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56 Nina 80 Harbourside
58 Diagon Valley
61 Shelley CHILDRENS
64 Shirt Tails 81 Maisie
65 Style Icon 83 Abe
67 Ombr Denim 85 Garden Play hat and
69 Lacy poncho cowl set
70 Everyday cardigan 86 Gentle Waves baby
72 Mabel blanket
ACCESSORIES HOME
52 Beat the blues shawl 74 Darci throw
57 Cable edge shawl 75 Greta cushion
63 Aeolica hat
87 After the Storm
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UNTANGLE YOUR
COLOURWORK
Tired of getting your yarns in a tangle on
Fairisle and intarsia projects?
Ponys latest invention, the knitters
thimble, could be the solution. This
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WONDERFUL WENSLEYDALE
A former NHS practice manager has taken me the shop was for sale. I wasnt looking to
over a Yorkshire shop and wool business. change career, but the temptation became
Knitter Kath Hume found out last April that too great and I thought, I really want to do
the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop in this, she tells Knitting.
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, was up for sale as We spent the summer doing the due
its then owners were getting ready to retire. diligence on it. My husband, who is an IT KNITTING UP A GEM
By the end of September she had the keys consultant, and I felt it was something we West Yorkshire Spinners has released
in her hand, and she is now setting out to could do together. a collection of yarns in bright jewel
carry on the previous owners legacy and Since Kath took over the business in shades, inspired by precious stones. The
make her own mark on the business. September she has set up an e-commerce Wensleydale Gems Collection is spun
Its the only wool shop in Leyburn and only website and started making appearances at from 100% Wensleydale fleece in 20
sells its own yarn which is sourced from shows, including the Knitting & Stitching shades, including Fire Opal, Moon Stone,
rare breed Wensleydale Longwool sheep Show in Harrogate. Topaz and Lapis Blue. The DK weight
through the British Wool Marketing Board Kath believes her past role as a practice palette comes in 100g hanks 225m long,
and then spun, dyed and balled in Yorkshire. manager at a GPs surgery has equipped her priced at 8.50.
Although Kath has been knitting for as well for the wool business.
long as she can remember, she hadnt been She says: The business is a real juggling
dreaming of making a career out of wool, act, there are so many strands to it. I am
and says the career change came as a bit of a project managing the whole process. Ive
curveball. always had that knowledge of knitting,
I had worked for the NHS for 20 years and its fantastic that I can combine it with
when, purely by chance, a friend of mine told a career.
BATH-TIME FUN
Bath time is great, but theres one
problem knitting can be a serious
challenge. Now Wendy has come up with
an ingenious solution. Its Wash Knit yarn
for pots and pits plus a new leaflet
of fun bath accessories to knit, including
cute bee and sunflower wash cloths.
With these to hand, youll never be too
far from your knitting even in the bath.
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LANG LAUNCHES
CASHMERE LIGHT
Lang Yarns has launched Cashmere Light, a yarn
made from 88% cashmere that knits up on
5.5mm to 6mm needles.
Described as soft, cuddly and feather-
light, Cashmere Light has a knitted
construction and is blended with
elastic nylon to give it volume and airy
lightness.
Lang Yarns says: Especially high quality,
exquisite natural fibres are used for this hand-
knitting yarn. The cashmere is made from fine
material obtained from the undercoat of the KNIT
cashmere goat. Cashmere Light is a must-have
during the winter, for all lovers of knitwear. WITH LOVE
Cashmere Light has a palette of 12 Get ready for Valentines Day with Berisfords
shades and is backed with a small romantic ribbons collection.
collection of garment and The range includes the hand-printed, rustic
accessory designs. ribbons from the Natural Charms Collection,
It comes in 25g as well as more luxurious styles from the
balls 85m long Essentials Collection.
and joins six The ribbons are priced from 75p per metre
other yarns in find out where to get yours by emailing
Langs cashmere berisfords@stockistenquiries.co.uk or calling
selection, including 01453 883581.
Cashmere Lace, Cashmere
Big and Super Soxx
Cashmere Color.
GORGEOUS SUPER
BULKY FROM SIRDAR
Sirdar has released a super bulky wool blend
yarn called Gorgeous.
The 51% wool, 49% acrylic yarn knits up at
five stitches and six rows to 10cm on 20mm
needles. Gorgeous comes in six shades
including neutrals and brights, and has a free NEW COLLECTION FROM
single-hank snood pattern on the ballband.
Sirdar has launched four design leaflets
UK HAND KNITTING
to back up the yarn, including homewares UK Hand Knitting, the association for
and quick-knit wholesale yarn producers, has released
accessories. a collection of patterns for fashion,
homewares, accessories and kids knits.
All the designs are for standard-weight
yarns, so knitters can choose their favourite
brands and fibres to work with.
The collection includes a great range of
cable knits for winter wear and a super-cute
Fairisle mini poncho. It is available from
your local yarn store.
Whats on
FEBRUARY 9-11
STITCH AND CRAFT
17-19 Be inspired by exhibitors and
UNRAVEL workshops for a huge variety
The three-day festival of craft hobbies including
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talks, demonstrations and grosvenorshows.co.uk
My Yarn Shop
workshops led by UK and
international experts. 10-11
craft.farnhammaltings.com EDINBURGH YARN
FESTIVAL
THE OXFORD YARN STORE, OXFORD 19-21 A celebration of all things
CRAFT HOBBY & STITCH related to yarn, wool and
Knitter Marion Rees loves her Sweet Georgia. Visit this trade show dedicated hand knitting in Edinburgh,
LYS, The Oxford Yarn Store, in Karen and James are both to the art, craft, needlecraft Scotland.
a pretty shopping street north prolific and knowledgeable and hobby sector at the NEC, edinyarnfest.com
of the city centre. knitters, likely to be wearing a Birmingham.
KATIE MATTHEWS
Owner and lifelong knitter hand knit of their own making. chsi.co.uk
Karen Draisey has worked They run workshops and
all over the world running knitting clubs and willingly 24-25
theatre and drama events, and provide hands-on advice on MAKE IT/ KNIT AND
opened the shop four years ago knotty knitting problems. STITCH IT 2017
because she wanted a quieter The shop is full of knitted Meet suppliers and brand new
life. Along with colleague James items to inspire us all, and a companies demonstrating and
Edwards, Karen runs all sorts of fantastic range of books and selling a variety of hobby and 16-19
events, from knitting evenings single patterns, with a favourite craft products, materials kits FASHION & EMBROIDERY
and classes to having a sheep being Yokes by Kate Davies. and designs in Farnborough. Find a wealth of materials
shorn outside the shop. Several of the items from this exhibitions.co.uk and threads and an array of
She says: We like to run book are on display in the shop, exhibitions all under one roof
events and get people involved, knitted by Karen. 24-26 at the NEC, Birmingham.
so that we are about more than It is not only a knitting shop SPRING QUILT FESTIVAL fashionembroidery.co.uk
just selling yarn, we are a real but a community where people This festival showcases
community hub. come to chat and knit and wonderful displays of quilts APRIL
Marion says: This shop is in make friends. The weekly email and patchwork as well as
a beautiful little street just to gives updates on customers workshops and quilting 2-4
the north of Oxford city centre knits, some of which have suppliers stands. BRITISH CRAFT
and is visited by loyal locals and instigated a flood of me-too grosvenorshows.co.uk TRADE FAIR
far-flung knitters alike. It stocks versions. A trade-only fair showcasing
an amazing range of yarns, I only wish I could spend MARCH work from exclusively British
from the standard Rowan lines more time there. I am so lucky and Irish makers.
to the rarities of Isager and that it is my LYS. 2-5 bctf.co.uk
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Enjoy a great day out with SPRING INTO WOOL
stitching workshops and craft A brand new festival of woolly
shows at Olympia, London. arts and crafts, promoting
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springintowool.co.uk
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BLUE
EMILIA WICKSTEAD
With three different shades making it on
PAUL SMITH
to Pantones colour report for spring 2017,
blue is your go-to colour this season. From
teal and sky to denim and cobalt, youll
be sure to find a shade and style of blue
SIBLING
to suit you. Darker, navy hues seem to be
OILILY
a firm favourite with designers including
Paul Smith and Sibling this season, while
brighter tones make a statement in Peter
Pilotto and Richard Malones collections.
SOPHIA WEBSTER
From dramatic patterns to blocks, its
time to embrace this versatile shade and
mix and match hues for a dramatic pop of
colour this winter.
OILILY
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Knit your
state of mind
Choosing projects carefully can inuence
your state of mind and aid meditation.
Betsan Corkhill explains
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Effortless presence
This meditative state allows you to experience
simply observe them in the moment.
The process of being an observer of your
thoughts changes your relationship with
those thoughts, which, in turn, can help you
to realise that thoughts arent real events
At the very top of the list are accounts of how stillness a deep, restful peace. To enter this you are not your thoughts, they are just
the rhythmic movements enable a meditative mind state, use an easy knitting project where made up by your mind. A nice, easy, repetitive
state of mind. Many talk about entering the you dont have to think about the pattern. As pattern is good for this.
zone or enjoying a peaceful sanctuary that you knit, allow your mind to flow in harmony Knitting an easy project can also free your
gives the mind a break from lifes challenges. with the rhythm of your hands. Feel the mind to daydream. A bit of daydreaming is
As my research progressed, I began to realise rhythm of your movements synchronise with beneficial for wellbeing it gives your mind
that the project you choose to knit can your internal rhythm and enjoy a natural a break from lifes challenges, restrictions
influence your state of mind. awareness of simply being. and demands. Anything is possible when you
There are thousands of different types of daydream. It stimulates creative thought and
meditative state, including focused attention, Ongoing monitoring is a source of valuable self-discovery. You may
effortless presence and ongoing monitoring, Mindfulness has a strong evidence base even find the solution to that problem youve
of which mindfulness is a part. Here I look for improving wellbeing. It centres on been mulling over springs to mind.
at how you can achieve these states of mind your awareness of the present moment Next time you choose a new knitting
when you are knitting. in an intentional, non-judgemental way, project, take time to consider the mind state
purposefully noticing and observing your youd like to enter. Have a range of projects
Focused attention thoughts, emotions and physical sensations on the go so that you have a choice of mind
You can enter a state of focused attention without passing judgement, and simply states to enter. Its a great way of managing
when you are knitting a pattern that is easy allowing them to float on by. lifes challenges and boosting your wellbeing.
enough to succeed at, but still requires you to Learning mindfulness requires
focus your full attention on a particular stitch perseverance but learning to knit mindfully Betsan Corkhill is a former senior
combination. You can also use the mantra of can help you experience this beneficial mind psychotherapist and production
in, around, through and off to enable you to state more easily. As you knit, focus on the editor who has spent the
stay in this state of mind. yarn running through your fingers, feeling past decade investigating
The state of focused attention occupies the different textures and the rhythmic the therapeutic benefits of
your brain to the extent that it distracts you movement of your hands in the present knitting. Her book, Knit
from issues which may be detrimental to moment. Youll find that as you do this, for Health and Wellness, is
your wellbeing from problems that may be thoughts will pass through your mind in a available from knitforhealth
dominating your thoughts and even from different way one which will enable you to andwellness.com.
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Opening a sacred
Knitting mindfully can clear your head, help you here and now by escaping into other worlds.
Measuring the knitting at the end of the
relax and take you to a sacred space in your life, day, we delight in the progress made while
our minds were elsewhere. The escapism
writes Rachael Matthews, owner of ethical yarn knitting provides, with its relief from boring
situations or down time with hours of
shop and textile gallery Prick Your Finger and daydreaming, is seductive because it is also
productive. Awakening from the dream, we
author of The Mindfulness in Knitting present ourselves with beautiful knitted
gifts, knowing that the time spent away was
reasonably well justified.
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space
RESTARTING YOUR
MINDFUL KNITTING
PROGRAMME
As you take up your needles, pause with
a half-smile. Notice the lighting up of
the face, the stirring of the heart and the
calming of your mind. Take note of your
KNIT AWAY YOUR STORIES breathing. Finding the rhythm of your
breath, you are ready to engage with the
A handmade piece of knitting with good tension and a spiritually enriched handmade rhythm of your needles.
piece of knitting with good tension, both following the same pattern, are likely to look Working breath and stitches together,
the same. As we knit, we produce other, invisible works of great value. Take time to let the knitting guide you down to a place
acknowledge this invisible work. Published knitting patterns do not normally provide of calm. Measure your stitches with long
meditation structures. Adding our own structures and rituals enhances our work time breaths. Continue in this way until your
with a deeper source of personal creativity. fingers need a break, or you need to
Feelings about the past and the future pass through our knitting constantly. Thoughts check the knitting pattern instructions.
are facts that can be neatly filed away into the fabric, enabling the present to be less As you pause for a break, notice the
cluttered and free for more mindful knitting. Let your processed thoughts flow with the work you have made since you entered
yarn into the knitting. As your rows build up, let your stories of the past and future leave the sacred space. Take time to respond
the present, and find a suitable place to rest within the knitting. Note these thoughts in to the rows you have just worked. As you
your notebook if it helps. As the stories are knitted away, notice the sentiment behind handle the material, remember your last
them and, with a clear head, continue to form useful, beautiful fabric. Woes will start knitting date. Answer these questions in
to evaporate into your knitting rather than reside in your body. As you knit more rows, your notebook: How does todays mood
continue to demonstrate this simple filing system, until you feel you have fully entered differ? Where do you want to go from
your peaceful, sacred knitting space, and are free of any niggling fears. here?
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Where do you come from? In contrast to cashmere goats, yaks have from Australia can be shipped to China
I grew up in a small northern town in Canada a minimal impact on sparse grassland and for processing or superwashing and then
surrounded by hectares of wilderness. When every single facet of the animal is used for on to a mill somewhere else in the world
I was a child we regularly had deer and bears survival by the people farming them. The to spin before arriving at your door. The
meandering through our back yard. One Merino used in this blend is Peruvian, from environmental cost of cheap yarn is
of my first memories is of watching a bear ethically treated herds that are not mulesed. pretty shocking.
sow and its cub through a back window and Id like to continue to raise awareness of I am trying to cut down on this extra waste
wanting to go out and play with them. In my these kinds of issues and get people thinking by shopping local when sourcing my yarns.
thirties I moved from Vancouver to London more about what their money is supporting Baskerville fibres go directly from local
to complete an MAFA in Painting at Chelsea and encouraging. Do you want to support British sheep farmers to John Arbons mill in
College of Art & Design, and I have now been gentle sheep getting their hindquarters sliced Devon to be spun, then are trucked over to
in the UK for nearly 11 years. to avoid infection (mulesing) when they can me in Hastings, East Sussex, where I dye the
be treated in less horrific ways? No? Then yarns in my kitchen. No harsh chemicals are
How did you get where you are today? stop buying Merino that is farmed this way! used to treat the yarn and I use citric acid to
I started working when I was 16 years old Ask questions about how your yarn is created. set the dyes in my home kitchen.
with no idea of what I wanted to do with my More and more hand dyers are able to answer
life. My only certainty was a need to make these kinds of questions now and we should For some people, 18-24 will seem like a
things. My twenties were spent working be asking them. lot of money for a 100g skein of yarn. What
and in college, trying different careers. I goes into your yarns and why are your
worked as a silversmith, graphic designer, How do you source your yarns and what customers happy to pay for them?
administrative assistant and university do you look for when choosing them? Im glad you asked this as it is a many-layered
lecturer, but none of these roles seemed quite It is hugely important to me that Kettle Yarn question.
right for me. Co have strong ethical and environmental First there is the question of raw materials.
