Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i Love Knitting for Baby

We're well and truly into summer now – long lazy days at the beach, family walks in the sunshine and of course the odd rain shower to shelter from – bliss! And we've got everything you need to kit your little one out for hot summer days, from a striped onesie (page 72) to a perfect t-shirt and shorts set (page 53) as well as a fun hooded towel for the seaside (page 46). Of course, we know not every day is going to be sunny. And for those cooler days, we've got a cosy shawl collar GEVHMKER››TEKI›››››ERH›XLVII›HMQIRWMSREP›WYR›S[IV› jumper (page 18). This uses the intarsia technique, so if you need a brush-up, just head to our expert feature SR›TEKI›››› Enjoy the sunshine – and don't forget to share your ›RMWLIH›TMGW›SR›SYV›…

7IGVIX›WXEWL I made this cardigan and hat set for my granddaughter, Ariella. It’s called Babbity by Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days, the yarn is Stylecraft (/›MR›0MRGSPR››ERH›-››RMWLIH›MX› with wooden buttons. I’ve been knitting for a few years now – it’s my favourite hobby, and I’ve become an expert at hiding my yarn stash from my husband! %RHVIE›6IIZIW››ZME›*EGIFSSO 0YG]›WE]W What a gorgeous WIX›%RHVIE›u›XLSWI›[SSHIR› buttons set it off beautifully! 6SQTMRK›EVSYRH I made this romper for my friend’s new baby boy – it was a joy to knit. The pattern is ‘Little Brother’s Romper’ by PetiteKnit, in Patons Australia Dreamtime Merino 4ply, LIPH›HSYFPI››-››RH›ORMXXMRK›ERH› crocheting so therapeutic. ,E]PI]›1MWWMRKLEQ››ZME›*EGIFSSO 0YG]›WE]W ›,S[›GYXI›u›[I›PSZI›MX› .YRKPI›WXVMTIW Most of what I knit to I donate to charity, but I made this elephant as a gift for my daughter. It was from a…

27-28 July Fibre-East Ampthill, Bedfordshire Celebrating the Best of British! Try your hand at drop spindling, stock up on hand-dyed yarn and accessories, and chat to producers and makers at this craft-lover’s paradise. [[[›έFVI›IEWX›GS›YO 2-4 August WoolNEss Festival Newcastle Upon Tyne WoolNEss aims to GIPIFVEXI›XLI›FIRI›XW› of creativity on mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Expect workshops, crafty fun ERH›TPIRX]›SJ›KSSHMIW› [[[›[SSPRIWW›GS›YO 9-10 August British Wool Show York A two-day celebration of all things woolly, supporting the Campaign for Wool in raising the TVS›PI›SJ›&VMXMWL›[SSP›ERH› the British textile industry. [[[›FVMXMWL[SSP›RIX 31 Aug-1 Sept Southern Wool Show Newbury Racecourse %›JIWXMZEP›SJ››IIG]› fabulousness, with a packed exhibitor list and plenty of goodies to get your hands on. [[[›WSYXLIVR[SSP WLS[›GS›YO…

The delicate details on this sleeveless cardie have captured our hearts, from the pretty pattern in garter stitch and lace, to the simple but effective crochet edgings in a contrast shade. Worked from side to side, the pattern is easy to follow and gives beautiful results, with no sewing up to do at the end! We’ve gone for a soft and summery strawberries-and-cream colourway, but with 43 shades to choose from, there are plenty of possibilities to make this knit your own. Cardigan You will need DROPS Baby Merino, 50g in: Light Pink (shade 05) x 2 (3: 3: 3: 4) balls – Yarn A White (shade 01) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn B 2.5mm (UK 12/13, US 1/2) needles 3mm (UK 11, US C/2) crochet…

