Table of contents for April 2024 in Simply Knitting

Spring is in full bloom this issue! Our Fair Isle Collection Book bursts with garments, homewares and accessories in calming pastels and glorious brights. Inside the mag, adult garments for all occasions – Rowan’s Birdie colourwork cardi, Bronagh Miskelly’s retro striped cover jumper, Sarah Hatton’s chunky cable cardi and Pat Menchini’s raglan-twist jumper for men. Babies will be picnic ready with a simple Bergère cardi, and it wouldn’t be SK without a Jane Burn’s Panda Queen kids’ jumper. The Sea Swimmer’s cowl and ladder stitch bag tempt our accessory fans, and fun arrives in buckets with Amanda Berry’s Viking playset and Tea Cosy Folk’s mallard ducking tea cosy! Boost your mood this season with a great knit. The SK Team x Kirstie, Sophie, Nicola, Camilla, Jen and Rachael…

West Yorkshire Spinners have launched an exciting new yarn which will flood your sock drawer with gorgeous bold colours. Created with the excellent quality you would expect from WYS, each sock yarn is made up of 75% wool and 25% nylon, making them strong, warm and machine washable. The shade range has six variegated shades, from rich rainbow shades to moody blues and grey-infused pastels. It’s the perfect option for slip stitches, cables and lace. £10.50 for 150g, www.wyspinners.com Filled with wool!…

100% recycled yarn! Eco-knitters take note of this exciting new yarn! Cascade ReSolve brings the same fibres you love back to life through 100% recycled materials. This DK weight yarn has a velvety feel with a pleasing drape for your garments. Combining the stability of nylon with the softness of alpaca, this practical blend is suitable for a variety of garments and accessories that’ll look and feel good, and stand the test of time. £10.70 for 100g, www.cascadeyarns.com for stockists…

YOUR KNITS STAR LETTER ARAN DREAMS My parents are Irish and my mum taught me to knit as a child. When I was 18 my grandmother visited from Ireland. She asked if I knew how to do Aran cable – I said it looked too difficult – so she showed me how easy it was, and now cable knitting is my favourite thing to do. I went to Ireland in 2016 to visit relatives and tour a little as I had not been since I was young. I brought home some Aran yarn in several colours and kept it until I came up with an idea for a scarf. I knitted a Celtic knot and then worked outwards, doing the braids and edging with moss stitch. I kept knitting until…

KIDS’ JUMPER PACKED with fun details! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners, ColourLab DK (100% British wool, 100g/225m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 3.25mm needles ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A pair of 4.5mm needles ■ Two 3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs), for icords ■ Stitch holders ■ 3 buttons, 1.5cm wide TENSION 22 sts and 31 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY ■ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… ■ Crafty Llama 01603 327329 or www.crafty-llama.com ■ Deb’s Wool Shop 01558 328493 or www.debswoolshop.com HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at…

COPYRIGHT-FREE KNIT Tiny boat YOU WILL NEED □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A White (961), Yarn B Sky Marl (591), Yarn C Peach Melba (587), Yarn D Ice Blue (730), Yarn G Primrose (957) Yarn L Lime (882) □ A pair of 2.75mm needles □ Toy filling, 250g □ Stitch markers TENSION 26 sts and 32 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 2.75mm needles MEASUREMENTS 7 to 10cm (2¾ to 4in) wide ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 HULL Cast on 28 sts using 2.75mm needles and Yarn L. Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 Purl. Row 3 K1, (kfb, PM, kfb, K10) twice, kfb, PM, kfb, K1. [34 sts] Row 4 (Purl to mrk, slm) 3 times,…

VIKING PLAYSET Great GIFT IDEA IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Silver Mist (678) Yarn B White (961) Yarn C Fox (779) Yarn D Pumpkin (766) Yarn E Pink Peaches (888) Yarn F Oatmeal (964) Yarn G Olive Green (634) Yarn H Chocolate (947) Yarn J Walnut (927) Yarn L Denim (994) □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ A 3.25mm crochet hook □ Toy filling □ 2 black beads per doll, 4mm diameter □ White felt □ Sewing needle and black thread □ 2 black beads for dragon head, 4mm diameter □ Lockable stitch markers □ Brown embroidery thread □ 3 bamboo skewers, 25cm □ Brown marker pen □ Strong glue □ A5 sheet of thick cardboard…

