Know your zip feet

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

If you’re used to working with cross stitch kits, you’ll be familiar with the concept of having everything you need ready to start stitching straight away. But when you’re following a counted chart, l

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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 The Knitter rely heavily on charts, and recently we have received a few l

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ⅝in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. CUTTING OUT 1 From the main

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Outer fabric: 0.5m x 110cm wide ■ Lining fabric: 0.8m x 110cm wide ■ Bonded Fleece Lining (duoline): 0.8m ■ 38mm cotton webbing (1 x 140cm,1