, knit a super-chic cardie by Erika Knight and get the lowdown on the new…

Babies love the cool feel of cotton fibres, while parents appreciate its hardwearing qualities! Let Erika Knight’s new eco-friendly yarn do the talking when you knit her simple ‘Jammy’ cardigan in garter stitch – it’s a beautiful blend of practicality and style, with a classic T-shape and integral shaping below the armhole for ease of movement as baby plays. Great for less experienced knitters, this pattern is quick and easy to follow, too! YOU WILL NEED • Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton, 50g in: Gift x 3 (3: 4: 4: 5) balls • 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) knitting needles • 5 buttons • Stitch holders • Large-eyed blunt-tipped sewing needle TENSION • 20 sts and 36 rows to 10cm (4in) over g-st, using 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) needles ABBREVIATIONS…

YOU WILL NEED • Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in: Cream (shade 303) x 1 ball Flamenco (shade 242) x 1 ball Whisper (shade 313) x 1 ball • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles • Tapestry needle • 2 x 9cm diameter cardboard circles for pom-pom MEASUREMENTS • To fit 0-6 (6-12: 12-24) months • Head circumference: 35.5 (38: 40.5)cm or 14 (15: 16)in TENSION • 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles ABBREVIATIONS • For standard abbreviations see page 85 Baby will look so snug in this cute Christmas hat! It features just three rows of stranded colourwork for the Fair Isle stripe, while the red star motif is Swiss-darned, so it’s…

Make sure your little one is snug as a bug with this matching hat and jacket by Drops Design. The chunky-look cables and different textures just add to the cosy feeling of this outfit, and offer a nice challenge for experienced knitters. Although it looks bulky, this cosy yarn is actually lightweight and comfortable, and is spun from three strands with an extra twist to provide a durable surface – ideal for little crawlers! YOU WILL NEED • Drops Alpaca, 50g in Light Beige (shade 618): 3 (3: 3: 3: 3) x balls (jacket) 1 (1: 1: 1:1 ) x ball (hat) • 2.5mm double-pointed needles and 2.5mm circular needle (60cm) • Cable needle • 5 (5: 6: 6: 6) x Drops wooden button in Burnt (ref 513) MEASUREMENTS •…

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 Angela Turner has designed many of the baby patterns and toys featured in Love Knitting Sarah Heys has a degree in Knitwear Design and is here to solve your yarn tangles ALL DRESSED UP Q I’m due to give birth to a baby girl in November, and would like to knit her a special outfit of booties and a winter dress to wear over the Christmas period. Could you recommend a soft yarn that would be suitable for this kind of outfit? Kerry Turtle, Anglesey A Jo…

Knit up this simple hat in no time – it’ll help to keep baby nice and cosy through the cold season and will make a fab Christmas stocking filler, too. Drops Merino Extra Fine is spun from multiple thin strands, giving it extra elasticity, so correct tension on this knit is important, although too tight is better than too loose! YOU WILL NEED • Drops Merino Extra Fine, 50g in: Off-White (shade 01) x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2) balls • 4mm (UK 8, US 6) double-pointed needles and 4mm (UK 8, US 6) circular needle (40cm) MEASUREMENTS • To fit 1-3 months (6-9 months: 12-18 months: 2 years: 3-4 years) • Head circumference approx 41 (45: 47: 49: 51)cm or 16¼ ( 17¾: 18½: 19¼: 20)in • Hat measures…

0 = no stitches alt = alternate approx = approximately beg = begin(ning) ch = chain cont = continue dc = double crochet dec = decrease (ing) foll = following g-st = garter stitch inc = increase (ing) k = knit kfb = knit into front and back of stitch ktog = knit together k2tog = knit 2sts together m1 = make one stitch by picking up the loop lying between the stitch just worked and the next stitch and working into the back of it MB = make bobble MS = moss stitch P1 = work into the stitch directly below the one at tip of the left needle, and drop the stitch on the needle o as usual patt = pattern patt2tog = work 2 st together in…

ANGELA TURNER www.angelaturner designs.etsy.com ANN FRANKLIN www.ravelry.com/designers/ ann-franklin BERGÈRE DE FRANCE www.bergeredefrance.co.uk CICO BOOKS www.rylandpeters.com DEBBIE BLISS www.debbieblissonline.com DESIGNER YARNS www.designeryarns.uk.com 01535 664 222 DERAMORES www.deramores.com 0845 519 4573 DROPS DESIGN www.garnstudio.com ERIKA KNIGHT www.erikaknight.co.uk 0333 666 5333 GMC PUBLICATIONS www.thegmcgroup.com 01273 488 005 JO ALLPORT www.yarntreedesigns.com JAMES C. BRETT www.jamescbrett.co.uk 01274 565 959 KING COLE www.kingcole.com 01756 703 670 MARTIN STOREY www.knitrowan.com MONICA RUSSEL www.theknitknacks.co.uk MILLAMIA www.loveknitting.com 0845 544 2196 PETER PAN www.tbramsden.co.uk 01943 872 264 RICO DESIGN www.rico-design.co.uk ROWAN www.knitrowan.com 01484 950 630 RUTH MADDOCK www.lupinandrose.co.uk SIRDAR & SUBLIME www.sirdar.co.uk 01924 231 682 STYLECRAFT www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk 01535 609 798…

