Innholdsfortegnelse for Christmas 2020 i Love Knitting for Baby

With autumn in the air – and Christmas just around the corner – we’re enjoying getting back into our knitting groove, and we’ve got a gorgeous selection of baby and toddler designs for you to cast on in this issue. Jane Burns’ stunning pink and lime cardigan (page 10) is perfect for brightening up autumn days, while the pretty textured top (page 27) and lace cardigan (page 40) are great seasonal layers. Of course, there’s a definite festive feel in the air already, and if you’re after Christmas knits then Bergere de France’s stunning red and white jumper and Santa hat (page 22) are just the thing – along with our adorable Robin jumper on page 51, with easy-knit 3D touches. And the Drops blanket and hat on page 44,…

Dainty scallops add a decorative touch to the double hem on this chic dress, which is worked in simple stocking stitch with garter stitch to finish off the sleeves and neckline. You can either knit this dress with short sleeves as shown, or as a sleeveless pinafore - perfect over a blouse with a Peter Pan collar. Whichever version you choose, your knit will feel extra special in luxurious Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK. About this yarn Sirdar Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK 75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere 116m per 50g Machine wash at 30°C £6.20, visit www.sirdar.com or call 01924 231682 for stockists Dress You will need ■ Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK, 50g in:Golden Goose (shade 574) x 3 (3: 4: 4) balls■…

Keep a baby warm and toasty with Angela’s marvellous monster hat. Knitted in a unisex palette of blues and green, the main body of the hat is made using stocking stitch stripes, while the deep 2x2 rib gives the hat a snug fit and finish. You can then have fun adding all the fun facial details, from the hooded 3D eyes and eyelids to the chain stitched mouth and Swiss darned freckles, which help to bring this monster beanie to totally roar-some life! Monster hat You will need ■ Deramores Studio DK, 100g in:Peridot (shade 70011) x 1 ballBlue Haze (70036) x 1 ballBlue Velvet (70018) x 1 ballFrost (70001) x 1 ballEbony (70027) x 1 ballLime (70069) x 1 ball■ 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles■ 3.25mm (UK…

Cute and oh so cuddly, Marvin the monster is sure to be adored by young children of all ages. They’ll love the variety of textures on his body, such as the ruffled edge around his stripy tummy and squashy nose, while his friendly face is sure to raise a smile! Marvin Monster You will need ■ Deramores Studio DK, 100g in:Sky (shade 70035) x 1 ballLime (shade 70069) x 1 ballFrost (shade 70001) x 1 ballPeridot (shade 70011) x 1 ballEbony (shade 70027) x 1 ballBlush (shade 70043) x 1 ball■ 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles■ Darning needle■ Toy filling Measurements ■ 32cm (12½in) tall to tip of ear Tension ■ 26 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles…

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 at her fingertips Angela Turner has designed many of the baby patterns and toys featured in Love Knitting Sophie Jordan is a designer and the deputy editor of our sister magazine Simply Knitting EASY ACCESS Q My wriggly baby is the bane of my life when it comes to dressing! I’d love to knit him a jumper that’s easy to put on, but I’m worried the neck will be too tight... Tina Mahone, County Claire A Angela says: There’s a relatively easy answer to this, Tina - a fastened opening near…

Robin jumper You will need ■ King Cole Glitz, 100g in: Cherry (shade 481) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball - A■ King Cole Big Value DK, 50g in:Grey (shade 4052) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 2) balls - BPlatinum (shade 4051) x 2 (2: 3: 3: 3) balls - CWhite (shade 4020) x 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) ball - D■ 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) knitting needles■ 4mm (UK 8, US 6) knitting needles■ A 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) circular needle, 40cm long■ Stitch markers■ 6 grey buttons plus one for the robin■ Scraps of mustard yarn Tension ■ 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 4mm (UK 8, US 6) needles Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 65 About these…

Angela Turner www.angelaturnerdesigns.etsy.com Bergère de France www.bergeredefrance.co.uk DROPS Design www.garnstudio.com Deramores www.deramores.com Jane Burns www.janeburns.co.uk Jo Allport www.joallportdesigns.com King Cole www.kingcole.com 01756 703670 Lisbet Clements www.ravelry.com/stores/lisbet-clements-designs LoveCrafts www.lovecrafts.com 01409 404 010 Monica Russel www.theknitknacks.co.uk Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk Sirdar & Sublime www.sirdar.com 01924 371 501 Sophie Jordan www.ravelry.com/stores/sophie-jordan-designs Wool Warehouse www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 01926 882 818…

