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and a very happy
knit-filled Easter
celebration to you all!
As you may already know, we start our celebrations early here at Simply Knitting and
this issue we’re all about Easter – egg cosies, bunny jumpers and toys, pastel shades,
brand new DK yarns and even a few blooming cacti!This wonderful celebration of
new life is such a positive time of year – a time when we’re thinking about holidays and
all the gorgeous, cool yarn we’re going to squish in preparation for summer knits.
For families, Easter brings a generous bank holiday and lots of free time together,
which comes at just the right moment as our energy flags after winter. Hopefully, this
means more knitting time during the longer evenings too, to help pep up your
well-being – if you’re lucky you may get to perch outside on a garden bench!
Although Christmas definitely gives it a run for its money, Easter is probably my
favourite holiday – it’s during the Easter break that I truly feel ‘un-cocooned’,
re-energised and ready for the rest of the year. I suppose that’s why spring cleaning
(not my favourite occupation) often goes hand in hand with this four-day weekend,
as we feel compelled to throw out the old and relish the new.What better time to give
your stash the once over? We’ve plenty of exciting new replacement yarns and patterns
to introduce you to!
Easter also delivers the winners of our British Craft Awards.Take a look,
you never know, one of your favourites may have picked up a gong…
Hoppy knitting everyone!
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71 Puzzles Find out what’s in store next month
19 Cute bunny jumper Take on our witty knitty challenge
25 Cosy slipper boots 98 Sheep of the month
35 Delicate lace cardigan GOOD READS The speckled-face Masham

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85 Cool cacti decorations
58 Ask the experts
GREAT BUYS The SK team solve your knit issues

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Editor’s choice
This issue’s exciting spring must-buys
chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeod

Scheepjes Whirligigette Yarn

Scheepjes have done it again with a
great new yarn! Whirligigette is packed
with a luxurious mix of alpaca and
virgin wool (£13). Make a visit to
www.scheepjes.com for more details.

Jimenez Joseph’s
Bergère de France Kids’ Bear Jumper Pattern Chrysler Mitts
Cast on this knit for kids who love to look roar-some Double up on knitting joy
every day! Visit www.bergeredefrance.co.uk/mag- with this two-layer mitts
21-29-striped-sweater.html for more details. pattern from Jiminez
Joseph (£5.60). Visit
www.jimiknits.com to see
all her great designs.

Caron Simply Soft

Tweeds Poncho
Rico Cotton Dégradé Yarn Rushing out? Pull on a
For that fashionably faded look, Rico’s poncho in Caron Simply
new yarn is simply a must-buy (£15.49 Soft Tweeds for those jobs
per cake). Each yarn cake delivers about town. Download the
a slightly different but exciting new free pattern at https://bit.
gradient. Order online at www. ly/2EaukDC.
woolwarehouse.co.uk or call
0800 505 3300 for more details.

Amanda Berry’s Elephant

Snuggle up with a cute knit
that’ll save the day at bedtime.
Turn to p44 and cast on now!

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a day in the life of… Top

JENI designs, or dyeing new colours, anything that’s
not in front of the computer. 5
HEWLETT Clocking-off time? I used to work long hours,

Yarn colour magician!

but now I am really strict and finish at 4. I have
to call US shops at 7pm, but that’s only a few
SPRINGTIME
Meet the ever-busy Jeni, owner of yarn
times a week. I try and do it before I’ve had wine! ACCESSORIES
hand-dyeing company, Fyberspates Find out more about Jeni at @Fyberspates Perfect for snuggly moments!
on Instagram or at www.fyberspates.com
Up early or slow to rise? I hate alarms, so I
wake up when I wake up (about 7.30am). Fierce Friends Hat
Squishy, soft and
First job of the day? Give my cat his morning super-simple to knit,
treats, and check my plants are alive. Now, that’s some view!
The inspirational scene what’s not to love
Mid-morning pick-me-up? Coffee! Coffee! from Jeni’s workshop about this Langyarns’
Coffee! And sometimes my lunch if I’m hungry. Fierce Friends Hat
Fave way to sit back and take five? I generally pattern (£3.10)?
take a look at Instagram, normally @Katgoldin. Visit https://bit.
ly/2U699YE to
Leisurely lunchtime? No, I normally eat and download the
work at the same time! pattern and start
Post-lunch priorities? Swatching yarns for knitting today.

Bergère de France
Child’s Beanie
Beat the flowers
at their own game
by knitting this

1.3
bright and beautiful
WATCHED 13 HOURS OF beanie pattern
TV COVERING A KNITTING (£3.74) for your
MARATHON IN NORWAY little ones. www.
bergeredefrance.
IN 2013! co.uk/mag-06-12-

million people Source: www.express.co.uk beanie.html

Rowan Dover Scarf

This cool scarf
comes in a modern
cable pattern and is
don’t miss this! perfect for spring.
Enjoy the latest Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK shades Find it in Rowan’s
New shades of (£3.79 for 50g) from the experts at West Yorkshire
Spinners. Created with a silky soft blend of the
new book, Ocean
Blue, by Martin
Storey (£12.99) or as
WYS Bo Peep! purest Falkland Island wool and the finest nylon,
this versatile yarn knits up into a durable fabric, a single pattern (£4)
making it ideal for babies and children. You can at www.knitrowan.
Exciting news from theWest even machine wash it at 40°C. Explore their com or by calling
Yorkshire Spinners stable... range of brights, pretty pastels and unique prints, 01484 668200.
alongside their Story Book 3, a collection of new
handknit patterns that you’ll fall in love with! Bergère de
For details of your nearest stockists visit France City Set
www.wyspi ners r call 01535 664500. Be city ready with
this sweet shoulder
warmer and
Available in a variety of
headband pattern
colour-popping shades,
prepare for brightness set knitted in pretty
as soon as you cast on Bergère de France
Arlequin yarn. Find
it here https://bit.
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just £3.74.

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The pattern of
these lovely pastel
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This gorgeous yarn is
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This month we’re loving Knit, share, make friends and

be wowed at one of the top

Kids in colour events of the year – Woolfest!

Search www.loveknitting.com/debbie-bliss-knitting-patterns
for these cool, colourful knits at just £3.50 per pattern!

all the
Simply Knitting’s BEST
Lulu Sweater Ethan Sweater Lulu Beret GUIDE TO CRAFT
Brighten up their Children in smart For the perfect match
JUNE events!
day with this cables create a classic to the Lulu Sweater
gorgeous jumper look. Modernise your (and to keep them
– the Lulu Beret and knits with a shade from toasty) cast on the 1 June
Handwarmers are also the Debbie Bliss Baby jazzy beret and
included in the pattern! Cashmerino range. handwarmers too! LEEDS WOOL FESTIVAL
Armley Mills Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 2QF
The Leeds Wool Festival has it all, from packed yarn stalls to demonstrations,
talks, performances, screenings in their 1920s cinema, a pop-up WI tea room,
cute alpacas and so much more – it’s a great day out for all ages.
www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/armleymills/leeds-wool-festival
or call 0113 378 3173 or email armley.mills@leeds.gov.uk
Early bird tickets will be released in April via Eventbrite online from £3.
Tickets will also be available on the door.

8 June
WORLDWIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY
Jojo Sweater Nora Cardigan Jojo Scarf Anywhere, everywhere
The Jojo Sweater This gingham inspired Included in the same What better day to organise a get-together with your knitting friends than on
looks neat, casual knit brings the pattern as the Jojo Worldwide Knitting In Public Day? Find out about what you need to do and
and surprisingly traditional firmly into Sweater is this jaunty download promotional material for your KIP group by registering on their site.
grown up, despite their wardrobe, and is scarf, complete www.wwkipday.com.
the explosion of fun finished with flashes with a strong black
rainbow stripes. of bright red flowers. background.
9 June, 10am-5pm
ABERDEEN YARNFEST
RAINBOW BRIGHT DoubleTree by Hilton Treetops, 161 Springfield Rd, Aberdeen AB15 7AQ
Stroll through the marketplace at Aberdeen Yarnfest and savour a feast for
Meet Kleur, Anna Maltz’s latest knitting pattern (£4.50). Dutch for the eyes! Filled with yarn, wool and fibre, you’ll not only enjoy shopping but
colour, her Kleur shawl comes in the most amazing rainbow shades, learning too, at one of their top workshops or demonstations.
with monochrome contrast and is knitted in dyed and undyed yarn www.etiom.co.uk/events/aberdeen-yarnfest/2019, call 01224 507222 or
Images: Jenni Reid

using short rows for shaping. Not only is this knit beautiful, it’s fully email events@etiom.co.uk.
reversible too! Visit www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kleur to Tickets cost £10 on the door or online at Evenbrite, plus a booking fee.
download the pattern.

14-16 June
WOOLLINN
CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre, Gormanston, Co Meath, Dublin
Join the fun at Ireland’s new indie yarn festival. After you’ve filled your bags
at the marketplace, enjoy a workshop (bookable in advance) where you could
be taught brioche by Susanne Sommer or learn all about Shetland haps from
Karie Westermann!
www.woollinn.com or email hello@woollinn.com.
Tickets from €12.

28-29 June, 10am-6pm (Fri) 10am-5pm (Sat)

WOOLFEST
Mitchells Lakeland Livestock Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria
CA13 0QQ
This shawl boasts an
array of colours, and From its Friday Giant Knit and Spin In to its fine display of fibre-producing
the clever design is animals, Woolfest is a favourite event for knitters and creators alike!
reversible too www.woolfest.co.uk or call 016974 78707.
Tickets from £10.

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5 must-have …

Easter knitting ideas

Create lasting gifts in wonderful pastel shades this season 2
with our top pattern picks – there’s something for everyone!

1 1
BOUNCY BUNNIES
One of our favourite Easter
knits is HuggableBears’
Elderberry Bunny. The pattern
includes all the clothes too!
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
HuggableBears

2
PRETTY PASTEL EGGS
Knitted in 4ply cotton, these
sweet ‘decorated’ eggs are 3
a great alternative to calorific
chocolate. The free pattern is
here: www.littlecottonrabbits.
typepad.co.uk.

3
BUNNY BONNET
Dress your little ones in
the cutest outfits as Easter
approaches. This dreamy bonnet
pattern is available from www.

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etsy.com/uk/shop/Patternery.

4
CHEERFUL CHICKS
Cast on Alan Dart’s free
chick pattern this Easter.
Its delicate detail and brilliant
shaping make them cracking gifts
for your little chickadees. Find it at
www.alandart.co.uk/product/all-
patterns/chick-egg-free/

5
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BEEHIVE EGG COSY
Wake up on Easter Sunday
to a lovely warm egg using
Amanda Berry’s Beehive Egg Take inspiration at Easter
Cosy free pattern! What’s not to from this delightful

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patterns/library/current-
cardi). Images: www.ilikeknitting.com

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TENSION FIND YOUR SIZE

22 sts and 28 rows to measure SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
cm 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127
4mm needles TO FIT BUST
in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50
YOU WILL NEED 24 sts and 26 rows to measure cm 92 102 109 120 131
Q Sublime Isla DK (50% cotton, 10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using ACTUAL BUST
in 36¼ 40 43 47¼ 51½
50% bamboo-sourced viscose, 4mm needles
100g/220m) cm 58.5 60.5 63 64.5 67
LENGTH
For yarn quantities and ABBREVIATIONS in 23 23¾ 24¾ 25½ 26¼
measurements see size table For a full list see page 95
SLEEVE cm 46 46 47 47 47
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles
Q A pair of 4mm needles
LENGTH in 18 18 18½ 18½ 18½
Q Stitch holders Sublime Isla (50% cotton, 50% bamboo-sourced
Q Stitch markers
YARN
viscose, 100g/220m)
For yarn stockists contact
Ida (625) 5 6 6 7 8
Sublime Yarns 01924 369666
www.sublimeyarns.com SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded
the sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements and
you’re off.

RAGLAN JUMPER FRONT

BACK Cast on 88 (100: 108: 120: 132) sts using 3.25mm needles.
Cast on 102 (114: 122: 134: 146) sts using 3.25mm needles. Row 1 (RS) K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K1, *P2, K2, rep from * to last
Row 1 (RS) K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K1, P1, *K2, P2, rep from * to 9 sts, P2, K1, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2.
last 10 sts, K2, P1, K1, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2. Row 2 K1, P6, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to last 7 sts, P6, K1.
Row 2 K1, P6, K1, P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to last 8 sts, K1, P6, K1. These 2 rows set eyelet edging and rib.
These 2 rows set eyelet edging and rib. Rep these 2 rows once more.
Rep these 2 rows 7 more times. Row 5 K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K1, M1R, *P2, K2, rep from * to last
9 sts, M1L, P2, M1L, K1, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2.
Change to 4mm needles. [90 (102: 110: 122: 134) sts]
Row 1 (RS) K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K1, P1, knit to last 8 sts, P1, K1, Row 6 K1, P7, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to last 8 sts, P7, K1.
yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2. Row 7 K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K1, M1R, K1, *P2, K2, rep from * to
Row 2 K1, P6, K1, purl to last 8 sts, K1, P6, K1. last 10 sts, P2, K1, M1L, K1, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2.
[92 (104: 112: 124: 136) sts]
Rep these 2 rows until work meas 11cm, ending after a WS row. Row 8 K1, P8, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to last 9 sts, P8, K1.
Place markers at each end of last row. Row 9 K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K1, M1RP, *K2, P2, rep from * to last
9 sts, K2, M1LP, K1, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2.
Beg with a RS (knit) row, cont in st st until work meas 26 (27: 28: 29: [94 (106: 114: 126: 138) sts]
30)cm from markers, ending after a WS row. Row 10 K1, P6, K1, P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to last 8 sts, K1, P6, K1.
Row 11 K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K1, M1RP, P1, *K2, P2, rep from * to
SHAPE RAGLANS last 10 sts, K2, P1, M1LP, K1, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2.
Cast off 6 (7: 8: 9: 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. [96 (108: 116: 128: 140) sts]
[90 (100: 106: 116: 126) sts] Row 12 K1, P6, K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to last 7 sts, P6, K1.
Row 13 As Row 1. [98 (110: 118: 130: 142) sts]
SIZE 8-10 ONLY Row 14 As Row 2.
Row 1 (RS) K2, skpo, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. [2 sts dec’d] Row 15 As Row 3. [100 (112: 120: 132: 144) sts]
Beg with a P row, work 3 rows in st st. Row 16 As Row 4.
Row 17 As Row 5. [102 (114: 122: 134: 146) sts]
SIZES 12-14, 16-18, 20-22 AND 24-26 ONLY Row 18 As Row 6.
Row 1 (RS) K2, skpo, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. [2 sts dec’d] Place markers at each end of last row.
Row 2 P2, P2tog, purl to last 4 sts, P2togtbl, P2. [2 sts dec’d] Beg with a RS (knit) row, cont in st st until work meas 26 (27: 28: 29:
These 2 rows set raglan shaping. 30)cm from markers, ending after a WS row.
Dec 1 st as set at each end of next - (4: 4: 12: 18) rows.
[- (88: 94: 88: 86) sts] SHAPE RAGLANS
Work as given for Back to **. [86 (86: 92: 86: 84) sts]
ALL SIZES Rep these 2 rows until 54 (54: 56: 58: 60) sts rem, ending after a
Row 1 (RS) K2, skpo, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. [2 sts dec’d] WS row.
Row 2 Purl. **
Rep these 2 rows until 44 (44: 46: 46: 48) sts rem, ending after a SHAPE LEFT FRONT NECK
WS row. Next row (RS) K2, skpo, K10 (10: 10: 12: 12), turn and leave rem sts
Leave rem sts on a holder. on a holder.
Cont on these sts only for first side of neck.

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23 (23¾: 24¾: 25½: 26¼)in
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18 (18: 18½: 18½: 18½)in

10

46 (46: 47: 47: 47)cm

SLEEVE 9
8
7
6
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4
3
2
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KEY
K on RS; P on WS
HOW TO USE OUR
P on RS; K on WS
46 (51: 54.5: 60: 65.5)cm CHARTS
18 (20: 21½: 23¾: 25¾)in Skpo
Start at the bottom right-hand
corner. Read right side rows from K2tog

right to left and wrong side rows Yo

from left to right. A row of squares C4B

represents a row of knitting. C4F

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Pastel prettiness is hard to beat

gwq when it’s a sweet shoulder bag

Primark, £8

Work 1 row.
Work 5 rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on next and 2 foll RS
rows and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge in every row.
[5 (5: 5: 7: 7) sts]

SIZES 20-22 AND 24-26 ONLY

Work 2 rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on next row and AT THE
SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge of same row. [5 sts] Delicately dazzle with subtle
square earrings M&Co £4 This Principles dress will keep your
look in check! Debenhams, £45
ALL SIZES
Next row (RS) K2, sk2po. [3 sts]
Leave these 3 sts on a safety pin.

With RS facing, leave 26 (26: 28: 26: 28) sts on a holder for front
neck, rejoin yarn to rem sts, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. Pep up those cheeks
Work 1 row. with shimmery bronzer!
Work 5 rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on next and 2 foll RS George, £5
rows and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge in every row.
[5 (5: 5: 7: 7) sts]

SIZES 20-22 AND 24-26 ONLY

Work 2 rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on next row and AT THE
SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge of same row. [5 sts]

ALL SIZES
Next row (RS) K3tog, K2. [3 sts]
Leave these 3 sts on a stitch holder. Sweet lemon slingbacks
finish your look M&S, £25
SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Cupcake-coloured
Cast on 42 (46: 46: 50: 50) sts using 3.25mm needles. nails for a spring-ready
Row 1 (RS) K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to end.
you Matalan, £3
Row 2 *P2, K2, rep from * to last 2 sts, P2.

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These 16 rows set cable pattern (also shown on Chart), sleeve

increases and rev st st.

Work 4 (0: 0: 0: 0) rows straight in patt.

