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Back to basics
Getting started
Holding the needles
There is no right or wrong way to do this, and
don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You will
Making a slip knot
Whether you are knitting or crocheting, the first hook the back loop with the needle.
step is always to make a slip knot. There are lots
of ways of doing this, but we like this one.
Step 1: wrap the yarn around your fingers
twice overlapping the strands as shown
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Welcome to the Let's
Knit school of knitting!
Grab your needles and
yarn and let us help you
get started
I f this is your first issue or you are about
to teach someone else to knit, then
we're here to help. Our knitting
tutorials have covered a wide range of
techniques from the advanced to the
unusual, but this time we are starting from
scratch. In this handy guide, we will take
you through your bread-and-butter stitches
and get you on your way to becoming a
knitter extraordinaire.
Casting on
There are many different cast-on methods
and each serves a different purpose. The
Two-needle method and Thumb method are
the two most common. Always count your
slip knot as your first stitch
Two-needle method
This technique gives a neat, firm edge and
looks great with stocking stitch. Make the
often see people gripping the needles from
slip knot near the end of your yarn, leaving
a tail approx 10-15cm long.
above, or holding them more like a pencil
and resting the needle between the thumb Step 1: hold the slip knot on one needle
and forefinger. Find a way that is (this is your LH needle) and insert your
comfortable for you. other needle (your RH needle) through the
front of the stitch, and wrap your yarn
around the tip of the RH needle.
Step 2: insert needle under the front loop and Step 2: hook the wrapped yarn and pull it
through the slip knot, now place this loop
onto the end of the LH needle. This is your
first cast on stitch! Keep doing this until
you have cast on the right number
of stitches.
Step 3: Pull this strand under the front loop
and off the fingers then pull to tighten
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Thumb method (also
known as a Long tail cast on)
This produces a stretchier edge so is
better for cuffs and rib work. It only
involves one needle and you need to
make the slip knot leaving a long enough
tail to cast on all your stitches.
Your first stitches
The two fundamental stitches that make up knitting are the knit stitch and the purl stitch.
Once you have mastered these you can combine them to produce a variety of effects.
Knit stitch
This is the most important stitch. If you
have used the Two-needle cast on method
you are very near to completing a knit
stitch. A fabric made from all knit stitches is
called garter stitch. Here's how it's done:
Step 1: insert your RH needle through the
centre of the stitch on the LH needle from
left to right
Step 2: wrap the yarn from the ball around
the tip of the RH needle
Step 3: with the RH needle hook the
wrapped yarn and pull it through the stitch
on the LH needle, slide the stitch off the LH
needle and leave the new loop on the RH
needle. This is your first knit stitch.
Tutorial
We recommend 2cm per stitch. For loop, then wrap the yarn from the ball
example, if you need to cast on 20 around the tip of the needle
stitches, make the slip knot 40cm along
Step 3: place the loop onto the end of
the yarn. the needle and pull it tight. You have just
Step 1: wrap the tail of yarn around cast on a stitch! Repeat this until you
your thumb have the correct number of stitches.
Step 2: insert the needle through this This will then be your LH needle.
Casting off
When you want to finish knitting you
need to cast off. We've used a garter
stitch swatch but this method will be
Purl stitch the same on the knit row of a stocking
To produce stocking stitch, which is the stitch pattern.
fabric that has lots of little 'v' shapes, you
Step 1: knit two stitches as shown before,
will need another stitch – the purl stitch.
then insert the LH needle into the first
Stocking stitch alternates between one row
stitch you knitted
of knit stitches and one row of purls. Here's
how you do a purl stitch:
Step 1: insert the RH needle into the next st
on the LH needle from right to left as shown
Step 2: with the LH needle, lift this stitch
over the second stitch worked, and off the
Step 2: wrap the yarn from the ball around end of the RH needle. One stitch has been
the tip of the RH needle cast off. Repeat this along the row. When
you reach the end of the row, just cut the
yarn leaving a tail, and thread this tail
through the last stitch on the needle.
Step 3: use the RH needle to hook the
wrapped yarn and take it back through the
stitch on the LH needle. Slide the stitch off
the LH needle and leave it on the RH
needle. This is a purl stitch.
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KNIT INTO FRONT AND
LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
demonstrates simple increasing and
BACK OF STITCH (KFB)
decreasing techniques
This is one of the most commonly used
methods of adding a stitch. It is worked
into the stitch. It does leave a horizontal
strand on the right side (RS) of the work, MAKE ONE (M1) MAKE ONE RIGHT (M1R)
but in garter stitch this is almost invisible.
ALSO KNOWN AS 'MAKE ONE This increase is worked in a similar
Step 1: k into the
first stitch on the 1 LEFT' (M1L)
This increase method is worked
way to 'make one left'
left-hand (LH) between the stitches and is ideal for
needle, but do stocking stitch fabrics. Step 1: insert LH needle into the
not slip it off the horizontal bar between the last stitch
needle on the RH needle and first stitch on
Step 1: insert the LH needle into the LH needle from back to front
horizontal bar between the last stitch
Step 2: move the
right-hand (RH) 2 on the RH needle and first stitch on
the LH needle from front to back 1
needle around
and knit into the
back loop of the 1
same stitch

