Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i Love Knitting for Baby

Happy new year! We’re banishing the winter blues with an issue packed full of bright and beautiful knits for little ones. You‘ll love our magical unicorn jumper (page 6) which goes brilliantly with the rainbow blanket on page 12 – knit them as fabulous gift set. If your new year’s resolution is to learn to knit then turn straight to our special Beginner Knits section on TEKI››››[LMGL›MW›ƤPPIH›[MXL›WYTIV›IEW]›TEXXIVRW›ERH› tips for new knitters – more experienced knitters will enjoy the patterns, too! Also this issue, make a set of adorable woodland animal booties, plus fun robot toy and cute owls to decorate the nursery. Enjoy.…

First Christmas I knitted the Christmas tree hat for Jacob to help him GIPIFVEXI›LMW›ƤVWX›'LVMWXQEW›› I used Emerald Robin DK yarn for the main part and leftover oddments of DK for the baubles. I found it a very easy pattern to follow, it was quick to make and I think Jacob looked very cheeky as he tried it on! Marie Molloy, via email Lucy says Jacob looks as cute as can be, Marie. Little dolls I made these baby dolls to go with cardigans as a gift set. They’re in Stylecraft DK Pale Rose and Cloudy Blue. The blue one is for my daughter’s penfriend in America for her new grandson, and the pink one is for our friends’ ƤVWX›KVERHHEYKLXIV››-WEFIPPI›› I also knit a lot for my twin granddaughters, Freya and…

K›nitted in hardwearing acrylic yarn, this is a simple yet stylish hoodie that will be worn every day and still look great! Patons Fairytale Fab DK is a lovely mid-weight yarn that’s easy to wash and care for. Here it looks amazing with a purl stripe stitch across the whole jacket, creating eye-catching detail that is sure to be admired. The grey shade is ideal for boys or girls, and is ƤRMWLIH›SJJ›FIEYXMJYPP]›[MXL› a contrast pompom in vanilla. Jacket You will need Patons Fairytale Fab DK, 50g in: Grey (shade 01090) x 4 (4: 4: 5: 5: 6: 6) balls – Yarn A Vanilla (shade 01021) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn B 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles Pompom maker (optional) 1 button Crochet…

These images show what happens to the yarn that you carry over on the wrong side of the work. Work a stitch in the first colour as usual. To change colour, twist the two yarns together before working the next stitch. Work the next stitch in the new colour as normal. When working alternating stitches of two colours, try and keep an even tension and do not pull the yarn too tight. Change back to the original colour, as shown, not forgetting to twist the two yarns together before you work the stitch. A completed row shows the yarn ‘floats’ carried across the back of the work. If you always keep the floats of one colour above the other colour, your work will look neater.…

Blanket You will need Bernat Pipsqueak, 100g in: Whitey White (shade 59005) x 2 balls – MC Lime (shade 59222) x 2 balls – Yarn A Blue Ice (shade 59745) x 2 balls – Yarn B Grape (shade 59332) x 2 balls – Yarn C 6mm (UK 4, US 10) circular knitting needle, 76cm (30in) long 2 stitch markers Measurements Approx. 81.5x101.5cm (32x37in) Tension 11 sts and 16 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 6mm (UK 4, US 10) knitting needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 87 This soft baby blanket makes the perfect gift for little › ones, who will love cuddling up in it, rolling around on it and looking at its bright, fun colours! Bernat’s snuggly 4MTWUYIEO›]EVR›LEW›E›[SRHIVJYP›JY^^]›XI\XYVI›XLEX›FEF]›[MPP›ƤRH› fascinating, and it’s quick to knit with too…

›%›s a new knitter, you may feel overwhelmed by all the technical detail in your chosen knitting pattern. A good rule of thumb is to make sure you read the pattern from beginning to end before you even buy your yarn, making sure you understand where the pattern will take you. Thankfully, most patterns will FI›HMZMHIH›MRXS›GPIEVP]›HIƤRIH›WIGXMSRW›XS›LIPT›FVIEO›HS[R›[LEX›]SY›WLSYPH›FI›HSMRK› and when. Start from the top left column and read the pattern in columns from top to bottom and left to right on each page, just as if you were reading a newspaper article. PATTERN NOTES Essential info Pattern note The mermaid is knitted in garter stitch (g-st) and stocking stitch (st-st), and the trim on her top uses a modern variation of traditional Old Shale pattern. Your pattern may begin with some notes,…

