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CLAIRE THOMAS AND GET THOSE LITTLE

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CRYPTIC QUIZ DICTIONARY CORNER

1 Metalworker Al makes perfect knitting What decrease is commonly employed
needles (9) for a left-leaning effect?

2Best material for desert training! WORD PLAY Clever
(5, 5) Connections
What knitting words or phrases are shown here?
3 Deliberately miss the point to get What connects these four
results (4, 7) <NEEDLES> BUTTON phrases or words?

4Broken wall booms now that it’s n Tumbling Blocks n Rowan
spring (9) n Colour patterns n Patchwork

5 Time to leave the jetty, finally
(4, 3)

WPuirsldsoomf “I sincerely hope so,” collective bladders.
says my husband, or words But someone is waiting on the
to that effect, and I hear him
clumping down the stairs to landing.
“Mum! You’ve been knitting in
tell the kids to cross their
there!”
BATH legs for a bit longer. Busted.
PURLS OK, so I don’t have an Grassed up by my own child, I

excuse. We only have one face my outraged family. They are
bathroom in our house and very outraged.
the only thing I’m using in it
“Look,” I say, “I’m sorry for
By Claire Thomas is the lock on the door. of panicked, slippery, sweary hogging the bathroom. I really am.
Is it weird to knit in the scrambling to retrieve it and three You’re right, I wasn’t bathing, or
days of it drying out on a towel. showering, or using the loo. I just
bathroom? Maybe. Is it wanted to lock the door for a bit
OK, so this put me off knitting and knit in peace.”
lovely and quiet and actually in the bath itself, but the
seed had been planted. As soon “Can’t you knit in peace down
“What are you doing in there?” my barricaded against the rest of the as my knitting had sufficiently here?” my husband asks.
dried after its unscheduled dip in
husband shouts from outside the world, who unaccountably want scented, near-boiling water, I took “No! Because the kids will fight,
it back to the scene of the crime, or the cats will mess up my yarn,
bathroom door. me to do other things apart from bolted the door, plonked myself on or the door will go, or I’ll have
the fluffy bathmat and started a new to cook tea. So, the bathroom is
“What a question to ask,” I huff, knit, like referee arguments, cook row. And that’s how it started. my knitting space – unless you
want to put a bolt on our
outraged, as I sit happily on the the dinner, and iron school Today, though, it’s been an hour, bedroom door?”
and reluctantly I rise from the fluffy
bathmat, passing the slipped uniforms? Undoubtedly. bathmat (which gets uncomfortable It’s like they say. You win some,
after this length of time) and you lose some. Today, I lost the
stitch over. I’ve had a knitting-in-the- prepare to re-enter the world bathroom – but I won the bolted
outside, for the sake of my family’s bedroom door instead!
“You’ve been ages. Do you plan bathroom habit for about three
Claire Thomas is a freelance
on coming out before the next Ice months now, ever since I got one journalist and founder of Stitch
‘n’ Bitch group, Knit Pickers
Age, or do I have to put a bucket of those trays that goes across

in the cupboard under the stairs the top of the bath so that you

and tell the kids that they need to have somewhere to put your tea.

go in there now?” Tea and knitting being inextricably

“I’ll be out in five minutes,” I say, linked in my mind, I decided to

reassuringly, holding the back of knit in the bath as well, and

the sweater up against myself to promptly dropped the ball of yarn

allay some lingering doubts about in the bath more or less straight

whether I’ve made it long enough. away, necessitating thirty seconds

ANSWERS:

CRYPTIC QUIZ: 1. Aluminium, 2. Camel fibre, 3. Drop spindle, 4. Lambswool, 5. Cast off
DICTIONARY CORNER: slip, slip, knit (ssk) WORD PLAY: Double-pointed needles, Buttonband CLEVER CONNECTIONS: Kaffe Fassett

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Around the lagoons of LK Towers, this cool crustacean
answers to “Captain”. His ship, the SS Beachcomber, is
moored in a nearby rockpool awaiting his next nautical

adventure. He’s knitted in DK yarn and uses simple
stitches, but there is a fair amount of shaping so take
your time and count your stitches carefully. We love the
textured details on the body and tail, and you can’t go

wrong with a well-placed pair of googly eyes!
So, are you ready to set sail?

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WNKHENAEOTDW.YT..OOU Start
knitting
GREAT FOR DK 3.25MM, 3.75MM “For a neat finish, use
IMPROVERS YARN  NEEDLES here... small amounts of toy

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES CLAW (make two) stuffing at a time and
tease the filling apart
38cm long NOTE: start at base
Using 3.75mm needles and before inserting.”
yarn A, cast on 20 sts
£ Beg with a k row, work 14 LK Deputy Editor,
rows in st st Adrienne Chandler
£ Next row: * k3, kfb, rep from
KNIT KIT * to end. 25 sts
£ Beg with a p row, work 13
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shade (A) 1132 rows in st st
Shrimp, one 100g ball, DK, shades White, Pm for elbow
Navy and Yellow, oddments of each £ Beg with a k row, work ten
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm rows more in st st
Crochet hook (for making up) £ Next row: k1, * k2tog, rep
Safety toy stuffing from * to end. 13 sts
Stitch markers £ Next row: p to end
Stitch holder £ Next row: kfb in each st to
Googly eyes: sew-on, two end. 26 sts
Tapestry needle £ Beg with a p row, work
three rows in st st
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 £ Next row: * k2, kfb, rep from
* to last two sts, k2. 34 sts
ABOUT THE YARN £ Next row: p to end Thanks to @etenamakes on Instagram
for coming up with the name for our
Stylecraft Special DK is a beginner-friendly First half of pincers seafaring lobster. Join the conversation
DK yarn that is practical, affordable on instagram.com/letsknitmag
and comes in 100 colour picks. It’s soft, £ Next row: k17, turn
smooth and easy to knit with, and has an Leave rem 17 sts on holder more. Seven sts £ Fasten off
RRP of £2.60 per 100g (295m) ball. For and work on these sts only £ Next row: k2tog, k to last £ With RS facing, return to 12
stockists, visit stylecraft-yarns.co.uk £ Next row: p to end two sts, k2tog. Five sts sts on holder and k to end
£ Next row: kfb, k to last st, £ Next row: p to end £ Next row: p to end
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? kfb. 19 sts £ Rep last two rows once £ Next row: k2tog, k to end.
£ Rep last two rows once more. Three sts 11 sts
It’s important to get a good colour for more. 21 sts £ Next row: k3tog. One st £ Next row: p to end
your lobster, so pop to your local yarn £ Next row: p to end £ Fasten off £ Rep last two rows once
shop to see the shades for yourself. £ Next row: k12, turn more. Ten sts
Leave rem nine sts on another Second half of pincers £ Next row: k2tog, k to last
Decrease holder and work on these 12 two sts, k2tog. Eight sts
sts only £ With RS facing, return to £ Next row: p to end
DEFINITIONS £ Next row: p to end rem 17 sts on holder and k to £ Rep last two rows until four
£ Next row: k to last two sts, end sts rem, ending after a p row.
There are a few different shaping k2tog. 11 sts £ Next row: p to end Four sts
stitches used in this pattern. With an £ Rep last two rows once £ Next row: kfb, k to last st, £ Next row: (k2tog) twice.
‘skpo’ (that’s slip one, knit one, pass more. Ten sts kfb. 19 sts Two sts
slipped stitch over) make sure you £ Next row: p to end £ Next row: p to end £ Next row: k2tog. One st
slip the stitch as if you were going £ Next row: k2tog, k to last £ Rep last two rows once £ Fasten off
to knit it, and keep the movements two sts, k2tog. Eight sts more. 21 sts
small so you don’t stretch the stitch. £ Next row: p to end £ Next row: k9, turn LEGS (make six)
A k3tog is worked in a similar way to £ Rep last two rows until four Leave rem 12 sts on holder
a k2tog, but you are decreasing two sts rem, ending after a p row. and work on these sts only Using 3.75mm needles and
Four sts £ Next row: p to end yarn A, cast on eight sts
stitches rather than just the one. £ Next row: (k2tog) twice. £ Next row: k to last two sts, £ Beg with a k row, work 24
Two sts k2tog. Eight sts rows in st st
£ Next row: k2tog. One st £ Next row: p to end £ Next row: k2tog, k to last
£ Fasten off £ Rep last two rows once two sts, k2tog. Six sts
£ With RS facing, return to more. Seven sts £ Next row: p to end
rem nine sts on holder and k £ Next row: k2tog, k to last £ Next row: k2tog, k to last
to end two sts, k2tog. Five sts two sts, k2tog. Four sts
£ Next row: p to end £ Next row: p to end £ Cut yarn leaving a tail,
£ Next row: k2tog, k to end. £ Rep last two rows once thread through rem sts, pull
Eight sts more. Three sts tight and fasten off
£ Next row: p to end £ Next row: k3tog. One st
£ Rep last two rows once

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£ Next row: * k2, skpo, rep from

* to end. 24 sts
£ Next row: p to end
£ Next row: * k1, skpo, rep from

* to end. 16 sts
£ Next row: p to end
£ Next row: * skpo, rep from * to

end. Eight sts
£ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread

through rem sts, pull tight and

fasten off

BODY AND HEAD TAIL in st st time and shaping them as you go.
£ Cast off Repeat for second Claw and sew
Using 3.75mm needles and Using 3.75mm needles and in place, making sure you reverse
yarn A, cast on 18 sts HAT PEAK one so large Pincers are on
yarn A, cast on 32 sts £ Row 1 (RS): * k2, p2, rep from outside of each Claw. Thread
£ Beg with a k (WS) row, work * to last two sts, k2 Using 3.25mm needles and Antennule through nose-end of
£ Row 2: * p2, k2, rep from * to Navy DK, cast on four sts lobster, using a large crochet hook
three rows in rev st st last two sts, p2 £ Row 1: p to end to do so. Secure on either side.
£ ** Beg with a k (RS) row, work £ Rows 3-4: rep Rows 1-2 £ Beg with a k row, work in st st Sew on googly eyes. Roll each
£ Row 5: * k1, m1, k1, p2, rep from inc one st at each end of every Leg lengthwise into a tight
six rows in st st * to last two sts, k1, m1, k1. 23 sts row until there are 18 sts cylinder and sew long edge. Bend
£ Beg with a p row, work three £ Row 6: * p3, k2, rep from * to £ Next row: p to end in half to shape, stitch knee closed
last three sts, p3 £ Beg with a k row, work in st st to keep bend. Sew Legs to Body
rows in rev st st £ Row 7: * k3, p2, rep from * to dec one st at each of every row
£ Beg with a p row, work six rows last three sts, k3 until there are four sts Hat
£ Row 8: as Row 6 £ Cast off
in st st £ Row 9: k2, m1, k1, * p2, k1, m1, Sew side seam of Top of Hat.
£ Beg with a k row, work three k1, m1, k1, rep from * to last five sts, TOP OF CAP Sew narrow end of Hat Band
p2, k2, m1, k1. 31 sts into a loop. Fold in half, pin to
rows in rev st st ** £ Row 10: p4, * k2, p5, rep from Using 3.25mm needles and White Top of Hat, easing to fit, and sew
£ Rep from ** to ** once more * to last six sts, k2, p4 DK, cast on 50 sts in place. Fold Hat Peak in half and
£ Beg with a k row, work four £ Row 11: k4, * p2, k5, rep from £ Beg with a k row, work 20 rows sew around edge. Sew Peak to
* to last six sts, p2, k4 in st st centre front of hat. Using Yellow
rows in st st £ Row 12: p4, * k2, p5, rep from £ Next row: * k3, skpo, rep from DK, embroider chain stitch all
£ Next row: * k3, kfb, rep from * to * to last six sts, k2, p4 * to end. 40 sts along Peak edge and lines on
£ Rows 13-38: rep Rows 11-12 £ Next row: p to end each side of upper brim surface
end. 40 sts another 13 times £ Next row: * k2, skpo, rep from as shown LK
£ Work nine rows in st st Dec as folls: * to end. 30 sts
£ Next row: * k4, kfb, rep from * to £ Row 39: k2, k2tog, * p2, k1, £ Next row: p to end Next
sk2po, k1, rep from * to last six sts, £ Next row: * k1, skpo, rep from issue
end. 48 sts p2, k2tog, k2. 23 sts * to end. 20 sts
£ Work five rows in st st £ Row 40: p3, * k2, p3, rep from £ Next row: p to end COLOURFUL WORRY
£ Next row: * k5, kfb, rep from * to * to end £ Next row: (skpo) to end. Ten sts DOLLS BY VAL PIERCE
£ Row 41: k3, * p2, k3, rep from £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread
end. 56 sts * to end through rem sts, pull tight and April issue of Let’s Knit on sale
£ Work seven rows in st st £ Row 42: p3, * k2, p3, rep from fasten off THURSDAY 10TH MARCH
£ Next row: * k5, skpo, rep from * to end
£ Row 43: k1, k2tog, * p2, k1, TO MAKE UP
* to end. 48 sts k2tog, rep from * to end. 18 sts
£ Work five rows in st st £ Row 44: p2, * k2, p2, rep from Sew seam on Body and Head
£ Next row: * k4, skpo, rep from * to end leaving tail-end open. Stuff and
£ Row 45: k2, * p2, k2, rep from shape as you go; upper part of
* to end. 40 sts * to end Body should be nicely rounded
£ Work five rows in st st £ Rep last two rows once more and nose-end more pointed. Fold
£ Next row: * k3, skpo, rep from £ Cast off Tail in half, sew side seams, stuff a
little to pad out. Flatten narrow
* to end. 32 sts FRONT ANTENNULE end of Body horizontally and
£ Next row: p to end insert Tail a little way into Body.
Using 3.75mm needles and Pin in place then sew neatly. Fold
yarn A, cast on 60 sts Claw in half and pin pieces of
£ K one row Pincers together, matching small
£ Cast off and large Pincers. Sew seams
carefully, leaving base open for
HAT BAND stuffing. Stuff Claws, pushing small
amounts into pincers a little at a
Using 3.25mm needles and
Navy DK, cast on 36 sts
£ Beg with a k row, work 14 rows

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TOYS

Tellyoff the
BRING YOUR
FAVOURITE
CHARACTERS TO
LIFE WITH A BIT
OF MAGIC FROM
YOUR NEEDLES

1 Coax your trusty friends out from the screen and off the page
with these extraordinary knitted replicas! The colourful
CBeebies characters will make perfect TV buddies for little
ones settling down for their favourite show, while beloved
characters from world-renowned franchises would make
ideal companions for adult fans whose love of their treasured
fantasy world has never waned. The big kid lives on in all of us!

