August 2023

Simply Knitting

The UK's best selling knitting magazine.

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Hello
One of my favourite, admittedly silly, days of the year is International Talk Like A Pirate Day (19 Sept for those who need to know), so I thought what better way to celebrate than with an Amanda Berry playset masterpiece for your little sea farers?
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Wishlist
Simply knitting loves Give your mini models the chance to fall for Sirdar Snuggly Replay this season with their new superheroinspired collection. The designs have a superpower too – pursuading your offduty super kids to get dressed in a flash (hopefu
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Get Into Good Books
by Nina Granlund Sæther (£22.95, Quiller Publishing) Nina Granlund Sæther, best-selling author of ‘Mittens from Around Norway’, ‘Socks from Around Norway’, and ‘Knits from Around Norway’, is a fan favourite of knitters worldwide for her attention to
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Baby Snuggles!
Bright, fun, delicate, pretty lace or bold cables… Whatever your baby’s style, you’ll find a gorgeous blanket in this new King Cole collection to snuggle them up in,whether its for wrapping them up warm in their car seat or buggy, or a ten-minute nap
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Did You Know…
…TWO BRITISH COMPANIES ARE TO FLY AN INNOVATIVE, LOW-COST RADAR SATELLITE, PART OF WHICH WILL BE KNITTED ON A KNITTING MACHINE? Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65483204
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Summer Accessories
Pack it away! This cute bucket bag showcases a summerinspired palette. It’s worked in the round and features garter stitch and stocking stitch. Free PDF, www.creativecraftingworld.co.uk Summer 2023 wouldn’t be complete without a hand-knitted bucket h
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What I'm loving…
Looking for something with a little personality? These are perfect embellishments for your fun creative projects. With five buttons in each pack, they’ll add hilarious detail to a jumper, cardigan or backpack! £2.50 for five, www.totallybuttons.com o
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We Need A Hero!
From jumpers and capes, to masks and bags, there’s something for everyone in Sirdar’s latest kids’ collection. Whether they’re a fan of Spiderman or love to pretend at saving the world, a knit from this range comes in soft Snuggly Replay, to keep the
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Let's Get Puzzling!
We’ve got great news for all you avid puzzlers out there! If you like a croissant with a crossword, or a sarnie with a sudoku, then we have the perfect new zone for you! Our craft website, www.gathered.how has a brand new Puzzle Club area packed with
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Simply Knitting's GUIDE TO NOVEMBER
all the BEST CRAFT events! Hall 20, National Exhibition Centre, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT This haven for all kinds of craft enthusiasts offers the latest supplies as well as festive ideas, inspiration and plenty of opportunities
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Teal Appeal
Simply Knitting loves EXOLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ King Cole Linendale DK (57% cotton, 30% viscose, 13% linen, 50g/120m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm
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Step-by-step P2tog Purl Two Together
1 Push the point of your right-hand needle through the first two stitches on your left-hand needle, going from right to left as you would for a purl stitch. 2 Bring yarn anti-clockwise around the needle, between the two needles. 3 Pull the yarn throu
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Sitting Pretty
IN COOL cotton! EASY TO KNIT □ King Cole Cotton Soft DK (100% cotton, 100g/210m) 1 ball of each Yarn A White (710) Yarn B Sage (1576) Yarn D Coral (1574) 2 balls of Yarn C Mint (715) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Foam pad, 43×43×5cm (17×17×2in) 22 sts an
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Stay In Touch!