LITTLE MERMAID ,E]ƤIPH›&EF]› Chunky – Mermaid Magic (ref 473), £2.99 for a 100g ››››Q››FEPP›› Find your local stockist at www.sirdar.co.uk BABY DRAGON &IVREX›7SJXII›&EF]› Chunky – Dragon Green (ref 96009), £5.69 for a 140g ››››Q››FEPP›› To order go to www.woolwarehouse.co.uk FLOWER FAIRY Peter Pan Pixie DK – Fairy (ref 3124), £2.99 for a 100g ››››Q››FEPP›› Find your local stockist at www.tbramsden.co.uk…

Wear the chunky ribbed cuff folded down or pulled up on colder d›s! K›nitted booties don’t come much cuter than this – we’re so happy to see the woodland theme is still going strong! Will you choose Jane’s little white mice with their sweet ears and whiskers, the fab foxes in a gorgeous rust colour, or the wise badgers worked in beautiful dark grey? They’ll EHH›GLEVQ›XS›ER]›SYXƤX›ũ›TST› them on over a babygrow for extra warmth, or pair with cosy socks or pretty tights for older children. So sweet! Booties You will need DROPS Alpaca, 50g in: White (shade 101) x 1 ball – Yarn A Rust Mix (shade 2925) x 1 ball – Yarn B Black (shade 8903) x 1 ball – Yarn C Medium Grey Mix (shade 517) x 1…

CHECK YOUR TENSION QI keep reading that I should 'swatch' before I cast on a project. What does this mean and how do I do it? Vicky Malone, Chichester A Joanna says: Swatching just means knitting a small sample – also known as a tension square – using your chosen yarn and needles, and measuring it to make sure it matches the tension given in the pattern. An example of how we show the tension in our projects is: 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm (4in) over textured patt, using ›››QQ››9/››››97›››› needles. If your swatch turns out bigger than the size given, you’ll need to try again using smaller needles; if it is smaller, then you'll need to use larger needles. It’s tempting to skip this step when you’re…

0 = no stitches alt = alternate approx = approximately beg = begin(ning) cb = cable back CC = contrast colour cf = cable forward ch = chain cn = cable needle co = cast on cont = continue dc = double crochet dec = decrease (ing) (by working two stitches together DPNs = double-pointed needles foll = following g-st = garter stitch inc = increase (ing) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 sts together k(1)tbl = knit (1) into back loop kfb = knit into front and back of stitch kwise = knitwise ktog = knit together LH = left hand LT = left twist m1 = make one stitch by picking up the loop lying between the stitch just worked and the next stitch and working into…

T› his jumper is full of lovely contrasts. The main pieces are mostly worked in stocking stitch, and are trimmed with neat garter stitch edging at the hem, neckline and cuffs. The bright colours of the rainbow stripes are beautifully contrasted with the background grey and really standout as a result. Then there’s the gorgeous unicorn poking his head up above the hem – he’s a delight and kids will adore him. Jumper You will need Scheepjes Stone Washed, 50g in: Smokey Quartz (shade 802) x 2 (3: 3: 4: 4) balls – Yarn A Carnelian (shade 823) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn B Beryl (shade 833) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn C Turquoise (shade 824) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1)…

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T›ransport yourself (and your baby) to the wild, rugged landscape of the Highlands when you knit this matching set. The super-warm jumper with stylish wrap collar, and the matching hat, are both worked in DK yarn that creates a Fair Isle effect as you knit. Complemented by traditional cablework, the overall look is bright and fun – perfect for children – yet with a wonderful heritage feel. It’s sure to keep baby warm and snug on winter days. Jumper & hat You will need Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, 50g in Barnaby (shade 205) x 2 (3: 3: 4: 5) balls for the jumper x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball for the hat 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles Cable needle…

K›nitted in garter stitch throughout, this hooded jacket is nice and easy to make. Two outstanding design features are the ears and the buttons. The bear-like ears on the hood are just adorable; they’re worked separately and stitched on after you’ve ƤRMWLIH›XLI›VIWX›SJ›XLI›NEGOIX›› Designer Val has chosen buttons that contrast against the shade of the yarn, but you could use plainer ones if you wanted a simpler look. Jacket You will need West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK, 50g in Under the Sea (shade 686) x 4 (4: 5: 6: 6) balls 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles 4 buttons, 1.5cm (Ωin) diameter Tension 20 sts and 40 rows to 10cm (4in) over garter stitch, using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page…