BABY CARDIGAN NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Bergère de France Toison 100 (chunky, 77% acrylic, 20% wool, 3% polyamide, 100g/140m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 5 Acacia Buttons, 18mm diameter (ref. 50351, pack of 6) □ 4 stitch holders TENSION 14 sts and 23 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS Work2tog Work k2tog or p2tog to keep pattern in 1×1 rib For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ Visit Bergère at www.bergeredefrance.co.uk BABY CARDIGAN BACK Cast on 41 (43: 47: 49: 53) sts using 4.5mm needles. Row 1 (K1, P1) to last st, K1. Row 2 (P1, K1) to…

CONTACT US! Got a question for our experts? Then email us at simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk or write to us at Simply Knitting, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST. KNIT GURU Faye Perrium-Reed Technical Editor & Designer Top freelance technical editor and designer, Faye has a love of lace, and all the maths that comes with it. Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor Passionate about colour combinations and Fair Isle, Sophie has 40 knitting years under her belt. Jen Bartlett Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems. Rachael Prest Technical Editor Detail obsessed and a numerical master, Rachael welcomes your challenging knit questions. QUESTION OF THE MONTH SAINTLY STUFFING Q I’m knitting my daughter the Flower Fairies™ that you published last year, and which are so beautiful! I’m…

BIRD CARDIGAN NEW from ROWAN EST 1978 TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Rowan Pebble Island (worsted, 100% Merino wool, 50g/108m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ 7 buttons (ref TG4276), 15mm shell from www.textilegarden.com □ Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over patterned st st using 4.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01924 371501 or at www.knitrowan.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Ewe Wool Shop 01780 763838 or www.i-love-ewe.com 10% off! Black Sheep Wools are offering 10% off Rowan Pebble Island! Quote code 249PEB…

Kirstie McLeod Editor “More sock yarn, so my stash can get bigger. Or possibly another pair of arms so I can make more socks!” Nic Lynn Creative Design Lead “More affordable super-super chunky yarns so I can arm-knit the plushest throws and cushions to decorate my living room and bedroom.” Sophie Jordan Deputy Editor “More eco-friendly yarns and tools! The knitting industry is set up to be ultimately sustainable.” Rachael Prest Technical Editor “Let me count the ways! Size inclusive patterns – all bodies need options! More affordable breed-specific yarn options would also be nice.”…

TANK TOP Knit in sizes 8-26 TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ The Border Mill North Coast 4ply (100% Shetland wool, 25g/90m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A 2.75mm circular needle, 40cm long, or double-pointed needles (DPNs) if preferred □ A 3mm circular needle, 80cm long (or length shorter than Actual Bust) □ A 3.25mm circular needle, 80cm long (or length shorter than Actual Bust) □ Stitch holders □ A 2.5mm crochet hook □ Tapestry needle □ Stitch markers, 1 removable TENSION 31 sts and 32 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Chart patts using 3.25mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact The Border Mill on 01361 883692 or at…

LAPTOP COVER Great gift knit! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Woolly (4ply, 100% wool; 50g/125m) 2 balls each of Yarn A Brown (053) Yarn B Yellow (093) 1 ball each of Yarn C Red (051) Yarn D Green (081) Yarn E Blue (075) ■ A set of 3mm circular needles, 60cm long, plus a spare 3mm straight needle for three-needle cast-off ■ A set of 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) for i-cord ■ A set of 3.5mm circular needles, 60cm long, plus spare 3.5mm circular needle or long 3.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) for grafting stitches ■ A 4mm crochet hook ■ 1.5m cotton waste yarn for provisional cast-on ■ 2 stitch markers TENSION 25 sts and 36 rounds to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stripe sequence using 3mm needle 26 sts and 32…

