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November 2021 (Issue 286) with a Designer Special feature from Susan Guagliumi

Our full-colour November 2021 issue is now on sale. Remember the poncho? Well it’s back and you couldn’t have an easier item to knit, so we’ve two patterns. We’ve our usual mix of designs and we always tell you how to knit all our patterns on standard gauge machines. This month, Designer Special shines the spotlight on Susan Guagliumi with Part 2 of her exclusive new Bubbles design and technique. The 6-page feature includes step-by-step full knitting instructions and techniques. We’ve two designs for Passap machines, one in a lace pattern that doesn’t need transferring, along with the final part of three articles on converting Passap patterns for Japanese machines. We’ve a hugely popular Anne Baker Karabee Design for a his ‘n’ her Aran-style roll neck sweater for standard gauge machines. Sally-Ann Carroll reminds us that it’s all about the detail for the new season ahead and Bill King is on the move again sending stitches in every direction except, of course, straight up and down! There’s always help and advice in Dear Anne plus news, reviews and club details for ideas and inspiration.

November 2021 (Issue 286) with a Designer Special feature from Susan Guagliumi

Our full-colour November 2021 issue is now on sale. Remember the poncho? Well it’s back and you couldn’t have an easier item to knit, so we’ve two patterns. We’ve our usual mix of designs and we always tell you how to knit all our patterns on standard gauge machines. This month, Designer Special shines the spotlight on Susan Guagliumi with Part 2 of her exclusive new Bubbles design and technique. The 6-page feature includes step-by-step full knitting instructions and techniques. We’ve two designs for Passap machines, one in a lace pattern that doesn’t need transferring, along with the final part of three articles on converting Passap patterns for Japanese machines. We’ve a hugely popular Anne Baker Karabee Design for a his ‘n’ her Aran-style roll neck sweater for standard gauge machines. Sally-Ann Carroll reminds us that it’s all about the detail for the new season ahead and Bill King is on the move again sending stitches in every direction except, of course, straight up and down! There’s always help and advice in Dear Anne plus news, reviews and club details for ideas and inspiration.

May 2021 (Issue 280) including Susan Guagliumi, Bill King and Nina Miklin

Our full-colour May 2021 issue has a pretty cardigan on the cover, that’s ideal for the LK-150. We’ve our usual mix of designs and we always tell you how to knit all our patterns on standard gauge machines. This month, Designer Spotlight again shines on Susan Guagliumi, with the final part of a 3-part series unravelling some of the mysteries of short row knitting. Anne Baker’s Karabee Design is one of her best-selling cardigans that’s ideal for Brother machines with a garter carriage. We’ve help for Passap knitters asking for straightforward advice, plus a multi-size family classic pattern for round and V-neck sweaters in Half Fisherman’s Rib. Nina Miklin also shows us how to knit kid mohair on a Passap. Iris Rowe has knitted Noah’s Ark for Toy Box and she’s filling it month by month with a menagerie of animals. In Techniques, we look in detail at using the Brother KA-8310 linker and if ever there was a labour-saving device, this is it. Sally-Ann Carroll reminds us that floral prints are in full bloom this summer, to give our knits a new leases of life and Bill King  shows us how to transfer stitches and knit pleated fabric with ease. Our star feature is to say Happy Birthday to two Australian knitters in the same club and still knitting as they reach 100 years young. There’s always lots of help and advice in Dear Anne plus news, reviews and club details  for ideas and inspiration.

April 2021 (Issue 279) including Bill King’s jaunty beret design

Our full-colour April 2021 issue celebrates the magazine’s 35th birthday and has a Nina Miklin design on the cover. We always tell you how to knit all our patterns on standard gauge machines and we’ve our usual mix of designs. This month, Designer Spotlight shines on Susan Guagliumi, with Part 2 of a 3-part series unravelling some of the mysteries of short row knitting. Sue Booth brings us another Designer Special multi-size design using Uppingham Filigree 2-ply Fine Crepe along with a very popular Anne Baker Karabee Design. Sally-Ann Carroll brightens up our mood and knits when both are feeling down in the dumps and our Techniques feature shows how to make neckbands look good and fit well. Bill King  knits ‘fake brioche’ on single bed machines and we’ve repeated his chic beret design. Helen Lewis shares her love of pure wool and there’s lots of help and a child’s mitten pattern in Dear Anne. We always include news, reviews and club details and it’s a bumper issue filled with ideas and inspiration.

