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PATTERNS13 Capri Sunrise
Embrace summer in KellyMenzies' bold orange vest top
16 Dusty DaydreamPat Menchini's vintage style topuses both lace and cabling
21 Climbing RosesPretty pink socks with a floralpattern to treat your feet
26 Summer HolidayA cotton vacation bagembellished with fun flip-flops
29 Life’s A BeachGeorganne Cauchi’s large bagfor all your seaside essentials
35 Ocean ExplorerA semi-circular shawl by Jan Henley in gorgeous Manos del Uruguay yarn
38 Dusk DuoChannel the boho trend in JaneBurns' sparkly belt and scarfpatterns
41 Blackberry DelightA simple triangular shawl ingarter stitch by Julie Ferguson
47 Twisting IvyCable and lace socks in asubtle green shade
53 Pincushion PalsFun little animal makes to addcuteness to your sewing box
60 Ultra VioletA bright, summery cardiganwith lace detailing
65 In the LimelightThis zesty cardi is perfect for layering
69 White SandsA chunky lacy capelet to dressup or down
73 Precious CuddlesA classic baby coat andmatching teddy set by Lynne Rowe
80 Coral CrushSirdar's bright cardigan patternis a summer must-have
85 Silver ShoresPretty beaded crochet shrugwith easy shell pattern
At Let’s Knit we understandthat nothing is moreannoying than errors inknitting patterns. As part ofour total commitment toensuring that yourexperience of our magazineis as enjoyable as possible,we’re proud to offer THE LET’S KNIT PATTERN PROMISE:• Exclusive patternsfeatured in Let’s Knit havebeen professionallychecked and reproducedwith the utmost care.Updates can be found atwww.letsknit.co.uk • Should you encounter any problems we are morethan happy to providesupport and assistance.Contact us and we willendeavour to respond as soon as possible.By email:[email protected] telephone: 01206508622 (office hours only)By post: at the address onpage 95 (please mark your envelope ‘Support’) (Please note we cannotoffer assistance withpatterns not published in Let’s Knit)
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JULY 2015
CONTENTS
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summer ofSOCKS
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57 Yarn MatchWe look at which yarn is best fordifferent types of projects
78 A Day to RememberWe look back at celebrations acrossthe country for Yarn Shop Day 2015
89 Knit SchoolAdrienne Chandler teaches us howto do entrelac and mitred squares
PEOPLE50 Stop & Share
Catch up with the LK community
98 Last WordWe chat to Anna Hrachovec,creator of Mochimochi Land
IN EVERY ISSUE...3 Welcome7 This Month’s Free Gift10 July is the Month40 Bookshelf49 Coming Next Month52 Tea Break72 Giveaways76 Subscriptions92 Practical Guides94 Step By Step
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W H A T ’ S I N S I D E
SHOPPING25 Holiday Essentials
Must-have goodies for thesummer and cool cotton yarns
44 In Love With LaceEight of our favourite laceweight yarns
64 Reel Me InRibbons for every make andevery occasion
68 Marvellous MagentaBurst into summer withbrilliant pink hues
88 What’s In StoreGet the hot gossip from ourfavourite shops around the UK
FOCUS8 Let’s Knit Loves
Catch up with the latest newsand gossip from the knittinguniverse
32 British Knitting AwardsVote for your favourite stores and companies in this year’s awards
This month’s
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Our freeBumble BeeBeanie yarnkit can helpraise moneyfor the RNIB!
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S T A T E M E N T L A C E G A R M E N T
meet ourDESIGNER
"Knitted in a cotton yarn and withloose fit, this vest is perfect forkeeping cool on a hot summer'sday. If you prefer a shorter vest,just omit a pattern repeat andstart the stocking stitch earlier.”KELLY MENZIES
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Put away those muted tones:summer is the time to dress up in
something bright, bold andbeautiful! With minimal shaping and adelicate lace pattern adorning the lowerhalf, this vest will keep you cool on hot
days and is guaranteed to put a smile onyour face with every outing. Watch out
for when you stop working in the roundfor the armhole shaping and begin
working back and forth in rows instead.
