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37 EDITOR’S Letter
43
14 Welcome!

65 ABOVE RIGHT: The Step into We hope you’re feeling as cheerful as we
Spring Collection, p14 are about the coming spring, but if you
need a little encouragement then this
ABOVE LEFT: Hen teacosy and issue’s collection of colourful projects is
chick egg cosies, p37 bound to do the trick! We kick off with
18 pages of light and lovely garments
CENTRE: colourful cottons, p43 including Siân Brown’s bang-on-trend
slipover (left) – perfect for stylish layering. The Step into
LEFT: Crochet-style coasters, p65 Spring collection starts on page 14.
We focus on homewares next, with a round-up of top
BELOW LEFT: Toys off the Telly, patterns on page 35, and seven pages of seasonal projects
p58 such as Susie Johns’ hen teacosy and chick egg cosies
on page 37. Spring is all about fresh colours, and our
BELOW RIGHT: Finger puppets, selection of the best colourful cottons on the market
p71 can be found on page 43. And if you’re looking for a way
to use them, Snoo’s Knits’ zingy crochet-style coasters
58 71 on page 65 are perfect for bringing a splash of spring cheer
to your space.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Also in this issue we explore the world of character
knits (p58), with a star-studded showcase of toys off
the telly and where you can find the patterns. Plus, if
you know a little person who loves the CBeebies’ show
Numberblocks then turn to page 60 where you’ll find an
exclusive pattern for the cheeky Numberblock One!
If you’re after items to sell at a spring fête then Susie
Johns’ jolly finger puppets are perfect. Find the pattern
on page 71. And don’t forget how much we love to see
your efforts – you’ll find details of how to get in touch on
page 10.
Happy Spring Knitting!

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All items from patterns published by Let’s Knit are for personal use only and cannot be sold. Multiple copies are exactly the same we advise readers to swatch an alternative yarn carefully before choosing to use it for their
of any part of this publication may not be made, and no part of this publication whether in its original form or a project. The publishers are not responsible for any safety issues arising from any items knitted from patterns
reproduction thereof may be sold. All patterns featured within Let’s Knit are reproduced in good faith that they contained within Let’s Knit magazine. Please note that toys with small parts are not suitable for children under three
do not infringe any copyright. DISCLAIMER: We recommend that readers use the main specified yarn for every years of age. If making a toy for a very young child, omit any buttons and embroider the details instead. Babies
project as this will produce the best results. The alternatives given are suggestions only, and as no two yarns should be supervised when playing with toys. Prices are all correct at time of print.

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March 2022 SHOPPING

In this issue 8 See it, Want it, Love it!

20 41 Bunny Cushion Our top picks for March

Cover 35 This Month We’re Loving...
Star Happy Homes

It’s time to spruce up your décor

43 Colourful Cotton

Get creative with these cool, natural fibres

67 Spring Green

Feel fresh in these luscious leafy hues

85 Newsflash

Catch up with the latest news in knitting

FOCUS

37 45 50 Tips and Tricks to
Treasure for Life

Level up your knitting with these
genius pointers

58 Toys off the Telly

Take your pick from this magical
round-up of character knits

89 What’s the Secret?

Top tips for those trickier techniques

PEOPLE

Hen and 10 Knit it, Write it, Share it
Chick Cosies
Your fantastic letters and makes
Light Lace Jumper 49
12 Out & About
Contact us Stashbuster Headband
Find out what to do and when
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Percy Pincher the Lobster PATTERNS

16 Ripple Stripe Top

Tunisian 65 20 Light Lace Jumper
Crochet Cowl 24 Cable Tank Top
71 27 Bobble and Moss Stitch Cardi
Finger Puppets
Ripple Stripe Top 30 Lace-sleeved Sweater

37 Hen and Chick Cosies

41 Bunny Cushion

49 Stashbuster Headband

55 Percy Pincher the Lobster

60 Numberblock One

65 Crochet-style Coasters

68 Spring Bibs

71 Finger Puppets

78 Animal Magic KAL Part 3

82 Patch and Pals Puppy Party

86 Tunisian Crochet Cowl

Crochet-style Coasters 90 Floral Bag Tutorial

Cable Lace- Bobble SE1C8-TPIOAGNE
Tank Top sleeved and Moss
Sweater Stitch
Cardi

THE STEP INTO SPRING COLLECTION

Starts on page 14

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JUST FOR YOU THIS MONTH

PATCH & PALS PUPPY PARTY! foNr goi.f1ts

with five soft yarns

Your new collection of six adorable pup patterns has arrived! All of their
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pooches in town. Why not order up your FREE* yarn pack to add a touch

of extra sparkle to their outfits? Plus, check out what is coming up in
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SEE IT,
WANT IT,

Love it!

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PRESENTS OUR
TOP BUYS FOR
MARCH!

Step into
Spring

UK Hand Knitting has launched an exciting

new collection of patterns, including this

glamorous wrap, knitted in a chunky yarn and

featuring an array of eyelets. Perfect for

TREAT A TEEN spring when the sun starts peeping out but a
cosy layer is still needed, this pretty in

Gift this blanket scarf kit to a creative purple design is as delightful to knit as it

teenager for a great introduction to knitting, is to wear. The RRP for leaflet 226

or whip it up yourself for a handmade present. is £3.50, available through your local

Made in a soft, chunky yarn, it’s quick to make yarn shop.

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£59.99 from woolcouturecompany.com

Counting Sheep Kiddie
Cardi
Get the best night’s sleep you’ve had in ages with this novelty
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lamb design colourful cardigan, and
but it also the tunic-shaped sweater
effectively also included in the
blocks out leaflet, are embellished
light, making with a beautiful feather
it practical and fan border. The
too. £6.95, design includes a huge
heat-treats. range of sizes, suitable
co.uk for newborns through to
seven years. Pattern 6936
has an RRP of £3.35. Visit
stylecraft-yarns.co.uk for
stockists.

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Shop the WHAT’S New
COLLECTION

1 Georgia Farrell’s new 1 Over-sized
Abstract collection fit
takes inspiration from
architecture to form chic, 2
modern knitwear pieces
like this dynamic colour 3 Knitting for Good
block T-shirt, which
explores shadow. Mixed Knitwear designer Molly Brown will be
crafts using the launch of her new book Entrelac
2 Featuring Kidsilk
Haze and Felted Sassenach (Crowood Press, £9.99) to raise money for
Tweed yarns, the KAL the Pink Ribbon Foundation, with one of
striking collection also the book’s patterns (above) being inspired
incorporates embroidered Join Scheepjes’ first ever by the idea of ‘knitting for a cure’. Email
details, as shown on knitalong! Beginning on 23rd
this sweeping longline February, with tips and tricks [email protected]
cardigan, embellished being shared a week earlier, for your copy and 10% of the price
with sewn-on lines. the ten-week Sassenach KAL will be donated to the Pink Ribbon
is inspired by the hit TV series
3 Embrace curves Outlander, and participants Foundation to help fight breast cancer.
and waves with will create two complementary You can also donate by searching for
this stunning cardi, Entrelac Knitting for Pink Ribbon on
texturally enhanced by cushion covers that reflect pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk
the contours incorporated the spirit of the two main
into the patternwork. The characters. Search ‘OFFICIAL “Inspired by one of the designers
collection has an RRP of Scheepjes – International featured in the book, I have
£9.50. Visit knitrowan.com Group’ to find the Facebook included a pattern for a cowl
for stockists. page, and visit scheepjes.com
to find stockists of your KAL kit. with the pink ribbon motif on it.
So, it made sense to use the book
NAMED BY YOU!
launch to raise funds for the
Marriner Yarns is celebrating the Pink Ribbon Foundation.”
launch of six new variegated and
one solid shade in the ever-popular Author, Molly Brown
Get Cosy blanket yarn, all named
by the public! You voted for your Squeaky Clean
favourites, which were Tutti Fruity,
Believe it or not, these uncanny buttons are soaps - really,
Coral Reef, Kaleidoscope, Sea they are! Handmade and with a scent of clean cotton,
Spray, Sugar Almond, Fruit Salad each set contains four of each colour. We knitters can
and Tangerine – excellent choices, never have too many buttons! A set costs £6.47 from
we think! A 100g (50m) ball costs LoveLeeSoaps on etsy.com
£1.25 from marrineryarns.com

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Knit it, Write it,
SHARE IT

WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU – CHECK OUT YOUR
AMAZING PROJECTS IN THIS MONTH’S READER GALLERY!

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Star Letter Make of the MONTH

“Dear Let’s Knit, “This is the garment that I made for my daughter LK reader
My mum, now 82 years using various kit yarns from Let’s Knit magazine. Rebecca has won
old, has always been an The addition of a 2ply black yarn was used for
continuity and extra beige was used when I ran out a copy of Jomo
avid knitter. At the age using the kit of that colour. Hopefully when worn it Knits by Christine
of ten she was won’t be too obvious! I took care to count the rows
already producing and colour of yarn so that the side seams would Boggis plus two
intricate lacy jumpers become ‘invisible’. Hope you like it! Rebecca Collins skeins of Marriner
and intarsia work. I, however, did not
inherit that talent or patience and did not Wow! What an impressive project, Rebecca, and a Romney Vale
follow in her footsteps! great way to use up your yarn stash! British Wool
In January 2021, I contracted Covid,
then Long Covid and have spent the last Member of Pinspiration!
year slowly getting better. My mum the Month
suggested taking up knitting again as it Looking for a new project that’s
would be good for my joint flexibility and Introducing… Carol Parker  full of the joys of the new season?
also my thinking and comprehension,
which had taken quite a knock due to the How long have you How about something from our
infection attacking my brain. been knitting? I’ve been Pretty Knits Collection? These
So, I headed down to the newsagent knitting for over 30 years. garments showcase lace, texture
and bought Let’s Knit. Over the last year and more. Check them out at
I have completed a number of projects Where do you knit?
from a jumper to fingerless gloves and a My favourite place to pinterest.com/letsknitmag  
clutch of toys from the kit yarn and knit is sat in the garden
patterns. The magazine and club have on a lovely hot, sunny day, I find
explained how to do various things and it so peaceful and tranquil. I knit
Mum and I have spent ages on the on holiday and I knit in the car if
phone talking wool and patterns. At a we do any long journeys.
time when we haven’t been able to see
each other face to face it has brought us Why should everyone knit?
closer together and now we always have Everyone should knit if they are
something to talk about. When we able because I find my knitting
started a year ago we had no idea where
it would lead but there is no doubt, helps me to unwind and keeps
knitting and Let’s Knit have helped us my hands and mind active.
stay in touch as a family and navigate our My knitting kept me going
way through this difficult time for us all
and we just wanted to say thank you. throughout lockdown; it gave
Robyn Green me purpose.

We’re thrilled you’re enjoying knitting,
Robyn, and wish you well in your recovery

LK reader Robyn
Green has won
four balls of West
Yorkshire Spinners
Signature 4ply!

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EVERY MONDAY OUR FACEBOOK FANS SHARE THEIR LATEST KNITS IN You

OUR READERS’ MAKES COMPETITION. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVES. OUR FAB

Carol Harrison Gillian Shiels Debra Jones YARN KITS!

Visit facebook.com/letsknitmag every Monday for your chance to enter! You’ve had fun knitting our cute
kit characters over the last few
A BUG’S LIFE  HOT STUFF  issues. Here are some of your

Dawn Caroline’s been showing off her fantastic photos!
shared her extremely impressive cabling
photo of her HSTAR
brilliant bee skills with this fantastic hot water MAKER
from an older bottle cover from the Let’s Knit Alison Grace
issue of LK, website. Well done, Caroline!
which she
made for a 24 CARROT GOLD
Christmas gift.
He’s fabulous, Georgina made this super cute
bunny and sleeping bag from
Dawn! the April 2021 issue of Let’s Knit.

Fabulous work, Georgina!

MADE WITH LOVE  Adele Conn

Laura knitted this delightful HSTAR
hanging heart garland MAKER

and finished it in time for
Valentine’s day. It looks

lovely, Laura!