Who taught you to knit? My mom and YouTube! My mother taught me to knit when I was probably about six years old. I dabbled in garter stitch scarves throughout my teenage years and then, in my early twenties, I got back into it in a very serious way and learned so much from the internet! Can you remember the first thing you knitted? A striped neon scarf for my stuffed animal. I still have it! Describe your design style... Colourful and modern. Which fibres do you love to work with? Merino, merino, merino! I’ve also recently jumped on board the “hold a strand of mohair with everything” craze and I can’t get enough of that halo! What inspires you? Colour! Just about all of my design work is colour…

Ziggy Zebra You will need ■ The yarn from your kit or any other DK yarn in:GreyWhiteYellow■ 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles from your kit■ White sewing thread from your kit■ Toy stuffing■ Large-eyed darning needle Measurements ■ Approx 23cm (9in) tall when sitting Tension ■ 24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 65 With his striped body, friendly smile and bright yellow dungarees, Ziggy is an eyecatching knit that’s sure to take pride of place in the nursery! We bet anyone with a wild spirit would love this zany zebra, and you’ll love knitting him, too. Work in easy stocking stitch stripes of grey and white for his body…

Every little one needs a Christmas jumper, and this reindeer one, complete with matching hat, certainly fits the bill! The stylish sweater is a great test of your technical skills, as it uses intarsia for the reindeer motif, plus some cross stitching for detail. The seasonal hat is made from garter and stocking stitch in two strands of yarn, making it a great quick-knit gift that Santa himself would approve of - especially the jaunty pompom! About this yarn Bergère de France Calinou 60% acrylic, 20% wool, 20% polyamide 180m per 50g Machine wash at 30°C £2.87, to buy visit www.bergeredefrance.co.uk Sweater and hat You will need ■ Bergère de France Calinou, 50g in:For the sweaterGrenadine (shade 10050) x 2 (3: 3: 4) balls - AIvoire (shade 10024) x 1…

Bright colours, a variety of textures and that huge smile will make this something baby will love shaking, rattling and rolling! When making up the finished rattle, make sure that you fill it very firmly with stuffing to prevent it from flopping when it’s being played with. Rattle You will need ■ Deramores Studio DK, 100g in:Malachite (shade 70014) x 1 ballLime (shade 70069) x 1 ballTopaz (shade 70039) x 1 ballFrost (shade 70001) x 1 ballEbony (shade 70027) x 1 ballBlush (shade 70043) x 1 ball■ 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles■ Darning needle■ Toy filling■ Safety rattle■ White embroidery thread Measurements ■ 16cm (6 ¼ in) long Tension ■ 26 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles Abbreviations…

The detailed stitch pattern in this open lace cardigan is what gives it the wow factor. 100% cotton yarn creates wonderful stitch definition, resulting in a garment that you can pair with leggings and jeans for everyday wear, or pop over a dress for a special occasion. There’s both a long or short sleeved version, making it a versatile design for the changing seasons that you’re sure to return to time and time again. About this yarn Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton DK 100% cotton 106m per 50g Machine wash at 40°C £2.59, to find a stockist call 01924 231 682 or visit www.sirdar.com Single-button Cardigan You will need ■ Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton DK, 50g in Spearmint (shade 767):For the long sleeved cardigan 2 (3: 3: 4) ballsFor the short…

Q I’ve just knitted a stack of squares for a baby blanket, but I’m not sure how to join them together! Priaa Amin, Leicester A Sophie says: Before you begin, I recommend blocking all your squares to the same measurement to ensure your blanket lies nice and flat. I’d also suggest you join your squares as long rows first, working all the vertical edges, edge to edge. Then join them horizontally (along the cast-on and cast-off edges) to create full rows of blanket. The easiest join is a simple over stitch, while edge-to-edge stitch is also a good join as it’s virtually hidden. Or you can crochet your squares together. Check out this link for some great step- by-steps for joining blanket squares: www.ohlalana.com/how-to-assemble-a-blanket-of-knitted-blocks…

Pirate Pete You will need ■ Hayfield Bonus DK, 100g in:Flesh Tone (shade 963) x 1 ball - A■ Hayfield Bonus DK, 50g in:White (shade 961) x 1 ball - B Signal Red (shade 977) x 1 ball - ‘ Black (shade 965) x 1 ball - D Bluebell (shade 969) x 1 ball - E Chocolate (shade 947) x 1 ball - F 7unflower (shade 978) x 1 ball - G■ A scrap of pink DK yarn■ 3.25mm (UK 10, U7 3) knitting needles■ Tapestry needle■ Toy stuff ng■ crochet hook for the hair Tension ■ 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 65 About this yarn Hayfield Bonus DK 100% acrylic…

Make a slip knot Start all knitting projects with this easy knot Cast on - thumb method Use this for an extra-stretchy edge Cast on - two needle method Use this for a strong, hardwearing edge Cast off What to do when you’ve reached the end Knit Learn the basic stitch that everyone loves Purl A knit stitch on the other side…

