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Your essential autumn collection!
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12+ styles to make and wear 6 m a kes with your free needles!
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CALMER, HEALTHIER, HAPPIER
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Your SEPTEMBER issue
welcome to
HIGHLIGHTS
ENTIALS AUTUMN ESS COLLECTION Starts on page 12
Much as we love summer, it’s almost time to wave goodbye to it and welcome in a new season. And for knitters there are plenty of reasons to get excited about autumn, not least our essentials collection of garments and accessories which starts on page 12. There’s something for everyone here, from Penny Hill’s slouchy Sunday sweater (page 15) to Helen Ardley’s stylish cabled cowl (page 45). And as if you needed any more reasons to love autumn we’ve got ten of them in our feature on page 34. Your free gift this issue is a pair of fantastic 15mm needles. Turn to page 37 for six gorgeous items to make with them – all of which will knit up in no time. Are you feeling lucky? We hope so, as there are prizes worth more than £7,000 to win in this issue! As well as our bumper giveaways on page 42 we also have books, vouchers and more – turn to page 5 for more details. Knitting is great for your wellbeing – it’s not been termed ‘the new yoga’ for nothing! Check out our feature on page 71 to find out how to knit your way to health and happiness. Finally, you may notice that some of our pages have a new look! We hope you like our mini-makeover. Happy knitting
Six speedy patterns for your free gift Pages 37-41
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AUTUMN ESSENTIALS COLLECTION
Relax and unwind in Penny Hill’s
SUNDAY SWEATER
Comfy casual style
Jeans, £24.99, T. K. Maxx
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his sweater may not quite be as easy as Sunday morning but it’s pretty close! There’s very little shaping and the lettering can be embroidered afterwards. It has a comfortable, loose fit that’s easy and comfy to wear. Statement sweaters like this are also on trend so you can knit your own high street style.
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Get the LOOK
THIS MONTH:
PAISLEY TEDDER FINDS THE BEST IN AUTUMNAL FASHION AND YARN! We love this cosy jumper pattern (right). Check out our high street picks (below) to complete your autumn look! Jeans, JD Williams, £40, 0871 231 2000, www.jdwilliams.co.uk
Embrace the cable craze this season with this gorgeous jumper pattern from Conway and Bliss. Perfect for days out, it’s also great for staying in and keeping comfy while you knit! It’s made in Conway and Bliss Odin, a lovely wool/ acrylic blend. Find stockists for both pattern and yarn at www.designeryarns. uk.com or by calling 01535 664222
Scarf, £29, 02033723102 www.uk.monsoon.co.uk
Earrings, £8, 0203 372 3103, www.accessorize.com
Shoes, £19.99, 01858 468 546, www.deichmann.com
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LK reader Ann-Marie Monacella: “Knowing that my hands and my heart have put so much work into a knitted creation that will provide so much love and warmth is just the best.”
Create beautiful garments with these seasonal fibres...
Why do you love knitting garments for Autumn?
Spotlight
Autumnal YARNS!
Clutch Bag, £14.99, 01923 473561, www.tkmaxx.com
#Yarn love Sirdar Imagination Chunky is a subtly flecked chunky yarn that comes in a range of shades including pastels, neutrals and brights. It’s great for knitting garments for all the family and costs £4.90 per 100g (160m) ball from www.englishyarns.co.uk
DY Choice Apollo is inspired by the Greek gods and is stunning in its look. It gives great stitch definition and looks beautiful in long pattern repeats. It has an RRP of £14.95 per 300g (870m) ball. For stockists, visit www.designeryarns. uk.com
Wendy Ramsdale is a gorgeous British yarn, spun and made in Yorkshire. It is 100% wool and has a wonderful handle. It’s available in 12 amazing autumnal shades and costs £3.25 per 50g (112m) ball from 01789 610695, www.wisebadger.com
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AUTUMN ESSENTIALS COLLECTION
Make Jo Allport’s
EASY CHUNKY JUMPER! E
veryone needs a go-to jumper for when the temperature starts to drop, and this beautiful chunky number is a brilliant one to try. This pattern is great for intermediate knitters as it combines lace knitting with garter stitch so you don’t have to concentrate too hard!
our expert
SAYS...