2

Expelli-yarn-mus! Competition Knit and Learn

With a swish and flick of your knitting Time! We’re super excited to introduce
wands you can magic up Harry’s our exclusive Numberblock
We’re giving away a lovely squishy yarn
feathery friend, Hedwig, along with all bundle to the reader who shares the best and Alphablock patterns from
sorts of other wizarding wonders such photo of their knitted Numberblock character! the much-loved CBeebies
Once you’ve finished the pattern on page 60,
as a Cornish Pixie and a Dark Mark take the best picture you can; you could shows. Fun and educational,
illusion scarf in Harry Potter Knitting these friendly faces each have
get creative with your background,
Magic by Tanis Gray (£22.99). or get the cutest person you know to personalities based on their
model it – it's up to you! Extra points for numbers and letters. We’re
Harry Potter Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray is beautiful knitting, of course. Tag us kicking off the series with
published by Pavilion. Photography by Laura Flippen. Numberblock One, which you
(@letsknitmag) in your picture on can find on page 60, and keep
Copyright © 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Instagram to enter, or look out a look out for our April issue
for our post on Facebook. for our Alphablock 'a' pattern!

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Knitting's Better Together

Let’s Knit Together has teamed up with TikTok sensation Wooly McWoolface
to bring members a varied collection of loveable children’s characters,
brought to life in knitted form. Already available are the friendly ogre
Shrek, Disney’s adorable Stitch, and best friends Winnie-the-Pooh and

Piglet. Plus, more beloved characters are coming soon! Read an interview
with Wooly in your bonus club magazine, which accompanies this issue,

and head to letsknit.co.uk/together to find out how to subscribe.

BEDTIME BUDDIES

Gift a tot huggable versions of their friends from the CBeebies
show, Moon & Me, so they can have their very own adventures
in the Toy House. Find a knitting pattern for the magical Pepi
Nana, affectionate Moon Baby and the comical Mr Onion for
free at bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/makes

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USE THE FORCE

Knit creatures from a galaxy far, far away... As well
as the beakless bird, Porg, you’ll also find patterns
for a Pocket Yoda and Chewie, along with costume
replicas, home décor and more in Star Wars: Knitting
the Galaxy by Tanis Gray (£22.99).

Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy by Tanis Gray is published by Pavilion.
Photographs by Tyler Chartier.
© & TM 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd

6 Street Cred MAKE A MIFFY

If toy knits aren’t your thing, but you still want to give the The world-famous Dick Bruna character,
gift of character magic, check out this Sesame Street hat
bundle – it includes a yarn and character topper for Big Miffy, has been beloved for more than
Bird, Elmo, Oscar or the Cookie Monster, allowing you to
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60 years now, and you can easily craft

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crochet hook, pattern, sewing needle and

basic guide.

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Kids can count on
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GREAT FOR DK 3MM Numberblock
IMPROVERS YARN NEEDLES One

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

Seated height: 7cm
Standing height: 12cm

KNIT KIT ENCOURAGE A NATURAL INTEREST IN NUMBERS
FROM A YOUNG AGE WITH THIS ENGAGING
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1010 CHARACTER FROM THE HIT CBEEBIES SHOW!
Matador, one 50g ball, (B) 1123 Claret, (C)
1001 White, (D) 1002 Black, small amounts Numberland is the home of many Numberblocks with special
Needles: 3mm abilities to help them on their adventures, and in this issue we’re
Sturdy card: min 18cm x 24cm delighted to bring you Numberblock One. You may already know that
Ruler she’s the smallest and bravest, is full of ideas and is always the first to
Masking tape come up with a plan – but did you know that she has been recreated with
Safety toy stuffing small amounts of yarn (and a bit of card) by Sachiyo Ishii? And did you
Tapestry needle spot the clever colour graduation on the arms and legs? Sew up your

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 character carefully and bring this Numberblock to life!

ABOUT THE YARN Start EYE Card
knitting
Stylecraft Special DK is a premium acrylic Using 3mm needles and CUBE
yarn that is non-allergic and knits to a here... yarn B, cast on 36 sts
standard DK tension. There are 100 shades £ Row 1 (RS): (k4, k2tog) Use a ruler to draw a
to choose from, making it an extremely BODY three times, (k2tog, k4) cross shape comprising
popular choice for toys and more. It has an three times. 30 sts a column of four 6cm
RRP of £2.60 per 100g (295m) ball. For Using 3mm needles and Change to yarn C x 6cm squares, and a
stockists, visit stylecraft-yarns.co.uk yarn A, cast on 52 sts £ Row 2: p to end bar of three 6cm x 6cm
£ Row 1 (WS): p17, k1, p16, £ Row 3: (k1, k2tog) five
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? k1, p17 times, (k2tog, k1) five times. squares. Cut out the
£ Row 2: k to end 20 sts cross shape and using
Cygnet Superwash DK is a pure wool yarn £ Rows 3-21: rep Rows 1-2 £ Row 4: p to end the scissor blade, lightly
that is naturally soft and well-suited to toys nine times, then rep Row 1 £ Row 5: (k2tog) to end. score along the lines to
that may endure a bit of rough-and-tumble once more Ten sts make folding easier and
during playtime. It comes in over 25 fresh £ Row 22 (edge): cast off 17 £ Cut yarn, thread more accurate. Fold up
shades so there is plenty of choice. It has sts, p17 for edge, cast off to through rem sts, pull tight all up the sides into a
an RRP of £2.75 per 50g (104m) ball. For end. 18 sts and fasten off cube and tape together.
stockists, visit cygnetyarns.com Rejoin yarn A to rem sts
ready to work a WS row PUPIL £ Cut yarn, thread
great £ Rows 23-42: starting through rem sts, pull tight
with a p row, work in st st Using 3mm needles and and fasten off
ADVICE for 20 rows yarn D, cast on 18 sts
£ Row 43 (edge): k to end £ Row 1 (WS): (p2tog) to end. LEG (make two)
“Use the long £ Rows 44-63: starting Nine sts
matching yarn with a k row, work in st st £ Cut yarn, thread Using 3mm needles and
tails to stitch for 20 rows through rem sts, pull tight yarn B, cast on 12 sts
the layered £ Row 64 (edge): p to end and fasten off £ Row 1 (WS): p to end
pieces together neatly, £ Rows 65-84: starting £ Row 2: (k1, kfb) three
which also means less with a p row, work in st st MOUTH times, (kfb, k1) three times.
weaving in.” for 20 rows 18 sts
£ Cast off Using 3mm needles and £ Rows 3-7: starting with a p
LK DESIGNER, yarn B, cast on 20 sts, row, work in st st
change to yarn D
Sachiyo Ishii £ Row 1 (RS): (k3, k2tog)
twice, (k2tog, k3) twice. 16 sts

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£ Row 8: k7, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k1. ARM (make two) £ Row 11: p to end TOY
16 sts £ Row 12: k5, k2tog, k4, k2tog,
£ Rows 9-11: starting with a p row, Using 3mm needles and k1. 12 sts pattern
work in st st yarn B, cast on 12 sts £ Row 13: p to end
£ Row 12: k6, k2tog, k5, k2tog, £ Row 1 (WS): p to end £ Row 14: k4, k2tog, k3, k2tog, LUCKY
k1. 14 sts £ Row 2: (k1, kfb) three times, k1. Ten sts THEM!
£ Row 13: p to end (kfb, k1) three times. 18 sts £ Cast off
Cut yarn B, leaving 30cm tail and £ Rows 3-5: starting with Let’s Knit Together
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length of yarn A and separate the £ Row 6: k7, k2tog, k6, access to this pattern
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Coasting HOME

THROUGH  pattern

THESE CHEERY COASTERS BY SNOO’S
KNITS COULD BE YOUR NEXT WEEKEND KNIT

This colourful set will boost your mood in more ways than one. Not only
will you have some bright new additions to your table, you’ll be able to relax

and enjoy the creative process as part of our 10 Mindful Minutes series.
These coasters are knitted yet feature a scalloped edge that’s inspired
by crochet. Casting off and on again in a repeating pattern creates the
decorative border and as it requires counting and concentration, it gives

you the chance to really focus your mind.

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IMPROVERS YARN NEEDLES

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

Diameter: 145cm

KNIT KIT

Yarn: Rico Ricorumi Cotton DK, shades (A)
046 Light Green, (B) 068 Papaya, (C) 039
Turquoise, (D) 012 Candy Pink, (E)
016 Orchid, one 25g ball of each
Needles: 3mm, 3.25mm
Tapestry needle

TENSION SQUARE

n 24 sts x 28 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Stocking stitch
n 3mm needles

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 Start needle], rep from * to end. great
knitting
ABOUT THE YARN 13 sts ADVICE
here... £ Row 5: k1, * turn, cast on
Rico Ricorumi Cotton DK is a pure cotton “On Row 4,
yarn that comes in handy mini balls which Coasters six sts, turn, k1, rep from * to it can be
are ideal for quick knits and mini makes. difficult to
There are 80 colourways to choose from NOTE: start at outer edge end. 85 sts remember how
and projects can be machine washed. This and dec to centre £ Row 6: p to end many stitches
yarn has an RRP of £1.39 per 25g (58m) Using 3.25mm needles and £ Row 7: k1, * k2, k2tog, k3, you have cast-off. It
ball. For stockists, visit rico-design.com main colour, cast on 109 sts helps to look at your
£ Row 1: k to end rep from * to end. 73 sts left needle and note
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? Change to 3mm needles £ Row 8: p to end that the only stitches
and contrast colour £ Row 9: k1, * k2tog, k4, you want to keep are
These quick knits are ideal stash busters! £ Row 2: (sl 1 pwise, p6, those that lie on
turn, sl 4 pwise, turn, p6) 12 rep from * to end. 61 sts stitches of the same
Colour times, sl 1 pwise £ Row 10: p to end colour. As you hold your
Change to main colour £ Row 11: * k3, k2tog, rep right needle, try not
COMBOS £ Row 3: k to end to tug on the stitches
£ Row 4: p1, * cast off eight from * to end, k1. 49 sts that you have already
If you’d like to replicate these sts pwise [one st left on RH £ Row 12: p to end worked, or they’ll be
coasters exactly, here are the £ Row 13: k1, * k2tog, k2, pulled loose.”

colours that Helena used: rep from * to end. 37 sts LK DESIGNER, Helena
£ Row 14: p to end Keighley of Snoo’s Knits
Style One: Main colour is yarn £ Row 15: k1, * k2tog, k1,
A, contrast colour is yarn B
rep from * to end. 25 sts
Style Two: Main colour is yarn £ Row 16: p to end
B, contrast colour is yarn C £ Row 17: k2, (k2tog) 11

Style Three: Main colour is yarn times, k1. 14 sts
C, contrast colour is yarn D
Take a MOMENT £ Row 18: p to end
Style Four: Main colour is yarn £ Row 19: k1, (k2tog) six
D, contrast colour is yarn E We know the importance of mental health and the impact times, k1. Eight sts
the last few years have had. That’s why our new series £ Cut yarn leaving a tail,
Style Five: Main colour is yarn encourages you to use your knitting to focus, relax and thread through rem sts, pull
E, contrast colour is yarn A breathe. For just ten minutes each day, lose yourself tight and fasten off
in the rhythm of the stitches, the repeating patterns
and the feel of the yarn. Count your stitches, block out TO MAKE UP
the noise of the outside world and focus on yourself.
Join side seam to form a
circle. If edge is curling up,
block or iron it to keep it
flat LK

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DK, shade 483 WHIRLETTE,
Whizz, RRP:
£3.70 per 50g shade 857
(165m) ball. Kiwi, RRP:
Visit sirdar.com £5.99 per
for stockists 100g (455m)
ball. Visit
scheepjes.com
for stockists

WYS SIGNATURE RICO ESSENTIALS COTTON
4PLY SEASONS DK, shade 66 Grass Green, RRP:
BY WINWICK £3.59 per 50g (120m) ball. Visit
MUM, shade 882
rico-design.com for stockists
Spring Green, RRP:
£8.50 per 100g
(400m) ball, visit

wyspinners.com
for stockists

LACE TOP BY ANNIKEN ALLIS,
available to Let’s Knit Together
members, letsknit.co.uk/together

FLUFFY TANK, Spring
£75, boden.co.uk

GREEN

REVIVE YOUR WARDROBE WITH GREEN POLKA
THESE VERDANT HUES DOT MIDI
DRESS, £129.00,
mintvelvet.co.uk

YARN STUDIO UK HAND-DYED
SUPERWASH NEW ZEALAND
POLWARTH WOOL DK, shade Spring
Greens, £14.99 per 100g (225m) skein
from YarnStudioUK on etsy.com

ROWAN KIDSILK HAZE, MANGO REGU
shade 597 Jelly, RRP: £9.95 COTTON SHIRT,
£29.99, johnlewis.com
per 25g (210m) ball. Visit
knitrowan.com for stockists STAR BY JULIEN
MACDONALD
GREEN PALM WIDE
LEG TROUSER, £30,
freemans.com

CASCADE YARNS 220 MINI SHIELD HOOP LION BRAND COTTON EASE®,
SUPERWASH FINGERING, shade EARRINGS, £69, shade Bay Leaf, £4.47 per 100g
missoma.com (169m) ball from lionbrand.com
57 Sweet Pea, £4.99 per 50g
(200m) ball from lovecrafts.com

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IMPROVERS YARN NEEDLES BOTH FUN AND PRACTICALITY TO MEAL TIMES

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES This trio of dinner-time helpers, including a hoppy bunny, chirpy chick
and woolly lamb, will be sure to delight a hungry little one and be a hit with
Lamb: 13cm x 12cm mums and dads too, by keeping baby nice and clean! With 3D eyes, floppy
Chick: 15cm x 13cm ears and even a little feathery tuft on the chick’s head, these animal amigos
Bunny: 14cm x 12cm
are full of character, and there’s a handy button on the strap so you can
KNIT KIT fasten the bib nice and easily. Plus, they each only use one ball of yarn!