It wasnt until my late thirties that I tried principles and that I support values I feel Cheap yarn, like many mass-produced
knitting again during an illness and got strongly about through the brand. commodities today, has a much larger cost
obsessed with wool and yarn. Serendipitously, Weve all heard the horror stories of British environmentally than most people care to
much of my seemly unrelated past training sheep farmers having to burn or bury their know. I would seriously question anyone
seems to have come together with Kettle Yarn fleeces as it costs more to shear the sheep for charging less than 15 for a skein of yarn
Co, as I wear many hats running the business fibre than the money the British Wool Board why are they able to do this?
by myself. will pay them for the wool. How much are they paying for their raw
In my eyes it is vital to support small-scale products if they can afford to do this, and
Tell us about Kettle Yarn Co how long has wool producers in the UK who are developing what conditions was it produced in? How
it been going, what does it do and where is new breeds, keeping old breeds alive and are the animals treated, what chemicals
it heading? thriving and caring for their small flocks of are used on the fibre and what is the
I started Kettle Yarn Co in 2013, a love child animals in a loving and ethical way unlike environmental cost of the various processes
born of my obsession with knitting, chronic the mass farming of Merino in certain parts of that have been undertaken?
love of colour and a driving quest for pill-free the world. Wool as a raw product is not cheap, and
yarn. The company evolved out of a personal Starting with Baskerville, my exclusive ethically produced fibre should not be
search for ruggedly tough, long-wearing blends aim to contain unique breeds, like the cheap. Not if you are paying fair prices to all
blends that feel delicious against the skin. new Exmoor Blueface, blended in interesting the people who worked hard to create the
It is vital to me that my company support new combinations. end product. I source my spun yarn from
the ethics and values I believe in. Yarns I dye My goal is to veer away from the mass- companies that have ethical standards similar
are ethically produced, and as I become more produced and ethically questionable fibres to my own. Beyul, Islington, Waltham and
educated in yarn production Ive stopped of the yarn world and introduce people to Westminster are spun in Peru by the mill that
using fibres like cashmere, as have discovered other stunning fibres that are not as readily supports the Mirasol project charity and un-
how our desire for soft and softer has available and have their own amazing mulesed Peruvian sheep herds. My exclusive
stripped the land bare where Asian cashmere properties, like Gotland and Exmoor British spun yarns are sourced from small-
is farmed, creating huge sandstorms. These Blueface. If we dont make an effort to scale British sheep farmers.
storms are so large that they are changing the support these amazing sheep breeds they will Then there is the question of wear it is
climate worldwide, leaving the poor animals be lost to us forever. one thing to spend 24 for a skein of yarn in
starved and the resulting fleece coarse It is also important to me that my yarn something that will look rubbish in a month,
and very unlike the idea of luxury we once production has an acceptably low carbon and another to spend the same to have a
associated with this fibre. footprint. Most people dont know that garment that will continue to look brand new
Ive replaced this fibre with Beyul, my baby yarn can be shipped across the breadth for countless years, even decades.
yak, silk and ethical Merino blend. It has a of the world several times in the course I feel that over the past three years my
similar luxurious handle to cashmere but of its production for example, Merino customers have come to trust the quality of
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CABLE EDGE
GARTER STITCH
SHAWL
Stylecraft
Yarn Stylecraft Head Over Heels
Skill level Beginner
Pattern page 57
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DIAGON VALLEY
Boadicea Binnerts
Yarn De Rerum Natura Cyrano
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 58
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SHELLEY
Natalie Smart
Yarn Yarn Stories Fine Merino &
Baby Alpaca Aran
Skill level Advanced
Pattern page 61
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SHIRT TAILS
Pat Menchini
Yarn King Cole Fashion Aran
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 64
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STYLE ICON
Pat Menchini
Yarn Rico Essentials Alpaca
Blend Chunky
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 65
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OMBRE DENIM
Sian Brown
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cotton
Denim DK
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 67
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LACY
Sarah J Green
Yarn Any DK weight yarn
Skill level Intermediate crochet
Pattern page 69
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DEBBIE BLISS
Mabel
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino
Aran Tonals
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 72
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Yarn Stylecraft Alpaca Chunky
Skill level Intermediate
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MAISIE
Rico Design
Yarn Rico Baby So Soft DK
Skill level Beginner Plus
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GARDEN PLAY
Drops Design
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ASK JEANETTE
Your queries answered by Jeanette Sloan
RIBBON RIDDLE
Like you I love a bit of sparkle in YARN LEARNINGS
my knits, so when I picked up I really enjoy reading your
the Christmas issue (Knitting magazine and became a
162, December 2016) I knew subscriber very recently. The
Limelight by Pat Menchini was article on luxury yarns in Knitting
the one for me. As its a DK 161, November 2016, was really
weight its the sort of design Id enjoyable, but I cant always
like to wear throughout the year, stretch my budget to them. Is
but Im not sure about the ribbon there any chance of a similar type
at the neck. Can you suggest an of article on other types of yarns,
alternative fastening? Its lovely or a focus on patterns to knit on
but not for me, Im not confident a tight budget?
showing that much skin! Pat Rogers, by email
Lisa Barclay, by email
You said that you only became
Pat Menchinis Limelight sweater a subscriber to Knitting very
is a glamorous, versatile design recently, so you may well
knitted in King Coles sequined have missed the piece on
yarn Galaxy. The wide ribbon Pat environmentally friendly yarns
has used to fasten the back neck from issue 160, October 2016. It
ST
of the garment adds a feminine
LET AR explores the growing demand
touch and reveals a sexy flash of TER for yarns that are ethically
skin across the shoulder blades. sourced, naturally dyed, locally
While this works really well for sourced, fairly traded or made
parties, not everyone has the with recycled fibres or packaging.
confidence to carry it off, and If your idea of green yarns is
youll no doubt want a more femininity. bridge the gap left by the eight something smelly and scratchy
discreet finishing detail if youre Alternatively you could add a stitches cast off at the centre. that you wouldnt wear next to
wearing this design to work. button band to the neck opening. Cast off all stitches. Once youve the skin, then think again.
One option is to add a lace-up When you get to the base of the chosen your buttons, space them Alternatively, Knitting 155,
detail to the neck edge. When neck opening, instead of knitting evenly across the centre of the June 2016, featured an article on
working the back left opening, the four stitches at the neck edge edge to determine how many independent dyers. While large
instead of knitting all four in garter stitch, cast them off buttonholes youll need and corporate brands have catered
stitches in garter stitch on every completely. Work the rest of the where to place them. for lots of knitters needs over
WS row, once youve established back as directed by the pattern With the right side of the the years, and continue to do so,
a few rows try working k1, k2tog, instructions, then repeat for the garment facing you, pick up and theres now a huge breadth of
yo, k1 over the four stitches on other side. You should be left knit the same number of stitches, colour, texture and fibre mixes
a WS row (youll need to reverse with a long, rectangular gap at this time starting at the base dyed in mesmerising colours
it for the back right). This places the centre back. To finish the of the opening and finishing at by indie dyers like Easyknits,
lace holes towards the outside of opening edges youll need to the top of the neck. Knit half as Uncommon Thread and The
the garter stitch edge, and youll pick up and knit down the side many rows as you did for the first Little Grey Sheep.
have to experiment with their of the rows, so start with the left side, work your buttonholes on While hand-dyed yarns may
placement to make sure theyre back. As theyve been worked the next row, then complete to sound exclusive or expensive,
evenly spaced up the neck. Once in stocking stitch, try picking up match the first side and cast off. this isnt always the case. That
both sides have been completed, three stitches every four rows To make up, place the right edge said, I completely understand
thread a fine ribbon through (with the right side of the work on top of the left edge at the base that some of us are knitting
the holes to fasten with a bow at facing you), beginning at the of the neck and sew both neatly on even more limited budgets,
the back of the neck. The garter neck and finishing at the base in place. Finally sew the buttons so have a look at Knitting 163,
stitch edges will meet at the of the neck opening. Work in in place on the left back. Enjoy January 2017, where you can
back and cover up the shoulders, stocking stitch until the edge is knitting Limelight whichever one find 10 great patterns to knit for
while still adding that hint of around 3.5cm or deep enough to of these solutions you choose. under 50.
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3 4 5
3. To begin working the pattern, well start at 4. Remembering that each front knit loop 5. Now to establish the bottom tip of the
the bottom right of the chart and read from is paired with a rear purl loop, repeat until heart motif, k1 in RC (beige) then bring both
right to left for this row our front or main there are five stitches in the FC and five yarns to the front of the work and p1 in FC
colour is magenta. Knit the first stitch in both stitches in the RC on the right needle. (magenta).
yarns. To work the next five stitches, k1 in FC
(magenta) then bring both yarns to the front
of the work and p1 using RC (beige).
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6 7 8
6. To complete the rest of the charted row, 7. Have a look at the row just worked and 8. For the second chart row our front or main
take both yarns to the back of the work and youll notice there are a couple of breaks in colour is beige, and well be reading the chart
k1 in FC (magenta) then bring both yarns to the sequence of alternating stitches on the from left to right. Knit the first stitch using
the front of the work and p1 in RC (beige). needles. This occurs where the charted motif both yarns, then work the next 4 sts. With
Continue until you reach the last stitch, then is being worked, and its worth checking at both yarns at the back, k1 in FC (beige), then
knit it as normal using both yarns. this stage that the stitches on your needle bring both yarns to the front of the work and
match the chart row just completed. p1 in RC (magenta).
9 11
10
10. With both yarns at the back of the work 11. Keep working from the chart, reading in the appropriate direction for each row and taking
and reversed once again, k1 in FC (beige), care to swap the yarns as needed when working them in pairs of knit and purl. The completed
bring both yarns to the front of work and p1 chart should be completely reversible, with edge stitches worked in both yarns.
in RC. Repeat to the last stitch, then p1 using
both yarns.
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Instructions
2
SHAWL
With A, make a slipknot.
Knit into front of stitch but dont slip it off
4
Row 1: Knit.
2
WS row.
Cut B and join C.
Cont in C in patt until work meas approx
10
12 Denim Heather (B) Next row (RS): K1, (yfwd, k2tog) to last st,
18
15 Blue Coral (E) last k2tog, work as folls: K1, yfwd, k1.
1 x 10mm circular knitting needle Cast off.
100cm long
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TENSION
8 sts and 14 rows to 10cm over g st.
22
PATTERN NOTES
Take care to always change colour on a
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ZIGZAG CARDIGAN BY BRONAGH MISKELLY
1
3
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 89 Next row: K27[27:29:30:32:33:33:33] picking
up and working wraps with sts.
BODY Place sts on a holder or scrap yarn.
4
Using A and 3.75mm needle cast on Right Front
255[269:283:297:311:325:339:353] sts. With WS facing rejoin yarn to
5
Knit 2 rows in g st. 55[57:60:62:65:68:70:72] sts for Right Front
2
Row 3: K2, (yo, k5, sk2po, k5, yo, k1), to last and p to end.
st, k1. Next row: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
6
Row 4: Purl. 53[55:58:60:63:66:68:70] sts.
Rep rows 3 and 4 working stripes as folls: Dec as set at each end of foll 2[3:3:3:4:5:6:8]
7
10[14:14:14:14:14:14:14] more rows in A, 8B, RS rows.
8A, 4B, 4A. Cont to dec as set at neck edge only on
3
Change to 3.5mm needles and cont in patt every RS row to 31[32:35:38:41:42:43:43]
8
working stripes as folls: 4A, 4B, 8A, 4B, 4A, sts and then on every 4th row to
4B, 4A, 4B, 4A, 2B, 4A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 2A, 2B. 27[27:29:30:32:33:33:33] sts.
9
Change to 3.25mm needles and cont in patt Cont straight in st st until armhole matches
working stripes as folls: 4A, 2B, 4A. Left Front to shoulder shaping ending with
Cont in A only. a WS row.
10
Next row: K7, (sk2po, k11) to last 10 sts, Shape shoulders
4
sk2po, k7. Next row: K18[18:19:20:21:22:22:22], wrap
219[231:243:255:267:279:291:303] sts. and turn.
11
Next row: P55[58:61:64:67:70:73:76], pm, Next row: Purl.
p109[115:121:127:133:139:145:151], pm, p to Next row: K9[9:10:10:11:11:11:11], wrap and
12
end. turn.
Work 12[10:10:8:8:8:8:8] rows in st st, slipping Next row: P27[27:29:30:32:33:33:33] picking
5
markers. up and working wraps with sts.
13
Next row (inc): (K to 1 st before m, m1, k2, Place sts on a holder or scrap yarn.
m1) twice, k to end. Back
14
223[235:247:259:271:283:295:307] sts. With WS facing rejoin yarn to 109[113:119:123:
SIZES Cont in st st and inc as set on foll two 129:135:139:143] sts for Back and p to end.
To t: UK size 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22] 12th[12th:12th:12th:12th:12th:10th:10th] rows. Next row: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
15
81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117]cm 231[243:255:267:279:291:303:315] sts. 53[55:58:60:63:66:68:70] sts.
6
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46]in) Cont in st st until Body meas Dec as set at each end of foll 2[3:3:3:4:5:6:8]
Actual measurement:
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48[49:49:48:48:48:47:47]cm RS rows. 103[105:111:115:119:123:125:125] sts.
92.5[97:102:107:111.5:116.5:121:126]cm (19[19:19:19:19:19:18:18]in) ending with Cont straight until Back matches Front to
(36[38:40:42:44:45:47:49]in) a WS row. shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row.
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Length to shoulder: Split for armholes Next row: K28[28:30:31:33:34:34:34], turn
68[69:70:70:71:72:72:73]cm Next row (RS): K55[57:60:62:65:68:70:72]), and work on these sts only.
