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Xmas gifts book Qx LK Project Template 15/09/2014 12:03 Page 5EXCLUSIVE XMAS JUMPERSMeasurements& SizesCHILD'S VERSIONTo fit age (approx):3-4(5-6,7-8,9-10, 11-12)To fit chest (cm):Happy FamiliesKnit up Susie Johns' fabulous collectionof Christmas sweaters!54-56 (58-61, 63-66, 69-71, 73-75)Actual chest (cm):57(62,67,72,76)Length from shoulder (cm):37(41,44,44.5,48.5)Underarm sleeve length (cm):26.5 (30.5,34,38, 40.5)ADULT VERSIONTo fit chest (cm):81(86,91,96,101,106)97, 102, 108,113)Actual chest (cm):88(93,The classic festive sweater has been making something of a comeback over the last fewyears and we've got some brilliant designs to get you in the holiday mood. With twoadult styles and one for children aged three to 12, you can knit one for everyone in the family. Theadult Fair Isle charts are interchangeable and you can choose from a crew or polo neck design.There are also four intarsia options for the little ones: a reindeer, snowman, Santa and penguin.Start knitting hereLength from shoulder (cm):61(64,67, 68,70,72)Underarm sleeve length (cm):48(48,48,48,48,48)Knit KitYarn: Child's version: MillamiaNaturally Soft Merino,(A) shade 141 Grass, 5 (5, 6,6, 7) 50g balls, (B) shade 140Scarlet, (C) shade 105 Sable,(D) shade 124 Snow,(E) shade 100 Pitch Black,one 50g ball of each, Adultversion: Jamieson’s ofShetland Double Knitting,Crew neck: (A) shade 700Royal, 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)25g balls, (B) shade 525Crimson, (C) shade 104Natural White, two 25g ballsof each, (D) shade 790 Celtic,one 25g ball,Polo neck: (A) shade 525Crimson, 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)25g balls, (B) shade 104Natural White, two 25g balls,(C) shade 700 Royal, (D)shade 790 Celtic, one 25gball of eachNeedles: 3.25mm, 2.75mm(child's version only);3.75mm (adult’s version only)Stitch holdersTapestry needleTension SquareCHILD'S VERSION25 sts x 34 rows10cm x 10cmstocking stitch3.25mm needlesADULT VERSION22 sts x 30 rows10cm x 10cmstocking stitch3.75mm needlesFOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 92OF MAIN MAGAZINECHILD'S VERSIONSWEATER BACKUsing 2.75mm needles and yarn A,cast on 72 (78, 84, 90, 96) sts Row 1: * k1, p1, rep from * to endThis row sets 1x1 rib Work 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) more rowsin 1x1 ribChange to 3.25mm needles Beg with a k row, work in st stuntil work meas 23 (26, 28, 28, 30)cm, ending after a WS rowSHAPE RAGLAN Cast off 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts at begof next two rows. 68 (74, 80, 84,90) sts Next row: k2, skpo, k to last foursts, k2tog, k2 Next row: k2, p to last two sts, k2 Rep last two rows until 22 (24,26, 26, 28) sts remLeave these sts on a holderFRONTUsing 2.75mm needles and yarn A,cast on 72 (78, 84, 90, 96) stsAbout the YarnMillamia Naturally Soft Merinois a pure wool yarn that fallsbetween a 4ply and DK intension. It has lovely stitchdefinition and is easy to carefor. Jamieson's of ShetlandDouble Knitting is a traditionalBritish wool that is hardwearingand will protect you from thewinter chills. Choose from over200 shades.Need analternative yarn?Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerinoalso has a tension between a4ply and DK. It blends 55%merino with 33% microfibre and12% cashmere. Drops Karisma isa pure wool yarn that is DK inweight and comes in similarshades to those used here. Work 10 (10, 12, 12, 14) rows in1x1 ribChange to 3.25mm needles Work from Chart until workmeas 23 (26, 28, 28, 30) cm, endingafter a p rowSHAPE RAGLANNOTE: maintain positioning ofChart as set; you will havefewer sts at edge of Chartwhen you start shaping Keeping Chart position correctand cont in yarn A only whenChart is complete, cast off 2 (2, 2, 3,3) sts at beg of next two rows. 68(74, 80, 84, 90) sts Next row: k2, skpo, k to last foursts, k2tog, k2 Next row: k2, p to last two sts, k2 Rep last two rows until 38 (40,42, 42, 44) sts remSHAPE NECK Next row: k2, skpo, k10 (11, 12,11, 11), turnLeave rem sts on a holder andwork on this set of sts only Cont to shape raglan as set ATTHE SAME TIME dec one st atLet’s ShopMillaMia Naturally SoftMerino costs 5.50 per 50g(125m) ball from 0845 5442196, www.loveknitting.comJamiesons of ShetlandDouble Knitting costs 2.90per 25g (75m) ball from01595 693114,www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.ukDebbie Bliss BabyCashmerino costs 4.49per 50g (125m) ball andDrops Karisma costs 2per 50g (100m) ball from0800 505 ck edge on every alt row 5 (6, 7,6, 6) times Cont to dec as set at raglan edgeonly until one st rem Fasten off Keeping first 10 (10, 10, 12, 14) stson holder, rejoin yarn to next stand k to last four sts, k2tog, k2 Work to match first side of neck,reversing shapingsSLEEVES (make two)Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A,cast on 42 (44, 46, 46, 48) sts Work 10 (10, 12, 12, 14) rows in1x1 rib as for BackChange to 3.25mm needles Beg with a k row, work in st stinc one st at each end of seventhand every foll eighth row untilthere are 56 (60, 64, 70, 74) sts Cont in st st without shapinguntil work meas 26.5 (30.5, 34, 38,40.5) cm, ending after a WS rowSHAPE RAGLAN Cast off 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts at begof next two rows. 52 (56, 60, 64,68) sts Next row: k2, skpo, k to last foursts, k2tog, k2 Next row: k2, p to last two sts, k2 Rep last two rows until sixsts remLeave these sts on a holderNECKBANDJoin the raglan seams, leaving theleft Back seam open Using 2.75mm needles, yarn Aand with RS facing, k six sts fromholder for first Sleeve, pick upand k 18 (18, 18, 20, 20) sts downleft Front neck, k 10 (10, 10, 12, 14)sts from holder at centre Frontneck, pick up and k 18 (18, 18, 20,20) sts up right Front neck, k sixsts from holder second Sleeve,k 22 (24, 26, 26, 28) sts fromholder at back of neck. 80 (82,84, 90, 94) sts
Xmas gifts book Qx LK Project Template 15/09/2014 12:03 Page 6EXCLUSIVE XMAS JUMPERS Work 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) rows in1x1 rib as for Back Cast off loosely in ribTo make upJoin remaining raglan seam andNeckband. Sew Sleeve seams andside seams in backstitch. Weavein all remaining yarn endsEXCLUSIVE TOADULT VERSIONSFRONTUsing 3.25mm needles andyarn A, cast on 97 (103, 107, 113,119, 125) sts Row 1: k1, * p1, k1, rep from* to end Row 2: p1, * k1, p1, rep from* to endThese two rows set 1x1 rib Rep last two rows 7 (7, 8, 9, 10,11) timesChange to 3.75mm needles Beg with a k row, work 35 rowsin st st Working from Chart, cont in stst until work meas 39 (40.5, 42, 43,44, 45) cm, ending after a WS rowSHAPE RAGLANNOTE: maintain positioning ofChart as set; you will havefewer sts at edge of Chartwhen you start shaping Keeping Chart position correctand cont in yarn A only whenChart is complete, cast off 3 (4, 