BABY CARDIGAN In sizes 6 months to 6 years IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED ■ Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (sport, 55% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere, 50g/125m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 4mm needles (or a 60cm circular needle, working in rows) ■ Four small buttons ■ Two safety pins TENSION 22 sts and 32 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS M1P/K make 1 by picking up horizontal thread before next stitch and place on left needle, knit or purl into the back of this stitch so that it twists – preventing a hole being formed For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY ■ Lovecrafts www.lovecrafts.com or 01409 404010 HOW…

WHAT’S NEW Mandala Needle Keepers Never forget where you left your making-up needle when you have a mandala-inspired needle keeper! These bright enamelled tools are a quality gift for a knitter and a brilliant talking point at craft class. £13.95 each, www.notonthehighstreet.com Freddie Purrcury Cushion Pattern This cushion pattern is a must-have for any cat lover and Queen fan. The cushion measures 45x45cm and is knitted using DK weight yarn using the intarsia method. PDF £4.95, www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/freddie-purrcury-cushion Top retro gift! Teen Caron Striped Harmony Sweater Pattern This colourful sweater will easily become your teen’s favourite go-to garment. Stitched in Caron Simply Soft, its slobby shape is not too tricky to knit and super-comfy to wear. Pattern free from www.readicut.co.uk Hobbycraft Ceramic Unicorn Yarn Bowl Keep your yarn under control with…

Are you ready for something utterly adorable for your little ones? Tickly Tots is a beautiful self-striping marled baby yarn available in six fun colourways in an anti-pilling acrylic yarn. You’ll fall in love with the sweet shade names themselves – from ‘Pinking of You’ and ‘Starlight’ to ‘Make Rainbows’ and ‘Bubble Bath.’ Tickly Tots is the ideal yarn for baby and children’s knitted garments and accessories, adding a burst of colour in a great-to-use double knit weight. £2.79 for 100g, www.cygnetyarns.com or 01274 743374 for stockists Self striping delight!…

GET the LOOK Page 19 Simply knitting loves IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ West Yorkshire Spinner ColourLab DK (DK, 100% wool, 100g/225m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A 3.75mm circular needle, 80cm long □ Stitch holders □ Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to meas 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners on 01535 664500 or www.wyspinners.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk □ City Knits 0121 628 3977 www.cityknits.co.uk 10% off! Wool Warehouse are offering 10% off WYS ColourLab DK! Quote offer code SK249…

From issues 242, 243 & 244 SEASONAL SAFETY Karen knitted our Advent calendar for her grandson. Karen’s daughter was happy to have an option safer than a traditional Christmas tree as her son had just started walking, and they didn’t want any accidents! The family all love the finished piece. Karen Parker KNITTING THERAPY When her husband was admitted to hospital with an illness related to dementia, Alison found knitting our Advent calendar very comforting. Along with help from her sister, Alison knitted it for her great niece who was totally enchanted with adding the toys. Alison Worrall SPEEDY STITCHES While rushing to finish her Advent calendar for Christmas 2023, Lynn spent time trying to think of a clever plan for hanging it on the wall for 2024. She enjoyed…

MEN’S JUMPER GIFT IDEA IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Wool Aran (100% superwash wool, 100g/180m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 2 stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 26 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over patt using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS TW2 Slip next st knitwise, K1, pass slipped st over st just knitted and K into back of it For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or at www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ The Knitting Network 01795 570303 or www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk □ Delta Wool Shop 01772 456535 or www.deltawoolshop.co.uk MEN’S JUMPER BACK…

Charity Naval Children’s Charity Established 1825 What do you do? The Naval Children’s Charity provides financial and holistic support for children and young people in need. We help children up to and including the age of 25 with a parent that is serving or who has served in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, their Reserves and the RFA. Our life chances programme offers opportunities such as our partnership with the Tall Ships Youth Trust where our Naval young people board sponsored voyages enabling them to achieve their RYA Competent Crew Certificate and contribute towards the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. What can knitters do to help? Two of our most popular free books are aimed at young children struggling with the deployment of a parent. These books come with knitted…

