Join the LK World Cup Knitalong!

Tomorrow marks the kick-off of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, so find a creative outlet for that football fever and get involved with our brilliant knitalong!

We’ve got four great projects for you to knit during the World Cup:

Group Stage: Brazilian flag
Designed by LK editorial assistant Amy Adams, this Brazilian flag chart can be applied to cushions, blankets, bags and more – or simply attach it to a stick and wave with gusto!

Quarter Final: Stripy wristwarmers
Show your support by knitting Wendy Mould’s quick and easy wristwarmers in your chosen team’s sporting colours.

Semi-Final: Sporty accessories
Inspired to get active? You’ll love Susie Johns’ sweatbands, towel and carry bag set.

Final: David Beckham
Although retired, David Beckham is still an iconic figure in the sport and this doll from Jackie Holt and Ruth Bailey captures him perfectly!

There’s a whole host of techniques to try, ranging from simple stripes to more intricate colourwork, and easy lace stitches. No matter your skill level, you’ll all be able to enjoy these fabulous makes.

The knitalong launches at the same time as the official opening ceremony at 7.15pm (UK time), and closes when the final whistle blows at the end of the World Cup Final on 13th July.

Share your pics as you go and let us know your progress on Facebook, our new Ravelry group and @letsknitmag on Twitter – use the hashtag #LKworldcup. At the end of the tournament, we’ll be awarding a prize to our favourite set of complete projects*.

Good luck everyone!

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* Winners must be in the UK

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The projects will be going live tomorrow evening but here’s a sneak peek at the materials you’ll need so you’re ready to go at 7.15pm!

Group stage: Brazilian flag
Yarn: DK yarn, Green, Blue, Yellow, White, oddments of each
Needles: 4mm

Quarter Final: Stripy wristwarmers
Yarn: DK in your team’s colours, oddments of each – for striped mittens you won’t need more than 20g of any one shade
Needles: 4mm

Semi-Final: Sporty accessories
Yarn: Bag: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, (A) shade 122 Groovy Green, (B) shade 133 Willow, (C) shade 116 Lemonade, one 50g ball of each, Sweatbands and Towel: Patons 100% Cotton DK, (D) shade 2691 White, (E) shade 2703 Kiwi, one 100g ball of each
Needles: 3.25mm straight, 3.25mm double-pointed, 4mm straight, 5mm straight
Crochet hook: 5mm
Tapestry needle
Safety pin

NOTE: the yarn given for the bag has been substituted as the original is discontinued

Final: David Beckham
Yarn: (1) Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK, shade 674 Shell Pink, (2) Pure Life Revive Silk, shade 00462 Basalt, (3) Regia 4ply, shade 02905 Mocca, (4) John Lewis Own Baby 3-Ply, shade White, (5) Rowan Creative Linen, shade 628 Caramel, oddments of each, (6) Embroidery yarn, shade bronze brown, one hank, oddment for facial features
Needles: 2.75mm, 3mm, 3.25mm, 3.75mm
Crochet hook: 1.5mm
Embroidery thread: two shades of dark blonde for hair
Beads: for jacket buttons and eyes, gold bugle for tie pin
Toy stuffing
Tapestry needle