3,5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next two rows Next row: k2, skpo, k to last foursts, k2tog, k2 Next row: k2, p to last twosts, k2 Rep last two rows until 41 (41,45, 47, 51, 51) sts remSHAPE NECK Next row: k2, skpo, k8 (8, 9, 10,11, 11), turnLeave rem sts on a holder andcont on this set of sts only Cont shaping raglan as beforeAT THE SAME TIME dec one stat neck edge on every alt row 5 (5,5, 6, 6, 6) times Cont to dec as set at raglan edgeonly until one st rem Fasten off Keeping first 17 (17, 19, 19, 21, 21)sts on a holder, rejoin yarn to nextst, k to last four sts, k2tog, k2 Work to match first side ofneck, reversing shapingsBACKUsing 3.25mm needles andyarn A, cast on 97 (103, 107, 113,119, 125) sts Work 16 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) rowsin 1x1 rib as for FrontChange to 3.75mm needles Beg with a k row row, work 35rows in st st Beg with a p row, work 44 rowsof Chart Cont in st st and yarn A onlyuntil work meas 39 (40.5,42, 43, 44, 45) cm, ending aftera p rowSHAPE RAGLAN Cast off 3 (4, 3, 5, 5, 6) sts at begof next two rows Next row: k2, skpo, k to last foursts, k2tog, k2 Next row: k2, p to last two sts, k2 Rep last two rows until 37 (37, 39,43, 45, 45) sts remDIVIDE FOR NECK Next row: k2, skpo, k4 (4, 4, 5, 5,5,), turn leaving rem sts on holder Next row: p2tog, p to end Cont on these sts, dec one st atarmhole edge on next row AT THESAME TIME dec one st at neckedge on next two rows. 3 (3, 3, 4, 4,4) sts Keeping neck edge straight, contto shape raglan until one st rem Fasten offLeave first 21 (21, 23, 25, 27, 27) stson holder and rejoin yarn torem sts K to last four sts, k2tog, k2 Work second side of neck tomatch first, reversing shapingsNOTE: this will give a finishedsleeve measurement of 48cm,measured from underarm towrist; for a shorter or longersleeve adjust the number ofrows workedSLEEVES (make two)SHAPE RAGLANUsing 3.25mm needles andyarn A, cast on 44 (46, 48, 50,52, 54) sts Row 1: * k1, p1, rep from * to end Rep Row 1 14 times more Row 16: rib 4 (5, 2, 3, 4, 2) sts,(kfb in next st, rib 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) stsseven times, kfb in next st, rib toend. 52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) stsChange to 3.75mm needles Beg with a k row, work in st stinc one st at each end of 7th (3rd,5th, 3rd, 5th, 9th) row and everyfoll 10th (9th, 8th, 7th, 6th, 5th)row until there are 74 (80, 82, 88,92, 98) sts Cont in st st without shapinguntil work meas 43cm from top ofribbed cuff, ending after a p row07Sponsored by0845 544 2196 www.loveknitting.com Cast off 3 (4, 3, 5, 5, 6) sts at begof next two rows Next row: k2, skpo, k to last fourmeet ourDESIGNER“These Christmas motifs havebeen designed so that they areclear of side seams. This means youcould easily add one of them toyour favourite sweater pattern.Just check the stitch count acrossthe front of the sweater, to gaugehow to incorporate the motif.”SUSIE JOHNS
