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CELEB PIXELS CODEBREAKER Puzzles

Every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same MEDIUM SUDOKU
number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle

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I was an Angel in
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5 LETTER WORDS: Aging; Child; Ideal; Inner; Reeds; Sides; Stair; Trees. ISSUE 47 SOLUTIONS
7 LETTER WORDS: Bounces; Eagerly; Earache; Flooded; Hijacks; Jealous; MEDIUM SUDOKU
Plateau; Rainbow; Relieve; Respect; Sighted; Slender; Spelled; Supreme;
Sweater; Talking. 9 LETTER WORDS: Amazement; Egyptians; Emphasise;
Existence; Frequency; Hopefully; Sunburned;Wonderful.

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Rails, my career took
me to acting and
living in LA

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I am a successful puzzle filled with colourful leaves, but can you spot the hidden sunshine?
musician with a
toddler daughter

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE Count the similar animals and write the number.

Can you find 12 di erences between the pictures?

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Opinion

T here, I said it:

WEATHERING THE
TWEETSTORM

A trip abroad revealed Domhnall

O’Donoghue’s addiction to social media

A pal of mine recently discussed But if you want to know how boyfriend - about real things? again, my viewing of films and
the side effects of her smoking much you depend on something, Only then, I realised how television is often disturbed
days. Aside from the battering take it away. by the irresistible draw of my
to which she had subjected much of a slave I’d become to Smartphone, winking at me
her health - and finances - My boyfriend and I packed modern technology over the closeby. As an actor and author,
she explained that the worst our bags last month and high- years, spending at least two these admissions are tantamount
consequence of her habit was tailed it to Italy, checking into hours across the various social to treason!
her inability to be in the here a magical boutique hotel called media platforms on any given
and now. Masseria San Domenico. In day - around the average usage, Later that evening, Gabriele
the lead-up to our getaway, I’ve since discovered, according and I looked out onto the
Whether it be a concert, a Gabriele, in particular, was jaded to marketing website Mediakix. Adriatic Sea and watched the
meal in a restaurant or a catch- - a hectic work schedule along Worryingly, teens spend an sun transform the sky into a
up with friends, no matter the with a demanding, nocturnal incredible nine. magnificent purple composition
occasion, she confessed that she cat ensured that he’d been a - phoneless, we actually got
was never truly present - her near stranger in the Land of Indulging my addiction, I’ve to enjoy the moment together
finger firmly on that imaginary Nod. And so, our destination - undoubtedly sacrificed real, rather than spending an hour
fast-forward button, longing for complete with a spa, a healthy human experiences - just like trying to capture it on camera.
all those pleasant experiences Mediterranean menu to enjoy my smoker friend had once
to conclude so that she could and sprawling olive groves to done. Ten years ago, not even e following day, weak and
escape for a cheeky fag. is roam about - was set to be the Genghis Khan could have kept pathetic, we relented and turned
admission struck me - unable perfect place to switch off from me away from my friends any on our phones - albeit ever
to reconcile with the idea of the world and unwind. given weekend. Today, liking so briefly. If nothing else, the
wishing her life away, all so that someone’s new profile picture weekend made us more aware of
she could indulge her addiction. ‘Why don’t we turn off our is often the height of my social the fact that for all the wonderful
phones for the weekend?’ I interactions with them. benefits of social media, there are
Last month, however, I ambitiously suggested moments also numerous drawbacks - and
discovered that my friend after unpacking. Alarmingly, But it doesn’t stop there. In the simple act of switching off
wasn’t alone in being held to what soon transpired was more the past, I’d have happily made phones can reap dividends.
ransom by such patterns - akin to a stint in the Betty Ford light work of two books a week
except, in my case, my addiction clinic rather than the planned - now, the lure of reading article And Gabriele and I did indulge
wasn’t cigarettes. It was social restorative break. after article online (along with in a spot of talking - just like we
media. the comments’ section) - means used to when we first started
As we received a selection that it could take me a month dating some five-and-a-half-
I’d always positively viewed of massages and treatments, to finish just one book! Worse years ago. WW
social media as a modern way of I became overwhelmed by
interacting with the world, both my withdrawal symptoms. And it was wonderful.
socially and professionally. Just Was I missing an important
like the church bulletins I pored email, for instance, or was the
over in my days as a young altar world falling apart without my
boy, I saw Facebook, Twitter knowledge? More importantly,
and Instagram as an excellent was there any point in being
means of keeping informed. in this paradisiacal setting if I
Photographs, videos, breaking wasn’t bragging about it online?
news - they could all be found at Was I going to have to spend 72
the scroll of a screen. hours actually talking to my

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Craft

uCupddle
With these cosy
cushion covers

MEASUREMENTS 41x41 cm
Width x Length
(All Cushions)(approximately) 16x16 in

MATERIALS 3 100g balls

Leaf and Rib Cushion Cover
F047 No.1 shade 213

Blackberry Stitch Cushion Cover
F047 No.1 shade 200 3 100g balls

Basket Weave Cushion Cover
F047 No.1 shade 204 3 100g balls

Cable Cushion Cover 3 100g balls
F047 No.1 shade 208

Also suitable for Country Style DK, cro er DK,
Cotton DK, Toscana DK, Amalfi DK, Harrap
Tweed DK and Dappled DK. Amounts may vary.
The yarn amounts are based on average
requirements when specified tension and yarn
is used.
You will also need 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6)
Knitting Needles. 1 4mm (UK8 – USA6) 80cm,
Circular Needle. Cable Needle. 36cm, (14in) Zip
Fastener for Each Cushion Cover.

ABBREVIATIONS “Tis the season
to snuggle, and
cm centimetres, cont continue, CN cable needle, g grammes, in inch(es), inc
increase(ing), k knit, mm millimetres, p purl, patt pattern, psso pass slipped stitch these make
over, p2sso pass 2 slipped stitches over, rep repeat, s1 slip 1 stitch knitways, s2 slip that very easy
2 stitches knitways, st(s) stitch(es), tog together, ws wrong side, yfwd yarn forward.
M5 (K1, yfwd, k1, yfwd, k1) all into next st. M3 (K1, p1, k1) all into next st. C7B slip next indeed”
4 sts to back on CN, k3 then k4 from CN. T7B slip next 4 sts to back on CN, k3 then
p1, k3 from CN. T5F slip next 3 sts to front on CN, p2 then k3 from CN. T5B slip next
2 sts to back on CN, k3 then p2 from CN. T4L slip next 3 sts to front on CN, p1 then k3
from CN. T4R slip next st to back on CN, k3 then p1 from CN.

