Free Patterns
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James Jumper
Materials
11 (12, 13, 15) x 50g Libby Summers Fine Aran (photographed in 660 Sailors Blue, 874 Vintage Green and 109 Driftwood)
Pair 4mm [US6] needles
Pair 5mm [US7] needles
Circular 4mm [US6] needle for neckband
Stitch holders
Stitch marker
Darning needle for sewing up
Tension
18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm [4 in] measured over st st on 5mm [US7] needles
To fit
Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Chest: 97.5 (102, 107, 112) cm [38 (40, 42, 44) in]
Finished Measurements
Width underarms: 54.5 (56.5, 59, 61) cm [21 ½ (22 ¼, 23 ¼, 24) in]
Length from base of neckline to hemline: 67 (69, 71, 73) cm 26 ¼ (27, 28, 28¾) in
Designed to fit with 10cm [4 in] positive ease.
The lengths given are for a long fit. For a short fit, work 2 - 4 cm [1 - 1 ½ in] less length before armhole shaping on back, front and sleeves.
11 (12, 13, 15) x 50g Libby Summers Fine Aran (photographed in 660 Sailors Blue, 874 Vintage Green and 109 Driftwood)
Pair 4mm [US6] needles
Pair 5mm [US7] needles
Circular 4mm [US6] needle for neckband
Stitch holders
Stitch marker
Darning needle for sewing up
Tension
18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm [4 in] measured over st st on 5mm [US7] needles
To fit
Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Chest: 97.5 (102, 107, 112) cm [38 (40, 42, 44) in]
Finished Measurements
Width underarms: 54.5 (56.5, 59, 61) cm [21 ½ (22 ¼, 23 ¼, 24) in]
Length from base of neckline to hemline: 67 (69, 71, 73) cm 26 ¼ (27, 28, 28¾) in
Designed to fit with 10cm [4 in] positive ease.
The lengths given are for a long fit. For a short fit, work 2 - 4 cm [1 - 1 ½ in] less length before armhole shaping on back, front and sleeves.
Rosie's Patchwork Hot Water Bottle
The colours and textures of a patchwork blanket, but knitted in one piece so there is no sewing up afterwards!
Materials 1 x 50g Libby Summers Fine Aran, shade 862 (shown as Yarn G) 1 x 25g Libby Summers Fine Aran in each of six other colours. As shown, these are Yarn A (101), Yarn B (890), Yarn C (107), Yarn D (110), Yarn E (107), Yarn F (109) Pair 5mm[US8] straight needles, One small button, Darning needle |
To fit
2 litre bottle: 20cm/8 in. wide, narrowing to 12cm/4¾ in. x 33cm/13 in. high. Tension It is important to check your tension before you start as this item needs to fit properly. Using 5mm needles, cast on 20 sts and knit 12 cm/4¾in in stocking stitch. Then place work on a flat surface and measure 10cm/4in across and 10cm/4in high. |
Honeycomb Hat
Inspired by the honeycomb from my sister's bees, this is a lovely quick and easy pattern, in Libby Summers Chunky
Materials 2 x 50g balls of Libby Summers Chunky in shade 007 City Lights Pair 6.5mm [US 10.5] needles and pair 7mm needles Tension 12 sts and 18 rows to 10cm [4in] using 7mm needles and measured over honeycomb pattern (stretched as worn) |
To Fit
Age 2 - 3 yrs (4 - 8 yrs, 9 - 12yrs, adult) Measurements 41.5 (48, 51.5, 58) cm [15.5 (18, 19.25, 21.75) in] circumference measured around brim |
Christmas Tree Decorations
Cute, quick and easy to make. Suitable for beginners and children.
Materials Oddments of DK green yarn Oddments of DK brown yarn 10 coloured beads 4/4.5mm knitting needles Two darning needles, one with a big eye and one with a small eye Some thinner green thread |
Tension
Tension is not important in this pattern. Follow the tension on your ball band for an even finish. Finished Measurements Approx 6.5cm wide x 5.5cm high |
Penelope Hat and Wrist Warmers
Lovely hat and wrist warmers set.