Step 3: drop the

stitch from the 3
LH needle

Step 2: knit into the front of this loop

Step 2: knit into the back of this loop

KNIT TWO TOGETHER 2 2

(K2TOG)
This method is used to decrease two knit
stitches into one.

1 Step 1:
insert the
RH needle
into the next The finished stitch leans to the left
two stitches The finished stitch leans to the right
at the
same time

2 Step 2:
wrap the yarn
around the
needle and
pull through NOTE: remember to work into the
both loops back of the loop or you will get a hole.
You can also work 'make one purlwise'
by purling into the back of the loop

SLIP ONE, KNIT TWO TOGETHER,

PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER (SL 1,
The finished K2TOG, PSSO)
decrease
leans to the Sometimes called the 'central double
right on a decrease', this technique decreases
knit row two stitches and does not lean in any
particular direction

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PURL TWO TOGETHER SLIP, SLIP, KNIT (SSK)

(P2TOG)
Sometimes you will be instructed to
decrease on a purl row. It is important
to use the stitch that leans the correct
way when it is viewed from the right
side of the work
Step 1: insert needle into next two
stitches as if to purl
This technique also decreases two knit stitches into one.
Step 1: insert the RH needle into the next Step 3: insert the RH needle through
stitch on the LH needle as if to knit and the back loop of these two stitches,
transfer the stitch to the RH needle, do the wrap the yarn around the needle and
same with the second stitch – it is pull through both loops
important to slip the stitches one at a time
3
1

1
The finished decrease leans to the left
Step 2: return sts to LH needle on a knit row

Step 2: wrap the yarn around the

needle and pull through both loops

2
This method creates a gradual curve. It can
SHORT-ROW SHAPING also be used to work a heel on a sock.

WRAP AND TURN (W&T): WORKING WRAPS

TOGETHER WITH 1
Step 1: bring the
yarn to the 1 STITCHES – ON A
PURL ROW
opposite side of
This decrease leans to the right on the work between
the RS of the work Step 1: slip the
the needles wrapped stitch from

2
the LH to RH needle
Step 2: insert the
RH needle into
the next stitch as 2 Step 2: insert the LH
needle into the wrap
if to purl and
transfer it to the Step 3: return the
RH needle, then stitch to the LH
move the yarn to
3
needle and purl
its original two together (as
position
3 shown left)
Step 3: return the
PURL TWO TOGETHER slipped stitch to
the LH needle When you have
THROUGH THE BACK finished, one
Step 4: turn the section will have
LOOPS (P2TOG TBL) work and
continue in the
4 more rows than the
others. By knitting
other direction the wraps together
This decrease uses a similar principle
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You have now makes them
Step 1: move wrapped a stitch invisible and
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LET’S KNIT ACCESSORY PATTERNS

Woolacombe is a
fun beach bag and sunglasses case
set from Nicola Valiji
Bags need to be strong and durable, so this
fabulous design is knitted in kitchen string! It really
elevates this everyday household object into
something stylish and practical.You can use it
exactly as you would any other yarn, and because
it's cotton, it will hold its shape well.The beach
huts are knitted in a colourful acrylic yarn – feel
free to experiment with different shades.