Xmas gifts book Qx LK Project Template 15/09/2014 12:05 Page 7EXCLUSIVE XMAS JUMPERSsts, k2tog, k2 Next row: k2, p to last twosts, k2 Rep last two rows until 6 (6, 6, 8,8, 8) sts remLeave these sts on a holderNECKBANDBlock pieces, avoiding ribbedbands, then join raglan seams,leaving left back seam open Using 3.25mm needles, yarn Aand with RS facing, k 6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8)sts from holder for first Sleeve, pickup and k 15 (15, 19, 20, 24, 24) stsdown left Front neck, k 17 (17, 19, 19,21, 21) sts from holder at centreFront neck, pick up and k 15 (15, 19,20, 24, 24) sts up right Front neck, k6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8) sts from holder forsecond Sleeve, k 21 (21, 23, 25, 27,27) sts from holder at back of neck.80 (80, 92, 100, 112, 112) sts Row 1: * k1, p1, rep from * to end Rep Row 1 until work meas4cm for crew neck and 12cm forpolo neck Cast off loosely in ribTo make upJoin remaining raglan seam andneckband, reversing seam on poloneck to fold back. Stitch Sleeveseams and side seams inbackstitch. Weave in all remainingyarn ends LKknitwiseCHILDREN’S CHARTPicture PerfectIf you wanted to use oneof the other motifs for thechildren's sweater – ormake a whole Christmascollection – here are theyarn shades and amountsyou'll need:Penguin: Millamia NaturallySoft Merino, (A) shade 144Peacock, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) 50gballs, (B) shade 124 Snow,two 50g balls, (C) shade100 Pitch Black, (D) shade142 Daisy Yellow, one 50gball of eachSanta: Millamia NaturallySoft Merino, (A) shade 141Grass, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) 50gballs, (B) shade 124 Snow,two 50g balls, (C) shade140 Scarlet, (D) shade 122Petal, (E) shade 100 PitchBlack, one 50g ball of eachSnowman: MillamiaNaturally Soft Merino,(A) shade 144 Peacock, 4(5, 5, 6, 6) 50g balls,(B) shade 124 Snow, two50g balls, (C) shade 140Scarlet, (D) shade 105Sable, (E) shade 141 Grass,(F) shade 100 Pitch Black,(G) shade 142 Daisy Yellow,one 50g ball of each08www.letsknit.co.ukCHILDREN’S CHART
Xmas gifts book Qx LK Project Template 15/09/2014 12:05 Page 8EXCLUSIVE XMAS JUMPERSCHILDREN’S CHART“When working inFair Isle,remember to keepyour yarn strandsin the samerelative position.The yarn carriedunderneath will bethe dominantcolour.”LK Deputy EditorAdrienne ChandlerSIZING KEYCHILDREN’S:FIRST SIZEADULT’S:FIRST SIZESECOND SIZESECOND SIZETHIRD SIZETHIRD SIZEFOURTH SIZEFOURTH SIZEFIFTH SIZEFIFTH SIZESIXTH SIZEADULT CHARTNOTE: different sizes are shown in a different shadefor clarity. Use yarn A for all background sts, workbetween lines shown for your sizeSponsored byTurn over for more charts090845 544 2196 www.loveknitting.com
Xmas gifts book Qx LK Project Template 15/09/2014 12:05 Page 9CHILDREN’S CHARTADULT CHARTNOTE: different sizes are shown in a different shade for clarity. Useyarn A for all background sts, work between lines shown for your size
FOR ALL ABBREVIATIONS,PLEASE SEE PAGE 92OF YOUR MAIN MAGFAMILY CHRISTMAS (p3)Measurements & sizesNOTE: first size fits approxage 9-10 yearsTo fit chest (cm): 71-76 (76-81,86-91, 91-96, 96-101, 101-106,106-112, 112-117, 122-127)Actual chest (cm): 86 (93, 100,107, 113, 120, 127, 133, 140)Length from shoulder (cm): 46(48, 50, 53, 53, 53, 60, 60, 60)Underarm sleeve length (cm):42 (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,49, 49)Knit KitYarn: Patons Merino ExtrafineAranPenguin jumper (first, secondand third sizes only): shades(A) 231 Cherry, 8 (9, 9) 50gballs, (B) 299 Black, two 50gballs, (C) 251 Royal, one 50gball, (D) 201 White, two 50gballs, (E) 265 Pool, (F) 225Orange, (G) 290 Light GreyHeather, one 50g ball of eachSnowmen jumper (fourth,fifth and sixth sizes only):(A) 231 Cherry, one 50g ball,(B) 299 Black, oddment,(C) 251 Royal 9 (10, 11) 50gballs, (D) 201 White, 4 (5,5) 50g balls, (H) 273 AppleGreen, (I) 276 Bottle Green,(J) 205 Camel, one 50g ballof