Yarn: King Cole Cottonsoft DK, shades (A) Start knitting here... £ Row 16: k2tog, k to last
710 White, (B) 1600 Buttercup, (C) 3032 Light two sts, k2tog. Eight sts
Grey, one 100g ball of each, DK shades, £ Rows 17-18: as Row 16.
Pink, Orange, Black, small amounts of each Four sts
Needles: 4mm £ Row 19: (k2tog) twice.
Small stitch holder Two sts
Buttons: 1.5cm, three £ Cast off
Tapestry needle
Lamb
TENSION SQUARE Chick BEAK (make two)
Using 4mm needles and
n 22 sts x 28 rows Using 4mm needles and Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on 25 sts
n 10cm x 10cm Orange DK, cast on seven sts £ Row 1 (S): k to end
n Stocking stitch yarn B, cast on 25 sts £ Rows 1-4: beg with a k (RS) £ Row 2: k1, m1, k to last st,
n 4mm needles £ Row 1 (RS): k to end row, work four rows in st st m1, k1. 27 sts
£ Row 2: k1, m1, k to last st, £ Row 5: k2tog, k3, k2tog. £ Rows 3-5: as Row 2. 33 sts
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 Five sts £ Row 6: k to end
m1, k1. 27 sts £ Row 6: p2tog, p1, p2tog. £ Row 7: k5, * (k1, p1, k1) all
ABOUT THE YARN £ Rows 3-5: as Row 2. 33 sts Three sts into next st, p3tog, rep from
£ Row 6: k4, p25, k4 £ Row 7: sk2po. One st * to last four sts, k4
King Cole Cottonsoft DK is made from £ Row 7: k to end £ Fasten off £ Row 8: k4, p25, k4
100% cotton making it a super gentle, £ Row 9: k5, * p3tog, (k1, p1,
natural fibre. Available in a range of pastels, Rows 6-7 form patt WING (make two) k1) all into next st, rep from
neutrals and brights as well as staple basics £ Rows 8-36: rep Rows 6-7 * to last four sts, k4
black and white, this yarn knits up to any Using 4mm needles and £ Row 10: as Row 8
DK weight pattern, making it a brilliantly 14 times more, then Row 6 yarn B, cast on eight sts Rows 7-10 form patt
versatile fibre. It has an RRP of £3.99-£4.79 £ Row 1: k to end
per 100g (210m) ball. Visit kingcole.com once more £ Row 2: kfb, k to last st,
for stockists. £ Rows 37-40: k to end kfb. Ten sts
£ Row 41: k6, place these sts £ Rows 3-15: k to end
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE?
on a holder, cast off 21 sts
Any cotton DK yarn would work well for
this pattern. Check your local yarn store (one st rem on RH needle),
for other suitable yarns.
k5. Six sts
Holding £ Rows 42-107: k to end
£ Row 108: k2, cast off two
STITCHES
sts (one st on RH needle), k1
£ Row 109: k2, cast on two

sts, k2
£ Row 110-113: k to end
£ Cast off

With WS facing, rejoin yarn to

sts on st holder
£ Rows 1-4: k to end
£ Cast off

You only ever need to hold a EYES (make two)
few stitches at a time on the
stitch holder in this pattern, Using 4mm needles and
so you may find that a safety
pin actually works better, as yarn A, cast on 12 sts
£ Row 1: k to end
it’s less cumbersome and £ Row 2: (p2tog) six times.
won’t get in the way while Six sts
you work the other stitches. £ Cut yarn leaving a tail,
thread through rem sts, pull

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PROnOeJ-bEaCll T! “These BABY
bibs are
machine pattern
washable,
so no need Bunny
to worry
£ Work as for Chick, using
about yarn C
splashes
EAR BACKS (make two)
and
spills!” Using 4mm needles and yarn C,
cast on four sts
LK Content Writer, £ Row 1 (WS): p
Jodie Sheehan £ Row 2: k1, m1, k to last st, m1,
k1. Six sts
£ Row 3: p to end
£ Row 4: as Row 2. Eight sts
£ Rows 5-17: beg with a p (WS)
row work in st st
£ Row 18: k2tog, k4, k2tog.
Six sts
£ Row 19: p to end
£ Row 20: k2tog, k2, k2tog.
Four sts
£ Row 21: (k2tog) twice. Two sts
£ Cast off

EAR FRONT (make two)

£ Work as for Ear Backs,

using pink DK

BUNNY EYE

£ Work as for Chick

BUNNY NOSE

£ Work as for Lamb, using
pink DK

£ Rows 11-34: rep Rows 7-10 six With WS facing, rejoin yarn to sts £ Row 12: p2tog, p3, p2tog. TO MAKE UP
on st holder Five sts
times more £ Rows 1-4: k to end £ Row 13: k2tog, k1, k2tog. For all bibs, sew a button to
£ Row 35: p to end £ Cast off Three sts front of short strap. Make Eyes
£ Rows 36-38: k to end £ Cast off by joining row ends and run
£ Row 39: k6, place these sts on a EYES a gathering stitch around
LAMB NOSE cast-on edge, pull tight to
holder, cast off 21 sts (one st on RH £ Work as for Chick form dome. Using Black DK,
Using 4mm needles and embroider an iris. Attach Eyes.
needle), k5. Six sts EAR SIDES (make four) Black DK, cast on four sts For Chick, sew each Wing to
£ Rows 40-105: k to end £ Rows 1-3: beg with a k (RS) either side of bib. Sew two parts
£ Row 106: k2, cast off two sts Using 4mm needles and row, work three rows in st st of Beak together and attach to
yarn A, cast on seven sts £ Row 4: (p2tog) twice. Two sts bib, then use a small amount of
(one st on RH needle), k1 £ Rows 1-11: beg with a k (RS) £ Cast off Yellow DK to make feathers at
£ Row 107: k2, cast on row, work 11 rows in st st top. For Lamb, sew two Ear Sides
together and attach to bib.
two sts, k2 Repeat for second Ear. Fasten
£ Row 108-111: k to end Nose to middle of bib, using
£ Cast off Black DK to embroider mouth.
For Bunny Ears, pair up Fronts
and Backs, make up and attach
Ears and Nose as for Lamb.
Using Pink DK, embroider a
mouth and Black DK to
embroider whiskers LK

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RHYMES AND TALES WITH SUSIE JOHNS’

BRILLIANT PUPPETS

It’s springtime on the farm and this fab fivesome are ready to play! They’re all relatively simple
to knit with basic shaping techniques used throughout and only need small amounts of DK yarn.
Children will love seeing storybook characters come to life and acting out nursery rhyme classics.

These puppets are just the right size for little hands aged three and up.

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BEGINNERS YARN NEEDLES

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

10cm tall

KNIT KIT

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1240
Soft Peach, (B) 1083 Pomegranate, (C) 1001
White, (D) 1821 Grass Green, (E) 1099 Grey,
(F) 1833 Blush, (G) 1114 Sunshine, (H) 1723
Tomato, (I) 1064 Mocha, (J) 1002 Black, one
100g ball of each
Needles: 3mm
Stitch holder or safety pin
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing

TENSION SQUARE Start knitting here... £ Row 12: p to end
£ Row 13: (k3, k2tog) to end.
n 25 sts x 30 rows 20 sts
n 10cm x 10cm £ Row 14: p to end
n Stocking stitch £ Row 15: (k2, k2tog) to end.
n 3mm needles 15 sts
£ Row 16: p to end
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION NOTE: Basic patterns are £ Row 2: p to end £ Row 17: (k1, k2tog) to end.
given here. Please follow £ Row 3: (k3, kfb) to end. Ten sts
kfbf: knit into front, back and front specific character 25 sts £ Row 18: (p2tog) to end.
of next st instructions for yarn shades £ Rows 4-12: beg with a p Five sts
row, work nine rows in st st £ Cut yarn leaving a tail,
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 BASIC BODY £ Row 13: (k3, k2tog) to end. thread through rem sts, pull
20 sts tight and fasten off
ABOUT THE YARN (worked in one piece) £ Row 14: p to end
Using 3mm needles, cast on £ Row 15: (k2, k2tog) to end. EAR
Stylecraft Special DK is a good value 18 sts 15 sts
acrylic yarn that is ideal for toymaking. £ Rows 1-3: k to end £ Row 16: p to end Ear!
It comes in an extensive range of shades £ Rows 4-16: beg with a p £ Row 17: (k1, k2tog) to end.
and can be machine washed and row, work 13 rows in st st Ten sts Designer Susie Johns has
tumble dried. It has an RRP of £2.60 £ Row 17 (RS): (k3, k2tog) £ Row 18: (p2tog) to end. used detached buttonhole
per 100g (295m) ball. For stockists, three times, k3. 15 sts Five sts
visit stylecraft-yarns.co.uk £ Row 18 and all foll £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, stitch for the Farm Girl’s
even-numbered rows: p thread through rem sts, pull ears. To do this, thread your
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE? to end tight and fasten off tapestry needle with yarn
£ Row 19: (k3, k2tog) to end.
See what DK yarns are lurking in your 12 sts BASIC HEAD TWO and insert it through the
yarn stash! £ Row 21: (k2, k2tog) to end. fabric, emerging where you
Nine sts (worked in one piece)
“Clearly label £ Row 23: (k1, k2tog) to end. Using 3mm needles, cast on wish one end of the ear
each piece as you Six sts 15 sts to start. Take the needle
£ Row 25: (k2tog) to end. £ Row 1 (RS): (k2, kfb) to end. down through the work
knit it so you Three sts 20 sts where the ear will end and
can keep track £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, £ Row 2: p to end bring it back up through
for making up. thread through rem sts, pull £ Row 3: (k3, kfb) to end. the first point. Repeat this
Alternatively, sew tight and fasten off 25 sts until you have two small
the parts together £ Row 4: p to end loops of yarn. Embroider
BASIC HEAD ONE £ Row 5: (k4, kfb) to end. buttonhole stitches over
as you go.” 30 sts and around the two strands.
(worked in one piece) £ Rows 6-10: beg with a p To finish, take the needle
LK Deputy Editor, Adrienne Chandler Using 3mm needles, cast on row, work five rows in st st back and forth through the
15 sts £ Row 11: (k4, k2tog) to end. centre of the loop several
£ Row 1 (RS): (k2, kfb) to end. 25 sts
20 sts times to fill the gap.