Work inc row. [2 sts inc’d]
Work 7 (5: 5: 3: 3) rows straight.
Work inc row. [2 sts inc’d]
Rep last 8 (6: 6: 4: 4) rows another 2 (0: 10: 2: 13) times.
[56 (56: 76: 66: 88) sts]
Work 9 (7: 7: 5: 5) rows straight.
Work inc row. [2 sts inc’d]
Rep last 10 (8: 8: 6: 6) rows another 5 (9: 2: 12: 5) times.
[68 (76: 82: 92: 100) sts]

ALL SIZES
Cont without shaping until sleeve meas 46 (46: 47: 47: 47)cm from
cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

SHAPE RAGLANS
Cast off 6 (7: 8: 9: 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[56 (62: 66: 74: 80) sts]
Next row (dec) K2, yo, skpo, k2tog, yo, K1, p2tog, patt to last 9 sts,
p2togtbl, K1, yo, skpo, k2tog, yo, K2. [2 sts dec’d]
Next row P7, patt to last 7 sts, P7.
These 2 rows set raglan shaping.
Work 2 (2: 2: 2: 0) rows straight.
Work dec row. [2 sts dec’d]

SIZES 8-10, 12-14, 16-18 AND 20-22 ONLY

The mix of cables and lace in the
sleeves delivers just enough detail to
Work 3 rows straight.
add a little luxury to your jumper Work dec row. [2 sts dec’d]
Rep last 4 rows another 5 (3: 3: 0: -) times. [40 (50: 54: 68: -) sts]

These 2 rows set rib. ALL SIZES

Work 5cm in rib as set, ending after a RS row. Work 1 row straight.
Next row (WS) Rib to end, inc 2 sts evenly across row. Work dec row.
[44 (48: 48: 52: 52) sts] Rep last 2 rows another 9 (14: 16: 23: 26) times.
[20 (20: 20: 20: 22) sts]
Change to 4mm needles. Work 1 row straight, ending after a WS row.
Row 1 (RS) P3 (5: 5: 7: 7), (C4B, C4F, P2) 4 times, P1 (3: 3: 5: 5). Cast off.
Row 2 K1 (3: 3: 5: 5), (K2, P8) 4 times, K3 (5: 5: 7: 7).
Row 3 P3 (5: 5: 7: 7), (K2, yo, skpo, k2tog, yo, K2, P2) 4 times, P1 (3: MAKING UP
3: 5: 5). Join raglan seams, leaving right back raglan seam open.
Row 4 As Row 2.
Row 5 (inc row) Pfb, P2 (4: 4: 6: 6), (K2, yo, skpo, k2tog, yo, K2, P2) NECKBAND
3 (4: 4: 4: 4) times, (K2, yo, skpo, k2tog, yo, K2, P1) 1 (0: 0: 0: 0) With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles pick up and knit 18 (18: 18:
time, P0 (1: 1: 3: 3), pfb, P1. [2 sts inc’d] 18: 19) sts from Sleeve top, knit across 3 sts from stitch holder, pick
Row 6 K2 (4: 4: 6: 6), (K2, P8) 4 times, K4 (6: 6: 8: 8). up and knit 7 (7: 7: 8: 9) sts down side of neck, knit across 26 (26:
Row 7 P4 (6: 6: 8: 8), (K2, yo, skpo, K2tog, yo, K2, P2) 4 times, P2 28: 26: 28) sts from front neck, pick up and knit 7 (7: 7: 8: 9) sts up
(4: 4: 6: 6). side of neck, knit across 3 sts from stitch holder, pick up and knit 18
Row 8 As Row 6. (18: 18: 18: 19) sts from Sleeve, top, knit across 44 (44: 46: 46: 48)
Row 9 (inc) Pfb 0 (0: 0: 1: 1) time, P4 (6: 6: 7: 7), (K2, yo, skpo, sts from back neck. [126 (126: 130: 130: 138) sts]
k2tog, yo, K2, P2) 4 times, P2 (4: 4: 4: 4), (pfb, P1) 0 (0: 0: 1: 1) time. Beg with a WS row, work 3cm in rib as set on Sleeve.
[0 (0: 0: 2: 2) sts inc’d] Cast off in rib.
Row 10 K2 (4: 4: 7: 7), (K2, P8) 4 times, K4 (6: 6: 9: 9).
Row 11 (inc) Pfb 0 (1: 1: 0: 0) time, P4 (5: 5: 9: 9), (K2, yo, skpo, Join right back raglan and neckband seam. Join side and Sleeve
k2tog, yo, K2, P2) 4 times, P2 (2: 2: 7: 7), (pfb, P1) 0 (1: 1: 0: 0) time. seams. Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care
[0 (2: 2: 0: 0) sts inc’d] instructions on the ball band.
Row 12 K2 (5: 5: 7: 7), (K2, P8) 4 times, K4 (7: 7: 9: 9).
Row 13 (inc) pfb 1 (0: 0: 1: 1) time, P3 (7: 7: 8: 8), (C4F, C4B, P2) 4
times, P0 (5: 5: 5: 5), (pfb, P1) 1 (0: 0: 1: 1) time.
NEXT MONTH
Cast on the ultimate coatigan cardi next issue with Siân Brown’s
[2 (0: 0: 2: 2) sts inc’d] awesome chunky tribute to the cooler spring months. It’s really big on
Row 14 K3 (5: 5: 8: 8), (K2, P8) 4 times, K5 (7: 7: 10: 10). cables! Issue 185 of Simply Knitting is on sale at all good
Row 15 P5 (7: 7: 10: 10), (K8, P2) 4 times, P3 (5: 5: 8: 8). supermarkets and newsagents on Thursday 18 April.
Row 16 As Row 14.

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 Bunny hops
There really isn’t anything better than this egg-citing Jane Burns
jumper for wrapping up in warmly on Easter egg hunts!

Simpl

oves
 BUNNY JUMPER

KEY CHART
Yarn B 61
60
59
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS Yarn C 58
57
56
55
54
53
YOU WILL NEED HOW TO USE 52
51
Q Stylecraft Life DK (75% acrylic, OUR CHARTS 50
49
48
25% wool, 100g/298m) Start at the bottom right-hand 47
46
Q Stylecraft Life Changes (75% corner. Read right side rows from 45
44
acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/298m) right to left and wrong side rows 42
43

41
For yarn quantities and from left to right. A row of squares 40
39
measurements see size table represents a row of knitting 38
37
Q Oddment of charcoal DK yarn 36
35
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles 34
33
32
Q A pair of 4mm needles
Q A stitch holder
About this yarn 30
31

29
This luxurious yet practical yarn 28
Q Stitch markers 27
is available in a huge range of 26
25
For yarn stockists contact colours. Its mix of wool a d acrylic 24
23
Stylecraft 01484 848435 makes it soft 22
21
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk and gentle and 20
19
very easy to knit 18
17
with. It also wears
TENSION well and can be
16
14
15

22 sts and 30 rows to measure machine washed 12

13

10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using at 40°C. 10

11

9
4mm needles 8
7
6
5
ABBREVIATIONS 4
3
2
For a full list see page 95 1
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

BUNNY JUMPER FRONT

Note This sweater has a nice, close-fitting neck so be careful not to Work as back from ** to **.
cast off too tightly. We recommend using Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Commence working from Chart.
Sewn Bind Off (see link here for instructions: www.newstitchaday. Row 1 K11 (13: 17: 19: 22), work Row 1 from Chart, K to end.
com/elizabeth-zimmermanns-sewn-bind-off). Row 2 P11 (13: 17: 19: 22), work Row 2 from Chart, P to end.
Continue to work from Chart as set.
BACK AT THE SAME TIME complete armhole shaping as foll:
**Cast on 72 (76: 84: 88: 94) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn
A. ARMHOLE SHAPING
Change to Yarn B. Continue working in st st as set until piece measures 22.5 (25: 30:
Set-up row (WS) Purl. 32: 34.5)cm from cast-on edge ending after a WS row.
Row 1 *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Next row Cast off 3 (4: 5: 6: 6) sts, knit to end.
Row 2 *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Next row Cast off 3 (4: 5: 6: 6) sts, purl to end.
Rows 3 to 7 (9: 11: 13: 13) work in moss st as set. [66 (68: 74: 76: 82) sts]
Next row Purl.
Continue to work in st st as set until piece measures 27.5 (31.5:
Change to 4mm needles and Yarn C**. 37.5: 41.5: 45.5)cm from cast-on edge ending after a WS row.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl. NECK SHAPING
Cont working in st st as set until piece measures 22.5 (25: 30: 32: Next row K28 (28: 31: 31: 34) turn, leave rem 38 (40: 43: 45: 48) sts
34.5)cm from cast-on edge ending after a WS row. on holder.
Next row Purl.
ARMHOLE SHAPING Working on these 28 (28: 31: 31: 34) sts only continue as follows:
Next row Cast off 3 (4: 5: 6: 6) sts, knit to end.
Next row Cast off 3 (4: 5: 6: 6) sts, purl to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 (5: 6: 6: 6) times.
[66 (68: 74: 76: 82) sts] [23 (23: 25: 25: 28) sts]
Continue to work in st st as set until piece meas 35 (39: 45: 49: 53)
cm from cast-on edge ending with a RS row. Dec 1 st at neck edge every alt RS row 6 (6: 6: 7: 7) times.
Next row P17 (17: 19: 18: 21), PM, P32 (34: 36: 40: 40), PM, P17 (17: [17 (17: 19: 18: 21) sts]
19: 18: 21).
Cast off, keeping markers in place. Continue working in st st until piece measures 35 (39: 45: 49: 53)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off.

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 BUNNY JUMPER

FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 2-3yrs 4-5yrs 6-7yrs 8-9yrs 10-11yrs

13¾ (15½: 17¾: 19¼: 21)in

cm 56 61 67 71 76

35 (39: 45: 49: 53)cm

TO FIT CHEST
in 22 24 26½ 28 30 FRONT & BACK
cm 65 69 76 80 85
ACTUAL CHEST
in 25½ 27 30 31½ 33½

cm 35 39 45 49 53
LENGTH
in 13¾ 15½ 17¾ 19¼ 21

cm 31.5 33.5 37 41 45
SLEEVE LENGTH
in 12½ 13¼ 14½ 16¼ 17¾ 32.5 (34.5: 38: 40: 42.5)cm
12¾ (13½: 15: 15¾: 16¾)in
YARN Stylecraft Life DK (100g/298m)

Yarn A Rose (2301) 1 1 1 1 1

Yarn B White (2300) 1 1 1 1 2

12½ (13¼: 14½: 16: 17¾)in

31.5 (33.5: 37: 41: 45)cm
YARN Stylecraft Life Changes (DK, 100g/289m)
SLEEVE
Yarn C Roses (2701) 2 2 3 3 4

SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow our
colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

With RS facing, and working on rem 38 (40: 43: 45: 48) sts, slip next
Stylecraft Life Changes
10 (12: 12: 14: 14) sts onto stich holder, rejoin Yarn C to rem 28 (28: creates a gorgeous colour
31: 31: 34) sts and knit to end. gradient that adds plenty of
interest to the jumper’s back
Next row Purl.

Working on these 28 (28: 31: 31: 34) sts only continue as follows:
Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 5 (5: 6: 6: 6) times.
[23 (23: 25: 25: 28) sts]

Dec 1 st at neck edge every alt RS row 6 (6: 6: 7: 7) times.

[17 (17: 19: 18: 21) sts]

Continue working in st st until piece measures 35 (39: 45: 49: 53)

cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off.

SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
STRIPE SEQUENCE
Work 6 rows in st st using Yarn C.
Work 2 rows in st st using Yarn B.
Work 4 rows in st st using Yarn A.

Cast on 40 (44: 48: 52: 56) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
Change to Yarn B.
Set-up row (WS) Purl.
Row 1 *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Rows 3 to 7 (9: 11: 13: 13) work in moss st as set.
Next row Purl.
Change to 4mm needles and Yarn C.

Work Stripe Sequence as above in st st for sleeves throughout the

sleeve whilst working shaping AT THE SAME TIME.

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Improve your intarsia

EARS (MAKE 2)
colourwork by using bobbins *Cast on 9 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B.
to wind your yarn onto then Rows 1 to 12 Beg with a knit row, work in st st.
keeping them close to your fabric
Row 13 Purl.
Row 14 Knit.
Row 15 Purl.
Row 16 K1, M1, knit to last st, M1, K1. [11 sts]
Row 17 Purl.
Row 18 As Row 16. [13 sts]
Rows 19 to 23 Beg with a purl row, work in st st.
Row 24 As Row 16. [15 sts]
Rows 25 to 29 Beg with a purl row, work in st st.
*Row 30 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [13 sts]
Rows 31 to 33 Beg with a purl row, work in st st.
Rep from * 3 more times. [7 sts]
Next row K1, ssk, K1, k2tog, K1. [5 sts]
Cast off.

EAR INNER
Using Yarn A, work a stripe 3 sts wide and 11 rows long using
duplicate stitch on each Ear, use image as a guide.

NOSE
Cast on 11 sts using 3.25mm needles and Charcoal yarn.
Row 1 (WS) Sl1, purl to end.
Row 2 (RS) Sl1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [9 sts]
Row 3 Sl1, purl to end.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 5 sts remain.
Row 8 Sl1, ssk, k2tog. [3 sts]
Row 9 Sl1, p2tog, psso.
Cut yarn and pull through rem st to finish.
Rows 1 to 6 Beg with a knit row, work in st st stripe sequence for
sleeves as set. EYES (MAKE 2)
Cast on 5 sts using 3.25mm needles and Charcoal yarn.
Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and every following 6th row 2 (3: 0: 4: 4) Row 1 (WS) Purl.
times. Row 2 (RS) Knit.
Row 3 Purl.
Inc 1 st at each end of every following 8th row 5 (5: 9: 7: 8) times. Row 4 Sl1, M1, knit to last st, M1, K1. [7 sts]
[56 (62: 68: 76: 82) sts] Rows 5 to 7 Beg with a purl row, work in st st.
Row 8 Sl1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [5 sts]
Continue working in st st as set until piece measures 31.5 (33.5: 37: Row 9 Purl.
41: 45)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. Cast off.
Cast off.
BOW TIE
NECKBAND MAIN PIECE
Join right shoulder seam. Cast on 31 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C, pick up and knit Rows 1 to 30 Sl1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
23 (23: 24: 23: 23) sts evenly along left side of neck, work across 10 Cast off.
(12: 12: 14: 14) sts left on holder at front of neck, pick up and knit 23
(23: 24: 23: 23) sts evenly along right side of neck, pick up and knit CENTRE
32 (34: 36: 40: 40) from cast-off stitches at back of neck. Cast on 9 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
[88 (92: 96: 100: 100) sts] Rows 1 to 25 Sl1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
Cast off.
Change to Yarn B.
Row 1 Purl. Wrap centre piece around main piece and join cast-off and cast-on
Row 2 *P1, K1; rep from * to end. edges together.
Row 3 *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3, 1 (1: 1: 2: 3) more time(s). FINISHING
Repeat Row 2 once more. Block pieces gently, following any instructions on the ball band.
Next row Purl. Join left shoulder and neck band seams. Hold sleeves in half
Change to Yarn A lengthwise and place stitch marker at fold, use this stitch marker to
Next row Knit. line the centre of the sleeve cap with the shoulder seam, pin sleeve
Cast off using sewn bind off (or the stretchy cast-off of your into place. Once happy, sew into position. Using image as a guide
choice). sew on Eyes, Ears and Nose. Using Charcoal yarn embroider on
mouth. Sew on Bow Tie. Join side and sleeve seams.

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tools to produce
Catherine Kaufman,
my work.” The colouring and detailing
on Catherine’s garments is
exquisitely detailed
aka the Woolly Queen
Fibre artist, Catherine Kaufman, explores the
female narrative through her intricately detailed,
large-scale organic wool sculptures
Catherine loves the degree

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of freedom that wool
he freedom that wool provides you with to unleash your creativity is like no provides her to work with
other. Fibre artist Catherine Kaufman, aka Woolly Queen, uses the material in an
entirely unique way, producing enigmatic large-scale sculptures and sculptural
garments made from wool. Using wool needle felting and spinning, Catherine
explores her own sense of self and that of the female narrative within the yarns she
chooses, with a strong message of how females overcome obstacles through their
diversity. Having had a natural love of textiles from a young age, she undertook a
City and Guilds textiles and soft furnishings exam when she was in her twenties,
before pursuing a degree in fine art as a mature student, which is where she met

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Judith Beckett, a remarkable spinner and teacher of felting and knitting. “She was
demonstrating at my University and, by fate, she offered to teach me the skills of felting
and spinning,” says Catherine. “I then found that my fibre craft skills surfaced and I
found myself using fibre as my media for my work. This has continued since – I love the
natural and organic elements of wool. I do the processing myself, which gives me great
satisfaction, and I then needle felt and spin on my wheel”. Catherine’s sculptures are
based on myth, legend and literature, with inspiration being drawn from all over – from
reading a classic tale to visiting a gallery. The theme of female strength runs clearly All of the wool that
through her work, with a strong sense of the females’ triumph over adversity. Although Catherine uses is
organic and natural
Catherine learnt many of the females she creates are mythical, Catherine describes the symbolism of her work
her skills from her teacher as “ambiguous and somewhat autobiographical”, leaving the viewer to have their own
at university, Judith interpretation of what they see. “The message I ultimately want to portray is to never
give up – keep going and you will gain strength and succeed,” Catherine says.
Just like the women she creates, wool has great resilience, which is why it’s
n by C l tte Earley

Catherine’s material of choice for her creations. “It is strong and does not need
any fixing – it joins together all by itself with just a little help from the needle,”
Catherine tells us. “Plus, it’s readily available as I’m surrounded by sheep farms
in my Lancashire valley.” Not only does this mean that wool is affordable and
accessible for Catherine, it’s also important to her that in a world of synthetics,
her materials are organic and natural. “Wool needs no special equipment to
W

process. I can simply process it in my kitchen, then get creating on my large

kitchen table,” she says. “This makes me self-sufficient and independent. I
need no electricity or fancy tools or money to be able to produce my work.”
This year, Catherine will be exhibiting at The Knitting and Stitching Shows,
starting at Olympia in London, showing her sculptural garments and figures,
as well as her tapestry work. “I am finishing Undine for the show – the classic
story of The Little Mermaid. The other characters in the collection include Miss
Havisham from the book Great Expectations, which is a sculptural figure wearin Catherine takes inspiration
a sculptural garment, all made in needle felting – as she was left at the altar, she’s for creations from ancient
Her figures contain a strong carrying her broken heart. Rapunzel will be alongside her – a needle felted sculpture myth and legend
sense of symbolism and an with her long, hand-spun tresses cascading down from her head.” It sounds amazing.
autobiographical element If you would like to discover more of Catherine’s work then visit her Facebook page
wwwfacebook.com/artfibreuk/, and see www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com

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slobby slippers
slobby slippers
Some days there’s nothing better than placing your feet into a pair of
warm and cosy slipper boots – just like these from Caroline Birkett

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 SLIPPER BOOTS

TENSION KEY
14 sts and 18 rows to measure K in Yarn C
EASY TO KNIT 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
K in Yarn D
6mm needles
CHART
YOU WILL NEED MEASUREMENTS 8
Q Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky Actual foot length 26cm (10¼in) 7
(50% wool, 50% acrylic, Actual height 22cm (8½in) 6
5
100g/100m), 1 ball of each: 4
Yarn A Midnight Blue (1037) ABBREVIATIONS 3
2
Yarn B Washed Teal (1032) For a full list see page 95 1
Yarn C Champagne White
5
(1002)
Yarn D Mustard Yellow (1023) TOP TIP HOW TO USE
Make your slipper boots last
Q A set of 6mm double-pointed OUR CHARTS
a lot longer by adding suede
needles (DPNs) Start at the bottom right-hand
patches to the sole. You can
Q Stitch markers corner. Read right-side rows from
easily find them online, and
For yarn stockists contact you just need to sew them to right to left and wrong-side rows
Love Knitting 01409 404010 the soles around the edge. from left to right. A row of squares
www.loveknitting.com represents a row of knitting.

SLIPPER BOOTS ssk, K to end. [2 sts dec’d]

Note The slippers are worked more tightly than usual for a firmer Round 2 Using Yarn C, rep Round 1. [70 sts]
fabric. The boot is worked in one piece then seamed along the Round 3 Using Yarn B, rep Round 1. [68 sts]
centre of the sole. Round 4 Using Yarn A, rep Round 1. [66 sts]
Rep last 4 rounds until 40 sts remain.
SOLE Continue even in the stripe sequence for 8 more rounds.
Cast on 50 sts using 6mm needles, Yarn A and the long tail cast-on
method. Turn. FAIR ISLE BAND
Row 1 (K1, M1, K23, M1, K1) twice. [54 sts] Working in st st, work the 8 rounds from Chart. The motif repeats 5
Join into the round being careful not to twist the stitches. PM to times around the Boot.
mark the beginning of the round. Next round Using Yarn B, knit to end.
Round 1 and all odd rounds Purl to end. Next round Using Yarn A, knit to end.
Round 2 (K1, M1, K25, M1, K1) twice. [58 sts] Using Yarn B, work 8 rounds garter stitch (knit 1 round, purl 1
Round 4 (K1, M1, K27, M1, K1) twice. [62 sts] round).
Round 6 (K1, M1, K29, M1, K1) twice. [66 sts] Cast off.
Round 18 (K1, M1, K31, M1, K1) twice. [70 sts]
Round 10 (K1, M1, K33, M1, K1) twice. [74 sts] MAKING UP
Rounds 11 and 13 Purl to end. Sew the sole together from inside just catching the two sides
Rounds 12 and 14 Knit to end and on final round K37, PM, K37. together for a flat, non bulky seam.

UPPER
Round 1 Using Yarn B, K to 3 sts before SM, k2tog, K1, sl SM, K1,

STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT

1 Working with the yarn at the back 2 Now slip the next stitch from the 3 Push the point of the left-hand 4 Bring the yarn around just as you
of your knitting, insert the point of left-hand needle onto the needle through the front of both the would for a knit stitch and knit
the right-hand needle into the next right-hand needle in the same way slipped stitches. these two stitches together. You
stitch as if to knit, but instead slip as for Step 1. will now have a single stitch on the
the first stitch onto the right-hand right-hand needle, and your two
needle. slipped ones will create a
left-leaning decrease.