STASHBUSTING BASKET SUPER Stashbuster IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious (DK, 50% polyester, 50% acrylic, 100g/108m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Custard Pie (341) Yarn B French Blue Macaroon (343) Yarn C Orange Cheesecake (332) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Lining □ Wadding TENSION 16 sts and 22 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 19cm diameter × 13cm deep (7½×5¼in) ABBREVIATIONS MB (make bobble) Knit into front, back and front of next st, turn, K3, turn, P3, turn, K3, turn, sl 1, k2tog, psso For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Scheepjes at www.scheepjes.com/en/ OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Black Sheep Wools 01925 764231 or www.blacksheepwools.com □ Lindenhobby www.indehobby.co.uk HOW TO USE…

PUZZLES CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 CHILL OUT WITH A CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Red spice used in goulash (7) 5 Tomato sauce (7) 9 Showery month (5) 10 Seasoned meat pizza topping (9) 11 Poem devoted to someone (3) 12 Whipping utensil (5) 13 Play (5) 14 Colour of military uniforms (5) 16 Yarn made with loops that give fabrics a rough appearance (6) 18 Very small, shaped tree (6) 19 Aviator (5) 22 Trend (5) 24 Iron (5) 26 Drinks counter (3) 27 No longer employed (9) 29 Delete (5) 30 Perfect man? (2,5) 31 Admiration (7) DOWN 1 Large bird with blue and green spotted tail feathers (7) 2 Ceramic material (9) 3 Relative by marriage (2-3) 4 Foreign nanny (2,4) 5…

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1 These images show what happens to the yarn that you carry over on the wrong side of the work. Work a stitch in the first colour as usual. To change colour, hold the working yarn out of the way and position the new colour ready to work the next stitch. 2 Work the next stitch in the new colour as normal. Make sure you don’t pull the yarn too tight by keeping the stitches on the right-hand needle spread out. 3 To change back to the original colour, work steps 1 and 2 again. 4 A completed row shows the yarn ‘floats’ carried across the back of the work.…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ World of Wool Isle (aran, 80% Shetland wool, 20% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 100g/175m) 1 ball of Valla Field (IY16) □ A 5mm circular needle, 80cm long □ Tapestry needle □ 2 stitch markers TENSION 16 sts and 29 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over garter stitch using 5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 MEASUREMENTS Cowl height (lace section) 18cm (7in) Cowl height (garter section) 15cm (6in) Cowl circumference 80cm (31.5in) WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact World of Wool on 03300 564888 or visit www.worldofwool.co.uk □ OR YOU COULD TRY… □ No Frills Knitting 07942291289 or www.nofrillsknitting.co.uk □ Wool Warehouse 0800 505 3300 or www.woolwarehouse.co.uk STITCH of the month SEA SWIMMER COWL Notes The cowl is worked…

DIAMOND CUSHION SUPER Stashbuster TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Jamieson and Smith 2ply Jumper weight (100% wool, 25g/115m) 3 balls of Yarn A Shade 29 1 ball of each Yarn B Shade 101 Yarn C Shade 14 Yarn D Shade 91 Yarn E Shade 1A Yarn F Shade FC22 □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ 9 buttons, 1cm diameter □ 40cm cushion pad TENSION 26 sts and 27 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 3.25mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit a cushion 40cm (15¾in) square ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Jamison and Smith on 01595 693579 or at www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk "Fair Isle really is a knitting art form, blending…

FAIR ISLE JUMPER Knit in sizes 8-22! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED ■ Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (100% extra fine Merino wool, 50g/100m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 3.25mm needles ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 4mm needles 24 sts and 30 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Cable Pattern using 4mm needles 23 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Fair Isle pattern using 4mm needless ABBREVIATIONS T4B Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K2, P2 from cn T4F Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, P2, K2 from cn K1B/P1B Knit…

HAT AND COWL SET Great gift idea TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED ■ Cambrian Wool Cambrian Mountains 4ply (100% wool, 50g/150m) 2 balls of Yarn A Slate 1 ball each of Yarn B Hafan Yarn C Mineral Yarn D Perl Yarn E Rhosyn These yarn quantities are sufficient to make both the cowl and the hat. For just the hat or the cowl, only 1 ball of Yarn A is required ■ A set of 3.25mm circular needles, 40cm and 60cm long ■ A set of 3.5mm circular needles, 40cm and 60cm long ■ A set of 3.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) for hat ■ Stitch markers TENSION 26 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over corrugated rib using 3.25mm needles 25 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Fair…

