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REGULARS FEATURES
1 Editors letter 8 New season preview
5 News 12 Cast on with
11 Spotlight on Yeoman Yarns
36 Style file 14 Guest column:
46 Your views Everyday creative
93 Coming next month moments
96 Purl about town
HOW TO
68 REVIEWS 48 Techniques A-Z:
Garter stitch part 3
16 Books and accessories
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19 Yarn review Honeycomb brioche
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23 Fashion
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PATTERNS 66 Jessica infinity cowl
76 Emergency gift wrist
50 Autumn Leaf
warmers
54 Late Blossom
77 Double pompom hat
60 Turn, turn, turn
79 His and hers boot
62 Big Wrap socks
63 Interchange 80 Faroese scarf
68 Silver Birch
69 Woodland
70 Colour block jumper
CHILDREN & TOYS
73 Tequila 82 Little Princess
74 Wilshaw cardigan
84 Pencil scarf
85 Cabled cardigan
MENS
87 Gradient floor blanket
81 Gatsby 88 Sweet Strawberry

ACCESSORIES HOME
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59 Bonfire scarf and hat 78 Triangle throw
65 Tamar hat 88 Mystery blanket KAL 62
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KNITTING FOR
GRENFELL TOWER
Knitters grabbed their needles in
response to the tragic Grenfell Tower
fire in Londons Kensington in June.
Knit For Peace immediately sent
a package of blankets and trauma
teddies, as well as knitting kits of yarn
and needles to help survivors feel the
calming effects of knitting. Designer
Janie Crowfoot has donated patterns to
raise cash for the Grenfell Appeal. Find

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out more at knitforpeace.org.uk.

SHETLAND WOOL WEEK

Shetland Wool Week takes place from
September 23 to October 1 and features
a whole range of classes introducing
knitters to the islands renowned craft
traditions. Highlights include Nan
Smiths introduction to lace samplers,
steeking with Barbara Cheyne and
learning to knit with two colours
with Amy Detjen. Find out more at
shetlandwoolweek.com.

GANSEYS GALORE
The Fishermens Mission is celebrating
WYS CELEBRATES SHETLANDS CROFTERS Hulls status as City of Culture 2017
with a gansey exhibition in the
West Yorkshire Spinners has launched a tweedy yarn made from window of department store Boyes
100% Shetland wool called The Croft. from September 11 to October 27
The wool has high levels of crimp and wave, making it fine, warm and durable, including one by the missions oldest
and it comes in eight shades which blend neutral bases with vibrant colours knitter, 94-year-old Cynthia Brown
to create a beautiful colour mix. of Weston-Super-Mare. If you would
A WYS spokesman says: We have long awaited the opportunity to work with this like to get involved, email
world-renowned fleece, and earlier this year we invested in new machinery to ensure hullcentre@fishermensmission.org.uk.
that we were doing this esteemed fibre justice. The finished result is a stunning and
unique tweed yarn that we are proud of.
The inspiration for the name came from the heritage of the Shetland Islands and the
crofters themselves. Crofting is integral to the landscape, cultural heritage and social
economy of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. It bonds people and places in a
unique way, preserving livelihoods and age-old traditions.
Each 100g hank of The Croft has 166m of wool that knits up to an aran tension of
18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm.
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Hertforsdhire

AUTUMN COLOUR WALKS

Let nature inspire your knitting this autumn by taking a seasonal walk.
The National Trust has hundreds of suggestions for colourful trails, from windswept
moorlands to gentle woodland walks.
Explore the rich reds of Brownsea Island in Dorset; take the autumn colour trail at
Ashridge in Hertfordshire; see the turning leaves of the oak trees at Ickworth, Suffolk;
spot red deer on the moors of Longshaw in Derbyshire; see the yellow and gold leaves of
Liverpools Speke Hall, or visit Castle Ward in County Down to see vivid shades of bronze,
orange and red.
These are just a few of the National Trusts suggestions for autumn walks all over the
British Isles. Find one near you at nationaltrust.org.uk.

Speke Hall,
Liverpool

UIST GATHERS NEW

Brow nsea Island,
Dorset
GET READY FOR SOME CAPITAL KNITTING
Londons biggest knitting show is just around
the corner and we have five pairs of tickets
to give away.
The Knitting & Stitching Show takes place
at Londons Alexandra Palace from October
11-15, and highlights this year include Units
of Possibility The Reknit Revolution, an
exhibition in which knitting designer and
maker Amy Twigger Holroyd shares an
array of inventive techniques to rework
garments in our wardrobes and
Precious Memories by Jo Beattie
a reflection on memories of
people, objects and places
drawn on a sewing machine
with mixed media. There will
also be the usual knitting,
sewing and accessories stalls.
To win a pair of tickets valid any
day except Saturday or Thursday
COLLECTION
Uist Wool, a co-operative on the island of
Grimsay in North Uist, part of the Outer
Red Deer at Hebrides, has released a new collection of
hire
Longshaw, Derbys
limited edition yarns called Trusadh.
The name means gathering in Gaelic, and
the collection features the more unusual
breeds of sheep and fleece in Uist.
Mill manager Hazel Smith says: The
collection is spun from small fleece batches
to highlight the variety of fibres in the islands.
The nature of our mill machinery and
business model means that we spin all of
our yarns according to the fibres. These yarns
have been carefully designed to show off the
different qualities of the sheep and
fibre breeds.
The yarns include Rn, which means secret,
made from pure Jacob fleece. The yarn has
a soft bounce and comes in aran and DK
weights, in the natural mix of colours from
the sheeps fleece.
Carinis or Carinish blends warm brown tones
from Zwartbles sheep with the short fibres of
Ryeland in a tight crinkly white, also in aran
and DK weights.
Las and Las Glas (or Sparkle and Grey
Sparkle) are a complementary pair of 4 ply

DER
before 3pm, visit our competitions yarns spun from Scotch Mule, with a hint of
page at knittingmag.com. Deadline:
R E A Black Wensleydale fibres rippled through Las
September 20. Get 2.50 off full-price
ER Glas to create a pale blue-grey.
tickets and 1 off concesssions by quoting
KMAG17 when booking. Find out more
OFF The collection includes four more yarns
spun from the fleece of Cheviot, Dark
at theknittingandstitchingshow.com/ Cheviot, Icelandic, Black Welsh Mountain
london. and Shetland sheep.

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 KETTLE YARN CO GOES ON A RAMBLE My Yarn Shop
Kettle Yarn Co has released a fingering-weight yarn woollen-spun
from the fleece of British-reared Romney and Shetland sheep. CRAIC N YARN
Ramble is a lightweight, springy yarn perfect for colourwork, Knitwear designer Pat Strong in having
twisted stitches, cables and rustic lace shawls spun at one of a regular in these pages Strathearn
Britains few remaining woollen mills. opened her shop in the Fleece & Fibre yarns pure,
Kettle Yarn Co owner Linda Lencovic says: Ramble is a true Stirlingshire village of Drymen, locally-grown Bluefaced
heritage yarn. Drawing on a centuries-rich history of sheep rearing near Loch Lomond, in January Leicester wool, hand-dyed by
and wool production from the Shetland Isles and Englands smugglers 2016. This oasis of beautiful my friend Linda on her farm.
paradise, Romney Marsh, this yarn is lightly processed and wool and alpaca yarns serves Craic n Yarn is a welcoming
woollen-spun into a sheepy cloud. as her design studio as well as place for knitters, and Pat
Ramble melds the softest grades of traditional fibres into a delicately a shop, and is named after the always aims to help customers
lightweight, springy yarn. Think Shetland haps, Fairisle and Gaelic word for news, gossip or struggling with their projects.
fishermens jumpers, or just deliciously toothsome garter. idle chat. The shop is tiny, but customers
Its fleecy 2 ply construction blooms into a lightweight fabric, I only stock yarns with a come in for advice and help and
helping to even irregular stitches into a closely knit, cohesive material story behind them and yarns we have a knit and natter in the
with a gorgeously rustic hand. I would want to knit with, local library. Sometimes there is
The yarn has a flexible tension: knitted densely it can produce a warm, says Pat. That includes British more natter than knit, but that is
durable fabric, while when worked more loosely it becomes lofty and yarns such as Baa Ram Ewe, fine craic and yarn have always
bouncy. It can also be worked double-stranded for thicker jumpers, UK Alpacas and West Yorkshire gone together, she says.
with different colours creating a marled effect. Spinners, and Scottish Pat has a website but doesnt
Linda says Ramble is a truly exceptional heirloom-quality yarn, yarns including Kate Davies sell online: I feel supporting
and notes: It is simple to keep your Ramble items looking new for Buachaille, Jamieson & Smith local yarn shops is important
decades to come, as any tiny pills can easily be removed without and Strathearn Fleece & Fibre. no screen can substitute the
damage to other fibres. Pat adds: My latest delivery sight, feel and smell of a wool
was Erika Knights Gossypium shop, she says.
Cotton and her lovely patterns. I
have this range because Erikas
designs are inspiring, achievable
REA by knitters with little experience
D and because her work has
OFF ER influenced me.
ER The shop attracts customers
who know what they want
especially those looking for
homegrown yarns.
We get visitors to Scotland
NEW SHOW FOR NOTTINGHAM who want Scottish wool and
A brand new yarn and design show is to launch in Nottingham on cant believe that for all the
November 11-12, and we have five pairs of weekend tickets to give away. sheep on view, Scottish wool
The show takes place at Nottingham Trent University, and has already seems to be difficult to get hold
signed up top international designers including Marie Greene of of, says Pat. I believe that it is
OliveKnits from the Pacific North West of the USA, and Germanys vital to support local farmers
Verena Cohrs and Hanna Lisa Haferkamp the duo behind Making and the British wool industry,
Stories, a collaborative project focused on sustainable natural yarn and I am extremely fortunate
from Europe and beautiful design.
Exhibitors already lined up for the event include designers Sarah and win
ourite yarn shop
Hazell and Marie Wallin, along with a whole range of delectable yarn Nominate your fav essori es 2 if it is
o Acc
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and accessories businesses including Lyn Roberts Design, Midwinter email ch
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NEWS

A colour s new yar ns hit your local yasrenason

set to winter knitting
et some of the the au tumn and
Me ves for
shops shel

Noro Louisa Harding Debbie Bliss Rico

Kotori
The five shades in this blend
of 75% wool, 10% cotton,
8% viscose and 7% silk are
perfect for autumn, with subtly
tweedy hints that fit perfectly
with the latest fashion.
Amitola Brushed
The latest addition to the
popular Amitola collection is
a sport-weight blend of 60%
mohair, 25% cotton and 15%
wool in a range of six self-
striping shades.
Iris
A lush worsted-weight blend
of 95% superfine wool and
5% cashmere in 12 shades
including bolds, pastels
and neutrals.
Creative Wool Degrad
An ombr gradient cake in a
blend of 70% acrylic and 30%
wool that comes in six pastel
and neutral shades.

