What you need to know
In this deliciously fun collection, you’ll be whipping up a full biscuit tin and cake stand, all without so much as turning on the oven. From the swirl-tastic Swiss roll to the classic chocolate digestive, the jam-packed Jammy Dodger, and even a dainty Bakewell tart (cherry on top, of course), these sweet treats are just the right side of indulgent. And the best part? Zero calories, but plenty of stitches! You’ll use simple techniques like working in the round, kfb increases, and k2tog decreases to shape your bakes to perfection, while smooth stocking stitch and clever construction bring each tasty layer to life.
Sizing
Sandwich: 10cm wide (max) x 4cm high
Swiss roll: 4cm x 11cm
Custard cream: 6cm x 4cm x 2.5cm
Oreo: 5.5cm (max) x 2.5cm
Jammy Dodger: 5.5cm (max) x 2.5cm
Chocolate digestive: 5.5cm diameter (max) x 1cm
Bakewell tart: 7cm diameter (max) x 4.5cm high
Tea bag: 4.5cm square
Milk bottle: 16.5cm tall
Cup: 6cm tall x 11cm diameter (max)
Saucer: 13.5cm diameter (max)
Sugar cube: 2cm square
Tray: 18cm x 25cm
Sugar bowl: 6.5cm diameter (max) x 6cm high
What you need
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades (A) 1001 White, (B) 1420 Camel, (C) 1241 Fondant, (D) 1114 Sunshine, (E) 1821 Grass Green, (F) 1005 Cream, (G) 1246 Lipstick, (H) 1064 Mocha, (J) 1099 Grey, (K) 1082 Bluebell, one 100g ball of each, black DK, small amount (optional)
Needles: 3mm, straight, set of four dpns and circular, 3.25mm, straight
Toy stuffing
Craft foam
Domed plastic cup lids (for cups)
Plastic lids (for saucers, sugar bowl)
Plastic bottle (for milk bottle)
Pipe cleaners
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
NOTE: this is all the yarn and equipment you need for all parts of your Afternoon Tea KAL.
Meet the designer
Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more.
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