Let colour flood your knits like never before! New Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl DK is a wool and acrylic yarn with a lovely round twist. Its colour effect is a painted semi-solid look that gives beautifully subtle tonal hues when knitted up. The original palette was influenced by the rich and opulent colours of Morocco but the range has expanded to bring you more subtle shades too. Check out the accompanying pattern range for your spring knits! £10 for 200g. For stockists visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk or call 01484 848435…

GREAT READS For knit designers and artists, decorative tiles have always been a rich source of inspiration, thanks to their intricate patterns and vibrant colours. This compilation of knitting patterns and charts features 100 designs drawn from the beauty of decorative ceramic tiles spanning the globe. Explore a diverse range, from vivid colourwork creations to textured motifs reminiscent of Victorian floor tiles and the elaborate, brightly coloured patterns found in ancient temples and palaces. All the techniques Crafted by skilled knitting designers, this collection employs various colourwork techniques such as stranded knitting, mosaic knitting and intarsia, alongside textured and lace knitting methods. The patterns showcase the versatility of Metropolis, a 4-ply yarn by Scheepjes, while allowing for substitution with any 4ply yarn meeting gauge recommendations. These knitted tile patterns make…

LADDER-STITCH BAG Perfect PACK AWAY! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (70% cotton, 30% acrylic, 50g/75m) 5 balls of Yarn A Moonstone (841), 1 ball each of Yarn B Peridot (867) and Yarn C Turquoise (864) ■ A pair of 5mm needles ■ Lining, 40×60cm ■ Wadding, 40×60cm ■ Rope, 1m length x 10mm wide ■ Sewing thread, to match lining TENSION 18 sts and 38 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over ladder pattern using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Width 33cm (13in) Depth 28cm (11in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY ■ For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes at www.scheepjes.com OR YOU COULD TRY… ■ Baa! 07751 442645 or www.baawool.co.uk ■ Woolabaloo 0191 580 0103 or www.woolaballoo.com LADDER-STITCH BAG BAG PANELS (MAKE 2) Cast…

1 Holding the piece of knitting you are going to pick the sts up from in your left hand, and starting at the top-right corner, insert the right-hand needle between the first two stitches of the row. 2 Wind your yarn around the needle and ‘knit’ the first stitch… 3 …And pull the new stitch through between the two stitches. 4 Continue to work like this along the row or until you have picked up the necessary amount of stitches. Try to space your stitches evenly.…

CABLE COATIGAN QUICK KNIT cables! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ Cascade Yarns 220 Grande (chunky, 100% wool, 200g/200m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A pair of 6mm needles □ Spare knitting needle for three-needle cast off □ Stitch holders □ Cable needle (cn) TENSION 14 sts and 19 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 6mm needles 18 sts and 19 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over cable patt using 6mm needles 16 sts and 20 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over mistake st rib using 6mm needles ABBREVIATIONS C10B Slip next 5 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K5, then K5 from cn For a full list see page 79 CABLE…

SIRDAR SNUGGLY 4PLY Now known as Sirdar’s flagship baby yarn, Snuggly 4ply creates an incredibly soft fabric, making it ideal for crafting snug and cosy hand-knitted garments for tiny babies and toddlers, to absolutely anyone and anything. Its gentle touch remains intact through many machine wash and tumble dry cycles, ensuring lasting quality and comfort for your garments and softness for your homewears and accessories. RRP £4.15 WEIGHT 4ply BALL 50g/226m NEEDLE 3.25mm CONTENT 55% nylon, 45% acrylic CARE Machine wash at 40ºC www.sirdar.com COTTON KINGS SULTAN Cotton Kings Sultan is a luxurious cakeyarn crafted from 100% soft cotton. With four delicate threads, it’s ideal for shawls, afghans, and scarves, showcasing long colour changes. Each cake boasts stunning tone-on-tone variations. You can enhance your creations with its dip-dye effect, perfect…

