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Reading knitting charts is like riding a bike – once you’ve learned, there’s no going back. Many of the patterns we feature in Simply Knitting rely heavily on charts, and recently we have received a f

PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE

Always measure yourself before you choose a pattern size to cut out. The sizes do vary greatly from pattern to pattern, so it’s always best to measure yourself accurately and then refer to the pattern

‘We’re going to have a tonal centre and tap our feet, and that’s the way it is.’ Steve Reich is in full flow, talking to me from his home in New York. ‘The big break, the knife down the line, was betw

Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf