Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2018 i Love Knitting for Baby

We love this time of year – now that the clocks have gone forward, the days are lengthening, giving us extra daylight hours to knit the adorable patterns in this issue… Our cover star is a classic cable and Irish moss stitch knit (page 6), in two gorgeous shades, denim blue and a rich cream – and for the little girl in your life, you’ll love our pastel Fair Isle cardie on page 70. Just for fun, there’s also a unisex snake motif sweater to knit on page 20! Also in this packed issue, we have a cute fishtail cocoon to keep baby cosy (page 47), a toy sloth to cuddle up to (page 55) and a patchwork-style blanket (page 84) – ideal for the nursery or to tuck around…

Bird bunting You will need Cascade Cherub DK, 50g in: Jade (shade 13) x 1 ball Orchid (shade 15) x 1 ball Boy Blue (shade 28) x 1 ball Grey (shade 17) x 1 ball for the cord and tassel Very small amounts of black and yellow DK yarns Small amount of 100% polyester toy ƤPPMRK 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US D-3) crochet hook (or one of a similar size) Yarn sewing needle Large-eyed embroidery needle Measurements Each bird measures 9cm across Tension 25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 87 About this yarn Cascade Cherub DK 55% nylon, 45% acrylic 165m per 50g 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £2.60, for…

T› his classically-styled button-up hoodie is decorated with stylish GEFPMRK›JSV›E›XI\XYVIH›ƤRMWL››8LI› chunky aran panel features on the front and sleeves, while the hood and back are worked in stocking stitch, with the addition of teddy bear ears on the hood for a fun touch! Designer Ann chose orange, but this yarn comes in 19 other shades from traditional Grey and Navy to more adventurous greeny 'EVHEQSQ›ERH›[EVQ›2YXQIK› Hoodie You will need WYS Aire Valley DK, 100g in: Orange x 3 (4: 5) balls – A Pink x 1 (1: 1) ball – B 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles Cable needle 4 buttons, 1.75cm (aein) diameter Stitch holder Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st using 4mm (UK 8, US…

T› his play mat is great fun and will add colour to the nursery, as well as being super soft and cosy. And as if you needed any more reasons to knit it, it also makes a fabulous XIEGLMRK›XSSP›ũ›LIPT›FEF]›W›ƤRI› motor skills as they use the road markings to push their cars in a straight line, and encourage their numeracy by using the parking spaces as a counting aid. They’ll be having so much fun, they won’t even realise they’re learning! Pl› mat You will need Stylecraft Special Aran, 100g in: Aspen (1422) x 1 ball White (1001) x 1 ball Saffron (1081) x 1 ball Lipstick (1246) x 1 ball Graphite (1063) x 1 ball Meadow (1065) x 1 ball 5mm (UK 6, US 8) knitting needles Embroidery needle 2…

With a smiling face and › extra-long arms for wrapping baby up in a hug, our three-toed sloth is just waiting to be loved! The sloth is known for its laid-back attitude to life, moving at a relaxed pace through the trees – and you’ll feel just as relaxed as you work Ann’s easy pattern. The sloth’s body is [SVOIH›MR›I]IPEWL›]EVR›ũ›XLI›ƥYJJ] strands can be tricky to work with, but do persevere as it really takes his cuddle factor off the scale! Sloth toy You will need Stylecraft Eskimo DK, 100g in: Silver (5007) x 5 balls – A Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in: White (1001) x 1 ball – B Black (1002) x 20g – C Silver (1203) x 1 ball – D 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles A small…

Little love Treat your little Valentine to a cosy knit made in Paintbox Yarns’ affordable, washable new yarn, Baby DK. Irresistibly soft for delicate skin, it’s a gentle blend of acrylic and nylon that’s perfect for baby clothes. We love this Rosy Garden blanket set, with its sweetheart motif. There are 25 shades to choose from, from powdery pastels to cheery brights, and the pattern is available for 0-3 to 12-18 months. Paintbox Yarns Baby DK, £2.89 per 50g (167m) ball. Pattern, free to download. To buy go to www.loveknitting.com  or call 0845 544 2196 Dear heart Add the perfect ƤRMWLMRK›XSYGL›XS› your latest knit with these irresistible personalised buttons by Melissa Choroszewska Ceramics. From £1.50 per button. To buy go to www.melissaceramics.com Je t’aime Chilly days call for…

