Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2017 i Love Knitting for Baby

When deep in the depths of winter, there's nothing better than snuggling under a warm blanket on the sofa, casting on projects that are a joy to knit. Thankfully, this issue we've got a selection of gorgeous patterns designed to suit you (and those little ones) no matter what your style or ability. Start with Sublime's irresistible pink baby jacket on page 6; trimmed in brilliant white it's perfect for special days out. Classic knitters will also love our cream cable jacket, complete with cosy hood (page 54), not to mention Val Pierce's tractor jumper, inspired by our very own Prince George. For those after a quicker knit, don't miss our Scottie dog hat (page 22), designed in cool contemporary colours, along with Percy Panda (page 59) and squishy building…

This delightful blanket creates a classic look of falling leaves. It was inspired by a pattern book written in 1844! Ann’s version is worked in robust Red Heart Soft Aran yarn, making it both warming and soft. We love the ‘rise and fall’ pattern, which you can see unfolding when you work on a long circular needle. Knit for a newborn in ice blue for a modern finish. YOU WILL NEED • Red Heart Soft Aran, 100g in: Ice Blue (shade 00008) x 5 balls • 5mm (UK 6, US 8) circular or straight needles (80cm (32in) long) MEASUREMENTS • 88 x 98cm (34½ x 38½in) TENSION • 17 sts and 23 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 5mm (UK 6, US 8) needles ABBREVIATIONS • kspo – knit…

We love the great-value Stylecraft Special DK used on these toys and the best news is that you can make the entire set using just one ball of each of the main shades. You’ll just need white and black for adding the details that bring the toys to life. We love the stripes, fun shape and cheeky tongue on little Pip! YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in: Clematis (shade 1390) x 1 ball White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Aster (shade 1003) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball Spring Green (shade 1316) x 1 ball • 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles • Polyester toy filling • Darning needle MEASUREMENTS • 22cm (8½in) from base to tip TENSION • 26 sts and 34…

We all look forward to an arc of bright colour appearing in the sky after a rainstorm, and your baby will love this woolly rainbow! This repetitive cable design is perfect for a rainy day, and with over 40 shades to choose from in the Snuggly DK range, you can mix and match to your heart’s content! ABOUT THIS YARN SIRDAR SNUGGLY DK 55% nylon, 45% acrylic 165m per 50g Machine wash at 40°C £3.33, for stockists call 01924 371 501 or visit www.sirdar.co.uk YOU WILL NEED • Sirdar Snuggly DK, 2 x 50g balls in each of: Sky (shade 216) – A Petal Pink (shade 212) – B Lilac (shade 219) – C Daisy Chain (shade 461) – D Pearly Green (shade 304) – E • 4mm…

Meet some of our knitting experts… Joanna Benner has helped many people 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 BABY BOOK QI want to get my friend a knitting book for her birthday. She’s due to have a baby soon so I thought she’d like a baby pattern book. She has a classic style. Can you recommend something? Sally Burchall, Kendal A Lucy says: The Nineteenth Little Sublime Handknit Book is filled with beautiful, classic patterns…

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 off your thumb and tighten both ends. Repeat steps…

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…

Little Mollie is perfect for knitters who would like to try changing colours on a fairly simple toy. To make her feet point outwards, place cast on/cast off seam to seam of base of monster when sewing. Oversew across seams, pulling yarn tightly as you go. ABOUT THIS YARN STYLECRAFT SPECIAL DK 100% acrylic 295m per 100g Machine wash at 40°C £1.79, for stockists call 01535 609 798 or visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in: Clematis (shade 1390) x 1 ball White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Violet (shade 1277) x 1 ball Aster (shade 1003) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball • 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles • Polyester toy filling • Darning needle MEASUREMENTS • 23.5cm…

Bertie’s square shape makes him super-easy to knit up. But even though he’s simple to make he’s still got plenty of character, including his fun pink eyepatch which is created through a series of decreases. Have fun picking your own colours for Bertie, if you prefer. YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in: Clematis (shade 1390) x 1 ball White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Aster (shade 1003) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball Spring Green (shade 1316) x 1 ball • 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles • Polyester toy filling • Darning needle MEASUREMENTS • 22cm (8›in) from top to bottom of legs TENSION • 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles…