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We don't recommend you take baby swimming with sharks, but we do recommend lifting them out of the [EXIV›ERH›WXVEMKLX›MRXS›XLI›EVQW›SJ›XLMW›XIVVM›GEPP]› toothy creation! Knitted in a soft, absorbent cotton, it's perfect for drying off tiny toes after a dip in the ocean. The main towel is a simple square, worked from corner to corner. Then add a triangular piece for the hood, with an edging of pointy teeth! Shark towel You will need Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton, 70.9g in: Light Blue (00026) x 6 balls White (00001) x 1 ball Black (00002) x 1 ball 5mm (UK 6, US 8) needles Darning needle Measurements Approx. 82x82cm (32x32in) square Tension 18 sts and 22 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 5mm (UK 6, US 8) needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page…

Ice, ice baby Get into the spirit of summer with these delicious lolly and ice cream stitch markers. £6.50 from www.kopouk. etsy.com Seaside strolls Cool coastal winds call for these adorable cotton sweaters from Essential Toddler Knits . Both available in sizes 6-9 months to 2-3 years, Bailey is a cosy moss stitch jumper in soft cream, while Parker is a practical, engine-red pullover with rib detail to the collar and hem. For sunnier days, we also adore Bergère de France’s super-comfy romper suit. So cute! Essential Toddler Knits , Quail Publishing, £9.99 from www. woolwarehouse.co.uk; Mag. no. 29 Kids and Babies, £3.74, www.bergeredefrance.co.uk Little mermaid With her tiny tiara, golden curls and friendly features, Mirabelle the Mermaid might just be the perfect pal – especially for a day at…

Whether baby’s off to a summer party or just to the park JSV›E›VMHI›SR›XLI›W[MRKW››XLMW›WQEVX›PMXXPI›SYX›X›MW›XLI› business! We adore the simple nature of the comfy shorts, while the T-shirt adds some extra interest with a textured pattern and stripes across the body. This yarn comes in subtle shades, perfect for newborns and older babies alike. And once the weather starts to cool again, the T-shirt can still be worn SZIV›E›PSRK›WPIIZIH›XST›EW›[I›LIEH›MRXS›EYXYQR›ERH›[MRXIV›› Top & shorts You will need Peter Pan Baby Cotton DK, 100g in: For the T-shirt Natural (3144) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 2: 2) ball(s) – Yarn M Blue (shade 3143) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn C For the shorts Natural (3144) x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2: 2) balls – Yarn M 3.75mm (UK 9, US…

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Children are certain to love Rory the Lion, with his sweet expression and his mane of many colours. Not only that, but he’s the perfect guest at tea parties – just look how beautifully he sits! Angela’s pattern is fun to make, with a little more detail than your average doll, making him a perfect gift for someone special. Take your time with features such as the positioning of the mane and stitching of his mouth and nose, and your friendly lion will be ready to roar his way into your heart! Rory the Lion You will need ,E]›IPH›&SRYW›(/›››››K››››FEPP›MR› &VMKLX›0IQSR››WLEHI››››› 7MKREP›6IH››WLEHI››››› 'LSGSPEXI››WLEHI››››› 0IQSRKVEWW››WLEHI››››› %^YVI››WLEHI››››› ›QQ››9/›››››97››››››ORMXXMRK› RIIHPIW ;LMXI›WI[MRK›XLVIEH 7XMXGL›LSPHIV 8ETIWXV]›RIIHPI 4SP]IWXIV›JMPPMRK Measurements ››GQ››››MR››XEPP›[LIR›WMXXMRK Tension ›››WXW›ERH››››VS[W›XS›››GQ› ››MR››SZIV›WX›WX››YWMRK››QQ› ›9/›››››97››››››RIIHPIW Abbreviations *SV›WXERHEVH›EFFVIZMEXMSRW› WII›TEKI››› About this yarn 7MVHEV›,E]›IPH›&SRYW›(/ 100% acrylic 280m per 100g 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £1.85,…

Here’s my Bertie the Bear, made with the kit that came with Love Knitting for Baby issue 73. He was so good to knit as the pattern was easy to follow, and because everything needed came in the kit, I was able to start him straight away as we were in our caravan. I make toys to sell for our local greyhound rescue centre, which my daughter and I volunteer for – at the moment I’m knitting keyrings for them. I love making toys – it’s lovely to see their little characters emerge when the eyes and face are sewn on. Melaniie Tolson, ZME›*EGIFSSO 0YG]›WE]W He’s a delight, Melaniie, and such a worthy cause to knit for, too.…

