Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2019 i Love Knitting for Baby

With summer now behind us and the weather getting cooler by the day, our thoughts are turning to cosy jumpers, snuggly blankets – and of course Christmas! It's never too early to make a start on festive knitting, and we've packed this issue full of seasonal makes for your little ones this year, from a colourful hooded jumper (page 20) to a fun Santa hat (page 58) and adorable elf toys (page 65). We've also gone a bit penguin crazy this month, with a cute baby hat by Val Pierce (page 18) and a gorgeous HVIWW››TEKI›››››u›NYWX›XLI›[MRXIV›SYX›X›IZIV]›FEF]›KMVP› RIIHW››%RH›HSR›X›QMWW›SYV›FIEYXMJYP›WRS[›EOI›GSPPIGXMSR› (page 43), which includes sweet baby accessories as well as a cuddly teddy bear that little ones will love. Happy knitting – and don't forget to share your pics on our Facebook page.…

Splish splash I made this mermaid using the Little Mermaid pattern from Knitting by Post, and added the ›WL›XEMP›FPEROIX›JVSQ›7MVHEV›u›XLI› pattern is called Mermaid Tail Smugglers. I loved making them using Hobbycraft’s Knitcraft yarn, and both were very quick to knit. I made them for my eagerly awaited great-niece, due MR›%YKYWX›u›MXuW›XLI››VWX›FEF]›JSV› my beautiful niece, Ellie. Sarah Harwood, via Facebook Lucy says I’m sure Ellie’s new baby is as sweet as this delightful little mermaid, Sarah. Matching gifts I love making things for babies, and your magazine is ideal, because I can put my own twist on things. My friends love receiving my matching gifts, and I’m quite fond of this colour-coordinated toy elephant, coat and blanket set. Sue Cupsie, via email Lucy says We’re rather fond of it, too, Sue. All…

28-29 September Yarndale Skipton, Yorkshire A creative festival celebrating all things woolly and wonderful, Yarndale plays host to an impressive array of talented exhibitors. www.yarndale.co.uk 28 Sept-6 October Shetland Wool Week Shetland Islands A world-renowned celebration of the Shetland textile industry and the rural farming community, with workshops, demos, open studios and shows. www.shetlandwool week.com 5 October 2019 The West Wales Wool Show Narberth, Pembrokeshire %›GIPIFVEXMSR›SJ››IIG]› fabulousness, this day-long show promises demos, workshops and all manner of crafty treats to get your hands on. www.westwaleswool show.weebly.com 10-13 October The Knitting and Stitching Show Alexandra Palace, London The biggest textile event in the UK, with workshops, demos, interactive features, galleries, and ››››I\LMFMXSVW›WIPPMRK› specialist craft supplies. www.theknittingand stitchingshow.com…

You can never have enough pairs of socks for tiny feet, so why not whip up a few sets of these in different sizes – they would make a great new-baby gift set. 8LI›VMFFIH›WIGXMSR›[MPP›LIPT›OIIT›XLIQ››VQP]›MR›TPEGI›SR›[VMKKP]› little ones, while the colourful stripes are easily knitted up thanks to the gorgeous self-patterning yarn. DROPS Fabel 4 ply is a cosy wool-mix yarn, which comes in a rainbow of variegated and solid shades – pick your favourite and get started today. Stripey soc› You will need DROPS Fabel 4 ply, 50g in Off-White (shade 100) x 1 ball Sea Mist (shade 910) x 1 ball 2.5mm (UK 12/13, US 1/2) double-pointed needles Stitch markers Measurements 8S››X›››››QXLW››››››QXLW››››› ›››QXLW››››]IEVW››››››]IEVW› 8S››X›JSSX›PIRKXL›››››››››››››››››› ›››GQ››››››}›››››››~›››}›MR Tension ›››WXW›ERH››››VS[W›XS›››GQ›››MR›› over st-st, using 2.5mm (UK 12/13, US 1/2) double-pointed needles Abbreviations For standard…

Pick a bright, bold shade to knit this stylish cardigan T› his scrumptiously soft knit is certain to draw oohs and aahs from fellow knitters – and happy gurgles from baby, too. From the front, it’s a classic shawl collar cardigan, with a little paw print the only clue as to the main feature of this knit… the adorable teddy motif on the back! The teddy is worked in reverse stocking stitch, adding lovely texture that ties in beautifully with the garter stitch edgings. An irresistible project for baby this autumn. Teddy cardigan You will need Deramores Studio DK, 100g in Ocean (shade 70067) x 2 (2: 2: 3: 3) balls 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles Darning needle 2cm diameter buttons x 3…

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I knitted one of these hats for practice, and the other is for my sister-in-law’s baby, due in October. My mum taught me to knit years ago, but I have PIEVRMRK›HMWEFMPMXMIW›ERH››RH› TEXXIVRW›HMJ›GYPX›XS›JSPPS[››› Then last year, my best friend had a baby and I wanted to knit for her. My mum found a book called Knitty Gritty by Aneeta Patel, which totally changed my life – for the ›VWX›XMQI›-›YRHIVWXSSH›XLI› instructions, and I’ve been unstoppable ever since! Hayley Hardman, via Facebook Lucy says What a great story – I’m glad knitting brings you such joy, Hayley.…