Rowan Cascade Sublime Wendy

Valley Tweed
Made in the companys home
of Yorkshire, this pure wool
yarn comes in a range of 10
shades including greys and
warm oranges and reds, all with
brightly-coloured slubs adding
a fashionable tweedy look.
Llamerino
This 50:50 blend of super-soft
baby llama and 50% Merino
wool comes in six undyed
shades and is perfect for
accessories to be worn next to
the skin and lace knitting.
Willow
This chunky blend of 94%
Merino and 6% nylon comes
in six tweedy shades perfect
for autumn knitting. Sublime
has released a collection of 21
stylish designs for women to
suppor t the launch.
Stella
Made from 100% premium
acrylic, this chunky yarn in a
range of 10 bold and vibrant
colour-effect shades that drift
from solid to blended and back
to solid is perfect to brighten
the dark winter months.

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Bergre de France
Twist
Several colours twisted together
in this 52% wool, 48% acrylic
yarn create a modern tweedy
effect. There are eight shades
to choose from, all based on a
white or ecru base.
Sirdar
Tundra Super Chunky
A blend of 80% acrylic and 20%
alpaca, this soft colour-effect
yarn comes in eight shades,
and has eight leaflet patterns to
suppor t it.
NEWS
Erika Knight
British Blue 100
Super-soft Bluefaced Leicester
is known as the cashmere of
British wools, and Erika Knight
has released this DK version of
her popular British Blue 4 ply in
eight distinctive shades.
conway + Bliss
Gigi
A funky, furry-feeling blend of
57% mohair, 28% wool and 15%
acrylic, Gigi comes in a range
of 12 fashionable shades and
knits up on 6mm needles at 14
stitches and 20 rows to 10cm.
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Whats on
SEPTEMBER
1-3
WEST COUNTRY QUILT &
TEXTILE SHOW
Three-day festival of workshops,
textiles and quilts in Bristol.
westcountryquiltshow.co.uk
21-24
STITCHING, SEWING &
HOBBYCRAFTS
A day filled with demonstrations
and workshops designed to
inspire your creativity in Exeter.
stitchandhobby.co.uk
21-24
THE GREAT BRITISH
SEWING BEE
Four-day dressmaking event
featuring suppliers, galleries and
a catwalk, plus demonstrations
and workshops by top tutors.
thegreatbritishsewingbee
live.com
23-1
SHETLAND WOOL WEEK
A celebration of the islands
wool and craft heritage.
shetlandwoolweek.com
24-29
KNITTING RETREAT IN
FRANCE
This retreat gathers like-
minded people to enjoy
knitting and crochet in a
tranquil environment.
knittingholidaysinfrance.com
OCTOBER
9-22
WOOL WEEK
Events, exhibitions and
interactive consumer moments
celebrating British wool.
campaignforwool.org
11-15
THE KNITTING &
STITCHING SHOW
Supplies, demonstrations and
workshops designed to inspire
your creativity at Londons
Alexandra Palace.
theknittingandstitching
show.com
13-15
LOCH NESS KNIT FEST
Live music, fashion shows and a
vibrant marketplace packed full
of knitting wonder in Inverness.
lochnessknitfest.com
14-15
BAKEWELL WOOL
GATHERING
Wool, needles, spinning wheels
and more in Derbyshire.
bakewellwool.co.uk
26-29
CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS/
STITCHING, SEWING
& HOBBYCRAFTS
Get your creative juices flowing
in time for the festive season by
visiting these two prestigious
shows at Glasgows SEC.
thecraftshows.co.uk
28-29
KENDAL WOOL
GATHERING
A festival dedicated to all things
woolly, promoting the theme of
inspiration and learning.
kendalwoolgathering.co.uk
NOVEMBER
2-5
SIMPLY CHRISTMAS/
STITCHING, SEWING
& HOBBYCRAFTS
Find demonstrations,
handmade gifts and live music
as well as festive food and drink
at Birminghams NEC.
thecraftshows.co.uk
5
KNIT FOR PEACE FESTIVAL
Get the chance to knit with
charity workers, buy a knitting
kit or make a donation at
Londons Chelsea Old Town Hall.
knitforpeace.org.uk
11-12
NOTTINGHAM YARN EXPO
Brand new yarn festival
featuring talented knitwear
designer Marie Greene among
others at the Nottingham
Conference Centre.
nottinghamyarnexpo.com
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Spotlight

AUTUMN
COLOURS

ANYA HINDMARCH
As the season changes so
does the colour palette.

OSMAN
Knitwear in shades of brown
are all the rage this season
as showcased by Huishan
Zhang and Margaret Howell.
Alternatively opt for rich
plum and yellow tones for a
splash of colour like Osman
and Anya Hindmarsh.

EUDON CHOI
MARY KATRANTZOU
HUISHAN ZHANG

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MARGARET HOWELL
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Trousers, 140, Jigsaw Jacket, 28, George at ASDA Backpack, 30, Accessorize
Wrap, 35, M&Co Scarf, 7, Apricot
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ast onWith
TONY BROOK, OWNER OF YEOMAN YARNS
Yeoman Yarns Tony Brook talks about cones, machine knitting and the
way the craft has changed over his years in the business
Who are you and where are
you based?
We are based in Leicestershire, one of
the two main industrial knitting areas
in the UK, and we started in 1985.
What do you specialise in?
We have always specialised in yarn on
cone, partly because there were and still
are many knitters who have machines,
but also because the suppliers we have
always used are suppliers to industry,
so their yarns are always on cone.
This means the knitter gets a yarn
made for knitwear manufacturers, so it
is extremely high quality both in terms
of knittability and dye-fastness. The
other huge area is textile colleges, where
machine knitting is predominant. Yarn
on cone is virtually knot-free, which
can make a big difference to knitting
from a ball, but we also have a range of
yarns on the ball.
How popular is machine knitting?
Domestic machine knitting was hugely
popular in the 1960s and 70s, because
people calculated that it was cheaper to
buy yarn, especially stock lots, and knit
sweaters than to buy them in the shops.
They werent stylish, but the motive was
price, and in those days several yarn
merchants, now gone, made fortunes
by buying ends of runs from knitting
factories, mainly in Leicester, at very low
prices and selling at very high prices.
There were no guaranteed cone
weights: most knitters just bought
yarn weighed on a set of scales, either
from a shop, a warehouse or at knitting
shows. Colours were never repeatable
and quality was questionable. Today
its just the opposite. Everything has a
guaranteed cone size and is repeatable.
The mathematics were always
pretty questionable: I am sure the
sweaters were never actually as cheap
as imagined after the cost of travel,
show entry, waste and so on, and after
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a time the availability of better-made
and cheaper sweaters on the high street
killed off the cost motive. Knitters
gradually moved to machine knitting as
a craft rather than a cost exercise.
Todays machine knitting market
is still strong, with recycling used
machines a big feature. There are many
small designer businesses, and many
universities teach knitting and fashion
degrees using either domestic or
industrial knitting machines.
How does machine knitting compare
to hand knitting in your experience?
Hand knitting, though mainly on ball,
developed in much the same way over
the same period, from being something
of a cost exercise post-war to a craft,
from predominantly acrylic DK to todays
huge choice of Merinos, cottons, natural
and rare fibres. Knitters are much more
discerning of quality and fibre blends
and treat their hobby as a very genuine,
serious and worthwhile craft.
Whats the most important thing for
you in your range?
Colour is an intrinsically important
element of modern knitting, so almost
all the yarns we supply are offered in
extensive ranges there are more than
50 colours in the case of our mercerised
cotton. Our product range covers most
fibres, including Merino where we think
we are the number one UK supplier
across many plies, but also matt and
mercerised cotton, cashmere, linen,
lurex, silk, alpaca and even sugar cane.
One trend is very evident: knitters
generally are seeking nicer, more
expensive yarns, which reflects the fact
that if you spend many hours making
a nice garment then the work it entails
deserves a good quality yarn.
Probably our fastest-growing product
area is Lycra, especially for machine
knitting. The designers we supply across
Europe and worldwide are spending a
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lot of effort on creative designs in
this fabric.
Many of your yarns are sold on the
cone. How do they compare to
balls and skeins?
The presentation of yarn on cone is a
retail nightmare compared with yarn on
ball. Coned yarn looks less attractive in
a store compared with blocks of colour
in pigeonhole displays, takes up more
space, and handling a ball of wool is
often more appealing for
a shopper than exactly
the same yarn on cone.
Yarn on cone wins in
terms of knots, price and
suitability for machine
knitting. Many hand
knitters, once they have
tried a yarn on cone, find
its greater consistency,
the convenience of
having one cone rather
than various balls and the
lack of knots a real bonus,
even before we get to
price issues.
What other challenges
are you seeing?
The interesting challenge
for all retailers is the
high cost of running
a store these days,
and to make website
offerings as attractive
as possible with good
colour reproduction,
comprehensive ranges,
virtually next-day
delivery as the norm
and impeccable service.
As retailers continue
to disappear from the
high street, the yarn
industry as a whole has
the challenge of keeping
knitters knitting.
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knit-along and create
jo allports beautiful
blanket in yarn stories
fIne merino dk
Welcome to the first in our three-part
mystery blanket knit-along.
Designer Jo Allport has created a
snuggly cover that will give you the
chance to try out a whole range of
dierent stitches, brought together in
an intriguing combination of colours
and textures just perfect for cosying up
under this autumn.
Jo says: I love mixing colours,
patterns and textures, and this blanket
is a combination of some of my favourite
stitch patterns. Its not too big, and
will give you the chance to try out new
stitches and techniques.
The brick eect makes an interesting
change from squares and these rst
four blocks give you a taste of whats
coming next.
Choose lovely autumnal colours or
something brighter there are plenty of
shades to choose from in this luxury yarn
range from Yarn Stories.
Get the patterns on page 88.

