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What you need FOR THE SET For this pattern you shall require DK yarn. In the example, Peter Pan DK : □ Blue Jeans□ Jade□ White□ Needles 2 - 3¼mm (US 3) TENSION 24 sts and 32 rows = 10cm (4in) in stocking stitch on 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); tog, together; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); pwise, purlwise (as if to purl); rss, reverse stocking st (p on right side and k on wrong side) Hat Using 3¼mm needles and col 2, cast (bind) on 73 (79, 85, 91, 97) sts. Row 1: K1, * P1, K1, rept from * to end. Row 2: P1, * K1, P1, rept from * to end. These two rows form rib, repeat 1st and 2nd…

What you need □ For this project you will need an Aran weight yarn. In this example we have used Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Aran in Denim. You will need approximately 420m (459yd)□ 5mm (US 8) needles□ Tapestry needle TENSION 28sts and 22 rows = 10cm (4in) in 2x3 rib stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl Cast on 50 sts using 5mm needles Row 1: *K3, P2; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form 2x3 rib pattern. Continue in pattern until your knitting measures 140cm (55in), or your desired length, from the cast (bind) on edge. Cast (bind) off. To make up Darn in ends and gently block. TIP YOU CAN USE DIFFERENT…

Beret With 3.25mm needles, cast on 86 sts. Beginning with a k row, ss 8 rows. Change to 4mm needles. P 1 row. 1st increase row: K4, [inc in next st, k6] 11 times, inc in next st, k4 – 98 sts. P 1 row. 2nd increase row: K1, inc in next st, [k6, inc in each of next 2 sts] 11 times, k6, inc in next st, k1 – 122 sts. P1 row. 3rd increase row: K1, inc in next st, [k8, inc in each of next 2 sts] 11 times, k8, in next st, k1 – 146 sts. K 1 row and p 1 row. 4th increase row: K1, inc in next st, [k10, inc in each of next 2 sts] 11 times, k10, inc in next st,…

What you need For this pattern you shall require a DK Yarn □ For this example we used Debbie Bliss Blue Faces Leicester DK was used in Chestnut (see table for amount) q 3.25mm (US 3) circular needle, 40cm (16in) long□ 3.25mm (US 3) DPNs□ 1 stitch marker□ Tapestry needle TENSION 22 sts and 35 rounds = 10cm (4in) in stocking (stockinette) stitch ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; gst, garter stitch (every row k); tog, together; ssp, slip slip purl Using cast (bind) on method of your choice, cast (bind) on 72 (84, 96, 108, 120) sts onto the circular needle. Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round. BRIM Rnd 1: *K3, P3; repeat from * to…

What you need Forthis projectyouwillneed: □ A1x ball of a DK Yarn. We used Countryside Tweed in Cheviot.□ 4mm (US 6) needles□ Tapestry needle TENSION 29 sts and 28 rows = 10x10cm (4x4in) in rib stitch using 4mm (US 6) needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl Cast (bind) on 32 sts for the smartphone cosy, or 64 sts for the tablet cosy.  Row 1: *Knit 1, purl 1, rep from * to end of row. Repeat row 1 until knitting measures for your desired length to fit your device. Cast (bind) off stitches in the K1, P1 rib pattern. To make up Darn in ends. Fold knitting in half width-wise and join seams along the cast (bind) on edge, and then down the long side of the cosy. Turn right…

What you need For this project you will need Any orange and green worsted weight yarn can be used, which make this project a great scrap buster. □ Each carrot takes approximately 20-25 yards of yarn total□ US #7 (4.5mm) straight knitting needles□ Scissors□ Tapestry Needle□ I (5.50 mm) crochet hook TENSION Work 16 sts and 17 rows in pattern to measure 10x10cm using 4.5mm (US 7) needles, or size required to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); K, Knit, yo, yarn over Kf&b, knit into the front and back of the same stitch K2tog, knit 2 stitches together FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7 in. long x 2 ¾ in. wide at the top With orange, cast on 5 sts. Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit Row 3: Purl Row 4: Kf&b,…