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We love seeing what you’ve all been knitting,
Our polar bear made a
great gift for a special
winter birthday…
doing and saying over the past few weeks… FROSTY FEET
My mother made this very handsome polar
bear from issue 180 (‘Frosty Feet’) for my
daughter’s birthday in January. She fell in love
with him when knitting him, and found him hard

STAR LETTER to part with! She said it was a very good pattern
to follow. She had a busy knitting year last year
– she also made an identical fringed poncho
ANGEL KNITIVITY for my daughter and myself, a smart striped
You are now quite simply my favourite jumper for my son and a reindeer toy for my
knitting magazine. You have the best mix daughter for Christmas. Her next project is the
of patterns and interesting info, and the Fair Isle hat from the same issue.
bonus of seeing each others’ knits! Every Cathryn Winter, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
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angel. I decided to turn the angel into a and as a special
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WEDDING PERFECT
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slices that I dip into peanut butter.
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Please meet my friend Walter wearing his new I have to admit that I like clean hands for knitting,
Christmassy sweater, which I loved and took so try to avoid food completely. However, I do
inspiration from after it was featured in issue make time to stop for a cuppa.
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As you can see from the picture, he loves to I’d like to think that knitting stops me from
dress as twins with his brother Günter. snacking, but if my husband has some chocolates
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same size, so I had to alter a pattern meant fingers. It’s a great idea!
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Pictured right: the original
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This month

The magic of colour

combinations I’M LOVING…
My mini-swatches of all the
Stylecraft Special shades
Phil Saul experiments with an array of colours to Perfect for working out new colour
combinations, this pretty batch of
create an underwater stitch picture... swatches will provide plenty of inspiration
for so many future projects.

T
he other day I picked up my PLAYING WITH COLOUR
knitting, took a deep breath, and It’s endlessly fascinating, the ways in which
ripped back 14,000 stitches of colours (mis)behave together. I’m always
complex stranded colourwork. I had spent surprised by how different a shade can
the previous days in denial, knitting fast, and appear, depending on the colours around
trying to deny that the colours in this piece it. Even with all the colour theory in the
weren’t playing nicely together. Because if world, a selection of shades can still yield
I’m too busy knitting to notice a problem, surprises when you actually start knitting
then there isn’t a problem, right? Wrong. them. Nothing beats just playing with colour,
holding objects together and considering
TOTALLY IN DENIAL what works and what doesn’t.
Keeping busy with my head down, on and
on I knitted. The project in question was COOL COMBINATIONS
my own design: a picture of an underwater Notice the combinations around you that
scene, totalling well over 100,000 stitches have been put together on purpose by a I’M MAKING…
because I’m masochistic like that. But designer, or thrown together by an accident
eventually the mismatched colour of proximity. I even opened the dishwasher A complex stranded colourwork
Did I mention the 100,000-stitch
combination was so obvious that the only one day and gasped because a trio of underwater picture that I have been
way I could have maintained my denial, mugs in a row looked so utterly perfect working on? Well, here is a photograph of
would have been by working on my knitting in combination, though I would never it in the early stages of its progress – it
in a completely darkened room! have thought to combine those shades. was definitely a labour of love!
(My husband thinks I’m nuts, but I don’t
SO MANY SHADES OF GREEN care because I have clean mugs and the
I came across a stumbling block quite early inspiration for a new colour scheme.)
on in the colour choosing process. The
problem was the way in which the colours THE WORLD AROUND YOU
interacted. A green that had looked perfect Of course, some of the most magical
for portraying lily pads suddenly turned colour combinations are out there in the
into khaki sludge against the vibrant blues/ natural world. From the soft shades of an
greens of the water. Despite the fact that I’d icy winter landscape to the vibrant colours
held the shades in my hand before starting. of a heathery moor, if you want to learn
I’d even taken a monochrome photograph of about colour, I recommend taking a lesson
them all, to check that there was a sufficient from Mother Nature. She makes far fewer
difference in value (i.e. lightness/darkness), mistakes than the rest of us do. As for my
which is always a good idea if you want own mega-frogging incident, I made new
your motifs to show up well in stranded colour choices and started reknitting. And I’M SHARING…
colourwork. Unfortunately, it seemed that I’m happy to say that it’s looking good. My projects from start to finish
the signs were good, but the reality was I love looking back over a project during
not. While other combinations lower in the Got an interesting knit story to share? the various stages of its progress. You
design had worked well, this green entirely Then we want to hear about it! You might can view the highs and lows of the design
process in more detail via my blog,
refused to play with its needle-mates. So I find your story featured on our letters www.thetwistedyarn.com
frogged 14,000 stitches. page! Find our details on page 28.

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 LACE CARDIGAN

TENSION
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS 27 sts and 34 rows to measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using
3mm needles

23¼ (24: 24¾: 25½: 26½)in

59 (61: 63: 65: 67)cm
YOU WILL NEED
Q Rowan Summerlite 4ply ABBREVIATIONS FRONTS & BACK
(100% cotton, 50g/175m) For a full list see page 95

17¾ (17¾: 18: 18: 18)in

45 (45: 46: 46: 46)cm
For yarn quantities and SLEEVE
measurements see size table
Q A pair of 2.25mm needles
Q A pair of 3mm needles
TOP TIP
New to lace? Block off
Q A 2.25mm circular needle
sections of your lace pattern
(at least 120cm long) with sticky notes, moving
Q 6 buttons (BN1624 from them on when you’ve
www.bedecked.co.uk) completed that section. It’ll
45 (49.5: 54.5: 59.5: 65)cm
Q Stitch holders help focus the mind and
17¾ (19½: 21½: 23½: 25½)in
For yarn stockists contact prevent you from getting lost.
Rowan 01484 668200
www.knitrowan.com

LACE CARDIGAN 25: 29: 31) sts on right needle and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder.
BACK
Cast on 121 (133: 147: 161: 175) sts using 2.25mm needles. Work each side of neck separately.
Work in g st for 10 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at neck edge of next 4 rows and at
same time cast off 6 (6: 7: 8: 9) sts at beg of 2nd row and foll alt
Change to 3mm needles. row.
Now work in patt as folls: Work 1 row.
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Cast off rem 6 (7: 7: 9: 9) sts.
Row 2 Purl. With RS facing, slip centre 33 (33: 35: 35: 37) sts onto a holder (for
Row 3 K2 (1: 2: 2: 3), (yo, K1) 2 (0: 2: 0: 2) times, (skpo) 2 (0: 2: 0: 2) front band), rejoin yarn and patt to end.
times, P1, *(k2tog) twice, (yo, K1) 4 times, (skpo) twice, P1, rep Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
from * to last 8 (1: 8: 2: 9) sts, (k2tog) 2 (0: 2: 0: 2) times, (yo, K1) 2
(0: 2: 0: 2) times, K2 (1: 2: 2: 3). LEFT FRONT
Row 4 Purl. Cast on 61 (67: 74: 81: 88) sts using 2.25mm needles.
These 4 rows form patt. Work in g st for 10 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Keeping patt correct throughout, cont as folls: Change to 3mm needles.

Cont straight until back meas 4 (4.5: 5: 5.5: 6)cm, ending with RS Now work in patt as folls:
facing for next row. Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at each end of next and 2 foll 8th Row 3 K2 (1: 2: 2: 3), (yo, K1) 2 (0: 2: 0: 2) times, (skpo) 2 (0: 2: 0: 2)
rows, then on 3 foll 6th rows. [109 (121: 135: 149: 163) sts] times, P1, *(k2tog) twice, (yo, K1) 4 times, (skpo) twice, P1, rep
from * to end.
Work 17 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Row 4 Purl.
These 4 rows form patt.
Inc 1 st at each end of next and 2 foll 8th rows, then on 3 foll 10th Keeping patt correct throughout, cont as folls:
rows, taking inc sts into st st until there are sufficient to work in Cont straight until left front meas 4 (4.5: 5: 5.5: 6)cm, ending with
patt. [121 (133: 147: 161: 175) sts] RS facing for next row.
Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at beg of next and 2 foll 8th rows,
Work 15 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. (Back should then on 3 foll 6th rows. [55 (61: 68: 75: 82) sts]
meas approx 37.5 (38: 38.5: 39: 39.5)cm.) Work 17 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Inc 1 st at beg of next and 2 foll 8th rows, then on 2 foll 10th rows,
SHAPE ARMHOLES taking inc sts into st st until there are sufficient to work in patt.
Keeping patt correct, cast off 6 (7: 8: 9: 10) sts at beg of next [60 (66: 73: 80: 87) sts]
2 rows. [109 (119: 131: 143: 155) sts] Work 7 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 (7: 7: 9: 9) rows, then on foll 6 (7: 9: 8:
10) alt rows. [87 (91: 99: 109: 117) sts] SHAPE FRONT SLOPE
Cont straight until armhole meas 19 (20.5: 22: 23.5: 25)cm, ending Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at end of next and foll 5 (2: 2: 0: 0) alt
with RS facing for next row. rows, then on 1 (3: 3: 4: 4) foll 4th rows and at same time inc 1 st at
beg of 3rd row. [54 (61: 68: 76: 83) sts]
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK Work 3 (1: 1: 1: 1) rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Next row (RS) Cast off 5 (6: 7: 8: 9) sts, patt until there are 22 (23:

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 LACE CARDIGAN

FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26

cm 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127

TO FIT BUST
in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50
cm 89.5 98.5 109 119.5 129.5
ACTUAL BUST
in 35¼ 38¾ 43 47 51
cm 59 61 63 65 67
LENGTH
in 23¼ 24 24¾ 25½ 26½

SLEEVE cm 45 45 46 46 46
LENGTH in 17¾ 17¾ 18 18 18

YARN Rowan Summerlite 4ply (50g/175m)

Green Bay (445) 6 7 8 8 9

SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

SHAPE ARMHOLE Change to 3mm needles.

Keeping patt correct, cast off 6 (7: 8: 9: 10) sts at beg and dec 1 (0: Now work in patt as folls:
0: 0: 0) st at end of next row. [47 (54: 60: 67: 73) sts] Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Work 1 row. Row 2 Purl.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 5 (7: 7: 9: 9) rows, then on foll 6 (7: Row 3 P1, *(k2tog) twice, (yo, K1) 4 times, (skpo) twice, P1, rep
9: 8: 10) alt rows and at same time dec 1 st at front slope edge of 3rd from * to last 8 (1: 8: 2: 9) sts, (k2tog) 2 (0: 2: 0: 2) times, (yo, K1) 2
(next: next: next: next) and 3 (5: 6: 6: 7) foll 4th rows. (0: 2: 0: 2) times, K2 (1: 2: 2: 3).
[32 (34: 37: 43: 46) sts] Row 4 Purl.
Dec 1 st at front slope edge only on 2nd (4th: 4th: 4th: 4th) and 7 (7: These 4 rows form patt.
7: 7: 6) foll 4th rows, then on 1 (1: 1: 2: 3) foll 6th rows. Keeping patt correct throughout, cont as folls:
[23 (25: 28: 33: 36) sts] Cont straight until right front meas 4 (4.5: 5: 5.5: 6)cm, ending with
Cont straight until left front matches back to beg of shoulder RS facing for next row.
shaping, ending with RS facing for next row. Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at end of next and 2 foll 8th rows,
then on 3 foll 6th rows. [55 (61: 68: 75: 82) sts]
SHAPE SHOULDER Complete to match left front, reversing shapings.
Cast off 5 (6: 7: 8: 9) sts at beg of next row, then 6 (6: 7: 8: 9) sts at
beg of foll 2 alt rows. SLEEVES
Work 1 row. Cast on 55 (57: 59: 59: 63) sts using 2.25mm needles.
Cast off rem 6 (7: 7: 9: 9) sts. Work in g st for 10 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

RIGHT FRONT Change to 3mm needles.

Cast on 61 (67: 74: 81: 88) sts using 2.25mm needles. Now work in patt as folls:
Work in g st for 10 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.

STEP-BY-STEP K2TOG KNIT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER

1 Insert the point of the right-hand 2 Wind the yarn round the tip of the 3 Drop the two stitches from the 4 Knitting two stitches together
needle through the loops of the right-hand needle and pull the yarn left-hand needle and keep the new decreases your stitch count by one,
next two stitches as if to knit. through the two stitches, knitting stitch on the right-hand needle. and the decrease stitch leans to the
them both together. right. This is how a series of k2tog
decreases will look.

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Row 3 K1 (2: 3: 3: 5), P1, *(k2tog) twice, (yo, K1) 4 times, (skpo)
twice, P1, rep from * to last 1 (2: 3: 3: 5) sts, K1 (2: 3: 3: 5).
Row 4 Purl.
These 4 rows form patt.
Keeping patt correct throughout, cont as folls:
Inc 1 st at each end of 3rd (next: next: next: next) and every foll 8th
(6th: 6th: 6th: 6th) Row to 85 (63: 71: 87: 91) sts, then on every foll
10th (8th: 8th: 8th: 8th) row until there are 87 (91: 95: 99: 103) sts,
taking inc sts into st st until there are sufficient to work in patt.
Cont straight until sleeve meas 45 (45: 46: 46: 46)cm, ending with
RS facing for next row.

SHAPE TOP
Keeping patt correct, cast off 6 (7: 8: 9: 10) sts at beg of next 2
rows. [75 (77: 79: 81: 83) sts]
Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 rows, then on foll 2 alt rows, then on 4
foll 4th rows. [53 (55: 57: 59: 61) sts]
Work 1 row.
Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row until 43 sts rem,
then on foll 7 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. [29 sts]
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Cast off rem 19 sts.

MAKING UP
Block pieces gently, following any instructions on the ball band.
Join both shoulder seams using backstitch, or mattress stitch if
preferred.

FRONT BAND
With RS facing and using 2.25mm circular needle, beg and ending
at front cast-on edges, pick up and knit 96 (97: 98: 100: 101) sts up
right front opening edge to beg of front slope shaping, 75 (79: 84:
88: 92) sts up right front slope, and 5 sts down right side of back
neck, K across 33 (33: 35: 35: 37) sts on back holder, then pick up
and knit 5 sts up left side of back neck, 75 (79: 84: 88: 92) sts down
left front slope to beg of front slope shaping, and 96 (97: 98: 100:
101) sts down left front opening edge.
[385 (395: 409: 421: 433) sts]
Work in g st for 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Row 4 (RS) K3 (4: 5: 2: 3), *k2tog, yo (to make a buttonhole), K16
(16: 16: 17: 17), rep from * 4 times more, k2tog, yo (to make 6th
buttonhole), K to end.
Work in g st for a further 4 rows, ending with WS facing for next row.
Cast off knitwise (on WS).

MAKING UP
Place centre of cast-off edge of Sleeve to shoulder seam. Set in
Sleeve, easing sleevehead into armhole. Join side and sleeve
seams. Sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes.

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Midnight dream
Midnight dream
Watch the stars on a chilly spring evening in Pat Menchini’s
cosy poncho, complete with variegated yarn finish
 WRAPPED PONCHO

FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE XS S M L
EASY TO KNIT
TOP TIP
Keen to keep your cable TO FIT cm 72-81 86-97 102-112 117-127
stitches super neat? Always BUST in 28-32 34-38 40-44 46-50
YOU WILL NEED use a cable needle that is the
Q Stylecraft Cosy (chunky, same size or a little smaller ACTUAL cm 75 85 96 116
59% acrylic, 15% metallic than your knitting needles. WIDTH
This ensures a neat or tight in 29½ 33½ 37¾ 45½
polyester, 14% alpaca,
finish that will look great. cm 55 58 60 63
12% polyamide, 100g/213 m)
For yarn quantities and
LENGTH
in 21½ 23 23½ 25
measurements see size table
Q A pair of 6mm needles YARN Stylecraft Cosy (chunky, 100g/213m)
Q A cable needle
Midnight (1842) 4 5 5 6
Q A 6mm crochet hook for ties
For yarn stockists contact SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded
Stylecraft 01484 848435 the sizing instructions. Simply follow our colour-coded measurements

f !
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk and you’re off.

TENSION 15 % o f
14 sts and 19 rows to measure
Deramores are offering
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using

21½ (23: 23½: 25)in

55 (58: 60: 63)cm
15% off Stylecraft Cosy when
6mm needles you spend over £20. Quote
offer code SIMPLYCOLOUR FRONT & BACK
Cable panel measures 3.5cm when you order at
(1¼in) wide www.deramores.com.
Offer ends 2 May
2019.
ABBREVIATIONS
C8B slip next 4 sts onto cn and
hold at back, K4, now K4 from cn
75 (85: 96: 116)cm
For a full list see page 95 29½ (33½: 37¾: 45½)in

WRAPPED PONCHO
FRONT
Work sideways. Begin at right-side edge.
Cast on loosely 80 (84: 87: 91) sts using 6mm needles.
Rows 1 to 4 Purl.
Row 5 (RS, on which hole for Tie is made) P40 (42: 43: 45), yo,
p2tog, P to end.
Rows 6 to 8 Purl.
These 8 rows complete the border.
Next row (RS) Purl.
Next row P2, K1, P8, K to last 5 sts, P5.
Rep the last 2 rows twice more.

Change to main pattern as folls:

Row 1 (RS) P to last 11 sts, C8B, P3.
Row 2 P2, K1, P8, K to last 5 sts, P5.
Row 3 P to last 11 sts, K8, P3.
Row 4 P2, K1, P8, K to last 5 sts, P5.
Rows 5 to 10 Rep Rows 3 to 4 three times.
These 10 rows form main pattern.

Rep these 10 patt rows until work measures approx 71 (81: 92: 102)
cm, ending after Row 6.

Next 3 rows Purl.

Next row (WS, where the hole is made for Tie) P38 (40: 42: 44),
p2tog, yo, P to end.
The simple side ties are
created by crocheting a Next 4 rows Purl.
length of chain stitch Cast off very loosely purlwise.

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 WRAPPED PONCHO

The wide neck and loose fit makes it

easy to throw this knit over a number
of garments – perfect if you’re
in and out of the garden all spring

Knit twisted cables on

the shoulders to add
structure and interest

BACK
Work as Front but noting you will commence at left side edge.

TIES (MAKE 2)
Using a 6mm crochet hook make 60 ch (see page 94).
Fasten off.

MAKING UP
Join shoulders at cable edge, leaving a gap free at centre of approx
20 (23: 25: 28)cm for neck opening. Slot Ties through holes at side
edges and tie in a bow.

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STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER

1 Push the point of your right-hand 2 Bring yarn anti-clockwise around 3 Pull the yarn through both 4 Purling two stitches together
needle through the first two the needle, between the two stitches, as you would when decreases your stitch count by one,
stitches on your left-hand needle, needles. working a purl stitch, and drop both and the decrease stitch leans to the
going from right to left as you would stitches from the left-hand needle. right. This is how a series looks on
for a purl stitch. the right side of stocking stitch.