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six sts [one st rem from cast-off],

k1, (skpo) three times, (k2tog)

three times, k2. Ten sts
£ Row 12: cast on six sts, cast off

six sts [one st rem from cast-off], k1,

p2tog, p2, p2tog tbl, k2. Eight sts
£ Row 13: k to end
£ Row 14: k2, p4, k2
£ Rows 15-16: rep Rows 13-14

once more
£ Rows 17-18: k to end
£ Row 19: k4, turn

Leave rem four sts on holder
£ Row 20: (k2tog) twice. Two sts

Farm Girl Straps £ Row 5: (k2tog, k1, k2tog) to PAWS (make two)
end. Six sts
£ Using yarn A, make Basic Body £ K 14 rows on these two sts £ Row 6: p2, p2tog, p2. Five sts Using 3mm needles and yarn C,
and Basic Head One £ Cast off £ Row 7: (kfb) to end. Ten sts cast on four sts
Rejoin yarn to four sts on holder £ Rows 8-11: beg with a p row, £ Row 1 (RS): (kfb) to end.
DRESS for second strap work four rows in st st Eight sts
£ Row 1: k4 £ Row 12: (p2tog) to end. Five sts £ Beg with a p row, work 15
Using 3mm needles and yarn B, £ Row 2: (k2tog) twice. Two sts £ Cast off rows in st st
cast on 40 sts £ K 14 rows on these two sts £ Cast off
£ Row 1-3: k to end £ Cast off EYE WHITES (make two)
£ Rows 4-10: beg with a p row, EARS (make two)
work seven rows in st st Frog Using 3mm needles and yarn C,
£ Row 11 (RS): (k2tog) to end. cast on 12 sts using two-needle Using 3mm needles and yarn C,
20 sts £ Using yarn D, make Basic method cast on five sts
£ Rows 12-18: beg with a p row, Body and Basic Head Two £ Cut yarn, thread tail through all £ Row 1 (WS): p to end
work seven rows in st st sts and pull tight to make cord £ Row 2: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1.
£ Row 19: k1, (k2tog, k2) four ARMS (make two) Seven sts
times, k2tog, k1. 15 sts Rabbit £ Rows 3-9: beg with a p row,
£ Row 20: p Using 3mm needles and yarn D, work seven rows in st st
£ Cast off cast on seven sts, cast off six sts, £ Using yarn E, make Basic Body £ Row 10: k1, skpo, k1, k2tog, k1.
(cast on six sts, cast off six sts) Five sts
ARM AND SLEEVE twice, cast on nine sts. Ten sts HEAD £ Rows 11-13: beg with a p row,
£ Row 1: p work three rows in st st
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, £ Row 2: k Using 3mm needles and yarn C, £ Row 14: k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1.
cast on four sts £ Cast off cast on three sts Three sts
£ Row 1 (RS): (kfb) to end. £ Row 1 (WS): p to end £ Row 15: p to end
Eight sts EYE SOCKETS (make two) £ Row 2: (k1, m1) twice, k1. £ Row 16: sl 1, k2tog, psso.
£ Rows 2-8: beg with a p row, Five sts One st
work seven rows in st st Using 3mm needles and yarn D, £ Row 3: p to end £ Fasten off
Cut yarn A, join in yarn B cast on five sts £ Row 4: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1.
£ Row 9: k to end £ Row 1 (RS): (kfb) to end. Ten sts Seven sts great
£ Row 10: (kfb) to end. 16 sts £ Rows 2-4: beg with a p row, £ Rows 5-7: beg with a p row,
£ Rows 11-16: beg with a k row, work three rows in st st work three rows in st st ADVICE
work six rows in st st £ Row 8: cast on four sts, k to
£ Row 17: (k2tog) to end. end. 11 sts “Each puppet
Eight sts £ Row 9: cast on four sts, p to requires very
£ Row 18: p to end end. 15 sts little yarn,
£ Cast off £ Beg with Row 1, work as for so if you
Basic Head Two to end buy a whole
PINAFORE ball of each colour,
MUZZLE you will be able to
Using 3mm needles and yarn C, knit several of each,
cast on 16 sts Using 3mm needles and yarn C, ideal if you are
£ Rows 1-3: k to end cast on 16 sts making them as gifts
£ Row 4 (WS): k2, p12, k2 £ Row 1: p to end or to sell at a spring
£ Row 5: k to end £ Rows 2-4: k to end fair or charity
£ Rows 6-10: rep Rows 4-5 twice £ Row 5: p to end fundraiser.”
more, then Row 4 once more £ Cast off
£ Row 11: cast on six sts, cast off LK DESIGNER, Susie Johns  

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EAR LININGS (make two) £ Row 7: k1, m1, k5, m1, k1. Duck cast-on and cast-off edges of
Nine sts each strip together, then neaten
Using 3mm needles and yarn £ Rows 8-16: beg with a p £ Using yarn G, make Basic where fingers meet Arm with a
F, cast on three sts row, work nine rows in st st Body and Basic Head One few stitches. Sew Arms to neck.
£ Row 1 (WS): p to end £ Row 17: k1, skpo, sl 1, k2tog, £ Using yarn G, work Neck For Eye Whites, gather stitches
£ Row 2: (k1, m1) twice, k1. psso, k2tog, k1. Five sts Feathers and Wings as for and sew short ends together to
Five sts £ Row 18: p to end Chicken form a circle. Stitch Whites to
£ Rows 3-9: beg with a p row, £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, upper half of Eye Sockets.
work seven rows in st st thread through rem sts, pull BEAK Embroider pupils in satin stitch
£ Row 10: k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, tight and fasten off using yarn J. Fold each Eye in half
k1. Three sts Using 3mm needles and yarn and stitch side seams, then turn
£ Rows 11-13: beg with a p COMB H, cast on seven sts right sides out, lightly stuffing.
row, work three rows in st st £ Rows 1-6: beg with a k row, Sew Eyes to Head
£ Row 14: sl 1, k2tog, psso. Using 3mm needles and yarn work six rows in st st
One st B, cast on eight sts £ Row 7 (RS): k1, skpo, k1, Rabbit
£ Fasten off £ Row 1: (kfb) to end. 16 sts k2tog, k1. Five sts
£ Row 2: (cast on two sts, £ Row 8: p to end For Paws, stitch side seams,
Chicken cast off four, transfer st from £ Row 9: k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, stuffing lightly, then attach to top of
RH to LH needle) four times, k1. Three sts Body, one on either side. For
£ Using yarn C, make Basic cast on one st, cast off all rem £ Row 10: p to end Muzzle, fold knitted strip in half
Body and Basic Head One sts £ Row 11: (k1, m1) twice, k1. lengthways along garter stitch
£ Fasten off Five sts ridge. Sew short ends together,
NECK FEATHERS £ Row 12: p to end then fold cast-on and cast-off
WATTLE £ Row 13: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1. edges in half and sew together,
Using 3mm needles and yarn Seven sts placing join vertically in centre of
C, cast on 15 sts Using 3mm needles and yarn £ Rows 14-18: beg with a p row, Muzzle, to form a roughly triangular
£ Row 1 (RS): (k1, kfb) to last B, cast on five sts work five rows in st st shape. Stitch to front of Head.
st, k1. 22 sts £ Row 1: k to end £ Cast off Embroider nose using yarn F and
£ Row 2: p to end £ Row 2: k1, k2tog, k2. satin stitch. With wrong sides
£ Row 3: (k2, kfb) to last st, Four sts TO MAKE UP together, place Ear Lining inside
k1. 29 sts £ Row 3: k to end Ear and stitch two pieces together.
£ Row 4: p to end £ Row 4: k1, k2tog, k1. Sew all Body seams. Stitch Sew to top of Head. Using yarn J,
£ Row 5: * cast on three sts, Three sts Head seam and add stuffing. embroider mouth, eyes and
cast off five, transfer st from £ Rows 5-7: k to end Place Head over top of Body eyebrows. Make a small pompom
RH to LH needle, rep from £ Row 8: k1, k2tog. Two sts and stitch in place using yarn C and stitch to back
* to end £ Row 9: k to end
£ Fasten off £ Row 10: k2tog. One st Farm Girl Chicken and Duck
£ Fasten off
WINGS (make two) Stitch back seam on Dress, slip Join short ends of Neck Feathers
BEAK over Body and sew cast-off to make a ring. Slip over Body and
Using 3mm needles and yarn edge to base of Head. Stitch stitch cast-on edge to base
C, cast on three sts Using 3mm needles and yarn seam on each Arm and Sleeve, of Head. Gather top of each
£ Row 1: k to end G, make a slipknot and place then stitch tops of Sleeves in Wing and stitch in place under
£ Row 2: p to end it on needle. One st place. Place Pinafore in position Neck Feathers. Embroider eyes
£ Row 3: (k1, m1) twice, k1. £ Row 1: kfbf. Three sts and join waist straps at centre in yarn J. Stitch Chicken’s Comb to
Five sts £ Row 2: p to end back, then take two longer Head, curl Beak into a cone
£ Row 4: p to end £ Row 3: (kfb) to end. Six sts straps over shoulders, cross at shape and secure with a few
£ Row 5: k1, m1, k3, m1, k1. £ Row 4: p to end back and stitch to waist straps. stitches, then attach to face.
Seven sts £ Row 5: (kfb) to end. 12 sts Using yarn I, cover back half of Stitch Wattle below. Fold Duck’s
£ Row 6: p to end £ Cast off Head in satin stitch, inserting Beak in half, with right sides
needle up through nape of together, and stitch both sides.
neck and out through top of Turn right sides out and stitch to
head until back half of Head is Head. Make a small bundle of
covered, with no knitted fabric yarn G, tie in centre, snip ends
showing through. Make two and stitch to top of Head for
5cm plaits, each using 12 soft top feathers LK
strands of yarn, tie off ends with
a contrasting colour and attach
to top of Head. Make a bundle
of yarn I, tied in centre. Snip
ends to form fringe, and stitch
to Head to hide ends of plaits.
Using yarn J, embroider eyes
and use yarn I for eyebrows.
Using yarn A, embroider nose
using bullion stitch and ears
using detached buttonhole
stitch (see panel). Using yarn C,
stitch mouth

Frog

For Arms, use yarn tails to stitch

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KNIT FOLD PLEAT REPEAT Cozy Knits
by Norah Gaughan
by Sue Flanders & Janine Kosel
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In this intriguing book, you’ll discover how to turn Travel all around the
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each of the 36 patterns include variations – the Stop off in Scandinavia,
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This month’s focus... Creative Cables

THE VERY ADVENTURE CABLE LEFT
EASY GUIDE CABLES CABLE RIGHT
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Over to you Knit a CHICK

TALES OF YOUR TERRIFIC The annual Easter Chick Knit appeal
CHARITY EFFORTS! is back! Francis House Children’s
Hospice is ready to receive a
“Toothy Worry flock of woolly chicks from crafty
Monsters for supporters, so get knitting as
Knit-for-Nowt." many as you can and send them
Victoria Murray to Fundraising Office, Francis
We just love House Children’s Hospice, 390
how colourful Parrswood Road, Didsbury,
these are, Manchester, M20 5NA, marking
your parcel ‘Easter Chicks’ by
Victoria! March 7th. These chicks will then be
filled with a chocolate egg and sold
“Blankets for local to raise funds for this fantastic hospice.
ICU and nursing Head to francishouse.org.uk for patterns!
homes in memory
Charity ‘Always check the charity’s
of my mum.” requirements before
Jane Hickman getting started!’
What a beautiful
way to honour CORNER

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“Keepsake hearts OUR MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF HOW YOU CAN
for the local USE YOUR NEEDLES FOR A GOOD CAUSE
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“I’ve been knitting MAKE A and toiletries to ensure every child
scarves for a MINIDONK! has the basic necessities they need.
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them out to Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing Ltd is a of handknitted items, particularly for
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Unique Difference Everyday'), and the team
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That’s an impressive amount raised, Susan! request a knitting pattern for a carrot, cuddly
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SIZES Make and donate CKHNAITRITY
these cute
To fit age (mths): 0-3 (3-6)
BABY MITTS
KNIT KIT
KEEP BABY’S HANDS WARM WITH THIS CUTE DESIGN!
Yarn: 4ply, shades (A) Cream,
50g, (B) Yellow, (C) Grey, Neo-natal units, family refuge centres and children’s charities would all be
oddment of each grateful to receive these practical mittens for their little ones. They are quick to
Needles: 2.75mm, 3mm, 3.25mm make using small amounts of yarn and a little colourwork for the birdie design.
Stitch markers
Stitch holder Beginners can simply omit the motif if they prefer.
Tapestry needle
TO MAKE UP CHART 1 CHART 2
Start knitting here...
Using photo as a guide,
FIRST MITTEN embroider legs using yarn C
and chain stitch, and embroider
Using 2.75mm needles and eyes using yarn A and a French
yarn B, cast on 26 (32) sts knots LK
£ Row 1 (RS): k2 (0), * p2, k2,
rep from * to end Love this?
Change to yarn A
£ Row 2: * p2, k2, rep from * to Find more cute
last 2 (0) sts, p2 (0) designs in 20
£ Row 3: k2 (0), * p2, k2, rep To Knit: Knitted
from * to end Baby Mitts by
£ Rep Rows 2-3 three more Sian Brown
times, working stripes as folls: (£4.99, Search
two rows in yarn C, two rows in Press). Get
yarn A, two rows in yarn B your copy at searchpress.com
Change to 3mm needles and
yarn A
£ Row 10 (WS): p13 (16), m1, p to
end. 27 (33) sts
£ Row 11: k
Change to st st and yarn A
£ Work three rows in st st
Place Chart 1 as folls:
£ Row 15: k2 (4), work Row 1 of
Chart, k to end
£ Row 16: p15 (19), work Row 2
of Chart, p to end
£ Cont in st st until Chart is
complete
£ Work 1 (3) rows in st st in
yarn A only, ending after a p row
Cont in yarn A only
£ Next row: k2 (3), [ssk] twice,
k2 (4), [k2tog] twice, k3 (4), [ssk]
twice, k2 (4), [k2tog] twice, k2.
19 (25) sts
£ Next row: p
£ Next row: k2, ssk 1 (2) times,
k2 (2), k2tog 1 (2, 2) times, k3 (2,
4), ssk 1 (2) times, k2 (2), k2tog
1 (2) times, k1. 15 (17) sts
£ Next row: p1, p2tog 3 (4)
times, p1 (3), p2tog 3 (4) times,
p1. 9 (11) sts
£ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread
through rem sts, pull tight and
fasten off
Sew seam

SECOND MITTEN

£ Work as for First mitten,
placing Chart 2 as folls:
£ Row 15: k15 (19), work Row 1
of Chart, k to end
£ Row 16: p2 (4), work Row 1 of
Chart, p to end

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GREAT FOR DK 3.75MM HERE’S THE NEXT PART OF OUR
IMPROVERS YARN NEEDLES EXCITING KNITALONG!