This is a sleeveless pullover I have knitted for myself, now jumpers can be put away. I was so pleased with it I have knitted another one in apple green. Lyn Pearce We think it’s always a good idea to make something again if you love it – so you’ve a
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Star Letter
I started knitting toys for pleasure and to keep myself busy in 2021. When I found Alan Dart patterns there was no going back and it opened a whole new journey for me. I would like to share with you my take on the Odd Job Man from your magazine dated
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What's Trending This Month
Find this pattern in issue 220 I thought I would send you a photograph of my really cute and gorgeous great grandson in the jumper with the giraffe motif. Margaret Henchliff My granddaughter is keen on all things Harry Potter so I made Hermoine’s bag
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Creative Writing Star
Several friends and I get together every other week for a knit and natter. It is about so much more than just the knitting. For fun I wrote a little poem which I hoped you might like. Cast on wisely, Increase with care, Count the rows, Drop stitches
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Subs Stars
Check your issue each month to see if you’re selected as a lucky winner! Every month, three subscribers win a prize as a thank you for their loyalty. This month, the winners (below) will each receive this fab knitting bundle, with not just one, but t
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Say Hello!
We love hearing from our readers so don’t delay, pop up a post on Facebook, tweet us on Twitter, tag us on Instagram, follow us on Pinterest, add to our Ravelry Finished Projects Board, drop us an email or post us a letter! Here are all the details y
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What Do YOU Think?
I watch knitting on YouTube. Jessica Skye Lucy Worsley’s Lady Killers podcast. @susan.evans.56 I’m an Audible member so I listen to whichever new podcast takes my fancy. There hasn’t been a knitting one yet though – maybe one day! Joy-Anne Forest Hun
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Starry Night
FOR KIDS 1 to 9 years EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ King Cole Big Value DK (100% acrylic, 50g/145m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair 4mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ Stitch holder
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On The Bias
EXCLUSIVE TO simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TRY a new skill! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Colours DK (100% Shetland wool, 100g/225m) 2 skeins of Yarn A Langa (010) □ West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite lace (lace weigh
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"The Festival Is Really An Insight Into Me And My Brain"
Festival founder Justine Robson, who lives in West Sussex with her partner and their dogs, wanted to bring a festival down to the South East. “I really felt there was nothing like it down here,” she tells us. “We have such creative talent and some am
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Berry Beautiful
FULL OF detail! EXCLUSIVE TO simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Meadow (1065) Yarn B Kelly Green (1826) Yarn C Lipstick (1246) Yarn D Citron (1263) Yarn E White (10
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We ❤ Yarn Shops In Cathedral Cities!
We love 23 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1NE Packed with gorgeous yarn, knitting and crochet essentials and accessories, felting goodies and a calendar of events and classes for all stitchers. 01284 755459, www.sewmuchtodo.co.uk 128 Walcot Stre
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Out & about!
TURN to page 12 for top craft events! Welcome to ‘Queen of the Midlands’ – home to Robin Hood, design icons like Paul Smith, the Raleigh Chopper, and one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs! Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-3pm 118 Hucknall Road, Nottingha
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SHOP OF THE MONTH Helen's Wool & Cotton Crafts
Who’s in charge? Helen Wilkes – I’m the owner and in the shop every day! When did your doors first open? The business started 29th April 2019. What is your shop like? I have created a calm and peaceful shop with lots of natural light, very well organ
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Go For Gold
EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO Try a new texture! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK (100% Falkland Islands wool, 50g/112m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ 1 pair 3.25mm needles □ 1 pair 4mm needles
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Just For You
WIN knitting goodies worth over £345! The wonderful Wool Warehouse, which is still lovingly run by Holly and Andy who set up the company, are giving two lucky Simply Knitting readers the amazing chance to win a £50 gift voucher each! In their web sto
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Lend A Hand
TURN to page 58 for more charity stories! Give a boring tape measure a makeover with this knitted cover EASY TO KNIT We love □ Knit Picks Mighty Stitch (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 100g/190m) 1 ball of Yarn A Mint (26812) Yarn B White (26807) Yarn C Silve
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Blue Skies
SUPER Stashbuster EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ 4ply cotton yarn from your stash Yarn A Dark blue (20g) Yarn B Medium blue (80g) Yarn C Light blue (20g) Yarn D White (40g) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Tapestry needle □
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Commu-knitty
COPYRIGHT-FREE CHARITY PATTERN on p54 You might remember The Army Flying Museum from their other craft projects, including knitted remembrance medals in 2020 and crochet gliders in 2021 Based in Middle Wallop, close to Andover in Hampshire, The Army
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Wild Thing!
