Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2018 i Love Knitting for Baby

If you're wondering what to knit at this time of year when we're inbetween seasons, look no further than our NEQ›TEGOIH›MWWYI››ƤPPIH›[MXL›PMKLX›ERH› bright cover-ups. We're head over heels for Jane Burns' super-sweet cardie complete with stripes, shawl-collar and adorable bee pocket that's just perfect for stashing those all-important treasures! If you're a new knitter, we've got lots of simple projects to try, including Peter Pan's stunning Fair Isle cover jumper (page 22), Rowan's easy striped blanket (page 20) and Jen Barlett's newborn hat and mitts set with mock cables (page 60). Also this issue, you'll love Angela Turner's adorable Farmyard Friends toys and Louise Walker's hugely huggable whale! PS If you have any technical queries about the patterns featured, email loveknitting@immediate.co.uk for help. Don’t miss our next issue, on sale on…

I rediscovered the joy of knitting after three decades, just after I’d given away all my needles that I’d kept all those years! Fortunately, the recipient was a cousin who still had them and was happy to give them back! I knit baby items, so I’m pleased to discover Love Knitting for Baby magazine. Here is just one of the babies who have been lucky recipients of my projects – she was born in Turkey to Syrian migrants. Alexandra Bone, via Facebook Lucy says We’re so pleased to have you back in the knitting family, Alexandra!…

H› ow beautiful is this jacket? Little girls will look simply stunning arriving at a special occasion wearing it, along with the coordinating beret on page 18. Though the detailing might make it look a challenge, it’s actually rather a simple knit. Work the main parts in stocking stitch, the ‘pleated’ TERIPW›MR›VMF››ERH›ƤRMWL›[MXL› garter stitch edgings. Before you know it you’ll have knitted the most adorable matching set, all ready for the party! Jacket set You will need Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK, 50g in: For the jacket Dusty Pink (shade 346) x 3 (3: 4: 5) balls – Yarn A Little Piggy (shade 358) x 1 (1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn B For the beret Dusty Pink (shade 346) x 1 (1: 2: 2) balls – Yarn A…

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What is your inspiration for your lovely toy knitting kits? The beautiful place I live – the Brecon Beacons. What’s your favourite GHK design? (IƤRMXIP]›XLI›4PYQT›*PYQTW››EFSZI›› › They’re my bestselling kit and I get lovely feedback from customers who have learned to knit by making them. Where’s your favourite place to knit? On my very comfy sofa, with plenty of cushions, coffee and notebooks! What’s your favourite yarn? 7MVHEV›'PMGO›'LYRO]››MXŭW›HMWGSRXMRYIH› FYX›-›LEZI›PSXW›SJ›MX›WXS[IH›E[E]›››…

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Ever so easy to make, this cute little hat with its stand-up stalk is perfect for beginners. It’s worked in stocking stitch throughout, and shaped by k2tog decreases at the crown (great for practicing shaping skills). The edge of the fabric naturally curls up and provides a soft, stretchy border to wrap around baby’s head. Made from a lightweight 4-ply yarn that comes in four pastel variegated yarns, this hat is ideal for the cooler days that begin to creep in at the end of summer. Beanie You will need West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep 4-ply, 50g in Spellbound (shade 868) x 1 ball 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles Two 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) double pointed needles (DPNs) Measurements 8S›ƤX››››››››››››››››››››››››QSRXLW…

W› ho could resist this little number? There’s no better way to keep up the Fair Isle tradition than to start young with a teeny tiny tank top! We do recommend you attempt this project once you’ve completed a few garments – a little experience will help, as the shapings of the tank top are done in conjunction with the pattern. Perfect for slipping on whatever the weather, this gorgeous knit is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Tank top You will need Patons Baby Smiles Fairytale Soft DK, 50g in: White (shade 01001) x 1 (1: 1: 2) balls – Yarn A Pale Green (shade 01073) x 1 (1: 1:1) ball – Yarn B Apricot (shade 01024) x 1 (1: 1: 2) balls – Yarn C Vanilla (shade 01021)…