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 GUEST COLUMN
EVERYDAY
CREATIVE
MOMENTS
Knitter and blogger Jennifer Cockcroft
looks at how you can unlock your
creative potential today
Oh no, Im not creative at all, Im just a knitter.
Hey, whoa, hang on a minute, how is
knitting not creative?
Well because I just follow the pattern.
Hmm, OK, I think we need to have a bit of
a conversation about this.
There are all kinds of definitions of
creativity from divine inspiration to
playing, from great important works of art
to doodling while youre on the phone.
Ive done a lot of thinking about creativity
recently, and Ive come to the conclusion that
creativity is anything and everything we do
that demonstrates making a conscious (or
sometimes unconscious) choice about how
we express ourselves.
It might look like the choices you make
about the clothes you wear, the meal you just
throw together or how you decorate your
home. It can also be the design for a new
space rocket or a chemical combination that
might lead to the cure for cancer.
I dont think creativity is confined to arty
crafty pursuits, I dont believe everythings
already been done and I certainly dont
believe that youre not creative. The point
about creative self-expression is that it hasnt
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yet been done by you. Yes, there are centuries
of creations already in existence, but if you
look closely, most of them are combinations
of, or inspired by, what has gone before.
So whats that got to do with knitting? Well,
how many yarn dyers name their colours
after the plants or places or people or things
that have inspired them? How many stitch
patterns or colourwork motifs are repeated
by different designers? How many people can
knit the same pattern but the finished article
comes out different?
Thats where creativity comes in.
My own knitting story is a fairly short
one so far although I come from a line
of wonderful knitters I never learned as a
child (apparently because I was left-handed
it was far too much of a challenge for my
mum or nan to teach me), and it was only
about six years ago when I started to explore
different hobbies that I took up my needles
in earnest. It started with a cabled owl motif
that Id seen in a magazine, so I just had a
go and it turned out how it was supposed
to look! I quickly found books and online
resources that taught me the basics, and
away I went, rapidly progressing from baby

jumpers to adult-size cardigans in different
stitch patterns, then cables, lace, intarsia,
Fairisle, socks
I think nearly every aspect of the knitting
process is a creative choice: you pick a
pattern because something about it attracts
you; you choose a yarn different from the
one recommended because you prefer the
fibre content or colour; you choose metal
or wooden or circular needles because they
feel right in your hands; you dont knit the
pieces in the order suggested in the pattern
(seriously, the first time I did this it nearly
blew my mind that I was allowed to break
the rules!); you adjust the shaping to make a
sleeve longer or shorter; you decide to knit
a different kind of cast off or sew together
with a different stitch. And voila! You might
say that you just followed the pattern, but
youve created a beautifully hand-crafted
item that is absolutely unique to you.
Jennifer Cockcroft writes a blog about her creative adventures at jennifercockcroft.com
and has an Etsy shop where she sells her handmade pieces. Mostly youll find her on
Instagram @jennifercockcroft or using #everydaycreativemoments.
SEVEN EVERYDAY CREATIVE MOMENTS FOR KNITTERS
1. Tackle the WIPs and UFOs
Most of us have them, those neglected
projects that we lost interest in or that got
a bit tricky. Why not pick one up and give it
another go, even for just a few rows? Give
yourself time and quiet to concentrate
on those tricky bits and see if you can fall
back in love with it.
2. Attack the scraps
Yes, you know, that bag full of all the odds
and ends from past projects that arent
long enough to make anything substantial.
How about making pompoms or tassels?
Crocheting some flowers for a garland?
Knitting squares to make into a blanket?
3. Peruse your patterns
Just looking through all the possibilities can
be enough to inspire a new idea or the next
choice of project. Dig out older patterns
that youve inherited, grab the books that
have sat on the shelf for ages or go through
your archive of Knitting magazines.
4. Technique tune-up
Is there something youd like to have a go
at? Or something youve never quite got
the hang of? The internet is a wonderful
thing and you can find video tutorials for
just about everything these days, so how
about learning a different way to cast on,
GUEST COLUMN
I call all these little decisions and
expressions of individuality everyday
creative moments, and Im passionate about
helping others recognise them for what they
are and bring more of them into their lives.
Because thats the other thing: I believe
creativity is like a muscle, and the more we
exercise it the stronger it gets, the more
inspired we become and the braver we are
in our ideas. That is why Im planning my
biggest knitting challenge yet: designing my
own jumper.
If you want to tap into your knitting
creativity a bit more, Ive got some
suggestions you could try. Some of them
you might do regularly anyway, but being
more mindful while youre doing them
could give you that lightbulb moment. If
you feel like giving yourself a challenge, you
could try one thing every day for a week
and Id love to hear how you get on.
having a go at continental-style knitting or
brushing up your two-handed Fairisle
the possibilities are endless!
5. Join the community
Social media is full of creative people
sharing their projects, tips and inspiration,
and you can even connect with many of
your favourite designers. My favourite
place to hang out is Instagram, and there
are hundreds of hashtags that will help you
find fellow yarn addicts around the world.
6. Visit your local yarn shop
With a little bit of research you should
be able to find one not too far away
from you, and theyre often a treasure
trove of locally-sourced yarn, a wealth
of knowledge and passion and a host of
knitting groups and events.
7. And now for something
completely different
Yes, really! Put down those needles and
try something else entirely. A change is
as good as a rest they say, so why not go
and bake a cake, plant some vegetables
in the garden, grab your camera and go
somewhere new, dig out the paper and
paints, sign up for an evening class to learn
pottery or jewellery-making.
Anything goes!
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 REVIEWS
Christine Boggis test-drives the latest launches

ERIKA KNIGHT FOR JOHN LEWIS XXL SUPER CHUNKY

This pure wool super-bulky yarn is too large to include in our usual Yarn Review as KNITTING FOR CHILDREN
it knits up on 25mm needles to a tension of just 4 stitches and 6 rows to 10cm. Like Claire Montgomerie
all Erikas yarns, its delightful to work with, passing smoothly through the hands to
swiftly create a thick, soft and squishy fabric. Almost a roving with just the gentlest Designer and author Claire Montgomerie
twist to hold the fibres together, it comes in 250g hanks of 55m for 20, enough to has been combing bookshop and library
knit a cowl, hat or other accessory. There are free one-hank patterns for a pompom shelves for good books on teaching
hat and a festive stocking on the John Lewis website but XXL would also work children to knit and found them few and far
brilliantly for bigger projects like blankets, which would probably need four to six between so shes written her own. She has
hanks for a truly cosy experience. XXL comes in three shades white, soft grey used her experience teaching kids knitting
and a lovely dusky pink, shown here. workshops to come up with plenty of tips
20 for 250g, johnlewis.com for adult teachers and bright and colourful
photographic step-by-step guides to the
knitting basics. The book goes on to 35 fun
and simple projects for all skill levels, from
cosy cowls and slippers to wear to pompom
necklaces, cushions and toys. Favourite
makes include the Doctors Stethoscope,
Cakes and Treats and Mouse Mittens.
12.99, Cico Books

ANIMAL HATS TO KNIT

Luise Roberts
Animal hats arent just for kids any more
these days anyone can wear hilarious
headgear. As we head for the cold winter
months, things that make us smile can be
just as warming as anything we wear so
this collection of knitted hats is perfect
for keeping both bodies and spirits cosy.
There are 11 hats, each sized for adults or
children, in all different shapes, styles and
levels of ferocity. Favourites include the
bonnet-shaped mouse, neck-warming zebra
and fashionable fox plus the knitters
favourite, a very funny sheep.
5.99, GMC
Available from thegmcgroup.com

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MARTIN STOREYS SCANDINAVIAN KNITS

Martin Storey
Martin Storey has long dreamt of following up his popular book Nordic Knits,
and this collection of 18 designs for men, women and the home is the result. Inspired by
Scandinavian knitwear and dominated by cables, with a few Fairisle knits to round it off,
all the patterns are knitted in Rowan yarns and show off Martins classic, timeless style to
perfection. While there are some smaller patterns for beginners, such as the Pine Trees
Bottle Tops and the Olav Mug Hug, this book is really perfect for all you cable nuts out
there. Intricate designs explore the different ways cables can work, and projects vary from
medium-sized designs like the beautiful, Celtic-looking Klaus Scarf to really big knits like
the Rune Bed Runner, in Rowan Big Wool, which doubles as a cosy wrap. For anyone who
enjoys cables, Fairisle or Nordic-inspired knits, this is a great investment buy that will
never go out of fashion.
15.99, Berry & Co