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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
Bag: 40cm wide x 30cm tall x
19cm deep
Straps: 45cm
Sunglasses case: 9cm x 18cm
KNIT KIT
Yarn: (A) Wilkinson's Kitchen String,
15 x 40m balls, (B) Sirdar Wash 'n'
Wear Double Crepe DK, shade 278
Cherry, (C) shade 200 Buttercup,
(D) shade 239 Cream, (E) shade 202
Powder Blue, (F) shade 370 Brown,
one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3.25mm, 4.5mm
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Buttons: small, brown, 1.5cm, three
10cm
TENSION SQUARE
23 rows
10cm
10cm x 10cm
moss stitch
yarn A
4.5mm needles
16 sts
START KNITTING ON P26
ABOUT THE YARN
This bag is knitted in regular
household string, which is similar
to an aran weight yarn.
Need an alternative yarn?
Wendy Craft Cotton is a pure
cotton that comes in white or a
natural shade. Just five balls
would be required in this yarn.
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 88
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BAG
FRONT AND BACK
(ALIKE)
Using 4.5mm needles and
yarn A, cast on 65 sts
q Row 1: (k1, p1) to last st, k1
This row sets moss st
q Work in moss st until piece
meas 30cm
Pm at each end of last row
q Next row (RS): (k2, p1) to
last two sts, k2
q Next row: (p2, k1) to last two
sts, p2
Last two rows set rib
q Rep last two rows until rib
meas 6cm
Pm at each end of last row
q Cont in rib for another 6cm
q Cast off in rib
Gusset
Using 4.5mm needles and
yarn A, cast on 26 sts
q Work in rib as for Front and
Back until work meas 6cm
Pm at each end of last row
q Cont in rib for another 6cm,
ending after a WS row
Pm at each end of last row
10% q Next row (RS): (k1, p1) to end
q Next row (WS): (p1, k1)
off to end
Last two rows set moss st
q Rep last two rows until work
meas 100cm long from beg of
moss st
q Work in rib as before until rib
meas 6cm
Pm at each end of row
q Cont in rib for another 6cm
q Cast off in rib
Handle
Using 4.5mm needles and
yarn A, cast on ten sts
q Row 1: (p1, wyib sl 1 pwise)
four times, p1, k1
q Row 2: (k1, wyif sl 1 pwise)
four times, k1, p1
q Rep last two rows until
Handle meas 270cm
q Cast off kwise
To make up
Lightly press all pieces to
prevent curling. On Front and
Back, fold ribbed edge over to
front of bag from cast-off edge
to first set of markers. Second
set of markers will now be at
top edge. Sew in place along
top of moss stitch row. For
gusset, fold ribbed edges as
for Front and Back of bag, sew
in place. Pin Gusset and sides
of bag from top front right
edge down to bottom right
corner, pin along cast-on edge
of bag to left bottom corner,
then pin up side to left top
corner. Sew in place
ATTACHING HANDLE
Stitch ends of handles
together to make a long loop.
Lay loop out flat and position
base of bag halfway along
loop. Pin handles up front and
back of bag, 10cm in from
edges. Leave equal amounts at
tops for straps. Sew in place up
sides and along base
Beach huts (make one
in yarns B and D, one in yarns
C and D, and one in yarns E
and D)
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on
30 sts in yarns B, C or E
q K two rows
Change to yarn D
q K two rows
q Cont in garter st (k every
row) and two-row stripe patt
as set until 58 rows have been
worked
Change to yarn F
q Beg with a k row, work six
rows in st st
q Next row: k2tog, k to last
two sts, k2tog. 28 sts
q Next row: p2tog, p to last
two sts, p2tog. 26 sts
q Rep last two rows until four
sts rem
q Next row: (p2tog) twice.
Two sts
q Next row: skpo. One st
q Fasten off
Door (make three)
Using 3.25mm needles and
yarn F, cast on 13 sts
NOTE: this is top of door
q K two rows
q Beg with a p row, work in
st st until piece meas 9cm
q Cast off
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Lifebuoy (make three) Door bottom and side seam. Sew

