Wednesday January
Adding this month's lace patterns will make a plain knit more fun - and airy stitches will trap warmth in cosy winter garments. k2tog knitthe nexttwo strtchestogether k4tog knitthe nextfour stitches together P purl iep s repeat R w s right wrong side st s stfcb es tbl through the back of the loop yo yarn aver yfrn yarn forward round needles Theyarn used artesano 100 Alpaca DK, shade 1S32, Chile Theyarn used artesano 100 Alpaca DK, shade 1S32, Chile Cast on a muitipleof 10 sts plus 6 try 46 sts...
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By Amanda Jones
Em brace the future of fash ion metallic yarn and sleek, simple lines define this space-age tunic ou have to be careful wrth dramatic yarns choose the wrongyarn pattern combination and you could end up looking like a misplaced extra from Star Trek. Used well, however, dramatic yarns can bringflairtoan otherwise simple design. Designer Amanda Jones has used two different silveryyarns from Katlaforthis eleganttunic.Mykonos,the main yarn, is a satiny ribbon with a thin flash of gold down the...
for the home
Now you can double the therapeutic powers of your favourite hobby with these brilliant buys If you often find yourself caught short with no batteries in the house for your camera, lamp or other craft gadgets, then this clever battery recharger Is the perfect choice for you. just pop in the old batteries - ordinary or rechargeable - plug into the mains and wait for the Wizard to work its magic. Ideal for all sorts of crafty needs, it can recharge AA, AAA, C, D, 9V and M batteries up to 10 times....
Brownberry Yarns
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Take The Toy Trail
See your favourites at Stitch amp Craft We've a treat for you at Stitch amp Craft 2010 the Alan Dart trail. We always take some of Alan's knits with us to the shows as they're so popular, but for 2010 we're arranging display cases containing som e of his best-loved toys from past issues of Simply Knitting throughout the venue. Will your favourites be there You'll have to spot them all to find out We'll have some on our stand, of course-we'd love for you to drop by and talk about knitting toys...
For Those Who Love To Knit
Outside it may be freezing cold and feel like mid-winter, but this month we've had a sneak preview from the spinners of what we're all going to be knitting in the summer. It's always excitingtosee new yarns and fibre blends it's amazing what yarn can be made from these days , to trace how the latest colours filter down from the fashion world, and to find out about the techniques that are used to make the yarns. Did you know that even the dyes used can affect the thickness of the yarn There's a...
Right Front Divide For Armholes
Next row K41 45 49 54 58 62 sts, turn and Next row Cast off 3 3 4 4 5 5 sts, P to end. Rep the last 2 rows 3 3 4 5 6 7 more times, then contin patton rem 32 36 38 42 44 47 sts until armhole measures 2tn 5cm , ending with a P row at centre front edge. Next row RS K2, cast off 4 sts for 1st Next row Pto last 6 sts, cast on 4sts over cast off sts, P2. Nowcont in patt until armhole measures 5 5 5 5 5'A 5Ji in, 13 13 13 13 14 14 cm, ending with a P row at centre front edge. Next row RS K2, cast off...
Work Seat Darts
2nd and all following even numbered rows, up to and including 18th row Si 1, K to end. 21st row P across al I sts 50 sts , 23rd and all following odd-numbered rows, up to and including 39th row SI 1, Pto end Do the increase this way to get the correct stitch count, insert the tip of the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch to knit, as you would normally when knitting a stitch. insert the tip of the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch to knit, as you would normally when...
Crofts
Craft with 'Best Craft Personality' Stephanie Weightman. 'Come and join we for crafting f inspiration or simply just for a s gossip ' In addition there'll be Guest Crafting Celebrities j J and Expert Make amp Takes, Workshops, On Stand Oemnnstrations and Competitions plus all yoor favourite crafts, crafts supplies and L accessories. And it's a great place id discover exciting new ideas to j take awav and iry at home. Visit a great sliow near you BOOK TODAV ECIIED ClIDDEVM Pa k EDIlEil, OUnnET...