7
(26[27:27:27:28:28:28:28]in) cast off 6[8:8:10:10:10:12:14], Next row: P2tog, p17[17:18:19:20:21:21:21],
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Sleeve length: 42[43:43.5:44:44:45:45:46]cm k109[113:119:123:129:135:139:143], cast off wrap and turn.
(16[17:17:17:17:17:17:18]in) 6[8:8:10:10:10:12:14] sts, k to end. Next row: Knit.
19
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Left Front Next row: P9[9:10:10:11:11:11:11], wrap and
sizes: where there is only one set of gures Cont on 55[57:60:62:65:68:70:72] sts for Left turn.
this applies to all sizes. Front only place Right Front and Back sts Next row: K27[27:29:30:32:33:33:33] picking
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on holders. up and working wraps with sts.
8
YOU WILL NEED Next row: Purl. Place sts on a holder or scrap yarn.
21
Yarn Stories Fine Merino 4 ply Next row: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Rejoin yarn to rem back sts with RS facing,
100% Merino (approx 178m per 50g) 53[55:58:60:63:66:68:70] sts. cast off 47[49:51:53:53:55:57:57] sts, k to end.
7[7:7:8:8:9:9:9] x 50g balls French Navy (A) Dec as set at each end of foll 2[3:3:3:4:5:6:8] Next row: Purl.
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2 x 50g balls Dove (B) RS rows. 49[49:52:54:55:56:46:54] sts. Next row: K2tog, p17[17:18:19:20:21:21:21],
3mm, 3.25mm, 3.5mm and 3.75mm Dec as set on neck edge only every RS row wrap and turn.
Next row: Purl.
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9
TENSION Next row: P18[18:19:20:21:22:22:22], wrap With 3.25mm needle and A, cast on
25 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st using and turn. 59[59:59:59:73:73:73:73] sts.
3.25mm needles. Next row: Knit. Knit 2 rows in g st.
27
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to Next row: P9[9:10:10:11:11:11:11], wrap Row 3: K2, (yo, k5, sk2po, k5, yo, k1), to last
obtain correct tension. and turn. st, k1.
28
11
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Instructions
2
Cont in patt as set working stripes as folls: Gently steam pieces into shape.
3
4 more rows in A, 2B, 4A, 2B, 2A, 2B, 4A, Return left shoulder sts from Front and Back
2B, 2A. to a needle each. With right sides together,
Cont in A only. join shoulder seam using three needle cast
4
Next row: K7, (sk2po, k11) to last 10 sts, off. Rep for right shoulder.
sk2po, k7. 63[63:63:63:63:75:75:75] sts. With RS facing, 3mm needle and A, pick
5
Cont in st st, beg with a purl row for up and k89[92:92:92:92:92:92:92] sts up
2
Inc as set on every foll straight edge of Right Front, pm, pick
16th[16th:14th:12th:10th:20th:16th:12th] row up and k54[55:59:61:63:66:69:71] up Right
7
Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:5:6:7] sts at beg of next 2 Front to match Right Front.
rows. 69[71:73:73:75:77:79:81] sts. 415[423:433:437:441:449:451:455] sts.
Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Row 1: K to end, slipping markers.
10
Dec as set on every foll 4th row to (yo, ssk, k9[9:9:9:9:9:8:8]) three times,
65[65:65:65:65:63:65:63] sts and then on k1[0:0:0:0:0:0:0], remove m, k to end.
11
23[21:21:19:21:23:25:27] sts.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next two rows. TO FINISH
5
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Instructions
2
Row 2 (WS): (P1, k1) to last st, p1. on row 75 and every foll 4th row until there
These 2 rows form rib, cont until work meas are 28[38:50] sts.
5cm (2in). Cont until Front matches Back, ending at
4
Cont in F only until work meas 26[27:28] On completion of Right Front, using 5mm
cm (10[10:11]in) from Sleeve shaping. needles and D, pick up 17 sts from st holder
11
Actual measurement: 128[158:188]cm Using 5mm needles and A, cast on ending with a RS row.
(52[62:74]in) 47[57:69] sts and work in rib as for Back for Next row (WS): Rib 3, (m1, rib 4) to end.
Length: 66[67:68]cm (26[26:27]in) 5cm (2in). 57[63:68] sts.
15
Sleeve length: 45cm (18in) Change to 5.5mm needles. Change to 5.5mm needles and work in st st.
6
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Work 70 rows in st st in stripe pattern as Work in st st and stripe patt as folls, at the
16
sizes: where there is only one set of gures given for Back. same time inc 1 st at each end of 5th and
this applies to all sizes. Shape armhole every foll 4th row to 89[91:94] sts and then
Row 71: Cast off 6 sts, patt to end. 41[51:63] cont without shaping until Sleeve meas
17
YOU WILL NEED sts. 45cm (17in), then cast off. 80 rows total will
Lang Mohair Trend 70% mohair, 30% silk Cont in stripe patt, dec 1 st at inside edge have been worked.
7
Stitch holders
5 buttons
Row counter
22
TENSION
16 sts and 23 rows to 10cm over st st using
24
5.5mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
obtain correct tension.
25
10
BACK
Using 5mm needles and A cast on
27
101[125:149] sts.
Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to last st, k1. Measurements are given in cm
28
11
29
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2
Rows 1-8: Work in A. CABLE EDGE
1
Rows 9-20: Work in B. GARTER STITCH SHAWL
3
Rows 21-24: Work in C.
Rows 25-36: Work in D. BY STYLECRAFT
Rows 37-48: Work in E.
4
Rows 49-50: Work in C.
Rows 51-62: Work in B.
5
Cont in F only to end of row 80.
2
Cast off in F.
6
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Using 5mm needles and F, cast on 11 sts.
7
Work 4 rows in single rib as for Back.
*Buttonhole row 1: Rib 4, cast off 3 sts, rib
3
to end.
8
Buttonhole row 2: Rib 4, cast on 3 sts, rib
to end.
9
Rib 16 rows.*
Repeat from * to * 3 more times, then work 2
buttonhole rows again.
10
Cont in rib until band ts to centre back
4
when slightly stretched.
11
BUTTON BAND
Work as for Buttonhole Band, omitting
12
buttonholes.
5
TO FINISH
13
Press very gently on WS using a steam iron. SIZE
Catch down Pocket Back and Pocket tops. Actual measurement along cast-on and
14
Join shoulder seam. Insert Sleeve top into perpendicular edges: 112 x 71cm (44 x 28in)
right angle formed by Sleeve shaping and
sew with a back st. Sew in at, do not curve. YOU WILL NEED
15
Join Sleeve and side seams. Attach front Stylecraft Head Over Heels
6
Bands, joining at centre back neck. Sew 75% superwash wool, 25% nylon
16
on buttons. (approx 400m per 100g)
1 x 100g ball 3103 Eiger
1 pair 4mm needles
17
Cable needle
Row counter
7
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
18
average requirements and are approximate.
19
TENSION
24 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over patt using
4mm needles.
20
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
8
obtain correct tension.
21
ABBREVIATIONS
C4F = slip next 2 sts on to cable needle and
22
hold at front, k2, then k2 from cable needle
For more abbreviations see page 89
23
9
SHAWL
Using 4mm needles, cast on 6 sts.
24
28
11
29
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Instructions
2
Row 11: K2, yfwd, k2, k2tog, C4F (10 sts). DIAGON VALLEY BY
1
TO FINISH
Sew in all ends and pin out your shawl cover
9
SIZES
6
To t: UK size 8-10[12-14:16-18:20-22]
16
81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117]cm
(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46]in)
Actual measurement: 120[130:140:150]cm
17
(47[51:55:59]in)
Length to shoulder: 75[85:85:90]cm
7
(29[33:33:35]in)
18
and long)
Stitch holders
23
9
4 x stitch markers
1 x matching lightweight zip 70[75:75:80]cm
(27[29:29:31]in)
24
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
25
10
TENSION
26
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 89 Right Front Rep last two rows 2 more times.
1
Starting at armhole edge cont as folls: Work across all the sts, knitting the wrapped
3
PATTERN NOTES Next row (WS): P3, knit to end. sts with the wraps.
Garment is designed with 20cm (8in) Next row: Sl1, purl to 5 sts before armhole Leave sts on a st holder*.
positive ease. edge, k5. Left Front
4
The Sleeves are knitted in the round. If you Next row: P7, knit to end. Place the 36[39:43:46] sts for the Left Front
prefer to knit them at add 1 extra st at each Next row: Sl1, purl to 9 sts before armhole on a needle ready to start a WS row and
5
end of the row for the seam. edge, k9. cont in rev st st until work is the same
2
Cont in the same way, reducing the rev st measurement as the end of the rev st st
BODY st section by 2 sts on every row until all the section on the Right Front.
6
Using 5mm circular needle and the long tail Right Front sts are worked in st st. Next row (WS): Sl1, p1, knit to end.
method cast on 154[168:182:196] sts. AT THE SAME TIME when work meas 5cm Next row: Purl to last 4 sts, k4.
7
Set-up row (RS): K39[42:46:49] for Right (2in) from start of armhole, inc for shoulder Next row: Sl1, p5, knit to end.
Front, pm, k76[84:90:98] for Back, pm, as folls: Next row: Purl to last 8 sts, k8.
3
k39[42:46:49] for Left Front. Next row (RS inc): Patt until 2 sts before Cont in the same way, reducing the rev st
8
Set Chinese Wave Pattern armhole edge, m1, patt 2. st section by 2 sts on every row until all the
Row 1 (WS): Sl1, k1,*sl1 wyib, k1*, repeat Work another 5cm (2in) and rep inc row once Left Front sts are worked in st st.
9
from * to end. more. 38[41:45:48] sts. AT THE SAME TIME when work meas 5cm
Row 2: Sl1, knit to end. Shape neck (2in) from start of armhole, inc for shoulder
Row 3: Sl1, k2, *sl1 wyib, k1*, repeat from * *When work meas 14[15:16:17]cm as folls:
10
to last st, k1. (5[5:6:6]in) from start of armhole, Next row (RS inc): Patt 2, m1, patt to end.
4
Row 4: Sl1, knit to end. shape neck as folls: Work another 5cm (2in) and rep inc row once
Rep rows 1 to 4 until garment measures 5cm Next row (neck edge): Cast off 6[7:8:9] sts, more. 38[41:45:48] sts.
11
(2in), ending on a WS row. work to end. 32[34:37:39] sts. Shape neck and shoulder
Change to 6mm circular needle and cont Work 1 row straight. Work as for Right Front from * to *.
12
as folls: Cont to cast off at neck edge on next and Back
Row 1 (RS): Sl1, knit to end. every foll alt row as folls: 3 sts once, 2 sts Place the 70[78:84:92] sts for the Back on
5
Row 2: Sl1, purl to end. once, 1 st once. 26[28:31:33] sts. a needle ready to start a WS row and cont
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Cont in st st, working the rst st on every Cont without shaping until work meas in st st and rev st st pattern as set to match
row as sl1, until Body meas 20[22:24:26]cm (8[8:9:10]in) from start each Front at armhole edge.
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25[30:30:35]cm (9[11:11:13]in) from of armhole. AT THE SAME TIME when work meas
cast-on edge, ending on a purl row. Shoulder shaping 5cm (2in) from start of armhole, inc for
Set rev st st section Next row: Work to 6 sts before armhole shoulder in the same way as for each Front.
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Row 1 (RS): Sl1, knit until 3 sts before 2nd edge, wrap and turn. 74[82:88:96] sts.
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marker, p3, sm, p3, knit to end. Next row: Work to end. Shape shoulders
Row 2: Sl1, purl until 5 sts before 1st marker, Next row: Work to 5 sts before wrapped st,
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Cont without shaping until work meas
k5, sm, k5, purl to end. wrap and turn. 20[22:24:26]cm (8[8:9:10]in) from start
Row 3: Sl1, knit until 7 sts before 2nd Next row: Work to end. of armhole.
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marker, p7, sm, p7, knit to end.
Row 4: Sl1, purl until 9 sts before 1st marker,
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k9, sm, k9, purl to end.
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Measurements are given in cm
Cont in the same way, expanding the rev st
st section by 2 sts at each end until all of the
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Left Front is worked in purl, ending on a
RS row.
Next row (WS): Sl1, knit to rst marker, sm,
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knit until 2 sts after rev st st section, purl to
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second marker, sm, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
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Next row: Sl1, p3, knit to marker, sm, knit to
2 sts before rev st st section, purl to marker,
sm, purl to end.
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Cont in the same way, expanding the rev st
st section by 2 sts on the Right Front and
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55[60:60:65]cm (21[23:23:25]in),
ending on a WS row.
Shape armholes
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Next row: Work to 6 sts before armhole Rep the dec round on every 8th row
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edge, wrap and turn. 4 more times, decreasing after each marker.
Next row: Work to 6 sts before armhole 45[51:53:55] sts.
edge, wrap and turn. When Sleeve measures 45cm (17in), cont
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Work across all the sts, knitting the wrapped of foll round. 40[46:48:50] sts.
sts with the wraps. Shape Sleeve cap
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together cast off the shoulder sts using the sts have been cast off.
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Back in the same way, leaving the central sts Work as for Right Sleeve, but start the rev
on a holder for the neck. st st pattern immediately after the rst inc
round as folls:
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Join to work in the round and cont as folls: purl sts at each end until the entire Sleeve is
Rnd 1: Knit. worked in purl.
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Rnd 2: *sl1 wyif, p1*, repeat from * to *. Continue in purl until the Sleeve cap
Rnd 3: Knit. measures 10cm (4in), then start to reduce
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Rnd 4: *p1, sl1 wyif, *, repeat from * to *. the rev st st section by 2 sts at each end.
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This forms Chinese Wave Pattern in the Note: Check the rev st st pattern against the
round. Rep rounds 1 to 4 until Sleeve main Body to ensure that it matches.
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k10[11:11:12], pm*, repeat from * to * 3 more With RS of work facing and using 5mm
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times, m1. 5 sts increased. circular needle, pick up and knit the sts
Cont in st st, repeating the increase round around the Right Front neck, from the stitch
on every 6th round 5 more times, working holder for Back neck and down the Left
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AT THE SAME TIME when Sleeve meas as for Body, work backwards and forwards in
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35cm (13in) work rev st st patt as folls: rows for 4cm (1in).
Rnd 1: Knit to rst marker, sm, p3, knit Cast off.
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to end.
Note: The rev st st patt will cross over the FRONT BANDS
start of the rounds. With RS of work facing and using 5mm
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Rnd 2: Knit to 2 sts before the purl sts on circular needle, pick up and knit sts along
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previous round, p2, sm, p5, knit to end. Right Front edge and edge of Neckband.