CRAFTING FOR CAT LADIES

Kat Roberts
This book of 35 sewing, sticking and papercraft projects is among the more unusual craft
books Ive seen. Ideas range from the eminently practical like a pair of felt storage bins
adorned with whiskers and a cute denim make-up case with the words its meow or never
ironed on to it to more bizarre projects like a fake fur skirt with a cats face on it and
embroidery hoop wall hangings with cat ears. The book is full of humour and ingenuity,
with projects to adorn your existing wardrobe and show off your love of cats, papercrafts
to decorate festively feline tables and kooky accessories like a decoupage bangle. The only
question might be whether crafters are happy to define themselves as cat ladies or not.
14.99, Lark. Available from thegmcgroup.com

LJ
Marianne Isager
se Lund Jensen was a Danish knitwear designer working mainly in the 1960s and 70s who
went against the trends of the day to create carefully shaped and written patterns at a time
when most Danish knitters were simply grabbing whatever yarn and needles they could find
and seeing what they could come up with. Dissatisfied with the range of yarns and particularly
colours on the market, se created her own brand. When she died young from lung cancer
the brand was taken over by Marianne Isager, and is now called Isager. LJ explores ses
career, her role in the development of Danish knitting and textile design and her relationship
with Marianne. It also brings together 15 patterns designed by, with or inspired by se. Like
Isagers other books, the designs are classically stylish, intriguing to knit and beautifully
photographed. A techniques section at the back covers everything you need to know to knit
them, from jacquard (Fairisle) to entrelac, and the designs are introduced and interspersed
with stories about se, her work and its context in history.
DKK225 (27.08 at time of writing), isagerstrik.dk

FAT QUARTER GIFTS

Jemima Schlee
Fabric-aholics will know how irresistible fat quarter bundles have become, with so many
beautiful materials on the market these days. They alone can fill up a stash, not to mention
all those bits and pieces of material left over from sewing projects. This collection of 25
gift designs will help you put those gorgeous bits of fabric to use, by turning them into
beautiful, handmade, individual gifts. There are projects for different parts of the home as
well as accessories, bags and storage solutions, all beautifully photographed and prefaced
with a section on materials and photographic techniques, making it a perfect book for
beginners. Favourite projects include hanging pockets for your office, flower-shaped
lavender bags, a pretty lined scarf, a handy card wallet and a shopping bag.
12.99, GMC. Available from thegmcgroup.com

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BAA RAM EWE
DOVESTONE NATURAL
ARAN
Made in the UK, Baa Ram Ewe
Dovestone Natural Aran is
a 100% wool yarn with a plied
and twisted construction. Its
a blend of Bluefaced Leicester
and Yorkshire sheep breeds
Wensleydale and Masham, and
it has a lovely, slightly bumpy,
ropelike feel.
Its an extremely strong yarn
that knits up beautifully on
4.5mm needles, producing
a soft, supple fabric with a
slightly grainy texture thats
hardwearing and has good stitch
definition. Theres a palette of
just five natural shades available,
including Shade 2 (shown
here). While each shade works
perfectly on its own, they would
also work beautifully combined
in simple graded bands or more
advanced colourwork designs.
Pattern support can be found
in the Dovestone Collection,
which features seven accessory
and garment designs by a
selection of indie designers
including Ysolda Teague,
Gudrun Johnston and Carol
Feller. Hand-wash.
Composition: 100% wool
Weight: 100g Length: 170m
Rec needle size: 4.5-5mm
RRP: 14
Contact: Baa Ram Ewe
W: baaramewe.co.uk
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ROOSTER ALPACA 4 PLY
As youll guess from the name,
Rooster Alpaca 4 Ply is a
fingering-weight yarn made from
100% superfine alpaca. If you
havent previously knitted with a
pure alpaca yarn, this may feel a
little thinner in your hands than
a pure wool yarn of the same
weight, but youre sure to be
seduced by its luxurious handle.
Its beautifully smooth to knit
and has a lovely halo of fibre that
gives the knitted fabric a light
but cosily soft feel, and as an
added bonus, because alpaca
is hypoallergenic, its much less
likely to cause irritation.
Its available in a palette
of 20 shades including vivid
brights, fresh tones and neutrals
like shade 102 Silver (shown
here). Theres plenty of pattern
support available in a range
of 10 ladies designs including
sweaters, shawls and cowls, each
available online. After knitting
this yarn should be treated with
care, so hand-wash only, and do
not dry-clean.
Composition: 100% superfine
alpaca
Weight: 100g Length: 367m
Rec needle size: 3mm
Tension (10cm): 24 sts x 26 rows
RRP: 13.20
Contact: Rooster Yarns
T: 01829 740903
E: sales@roosteryarns.com
W: roosteryarns.com
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RICO FASHION BISOUS
This is a bulky blend of 44%
cotton, 22% acrylic, 17% alpaca
and 17% wool. It has a chainette
casing knitted in incredibly fine
white cotton, and this is filled
with various tones of soft, downy
fibres that help give the yarn
its slightly blurry and rounded
appearance.
Although it doesnt have much
give when you knit, this doesnt
detract from its smooth handle.
It knits up quickly, producing
a beautifully even fabric thats
remarkably lightweight despite
its chunky appearance. Theres
a palette of just five shades,
including the delightfully smoky
grey Shade 04 (shown here).
There are currently just four
designs available to support this
yarn, spread over two Knitting
Idea Compact booklets: 631 and
638. Its an ideal yarn for quick
winter accessories, so you could
easily grab a couple of balls, get
creative and knock up a scarf in
next to no time. Hand-wash then
dry flat, or alternatively it may be
dry-cleaned.
Composition: 44% cotton, 22%
acrylic, 17% alpaca, 17% wool
Weight: 50g Length: 110m
Rec needle size: 6mm
Tension (10cm): 15 sts x 20 rows
RRP: 5.99
Contact: The Black Sheep
W: blacksheepwools.co.uk or
rico-design.co.uk
ISAGER HIGHLAND WOOL
If youre a fan of fine yarns
youll love working with Isager
Highland Wool, which is made
from 100% Peruvian wool. Being
slightly lighter than a 4 ply, its
not a yarn that will produce
quick results, but the experience
of knitting more than makes up
for the lack of speed.
It has a plied and twisted
construction that creates a
gentle spring in the yarn and
regular little bumps which you
can feel as it snakes through
your fingers. The knitting is
wonderfully smooth, producing
a soft, lightweight fabric with
fine, well-defined stitches and
lots of tiny irregular flickers of
subtle colour across the face of
the fabric.
There are 18 shades to choose
from, including Sky (shown here).
This yarn has the same metreage
as a number of others in the
Isager range and can be easily
substituted for Tvinni, Highland
Silk or Alpaca 2. Hand-wash at
30C. May be dry-cleaned.
Composition: 100% wool
Weight: 50g Length: 275m
Rec needle size: 3-3.5mm (when
used single)
Tension (10cm): 26 sts x 32 rows
RRP: DKK50 (around 5.83 at
time of writing)
Contact: Isager
W: isagerstrik.dk
BIRLINN YARNS
STORM GREY
Made from 100% wool, Birlinn
Yarns Storm Grey is a DK-weight
blend of Hebridean and Cheviot
sheep breeds that ticks all the
right boxes if you like your yarns
to be traceable and local. Its a
soft, rounded yarn thats lightly
twisted and this gives it a lovely
springy texture.
Its quite a fat DK and has a
touch of hairiness that adds to
the bulk, so the sample shown
was knitted on 4.5mm needles
to create a warm but lightweight
fabric with a slightly open
appearance and gently blurred
stitches.
Each ball of yarn is labelled
with the date of shearing, and
the sample knitted is from the
2016 batch, which was sourced
from neighbouring crofters
on the Isle of Berneray, and is
slightly more stormy in colour
than the 2015 clip. In terms
of pattern support, designer
collaborations are in the
pipeline, so watch the website.
This yarn should be hand-
washed with care.
Composition: 100% wool
Weight: 100g Length: 220m
Rec needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): Knits as DK
RRP: 14
Contact: The Birlinn Yarn
Company
W: birlinnyarn.co.uk
BLACK ISLE YARNS
GOTLAND
If youre a fan of traceability
and small-batch production,
youll love Black Isle Yarns
Gotland. Made from 100% wool,
the fleece is sourced locally
(within 5 miles) from a small
flock of organic sheep on the
Fearniewell Croft that have a
smattering of Shetland in their
genes. The resulting yarn is
extremely strong but soft, with
a rounded feel and a subtle
springy texture.
Despite having a slightly hairy
texture, its not in the least
bit irritating to the touch and
knitting the sample shown on
4.5mm needles produced a soft,
smooth fabric with beautifully
even stitches that becomes even
more supple after a gentle blast
of steam.
Shades vary from year to year,
and this sample is Light Grey
from the 2016 batch. Theres
currently no pattern support,
but designer collaborations are
bound to be in the pipeline.
Hand-wash cool then dry flat.
Composition: 100% wool
Weight: 100g Length: 215m
Rec needle size: 3.5-5.5mm
Tension (10cm): None given
RRP: 18
Contact: Black Isle Yarns
T: 01381 622299
E: mail@blackisleyarns.co.uk
W: blackisleyarns.co.uk
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AMANO PUYU
With a name that means cloud
in the native language of the
Incas, Amano Puyu is a chunky
blend of 70% baby alpaca and
30% silk that really is as soft as a
cloud to handle.
It has a chainette construction
with the fine silk tube encasing
the deliciously soft baby
alpaca fibres, producing a
caterpillar-like yarn with a
blurred appearance and truly
luxurious feel. It has a slightly
springy texture that youll feel
as you work with it, and it knits
up quickly on 9mm needles
producing a cosy, cloud-like
fabric with fat, well-defined
stitches. Each of the eight
shades has an ecru casing that
gives the knitted fabric a subtle
colour effect with faint glimmers
of the ecru visible through
the main colour (shade 3002
Chestnut is shown here). Youll
find plenty of pattern inspiration
in the Amano Puyu Books. This
delicate yarn should be treated
with care, so hand-wash only
and do not wring.
Composition: 70% baby alpaca,
30% silk
Weight: 50g Length: 75m
Rec needle size: 9mm
Tension (10cm): 12 sts x 16 rows
RRP: 16.95
Contact: Designer Yarns
T: 01535 664222
W: designeryarns.uk.com
UIST WOOLS CALMA
This is a 100% wool with a plied
and twisted construction. It has
a wonderfully pleasant sheepy
smell from the instant you
unwind the hank, and a slightly
uneven, rustic texture that youll
feel as the yarn passes through
your fingers.
Despite this Hebridean yarn
coming from hardy native North
Atlantic sheep, its surprisingly
soft and gentle on the skin and
knitting on 4.5mm needles
produces a warm, lightweight
fabric with a slightly open
texture. Theres only one colour
available (Dark Brown, shown
here), which has a wonderfully
intense peaty brown colouring
with occasional flecks of
chestnut and flickers of ultra-fine
white fibre that combine to give
lots of textural interest.
There are currently just two
designs to support this yarn
the Tarasgeir and Lovage
sweaters, both designed by Uist-
based Flora Kennedy of Inner
Wild, and each available as a
PDF download or as part of a kit.
Hand-washing is recommended
for this yarn.
Composition: 100% wool
Weight: 100g Length: 240m
Rec needle size: None given
Tension (10cm): None given
RRP: 18
Contact: Uist Wools
W: uistwool.com
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FALL
Autumn: season of mists,
mellow fruitfulness,
and one of natures most
enchanting colour palettes.
This months design
collection was inspired
by the colours of
falling leaves, from green
and gold to rust and
russet then brick
and brown.