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Meet lil’
Meet lil’ melly
melly
Knitted friends are the best friends! Amanda Berry’s super-cute
elephant with bright blanket gives unbeatable cuddles

Great
for
gifts!
 ELEPHANT TOY

Q Toy filling, 200g BLANKET GRID

Q Stitch markers
EASY TO KNIT Q Sewing pins for finishing
For yarn stockists contact
Sirdar 01924 231682
YOU WILL NEED www.sirdar.co.uk
Q Hayfield, Bonus DK
(100% acrylic, 100g/280m) TENSION
1 ball of each: 22 sts and 28 rows to measure
Yarn A Silver Mist (0678) 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
Yarn B Bright Lemon (0819) 4mm needles
Yarn C White (0961)
Yarn D Emerald (0916) MEASUREMENTS
Yarn E Signal Red (0977) 17cm tall by 19cm long
Yarn F Royal (0979)
Q A pair of 3.5mm knitting needles ABBREVIATIONS
Q A 3.5mm crochet hook For a full list see page 95
Q 2 domed black buttons for eyes,
10mm size

ELEPHANT TOY , QHYHU JHW WLUHG RI NQLWWLQJ WR\V HVSHFLDç\

Note Use a cable cast on for all pieces unless otherwise stated.
ZKHQ ëH\ DUH DV FXWH DV OLWWOH 0Hç\ , ORYH
BODY (MAKE 1) KHU VLPSOH JDUWHU VWLWFK ERG\ DQG YLåDQW
Cast on 36 sts using 3.5mm needles and Yarn A. SDWFKZèN EODQNHW Í VKH KDV D JèJHRXV
Start at back edge. UHWUR IæO ZKLFK ,ÐP D ELJ IDQ RIØ
Row 1 (WS) Knit. SOPHIE JORDAN, OPERATIONS EDITOR
Row 2 (RS) K16, kfb, K2, kfb, K16. [38 sts]
Row 3 Knit. gwq
Row 4 K17, kfb, K2, kfb, K17. [40 sts]
Row 5 Cast on 12 sts at beg of row, K52, cast on 12 sts at end of
row. [64 sts] BASE (MAKE 1)
Row 6 K30, kfb, PM, K2, kfb, K30. [66 sts] Cast on 32 sts using 3.5mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 7 Knit to SM, sl SM, knit rem sts.
Row 8 Knit to 1 st before SM, kfb, sl SM, K2, kfb, knit rem sts. Start at back edge.
[2 sts inc’d] Rows 1 to 20 Knit.
Rows 9 to 20 Rep Rows 7 to 8 six more times. [80 sts] Row 21 Cast off first 12 sts, knit the rem sts. [20 sts]
Row 21 Knit to SM, remove SM, knit rem sts. Row 22 Cast off first 12 sts, knit the rem sts. [8 sts]
Rows 22 to 24 Knit. Rows 23 to 34 Knit.
Row 25 Cast off first 12 sts, knit the rem sts. [68 sts] Row 35 Cast on 12 sts at beg of row, K20, cast on 12 sts at end of
Row 26 Cast off first 12 sts, knit the rem sts. [56 sts] row. [32 sts]
Rows 27 to 38 Knit. Rows 36 to 55 Knit.
Row 39 Cast on 12 sts at beg of row, K68, cast on 12 sts at end of Cast off.
row. [80 sts]
Rows 40 to 58 Knit. FEET (MAKE 4)
Row 59 Cast off first 12 sts, knit the rem sts. [68 sts] Cast on 21 sts using 3.5mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 60 Cast off first 12 sts, knit the rem sts. [56 sts] Rows 1 to 2 Knit.
Row 61 Cast on 4 sts at beg of row, K33, PM, knit rem sts, cast on 4 Row 3 (K2tog) 10 times, K1. [11 sts]
sts at end of row. [64 sts] Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 62 Knit to 2 sts before SM, k2tog, sl SM, K2, k2tog, knit rem
sts. [2 sts dec’d] EARS (MAKE 4)
Row 63 Knit to SM, sl SM, knit rem sts. Cast on 12 sts using 3.5mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 64 Rep Row 62. [60 sts] Row 1 Knit.
Row 65 Cast on 12 sts at beg of row, K to SM, sl SM, knit rem sts, Row 2 K1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
cast on 12 sts at end of row. [84 sts] Rows 3 to 14 Rep Rows 1 to 2 six more times. [26 sts]
Row 66 Knit to 2 sts before SM, k2tog, sl SM, K2, k2tog, knit rem Rows 15 to 21 Knit.
sts. [2 sts dec’d] Row 22 K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [2 sts dec’d]
Row 67 Knit to SM, sl SM, knit rem sts. Row 23 Knit.
Rows 68 to 75 Rep Rows 66 to 67 four more times. [74 sts] Rows 24 to 27 Rep Rows 22 to 23 twice more. [20 sts]
Cast off and remove SM. Cast off.

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 ELEPHANT TOY

PATCHWORK BLANKET SQUARES

(MAKE 2 IN YARN B, 2 IN YARN E,
3 IN YARN C AND 3 IN YARN D)
Cast on 20 sts using 3.5mm needles.
Row 1 (WS) K10, PM, knit the rem sts.
Row 2 (RS) Knit to 2 sts before SM, k2tog, sl SM, k2tog, knit the
rem sts. [2 sts dec’d]
Row 3 Knit to SM, sl SM, knit the rem sts.
Rows 4 to 17 Rep Rows 2 to 3 seven more times. [4 sts]
Row 18 K2tog, remove SM, k2tog. [2 sts]
Cast off.

MAKING UP THE ELEPHANT

1 Fold the cast-off edge of the Body in half and sew tog (this seam
runs down the front of the trunk).
2 Sew the other side edge of the trunk tog and short side edges of
Rows 62 to 63 underneath the trunk, but leave the side edges at the
bottom of the trunk open.
3 Fold the cast-on edge of the Body in half and sew tog (this seam
runs down the back of the Body).
4 Pin the edges of the Base to the edges of legs and Body and sew
tog, but leave open the side edges at the bottom of each Foot.
5 Remove pins and stuff the Elephant through the openings in the
Feet and bottom of the trunk.
6 Gather the sts tog at the bottom of the trunk. For each Foot sew
the side edges tog to make a circular shape, and sew the cast-on
edge of each Foot to the bottom of each leg.
7 For the tail, using a 3.5mm crochet hook and Yarn A crochet a
single chain 5cm long. Sew one end onto the back of the Body, and
at the other end trim the yarn tail 1cm long and fray the ends. Create a blanket 2 squares wide
and 5 squares long by sewing the
8 For each Ear, sew 2 Ear pieces tog around side and cast-off edges, individual squares together and
and sew cast-on edge onto the side of the Body. adding a border and tassels
9 Sew on buttons for eyes.

MAKING UP THE BLANKET

Sew squares tog to make a blanket 2 squares wide x 5 squares tall
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STEP-BY-STEP K2TOG KNIT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER

1 Insert the point of the right-hand 2 Wind the yarn round the tip of the 3 Drop the two stitches from the 4 Knitting two stitches together
needle through the loops of the right-hand needle and pull the yarn left-hand needle and keep the new decreases your stitch count by one,
next two stitches as if to knit. through the two stitches, knitting stitch on the right-hand needle. and the decrease stitch leans to the
them both together. righ t. This is how a series of k2tog
decreases will look.

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 SIMPLE HEADBAND

R e l axi n g
ib titch
K eod’s pret nd is knitted in an
ebb-and-flow rib stitch, perfect for drifting away with...

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 SIMPLE HEADBAND

TENSION
22 sts and 28 rows to measure
EASY TO KNIT 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
4mm needles

YOU WILL NEED MEASUREMENTS

Q West Yorkshire Spinners Headband measures approx 10cm
ColourLab (DK, 100% wool, (4in) wide and 52cm (20½)in
100g/245m) circumference.
1 ball of Deep Teal (716)
Q A pair of 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS
For yarn stockists contact For a full list see page 95
West Yorkshire Spinners
01535 664500
www.wyspinners.com

Row 1 Knit.
HEADBAND Row 2 Purl.
Cast on 25 sts using 4mm needles. Continue in stocking stitch, until the knitting measures 13cm.
Row 1 Knit. Cast off.
Row 2 (RS) *P1, K1, P1, K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 3 *K1, P3, K1; rep from * to end. FINISHING
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until work measures 52cm. Fold the wrap in half and sew together the cast-on and off edges.
Cast off in rib. Thread the headband through the wrap and then sew together the
cast-on and off edges. Pull the wrap over the headband seam to
WRAP hide the seam.
Cast on 13 sts using 4mm needles.

Cast on a few of these headbands

in a range of colours to match all
your pretty summer dresses

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 RELAX AND KNIT

T h e j o y o f m i n d t r a ve l ... H
let your knitting
take you places
Ocean Rose explains how knitting escapism can
k
bring you an abundance of happiness and calm

y heart rises and sways, K2TOG and repeat again and again, until you has been placed on the table away from my
a night in a foreign feel whole once more, for mental clarity.  shoulders, the hands of a skilled masseuse has
countryside, where the sky is been at work.You are that person. 
painted lilac; peace and dusk, a tropical Saving the memories
bird being pulled home to nest, by an Remembering the first time laughter sprouted Your secret garden
invisible strand of sock weight yarn... forth from my child, like dandelion seeds For many knitters, creating these images
it seems I’ve done it again. Suddenly being blown in the wind. How I needed these in our brains is an easy way to take off the
I’m present, sitting on my comfortable moments to stay etched in my mind forever, so day and bring yourself back to centre, your
sofa, knitting and hands still working I knit those memories stitch by stitch, and row secret garden, that happy place you retreat to,
together, weaving a fabric in tandem.  by row. One day we might be lucky enough whatever that looks like for you. It’s possible
to gift this blanket in an effort to remind and that with the right combination of yarn,
Where will I go? be reminded of the times where knitting mood and mind, you create swathes of joyous
Knitting takes me places I’ve yet to lay my was home, simply put.All of this from a 4ply emotions simply by passing slipped stitches
eyes on, it’s my escapism, not quiet therapy, sock yarn.The handle of the fibre, its unique one over the other. You may be left with a
but it’s the moment I carve out for myself, characteristics playing a huge role in the way sense of nostalgia, halcyon, peace or ease;
it’s mindfulness.The end of a busy day can this art unravels into place.  whatever the emotion, do it for wellbeing.
render us exhausted,wanting to search for
easier moments to melt into and rediscover Find your rhythm Ocean Rose is a botanical yarn dyer,
ourselves.The mind, a basket filled with Furthermore, these moments of mindfulness poet and creative. Find her gorgeous
tangled threads, odds and ends from various can present themselves in subtler, more yarn at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
projects, and knitting becomes that sweet, approachable ways, a whisper you ask to be Oceanbythesea, and her beautiful
necessary elixir that strings us back into place. repeated, a purl stitch on the back of your words and imagery at www.instagram.
work, one that holds the fabric with more com/ocean_bythesea.
tension, hidden and close to heart. Finding
one’s rhythm is an easy way to acquaint

TOP 5 FAVOURITE
yourself with this method of knitting.
Occasionally I’ll find myself knitting what
feels like a sea of fabric, the end nowhere to THINGS WHEN
be seen. I try to capture a daydream, even a
fleeting thought can captivate me enough to
KNITTING
get through this session of stitches. An ebb and 1 Caramel rooibos tea with oat milk
flow of sorts... 2 If I’m sitting and knitting, sometimes
I’m Netflix and chilling
Daydreams like knitting gold 3 Looking at all of the beautiful knitting
Fully immersed in the rustling forest, in the images on Instagram is definitely a
middle of autumn, an array of colours from favourite – ocean_bythesea is where
amber to lime, sienna to bark.The air has an you can find me, botanically dyeing the
aroma both warm and crisp, it’s fierce and yarn I can’t get enough of
tender, promising that winter is coming to
4 Eating and knitting can be tricky: use a
greet some of us. Back to the sound of my pair of chopsticks, you’ll thank me later
wooden needles clicking away, these little
daydreams are knitting gold. It has grown 5 Sometimes multitasking can be done,
“Occasionally I’ll find
since the last time I saw the work a few minutes
so if I’m going to read a book and knit,
myself knitting what feels I’ll be indulging in Bad Feminist by
like a sea of fabric...” prior.Where did the time go and how do
Roxane Gay
I suddenly feel so calm? A massive weight

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on the
on the wild
Wild side
side
Jump on the animal-print trend this season with this totally
roarsome colourwork jumper by designer Jo Allport
 LEOPARD-PRINT JUMPER

ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 95
TAKE ON A CHALLENGE

18½ (18½: 18½: 18½: 18½: 18½: 18¼: 18¼: 17¾: 17¾)in
YOU WILL NEED

21 (21¼: 21¾: 22: 22½: 22¾: 23¼: 23½: 24: 24)in

Q Lion Brand New Basic 175 Aran

53 (54: 55: 56: 57: 58: 59: 60: 61: 61)cm

47 (47: 47: 47: 47: 47: 46: 46: 45: 45)cm

(75% acrylic, 25% wool,
100g/160m) TOP TIP
We know not
For yarn quantities and
everyone’s a fan but
measurements see size table FRONT & BACK SLEEVE
colourwork loves to be
Q A pair of 5mm needles blocked. Whether you’re
Q A pair of 5.5mm needles knitting Fair Isle or intarsia,
Q Split ring markers your patterns will come to
QStitch holders life when you block
For yarn stockists contact your knits.
Love Knitting 01409 404010
www.loveknitting.com

TENSION 46 (50: 52.5: 55: 59: 61: 65: 67.5: 70: 74)cm
16 sts and 22 rows to measure 18¼ (19¾: 20¾: 21¾: 23¼: 24¼: 25¾: 26½: 27½: 29)in
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
5.5mm needles

LEOPARD-PRINT JUMPER
BACK
Cast on 76 (82: 86: 90: 96: 100: 106: 110: 114: 120) sts using 5mm
needles and Yarn C.
Work in Single Rib for 2 rows as follows:

Row 1 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to end.

Row 2 *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Change to Yarn A and cont in rib as set until work measures 6cm
from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

Change to 5.5mm needles and work 2 rows in st st as follows:

Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.

Work the following intarsia pattern in st st from now on.

Starting with stitch 23 (20: 18: 16: 13: 11: 8: 6: 4: 1) of Chart, work the
pattern across the 76 (82: 86: 90: 96: 100: 106: 110: 114: 120) sts,
and ending with stitch 98 (101: 103: 105: 108: 110: 113: 115: 117: 120)
of Chart.

When work measures 33 (33: 33: 33: 33: 33: 33: 34: 34: 34)cm from
cast-on edge, ending after a WS row, place a marker at the start
and end of the next row to indicate the start of the armholes. **

Cont in patt until work measures 53 (54: 55: 56: 57: 58: 59: 60: 61:
61)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

SHAPE SHOULDERS
Cont in patt as set and cast off 5 (5: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8: 9) sts at the
beg of the next 8 (4: 8: 6: 2: 6: 2: 6: 4: 6) rows.
[36 (62: 38: 54: 84: 58: 92: 62: 82: 66) sts]
Cast off 0 (6: 0: 7: 7: 8: 8: 9: 9: 10) sts at the beg of the following 0
(4: 0: 2: 6: 2: 6: 2: 4: 2) rows.
Put the rem 36 (38: 38: 40: 42: 42: 44: 44: 46: 46) sts onto a holder.
The cuffs and edgings are
worked in a classic K1, P1 FRONT
single rib for a snug finish Work as for Back to **.

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 LEOPARD-PRINT JUMPER

FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
cm 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 122 127
TO FIT BUST
in 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
cm 92.5 100 105 110 117.5 122.5 130 135 140 147.5
ACTUAL BUST
in 36½ 39½ 41¼ 43¼ 46¼ 48¼ 51¼ 53 55 58
cm 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 61
LENGTH
in 21 21¼ 21¾ 22 22½ 22¾ 23¼ 23½ 24 24
cm 140 144 146 148.5 152.5 155 157 159 160 164
CUFF TO CUFF
in 55 56½ 57½ 58½ 60 61 61¾ 62¾ 63 64½

YARN Lion Brand New Basic 175 Aran (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/160m)
Yarn A Espresso (126) 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6
Yarn B Brick (134) 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Yarn C Camel (124) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2
Yarn D Cafe au Lait (123) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2

SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

7KLVMXPSHULVULJKWXSP\VWUæWDV,ORYH 1) neck edge decs.

VWULNLQJSULQWVëDWPDNHDVWDWHPHQW,I
With RS facing, leave the central 18 (20: 20: 22: 24: 24: 26: 26: 28:
28) sts on the holder, join yarn at the neck edge, patt to end. Turn
,ÐPåDYHHQRXJK,PLJKWVZLWFKëH and work on these last 29 (31: 33: 34: 36: 38: 40: 42: 43: 46) sts

FRORXUVXSWRFUHDWHVRPHëLQJHYHQEROGHU only.

CLAIRE WATKINS, ART EDITOR Beg with a WS row, dec 1 st at the neck edge on the next 4 rows.

gwq [25 (27: 29: 30: 32: 34: 36: 38: 39: 42) sts]
Work 1 row straight.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next row, a RS row.
Cont in patt until work measures 48 (49: 50: 51: 51: 52: 53: 54: 55: Rep last 2 rows 4 times more AND AT THE SAME TIME, when work
55)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. measures the same as the Back to the shoulder and ending after a
RS row, work the shoulder shaping as follows:
SHAPE LEFT NECK
Patt across 29 (31: 33: 34: 36: 38: 40: 42: 43: 46) sts, turn and put SHAPE RIGHT SHOULDER
the rem 47 (51: 53: 56: 60: 62: 66: 68: 71: 74) sts onto a holder. Work Cont in patt as set and cast off 5 (5: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8: 9) sts at the
on these last 29 (31: 33: 34: 36: 38: 40: 42: 43: 46) sts. beg of the next 4 (2: 4: 3: 1: 3: 1: 3: 2: 3) WS rows.
Cast off 0 (6: 0: 7: 7: 8: 8: 9: 9: 10) sts at the beg of the following
Note Read to SHAPE RIGHT NECKLINE before continuing – neck 0 (2: 0: 1: 3: 1: 3: 1: 2: 1) WS rows.
and shoulder shaping is worked AT THE SAME TIME over last 2 (2:
2: 2: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1) neck edge decs. SLEEVES
Cast on 38 (40: 40: 42: 42: 44: 44: 46: 46: 48) sts using 5mm
Beg with a WS row, dec 1 st at the neck edge on the next 4 rows. needles and Yarn C. Work in Single Rib as follows for 2 rows:
[25 (27: 29: 30: 32: 34: 36: 38: 39: 42) sts]
Work 1 row straight. Row 1 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next row, a RS row. Row 2 *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows 4 times more AND AT THE SAME TIME, when work Change to Yarn A and cont in rib as set until work measures 5cm
measures the same as the Back to the Shoulder and ending after a from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
WS row, work the shoulder shaping as follows.
Change to 5.5mm needles and work 2 rows in st st as follows:
SHAPE LEFT SHOULDER Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Cont in patt as set and cast off 5 (5: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8: 9) sts at the Row 2 Purl.
beg of the next 4 (2: 4: 3: 1: 3: 1: 3: 2: 3) RS rows. Rep these 2 rows 2 (2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0) times more.
Cast off 0 (6: 0: 7: 7: 8: 8: 9: 9: 10) sts at the beg of the following 0
(2: 0: 1: 3: 1: 3: 1: 2: 1) RS rows. Work the following intarsia pattern in st st from now on.
Starting with stitch 25 (24: 24: 23: 23: 22: 22: 21: 21: 20) of Chart,
SHAPE RIGHT NECKLINE work the pattern across the 38 (40: 40: 42: 42: 44: 44: 46: 46: 48)
Note Read to SLEEVES before continuing – neck and shoulder sts, and ending with stitch 62 (63: 63: 64: 64: 65: 65: 66: 66: 67) of
shaping is worked AT THE SAME TIME over last 2 (2: 2: 2: 1: 1: 1: 1: 1: Chart.

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Cont in patt as set and work one more row. Work Sleeve incs as
follows on the next row, a RS row, working these sts into the intarsia
pattern as set.

SHAPE SLEEVES
Work increases as given below and AT THE SAME TIME work in
intarsia pattern, completing the 38-row pattern twice, and then
working Rows 1-10 once more.
Inc row (RS) Kfb, patt to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
Work 7 (5: 5: 5: 3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 3) rows straight.
Rep inc row. [2 sts inc’d]
Rep last 8 (6: 6: 6: 4: 4: 4: 4: 4: 4) 10 (11: 13: 13: 15: 15: 17: 17: 18: 18)
times more. [60 (64: 68: 70: 74: 76: 80: 82: 84: 86) sts]

When increases are complete continue straight until you have

worked the final 10 rows of intarsia pattern and cast off all sts.