Using 3.25mm needles and
yarn D, cast on ten sts
q Beg with a k row, work two
rows in st st
Change to yarn B
q Beg with a k row, work two
Using 3.25mm needles and
yarn F, cast on four sts
q Beg with a k row, work six
rows in st st
q Cast off
beach huts to front of case and
add doors. Make a twisted
cord that is long enough to
hang inside the bag. Attach
one end to case, loop the cord
around one bag strap, then

To make up
rows in st st secure the other end to the
q Rep last four rows until 28
rows have been worked
Fold case in half and sew
case LK
coming
q Cast off

To make up
Sew Beach huts together so
they are in a row. Sew doors in
middle of striped area starting
0.5cm from bottom of beach
hut. Add three small buttons to
middle right-hand side of
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knitwise
doors for doorknobs. Attach
row of Beach huts to middle of
bag as shown. Sew row-ends
of Lifebuoy together, then join SEW SIMPLE: When making
cast-on and cast-off edges to up the bag, stitch your three
form a ring. Sew to Beach huts beach hut motifs together so
in centre of roof they are all in a row. This will
make it easier to sew them
SUNGLASSES on to the bag. Place the bag
CASE on a flat surface before you
sew on the row of beach
Using 4.5mm needles and
huts, as this will help the
yarn A, cast on 30 sts
embellishment lay flat on the
q Row 1: (k2, p1) to end
fabric of the bag.
q Row 2: (k1, p2) to end
These two rows set 2x1 rib
q Rep last two rows until rib
meas 3cm
q Next row: (k1, p1) to end
q Next row: (p1, k1 ) to end
These two rows set moss st
q Rep last two rows until case
meas 18cm from cast-on edge
q Cast off in moss st

Mini beach huts

(make one in yarns B and D,
and one in yarns E and D)
Using 3.25mm needles and
either yarn B or E, cast on
12 sts
q K two rows
Change to yarn D
q K two rows
q Rep last four rows until 20
rows have been worked
Change to yarn F
q Beg with a k row, work four
rows in st st
q Next row: k2tog, k to last
two sts, k2tog. 18 sts
q Next row: p2tog, p to last
two sts, p2tog. 16 sts
q Rep last two rows until four
sts rem, ending after a WS row
q Next row: (k2tog) twice.
Two sts
q Next row: sl 1, p1, psso.
One st The sunglasses case is securely attached around the handle of
q Fasten off the bag, so you’ll always know where to find your sunnies!

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EASY-KNIT MONSTER PAL

EXCLUSIVE TO

Gilbert
Little monsters will adore
this colourful creature
from Cygnet!
With a cheeky smile and a hint of sparkle, Gilbert
is sure to be a hit with kids everywhere. He makes
a great alternative to a traditional teddy bear and is
just as huggable. He's knitted in the round on
circular and double-pointed needles, but you could
adjust the pattern for two needles – r ead our
Knitwise panel (overleaf) on how to do it.