AUTUMN LEAF
TUNIC
s gallery
w as Bronagh Miskelly
This month on location Yarn Yarn Stories Fine Merino 4 Ply
ed
photograph Barn holiday Skill level Intermediate
at M e d le y s x,
East Susse Pattern page 50
cottage in ila ble to let
va
which is a ycottages.com Falling leaves adorn the shoulder
m u l b err
from and hem of this flattering lightweight
tunic, but could be recast as feathers
if you want to try a more summery
colour combination. With intarsia
charts and plenty of stocking stitch,
this makes the perfect combination
of challenge and TV knitting.

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LATE BLOSSOM
DesignEtte
Yarn Designette Hokkaido Green
Line and Andrea Di Bonaiuto
Skill level Intermediate Tunisian
crochet
Pattern page 54

This beautiful Tunisian Crochet

jumper, finished with embroidered
flowers, is a flattering and textured
take on autumn style.

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 BONFIRE HAT
AND SCARF
Bronagh Miskelly
Yarn Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 59

Flaming red Merino and a reversible

lace pattern make this hat and scarf
the perfect accessory set for autumn.

LEAF MITTS
Jo Allport
Yarn Blacker Yarns Westcountry Tweed
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 57

With a raised leaf pattern to test your

knitting skills, these pretty fingerless
gloves are perfect for cooler days.
 TURN, TURN, TURN
Maisie Smith
Yarn Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal
Tweed, Angel and Rialto DK
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 60

To everything there is a season,

but when youre not quite sure
what the weathers going to be
you need something you can
throw over anything you happen
to be wearing and this beautiful
textured kimono is just the thing.

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BIG WRAP
Pat Menchini
Yarn Creative Melange Big
Super Chunky
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 62

An easy-knit, easy-fit jacket

with slit pockets, knitted on big
needles in super-simple moss
stitch and garter stitch.

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O lenge
chal

TAMAR
Jo Allport
Yarn Blacker Yarns Tamar
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 65

Hats are a great way to test new

stitches so why not try out some
fancy cabling in this pretty slouchy
beanie in homegrown wool?

SILVER BIRCH
Brian Smith
Yarn The Uncommon Thread
BFL Light DK
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 68

Inspired by the colours of a silver

birch tree in autumn, this beautiful
and flattering wrap in 100% soft
British Bluefaced Leicester wool,
cleverly designed with short rows,
is a joy to knit and wear.

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JESSICA
Christine Boggis
Yarn Malabrigo Merino Worsted
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 66

Ive been hooked on Marvels

Jessica Jones, the story of a
private investigator with super
powers and a grisly past, not
least because of the gorgeous
honeycomb infinity cowl she wears.
This version is slightly chunkier
than hers and super-soft plus it
comes with a step-by-step guide to
honeycomb brioche.

s
Masterclas
page 67

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WOODLAND
Sian Brown
Yarn Noro Silk Garden
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 69

Watch this self-colouring yarn change

colours as you knit, just like the turning
leaves. This is a cosy and flattering knit
in stretchy moss stitch rib.

INTERCHANGE
Pat Menchini
Yarn King Cole Panache DK and
Embrace DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 63

This flattering jumper has a crossover

scarf effect and is knitted in two
constrasting yarns, making it both
warm and lightweight.

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COLOUR BLOCK
JUMPER
Jo Allport
Yarn The Fibre Company Cumbria
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 70

A different take on colour blocks,

this bold sweater in The Fibre Cos
beautiful blend of Merino, Brown
Masham and mohair is a real
statement knit.

s
Masterclas
page 72

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TEQUILA
Pat Strong
Yarn West Yorkshire Spinners
Signature 4 Ply
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 73

Frills are a hot trend this season,

and work perfectly in this cute
sleeveless top in variegated hot
tones with a spider lace trim,
perfect for layering.

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WILSHAW
Georgia Farrell
Yarn Rowan Big Wool
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 74

This gorgeous chunky coat

with its flattering diagonal
pattern will knit up quickly
for ultimate cosiness.

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EMERGENCY GIFT
WRIST WARMERS
Christine Boggis
Yarn Noro Mirai
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 76

Whenever I miss a birthday (especially a big

one) I always think: a pair of wrist warmers
is just the way to say: Happy belated
birthday and Im sorry this wasnt on time.
This ball of yarn was enough for two pairs,
perfect for knitters who can keep track of
stitches but not of dates.

DOUBLE POMPOM HAT

Emma Wright
Yarn Erika Knight Vintage Wool
Skill level Intermediate One
Pattern page 77
chal ball
leng
This super-cute hat with its herringbone
stitch colourwork and double bobble in
e
British wool makes a great gift for all ages.
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STYLE FILE
AUTUMN LEAF TUNIC IN YARN STORIES FINE MERINO 4 PLY

TAUPE PRIMROSE ROUGE

BIG WRAP IN RICO CREATIVE MELANGE BIG SUPER CHUNKY

MULTI ORANGE MULTI GREY HEATHER

WOODLAND IN NORO SILK GARDEN

349 436 84

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 FASHION

Lauren Goodchild suggests alternative colourways and styling ideas

for three knits from this months gallery
Autumn has arrived and chunky knits are back. Its time to swap pastel shades for an earthier colour palette of browns, greens and
oranges. Autumn Leaf, featuring intarsia leaf details, will look great teamed with a pair of leggings and leather boots. Big Wrap is a cosy
cover-up that can be worn all day, every day. Slip on over loose jeans and a T-shirt for the school run or a leisurely walk in the woods.
Boasting an array of colours, Woodland can be matched with almost any outfit. Try layering over a high-necked tunic or accessorising with
a pair of loafers and a hat.

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35, Accessorize 28, Marks & Spencer 59, House of Fraser 25, Monsoon

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Home time
As the leaves start to turn and the nights draw in,
its time to cosy up at home with our knitting

HORSFORTH
Lisa Richardson
Yarn Rowan Creative Linen and
Handknit Cotton
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 77

These cool geometric designs

are a great way to add a modern
knitted touch to your home style.

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 TRIANGLE
THROW
Brian Kohler
Yarn Skacel Pur Schoppel
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 78

Try your hand at entrelac

knitting with this gorgeous
blanket in soft autumnal shades.

GET THE LOOK

Cushion Sofa Light

30, Oliver Bonas 599, made.com 175.27, Nedgis
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 GATSBY
Pat Menchini
Yarn King Cole Baby Alpaca DK
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 81

This easy Fairisle slipover in

super-soft baby alpaca is a great
project for knitters new to
colourwork, and perfect for in-
between seasons.

FAROESE SCARF
Designer Yarns
Yarn DY Choice Chunky With Wool
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 80

This clever reversible scarf was

inspired by traditional Faroese
colour knitting.

HIS AND HERS BOOT SOCKS

Pat Strong
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Worsted
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 79

Get ready for welly weather with these machine-washable pure

wool socks. Worked to a looser tension and with thicker yarn than
conventional socks, they have a generous turnback cuff and a hidden
rib to keep them up on the leg. The square heel has a twisted rib for
durability, and the toe shaping is a conical decrease so no grafting.

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 LITTLE PRINCESS
Pat Strong
Kaptain
Yarn Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK
Martin Storey
Skill level Intermediate
Yarn Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply
Pattern page 82
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page xx
Inspired by the internet sensation of little
Junior pirates will love this cool
Princess Charlottes sheep yoke cardigan, this
cotton cardigan.
is a traditional, circular yoke cardigan. The
body is worked in one piece and the sleeves in
the round, with a Fairisle pattern on yoke and
sleeves and cute appliqu sheep pockets.

p t he
ti ng for a boy? Swa ds and
Knit ba n
and button
buttonhole winkle or Skipper
T
try shades u bber Duckie.
d of R
instea

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PENCIL SCARF
Stacey Gerbman
Yarn Cascade Pacific
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 84

The writings on the wall with

this scarf in the shape of a
pencil that will add a bit of fun
to any school wardrobe.