COLLAR
Join left shoulder.
With RS facing, 5mm needles and Yarn A, and starting at the Back,
knit the 36 (38: 38: 40: 42: 42: 44: 44: 46: 46) sts from the holder,
pick up and knit 17 (17: 17: 17: 19: 19: 19: 19: 19: 19) across the front
left neck, knit the 18 (20: 20: 22: 24: 24: 26: 26: 28: 28) sts from the
front holder and pick up and knit 17 (17: 17: 17: 19: 19: 19: 19: 19: 19)
across the front right neck.
[88 (92: 92: 96: 104: 104: 108: 108: 112: 112) sts]

Beg with a WS row, work in single rib as follows:

Row 1 (WS) *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows until collar measures 8cm from picked-up edge,
ending after a RS row. Change to Yarn C and work 2 rows in rib as
set, ending after a RS row. Cast off in rib on the WS.

MAKING UP
Join right shoulder and Collar. Insert Sleeve tops into armholes
between markers. Sew in place. Sew Sleeve and side seams. Block
gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on
the ball band.

NEXT MONTH
Bring sunshine into your wardrobe next issue, and just in time for the
When working intarsia make height of spring, with Monica Russel’s yellow shrug. Issue 185 is on
sure you twist your yarns sale at all good supermarkets and newsagents from Thurs 18 April.
securely when changing colour

STEP-BY-STEP KFB KNIT INTO THE FRONT & BACK OF NEXT STITCH

1 Insert the tip of the right- 2 Then take the right-hand 3 Wrap the yarn around the tip 4 Take the stitch off the
hand needle into the front of needle behind the left-hand of the right-hand needle to knit left-hand needle. You will have
the stitch and knit as normal, one and insert the tip of the the stitch. Bring the needle increased one stitch by knitting
but don’t drop it from the needle down through the back through to make the stitch, twice into the original stitch,
left-hand needle. of the stitch on the left-hand keeping it on the right-hand first at the front, then at the
needle. needle. back.

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38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
120 115 110 105 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

KEY
Yarn A

Yarn B
Yarn C

Yarn D

HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS

Start at the bottom right-hand corner.
Read right-side rows from right to left
and wrong-side rows from left to right.
A row of squares represents a row of
knitting.
LEOPARD-PRINT JUMPER

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Verdant
verdant green
Step into the glorious spirit of spring with these light, versatile mittens
by Siân Brown – they’re perfect for those fresh mornings!
 LACE MITTENS

10x10cm (4x4in) over lace patt

using 3.5mm needles About this yarn
EASY TO KNIT Rowan Felted Tweed DK has been
lightly pre-felted to produce a
MEASUREMENTS felted look when knitted. The
To fit a woman’s medium size rustic colour palette makes this
YOU WILL NEED hand, circumference 19.5cm yarn perfect
Q Rowan Felted Tweed for Fair Isle and
other colour-
(50% Merino wool, 25% alpaca, ABBREVIATIONS work methods.
25% viscose, 50g/175m) For a full list see page 95
1 ball of Vaseline Green

f !
Q A pair of 3mm needles
Q A pair of 3.5mm needles
Q Stitch markers 15 % o f TOP TIP
It’s a good idea to use a row
Q Stitch holder
LoveKnitting are offering counter to keep track of your
For yarn stockists contact
15% off Rowan Felted Tweed! progress as it can sometimes
Rowan 01484 668200 Quote offer code LKYAY15 when be a bit tricky to remember
www.knitrowan.com you order. To place your order where you are, especially if
call 01409 404010 or visit you’re easily distracted, or
TENSION www.loveknitting.com. watch TV while knitting!
Offer ends 2 May
22 sts and 28 rows to measure 2019.

Rows 1 to 6 Knit to end.

The simple lace pattern Change to 3.5mm needles.
of this design is both Work 6 rows in Lace Pattern.
stylish and practical

Start thumb shaping:

Row 13 Patt 22, PM, M1R, PM, patt to end. [45 sts]
Row 14 Patt to SM, sl SM, purl to SM, sl SM, patt to end.
Row 15 Patt to SM, sl SM, M1R, knit to SM, M1L, sl SM, patt to end.
[2 sts inc’d]
Row 16 Patt to SM, sl SM, purl to SM, sl SM, patt to end.
Rep Rows 15 and 16 six more times keeping lace pattern correct.
[59 sts]
Row 29 Patt to SM, sl SM, knit to SM, sl SM, patt to end.
Row 30 Patt to SM, remove SM, place 15 thumb sts on holder,
remove SM, patt to end. [44 sts]
Work 6 more rows in st st.

Knit 6 rows.
Cast off.

THUMB
With RS facing, using 3.5mm needles return thumb sts to needles
and knit to end. [15 sts]
Starting with a purl row, work 5 rows in st st.
Knit 4 rows.
Cast off.

TEXTURED MITTENS MAKING UP

LACE PATTERN Join side and Thumb seams. Weave in ends. Block gently, following
Row 1 K1, (K3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo) to last st, K1. any instructions on the ball band.
Row 2 Purl to end.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more.
Row 5 Knit.
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 K1, (yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, K3) to last st, K1.
Row 8 Purl.
Rep Rows 7 and 8 once more.
NEXT MONTH
If these delightful mittens have got you in the mood for lovely spring
Row 11 Knit.
knits, then you’re in for a treat! Next issue will feature a gorgeous
Row 12 Purl.
cable-knit cardigan, in a popping shade of bright green, by designer
Siân Brown. Issue 185 will be available from all good supermarkets
HAND and newsagents from Thursday 18 April 2019.
Cast on 44 sts using 3mm needles.

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Debbie Bliss Kirstie McLeod Faye Perriam-Reed Sophie Jordan

Knitwear Designer Editor Technical Editor Operations Editor
Famed for her effortlessly stylish Queen of socks and gadget hoarder, Lace expert and exciting designer, Product expert and Fair Isle fanatic,
knit creations and extensive Kirstie has many years of knitting Faye likes to tackle the trickiest Sophie loves talking about the latest
knowledge of knitting. knowledge to share. of knitting problems. trends and cool colour combos.

QUESTION OF GOING LOOPY

THE MONTH
consistency and this is where techniques

Q How is loop stitch worked? I’ve

seen it in a few patterns, but the
instructions are rarely the same!
differ. Sometimes the yarn is wrapped
around the needle before finishing the stitch
and sometimes it’s wrapped around your
This version of loop stitch Melissa Sheppard, via email finger. A combination of the circumference
makes a rather fetching
fringe on a cardigan Loop stitch is one of those stitches that of needle or finger and the number of wraps
can be done in different ways – there’s no determines the length of the loops. Once
consensus among designers and knitters. you’ve made this extra-long yarn over you
The fact that loop stitch, like some other simply finish the stitch as usual.
stitches, can be done in numerous ways is a In the purple cardigan illustrated, the
great example of why you should always read technique is to wrap the yarn around the
through a pattern before you start knitting. finger. This version of loop stitch makes
This is so you don’t get caught out making an a fringe on the garment. In the swatches
assumption about a technique that turns out shown the technique is to wrap the yarn
to be incorrect, and have to start again! around the needle. This version of loop stitch
Loop stitch is characterised by, well, loops. makes an open stitch in a row and would be
They’re created by wrapping longer lengths great for airy summer garments.
of yarn in yarn overs when knitting, than Loop stitches are also used for making fur
is normally the case. The key is to get the and hair on toys as well. It’s a versatile stitch
extra lengths the same as each other for that adds interest, texture and volume. Faye

This version of loop stitch

produces loose stitches and
openwork fabric that’s ideal
CARDIGAN BY RUTH MADDOCK FROM SIMPLY KNITTING ISSUE 184

for summer garments

The technique featured

here is to wrap the loop
around the needle

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 ASK THE EXPERTS

DOUBLE-POINTED PAIN
Q Every time I try knitting with DPNs I
feel so clumsy. Plus, I always end up
YOU ASKED
with holes. Do you have any tips?
Cheryl McPherson, via Facebook DEBBIE
Although it seems awkward at first, with
practice you should get the hang of it. If you BLISS…
find it clumsy to cast on, try casting on with
a straight needle then moving the stitches
onto DPNs. Ensure the stitches are evenly ROUND TECHNIQUE
distributed across all the needles. When
joining into the round make sure none of
the stitches are twisted. To prevent holes
Q How can I convert a flat pattern to
one that works in the round?
Sarah Bishop, via email
from forming you need to hold the yarn fairly This depends on the style and the
tightly when knitting the first stitch of a new stitches used. It’s fairly straightforward
needle – if it’s too loose, undo it and rework for stocking stitch, but the pattern
it. Practising on scrap yarn is a great way to writer will have added extra stitches to
develop expertise. It’s worth taking the time be ‘lost’ in the seam, usually one stitch
Sarah Dennis’s pretty lacy purse
to do this if you’re a keen knitter, especially if at each side of the front and back,
from Simply Knitting issue 136 is you hate sewing up! There are so many more so you need to remove four stitches
fastened neatly with a zip projects you can knit if you can work in the before working in the round. Be aware
round, from seamless hats to socks. Kirstie of any side shaping and incorporate
these decreases or increases into
your pattern for working in the round.
Debbie
FELTING FANTASIES
Q Are there certain yarns that are better
than others for felting? Did you
Penny Charles, via email
There are indeed. Felting occurs when the fibres
know...?
become tangled or matted, and when you wash Although there’s a huge array of
and agitate knitted fabrics. Wool and other knitting tools available to us, a
animal fibres felt better than man-made fibres crochet hook in your knitting kit will
because they have scales on the fibre surface prove to be handy, too! If a stitch has
that cling to each other, whereas artificial fibres been dropped a few rows down, it
tend to be smooth. However, wools are often can be the best way of safely
treated with chemicals to ensure they don’t felt picking it up and weaving it
when washed, so steer clear of those labelled back up to your needle!
‘machine washable’ and ‘superwash’. Instead,
DROPS Eskimo is an untreated,
look for ‘hand wash only’ on the label. Also,
single stranded, 100% wool that’s
loosely spun, and single stranded, yarns give designed especially for felting
great results when felting. Sophie

LIFESAVER TO THE RESCUE

Q Recently, I lost a lot of work when I needed to undo a few rows. Unfortunately,
I was too heavy-handed (I was a bit cross) and masses of it accidentally came
apart. I was so upset. My friend said she never knits without a lifeline. What is that?
Sarah Peterson, via Facebook
A lifeline is a strand of yarn that sits in a row of knitting and prevents you from unravelling
past that row. To insert one, choose a finer yarn in a shade that stands out against your
Lace patterns add
knitting, cut a piece that’s longer than the work, and thread it through the live stitches on a delicate touch
your knitting needle using a blunt tapestry needle. Make sure you’ve reached the end of a
row before you do this, and make a note of the row number in case you need to go back to
that point. It’s good practice to add new lifelines every dozen rows or so. Kirstie LACE KNITTING

Create a lifeline by threading A lifeline can save

Q I’m petrified of lace knitting.
How can I overcome this?
Jackie Marsh, Lincoln
a contrasting strand of yarn you having to start
through one row of your all over again! To tackle patterns for lace, work from
knitting project a chart. You can see exactly what the
fabric should look like as you knit it.
Look online for easy, charted lace
stitches containing symbols that lace
patterns use and the explanations
for them. Before knitting the whole
garment, practise a swatch first,and try
a couple of repeats with a few stitches
in stocking stitch on each side. Debbie

Debbie Bliss patterns, books and yarns

are available from www.loveknitting.com

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Heritage chic
heritage
heritage chic
The calm, muted tones in Siân Brown’s timeless cushion
will decorate your home with a touch of effortless panache
 FAIR ISLE CUSHION

CHART A
MEASUREMENTS 15
14
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS To fit a 40x40cm 13
12
(15¾x15¾in) cushion pad 11
10
9
YOU WILL NEED ABBREVIATIONS 8
7
Q Rowan Hemp Tweed (75% wool, For a full list see page 95 6
5
25% hemp, 50g/95m) 4
3
2 balls of Yarn A Pumice (138) 2
1
1 ball of each: Yarn B Mauve HOW TO USE
25 20 15 10 5
(145), Yarn C Teal (131), OUR CHARTS
Yarn D Almond (141) Start at the bottom right-hand CHART B KEY
Q A pair of 4.5mm needles corner. Read right side rows from 7 Yarn A Yarn D
6
Q 5 buttons right to left and wrong side rows 5
4 Yarn B Repeat
Q A cushion pad (40x40cm) from left to right. A row of squares 3
For yarn stockists contact represents a row of knitting. 2 Yarn C
1
Rowan 01484 668200 10 5
www.knitrowan.com

TENSION About this yarn CHART C CHART D

15 7
Hemp fibre is strong and durable,
19 sts and 25 rows to measure 14
5
6
not to mention hypoallergenic and 13
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using kind to the skin. Cast on with this 12 4
11 3
4.5mm needles 75% wool/25% Hemp Tweed yarn 10 2
9 1
and you’ll create 8
an artisan knit 7 5
that will always 6
5
look great. 4
3
2
1
25 20 15 10 5

FAIR ISLE CUSHION

BACK
Cast on 77 sts using 4.5mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 1 (K1, P1) to last st, K1.
Row 1 sets moss st. Repeat Row 1 until 5 rows have been worked.
Work 1 row st st.
Change to Yarn A.
Work in st st until work measures 30cm from cast-on edge, ending
with a RS row.
Next row (WS) Knit. (This marks turning row.)

FRONT
Change to Yarn A.
Starting with a RS row, work in st st for 8 rows.

**Begin Chart A as folls:

Row 1 (RS) K3A, work Row 1 of Chart A to last 3 sts, working 22 st
repeat 3 times, K3A.
Row 2 P3A, work Row 2 of Chart A to last 3 sts, working 22 st
repeat 3 times, P3A.
Continue to follow Chart A as set until 15 rows have been worked,
keeping K3/P3A at the end of each row.**

Work 6 rows in st st in Yarn A.

Begin Chart B as folls:
Row 1 (WS) P1A, work Row 1 of Chart B to last st, P1A.
Row 2 K1A, work Row 2 of Chart B to last st, K1A.
Continue in Chart B as set for next 2 rows.
Row 5 P1B, work Row 5 of Chart B to last 1 st, P1B.
Row 6 K1B, work Row 6 of Chart B to last 1 st, K1B.
Row 7 P1B, work Row 7 of Chart B to last 1 st, P1B. When working your Fair Isle flowers make
sure you twist the yarns as you work through
Work 6 rows in st st in Yarn B. the colours for a truly flawless finish

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 FAIR ISLE CUSHION

/LYLQJ ZLë QDWXUH RQ RXU GRèVWHS KDV BUTTONHOLE BAND

HQKDQFHG P\ ORYH RI Dç ëLQJV KHULWDJH Row 1 (K1, P1) to last st, K1.
Row 1 sets moss st.
, ORYH ëH VLPSOH PXWHG QDWXUH RI ëLV Repeat Row 1 once more.
WZæG\ )DLU ,VOH áRZHU SDWWHUQ Row 3 (buttonhole row) (K1, P1) 3 times, (k2tog, yo, moss 14 sts)
4 times, k2tog, yo, moss 5 sts.
NICOLA LYNN, ART EDITOR

gwq Repeat Row 1 twice more.

Cast off.

MAKING UP
Begin Chart C as folls: Block and press under a damp cloth. Pin and sew the side seams.
Row 1 (RS) K3A, work Row 1 of Chart C to last 5 sts, working 22 st Sew on the buttons to correspond with the buttonholes.
repeat 3 times, K3A.
Row 2 P3A, work Row 2 of Chart C to last 5 sts, working 22 st
repeat 3 times, P3A.
Continue until all 15 rows of Chart C have been worked, working For that perfect finish take
5 sts at end of each row in Yarn A. extra time when lining up
and attaching your buttons

Work 6 rows in st st in Yarn B.

Begin Chart D as folls:
Row 1 (WS) P1B, work Row 1 of Chart D to last st, P1B.
Row 2 K1B, work Row 2 of Chart D to last st, K1B.
Continue in Chart B as set for next 2 rows.
Row 5 P1A, work Row 5 of Chart D to last st, P1A.
Row 6 K1A, work Row 6 of Chart D to last st, K1A.
Row 7 P1A, work Row 7 of Chart D to last st, P1A.

Beg with a K row, work 8 rows in st st in Yarn A.

Rep from ** to ** once more.

Beg with a P row, work in st st for 8 rows.

Next row (WS) Knit. (This marks turning row.)

OVERLAP
Beg with a K row, work in st st in Yarn A for 10cm, ending on a RS
row.

Fold over at the turning row to make sure that the sts on the needle
are sitting just above the cast-on edge. If they are not, adjust until
they do.

Change to Yarn B.
Purl 1 row.

STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO KNIT FAIR ISLE

1 These images show what happens 2 Work the next stitch in the new 3 Change back to the original 4 A completed row shows the yarn
to the yarn that you carry over on colour as normal. When working colour, remembering to twist the ‘floats’ carried across the back of
the wrong side of the work. Work a alternating stitches of two colours, two yarns together before you work the work. If you always keep the
stitch in the first colour as usual. To try and keep an even tension and do the stitch. floats of one colour above the other
change colour, twist the two yarns not pull the yarn too tight. colour, your work will look neater.
together before working the next
stitch.

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 Your PART
six
Heart’s
Desire
Enjoy the last instalment of Lynne Rowe’s
beautiful blanket KAL in soft Scheepjes yarn with
the final two squares in our six-part series…

CAST ON
OUR KAL
Collect all 6 parts to
create this gorgeous
winter blanket knit
sies t
Th e co
e
keepsak

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1 ball of each: MEASUREMENTS

Yarn J Nile (944) Each square measures TOP TIP
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS Yarn K Mekong (943) 18.5x18.5cm after blocking. Crocheting your squares
Note Each square uses The complete blanket measures together forms a sturdier join
YOU WILL NEED approximately 20 to 22g of yarn approximately 120x120cm after and a stronger finish for the
Q Scheepjes Stone Washed and there are 36 squares in blocking (excluding tassels) entire blanket. It'll also
(4ply, 78% cotton, 22% acrylic, total. The border uses 1 ball encourage your blanket to lie
50g/130m), 7 balls of: each of Yarn A, Yarn B and Yarn ABBREVIATIONS flat. Don’t worry if you’re not
Yarn A Moon Stone (801) C. Tassels and duplicate stitch LT (left twist) knit into back of second a crocheter, slip stitch is a
basic crochet stitch and
2 balls of each: can be made with any colours of st on LH needle, leaving st on needle,
there’s a great tutorial here
Yarn B Coral (816) leftover yarn then knit into the back of both first
https://bit.ly/2trOL8x.
Yarn C Blue Apatite (805) Q A pair of 3.5mm needles and second st, sliding both sts off the
Yarn D Peridot (827) Q A 3.75mm circular needle, needle
Yarn E Beryl (833) 100cm long RT (right twist) k2tog into next 2 sts,
1 ball of each: QCable needle but do not take them off the needle,
Yarn F Garnet (810) For yarn stockists visit knit the first st again and slide both
Yarn G Amazonite (813) www.scheepjes.com sts off the needle
Yarn H Rose Quartz (820)
QScheepjes River Washed (4ply, TENSION For a full list see page 95
78% cotton, 22% acrylic, 23 sts and 31 rows to measure
50g/130m), 2 balls of: 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
Yarn I Danube (948) 3.5mm needles

HEART AND DIAMOND BLANKET marked stitch and working from the Chart, work each heart in
SQUARE 11 (MAKE 1 IN YARN F AND 2 IN duplicate stitch (see page 94).
YARN A)
Cast on 43 sts and leave a long 60cm tail. MAKING UP
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Block to size as follows: spray liberally with cold water until wet
Row 2 Purl. (paying special attention to the duplicate stitch hearts).
Rows 3 to 58 Rep Rows 1 and 2, 28 times more and AT THE SAME
TIME, on Row 22 (purl row) mark the 22nd (centre) stitch with a st SQUARE 12 (MAKE 1 IN YARN D AND 2 IN
marker. YARN A)
This marks the tip of the middle duplicate stitch heart. Cast on 44 sts and leave a long 60cm tail.
Cast off. Row 1 and all alternate rows (WS) Purl.
Cut yarn, leaving a long 60cm tail and fasten off. Row 2 (RS) K4, (RT, LT, K4) to end.
Row 4 K3, (RT, K2, LT, K2) to last st, K1.
Using any colour yarn oddments of your choice, starting at the Row 6 K2, (RT, K4, LT) to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 8 K9, (LT, K6) to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 10 K2, (LT, K4, RT) to last 2 sts, K2.
SQUARE 11 Knit three of these Fair Isle heart squares in three different colourways
Row 12 K3, (LT, K2, RT, K2) to last st, K1.
Row 14 K4, (LT, RT, K4) to end.
Row 16 K5, (RT, K6) to last 7 sts, RT, K5.
Row 18 As Row 2.
Row 20 As Row 4.
Row 22 As Row 6.
Row 24 As Row 8.
Rows 25 to 56 Rep Rows 9 to 24, twice more.
Rows 57 to 62 Rep Rows 9 to 14 only.
Cast off purlwise.

