The Collection

Jazz up a cool, modern kitchen with summer-fresh red and white when you knit this bold set.

Welcome to our new The Collection section! Each issue, we’ll bring you a set of three exciting patterns from our expert designer panel, all using the same yarn. You can choose to make the whole set or just cast on one (or two) of the designs to suit how much time you have on your hands, it’s up to you! Our third collection has been designed by favourite designer Fran Morgan. Filled with stocking stitch, garter stitch and simple Fair Isle, it makes the perfect set to freshen up a cool, modern kitchen. Coordinate with pristine white crockery for an eye- catching effect.

CUSHION COVER

(WORKED IN ONE PIECE) Cast on 77 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A. Knit 2 rows. Row 1 (RS) Using Yarn A, K to end. Row 2 Using Yarn A, P to end.

Row 3 K2A, *K1B, K3A; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1B, K2A. Row 4 Using Yarn A, P to end. Row 5 Using Yarn A, K to end. Row 6 Using Yarn B, P to end. Row 7 Using Yarn B, K to end. Row 8 P2B, *P1A, P3B; rep from * to last 3 sts, P1A, P2B. Row 9 Using Yarn B, K to end.

Row 10 Using Yarn B, P to end. Rep the last 10 rows for patt. Work Rows 1-10, 18 more times. Cast off.

TO MAKE UP

Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band. Sew in yarn ends. Fold cushion cover in half and sew side seams.

COFFEE POT COVER

(MAKE 2) Note Pleats are formed by drawing each

colour across the back of the colour just worked, slightly tighter than you would for stranded colourwork. Cast on 48 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A. Knit 2 rows. Row 1 *K6A, K6B; rep from * to end. Row 2 *K6B, K6A; rep from * to end. Rep the last 2 rows until work measures 20cm or desired length.

SHAPE TOP

Row 1 *SskA, K2A, k2togA, sskB, K2B, k2togB; rep from * to end. [32 sts] Row 2 *K4B, K4A; rep from * to end. Row 3 *SskA, k2togA, sskB, k2togB; rep from * to end. [16 sts] Row 4 *K2B, K2A, rep from * to end. Row 5 *K2A, k2togB, rep from * to end. [12 sts] using Yarn A Cast off using Yarn A.

TO MAKE UP

Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band. Sew in all your yarn ends. Sew the pieces together leaving a suitable gap for handle and spout.

POT HOLDER

FRONT (MAKE 4) Cast on 16 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A, then cast on 16 sts in Yarn B. [32 sts] Note Make sure you twist the yarns together when changing colour or you will be left with a hole. Row 1 K16B, K16A. Row 2 K16A, K16B. Row 3 (Dec row) K to 2 sts before end of Yarn B section, k2togB, k2togA, K to end in Yarn A. [30 sts] Row 4 K15A, K15B. Row 5 (Dec row) K to 2 sts before end of Yarn B section, k2togB, k2togA, K to end in Yarn A. [28 sts] Row 6 K14A, K14B. Row 7 (Dec row) K to 2 sts before end of Yarn B section, k2togB, k2togA, K to end in Yarn A. [26 sts] Row 8 K13A, K13B. Cont as above, decreasing as set on every alt row until 4 sts rem. Next row (K2tog ) twice. Fasten off.

BACK

Cast on 32 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A, then cast on 32 sts in Yarn B. [64 sts] Row 1 K32B, K32A. Row 2 K32A, K32B. Row 3 (Dec row) K to 2 sts before end of Yarn B section, k2togB, k2togA, K to end in Yarn A. [62 sts] Row 4 K31A, K31B. Cont as above, decreasing as set on every alt row until 4 sts rem. Next row (K2tog) twice. Fasten off.

TO MAKE UP

Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band. Sew in your yarn ends. Arrange Front pieces into a rectangle in your preferred pattern and oversew sides together. Sew the Front piece to Back piece, either by oversewing or using blanket stitch.

Create a soft, pleated effect for your coffee pot cover by pulling the yarn a little tighter when changing colours.

Make the coffee pot’s handle hole by securing the seam at the top and bottom only.

The 12-stitch cast off at the top of the pot creates the perfect hole for the knob.

Knit your cushion as a rectangle then fold it over and sew up the two side seams.

Knit kitchen accessories in can cotton so they be popped in the washing machine

For your pot holder Front knit four separate squares (featuring two-coloured triangles) and sew them together in formation.

Keep fingertips nice and cool with our double-thickness pot holder.

The pot holder’s two-tone Back is knitted in one piece.