Knitting needles come in many types, sizes and materials. Once you become more familiar with knitting, you may find that you prefer one type over another, but the variations are designed with different patterns and yarns in mind. This guide will explain the features of each, but the best way to decide which needles suit you is to practise and find the ones that feel most comfortable. Learning to knit on bent, dull or rough needles will be a frustrating process, so it’s worth investing in a good pair that feel nice in your hands to get started. To practise knitting, it’s better to work with thick yarn as this will make it easier to spot mistakes. If you’re getting started with yarn that is aran weight or thicker, your…

Patterns will suggest yarn weight and maybe even fibre, but colour is up to you. When choosing a colour for your project, you may need to consider more than just what it will look like. For example, as a beginner, you may find darker colours difficult to work with as you won’t be able to see your work as easily. When you’re using more than one colour, it’s also important to choose colours that complement each other. A good place to start is to look at the colour wheel. USING A COLOUR WHEEL This is used to see how colours work together. Each segment shows the hue (the pure, bright colour), shade (the colour mixed with black), tone (the colour mixed with grey) and tint (the colour mixed with white).…

Stitch symbol charts work in much the same way as a written pattern – each symbol represents a stitch, and you follow it to make the pattern. Some knitters prefer them, as they offer a visual representation of what a pattern should look like and can be easier to memorise. When you come across a charted pattern, the amount of stitches to cast (bind) on will normally be provided, however, if it is not, you can easily work it out from the number of stitches in the pattern ‘repeat’. Cast (bind) on a multiple of this number and any extras for edge stitches outside the repeat and you’re ready to go. In a stitch symbol chart, each square represents a stitch and each horizontal line of squares represents a row.…

What you need FOR THE SET Small amount of 4 ply in each of: □ Pink□ Green□ Lilac□ Yellow□ Length of narrow white ribbon□ 2 small buttons□ Pair of 2mm (No. 14) knitting needles□ Size A3 medium-weight card folded in half and decorated as desired□ Pair of 23cm-long wooded dowels□ 40cm length of DK cotton for washing line□ 13 mini wooden pegs□ Sticky pads TENSION 36 stitches and 48 rows, to 10 x 10cm over stocking stitch, using 2mm needles ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; psso, pass sl st over; ss, stocking stitch (k on right side and p on wrong side); gst, garter st (every row k); mst, moss st; yf, yarn forward to make a st; yrn, yarn round needle to make…

What you need □ 9 (10) (12) (13) (15) 50g (140m) balls of King Cole Luxury Merino DK (100% merino wool) in Teal (2634)*□ Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles□ One circular 4mm (No. 8) knitting needle (to use on back for working in rows with large number of sts)□ Stitch holders TENSION 28 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es) BACK With 4mm circular needle, cast on 141 (155) (169) (183) (197) sts. Work backwards and forwards in rows: 1st rib row: K1, [p1, k1] to end. 2nd rib row: P1, [k1, p1] to end. These 2 rows form rib. Rib a further 6 rows. Continue in pattern thus: 1st row: P1, [k1, p1] to…

What you need For this project we have used one ball of: □ Rowan Cocoon yarn, which is made up of 80 per cent Merino, 20 per cent Kid Mohair. You will need a total of 76 (94, 114) metres, 83 (103, 125) yards.□ 1 stitch marker□ Tapestry needle TENSION 14 sts and 20 rows = 10cm (4in) in stocking (stockinette) stitch using 6mm (US 10) needles. ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; k2tog, knit 2 together; yo, yarn over; ssk, slip slip knit Using 5.5mm needles and alternate cable cast-on method, cast (bind) on 48 (56, 64) sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round. BRIM Rnd 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Repeat this…