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Measurements
& Sizes
32cm high x 46cm
circumference
Knit Kit
Yarn: Cygnet Chunky Gems,
(A) shade 388 Jade,
(B) shade 656 Amethyst, one
100g ball of each
Needles: 4.5mm double-
pointed, set of four, 4.5mm
(40cm) circular
Safety toy eyes: 9mm, two
Felt: white
Fabric glue
Safety toy stuffing
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Tension Square
18 sts x 24 rows
10cm x 10cm
stocking stitch
4.5mm needles
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 92
Special
Abbreviations
three-needle cast off: divide
sts evenly over two needles
and hold with RS tog, insert a
third needle through first st
on both needles and k them
tog, * insert needle into next
st on both needles and k
them tog, pass second st on
RH needle over first st and off
needle, rep from * until all sts
are cast off
About the Yarn
Cygnet Chunky Gems is
an acrylic yarn with a
polyester thread running
throughout. It's machine
washable so is well-
suited to toys and
children's projects.
It knits to a standard
chunky tension and
comes in ten colourways.
Let’s Shop
Cygnet Chunky Gems costs
£2.50 per 100g (156m) ball
from 0115 947 4239,
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EASY-KNIT MONSTER PAL
Start knitting here
BODY
Using 4.5mm dpns and yarn A,
cast on nine sts, distribute evenly
over three needles, join in the rnd
taking care not to twist sts, pm for
beg of rnd
 Rnd 1: (kfb) in each st to end. 18 sts
 Rnd 2: * k1, kfb, rep from * to
end. 27 sts
 Rnd 3: * k2, kfb, rep from * to
end. 36 sts
 Rnd 4 and every alt rnd: k
 Rnd 5: * k3, kfb, rep from * to
end. 45 sts
 Rnd 7: * k4, kfb, rep from * to
end. 54 sts
 Rnd 9: * k5, kfb, rep from * to
end. 63 sts
 Rnd 11: * k6, kfb, rep from * to
end. 72 sts
Change to 4.5mm circular needle
 K 43 rnds without shaping
Pm in 12th and 25th st of last rnd
to mark eyes
 K seven rnds
Sew up hole at base, attach eyes in
marked sts, stuff firmly adding
more stuffing as you shape top of
head as folls, switch back to dpns
when needed:
 Next rnd: * k6, k2tog, rep from
 Rnd 6: * kfb, k8, kfb, rep from
* to end. 24 sts
cast off using three needle cast off
Turn right way out and stuff firmly
* to end. 63 sts  Rnds 7-11: k
 Next rnd: k  Rnd 12: * ssk, k8, k2tog, rep from ARMS (make two)
 Next rnd: * k5, k2tog, rep from * to end. 20 sts
* to end. 54 sts  Rnd 14: * ssk, k6, k2tog, rep from
Using 4.5mm dpns and yarn A,
cast on 12 sts, distribute evenly
 Next rnd: k * to end. 16 sts over three needles, join in the rnd
 Next rnd: * k4, k2tog, rep from  Rnd 16: * ssk, k4, k2tog, rep from taking care not to twist sts, pm for
* to end. 45 sts * to end. 12 sts beg of rnd
 Next rnd: k  Distribute sts evenly over two  Rnds 1-16: k
 Next rnd: * k3, k2tog, rep from dpns, turn work inside out and  Rnd 17: * kfb, k4, kfb, rep from
* to end. 36 sts
 Next rnd: k
 Next rnd: * k2, k2tog, rep from
* to end. 27 sts
 Next rnd: * k1, k2tog, rep from
knitwise
* to end. 18 sts
 Next rnd: (k2tog) to end. Nine sts Rounds to rows
Add more stuffing if needed To convert this pattern for working flat on two needles,
 Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread you will need to add one stitch at each end of your row,
tail through rem sts, pull tight and so for the Body you will cast on 11 stitches. These will be
fasten off your selvedge stitches and will be used for sewing up.
Work these stitches in stocking stitch. It may help to use
stitch markers to keep these stitches separate from the
EARS (make two) written pattern instructions. Round 1 will become Row 1
NOTE: when casting on for Ears, and will be worked as folls:
Feet and Arms, and casting off  Row 1: k1 [selvedge st], (kfb) in each st to last st, k1
for Spots, leave a long tail and use [selvedge st], turn. 20 sts
this for attaching pieces to Body The even-numbered rounds will need to be purled to
Using 4.5mm dpns and yarn B, cast created a stocking stitch fabric and reversed as you are
on 12 sts, distribute evenly over working back along the row:
three needles, join in the rnd  Row 2 (WS): p1 [selvedge st], * pfb, p1, rep from * to
taking care not to twist sts, pm for last st, p1 [selvedge st]. 29 sts
beg of rnd The Ears, Arms and Feet can also be converted by simply
 Rnd 1 and all odd-numbered adding your selvedge stitches and turning your work.
However, the spots are meant to lie flat so you don't want a
rnds: k
bulky seam. Cast on the number of stitches given in the
 Rnd 2: * kfb, k4, kfb, rep from
* to end. 16 sts pattern, but turn your work as before, purling the even-
 Rnd 4: * kfb, k6, kfb, rep from numbered rows. When it comes to making up, neatly
* to end. 20 sts oversew the side edge to close the circle.
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* to end. 16 sts
 Rnd 2 and all even-numbered
rnds: k
 Rnd 3: * kfb, k6, kfb, rep from
* to end. 20 sts
 Rnd 5: * kfb, k8, kfb, rep from
* to end. 24 sts
 Rnds 6-10: k
 Rnd 11: * ssk, k8, k2tog, rep from
* to end. 20 sts
 Rnd 13: * ssk, k6, k2tog, rep from
* to end. 16 sts
 Rnd 15: * ssk, k4, k2tog, rep from
* to end. 12 sts
 Distribute sts evenly over two
dpns, turn work inside out and
cast off using three-needle cast off
Turn right way out and stuff 'hand'
section fairly firmly, leaving top
part of Arm unstuffed