What’s your best advice for a new knitter? 4MGO›WSQIXLMRK›WMQTPI›XS›ORMX›ƤVWX›WS›XLEX› you can master the basics. Something in garter stitch that doesn’t have any shaping, like a scarf, is ideal. What’s your top time saving tip? Always read the pattern instructions thoroughly at least once before you even think about starting to knit! &IWX›[E]›XS›Ƥ\›E›HVSTTIH›WXMXGL# I’m not a knitting purist so if it’s not obvious and it’s a long way back, I would sew it to the wrong side, so that it didn’t unravel any further and make a new stitch on the row I’m working on. If it is obvious, then I use a crochet hook to pick it up, then work it up the rows in the correct stitch. It’s tedious and time consuming but it works! Otherwise, it’s ripping it…

T› his lovely knit will keep your needles happy. The cardigan is worked in stocking stitch with garter stitch borders, and the numerous colour changes make it a very interesting project. Pretty details include the comfy, soft round collar and cute little bee pocket stitched to the bottom ahead of an embroidered trail behind it. Knitted in hardwearing and budget-friendly acrylic (just 99p per ball), this adorable cardie won’t break the bank, either. Cardigan You will need King Cole Big Value Baby DK, 50g in: White (shade 4060) x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2) balls – Yarn A Silver (shade 4069) x 1 (1: 2: 2: 2) balls – Yarn B Primrose (shade 4064) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) balls – Yarn C King Cole Big Value DK, 50g…

A silky soft blanket is a must for any baby, whether it’s for tucking them up in the pushchair, or for snuggles and stories before bed. This striped design is a gorgeous choice, and great for all abilities – apart from the knit stitch, the only techniques you need to know are how to cast on and off, and how to join in a new colour! The cosy blanket features three striped sections in shades of cream, green, blue and teal – a lovely, fresh combination that’s ideal for both boys and girls. Blanket You will need Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK, 50g in: Straw (shade 671) x 4 balls – Yarn A Iceberg (shade 699) x 2 balls – Yarn B Leaf (shade 692) x 2 balls – Yarn…

›;›e all know the feeling, you’re mid row and you’ve reached the end of your yarn ball without noticing! Do you rip back to the end of the row, or tie a rough knot and hope no one will notice? Well, the real answer is none of the above. There are many different types of ‘yarn-joining’ knots you can try, PIEZMRK›]SYV›ORMXXMRK›PSSOMRK›ƥE[PIWW› and professional, no matter what you’re knitting and how you’re knitting it. Perhaps you need to control the exact point of the join, or require a less noticeable join because you’re knitting in the round and you’ve no seam to hide it in. Read on for our expert guide to what knots to use when, and exactly how to make them……

W›ith striking colours, a sweet neckline, picot hem and and contrasting stripes, this dress has it all! Knitted using the ‘short row’ technique (read more about this over the TEKI››MX›ƤXW›FIEYXMJYPP]›[MXL› XLI›TVIXX]›WOMVX›ƥEVMRK›RIEXP]› JVSQ›XLI›[EMWX››[LMGL›MW›ƤXXIH› [LMPI›WXMPP›FIMRK›WXVIXGL]›ERH› GSQJSVXEFPI›XS›[IEV››;I›PSZI› XLMW›WLSVX››WXVMTI]›RYQFIV››FYX› MJ›]SYŭH›TVIJIV›]SYV›HVIWW›[MXL› E›PSRKIV›PIRKXL›WOMVX››]SYŭPP›ƤRH› MRWXVYGXMSRW›MR›XLI›TEXXIVR› Dress You will need Patons Fairytale Merino Mix DK, 50g in: Short version (pictured) Red (shade 01030) x 2 (3: 3: 4: 4) balls – yarn A Fuchsia (shade 01037) x 2 (3: 3: 4: 4) balls – yarn B Long version Red (shade 01030) x 3 (4: 4: 5: 5) balls – yarn A Fuchsia (shade 01037) x 3 (4: 4: 5: 5) balls – yarn B 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) circular needle, approx 100cm in length Spare needle or stitch holder Tension…

