Fresh ideas with fabric the guide

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

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PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheet x 1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED ■ 2.3m of 140cm wide fabric or 2.8m of 115cm wide fabric ■ 0.75m of iron on interfacing ■ 9 x 11mm buttons ■ Matc

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

PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED For all sizes: ■ Main fabric: 2.7mx115cm or 140cm ■ Contrasting topstitch thread (optional) ■ 2 x buckle sets ■ M

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