LEAF AND RIB CUSHION circular needle if required and last st, k1. Rep from 1st to 12th row twice
COVER thumb method cast on 167 sts. 7th Row. * P1, k1, p1, M5, rep from then from 1st to 11th row once
TENSION 1st Row. * P1, M5, p1, k1, rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, k1, p1. more.
* to last 3 sts p1, M5, p1. 8th Row. * K1, p1, k1, p5, rep from Next Row. K1, p1, * inc in next
30 sts and 30 rows to 10cm, (4in) 2nd Row. * K1, p5, k1, p1, rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1. st, p1, rep from * to last last st,
over 1x2 rib on 4mm needles or * to last 7 sts, k1, p5, k1. 9th Row. * P1, k1, p1, s1, k1, psso, k1. 249 sts.
the size required to give correct 3rd Row. * P1, s1, k1, psso, k1, k1, k2tog, rep from * to last 3 sts, Proceed as follows:-
tension. Check your tension - if k2tog, p1, k1, rep from * to last 7 p1, k1, p1. Next Row. P1, * k1, p2, rep from
less stitches use a thinner needle, sts, p1, s1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, p1. 10th Row. * K1, p1, k1, p3, rep * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
if more use a thicker needle. 4th Row. * K1, p3, k1, p1, rep from from * to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1. Next Row. K1, p1, * k2, p1, rep
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK * to last 5 sts, k1, p3, k1. 11th Row. * P1, k1, p1, s2, k1, from * to last st, k1.
TO THE STATED TENSION TO 5th Row. * P1, s2, k1, p2sso, p1, k1, p2sso, rep from * to last 3 sts, p1,
ENSURE SUCCESS. rep from * to last 5 sts, p1, s2, k1, k1, p1. ese 2 rows set 1x2 rib.
p2sso, p1. 12th row. * K1, p1, rep from * to Working in 1x2 rib as set
WORKED IN ONE PIECE 6th Row. * K1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1. (throughout) cont until work
measures approximately 41cm,
Using 4mm needles or a 4mm
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(16in), ending with a ws row. See ball band for washing and WORKED IN ONE PIECE rep from * to last 10 sts, k5, p5.
Cast off in rib. further care instructions. 30th Row. K5, * p5, k6, p7, k6,
Using 4mm needles and thumb rep from * to last 10 sts, p5, k5.
TO MAKE UP BASKET WEAVE CUSHION method cast on 111 sts. 31st to 34th Row. Repeat
COVER 1st Row. P1, * k3, p7, k3, p11, rep 11th and 12th rows twice.
Fold cushion cover in half. Join from * to last 14 sts, k3, p7, k3, p1. 35th Row. As 9th row.
top and side seams. Sew zip 23 sts and 36 rows to 10cm, (4in) 2nd Row. K1, * p3, k7, p3, k11, rep 36th Row. As 10th row.
fastener into lower edge seam. over basket weave stitch on 4mm from * to last 14 sts, p3, k7, p3, k1. 37th Row. P4, * T7B, p7, k3, p7,
Pin out cushion cover to the needles or the size required to give 3rd Row. P1, * T4L, p5, T4R, p11, rep from * to last 11 sts, T7B, p4.
measurement given. Cover with correct tension. rep from * to last 14 sts, T4L, p5, 38th Row. K4, * p3, k1, p3, k7,
damp cloths and leave until dry. Check your tension - if less stitches T4R, p1. p3, k7, rep from * to last 11 sts,
See ball band for washing and use a thinner needle, if more use a 4th Row. K2, * p3, k5, p3, k13, rep p3, k1, p3, k4.
further care instructions. thicker needle. from * to last 13 sts, p3, k5, p3, k2. 39th Row. P2, * T5B, p1, T5F,
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK TO 5th Row. P2, * T5F, p1, T5B, p6, k1, p6, k1, p6, rep from * to last
BLACKBERRY STITCH THE STATED TENSION TO ENSURE p6, rep from * to last 13 sts, T5F, 13 sts, T5B, p1, T5F, p2.
CUSHION COVER SUCCESS. p1, T5B, p2. 40th Row. K2, * p3, k5, p3, k6,
6th Row. K4, * p3, k1, p3, k8, p1, p1, k6, rep from * to last 13 sts,
Blackberry stitch measures 27 sts WORKED IN ONE PIECE k8, rep from * to last 11 sts, p3, k1, p3, k5, p3, k2.
and 27 rows to 10cm, (4in). 22 sts p3, k4. 41st Row. P1, * T4R, p5, T4L,
and 28 rows over Using 4mm needles and thumb 7th Row. P4, * C7B, p7, k3, p7, rep p11, rep from * to last 14 sts,
stocking stitch on 4mm needles method cast on 95 sts. from * to last 11 sts, C7B, p4. T4R, p5, T4L, p1.
or the size required to give 1st Row. Knit. 8th Row. K4, * p7, k7, p3, k7, rep 42nd Row. K1, * p3, k7, p3, k11,
correct tension. Check your 2nd Row. Knit. from * to last 11 sts, p7, k4. rep from * to last 14 sts, p3, k7,
tension - if less stitches use a 3rd Row. P5, * k5, p5, rep from * to 9th Row. P4, * k7, p6, k5, p6, rep p3, k1.
thinner needle, if more use a end. from * to last 11 sts, k7, p4. From 1st to 42nd row sets cable
thicker needle. 4th Row. Knit. 10th Row. K4, * p7, k6, p5, k6, rep panel and rev st-st (reversed