Bring joy on Christmas morning with this sweet stocking, bursting with Scandinavian style and hopefully with presents, too! This design is simple to knit, with a traditional feel that will still be stylish as your little one grows older. You can knit the back plain if you’re short of time. YOU WILL NEED • Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in: Cream (shade 303) x 1 ball Flamenco (shade 242) x 1 ball Whisper (shade 313) x 1 ball • 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles • Tapestry needle • Two 3mm (UK 11) double-pointed needles or a 12cm (4 in) length of ribbon for loop MEASUREMENTS • Approx. 38.5cm (15in) long TENSION • 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles…

Tears before bedtime are always tricky, but Patti the panda is on hand to help! A loveable cross between a teddy bear and a snuggly blanket, Yolonda Soto-Lopez’s knitted comforter is just the thing to help baby drift peacefully off to dreamland. For an even cuddlier version, use Rico Baby Teddy Aran – this super soft yarn is machine washable, which is a must as Patti is sure to be your little one’s sidekick on many an adventure! YOU WILL NEED • Aran weight yarn, 100g in both White and Black • 5.5mm (UK 5, US 9) knitting needles • 5mm (UK 6, US 8) double-pointed needles (set of four) • Split ring marker • High-quality toy stuffng • Black and white embroidery thread • Tapestry needle • Yarn needle…

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, as shown. 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…

YOU WILL NEED • Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in: Cream (shade 303) x 1 ball Flamenco (shade 242) x 1 ball Whisper (shade 313) x 1 ball • Oddments of black yarn for facial features • 3mm (UK 11) knitting needles • Tapestry needle • 2 stitch holders • Toy filling • 3 snap fasteners MEASUREMENTS • Approx. 35cm (13 in) tall TENSION • 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11) needles ABBREVIATIONS • For standard abbreviations see page 85 With his soft yarn and huggable shape, Fred the ted is sure to get lots of Christmas cuddles! Little ones will love to see his cheery face peeping out of their stocking, while older kids will enjoy adding him to their games of…

When it comes to a new knitting season, it’s never too early to start – hands up whose needles started clicking away in June, ready for a woolly winter? It’s time to make plenty of room in baby’s wardrobe for cosy mittens and snuggly hats, jackets and jumpers. And why not whip up the odd toy in time for Christmas, too – the run-up to the big day will feel like a breeze if you start now! As always, the folk at Rowan, Sublime and King Cole have been swatching and spinning away, and they’ve created some gorgeous new yarns and shades to tempt us. From Rowan’s luxurious cashmere that’s perfect for your heirloom knits, to James C. Brett’s sparkly new Twinkle Prints DK, here are our must-haves for the…

Every nursery needs a blanket, and with its soft, squishy cables and soothing lilac shade, this one is perfect for keeping baby warm while they’re dreaming away. The subtle sparkle will add a sweet festive touch to your little one’s room and there are eight shades in the lovely Baby Joy DK Sparkle to choose from. YOU WILL NEED • DY Choice Baby Joy DK Sparkle in Lilac (shade 105) 6 x100g balls • 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles • Cable needle MEASUREMENTS • 91x107cm (36x42in) TENSION • One pattern is 21 sts to 7cm (2 in) over pattern using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles ABBREVIATIONS • C6B: Slip next 3 sts onto a CN and hold at back…

We love a matching hat and booties set, so we couldn’t resist this pair of cute autumnal accessories when we saw them. The wide ribbed pattern on the hat looks just like the ribbed skin of a juicy pumpkin, while also ensuring a snug fit, and the fun booties are a perfect match. Knitted in easy garter stitch, they have a soft and gentle fit around the foot to avoid squashing tiny toes. YOU WILL NEED HAT • Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in: Pumpkin Patch (shade 458) x 1 ball – A Wobble (shade 403) x 1 ball – B BOOTIES • Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in: Pumpkin Patch (shade 458) x 1 ball – A Wobble (shade 403) x 1 ball – B • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3)…

YOU WILL NEED Our handy shopping list tells you what needles to use, how much yarn to buy and whether you need any extra items such as buttons or zips. TENSION The tension tells you how many rows and stitches you need to knit your garment to the correct size. Make a tension square to ensure you’re getting it right before you start to knit the project. SIZING GUIDE Consult the sizing guide to find measurements for all the di erent sizes you can knit the item in.…

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…

Who taught you to knit and how long have you been knitting for? I’ve been knitting since I was about eight years old. My nana and mum taught me. Can you remember the first thing you knitted? No, but I remember my most iconic jumper that I knitted in my teens – it was a Kaffe Fasset cotton jumper in about 10 colours with Fair Isle cuffs, hem and neckline. On every row the colours moved, but it was a masterpiece when it was finished! How did you start designing your own knits? I’m not great at following patterns by other designers. I always like to do my own thing, so I started adapting patterns and then realised that I absolutely loved designing and writing patterns, especially when it’s for…