GNOME SWEET
GNOME

Gnomes are year-round SORT IT OUT
favourites here at LK. This little

fellow was made by Gillian and Jane has been getting organised Barbara Formanko

we think he’s brilliant! with this hanging storage pouch

from our February issue. You’ve

done a great job, Jane!
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Whatever the AbOoutu&t WHAT’S ON Where
wider world has WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO!
in store, we’re still 4
feeling full of the joys of
spring. Here are a few CRAFTY
things to get excited EVENTS

about! TO ADD TO
YOUR DIARY
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1 IDEAL HOME
SHOW, LONDON    

11th-27th March
idealhomeshow.co.uk

2 SEWING FOR
PLEASURE,
BIRMINGHAM

17th-20th March 
thecraftshows.co.uk

3 THE CREATIVE
CRAFT SHOW,
LONDON    

1st-2nd April
stitchandhobby.co.uk 

4 150 YEARS OF THE
ROYAL SCHOOL
OF NEEDLEWORK
EXHIBITION, LONDON   

1st April - 4th September  
ftmlondon.org

Top visit

Skills CORNER EAST ANGLIA YARN FESTIVAL, Thanks Mum!
NORWICH
In Person Sunday 27th March
26th-27th March is Mother’s Day in the
Learn to give your work a pro finish with Rowan Fibre fans in the east of England can look forward UK, a chance to say thank
tutor Avril Best. You’ll learn more about tension, to a two-day shopping extravaganza featuring 60 you to the maternal figures
cast-on methods, shaping, buttonholes, exhibitors offering the most gorgeous yarns, in our lives and remember
blocking, sewing up and much more. This accessories and more. This brand new event will those no longer with us. If
class is aimed at intermediate knitters who are take place at the Holiday Inn Norwich North, you are a mum, enjoy your
comfortable with the basics. Just bring 4mm Cromer Road, Norwich, and tickets are on sale now.
needles and some pre-knitted squares. Find out more at eastangliayarnfestival.com special day!
When: Sunday 27th March
Where: Oxford Yarn Store, 3 North Parade STAY SAFE LK Blog of
Avenue, Oxford, OX2 6LX the Month
How much: £60 None of us know what the future holds, so please
To book: visit oxfordyarnstore.co.uk or call remember that the events listed here may still be The new season is upon
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Online
who remain cautious. Can’t Wait For Spring.
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YOUR 18-PAGE FASHION SPECIAL DON CHLOÉ
ELIZABETH
CollectionThe STEP INTO SPRING
OUR BEAUTIFULLY LIGHT DESIGNS BIRCH’S
ARE ALL YOU’LL NEED FOR YOUR SOPHISTICATED

NEW-SEASON KNITS DESIGN FOR
YOUR NEXT
16PAGE
COFFEE
Ripple MORNING
Stripe
Top bbalCmeonbodloo

SHMAinPimINalG

yMeellloloww!

Yes! Spring officially starts on 20th March

30PAGE and we’re well and truly ready for it with

Lace inter-seasonal layers that will also come
Sleeved
Sweater in handy at any time of year. From a cosy

cabled vest from Siân Brown, which will

WHY NOT MAKE JO ALLPORT’S also show off your favourite blouse, to

SILKY TOP YOUR FIRST EXCITING the loveliest daisy-motif top from Anniken
FORAY INTO LACE GARMENTS? Allis that packs down neatly for a luxury

14 get-away, we’ve literally got you covered!

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24PAGE LAYER UP IN THE STYLE
SIÂN BROWN’S
Cabled CONTEMPORARY Edit
Tank Top TAKE ON THIS
27PAGE
VERSATILE
WARDROBE Bobble and Moss
Stitch Cardi
STAPLE
Up to
CAClBasLsyES
SIZE
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20PAGE WRAP
YOURSELF
Light IN LUXURY
Lace WITH THIS
Jumper HAND-DYED
SILK-MIX KNIT
BY ANNIKEN

ALLIS

Spreraindgy- MIX AND
MATCH TWO
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FABULOUS
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CUTE AND
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100+ shades

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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Ripple Stripe TOP

Dress size (approx): 8-10 (12-14, ENJOY THE LUXURIOUS DRAPE OF BAMBOO IN
16-18, 20-22, 24-26, 28-30) CHLOÉ ELIZABETH BIRCH’S ELEGANT KNIT
To fit chest (cm): 81-86 (91-97,
102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) Whether it’s the soft colour palette or classic wavy stitch pattern, there’s
Actual chest (cm): 94 (106, 117, something wonderfully timeless about this spring-ready top. The high neck collar
130, 141, 154)
Length to back neck(cm): 58 (59, with front split gives it a smart feel but it could easily be dressed up or down
61, 62, 63, 64) depending on your mood. The pattern is easy to customise too – for extra length,
Sleeve length (cm): 8 (8, 8, 8, work more stocking stitch rows in yarn A before the armholes, or if you’re not a
8, 8)
fan of hook and eyes, just leave them off for a more casual look.
KNIT KIT
Start knitting here... £ Next row (RS): using yarn B,
Yarn: Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo k2tog, k to end. 103 (-, 129, -,
+ Cotton DK, shades (A) 7157 BACK [yfwd, k1] five times, yfwd, k4, rep 155, -) sts
Canyon, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) 100g from * to end
balls, (B) 7128 Ecru, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) Using 4mm needles and £ Row 10: using yarn B, p All sizes
100g balls yarn B, cast on 104 (117, 130, £ Row 11: using yarn A, * [k2tog]
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm 143, 156, 169) sts three times, k7, [ssk] three times, £ Using yarn B, k 1 (2, 1, 2,
Stitch holders: three £ Rows 1-2: using yarn B, k rep from * to end 1, 2) rows
Hook and eyes: three sets Join in yarn A £ Row 12: using yarn A, k £ Using yarn A, k two rows
Tapestry needle £ Row 3 (RS): using yarn A, * k4, These 12 rows set Ripple £ Next row (RS): using yarn B, k1,
[yfwd, k1] five times, yfwd, k4, rep Stripe patt * sl 1 pwise, k1, rep from * to end
TENSION SQUARE from * to end £ Rep these 12 rows once more £ Next row: using yarn B, k1,
£ Row 4: using yarn A, p * sl 1 pwise wyif, yb, k1, rep from
n 22 sts x 28 rows £ Row 5: using yarn B, * [k2tog] First, third and fifth * to end
n 10cm x 10cm three times, k7, [ssk] three times, size only £ Using yarn A, k two rows
n Stocking stitch rep from * to end £ Using yarn B, k two rows
n 4mm needles £ Row 6: using yarn B, k NOTE: ripple patt increases and £ Using yarn A, k two rows
£ Rows 7-8: using yarn A, k decreases so only check st £ Next row (RS): using yarn B, k1,
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 £ Row 9: using yarn B, * k4, count after Row 6 or 12 * sl 1 pwise, k1, rep from * to end
£ Next row: using yarn B, k1,
ABOUT THE YARN * sl 1 pwise wyif, yb, k1, rep from
* to end
Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo + £ Using yarn A, k two rows
Cotton DK is a sleek and £ Using yarn B, k two rows
smooth 60/40 fibre mix that £ Cont in yarn A only and beg
makes for cool-to-wear garments. with a k row, work in st st until
The 43-strong colour collection Back meas 38cm from cast-on
features both bold, bright edge and lowest point of ripple
shades and muted, earthy edge, ending after a WS row **
tones to suit every taste. It is
machine washable and has an
RRP of £4.95 per 100g (250m)
ball. For stockists,
visit stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

Shape armholes

£ Cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) sts at

beg of next two rows. 97 (109,

119, 131, 141, 153) sts

£ Next row (RS): ssk, k to last

two sts, k2tog. 95 (107, 117, 129,

139, 151) sts

Mark £ Next row (WS): p2tog, p to last
two sts, p2tog tbl. 93 (105, 115,
THE SPOT 127, 137, 149) sts
£ Rep last two rows 1 (2, 2, 3, 4,
5) times more. 89 (97, 107, 115,

121, 129) sts

Stitch markers are really useful £ Next row (RS): ssk, k to last

little notions that can be placed two sts, k2tog. 87 (95, 105, 113,

either in a stitch or on your 119, 127) sts
needle. In this pattern, they £ Next row (WS): p
are placed on your needle to £ Rep these last two rows 2 (3,
separate sections in the row. 5, 6, 6, 7) times more. 83 (89, 95,
Use a closed ring marker and

place it on your needle when 101, 107, 113) sts

instructed, then just transfer it £ Cont in st st without shaping
from your left to right needle until armholes meas 18 (19, 21,
22, 23, 24) cm, ending after a
when you come across it.

16 WS row

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“For the Shape shoulders
colourwork
section, carry £ Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) sts at
the yarn not in beg of next two rows. 69 (73, 77,
use up the side 81, 87, 91) sts
of the work to £ Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) sts at
avoid cutting beg of next two rows. 55 (57, 59,
and rejoining 61, 65, 67) sts
each time.” £ Cast off 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) sts at
beg of next two rows. 39 (39, 41,
LK Deputy Editor 41, 43, 43) sts
Adrienne Chandler Sl rem 39 (39, 41, 41, 43, 43) sts
on a holder for Back neck
Sizes
8-30 FRONT

£ Work as given for Back to **

Shape armholes

£ Cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) sts at
beg of next two rows. 97 (109,
119, 131, 141, 153) sts
£ Next row (RS): ssk, k43 (49, 54,
60, 65, 71), pm, p7, pm, k43 (49,
54, 60, 65, 71), k2tog. 95 (107, 117,
129, 139, 151) sts
£ Next row (WS): p2tog, slipping
markers p to last two sts, p2tog
tbl. 93 (105, 115, 127, 137, 149) sts
£ Next row (RS): ssk, k to marker,
sm, p to marker, sm, k to last
two sts, k2tog. 91 (103, 113, 125,
135, 147) sts
£ Next row (WS): p2tog, slipping
markers p to last two sts, p2tog
tbl. 89 (101, 111, 123, 133, 145) sts

Shape left placket

£ Next row (RS): ssk, k to
marker, rm, p3, turn. 43 (49,
54, 60, 65, 71) sts
Leave rem 45 (51, 56, 62, 67,
73) sts on a holder and work
each side of placket separately
as folls:

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Second, third, fourth, fifth The decorative
and sixth sizes only borders elevate
this otherwise
£ Next row (WS): p to last two
sts, p2tog tbl. - (48, 53, 59, 64, simple top
70) sts into a spring

Fourth, fifth and sixth stunner!
sizes only

£ Next row (RS): ssk, k to
last three sts, p3. - (-, -, 58,
63, 69) sts
£ Next row (WS): p to last
two sts, p2tog tbl. - (-, -, 57,
62, 68) sts
£ Rep last two rows - (-, -, 0, 1,
2) times. - (-, -, 57, 60, 64) sts

First size only

£ Next row (WS): p

All sizes

£ Next row (RS): ssk, k to last
three sts, p3. 42 (47, 52, 56,
59, 63) sts
£ Next row (WS): p
£ Rep last two rows 1 (3, 5, 6,
6, 7) times more. 41 (44, 47, 50,
53, 56) sts
£ Next row (RS): k to last
three sts, p3
£ Next row (WS): p
These two rows set Left placket
border in p garter st
£ Rep last two rows until
armhole meas 20 (20, 22, 22,
22, 22) rows fewer than Back,
ending after a WS row

Shape left neck

£ Next row (RS): k31 (34, 37,
40, 42, 45), turn. 31 (34, 37, 40,
42, 45) sts
Leave rem 10 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) sts
on a holder for Front neck
£ Next row (WS): p2tog, p to
end. 30 (33, 36, 39, 41, 44) sts
£ Next row (RS): k to last two sts,
k2tog. 29 (32, 35, 38, 40, 43) sts
£ Next row (WS): p2tog, p to
end. 28 (31, 34, 37, 39, 42) sts
£ Rep last two rows twice more.
24 (27, 30, 33, 35, 38) sts
£ Next row (RS): k to last two sts,
k2tog. 23 (26, 29, 32, 34, 37) sts
£ Next row (WS): p
£ Rep last two rows 1 (1, 2, 2,
2, 2) times more. 22 (25, 27, 30,
32, 35) sts
£ Beg with a k row, work eight
rows in st st without shaping,
ending after a WS row

Shape left shoulder

£ Next row (RS): cast off 7 (8, 9,
10, 10, 11) sts, k to end. 15 (17, 18,
20, 22, 24) sts
£ Next row (WS): p
£ Next row: cast off 7 (8, 9, 10,
11, 12) sts, k to end. 8 (9, 9, 10,
11, 12) sts