What you need For this pattern you shall require □ 4 ply yarn. For this example, Wendy Roam Fusion in Force (above) and Heath (right) was used. You will need one ball. 1 (1) (1)□ 2¾ mm (US 2) knitting needles TENSION 37 sts and 52 rows = 10 cm (4 ins) over basket weave stitch ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; patt, pattern Basketweave fingerless mitts Using 2¾ mm needles, cast (bind) on 57 (65, 73) sts. RIBBED CUFF 1st Row: K3, P2, * K2, P2 rep from * to end. 2nd Row: * K2, P2, rep from * to last st, P1 These two rows form rib. Continue in rib as set until work measures 7cm, 2¾ ins. Commence basket weave pattern Row 1: (rs) K1, *…

What you need FOR THE SET For this pattern you shall require 4 x 50g (200m) balls of Sirdar Country Classic 4 Ply (40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic) in each: □ Lime Green (Chartreuse 966)□ Navy (952)□ 3 balls in Red (True Red 971)*□ Pair of 2.75mm (No. 12) knitting needles□ Stitch holder TENSION 34 stitches and 38 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 2.75mm needles ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; ss, stocking st (k on the right side and p on the wrong side); k2tog, k 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st); wrap 1 (on a k row), ytf, slip 1, ytb, place slipped st back on left-hand needle, on following k row, using right-hand needle, pick up the wrap and knit…

What you need FOR THE SET For this pattern you shall require 1x Ball of an Aran Weight yarn: □ Teal□ Light Grey□ White□ 4mm (US 6) knitting needles□ 2 x 1.4mm buttons□ Sewing needle and thread TENSION 18 sts and 32 rows = 10cm (4in) in moss (seed) stitch on 4mm (US 6) needles ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl PATTERN REQUIRES: MOSS (SEED) STITCH *K1, P1; rep from * to the last st, K1. Rep row as many times as stated. Place mat 1 COLOURVARIATION 1 (WORKED FROM THE BOTTOM UP) Using col 1, cast (bind) on 57 sts. Rows 1-12: Work 12 rows in moss (seed)stitch. Change to col 2. Row 13: Knit. Rows 14-24: Work 11 rows in moss (seed) stitch. Change to col 3.…

Cast (bind) on 4 stitches, leaving a long tail. K the first row. *While turning the needle holding the sts and the bumps to the back, hold it in your left hand and slide the sts to the other end of the needle. The yarn should be at the back, but on the furthest st from the end of the tip of the needle. Taking the empty needle, insert it in the first st and with a taut tension, pull the yarn and k the st. K the other 3 sts. Repeat from * until you have an i-cord measuring 120cm (47in). Cast (bind) off. What you need For this pattern you shall require Oddments of DK yarn. This is a great way to use up yarn left over from…

What you need For this project you will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colour(s). Here we have used Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran, 180m (197yds) per 100g skein; 100% wool in: □ 1 x skein in Duck Egg□ 5mm (US 8) needle□ 40cm x 40cm (15¾in x 15¾in) cushion pad□ 6 x buttons TENSION 18 stitches and 24 rows = 10cm (4in) over stst using 5mm needles, or size required to obtain tension ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl Cast on 73 sts. Row 1: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 1 forms moss stitch pattern. Repeat this row until 5 rows have been worked. Beg with a K row, work in st st until work measures 30cm from cast on edge, ending…

What you need In this project we have used a variety of aran/chunky yarns (see table) □ Each square requires approx 14g of yarn□ 7mm needles□ Cable needle (optional)□ Tapestry needle□ Scissors TENSION Work 14 sts and 20 rows in garter stitch (blocked) to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 7mm (US 10½ or US 11) needles, or size required to obtain correct tension Tension is not critical and can be changed to fit the desired yarn ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; sl, slip stitch; k2tog, knit 2 stitches together; p2tog, purl 2 stitches together STRIP COMPOSITION Create each strip as follows: square 1 Cast on 17 sts.  Rows 1-24: Knit using any Square Pattern of your choice. Stop after completing the WS row. Cut the yarn and attach the new…