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES There is some exciting colourwork in store as you create Zoë Halstead’s stripyCLUSIVETO • EX
zebra with its tufty mane, not to mention some neat knitting for the garter stitch
ELEPHANT trunk and irresistible flappy ears of the elephant. We’re sure you’re getting the
Height (approx): 19.5cm high hang of these guys now, so do show off your latest blocks – or other projects you
Width (max): 16.6cm have made using these animal designs – and you may see them on these very pages!
ZEBRA
Height (approx): 20cm high (minus Ears) PARTTO • EXCLUSIVE
Width (max): 11.5cm 3

KNIT KIT CLUSIVE TO • EX

Yarn: King Cole Big Value Baby DK, shades
(A) 4070 Toffee, two 50g balls, (B) 4071 Jeans,
two 50g balls; King Cole Big Value DK, shades
(C) 3445 Sage, three 50g balls, (D) 4057 Silver,
one 50g ball, (E) 4052 Grey, one 50g ball,
(F) 4058 Blush, one 50g ball, (G) 4020 White,
two 50g balls, (H) 4053 Black, two 50g balls,
(I) 4027 Yellow, one 50g ball, (J) 4026 Mustard,
one 50g ball, (K) 4024 Koala, one 50g ball,
(L) 4021 Cream, one 50g ball, (M) 4022 Sand,
one 50g ball, (N) 4051 Platinum, two 50g balls,
(O) 4050 Emerald, one 50g ball, (P) 4049 Lime,
one 50g ball, (Q) 4025 Brown, one 50g ball,
(R) 3444 Antique Lavender, one 50g ball,
(S) 4028 Orange, one 50g ball, (T) 3443 Rust,
one 50g ball, (U) 4029 Red, one 50g ball,
(V) 4041 Royal, one 50g ball
Needles: 3.75mm
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle
NOTE: these are the full quantities that you
need for the completed blanket

TENSION SQUARE

n 23 sts x 30 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Stocking stitch
n 3.75mm needles

n 22 sts x 44 rows Start p1. Ten sts sts, k2tog. 23 sts
n 10cm x 10cm knitting Cut yarn and place sts on £ Row 27: p to end
n Garter stitch a holder £ Rep last two rows five times
n 3.75mm needles here... more. 13 sts
RIGHT LEG AND BODY £ Cast off
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 Elephant
£ Work as for Left Leg to **. LOWER BODY STRIP
ABOUT THE YARN LEFT LEG Nine sts
£ Row 15: pfb, p to end. Using 3.75mm needles and
King Cole Big Value Baby DK is a 100% acrylic Using 3.75mm needles and Ten sts yarn N, cast on 15 sts
yarn, which is machine washable and suitable yarn D, cast on nine sts using Join Legs as folls: £ Beg with a k (RS) row,
for babies with wool allergies. Available in a long-tail cast-on method £ Row 16: kfb, k across nine work 14 rows in st st
range of classic and contemporary shades, £ Rows 1-3: k to end sts of Right Leg then kfb in £ Cast off
the RRP for a 50g (145m) ball is £1.02-£1.22. Change to yarn N first st and k7, kfb, k1 across
King Cole Big Value DK is a 100% premium £ Rows 4-14: beg with a k (RS) sts of Left Leg. 23 sts FOOT (make two)
acrylic yarn that is wonderfully soft to the touch row, work 11 rows in st st ** £ Row 17: p to end
and comes in a generous choice of shades. £ Row 15: p to last two sts, pfb, £ Row 18: kfb, k to last two Using 3.75mm needles and
Warm, machine washable and great value, it sts, kfb, k1. 25 sts yarn N, cast on four sts
has an RRP of £1.02-£1.22 per 50g (145m) ball. £ Rows 19-25: beg with a p £ Rows 1-2: k to end
For stockists of both yarns, visit kingcole.com row, work seven rows in st st £ Row 3 (RS): kfb, k to last
£ Row 26: skpo, k to last two two sts, kfb, k1. Six sts
£ Row 4: k to end

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THEM! £ Row 1 (RS): k to end
£ Row 2: cast on two sts, p to
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can access previous parts from last two sts, pfb, p1. Nine sts
£ Row 3: cast on two sts, k to
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kfb, k1. 16 sts
Felaaprsm! y £ Row 6: pfb, p to last two sts,

£ Row 5: kfb, k to last two sts, pfb, p1. 18 sts
kfb, k1. Eight sts £ Rows 7-18: beg with a k row,
£ Rows 6-20: k to end
£ Row 21: skpo, k to last two work 12 rows in st st
sts, k2tog. Six sts £ Row 19: skpo, k to last two sts,
£ Row 22: k to end
£ Row 23: skpo, k to last two k2tog. 16 sts
sts, k2tog. Four sts £ Row 20: p2tog, p to last two
£ Row 24: k to end
£ Cast off sts, p2tog. 14 sts
£ Row 21: skpo, k to last two sts,
HEAD
k2tog. 12 sts
Using 3.75mm needles and £ Row 22: p to end
£ Row 23: cast off two sts, k to

last two sts, k2tog. Nine sts
£ Row 24: cast off two sts, p to

last two sts, p2tog. Six sts
£ Cast off

TRUNK Seven sts k1. Five sts
£ Row 6: p to end £ Row 4: p to end
Using 3.75mm needles and £ Row 7: kfb, k to end. Eight sts £ Row 5: kfb, k2, kfb, k1. Seven sts
yarn N, cast on five sts £ Row 8: p to end £ Row 6: p to end
£ Rows 1-38: k to end £ Row 9: kfb, k5, kfb, k1. Ten sts £ Row 7: k to last two sts, kfb, k1.
£ Row 39 (RS): k1, k2tog, turn £ Rows 10-12: beg with a p row, Eight sts
(two sts on LH needle) and work work three rows in st st £ Row 8: p to end
on these two sts only £ Row 13: k to last two sts, kfb, £ Row 9: kfb, k5, kfb, k1. Ten sts
£ Next row: p to end k1. 11 sts £ Rows 10-12: beg with a p row,
£ Next row: k2tog. One st £ Rows 14-20: beg with a p row, work three rows in st st
£ Fasten off work seven rows in st st £ Row 13: kfb, k to end. 11 sts
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem £ Row 21: skpo, k to end. £ Rows 14-20: beg with a p row,
two sts Ten sts work seven rows in st st
£ Next row: k2, turn. Two sts £ Row 22: p to last two sts, £ Row 21: k to last two sts,
£ Next row: p to end p2tog. Nine sts k2tog. Ten sts
£ Next row: k2tog. One st £ Row 23: skpo, k to last two sts, £ Row 22: p2tog, p to end.
£ Fasten off k2tog. Seven sts Nine sts
£ Row 24: p2tog, p to last two £ Row 23: skpo, k to last two sts,
RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT sts, p2tog. Five sts k2tog. Seven sts
BACK EAR (make two) £ Cast off £ Row 24: p2tog, p to last two
sts, p2tog. Five sts
Using 3.75mm needles and LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT £ Cast off
yarn N, cast on three sts BACK EAR (make two)
£ Row 1 (RS): k to end TO MAKE UP
£ Row 2: p1, pfb, p1. Four sts Using 3.75mm needles and
£ Row 3: kfb, k to end. Five sts yarn N, cast on three sts Use matching yarn for all sewing
£ Row 4: p to end £ Row 1 (RS): k to end of animal pieces and the photo
£ Row 5: kfb, k2, kfb, k1. £ Row 2: p1, pfb, p1. Four sts as a guide to placement of
£ Row 3: k to last two sts, kfb, pieces and embroidery.

APPLAUSE, PLEASE!

This month, let’s say “Well done!” to Rosie Corcoran and Shirley Graham. Just look
at these brilliant animals, and Rosie has managed to get all of her squares done, too!

Let us know how you get along! Join in with our posts and share photos of
your progress on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages (see below), or

email [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Shirley Graham Rosie Corcoran facebook.com/letsknitmag twitter.com/letsknitmag instagram.com/letsknitmag

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Sew each Foot to either side of £ Row 9: kfb, k to end. Seven sts NOSE Go
Lower Body Strip. Using yarn N, £ Row 10: p to end wild!
sew lines over yarn D section at £ Row 11: k to end Using 3.75mm needles and
bottom of each leg to form toes. £ Row 12: pfb, p to end. yarn H, cast on eight sts Don't have time to create
Place Lower Body Strip and Feet Eight sts £ Row 1 (RS): k to end a whole blanket? You can
behind Front Legs and Body and Join Legs as folls: £ Row 2: cast on two sts, p to use these appliquéd motifs
sew around edges of Legs to £ Row 13: kfb, k across rem last two sts, pfb, p1. 11 sts in lots of different ways.
secure in place. Pair up ears with seven sts of Right Leg just £ Row 3: cast on two sts, k to Add a zebra or elephant
wrong sides together, sew worked then k6, kfb, k1 across last two sts, kfb, k1. 14 sts to a plain kid's jumper, or
around edge. Sew Ears either Left Leg. 18 sts £ Row 4: pfb, p to last two sts, give a funky wildlife theme
side of Head in positions as £ Rows 14-16: beg with a p row, pfb, p1. 16 sts
shown. Sew Head to Body. work three rows in st st £ Rows 5-10: beg with a k row, to a plain tote bag.
Pin Trunk in position curving £ Row 17: kfb, k to last two sts, work six rows in st st
as shown, then sew in place. kfb, k1. 20 sts £ Row 11: skpo, k to last two sts, edges of Nose to Body and
Using yarn H, embroider eyes £ Rows 18-22: beg with a p row, k2tog. 14 sts Head. Using yarn H, embroider
as shown. Using yarn G, sew work five rows in st st £ Row 12: p to end eyes and nostrils as shown. Using
a small highlight in each eye. £ Row 23: skpo, k to last two sts, £ Row 13: cast off two sts, k yarn G, sew a small highlight in
Block Elephant. Sew Elephant k2tog. 18 sts to last two sts, k2tog. 11 sts each eye and outline the nostrils
to a yarn B background block £ Row 24: p to end £ Row 14: cast off two sts, p using backstitch. Cut seven
using matching yarn and keeping £ Rep last two rows three times. to last two sts, p2tog. lengths of yarn H for mane.
Ears free 12 sts Eight sts Attach as you would fringing (see
£ Cast off £ Cast off panel) to centre top of Head in a
Zebra vertical line as shown and trim to
LOWER BODY STRIP EAR (make four) desired length. Block Zebra. Sew
LEFT LEG Zebra to a yarn C background
Using 3.75mm needles and Using 3.75mm needles and block using matching yarn,
Using 3.75mm needles and yarn G, cast on 12 sts yarn G, cast on six sts keeping Ears and mane free LK
yarn H, cast on six sts using £ Beg with a k (RS) row, work 12 £ Rows 1-6: beg with a k (RS)
long-tail cast-on method rows in st st row, work six rows in st st Fringe
£ Rows 1-4: k to end £ Cast off £ Row 7: skpo, k2, k2tog.
Join in yarn G, carry yarn not in Four sts FAN
use up side of work, and work in FOOT (make two) £ Row 8: p to end
two-row stripe sequence as folls: £ Row 9: skpo, k2tog. For the Zebra’s mane, cut seven
yarn G, yarn H Using 3.75mm needles and Two sts lengths of yarn, each 10cm
£ Rows 5-8: beg with a k (RS) yarn H, cast on three sts £ Row 10: p2tog. One st long and fold in half. Insert
row, work four rows in st st ** £ Row 1 (RS): k to end £ Fasten off a crochet hook from back to
£ Row 9: k4, kfb, k1. Seven sts £ Row 2: (kfb) twice, k1. front of fabric close to edge,
£ Row 10: p to end Five sts TO MAKE UP and catch three of the folded
£ Row 11: k to end £ Row 3: k to end loops and pull through to the
£ Row 12: p to last st, pfb. £ Row 4: kfb, k2, kfb, k1. Use matching yarn for all sewing
Eight sts Seven sts of animal pieces and the photo back. Hook the strands and pull
Cut yarn and place sts on £ Rows 5-15: k to end as a guide to placement of them through the first loop to
a holder £ Row 16: skpo, k to last two sts, pieces and embroidery. Sew secure. Work two more sets of
k2tog. Five sts each Foot to either side of loop close together in a vertical
RIGHT LEG AND BODY £ Row 17: k to end Lower Body Strip. Place Lower line to create the mane. Trim.  
£ Row 18: skpo, k to last two sts, Body Strip and Feet behind
£ Work as for Left Leg to **. k2tog. Three sts Front Legs and Body and sew Next
Six sts £ Cast off around edges of Legs to secure issue
Cont in two-row stripe sequence in place. With wrong sides
as set HEAD together, sew two Ear pieces CREATE YOUR
together for each Ear. Pinch at CROCODILE AND
Using 3.75mm needles and bottom and secure with a few MONKEY BLOCKS!
yarn H, cast on 12 sts stitches. Sew Ears behind Head
£ Row 1 (RS): k to end in positions as shown. Pin Nose April issue of
£ Row 2: p to end piece over Head and Body in Let’s Knit on sale
Join in yarn G, carry yarn not in position as shown. Sew around THURSDAY 10TH MARCH
use up side of work, and work in
two-row stripe sequence as folls:
yarn G, yarn H
£ Row 3: kfb, k to last two sts,
kfb, k1. 14 sts
£ Row 4: p to end
£ Row 5: kfb, k to last two sts,
kfb, k1. 16 sts
£ Rows 6-10: beg with a p row,
work four rows in st st
£ Row 11: skpo, k to last two sts,
k2tog. 14 sts
£ Row 12: p to end
£ Rows 13-17: rep Rows 11-12
twice, then Row 11 once. Eight sts
£ Row 18: p2tog, p to last two
sts, p2tog. Six sts
£ Cast off

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Complete Patch’s

PUPPY PARTY 

WNKHENAEOTDW.YT..OOU CREATE OUTFITS FOR ALL OF SACHIYO ISHII’S MINI
MAKES FOR THE BEST-DRESSED POOCHES IN TOWN! 