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 is Love Knitting’s editor and has all the very latest yarn and baby garment trends EX›LIV›ƤRKIVXMTW 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 NEW KNITTER Q I’m very new to knitting and would like to make my sister’s one-year-old something for his birthday in February. Can you suggest an easy pattern? Sophie Dowling, Somerset A Joanna says: Hi Sophie, we hope you're enjoying learning to knit! We think one of the easiest things you can knit is a hat – it’s a…

Denim blue and soft cream make a perfect pairing in this jumper. They’re such classic colours for boys’ sweaters and are often used for nautical stripes, but we are loving the more modern colour-block effect on this stylish knit! The cream sections are worked in Irish moss stitch, while the blue yoke uses a funky zigzag cable pattern – baby will love the different textures! All the edgings are knitted in single rib, too, for a comfy, easy-on jumper. About this yarn Stylecraft Wondersoft DK 100% acrylic 294m per 100g 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £3.59, for stockists call 01484 848435 or visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk Cable jumper You will need Stylecraft Wondersoft DK in: Double Cream (shade 1348) x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) balls Denim (shade 1312) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1:…

21 January Waltham Abbey Wool Show Waltham Abbey, Essex Hand-dyed yarns, plus demos and workshops. www.walthamabbey woolshow.co.uk 1-3 February The Creative Craft Show Eventcity, Manchester The latest supplies and ideas from the world of wool and stitching! www.stitchandhobby. co.uk 16-18 February Unravel Farnham, Surrey A three-day festival with handspun yarns, talks, and workshops. http://craft. farnhammaltings. com/portfolio/ unravel-festival-knitting/ 25-26 February Women with Wool Retreat Chagford, Devon A knitters’ getaway in the Dartmoor countryside. www.womenwithwool. co.uk…

K› ids will adore this novelty knit, especially if they’re fascinated by animals, or reptiles in particular. Our snake is a very friendly fellow, knitted in huggably soft yarn that’s much nicer to touch than the real thing! If you’ve never tried intarsia knitting before, then this is a great TVSNIGX›JSV›]SYV›ƤVWX›EXXIQTX››EW› the chart is simple to work in just X[S›GSPSYVW››3RGI›]SYŭZI›ƤRMWLIH› the knitting, simply add the facial features to really bring him to life! About this yarn Sirdar Snuggly DK 55% nylon, 45% acrylic 165m per 50g 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £2.99, for stockists visit www.sirdar.co.uk Snake jumper You will need Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in: Wobble (shade 403) x 2 (2: 2: 3: 3: 4) balls – A Little Gem (shade 454) x 1 ball – B 3.25mm (UK 10, US…

Knitted toys have an old-fashioned charm, and this set is sure to appeal to all ages with its simple designs and gorgeous colours! Once baby starts to sit up and hold onto things, they'll love the play mat with road markings and XLI›ƤZI›WUYMWL]›ORMXXIH›GEVW›ũ›WS› stimulating with bright colours and stripes. We've even got a lovely basket in which to store your toys when baby’s tucked up in bed after a busy day of play. Basket You will need Stylecraft Special Aran, 100g in: Aspen (1422) x 1 ball White (1001) x 1 ball Saffron (1081) x 1 ball Lipstick (1246) x 1 ball Graphite (1063) x 1 ball Meadow (1065) x 1 ball 5mm (UK 6, US 8) knitting needles Embroidery needle Measurements Basket base approx. 25x25cm Height approx. 23cm (excluding…