FINISHING
Block to size as follows: spray liberally with cold water until wet
(paying special attention to the duplicate stitch hearts).

MAKING UP THE BLANKET

Using the Diagram overleaf as a guide, sew the squares together
using your preferred sewing method. Starting from the left column,
first sew the squares into strips/columns, then sew the strips/
columns together to form the blanket. Each square indicates the
placement for the numbered squares and colours (for example, top
left square indicates to use a Turquoise square number 3, which is a
cabled heart).

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SQUARE 11 CHART
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
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Start at the bottom right-hand corner.
Read right side rows from right to left
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then used a crochet hook and slip stitch to join the strips together.
When joining squares, always line up the centre of the pattern for
each adjoining square so that all squares are placed symmetrically.
Use either of the yarn tails to sew adjacent squares together. Weave
in all ends.

BORDER
For ease of working with the large number of stitches, use a 3.75mm
circular needle, 100cm long and work in rows as folls:
** Starting with Yarn A, with RS facing and working along the top
edge, pick up and knit 39 sts along each square. [234 sts]
Knit 1 row.
Inc row Kfb, k to last st, kfb. [2 sts inc'd] SQUARE 12 Cast on three pretty lattice squares to add more texture to your blanket

STEP-BY-STEP SWISS DARNING

Swiss darning or duplicate stitch is a great way to add small details to your
knitting, covering the stitch with an embroidery stitch the same shape as the
3 4 2
stitch beneath it.

Work from bottom to top, bringing the needle out at the base of the stitch at
1 1 . Take the needle behind the top of the ‘V’, in at 2 and out at 3 . Take the

needle down at 1 and bring it up at 4 , at the base of the stitch above.

Continue in this way up the line of knitted stitches.

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Repeat Inc row a further 5 times. [246 sts] Lynne’s colourful blanket
Change to Yarn C and repeat the inc row 6 times. [258 sts] delivers a burst of colour
to every room in the house
Change to Yarn B and repeat the inc row twice. [262 sts]
Knit 1 row.
Cast off knitwise. **

Repeat from ** to ** along each side of the blanket, making sure that
you pick up 39 sts evenly along each square edge.
Sew the mitred corners together.

Make 4 tassels (see below) in Yarn C and 4 in Yarn B and sew one of
each colour to each corner of the blanket. Weave in all remaining
ends and block again if you feel it necessary.

TASSEL
1 Cut a short piece of card 8cm in height and 3-4cm wide. Cut 2
lengths of yarn measuring 20cm and put to one side.
2 Wrap yarn from the ball around the card, approximately 25-30
times lengthways. Thread one length of cut yarn underneath the
wrapped yarn at one end (this is now the top). Tie tightly in a knot and
leave the long ends to sew to the blanket later.
3 Carefully remove the yarn from the card. Wrap a second piece of
yarn around the tassel 1.5cm from the top, and tie tightly.
4 Weave these ends into the tassel. Cut the folded ends of yarn at the
the bottom of the tassel and give them a trim to neaten. MISSED AN ISSUE?
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periodicals/simply-knitting.

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From bloggers and retailers to designers and brands, this issue we
reveal the yarn craft winners from the British Craft Awards 2019

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repped with shiny awards, a
glass of bubbly and heaps of Product of the year
anticipation, Immediate Media’s
craft magazine teams joined together to 1st ROWAN PURE
announce this year’s British Craft Award WOOL SUPERWASH
winners at trade show CHSI Stitches
this February. Presenters John Scott WORSTED
from shopping channel, Sewing Quarter, This ever-popular 100% wool yarn
handed out the hotly contested awards delivers on all fronts; not only is it soft
to all the lucky winners. With categories and gentle next to the skin, but it offers
voted for by the general public online at a level of durability not always seen. Its
characteristics make it wholly suitable
www.britishcraftawards.com, there was
for family knitting, creating a fabric that’s
eager anticipation during the evening as versatile to use and easy to care for (it’s
businesses and designers waited to hear machine washable at 40°C too). Rowan
who would win this year’s big awards, and Pure Wool Superwash Worsted comes in 20
the admiration of their customers, visitors glorious shades, ranging from vibrant red
and fans. From Brand and Retailer of the ‘Cardinal’ to deliciously dark ‘Damson’. Each
Year to Designer and Blog of the Year, there 100g ball comes in a generous 200m length
and a recommended needle size of 4.5mm.
was something for everyone to get excited
www.knitrowan.com.
about. Read on to find out who won the top
gongs in the knitting categories…
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Designer of the year 2nd

1st DEBBIE BLISS

Debbie has long been famed for her iconic
knitting patterns and beautiful yarns in
her signature colour palette. As the most
published knitwear designer it’s no surprise
that she has come up trumps in this year’s Carol Feller
British Craft Awards. She has published 35
books, 20 booklets and her own magazine.
She was awarded an MBE in 2015 for 3r d
services to hand-knitting and the craft
industry. Find Debbie Bliss patterns and
yarns at www.loveknittin .com.

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Love Crafts collecting
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Named after the pretty shrubs on the banks
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was launched in 1978 above a Yorkshire
grocery store. Its original commitment to
bringing crafters a selection of high-quality
yarns and patterns, which are a pleasure
to knit with and wear, still holds true today.
To learn more about this great brand, head
on over to the Rowan website and enjoy
timeless, heritage knits and modern, fashion
reflecting knitwear that you’ll love knitting.
www.knitrowan.com.

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blog of the year Best international

1st WWW.KATEDAVIESDESIGNS.COM newcomer
Kate Davies’s love of knitting, walking, writing and wild swimming accumulate in a dreamy NOVITA
blog about her life near Scotland’s West Highland Way. After a stroke at the young age of 36 With beautiful traditional patterns shot in
ended her academic life, she began Kate Davies Designs, creating digital patterns for hand- stunning Nordic landscapes, Novita comes
knitters. Her valuable partnership with husband (and photographer), Tom Barr, has helped to the UK with an enviable heritage. A family
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so Egg-citing!
so Egg-citing!
Cast on Ann Franklin’s cracking selection of brilliantly bright egg
cosies – we’re not yolking when we say they’ll be perfect for Easter
 EGG COSIES

For yarn stockists contact

EASY TO KNIT King Cole 01756 703670 TOP TIP
www.kingcole.com Once all the knitting has been
done it can be tempting to
YOU WILL NEED TENSION rush the finishing. With these
Q King Cole Dollymix DK, (100% 20 sts and 50 rows to measure egg cosies being so small
you’ll notice when something
acrylic, 25g/73m), 1 ball of each: 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter st
doesn’t look quite right, so
Yarn A White (001) using 2.75mm needles
take your time when sewing
Yarn B Black (048) them up and pay special
Yarn C Gold (055) MEASUREMENTS attention to getting the facial
Yarn D Orange (144) Height 6cm (2½ inches) features spot on!
Yarn E Pink (006)
Yarn F Sky (005) ABBREVIATIONS
Q 1 set of 2.75mm double-pointed B&T Break yarn and thread
needles (DPNs) through rem sts to fasten off
Q 6 black sequins
Q 2 silver sequins For a full list see page 95
Q Black and white sewing thread

EGG COSIES FINISHING

BASIC BODY (FOR ALL COSIES) 1 Neaten the cast-on and cast-off ends of the body.
Note Use Yarn A for the Lamb, Yarn C for the Chick, Yarn E or F for 2 With the cast-on edge of the Face at the bottom, embroider a
the Bunnies. small capital ‘Y’ at the centre bottom of the Face using Yarn A.
3 Using the white sewing thread, sew a silver sequin above and to
Cast on 24 sts using 2.75mm DPNs and yarn required. either side of the ‘Y’ for eyes.
Making sure not to twist the stitches, join them into the round, and 4 Sew the Face to the centre front of the Body, 5 rounds up from the
work as follows: ribbing.
Rounds 1 and 2 *K1, P1; rep from * to the end of the round. 5 Sew one of the side edges of each ear to the top of the face on
Round 3 Purl. either corner of the face.
Round 4 Knit.
Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 eight more times and then Round 3 once. Create the lamb’s mouth by
embroidering a capital ‘Y’ in
Round 22 *K2tog, K4; rep from * to the end of the round. [20 sts] the lower portion of the face
Rounds 23, 25 and 27 Purl.
Round 24 *K2tog, K3; rep from * to the end of the round. [16 sts]
Round 26 *K2tog, K2; rep from * to the end of the round. [12 sts]
Round 28 *K2tog; rep from * to the end of the round. [6 sts]
B&T.

LAMB COSY
Make the Basic Body as given above in Yarn A.

FACE AND HEAD

Cast on 6 sts using two 2.75mm DPNs and Yarn B.
Note If preferred you can use a separate pair of single-pointed
needles, but as the items are so small, it is just as easy to use two of
the needles from the set of double-pointed needles. However, here
you will be using the needles to knit back and forth rather than in
the round.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 *Kfb, knit to the last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [8 sts]
Knit 7 rows.
Row 10 K2tog, knit to the last 2 sts, k2tog. [6 sts]
Row 11 Knit.
Cast off.

EARS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 4 sts using two 2.75mm DPNs and Yarn B.
Knit 3 rows.
Cast off.

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CHICK COSY
Make the Basic Body as given above, using Yarn C.

WINGS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 8 sts using two 2.75mm DPNs and Yarn C.
Knit 13 rows.
Cast off.

BEAK Fold the beak in half to form

Cast on 2 sts using two 2.75mm DPNs and Yarn D. two triangles, then sew
Row 1 Kfb, K1. [3 sts] the fold to the chick’s face
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 Kfb twice, K1. [5 sts]
Purl 3 rows.
Row 7 K1, sl1, k2tog, psso, K1. [3 sts]
Row 8 Purl
Row 9 Sl1, k2tog, psso and fasten off.

FINISHING
1 Neaten the cast-on and cast-off ends of the Body.
2 Neaten the ends of the Beak and fold it in half to form two small
triangles. Sew the seam between the two triangles to the front of
the Body, 15 rounds above the ribbing.
3 Using black sewing thread, sew two black sequins above and on
either side of the Beak.
4 On each wing, gently gather one side edge, and sew to either side
of the body. Catch the top of the other side edges to the Body at the To make the ears, cast on 9
back of the chick to hold the Wings down in place. stitches, knit 6 rows and cast
off. Gather one end and then
BUNNY COSY (1 IN YARN E AND 1 IN sew the ear onto the head

YARN F)
Make the Basic Body as given above, using Yarn E or F.

EARS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 9 sts using two 2.75mm DPNs and Yarn E or F.
Knit 6 rows.
Cast off.

FINISHING
1 Neaten the cast-on and cast-off ends of the body.
2 Using Yarn B, embroider a small horizontal stitch at the centre
front of the Body 15 rounds up from the ribbing.
3 Sew a small inverted ‘V’ below this stitch. Using black sewing
thread, sew a black sequin on either side of the embroidered nose.
4 Gently gather both side edges of the Ears to round the top and
bottom of the Ears. Sew one end to the top of the cosy’s Head.

NEXT MONTH
We move on to Father’s Day next issue in our seasonal section, and
Ann Franklin has come up with some must-try gifts for the chaps in
your life. Issue 185 of Simply Knitting is available at all good
supermarkets and newsagents from Thursday 18 April 2019.

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Sudoku time! ACROSS

1 Stiff, shiny fabric used for
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8 3 4 7 9 occasion dresses (7) 2 Loud warning device (4,5)
5 Woodwind instrument (7) 3 Style, flamboyance (5)
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Knit Together!
Welcome to our community section where we take
a closer look at what’s going on knitwise near you!
In association with the Keep Yarn on our Streets campaign

A knitter’s guidE to...

W
ith spring
bursting out
all over, we Derbyshire WOOLSHOP DIRECT
Monday, and Wednesday to Friday,
are all searching for Enjoy the dazzling peaks, then find 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-3pm
stunning landscapes to
the plentiful perks of perusing the
inspire our knitting and 36 Marple Road, Charlesworth,
get us knitting outdoors
knitting emporiums of Derbyshire Glossop SK13 5DA
too (after all, Knitting in Public day is just SKEINS A great value and jam-packed shop with a
around the corner)! Check out the Tuesday, and Thursday to Saturday, fabulous selection of yarns. If you’re looking for
10am-4.30pm; Wednesday, 10am-3pm advice, owner Karen Wood is on hand to answer
awesome Buxton Wool Gathering this May
any yarn-related queries that you may have.
in the Peak District and the fab yarn shops 19 George Street, Glossop, High Peak SK13 8AY
Remember to also keep your eye on the calendar
in the Derbyshire area too, to help get A lovely shop overflowing with yarns in the old market
for upcoming events.
your knitting mojo on track. Would you like town of Glossop. Offers workshops, its own patterns
Visit www.facebook.com/pg/woolshopdirect
and knit and natter groups.
to get involved with a charity knit? We or call 07586 343438 for more information.
Visit www.skeins.co.uk or call
chat to our Charity of the Month, Knit for 01457 853915 for more information.
Peace, to find out about their amazing PEAK DISTRICT YARNS
cause, and don’t miss out on the charity Saturday, 10am-5pm
ELIZABETH’S WOOL SHOP
projects we’ve been sent by our readers Monday to Tuesday 10am-3pm; Thursday to Studio and Workshop, Commercial Road,
(on page 76) for inspiration on your next Friday 10am-3.30pm; Saturday 10am-1pm Tideswell SK17 8NU
knit. There’s nothing better than a Yarn dyeing workshops and much more, all in a
10 High Street, Clay Cross S45 9DY
recommendation, so don’t forget to tell us stunning setting. Visit the studios on a Saturday
This is a lovely shop with lots to look at and inspire
to see its gorgeous, unique hand-dyed yarns.
all about any shops, clubs or charities that you and so much wool to choose from! If you like to
Visit www.peakdistrictyarns.co.uk or call
you love and send in your community learn call to ask about upcoming workshops.
07594 969105 for more information.
stories and charity knits too – we can’t www.facebook.com/elizabethswoolshop or call
wait to hear from you! 07528 888839 for more information.
CHRISSY’S CRAFTS
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm
WOOLFULL
Monday to Tuesday and Friday to Saturday, Craythorne Farm, Craythorne Road, Stretton,
9am-5.30pm; Thursday, 9am-8.30pm Burton-on-Trent DE13 0AZ
From floor to ceiling, there are so many beautiful
Unit 11, The Gatehouse, Aston Industrial Estate,
McLeod wools to choose from! Pop into the courtyard for
Parsons Lane, Hope S33 6RB
Editor gift shops and a cafe. Contact the shop directly to
This family business in one of the most picturesque
find out about their knitting lessons.
parts of the Peak District offers knitters oodles of
SAY HELLO! colourful yarns and patterns. They hold a twice
weekly knit and natter group, and knitting lessons at
Visit www.chrissyscrafts.co.uk or call
01283 532336 for more information.
SEND PHOTOS OF YOUR CHARITY KNITS the venue by prior arrangement.
For more events, activities and attractions in
TO US AT Knit Together, Simply Knitting Visit www.woolfull.com or call 01433 620933 for
and around the magnificent Peak District,
magazine, Immediate Media Co, Tower House, more information.
visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com.
Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN.
EMAIL US AT simplyknitting@immediate.co.uk

WHAT IS THE ‘KEEP YARN ON OUR

STREETS’ CAMPAIGN?
“It’s a campaign to bring together
yarn shops across the UK. Yarn
shops are such a great resource,
©RobBates

with workshops, socials and more

and we want to shout about it!”
says founder Louisa Sheward.
Find out more by visiting www.keepyarn
onourstreets.co.uk or follow the Instagram
account @keepyarnonourstreets.

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This month we have the pleasure of introducing you to the Learn to knit within your community and
sociable ladies at the Purlesque Knitting group, Liverpool network with fellow knitters

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T
he Purlesque Knitting Group are a
friendly group who meet up every
week in Cuthbert’s Bakehouse to
chat, enjoy great food and cakes – and knit, of
course! Their interests vary but they mainly
knit (or sometimes crochet) garments. Most
weeks you’ll find them knitting a sock or two,
a shawl and maybe even a jumper. The world of yarn is a
The group was started by the Purlesque friendly place if you just
yarn shop, which is sadly no more, but lives The group’s super know where to look
on through the friendships that were made colourful bunting
Are you new to knitting and wondering how to
there, and the skills that were learnt at their
connect with fellow knitters in your community?
workshops. Members believe there’s probably
Whether you wish to learn handy hints, find new
still a fair bit of the beautiful yarn bought there many other groups forming exciting, differently
patterns or knit in an informal social environment,
still lurking in the group’s stashes! coloured squares of their own.
there are several ways to network. Check out
One of the more unusual projects that they’ve The group have also clubbed together in the past these top places to mingle:
been involved in was knitting a huge blue square to knit and crochet bunting, flowers and favours
to be part of a ‘Merseyside Mondrian’ community for each other’s weddings. The colourful bunting LOCAL LIBRARY Weekly knitting groups held
artwork for The One Show on BBC One in 2014. is now a group resource shared regularly by at your local library are a modern and great way
The project brought people together from all over everyone who contributed to it. to meet local knitters in your area. Why not pop
along to your local library and ask about craft
Liverpool to recreate a huge Mondrian painting Want to know more? groups? Or set one up yourself!
in front of the Liver Building on the waterfront. To find out more information, you can visit the
Members each knitted a section, then had a blue group’s website: www.cuthbertsbakehouse.co.uk/ SOCIAL MEDIA If you haven’t already, join
themed picnic on the finished square as the knitting-club, or follow them on Instagram at us on social media and like the Simply Knitting
artwork came together. It was a fun afternoon, Facebook group. Fellow like-minded knitters love
@purlesqueknitters. For any enquiries email the
with samba dancers, football fans, choirs and to share patterns and advice on there, and you
group at purlesqueknitters@gmail.com. may even be able to find out about other knitting
groups that you can join.
YOUR LYS Many local yarn shops provide
workshops and demonstration classes. This
is a great way to pick up handy tips, get some
fantastic discounts and make new friends!

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Shop of the month

Ida’s House, Surrey
Every month we explore one of our favourite UK yarn shops!
Who’s in charge? Me, Jayne Coleman, but I could not function without my tutors Sarah,
Caroline and Maggie who help with all the projects at our social groups.
Where can we find you? Caterham on the Hill, and at many national shows.
When did your doors first open? Ten years ago (I took over three years ago).
What is your shop like? The first thing you see when you enter is the long table where
we teach, help plan your projects and inspire you – it’s the hub of the shop!
Popular products? Isager, Sirdar, Rico, Manos de Uruguay and Stylecraft, to name just
a few. Plus a growing range of indie dyed yarn.
Who shops at your shop? Some customers travel from as far as Sevenoaks in Kent and
Crawley in Sussex. We are also very proud of our flourishing local knitting community.
Top shopping tip? Use your local shops to squish yarns and check out their true colours.
Ida’s House, 27 High Street, Caterham on The Hill, Surrey CR3 5UE Ida’s House is a warm,
Visit www.idashouse.co.uk or telephone 01883 345220 for more details. welcoming shop with oodles
of knitting advice on hand…

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Charity Your charity knits

of the It’s always great seeing what you’ve been knitting for those in

month need – keep sending in pictures of your charity knits!