FEET (make two)

Using 4.5mm dpns and yarn B, cast
on 16 sts, distribute over three
needles, join in the rnd taking care
not to twist sts, pm for beg of rnd
 Rnd 1 and all odd-numbered
rnds: k
 Rnd 2: * kfb, k6, kfb, rep from
* to end. 20 sts
 Rnd 4: * kfb, k8, kfb, rep from
* to end. 24 sts
 Rnd 6: * kfb, k10, kfb, rep from
* to end. 28 sts
 Rnd 8: * kfb, k12, kfb, rep from
* to end. 32 sts
 Rnds 9-15: k
 Rnd 16: * ssk, k12, k2tog, rep
from * to end. 28 sts
 Rnd 18: * ssk, k10, k2tog, rep
from * to end. 24 sts Quick &
 Rnd 20: * ssk, k8, k2tog, rep
from * to end. 20 sts
colourful
 Rnd 22: * ssk, k6, k2tog, rep
from * to end. 16 sts
toy!
 Rnd 23: * ssk, k4, k2tog, rep
from * to end. 12 sts
 Rnd 24: * ssk, k2, k2tog, rep
from * to end. Eight sts Use tail to sew up any hole left
 Rnd 25: * ssk, k2tog, rep from
* to end. Four sts
in centre “If you don't want to use fabric
 Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread
through rem sts, pull tight and
LARGE SPOTS glue or if Gilbert is being given to
(make four)
fasten off
Stuff front part of Feet fairly firmly,
 Work from ** to ** as for a young child, you could stitch the
leaving back part unstuffed
Small spots
 Next rnd: * k3, kfb, rep from * to Mouth in place using a sewing
SMALL SPOTS end. 30 sts
 Next rnd: k
needle and strong thread”
(make four)  Cast off pwise leaving a long tail LK Deputy Editor Adrienne Chandler
** Using 4.5mm dpns and yarn B, Use tail to sew up any hole left
cast on six sts, distribute evenly in centre
over three needles, join in the rnd
taking care not to twist sts, pm for To make up
beg of rnd Sew Ears, Arms and Feet to Body,
 Rnd 1: (kfb) in each st. 12 sts then sew Large and Small spots
 Rnd 2: * k1, kfb, rep from * to randomly over front and back of
end. 18 sts Body. Using template, cut mouth
 Rnd 3: * k2, kfb, rep from * to shape from white felt. Glue to face
end. 24 sts using photo as a guide LK
 Rnd 4: k **
 Cast off pwise leaving a long tail Template for mouth