“It’s great to create designs with super chunky yarn and I love to combine easy lace with garter stitch. Knit this up quickly for a stunning jumper for the autumn.”
LK Designer, Jo Allport
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EASY DECORATION
Autumn Days Get ready for the new season with Nicola Valiji’s celebratory wreath!
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hese hanging decorations aren’t just for Christmas, you know! They work for all seasons and are a great way to showcase some of your favourite autumnal things, from colourful toadstools to adorable animals. The individual elements could also be used as stand-alone mini knits or embellishments for other projects.
Features five mini toys!
our expert
SAYS...
“When making up, place the wreath cover over the polystyrene ring and use pins to join it before you sew it into place. This will help to make the seam even all the way around.”
LK Designer, Nicola Valiji
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USE YOUR FREE NEEDLES
The easy big knits
COLLECTION B
SIX SPEEDY PATTERNS FOR YOUR FREE GIFT
ig is definitely beautiful, as demonstrated by this brilliant ensemble of superchunky knits! We’ve got three gorgeous accessories and three home patterns and all of them can be knitted using your free 15mm needles.
The best thing about large-scale projects like this is that they knit up in next to no time. For example, our Beginner-friendly Cowl can easily be knitted in a night! Turn over to start knitting now!
Simple speedy makes!
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AUTUMN ESSENTIALS COLLECTION
Fall Elegance Add class to your seasonal wardrobe with Helen Ardley’s stylish cowl
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his season accessories are more important than ever, and this beautifully made cowl will become an essential piece for your everyday wardrobe. This pattern uses a variety of stitches so is great practice for building up your repertoire.
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SWEET & SIMPLE TOY
Perfect gift for tiny tots
Isla Bunny
Knit this cute and colourful rabbit friend from Sirdar!
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very little one needs a cuddle buddy for bedtime and this sweet little bunny is the perfect size for warm hugs. She’s really easy to knit too, as she’s worked in stocking stitch with basic shaping. This pattern uses smaller needles than you’d usually expect for a DK weight to stop the stuffing showing through. Read our panel (overleaf) for more top toy making tips.
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BABY KNITS
Snuggly Sleep Keep your baby cosy with Lynne Rowe’s cuddly cocoon and hat set!
W
e all want to keep our little ones warm and snug and this adorable baby set does just that, keeping them safe and sound in this stunning cocoon and matching hat. We love knitting for babies all year round, but this truly timeless make is perfect for the autumn season.
Add a dash of easy Fair Isle
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STATEMENT ACCESSORY SET
We love texture!
Brilliant Bobbles
Challenge yourself with this fun textured hat and mitts combo by Jacinta Bowie
our expert
SAYS...
“Warm, cosy and stylish this is a timeless set that will come out every year when things get really chilly. The bobbles give a great traditional feel to the cable pattern.”
B
e prepared for the inevitable autumn chills with our cosy accessories. This statement set combines cables, twists, bobbles and a fuzzy pompom for full-on texture! They’re not suited to new knitters but are perfect for fans of intricate cables and fabulous finishes. All the textured effects are worked against a background of reverse stocking stitch to really help them stand out.
LK Designer, Jacinta Bowie
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FREE PATTERNS TO DOWNLOAD
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FANCY FLAMINGO, CLAIRE GARLAND
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Get on board with the Flamingo trend!
LUKE THE SLOTH, SACHIYO ISHII
TOPAZ THE UNICORN, CHRISTEL KRUKKERT
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VIOLET THE MERMAID, ELLA AUSTIN
SIMPLE & SPEEDY KNIT
Tabetha Hedrick’s pretty
LACE EDGED SHAWL T
he unpredictable British weather means September has its warmer days too and this shawl is the perfect accessory. It alternates between a solid and a multi-coloured yarn to give a fantastic effect on the lace edging. The eyelet section of the shawl is worked first, then it’s finished off with simple stocking stitch and short row shaping. Beautiful!
Fab shawl for novice knitters
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