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CABLED
CARDIGAN
Rico
Yarn Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 85

This cool but cosy cardigan

will give your cabling skills
a workout, and can be
knitted for a girl or for a boy.

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GRADIENT FLOOR
BLANKET
Dedri Uys
Yarn Any aran-weight
Skill level Intermediate crochet
Pattern page 87

The swirl of colours that radiates

from this blankets centre will provide
a focal point to your babys nursery.
The blanket can be easily modified into
any size and shape.

SWEET STRAWBERRY
Drops Design
Yarn Drops Alpaca
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 88

No babys wardrobe is complete without

a fruit-themed hat: choose your colours
to work this one as a strawberry or
a blueberry.

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ASK JEANETTE
Your queries answered by Jeanette Sloan
STARER
T
LET
JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER
Im tall with long arms, and lots of knits
fall a little bit short in the back and in the
sleeve for me. Can you give me any advice
on lengthening the designs I see in your
magazine, and how much extra yarn I should
allow for that?
Georgina Tennent, by email
It really does depend on the individual design
you want to knit and if there is shaping to
deal with. If the design is worked in a basic
stitch like stocking or garter, simply shaped
with a boxy body, then it should be pretty
straightforward. However, if its worked in
something like a cable, lace or Fairisle pattern
that doesnt allow for an extra repeat, then
youve got a bit more of a problem.
Find a sweater already in your wardrobe
bought or made thats an ideal fit and a
similar style and weight to the one you want
to knit and lay it on a flat surface. Then have a
look at the design youd like to knit and check
the finished measurements. Compare the body
and sleeve lengths of the two to get an idea
of how the garments compare in length and
determine where the extra length is needed.
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YOUR VIEWS
On the body you may be able to simply add a
few extra rows or repeats before the beginning
of any armhole shaping. When it comes to
the sleeves it may be possible to either add
some extra rows after the shaping but before
decreasing for the underarm, or perhaps
spreading out the frequency of your sleeve
increases by working extra rows in between.
As a basic example lets have a look at Sian
Browns Zigzag jumper from Knitting 162,
December 2016, and imagine you needed to
add 4cm to the body and sleeves. Its worked
in stocking stitch with a band of colourwork
across the bust and sleeves under which you
could squeeze in a few extra rows without
affecting the pattern too much. On both
the body and sleeves an extra 2cm could be
added to the rib and the other 2cm to the
section worked in shade A before beginning
to work from the Fairisle chart.
Ive really only given you a very basic idea
of where to start adjusting patterns, but youll
find a much more in-depth series of articles
on altering knitting patterns online, written
by Jenna Wilson on knitty.com.
If, like me, you like adding to your knitting
skills, then you should try top-down knitting.
Its been in my top five knitting to-dos for
quite a while now and Im determined to try
it before the end of 2017. While many of us
are used to knitting a garment in rows from
the bottom edge up to the neck, this method
does exactly the opposite. Often knitting in
rounds (though it can be knitted in rows) on
a circular needle, youll be starting at the neck
and working down towards the bottom edge,
which means you can try on the garment as
you go, ensuring that youve got the exact
length you need in both the body and sleeves.
Another huge advantage is that you can
eliminate seams which means theres no
sewing up to do. Of course youll still need to linen. The recycled fibre is sorted from
consider the placement of those extra rows
if theres shaping to contend with, but its
definitely a technique thats worth a try. Have
a look at Barbara G Walkers Knitting from
the Top or take an online class like Wendy
Bernards Top-Down Sweater Knitting on
creativebug.com.
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VEGAN VOICE
I follow a vegan lifestyle and love your
magazine but would really like to knit more of
the designs using more vegan-friendly yarns.
Can you suggest some possible alternatives,
and will they all be hideously expensive?
Jenny Walker, by email
Im very fortunate that my job as a regular
contributor to Knitting means I get to knit
with lots of different fibre types when I write
the yarn reviews. In fact its a bit like winning
the yarn lottery (except sadly I dont get to
keep it all) and I never really know what to
expect until it arrives at the front door. While
Im used to knitting with wool, alpaca, silk and
cotton I dont often come across more unusual
fibres that arent animal-based, so its been
interesting to do a bit of research for you.
Bellatrista is a US-based brand that
specialises in unusual and luxurious yarns.
I reviewed its fingering-weight Milk Yarn in
Knitting 171 (September 2017), and while
thats obviously not vegan, they also do a
100% soy yarn. Its not only renewable and
sustainable, but the fibre reclaimed for it is
a by-product of soy bean processing, which
means its also eco-friendly. Its strong and
breathable, which makes it perfect for
summer garments, and it is available in three
weights: lace or fingering, DK or sock and
bulky. It comes in eight shades for around 16
per 100g hank plus shipping. The metreage
varies according to the weight of yarn see
more details on the website bellatrista.com.
Linen is another renewable and sustainable
fibre that you may like to try, and although it
can sometimes be hard on the hands, Erika
Knights Studio Linen is anything but. Its a
beautifully soft yarn made from 85% recycled
rayon-linen fibre and 15% premium natural
selected waste and regenerated using the eco-
friendly hydrolysis method, which again makes
this an extremely eco-friendly and vegan-
friendly choice.
Its packaged in 50g hanks, has a metreage
of 120m and comes in a choice
of 12 colours, priced at around 5.50.

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and the yarn to knit girls cardigan
Shingle, courtesy of Yarn Stories.
If you have a question for Jeanette,
email jeanettes@thegmcgroup.com
or write to Ask Jeanette, Knitting,
GMC Publications, 86 High Street,
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN.
Note: Jeanette regrets that she
cannot enter into any personal
correspondence with readers and
can only answer letters that are
chosen for publication in Knitting.
Germany-based Pascuali has an
impressive range of unusual and fairly
traded luxury fibres like alpaca, vicua
and musk ox, but I only found out about
its selection of vegan yarns when its maize
yarn popped up on my Instagram feed. Ive
not got my hands on the yarn as yet, but
according to the website its breathable,
wicks moisture away from the skin, is soft to
the touch and easy to care for. Its available
in 16 shades and costs around 4.30 per
110m-long 50g hank. You can order it,
along with Pascualis Bamboo and
Recycled Jeans yarns, from
pascuali.de.
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Knitting for several years, TER of loveknitting.com
however its been a while
since I last brought a
copy. When I was in the
newsagents recently, I wass
attracted by the stunning
design on the cover of
Knitting 167, May 2017
and just had to buy it. I
particularly like cropped,
fitted, feminine styles as
typified by the designs of
the 1940s, so this issue
has delighted me. As
well as Bonnie, I have alsoo
added Mary and Petronella to my ever-growing collection
of must knits so many super patterns in a single issue.
I shall definitely be buying Knitting magazine more
frequently from now on.
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Jeanette
Sloans
A-Z of Knitting
Techniques

g is for garter stitch Part 3: Playing with stripes

Regular stripes in rows Regular stripes with a slip stitch

In this sample, knitting every row in each shade produces regular
bands of colour that are clearly separated on the RS and divided by a
mini-stripe on the reverse where the two shades meet. Carrying the
yarns up the side of the work will create long, unsightly floats due
to the number of colours and depth of stripe, so to avoid this youll
need to cut the yarn and rejoin for the next stripe.
In this sample Ive used the same colour sequence and depth of
stripe but added an alternate slip stitch in the first two rows of the
new colour. This creates a castellated effect by pulling every other
stitch from the previous stripe into the next. On the reverse the
stripe effect is still attractive but quite different, and actually looks
like the reverse of a fabric worked in Fairisle.

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Diluted stripes in rows on a circular needle

This sample uses the same basic colour sequence but is knitted on a circular needle. This allows you to create single rows of colour that effectively
break up or dilute the stripes that alternate with the bands of the first colour. The front and reverse sides of the fabric are exactly the same.

1 2 3 4

1. Cast on the required number
of stitches and work the fi rst
six-row stripe. Without breaking
off colour 1, join in the new
colour and knit one row. You
should now have working yarn
at each end.
2. Do not break off the yarn
or turn the work but slide the
work towards the right-hand tip
of the needle.
3. Now pick up the first colour
once again and youll notice
there are v-shaped stitches
facing you on the needles. To
keep the garter stitch correct
youll need to purl rather than
knit into them.
4. Work to the end and turn.
Both yarns are at the right-hand
side of the work. Keep working
in this way, following the chart
and the direction of work, until
you have four diluted stripes,
then break off colour 2 and work
six rows in colour 1. Repeat with
the other contrast colours.

Odd row stripes

This sample shows how random you can make the stripe effect.
Worked again on a circular needle, its a mix of even and odd-
numbered rows with the yarns carried up the side of the work
throughout, which means less sewing in of ends after casting off. If
you lose track, just remember that if the stitches on the needle are
v-shaped you need to purl into them and if theyre bumped like a
normal purl stitch you should knit into them. The front and reverse
of the striped fabric are almost exactly the same.

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in

PATTERNS
1
2
1

AUTUMN LEAF TUNIC BY BRONAGH MISKELLY

3

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90 115[123:131:137:143:149:155:163] sts.

4

Cont straight until Back meas

BACK 55[55:55:54.5:54.5:54:53:54]cm
Using A and 3.5mm needles cast on (21[21:21:21:21:21:21:21]in)
5
2

119[127:135:141:147:153:159:167] sts. ending with a WS row.