We’ve two more of Patch’s friends, and an array of delightful doggy accessory
patterns, so that each of these cute pups can have an assortment of costumes for

every occasion.  From a smart bow tie to a cosy coatee, a jaunty hat or a rakish
bandana, you could even make a party set if you’ve a little sparkle DK to hand. 

GREAT FOR DK 3.5MM Start knitting here... 11 sts 
IMPROVERS YARN NEEDLES £ Row 8: as Row 4. Nine sts 
£ Row 9: p2tog, p1, (p2tog) to
MEASUREMENTS & SIZES BFBrui-enlclocdlhoogur yarn B, cast on 12 sts  end. Five sts 
£ Row 1 (WS): p  £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread
Bi-colour French Bulldog: 11.5cm tall  LEGS AND BODY  £ Row 2: (k1, kfb) three times, through sts, pull tight and
Basset: 11cm tall  (kfb, k1) three times. 18 sts 
Using 3.5mm needles and £ Row 3: p  fasten off 
KNIT KIT £ Row 4: (k2, kfb) three times,
yarn A, cast on 30 sts  (kfb, k2) three times. 24 sts   
Yarn: DK, shades (A) White, (B) Grey, £ Rows 1-9: beg with a p (WS) £ Row 5: p 
(C) Black, (D) Brown, (E) Light Pink, (F) Yellow, £ Row 6: (k3, kfb) three times, RIGHT EAR 
(G) Orange, (H) Blue, (I) Red, (J) Pink, small row, work in st st  (kfb, k3) three times. 30 sts 
amount of each  £ Row 10: cast off four sts, k £ Rows 7: p   Using 3.5mm needles and
Needles: 3.5mm  NOTE: letter foll instruction
Tapestry needle  to end. 26 sts  yarn B, cast on 15 sts 
Safety toy stuffing  £ Row 11: cast off four sts, p indicates yarn shade 
Beads: black, 6mm, two per puppy  £ Row 8: k14 B, k2 A, join NOTE: letter foll instruction
Wooden bead  to end. 22 sts  another end of yarn B, k14 B 
NOTE: the yarn from your kit is enough to indicates yarn shade 
make one white, one brown and one grey Inc for tummy flaps as folls: Keeping colours correct, cont £ Row 1 (WS): p7 E, p8 B 
puppy; use yarn from your stash to £ Row 12: cast on three sts, k £ Rows 2-8: keeping colours
complete the collection!  as folls: correct, work as for Left Ear.
these sts, k to end. 25 sts  £ Rows 9-13: beg with a p
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 £ Row 13: cast on three sts, p row, work in st st  Nine sts 
£ Row 14: (k2tog, k3) three £ Row 9: (p2tog) three times,
ABOUT THE YARN these sts, p to end. 28 sts  times, (k3, k2tog) three times. p1, p2tog. Five sts 
£ Rows 14-23: beg with a k £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread
This yarn was produced exclusively 24 sts  through rem sts, pull tight and
for Let’s Knit. It is 100% polyester and row, work in st st 
knits to a standard DK tension. Wash £ Row 24: cast off three sts, k Cont in yarn A only  fasten off 
by hand to preserve your projects.  £ Rows 15-17: cont in st st 
to end. 25 sts  £ Row 18: (k2, k2tog) to end.  
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE?  £ Row 25: cast off three sts, p 18 sts 
£ Rows 19-21: cont in st st  TAIL 
Use any DK yarn from your stash, but to end. 22 sts  £ Row 22: (k1, k2tog) to end.
for a close match to our kit yarn try 12 sts  Using 3.5mm needles and
a manmade option. We recommend   £ Cut yarn leaving a tail,
hand washing to preserve your knits.  thread through rem sts, pull yarn A, cast on eight sts 
Front legs  £ Row 1 (WS): p 
tight and fasten off  £ Row 2: skpo, k4, k2tog.
£ Row 26: cast on four sts, k Six sts 
  £ Row 3: p 
these sts, k to end. 26 sts  £ Row 4: skpo, k2, k2tog.
£ Row 27: cast on four sts, p LEFT EAR  Four sts 
£ Cut yarn leaving a tail,
these sts, p to end. 30 sts  Using 3.5mm needles and thread through sts, pull tight
£ Rows 28-35: beg with a k
yarn B, cast on 15 sts  and fasten off 
row, work in st st 
great ADVICE £ Row 36: cast off four sts, k NOTE: letter foll instruction

“Leave long yarn to end. 26 sts  indicates yarn shade 
tails at the £ Row 37: cast off four sts, p £ Row 1 (WS): p8 B, p7 E 
beginning and end Keeping colours correct, cont
of the parts of to end. 22 sts 
these projects that require £ Row 38: skpo, cast off five as folls:
sewing up – it’ll make it £ Row 2: k 
much easier to create an sts, k to end. 16 sts  £ Row 3: p 
invisible seam.” £ Row 39: p2tog, cast off st £ Row 4: skpo, k to last two
sts, k2tog. 13 sts 
LK DESIGNER, Sachiyo Ishii  on RH needle, cast off to last £ Row 5: p 
£ Rows 6-7: rep Rows 4-5.
two sts, p2tog 
£ Fasten off 

 

HEAD 

Using 3.5mm needles and

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TO MAKE UP  26 sts  shape muzzle. Pierce Head with a pattern
£ Row 11: cast off four sts, change
Using cast-on yarn tail of Body to yarn C, p to end. 22 sts  needle, working from one side of top £ Row 26: k2, p4 
and starting with a hind Leg, fold £ Rows 27-28: k 
Leg in half lengthways and close Cont in yarn C only  of Ear to the other, to make Head an £ Cast off kwise 
foot with a gathering thread. £ Rows 12-24: using yarn C, work  
Using whip stitch, seam hind Leg Rows 12-24 as for Bi-colour oblong shape. Attach Eyelids after
to top and attach a tummy flap to BELLY BAND 
cast-on edge. Repeat for second French Bulldog. 25 sts  attaching beads for eyes 
hind Leg, connecting tummy flap £ Row 25: cast off three sts, Using 3.5mm needles and yarn G,
ends together on underside. Fold change to yarn A, p to end. 22 sts  Accessories  cast on three sts 
remaining cast-on edge outwards, £ K 22 rows 
sew cast-on edge together to Cont in yarn A only  HAT  £ Cast off 
make an allowance for bottom. £ Rows 26-39: work Rows 26-39  
Sew front Legs in same way, as for Bi-colour French Bulldog  Using 3.5mm needles and yarn F,
joining strands and working from TO MAKE UP 
foot to centre. Connect tummy   cast on eight sts 
flaps at chest and seam rest of £ Row 1 (WS): p  £ Sew Belly Band to Coat.
chest. Stuff Legs and Body and HEAD  £ Row 2: (kfb) to end. 16 sts  Attach two strands of yarn G to
close tummy. Seam Tail and attach £ Rows 3-7: beg with a p row, front as ties 
to Body. Using fastened-off yarn £ Using yarn D, work Rows 1-7 as work in st st   
tail seam Head halfway. Gather for Bi-colour French Bulldog. 30 sts  £ Row 8 (edge): p 
cast-on edge and draw tightly. £ Row 9: (p1, pfb) to end. 24 sts  BANDANA (make two) 
Continue to seam Head, stuffing NOTE: letter following instruction £ Row 10: k 
as you go. Seam Ears and attach £ Row 11: (p2, pfb) to end. 32 sts  Using 3.5mm needles and yarn I,
to Head. Push up muzzle, then indicates shade  £ Cast off  cast on 20 sts 
insert needle with fastened-off £ Row 8: k14 D, k2 A, join another   £ Row 1 (WS): p 
yarn tail up and out through top end of yarn D, k14 D  £ Row 2: skpo, k to last two sts,
side of muzzle. Make a ladder TO MAKE UP  k2tog. 18 sts 
stitch, take the needle out from Keeping colours correct, cont £ Row 3: p2tog, p to last two sts,
muzzle tip, then repeat. Pull Use yarn tail to gather cast-on p2tog. 16 sts 
thread to shape face. Attach as folls: £ Rows 4-9: rep Rows 2-3.
beads for eyes. Using yarn C, £ Rows 9-14: beg with a p row, edge, pull tightly to draw up. Sew Four sts 
embroider nose and mouth onto work in st st  £ Row 10: (p2tog) twice. Two sts 
face, then attach Head to Body  £ Row 15: p13 D, p4 A, p13 D  seam to cast-off edge. Using yarn £ Pass first st over second st and
£ Row 16: using yarn D, k6, (k2tog) fasten off 
 Basset three times, k6 A, using yarn D, J, embroider a line of chain stitch  

LEGS AND BODY  (k2tog) three times, k6. 24 sts  around Hat. Attach two strands of TO MAKE UP 
£ Row 17: p8 D, p8 A, p8 D 
£ Using yarn D, work Rows 1-10 £ Row 18: using yarn D, (k2tog) yarn J to Hat for ties, thread both £ Attach strand of yarn I to each
three times, k10 A, using yarn D, side corner of Bandana as ties 
Perfect ends through wooden bead and  
(k2tog) to end. 18 sts 
PATCHES knot under bead to secure  BOW (make one in each shade) 
Cont in yarn A only   
These projects make use £ Rows 19-21: cont in st st  Using 3.5mm needles and yarn H
intarsia colourwork, which £ Row 22: (k1, k2tog) to end. 12 sts  COAT  (J), cast on five sts 
£ Row 23: p  £ Rows 1-11: beg with a p (WS)
creates solid blocks of £ Cut yarn leaving a tail, Using 3.5mm needles and yarn G, row, work in st st 
colour – perfect for patches thread through rem sts, pull tight £ Row 12: k2tog, k1, k2tog.
cast on ten sts  Three sts 
and animal textures. To and fasten off  £ Row 1 (RS): k1, kfb, k to last two £ Row 13: p 
avoid making holes in the sts, kfb, k1. 12 sts  £ Row 14: kfb, k1, kfb. Five sts 
work when you join a new   £ Row 2: k2, p to last two sts, k2  £ Rows 15-24: beg with a p row,
£ Rows 3-10: rep Rows 1-2. 20 sts  work in st st 
yarn, cross the strands EARS (make two)  £ Row 11: k  £ Cast off 
over at this point.  £ Row 12: as Row 2   
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D, £ Row 13: k 
£ Row 14: k2, p6, cast off four KNOT 
cast on four sts  sts (one st on RH needle), p5, k2.
£ Row 1: kfb, k to last st, kfb. Six sts  Using 3.5mm needles and yarn H
£ Rows 2-15: k  16 sts  (J), cast on six sts 
£ Row 16: skpo, k to end. Five sts  £ Cast off 
£ Rows 17-22: k     
£ Cast off 
  Right side  BAND 

TAIL  £ Row 15: k8, turn, work on this Using 3.5mm needles and yarn H
set of sts only, leave rem sts on (J), cast on two sts 
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn C, £ K 30 rows 
LH needle  £ Cast off 
cast on eight sts  £ Row 16: p6, k2. Eight sts   
£ Rows 1-3: beg with a p (WS) £ Row 17: k to end 
row, work in st st  £ Row 18: p6, k2  TO MAKE UP 
£ Rows 19-22: rep Rows 17-18 
Change to yarn A  £ Row 23: k1, k2tog, k5. Seven sts  Sew short ends of Bow together,
£ Row 4: k  £ Row 24: p5, k2  then wrap Knot around centre of
£ Row 5: p  £ Row 25: k1, k2tog, k4. Six sts  Bow and stitch ends together to
£ Cut yarn leaving a tail, £ Row 26: p4, k2  secure. Attach Bow to Band to
thread through rem sts, pull tight £ Rows 27-28: k  finish LK
£ Cast off  
and fasten off   

  Left side 

EYELIDS (make two)  With RS facing, join yarn to

Using 3.5mm needles and yarn D, rem eight sts
£ Row 15: k. Eight sts 
cast on six sts  £ Row 16: k2, p6 
£ Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread £ Rows 17-22: rep Rows 15-16 
through rem sts, pull tight and £ Row 23: k5, k2tog, k1.
Seven sts 
fasten off  £ Row 24: k2, p to end 
£ Row 25: k4, k2tog. Six sts 
 

TO MAKE UP 

Work as for Bi-colour French

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Yarns

For a snuggly, lightweight baby blanket
using easy stitches and just three shades,
give this Textured Striped Aran Blanket in
new Kiddies Supersoft Aran from Cygnet
Yarns a whirl. This 100% acrylic yarn is
soft, smooth and ideal for showing off
your fancy stitchwork. This yarn can go in
the washing machine and comes in a
range of warm shades for sweet dreams.
With an RRP of £2.09 for a 100g (184m)
ball, find stockists and download this free
pattern at cygnetyarns.com

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New, dreamily delicate and delightfully dapper, This gorgeous Aliena poncho has been designed by Cheryl
Rico Designs’ latest offering, Baby Dream Murray and created in the luxurious yet easy-care Ella Rae
Tweed DK, is now stocked at Wool Warehouse. Cashmerino Sport on 3.75mm needles. Including slipped
This speckle-effect yarn combines the stitches, cables and latticework in cleverly contrasting blocks,
cloud-soft texture you love in the Baby Dream it’s a knitting feast! The blend of 55% merino wool, 33% acrylic
range, with a silky contrast strand for a more and 12% cashmere creates the ideal throw-over for layering
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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES On the TILES