T› here’s nothing cuter on a baby than a pair of dungarees, especially when worn over a simple t-shirt. This adorable pattern is worked in stocking stitch, with garter stitch edgings to provide a bit of stretch. Ideal for everday wear, they’re soft and comfy to move around in, but with a blend of acrylic and nylon you can be sure that they’ll go the distance! You’ll love knitting with this yarn and seeing the gentle Fair Isle colour effect gradually appear. Dungarees You will need Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter 4-ply, 50g in Scottie (shade 152) x 2 (3: 4) balls 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 2.75mm (UK 12, US 2) knitting needles Stitch holders 4 buttons Tension 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st,…

CUDDLY TOY Q My little boy has asked me to knit him a teddy, and he wants it to be "really cuddly! What yarn do you think I should use? Susan White, Kent AAngela says:›-X›WSYRHW› PMOI›E›WRYKKP]›JYV›]EVR› [SYPH›FI›TIVJIGX›JSV›]SYV›WSRŭW› XIHH]››7YWER››/MRK›'SPI›0Y\I› *YV›MW›SRI›SJ›SYV›JEZSYVMXIW›› -XŭW›FIEYXMJYPP]›ƥYJJ]›ERH›GSQIW› MR›IEVXL]›ERMQEP›XLIQIH› WLEHIW›MRGPYHMRK›4SPEV››7MPZIV› *S\›ERH›&EHKIV››=SY›GER› ƤRH›MX›MR›EPP›KSSH›]EVR›WLSTW›› TVMGIH›EVSYRH›e›››››JSV›E››››K› FEPP››/IIT›ER›I]I›SYX›JSV›0Y\I› *YV›PIEƥIX››››››XSS››[LMGL› GSRXEMRW›XLI›TEXXIVRW›JSV›ER› EHSVEFPI›XIHH]›FIEV›JEQMP]›› MINI ME Q Can you recommend a pattern for a knitted doll? I’m looking for something to make my daughter, and I want to personalise it if possible. Hazel Jones, Bournemouth AJoanna says:›;L]›RSX›XV]› HIWMKRIV›*MSRE›+SFPIŭW› PEXIWX›FSSO››/RMX›=SYV›3[R› Dolls#›-XŭW›TEGOIH›[MXL›UYMVO]›› JYR›HSPP›TEXXIVRW››MRGPYHMRK› E›WGMIRXMWX››E›K]QREWX›ERH› E›WYVJIV››8LIMV›SYXƤXW›ERH› LEMVWX]PIW›GER›FI›W[ETTIH›› ERH›XLIVI›EVI›PMXXPI›I\XVEW› WYGL›EW›TIXW›XS›QEOI›XSS››WS› ]SY›GER›ORMX›WSQIXLMRK›XVYP]› YRMUYI›JSV›]SYV›HEYKLXIV››-XŭW› SYX›RS[›JVSQ›'-'3›&SSOW›› TVMGIH›EX›e››››››› NEW ARRIVAL Q-ŭQ›I\TIGXMRK›Q]›ƤVWX› baby in the autumn and would love to knit her something special – but I don’t know how! Can you recommend a knitting kit that’s suitable for a beginner? Claire Brown, Merseyside…

The eyelet pattern adds a lovely contrast to stocking stitch on the cardigan fronts S›o very pretty in a soft shade of purple, this cardigan features an embossed effect, created by eyelets which are worked in a lattice design on the skirt and sleeves. On the back, and on the matching hat, is a delicate strip of lace. Both patterns contrast beautifully with the stocking stitch and garter stitch borders elsewhere in the design. This soft, acrylic-blend yarn from Rico is perfect for everyday wear as well as special occasions. Cardie set You will need Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK, 50g in Purple (shade 55) x 3 (4: 4) balls for the cardigan x 1 (1: 1) ball for the hat 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) needles 3.75mm (UK 9,…