What you need □ Any DK yarn (or any yarn – the thicker your yarn, the bigger your eggs will be)□ Needles: US 3/UK 10/3.25mm – either double-pointed or circular at least 60cm-(23in-) long for magic loop (or needles to suit your yarn; perhaps drop a size to ensure a dense fabric for stuffing)□ Toy stuffing or a real egg! TENSION 22 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitches; k, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); k2tog, knit two stitches together Egg BOTTOM SECTION (INCREASES) Cast on 6, divide onto DPNs/magic loop and join in the round Row 1: Knit, increasing 6, ie in every stitch (12 sts) (giving you 2 sts per segment) Row 2: Knit Row 3: Knit, increasing 6…

What you need In this project we have used Drops Eskimo, 50m per 50g ball; 100% wool. You will need to use a equivilant, chunky weight yarn in your chosen colour □ 6.5mm (US 10 ½) needles□ 7mm needles□ Cable needle□ A selection of felted balls or 4□-6mm beads□ Yarn needle q Scissors TENSION Tension is not critical – just make sure that your knitted piece measures approximately 15cm (6in) wide and will fit around the ring when slightly stretched ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; C4F, cable 4 front – slip next 2 stitches on a cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 2 stitches from left needle, knit 2 stitches from cable needle Using 6.5mm needles, cast on 20 sts. Row 1 (RS): K7,…

NEEDLE ORGANISER When you’ve built up a collection of needles of all different sizes and types, storing them can become tricky. A needle organiser keeps them all in one place and protected against damage. Depending on your preference, you can get either a needle roll or a bag, which is like a long pencil case. PINS Useful for pinning pieces of knitting together when sewing up or pinning out to get measurements, pins with large heads are ideal, as they won’t get lost in your work. ROW COUNTER Used to keep track of how many rows you’ve knitted, this is another helpful tool that will save you from counting the stitches in your work. There are different types of counters available; some sit on the end of your needle and…

What you need For this particular project you will need a super chunky yarn In this example we have used: □ Rowan Big Wool colour has been used in the Carnival shade,. You shall require 160m (174yd)□ 10mm (US 15) circular needle, 40cm (16in) long□ Stitch marker□ Tapestry needle TENSION 89 sts and 12.5 rows = 10x10cm (4x4in) measured over st st using 10mm (US 15) needles, or the size required to obtain the correct tension ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl Using 10mm (US 15) circular needle cast on 70 sts. Being careful not to twist the cast on stitches, place a stitch marker and join to work in rnds as follows: Rnd 1: Knit the first row. Rnd 2: Purl. Rnd 3: Knit. Rnd 4: Purl. **Rnd…

What you need For this project us a chunky knit yarn. We have used Mirasol Sulka which comes in 50g skeins (50m) : □ 4 skeins of Rosewood, or a different colour of your choice□ 6mm circular needle, 60cm long□ Stitch marker□ Yarn needle TENSION 13 sts and 24 rows in pattern in the round to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) using 6mm (US 10) needles ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl Using 6mm circular needles, cast on 91sts. Join stitches to work in the round as follows: Spread stitches out along the cable/wire and bring the tips of the needles together. Make sure that your stitches are not twisted. Move the top stitch from the right hand needle to the left hand needle, then k2tog. This will close the gap…

What you need In this project we have used: □ Lily Cotton Sugar’n Cream 100% cotton Aran weight yarn. 1 x ball in each of the following colours:□ Colour 1: Robins Egg;□ Colour 2: Azalea□ Colour 3: Ecru□ Colour 4: Country Red□ Or another aquifilant 100% cotton, Aran weight yarn.□ 4mm (US 6) needles□ Yarn needle TENSION Work 19 sts and 35 rows in garter stitch to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 4mm (US 6) needles, or size required to obtain correct tension Work 18.5 sts and 30 rows in moss stitch to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 4mm (US 6) needles, or size required to obtain correct tension Work 19 sts and 29 rows in garter stitch to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 4mm (US 6) needles, or size required to obtain correct tension. Although…