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Cont to work 2 purl sts either side of rev Starting with row 1 of Chinese Wave Pattern
st st section until the purl section equals as for Body, work backwards and forwards in
two-thirds of the width of the Sleeve, then rows for 2cm (in).
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Next row: Patt to 2 sts after wrapped st, Zippers in Knitwear, the No-sewing Way at
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ABBREVIATIONS mb, k2, yo, k1, (p2tog, k1) twice; rep from *
mb = (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) all in next st, turn, to end.
p5tog, turn, slip st back to right hand needle Row 10: *(P1, k1) twice, p1, k9, p1, (k1, p1)
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For more abbreviations see page 89 twice; rep from * to end.
Row 11: K1, *(p1, k1) twice, yo, k2, (mb, k1)
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TIPS twice, mb, k2, yo, k1, (p1, k1) twice; rep from
2
Pattern count varies over rows so correct st * to end.
count is on row 1 of pattern. Row 12: *(P1, k1) twice, p1, k11, (p1, k1) twice;
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When working any shaping, make sure you rep from * to last st, p1.
work the increases/decreases in pattern. Row 13: K1, *(k2tog) twice, yo, k11, yo, k1,
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Do not work an increase (yo, yrn) where a (k2tog twice); rep from * to end.
decrease (ie armhole shaping) is required. Row 14: *P3, k13, p2; rep from * to last st, p1.
3
Keep a note of how many rows you have Row 15: Knit.
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worked on the Back from end of armhole Row 16: Knit.
shaping. This will help when knitting Row 17: K1, *yo, k1, (p3, k1) 4 times, yo, k1;
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the Front. rep from * to end.
To help get an even spread of stitches when Row 18: K2, *(p1, k3), rep from * to last 3 sts,
picking up for the border, pick up every 4sts p1, k2.
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then miss a st. Row 19: K1, *k1, yo, k1 (p2tog, p1, k1)
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4 times, yo, k2; rep from * to end.
FAN AND BOBBLE PATTERN Row 20: *K3, (p1, k2) 4 times, p1, k2; rep
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Starting with 18 + 1 sts from * to last st, k1.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 21: K1, *k2, yo, k1 (p2, k1) 4 times, yo,
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Row 2: Knit. k2, mb; rep from * to end, do not work mb at
Row 3: K1, *(p3, k1) twice, yo, k1, yo, k1, end of last rep but work k1.
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(p3, k1) twice; rep from * to end. Row 22: *K4, (p1, k2) 4 times, p1, k3; rep
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Row 4: *(P1, k3); rep from * to last st, p1. from * to last st, k1.
SIZES Row 5: K1, *(p2tog, p1, k1) twice, yo, k3, yo, Row 23: K1, *mb, k2, yo, k1, (p2tog, k1)
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To t: UK 8-10[12-14:16-18:20-22] k1, (p2tog, p1, k1) twice; rep from * to end. 4 times, yo, k2, mb, k1; rep from * to end.
81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117]cm Row 6: *(P1, k2) twice, p1, k5, (p1, k2) twice; Row 24: *K5, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, k4; rep from
(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46]in) rep from * to last st, p1. * to last st, k1.
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Actual measurement: 80[94:100:108]cm Row 7: K1 *(p2, k1) twice, yo, k2, mb, k2, yo, Row 25: K1 *k1, mb, k2, yo, k1, (p1, k1)
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(31[37:39:42]in) k1, (p2, k1) twice; rep from * to end. 4 times, yo, k2, mb, k1, mb; rep from * to
Length to shoulder (knee length): Row 8: *(P1, k2) twice, p1, k7, (p1, k2) twice;
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end. At the end of last rep, k1 instead of
101[102:103:104]cm (39[40:40:41]in) rep from * to last st, p1. working mb.
Length to shoulder (maxi length): Row 9: K1, *(p2tog, k1) twice, yo, k2, mb, k1, Row 26: *K6, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, k5; rep
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133[134:135:136]cm (52[52:53:53]in)
Sleeve length: 46cm (18in)
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger
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sizes: where there is only one set of gures
this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED
Yarn Stories Fine Merino & Baby Alpaca
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Aran 70% wool, 30% alpaca
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(approx 95m per 50g)
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Knee length:
17[18:19:20] x 50g balls Duck Egg 2507
Maxi length:
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22[23:24:25] x 50g balls Duck Egg 2507
1 pair each 5.5mm, 5mm and 4.5mm needles
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TENSION
10
5mm needles.
21 sts and 21 rows to 10cm over patt using
5mm needles.
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LEFT FRONT
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all shaping.
SLEEVES
4
Work in 1x1 rib until rib section meas Sizes 1 and 2 only
6cm (2.5in). Next row: K1, (k8, kfb) to end (61 sts).
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163[181:199:217] sts. each end of 5th row then 10 foll 6th rows
Work in patt until Body meas 20cm (8in) from (83 sts).
3
end of rib ending on row 28 (WS) of patt. Inc 1 st at each end of foll 8th row once
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BACK row and then four foll 4th rows (77 sts).
Shape armhole Inc 1 st at each end of nine foll 6th rows
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Next row: Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st Work straight until Sleeve meas 46cm (18in).
at each end of next and every alt row to Shape top
5
Using short row shaping, work in sequences Press pieces lightly according to ball band
of 6[6:7:7] sts over 18[18:21:21] sts and place and darn in loose yarn ends. Join shoulder
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these sts on to a holder along with centre seams using 3 needle cast off.
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Rejoin yarn at neck edge and work second starting at bottom Right Front, pick up and
from * to last st, k1. side short row shaping to match the rst. k132 sts evenly up front edge, k33[37:41:45]
Row 27: K1, *k5, yo, k1 (k2tog) 4 times, yo, Place 18[18:21:21] sts on a holder. sts on holder for Back neck, k132 sts down
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k6; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Left Front. 297[301:305:309] sts.
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Row 28: *K7, p5, k6; rep from * to last st, k1. RIGHT FRONT Work in g st for 6 rows, cast off knitwise.
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These 28 rows form pattern and are With RS facing, place 41[45:49:54] sts for Maxi length version:
repeated. Right Front on to LH needle and rejoin yarn With RS facing using 4.5mm circular needle,
to front edge. starting at bottom Right Front, pick up and
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Work in patt until Body meas 55cm (21in) alt row to 35[36:40:43] sts. TO FINISH
ending on row 2 of patt. Work straight until armhole meas 10cm (4in). Pin and sew Sleeve heads in place along
For maxi length version: Shape neck armhole. Join side and Sleeve seams.
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Work in patt until Body meas 87cm (34in) Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row 6[7:8:10]
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ending on row 2 of patt. times then every alt row 11[11:11:12] times.
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AEOLICA BY LINDA LENCOVIC
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3
Change to larger needle.
Rnds 6 and 8: *p1, sl1 pwise wyib, p1, yo
pass the sl st over the p1 and yo, p1, k2; rep
4
from * to end.
Rep rnds 1-8 in larger needle until hat
5
meas 15 cm (6 in), ending with an even-
2
numbered rnd.
Crown shaping
6
Rnd 1: K1, ssk, work 8 sts in patt, * k2tog,
ssk, work 8 sts in patt; rep from * to last st.
7
Slip st to right hand needle and remove
marker. Slip st back to left hand needle and
3
k2tog, replace marker for beginning of rnd
8
(50 sts remain).
Rnd 2: *K1, sl1 pwise wyib, p1, yo pass the
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sl st over the p1 and yo, p1, k2, p1, sl1 pwise
wyib, p1, yo pass the sl st over the p1 and
yo, k1; rep from * to end.
10
Rnd 3: K1, ssk, work 6 sts in patt, * k2tog,
4
ssk, work 8 sts in patt; rep from * to last st.
Slip st to right hand needle and remove
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marker. Slip st back to left hand needle and
k2tog, and replace marker for beginning of
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rnd (40 sts remain).
Rnd 4: K2, *p1, k2, p1, k4; rep from * to last 5
5
sts, p1, k2, p1, k1.
13
Rnd 5: K1, ssk, work 4 sts in pattern, * k2tog,
SIZE ssk, work 4 sts in pattern; rep from * to last
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Circumference at brim: 54.5cm (21in) st. Slip st to right hand needle and remove
Height brim to crown: 24cm (9in) marker. Slip st back to left hand needle and
k2tog, and replace marker for beginning of
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YOU WILL NEED rnd (30 sts remain).
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Kettle Yarn Co Waltham Super British Rnd 6: K1, *p1, k2; rep from * to last st, p1.
Bluefaced Leicester 100% supersorted Rnd 7: K1, ssk, work 2 sts in patt, * k2tog,
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British Bluefaced Leicester wool ssk, work 2 sts in patt; rep from * to last st.
(50m per 100g) Slip st to right hand needle and remove
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4 x 100g hanks in Tulle marker. Slip st back to left hand needle and
7.5mm circular needle 40cm long k2tog, and replace marker for beginning of
7
8mm circular needle 40cm long rnd (20 sts remain).
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OR 7.5mm and 8mm sets of double-pointed Rnd 8: K to end.
needles Rnd 9: K1, ssk, *k2tog, ssk; rep from * to last
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Stitch markers st. Slip st to right hand needle and remove
Darning needle marker. Slip st back to left hand needle and
k2tog, and replace marker for beginning of
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TENSION rnd (10 sts remain).
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11 sts and 20 rounds to 10cm in pattern Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts
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after blocking. twice. Pull to close.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
obtain correct tension. TO FINISH 22
Weave in ends. Soak hat in warm soapy
PATTERN NOTE water for at least 20 mins then roll in a
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A thick, warm hat that knits up in no time, towel and squeeze gently to remove water.
Aeolica is worked from the brim upwards in Block over a balloon or other round object,
an easy, rhythmic slip stitch pattern. pulling rmly to even out sts. Remove when
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Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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TENSION
6
FRONT
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Knit 1 row.
4
60[68:76:84:92:100] sts.
Row 2: Knit.
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Actual meas: 89[97:105:113:122:129]cm Row 2: P3, (k2, p2) to last st, p1.
6
this applies to all sizes. from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
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Shape neck
YOU WILL NEED Next row: Patt 33[36:39:43:46:49] sts, turn.
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King Cole Fashion Aran 70% acrylic, Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck.
30% wool (approx 200m per 100g) Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows.
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28[31:34:38:41:44] sts. STYLE ICON
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Cont straight until work meas 6[6:7:7:8:8]cm BY PAT MENCHINI
3
(2[2:2:2:3:3]in) from beg of neck
shaping, ending at side edge.
Shape shoulders
4
Cast off 4[5:5:6:7:7] sts at beg of next row
and 4 foll alt rows. 8[6:9:8:6:9] sts.
5
Work 1 row straight.
2
Cast off.
With RS facing slip next 22[24:26:26:28:30]
6
sts (centre sts) on to a holder and leave.
Rejoin yarn to rem 28[31:34:38:41:44] sts and
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patt to end of row.
Complete as left half.
3
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BACK
Omitting neck shaping work as Front to
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shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulders
Cast off 4[5:5:6:7:7] sts at beg of next 10
10
rows. 48[46:54:52:50:58] sts.
4
Cast off 8[6:9:8:6:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
32[34:36:36:38:40] sts.
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Slip rem sts on to a holder and leave.
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SLEEVES
Using 4.5mm needles cast on
5
64[68:72:80:84:88] sts. SIZES
13
Work 37 rows in g st. To t: UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28]
Change to 5mm needles and work straight 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122:127-132]cm
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in patt as given on Front until Sleeve meas (30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48:50-52]in)
34cm (13in), ending after a WS row. Actual measurement:
Shape top 86[97:107:117:127:137]cm (34[38:42:46:50:54]in)
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Row 1: Work to last 4 sts, turn. Length to back neck excluding
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Row 2: Sl1 rmly, work to last 4 sts, turn. collar approx: 39[41:42:43:45:46]cm
Rows 3-4: Sl1 rmly, work to last 7 sts, turn.
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(15[16:16:17:17:18]in)
Rows 5-6: Sl1 rmly, work to last 10 sts, turn. Sleeve length (adjustable): 23cm (9in)
Rows 7-8: Sl1 rmly, work to last 13 sts, turn. Note: When complete, length of jacket
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Cont in this way until the 2 rows sl1 rmly, from top of shoulder will be approximately
work to last 28 sts, turn have been worked. 6[6:7:7:8:8]cm (2[2:2:2:3:3]in) longer
7
Next row: Sl1 rmly, work to end of row. than given because of wide Sleeve top.
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Cast off loosely. Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of gures
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COLLAR this applies to all sizes.
Join left shoulder.
Using 4.5mm needles, RS facing, YOU WILL NEED
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k32[34:36:36:38:40] sts of Back neck, pick Rico Essentials Alpaca Blend Chunky
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up and k25[25:26:26:28:28] sts from right 50% acrylic, 30% virgin wool, 20% alpaca
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side of neck, k22[24:26:26:28:30] sts of Front (approx 90m per 50g)
neck sts evenly across, nally pick up and 8[8:9:9:10:10] x 50g balls 011 Teal
k25[25:26:26:28:28] sts evenly up right front 1 pair each 4.5mm, 5mm and 6mm needles
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neck. 104[108:114:114:122:126] sts Stitch holder
Knit 4 rows. 1 large button from Duttons for Buttons
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9
TO FINISH TENSION
Join right shoulder and Collar edges. 26 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over garter st
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sections of yoke, matching centre of Sleeves Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
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g st sections free at lower Front and Back. yfT = yarn forward twice
For more abbreviations see page 89
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It can be helpful to place a marker at each Rows 4-6: Work 3 rows straight. Rep these 14 rows twice more.
3
side of the 15 panel sts when working main Rep last 4 rows 6[4:3:2:1:0] more times, Change to g st on all sts and work straight
Body pieces. ending after row 6. 30[35:40:44:49:53] sts. until Sleeve meas 23cm (9in) from beg,
Next row: K1, skpo, k to end. ending after a WS row and excluding point
4
Note: Where st totals are quoted, these rem, ending after a WS row. Shape raglan
2
always refer to the basic 15 sts. Break yarn and slip sts on to a length of yarn. Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 2[3:3:4:4:5] sts, work
Row 1 (RS): YfT, k6, sk2po, k6, yfT. to end. 53[57:61:65:69:71] sts.
6
Row 2 and every alt row: Work across 15 BACK Rows 3-6: K1, skpo, work to last 3 sts, k2tog,
sts working once only into each yfT. Cast on 68[76:84:92:100:108] sts and work as k1.