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£ Next row: p Shape right shoulder THE STYLE
£ Cast off
£ Next row (WS): cast off 7 (8, 9, Edit
Shape right placket 10, 10, 11) sts, p to end. 15 (17, 18,
20, 22, 24) sts COLLAR £ Using yarn B, k two rows
£ With RS facing, rejoin yarn A to £ Next row (RS): k £ Using yarn A, k two rows
rem 45 (51, 56, 62, 67, 73) sts, £ Next row: cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, Join shoulder seams £ Row 14: using yarn B, k1,
p2tog, p2, k to last two sts, k2tog. 11, 12) sts, p to end. 8 (9, 9, 10, £ Using 3.25mm needles and * sl 1 pwise, k1, rep from * to end
43 (49, 54, 60, 65, 71) sts 11, 12) sts yarn A, with RS facing, k10 (10, £ Row 15: using yarn B, k1,
£ Next row: k 10, 10, 11, 11) from right Front neck * sl 1 pwise wyif, yb, k1,
Second, third, fourth, fifth £ Cast off holder, pick up and k 20 (20, 21, rep from * to end
and sixth sizes only 21, 21, 21) sts evenly up right £ Using yarn A, k two rows
SLEEVES (make two) Front, k39 (39, 41, 41, 43, 43) £ Using yarn B, k two rows
£ Next row (WS): p2tog, p to end. from Back neck holder, pick up £ Rep from *** to once more
- (48, 53, 59, 64, 70) sts Using 4mm needles and yarn B, and k 20 (20, 21, 21, 21, 21) sts £ Cast off loosely
cast on 75 (79, 83, 89, 93, 97) sts evenly down left Front, k10 (10,
Fourth, fifth and sixth £ K two rows 10, 10, 11, 11) from left Front neck TO MAKE UP
sizes only Join in yarn A holder. 99 (99, 103, 103, 107,
£ Using yarn A, k two rows 107) sts Fold Collar in half onto WS and
£ Next row (RS): p3, k to last two £ Row 5 (RS): using yarn B, k1, £ K one row slip stitch in position. Sew either
sts, k2tog. - (-, -, 58, 63, 69) sts * sl 1 pwise, k1, rep from * to end Join in yarn B edge of Collar closed. Fold each
£ Next row (WS): p2tog, p to end. £ Row 6: k1, * sl 1 pwise wyif, yb, £ *** Using yarn B, k two rows Sleeve in half and place fold to
- (-, -, 57, 62, 68) sts k1, rep from * to end £ Using yarn A, k two rows shoulder seam, sew in place.
£ Rep last two rows - (-, -, 0, 1, 2) £ Using yarn A, k two rows £ Row 6 (RS): using yarn B, k1, Join side and Sleeve seams.
times. - (-, -, 57, 60, 64) sts £ Using yarn B, k two rows * sl 1 pwise, k1, rep from * to end Sew hook and eyes in place as
£ Using yarn A, k two rows £ Row 7: using yarn B, k1, shown, last one just before
First size only £ Row 13: using yarn B, k1, * sl 1 pwise wyif, yb, k1, Collar. Weave in ends. Pin to
* sl 1 pwise, k1, rep from * to end rep from * to end measurements, cover with a
£ Next row (WS): p £ Row 14: using yarn B, k1, £ Using yarn A, k two rows damp cloth and leave to dry LK
* sl 1 pwise wyif, yb, k1, rep
All sizes from * to end JOIN LET’S KNIT
£ Using yarn A, k two rows TOGETHER FOR JUST £1*
£ Next row (RS): p3, k to last £ Using yarn B, k two rows
two sts, k2tog. 42 (47, 52, 56, £ Cont in yarn A only, beg with a Discover 350+ stylish wearable knits at Let's Knit Together –
59, 63) sts k row, work in st st until Sleeve your one-stop destination for knitted clothes and accessories.
£ Next row (WS): p measures 8cm from cast on
£ Rep these last two rows 1 (3, 5, edge, ending after a WS row Join Let’s Knit Together for just £1* for your first month,
6, 6, 7) times more. 41 (44, 47, 50, and you’ll get unlimited access
53, 56) sts Shape sleeve top
£ Next row (RS): p3, k to end to hundreds of fabulous garments, as well
£ Next row (WS): p £ Cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) sts at as our entire 2,300+ pattern library.
These two rows set Right placket beg of next two rows. 69 (71, 73,
border in p garter st 77, 79, 81) sts *T&Cs apply, see online for more details.
£ Rep last two rows until armhole £ Next row (RS): ssk, k to last letsknit.co.uk/together
meas 20 (20, 22, 22, 22, 22) rows two sts, k2tog. 67 (69, 71, 75,
fewer than Back, ending after a 77, 79) sts
WS row £ Next row (WS): p2tog, p to last
two sts, p2tog tbl. 65 (67, 69, 73,
Shape right neck 75, 77) sts
£ Rep last two rows 1 (2, 2, 3,
£ Next row (RS): cut yarn, leave 4, 5) times more. 61 (59, 61, 61,
next 10 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) sts on 59, 57) sts
holder for Front neck, rejoin £ Next row (RS): ssk, k to last
yarn A and k to end. 31 (34, 37, two sts, k2tog. 59 (57, 59, 59,
40, 42, 45) sts 57, 55) sts
£ Next row (WS): p to last two £ Next row (WS): p
sts, p2tog tbl. 30 (33, 36, 39, £ Rep last two rows 7 (10, 14, 14,
41, 44) sts 16, 17) times more. 45 (37, 31, 31,
£ Next row (RS): k2tog, k to end. 25, 21) sts
29 (32, 35, 38, 40, 43) sts £ Next row (RS): ssk, k to last
£ Next row (WS): p to last two two sts, k2tog. 43 (35, 29, 29,
sts, p2tog tbl. 28 (31, 34, 37, 23, 19) sts
39, 42) sts £ Next row (WS): p2tog, p to last
£ Rep last two rows twice more. two sts, p2tog tbl. 41 (33, 27, 27,
24 (27, 30, 33, 35, 38) sts 21, 17) sts
£ Next row (RS): k2tog, k to end. £ Rep last two rows 8 (6, 4, 4,
23 (26, 29, 32, 34, 37) sts 2, 1) times more. 9 (9, 11, 11, 13,
£ Next row (WS): p 13) sts
£ Rep last two rows 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, £ Cast off
2) times more. 22 (25, 27, 30,
32, 35) sts
£ Beg with a k row, work nine
rows in st st without shaping,
ending after a RS row

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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Light Lace JUMPER

Dress size (approx): 10 (12, 14, JOIN THE MOOD OF SPRING FLOWERS AND
16-18, 20-22) SUNSHINE IN OUR DAISY-INSPIRED TOP
To fit chest (cm): 86 (91, 97,
102-107, 112-117) The luxurious 4ply, delicate lace and three-quarter length sleeves of Anniken
Actual chest (cm): 90.5 (97.5, 104, Allis’ design will make this the first top you’ll want to slip on the moment the
111, 118) days warm up – and a compact jumper to pack for a break. The body is knitted
Length to back neck (cm): 50 (51, in the round with easy-to-remember patterns on a circular needle and from the
52.5, 53.5, 55) hem up, until you divide for the armholes and then work in rows, before knitting
Underarm sleeve length (cm): 29
(29, 29.5, 30.5, 31) and attaching the sleeves. Enjoy the flower power!

KNIT KIT PATTERN A £ Rnd 9: * k2tog, yfwd, k3, yfwd, £ Row 3: k1, * k1, yfwd, ssk,
ssk, k1, rep from * to end k1, k2tog, yfwd, k2, rep from
Yarn: McIntosh Fabulous 4ply, Worked over a multiple of £ Rnd 11: * k2, yfwd, sk2po, yfwd, * to end
shade Miraculous, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) eight sts k3, rep from * to end £ Row 5: k2tog, * yfwd, k5, yfwd,
100g skeins £ Rnd 1 (RS): * yfwd, ssk, k3, £ Rnd 12: k to end sk2po, rep from * to last seven
Needles: 3.25mm (40cm, k2tog, yfwd, k1, rep from * to end These 12 rnds form Patt A sts, yfwd, k5, ssk
80cm-100cm) circular and £ Rnd 2 and every foll £ Row 7: k1, * k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1,
double-pointed even-numbered rnd: k to end PATTERN B yfwd, ssk, k2, rep from * to end
Stitch markers £ Rnd 3: * k1, yfwd, ssk, k1, £ Row 9: k1, * k2tog, yfwd, k3,
Stitch holders or waste yarn k2tog, yfwd, k2, rep from Worked over a multiple of yfwd, ssk, k1, rep from * to end
Tapestry needle * to end eight sts plus one £ Row 11: k1, * k2, yfwd, sk2po,
£ Rnd 5: rm, k1, pm, * yfwd, k5, £ Row 1 (RS): k1, * yfwd, ssk, k3, yfwd, k3, rep from * to end
TENSION SQUARE yfwd, sk2po, rep from * to end k2tog, yfwd, k1, rep from * to end £ Row 12: p to end
£ Rnd 7: * k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1, £ Row 2 and every foll WS row: These 12 rows form Patt B
n 23 sts x 29.5 rows yfwd, ssk, k2, rep from * to end p to end
n 10cm x 10cm
n Over pattern
n 3.25mm needles

n 31 sts x 35 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Stocking stitch
n 3.25mm needles

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Start
knitting
dbl st: double stitch
ssp: one by one sl next two sts here...
pwise, then return sts back to LH
needle, k2tog tbl BODY

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 NOTE: when measuring, stretch
garment to simulate blocking
ABOUT THE YARN Using longer 3.25mm circular
needle, cast on 208 (224, 240,
McIntosh Fabulous 4ply is a 256, 272) sts, join to work in the
blend of 55% British Bluefaced rnd taking care not to twist sts, pm
Leicester wool and 45% luxurious for beg of rnd
mulberry silk that has been spun £ Rib rnd: k1, * p2, k2, rep from * to
into a beautifully sleek natural last three sts, p2, k1
yarn, that should be hand washed £ Rep last rnd for nine rnds more
and dried flat. In 24 uplifting £ Commence working in Patt A
shades, available as dyed to from Rnd 1 of Chart on page 23
order if not in stock, a 100g (working all even-numbered rnds
(400m) skein costs £25. As this as k) or written instructions above
yarn is hand-dyed, alternate until Body meas 27 (28, 28.5, 28.5,
skeins every two rows. Visit 29) cm, ending after an
knitmcintosh.com for even-numbered rnd
more information. Place last 104 (112, 120, 128, 136)
sts worked on a holder or waste
yarn for Front, and work on Back
as folls:

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be kept ‘live’,
you may prefer
to use a length
of fine smooth

waste yarn,
instead of a
stitch holder.”

LK Acting Deputy Editor,
Neti Love

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ADVICE

“When the
sleeve
circumference
gets smaller,
you may prefer to
continue with a longer
circular needle and
use the magic loop
method, or change to
double-pointed needles,
for ease of working.”
LK DESIGNER,

Anniken Allis

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BACK Hand-dyed
yarn gives
Commence working in Patt B this top a real
from Row 1 of Chart B on page depth of colour
23 or written instructions AT and we love the
THE SAME TIME work as folls: cheery shade!

Shape armholes

NOTE: keep lace patt correct
£ Row 1 (RS): cast off 5 (6, 7, 8,
9) sts, patt to end. 99 (106, 113,
120, 127) sts
£ Row 2: cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9)
sts, p to end. 94 (100, 106, 112,
118) sts
£ Row 3: k2, ssk, patt to last
four sts, k2tog, k2. 92 (98, 104,
110, 116) sts
£ Row 4: p2, p2tog, p to last
four sts, ssp, p2. 90 (96, 102,
108, 114) sts
£ Rows 5-6: rep Rows 3-4 once
more. 86 (92, 98, 104, 110) sts

First, second and third
sizes only

£ Rep Row 3 once more. 84
(90, 96, -, -) sts

All sizes

£ Work in patt without shaping
until Back meas 49 (50, 51.5,
52.5, 54) cm, ending after a WS
row. 84 (90, 96, 104, 110) sts

Shape right neck

£ Row 1 (RS): patt 24 (27, 29,
33, 35) sts, turn, place rem sts
on a holder
£ Row 2: p1, p2tog, p to end.
23 (26, 28, 32, 34) sts
£ Row 3: patt to last three sts,
k2tog, k1. 22 (25, 27, 31, 33) sts

German

SHORT
ROWS

This technique produces neat
shaping. Work to the turning
point and turn your work ready
for the next row. With the yarn in
front, slip the first stitch purlwise
then wrap the stitch by taking
the working yarn over the right

needle and pulling
up on the stitch until the stitch

from the previous row pulls
across the needle. This will look

like a strange double stitch.
Work this stitch as directed,
keeping the yarn taught. When
you come across a double stitch,
treat this as one stitch and knit

the strands together.
Visit bit.ly/ahagermanshortrows

for Anniken’s tutorial on
this technique.