165cm circumference x 35cm deep

CROCHET KIT TRY TUNISIAN CROCHET WITH

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, shades CASSIE WARD’S COLOURFUL COWL
(A) Vanilla Cream, three 50g balls,
(B) Lipstick Pink, (C) Blood Orange, Often described as a hybrid between traditional crochet and knitting,
(D) Buttercup Yellow, (E) Grass Green, Tunisian crochet, or Afghan crochet, uses a long hook to create a close fabric.
(F) Bubblegum Pink, one 50g ball of each The technique is used to great effect in this vibrant accessory from Paintbox
Hooks: 5mm regular crochet hook, Yarns which will keep you cosy while the weather is still making up its mind.
6mm Tunisian crochet hook
Tapestry needle  If you’ve never tried Tunisian crochet before, with no shaping and an easy
repeat, this project is the perfect place to start. For a step-by-step guide to the
TENSION SQUARE
technique, visit letsknit.co.uk/blog/tunisian-crochet
n 15 sts x 16 rows
n 10cm x 10cm Start to
n Over pattern crochet here...
n 6mm Tunisian crochet hook
COWL finished piece well. Fold Don’t turn
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  Cowl in half and, using a
NOTE: do not cut strands at neat whip stitch, sew AROUND!
RP: return pass – 1ch, (yoh, pull end of rows but work them together both short edges
through two loops) to end in along the way When working Tunisian
sl: sl next vertical bar by inserting Using 6mm Tunisian crochet EDGING crochet, you do not
hook under bar from right to left, do hook and yarn A, make 125ch
not draw loop through this st £ Set up row: starting in first Using 5mm regular crochet turn your work because
Tss: Tunisian simple stitch – insert ch, pull up a loop in each ch hook, join yarn A at top of each row is made up of
hook under next vertical bar from to end, RP to end. 125 sts seam on one side
right to left, yoh, pull up loop Work in stripe pattern as folls: £ Work two rnds in dc a forward pass and a
£ Row 1: using yarn B, sl first around cowl return pass. That means
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97 vertical bar, (Tss, sl 1) to end, £ Fasten off the right side will always
RP to end £ Rep around other edge
ABOUT THE YARN £ Row 2: using yarn A, Tss to Sew in ends LK be facing you. Check
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ESSENTI ALS * insert hook from right to left
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“Make this cowl and horizontal bar behind it,
truly personal to yoh, pull through both loops,
you by mixing up yoh, pull through one loop
the colour scheme on hook then fasten off
with wider stripes final loop
or different shades!”

LK Deputy Editor, Adrienne Chandler 

TO MAKE UP

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DISCOVER TOP TIPS FOR TRICKY TECHNIQUES

Fixing dropped stitches

Even the most experienced knitter can make mistakes. Here’s how to use a
crochet hook to pick up an unravelling stitch at the middle and end of your row.

1 For stitches in the middle of the row, 2 Dropped stitches at the end of a row
insert the hook through the topmost are a little more fiddly to correct. Start
complete stitch. Hook the next horizontal by inserting the hook through the topmost
strand and pull it back through the stitch complete knitted stitch as before

3 Tensioning the large loop slightly, 4 Keeping the hook in the stitch you
hook the bottom strand of the large have just made, hook the top strand of
loop and pull it through the stitch the large loop and pull it through the stitch

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If you drop a stitch, don’t panic! Sudden movements will make it worse, so calmly

put down your knitting, turn up the light and work slowly and carefully using the

steps above.

The Yarn A The simplest way to 3 Look at where your above, if the increases
Doctors shorten sleeves is to sleeve increases fall in happen every eight rows in
work fewer rows but the pattern. You will want to your pattern, you will want to
JULIET AND BRONAGH FROM THE this can cause problems with reduce the space between work them every six rows for
the shaping so here are the decreases to shorten the the first six increases. After
UKHKA OFFER THEIR EXPERT ADVICE steps to follow to avoid this: sleeve. You will need to that you would increase
reduce the space between every eight rows as given
Q I’ve got short arms so 1 Measure the difference the increase rows by two in the pattern until you have
my sleeves always between the seam length rows each time until you the right number of stitches
turn out too long. How can (cuff to underarm join) given have reached your target and then work straight until
I safely adjust the pattern in the pattern and the seam number. Using the example your sleeve is the length
to fit? length you want. you want.
All these shaping changes
2 Use the row happen before you start
tension given in the shaping the top of your
pattern to work out how sleeve which you do exactly
many rows fewer you as in the pattern, so that the
need. For example, if sleeve still fits the armhole
you want your sleeves properly.
to be 4cm shorter and
the row tension is 30 THANKS TO JULIET
rows to 10cm, you will AND BRONAGH
need to reduce your FROM THE UKHKA
sleeve by 12 rows.

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WHAT YOU Say it with
NEED TO
KNOW FLOWERS
...

GREAT FOR DK 3.25MM, 3.75MM JUST AS EVERY NATURAL BLOOM IS UNIQUE,
IMPROVERS YARN  NEEDLES SO TOO ARE THESE SOFT FLOWERS ON
JO ALLPORT’S EASY CLUTCH
MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
Once you’ve discovered how easy it is to create these TO • EXCLUSIVE
14cm x 20cm simple florets, you’ll find it hard to resist popping one or LUSIVE
three onto any bag, beret or a hair barrette! The clutch is a TO • EXC
KNIT KIT straightforward rectangle of stocking stitch, sewn up and LUSIVE TO • EXC
with a zip added, while each flower is a wide strip that is
Yarn: Rico Design Creative Melange DK, decreased sharply, which also gives it a natural curl. Make
shade 17 Multicolour, one 50g ball the most of this exciting variegated yarn, by also varying
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm
Zip: 18cm which side of your rose faces out.
Sewing needle and matching thread
Tapestry needle

TENSION SQUARE

n 26 sts x 32 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Stocking stitch
n 3.25mm needles

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN

Rico Design Creative Melange DK
is a cosy blend of 53% wool and 47%
acrylic, with the added bonus of being a
gently self-striping yarn with bold pops
of colour just to surprise you. There are
over 15 main shades to choose from.
This yarn can be machine washed and
ironed at low temperatures, although
we’d recommend hand washing this
3D project. The yarn has an RRP
of £4.29 per 50g (195m) ball. Visit
rico-design.com for stockists

NEED AN ALTERNATIVE?

For a DK yarn with similar – or different,
if you prefer – self-striping properties,
ask at your local yarn shop.

great ADVICE

“Leave a long
tail to secure the
rolled strip into
a flower shape
with a few sewing stitches
through the base edge.”

LK DESIGNER, Jo Allport

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NEW EFFECT! It is really useful – and decorative – to be able to embellish your
knitting with flowers! Here, I’ve worked them in stocking stitch, but
Learn new swtiittchheJso! they could be worked in garter stitch, moss stitch or basketweave,
in easy steps to name just a few. They are formed from a straight section, that is

decreased and twirled round to make the flower.

12

Start knitting here...

PANEL (make two) £ Cut yarn leaving a long WORK FIRST FIVE ROWS DECREASING THE ROWS
tail, thread tail through
Using 3.25mm needles, rem sts, pull tight and Cast on 44 stitches and knit one row. Knit two stitches together across the row,
cast on 54 sts fasten off Beginning with a knit row, work four then purl the wrong-side row. Repeat the
£ Beg with a k (RS) row,
work in st st until work TO MAKE UP rows in stocking stitch. decrease row once more.  
meas 14cm, ending after
a WS row Roll each flower into a 3 4
£ Cast off spiral, using the tail to
secure it to right side of
FLOWERS (make eight) one panel as the front of
the bag. Use the image as
Using 3.75mm needles, a guide by placing flowers
cast on 44 sts where they contrast well
£ Row 1: k to end with the background and
£ Row 2 (RS): k to end in three rows, with two
£ Row 3: p to end flowers on the middle one.
£ Rows 4-5: rep Rows 2-3 With right sides of the
once more panels together, backstitch
£ Row 6: (k2tog) to end. around three sides, leaving
22 sts the top open for the zip.
£ Row 7: p to end Using matching sewing
£ Row 8: (k2tog) to end. thread, insert zip LK
11 sts

“For a less jazzy look, CUT AND THREAD LONG TAIL  GATHER AND FASTEN OFF
choose plain DK yarns in
toning shades, and vary the Cut the yarn leaving a 50cm tail. Pull the threaded tail tight to gather
colours of the individual Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle up your stitches, then fasten off to secure
and thread it through all the stitches on
flowers instead.” the yarn and the basic gather.
the knitting needle.

LK Acting Deputy Editor, Neti Love 56

SPIRAL FLOWER SECURELY ATTACH TO BAG FRONT

Spiral the flower neatly then secure it Use the yarn tail to stitch the flower to
by sewing through the bottom. Push the one panel. Sew around all the flower
tapestry needle through about six times sides to keep it 3D. For a cluster effect,

at different intervals. sew the flowers to each other. 

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KNOW-HOW

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l STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES l PATTERNS FOR YOUR LEFTOVERS

Square of
THE

MONTH

THISTLES
Cast on a multiple of eight sts, plus one
£ Row 1: * k1, ssk, (k1, yfwd) twice, k1, k2tog, rep
from * to last five sts, k1, ssk, k1, yfwd, k1
£ Row 2 and all alt rows: p
£ Row 3: * k1, ssk, yfwd, k3, yfwd, k2tog, rep from
* to last five sts, k1, ssk, yfwd, k2
£ Row 5: * k1, yfwd, k1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1, yfwd, rep
from * to last five sts, k1, yfwd, k1, k2tog, k1
£ Row 7: * k2, yfwd, k2tog, k1, ssk, yfwd, k1, rep
from * to last five sts, k2, yfwd, k2tog, k1
£ Row 8: p
£ Rep Rows 1-8 seven times more
£ Cast off

We cast on 45 sts. Our square is knitted in DK
yarn on 3.5mm needles. This square is part
of the Stitch on Sunday blanket knitalong by
Kelly Menzies – you can join in with the KAL
by following @rowanandkades on Instagram

How to cast on (two needle method)

1 Create a slipknot on your left-hand needle, pulling 2 Pull the loop that forms back through the original 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2, knitting into the top
it taut (but not too tight). Carefully insert the right- stitch (knot) and insert the tip of the left-hand stitch on the left needle and returning the
needle into the knot from front to back, passing needle into the new stitch from underneath to new stitches from the right to the left needle,
under the left-hand needle. Wrap the ball end of yarn transfer it from the right-hand to the left-hand needle. until you have the required number of stitches.
anticlockwise around the point of the right needle. There should now be two stitches on the left needle.

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Knit stitch Purl stitch Needle
sizing

LET’S KNIT 1 Phoenix Court, UK (mm)
Hawkins Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8JY Old UK

EDITOR Sarah Neal, 1 Once cast on, insert the tip of the right 1 With the ball end of the yarn at the front 2 14
[email protected] needle upwards and from front to back into (toward you) insert the tip of the right- 2.25 13
the top stitch on the left needle. The right- hand needle into the front loop of the first 2.75 12
DEPUTY EDITOR Adrienne Chandler, hand needle should sit behind the left-hand stitch from right to left, with the right-hand 11
[email protected] one. Wrap the ball end of yarn anticlockwise needle in front of the left-hand needle. Wrap 3 10
around the tip of the right-hand needle. the yarn anticlockwise around the needle. 3.25 -
ACTING DEPUTY EDITOR Neti Love, 3.5 9
[email protected] 3.75 8

CONTENT WRITER Jodie Sheehan, 4
[email protected]
4.5 7
HEAD OF EDITORIAL, CRAFT Lynn Martin 56

SUBSCRIPTION ENQUIRIES 2Using the right-hand needle, pull a 2Draw the needle backwards and 5.5 5
0800 904 7000 loop of the wrapped yarn through the upwards, forming a new stitch on 64
[email protected] original stitch to create a new one on the the right-hand needle. Now let the loop 6.5 3
right-hand needle. Slide the original stitch from the left needle slide off the end. 72
PATTERN SUPPORT off the left-hand needle. Repeat from Step 1. Repeat Steps 1 and 2. 7.5 1
01206 508622 You are now knitting! 80
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How to take measurements
DEPUTY HEAD OF CRAFT
Rebecca Reynolds, 25 Our handy diagram shows you where 10 000
01206 505861, 1 to take some key measurements. If 12 -
[email protected] possible, get someone else to help 15 -
3 you. Hold the tape measure level and 16 -
ADVERTISING MANAGER comfortably snug, but avoid pulling tight. 19 -
Samantha Dean, 4 20 -
01206 505114, 1 BUST – measure around the fullest 25 -
[email protected] part of the bust
Watch the
ART EDITOR Richard Allen 2 HIGH BUST – measure directly under
the arms and above the bust. This is VIDEO
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Phil Dunham, useful for particularly fitted designs Learn new
Gemma Eales, Cat Morton, skills with
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measure over the elastic
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IMAGES Shutterstock, shutterstock.com
5 BACK OF NECK TO HIP – this is
HAIR AND MAKE UP Dottie Monaghan a common garment length, but
designs can be longer or shorter
FASHION STYLIST Boo Hill depending on your preference

