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Star Letter Hi there, Let’s Knit! I was sitting around after an operation for bowel cancer, watching my wife produce yet another amazing piece of knitting when I thought, ‘I wonder if I could help’. That being said, I hadn’t picked up a knitting needle since my mum showed me plain stitch when I was about ten, so I wasn’t exactly sure how I might be able to help... My wife told me about the Square of the Month in the back of your magazine and suggested that I have a go with one to see how I would get on. I really messed up the first one, but with her expert help got back on track and tried again. I enjoyed it so much that this morning, while the house was quiet, I chose another (the smaller one) and managed to cast on, knit and cast off with only a couple of mistakes. I have to admit I’m pretty proud of myself, and about to find the next ‘project’ to keep my mind, and fingers, busy. Apparently this also helps with a thing called ‘stash busting’. Off now to find the next square to attempt. So thank you Let’s Knit, from a crotchety (pun intended), middle-aged man with a brand new hobby! Yours Allan T. We’re thrilled you’re enjoying a new-found love of knitting, Allan. Keep up the good work!

Our Star Letter winner, Allan, has won three balls of West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK.

LK reader Karen has won two sets of pom-pom makers from Clover and a ball of Patons Fab DK! “Made for my granddaughter using the pattern in the December issue of my fave mag, Let’s Knit! I hope she likes it!” Karen Hewitt Make of the MONTH

Wow, we’re really impressed!

Trish Crumpton Kitson

PRINTED QUOTES WIN A £10 VOUCHER TO SPEND AT BLACK SHEEP WOOLS!

Make the most of your yarny leftovers with our brilliant Stashbusting Ideas Pinterest board. Whether you’re a knitter or a crochet fan, you’ll find inspiring projects to help you use up your oddments of yarn, like this striking slip stitch tote bag for example. Find this and more at pinterest.com/letsknitmag

EVERY MONDAY OUR FACEBOOK FANS SHARE THEIR LATEST KNITS IN OUR READER MAKES COMPETITION. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVES.

Visit facebook.com/letsknitmag every Monday for your chance to enter!

PRIMA BALLERINA “One of my favourite patterns from 2015” Valerie Hind She looks fab, Valerie!

SUNNY BUNNIES “Had fun doing them” Marilyn Cattermole They’re so sweet, Marilyn

KNITTED STYLE “My own design” Mona Sofie Wow, this is so impressive, Mona!

“Finally finished making Leo the lion. The pattern I used was from Let’s Knit magazine from May last year! @craftcloudtreasures He looks fantastic

ANIMAL ANTICS “I’ve made nine of these so far” Tara O’Reilly Well done, Tara, your jumpers are great! GET IN TOUCH

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We want to recognise those of you who regularly send in your photos of kit makes, so look out for this little logo. You’re amazing! H STAR MAKER I made this hot water bottle cover. The pattern is from Let's Knit Issue 59, all the way back from October 2012! Rebecca Snowdin We remember it well, great job, Rebecca!

Our Ozzie was the king of the swingers last issue. Here are some of your brilliant photos of your finished makes!

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