The petals are easy and fun to make, and quickly grow into a beautiful sunflower! S› YR›S[IVW›EVIRuX›NYWX› JSV›XLI›KEVHIR›u›XLI]› QEOI›E›WXVMOMRK›QSXMJ› JSV›E›PMXXPI›SRIuW›NYQTIV››XSS›› 8LMW›ORMXXIH›FPSSQ›MW›[SVOIH› JVSQ›E›GLEVX›YWMRK›XLI›MRXEVWME› QIXLSH››ERH›XLI›X[MVP]›TIXEPW› EVI›EHHIH›EW›]SY›KS›EPSRK›› .S›LEW›YWIH›WLEHIW›GEPPIH› 4PYQ››&YXXIVWGSXGL›ERH›7EFPI› JVSQ›1MPPE1MEuW›2EXYVEPP]›7SJX› 1IVMRS›VERKI›u›RSX›SRP]›HS› XLI]›KMZI›XLI›NYQTIV›E›[EVQ› ERH›GSW]›JIIP››FYX›XLI›]EVR› MXWIPJ›MW›MRGVIHMFP]›WSJX››[MXL›E› WYFXPI›WLIIR››.YWX›KSVKISYW›› Jumper You will need MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, 50g in: Plum (shade 162) x 3 (4: 4: 4: 5) balls – Yarn A Butterscotch (shade 168) x 2 (2: 2: 2: 2) balls – Yarn B Sable (shade 105) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn C 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles 4 place markers 2 stitch holders Measurements See sizing guide Tension 25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3.25mm (UK 10, 97››››ORMXXMRK›RIIHPIW Abbreviations Petal: Cast on 10 sts using a knitted…

Embroider the large sail with a fun checked pattern W› e’ve got the perfect summery knit for anyone who loves to knit baby garments with the wow factor! With this project, Jane shows that fun, colourful knits don’t have to FI›GSQTPMGEXIH›u›IZIV]XLMRK› MW›[SVOIH›MR›WMQTPI›WXSGOMRK› or garter stitch, ideal for beginner knitters. Meanwhile, the boat appliqué uses WMQTPI›WLETIW››WI[R›SRXS› the front with top edges open to create cute little pockets. Anchors aweigh! Boat tank top You will need Scheepjes Merino Soft, 50g in: Miro (shade 646) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn A Cezanne (shade 617) x 2 (2: 3: 3: 3) balls – Yarn B Magritte (shade 614) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn C Klimt (shade 616) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – Yarn…

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Here comes the sun… Whether it's sunny or cloudy outside, this sweet cushion will brighten up baby's day. Stocking stitch, garter stitch and simple increasing and decreasing are all you need to knit this project. Give embroidery E›KS›XSS››JSV›XLI›WYR›W›JVMIRHP]›JEGI›› Sun cushion You will need Deramores Studio DK, 100g in: Citrine (70042) x 1 ball Mustard (70058) x 1 ball Ebony (70027) x 1 ball Frost (70001) x 1 ball 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles Polyester filling Darning needle Measurements About 30cm (12in) at widest point Tension 26 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 79 About this yarn Deramores Studio DK ›››››EGV]PMG› ›››Q›TIV››››K 1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢' £1.99, www.deramores.com Sun cushion Centre (make 2) Using Citrine, cast on…

SAND DUNE Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton – Yellow (shade 771), £2.59 per 50g (106m) ball. 100% cotton. Visit www.sirdar. co.uk for stockists SECRET COVE King Cole Beaches – Paradise Beach (shade 4277), £3.99 per 100g (255m) ball. 70% acrylic, 30% polyamide. Find stockists at www.kingcole.com SEA FOAM Bergère de France Ecoton – Celadon (43080), £3.60 per 50g (130m) ball. 48% cotton, 48% acrylic, 4% other. Buy at www.bergere defrance.co.uk…