GREAT GIFT knit! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ King Cole Comfort Aran (60% acrylic, 40% nylon, 100g/202m) 2 balls of Grey (3328) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ 1 set of 4.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a 4.5mm cir
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Charity Of The MONTH
Emma Pritchard, Bee Liaison Officer Charity Bee Friendly Trust Established 2016 What do you do? Create habitats for honey bees and all pollinators to thrive. We also commission educational artworks, run workshops and take our BeeDome to events. Lates
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Small Business Shout Out!
YARNSIDE HAND DYED YARN NANCY PORTER Tell us about your business… Yarnside Hand Dyed yarn all started with Arctic skies. From trips to the Nordic countries, I was inspired by the winter skies and wanted to combine these colours with the functionality
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Cool In Coral
EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO GROW YOUR skills! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Stylecraft Grace (aran, 85% acrylic, 10% mohair, 5% wool, 100gm/295m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 4.5mm need
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Sheep Showcase – British Milksheep
The most prolific British breed, usually producing triplets, this robust sheep has no horns and is of medium size. Its white face and legs are without wool and its demi-lustrous fleece is white and heavy – popular when blended for knitting yarns. You
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Knitting Know-how
KNIT GURU Debbie Bliss Knitwear Designer Famed for her effortlessly stylish knit creations and extensive knowledge of knitting. Rachael Prest Technical Editor Detail obsessed and a numerical master, Rachael welcomes your challenging knit questions. J
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The Cutest Cacti
Q I love cacti but I just don’t seem to be able to keep them alive, even though they are supposed to be easy! I saw knitted ones at a local craft fair and wondered if you had any patterns? Charlotte Spicer We do! You can find Claire Fairall’s cactus
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Christine Perry Answers Your Questions!
guest expert Q I’m not sure if I should I slip knitwise or purlwise on a sock heel flap? Minty Shortland When faced with a pattern that simply says Sl1 (slip 1), it’s a reasonable thing for a sock knitting beginner (or even not-sobeginner) to ask, an
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Question Of The Month
QUICK SCAN… …FOR OUR WRAPLESS SHORT ROWS TUTORIAL Scan this QR code with your phone. Q I’m not getting on with wrap-andturn short rows, is there another method that I can use instead? Imelda Anderson German short rows are a great alternative, as this
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Which Wool?
Q I mostly make toys for charity and have been knitting from my stash but have just run out and now I’m at a loss. Is there a particular yarn that you’d reccommend for toys? Katherine Waters First of all, well done for getting to the bottom of your s
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Debbie Bliss…
Q What three knitting items would you take to a desert island? Angela Shojai Hmmm, probably needles, yarn and scissors. Am I allowed a row counter as well, or do I mark the rows out in the sand with a twig?! Debbie A book by Johann Siebmacher was pub
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Take A Break
GOODIES UP FOR GRABS FOR MORE CHANCES TO WIN GREAT PRIZES, turn to page 44 Wool Warehouse are giving our five crossword winners a knitting book each, plus a £10 voucher for their online store (www.woolwarehouse.co.uk), and thanks to Search Press, we
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Treasure Island
EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Silver Mist 678 Yarn B Black 965 Yarn C Chocolate 947 Yarn D Walnut 927 Yarn E Pumpkin 766 Yarn F Oatmeal 964 Yar
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Jolly Cotton
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Rowan Four Seasons (aran, 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 50g/75m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Stitch holders 17 sts and 24 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) ove
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Pretty In Pink
Are you looking for the next best sock yarn? This wonderfully stretchy option is particularly suited to those allergic to wool or who just want a yarn that’s breathable (which is especially useful when knitting socks)! Available in a range of 10 brig
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How To Knit
Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of
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In The Jungle
Perfect baby shower PRESSIE EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Misty Grey (404) Yarn B Paper White (401) Yarn C Soft Fudge (410) Yarn D Light Caramel
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More Stitches To Master
The best way to graft your sock toes together Perfect for hanging loops
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Get Professional Results!