What you need Forthis projectyouwillneed: □ Approximately 250m (274 yd) of a DK yarn. We used Adriafil, Knitcol inPascal Fancy.□ 4.5mm (US 7) needles□ Tapestry needle TENSION 18st and 25 rows = 10cm (4in) in st st using 4.5mm (US 7) needles, or size required in order to obtain the correct tension (gauge) ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl Cast (bind) on 60 stitches. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: Purl. Repeat these 2 rows until knitting measures 66cm (26in). Cast (bind) off. To make up Darn in all ends. Fold your knitted piece in half lengthways, with right sides facing each other. Sew together the two side edges. Turn the cover right side out, insert the cushion pad and sew the opening closed using mattress stitch.…

What you need For this project use a Cotton DK yarn held double. We used: □ 4 x 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Cotton DK, held double in Stone□ Lining fabric and wadding for sides: 61cm x 16cm□ Lining fabric and wadding for base: 22cm x 22cm□ Yarn needle TENSION Work 16 sts and 17 rows in pattern to measure 10x10cm using 4.5mm (US 7) needles, or size required to obtain correct tension ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitch(es); k, knit; p, purl; m, make; gst, garter stitch BASE Using 4.5mm needles and col 1 held double, cast on 5 sts. Purl 1 row. Row 1: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. (9 sts). Row 2 and every even row: Purl. Row 3: K1, (M1, K1) to end. (17 sts).…

What you need For this project you will need □ Any double-knit yarn scraps (approx. 18m/20yrd)□ 3mm double pointed needles (at least 15cm/6in long)□ Large-eyed needle for sewing up & weaving in ends□ Small amount of toy stuffing TENSION Tension is not critical for this project ABBREVIATIONS k, knit, p, purl, St(s), stitch(es); kfb, make a stitch by knitting into the front and back of the stitch, k2tog, knit 2 together, ssk, slip 2 stitches knit-wise onto right needle then knit together through the back of the loops FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7-8cm wide HEART BODY Cast on 7 stitches Row 1: p3, k1 (this is the centre stitch), p3 (wrong side) Row 2: kfb, k1, kfb, p1 (centre stitch), kfb, k1, kfb (11 sts, right side) Row 3: p5, k1, p5…

What you need □ Rowan, Scottish Tweed Aran: Rust (009), 1x100g/170m ball□ A set of five 4mm double pointed needles□ Stitch marker□ Hollowfibre toy stuffing□ Strong orange sewing thread and needle□ Green felt fabric□ Sequins and beads to embellish□ 20cm (8in) length copper wire TENSION Tension is not critical for this project ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitches; k, knit; p, purl; inc, increase; k2tog, knit two stitches together Cast on 16 sts and divide between the 4mm double pointed needles.  Round 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Round 2: *Inc 1, P1; rep from * to end. [24 sts]  Round 3: *K2, P1; rep from * to end. Round 4: *Inc 1, K1, P1; rep from * to end. [32 sts] Round 5: *K3, P1; rep from * to end.…

When you buy yarn, it will almost always come with a label around it. This label, which is sometimes also called a ball band, tells you everything you need to know about the yarn, from what size needles to use with it to washing and care instructions. If you think your project will need to use more than one ball of yarn, don’t throw this label away, as it will help you ensure you get the exact matching yarn to continue working with. SYMBOLS Most yarn manufacturers will use symbols to indicate the properties of yarn and give further details about it. These will often include care instructions and tension (gauge). It will also include the dye lot. When using more than one ball of yarn in the same colour…

After learning the basic techniques of knitting, you now have the ability to create a large variety of stitches. These can be used to start making your own original designs and adapting other patterns to suit your tastes. You may recognise some of the more common stitches, such as moss (seed) and single rib, but there are a wide variety that will enable you to create any number of attractive items. There are just a few examples showcased here, so take a look through to see which appeal to you most. KNIT AND PURL STITCH PATTERNS There are many stitches that you can create using just these two techniques, and most are simple to work and easy to remember. Although the majority of these will create a pattern that looks…