Bernat’s Pipsqueak yarn is so cuddly and soft, you’ll want to keep it on your needles for as long as possible – it’s the perfect excuse for lots of snuggly cuddles with your little one! Working on a circular needle to hold all the stitches, this blanket features a ripple pattern throughout, in stripes of pastel blue and white – perfectly evoking gentle waves at the edge of the beach. And the simple stitches are so easy, it’s a perfect project for beginners and more experienced knitters alike! Blanket You will need Bernat Pipsqueak Chunky, 100g in: Baby Blue (59128) x 3 balls – Yarn A Whitey White (59005) x 3 balls u›=EVR›& 5.5mm (UK 5, US 9) circular knitting needle, 90cm (36in) long Measurements Approx. 91.5cm (36in) square Tension…

While we love special occasion knits, we’re also huge fans of clothes that are just wearable – comfortable designs that are perfect for keeping warm, staying stylish and showing off your favourite knitting techniques! This EHSVEFPI›GEVHMKER››XW›VMKLX›MRXS›XLMW›GEXIKSV]››[LMPI›EPWS›FIMRK› a classic knit that’s smart enough for any occasion. The simple design is worked in stocking stitch with garter stitch edgings, WS›MXuW›EPWS›WYMXEFPI›JSV›FIKMRRIV›ORMXXIVW› Cardigan You will need Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in 0IQSR››WLEHI››››››\›››››››››› ››››››FEPPW ›QQ››9/››››97››››RIIHPIW ›››QQ››9/›››››››97››››RIIHPIW ›››QQ››9/›››››››97››››GMVGYPEV› needle 8IHH]FIEV›FYXXSRW Measurements 7II›WM^MRK›KYMHI Tension ›››WXW›ERH››››VS[W›XS›››GQ›››MR›› SZIV›WX›WX››YWMRK››QQ››9/››››97›››› RIIHPIW Abbreviations *SV›WXERHEVH›EFFVIZMEXMSRW› WII›TEKI››› About this yarn Sirdar Snuggly DK ››››R]PSR››››››EGV]PMG›››Q›TIV›››K1EGLMRI›[EWL›EX›››¢'e››››››JSV›WXSGOMWXW›GEPP›››››››››››››››SV›ZMWMX›[[[›WMVHEV›GS›YO Cardigan Left front 9WMRK››››QQ››9/›››››››97››››RIIHPIW›› GEWX›SR›››››››››››››››››››››WXW›› Knit 10 rows. 'LERKI›XS››QQ››9/››››97››››RIIHPIW› Next row (RS) Knit. Next row›/›››T›XS›IRH›SJ›VS[› Rep these 2 rows until knitting measures ›››››››››››››››››››GQ›››~››››››››››››~›› ››}›MR››IRHMRK›SR›E›67›VIEH]›XS›WXEVX›XLI› neck shaping. Neckline shaping Next row (WS)›'EWX›SJJ››››››››››››››››››››› WXW››T›XS›IRH››››››››››››››››››››››WXW Next row K to last 2 sts, k2tog.…

C›ool, casual and comfortable – this onesie has all the qualities you could wish for MR›E›WYQQIV›SYX›X›JSV›PMXXPI› ones. We love the garter stitch edgings and the press-stud fastenings for getting them dressed with ease, while the ›ZI›VS[›WXVMTI›TEXXIVR›EHHW› just the right amount of detail. Best for intermediate knitters, this playsuit requires a little concentration, so read through XLI›TEXXIVR››VWX››ERH›MX›WLSYPH› be plain sailing from there! Pl›suit You will need Bergère de France Coton Fifty, ››K›MR› 2SYKEX››WLEHI››››››››\››››››››››››› balls – Yarn A 4›XVSPMIV››WLEHI››››››››\››››››››››››› ball – Yarn B 2.5mm (UK 12/13, US 1/2) needles 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles 5 transparent press studs VIJ›››››››››TO›SJ›››› Measurements 8S››X›EKI››››››››››››››QSRXL›W› Tension ›››WXW›ERH››››VS[W›XS›››GQ›››MR›› over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles Abbreviations For standard abbreviations WII›TEKI››› Playsuit Note Stripe sequence: Work 1 row Yarn B, 4 rows Yarn A. Repeat…