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK 5th to 8th Row. Rep 3rd and 4th from * to last 11 sts, p7, k4. stocking stitch).
TO THE STATED TENSION TO rows twice more. 11th Row. P4, * k7, p5, k7, p5, rep Working in cable panel and rev
ENSURE SUCCESS. 9th Row. Knit. from * to last 11 sts, k7, p4. st-st (throughout) cont until
10th Row. * K5, p5, rep from * to last 12th Row. K4, * p7, k5, p7, k5, rep work measures approximately
FRONT 5 sts, k5. from * to last 11 sts, p7, k4. 82cm, (32¼in), ending with a
11th Row. Knit. 13th Row. P5, * k5, p6, k7, p6, rep ws row.
Using 4mm needles and thumb 12th to 15th Row. Rep 10th and 11th from * to last 10 sts, k5, p5. Cast off in patt.
method cast on 112 sts. rows twice more. 14th Row. K5, * p5, k6, p7, k6, rep
1st Row. (rs) Purl. 16th Row. * K5, p5, rep from * to last from * to last 10 sts, p5, k5. TO MAKE UP
2nd Row. * M3, p3tog, rep from * 5 sts, k5. 15th Row. P6, * k3, p7, k7, p7, rep
to end. From 1st to 16th row sets basket from * to last 9 sts, k3, p6. Fold cushion cover in half and
3rd Row. Purl. weave patt. 16th Row. K6, * p3, k7, p7, k7, rep join side seams. Sew zip
4th Row. * P3tog, M3, rep from * Working in basket weave patt from * to last 9 sts, p3, k6. fastener into lower edge. Pin
to end. (throughout) cont until work 17th Row. P7, * k1, p8, T7B, p8, out to the measurement given.
From 1st to 4th row sets measures approximately 82cm, rep from * to last 8 sts, k1, p7. Cover with damp cloths and
blackberry st. (32¼in), ending with 8th row of 18th Row. K7, * p1, k8, p3, k1, p3, leave until dry. See ball band for
Working in blackberry st patt. k8, rep from * to last 8 sts, p1, k7. washing and further care
(throughout) cont until front Cast off. 19th Row. P14, * T5B, p1, T5F, p13, instructions. WW
measures approximately 41cm, rep from * to last 1 st, p1.
(16in), ending with 4th row of TO MAKE UP 20th Row. K14, * p3, k5, p3, k13, QUERIES.Please contact:- Knitting Helpline.
patt. rep from * to last st, k1. Sirdar Spinning Ltd.Flanshaw Lane,Wakefield.
Cast off purlways. Fold cushion cover in half and join 21st Row. P13, * T4R, p5, T4L, p11, WF2 9ND.West Yorkshire,England.
side seams. Sew zip fastener into rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. For General Queries:- Tel:01924 371501.Fax:
BACK lower edge. Pin out cushion cover to 22nd Row. K13, * p3, k7, p3, k11, 01924 290506.
the measurement given. Cover with rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. For Knitting Helpline Enquiries:- Tel:01924
Using 4mm needles and thumb damp cloths and leave until dry. 23rd Row. P13, * k3, p7, k3, p11, 231686.(Voice mail service replies within
method cast on 91 sts. See ball band for washing and rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. 7 working days) www.sirdar.co.uk • email:
1st Row. Knit. further care instructions. 24th Row. As 22nd row. [email protected]
2nd Row. Purl. 25th Row. P7, * k1, p5, T4L, p5, WARNING.Reproduction of this publication
1st and 2nd rows will now be CABLE CUSHION COVER T4R, p5, rep from * to last 8 sts, is protected by copyright.It is sold on the
referred to as st-st (stocking k1, p7. condition that it is only used for non-
stitch). Cable panel and reversed 26th Row. K7, * p1, k6, p3, k5, p3, commercial purposes.
Working in st-st (throughout) stocking stitch repeat 24 sts measure k6, rep from * to last 8 sts, p1, k7. All other rights reserved by Sirdar Spinning
cont until back measures 41cm, 9cm (3½in) and 42 rows measures 27th Row. P6, * k3, p5, T5F, p1, Ltd.
(16in), ending with a ws row. 14.5cm, (5¾in) on 4mm needles T5B, p5, rep from * to last 9 sts, SIRDAR SPINNING LTD CANNOT ACCEPT
Cast off. or the size required to give correct k3, p6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULT OF USING
tension. 28th Row. K6, * p3, k7, p3, k1, ANY OTHER YARN.
TO MAKE UP Check your tension - if less stitches p3, k7, rep from * to last 9 sts, Owing to printing restrictions the colour
use a thinner needle, if more use a p3, k6. reproduction is matched as closely as possible
Join side and top seams. Sew thicker needle. 29th Row. P5, * k5, p6, C7B, p6, to the yarn.Printed in Great Britain.
zip into lower edge seam. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK TO SPCM8050
Pin out cushion cover to the THE STATED TENSION TO ENSURE
measurement given. Cover with SUCCESS.
damp cloths and leave until dry.

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