Knitted in the softest merino yarn, which just also happens to be toasty warm, this penguin hat is just the thing to keep tiny heads cosy. The white face piece, eyes and beak are all made separately and sewn onto the main hat, so no HMJ›GYPX›MRXEVWME›MW›RIIHIH››EPPS[MRK›EPP›PIZIPW›SJ›ORMXXIV›XS›LEZI›E› go. The face also creates a double thickness of knitting, so you can be sure baby is warm at all times! Use up oddments of white ERH›]IPPS[›]EVR›MJ›]SY›PMOI››JSV›E›WYTIV›WXEWLFYWXMRK››RMWL›››› Penguin hat You will need MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino, 50g in: Pitch Black (shade 100) x 1 (1: 2) balls – A Snow (shade 124) x 1 (1: 1) ball – B Daisy Yellow (shade 142) x 1 (1: 1) ball – C 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles Measurements To fit 0-3 (3-6: 6-12) months Tension…

Binky yarn has a snuggly chenille finish, perfect for a cosy jacket L›ike a snuggly blanket FYX›FIXXIV››XXMRK››XLMW› jacket and leggings WIX›JVSQ›4IXIV›4ER›MW›WYGL›E› lovely way to keep baby warm SR›HE]W›SYX››-X›W›VSSQ]›IRSYKL› to pop on over a babygrow SV›IZIR›E›NYQTIV››[LMPI›XLI› WSJXRIWW›SJ›XLI›]EVR›IRWYVIW› it will be as comfortable as E›FPEROIX››XSS››;I›PSZI›XLI› XVEHMXMSREP›JIIP›SJ›XLMW›NEGOIX›› [MXL›MXW›RSH›XS›GPEWWMG›u››W› styling – a single-breasted JVSRX››MRWIX›TSGOIXW›ERH›WQEVX› collar for extra cosiness! Jacket and leggings You will need Peter Pan Binky DK, 100g in: Jacket Snuggle (shade 5641) x 2 (2: 2: 2: 3) balls Leggings Snuggle (shade 5641) x 1 (1: 2: 2: 2) ball(s) 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) knitting needles Stitch holder 4 buttons (P129 6530/6616) size 32 Measurements See sizing guide Tension 22 sts and 31 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3.75mm (UK 9, 97››››RIIHPIW Abbreviations For standard abbreviations see page 79…

Get Christmas off to a beary good start with Fred Frost – our sweet teddy, sporting his very own Fair Isle knit. What a stylish fellow! The jumper is made separately and placed on Fred's body, so you can skip this stage if you'd prefer a plain, unclothed bear – or why not knit him multiple jumpers in different colours so he can change up his look? Angela's carefully placed stitches lend Fred a charming expression. Follow her instructions to capture the same effect. Teddy You will need Scheepjes Colour Crafter DK, 100g in: Barneveld (shade 3813) – A Bastogne (shade 2015) – B Veendam (shade 1004) – C Bergen (shade 1420) – D Oddments of black for features 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3)…

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If you love nothing more than decorating the Christmas tree, then this project is sure to appeal with its tinsel-like stripey sleeves and bright red bobbles like rows of shiny baubles! A cosy knit made in pure new wool, this is one to bring out on December 1st so you can really make the most of its festive styling. It’s a perfect choice for days out, parties, family photos and much more, in classic Christmas colours to suit both boys and girls! Festive hoodie You will need King Cole Merino Blend DK, 50g in: Sage (shade 853) x 3 (4: 5: 6: 6) balls – A Aran (shade 46) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 2) ball(s) – B Scarlet (shade 09) x 2 (2: 2: 3: 3) balls – C…

A mummy and baby penguin add just the right amount of cuteness to this cosy winter dress, while brightly ribbed edges and a striped yoke keep the look modern and fresh. Apart from the edgings, the dress is worked in stocking stitch throughout, using a handful of gorgeous colours from Bergère – we especially love the grey marl, which adds texture to the sweet penguin pair. Little girls are sure to adore it too, and what’s more, they’ll be comfy and warm all winter long! Penguin dress You will need Bergère de France Idéal, 50g in: Cendre (shade 24241) x 3 (4: 4: 5: 5) balls – A 1 ball each for all sizes in: Alpin (shade 21821) – B Carbone (shade 54690) – C Citronnier (shade 23040) – D…

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In this stylish jumper, the simple moss stitch pattern gives amazing texture to the knitted fabric and works well with the double rib pattern on the edgings, too. It’s a classic knit, but with the addition of a hood, it instantly looks modern and sporty – a hood also has the advantage of adding extra warmth, and doesn’t go missing like a hat! Debbie Bliss has created a roomy, comfortable hood by extending a shawl collar and folding it in half, seaming the top, and easing in the fullness at the back neck. Hooded sweater You will need Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, 50g in: Bark (shade 87) x 6 (7: 8) balls 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) needles 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles 3.75mm (UK 9, US 5) circular…

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