There are lots of different weights of yarn to choose from, so read our handy guide to picking the right yarn for your project, from delicate 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 Knit SR››››››››QQ›RIIHPIW››3VMKMREPP]›GVIEXIH›JSV››WLIVQIRuW› 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…

Use pale grey as a contrast colour to highlight the edgings Denim is a wardrobe staple, but it can be a little uncomfy for little ones – luckily, denim-coloured yarn looks just as good as the real thing, adding a timeless look to jumpers and cardigans like this one! We love the vertical ridges on the front, back and sleeves, which are worked very simply using slip stitches, with the yarn in front or at the back. And look out for the wrap stitches on the smart WLE[P›GSPPEV››XSS›u›]SYuPP››RH› instructions on page 12. Cardigan You will need Sirdar Snuggly DK, 50g in: Denim (shade 326) x 3 (3: 3: 4: 5) balls – M Cloud (shade 487) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball – C 4mm (UK 8, US 6)…

Bring a bit of fancy-dress fun to baby’s day when you knit these adorable pirate pants and matching hat, complete with eye patch! If you love to get stuck into a project with a variety of techniques, then this is for you – have go at intarsia and Swiss darning for the Jolly Roger, crochet a couple of cords, and work some simple stripes, too. Using super-soft merino yarn, it’s a joy to knit – you’ll be done before you know it, transforming your wee one into the cutest pirate on the seven seas! Pirate outfit You will need Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK, 50g in: French Navy (shade 2508) x 2 balls – A 1 ball each in: Cream (shade 2504) – B Rouge (shade 2515) – C 3.25mm…

Choose this deliciously soft yarn to knit a very special bonnet for a little one. The smallest size uses just one ball of yarn, while the larger sizes require two – it’s worth splashing out, as the feel of pure cashmere is second to RSRI››%›FEWMG›FSRRIX›HIWMKR›MW›KMZIR››FYX›XLIVI›EVI›X[S›GLSMGIW› of pattern – one lacy for your little princess, and a cute mini cable pattern for your tiny prince charming. Both patterns are straightforward to follow, with utterly gorgeous results. Bonnets You will need Debbie Bliss Luna Cashmere 4ply, 25g in: Dusky Pink (shade 06) x 1 (2: 2) balls, or Twilight (shade 08) x 1 (2: 2) balls 3mm (UK 11, US 2) needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles One small matching button for boys’ bonnet Measurements 8S››X››››››››››››››››››QSRXLW Width around face: 29 (32:…

Worked using a soft, sandy shade, with mint green or pale pink as a contrast, this simple striped blanket is just perfect for stretching out on the beach. The colour combination adds a modern touch that’s sure to catch XLI›I]I››(IIT›VMFFIH›FSVHIVW››RMWL›SJJ›XLI›IHKIW››[LMPI›XLI›[MHI› stripe is adorned with baby’s name, using simple crochet chains that are shaped into your desired letters. A great way to add that all-important personal touch to a special gift! Blanket You will need Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK, 50g in: Sand (shade 044) x 3 balls – A Mint (shade 031) x 2 balls – B or: Sand (shade 044) x 3 balls – A Pastel Pink (shade 041) x 2 balls – B 3.5mm (UK 9/10, US 4) needles 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles 3mm (UK 11,…