L›ooking for a brilliant baby toy that doesn’t require too much sewing up? Then you’ve come to the right place! These sweet owls are worked in two main pieces which are sewn together, with feet, wings and beak added separately. Felt eyes add lots of character! These owls make great gifts so why not personalise yours and match them to baby’s nursery decor for a special present? Owls You will need &IVKâVI›HI›*VERGI›7TSVX››››K›MR› *SV›XLI›PEVKI›S[P› +MVSRMPPI››WLEHI››››››››\›››FEPPW› ũ›=EVR›% 'VMWXEP››WLEHI››››››››\›››FEPP›› ũ›=EVR›& *SV›XLI›WQEPP›S[P› +MVSRMPPI››WLEHI››››››››\›››FEPP› ũ›=EVR›% 'VMWXEP››WLEHI››››››››\›››FEPPW›› ũ›=EVR›& ›QQ››9/›››››97››››››ORMXXMRK›RIIHPIW›QQ››9/››››97››››ORMXXMRK›RIIHPIW &PEGO›ERH›[LMXI›JIPX› 8S]›WXYJƤRK *EFVMG›KPYI Measurements 0EVKI›S[P››››GQ››››MR››[MHI›\›››GQ› ›››~MR››LMKL›MRGPYHMRK›IEVW 7QEPP›S[P››››GQ›››MR››[MHI›\›››GQ› ››MR››LMKL›MRGPYHMRK›IEVW Tension ›››WXW›ERH››››VS[W›XS›››GQ›››MR›› SZIV›WX›WX››YWMRK››QQ››9/››››97›››› ORMXXMRK›RIIHPIW Abbreviations *SV›WXERHEVH›EFFVIZMEXMSRW› WII›TEKI››› 0EVKI›S[P Back Using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles and Yarn A, cast on 17 sts. Starting with a knit row, work 2 rows in st-st. Then cast on at the beg…

Your favourite knit for a new baby? A hat and a toy. A hat is quick and always cute. A toy is something that will last forever for the child. Where’s your favourite knitting spot? My little home studio. All of the tools and yarns are right there at my ƤRKIVXMTW››-XŭW›E›GSQJSVXEFPI››UYMIX›› creative space. Favourite shades for winter knits? Red always reminds me of winter. What inspires your lovely toy designs? -›PSZI›GLMPHVIRŭW›PMXIVEXYVI›MPPYWXVEXMSRW›› GIVEQMGW››REXYVI›ERH›TLSXSKVETL]› of real animals. When my kids were little I was inspired by their interests and what drew them in.…

The soft denim shade is ideal for both boys and girls B›aby garments that go with everything are always popular with mums and dads, and this FIEYXMJYP›GSEX›QSVI›XLER›ƤXW› the bill. Knitted in a classic denim shade, it’s so versatile, just like a pair of jeans! The soft acrylic yarn is super for sensitive skin while still practical for everyday use, and it’s lovely and cosy of course. If you’re after a quicker knit, or a coordinating gift, then try the matching blanket – such a simple, yet satisfying project. Coat & blanket You will need Stylecraft Wondersoft DK, 100g in: For the coat: Denim (shade 1312) x 2 (2: 3: 4: 5) balls For blanket Denim (shade 1312) x 3 balls 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 4mm (UK 8,…

Packed with both texture and colour, this knit is a winner all round! W›e're used to seeing stripes on baby cardigans and jumpers, but these wide bands of colour are a little bit different from the norm – and we love them! Graduating from midnight blue, through turquoise to green, they really make an impact on this cardigan, which also features a basketweave pattern on the body for a woven effect. Perfect for smart or casual wear, it's sure to add a colour TST››SV›XLVII››XS›ER]›SYXƤX› Cardigan You will need Rico Baby Classic DK, 50g in: Midnight Blue (shade 061) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 2) balls – Yarn A Green-blue (shade 060) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn B Ivy (shade 062) x 2 (2: 2: 3: 3)…

W›ith its vibrant shades, this stripey blanket makes a perfect present for a new baby’s family. Not only is bright with cheerful colour, but it’s very practical as the Stylecraft yarn is machine washable. The curvy stripes are made by increasing and decreasing along the middle row of each eight-row block of stripes. The simplicity of the pattern also makes it perfect for beginners who are ready to take the next step with their knitting. Blanket You will need Stylecraft Special DK, 100g in: Matador (1010) x 1 ball – Yarn A Jaffa (1256) x 1 ball – Yarn B Citron (1263) x 1 ball – Yarn C Kelly Green (1826) x 1 ball – Yarn D Aster (1003) x 1 ball – Yarn E Lobelia (1825) x 1 ball…