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MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

Needle roll: 46cm wide x
38cm deep
LET’S KNIT EXCLUSIVE HOMEWARES PATTERN

Celadon
KNIT KIT
Yarn: Rowan Purelife Revive, shade
476 Peridot, two 50g balls
Needles: 4mm is a pretty
Fabric: Amy Butler Coriander in
Seagreen, 40cm yet practical roll for your needles,
Felt: 10cm x 10cm
Ricrac: 95cm designed by Siân Brown
NOTE: not all of the second ball is
required There's something very satisfying about keeping your
10cm crafty tools in a handmade holder, and this needle roll
TENSION SQUARE is really simple to make. It's perfect for beginners as it
30 rows
10cm

10cm x 10cm just uses knit and purl stitches, with no shaping at all. It's also
stocking stitch
4mm needles a great project to satisfy your stitching urges now The Great
British Sewing Bee has ended!
22 sts

ABOUT THE YARN

Rowan Revive is a DK yarn that
START
blends KNITTING
36% silk, ON P26
36% cotton and
28% viscose, with all the fibres in
it recycled from the fashion
industry. This gives the yarn a
lovely tweed texture with
coloured neps throughout.
Choose from 14 shades.
Need an alternative yarn?
For a different effect, try Sirdar
Summer Stripes. It's also a DK,
but mixes 60% cotton with
40% acrylic for a soft, light
yarn. It's dyed into fabulous
colour patterns and comes in
eight shades.

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 88

SHOP

Rowan Revive costs £5.85 per

knitwise
50g (125m) ball from 01925
764231,
www.blacksheepwools.com
JOINING IN YARN: When you
introduce your second ball of
yarn, try to join it in at the
beginning of the row, so you
have a neat finish. To do this,
insert your RH needle into the
first stitch of the row. Lay the
Sirdar Summer Stripes new yarn over the top of the tail
costs £3.50 per 50g of the first ball, then start
(158m) ball from knitting. Remember to weave in
0131 558 1747, the ends to create a secure join.
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QUICK
AND E
A
PROJE SY
CT!

START KNITTING HERE

Love this?
side. Sew edges in place. Cut
fabric 28cm wide x 33cm

Needle roll
Using 4mm needles, cast on
101 sts
q Row 1: (k1, p1) to last st, k1
This row sets moss st
q Rep Row 1 nine times more
q Next row (RS): moss 8, k to
last eight sts, moss to end
q Next row: moss 8, p to last
eight sts, moss to end
These two rows set st st with
moss st border
q Cont as set until work meas
35cm from cast-on edge
q Work ten rows in moss st
q Cast off in moss st
To make up
Press according to yarn band
instructions. Cut fabric the
same size as knitted piece.
Fold over raw edges and pin,
so fabric sits just inside moss
stitch border on the wrong
deep. Fold raw edges over and
pin, so fabric measures 23cm For more sewing projects for all skill levels,
wide x 27cm deep. This will be check out the new look June issue of our sister
the main knitting needle magazine, Sew. Find tutorials and
holder. Cut fabric 20cm wide x masterclasses for a range of techniques, plus a
19cm deep. Fold over the FREE Simplicity doll pattern, bonus The Great
edges and pin, so fabric British Sewing Bee top pattern to download,
measures 15cm wide x 14cm and items to stitch for the home and family. It's
deep. Place second piece of on sale now! www.sewmag.co.uk
fabric on larger piece and sew
in place, leaving top part open.
Stitch vertical lines to divide
compartments. Using photo as
a guide, place third piece of
fabric in place and sew, leaving
top open. Attach felt square in
place, as shown. Pin and sew
whole fabric section to wrong
side of knitted piece inside
moss stitch border. Sew 45cm
of ricrac or ribbon in place on
right side of knitted fabric. Roll
up needle roll and sew 40cm
of ricrac on outside to
correspond with first tie LK