C›LMPHVIR›EVI›JEWGMREXIH›F]›WIE›GVIEXYVIW››WS›XLI]›VI›WYVI›XS› PSZI›7EQQ]›XLI›WLEVO››[MXL›LMW›FMK›KVMR›ERH››ETT]››RW› u›RSX›XS›QIRXMSR›LMW›WUYMWL]›FSH]››TIVJIGX›JSV›GYHHPMRK› YT›XS›MR›XLI›TYWLGLEMV››9WMRK›E›(/›EGV]PMG›XLEX›W›MHIEP›JSV›XS]W››XLMW› pattern is a joy to knit, working in stocking stitch throughout. Say LM›XS›7EQQ]›XLI›WLEVO›XSHE]› Shark toy You will need Deramores Studio DK, 100g in: Sky (70035) x 1 ball Pearl (70002) x 1 ball Ebony (70027) x 1 ball Frost (70001) x 1 ball 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles Polyester filling Darning needle Measurements About 35cm (13aein) long and about 32cm (12Ωin) around body at start of fins Tension 26 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needless Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 79 Shark toy Upper body Using Sky, cast on 4 sts. Row 1 Inc in every st. 8 sts Next (and every alt) row Purl. Next row›-RG›MR››VWX›WX››O›››MRG›MR›RI\X› ››WXW››O›››MRG›MR›PEWX›WX›››››WXW Next row›-RG›MR››VWX›WX››O›››MRG›MR›RI\X› ››WXW››O›››MRG›MR›PEWX›WX›››››WXW Starting with a…

Perfect gift for a summer baby? A lot of my patterns are designed to be a dress to start with, and then as baby grows it can be worn as a tunic. Your favourite yarns to knit with in XLI›WYQQIV# Usually I am working on knits for the winter season, so it ends up being my favourites – cashmere and wool! What are you designing this season? I have been on a huge baby dress kick the last month. What shades are you using this summer? White, grey, and coral – I love a baby in a neutral shade for the summer season!…

A pair of comfy dungarees is always a hit with little ones – and big ones, for that matter – so make this sweet little pair for a new arrival in bold stripes of blue and grey. Worn over a white T-shirt, the colours remind us of a summer sky! If you prefer, you could choose different shades, mixing pretty pastels with neutrals to make the design truly your own. 'SQTPIXI›XLI›SYX›X›[MXL›E›GYXI›QEXGLMRK›FIERMI›LEX››[LMGL›[MPP› be handy as we move from summer into autumn and beyond. Hat & dungarees You will need DMC Woolly, 50g in: Silver (shade 122) x 2 (2: 3: 3: 3) balls – A Blue (shade 077) x 2 (2: 3: 3: 3) balls – B 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles 3.5mm (UK 9/10, US 4) needles 3mm (UK…

SUMMER STYLE Q -uQ›PSSOMRK›JSV›WSQIXLMRK› -›GER›ORMX›JSV›Q]›PMXXPI› SRI›XS›[IEV›SR›LSPMHE]›u› TVIJIVEFP]›IEW]›ERH›TSVXEFPI› IRSYKL›XLEX›-›GER››RMWL›MX›SR› XLI›[E]›XLIVI››%R]›MHIEW# Tania Miller, Warrington A Lucy says: How’s about some bloomers? They’re such a versatile garment for both girls and boys, as they can be worn as a nappy cover or on their own as shorts. These Orion Bloomers by Debbie Bliss are knitted in her luxurious, gorgeously soft 100% cashmere Luna yarn – or substitute your favourite 4ply yarn from your stash. Download the pattern for £3.50 at www.lovecrafts.com. STASH BUSTING Q4PIEWI›GER›]SY›WYKKIWX› PMXXPI›KMJXW›-›GER›ORMX›XS›YWI› YT›PIJXSZIV›FEPPW›SJ›FEF]›]EVR#› 1]›JEQMP]›WE]›XLI]›HSRuX›RIIH› ER]›QSVI›LEXW›ERH›FSSXMIW› Carol Smith, Coventry A Sarah says: You can never have too many burp cloths with a baby in the house, so I use any leftover cotton yarns to make my own. A simple garter stitch square will do, or you can get creative [MXL›HMJJIVIRX›XI\XYVIW›ERH› patterns.…

Who taught you to knit? Like many people, my mum taught me to knit when I was young. Knitting was very common in my family, so it was no surprise that I caught the bug too! How did you start designing? When my baby nieces and nephews came along I knitted up as many baby clothes as I could. Once they were grown up a bit, I looked around for baby charities to knit for. I stumbled across Bonnie Babies, who donate premature baby knits to hospitals. I tried a few different patterns but was never happy with the results, so I tried a few designs of my own. I still didn’t think of myself as a designer at this time. When I won second place in a design competition…