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Cardigan You will need King Cole Big Value 4-ply, 100g in: Wisteria (shade 3020) x 1 ball (all sizes) – Yarn A White (shade 1) x 1 ball (all sizes) – Yarn B 2.75mm (US 12, US 2) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 3 (3: 3: 4: 4) buttons, 15mm diameter Measurements 8S›ƤX›RI[FSVR››››››QXLW›››››››QXLW›› 1-2 yrs: 2-3 yrs) Tension ›››WXW›ERH››››VS[W›XS›››GQ›››MR››SZIV› st-st, using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles Abbreviations Rib2tog: Work next 2 sts together in VMF››[SVOMRK›O›XSK›MJ›XLI›RI\X›WX›[SYPH› FI›ORMX››SV›T›XSK›MJ›XLI›RI\X›WX›[SYPH› be purl *SV›WXERHEVH›EFFVIZMEXMSRW› see page 87 About this yarn King Cole Big Value 4-ply 100% acrylic 439m per 100g 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £2.99, for stockists call 01756 703 670 or visit www.kingcole.co.uk Fair Isle designs don’t have to be complex. These tiny hearts are perfect for a small…

L›ittle ones will love building towers (and knocking them down!) with this easy-knit trio of blocks. With a foam cube in the centre, they’re quieter and softer than wooden or plastic blocks, so you can guarantee they’ll be loved by parents, too! We’ve used all six shades of a gorgeous glittery yarn from Cygnet to give these toys a subtle shimmer. Why not combine the colours in different ways to make even more blocks? Baby bloc› You will need Kiddies Fairydust DK, 100g in Titania (shade 7088) x 1 ball Oberon (shade 7122) x 1 ball Tinkerbell (shade 7233) x 1 ball Luna (shade 7344) x 1 ball Puck (shade 7455) x 1 ball )PƤI››WLEHI›››››››\›››FEPP 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) knitting needles 3 x 10cm foam cube Darning needle Measurements…

›2›ew knitters often fall into two categories – those who instinctively understand patterns, and those who struggle to work them out. The second group often end up making up their own simple designs. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that and it’s how some of the best designs are created! But if you’re feeling frustrated at not being able to use patterns, read on! YARNS (the best bit!) The brands, quantities, colours and usage Most patterns will specify the brand and type of yarn to use and how much you will need of each colour. In this example King Cole is the name of the yarn company and Big Value 4-ply is the specific yarn. Patterns which use more than one colour may describe the different colours in a number of…

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The border pattern at the bottom adds extra style points to this knit T›hey'll be ready to start the new year in style with this smart little jumper! It's packed with HIXEMP›JVSQ›WXEVX›XS›ƤRMWL›› with double moss stitch as XLI›QEMR›TEXXIVR››GVIEXMRK›E› KSVKISYW›XI\XYVI›XLEX›W›GSW]›› XSS››1IER[LMPI››XLI›WPIIZIW› EVI›[SVOIH›MR›WXSGOMRK›WXMXGL›› ERH›XLI›NYQTIV›MW›IHKIH›[MXL› KEVXIV›WXMXGL›MR›XIEP›KVIIR›› 8LMW›TVSNIGX›MW›EPWS›E›KVIEX› MRXVSHYGXMSR›XS›GSPSYV[SVO›› as there are just two shades used for the border pattern. Jumper You will need Peter Pan DK, 50g in: Grey (shade 947) x 2 (2: 3: 3: 3) balls – M Teal (shade 943) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – C 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles Stitch holders Safety pins 4 buttons Tension 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over patt, using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles %FFVIZMEXMSRW For…

CROCHET KNOW-HOW Q I’ve started a pattern and only just noticed that it uses knitting and crochet u›FYX›-›HSRuX›ORS[›LS[›XS› crochet! Is there a guide that could help me learn? Harriet Lyman, Basingstoke ALucy says: Aimed at complete beginners, the book Crochet Learn It. Love It. (£12.99, www.searchpress.com) will teach you all the WOMPPW›]SY›RIIH›XS›ƤRMWL›]SYV› project. This handy guide covers 40 different crochet techniques, including the basic stitches, plus advice on reading patterns, shaping ERH›ƤRMWLMRK››8LIVI›EVI›EPWS› 'quick start' projects to help you practise your new skills. ALL-IN-ONE Q I’m looking for a knitting pattern of a onesie JSV›Q]›ƤVWX›KVERHGLMPH›u preferably a warm one for winter. Can you help? Joan Wallis, Aberdeen A Angela says: We spotted this cuddly knit by Sirdar and thought it would be perfect for your grandchild, Joan! Complete with hood and…

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…

What advice would you give to a new knitter? Toys and baby knits are a great place to start. Lots of small pieces to keep your interest and practise new techniques. When I learned to knit I worked on a lot of Jean Greenhowe toys. What’s your top time saving tip? Use a row counter! I used to spend far too much time counting rows and trying to remember where I had got to in a pattern. &IWX›[E]›XS›Ƥ\›E›HVSTTIH›WXMXGL# Take a deep breath and secure the offending stitch with whatever you have close to hand – stitch markers are great. Then, use a crochet hook one size smaller than your knitting needles to rework the stitch. Any ideas for using up leftover yarn? I like to make socks and mittens with…