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Row 3: K1, yfT, k5, sk2po, k5, yfT, k1. Right Front to **. Rep last 4 rows 12[11:12:12:13:14] more times,
Row 5: K2, yfT, k4, sk2po, k4, yfT, k2. Work in g st with Panels as folls: ending after row 6. 27[33:35:39:41:41] sts.
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Row 7: K3, yfT, k3, sk2po, k3, yfT, k3. Row 1 (RS): K11[14:17:19:22:25], work row 1 Next row: As row 3.
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Row 9: K4, yfT, k2, sk2po, k2, yfT, k4. of Panel, k16[18:20:24:26:28], work row 1 of Next row: Knit.
Row 11: K5, yfT, k1, sk2po, k1, yfT, k5. Panel, k11[14:17:19:22:25]. Rep these 2 rows until 21[21:23:23:25:27] sts
Row 13: K6, yfT, sk2po, yfT, k6. Row 2: As row 1 but working row 2 of Panel.
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rem.
Row 14: As row 2. Rows 3-14: Rep rows 1-2 six times, working Work 1 row.
rows 3-14 of Panel. Slip sts on to a length of yarn and leave.
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care not to cast on tightly. Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 2[3:3:4:4:5] sts, work With WS of all pieces facing, slip sts of Left
Knit 1 row. ** to end. 64[70:78:84:92:98] sts. Front on to a 5mm needle, followed by sts of
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Work in g st with Panel as folls: Row 3: K1, skpo, work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Left Sleeve, Back, Right Sleeve, then nally
Row 1 (RS): K13[14:15:17:18:19], work 15 sts Rows 4-6: Work straight. sts of Right Front. 92[92:100:100:108:116] sts.
5
from row 1 of Panel, k11[14:17:19:22:25]. Rep last 4 rows 6[4:3:2:1:0] more times, Knit 10 rows in g st.
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Row 2: K11[14:17:19:22:25], work 15 sts from ending after row 6. 50[60:70:78:88:96] sts. Next row (buttonhole row): K5, cast off
row 2 of Panel, k13[14:15:17:18:19]. Next row: As row 3. 3 sts, k to end.
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Rows 3-14: Rep rows 1-2 six times, working Next row: Knit. Next row: K, casting on 3 sts neatly over
rows 3-14 of Panel. Rep these 2 rows until 20[20:22:22:24:26] sts those cast off.
Rep these 14 patt rows twice more, then rem. Knit 10 more rows.
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work rows 1-9 again, nishing at side edge. Work 1 row. Change to 4.5mm needles.
6
Shape raglan Slip sts on to a stitch holder and leave. Knit 8 rows.
Note: Once next 5 rows (rows 10-14 of Panel)
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Row 1: Cast off 2[3:3:4:4:5] sts, work to end. Right Front to **.
37[40:44:47:51:54] sts. Work in g st with Panel as folls: TO FINISH
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Row 2: Work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Row 1 (RS): K21[24:26:29:31:33], work row 1 Join side and Sleeve seams. Fold Neckband
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Rows 3-5: Work 3 rows straight. of Panel, k21[24:26:29:31:33]. in half to WS and hem in position. Neaten
Rep last 4 rows 6[4:3:2:1:0] more times, Row 2: K21[24:26:29:31:33], work row 2 of around buttonhole. Sew on button.
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ending after row 5. 30[35:40:44:49:53] sts. Panel, k to end. Press seams lightly on WS foll ball band
Next row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Rows 3-14: Rep rows 1-2 six times, working instructions.
Next row: Knit.
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LEFT FRONT
Work as Right Front to **.
23
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37[40:44:47:51:54] sts.
Row 2: Work to end. Measurements are given in cm
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OMBRE DENIM BY SIAN BROWN
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3
BACK
With 3.75mm needles and A, cast on
106[112:118:124:128:134:140:146] sts.
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Row 1: K2[3:2:3:3:2:3:2], (p2, k2) to last
0[1:0:1:1:0:1:0], k0[1:0:1:1:0:1:0] st.
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Row 2: P2[3:2:3:3:2:3:2], (k2, p2) to last
2
0[1:0:1:1:0:1:0], p0[1:0:1:1:0:1:0] st.
Rep rows 1 and 2 six more times
6
Change to 4mm needles.
Beg with a k row, cont in st st throughout,
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work 30[32:32:32:32:32:32:32] rows.
Work stripe sequence as folls:
3
1 row in B.
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3 rows in A.
2 rows in B.
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2 rows in A.
3 rows in B.
1 row in A.
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44[46:46:46:46:46:46:46] rows in B.
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Note: Please read all of next section before
continuing:
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Work second stripe sequence as folls:
1 row in C.
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3 rows in B.
2 rows in C.
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2 rows in B.
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3 rows in C.
SIZES 1 row in B.
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To t: UK 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22] Cont in C only for rem of Back, AT THE
81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117]cm SAME TIME when 92[92:92:90:90:88:86:84] st
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46]in) st rows are complete start raglan shaping:
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Actual measurement: Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:6:6:7] sts at beg of next two
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94[99:105:111:114:120:125:131]cm rows. 100[104:110:114:118:122:128:132] sts.
Next row: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
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(37[39:41:43:45:47:49:51]in)
Length to shoulder: 98[102:108:112:116:120:126:130] sts.
59[60:60.5:60.5:61.5:61.5:62:62.5]cm This row sets position of raglan decs.
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(23[23:23:23:24:24:24:24]in) **Dec as set at each end of next
Sleeve length: 44.5[45:45:46:46.5:46.5:47:47] 20[21:21:22:23:24:24:25] RS rows, then
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cm (17[17:17:18:18:18:18:18]in) on next 8[8:10:10:10:10:12:12] rows.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger 42[44:46:48:50:52:54:56] sts.
sizes: where there is only one set of gures Cast off.
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this applies to all sizes.
FRONT
YOU WILL NEED Work as Back to **
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Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK 100% Cont with raglan shaping as for Back for
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cotton (approx 200m per 50g) 16[18:20:22:22:24:26:28] rows.
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4[4:5:5:5:5:6:6] x 50g balls New Denim (A) Shape neck
4[4:5:5:5:5:6:6] x 50g balls True Blue (B) Next row: Keeping raglan shaping correct
4[4:5:5:5:5:6:6] x 50g balls Mid Blue (C) cast off centre 16[16:16:16:18:18:18:18] sts,
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1 pair each 3.75mm and 4mm needles work to end.
1 circular 3.75mm needle Next row: Purl.
Next row: Cast off 2 sts, patt to end.
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Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Next row: Purl.
average requirements and are approximate. Next row: Ssk, patt to end.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to Complete raglan shaping while working
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Instructions
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With 3.75mm needles and A, cast on 0[0:0:0:0:1:2:1] times, then on every RS row
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Rep rows 1 and 2 six more times Join raglan seams. With RS facing, using
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Change to 4mm needles and st st. 3.75mm circular needle and C, pick up and
Note: read all rem instructions before k40[42:44:46:48:50:52:54] sts across Back,
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1 row in A if necessary.
44[46:46:46:46:46:46:46] rows in B.
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3 rows in B. in ends.
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2 rows in C.
2 rows in B.
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3 rows in C.
1 row in B.
Cont in C and st st for rest of Sleeve AT THE
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LACY BY SARAH J GREEN
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(3 skipped chs count as rst dc) and in each
ch across (166 dc).
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any
4
stitch to mark row 1 as RS.
Row 2: Ch1, turn; dc in rst tr, *ch3, work rst
5
leg of cluster, skip next 4tr, work (second leg
2
of cluster, ch3, dc) in next tr; repeat from *
across (33 clusters and 34 dc).
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Row 3: Ch4, turn; (dtr, ch3, dc) in next
cluster, ch3, work rst leg of cluster, *skip
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next dc, work (second leg of cluster, ch3, dc)
in next cluster, ch3, work rst leg of cluster;
3
repeat from * across to last dc, work second
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leg of cluster in last dc (33 clusters and
one dtr).
Row 4: Ch1, turn; dc in rst cluster, ch4, skip
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next dc, *dc in next cluster, ch4, skip next
dc; repeat from * across to last dtr, dc in last
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dtr, leave beginning ch-4 unworked (34 dc
4
and 33 ch-4 sps).
Row 5: Ch3 (counts as rst tr), turn; (4tr in
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next ch-4 sp, dc in next sc) across (166 dc).
Rows 6-49: Repeat rows 2 5 eleven times.
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Bind off.
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SIZE TO FINISH
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Finished rectangle measurement: With right sides facing and using diagram as
90 x 62cm (35 x 24in) a guide, sew rectangles together.
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YOU WILL NEED Diagram
Any DK weight yarn
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Approx 1,440m (850g) in blue
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4mm crochet hook
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Yarn needle
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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21tr and 9 rows to 11.5cm over pattern.
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Use larger or smaller hook if necessary to
obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ch-sp = chain-space
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dtr = double treble: yo 3 times, insert hook
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into closest loop to hook, yo, draw loop
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through, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hook)
four times.
For more abbreviations see page 89 22
CLUSTER
First leg: yo twice, insert hook in same st as
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hook) twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops Pattern from Boho
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Instructions
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Beg with a k row work in st st until piece wraps as they appear and working them tog
meas 28[26.5:25.5:24:23:21.5:20.5]cm with wrapped st.
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Next row (RS) (dec): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, With 3.5mm needles cast on 3 sts.
k2tog, k1. 90[102:112:124:134:144:152] sts. Purl 1 row.
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Cont without shaping until armhole Rep rows 1 and 2 a further 4[0:11:4:2:13:12]
meas 18[19:20.5:21.5:23:24:25.5]cm more times. 13[5:39:18:12:59:55] sts.
(7[7:8:8:9:9:10]in), ending with a WS row. Next row (RS): K to end, cast on
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Row 1 (RS): K to last 5[5:6:7:7:8:9] sts, w&t. Next row (WS): Purl.
Row 2 (WS): P to last 5[5:6:7:7:8:9] sts, w&t. Rep last 2 rows 10[15:4:11:14:3:5] more times.
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Row 4: P to 4[5:6:6:7:8:8] sts before wrapped neck edge on every 8[8:8:8:8:6:6]th row
st, w&t. 17[14:11:5:2:22:18] times, then every
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Row 5: K8[10:11:12:14:15:16] sts, cast off next -[6:6:6:6:4:4]th row -[4:8:16:20:1:7] times
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46[48:50:54:56:58:62] sts for Back neck, work working dec row as folls:
to 4[5:6:6:7:8:8] sts before wrapped st, w&t. Dec row: K1, ssk, k to end. AT THE
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UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28:30-32] up wraps as they appear and working them folls, beg with a WS row:
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76-81[86-91:97-101:107-112:117-122:127- tog with wrapped st. Next row (WS): Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12:14] sts,
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Back length inc edging: 50cm (19in) Row 6 (WS): P to 4[5:6:6:7:8:8] sts before 17[20:23:25:28:31:33] shoulder sts rem after
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Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Row counter
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TENSION
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all shaping is complete. SLEEVES
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Cont without shaping until armhole Cuff
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meas 18[19:20.5:21.5:23:24:25.5]cm With 3.5mm needles cast on
(7[7:8:8:9:9:10]in) to match Back, ending 48[52:56:58:62:66:68].
with a WS row. Knit 39 rows in g st.
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Shape shoulder Cuff should meas approx 7.5cm (3in) from
Short row 1 (RS): K to last 5[5:6:7:7:8:9] sts, cast-on edge.
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w&t. Shape Sleeve
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Short rows 2, 4, 6 (WS): Purl. Beg with a WS row cont in st st, inc on
Short row 3: K to 4[5:6:6:7:8:8] sts before every 8[8:8:6:6:6:4]th row 10[4:1:13:11:5:27]
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wrapped st, w&t. times, then on every 6[6:6:4:4:4:2]th row
Short row 5: K to 4[5:6:6:7:8:8] sts before 5[13:17:8:11:20:1] times working incs as folls:
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wrapped st, w&t. Inc row: K1, kfb, k to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Row 7: K across all shoulder sts, picking up 78[86:92:100:106:116:124] sts.
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wraps as they appear and working them tog Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas
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with the wrapped st. 45.5cm (18in) from cast-on edge.
Leave rem 17[20:23:25:28:31:33] shoulder sts Shape Sleeve cap
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on waste yarn. Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12:14] sts at beg of next 2
rows. 66[72:76:82:86:92:96] sts.
LEFT FRONT Row 1 (RS dec): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts,
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Front slope k2tog, k1. 64[70:74:80:84:90:94] sts.
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With 3.5mm needles cast on 3 sts. Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Knit 1 row. Rep rows 1 and 2 a further
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Row 1 (WS): P to end, cast on 18[20:21:23:24:26:27] times.
2[2:3:3:3:4:4] sts. 28[30:32:34:36:38:40] sts.
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Row 2 (RS): Knit. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Rep last 2 rows 4[0:11:4:2:13:12] more times. 24[26:28:30:32:34:36] sts.
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Next row (WS): P to end, cast on Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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3[3:4:4:4:5:5] sts. 16[18:20:22:24:26:28] sts.
Next row (RS): Knit. Cast off.
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Rep last 2 rows 10[15:4:11:14:3:5] more times.
46[53:59:66:72:79:85] sts. MAKING UP
Cont to work in st st, dec at inside/ Weave in ends and block all pieces to
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neck edge on every 8[8:8:8:8:6:6]th row measurements given. Trim ends after
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17[14:11:5:2:22:18] times, then every blocking.
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-[6:6:6:6:4:4]th row -[4:8:16:20:1:7] times, Transfer shoulder sts to needles and join
working dec row as folls: shoulder seam with 3 needle cast off. Sew
Dec row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. AT Sleeves into armholes. Using mattress stitch,
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THE SAME TIME, when side length sew Sleeve and side seams.
meas 28[26.5:25.5:24:23:21.5:20.5]cm
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(11[10:10:9:9:8:8]in) shape armhole HEM EDGING
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as folls: With RS facing, beg at bottom left edge,
Next row (RS): Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12:14] sts, pick up and k1 st in each st along bottom
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k to end. edge of sweater.
Next row (WS): Patt to end. Knit 10 rows g st.
Next row (RS) (dec): K1, ssk, k to end. Cast off loosely.
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Rep last 2 rows 5[7:8:10:11:12:12] more times.