Each issue, we find out more about one IN MEMORY

of the good causes you could help out I’m enjoying knitting forget-me-not
with your knitting… flowers for the charity, The Alzheimer’s
Dame Hilary Blume, Society. This is a charity that has a
Director special place in my heart, as I sadly lost
Charity Knit For Peace my dad to this dreadful illness in 2012.
Established 2007 Since then, I have set myself a mission
to knit at least 200 forget-me-not
What do you do? We
flowers by the end of March this year.
provide a distribution Jane is on
Jane Fall, via email
service so people can a mission
knit for those in need. We to make a
believe knitting benefits SALLY THE DOLL huge 200
I made Louise Crowther’s doll (who I’ve flowers
both the knitter and the recipient and helps
bring people together. We have over 22,000 named Sally), from the pattern in issue
knitters in the UK and send knitting to over 300 182. I knitted her in double knit with size
organisations. Knitting for those in need can be 10 needles. I also made the giraffe, who
done regardless of age, health, mobility and is has since gone to a new home. I enjoy
an activity that can be carried on into extreme making the usual cardis and bootees,
old age. Our oldest knitter is 105! but I mainly make toys for the Dorset
What can we (our knitters) do to help? and Somerset air ambulance. For the ACROSS THE GLOBE
Send us your knits, or donate yarn and needles last three years I have given them bags About a year ago I was fortunate enough
which get sent to community groups. Come full at Christmas to sell. Unfortunately, to win a selection of yarn in one of Simply
on a Knit for Peace Holiday at The Green Hotel some of them haven’t got that far, as my Knitting’s competitions. As I could not
Mysore, South India. The holidays are led by friends have bought them! make up my mind what to use it for at
well-known tutors and designers, and are a Rebecca Lee, via email the time, I put it away in my stash. Then
great way of discovering India. The holidays the following summer, some friends of
help raise funds for Knit for Peace and profits mine were going to Africa to work in a
from the Green Hotel go to local charities. children’s home and baby unit. They
We also organise monthly raffles with prizes needed to provide baby blankets and
containing a selection of yarn. It’s £5 an entry. this gave me the idea and opportunity to
Latest fundraising news We are aiming to use my winnings and help a good cause,
raise £25,000. This will cover our supplies and by making blankets to be given to the
enable us to help those in awful need, such children. I have included a picture of one
as women forced to flee war and civil unrest, of the blanket designs below.
trafficked women and victims of domestic Glenys Lawrence, via email
violence. Knitting helps their recovery, because
it is calming and it makes them feel useful, as Glenys has knitted many
they knit for themselves, their children and beautiful blankets for
children in Africa
others. Some even set up small businesses,
selling their knitting – www.mydonate.bt.com/
fundraisers/helpabusedwomen.
Contact details:
Email knitforpeace@charitiesadvisorytrust.
org.uk
Phone 0207 794 9835
Website www.knitforpeace.org.uk
Social media @knitforpeace on Twitter

The pattern for Rebecca’s

fun doll was featured in
issue 182 of Simply Knitting

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SEND PHOTOS OF YOUR CHARITY KNITS TO FIND US AND FOLLOW US
US AT Knit Together, Simply Knitting magazine, Facebook.com/simplyknitting
Immediate Media Co, Tower House, Fairfax Street, @SimplyKnitMag
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get involved PLQXWHVZLë

Buxton Wool Gathering LILITH GREEN
Enjoy a unique festival celebrating all things woolly and meet Old Maiden Aunt
fellow knitters, with the beautiful Peak District as your backdrop

S
We caught up with Lilith Green to find out
et in the stunning Peak District, Bakewell Gathering has been a great about Scottish brand, Old Maiden Aunt
the Buxton Wool Gathering will success since its launch in 2013, and
Tell us about Old Maiden Aunt…
make for a wonderful day out following in its footsteps, the Buxton
The business started in 2007 as a way to keep
for you and all your knitting friends. Wool Gathering should be a fabulous my mind occupied when I was unemployed due
The event is a great way to meet fellow day – or two! – out. You can buy tickets to illness and stress. I was initially just dyeing
like-minded crafters, and the perfect in advance online or just turn up on yarn for myself, but it quickly grew into a
opportunity to discover and support the day. The show’s central location part-time, then a full-time business. Now I work
locally produced products we’re sure means you should be able to get there from a home studio and sell online, as well as
you’ll fall in love with. by public transport. through a few select local yarn shops.
With over 50 exhibitors attending What can knitters find and do at Old
this year, whether you’re into spinning, WIN! WIN! WIN! Maiden Aunt?
felting, weaving or simply knitting, In celebration of the launch, five pairs I make unique and beautiful hand-dyed yarns
there’s bound to be something that’s of free day tickets are up for grabs, from my home studio in Scotland. Because
exclusively to readers of Simply I work from home I don’t have a retail space
just perfect for you! that’s open to the public. However, I try to do a
Knitting. All you need to do is email couple of yarn shows each year and love doing
A GREAT WEEKEND admin@buxtonwool.co.uk before trunk shows or pop-up shops at local yarn
Buxton Wool Gathering will take place 1 May 2019 with your name and shops. So you can ask yours to invite me if you
from Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 May, in contact details. Winners will be chosen want to see my yarns in person!
the newly refurbished Grand Octagon at random and advised by email. What will be the highlights for this year?
room, situated in The Pavilion Gardens I’m excited to be appearing at the Edinburgh
in Buxton, Derbyshire. Want to know more? Yarn Festival again this year, and will also
This new festival is a sister to the To find out further details, visit the Buxton be at WoolNess in Newcastle this summer!
Bakewell Wool Gathering, which is held Wool Gathering Facebook page or see www. I’m looking forward to showing off my newly
buxtonwool.co.uk for full details. Tickets can revamped Corriedale yarn, as well as my
annually in October, and first created
be purchased on the website, too – prices limited edition collaboration with Uist Wool
and launched by Carole Greaves of start from £5 and under 16s go free when (pictured below).
Skeins, a wool shop in Glossop. The accompanied by an adult.
Where can we find out more?
Discover more at www.oldmaidenaunt.com or
as @oldmaidenaunt on Instagram/Twitter.

Lilith’s yarn is
hand dyed in
her own studio
© BuxtonWoolGathering

There will be over 50

exhibitors this year and
the event will run over
the whole weekend

What’s hot to knit right now?

Each month, three of your favourite brands will answer a hot-topic question about knitting…
The name says it all: Fashion The Amber Wheat Amy is a super-bulky cardigan,
Cotton Light & Long is a Collection showcases worked top-down and seamless
wonderfully light and also Kettle Yarn Co.’s Northiam DK, in Sarah Shepherd’s on 12.75mm needles at less than
voluminous cotton blend. fresh balloon sleeved jumper and accessories. 2 stitches per inch!
Furthermore, it impresses with its extremely soft Northiam DK is a velvety It’s a very quick knit — make the
touch and running length. non-superwash Bluefaced sleeves short or the body longe
The unique colour gradient Leicester yarn, produced at a try adding bobbles or knit it
of the yarn is characterised British mill. Choose Shale with a oversized to create a coat. It’s a
by beautiful and subtle pop of Amber or check out the blank canvas waiting for your
flowing transitions. other 9 colours available – you’re creative twist!
Nicola Tack, sure to find one you’ll love. Jessica Culligan,
PR & Marketing Manager Linda Lencovic, Operations Director
Brand Owner

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Rhian Drinkwater’s ribbed socks are packed with the sweetest
colour changes and make the perfect spring birthday gift!

KNITwf or
men,omen
& teens!
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 RIBBED SOCKS

TENSION
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS 34 sts and 48 rows to measure
About this yarn
Signature 4 Ply includes a
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using selection of floral inspired
2.5mm needles colourways for you o
YOU WILL NEED mix and match.
Q West Yorkshire Spinners MEASUREMENTS Consider mixing
a shade with a solid
Signature 4ply (75% wool, To fit foot circumference of
to give your soc s
25% nylon, 100g/400m) approx 21 (23)cm or (8¼ (9)in) contrasting toe .
1 ball of Foxglove (802) Foot and Leg length is adjustable
Q A set of 2.5mm double-pointed
needles (DPNs), or a circular ABBREVIATIONS
needle, 60cm long, if using the For a full list see page 95.
magic loop method
For yarn stockists contact
West Yorkshire Spinners WHY NOT TRY...
01535 664500 …adding a little extra durability by working a slip-stitch heel? In
www.wyspinners.com order to achieve this, work RS rows by *slipping 1 st as if to
purl, then knitting 1 st (repeat from * to end). Purl all WS rows.

RIBBED SOCKS SHAPE TOE

CUFF SIZE L ONLY
Cast on 60 (66) sts using 2.5mm needles and join to work in the Move M1 2 sts to the left, and M2 one st to the right. You now have 33
round, taking care not to twist stitches. PM to mark the beg of sts on the top and 33 sts on the sole of the foot.
round.
Rounds 1 to 12 *K1, P1; rep from * to end. ALL SIZES
Next round K to M1. PM to mark new beg of round.
LEG Next round Knit.
Rounds 13 to 16 *K4, P2; rep from * to end.
Rounds 17 to 20 *P2, K4; rep from * to end. Dec round K1, ssk, K to 3 sts before M2, k2tog, K1, sl SM, K1, ssk, K
Rounds 21 to 24 *K2, P2, K2; rep from * to end. to 3 sts before M1, k2tog, K1.
These 12 rounds set pattern. Continue to work in pattern until sock
measures 16.5cm from cast on, finishing after a block of four Repeat these 2 rounds until 20 (26) sts remain.
rounds.
Turn so WS is facing, ready to start heel. MAKING UP
Graft these 20 (26) sts using Kitchener stitch (p94). Weave in ends.
HEEL
Row 1 Sl1 pwise, P29, turn, leaving 30 (36) sts on a holder.
WYS Signature 4ply yarn
Row 2 (Sl1, K1) 15 times, turn.
creates the dreamiest
Repeat these 2 rows 15 more times (32 rows in total). of colour patterns
Next row Sl1 pwise, P16, p2tog, P1, turn.
Next row Sl1, K5, ssk, K1, turn.
Next row Sl1, P6, p2tog, P1, turn.
Next row Sl1, K7, ssk, K1, turn.
Next row Sl1, P8, p2tog, P1, turn.
Continue in this way until all the sts have been used up and 18 sts
rem in Heel.
Resume working in rounds.
Next round Pick up 18 sts down left side of flap, place marker (M1),
work across top of foot in pattern, place marker (M2), then pick up
18 sts up right side of flap. [84 (90) sts]

FOOT
Dec round K to 3 sts before M1, k2tog, K1, sl SM, work across top of
foot in pattern to M2, sl SM, K1, ssk, K to end. [2 sts dec’d]
Next round K to M1, sl SM, work across top of foot in pattern to M2,
sl SM, knit to end.

Repeat these 2 rounds until 60 (66) sts remain, then work the
second of these rounds only until foot measures 5cm less than the
length of your foot.

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Pretty prickles
Pretty prickles
These knitted cacti by Jo Allport are the perfect gift for the not-so
green fingered and will always make a cheerful addition to your home
 CACTI COLLECTION

www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

EASY TO KNIT TENSION

24 sts and 34 rows to measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
% o ff!
YOU WILL NEED
Q Stylecraft Life DK (75% acrylic,
3.25mm needles
10
25% wool, 100g/298m) MEASUREMENTS Wool Warehouse are offering
1 ball of each: Cactus 1 13cm (5in) tall 10% off Stylecraft Life DK!
Yarn A Olive (2302) Cactus 2 8cm (3in) tall Quote offer code SK184 when
you order. To place your order
Yarn B Copper (2312) Cactus 3 15cm (6in) tall call 0800 505 3300 or visit
Yarn C French Blue (2447) Cactus 4 11cm (4¼in) tall www.woolwarehouse.
Yarn D Zing (2356) co.uk. Offer ends 2
Yarn E Lily (2417) ABBREVIATIONS May 2019.
Yarn F Daffodil (2394) S2kpo Sl2 tog knitwise, K1, pass
Q A pair 3.25mm knitting needles slipped sts over
For yarn stockists contact For a full list see page 95
Stylecraft 01484 848435

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every row) until work measures 12cm. VLçVLQ P\ KRXVH ,ÐP UHDç\ VXUSULVHG ëDW
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Row 2 Knit.
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Row 4 Knit. CACTUS 2
Row 5 (K2tog) across row. [8 sts] Cast on 62 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B. Work in rib
Row 6 Knit. pattern as follows:

Leaving a long tail, thread through rem 8 sts and pull tight. Use the Row 1 (WS) P1, *K1, P2; rep from * to last st, P1.
tail to seam down the back. Fill with toy stuffing and gather the Row 2 K1, *K2, P1; rep from * to last st, K1.
bottom cast-on edge together. Sew up. Insert the cactus into a Rep these 2 rows until work measures 7cm, ending with a RS row.
plant pot. Dec as folls:

Cactus 2 comes with

rib stitch shaping and
a single medallion flourish

Create deep green Cactus 1

in simple garter stitch, and
decorate with bright flowers

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Row 1 (WS) P1, *K1, P2tog; rep from * to last st, P1. [42 sts]
Knit Cactus 3 in a vibrant
Row 2 K1, *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1. blue shade to mix things
Row 3 K1, *k2tog; rep from * to last st, K1. [22 sts] up a bit, topping it all off
with a golden yellow flower!
Row 4 Knit.

Leaving a long tail, thread through rem 22 sts and pull tight. Use the
tail to seam down the back. Fill with toy stuffing and gather the
bottom cast-on edge together. Sew up. Insert the cactus into a
plant pot.

CACTUS 3
Make 3 Medallions as follows:
MEDALLION 1
Cast on 14 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C.
Work in pattern as follows:

Row 1 (WS) Purl.

Row 2 (RS) K2, (M1, K4, M1, K2) twice. [18 sts]
Row 3 Purl.
Row 4 K2, (M1, K6, M1, K2) twice. [22 sts]
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 K2, (M1, K8, M1, K2) twice. [26 sts]
Row 7 Purl.
Row 8 K2, (M1, K10, M1, K2) twice. [30 sts]
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 K2, (M1, K12, M1, K2) twice. [34 sts]
Work 4 rows straight in st st.

Row 15 Purl.
Row 16 K2, (ssk, K10, k2tog, K2) twice. [30 sts]
Row 17 Purl.
Row 18 K2, (ssk, K8, k2tog, K2) twice. [26 sts]
Row 19 Purl.
Row 20 K2, (ssk, K6, k2tog, K2) twice. [22 sts]
Row 21 Purl.
Row 22 K2, (ssk, K4, k2tog, K2) twice. [18 sts]
Row 23 Purl.
Row 24 K2, (ssk, K2, k2tog, K2) twice. [14 sts]
Row 25 Purl.
Cast off all sts.

MEDALLION 2
Cast on 14 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C. Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Work in pattern as follows: Row 2 (RS) K2, (M1, K4, M1, K2) twice. [18 sts]
Row 3 Purl.
Row 1 (WS) Purl. Row 4 K2, (M1, K6, M1, K2) twice. [22 sts]
Row 2 (RS) K2, (M1, K4, M1, K2) twice. [18 sts] Row 5 Purl.
Row 3 Purl. Row 6 K2, (M1, K8, M1, K2) twice. [26 sts]
Row 4 K2, (M1, K6, M1, K2) twice. [22 sts] Work 2 rows straight in st st.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 K2, (M1, K8, M1, K2) twice. [26 sts] Row 9 Purl.
Work 4 rows straight in st st. Row 10 K2, (ssk, K6, k2tog, K2) twice. [22 sts]
Row 11 Purl.
Row 11 Purl. Row 12 K2, (ssk, K4, k2tog, K2) twice. [18 sts]
Row 12 K2, (ssk, K6, k2tog, K2) twice. [22 sts] Row 13 Purl.
Row 13 Purl. Row 14 K2, (ssk, K2, k2tog, K2) twice. [14 sts]
Row 14 K2, (ssk, K4, k2tog, K2) twice. [18 sts] Row 15 Purl.
Row 15 Purl. Cast off all sts.
Row 16 K2, (ssk, K2, k2tog, K2) twice. [14 sts]
Row 17 Purl. ASSEMBLE THE MEDALLIONS
Cast off all sts. Take each medallion and sew the cast-off seams and side seam
together. Fill with toy stuffing then sew the cast-off edges together
MEDALLION 3 to make a medallion. Attach Medallion 2 to Medallion 1, and
Cast on 14 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C. Medallion 3 to Medallion 2.
Work in pattern as follows:

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sew the cast-on edges together. **

PLANTS 2 AND 3 (MAKE 2)

Cast on 20 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D. Work in st st until
work measures 8cm. Work ** to ** as for Plant 1.

PLANT 4 (MAKE 1)
Cast on 20 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D. Work in st st until
work measures 5cm. Work ** to ** as for Plant 1.

PLANT 5 (MAKE 1)
Cast on 20 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D. Work in st st until
work measures 4cm. Work ** to ** as for Plant 1.

FINISHING
Attach flowers then insert the 5 plants into a plant pot.

FLOWERS
Make 1 to 3 for each cactus plant, or as many as you prefer.

FLOWER 1
Cast on 30 sts using 3.25mm needles and your preferred colour.
Knit 3 rows.
Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row Purl.
Rep these 2 rows once more.

There are five different parts to Next row (RS) (K2tog) across row. [15 sts]
Cactus 4, each one knitted separately Leave a long tail and thread through rem 15 sts. Coil up and sew in
and sewn together at the end
place to the cactus plant.

FLOWER 2
CACTUS 4 Cast on 49 sts using 3.25mm needles and your preferred colour.
Note This is a group of 5 plants. Knit 1 row.

PLANT 1 Row 1 (RS) *K2, s2kpo, K2; rep from * to end. [35 sts]
Cast on 20 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D. Row 2 Purl.
Work in st st until work measures 15cm. Row 3 *K1, s2kpo, K1; rep from * to end. [21 sts]
** Dec as folls: Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 (S2kpo) across row. [7 sts]
Row 1 (RS) *K1, k2tog, K1; rep from * to end. [15 sts] Row 6 Purl.
Row 2 Purl. Leave a long tail and thread through rem 7 sts. Coil up and sew in
Row 3 *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [10 sts] place on the cactus plant.
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 (K2tog) across row. [5 sts]
Row 6 Purl.

Leaving a long tail, thread through rem sts and pull tight. Use the
tail to seam down the back. Fill with toy stuffing, and gather and

STEP-BY-STEP M1 MAKE 1 INCREASE

1 Insert the point of the right-hand 2 Next slip the yarn back on to the 3 Insert the point of the right-hand 4 Pull the yarn all the way through
needle under the loop or line of yarn left-hand needle, ready for knitting. needle into the back of the stitch as and you will now have an extra
that lies between the two stitches. if to knit. stitch on your right-hand needle.

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 HOW TO KNIT

If you’re new to knitting or just need a little refresher, our knitting

guide is here to make sure you get it right first time, every time

cable CAST-ON method Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work

1 2 3 4

Make a slip knot. Insert Push the point of the right-hand Pull the loop out with the right- Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you
right-hand needle into the needle between the first and hand needle, then slip it over the have the number of stitches you
stitch as if to knit. Wrap the second stitches. Wrap the yarn tip of the left-hand needle. require.
yarn around the point and pull anti-clockwise around the point
through, slipping the stitch on to of the right-hand needle.
the left-hand needle.

thumb CAST-ON method A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily

1 2 3 4

Make a slip knot and place it Hold the tail in your left hand Push the needle tip along the Draw the yarn through the
on a needle, leaving a long tail. with your thumb sticking up. outside of your thumb so it thumb loop and then between
The tail length depends on the Make a circle anti-clockwise with passes through the loop. Wrap the arms of the cross. Slip your
number of stitches you wish to your thumb. You should end up the working yarn as if to knit. thumb out and pull to tighten the
cast on. Try a length about 3 with a cross on the front of your stitch. Repeat from Step 2.
times the width of the project. thumb.