CapriSunriseCapture easy summer
style with Kelly Menzies’colourful top
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T R Y T O E - U P S O C K S
ClimbingRoses
Use a travelling cable tomake Jan Henley’s
gorgeous toe-up socks It's easy to see how this pretty pair got their name!
The fabulous rose pattern twists its way along the footand up the leg of these delightful socks. The effect iscreated with twisted stitches which are worked in a
similar way to cables. They are knitted from the toe up tothe cuff and use a Turkish cast on, which gives a seamlessfinish – see our Knitwise panel overleaf for how to do it.
summer ofSOCKS
meet ourDESIGNER
“If you are not familiar with theTurkish cast on technique, it maybe best to practise a few timesusing some spare yarn.”JAN HENLEY
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E S S E N T I A L B E A C H B A G
Life’s aBeach
Pack everything you need for aseaside outing in Georganne
Cauchi's fabulous bagWho doesn't love a trip to the beach? But by the time you'vefound your towel, bathers, sun cream, hat and sandals, you oftenhave no hands left to carry anything else – that's why you need abig bag and Georganne's extra large tote is just the ticket. It uses
a provisional cast-on to ensure the bag sits flat and has liningwith a reinforced bottom to help your bag keep its shape.
meet ourDESIGNER
“Since it is a bit hard to sew theflexi tube to the lining, a sewingthimble and pliers can be helpfulfor this job.”GEORGANNE CAUCHI
Sand-&-sea themed
design
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E L E G A N T S U M M E R S H A W L
OceanExplorer
Discover the delights of lace with Jan Henley’s
divine accessoryWith its delicate appearance and
seemingly intricate pattern motifs, lace isoften considered to be the highest level of
knitting – but in reality, it really isn'toverly complicated! This gorgeous project is
perfect for knitters who have mastered thebasics and are looking to add a timeless
garment to their wardrobe. Don't forget toblock your work afterwards (see Knitwise) to
really show off your crafting skills!
meet ourDESIGNER
“If (like me!) you hate knitting withcircular needles, it is possible tomake this garment using longerstraight needles to accommodateall the stitches. You might also findit easier to place a stitch markerafter the first three stitches and atthe beginning of every followingpattern repeat and before the final three edge stitches.”JAN HENLEY
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S U M P T U O U S S U M M E R S H A W L
meet ourDESIGNER
“Blackberry Delight is an easygarter stitch triangle with laceedging. The long colour runs inthe yarn create a beautiful stripingeffect. For beginners, the laceedging can be omitted – simplycast off before the lace sectionstarts.”
JULIE FERGUSON
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With a great range of sublime fibresreadily available to us yarn-lovers,
there are plenty of opportunities forknitters and crocheters alike to
enjoy the finer things in life.Incorporating wool, silk and
cashmere, this project will add atouch of splendour to your outfitwithout breaking the bank. As the
main yarn is a double-knitweight, it will also be finished alot quicker than most lightershawls – just the thing for
the impatient crafter!
Wrap yourself in luxury with
Julie Ferguson'sexquisite accessory
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E L E G A N T C A B L E D S O C K S
meet ourDESIGNER
“These cable and lace socks are agreat introduction to lace knittingin the round. With its short, easy-to-follow pattern repeat you willsoon be knitting these little prettieswithout even looking at the chart.”
JANE BURNS
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Our Summer of Socks series continues with this delightful pair.Designer Jane was inspired by the geometric pattern of a garden trellisinterspersed with organic twisting, climbing ivy. The hand-dyed yarn
brings a wonderful depth of colour to the project and because it's dyed in small batches your socks will be nearly unique!
Twisting IvyStep out in style with Jane Burns’
sumptuously soft cabled socks
summer ofSOCKS
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Q U I C K A N D E A S Y P R O J E C T
We know how much you love AmandaBerry's designs and these fun littlecharacters are really quick to knit!
Originally made for our sister magazine, Let'sGet Crafting, they are a handy size to keep in
your craft room for stashing your pins. The yarnused in the photos was part of the exclusive LGC
yarn kit, so we have recommended analternative. For more projects like this, check
out www.letsgetcrafting.com
meet ourDESIGNER
“I made a crochet chain as acollar to decorate my animals,but don’t worry if you can’tcrochet, you can always use alength of ribbon or make atwisted cord instead.”AMANDA BERRY
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Pincushion PalsAmanda Berry’s cute critters make great crafty
companions or pocket-sized toys!