K› nit up this pair of booties and keep little toes warm and GSQJ]››8LI›WSPIW›EVI›QEHI›JVSQ›WSJX›ƥIIGI››[LMGL›]SY› can buy from Bergère de France, and your job is to make the knitted tops. Mostly made in stocking stitch, they have garter stitch detailing and are decorated with a cute, contrasting bow. Booties You will need Bergère de France Caline, 50g in: Avoine (shade 34127) x 1 ball – Yarn A Charlotte (shade 24969) x 1 ball – Yarn B 2.5mm (UK 12/13, US 1/2) knitting needles 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) knitting needles A pair of sew-on soles (£8.60, www.bergeredefrance.co.uk) Measurements 8S›ƤX›››››››››››››››››››QXLW Tension 17 sts and 25 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st using 2 strands of yarn, using 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 87 Booties 'YJJ…

There are lots of different weights of yarn to choose from, so read our handy guide to picking the right yarn for your project, fromdelicate laceweight to blankets and chunky big knits... 1, 2 & 3-ply Knit on 2 - 3.5mm needles. Use for delicate lace knitting and baby garments. Good for socks and gloves. 4-ply Knit on 3 - 4mm needles. Great for baby clothes, heavier socks and lightweight tops. Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3.5 - 4.5mm needles. Usually double the weight of 4-ply, this is the most widely used weight. Suitable for most garments and quick to knit up. Aran KnitSR››››››››QQ›RIIHPIW››3VMKMREPP]›GVIEXIH›JSV›ƤWLIVQIRŭW› jumpers. Use when DK isn’t heavy enough, and chunky is too bulky. Perfect for outdoor or warm clothing. Chunky Knit on 5.5 - 7mm needles. Associated…

Football fantasy This is a photo of my new granddaughter in her QPR football sleeping bag that I knitted her. My daughter didn’t know what sex the baby was until she was born, but ensured me that no matter what, he or she would use the sleeping bag, as both she and her partner are supporters of QPR. I think she looks lovely wrapped up in it – I hope you do, too. Gillian Worsfold, via email Lucy says We certainly do, Gillian, and we’re sure our readers would agree she looks very sweet indeed in her footie gear. Family heirloom Just thought you might like to see my ‘labour of love’ shawl. I’ve knitted this in small squares, sewn each one together, then made a lacy patterned edge. I…

10-11 August 2018 The British Wool Show Murton, York Show your support for the Campaign for Wool at this celebration of British wool the British Textile industry, cottage industries and craft workers. http://britishwool.net 1 September 2018 The Great London Yarn Crawl Various venues, London, England Taking place around the capital, this is Yarn in the City's annual bonanza celebrating all of London's best yarn and haberdashery shops. www.yarninthecity.com 1 September 2018 Southern Wool Show Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire With 60 amazing stalls, this is the perfect event for lovers of all things woolly, from knitting and crochet to weaving and dyeing. www.southernwoolshow.co.uk 8-9 September 2018 Perth Festival of Yarn Perth, Scotland Bringing together wool farmers, smallholders, spinners, felters and weavers, with classes, stalls, lectures and…

T›o knit this fun jumper you need to work in the Fair Isle colourwork technique for two rows in every 10. If you’re new to Fair Isle, this one is a good one to start with as it uses only three yarn shades, which means you haven’t got loads of little bundles of yarn to manage while you knit. It’s a simple, uncomplicated pattern, but it results in a very striking design. The yarn comes in rich colours, too, if you fancy bolder, contrasting stripes. Jumper You will need Peter Pan DK, 50g in: White (shade 300) x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2) balls – Yarn A Bubbles (shade 905) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn B Puddle (shade 937) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball…