K›nitted in a chunky washable yarn that comes in a fabulous range of colours, this cocoon is the chic option for little ones who want to keep cosy when there’s a GLMPP›MR›XLI›EMV››[MXLSYX›WEGVMƤGMRK› their sense of style! The cocoon is knitted in a decorative twist stitch that has just enough interest to keep you on your toes, without being too tricky. If you’re new to fancy stitches, then this is the perfect project to start with! Baby cocoon You will need 'EWGEHI›4EGMƤG›'LYRO]›››››K›MR›› 'EGXYW››WLEHI›››››\›››FEPP›ũ›% (YWX]›8YVUYSMWI››WLEHI›››››\›››FEPPW›ũ›&› ›4PIEWI›RSXI››XLMW›[MPP›FI›WYJƤGMIRX›]EVR› JSV›FSXL›XLI›GSGSSR›ERH›LEX››-J›]SY›EVI› ORMXXMRK›XLI›GSGSSR›SRP]››]SY›[MPP›WXMPP› RIIH›XLMW›UYERXMX]› ›QQ››9/››››97›››~››RIIHPIW 7XMXGL›LSPHIV =EVR›RIIHPI Measurements 8S›ƤX›››››QSRXLW› 'SGSSR››››GQ››››~MR››JVSQ›XLI›XST›XS› XLI›FSXXSQ›SJ›XLI›XEMP› ,EX››››GQ››››~MR››MR›GMVGYQJIVIRGI› Tension ›››WXW›ERH››››VS[W›XS›››GQ›››MR››SZIV› WX›WX›YWMRK››QQ››9/››››97›››~››RIIHPIW Abbreviations *SV›WXERHEVH›EFFVIZMEXMSRW›WII›TEKI››› 2SXI››*SV›WEJIX]›VIEWSRW››XLI›FEF]›WLSYPH› FI›TPEGIH›MR›XLI›GSGSSR›WS›XLEX›XLI›XST› IHKI›GSQIW›EVSYRH›XLI›FEF]ŭW›FSH]››YRHIV› XLI›EVQTMXW COCOON Using 7mm (UK 2, US 10Ω) needles and A, cast on 57 sts. Beg with a knit row, work 5 rows in st-st. Break A…

M›ake this cosy jacket this winter and it is WYVI›XS›FIGSQI›E›ƤVQ› favourite. Not only will it keep out the all the draughts, it looks good too, knitted in two subtle shades of Peter Pan Merino Baby DK in a gorgeous star stitch pattern. This 100% merino wool yarn has been GVIEXIH›WTIGMƤGEPP]›JSV›WIRWMXMZI› baby and toddler skin and comes in 17 beautiful colours, from neutrals and pastels to brighter primaries – so take your pick! Duffle jacket You will need Peter Pan Merino Baby DK, 50g in: Bamboo (3046) x 3 (4: 4: 4) balls – M Pink (3032) x 2 (2: 2: 3) balls – C 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles 6 buttons (code W10 6488/0001), size 20 Measurements See sizing guide Tension…

Bibs are one of the most-used baby items, so they can never have too many! Here’s an extra-special design that’s perfect for everyday use, but wouldn’t be out of place at a special occasion. The central panel is worked in stocking stitch, with the stylish boat motif standing proud in contrasting garter stitch – this is used for the wide border, too. Add a sweet button to complete this quick knit and make a lovely gift for baby. Boat bib You will need Rowan Wool Cotton 4ply, 50g in Sea (shade 492) x 1 3mm (UK size 11) knitting needles 12mm button Sizes 8S›ƤX›EKI›››››QSRXLW Tension Tension is not important for this project Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 87 BOAT BIB Pattern notes All increases are worked with the yarn…

JAM TART Paintbox Yarns Baby DK – Pillar Red (714), £2.89 for a 50g (167m) ball. Buy direct from www.loveknitting. com  or call 0845 544 2196 CANDY FLOSS West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby – Piglet (2569), £3.99 for a 50g (112m) ball. Find a stockist at www.wyspinners. com  or call 01535 664500 CHERRY PIE Robin Bonny Babe DK – Raspberry (1369) £1.99 for a 100g (300m) ball. Find a stockist at www.tbramsden. co.uk  or call 01943 872264…