eachReindeer jumper (seventh,eighth and ninth sizes only):(A) 231 Cherry, (B) 299 Black,(C) 251 Royal, (D) 201 White,(E) 00265 Pool, one 50g ballof each, (G) 290 Light GreyHeather, oddment, (H) 273Apple Green, 14 (14, 15) 50gballs, (K) 210 Marron, three50g balls, (L) 212 Suede, one50g ballNeedles: 4mm, 5mmStitch holdersTapestry needleFor Snowmen jumper only:Bells: 16Buttons: black, small, ten18 Easy Knits for ChristmasWe’ve got your Christmas knitting all wrappedup with garments, gifts and accessories, plus fivebrilliant makes for your bonus yarn kit!Your projects start hereFAMILYCHRISTMAS Work 6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10)rows more in 2x2 ribChange to 5mm needles ** Work from appropriate Chartuntil work meas 26 (28, 30, 30,30, 30, 35, 35, 35) cm, endingafter a WS rowCelebrate the season withSusie Johns’ brilliant jumpersfor the whole clan!JUMPERSSHAPE ARMHOLESNOTE: instructions are givenfor all sizes, Penguin Chartfor first three sizes, SnowmenChart for middle three sizes andReindeer Chart for largest threesizes. Charts start on page 16.FRONT** Using 4mm needles andyarn B (B, B, D, D, D, K, K, K), caston 78 (84, 90, 96, 102, 108, 114,120, 126) sts Row 1: [k2, p2] to last 2 (0, 2,0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 2) sts, k2 (0, 2, 0, 2,0, 2, 0, 2) Row 2: p2 (0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 2),[k2, p2] to endThese two rows set 2x2 rib Keeping Chart correct, cast offfour sts at beg of next two rows.70 (76, 82, 88, 94, 100, 106, 112,118) sts Cont until Chart is complete,then cont in st st and yarn A (A,A, C, C, C, H, H, H) until workmeas 18 (18, 18, 21, 21, 21, 23, 23,23) cm from armhole shaping,ending after a WS rowSHAPE NECK ANDSHOULDERS Row 1: k27 (30, 33, 35, 38, 41,43, 46, 49), turnLeave rem sts on a holder Row 2: cast off two sts [neckedge], p to end. 25 (28, 31, 33, 36,FAMILY CHRISTMASTension Square18 sts x 23 rows10cm x 10cmstocking stitch5mm needlesEXCLUSIVE TOCONTINUED ON PAGE 4 0339, 41, 44, 47) sts Row 3: k Row 4: cast off two sts, p toend. 23 (26, 29, 31, 34, 37, 39,42, 45) sts Row 5: k Row 6: p2tog, p to end. 22 (25,28, 30, 33, 36, 38, 41, 44) stsCommence shoulder shapingas folls: Row 7: cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12,12, 13, 14) sts, k to end. 15 (17, 19,20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts Rows 8-9: rep Rows 6-7. 7 (8,9, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15) sts Row 10: p2tog, p to end. 6 (7,8, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14) sts Cast offSlip centre 16 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18,20, 20, 20) sts on to a holder Rejoin yarn to rem 27 (30, 33,35, 38, 41, 43, 46, 49) sts andwork to match other side,reversing shapingBACK Work as for Front from ** to **Change to yarn A (A, A, -, -, -, H,H, H) Beg with a k row, work in stst until work meas 26 (28, 30,30, 30, 30, 35, 35, 35) cm fromcast-on edge AT THE SAMETIME for Snowmen jumperonly, change to yarn C after 34rows have been worked in st st