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17[20:23:25:28:31:33] shoulder sts rem after COLLAR
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all shaping is complete. With 3.5mm circular needle and RS facing,
Cont without shaping until armhole beg at bottom Right Front edge, pick up and
meas 18[19:20.5:21.5:23:24:25.5]cm k1 st in each garter ridge of hem, 3 sts for
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(7[7:8:8:9:9:10]in) to match Back, ending every 4 rows along Right Front edge, 1 st in
with a RS row. each cast-off Back neck st, 3 sts for every 4
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Shape shoulder
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Short rows 2, 4, 6 (RS): Knit. Inc row: K1, kfb, k to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Short row 3: P to 4[5:6:6:7:8:8] sts before Rep last 4 rows seven more times.
wrapped st, w&t. Cast off.
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Row 7: P across all shoulder sts, picking up Weave in remaining ends. Steam block
wraps as they appear and working them tog seams and collar. Trim ends.
with the wrapped st.
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Instructions
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of work, k2, then k2 from cn k6, p2, k2, C4FP, p2, C4F, rib 46[50:54].
C4F = slip next 2 sts on to cn, hold to front Row 19: Rib 44[48:52], C4BP, k2, C4B, p2, k2,
of work, k2, then k2 from cn p2, C6B, p2, k2, p2, C4F, k2, C4FP,
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C4FP = slip next 2 sts on to cn, hold to front C4B, p2, k6, p2, C4F, k2, C4FP, p2, C4F,
2
of work, k3 then k3 from cn C4BP, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, C4FP, p2, C4F, k2,
For more abbreviations see page 89 C4FP, rib 40[44:48].
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but rib will extend, so the stitch tension Row 27: Rib 36[40:44], C4BP, k2, C4B, p2,
given is exible. C4BP, k2, C4B, p2, C6B, p2, C4F, k2, C4FP,
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Row 2 (WS): P2, (k2, p2) to end. Row 31: Rib 32[36:40], (C4BP, k2, C4B, p2)
These 2 rows form rib and are repeated twice, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, (p2, C4F, k2, C4FP)
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Row 2 and every foll WS row: K and p sts twice, C4B, p2, k6, p2, C4F, (k2, C4FP, p2,
as they appear, so row 2 will be rib 60[64:68], C4F)] twice, rib 30[34:38].
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p6, rib 60[64:68]. Row 35: Rib 28[32:36], (C4BP, k2, C4B, p2)
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Row 3: Rib 60[64:68], C6B, rib 60[64:68]. twice, C4BP, k2, p2, C6B, p2, k2, C4FP, (p2,
Row 5: As row 3. C4F, k2, C4FP) twice, rib 28[32:36].
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Row 7: As row 3. Row 37: Rib 26[30:34], (C4B, p2, C4BP, k2)
SIZES Row 9: Rib 54[58:62], C4B, p2, k6, p2, C4F, twice, C4B, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, C4F,
To t UK size: 8-10[12-14:16-18] rib 54[58:62]. (k2, C4FP, p2, C4F) twice, rib 26[30:34].
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To t bust: 81-86[91-97:102-107]cm Row 11: Rib 52[56:60], C4BP, k2, p2, C6B, p2, Row 39: Rib 24[28:32], (C4BP, k2, C4B, p2)
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(32-34[36-38:40-42]in) k2, C4FP, rib 52[56:60]. 3 times, k6, (p2, C4F, k2, C4FP) 3 times, rib
Actual measurement approx: Row 13: Rib 50[54:58], C4B, p2, k2, p2, k6,
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24[28:32].
92[100:107]cm (36[39:42]in) p2, k2, p2, C4F, rib 50[54:58]. Row 41: Rib 22[26:30], (C4B, p2, C4BP, k2)
Length to shoulder: 59[61:62]cm Row 15: Rib 48[52:56], C4BP, k2, C4B, p2, k6, 3 times, p2, k6, p2, (k2, C4FP, p2, C4F)
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(23[24:24]in) p2, C4F, k2, C4FP, rib 48[52:56]. 3 times, rib 22[26:30].
Sleeve length: 46cm (18in) Row 17: Rib 46[50:54], C4B, p2, C4BP, k2, p2, Row 43: Rib 20[24:28], (C4BP, k2, C4B, p2)
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Stitch holder
Stitch markers
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Cable needle
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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TENSION
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ABBREVIATIONS
C4B = slip next 2 sts on to cn, hold at back
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3 times, k2, p2, C6B, p2, k2, (p2, C4F, k2, Shape top
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C4FP) 3 times, rib 20[24:28]. Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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Row 45: Rib 18[22:26], (C4B, p2, C4BP, k2) 84[88:92] sts.
3 times, C4B, p2, k6, p2, C4F, (k2, C4FP, p2, Dec one st at each end of next 9 rows.
C4F) 3 times, rib 18[22:26]. 66[70:74] sts.
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Row 47: Rib 16[20:24], (C4BP, k2, C4B, p2) Rib 9[11:13] rows.
3 times, C4BP, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, C4FP, (p2, Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 10 rows.
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C4F, k2, C4FP) 3 times, rib 16[20:24]. 46[50:54] sts.
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Keeping 16[20:24] sts at each side in rib, Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
and working C6B in the centre of every 8th 30[34:38] sts.
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row, cont to move ribs out from centre in Cast off rem sts.
this way until work measures 39[40:41]cm
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(15[1516]in) from cast-on edge, ending COLLAR
with a WS row. Pm at each side of centre 58 sts for Back
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Shape armholes neck edge (ie 20[24:28] sts for each
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Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. shoulder), then join shoulder seams.
116[124:132] sts. With RS facing and 5mm circular needle,
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Dec one st at each end of next 9 rows. pick up and k58 sts across Back neck, 12
98[106:114] sts. sts down left front neck, 30 sts from centre
Cont in patt as now set until armhole meas front, 12 sts up right front neck (112 sts).
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20[21:22]cm (8[8:8]in), ending with a WS Rnd 1: (P2, k2) to end.
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row. This round forms rib and is repeated.
Cast off all sts in patt. Cont in rib until collar measures 16cm (6in).
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Cast off in rib.
FRONT
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Work exactly as given for Back, including TO FINISH
armhole shaping, until 16 rows fewer than on Sew Sleeves into armholes, easing to t. Join
5
Back have been worked to cast off, ending side and Sleeve seams.
13
with a WS row.
Shape front neck
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Next row: Patt 34[38:42], turn and work on
these sts only for rst side of neck, leave rem
sts on a spare needle.
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Dec one st at neck edge on next 14 rows.
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20[24:28] sts.
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Work 1 row.
Cast off rem sts.
Shape front neck
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With RS facing, slip 30 sts at centre front on
to a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and patt
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to end.
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Dec one st at neck edge on next 14 rows.
20[24:28] sts.
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Work 1 row.
Cast off rem sts.
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SLEEVES
8
With 5mm needles, cast on 54[58:62] sts.
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Rib row 1 (RS): K2, (p2, k2) to end.
Rib row 2 (WS): P2, (k2, p2) to end.
These 2 rows form rib and are repeated.
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Rib 6 more rows.
Taking inc sts into rib patt, shape Sleeves as
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folls:
Inc row 1 (RS): K1, kfb, rib to last 3 sts,
kfb, k2.
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Instructions
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Row 3: K3, yo, k1, yo, k3, (p2, C6F, k3, p2, k1,
ssk, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, k1) four times, p2,
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needle), k5, (p2, k9, p2, k1, ssk, yo, k1 tbl, yo,
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tbl, yo, k2tog, k1) four times, p2, C6F, k3, p2,
YOU WILL NEED k to end (108 sts).
Stylecraft Life Super Chunky 75% acrylic, Row 12: As row 6 (105 sts).
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25% wool (80m per 100g) Row 13: As row 1 (107 sts).
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average requirements and are approximate. Row 18: As row 6 (105 sts).
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Row 19: K3, yo, k3, (p2, C6F, k3, p2, k1, ssk,
TENSION yo, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, k1) four times, p2, C6F,
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11 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over pattern k3, p2, k3, yo, k3 (107 sts).
using 10mm needles. Row 20: As row 2.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to Row 21: K3, yo, k1, yo, k3, (p2, k9, p2, k1, ssk,
20
obtain correct tension. yo, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, k1) four times, p2, k9,
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then k3 from the cable needle tbl, yo, k2tog, k1) four times, p2, k3, C6B, p2,
C6F = cable 6 front. Slip the next 3 sts on k9 (108 sts).
Row 24: As row 6 (105 sts).
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6, 12, 18 or 24.
PATTERN NOTE Change to 9mm needle and work in g st for
The pattern is worked in rows, not in 5cm (2in), working an odd number of rows.
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TO FINISH
THROW Weave in ends and block lightly.
Using 9mm needle, cast on 105 sts.
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GRETA CUSHION BY JO ALLPORT
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Pair of 4mm needles strand loose), p1A) 4 times, p4A, k3B, p5A.
45cm (17in) square cushion inner Row 3: K12A, (k5A, pick up the strand from
8 buttons, 1.5 to 2cm diameter ( to 1in) the previous row and knit it together with
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Yarn needle the next st, k16A) 4 times, k1A.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 4: P1A, (p3A, k5A, p5A, k7A, p2A)
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average requirements and are approximate. 4 times, p3A, k5A, p4A.
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Row 5: K3A, K7B, k2A, (k3A, k5B, k5A, k7B,
TENSION k2A) 4 times, k1A.
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22 sts and 31 rows to 10cm (4in) over pattern Row 6: P1A, (p2A, k7B (leave strand loose),
using 4mm needles. p5A, k5B, p3A) 4 times, p2A, k7B (leave
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to strand loose), p3A.
obtain correct tension. Row 7: K6A, pick up the strand from the
3
previous row and knit it together with the
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 89 next st, k5A, (k16A, pick up the strand from
the previous row and knit it together with
PATTERN NOTE
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the next st, k5A) 4 times, k1A.
In order to avoid weaving the unused yarn in Row 8: P1A, (p1A, k9A, p5A, k3A, p4A)
the g st sections, which will result in seeing 4 times, p1A, k9A, p2A.
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the unused yarn colour in the g st sections Row 9: K2A, k9B, k1A, (k4A, k3B, k5A, k9B,
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on the RS, and to avoid having long oats, k1A) 4 times, k1A.
these oats will be picked up on the next Row 10: P1A, (p1A, k9B (leave strand loose),
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row. See Jos masterclass on page 76 to p5A, k3B, p4A) 4 times, p1A, k9B (leave
nd out how. strand loose), p2A.
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Row 11: As row 7.
CUSHION COVER Row 12: As row 8.
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Using 3.25mm needles and B, cast on 101 Row 13: As row 5.
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SIZE sts. Row 14: As row 6.
45cm (17in) square Work in g st (knit every row) for 5cm (2in), Row 15: As row 11.
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working an odd number of rows. Row 16: As row 4.
YOU WILL NEED Change to 4mm needles and start pattern, Row 17: As row 1.
Rico Essentials Merino DK 100% wool working in colours as given in the Chart and/ Row 18: As row 2.
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(120m per 50g) or the written instructions below. Row 19: As row 3.
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5 x 50g balls Light Blue 34 (A) Row 1 (RS): K5A, k3B, k4A, (k1A, k9B, k5A, Row 20: P1A, (p4A, k3A, p5A, k9A, p1A)
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3 x 50g balls Cobalt Blue 29 (B) k3B, k4A) 4 times, k1A. 4 times, p4A, k3A, p5A.
Pair of 3.25mm needles Row 2: P1A, (p4A, k3B, p5A, k9B (leave Rep the 20-row pattern from Chart or
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Chart
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Instructions
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has two colours, with two rows using both rst 5 sts in A and carry B. Continue across to the front of your work. Note that A is still
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colours, and two rows using only one, the the row, weaving the unused yarn every 3-5 also at the front on the WS of your work.
background colour. stitches. Note all stitches on this row are knit
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stitches.
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2. Still on row 1, 9 sts have just been knitted 5. Further on row 2, you have knitted the 9 B
using B. A has been woven across the back stitches and have left A at the front of your
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of these sts to avoid a long oat. work (on the WS). Bring B to the WS, ready
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3. Row 2, a WS row, also uses both colours 6. Still on row 2, purl the A stitches. Note
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in a combination of knit and purl stitches. that both yarns are on the WS of your work,
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Purl the background A stitches and knit the and that there is a long A oat across the 9
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Quick written instructions until work measures
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Technique by 90cm (35in), ending with a WS row.
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Change to 3.25mm needles and B.
Jo Allport Work in g st for 2.5cm (1in), ending with a
WS row.
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Buttonhole row (RS): K8, (yo, k2kog, k10)
7 times, yo, k2tog, k7.
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Cont in g st as set until buttonhole band
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measures 5cm (2in), ending with a RS row.
Cast off on the WS.
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TO FINISH
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Block and weave in ends. Starting with
the cushion cover WS upwards, fold cover
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so that the RS is uppermost and the back
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of the cushion is facing you. Overlap the
7 10 g st sections so that the buttonhole end
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is uppermost and central to the cushion.
7. Once row 2 has been completed, you can 10. Still on row 3, knit the oat along with Sew side seams, including the overlapped
clearly see the 9-stitch A oat. the next stitch, as if to k2tog. Drop both off section. Attach buttons to correspond with
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the left needle, leaving one stitch on the buttonholes. Insert cushion pad.
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right needle.
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8. On row 3, using only A and leaving B at 11. Knit across the rest of row 3, repeating
the side, ready to be picked up on the next picking up and knitting the oat along
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RS row (no need to break yarn), knit across with the middle stitch of the B garter stitch
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the sts to just before the halfway point sections that are 7 or 9 stitches wide.
across the sections with the long oat. On
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row 3, this is 4 sts into the 9-st section.
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9. Secure the oat: still on row 3, pick up the 12. At the end of row 3, you can see the oat
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A strand from the previous row from front to knitted along with the stitch. Continue in
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back with the left needle. this way, working 2 rows with both colours
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Instructions
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across row. 37[41:45:49:53] sts ** last 6 sts, (m1, k3) twice. 39[43:47:51:55] sts.
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Panel, p15[17:20:22:25].
Row 2: K15[17:20:22:25], work row 2 of Panel, Panel, k1.
k9[11:12:14:15], p3. Rows 3 and 4: As rows 1 and 2 but working
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Work 7 more rows in patt. Next row: P3, (p2tog, p3) twice, work to
Next row (inc for pocket border): (K3, m1) end. 37[41:45:49:53] sts.
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Row 1: Work to last 11 sts, work row 1 of work meas 1 row less than Right Front up to
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91-97[102-107:112-117:122-127:132-137]cm Rows 3 and 4: As rows 1 and 2 but working Next row: Cast off 6[7:8:9:10] sts, work to
(36-38[40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54]in) rows 3 and 4 of Panel. end.
Actual measurement: 99[112:123:134:146]cm These 4 rows set border patt. Next row: Work straight.