Materials (to knit hat) 1(2, 2) x 50g Libby Summer Chunky in main colour(MC) (Yarn A) 1 x 50g Libby Summers Chunky in contrast colour(CC) (Yarn B) Pair 6mm[US size 10] needles, Pair 7mm[US size 10½] needles, CN Materials (to knit wrist warmers) 1(1, 1) x 50g Libby Summers Chunky in MC (Yarn A) 1 x 50g Libby Summers Chunky in CC (Yarn B) |
To Fit
Age 2 - 6 (7 - 11, Adult) Skills Cables, Bobbles, Knit, Purl, Rib, Casting on and Casting off, simple shaping, making a pompom, sewing up a seam. |
Sweet and Simple Cowl
Lovely simple cowl - quick to knit and easy to wear
Materials 1 x 50g ball Libby Summers Fine Aran Yarn A (photo shade 660 Sailor’s Blue) 1 x 50g ball Libby Summers Fine Aran Yarn B (photo shade 874 Vintage Green) 1 x 50g ball Libby Summers Fine Aran Yarn C (photo in shade 101 Lima) 1 x 50g ball Libby Summers Fine Aran Yarn D (photo shade 730 Wild Heather) 4.5mm US7 circular needle 60cm 23½ in long |
Finished Measurements
Approx 28cm 11in wide x 28cm 11in high To Fit One size: a roomy cowl for a child and a neat mini cowl for an adult Skills Knit, knitting in the round, purl, casting on and casting off |
Patterned hot water bottle cover
Quick and fun to knit with three different stitch patterns
Materials
50g Libby Summers Fine Aran in Lima (Shade 101)
5mm knitting needles
Finished Size
To fit 1 litre size hot water bottle meas 16cm wide and 28cm high.
Skills
Knit, purl, increase, decrease, casting on and casting off, back stitch
Materials
50g Libby Summers Fine Aran in Lima (Shade 101)
5mm knitting needles
Finished Size
To fit 1 litre size hot water bottle meas 16cm wide and 28cm high.
Skills
Knit, purl, increase, decrease, casting on and casting off, back stitch
Jessica Accessories
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This is a lovely set to knit as it knits up quickly, but the colour work adds interest
Materials (to knit hat) 1(2) x 50g Libby Summer(LS) Fine Aran in main colour(MC) (Yarn A) 1 x 25g LS Fine Aran in contrast colour(CC) (Yarn B) 1 x 25g LS Fine Aran in CC(Yarn C) 1 x 25g LS Fine Aran in CC (Yarn D) Pair 4 mm needles Pair 5mm needles Materials (to knit wrist warmers) 1(2) x 50g LS Fine Aran in MC (Yarn A) 1 x 25g LS Fine Aran in CC (Yarn B) 1 x 25g LS Fine Aran in CC(Yarn C) 1 x 25g LS Fine Aran in CC (Yarn D) Pair 4 mm needles Pair 5mm needles |
Measurements
Wrist warmers: 24cm/91⁄2in(27cm/ 10in) long 8cm/31⁄4in(10cm/4in) wide. Hat circ: 42cm/161⁄2in(46cm/18in). |
Strawberry Bunting
This incredibly popular pattern uses simple crochet stitches and requires some sewing skills and patience
This pattern was first published in Let’s Knit Magazine in July 2011 to raise awareness of Breast Cancer Care’s Strawberry Tea Campaign. The campaign is still running, and you can find details of how to join in on their website
Instructions are given for one strawberry and one flower and six are made of each. These are joined together with stems, and then joined to a bunting string.
This pattern was first published in Let’s Knit Magazine in July 2011 to raise awareness of Breast Cancer Care’s Strawberry Tea Campaign. The campaign is still running, and you can find details of how to join in on their website
Instructions are given for one strawberry and one flower and six are made of each. These are joined together with stems, and then joined to a bunting string.