Knit Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn

1 2 3 4

Hold the needle with the stitches Now wind the yarn anti- Bring the right-hand needle Push the point of the right needle
on it in your left hand. Keeping clockwise around the point of down through the loop, making further through the stitch you
the yarn in your right hand and the right-hand needle using your sure that you catch the yarn you created, then gently pull the right
at the back of your work, insert index finger. It’s important to wound around the needle. This needle up and to your left, taking
the point of the right-hand keep the yarn in your right hand creates the stitch. Don’t pull the the original loop with it. You’ve
needle up into the front loop of relatively taut to maintain an free yarn too tightly, let out some now created one knit stitch.
the first stitch, as shown. even tension as you go. slack. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 across the
row.

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Purl To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches

1 2 3 4

Holding the needle with all the Wind the yarn around the tip Now slip the right-hand needle Now slip the right-hand needle
stitches on in your left hand, and of the right-hand needle from back through the stitch, back through the stitch,
ensuring that the yarn is at the right to left, in an anti-clockwise ensuring that you catch the ensuring that you catch the
front of your work, insert the motion, constantly keeping a yarn that you’ve already wound yarn that you’ve already wound
right-hand needle down through slight tension on the yarn. around the needle. This creates around the needle. This creates
the front loop of your first stitch a stitch on your right-hand a stitch on your right-hand
as shown. needle. needle.

K2TOG Knit two stitches together to give a right-leaning decrease

1 2 3 4

Insert the point of the right-hand Wind the yarn around the tip Drop the two stitches from Knitting two stitches together
needle through the loops of the of the right-hand needle and the left-hand needle and keep decreases your stitch count by
next two stitches as if to knit. pull the yarn through the two the new stitch on the right-hand one, and the decrease stitch
stitches, knitting them needle. leans to the right. This is how a
both together. series looks.

kfb Increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front and back of an existing stitch

1 2 3 4
Insert the tip of the right-hand Then take the right-hand needle Wrap the yarn around the Take the stitch off the left-hand
needle into the front of the stitch behind the left and insert the tip tip of the right-hand needle to needle. You will have increased
and knit as normal, but don’t of the needle down through the knit the stitch. Bring the needle one stitch by knitting twice into
drop it from the left-hand needle. back of the stitch on the through to make the stitch, the original stitch, first at the
left-hand needle. keeping it on the right-hand front, then at the back.
needle.

Cast off Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique

1 2 3 4

Start by knitting the first Insert the left-hand needle Knit another stitch so you have When you get to the last stitch,
two stitches of the row as through the first stitch, two on the right needle. Lift the cut the yarn about 15cm (6in)
normal, but don’t go any further as shown. Lift this stitch over the first stitch over the second, then away, feed it through the loop
along as you usually would. other stitch on the right-hand repeat Steps 1 to 3. and pull through firmly to fasten
needle and over the needle off.
point.

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MORE STITCHES TO MASTER

You may see these great finishing touches in our patterns!
kitchener stitch The best way to graft your sock toes together

1 2 3 4

Arrange your stitches so that Using your needle, thread the Thread the tail purlwise through Thread the tail knitwise through
the ones for the top of the foot tail purlwise through the first the new first stitch on the needle the new first stitch on the
are on one needle, and those stitch on the front needle, closest to you.Thread the tail needle furthest away from you.
for the bottom of the foot are and then knitwise through the purlwise through the first stitch Repeat from * to Step 4 until
on the other, with both needle first stitch on the back needle. on the needle furthest away you’ve worked all your toe
tips pointing to the right. Cut *Thread tail knitwise through from you and drop that stitch off stitches.
a 40cm (15¾in) tail of yarn and the first stitch on the front the needle.
thread onto a tapestry needle. needle and drop off the needle.

duplicate stitch/Swiss darning Chain stitch Perfect for hanging loops

Swiss darning or duplicate
stitch is a great way to add small
3 4 2 details to your knitting, covering
the stitch with an embroidery
stitch the same shape as the
1 stitch beneath it. Work from
bottom to top, bringing the
needle out at the base of the 1 2
stitch at 1 . Take the needle
Make a loop on your crochet Pull hook and yarn back through
behind the top of the ‘V’, in at 2
hook. With the hook in your right the loop (1st chain). Repeat
and out at 3 . Take the needle
hand, hold the knot between Steps 1 and 2 until you’ve
down at 1 and bring it up at 4 ,
thumb and finger of the left formed a chain of the required
at the base of the stitch above.
hand. Move the hook under and length. Insert the thread end
Continue in this way up the line
over the yarn. through the last loop and pull
of knitted stitches.
tight to secure.

GET PROFESSIONAL RESULTS! “Don’t rush

Use our easy-to-follow hints and tips for the perfect finish ëHVHZLQJÓ
MATTRESS STITCH BACKSTITCH
Place your knitted pieces RS up side by side. Thread your yarn on Pin your two pieces together and secure your sewing yarn tail a
to a needle, anchor the end and weave along an edge to your start stitch length to the right of where you are starting. Now working
point. Working from back to front, push your needle up between from right to left, bring the needle up a couple of stitches away at
the first and second stitches of the left piece’s edge, then insert 1 . Take the needle down at 2 and up again at 3 and down at 4 .
the needle down between the first two stitches of the right piece’s Repeat this motion, keeping the stitches regular and ensuring you
edge (on the equivalent row). Moving upwards, bring the needle put the needle through the middle of each knitted stitch to avoid
back up on the right piece, scooping up the bar that lies at the splitting the fabric.
back of the stitch. Return to the opposite piece and repeat.

3 1 2

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ABBREVIATIONS AND USEFUL INFO

10
Needle sizes

25
alt alternate PM place marker tog together
approx approximately P2tog purl 2 stitches together (1 stitch W3 (wrap 3 stitches) with
UK METRIC US
beg beginning decreased) yarn held at back of work, slip

24
C2B slip next stitch to cn & P3tog purl 3 stitches together (2 next 3 sts to cn and hold at front 14 2mm 0
hold at back, K1; stitches decreased) of work. Wrap yarn 3 times 13 2.25mm 1
K1 from cn prev previous around these 3 sts,
C2F slip next stitch to cn & psso pass slipped stitch(es) over being careful not to – 2.5mm –

23
9
hold at front, K1; p(1)tbl purl (1) into back of the loop pull it too tight and 12 2.75mm 2
K1 from cn pwise (purlwise) by purling the stitch ending up with yarn at 11 3mm –
C4B slip next 2 stitches to cn & hold at rem remain/remaining back of work. Slip the 3 sts to

22
back, K2; K2 from cn rep(s) repeat(s) right needle without knitting 10 3.25mm 3
C4F slip next 2 stitches to cn & hold at rev st st reverse stocking stitch them – 3.5mm 4
front, K2; K2 from cn RH right hand WS wrong side
9 3.75mm 5

21
C6B slip next 3 stitches to cn & hold at rib2tog either k2tog or p2tog wyib with yarn in back
back, K3; K3 from cn dep on what next stitch wyif with yarn in front 8 4mm 6
C6F slip next 3 stitches to cn & hold at in ribbing should be ybk yarn to the back 7 4.5mm 7

8
front, K3; K3 from cn (keeps ribbing looking yfwd yarn forward

20
6 5mm 8
cb cable back neat on buttonholes) yo yarn over
CC contrast colour rnd(s) round(s) (on a circular needle/ yrn yarn round needle 5 5.5mm 9
cf cable forward DPNs) yon yarn over needle 4 6mm 10

19
cn cable needle RS right side * work instructions immediately
co cast on RT right twist following *, then repeat as
3 6.5mm 10½
cont continue skpo slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass directed 2 7mm –

18
dec decrease(ing) (by working two slipped stitch over (1 stitch w&t (wrap and turn) slip next st 1 7.5mm –

7
stitches together) decreased) from LH to RH needle, take yarn
est established sk2po slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches between needles to other side of 0 8mm 11
DK double knitting together, pass slipped stitch over work, slip st back to LH needle, 00 9mm 13

17
DPNs double-pointed (2 stitches decreased) take yarn between needles to its 000 10mm 15
needles sl slip starting point, then turn.
foll/s following/follows sl st slip stitch On next row, knit or purl the – 12mm 17

16
g st garter stitch (knit every row) SM stitch marker wrapped stitch together with the – 15mm 19
inc increase (usually knit into same ssk slip 2 stitches one at a time, knit 2 strand wrapping around it – 20mm 36
stitch twice) slipped stitches together b&t (break and tighten) break off the

6
– 25mm 50

15
K/k knit (1 stitch decreased) yarn and thread the end through
kfb knit into front and back of stitch sssk slip 3 stitches one at a time, knit 3 the st(s) left on the needle. Pull
kwise knitwise; by knitting the stitch slipped stitches together (two the end of the yarn to tighten the
k2tog knit the next two stitches stitches decreased) st(s) together Hook sizes

14
together ssp slip 2 stitches one at a time, purl 2
k(1)tbl knit (1) into back loop slipped stitches together through
UK METRIC US
LH left hand back loops (1 stitch decreased)

13
LT left twist st(s) stitch(es) 14 2mm B/1

5
meas measure(s) st st stocking stitch 13 2.25mm –
M1 make one by knitting into back tbl through the back of the loop
12 2.5mm C/2

12
of loop between two stitches T2B slip next stitch to cn &
(increase 1 stitch) hold at back, K1; P1 from cn 11 3mm –
M1L (left leaning increase) with left T2F slip next stitch to cn &
10 3.25mm D/3
needle tip, lift strand between hold at front, P1; K1 from cn

11
needles from front to back. Knit 9 3.5mm E/4
lifted loop through back of loop 8 4mm G/6
M1R (right leaning increase) with left

4
7 4.5mm 7

10
needle tip, lift strand between
needles from back to front. Knit
Yarn weight UK/US conversion 6 5mm H/8
lifted loop through front of loop 5 5.5mm I/9
4ply Sport

9
M1P make one purlwise by purling into
back of loop between two stitches
4 6mm J/10
(increase 1 stitch)
Double knitting Light worsted 3 6.5mm K/10½
MB make a bobble 2 7mm –
8
MC main colour
Aran Fisherman/Worsted
0 8mm –
3

P/p purl
patt(s) pattern(s)
Chunky Bulky 00 9mm –
7

PB place bead 000 10mm –

pfb purl into front and back of stitch
Super chunky Extra bulky

Aran Knit on 4 to 5.5mm needles. Originally created for fishermen’s

Yarn weights
6

jumpers. Use when DK isn’t heavy enough, and chunky is too bulky.
Choose the right yarns to knit with Perfect for outdoor or warm clothing.
2
5

1, 2 and 3ply Knit on 2 to 3.5mm needles. Use for delicate lace Chunky Knit on 5.5 to 7mm needles. Associated with outdoor wear
knitting and baby garments. Good for socks and gloves.
4

and winter jumpers, great for oversized garments.

4ply Knit on 3 to 4mm needles. Super chunky Knit on 7 to 12mm needles. A great weight for
3

Great for baby clothes, heavier socks and lightweight tops. beginners, as it produces quick results. Good for furnishings.
1
2

Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3.5 to 4.5mm needles. Usually double Big Knit on 9 to 20mm needles. Perfect for eye-catching scarves
the weight of 4ply, this is the most widely used weight. Suitable for and coats, as well as cosy cushions and throws.
1

most garments and quick to knit up.

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cm

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complete with buttermilk fur, pink cheeks and a cute chick jumper
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Q Tapestry needle
Q Toy filling MEASUREMENTS
EASY TO KNIT Q 4 mother-of-pearl Baby Bunny 17cm tall
buttons, 1cm diameter Mother Bunny 21cm tall
Q 20cm baby blue ric rac
YOU WILL NEED Q 20cm yellow ric rac ABBREVIATIONS
Q Hayfield Bonus Q 20cm green ric rac For a full list see p95 in
DK (100% acrylic, Q Red thread (beaks) Simply Knitting magazine
100g/280m), Q Yellow thread (paws)
1 ball of each: Q Black thread (eyes)
Yarn A Aran (993) For yarn stockists
Yarn B Pink (0992)
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Yarn D Ice Blue (730)
Q A pair of 3mm needles TENSION
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in diameter 10x10cm (4x4 in) over KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR
Q 1 black glass eye 5mm
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stocking stitch using
3mm needles gwq
Note If you’re knitting Bella Bunkins for young Row 19 (K2tog, K3) to end. [24 sts]
children make sure you secure all loose ends well Row 20 Purl.
and, for safety, swap the eye and nose beads for Row 21 (K2tog, K2) to end. [18 sts]
simple embroidery. Row 22 Purl.
Row 23 (K2tog, K1) to end. [12 sts]
BABY BUNNY Row 24 Purl.
HEAD Row 25 K2tog to end. [6 sts]
Using your kit materials begin at the muzzle. Cast off.
Cast on 3 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) Kfb to end. [6 sts] Sew the head and stuff it, making the right shape.
Row 2 Purl. Sew the eyes and the nose in place, firmly.
Row 3 Kfb to end. [12 sts] Embroider the cheeks with Yarn C under the
Row 4 Purl. eyes.
Row 5 K2, kfb 8 times, K2. [20 sts]
Row 6 Purl. BODY
Row 7 K3, kfb 5 times, K4, kfb 5 times, K3. Begin at the bottom.
[30 sts] Cast on 5 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a P row. Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 11 K3, (k2tog, K1) 3 times, (K1, kfb) 3 times, Row 2 Kfb to end. [10 sts]
(K1, k2tog) 3 times, K3. [27 sts] Row 3 Purl.
Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a P row. Row 4 Kfb to end. [20 sts]
Row 15 K11, kfb, K1, kfb, K1, kfb, K11. [30 sts] Row 5 Purl.
Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a P row. Row 6 (Kfb, K1) to end. [30 sts]

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HOW TO ATTACH THE BUTTON LIMBS

Work 7 rows in st st, beg with a P row.

Change to Yarn B.
Knit 3 rows.
Work 8 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Row 25 (P2tog, P4) to end. [25 sts]
Row 26 Knit.
Row 27 (P2tog, P3) to end. [20 sts]
Row 28 Knit.
Row 29 (P2tog, P2) to end. [15 sts]
Row 30 Knit.
Row 31 (P2tog, P1) to end. [10 sts]
Row 32 Knit.
Row 33 P2tog to end. [5 sts]
Cast off.

Sew the Body and stuff it. Sew Head to the Body.
Using the image as a guide, sew the green, yellow
and blue ric rac around the jumper. Embroider
the tiny chicks with black thread for the eyes,
yellow thread for the legs, and red thread for
Use pretty-coloured ric rac to
give the impression of chicks the beaks. Sew one stitch between the chicks to
running around the jumper separate them using one strand of Yarn B.

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Sew the Ears to the Head using image as a guide.

FEET AND LEGS (MAKE 2)

Cast on 8 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 Kfb to end. [16 sts]
Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Row 6 P5, (p2tog) 3 times, P5. [13 sts]
Row 7 K5, sk2po, K5. [11 sts]
Work 10 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Row 18 P2tog, P7, p2tog. [9 sts]
Cast off.
Sew the Feet and the Legs and stuff them just a
little bit. Attach them to both sides of the Body
with a mother-of-pearl button.

TAIL
Using Yarn A, make the Tail with a pompom
measuring 2.5cm in diameter. Sew it to the back.

Embroider a few stitches of

pink yarn under the eyes to
FINISHING
create sweet cheeks Using Yarn D, make two pompoms measuring
1.5cm in diameter.Sew the pompoms to the ends
of a strand of Yarn D and tie it around the neck to
ARMS (MAKE 2) make a bow.
Cast on 3 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) Kfb to end. [6 sts] MOTHER BUNNY
Row 2 Kfb, P5. [7 sts] HEAD
Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a K row. Start at the muzzle.
Change to Yarn B. Cast on 3 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 7 Kfb, K6. [8 sts] Row 1 (RS) Kfb to end. [6 sts]
Row 8 Knit. Row 2 Purl.
Work 14 rows in st st, beg with a K row. Row 3 Kfb to end. [12 sts]
Row 23 K2tog, K4, k2tog. [6 sts] Row 4 Purl.
Cast off. Row 5 K2, kfb 8 times, K2. [20 sts]
Row 6 Purl.
Sew the Arms and stuff them just a little bit. Row 7 K3, kfb 5 times, K4, kfb 5 times, K3.
Attach the Arms to both sides of the Body with a [30 sts]
mother-of-pearl button. Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Row 11 (Kfb, K4) to end. [36 sts]
EARS (MAKE 2) Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Cast on 5 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A. Row 15 K4, (K2tog, K1) 3 times, (K1, kfb) 5 times,
Row 1 (RS) Knit. (K1, K2tog) 3 times, K4. [35 sts]
Row 2 Kfb, K3, kfb. [7 sts] Work 5 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Work 19 rows in garter st. Row 21 (K2tog, K4) to last 5 sts, k2tog, K3.
Cast off. [29 sts]
Row 22 Purl.

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Row 23 K1, (k2tog, K2) to end. [22 sts] Work 5 rows in st st, beg with a K row.
Row 24 P1, (p2tog, P1) to end. [15 sts]
Row 25 K1, k2tog to end. [8 sts] Change to Yarn B.
Cast off. Row 8 Kfb, P6. [8 sts]
Sew the Head and stuff it making the right shape. Work 14 rows in st st, beg with a K row.
Sew the eyes and nose beads firmly to the face, Row 23 K2tog, K4, k2tog. [6 sts]
using image as a guide. Embroider the cheeks Cast off.
under the eyes with Yarn C.
Sew the Arms and stuff them just a little bit.
BODY Attach the Arms to both sides of the Body under
Begin at the neck. the Head, with a mother-of-pearl button.
Cast on 6 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 1 (WS) Purl. EARS (MAKE 2)
Row 2 Kfb to end. [12 sts] Cast on 5 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 3 Purl. Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 4 (Kfb, K1) to end. [18 sts] Row 2 Kfb, K3, kfb. [7 sts]
Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a P row. Work 20 rows in garter st.
Row 8 (Kfb, K2) to end. [24 sts] Cast off.
Work 7 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Row 16 (Kfb, K5) to end. [28 sts] Sew the Ears to the top of the Head, using image
Row 17 Purl. as a guide.
Row 18 Kfb, K26, kfb. [30 sts]
Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a P row. FEET AND LEGS (MAKE 2)
Row 23 Knit. Cast on 8 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (Kfb) to end. [16 sts]
Change to Yarn A. Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a K row. Row 6 P5, (p2tog) 3 times, P5. [13 sts]
Row 28 K1, kfb, K2, kfb, K2, kfb, K14, kfb, K2, kfb, Row 7 K5, sk2po, K5. [11 sts]
K2, kfb, K1. [36 sts] Work 11 rows in st st, beg with a P row.
Work 5 rows in st st, beg with a P row. Row 19 K2tog, K7, k2tog. [9 sts]
Row 34 K1, (k2tog, K5) to end. [31 sts] Cast off.
Row 35 Purl.
Row 36 K1, (k2tog, K3) to end. [25 sts] Sew the Feet and the Legs and stuff them just a
Row 37 P1, (p2tog, P1) to end. [17 sts] little bit. Attach them to both sides of the Body
Row 38 K1, (k2tog) to end. [9 sts] with a tiny mother-of-pearl button.
Cast off.
TAIL
Sew the Body and stuff it. Sew the Head to the Using Yarn A, make a pompom for the Tail
Body. measuring 3cm in diameter. Sew it to the bottom.
Sew the ric rac around the jumper as shown for
the Baby Bunny. FINISHING
Using Yarn D, make two pompoms measuring
ARMS (MAKE 2) 1.5cm in diameter. Sew pompoms to the ends of a
Cast on 3 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn A. strand of Yarn D. Tie around neck in a bow.
Row 1 (RS) Kfb to end. [6 sts]
Row 2 Kfb, P5. [7 sts]

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