DUCKLING TEA COSY NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball each in Yarn A Graphite (1063) Yarn B Citron (1263) Yarn C Grey (1099) □ A pair of 5.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of black safety eyes, 14mm diameter TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles with a single strand 14 sts and 23 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over stocking stitch using 5.5mm needles with yarn held DOUBLE MEASUREMENTS To fit a small 1 pint (2-cup) teapot ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact Stylecraft on 01484 848435 or www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk OR YOU COULD TRY… □ Wool Warehouse…

ELIPSES CUSHION TRY A new stitch! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Paintbox Simply Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/184m) 2 balls of Yarn A Vanilla Cream (207) 1 ball of Yarn B Lime Green (228) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 5 buttons, 20mm wide □ Tapestry needle □ A 40×40cm (15¾×15¾in) cushion pad (or very slightly larger than finished cover measurments) TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles 18 sts and 31 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Mosaic Patt using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS 37×40cm (14½×15¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 WHERE TO BUY □ Visit or www.lovecrafts.com or call 01409 404010 ELIPSES CUSHION LOWER BACK Cast on 72 sts using 5mm needles and Yarn A. Row…

SCAN HERE… FOR TIPS AND TUTORIALS! Scan this QR code with your phone or tablet camera or via a QR code reader app. CABLE CAST-ON METHOD Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work THUMB CAST-ON METHOD A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily KNIT Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn PURL To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches CAST OFF Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique ABBREVIATIONS AND USEFUL INFO NEEDLE SIZES…

ISSUE 248 MARCH ⁎ Pretty tartan jumper ⁎ Floral socks ⁎ Kids’ denim jacket ⁎ Men’s two-tone jumper ⁎ Easter bunny box ⁎ Rowan two-way cardi ⁎ Cute Easter toys ⁎ Kids’ zebra jumper ⁎ Scarf tea cosy ⁎ Rowan cardigan ⁎ Rabbit door stop ⁎ Yoga mat bag ⁎ V-neck jumper ⁎ Teddy cushion ⁎ Make-up bag ⁎ PLUS Cable Collection pattern book BUY IT NOW! RETURN TO THE APP TO BUY BACK ISSUES ISSUE 247 FEBRUARY ⁎ Block-colour cardigan ⁎ Project bags ⁎ Kids’ puppy-love jumper ⁎ Men’s brickwork jumper ⁎ Lace and cable jumper ⁎ Paw print socks ⁎ Cat and dog toys ⁎ Floral hot water bottle cover ⁎ Rowan cardi ⁎ Monochrome kids’ hat ⁎ Chameleon toy ⁎ PLUS Baby Socks pattern book ISSUE 246…

BOOT TOPPERS Style it your way! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Felted Tweed (50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca, 50g/175m) 2 balls of Yarn A Amethyst (192), 1 ball of Yarn B Mineral (181) ■ A pair of 3.25mm needles ■ A pair of 4mm needles TENSION 25 sts and 27 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over patt using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit calf circumference 36 (41: 48)cm, 14 (16: 18¾)in Actual circumference 33 (39: 45½)cm, 13 (15¼: 18)in ABBREVIATIONS MB make bobble (K1, yo, K1, yo, K1) all in one stitch, turn and K5, turn again and K5. Pass 1st, 2nd 3rd and 4th sts over the 5th st (to return to 1 st) For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine…

BOBBLE HAT Great gift idea IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Felted Tweed DK (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose, 50g/175m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Zinnia (198) Yarn B Bottle Green (207) Yarn C Eden (209) ■ A pair of 3.25mm needles ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ Pompom maker WHERE TO BUY ■ For yarn stockists contact Rowan on 01924 371501 or at www.knitrowan.com TENSION 24 sts and 28 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over Fair Isle pattern using 4mm needles MEASUREMENTS To fit head circumference 47 (53: 59)cm, 18½ (20¾: 23)in Actual head circumference 41 (47: 54)cm, 16 (18½: 21¼)in Length from top of crown to brim 22 (23: 24)cm, 8¾ (9: 9½)in ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 79 in Simply Knitting magazine HOW…