M st row: K1, (p1, k1) to end. Shape armholes
Rep m st row 7[7:7:7:9:9:9:9] more times. Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:6:6:7] sts at beg of next
6

Next row: K1, (p1, k1) twice, k to last 5 sts, two rows. 109[115:123:127:133:137:143:149] sts.
(k1, p1) twice, k1. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2[2:2:2:4:4:4:4]
7

Next row: K1, (p1, k1) twice, p to last 5 sts, rows. 105[111:119:123:125:129:135:141] sts.
(k1, p1) twice, k1. ** Next row (dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts,
3

Rep last two rows until work ssk, k1. 103[109:117:121:123:127:133:139] sts.
8

meas 12[12:12:12:13:13:13:14]cm Cont to dec as set at each end of foll

(4[4:4:4:5:5:5:5in). 1[2:3:4:4:5:7:8] rows.
9

Cont straight in st st only until Back 101[105:111:113:115:117:119:123] sts.***

meas 16[16:16:16:16:16:16:17]cm Work 27[29:31:31:33:33:33:33] rows.
(6[6:6:6:6:6:6:6]in), ending with Next row (inc): K1, m1, k to last 1 st, m1, k1.
10

a WS row. Work 17[19:19:21:21:21:23:23] rows.

4

Next row (dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, Next row (inc): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
11

ssk, k1. 117[125:133:139:145:151:157:165] sts. 105[109:115:117:119:121:123:127] sts

Dec as set on every foll 16th row a further Cont straight until armhole meas
four times. 109[117:125:131:137:143:149:157] sts. 19[20:21:21.5:22.5:24:25:26]cm
12

Cont straight for 19[19:17:15:15:13:13:11] rows. (7[7:8:8:8:9:9:10]in) ending with

Next row (inc): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. a WS row.
5

111[119:127:133:139:145:151:159] sts. Shape shoulders

13

Inc as set on 2 foll 16th rows. Next row (RS): K28[29:31:31:31:31:31:33] sts,
cast off next 49[51:53:55:57:59:61:61] sts,
14

Shoulder Chart k to end. Working on last set of

SIZES For Body Chart and key see page 52-53 28[29:31:31:31:31:31:33] sts only cont as folls:
To fit: 81[87:92:97:102:107:112:117:122]cm
15

(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46:48]in)
6

Actual measurement:
16

90.5[97:103:108:113:117.5:122.5:129]cm
(35[38:40:42:44:46:489:50]in)
Length to shoulder:
17

74[75:76:76:77:78:78:80]cm
(29[29:30:30:30:30:30:31]in)
7
18

Sleeve length: 44[45:45:46:47:47:47.5:48]cm

(17[17:17:18:18:18:18:19]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
19

sizes: where there is only one set of figures

this applies to all sizes.
20

YOU WILL NEED

8

Yarn Stories Fine Merino 4 Ply 100% wool

21

(approx 178m per 50g)

8[8:9:9:10:10:11:11] x 50g balls 05 Dark
Chocolate (A)
22

1 x 50g ball 02 Burnt Siena (B)

1 x 50g ball 01 Bottle (C)
23
9

3.5mm needles
1 each circular 3.25mm and 3mm needles
Stitch holders
24

Stitch markers
Row counter
25

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

average requirements and are approximate.
10
26

TENSION
25 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st using
3.5mm needles.
27

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to

obtain correct tension.
28
11
29

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PATTERNS

1
2
Next row (WS): P28[29:31:31:31:31:31:33]. Cont as set until armhole meas

1
Next row: Ssk, k17[17:18:19:19:19:19:19], w&t. 9[10:11:11.5:12.5:13:14:15]cm

3
Next row: P18[18:19:20:20:20:20:20]. (3[4:4:4:5:5:5:6]in), ending with
Next row: Ssk, k8[8:9:9:9:10:10:10] w&t. a WS row.

4
Next row: P9[9:10:10:10:11:11:11]. Next row: K43[44:47:48:48:49:49:51], cast off
Next row: K to end picking up wraps, leave next 17[19:19:19:21:21:23:23] sts, k to end.
rem 26[27:29:29:29:29:29:31] sts on holder. Working on second set of

5
2
With WS facing rejoin yarn to right shoulder, 43[44:47:48:48:49:49:51] sts only, cont as folls:
p to end. Next row: Purl.
Complete to match left shoulder, reversing Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end.

6
all shaping. 40[41:44:45:45:46:46:48] sts.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next three RS rows.

7
FRONT 36[37:40:41:41:42:42:44] sts.
Work as for Back to **. Dec 1 st at neck edge of every RS row until

3
Keeping patt correct place Body Chart as 26[27:29:29:29:29:29:31] sts rem.

8
folls: Cont straight until armhole matches Back to
Next row (RS): Patt 11[19:25:31:10:16:22:28], shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row.

9
work 99[99:99:99:128:128:128:128] sts of Chart Next row (RS): K18[18:19:20:20:20:20:20], w&t.
row 1, patt to end. Next row (WS): P18[18:19:20:20:20:20:20].
Next row (WS): Patt 9[9:11:11:9:9:9:11], starting Next row: K9[9:10:10:10:11:11:11], w&t.

10
from st no 99[99:99:99:128:128:128:128] work Next row: P9[9:10:10:10:11:11:11].

4
row 2 of Chart, patt to end. Next row: K to end, working wraps with sts,

11
Keeping Chart correct, rep last two rows leave rem 26[27:29:29:29:29:29:31] sts
until work meas 12[12:12:12:13:13:13:14]cm on holder.
(4[4:4:4:5:5:5:5]in). With WS facing, rejoin yarn to left shoulder

12
Cont in st st only. and patt to end.
Cont straight until Front meas Next row (RS): Patt to end.

5
16[16:16:16:16:16:16:17]cm Next row (WS): Cast off 3 sts, patt to end.

13
(6[6:6:6:6:6:6:6]in), ending Complete shoulder to match left shoulder,
with a WS row. reversing all shaping.

14
Next row (dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts,
ssk, k1. 117[125:133:139:145:151:157:165] sts. SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
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Work 9[9:11:11:11:13:15:15] rows. Cont in st st starting with a k row.
Next row: K2[2:3:3:4:4:5:5], work Shoulder Work 6 rows.

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Chart, k to end. Next row (inc): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Shape neck Inc at each end as set on every

Keeping Chart correct complete armhole
shaping as for Back, AT THE SAME TIME
shape neck as folls:
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Cont without shaping until Sleeve Next row (dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, NECKBAND
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Shape Sleeve head 6[7:9:10:12:13:13:13] times and then on three-needle cast off. Rep for right shoulder.
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two rows. 67[69:69:69:71:73:75:79] sts.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next
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Cast off 2 sts at beg of next four rows. k26[26:28:30:30:32:32:32] sts down left

2[2:2:2:4:4:4:4] rows. 17[17:17:17:17:17:17:19] sts. Front, 15[17:17:19:19:19:21:21] across centre

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Row 2: (P1, k1) to end. and join side seams.
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TENSION step guides online. One row consists of the

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10 sts and 11 rows to 10cm over Tunisian
Simple St using 9mm Tunisian hook and
2 strands of A and 2 strands of B.
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forward pass and the subsequent return pass.
Use 2 strands of A and 2 strands of Andrea
Di Bonaiuto held together throughout,

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary changing colours of the latter as set.
to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS With 9mm Tunisian crochet hook and 2

Tss = Tunisian Simple Stitch: this is made up strands each of A and B held together (4
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of a Forward Pass and a Return Pass strands in all) work 48[58:68]ch.

FP = Forward Pass: insert hook through next Work straight in Tss, changing colours
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through first 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop is Note: Before making incs for Sleeves, make
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For more abbreviations see page 90 strands of each of A and B held together (4
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crochet. A long crochet hook is used, with Rows 1-26: Tss in B.

a long cable for working with large stitch Row 27: FP in B, RP in C.
counts. To start, make a chain to the stated Row 28: FP in B, RP in F.
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length. Then pick up loops, working into Row 29-30: Tss in F.

each stitch from right to left by inserting Row 31: Tss in C.
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the hook into the next stitch, wrapping the Row 32: FP in D, RP first 18 sts in D, RP next
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through. At the end of the row you will have Row 33: FP in F, RP in B.
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the correct number of stitches on the hook Row 34: FP in B, RP in D.

SIZES as in knitting, rather than a single stitch as Row 35: Tss in D.
To fit: XS-S[M-L:XL-2XL] in crochet. Row 36: FP first 21 sts in D, FP next 27 sts in
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Actual measurement: 96[116:136]cm Then work the return pass, from left to right: F, RP in F.
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Length to shoulder: 70[72:79]cm yarn over hook and pull through two loops. Row 38: Tss in D.
(28[30:30]in) Repeat to the end, leaving the very last Row 39: FP in D, RP in F.
Back neck to sleeve cuff: 77[82:88]cm stitch on the hook. Shape sleeves
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(30[32:34]in) The texture is quite different from both Row 40: FP in F, RP in D

Figures in square brackets refer to larger knitting and crochet, making an interesting Row 41: Tss in D.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures change from more familiar techniques. If you Before starting next FP, work 2 ch, pick up
this applies to all sizes. are not familiar with Tunisian crochet there 2 sts in 2 ch and work FP. When you come
are a number of excellent video tutorials to the end of this, join the string of 30 ch to
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YOU WILL NEED on YouTube and photographic step-by- work and pick up 2 sts from here before RP.
DesignEtte Hokkaido Green Line
75% wool, 25% raw silk (approx 300m per 50g)
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7[10:11] x 50g balls in Brown (A)*

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*OR DesignEtte Hokkaido 100% raw silk

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(approx 250m per 50g)

8[11:13] x 50g balls in Brown (A)
DesignEtte Andrea Di Bonaiuto 70% super
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kid mohair, 30% silk (approx 220m per 25g)

5[8:10] x 25g balls Brown (B)
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2 x 25g balls Dark Blue (D)
2 x 25g balls Dark Red (E)
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2 x 25g balls Light Brown (F)

2 x 25g balls Olive (G)
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9mm Tunisian crochet hook with 100cm wire

5mm knitting needles
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Row 42: FP in F, RP in B. Shape left neck Row 36: FP in B, RP in D.

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string. Row 61: Working over next 38 sts only, F, RP in F.