Magic knot splicing This technique is best for joining yarn when you are continuing to work in the same colour as it’s hard to control the exact point of the join. It creates a strong knot and is invisible which means that you can use it in the middle of a row without worrying about it showing – great if you’re short on yarn or are knitting a complex pattern repeat. If using this join in the round avoid placing it where it may press into the skin, such as the sole of a sock. 1 Hold the yarns to be joined parallel to each other, with the cut end of the yarn pointing in opposite directions. 2 Take tail end of one piece of yarn and loop it around…

Animal magic The animal trend is one of our favourites, and someone who shares our love of cuddly creature knits is Cassie May of Little Red Window. Your little one will love wearing her Pretty Kitty cat hat (and Jolly Giraffe, complete with dinky ears, antlers and spots). These patterns are available for free in size 12 months on Cassie’s site, or you can buy them for £4.69 with additional sizes from her Etsy store. There’s a whole herd of other creatures to choose from, too, including a zebra, ƥEQMRKS››QSROI]›ERH›LMTTS›› Visit www.littleredwindow.com  or www.etsy.com/shop/littleredwindow…

W› hen it comes to toys, cuddliness is of the utmost importance, and this blue whale is about as huggable as you can get. With his squashy stocking stitch body, he’s a big old softie! It gets better though – turn him over and ]SYŭPP›ƤRH›XLEX›XLMW›QEVZIPPSYW› mammal’s garter stitch tummy is seriously strokeable too. If you’re knitting this for a child under three years old, for safety, embroider the eyes on rather than using plastic eyes. Whale toy You will need ,E]ƤIPH›'LYRO]›[MXL›;SSP›››››K›MR› 'VMWT›&PYI››WLEHI››››››\›››FEPPW u›=EVR›%› 7MVHEV›7RYKKP]›7RS[ƥEOI›'LYRO]›› ››K›MR›› &IMKI››WLEHI››››››\›››FEPPW›u›=EVR›& ;LMWT]››WLEHI››››››\›››FEPPW›u›=EVR›' 7GVET›]EVR››MR›X[S›GSPSYVW››GEPPIH› <›ERH›=›MR›TEXXIVR› ›››QQ››9/››››97››››ERH››››QQ››9/››››97›››››››ORMXXMRK›RIIHPIW ››\›››QQ›XS]›WEJIX]›I]IW ›››K›SJ›XS]›WXYJƤRK Measurements *MRMWLIH›WM^I››››GQ››››MR››RSWI›XS›XEMP Tension *SV›FSXL›]EVRW›››››WXW›ERH››››VS[W› XS›››GQ›››MR››SZIV›WX›WX››YWMRK› ›››QQ››9/››››97›››››››RIIHPIW Abbreviations *SV›WXERHEVH›EFFVIZMEXMSRW› WII›TEKI››› ;LEPI Top piece (make one) Using the long tail cast-on method and 6.5mm (UK 3, US 10.5) needles, cast on ››WXMXGLIW›MR›=EVR›%››8LMW›[MPP›JSVQ›XLI›ƤVWX› row of knitting. 6S[››››67››Knit. 6S[›› ›;7› P all…

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W›e all know it’s wise to wear a hat when the weather gets colder, so knit this soft and snuggly owl for your little ones this season! The chunky yarn is lovely to work with, and great for beginners. Why not give this pattern a go if you’re new to reading charts and working duplicate stitch? It’s a perfect introduction to these knitting techniques. Add tassels for XLI›S[PŭW›IEVW›JSV›E›ƤRMWLMRK›XSYGL››XLIR›KIX›VIEH]›JSV›SYXHSSV›JYR›› It’s a quick knit, so would make a great last minute gift idea, too. Owl hat You will need Bernat Softee Baby Chunky, 140g in: Cozy Gray (shade 96005) x 1 (1) ball – Yarn A Fluffy Cloud White (shade 96001) x 1 (1) ball – Yarn B Aran weight yarn, 1.8m of each: Yellow and Black 6.5mm (UK 3, US 10Ω)…