“Don’t rush the sewing!” Place your knitted pieces RS up side by side. Thread your yarn on to a needle, anchor the end and weave along an edge to your start point. Working from back to front, push your needle up between the first and second stitches
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Simply Knitting
Editor Kirstie McLeod Deputy Editor Sophie Jordan Art Editors Nicola Lynn & Seth Singh Production Assistant Jennifer May Technical Editors Jen Bartlett & Rachael Prest Contributors Debbie Bliss, Philippa Bunch, Colette Earley, Charlotte Foster Brown,
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Dinner Time
EASY TO KNIT □ Deramores Studio Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 1 ball of Glow (41105) □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Tapestry needle 20 sts and 32 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over main pattern using 3.75mm needles For a full list see page 87 Coa
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Meet The Team
“One of my friends keeps asking me to make him some Fair Isle pants! I’m not sure how comfy they’ll be!” “I was once asked to knit a Guide Dog coat for a small stuffed toy kangaroo, who ended up going on a long holiday to Australia!” “A family member
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Missed An Issue?
✽ Short-sleeved lace cardi ✽ Elmer™ kids’ jumper ✽ Cable tank top ✽ Ice cream seller tea cosy ✽ Men’s striped jumper ✽ Rowan kids’ tank top ✽ Teddy bears’ picnic playset ✽ Pretty cable lace bookmark ✽ Variegated lace shawl ✽ Plant pot cover ✽ PLUS! B
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Outdoor Living
Wow! Calling all experienced knitters! We highly recommend that you immerse yourself in this fantastic project. A coat in a fascinating diamond pattern that is guaranteed to get you noticed. While undoubtedly challenging, this project is also one tha
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Welcome…
…to the Amanda Berry Toy Collection! There’s so much joy in giving handmade toys and seeing them loved and played with. This beautiful collection of knitted softies by Amanda Berry is packed full of ideas for what to make for your loved ones. It’s no
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Simply Knitting
Editor: Kirstie McLeod Toy designer: Amanda Berry Bookazines editor: Vicki Atkinson Art editors: Nicola Lynn, Annelise Brant Production: Hannah Bellis Simply Knitting Editorial Team Editor: Kirstie McLeod Deputy editor: Sophie Jordan Art editors: Nic
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Spring
FRESH ideas for cute knits! ■
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Play Time!
Who taught you to knit and how long have you been knitting for? I learned the basics of knitting when I was really young. Then it was lots of practice, and later on in life YouTube has been a lifesaver for learning any tricky techniques. Can you reme
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EVERYDAY Favourites
Easy When it comes to headgear, there are many different styles to choose from. This is most definitely one of the most elegant hats we’ve seen. Knitted in a rib pattern, the hat is a close-fitting turban-style model. It is not only elegant, it will
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Bertie Bunkins
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ P atons, Fairytale Fab Baby Smiles 4ply (100% acrylic, 50g/184m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Grey (1090) Yarn B White (1001) Yarn C Pale Green (01073) □ Small amounts of black and peach 4ply yarn for embroidering the eyes, ears and n
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Soft And Stylish
A poncho is never just a poncho. This particularly attractive example is decorated with a refined cable pattern. Make it in a neutral off-white shade and your poncho matches everything in your wardrobe. Wear it as an eye-catching top layer over any o
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On The Farm
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield, Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Iced Pink (958) Yarn B Cream (812) Yarn C Walnut (927) Yarn D Black (965) □ A pair of 31/2mm needles □ A pair of 31/2mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ 150g of toy stu
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FIDO & FIFI
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield, Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Walnut (927) Yarn B Cream (812) Yarn C Oatmeal (964) Yarn D Dark Grey Mix (790) □ A pair of 3½mm knitting needles □ 250g of toy stuffing □ Two 8mm toy safety eyes per
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Cuddle Time!