October 2019

Our full-colour October issue is now on sale. Anne Baker’s Karabee Design on the cover is perfect for the new season and we’ve the usual mix of designs for all machines including Passap. DesignaKnit 9 has just been officially launched and it’s the biggest upgrade we’ve known, so we bring you two pages with masses of details. We’ve a special feature on colour and style for crafters and it’s time to embrace the brand-new season and introduce your knits to all the new shades and trends says Sally-Ann Carroll. Bill King returns to one of his favourite stitches this month and shows us some of the endless possibilities. Fay Butcher guides us through reversible Fair Isle for Duomatic and E6000 machines and in Part 3 of our new series we look at using a colour changer with multi-coloured Fair Isle patterns. Joan Lafferty talks about pockets, with step-by-step instructions and photos for knitting one. We always ​include news, books and fashion plus great reader savings on new craft books from Search Press.

October 2019

Anne Baker’s Karabee Design on the cover is perfect for the new season and we’ve the usual mix of designs for all machines including Passap. DesignaKnit 9 has just been officially launched and it’s the biggest upgrade we’ve known, so we bring you two pages with masses of details. We’ve a special feature on colour and style for crafters and it’s time to embrace the brand-new season and introduce your knits to all the new shades and trends says Sally-Ann Carroll. Bill King returns to one of his favourite stitches this month and shows us some of the endless possibilities. Fay Butcher guides us through reversible Fair Isle for Duomatic and E6000 machines and in Part 3 of our new series we look at using a colour changer with multi-coloured Fair Isle patterns. Joan Lafferty talks about pockets, with step-by-step instructions and photos for knitting one. We always ​include news, books and fashion plus great reader savings on new craft books from Search Press.

March 2019 – Contents

Here’s a detailed list of the Contents in our March 2019 issue.

Patterns

All our patterns now give details for knitting on standard gauge machines.

16 Coffee ‘n’ Cream MKM pattern for chunky machines

19 On The Border Two Carl Boyd designs for standard gauge machines

22 In Two Parts MKM pattern for the Silver Reed LK-150 and all machines

28 Country Boy Anne Baker Karabee Design for standard gauge machines

32 Under The Hood Two MKM patterns for Silver Reed LK-150 and all machines

38 Dinosaur Park Iris Rowe toy pattern for all machines

 

Features

10 Clubline We’ve news from home and abroad this time and some diary dates of special interest

12 Dear Anne Take note of our letters page this month, because readers have passed on invaluable help and advice

14 Style File It’s the start of the new season, time to show your knits a taste of summer and your knitted wardrobe is in for a treat says Sally-Ann Carroll

47 DesignaKnit Rachel Mayer returns to help us work with Original Pattern Drafting in this fabulous software

52 Spotlight On… Edie Ashley and her design tribute to her grandmother, Laura Ashley

53 Look At Life Joan Lafferty isn’t suggesting spring cleaning, because we’re certain you won’t want her to remind you!

56 Masterclass Bill King reminds us about an enormous time saver for even small pieces of fabric

 

Regulars

4 Subscriptions Delivered to your door each month

6 Newsline Our monthly look at people and places, patterns and new yarns plus lots of ideas for inspiration

8 Book Review This month’s book is packed with every bit of information a machine or hand knitter would ever wish to find – and there’s a reader offer, too!

27 Back Issues Every copy is a vintage so complete your collection or take a lucky dip

31 Binders Keep all your copies safe this year with the tidy answer that looks good on your bookshelf

37 Clubs Directory Form Spread the word, write in and get your club noticed

41 Machine Knitting LIVE! It’s time to order tickets and make a diary date for our Nottingham and Bournemouth shows this year

44 Mini Mart We’ve re-stocked our mail order shop this month, so look out for bargains

45 Knitting Buddies Readers’ help just when you need it

58 Clubs Directory List The latest details and updates to find your nearest knitting club

60 Market Place Browse around in the comfort of your own home

61 Coming Next Month Reserve next month’s issue now

62 Pattern Information Lots of practical help, abbreviations and easy pattern conversion

 

NEXT ISSUE

April 2019

Subscription copies sent out

Thursday 7th March

On sale

Thursday 14th March

Ask your newsagent to reserve a copy now

February 2019 Contents

Here’s a detailed list of the Contents in our February 2019 issue.