About the YarnPatons Merino ExtrafineAran is a pure wool yarnthat knits to a standardtension and can bemachine washed. It costs 3.95 per 50g (85m)ball from 01829 740903,www.laughinghens.comSANTA (p4)Measurements & sizes15cm tallKnit KitYarn: DK, shades (A) Red,(B) Cream, (C) Black,(D) White Bouclé, with thisissue of Let’s KnitNeedles: 3.25mmSafety toy stuffing, with thisissue of Let’s KnitTension Square24 sts x 32 rows10cm x 10cmstocking stitch3.25mm needlesAbout the YarnThis yarn was exclusivelyproduced for Let’s Knit.Yarns A, B and C areacrylic DK – any DK yarnfrom your stash can beused as a substitute.Drops Alpaca Boucle canbe used as an alternativefor yarn D. It blends 80%alpaca, 15% wool and 5%polyamide, and costs 2.10 per 50g (140m) ballfrom 0208 340 8852,www.nestknitting.comGREGORY THESNOWMAN (p5)Measurements & sizes13cm tallKnit KitYarn: DK, shades (A) Black,(B) Red, (C) Cream,(D) White Bouclé, with thisissue of Let's Knit, oddmentof orange DKNeedles: 3.25mm, 4mmSafety toy stuffing, with thisissue of LKTapestry needleSewing needle and threadButtons: black, fourCONTINUED ON PAGE 6 SHAPE ARMHOLEScast-on edge, ending after aWS row Cast off Next row: cast off four sts atbeg of next two rows. 70 (76, 82,88, 94, 100, 106, 112, 118) sts Cont in st st until workmeas same as Front toshoulder shapingNECKBANDJoin right shoulder seam Using 4mm needles and yarnA (A, A, C, C, C, H, H, H), withRS facing and beg at front neckedge, pick up and k 13 (13, 13, 16,16, 16, 20, 20, 20) sts down leftfront, k16 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18, 20,20, 20) sts from holder, pick upand k 13 (13, 13, 16, 16, 16, 20, 20,20) sts up right front, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5,5, 6, 6, 6) sts on right back neck,k22 (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 26, 26, 26)from holder, pick up and k 4 (4,4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts on left neckedge. 72 (72, 72, 84, 84, 84, 98,98, 98) sts Row 1: [k2, p2] to last 0 (0, 0,0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) sts, k0 (0, 0, 0, 0,0, 2, 2, 2) Row 2: p0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2),[k2, p2] to endThese two rows set 2x2 Work 16 (16, 16, 22, 22, 22, 24,24, 24) rows more Cast off in ribSHAPE NECK ANDSHOULDERS Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12,13, 14) sts at beg of next tworows. 56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 82,86, 90) sts Next row: cast off 7 (8, 9, 10,11, 12, 12, 13, 14) [one st on RHneedle], k9 (10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 15,16, 17), turn. 10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 14,16, 17, 18) sts Next row: cast off four sts,purl to end. 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 12,13, 14) sts Cast offSlip centre 22 (22, 22, 24, 24, 24,26, 26, 26) sts on a holder Rejoin yarn to rem 17 (19,21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) stsand work to match first side,reversing shapingSLEEVE (make two)Using 4mm needles and yarn A(A, A, C, C, C, H, H, H), cast on 42(42, 42, 44, 44, 44, 48, 48, 48) sts Row 1: [k2, p2] to last 2 (2, 2,0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0) sts, k2 (2, 2, 0, 0,0, 0, 0, 0) Row 2: p2 (2, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0),[k2, p2] to endThese two rows set 2x2 rib Work 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 12,12, 12) rows more in 2x2 ribChange to 5mm needles Beg with a k row, work in st stAT THE SAME TIME inc onest at each end of first and everyfoll sixth row until there are 70(70, 70, 60, 60, 60, 66, 66, 66) sts,then inc one st at each endof every foll fourth row untilthere are 72 (72, 72, 82, 82, 82,90, 90, 90) sts Cont in st st without shapinguntil work meas 42 (43, 44,45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 