H› ere’s a cute little hooded top that’s just right for baby as we head from winter into spring. It’s knitted in 7RYKKP]›&EF]›'VSJXIV›'LYRO]›› which is a fab chunky yarn that – hey presto – creates a Fair Isle effect as you knit! Snuggly Baby 'VSJXIV›'LYRO]›MW›MRWTMVIH›F]› the muted tones of the Scottish Highlands, and this gorgeous shade features stripes of purple, green and soft neutrals – ideal for both wee lads and lassies! Stripy hoodie You will need Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Chunky, 50g in: Bella (501) x 3 (4: 4: 6: 6) balls 6.5mm (UK 3, US 10Ω) knitting needles 5.5mm (UK 5, US 9) knitting needles Stitch holders Measurements See sizing guide Tension 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch using 6.5mm (UK 3, US 10Ω)…

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A› jacket that’s comfy like a cardigan, but a little bit cosier and a smidge smarter... that’s what we love about this gorgeous pattern! Val Pierce has used textured stitches and turned-back cuffs to give her jacket even more warmth and thickness, so you can be sure baby is wrapped up snugly against winter chills on your next outing. There’s plenty of wiggle VSSQ››WS›PE]IV›MX›SZIV›E›ƤRIV›ORMX› to really maximise that cosy feel! About this yarn West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby Yarn DK 48% nylon, 52% wool 112m per 50g 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £3.79, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Hot pink jacket You will need West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby Yarn DK, 50g in: Cheeky Chops (shade 210) x 5 (6) balls 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles 3.75mm (UK 9, US…

A› set of mittens and booties makes a classic new-baby gift, and one that every new parent will appreciate. Put love and care into each stitch of these patterns – there’s a lot going on in many of the rows, so make sure you follow the repeats carefully, and check when to knit from your stitch holders for happy results. For a boy’s version, use a different colour yarn and replace the bows with a small button or tassel. Mittens & booties You will need Phildar Super Baby, 25g in Rose (shade 0152) x 2 balls (for the set) 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) crochet hook Tapestry needle 4 buttons 4 bows (optional) Stitch holder Measurements 8S›ƤX›››››QSRXLW Tension 28 sts and 40 rows…

Cars You will need Stylecraft Special Aran, 100g in: Aspen (1422) x 1 ball White (1001) x 1 ball Saffron (1081) x 1 ball Lipstick (1246) x 1 ball Meadow (1065) x 1 ball Spice (1711) x 1 ball Plum (1061) x 1 ball 3mm (UK 11) knitting needles Embroidery needle 24 wooden buttons Yarn bobbins (optional) Toy stuffing Measurements Approx. 12.5x10cm (5x4in) Tension 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11) needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 87 CAR 7MHI››QEOI›››EPMOI› Using 3mm (UK 11) needles and Aspen, GEWX›SR››››WXW› /RMX›››VS[W››› 'YX›]EVR››PIEZMRK›E›››GQ››››MR››XEMP› Next row K6, bring yarn to front of work, put ]EVR›SRXS›E›RIIHPI›ERH›XLVIEH›XLVSYKL›ƤVWX› button, pull up button tightly, place yarn to FEGO›SJ›[SVO››O››››VIT›[MXL››RH›FYXXSR››O››› Rejoin yarn and knit to end. St-st 6 rows. Next row›/›XSK››ORMX›XS›PEWX›››WXW››O›XSK›› ›››WXW…