“You could either choose a lining fabric

that is a similar colour to your yarn, or
opt for a contrasting material that will
look really striking.”
LK DEPUTY EDITOR ADRIENNE CHANDLER

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 LK exclusive quick knit patterns

Scribbler is a set of fun and colourful back-to-school

essentials by Susie Johns
The first day of the new term is all about showing off your new stationery. This vibrant collection
includes a handy pencil case, quirky pencil-topper pals and a set of hair scrunchies. They're all
knitted in a self-patterning yarn and use only the basic stitches. There's no shaping on any of the
projects so all of them are ideal for beginners.

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

Pencil case: 20cm long x 10cm deep
Pencil toppers: 8cm from hair to base
Hair scrunchies: small (medium, large)

KNIT KIT
Yarn: Adriafil Essenza Trends, shade 090 Baby Fancy, one 50g ball
Needles: 3.25mm
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and thread
Zip, 18cm
Elastic
Round wooden beads
Funky foam (optional)
Paint markers: black, white or red

TENSION SQUARE
27 sts x 34 rows
10cm x 10cm
stocking stitch
3.25mm needles

ABOUT THE YARN

Adriafil Essenza DK is a pure cotton yarn that's available in a choice of space-dyed colours, all with
a white base. It can be machine washed but remove the foam from inside Casey before you do so.

NEED AN ALTERNATIVE YARN?

King Cole Bamboo Cotton Prints is a 50/50 blend of cotton and bamboo-sourced viscose. Shade
694 Kaleidoscope would work well for these projects.

LET'S SHOP
Adriafil Essenza DK costs £3.49 per 50g (135m) ball from www.purplelindacrafts.co.uk

King Cole Bamboo Cotton Prints costs £5.89 per 100g (230m) ball from 0800 488 0708,
www.deramores.com
PENCIL CASE
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 52 sts
 Row 1 (RS): k each st tbl
 Row 2-31: beg with a p row, work 30 rows in st st
 Row 32: k
 Row 33-62: beg with a k row, work 30 rows in st st
 Row 63: k each st tbl
 Cast off

To make up
Sew side seams using backstitch or mattress stitch. Pin zip in place between top edges, then stitch
edges of knitting to zip as close to teeth as possible. Cut 19cm x 19cm square of funky foam. Fold
in half and place inside case, with fold at base. Stitch in place along top edge to secure

PENCIL TOPPERS
Body
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 12 sts
 Row 1 (WS): p
 Row 2: (k1, p1) to end
 Row 3: (p1, k1) to end
These two rows set 1x1 rib
 Rep Rows 2-3 five times more
 Cast off

Arms (made in one piece)

Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 20 sts
 Row 1: k each st tbl
 Cast off

Hair
Wrap yarn around two fingers 20 times. Tie another length of yarn around centre of bundle and pull
tight, knot to secure. Cut through folded ends

To make up
Sew cast-on and cast-off edges of Body together to make a tube. Sew running stitch around one end
of tube and pull up to gather. Stitch centre of arm piece in place at this end. Thread sewing needle
with cotton and, coming from inside of Body, sew up through top of Body and Arms, then bring
needle up through hole in centre of bead and through centre of hair bundle. Take needle back down
through all layers several times to secure, then fasten off. Use paint markers to draw a funny face

HAIR SCRUNCHIES
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 12 sts
 Beg with a p row work 55 (70, 85) rows in st st
 Cast off

To make up
Fold in half lengthways and sew side edges together using mattress stitch. Cut a 12 (16, 20) cm
length of elastic and insert it into knitted tube. Sew ends of elastic together, then sew ends of
scrunchie together, enclosing elastic LK