49) cm fromREINDEER SCARF(make two pieces)Using 5mm needles and yarn E,cast on eight sts K 60 rows Cut yarn leaving a tail, threadthrough rem sts, pull tight andfasten offTo make upPress each piece lightly on thewrong side, avoiding ribbing.On Front, weave in ends fromcolourwork on WS. Swiss darnReindeer spot and Penguin eyes.Embroider Reindeer eyelashesin backstitch and eyebrow inchain stitch using yarn B. Stitchcast-on edge of one piece ofReindeer scarf on each side ofneck. Make two pompoms inyarn E and sew to each end ofscarf. For Penguin jumper, make04a pompom in yarn D, and stitchit to top of hat. For Snowmenjumper, sew buttons to representeyes and buttons, and embroidersmiles in backstitch using yarnD. Sew bells on to Christmastree and embroider snowflakeson background using yarn D.Join left shoulder and neckbandseam. Sew in Sleeves. Join sideand Sleeve seamsSANTAUse your FREE yarn kit toknit Lynne’s Rowe’s jollyChristmas characterBODY AND HEADNOTE: start at baseUsing 3.25mm needles andyarn A, cast on six sts Row 1 and all WS rows: p Row 2: kfb in each st. 12 sts Row 4: as Row 2. 24 sts Row 6: (k3, kfb) to end. 30 sts Row 8: (k4, kfb) to end. 36 sts Row 10: (k5, kfb) to end. 42 sts Rows 11-19: beg with a p row,work in st st Row 20: (k5, k2tog) toend. 36 sts Row 21: pChange to yarn B Rows 22-29: beg with a k row,work in st st Row 30: (k4, k2tog) toend. 30 sts Row 31 and all WS rows: p Row 32: (k3, k2tog) toend. 24 sts Row 34: (k2, k2tog) toend. 18 sts Row 36: (k2tog) toend. Nine sts Row 37: p Cut yarn leaving a tail, threadtail through rem sts, pull tightand fasten offSew centre back seam usingmattress stitch. Stuff Head andbody, sew base seam. Mould intoan egg shape with your handsand press base flat
OrangeLight Grey HeatherSnowmen jumperCherryBlackRoyalWhiteApple GreenBottle GreenCamelCHRISTMAS (p3)HOME COMFORTS (p14)Reindeer jumperCherryBlackRoyalWhitePoolLight Grey HeatherApple GreenMarronSuedeReindeer Chart: Spots andeyes are shown for guidance.Embroider these using Swissdarning7TH SIZE8TH SIZE9TH SIZE16
Penguin jumperCherryBlackRoyalWhitePoolOrangeLight Grey HeatherPenguin Chart:Spots and eyes areshown for guidance.Snowmen jumperEmbroider theseCherryusingSwiss darningBlackRoyalWhiteApple GreenBottle GreenCamel1ST SIZE2ND SIZE3RD SIZESWISS DARNINGStep 1: Thread your yarn on toa tapestry needle and bring theyarn out through the knittedfabric at the bottom of a stitch.Also known as duplicate stitch, this replicates the shape of knittedstitches. This makes is a handy alternative to colourwork.Step 2: Following the diagonalline of the ‘v’ of the stitch, insertthe needle underneath the bottomtwo strands of the stitch above.17Step 3: Take the yarn back through thefabric at the original point to completeyour Swiss darned stitch.
Penguin jumperCherryBlackRoyalWhitePoolOrangeLight Grey HeatherSnowmen jumperCherryBlackRoyalWhiteApple GreenBottle GreenCamelSnowmen Chart: Xmarks placement ofbuttons and bells4TH SIZE5TH SIZE6TH SIZETWEET PETITE (p15)yarn Ayarn Byarn Cyarn Dyarn Eyarn F18
OF MAIN MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE XMAS JUMPERS Work 10 (10, 12, 12, 14) rows in 1x1 rib Change to 3.25mm needles Work from Chart until work meas 23 (26, 28, 28, 30) cm, ending . Xmas gifts book Qx_LK Project Template 15/09/2014 12:03 Page 5. Sponsored by 0845 544 2196 www.loveknitting.com 07 EXCLUSIVE XMAS JUMPERS EXCLUSIVE TO meet our