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THE STYLE

Edit

£ Row 4: p1, p2tog, p to end. Shape right neck reaches underarm sts and on * to last three sts, p2, k1
21 (24, 26, 30, 32) sts final RS row k5 (6, 7, 8, 9) from £ Rep last rnd for nine
Place sts on holder Leave centre 30 (30, 32, 32, underarm sts, sm, k5 (6, 7, 8, 9) rnds more
34) sts on a holder for Front from underarm sts, k dbl st, k to £ Cast off loosely in rib
Shape left neck neck, rejoin yarn ready to end of rnd. 94 (100, 108, 120,
work a RS row 126) sts NECKBAND
Leave 36 (36, 38, 38, 40) sts on £ Row 1 (RS): patt to end. 27 (30, Underarm marker is new beg of
holder for back neck, rejoin yarn 32, 36, 38) sts rnd, change needles to £ Using 3.25mm (40cm) circular
ready to work a RS row £ Row 2 (WS): p to last three sts, accommodate sts using long needle and with RS facing, beg at
£ Row 1 (RS): patt to end. 24 (27, ssp, p1. 26 (29, 31, 35, circular needle and magic loop left shoulder, pick up and k 17 (19,
29, 33, 35) sts 37) sts or dpns 21, 23, 25) sts to Front neck, k30
£ Row 2: p to last three sts, ssp, £ Row 3: k1, ssk, patt to end. 25 £ Next rnd: k to end (30, 32, 32, 34) from Front neck
p1. 23 (26, 28, 32, 34) sts (28, 30, 34, 36) sts holder, pick up and k 17 (19, 21,
£ Row 3: k1, ssk, patt to end. 22 £ Rep last two rows twice more. Shape sleeves 23, 25) sts to right shoulder, and
(25, 27, 31, 33) sts 21 (24, 26, 30, 32) sts four sts to Back neck, k36 (36,
£ Row 4: p to last three sts, ssp, £ Cont in patt until Right Front £ Next rnd: k1, k2tog, k to last 38, 38, 40) from Back neck
p1. 21 (24, 26, 30, 32) sts matches Back, ending after three sts, ssk, k1. 92 (98, 106, holder, pick up and k four sts to
Place sts on a holder a WS row 118, 124) sts left shoulder, join to work in the
Place sts on a holder £ K 5 (5, 4, 4, 4) rnds rnd. 108 (112, 120, 124, 132) sts
FRONT £ Next rnd: k1, k2tog, k to last £ Rib rnd: * k2, p2, rep from
TO MAKE UP three sts, ssk, k1. 90 (96, 104, 116, * to end
Place sts for Front on 3.25mm 122) sts £ Rep last rnd nine times more
needle and rejoin yarn ready to Join shoulders by holding £ Rep last 6 (6, 5, 5, 5) rnds 11 (12, £ Cast off loosely in rib
work a RS row. 104 (112, 120, 128, RS together and working 14, 16, 15) times more. 68 (72, 76,
136) sts three-needle cast-off pwise 84, 92) sts TO MAKE UP
on WS £ Cont in st st (k every rnd) until
Shape armholes Sleeve meas 27 (27, 27.5, 28.5, Weave in all loose ends. Block
SLEEVES (make two) 29) cm from underarm and leave to dry LK
Commence working in Patt B £ Rib rnd: k1, * p2, k2, rep from
from Row 1 of Chart B on page 23 £ Using 3.25mm (40cm) circular
or written instructions AT THE needle, beg at shoulder, pick up
SAME TIME work as folls: and k 42 (44, 47, 52, 54) sts to
£ Row 1 (RS): cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, underarm cast-off, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts
9) sts, patt to end. 99 (106, 113, from underarm cast-off, pm, pick
120, 127) sts up and k 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts from
£ Row 2: cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts, underarm cast-off, 42 (44, 47, 52,
p to end. 94 (100, 106, 112, 118) sts 54) sts to shoulder, join to work in
£ Row 3: k2, ssk, patt to last four the rnd. 94 (100, 108, 120, 126) sts
sts, k2tog, k2. 92 (98, 104, 110, Work back and forth in German
116) sts short rows as folls:
£ Row 4: p2, p2tog, p to last £ Row 1 (RS): k16 (17, 18, 20,
four sts, ssp, p2. 90 (96, 102, 21), turn
108, 114) sts £ Row 2 (WS): wyif sl 1 & wrap
£ Rows 5-6: rep Rows 3-4 once st [see panel], p31 (33, 35, 39,
more. 86 (92, 98, 104, 110) sts 41), turn
£ Row 3: wyif sl 1 & wrap st, k to
First, second and third dbl st, k dbl st, k1, turn
sizes only £ Row 4: wyif sl 1 & wrap st, p to
dbl st, p dbl st, p1, turn
£ Rep Row 3 1 (1, 1, -, -) times £ Rep last two rows until work
more. 84 (90, 96, -, -) sts

All sizes CHART FOR PATTERN A CHART FOR PATTERN B

£ Work in patt without shaping
until Front meas 42 (42, 42.5,
42.5, 43) cm, ending after a WS
row. 84 (90, 96, 104, 110) sts

Shape left neck KEY RS: knit RS: yfwd RS: k2tog RS: ssk RS: sk2po pattern
repeat
£ Row 1 (RS): patt 27 (30, 32, 36,
38) sts, turn, place rem sts on a Remove marker, k1, Work as ssk
holder replace marker in final repeat
£ Row 2: p1, p2tog, p to end. 26
(29, 31, 35, 37) sts
£ Row 3: patt to last three sts,
k2tog, k1. 25 (28, 30, 34, 36) sts
£ Rep last two rows twice more.
21 (24, 26, 30, 32) sts
£ Cont in patt until left Front
matches Back, ending after
a WS row
Place sts on a holder

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TANK TOP

TRUE BLUE AND CLASSY TOO,
WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT
SIÂN BROWN’S LATEST PROJECT!

Looking for workwear or a new addition to your smart
wardrobe? This top is just the thing. Cables always look
dapper and the bright blue shade is cheery for the coming
spring. Tank tops are great for layering making this the
perfect trans-seasonal project. There are a few different
cables and twists in the main pattern so familiarise yourself
with all the abbreviations before you begin.

CACBlaLsEsyS!

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THE STYLE

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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES CABLE PANEL £ Row 14: k2, p2, k2, p9, k2, Casting
p2, k2
Dress size (approx): 8-10 (12-14, NOTE: worked over 21 sts £ Row 15: p2, Cr3L, p1, yon, OFF
16-18, 20-22) £ Row 1: p8, C5B, p8 skpo, k5, k2tog, yrn, p1,
To fit chest (cm): 82-86 (92-97, £ Row 2: k8, p2, k1, p2, k8 Cr3R, p2 On the Neckband, you are
102-107, 112-117) £ Row 3: p7, Cr3R, p1, Cr3L, p7 £ Row 16: k3, p2, k2, p7, k2, asked to cast off but at the
Actual chest (cm): 98 (109, £ Row 4: k7, p2, k3, p2, k7 p2, k3 same time as decreasing. For a
120, 131) £ Row 5: p6, Cr3R, p1, k1, p1, £ Row 17: p3, Cr3L, p1, yon, regular cast off, you knit each
Length to shoulder (cm): 53 (55, Cr3L, p6 skpo, k3, k2tog, yrn, p1, Cr3R, p3 stitch and pass the stitch over to
58, 59) £ Row 6: k6, p2, k2, p1, k2, £ Row 18: k4, p2, k2, p5, k2, cast off. In this case, rather than
p2, k6 p2, k4 just knitting the stitches, work
KNIT KIT £ Row 7: p5, Cr3R, p1, k3, p1, £ Row 19: p4, Cr3L, p1, yon, the decrease pattern as set on
Cr3L, p5 skpo, k1, k2tog, yrn, p1, Cr3R, p4
Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners £ Row 8: k5, p2, k2, p3, k2, £ Row 20: k5, p2, k2, p3, k2, the previous rows.
ColourLab DK, shade 705 Aqua p2, k5 p2, k5
Green, 3 (3, 3, 4) 100g balls £ Row 9: p4, Cr3R, p1, k2tog, £ Row 21: p5, Cr3L, p1, yon, sl 2, 6 (8, 8, 10) times, p4, k2, [p2, k2]
Needles: 3.25mm, 4mm yfwd, k1, yfwd, skpo, p1, Cr3L, p4 k1, p2sso, yrn, p1, Cr3R, p5 6 (6, 7, 7) times, p4, k2, [p2, k2] 6
Cable needle £ Row 10: k4, p2, k2, p5, k2, £ Row 22: k6, p2, k2, p1, k2, (6, 7, 7) times, p4, [k2, p2] 6 (8, 8,
Stitch holder p2, k4 p2, k6 10) times, k2 (0, 2, 0)
Safety pin £ Row 11: p3, Cr3R, p1, k2tog, £ Row 23: p6, Cr3L, p3, These four rows set rib
Tapestry needle k1, yfwd, k1, yfwd, k1, skpo, p1, Cr3R, p6 £ Work 13 (13, 17, 17) rows more
Cr3L, p3 £ Row 24: k7, p2, k1, p1, k1, in rib
TENSION SQUARE £ Row 12: k3, p2, k2, p7, k2, p2, k7 £ Next row (inc): k2 (0, 2, 0),
p2, k3 £ Row 25: p7, Cr3L, p1, Cr3R, p7 [p2, k2] 6 (8, 8, 10) times, p2, m1,
n 22 sts x 28 rows £ Row 13: p2, Cr3R, p1, k2tog, £ Row 26: k8, p2, k1, p2, k8 p2, k2, [p2, k2] 6 (6, 7, 7) times,
n 10cm x 10cm k2, yfwd, k1, yfwd, k2, skpo, p1, Rows 1-26 set Cable Panel p2, m1, p2, k2, [p2, k2] 6 (6, 7, 7)
n Stocking stitch Cr3L, p2 times, p2, m1, p2, [k2, p2] 6 (8, 8,
n 4mm needles 10) times, k2 (0, 2, 0). 119 (131,
Start £ Next row: k2tog, k to last two 143, 155) sts
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS knitting sts, skpo Change to 4mm needles
£ Next row: p Commence main patt as folls:
C5B: sl next three sts onto cn, here... £ Rep last two rows 5 (6, 7, 8) £ Row 1: k18 (24, 26, 32), work
hold at back of work, k2, then slip times. 78 (84, 90, 96) sts Row 1 of Cable Panel, [k10 (10, 14,
last st from cn onto LH needle, p £ Work 42 (44, 48, 50) rows 14), work Row 1 of Cable Panel]
this st, then k2 from cn without shaping, ending after twice, k18 (24, 26, 32)
Cr3R: sl next st onto cn, hold at a p row £ Row 2: p18 (24, 26, 32), work
back of work, k2, then p1 from cn Row 2 of Cable Panel, [p10 (10,
Cr3L: sl next two sts onto cn, BACK Shape shoulders 14, 14), work Row 2 of Cable
hold at front of work, p1, then k2 Panel] twice, p18 (24, 26, 32)
from cn Using 3.25mm needles, cast on £ Cast off 9 (11, 11, 13) sts at beg These two rows set position of
110 (122, 134, 146) sts of next two rows and 10 (11, 12, Cable Panel with st st edges
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 13) sts at beg of foll two rows. 40 £ Working next row of Cable
First and third sizes only (40, 44, 44) sts Panel work 78 rows more as
ABOUT THE YARN Leave rem sts on a holder set, ending after a Row 2 of
£ Rib row 1: p2, [k2, p2] to end Cable Panel
West Yorkshire Spinners £ Rib row 2: k2, [p2, k2] to end FRONT
ColourLab DK is a pure British Shape armholes
wool yarn that comes in 18 solid Second and fourth Using 3.25mm needles, cast on
and five self-patterning rainbow sizes only 116 (128, 140, 152) sts Keeping patt correct, cont
colourways. Projects can be £ Rib row 1: p2 (0, 2, 0), [k2, p2] as folls:
machine washed at 40°C. This £ Rib row 1: k2, [p2, k2] to end 6 (8, 8, 10) times, k4, p2, [k2, p2] £ Cast off 10 (12, 14, 16) sts at
yarn has an RRP of £6.50 per £ Rib row 2: p2, [k2, p2] to end 6 (6, 7, 7) times, k4, p2, [k2, p2] 6 beg of next two rows. 99 (107,
100g (225m) ball. For stockists, (6, 7, 7) times, k4, [p2, k2] 6 (8, 8, 115, 123) sts
visit wyspinners.com All sizes 10) times, p2 (0, 2, 0)
£ Rib row 2: k2 (0, 2, 0), [p2, k2] Divide for front neck
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? These two rows set rib 6 (8, 8, 10) times, p4, k2, [p2, k2]
£ Work 16 (16, 20, 20) rows more 6 (6, 7, 7) times, p4, k2, [p2, k2] 6 £ Next row: k2tog, patt 43 (47,
Pop to your local yarn shop to in rib (6, 7, 7) times, p4, [k2, p2] 6 (8, 8, 51, 55), k2tog, k2, turn. 47 (51, 55,
check out the range of DK yarns. Change to 4mm needles 10) times, k2 (0, 2, 0) 59) sts
£ Beg with a k row, work 80 £ Rib row 3: p2 (0, 2, 0), [k2, p2] Cont on these sts for left side
rows in st st 6 (8, 8, 10) times, C4B, p2, [k2, of neck shaping, leave rem sts
p2] 6 (6, 7, 7) times, C4B, p2, [k2, on holder
Shape armholes p2] 6 (6, 7, 7) times, C4B, [p2, k2] £ Next row: p3, patt to end
6 (8, 8, 10) times, p2 (0, 2, 0) £ Next row: k2tog, patt to last
Cont in st st as folls: £ Rib row 4: k2 (0, 2, 0), [p2, k2] four sts, k2tog, k2
£ Cast off 10 (12, 14, 16) sts at
beg of next two rows. 90 (98,
106, 114) sts

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gAreDaVtICE Thanks to clever
placement,
“When working the cables sit
the ‘sl 2, k1,
p2sso’ slip neatly around
the first two the neck
stitches in one motion shaping
as if you were knitting
them together.”

