Lots of Spots Cardigan - available in Knit Now issue 148

Hello! Knitwear season has well and truly arrived, and, if you have someone small to knit for, I have a new pattern just for you! 

My Lots of Spots Cardigan is available in the latest issue of Knit Now Magazine (issue 148). The cardigan features bright spots in a rainbow of shades and is the perfect knit for brightening up a dull winter’s day.

The pattern is written in 5 sizes [0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months] with finished chest circumferences of 46 (48, 51.5, 53.5, 55) cm. Why not make a small one for this winter and a larger one for next year?

The cardigan is knitted from the bottom up in pieces, and the spots are incorporated using the intarsia technique. Finally, stitches are picked up for the neckband and front bands after the cardigan has been seamed.

This pattern is great for using up scraps – you’ll need two balls of the main colour, but you can go and have a look through your leftovers and use whatever takes your fancy for the spots!

I used wooden buttons for the sample (I love wooden buttons, I have a pile on standby because they go with everything), but you could choose colourful buttons to highlight one colour of spot, or you could even make each button a different colour.

Want to knit your own Lots of Spots Cardigan for a loved one? You can find the pattern in issue 148 of Knit Now Magazine. Full details of where to buy the magazine (including digital editions) can be found here.

Why not add the pattern to your Ravelry favourites or queue? You can find the pattern information page here.*

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Izzy, wizzy, let's get busy! Sooty cardigan and blanket

Did you know that Sooty has been on TV screens for over 70 years? I wonder whether any of the current children’s television programmes will be as recognisable in 70 years as they are today? If you have fond childhood memories of Sooty that you want to share with your children or grandchildren, I have a real treat for you: let me introduce, the Sooty cardigan and blanket set!

Both items in the set use intarsia to incorporate Sooty’s face and magic hat. I added a lot of the smaller details using duplicate stitch, which saved me quite a lot of tangles!

The cardigan is knitted flat and seamed, and is written for five sizes [0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24) months]. The blanket is knitted flat on a long circular needle, and comes in three sizes [small (medium, large)].

Both items are knitted in King Cole Merino Blend DK,* which is a superwash pure wool yarn. I love using it for baby knits because it comes in lots of colours, blocks well, and is machine washable. The pattern is written to a standard DK gauge though, so if you prefer using acrylic, why not look at King Cole Pricewise DK* instead?

The patterns can be found in the Joyful Baby Knits with Sooty Supplement that comes with issue 130 of Knit Now magazine, which goes on sale today.**

Want to add the patterns to your Ravelry favourites or queue? You can find the patterns here:

Cardigan***

Blanket***

Don’t want to hunt the shops for a copy? You can order a print copy online here (while stocks last).

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**Note that for copyright reasons, the supplement is only available with UK print editions of the magazine. If the patterns take your fancy, make sure you pick up a copy now!

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All about the frill! The Knickerbocker Glory Jumper

Sometimes patterns are like buses: it’s quiet for ages then several come along at once! I shared my Daisy Chain Blanket pattern with you last week, but it’s not the only pattern I have in issue 127 of Knit Now. Today I get to share the Knickerbocker Glory Jumper with you all!

The Knickerbocker Glory Jumper is all about frivolity and fun, featuring statement frills on the shoulders, this jumper will definitely make you stand out on your Zoom calls.

I named this jumper after the ice cream sundae because the frills remind me of ice cream wafers!

The jumper is knitted from the top down, and is completely seamless. The Back is worked first as far as the armholes, then stitches are picked up and the Left Front worked as far as the neckline. You then work the Right Front to the neckline before joining the Left and Right Fronts to the Armholes. The Body is joined in the round and knitted straight to the waist, which is finished with a twisted rib hem.

The stitches for the Sleeves are picked up around the Armhole, and the Sleeve Caps are shaped with short rows. The sleeves are worked in the round to the twisted rib cuffs. The Frills are worked by picking up stitches on the Upper Front and Upper Back, worked in twisted rib and shaped using short rows. The sts for the Neckband are picked up along the edge of the Neckline and the Neckband is worked in twisted rib.

The jumper is knitted using Rico Essentials Merino DK,* a delightful yarn that is smooth and firm, and shows up the twisted rib detail beautifully. The pattern is written at a slightly looser gauge than is standard for DK weight yarn, which leads to fabulous drape.

The pattern is size-inclusive, with 9 sizes, with chest circumferences ranging from 82 to 162 cm (32-64 in), so you can choose the size that works for you. The top-down construction means it’s easy to customise the sleeves and body to the length that is perfect for you.

Want to cast on? You can buy Knit Now issue 127 in all good supermarkets and newsagents in the UK now, or you can order a copy online at craftstash.co.uk

You can find the Ravelry pattern page for the Knickerbocker Glory Jumper here** – don’t forget to add the pattern to your Ravelry queue and favourites.

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