You can never guarantee the weather in the UK, so a handy cardigan like this one is a must-have for baby’s wardrobe. Details such as the single rib panels, a shaped hem and button detailing add style to a practical item, while the hot pink and vibrant green colours evoke the fruity feel of a watermelon. Fancy a different colour? With 59 shades of this Rico yarn available, your’re sure to find your perfect combination. About this yarn Rico Cotton Essentials DK 100% cotton 130m per 50g Machine wash at 30°C £2.89, to buy call 01926 882 818 or visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Pink cardigan You will need ■ Rico Essentials Cotton DK, 50g in:Pistachio (shade 86) x 1 (1: 1: 2: 2) balls - AFuchsia (shade 14) x 2 (3: 3:…

Jumper You will need Short-sleeved version■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK, 50g in: Mauve (shade 048) x 2 (2: 2) ballsLong-sleeved version■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK, 50g in: Smokey Rose (shade 047) x 3 (4: 4) balls■ 3.5mm (UK 9, US 4) knitting needles■ 2 stitch holders Measurements ■ See sizing guide Tension ■ 23 sts and 32 rows to 10cm (4in) over patt, using 3.5mm (UK 9, US 4) needles Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 65 About this yarn Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK 50% cotton, 50% acrylic 125m per 50g Machine wash at 30°C £2.69, to buy call 01926 882 818 or visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Your baby’s autumn wardrobe just reached new style heights thanks to this textured top - a stylish knit for days out,…

Booties are always a lovely baby gift, and this sweet pair are full of fun details. Made using garter and stocking stitch, both beginners and more experienced knitters will enjoy whipping these up. Booties You will need ■ Deramores Studio DK, 100g in:Topaz (shade 70039) x 1 ballBlue Velvet (shade 70018) x 1 ballFrost (shade 70001) x 1 ballEbony (shade 70027) x 1 ballLime (shade 70069) x 1 ball■ 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) knitting needles■ Darning needle■ 4 small buttons■ White embroidery thread Measurements ■ Bootie to fit 3-6 monthsLength of foot: 9.5cm (3¼in) Tension ■ 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) needles Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 65 Booties (make 2 alike) Soles Start at heel,…

Knitters of all abilities will appreciate these designs from DROPS, made using just garter and stocking stitch. While the stitches may be simple, it’s the yarn that elevates this project – the blanket and hat are knitted in light and airy alpaca yarn, which feels wonderful against the skin, while the blanket’s border is crocheted in a fluffy, chunky wool, giving it a wonderfully tactile finish. Both of these yarns are untreated, which highlights their natural properties and enhances the texture and shape. Blanket and hat You will need ■ DROPS Alpaca, 50g, in Off-White (shade 0100)For the blanket:4 ballsFor the hat:1 ball for all the sizes■ DROPS Eskimo, 50g, in: Off-White (shade 0100) x 1 ball■ 5.5mm (UK 5, US 9) circular needles■ 2.5mm (UK 12/13, US 1/2) double-pointed…

Dive into the denim trend with a pair of super-cute dungarees that babies and toddlers will love wearing every day. Lana Grossa Cool Cotton is a fantastic choice of yarn for this comfy all-in-one, offering just the right shade as well as a soft-touch fabric that’s easily washable. Worked mainly in stocking stitch, this is an outift that knits up quickly - cast on and off in about a week - with a garter stitch section on the bib and straps delivering interesting texture where it’s needed. Dungarees You will need ■ Lana Grossa Cool Cotton, 50g in Taubenblau (shade 17) x 4 (4: 4: 6) balls■ 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) needles■ 5mm (UK 6, US 8) needles■ Stitch holder Measurements ■ See sizing guide Tension ■ 18 sts…

Green jumper You will need ■ Navia Cotton Wool, 50g in:Grass Green (shade 411) x 2 (2: 3) balls – AWhite (shade 251) x 1 ball – B■ 3mm (UK 11, US 2/3) circular needles■ 3.5mm (UK 10/9, US 4) circular needles■ Stitch holders Measurements ■ See sizing guide Tension ■ 27 sts and 34 rows to 10cm (4in) over st-st, using 3.5mm (UK 10/9, US 4) needles Abbreviations ■ For standard abbreviations see page 65 About this yarn Navia Cotton Wool 55% wool, 45% cotton 230m per 50g Machine wash at 30°C €3.76, for stockists visit www.navia.fo A sweater that’s comfortable, cosy and stylish? Yes please! A stretchy shawl collar and the use of Navia’s soft and lightweight Cotton Wool yarn (called Bummull in the original Faroese) means that…