KNIT IT in a weekend! EASY TO KNIT □ Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky (100% polyester, 25g/85m) 2 balls of Yarn A Teddy Bear (201) □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of Yarn B Denim (994) □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Toy stuffing □ 2 to
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Fluffy Bunny
knit for under £15 EASY TO KNIT □ King Cole Tufty Super Chunky (100% polyester, 200g/80m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Silver (2797) Yarn B White (2791) □ A pair of 10mm needles □ 3m of twisted cord (5mm diameter) For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756
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A Fine Pair!
DONKEY & HORSE EASY TO KNIT □ Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (100% acrylic, 100g/276m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Stormy Grey (104) Yarn B Slate Grey (105) Yarn C Champagne White (102) Yarn D Light Caramel (108) Yarn E Coffee Bean (110) □ A pair of 3½mm needle
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Summer
SWEET critters & cuties ■
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Dalmatian Days
EASY TO KNIT □ Deramores Studio DK (100% acrylic, 100g/250m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Frost (70001) Yarn B Ebony (70027) Yarn C Lapis (70016) □ A pair of 3¾mm needles □ Toy stuffing □ Tapestry needle □ Two safety eyes, 12mm diameter For yarn stockists
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Beautiful Bugs
EASY TO KNIT □ Scheepjes Catona (4 ply, 100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Primrose (522) Yarn B English Tea (404) Yarn C Snow White (106) Yarn D Jet Black (110) Yarn E Cornflower (511) Yarn F Fresia (519) Yarn G Poppy Rose (390) Yarn H Ta
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Jungle Fun
EASY TO KNIT □ King Cole Merino Blend Fab 4Ply (100% superwash wool, 50g/180m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Steel (3300) Yarn B Kingfisher (771) Yarn C Mustard (1773) Yarn D Biscuit (3125) Yarn E Terracotta (3301) □ 1m of black and 1m of white 4ply yarn to
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Tall Stories
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Bright Lemon (0819) Yarn B White (0961) Yarn C Walnut (0927) □ A pair of 3½mm needles □ 200g of toy stuffing □ Two 10mm domed black buttons for eyes For yarn stockists
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Little Melly
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Silver Mist (0678) Yarn B Bright Lemon (0819) Yarn C White (0961) Yarn D Emerald (0916) Yarn E Signal Red (0977) Yarn F Royal (0979) □ A pair of 3½mm knitting needles □
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Fancy Feathers
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Pink (992) Yarn B Black (965) Yarn C Iced Pink (958) □ A pair of 3½mm needles □ 200g of toy stuffing □ 2 domed black buttons, 7mm size □ 75cm length of white organza ri
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Gone Fishing
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Walnut (0927) Yarn B Sandstorm (0930) Yarn C White (0961) Yarn D Black (0965) Yarn E Light Grey Mix (0814) Yarn F Bright Lemon (0819) Yarn G Turquoise (0998) □
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Ocean Dreams
How cute are these colourful sea babies? Little ones will adore them just as much as we do! EASY TO KNIT □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Saffron (0181) Yarn B Black (1002) Yarn C White (1001) Yarn D Vintage P
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JOSIE & ROO
KNIT as a special GIFT! EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of Oatmeal (964) □ A pair of 31/2mm needles □ 150g of toy stuffing □ 2 x 10mm toy safety eyes for Kangaroo □ 2 x 4mm toy safety eyes for Joey □ A tapestry needl
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Dog Royalty
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cream (812) Yarn B Pumpkin (766) □ Oddments of green DK □ Black embroidery thread, 30cm □ A pair of 3¾mm needles □ Toy stuffing □ Tapestry needle □ Two safety eyes, 12m
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Time To Play!