SENIOR BUYER Rebecca Meek, Tension n Before starting a project you should n Use pins and a ruler to mark out a
[email protected] knit a sample square to check your 10cm square area in the centre. Carefully
Most projects, especially tension is correct. Using the same yarn count the number of stitches and rows
CREDIT CONTROL MANAGER garments, include a and needles as in your pattern, cast over 10cm (for stocking stitch this is easy
Anne Marie Hartley, tension square like on the number of stitches given in the as each stitch is a clearly defined v-shape).
01206 505902, this one: tension square plus five more, and n If your stitch and row counts match
[email protected] work in the specified stitch for the same the tension square then the size of
22 sts x 28 rows number of rows plus five more. In the your finished item should be correct.
CRAFT MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS example on the left, you would cast on Too many stitches and rows mean your
Melanie Veikune 10cm x 10cm 27 stitches and work 33 rows in stocking knitting is too tight, so try a larger needle.
[email protected] stitch. Block the square as you would If it’s too loose, with fewer stitches and
Stocking stitch your finished project. rows, try going down a needle size.
HEAD OF ENTERPRISE Andrea Turner
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MEASUREMENTS Start £ Row 2 and every alt row: p thread through rem sts, pull
& SIZES knitting £ Row 3: (k1, kfb) to tight and fasten off

8cm x 6cm here... end. 33 sts TO MAKE UP
£ Row 5: (k2, kfb) to
KNIT KIT EMOJIS With WS facing out, gather
end. 44 sts cast-on stitches and sew side
Yarn: Aran, shade Yellow, 25g (Make two) £ Rows 6-16: beg with a p seam leaving a gap. Turn right
Needles: 5mm Using 5mm needles, cast on way out and stuff, then close
Embroidery thread: black 11 sts row, work in st st seam. Using black thread
Safety toy stuffing £ Row 1 (RS): kfb in each st £ Row 17: (k2, k2tog) to embroider faces on each Emoji.
Tapestry needle to end. 22 sts Use satin stitch for open eye
end. 33 sts and mouth, and single stitches
£ Row 19: (k1, k2tog) to for smile, winking eye, criss-
cross eyes and eyebrows LK
end. 22 sts
£ Row 21: (k2tog) to

end. 11 sts
£ Cut yarn leaving a tail,

Yarn Weights and Substitution

YARN TYPE STANDARD TENSION STANDARD NEEDLE SIZE Swapping in a different yarn? will knit up very differently to wool.
Lace 30-33 sts-36-50 rows 2mm-3mm Here are some points to remember. n Don’t forget to check the care
4ply 28 sts-36 rows 3.25mm n Choose one with a similar instructions of your new yarn. Not
Sport 26 sts-32 rows 3.5mm tension to the specified yarn. all yarns are machine washable.
DK 22 sts-28 rows 4mm Match the tension given on the ball n Look at the meterage of the
Aran 18 sts-24 rows 5mm band of the yarns, as the pattern new yarn, rather than the weight of
Chunky 14 sts-19 rows 6.5mm may use a different stitch. the ball. Not all 50g balls have the
Super Chunky 9 sts-12 rows 10mm n Consider the fibre content and same meterage and you don’t
how this might affect the finished want to run short when nearing
project. For example, cotton yarn the end of your project.

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Pattern UPDATES TOPFINISHING tips BLOCKING
You can find updates at letsknit.co.uk/pattern-
updates. If you have any pattern queries please OUR EXPERT GUIDE TO This is the process of stretching
email [email protected] PERFECT FINISHED ITEMS and shaping your finished items
to create the correct dimensions
Please note, the contact details given above are l Weave in ends on the l Using the correct and even out your stitches.
for pattern support queries only. If you have wrong side of the work, technique for sewing There are a few different ways
questions over a yarn kit, you can email help@ along seams if possible. together your pieces to achieve this:
aceville.co.uk, for website queries you can email Instead of tying any knots will result in a much Wet blocking: dampen the
[email protected] or for all other queries, it’s preferable to secure the more professional finish. pieces, gently squeeze out
including subscriptions, you can contact our yarn by splitting a stitch and See below for our excess water, pin to correct
Customer Services team on 0800 904 7000 or pulling the yarn through it step-by-step guide. measurements, leave to dry.
email [email protected] l Steam, press or wet block l Take care to follow Steaming: lay a damp cloth over
all individual pieces (see the correct washing your work and gently iron over
right) and leave them to instructions for your the top. Do not iron directly on
dry thoroughly before fibre – you should find to your knitting. Continue until
sewing up. these on the ball band. the cloth is dry. Alternatively,
gently hover over your work
with the iron and apply steam
until the knitting relaxes. Pin to
the desired measurements and
allow to set.

Back stitch

IN ASSOCIATION WITH 1 Pin the pieces to be joined, with the right sides 2Push the needle back through at the position
together. Thread the loose end of yarn onto a where the yarn emerged from the previous stitch.
Juniper Moon Farm tapestry needle. Start by stitching the two outer edges Return it to the front of the work, approx 1cm ahead of
together, then bring the needle through the two pieces the stitch just made. Repeat this until the whole join is
1cm from back to front ahead of the previous stitch. complete, working in a straight line.

Joining cast-off edges

1 Lay the two pieces to be joined right side up and 2Take the needle over to the first side and
with the cast off edges touching. Thread a tapestry insert where it previously exited, bringing it
needle with the loose yarn and push this through the out through the centre of the next stitch. Repeat
centre of the first stitch, and then in and out through this process alternating sides and stitching single
the centres of two stitches on the opposite side. stitches until the pieces are joined.

Beginning a seam Mattress stitch

Did you know? 1 With the pieces placed next to each other with right 1 With the two pieces to be joined lying next to each
side upwards, thread the yarn tail through the fabric other, hook the horizontal bar of the first stitch with
The Juniper Moon Farm Herriot yarn after the first stitch, moving the needle from front to
range was named in recognition of the back. Then, take the needle behind the first stitch on the tapestry needle. Move to the other piece and
beloved Scottish veterinarian James the second piece from the back of the work to the front.
Herriot. This popular yarn is 100% baby The yarn will form a figure 8. Tug gently to secure. hook the first horizontal bar of the stitch on that side.
alpaca so offers incredible softness to
your completed garment or accessories. 2Repeat this moving from one piece to the next
For more details on the range head over and pulling the yarn to tighten the join.

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Kitchener stitch Abbreviations

This is a brilliant technique for grafting toe stitches together on socks. It is 0 no stitches, times or rows RS right side
worked as follows: - no stitches, times skpo slip one, knit one, pass
or rows for that size sk2po slipped stitch over
SET UP: Before starting you need alt alternate slip next stitch kwise, knit
to prepare the stitches on the approx approximately sl 2, k1, two together, pass slipped
needle. Hold the two needles with beginning p2sso stitch over and off needle
the remaining stitches parallel. beg (cable 4 front) slip two
The loose end of yarn should be C4F stitches on to cable p wrap slip next two stitches
coming from the back needle and needle, hold at front of tog with knitwise at the same time,
lying to the right of the work. C4B work, k2, k2 from knit one, pass both
cable needle st slipped stitches over
1 Thread yarn end onto a tapestry 3 Having set up as shown in Steps ch (cable 4 back) slip two
needle and insert it purlwise into 1 and 2, repeat Steps 3 and 4 until ch sp stitches onto cable needle, sl 1 slip the wrapped stitch from
the first stitch on the needle closest all stitches have been grafted. Insert hold at back of work, k2, sl st the left hand to right hand
to you. Pull the yarn through but the tapestry needle knitwise into the cm k2 from cable needle sm needle, insert left hand
leave the stitch on the needle. first stitch on the front needle and cn chain stitch sp (s) needle into wrap, return
slide the stitch off. Before you pull cont chain space ssk stitch to left hand needle,
the yarn through this stitch insert the dc centimetres purl wrap and stitch together
tapestry needle into the next stitch dc2tog cable needle st (s)
on the front needle purlwise and pull continue (ing) st st slip one stitch
the yarn through, this time leaving the dec double crochet slip stitch
stitch on the needle. dpn(s) (insert hook into next tbl slip marker
stitch, yarn over hook, pull tr space(s)
2Insert the tapestry needle 4 Insert the tapestry needle dtr through loop) twice, yarn w&t
knitwise into the first stitch purlwise into the first stitch on foll (s) over hook, pull through all one by one slip the next two
on the back needle and pull the the back needle and slide it off. three loops on hook WS stitches knitwise. Put your
yarn through, leaving the stitch Before pulling the yarn through this htr decrease (ing) wyib left needle through the front
on the needle. stitch, insert the tapestry needle into inc double pointed wyif loops of both slipped stitches
the next stitch on the back needle needle(s) and knit them together
knitwise and pull the yarn through, k double treble crochet yb
leaving the stitch on the needle. kfb following (follows) yfwd stitch (es)
half treble crochet
Join our knitting club! kfbf increase (ing) yo stocking stitch (k on RS
knit yoh row, p on WS row)
Turn over a new leaf this spring and join Let’s Knit Together*! k2tog knit into the front and yon through the back loop (s)
As a member, you’ll be treated to exclusive access to over kwise the back of next stitch yrn
2,300 patterns including a whole host of seasonal designs k wrap knit into the front, back and treble crochet
from toys and decorations to warm weather-ready garments tog with front of the next stitch y2rn
and accessories. Look out for the brilliant Easter Wreath knit two stitches together * (on knit rows) take the yarn
Knitalong, launching in March! Join the fun at st knitwise between the needles to
letsknit.co.uk/together insert right hand needle up () [ ] the front of the work, slip the
LH through the wrap and into next stitch from the Left
Ws3rtEeraadarsttMhtineragKrAocnLh! m1 the stitch, knit the wrap Hand needle to the Right
together with stitch Hand needle purlwise, take
*T&Cs apply m1p left hand the yarn between the needles
make one stitch, by back to its original position,
meas picking up the horizontal slip the stitch back to the Left
mm loop before next stitch and Hand needle and turn
knitting into the back of it (on purl rows) take the yarn
N1 (2, 3) make one stitch, by between the needles to the
p picking up the horizontal back of the work, slip the
loop before next stitch and next stitch from the Left
patt purling into the back of it Hand needle to the Right
pb measure (s) Hand needle purlwise, take
pfb millimetres the yarn between the needles
needle 1 (2, 3) back to its original position,
pm purl slip the stitch back to the Left
p2tog pattern Hand needle and turn
place bead wrong side
prev purl into the front and with yarn in back
psso back of next st with yarn in front
place marker yarn back
p2sso purl two stitches together yarn forward (between
previous knit stitches)
pwise pass slipped stitch over work yfwd/yon/yrn as
rem and off needle appropriate
rep pass two slipped stitches yarn over hook
over and off needle yarn over needle (between
rev st st purlwise a purl and a knit stitch)
remain (ing) yarn round needle
rm repeat (ing) (between purl stitches
rnd(s) reverse stocking stitch (p and between a knit and a
on RS row, k on WS row) purl stitch)
RH remove marker wrap yarn twice around
round(s) needle
right hand repeat instructions
following the asterisk as
many times as instructed
work instructions inside
the brackets as many
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KNITTING YOUTUBER CALEB TALBOT TALKS SWEATERS,
CANINE COMPANIONS AND DEGENDERING FASHION

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I am based in Chicago so my knits come in During the pandemic, I started to miss the My dog Molly is much younger and full of
very handy... it’s pretty cold here for a large connection that I got from in-person knit nights. energy while Riley is older and a lot calmer.
portion of the year! I started knitting in February I started to think about doing a YouTube channel to It’s funny because they’ve both been in my
2019 after taking a class at a local yarn store; share my love of knitting and connect with other videos, and you can definitely see their
I immediately fell in love with the process of knitters. One day I decided I should create a differences. There is one video where Riley stays
knitting and the satisfaction that I get from a channel that day or it would never happen. sitting calmly in one spot in the background even
completed project. My boyfriend knits as well, So I did! I’m so happy I started the channel. though it was edited together from about 30
so there’s constant knitting in my house. As I I discuss techniques I enjoy, talk about projects, minutes of footage. He basically didn’t move the
knitted so frequently and had a supportive share patterns, review yarn… Essentially, if it whole time. Molly, on the other hand, is always in
community, I tried ‘complex’ projects early on, piques my interest and is related to knitting or and out of the frame and I have to stop and start
which helped me grow quickly as a knitter. yarn, then it’s fair game for a video! filming so much because she won’t stay quiet!

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My blog post for Brooklyn Tweed was part of I have a soft spot for sweater knitting. I am not I wish I had a sneak peek or juicy titbit to share,
a collaboration to get different perspectives always in the right headspace for it, but when the but the truth is that I do everything sort of
on degendering fashion. As a traditionally mood strikes, I always really enjoy it. My favourite last-minute and there is no overarching plan.
‘masculine’ presenting man, my perspective was is probably Forbes by Jared Flood. I loved the Haha! One of my goals for 2022 is to be more
hardly the most important, but I shared my pattern (it’s a gorgeous textured yoke) and it was organised with my content schedule so that
opinion that it can only serve to broaden the so well-written, but I decided to modify the I can create more engaging content on a
crowd that can be made to feel included. If construction so that the yoke was provisionally regular basis. Lately, my job has required more
patterns are presented in a less gender-specific cast on and knitted first. Then, I put those stitches attention, so my aim is to work on organisation
way, perhaps more people will see that pattern back on my needles and knitted the sleeves and and planning so that I can better manage my
as a possibility for them and maybe feel more body in the opposite direction. The finished time to fit in all the knitting and video creation!
comfortable picking up needles in the first place! object is amazing and I learned so much. It’s a balancing act for me!

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