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(39[44:48:53:57]in) Work 20 more rows in patt. Complete to match Right Front working
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Length to shoulder: 64[65:66:67:68]cm Next row: Work to last 11 sts, (p2, p2tog) from *** to end but noting that front slope
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(25[25:26:26:26]in) twice, p3. 37[41:45:49:53] sts. dec row will be work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Border patt is now complete.
sizes: where there is only one set of gures Cont in patt as at commencement until BACK
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this applies to all sizes. work meas 41cm (16in) from cast-on edge, Using 5mm needles cast on 67[75:83:91:99]
ending at side edge. sts work 11 rows in rib as given on Right
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Stylecraft Alpaca Chunky 80% acrylic, Next row: Cast off 6[7:8:9:10] sts, work to Next row (WS): Cast on 18 sts to needle
20% alpaca (approx 135m per 100g) end. 31[34:37:40:43] sts. holding sts and p across sts, now p to end
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6[6:6:7:7] x 100g balls 1660 Ocean *** Work 5[6:7:8:9] rows dec 1 st at armhole
1 pair each 5mm and 6mm needles edge on every row. 26[28:30:32:34] sts.
6 buttons from Duttons for Buttons Work 1[2:1:2:1] rows straight ending at front
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average requirements and are approximate. Next row (dec): K2, skpo, work to end.
Next row: Work to last 3 sts, p3.
TENSION Rep last 2 rows until 23[23:25:26:28] sts rem,
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14 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over rev st st ending after dec row.
using 6mm needles. Work dec row on every foll 4th row until
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m3 = (k1, p1, k1) all into front of next st, thus foll alt row.
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For more abbreviations see page 89 Cast off rem 5[6:7:7:8] sts.
PANEL
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of row inc 8 sts evenly purlwise across sts,
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cast on 18 sts to end of needle holding sts.
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111[119:127:135:143] sts
Change to 6mm needles and patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS): P33[35:38:40:43], work row 1 of
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Panel, p25[29:31:35:37], work row 1 of Panel,
p33[35:38:40:43].
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Row 2: K33[35:38:40:43], work row 2 of
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Panel, k25[29:31:35:37], work row 2 of Panel,
k to end.
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Rows 3 and 4: As rows 1 and 2 but working
rows 3 and 4 of Panel.
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These 4 rows set patt.
Work 32 more rows in patt.
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Next 2 rows: Cast off 18 sts loosely, work to
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end. 75[83:91:99:107] sts.
Cont in patt as before until Back meas same
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as Left Front to start of armhole shaping.
Shape armholes
Cast off 6[7:8:9:10] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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63[69:75:81:87] sts.
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Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on
every foll alt row until 53[57:61:65:69] sts rem.
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Cont straight until Back meas same as Left
Front to shoulder shaping, ending after a
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WS row.
Shape shoulders
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Cast off 6[6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next 4 rows,
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then 5[6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Cast off rem 19[21:23:23:25] sts.
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LEFT FRONT BORDER
Using 5mm needles, RS facing, pick up and
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k79 sts evenly along straight section of Left
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Front edge from rst front slope dec row to
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bottom edge.
Rows 1 and 2: Beg row 2 work 2 rows in rib
as on Right Front.
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Row 3: Rib 4, (cast off 2 sts, rib 12
including st on right needle after cast-off) 5
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times, cast off 2 sts, rib to end.
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Row 4: In rib casting on 2 sts in each place
where sts were cast off.
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Rib 2 more rows.
Cast off evenly in rib.
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RIGHT FRONT BORDER
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Work as Left Front border but omitting
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buttonholes.
Work 2 rows in g st. Cast off loosely. rst 12 rows of patt section of Front to
Cont in g st shaping Collar as folls: corresponding sections of Back. Join
Next row (RS inc): K1, m1, k to end. RIGHT COLLAR upper sections of side seams above pocket
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Knit 3 rows. Work as Left Collar but note that inc row will borders. Sew down pocket linings neatly on
Rep these 4 rows until there are be: K to last st, m1, k1. WS of Fronts, noting that the 2 groups of 18
22[23:24:24:25] sts. cast-on sts of pocket linings will be stitched
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Work straight until shaped edge when ARMHOLE BORDERS to top of rib on the Fronts. Sew shaped
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slightly stretched ts up left front to Using 5mm needles and RS facing, pick edges of Collar sections in place, joining
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shoulder seam, ending after a RS row. (End up and k85[93:99:103:109] sts evenly round cast-off edges at centre back and neatly
after a WS row on Right Collar section.) armhole. stitching cast-on edge to side edges of front
Shape neck edge Beg row 2 work 5 rows in rib as on Right borders. Sew on buttons, press seams.
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Instructions
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Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. (centre sts) on to a holder and leave.
Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Neatly rejoin yarn to neck edge and patt to
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Rep these 2 rib rows until work meas 9cm end of row.
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(3in), ending after row 1. Complete as left half of neck, working 1 row
Sizes 1, 3 and 5 only more before shaping shoulder.
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Next row (WS): P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. Work as Front to **.
All sizes Cont straight until Back meas
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from beg, ending after a WS row. Slip rem 17[17:19:19:21] sts on to a holder and
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Cont straight until work meas 13[14:14:15:15] (2in) in rib as on Front, ending after row 1.
cm (5[5:5:6:6]in) from marker, ending Size 1 only
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81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127]cm Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck. Sizes 4 and 5 only
(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows. Next row: Inc in rst st, p to last st, inc in
Actual measurement: 90[100:110:121:130]cm 12[14:14:16:17] sts last st.
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(25[26:26:26:27]in) marker, ending at armhole edge. Change to 6mm needles and patt:
Sleeve length: 45[46:47:47:48]cm Shape shoulder Row 1 (RS): P1, (KB1, p2) to last 2 sts, KB1,
(17[18:18:8:19]in) Very loosely cast off 3[3:3:4:4] sts at beg of p1.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger next and 2 foll alt rows.
sizes: where there is only one set of gures
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2 stitch holders
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Stitch markers
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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TENSION
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ABBREVIATIONS
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below
slp = slip next stitch rmly, purlwise
For more abbreviations see page 89
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Row 2: K1, (p1, k2) to last 2 sts, p1, k1. MAISIE BY RICO DESIGN
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These 2 rows set patt.
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Cont in patt, shaping Sleeve by inc 1 st
at each end of next row, then on every
foll 6th[6th:4th:4th:4th] row until there
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are 44[43:33:36:44] sts, then on every foll
8th[8th:6th:6th:6th] row until there are
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48[51:55:58:62] sts, working extra sts in patt.
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Cont straight until Sleeve meas
45[46:47:47:48]cm (17[18:18:8:19]in)
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at centre, ending after a WS row. Pm at each
end of last row.
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Work a further 12[12:16:18:20] rows straight,
or until these rows t along cast-off sts of
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armhole. Pm at each end of last row.
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Shape top
Row 1: Work to last 3 sts, turn.
Row 2: Slp, work to last 3 sts, turn.
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Rows 3-4: Slp, work to last 6 sts, turn.
Rows 5-6: Slp, work to last 9 sts, turn.
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Rows 7-8: Slp, work to last 12 sts, turn.
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Rows 9-10: Slp, work to last 15 sts, turn.
Rows 11-12: Slp, work to last 18 sts, turn.
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Rows 13-14: Slp, work to last 21 sts, turn.
Row 15: Slp, work to end of row.
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Cast off very loosely.
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NECKBAND
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Join left shoulder. SIZES
Using 5mm needles and RS facing, k To t age: 4[6:8:10]years
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across 17[17:19:19:21] Back neck sts inc To t chest: 55-57[59-61:63-67:69-73]cm
4[4:2:2:4] sts evenly across, pick up and (21-22[23-24:24-26:27-28]in)
k18[20:21:23:24] sts evenly down left Front Actual chest: 69[74:80:86]cm
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neck, k11[11:13:13:15] Front neck sts, pick up 27[29:31:33]in
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and k18[20:21:23:24] sts evenly up right front Length to shoulder: 31[35:41:46]cm
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neck. 68[72:76:80:88] sts. 12[13:16:18]in
Change to 6mm needles and beg with row 2
work 6 rows in rib as on Front. YOU WILL NEED
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Cast off in rib. Rico Baby So Soft DK 100% acrylic
(approx 250m per 100g)
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TO FINISH 1[2:2:2] x 100g balls in 18 Berry (A)
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Join right shoulder and Neckband. Fold 1[1:2:2] x 100g balls in 17 Silver Grey (B)
Neckband in half to WS and hem in position. 1[1:2:2] x 100g balls in 19 Mauve (C)
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Stitch Sleeve tops to armholes, stitching the 1 pair 4mm needles
sections between markers to the armhole 1 pair 3.25mm needles
cast-off sts of Front and Back. Join side and 4 stitch holders
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Sleeve seams. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm in st st with 4mm
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needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
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78[84:90:96] sts.
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Instructions
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Shape raglans
Change to yarn A and work in this yarn and
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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
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39[41:43:45] sts.
Work in single rib as follows:
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Shape raglans
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Dec row (RS): K2, dec 1 st, k to last 4 sts, With 3.25mm needles and starting at
dec 1 st, k2. Back, use A and k from holders as folls:
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Work this dec row on every RS row until 28[30:32:34] sts from Back, 13[13:15:15] sts
there are 31[31:33:33] sts, ending with a WS from Sleeve, 28[30:32:34] sts from Front and
row. 13[13:15:15] sts from Sleeve. 82[86:94:98] sts.
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Next row (RS): K2, dec 1 st, k to last 4 sts, Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1: rep from * to end.
dec 1 st, k2. Row 2: As row 1.
Next row (WS): P2, dec 1 st, k to last 4 sts, Rep rows 1 and 2 until work measures 2.5cm,
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dec 1 st, p2. ending with a WS row. Cast off all sts in
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ABE BY LISA RICHARDSON
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st using 4mm needles. Cast off rem 4[5:5:6:6:6] sts.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to With RS facing, slip centre 23[25:25:25:27:27]
obtain correct tension. sts on to a holder, rejoin yarns and patt
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to end.
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 89 Complete to match rst side, reversing
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shapings.
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BACK
Using 3.25mm needles and C, cast on FRONT
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70[74:74:78:78:82] sts. Work as given for Back to **.
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2, rep from * to end. Divide for Front neck
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Row 2: P2, *k2, p2, rep from * to end. Next row (RS): Work 2 tog, patt
These 2 rows form rib. 27[29:30:31:32:33] sts and turn, leaving rem
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Cont in rib in stripes as folls: sts on a holder.
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Rows 3 and 4: Work in C. 28[30:31:32:33:34] sts.
Rows 5 to 8: Work in A. Work each side of neck separately.
Rows 9 to 12: Work in C.
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Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at neck edge
Rows 13 to 16: Using yarn A, on next[next:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd] and foll
dec[dec:inc:dec:inc:dec] 1 st at end of last 1[1:0:0:0:0] row, then on foll 12[13:14:14:15:14]
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row, ending with RS facing for next row. alt rows, then on 0[0:0:0:0:1] foll 4th row and
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69[73:75:77:79:81] sts. AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole
Break off C and join in B. edge of next 2 rows, then on foll 4 alt rows.
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Change to 4mm needles. 8[9:10:11:11:12] sts.
Beg and ending rows as indicated, using the Cont straight until Front matches Back to
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Fairisle technique, working Chart rows 1 and beg of shoulder shaping, ending with RS
2 once only and then repeating Chart rows facing for next row.
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3 to 16 throughout, cont in patt from Chart, Shape shoulder
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SIZES which is worked entirely in st st beg with a k Cast off 4[4:5:5:5:6] sts at beg of next row.
To t: age 2[3:4:5:6:7] years row, as folls: Work 1 row.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Cont straight until Back meas Cast off rem 4[5:5:6:6:6] sts.
sizes: where there is only one set of gures 21[22.5:24:25.5:27:28.5]cm, ending with RS With RS facing, slip centre st on to a holder,
this applies to all sizes. facing for next row. rejoin yarns and patt to last 2 sts, work 2 tog.
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Shape armholes 28[30:31:32:33:34] sts.
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YOU WILL NEED Keeping patt correct, cast off 5 sts at beg of Complete to match rst side, reversing
Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK 66% Merino
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next 2 rows. 59[63:65:67:69:71] sts.** shapings.
wool, 34% silk (approx 135m per 50g) Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on
2[2:2:2:2:2] x 50g balls in 684 Bluebird (A) foll 4 alt rows. 45[49:51:53:55:57] sts. MAKING UP
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2[2:2:2:2:2] x 50g balls in 672 Dawn (B) Cont straight until armhole meas Press according to ball band instructions.
1[1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 699 Iceberg (C) 13[13.5:14:14.5:15:15.5]cm, ending with RS Join right shoulder seam using back stitch,
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1 pair 3.25mm needles facing for next row. or mattress stitch if preferred.
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1 pair 4mm needles Shape shoulders and back neck Neckband
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Next row (RS): Cast off 4[4:5:5:5:6] sts, patt With RS facing, using smaller needles and A,
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average requirements and are approximate. until there are 7[8:8:9:9:9] sts on right needle pick up and k34[38:38:38:42:42] sts down left
and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. side of Front neck, k st on holder at base of
TENSION Work each side of neck separately. v-neck and mark it with a coloured thread,
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24 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patterned st Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. pick up and k34[38:38:38:42:42] sts up right
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GARDEN PLAY BY DROPS DESIGN
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Rounds with tr and ch
Work every round with tr and ch as follows:
With WS facing, work 4 ch (= 1 tr + 1 ch), skip
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1 ch-space (= last ch from previous round), *
1 tr in next ch-sp, 1 ch, repeat from *, nish
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round with 1 tr in last ch-sp (= ch-sp with 4
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ch from previous round), 1 sl st in ch-sp with
4 ch from beg of round i.e. work alternately
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on RS and WS to make a nice nish on round
(see diagram below).
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HAT
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Round 1: Work 4ch on 6mm hook with yarn
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A and form a ring with 1 sl st in rst ch, work
6dc in ch-ring (6 dc).
Round 2: 2dc in every dc (12 dc).
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Round 3: * 1 dc in rst dc, 2dc in next dc,
repeat from * (18 dc).
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Round 4: * 1 dc in each of the rst 2 dc, 2 dc
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in next dc, repeat from * (24 dc).
Round 5: * 1 dc in each of the rst 3 dc, 2 dc
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in next dc, repeat from * (30 dc).
Round 6: * 1 dc in each of the rst 4 dc, 2 dc
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in next dc, repeat from * (36 dc).
Round 7: * 1 dc in each of the rst 5 dc, 2 dc
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in next dc, repeat from * (42 dc).