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Find the perfect fibre for your next project
There are so many different yarn weights and fibre types out there, so how do you know which is the best optionfor your project? We can all see the difference between a laceweight yarn and a superchunky, but what is it aboutthe fibre composition of certain yarns that make them so well suited to a particular pattern? Here we showcasesome lovely project ideas and make suggestions as to which yarns will work well and – most importantly – why.
F E A T U R E | C H O O S I N G T H E R I G H T Y A R N
YARNmatch
There is a viciousrumour going around
some non-craftingcircles that knitting is
just for winter, but we know that’s nottrue. Plant fibres, like cotton and bamboo,are lovely and cool to wear because theyare breathable. This is to do with themolecular structure of the fibres whichallows air to pass through them moreefficiently. They also absorb moistureeasily. From a knitting perspective, cottonyarns show off stitches well, don’t pill, andthe weight of the fibres means you getgarments with a wonderful drape, asdemonstrated in Sirdar’s Cotton Chicpattern book. It features seven women’stops, one for kids and a ladies’ dress, plusthree pretty cushions, all knitted in SirdarCotton DK. This mercerised pure cottonyarn has a pretty sheen and costs £5.25per 100g (212m) ball. The pattern bookcosts £7.50 and both are available from0131 558 1747, www.mcadirect.com
SUMMER KNITS
For a professional finish in Fair Isle or intarsiaprojects, opt for an animal yarn. Even on a smoothyarn, the natural hairiness of thefibres means they are inclined tofuse together. Although this meansless stitch definition compared tosomething like a cotton yarn, youwill get a wonderfully even effect.Jamieson’s of Shetland has anastounding range of 200 shades inlovely British wool yarn. To find out more, call 01595 693114 or go towww.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk
for...GREAT
for...GREAT STRIPESAND
COLOURWORK
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E A S Y L A C E C O V E R - U P
meet ourDESIGNER
“This capelet would also make anelegant cover-up to go over afloaty sundress on a summerevening. Why not use twovintage diamanté buttons to giveit a Downton Abbey look?”LUCINDA GANDERTON
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Cool cotton yarns areperfect for summer andthis chunky number has
all the benefits of thefibre, with the addedbonus that it knits up
quickly and looksfabulous! The stitch pattern
uses basic lace knittingprinciples and the shape iscreated by working shortrows. Once you’ve got the
hang of the pattern repeat,you’ll be able to knit a whole
collection in different coloursto take on holiday.
White SandsGet set for your hols with Lucinda
Ganderton’s lacy capelet
Make this for under
£10!
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C O A T & T E D D Y S E T
PreciousCuddles
Swathe baby in simpleluxury with Lynne Rowe’scoat and matching teddy
Although basic in shape, the outdoorsy coatpattern oozes miniature style. Made from aluxury super-smooth merino yarn, it is machinewashable for all those messy baby mishaps. Youcan even knit a matching mister teddy to make
your little one irresistably cute!
meet ourDESIGNER
“I’ve used Baby Rooster Merinofor this stylish baby set becauseit’s beautifully soft and machinewashable. I’ve combined garterstitch with contemporary coloursto create clean lines and simplestructures, so it’s ideal forbeginners and experiencedknitters alike.”LYNNE ROWE
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P R E T T Y B E A D E D S H R U G
meet ourDESIGNER
“This lightweight shrug is ideal if youare new to crochet. It has barely anyshaping and is crocheted from sideto side. The beading is just enoughfor those new to the technique totackle. It's a great project to throwover your shoulders on a coolsummer evening.”
TINA BARRETT
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With the changeable British weather, it is alwaysuseful to have a lightweight cover-up that you can
pop into your bag just in case. This little shrug featuresa lovely shell pattern that is created using treble crochetstitches. Pretty purple beads have been added to the arm
and front borders to bring a touch of sparkle to your outfit.
Silver ShoresTina Barrett’s easy
crocheted cover-up is perfectprotection against those chilly
summer breezes
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