Pick Up Stitches On A Castoff Edge
You'll use this technique when you knit the edgings. With the right side facing you, hold your piece of knitting in your left hand. Insert the point of the needle through the first loop of the cast on stitch, wrap the yarn around the needle and pull the yarn through, just like a knit stitch. With the right side facing you, hold your piece of knitting in your left hand. Insert the point of the needle through the first loop of the cast on stitch, wrap the yarn around the needle and pull the yarn...
Winter Pansy
Unleash your inner Audrey Hepburn - put some swing into spring with this chic 1960s-sty e coat. This Skyeyarn 0 new re ease, softer than the original yarn. Asa general rule, ifyou can picture a garment on Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Audrey Hepburn, it's goingto be ultra-stylish. A little retro, perhaps, but in the very best way. Big sunglasses Yes, Pearls Yes. Brown cord flares Definitely retro, but no. This jacket Yes Thisjacket could be worn dressed down with jeans or with a smart dress for an...
Jan Constantine
01270 821194 w ww.ja nconstantlne.com 54 beautiful projects Quick 6 easy makes Fabrics, notions amp patterns to buy Find more magazines at www.magazinesdownload.com We'reagroupof knitters in Ludlow who meet in the Methodist Church opposite f'he Wool Shop. The group is mostly made up of regular customers at the shop, but we're open to everybody and have plenty of visitors as well. Often tourists will come into the shop and learn aboutthe group, and if it's a Wednesday they'll often pop across...
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fill out this form and well send your issue to you Lacy beaded jumper Stunning shawl pretty beach cover-up Alan Dart's Hula Hamsters Easy patterns for kids Cute toddler dress Crocheted beach bag Little embellished knits PLUS Ribbon amp beads pack AND Rowan man's cable jumper pattern Rowan cable top Dainty T-shirt Fair Isle tank top and bag Teen top, bag and headband Lacestrappytop Simple shawl Usable piggy bank NEW 12 Quick amp Easy Knits PLUS Alan Dart's Gnome Home and Rowan fancy tunicf...
By Marie Wallin
Get fit, look great wrap up warmly, head outside and walk your way to a healthier new year veryonedoes it a bit too much trifle at Christmas, a few glasses too many at New Year by now you're probably wondering how to make upfor all the holiday excesses. Well, there's nothing like a walk in the countryside for makingyoufeel good and bringing some colour back to sun-starved skin-and you can do it in style. Just picture yourself out and about in this beautiful jumper Designer Marie Wailin has...
Knitting All Over The 1
Dehara say r lt e Greek Islands are so beautiful There's nothing like a bit of holiday spent knitting by the sea, it'sabout as relaxing you can get. Buying yarn on holiday is a great idea, Cynthia once you've knitted with it,you'll have a wearable reminder of your holiday. Much better than any other sort of souvenir Cynthia, skilled in the art of shopping for yarn abroad J ' We'd love to see more pictures of you with Simpiy Knitting for even just your knitting in foreign lands. Don'tforget, the...
Make New Knitting Friends
My name is Veronika. I am 69 years old, and have many hobbies including knitting, music, reading, movies, TV pets, wildlife and letter writing. I would love to hear from anyone, any age, home and abroad. Veronika Cosney, 'Snowdrops', 65 Cumber Drive, Brixham, South Devon, T05 8RW Hi My name is Tracey Pocock. I'm 27 years old, from Australia, and married with three children. I love knitting, and need a friend to chat to of any age who loves knitting and outdoor activities. I'll try to reply to...
Knits
Here are 11 fabulous designs you can create for family and friends - choose your favourite and get knitting Write in and tell us what you're knitting Dear Debora, Simply Knitting, Future, 30 Monmouth Street, Bath BA1 2BW or email simplyknitting futurenet.com Over the next three issues we'll give you a couple of strips each time to make this cosy blanket. Get started with these two fun stitches, and it'll grow in no time C2R cable 2 right slip the next stitch on to a cable needle and hold at...
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Miriam McDonald brings you the latest in knitting news, gossip and products... Knitters around the UK got out their needles for Children in Need. Despite the recession, Pudsey s Big Night In on 20 November raised 20,309,747 for Children In Need, with people across the country raising money to help children. We ve been hearing from Simply Knitting readers who d used their knitting skills to support the ca use. Among them, Linda Ox ley knitted this basket of knitted micefor her granddaughters to...