Overlocker tension

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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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

■ Pattern sheet x 1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Fabric: 115cm width fabric x 1.8m or 140cm width fabric x 1.5m for all sizes ■ Matching thread ■ Use a 1.5cm seam allowance, unless otherwi

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet Lining fabric (all sizes): ■ Long length: 3.5mx115cm 2.5mx140cm ■ Short length: 3mx112cm 2.3mx140cm Net overlay fabric (all sizes, 140cm only

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