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Round 8: * 1 dc in each of the rst 6 dc, 2 dc
in next dc, repeat from * (48 dc).
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Round 9: * 1 dc in each of the rst 7 dc, 2 dc
in next dc, repeat from * (54 dc).
Round 10: * 1 dc in each of the rst 8 dc,
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2 dc in next dc, repeat from * (60 dc).
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Round 11: Work 1 dc in every dc but inc
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1[4:7] dc evenly. 61[64:67] dc.
Continue to work 1 dc in every dc until piece
measures 17[18:19]cm.
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Work 5 rounds with yarn B. Fasten off. Hat
measures 20[21:22]cm.
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POMPOM
Make 1 pompom with yarn B with a diameter
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of 8cm. Fasten it to the top of the hat.
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Hat 13dc/tr to 10cm. Worked in the round on 6mm hook with
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To t age: 3-5[6-9:10-12] years Use larger or smaller hook if necessary to yarn A.
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To t head circumference: obtain correct tension. Crochet 156 loose ch and form a ring with 1
50-52[52-54:54-58]cm sl st in rst ch.
ABBREVIATIONS Work 4 ch (= 1 tr + 1 ch), * skip 1 ch, 1 tr in
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Neck warmer: ch-sp = chain-space next ch, 1 ch, repeat from * the entire round
One size: 60cm x 12cm sl st = slip stitch and nish with 1 sl st in ch-sp with 4 ch from
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beg of round.
YOU WILL NEED Then work rounds with tr and ch (see Pattern
Drops Nepal 65% wool, 35% alpaca PATTERN NOTES Notes).
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(approx 75m per 50g) Replace rst dc at beg of every round with 1 Fasten off when piece measures 12cm.
Hat: ch. Finish every row with 1 sl st in 1st ch from
2 x 50g balls in 8783 Forget-me-not (A) beg of round.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on with light grey green.
average requirements and are approximate.
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BLANKET
With B, ch112; place marker in second ch
from hook for edging placement.
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B (111 sts).
Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any
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last st changing to A.
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last st changing to B.
SIZE The length of the afghan is measured from Row 4: Ch2, turn; tr2tog, tr in next tr, (2tr in
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37.5 x 113cm (34 x 44in) the bottom of the lowest valley to the top next tr, tr in next tr) twice, *(tr2tog, tr in next
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of the highest peak. tr) twice, (2tr in next tr, tr in next tr) twice;
YOU WILL NEED Changing colour repeat from * across to last 3 sts, tr2tog, tr in
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Any aran weight yarn Work the last stitch to within one step of last st changing to yarn C.
Approx 576m (350g) teal (A) completion, hook new yarn (image 1) and Row 5: Ch2, turn; tr2tog, tr in next tr, (2tr in
Approx 576m (350g) white (B) draw through all loops on hook. next tr, tr in next tr) twice, *(tr2tog, tr in next
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Approx 576m (350g) aqua (C) At the end of each row, do not cut previous tr) twice, (2tr in next tr, tr in next tr) twice;
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5mm crochet hook colour unless specied. Unused colours repeat from * across to last 3 sts, tr2tog, tr in
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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are carried loosely along the sides and are last st changing to A.
average requirements and are approximate. crocheted over when working the edging. Repeat rows 3-5 for pattern until piece
measures approximately 110.5cm (43in)
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next 2 sts): *yo, insert hook in next st, yo and last st unworked; working in end of rows, work
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pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops Free loops of a chain 3tr in rst row, tr evenly across to last row,
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on hook; repeat from * once more, yo and When instructed to work in free loops of work 3tr in last row; working in free loops of
draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as a chain, work in loop indicated by arrow beginning ch (see Pattern Notes), skip rst
one tr). (image 2) ch, tr in each ch across to marked ch, remove
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For more abbreviations see page 89 marker; working in end of rows, work 3tr in
rst row, tr evenly across to last row, work 3tr
PATTERN NOTES 2
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peak increase.
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AFTER THE STORM FINGERLESS MITTS MOLLY COWL
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BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS BY RICO DESIGN
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Round 1: Knit.
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Round 2: (K1, p1) around.
These two rounds set broken rib pattern.
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Cont in patt until mitt meas approx 11.5cm
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(4in), ending with rnd 2.
Make thumbhole
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You will now work back and forth on circular
needles as if on straight.
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Rnd 1: K to last st before marker, turn.
Rnd 2: (K1,p1) to end.
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Cont as set until mitt meas approx 17cm
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(6in), ending with rnd 2.
Close thumbhole
Next rnd: K to end, then join in the round,
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working rst two sts tightly, and continue
working in the round for the rest of the
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pattern.
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Next rnd: (K1, p1) around.
Next rnd: Knit.
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These two rounds set patt. Cont in patt until
mitt meas approx 20cm (8in).
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Cast off using a stretchy method.
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TO FINISH
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With RS facing, pick up and knit 10 sts on
each side of thumbholes, join in the round
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SIZE and pm to mark start of round. SIZE
To t average womans hands Next rnd: (K1, p1) around. 68cm (26in) in circumference by 25cm
Cast off knitwise. (10in) in depth.
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YOU WILL NEED Weave in ends.
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Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran 100% wool YOU WILL NEED
Rico Design Creative Gloworm 54% acrylic,
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(approx 180m per 100g)
1 x 100g hank in Teal 10 30% wool, 16% synthetic
Set of 5mm double-pointed needles OR (approx 110m per 100g)
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5mm circular needle 80-100cm long for 2 x 100g balls in shade 19
magic loop method 1 pair 8mm knitting needles
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Tapestry needle Cable needle
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate. average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION TENSION
20 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over broken 15.5 sts and 16 rows to 10cm over cable
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rib pattern. pattern with 8mm needles.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
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obtain correct tension. obtain correct tension.
These mittens are simple enough for from the cable needle
absolute beginners to knit. They look really T3F = slip the rst 2 sts on to a cable needle
great on the inside too, so you may want to and hold at the front, p1, then k2 from the
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use that as your right side. To pick your side, cable needle
just make sure the one you like best is facing T3B = slip the next st on to a cable needle
out when you come to pick up and knit and hold at the back, k2, then p1 from the
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MITT (MAKE 2) and hold at the front, p2, then k3 from the
Cast on 32 sts and join in the round, taking cable needle
care not to twist sts. T5B = slip the rst 2 sts on to a cable needle
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Pm to mark start of round. and hold at the back, k3, then p2 from cn
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Instructions
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COWL
2
from * to end.
Row 2: *K5, p6, k6, p2, k2: rep from * to last
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2 sts, k2.
Row 3: P2, *p1, T3B, p4, T5B, T5F, p3: rep
from * to end.
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Row 4: *K3, p3, k4, p3, k5, p2, k1: rep from *
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from * to end.
Row 6: *K1, p3, k8, p3, k2, MB, k1, p2: rep
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* to end.
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Row 8: *K1, p3, k8, p3, k3, p2, k1: rep from * * to last 2 sts, k2.
to last 2 sts, k2. Rep these 12 rows until 3 full patt reps have
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Row 9: P2, *p1, T3F, p2, T5F, p4, T5B, p1: rep been completed, ending with a WS row.
from * to end. Next row (dec) (RS): K13, *k2tog, k11: rep
Row 10: *K3, (p3, k4) twice, p2, k2: rep from from * to last 3 sts, k3 (100 sts).
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Row 11: P2, *P2, T3F, p3, T5F, T5B, p3: rep
TO FINISH
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from * to end.
Row 12: *K5, p6, k5, p2, k1, MB, k1: rep from Sew side seams together. Weave in ends.
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STOCKISTS ABBREVIATIONS
k knit pwise purlwise
BLUE SKY FIBERS p purl rem remain/ing
E: info@blueskybers.com W: blueskybers.com alt alternative rep repeat
beg begin/ning rev st st
reverse stocking stitch
CASCADE YARNS ch chain (RS purl, WS knit)
W: cascadeyarns.com cm centimetre/s rnd round
cn cable needle RS/WS right side/wrong side
DEBBIE BLISS cont continue skpo slip one, knit one, pass
Designer Yarns dc double crochet the slipped stitch over
T: 01535 664222 E: enquiries@designeryarns.uk.com dec decrease (decrease 1)
W: designeryarns.uk.com dpn(s) double-pointed sk2po slip one, knit two
needle(s) together, pass slipped
DE RERUM NATURA foll follows/following stitch over (decrease 2)
W: dererumnatura.fr g gramme/s s2kpo slip two stitches
g st garter stitch one at a time knitwise,
DROPS (every row knit) knit one, pass two
W: garnstudio.com in inch/es slipped stitches over
inc increase (decrease 2)
JUNIPER MOON FARM k2tog knit two stitches sp2po slip one purlwise, purl
Intercontinental Yarns together (decrease 1) two together, pass
T: 01535 664222 E: enquiries@intercontinentalyarns.co.uk k3tog knit three stitches slipped stitch over
W: intercontinentalyarns.co.uk together (decrease 2) (decrease 2)
kfb knit into front and sl1 slip one stitch
KETTLE YARN CO back of next stitch sl1p slip one stitch purlwise
E: kettleyarnco@gmail.com W: kettleyarnco.co.uk (increase 1) sm slip marker
kwise knitwise ssk slip next two stitches
KING COLE LH/RH left hand/right hand one at a time, knitwise,
T: 01756 703670 W: kingcole.com m1 make 1 stitch: pick up to right hand needle,
the loop lying between insert tip of left hand
LANG YARNS the two stitches and needle through both
Art Yarn knit into the back of it stitches and knit them
T: 01529 240510 W: artyarn.co.uk (increase 1) together (decrease 1)
m1p make 1 purlwise st(s) stitch(es)
MILLAMIA meas measures st st stocking stitch
LoveKnitting mm millimetre/s tbl through back loop
T: 0845 544 2196 E: info@loveknitting.com m st moss stitch tog together
W: loveknitting.com ndl needle tr treble crochet
p2tog purl two stitches w&t wrap and turn
MIRASOL together (decrease 1) wyib with yarn in the back
Intercontinental Yarns p3tog purl three stitches wyif with yarn in the front
T: 01535 664222 E: enquiries@intercontinentalyarns.co.uk together (decrease 2) yfwd yarn forward
W: intercontinentalyarns.co.uk patt pattern yo yarn over
pm place marker yrn yarn round needle
NORO psso pass slipped stitch over y2rn yarn twice round needle
Designer Yarns
T: 01535 664222 E: enquiries@designeryarns.uk.com
W: designeryarns.uk.com SKILL LEVELS EXPLAINED
RICO Beginner: If youve never knitted before, these are the projects to start
E: info@rico-design.de W: rico-design.de you off. Look for tutorials online about casting on, casting off, knitting,
purling, increasing and decreasing watch them through a few times
ROWAN and youll soon be ready to go.
T: 01484 681881 E: mail@knitrowan.com
W: knitrowan.com Beginner Plus: Youre happy with the knitting basics but havent
quite made that leap to knitting your rst jumper. These are the
STYLECRAFT projects for you.
T: 01535 609798 W: stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
Intermediate: You know your knitting and are familiar with the
WOOL AND THE GANG language, but dont want to take on something extremely complex
T: 020 7241 6420 W: woolandthegang.com or in-depth. These projects will develop your knitting skills and
challenge you, but wont be over-taxing.
YARN STORIES
T: 01484 848431 E: information@yarnstories.com Advanced: These are the ones for all you knitting experts out there.
W: yarnstories.com Cables, lacework, fancy stitches nothing is too tricky for you, so
weve got plenty of challenging knits for real acionados.
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n November my company gave me a women: mothers, grandmothers, travellers
mothers gra Icelands traditional turf houses, which have
month-long sabbatical as a reward for and businesswomen from all over the globe. grass growing on top for insulation. Here
five years of service. I vowed to use this Hlne bounced up to meet us before we learned how to create the Icelandic Lopi
incredible gift of time wisely and to split it bundling us on to the bus to begin our sweater. Hlne broke down the construction
between spending time with my family as tour. Her enthusiasm and constant knitting and gave us tips, tricks and new techniques
well as taking some for myself. So I quickly throughout the trip was infectious, and before to create a doll-sized jumper incorporating
booked a once-in-a-lifetime, week-long trip we knew it she had us stripping off by the side all the knowledge we would need to make a
on Hlne Magnssons Knitting on Ice tour of a geothermal river and getting into full-sized sweater. I loved the way in which
(icelandicknitter.com). I had always wanted to our swimming costumes for a dip in the she gave us the confidence to be creative and
go to Iceland and the idea of seeing some of steaming hot mountain waters. It was a very not too precious with our knitting. It was a
this exciting country while learning about its special experience. liberating lesson, which Im sure will influence
rich knitting traditions seemed like the perfect Our home for the week was modelled on my knitting in the future.
way to spend some me time. We continued on with our amazing
I began my adventure in Reykjavik and excursions: climbing a glacier an experience
spent the evening exploring this progressive MUST HAVE: I find hard to put into words, which, as
and bustling little city. The Handknitting Yarnistry makes cute and quirky you know, is unusual for me; watching the
Association of Iceland is situated on the main accessories for all things yarn. From breathtaking Northern Lights; visiting the
shopping street and is piled high with hand- dinosaur-shaped needle gauges to horses and sheep on a traditional farm and
knit jumpers all made from Icelandic Lopi wool glow-in-the-dark stitch markers, you learning about how their wool is used to make
in every colour and size. Tucked in the back of are certain to nd something to tickle the variations of Lopi yarn; and, of course,
the shop I found the yarn section, with its old- your fancy. Check out the blog and we went to yarn shops all of which blew my
school weighing scales for working out the cost shop at yarnistryshop.wordpress.com. mind, especially a small co-op yarn producer
of the Plotulopi, which translates literally as and a local spinning group using some rare
plates of Lopi yarn. These are discs of unspun MUST DO: Icelandic yarns and natural dyes. It was like the
wool, which is held double or with another Its the new year and we all want to woolliest dream Ive ever had and certainly felt
plied yarn to give it stability. It breaks like learn a new skill. Continuouscrafter. like Id been to Wonderland once I came back
crazy when youre trying to wind it, but during co.uk has gathered together the best to the real world. I bought so much yarn that
the week we were shown how to spit splice independent creative classes and I had to buy an extra bag to get it all home, but
it back together, ie lick your hand and rub the events in London for you to browse through it all I gained a wealth of knowledge
two ends together until they stick. in one place. The only problem is about the Icelandic people, their knitting
The following morning I met my tour deciding which of the many classes traditions and their wool. It was an experience
companions. Ranging from 32 to 72 years to book! and education Ill never forget.
of age, they were an inspiring group of Iceland, I will be back.
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