Contents

Patterns

All our patterns now give details for knitting on standard gauge machines.

16 Black Magic MKM pattern for the Silver Reed LK-150 and all machines

20 Make Waves MKM pattern for standard gauge machines

22 Warm As Toast Two MKM patterns for chunky machines

28 Colour Patch Two MKM patterns for the Silver Reed LK-150 and all machines

32 Two Tone Two MKM patterns for chunky machines

38 In The Pink Anne Baker Karabee Design for standard gauge machines

42 Dinosaur Park Iris Rowe toy pattern for all machines

 

Features

10 Clubline We’ve diary dates, a new venue and lots of club news this month

12 Dear Anne Reader Susan Sugden takes us from her mistake to an original design, we help out with a casting off technique and a reader needs help with a serious problem on her Brother machine

14 Style File At this time of year, it can often be difficult to get inspiration in the shops, so check out Sally-Ann Carroll’s fashion round up to keep you all square

47 Techniques Find out how to use a garter bar for some clever borders, trims and ideas in the final part of our series

50 Slice Of Life Fran McCarthy goes round in circles, as she transfers her tried and tested hand knitting to the machine

52 Picture Parade Jo Newton has just finished a commission for a much-loved French Bulldog

56 Masterclass Bill King combines one of his favourite tuck patterns with a bit of stitch transfer to knit some fantastic fabric

 

Regulars

4 Subscriptions Delivered to your door each month

6 Newsline Our monthly look at people and places, patterns and new yarns plus lots of ideas for inspiration

8 Book Review Let’s settle down with a good read and our selection has some amazing stories and savings this time

19 Binders Keep all your copies safe this year with the tidy answer that looks good on your bookshelf

41 Back Issues Every copy is a vintage so complete your collection or take a lucky dip

44 Mini Mart We’ve re-stocked our mail order shop this month, so look out for bargains

45 Knitting Buddies Readers’ help just when you need it

51 Clubs Directory Form Spread the word, write in and get your club noticed

55 Machine Knitting LIVE! It’s time to plan, as we announce the dates of Nottingham and Bournemouth 2019

58 Clubs Directory List The latest details and updates to find your nearest knitting club

60 Market Place Browse around in the comfort of your own home

61 Coming Next Month Reserve next month’s issue now

62 Pattern Information Lots of practical help, abbreviations and easy pattern conversion

 

NEXT ISSUE

March 2019

Subscription copies sent out

Thursday 7th February

On sale

Thursday 14th February

Ask your newsagent to reserve a copy now

October 2018 – Issue 249

Our cover design is the perfect cover-up in two lengths, for those chilly days when Autumn creeps in and we always include instructions for converting all our patterns for knitting on standard gauge machine​s​. Our regular features include Clubline and Dear Anne and Sally-Ann Carroll shows us how to give our knitted wardrobe a fresh new feel. Marianne Henio continues her Designer Blog. Bill King sees how many things he can have working across the needlebed at the same time in Masterclass and Fran McCarthy finds an old friend in Slice of Life. Our designer line-up includes Anne Baker at Karabee and Clair Crowston. We’ve the first of a 3-part series on converting Passap patterns to knit on Japanese machines and Helen Lewis inspires us to use surface decoration and our stash to give knitting a whole new dimension. We always ​include news, books and fashion plus special reader prices in our Book Review.

September 2018 – Issue 248

Our cover design is a simple stocking stitch lightweight jacket, with all the interest produced by spray-dyed yarn making the pattern as we knit and we always include instructions for converting all our patterns for knitting on standard gauge machine​s​. Our regular features include Clubline and Dear Anne. Rachel Mayer brings us Part 2 of a feature on shaping in DesignaKnit and Marianne Henio continues her Designer Blog. Bill King knits some basic card magic with Cards 2, 3 and 7 in Masterclass. Joan Lafferty sets herself a garter carriage challenge and our designer line-up includes Anne Baker at Karabee, Carl Boyd and Alison Dupernex. We always ​include news, books and fashion plus special reader prices in our Book Review.