LK DESIGNER,

Siân Brown

£ Rep last two rows 4 (5, 6, 7)
times. 37 (39, 41, 43) sts
NOTE: this completes armhole
shaping
£ Next row: p3, patt to end
£ Next row: patt to last four sts,
k2tog, k2
£ Rep last two rows 14 (13, 14, 13)
times. 22 (25, 26, 29) sts
£ Cont in patt without shaping
until Front meas same as Back to
beg of shoulder shaping, ending
at armhole edge

Shape left shoulder

£ Next row: cast off 11 (13, 13, 15)
sts, patt to end. 11(12, 13, 14) sts
£ Work one row
£ Cast off

Shape right front neck NECKBAND £ Row 7: rib to end £ Rib row 2: k2, [p2, k2] to end
£ Cast off in rib, dec as set (see These two rows set rib
£ With RS facing, place centre st Join right shoulder seam information panel) £ Work five rows more in rib
on a safety pin, rejoin yarn to rem £ Using 3.25mm needles and £ Cast off in rib
sts, k2, skpo, patt to last two sts, with RS facing, pick up and k 44 ARMBANDS
skpo. 47 (51, 55, 59) sts (46, 50, 52) sts down left side of TO MAKE UP
£ Next row: patt to last three Front neck, k into front and back Join left shoulder seam and
sts, p3 of st on safety pin, pick up and k Neckband seam Join side seams. Weave in
£ Next row: k2, skpo, patt to last 44 (46, 50, 52) sts up right side £ Using 3.25mm needles and ends LK
two sts, skpo of Front neck, k40 (40, 44, 44) with RS facing, pick up and k 106
£ Rep last two rows 4 (5, 6, 7) from Back neck holder. 130 (134, (110, 118, 122) sts evenly around
times. 37 (39, 41, 43) sts 146, 150) sts armhole edge
NOTE: this completes armhole £ Row 1: p2 (0, 0, 2), [k2, p2] to £ Rib row 1: p2, [k2, p2] to end
shaping last 4 (2, 2, 4) sts, k2, p2 (0, 0, 2)
£ Next row: patt to last This row sets rib “Cables draw in your fabric
three sts, p3 £ Row 2: rib 43 (45, 49, 51), which is why you need to cast
£ Next row: k2, skpo, patt k2tog, skpo, rib to end on more stitches for the front
to end £ Row 3: rib to end
£ Rep last two rows 14 (13, 14, 13) £ Row 4: rib 42 (44, 48, 50), of the top than the back.”
times. 22 (25, 26, 29) sts k2tog, skpo, rib to end
£ Cont in patt without shaping £ Row 5: rib to end LK Deputy Editor, Adrienne Chandler
until Front meas same as Back to £ Row 6: rib 41 (43, 47, 49),
beg of shoulder shaping, ending k2tog, skpo, rib to end
at armhole edge

Shape right shoulder

£ Next row: cast off 11 (13, 13, 15)
sts, patt to end. 11 (12, 13, 14) sts
£ Work one row
£ Cast off

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Bobble & Moss
Stitch CARDI

JO ALLPORT HAS CLEARLY HAD LOTS OF
FUN DESIGNING THIS COSY COVER-UP!

What are the ingredients of a new top to make you happy?
If it is warm soft yarn, a fresh take on structured texture, a
comfortable fit and machine washable too, get your needles
ready. With columns of bobbles flanked with moss stitch, all
topped and tailed with neat ribbing, this tactile treat ticks

our boxes and all in our favourite button-up style, too.

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

Dress size (approx): 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20,
22, 24, 26)
To fit chest (cm): 81 (86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117,
122, 127)
Actual chest (cm): 89 (94, 100, 106, 112, 117,
123, 127, 132, 138)
Length to back neck (cm): 58 (60, 61, 62, 64,
66, 68, 69, 70, 71)
Underarm sleeve length (cm): 43 (46, 46, 46, 46,
47, 47, 48, 48, 48)

KNIT KIT

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, shade 351
Pale Jade, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12) 100g balls
Needles: 3.75mm, 4.5mm
Split ring stitch markers: two
Stitch holders: three
Sewing needle and matching thread
Buttons: 8 (8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10), 15mm
Tapestry needle

TENSION SQUARE

n 21 sts x 30 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Over pattern
n 4.5mm needles

Lose yourself SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
in two textural
dec: on RS rows, work (k1, ssk) at beg of row
techniques and (k2tog, k1) at end of row; on WS rows,
that will keep work (p1, p2tog) at beg of row, and (p2tog tbl, p1)
your mind and at end of row
needles busy! MB: (k1, p1, k1) in next st, turn, p3, turn, k3, turn,
p3, turn, k3, pass second st over first st on
RH needle, then third st over first st

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN

Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash is a machine
washable 100% wool DK yarn. There are over
130 colours and it costs £7.99 per 100g (200m)
ball from woolwarehouse.co.uk

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SINGLE RIB St patt
£ Cont working corresponding
Worked over an odd Bobble and Moss St patt rows
number of sts as set until work meas 37 (39,
£ Row 1 (RS): k1, * p1, k1, rep 39, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 43, 44) cm,
from * to end ending after a WS row
£ Row 2: * p1, k1, rep from
* to last st, p1 Shape armholes
These two rows form
Single Rib Cont as set working shaping
as folls:
BOBBLE AND MOSS £ Cast off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8,
STITCH PATTERN 8) sts at beg of next two rows. 87
(93, 97, 103, 107, 113, 117, 121,
NOTE: work from written 125, 131) sts
instructions or Chart on £ Dec one st at each end of next
page 29 and all foll RS rows until 79 (83,
Worked over a multiple of 85, 89, 91, 95, 97, 99, 101, 103)
20 sts plus five sts rem
£ Row 1 (RS): * [p1, k1] twice, £ Cont without shaping until
p1, k5, rep from * to last five work meas 56 (58, 59, 60, 62,
sts, [p1, k1] twice, p1 64, 66, 67, 68, 69) cm, ending
£ Row 2 and all WS rows: after a WS row
[p1, k1] twice, p1, * p6, k1,
p1, k1, p7, [k1, p1] twice, rep Shape shoulders
from * to end
£ Row 3 and 11: * [p1, k1] Cont as set working shaping
twice, p1, k2, MB, k2, [p1, k1] as folls:
twice, p1, k5, rep from * to £ Cast off 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10,
last five sts, [p1, k1] twice, p1 10, 10) sts at beg of next 6 (2, 2,
£ Rows 5, 9 and 13: as 4, 4, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4) rows
Row 1 £ Cast off 0 (9, 9, 10, 10, 0, 0, 11,
£ Rows 7 and 15: * [p1, k1] 11, 11) sts at beg of next 0 (4, 4, 2,
twice, p1, k5, [p1, k1] twice, 2, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) rows
p1, k2, MB, k2, rep from * to Place rem 31 (31, 33, 33, 35, 35,
last five sts, [p1, k1] twice, p1 37, 37, 39, 41) sts on a holder
£ Row 16: as Row 2
These 16 rows form Bobble LEFT FRONT great four rows. 26 (28, 28, 30, 30, 33,
and Moss St patt 33, 34, 34, 34) sts
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on ADVICE £ Dec one st at neck edge on
Start 45 (49, 51, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 69, every other row 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3,
knitting 71) sts “I always give 3, 3, 3) times. 24 (26, 26, 28, 28,
£ Work in Single Rib for 6cm, a one stitch 30, 30, 31, 31, 31) sts
here... ending after a WS row seam allowance £ Cont without shaping until work
Change to 4.5mm needles, and on all of the meas same as Back to start of
BACK work in patt as folls: pieces to help with shoulder shaping, ending after a
£ Row 1 (RS): k0 (4, 6, 10, 12, 16, sewing up.” WS row
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 18, 0, 4, 6), work Row 1 of Bobble LK DESIGNER,
95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125, 131, 135, and Moss St patt across next 45 Shape shoulder
141, 147) sts (45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 65, 65, Jo Allport
£ Work in Single Rib for 6cm, 65) sts £ Cast off 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10,
ending after a WS row £ Row 2: work Row 2 of Bobble sts rem 10, 10) sts at beg of next 3 (1, 1, 2,
Change to 4.5mm needles, and and Moss St patt across next 45 £ Cont without shaping until work 2, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2) RS rows
set main patt as folls: (45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 65, 65, meas 44 (46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, £ Cast off 0 (9, 9, 10, 10, 0, 0, 11, 11,
£ Row 1 (RS): k5 (8, 1, 4, 7, 0, 3, 5, 65) sts, p0 (4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 0, 55, 56) cm, ending after a WS row 11) sts at beg of next 0 (2, 2, 1, 1, 0,
8, 1), work Row 1 of Bobble and 4, 6) 0, 1, 1, 1) RS rows
Moss St patt across next 85 (85, These two rows set position of Shape neck
105, 105, 105, 125, 125, 125, 125, patt with side seam edge 0 (4, 6, RIGHT FRONT
145) sts, k5 (8, 1, 4, 7, 0, 3, 5, 8, 1) 10, 12, 16, 18, 0, 4, 6) sts in st st £ Next row (RS): patt to last 7 (8,
£ Row 2: p5 (8, 1, 4, 7, 0, 3, 5, £ Cont as set until work meas 37 8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11) sts, place rem Using 3.75mm needles,
8, 1), work Row 2 of Bobble and (39, 39, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 43, 44) sts on a holder, turn. 30 (32, 32, cast on 45 (49, 51, 55, 57, 61,
Moss St patt across next 85 (85, cm, ending after a WS row 34, 34, 37, 37, 38, 38, 38) sts 63, 65, 69, 71) sts
105, 105, 105, 125, 125, 125, 125, £ Dec one st at neck edge on foll £ Work in Single Rib for 6cm,
145) sts, p5 (8, 1, 4, 7, 0, 3, 5, 8, 1) Shape armhole
These two rows set position of
patt with side 5 (8, 1, 4, 7, 0, 3, £ Next row (RS): cast off 4 (4, 5,
5, 8, 1) sts in st st and centre 85 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) sts, patt to end.
(85, 105, 105, 105, 125, 125, 125, 41 (45, 46, 50, 51, 55, 56, 58, 61,
125, 145) sts in Bobble and Moss 63) sts
£ Work one row without shaping
£ Dec one st at armhole edge on
next and all foll RS rows until 37
(40, 40, 43, 43, 46, 46, 47, 49, 49)

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Chart Shape shoulder Shape sleeve cap THE STYLE

SMART £ Cast off 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10, £ Cast off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, Edit
10, 10) sts at beg of next 3 (1, 1, 2, 8, 8) sts at beg of next two rows.
Charts always look far more 2, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2) WS rows 65 (69, 71, 73, 73, 79, 79, 81, 81, Row 2 until Neckband meas 2cm,
daunting than they are – all you £ Cast off 0 (9, 9, 10, 10, 0, 0, 11, 11, 83) sts ending after a RS row
need to do is look at the key for 11) sts at beg of next 0 (2, 2, 1, 1, 0, £ Dec one st at each end of foll £ Cast off in rib
each square instead of reading 0, 1, 1, 1) WS rows six rows. 53 (57, 59, 61, 61, 67, 67,
69, 69, 71) sts BUTTONBAND
long instructions from the SLEEVES (make two) £ Dec one st at each end of next
pattern. Visualise the chart as row and every other row 3 (4, 4, 5, £ Using 3.75mm needles and
though it is your knitting, looked Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) times, ending after with RS facing, pick up and k 97
at with the right side facing you, 43 (43, 45, 45, 47, 47, 49, 49, 51, a WS row. 45 (47, 49, 49, 49, 53, (101, 103, 105, 107, 111, 115, 117, 119,
and think of the square in the 51) sts 53, 55, 55, 55) sts 121) sts along Left front
bottom right corner as your first £ Work in Single Rib for 4cm, £ Cont without shaping for 6 (2, £ Work in Single Rib beg with a
stitch. Work from the bottom up ending after a WS row 4, 4, 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 4) rows Row 2 for 3cm, ending after a
with right-side (odd numbered) Change to 4.5mm needles, and £ Dec one st at each end of next RS row
work in patt as folls: row and every other row 2 (3, 4, 4, £ Cast off in rib
rows read from right to left £ Row 1 (RS): k9 (9, 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, ending after
and wrong-side (even 3, 3), work Row 1 of Bobble and a WS row. 39 (39, 39, 39, 39, 41, BUTTONHOLE BAND
Moss St patt across next 25 (25, 41, 41, 41, 41) sts
numbered) rows read from left 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45) sts, £ Dec one st at each end of next £ Using 3.75mm needles and
to right. With a bit of practice, k9 (9, 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3) four rows. 31 (31, 31, 31, 31, 33, 33, with RS facing, pick up and k 97
you may find you prefer the £ Row 2: p9 (9, 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3), 33, 33, 33) sts (101, 103, 105, 107, 111, 115, 117, 119,
work Row 2 of Bobble and Moss £ Cast off ten sts at beg of next 121) sts along Right front
chart format. St patt across next 25 (25, 45, 45, two rows £ Work in Single Rib beg with a
45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45) sts, p9 (9, £ Cast off Row 2 for 1.5 cm, ending after a
ending after a WS row 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 WS row
Change to 4.5mm needles and These two rows set position of NECKBAND £ Buttonhole row (RS): rib 8 (5,
work in patt as folls: patt with side 9 (9, 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 4, 6, 2, 6, 8, 6, 8) sts, * yo, work
£ Row 1 (RS): work Row 1 of 3) sts in st st Weave in ends and block pieces two sts tog, rib 10 (11, 10, 10, 10, 11,
Bobble and Moss St patt across £ Work two more rows as set lightly. Join both shoulder seams 11, 11, 10, 10) sts, rep from * to last
next 45 (45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 65, Work Sleeve incs in st st as folls: £ Using 3.75mm needles and five sts, yo, work two sts tog, rib
65, 65) sts, k0 (4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, £ Next row (inc, RS): kfb, patt to with RS facing, beg with Right three sts
0, 4, 6) last st, kfb. 45 (45, 47, 47, 49, 49, Front k7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11) £ Cont in Single Rib as set, until
£ Row 2: p0 (4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 0, 51, 51, 53, 53) sts from Right Front holder, pick up Buttonhole Band meas same
4, 6), work Row 2 of Bobble and £ Cont in patt rep Inc row on and k 30 (30, 30, 30, 31, 31, 32, as Buttonband, ending after a
Moss St patt across next 45 (45, every foll 6th (6th, 6th, 6th, 4th, 32, 32, 32) sts across right neck, RS row
45, 45, 45, 45, 45, 65, 65, 65) sts 4th, 4th, 4th, 4th, 4th) row until k31 (31, 33, 33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, £ Cast off in rib
These two rows set position of there are 73 (77, 81, 83, 85, 91, 41) from Back holder, pick up and
patt with side seam edge 0 (4, 6, 93, 95, 97, 99) sts k 30 (30, 30, 30, 31, 31, 32, 32, 32, TO MAKE UP
10, 12, 16, 18, 0, 4, 6) sts in st st £ Cont as set until Sleeve meas 32) sts across left neck, k7 (8, 8,
£ Cont as set until work meas 37 43 (46, 46, 46, 46, 47, 47, 48, 48, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11) from Left Front Sew Sleeve caps into armholes.
(39, 39, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 43, 44) 48) cm, ending after a WS row holder. 105 (107, 109, 111, 115, 115, Sew Sleeve and side seams.
cm, ending after a RS row 119, 119, 125, 127) sts Weave in all ends. Attach buttons.
£ Work in Single Rib beg with a See ball band for further care
Shape armhole instructions LK