The shawl collar › cosy, yet still shows off some of baby’s ›tfit underneath T› here’s something so ƥEXXIVMRK›EFSYX›E›WLE[P› GSPPEV››IWTIGMEPP]›[LIR›MX› JVEQIW›XLI›VSW]›VIH›GLIIOW›SJ›E› FSRR]›FEF]››&YX›XLI›GSPPEV›MW›SRP]› SRI›WX]PMWL›JIEXYVI›SJ›XLMW›GEVHMKER› JVSQ›7YFPMQI›ũ›PIXŭW›RSX›JSVKIX›XLI› VEKPER›WLSYPHIV›WIEQW›ERH›WLMR]› WPIIZI›FYXXSRW››-X›EPP›EHHW›YT›XS› GVIEXI›E›QYWX›ORMX›TVSNIGX›JSV›ER]› FEF]›XLMW›WIEWSR›ũ›TIVJIGX›JSV› [EPOW›MR›XLI›TEVO››TPE]HEXIW›ERH› TEVXMIW››-XŭW›WYTIV›WSJX›XSS››WS›FEF]› [MPP›[ERX›XS›[IEV›MX›IZIV]›HE]› Collared cardigan =SY›[MPP›RIIH Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4Ply, 50g in: Water Lily (shade 005) x 2 (3: 3: 4) balls 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 2.75mm (UK 12, US 2) knitting needles 8 (8: 9: 9) buttons 1IEWYVIQIRXW See sizing guide Tension 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles %FFVIZMEXMSRW K1 below – insert right hand needle into the stitch 1 row below the next stitch, and knit For standard abbreviations see page 87 Shawl-collar cardigan &EGO 9WMRK›››››QQ››9/›››››97››››RIIHPIW››GEWX›SR› ››››››››››››››››WXW› Row 1 (RS)›/RMX› 8LMW›VS[›JSVQW›KEVXIV›WXMXGL› ;SVO›››VS[W›QSVI›MR›KEVXIV›WXMXGL› 'LERKI›XS›››››QQ››9/›››››97››››RIIHPIW›ERH›…

Th› tiny stitch pattern › perfect for a delicate baby cardigan B›aby clothes can be simple without being dull, as this pretty patterned cardigan shows. A careful choice of delicate colours and tiny motifs creates a Fair Isle cardigan for the tiniest member of the family. This project is ideal for knitters who already have had some experience of using the Fair Isle technique. As this knit doesn’t have a lot of give, make sure you choose the correct size to knit up, but the pattern does have sizing up to toddler, so you have plenty of choice for your little one! About this yarn Drops Baby Merino 4 ply 100% wool 175m per 50g 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £2.80, for stockists visit www.garnstudio.com Top Tip Make sure y› carry the…

Your favourite yarns for cosy knits? Rowan Cocoon and Kid Classic. They’re so soft and quick to knit - the ultimate in comfort knitting. And your favourite knits for the nursery? Lots of lovely toys to cuddle and blankets – for mum and baby. Toys and blankets are TIVJIGX›KMJXW›EW›XLI]›HSRŭX›LEZI›XS›ƤX›› What colours are you using this season? 8IEPŷ›EP[E]W›XIEP››-ŭQ›EPWS›PSZMRK›QYXIH› greys and sludgy greens at the moment. What’s your best New Year knitting tip? Pick something small to do in a few days and have a break from bigger projects. I’ll be knitting myself a pair of Snuggle Socks from my new book, Cute Comfort Knits.…

T› this blanket was originally designed to be used as a crib blanket, but we think it’s so pretty you could use it as a cosy throw for the nursery – just perfect for those late-night or early-morning wake-up calls with FEF]››'VIEXIH›JVSQ›IMKLX›WLEHIW› SJ›WRYKKP]›&EF]›'EWLQIVMRS› yarn, the combination of these colours creates a lovely look, but feel free to mix and match a bolder or more pastel colour palette for your little one’s nursery. Baby blanket You will need Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino sport yarn, 50g in: Ecru (101) x 5 balls – A Rose Pink (94) x 3 balls – B Apple (02) x 3 balls – C Light Blue (202) x 3 balls – D Lake (301) x 3 balls – E Silver (12) x 3 balls – F Fuchsia…