EASY TO KNIT □ Paintbox Baby DK (55% acrylic, 45% nylon, 50g/167m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Bubblegum Pink (750) Yarn B Paper White (700) Yarn C Blush Pink (753) □ A pair of 3mm needles □ Toy stuffing □ Tapestry needle For yarn stockists contact Love C
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Pocket Pals
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (0965) Yarn B Oatmeal (0964) Yarn C White (0961) Yarn D Walnut (0927) Oddment of Yarn E Grass (0825) □ A pair of 3½mm knitting needles □ Two 3½mm double-pointed n
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Autumn
KNIT new friends & fun times ■
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Woodland Tales
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Cygent Pure Superwash (100% acrylic, 50g/65m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (217) Yarn B White (208) Yarn C Cranberry (298) Yarn D Everglade (2817) Yarn E Mocha (972) Yarn F Stone (4199) Yarn G Grey (198) □ A pair of 31/4mm needl
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Mr Foxington
EASY TO KNIT □ Deramores Studio DK (100% acrylic, 100g/250m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Paprika (70055) Yarn B Frost (70001) Yarn C Blue Haze (70036) □ A pair of 3½mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 200g of toy stuffing □ Two safety eyes, 10mm diameter
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Sausage Star
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Blonde (579) Yarn B Chocolate (947) Yarn C Black (965) Yarn D Oatmeal 964) □ A pair of 3¾mm needles □ Toy stuffing □ Tapestry needle □ 2 safety eyes, 12mm diameter For
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Lazy Daze
EASY TO KNIT □ Sirdar Snuggly Bunny DK (100% polyester, 50g/90m) 1 ball of Yarn A Fawn (311) □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn B Oatmeal (0964) Yarn C Black (0965) Yarn D Chocolate (0947) □ A pair of 4mm knitting need
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Beep! Beep!
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Patons, Baby Smiles Fairytale Fab 4 ply (100% acrylic, 50g/184m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Sundance (1022) Yarn B Black (1099) Yarn C Denim (1052) Yarn D Pale Blue (1054) Yarn E White (1001) Yarn F Red (1030) Yarn G Grey (1090) □ A
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Winter
FESTIVE & frosty pals to knit! ■
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The Creepy Crew
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Light Grey Mix (0814) Yarn B Black (0965) Yarn C White (0961) Yarn D Peaches (0888) Yarn E Signal Red (0977) Yarn F Lime (0882) Yarn G Walnut (0927) Yarn H Pumpkin (07
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Chilly Charlie
KNIT for less than £6 EASY TO KNIT □ Patons Baby Smiles Fairytale Fab 4ply (100% acrylic, 50g/184m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (1099) Yarn B White (1001) Yarn C Red (1030) Yarn D Sundance (1022)B □ A pair of 3¼mm needles □ Toy stuffing □ Two 6mm do
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Bedtime Buddy
KNIT for less than £7 EASY TO KNIT □ Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, 100g/298m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Mocha (432) Yarn B Sienna (508) Yarn C White (208) An oddment of black to embroider mouth and nose □ A pair of 4mm knitting needles □ 4mm double-pointed n
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You Got Whale!
EASY TO KNIT □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (0965) and Yarn B White (0961) □ A pair of 4mm knitting needles □ 400g of toy stuffing □ Two 15mm toy safety eyes □ Stitch holder For yarn stockists contact Sirda
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Festive Friends
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (0965) Yarn B White (0961) Yarn C Signal Red (0977) Yarn D Light Grey Mix (0814) Yarn E Oatmeal (0964) Note Approx 2m is needed of Yarn A (for Santa mouse
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Santa Hugs
EASY TO KNIT □ Cygnet DK (100% acrylic, 100g/298m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black (217) Yarn B White (208) Yarn C Red (1206) Yarn D Flash (159) Yarn E Light Grey (195) Yarn F Sunshine (184) Note You only require appox 2 metres of Sunshine (Yarn F) to
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Make It Merry
EASY TO KNIT □ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Primrose (3160) Yarn B Black (3000) Yarn C White (3040) Yarn D Light Turquoise (3250) Yarn E Grass Green (3200) Yarn F Bright Red (3110) Yarn G Parchment (3060) □ A

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