£ Cast off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) CHART FOR BOBBLE AND MOSS STITCH PATTERN
sts at beg of next row. 41 (45, 46,
50, 51, 55, 56, 58, 61, 63) sts KEY
£ Dec one st at armhole edge on
next and every RS row until 37 RS: knit
(40, 40, 43, 43, 46, 46, 47, 49, 49) WS: purl
sts rem
£ Cont without shaping until work RS: purl
meas 44 (46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54, WS: knit
55, 56) cm, ending after a RS row
Bobble
Shape neck
20 st
£ Next row (WS): patt to last 7 (8, patt rep
8, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11) sts, place rem
sts on a holder, turn. 30 (32, 32,
34, 34, 37, 37, 38, 38, 38) sts
£ Dec one st at neck edge on foll
four rows. 26 (28, 28, 30, 30, 33,
33, 34, 34, 34) sts
£ Dec one st at neck edge on
every other row 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3,
3, 3, 3) times. 24 (26, 26, 28, 28,
30, 30, 31, 31, 31) sts
£ Cont without shaping until work
meas same as Back to start of
shoulder shaping, ending after a
RS row

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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES Fuss free

Dress size (approx): 8 (10, 12, 14, LKANCITE!
16, 18, 20, 22)
To fit chest (cm): 81 (86, 91, 97,
102, 107, 112, 117)
Actual chest (cm): 88 (94, 99,
105, 112, 117, 123, 128)
Actual length to back neck (cm):
58 (59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 64)
Actual sleeve length (cm): 33 (35,
35, 35, 35, 36, 36, 37)

KNIT KIT

Yarn: Rico Design Fashion Silk
Blend DK, shade 013 Lemon, 5 (5,
6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) 50g balls
Needles: 4mm, 4.5mm
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle

TENSION SQUARE

n 22 sts x 32 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Stocking stitch
n 4.5mm needles

n 19 sts x 24 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Lace patt
n 4.5mm needles

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

dec 1: on a RS row, work (k2,
skpo) at beg of row and (k2tog,
k2) at end of row. On WS row,
work (p2, p2tog) at beg of row
and (p2tog tbl, p2) at end of row

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN

Rico Design Fashion Silk Blend
DK comprises 45% cotton, 45%
silk and 10% polyamide. The
chainette construction means the
otherwise weighty fibre mix is still
light to wear. There are neutral,
bright and pastel colour options in
this handwash only yarn. It has an
RRP of £9.89 per 50g (210m) ball.
For stockists, visit
rico-design.com

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Lace Sleeved THE STYLE

Edit

SWEATER £ Row 7: p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1),
* yfwd, skpo, p2, k2tog, yfwd, rep
BE LEMON FRESH IN JO ALLPORT’S from * to last 2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1)
GORGEOUS TOP FOR RICO sts, p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1)
£ Row 8: k2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1),
The lovely pale yellow yarn used here makes us think of lashings of lemonade enjoyed * k1, p1, k2, p2, rep from * to last
at a spring picnic, and actually, this top would be perfect for such an occasion. 2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) sts, k2 (3, 2, 1,
The stocking stitch body pairs with the openwork sleeves to make it ideal for all 3, 2, 3, 1)
Rows 1-8 set Lace patt
weathers. There’s very little shaping in this garment and none at all on the sleeves so £ Rep Rows 1-8 rows until Sleeve
if you’re considering your first lace sweater, now’s your chance to have a go! meas 33 (35, 35, 35, 35, 36, 36,
37) cm from cast-on edge, ending
Start £ Cont in st st until work meas (25, 27, 30, 33, 36, 38, 41) sts rem after a WS row
knitting 49 (50, 51, 52, 52, 53, 54, 54) cm, £ Cont in st st without shaping £ Cast off 23 (24, 25, 26, 28,
ending after a WS row until Front meas same as Back to 29, 30, 31) sts at beg of next two
here... beg of shoulder shaping, ending rows. 24 (24, 26, 28, 28, 30, 30,
Shape left neck after a RS row 30) sts
BACK £ Cast off
£ Next row (RS): k31 (33, 35, 38, Shape right shoulder
** Using 4mm needles, cast on 41, 44, 46, 49), turn NECKBAND
97 (103, 109, 115, 123, 129, 135, Leave rem sts on holder £ Cont in st st and cast off 3 (4, 4,
141) sts £ Dec one st at neck edge on 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 1 (5, Weave in ends and block pieces
£ Work in garter st (k every every row for four rows. 27 (29, 3, 6, 3, 6, 4, 1) WS rows lightly. Sew left shoulder seam
row) until work meas 3cm from 31, 34, 37, 40, 42, 45) sts £ Cast off 4 (5, 5, 0, 6, 0, 7, 7) sts £ Using 4mm needles and with
cast-on edge, working an odd £ Dec one st at neck edge on at beg of next 5 (1, 3, 0, 3, 0, 2, 5) RS facing, starting at Back, k51
number of rows next and every alt row until 23 WS rows (53, 55, 55, 57, 57, 59, 59) from
Change to 4.5mm needles (25, 27, 30, 33, 36, 38, 41) sts rem Back holder, pick up and k 21 (21,
£ Beg with a k row, work in st st £ Cont in st st without shaping SLEEVES (make two) 21, 21, 23, 23, 23, 23) sts along
until work meas 35cm, ending until Front meas same as Back to left Front curve, k35 (37, 39, 39,
after a WS row beg of shoulder shaping, ending Using 4mm needles, cast on 70 41, 41, 43, 43) from Front holder,
Pm at each end to indicate start after a WS row (72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 90, 92) sts pick up and k 21 (21, 21, 21, 23,
of armhole ** £ Work in garter st (k every row) 23, 23, 23) sts along right Front
£ Cont in st st until work meas Shape left shoulder until work meas 3cm from cast-on curve. 128 (132, 136, 136, 144, 144,
55 (56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 61) edge, working an odd number 148, 148) sts
cm, ending after a WS row £ Cont in st st and cast off 3 (4, 4, of rows £ Work in garter st (k every
5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 1 (5, Change to 4.5mm needles and row) until Neckband meas 2cm,
Shape shoulders 3, 6, 3, 6, 4, 1) RS rows work in Lace Pattern as folls: working an even number of rows
£ Cast off 4 (5, 5, 0, 6, 0, 7, 7) sts NOTE: on row foll double yfwd, £ Cast off
£ Cont in st st and cast off 3 (4, at beg of next 5 (1, 3, 0, 3, 0, 2, 5) p into first loop and k into
4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts at beg of next RS rows second loop TO MAKE UP
2 (10, 6, 12, 6, 12, 8, 2) rows £ Row 1 (RS): p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1),
£ Cast off 4 (5, 5, 0, 6, 0, 7, 7) Shape right neck * p1, yon, skpo, k2tog, yrn, p1, rep Sew right shoulder and
sts at beg of next 10 (2, 6, 0, 6, from * to last 2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) Neckband seams. Insert Sleeve
0, 4, 10) rows £ With RS facing, leave next 35 sts, p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) caps between markers and sew
Leave rem 51 (53, 55, 55, 57, 57, (37, 39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43) sts on £ Row 2: k2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1), * k1, in place. Sew side and Sleeve
59, 59) sts on a holder holder, rejoin yarn at neck edge p4, k1, rep from * to last 2 (3, 2, 1, seams. See ball band for further
and k to end. 31 (33, 35, 38, 41, 3, 2, 3, 1) sts, k2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) care instructions LK
FRONT 44, 46, 49) sts £ Row 3: p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1), * p1,
£ Dec one st at neck edge on k2tog, [yfwd] twice, skpo, p1, rep Eye
£ Work from ** to ** as for Back every row for four rows. 27 (29, from * to last 2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1)
31, 34, 37, 40, 42, 45) sts sts, p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) EYELET!
£ Dec one st at neck edge on £ Row 4: k2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1),
next and every alt row until 23 * k1, p2, k1, p1, k1, rep from * to To work the extra large eyelet
last 2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) sts, k2 (3, required for the lace pattern,
“In the lace pattern, the yon, yfwd 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) work a yarn forward as normal
and yrn increases are all worked £ Row 5: p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1), by moving the yarn between the
in a similar way but are worked * k2tog, yrn, p2, yon, skpo, rep needle tips and taking it over the
between different types of stitches.” from * to last 2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) right-hand needle. Then repeat
sts, p2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) the motion, moving the yarn
LK Deputy Editor, Adrienne Chandler £ Row 6: k2 (3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1), between the needles again and
* p2, k2, p2, rep from * to last 2 back over the right-hand needle
(3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1) sts, k2 (3, 2, 1, 3, so you have two extra stitches.
2, 3, 1) These are cancelled out by the
two decreases in your pattern
repeat so your stitch count will

remain the same.

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GREAT FOR DK 4MM, 5.5MM Chicken
IMPROVERS YARN NEEDLES Tea Cosy

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES BASKET £ Row 27: ssk, (p1, k1) four £ Row 28: ssk, (k1, p1) four

CHICKEN Using 4mm needles and times, p1, m1 kwise, p1 times, k1, m1 pwise, k1
Height: 16cm yarn A, cast on 122 sts £ Row 28: as Row 23 £ Row 29: as Row 24
Length: 25cm (laid flat) £ Row 1 (RS): p to end £ Row 29: ssk, (k1, p1) four £ Row 30: ssk, (p1, k1) four
£ Rows 2-4: beg with a k
CHICKS (WS) row, work three rows times, k1, m1 pwise, k1 times, p1, m1 kwise, p1
Height: 6cm in rev st st £ Rows 30-33: rep Rows £ Rows 31-35: rep Rows
Width: 8cm (laid flat) £ Row 5: (k3, p7) 12 times,
k2 22-23 twice more 23-24 twice more, then
KNIT KIT £ Row 6: p2, (k7, p3) to end £ Row 34: as Row 22
£ Row 7: as Row 5 £ Row 35: ssk, (p1, k1) four Row 23 once
Yarn: King Cole Big Value DK, shades £ Row 8: p to end £ Row 36: ssk, (k1, p1) four
(A) 4026 Mustard, (B) 4024 Koala, (C) 4023 £ Row 9: p5, (k3, p7) 11 times, k2tog. Ten sts
Taupe, (D) 4029 Red, (E) 4090 Buttercup, times, k3, p4 £ Row 36: (p1, k1) to end times, k2tog. Ten sts
(F) 3443 Rust, one 50g ball of each £ Row 10: k4, (p3, k7) 11 £ Row 37: ssk, (k1, p1) three £ Row 37: (k1, p1) to end
Needles: 4mm, 5.5mm times, p3, k5 £ Row 38: ssk, (p1, k1) three
Felt: 12mm circles, white, two £ Row 11: as Row 9 times, k2tog. Eight sts
Glass beads: 6mm, two; 4mm, four £ Row 12: p to end £ Cast off times, k2tog. Eight sts
Quilt batting or thick felt (to line basket): £ Rows 13-24: rep Rows £ Cast off
50cm x 10cm strip 5-12 once more, then Rows
Sewing needle and matching thread 5-8 once more SIDE TWO COMB
Stitch marker £ Rows 25-28: rep Rows
Tapestry needle 1-4 once Using 5.5mm needles and Using 4mm needles and
£ Cast off yarn D, cast on two sts
TENSION SQUARE yarns B and C held double, £ Row 1: k to end
BODY AND HEAD £ Row 2: k1, m1, k1. Three sts
n 22 sts x 28 rows cast on 40 sts £ Row 3 and every foll
n 10cm x 10cm Wind off a small ball of £ Rows 1-16: work as for odd-numbered row: k to end
n Stocking stitch yarn C to use for Head Side One. 40 sts £ Row 4: k1, m1, k2. Four sts
n 4mm needles £ Row 17: ssk, k36, k2tog. £ Row 6: k1, m1, k3. Five sts
SIDE ONE 38 sts £ Row 8: k1, m1, k4. Six sts
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS £ Row 18: k2tog, (p1, k1) to £ Row 10: cast off four sts,
Using 5.5mm needles and end. 37 sts k2. Two sts
sl 2: sl two sts yarns B and C held double, £ Row 19: ssk, k33, k2tog. £ Rows 11-20: rep Rows 1-10
sssk: one by one sl next three sts kwise, cast on 40 sts 35 sts £ Rows 21-29: rep Rows 1-9
insert LH needle through front loops of all £ Row 1 (RS): k to end £ Row 20: k2tog, (k1, p1) to £ Cast off
three slipped sts, k these three sts tog £ Row 2: (k1, p1) to end last st, k1. 34 sts
k3tog: k three sts tog £ Row 3: k to end £ Row 21: k to end BEAK
£ Row 4: (p1, k1) to end £ Row 22: cast off 22 sts,
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 £ Rows 5-16: rep Rows 1-4 (k1, p1) to end. 12 sts Using 4mm needles and
three times more £ Row 23: (p1, k1) to end yarn E, cast on 13 sts
ABOUT THE YARN £ Row 17: ssk, k36, k2tog. £ Row 24: (k1, p1) to end £ Row 1: k to end
38 sts Fasten off B and join £ Row 2: p to end
King Cole Big Value DK is a 100% premium £ Row 18: (p1, k1) 18 times, £ Row 3: k5, sk2po, k5.
acrylic yarn that is soft to the touch and k2tog. 37 sts second ball of yarn. Cont 11 sts
available in a wide range of shades. Warm, £ Row 19: ssk, k33, k2tog. £ Row 4: p4, sl 1, p2tog,
machine washable and great value, it 35 sts with two strands of yarn C psso, p4. Nine sts
has an RRP of £1.02-£1.22 per 50g (145m) £ Row 20: (p1, k1) 16 times,
ball. Visit kingcole.com for stockists. p1, k2tog. 34 sts held double for Head as folls:
£ Row 21: cast off 22 sts, £ Rows 25-26: as Rows
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? k12. 12 sts 23-24
£ Row 22: (k1, p1) to end £ Row 27: as Row 23
Any acrylic DK yarn would work well £ Row 23: (p1, k1) to end
for this pattern. Check your local yarn Fasten off yarn B and join great ADVICE
store for other suitable yarns. second ball of yarn C, cont
with two strands of yarn C “Some parts of this design use two
held double for Head as folls: strands of yarn at the same time,
£ Rows 24-25: as Rows which creates a speckled look.”
22-23
£ Row 26: as Row 22 LK DESIGNER, Lucinda Ganderton