YOU WILL NEED • Any DK yarn in: Main Colour for head and paws Trouser Colour Jumper Colour Scarf Colour Black yarn for features • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles • High quality polyester stuffing (BS1425 or BS5852) MEASUREMENTS • Approx 25.5cm (10in) tall TENSION • See pattern for tension notes ABBREVIATIONS • For standard abbreviations see page 87 TEDDY LEGS Cast on 10 stitches in Main Colour. Knit 10 rows. Change to Trouser Colour and knit 30 rows. Measure length of the leg, if it’s 9cm or 3½in then you’ll knit a perfect teddy, if it’s more/less, you need to adjust your needle size. Knit another leg, then knit across all 20 stitches and work a further 15 rows. BODY AND HEAD Change to Jumper Colour and…

Knit our adorable panda toy for the littlest member of your family. He’s a great alternative to the traditional teddy and makes a lovely gift. Soft and squashy, he won’t spend much time on the toy shelf – he’s sure to become a favourite in no time! Knitted in simple stocking stitch he won’t take long to finish which makes him perfect for a last-minute knit. ABOUT THIS YARN STYLECRAFT SPECIAL DK 100% acrylic 100g per 295m Machine wash at 40°C £1.99, for stockists call 01535 609 798 or visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in: White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles • 150g of toy stuffing TENSION • 20…

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 different sizes you can knit the item in.…

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Pretty patterns Have you got issues 1 and 2 of Le Wooling yet? Packed with patterns for all the family, not to mention news, reviews, tips and tricks, Bergère de France's new mag is a must for your magazine rack. We've had a sneak peek at issue 3 and have fallen head over heels for the baby designs – especially the rabbit sweater, made all the more adorable thanks to the teeny-tiny scarf. Knit it now and have it done by the time the Easter Bunny comes calling! Le Wooling No 3, £7.25. To buy go to www.bergeredefrance.co.uk Love hearts Finishing touches are so important when you’ve spent hours on a labour of love for your little one. If you’re knitting a gift for your baby in time…

Bella Boo is just so huggable and with her little smile and eyepatch, she’s sure to make little ones giggle. Best of all, she’s knits up quickly in stocking stitch with just some easy shaping to create her oval body. She’s perfect for a fun quick-knit gift. YOU WILL NEED • Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in: Clematis (shade 1390) x 1 ball White (shade 1001) x 1 ball Violet (shade 1277) x 1 ball Aster (shade 1003) x 1 ball Black (shade 1002) x 1 ball • 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles • Polyester toy filling • Darning needle MEASUREMENTS • 30cm (11›in) tall from top of head to tip of foot TENSION • 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11,…

Mums and dads can never have enough bibs for their weaning babies, so if you’re thinking of knitting this fabulous robot bib for a new addition, it could quickly turn into a family favourite! Worked in King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK, it’s super-soft against baby’s neck and washable too. Whip it up in our chosen yarn, or delve into your stash and pull out a rainbow of machine washable yarns to create your own unique version. ABOUT THIS YARN KING COLE BAMBOO COTTON DK 50% bamboo viscose, 50% cotton 230m per 100g Machine wash at 30°C £4.49, for stockists call 01756 703 670 or visit www.kingcole.com YOU WILL NEED • King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK, 100g in: Peacock (shade 531) x 1 ball – A Silver (shade 522)…

Who would have thought such pretty things could be made using just one ball of yarn? With the delicate lace detail and ribbons, these co-ordinating knits will add an adorable finishing touch to your baby’s outdoor outfit. Designed to be gentle to delicate skin, Baby Joy 4-ply comes in six sugary shades – perfect for classic knits that are sure to be cherished. ABOUT THIS YARN DY BABY JOY 4-PLY 60% polyacrylic, 40% polyamide 420m per 100g Machine wash at 30°C £3.49, for stockists call 01535 664 222 or visit www.designeryarns.uk.com YOU WILL NEED • DY Baby Joy 4-ply, 1 x 100g ball in Baby Blue (shade 02), Baby Pink (shade 03) or Mint (shade 05) for the whole set • 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) and 2.75mm…

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 off as usual patt = pattern patt2tog = work 2 st together in…

Who taught you to knit? My dad taught me to knit when I was five and I have had a passion for the craft ever since. What was the first thing you knitted? I made a doll’s scarf with some yarn left over from something my mum was knitting at the time. How did you start designing your own knits? I worked as a home knitter and pattern checker for many years and decided it was time to take a chance and begin submitting my own designs. I sent a design to a knitting magazine and was thrilled when they accepted it and published it! What do you enjoy about knitting for babies? I love making small, delicate things with pretty embellishments and patterns, and baby wear is just perfect…