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£ Row 5: k3, sk2po, k3. £ Row 4: k to end £ Row 2: k to four sts before Tassel
Seven sts £ Row 5: k1, m1, k3. Five sts marker, (ssk) twice, sm, (k2tog)
£ Row 6: p2, sl 1, p2tog, psso, £ Row 6: cast off three sts, k2. twice, k to end. 46 sts TIME
p2. Five sts Two sts Do not cut yarn B, change to
£ Row 7: k1, sk2po, p1. £ Rows 7-54: rep Rows 1-6 eight yarn F, carrying yarn up side To make the small tassel
Three sts times more when not in use, work in foll that goes on top of the egg
£ Row 8: sk2po. One st £ Rows 55-59: rep Rows 1-5 two-row stripe sequence: cosies, first cut six strands
£ Fasten off once more yarn F, yarn B of yarn, each approximately
£ Cast off £ Row 3: k to end
RUFF £ Row 4: k to four sts before 6cm long. Place them
WATTLE (make two) marker, (ssk) twice, sm, (k2tog) together, fold the bundle in
Using 4mm needles and yarn C, twice, k to end. 42 sts half and tie a piece of yarn
cast on two sts NOTE: this piece is shaped by £ Rows 5-23: rep Rows 3-4
£ Row 1: k1, m1, k1. Three sts knitting short rows nine times more, then Row 23 tightly around the point
£ Row 2: k to end Using 4mm needles and yarn D, once more. Six sts where they are folded to
£ Row 3: k1, m1, k2. Four sts cast on eight sts £ Row 24: sssk, rm, k3tog. form the head of the tassel.
£ Row 1 and every Two sts Sew the head of the tassel
“The wattle odd-numbered row: k to end £ Cast off to the tops of the cosies
is the flap £ Row 2: k6, w&t and trim the ends neatly.
of skin that £ Row 4: k4, w&t WING (make two)
hangs beneath a £ Row 6: k2, w&t edges of lining fabric together,
chicken’s beak, £ Row 8: k4, w&t NOTE: this piece is shaped pin to inside of Cosy. Using
and the comb is £ Row 10: k6, w&t by knitting short rows sewing needle and thread,
the crest on top £ Row 11: k to end Using 5.5mm needles and stitch in place around top and
of its head.” £ Cast off yarns C and F held double, bottom edges
cast on 16 sts
LK Content Writer, TAIL £ Row 1 and every Chick Egg
Jodie Sheehan odd-numbered row: k to end Cosy
Using 4mm needles and yarn B, £ Row 2: k13, w&t
cast on 50 sts £ Row 4: k1, m1, k7, w&t. 17 sts BODY
£ Row 1 (RS): k25, pm, k25 £ Row 6: k1, m1, k5, w&t.
18 sts Using 4mm needles and yarn E,
£ Row 8: k1, m1, k3, w&t. cast on 37 sts
19 sts £ Row 1 (RS): p to end
£ Row 10: cast off one st, k6, £ Row 2: k to end
w&t. 18 sts £ Rows 3-4: p to end
£ Row 12: cast off one st, k8, £ Rows 5-20: (k1, p1) 18 times, k1
w&t. 17 sts £ Row 21: (p1, k2tog) 12 times,
£ Row 14: cast off one st, k12, p1. 25 sts
w&t. 16 sts £ Row 22: (p1, k1) 12 times, p1
£ Row 15: k to end £ Row 23: (p1, k2tog) eight
£ Cast off times, p1. 17 sts
£ Row 24: (p1, k1) eight times, p1
TO MAKE UP £ Row 25: (k2tog) eight times,
k1. Nine sts
For Basket, join row ends with £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread
mattress stitch. Fold over top through rem sts, pull tight and
two rows and stitch to back of fasten off
Row 25 to make rim. For Body
and Head, join two Sides with WING (make two)
mattress stitch, leaving
bottom edge open. Stitch to Using 4mm needles and yarn E,
top edge of Basket, tucking cast on five sts
cast-on edge inside rim. Sew £ Rows 1-6: (k1, p1) twice, k1
straight edge of Comb to top £ Row 7: p2tog, k1, p2tog.
of Head, gathering it slightly Three sts
so it fans out. Join row ends £ Row 8: p1, k1, p1
of Beak with mattress stitch, £ Row 9: sk2po. One st
stuff very lightly and sew in £ Fasten off
place. Join first two stitches of
Ruff to final point to make a TO MAKE UP
circle. Slip over neck and sew
in place over colour change. Join row ends of Body. Make a
Sew both Wattles below Beak. tiny tassel (see panel) using
Stitch a white felt circle to yarn E and sew to top of Cosy.
each side of Head and attach Add two small black beads for
beads to circles. Stuff Head eyes and embroider a
lightly with spare yarn C or toy triangular beak using yarn F.
filling. Sew Tail in place. Sew Sew one Wing on each side,
one Wing to each side of level with beak LK
Body, stuffing rounded ends
lightly to pad out. Sew short

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HOME pattern

GIVE YOUR WARREN A COSY MAKEOVERUSIVE O • EXC
WITH JO ALLPORT’S SUPER-CUTE CUSHION
LUSIVE TO • EXCL
Bring a burst of personality to your little one’s living space with this
brilliant bunny. With his lovely long ears and sweet expression, he’s a
great addition to any nursery or playroom. There’s a spot of intarsia
colourwork on the front of the ears but you can read more about that
in our information panel. Make sure you sew the felt pieces on really

securely if you’re intending this for a younger child.

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WNKHENAEOTDW.YT..OOU £ Next row: k7 A, (k6, sl 2, k1,
p2sso, k6) B, k7 A. 27 sts
GREAT FOR DK YARN 3.25MM, 3.75MM £ Work three rows in st st
IMPROVERS NEEDLES £ Next row: k7 A, (k5, sl 2, k1,
p2sso, k5) B, k7 A. 25 sts
MEASUREMENTS & SIZES £ Work three rows in st st
£ Next row: k7 A, (k4, sl 2, k1,
Cushion: 28cm square p2sso, k4) B, k7 A. 23 sts
Ears: 28cm long £ Work three rows in st st
£ Next row: k7 A, (k3, sl 2, k1,
KNIT KIT Start knitting here... p2sso, k3) B, k7 A. 21 sts
£ Next row and all WS rows:
Yarn: Stylecraft Life DK, shades (A) 2341 FRONT AND BACK £ Next row: p to end p to end
Silver Grey, two 100g balls, (B) 2417 Lily, £ Beg with a k row, work 56 £ Next RS row: k7 A, (k2,
one 100g ball (make two) rows in st st without shaping sl 2, k1, p2sso, k2) B, k7 A.
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm Using 3.25mm needles and Work decs as folls: 19 sts
Felt: black, white yarn A, cast on 25 sts £ Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k to £ Next RS row: (k1, ssk, k4) A,
Sewing needle and matching threads £ P one row last four sts, k2tog, k2. 29 sts k5 B, (k4, k2tog, k1) A. 17 sts
Safety toy Stuffing Beg with a k row, work in £ Work three rows in st st £ Next RS row: (k1, ssk, k3) A,
Tapestry needle st st as folls: £ Rep last four rows three k5 B, (k3, k2tog, k1) A. 15 sts
£ Cast on seven sts at beg times more. 23 sts £ Next RS row: (k1, ssk, k2) A,
TENSION SQUARE of next two rows, five sts at £ Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k to k5 B, (k2, k2tog, k1) A. 13 sts
beg of foll two rows and last four sts, k2tog, k2. 21 sts £ Next RS row: k4 A, (k1, sl 2,
n 24 sts x 32 rows three sts at beg of foll two £ Next row: p to end k1, p2sso, k1) B, k4 A. 11 sts
n 10cm x 10cm rows. 55 sts £ Rep last two rows seven £ Next RS row: k4 A, (sl 2, k1,
n Stocking stitch £ Next row (RS): k2, m1, k to times more. Seven sts p2sso) B, k4 A. Nine sts
n 3.25mm needles last two sts, m1, k2. 57 sts £ Next row: p to end £ Next RS row: (k1, ssk, k1) A,
£ Next row: p to end £ Next row: k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1 B, (k1, k2tog, k1) A. Seven sts
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 £ Rep last two rows three k1. Five sts £ Next RS row: using yarn A,
times more. 63 sts £ Next row: p to end k1, ssk, using yarn B, k1, using
ABOUT THE YARN £ Next row (RS): k2, m1, k to £ Next row: ssk, k1, k2tog. yarn A, k2tog, k1. Five sts
last two sts, m1, k2. 65 sts Three sts £ Next RS row: ssk A, k1 B,
Stylecraft Life DK blends 75% acrylic with £ Work three rows in st st £ Next row: p to end k2tog A. Three sts
25% wool for added softness. There are £ Rep last four rows five £ Next row: sl 2, k1, p2sso. Cont in yarn A only
44 shades including heathered effects. times more. 75 sts One st £ Next RS row: sl 2, k1, p2sso.
Projects can be machine washed but check £ Work 20 rows in st st £ Fasten off One st
the instructions of your stuffing. This yarn has Work decs as folls: £ Fasten off
an RRP of £3.75 per 100g (298m) ball. £ Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k to EAR FRONT (make two)
For stockists, visit stylecraft-yarns.co.uk last four sts, k2tog, k2. 73 sts TO MAKE UP
£ Work three rows in st st Using 3.75mm needles and
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? £ Rep last four rows five yarn A, cast on 17 sts Cut out and position felt eyes
times more. 63 sts NOTE: use separate and nose. Sew to cushion
Pop to your local yarn shop to check out £ Next row (RS): k2, ssk, k to bobbins of yarn for each Front. Join Ear Fronts to Ear
the DK yarns on offer. last four sts, k2tog, k2. 61 sts colour section on row. Backs. Sew Ears to top of
£ Next row: p to end Letter foll instruction cushion. Place Front and
A LOCAL £ Rep last two rows three indicates yarn shade Backs with RS together. Sew
times more. 55 sts £ Next row (WS): p4 A, p9 B, around three sides using
YARN SHOP I S £ Cast off three sts at beg of p4 A backstitch, leaving a gap.
next two rows, five sts at beg £ Next row (RS): using yarn Turn right way out. Insert toy
A GREAT PLACE of foll two rows and seven sts A, k1, (m1, k1) three times, stuffing and close gap LK
at beg of foll two rows. 25 sts using yarn B, k1, (m1, k1) eight
TO BUY ALL £ Work one row in st st times, using yarn A, k1, (m1, Next
£ Cast off k1) three times. 31 sts issue
YOUR KNI TTY £ Next row: p to end keeping
EAR BACK (make two) colours correct REFRESH YOUR
ESSENTI ALS £ Beg with a k row, work 56 HOME WITH OUR
Using 3.75mm needles and rows in st st CUSHION SPECIAL!
FIND YOURS yarn A, cast on 17 sts Work decs as folls:
ON P81 £ P one row £ Next row (RS): k7 A, (k7, April issue of
£ Next row (RS): k1, (m1, k1) sl 2, k1, p2sso, k7) B, k7 A. Let’s Knit on sale
Clever three times, k1, (m1, k1) eight 29 sts THURSDAY 10TH MARCH
times, k1, (m1, k1) three times. £ Work three rows in st st
COLOURWORK 31 sts

Colour block effects, like the one used
on the ears here, are achieved with the

intarsia method. This involves using
several smaller bobbins of yarn, one for
each colour section on the row. When

you change colours, twist the yarns
so you don’t have a hole and keep the

bobbins wound close to your work.

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1 3 4 When measuring your work, always 6 With chunky projects,
measure through the centre of the support the weight of the
Smile! row rather than the edges. It doesn’t yarn and needles in your
Knitting matter if you count from above the needle lap or on a table to avoid the
stitches stretching and affecting
is fun  your tension.

Take a or below but be consistent.  “When knitting in
break. As the round, knit a
“I start from t–rpoaauaArcnjsrukbedtPisefcootulmufoslptlwoyfa-ovoosrIeyriutltyorikintuoeoponraetnrpensiotciegiynhsaxrgoatebusrrostovgs,weo.  couple of flat rows
2tempting first. Then it is easier to see
the centre of that there is no twist when
5 7as it is to knit a ball. Stops you come to join the ends.”
it bouncing
for hours, stop about all over @gary_ray_smith via Instagram 
every once in
a while and the place!” Don’t knit tired… or drunk.
move around. It doesn’t end well in
Your back @catherinedonley
will thank via Instagram either case.  

50TTRIPISCK&S 8 9youforit. 
To Treasure For Life  “When casting off,
WE ASKED OUR EXPERTS FOR THEIR BEST KNITTY knit the last two stitches
WISDOM - SO HERE IT IS TO CUT OUT AND KEEP! 
together. It prevents
10 11 “Whatever you are a large last stitch and
knitting, if you always slip gives a neater finish.”
“I always knit the first stitch of a row and knit the
into the back of last stitch (even on a purl row) it LK reader Nikki Duncan 
the stitches on gives you notches up the sides making
the first row. it easier for sewing up. That tip came 12Store
Looks neater.” to me years ago from my Grannie your
out-of-
LK reader Maggie Ann who was a great knitter!” season knits in an
Cairney  air-tight container
LK reader Teresa Lillington  with a lavender
sachet to keep
away moths

13 If you TOOLS OF THE TRADE
need to
mark a 14 Invest in a yarn bowl, like this 15“Use Lykke needles,
specific stitch, beautiful hand-painted design. the right find stockists at
choose locking You thread your yarn through the length needle knittingfever.com
markers like cut-out and it stops for the job! Tiny
those with a your ball
lobster clasp
Cut out and keep (sometimes called rolling all over projects can be worked using two
crochet markers) the floor and double-pointed needles, while those
as these won’t fall picking up with lots of stitches can be knitted flat
out when you’re all sorts of
not looking. 
£5, crimsonrabbit fluff and stuff on a circular needle.”
burrow.etsy.com
while you knit!  £32, vscraftroom.etsy.com LK Acting Deputy Editor Neti Love 

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16 HELPING HANDS!

Keep a record of all your 17 Wash your hands before picking 19 Pop a nail file in your
yarns in a notebook or up a project. Even without the knitting bag to
teoleiincnctsrltuorundciectaitoelnlnyss.iaoTnnhdaatnbwedascuyarree pandemic this is a immediately deal
you’ll have something to good idea. There’s a lot of with breakages and prevent
refer to once you’ve thrown grease and muck that’s snagging!  
out the label.   invisible to the eye that 20Avoid
you don’t want repetitive
transferred to strain injury
your project!  by warming up your
wrists, hands and
18Regularly fingers before you
treat your settle down for a
hands to knitting session.
a good squeeze Simple wrist rotations
of moisturiser. as well as finger bends
Frequently handling and stretches can help
yarn can dry out your loosen up your muscles
skin so keep a good and tendons.  
hand cream nearby. 

21 “Laminate paper 22 23
patterns and use
a wipe-off pen to mark your Retreat from the heat!
progress. When finished, Force-drying can damage fibres.
wipe off the marks and the
pattern is ready to reuse.” After washing, allow knitted
garments to dry flat naturally. 

LK reader Jackie Smith 

TERRIFIC TOYS  “When I see I am
approaching the end of the
LK designers Sachiyo Ishii and Val Pierce are both experts yarn, I unwind the yarn
when it comes to making adorable characters. Here are and fold it in half to get a

their beginner-friendly tips for fool-proof cuddlies middle point, then tie a
loose knot there and knit
SACHIYO SAYS: VAL RECOMMENDS: the next row. If I reach the
knot before the end of the
24 Use a needle size smaller than 29 When stuffing a toy, tease out row, I know I don’t have
you use for garments. You do small pieces of filling as this will enough for another row.”
not want the filling to be visible ensure a nice even finish without
when it is stuffed. lumps and bumps. @kate_katarzyna_knitting via Instagram

25 Do not let the last stitch of the 30 If making toys for tiny babies, 34
row become loose. Try to use lots of bright colours
make the sides of your knitted and different textures to “Always read all the
pieces as neat as possible.  hold their interest.  pattern first and then
read it as you go along too.
26 Always sew the seam with the 31 To avoid a ‘wobbly’ head on a toy, Saves making unnecessary
right side facing. This helps make sure the head and body are
keep the seam tidy.  stuffed to the same density before mistakes especially
sewing together. with toy patterns”
27 Stuff toys relatively firmly
to help them keep their shape. 32 When adding legs to a toy LK reader Shirley Turner 
Under-stuffed toys tend to animal, firstly stuff them all
lose their shape in time.  equally, then pin them in place
before sewing to ensure they are all level
28 Try different positioning for the and the toy will stand properly. 
facial features if you are not too
happy with the face the first 33 If using safety eyes for your toy, do
time. A simple thing, a distance between the make sure you hear the click when
eyes, for example, can sometimes make a pushing the backs into place. 
big difference. 

Download the Look out for Cut out and keep
free pattern Val’s worry
for Sachiyo’s dolls pattern
tiny tiger at coming next
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GET CLEVER WITH
COLOURWORK 

It’s safe to say that James McIntosh loves colour! Here, he tells
you how to succeed in introducing it to your knits. 

35 Don’t be afraid of colour. 40 “For Fair Implement
If you like a colour you WILL, Isle in the some of Chloe’s
in turn, have the confidence round,
to wear it. Live a more colourful life!  turn your work great advice
inside out and strand while making
36 When knitting stranded around the outside of her gorgeous
colourwork like Fair Isle, the work – this prevents top on page 16
choose a neutral base (black, you pulling too tightly and
white, grey, navy, cream) before choosing ending up with a sleeve or GGALROMRIEONUTSS 
the colours. Doing this will make your
colour choices shine.  sock that won’t stretch.” We caught up
with LK designer
37 Steer away from solid LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler  Chloé Elizabeth Birch
commercially dyed one-tone to discover her
colours, if you can. They are
heavy on the eye. Choose tweeds or best advice! 
semi-solid dyed wools (like McIntosh) as
these give a visual texture due to their 45 Customise the pattern to your
mottled look.  own body. If you have slightly
longer or shorter arms, add or
38 Play with colours by swatching. take away a few rows from the sleeves.
Red can look more ‘brilliant’ By knitting your own garment you have
against a black background the opportunity to make it unique to you
and duller against a white background. and your body so it fits perfectly. 
Red with an orange background
can leave the red looking 46 When I am knitting a difficult
lifeless. Colour strength is what pattern, I always like to have a
makes a garment – blue or simpler design to knit along
green with red exudes strength.  side it. Then, depending on how you are
feeling, you always have something to knit! 
39 If you’re struggling
for colour ideas, 47 When needing to keep count
walk into the of how many rows/pattern
garden. Nature combines repeats, I like to keep a little
colour perfectly.  notebook by me. Simply mark after every
row or repeat, then you will always know
See James’ fabulous collection of exactly what you have worked so far. 
exclusive yarns at knitmcintosh.com
48 Stitch markers are your best
41 Use a smooth yarn for 42 friend, especially if your
sewing up, even if pattern that in rows rather than
you’ve used a textured Slip stitches purlwise measurements. Place a marker every ten
yarn in your project – it’s so rows so it is much easier to count. 
much easier!
49 Crochet hooks can be a
unless decreasing and great tool when knitting!
If you drop a stitch, using
4 3 Don’t knit a knot! Even the keep your movements a crochet hook to pick it up is
most luxurious fibres can small to avoid the stitches much easier. It is also useful if
sometimes include knots but you find you have accidentally
becoming stretched.  worked a wrong stitch a few
rows below. Simply drop the
don’t ignore them. Cut them stitch down to your mistake,
correct it, then use the hook to
out or untie them, then 44 work it back up to the row you
rejoin the yarn like were on. This can take a little
you would a new Never hang practise, but once you get used to
ball. It’s best to do it you will find it MUCH quicker
this at the edge of than having to pull entire rows back.

your work if knitwear as the 50“I started knitting both
possible. weight of the fabric sleeves at the same time after
someone mentioned that’s what they
Cut out and keep will pull it out of do. It does save time and both sleeves
are always the same length.”
shape over time 
LK reader Caroline Overton 

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Flower

POWER

TREAT A SPECIAL LADY IN YOUR LIFE TO
THIS BEAUTIFUL WINTER HEADBAND

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s always a
wonderful opportunity to show your love and gratitude to a
maternal figure in your life – a hand-knitted present makes an
especially thoughtful gift, and this pretty headband, knitted
in a luxurious British yarn, offers a combination of snugness
and style. A great stashbuster, this design features a beautiful
flower embellishment, crafted out of six individual petals.

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WNKHENAEOTDW.YT..OOU “If you wanted
to add a pop
GREAT FOR ARAN 4MM, 4.5MM of colour, you
IMPROVERS YARN NEEDLES could use a
bright yarn
MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
for the petals
To fit head circumference (cm): and create a
54-55 (56-57, 58-59) more vibrant
flower to take
centre stage.”

LK Content Writer,
Jodie Sheehan

KNIT KIT

Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece
Bluefaced Leicester Roving, shade 001 Ecru,
one 100g ball
Needles: 4mm, 4.5mm
Button: 38mm diameter
Tapestry needle

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN Start knitting here... WINDING

West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced a hank
Leicester Natural Roving is a beautiful,
undyed, 100% wool yarn. Springy and thick, HEADBAND £ Row 2: k1, m1, k to last st, The yarn used in this pattern
it has a subtle, natural texture and, as well m1, k1. Eight sts is supplied in a 100g hank,
as being great for knitting, it is also perfect Using 4mm needles, cast on £ Rows 3-6: rep Rows 1-2
for felting and weaving. It’s hand wash only 32 sts twice more. 12 sts which requires winding
and has an RRP of £11.50 per 100g (150m) £ Row 1 (RS): sl 1, (p2, k2) £ Rows 7-13: beg with a p before use. You can do this
hank. Visit wyspinners.com for stockists. seven times, p2, k1 row, work seven rows in st st by first untwisting the hank,
£ Row 2: sl 1, (k2, p2) seven £ Row 14: k1, skpo, k to last placing it on a flat surface
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? times, k3 three sts, k2tog, k1. Ten sts and removing the tag. Find
£ Rep Rows 1-2 until work £ Row 15: p to end the ends, which are often
Check your local yarn store meas 53 (55, 57) cm £ Rows 16-19: rep Rows 14-15 tied around the strands of
for other suitable yarns. £ Cast off twice more. Six sts the loop, and untie them.
£ Cast off Next, turn two dining room
A LOCAL PETAL (make six)
TO MAKE UP chairs back-to-back and
YARN SHOP I S Using 4.5mm needles, cast drape the yarn over them.
on 17 sts Join short ends of Headband Take an end and wind it
A GREAT PLACE £ Row 1: (kfb) eight times, by oversewing corresponding around your finger a few
kfbf, (kfb) eight times. 35 sts row ends together, then pull
TO BUY ALL £ Row 2 and every foll up yarn to gather and fasten times, before slipping
even-numbered row: p to off. On each Petal, stitch row it off and continuing to
YOUR KNI TTY end ends together, leaving an wrap the yarn from the
£ Row 3: k16, kfb, kfbf, kfb, opening of cast-on edge in chairs loosely around
ESSENTI ALS k16. 39 sts centre. Sew cast-on edges the small ball you have
£ Row 5: k18, kfb, kfbf, kfb, together to close. Arrange six created, until complete.
FIND YOURS k18. 43 sts Petals as follows: place four
ON P81 £ Row 7: k20, kfb, kfbf, kfb, Petals along Headband, two Align last Petals on each side
k20. 47 sts on either side of gathered of centre seam, on top of
great £ Row 8: p to end centre seam, aligning outer other two. Stitch in place,
£ Cast off edge of each upper Petal leaving tips free. Sew a
ADVICE along edge of Headband. running stitch around edge of
BUTTON COVER Stitch in place, allowing for Button Cover, place button in
“Worn with the edge to curl inwards. Repeat centre on wrong side, and
flower at the front, Using 4mm needles, cast on for lower Petal on each side. pull up yarn to gather edge
the headband looks six sts and enclose button. Stitch in
like more of a £ Row 1 (WS): p to end place in centre of Petals LK
turban – but its versatility
means that the flower can be
positioned at the side or the
back instead, so it suits most
face shapes.”

LK DESIGNER, Susie Johns

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