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Row 43: FP in B, RP in E. Tss in G. Row 39: FP in D, RP in F.
Start next FP with 2 ch, pick up 2 sts in 2 ch, Row 62: Working over next 36 sts only, Row 40: Tss in D.
at end miss 1 ch, work 2 sts in next 2 ch. Tss in G. Row 41: FP in D, RP in F.

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On FP of row 44, work 21 ch, pick up 21 sts Shape right shoulder Shape sleeves
in 21 ch, at end of this row miss 1 ch, pick up Row 60: With RS facing, rejoin yarn and Row 43: Tss in D.

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21 sts in next 21 ch of string. work 22 sl st across centre neck, work across Before starting next FP, work 2 ch, pick up
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Row 47: FP in D, RP in B. 38 sts Tss in G. work and pick up 2 sts from here before RP.

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Row 49: Tss in B. Sl first 2 sts, work Tss in G over rem 36 sts. Start next FP with 2 ch, pick up 2 sts in 2 ch,
Row 50: FP in B, RP in E. Cast off by working 36 sl sts. at end miss 1 ch, work 2 sts in next 2 ch of

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Row 52: FP in E, RP in B. Row 1-28: Tss in B. Row 45: FP in B, RP in E.
Row 53: FP in B, RP in G. Row 29: FP in B, RP in C. On FP of row 46, work 21 ch, pick up 21 sts in

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Row 56: FP in B, RP in G. Row 33: Tss in C. Row 46: Tss in E.
Row 57: Tss in B. Row 34: FP in D, RP first 18 sts in D and next Row 47: FP in E, RP in B.
Row 58: FP in B, RP in F. 30 sts in F. Row 48: Tss in B.

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Row 59: FP in F, RP in B. Row 35: FP in F, RP in B. Row 49: FP in D, RP in B.
Row 50: FP in B, RP in F.

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Row 53: Tss in B.

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Row 54: FP in E, RP in B.
Row 55: FP in B, RP in G.
Row 56: FP in G, RP in F.

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Row 57: FP in F, RP in B.

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Row 58: FP in B, RP in G.

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Row 59: Tss in B.
Row 60: FP in B, RP in F.
Row 61: FP in F, RP in B.

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Row 62: FP in B, RP in F.
Row 63: FP in F, RP in B.

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Row 64: Working over first 44 sts only,
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Row 65: Working over first 42 sts only,
Tss in G.
Chart Row 66: Working over first 40 sts only,

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Return Pass Row 64: With RS facing, rejoin yarn and
Forward Pass work 24 sl st across centre neck, work across
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Chain Row 65: Sl first 2 sts, work 42 sts Tss in G.
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Row 66: Sl first 2 sts, work 40 sts Tss in G.
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Row 31-32: Tss in F.
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Row 35: FP in F, RP in B.
Row 36: FP in B, RP in D.
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Row 39: FP in D, RP in F. Row 70: Working over first 43 sts only,

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Row 42: FP in F, RP in D. Shape right neck
Shape sleeves
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Row 67: With RS facing, sl st over first 26 sts,

Row 43: Tss in D. working over next 49 sts, FP in B, RP in G.
Before starting next FP, work 2 ch, pick up Row 68: Sl first 2 sts, working over next
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to the end of this, join the string of 31 ch to Row 69: Sl first 2 sts, working over next
work and pick up 2 sts from here before RP. 45 sts, Tss in G.
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Row 44: FP in F, RP in B. Row 70: Sl first 2 sts, working over next

Start next FP with 2 ch, pick up 2 sts in 2 ch, 43 sts, Tss in G.
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On FP of row 46, 22ch, pick up 22 sts in 22 Work as Front, but WITHOUT working neck
ch, at end of this row miss 1ch, pick up 22 sts shaping.
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Row 46: Tss in E. EMBROIDERY
Row 47: FP in E, RP in B. Using 2 of strands each of A and the various
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Row 50: FP in B, RP in F. below) on both Front and Back pieces. Chart

Row 51: Tss in B. shows positions for size 1; for sizes 2 and 3
Row 52: FP in B, RP in E. add Petites Fleurs as desired.
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Row 53: Tss in B.

Row 54: FP in E, RP in B. CUFFS
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Row 57: FP in F, RP in B. sts along Sleeve edge.
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Row 58: FP in B, RP in G. Rib row: (K1, p1) to end.

Row 59: Tss in B. Rep last row until Cuff meas 3cm (1in),
Row 60: FP in B, RP in F. ending with a WS row.
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Row 63: FP in G, RP in F. Cont working in rib until Cuff meas 23cm

Row 64: FP in F, RP in B. (9in), ending on a WS row.
Row 65: FP in B, RP in F. Cast off in rib.
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FP in B, RP in G. from RS of work using mattress stitch.
Row 68: Working over first 47 sts only, Join side seams using mattress stitch.
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Row 69: Working over first 45 sts only, each yarn in in B and in F, work one round
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Note: Stitch count varies across rows and rev st st either side. Cont in patt until 16
Row 1 (WS): K3, p3, (k3, p1) twice, k3 (17 sts). rows have been completed, ending with a

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p3 (18 sts). Row 17 (WS): K2tog, patt to end (46 sts).
Row 3: K3, p2, k3, p1, k3, p3, k3. Work another 15 rows in patt, ending with

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Row 10: P3, k5, k2tog, p3, C2F, p6 (20 sts). m1p, p18 (inc of 2 sts in rev st st section)
Row 11: K6, p2, k3, p6, k3. Row 43: K25, sm, work Leaf Panel row 11,

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Row 14: P3, k3, k2tog, p3, k1, p1, C2FP, m1p, p18 (inc of 2 sts in rev st st section).
p4 (18 sts). Row 45: K27, sm, work Leaf Panel row 13,

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Row 16: P3, k2, k2tog, p3, k1, p2, C2FP, Row 46 (Leaf Panel row 14): P5, sm,

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Row 18: P3, k1, k2tog, p3, k1, p3, m1, k1, Row 47: K29, sm, work Leaf Panel row 15,

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To fit: Average adult hand Row 19: K3, p3, k3, p1, k3, p2, k3. Row 48 (Leaf Panel row 16): P5, sm,
Length: 26cm (10in) Row 20: P3, k2tog, (p3, k1) twice, (m1, k1) work Leaf Panel row 16, sm, p4, m1p, p7,

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Blacker Yarns Westcountry Tweed Row 22: P7, k1, p3, k2, m1, k1, m1, k2, p3 sm, k5.
100% wool (approx 110m per 50g) (21 sts). Row 50 (Leaf Panel row 18): P5, sm,
2 x 50g balls in Red Row 23: K3, p7, k3, p1, k7. work Leaf Panel row 18, sm, p4, m1p, p9,

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Cable needle Row 25: Rep row 23. Row 51: K33, sm, work Leaf Panel row 19,

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 27: K3, p6, k3, p2, k6. There is a total of 11 thumb sts.
average requirements and are approximate. Row 28: P5, C2BP, k1, p3, ssk, k4, p3 (19 sts). Cast off for thumb

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TENSION Row 30: P4, C2BP, p1, k1, p3, ssk, k3, p3 sm, p4, wyif sl1p to RH needle, take yarn to
22 sts and 31 rows to 10cm over rev st st (18 sts). the back, (sl1p to RH needle and pass first

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cast on 3 sts and turn your work again, wyib
ABBREVIATIONS RIGHT MITT slip first st to RH needle and pass the last
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k1, then k1 from the cn loosely. rev st st section, 19 sts in Leaf Panel section).
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Or: k2tog and leave the sts on LH needle, Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Cont in patt as set for another 12 rows,
then knit first st again and slip both sts off Row 2: P1, (k1, p1) to end. ending with row 64 (Leaf Panel row 32).
LH needle Last 2 rows form single rib. Cont in single Change to 3.25mm needles and work in
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then p1 from cn a RS row. Cast off loosely in patt.
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needle, leave st on needle, then knit the first varies across the rows. ** Row 1 (WS): K5, pm, work Leaf Panel row 1
st, slip both sts off LH needle Row 1 (WS): K25, pm, work Leaf Panel row 1 across 17 sts, pm, K25.
C2FP = Sl1 st to cn and hold at front, p1, across 17 sts, pm, k5. Row 2: P25, sm, work Leaf Panel row 2
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Row 33 (WS, Leaf Panel row 1): Patt to last There is a total of 11 thumb sts.
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with a WS row. take yarn to the back, (sl1p to RH needle
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Row 44 (Leaf Panel row 12): P18, m1p, p3, st, patt to end (29 sts in rev st st section, 19
m1p, p4, sm, work Leaf Panel row 12, sm, p5 sts in Leaf Panel section) .
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sm, k27. Change to 3.25mm needles and work in

Row 46 (Leaf Panel row 14): P18, m1p, p5, single rib from row 2 for 1cm (in).
m1p, p4, sm, work Leaf Panel row 14, sm, p5 Cast off loosely in patt.
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(inc of 2 sts in rev st st section).

Row 47: K5, sm, work Leaf Panel row 15, TO FINISH
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m1p, p4, sm, work Leaf Panel row 16, sm, p5
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Row 6: P3, k4, *k3, p5, k4, rep from * to last Row 2: K2, sm, work row 2 of Lace Patt to

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6 sts, k3, p3. marker, sm, k2.
Row 7: K2tog, k1, yo, p3, *p4, yo, k1, sk2po, These 2 rows set position of Lace Patt and
k1, yo, p3, rep from * to last 7 sts, p4, yo, g st edges. Cont as set until 19 pattern reps

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k1, ssk. are complete.
Row 8: P2, k5, *k4, p3, k5, rep from * to last Knit 4 rows.
6 sts, k4, p2. Cast off.

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Row 9: K2tog, yo, p4, *p5, yo, sk2po, yo,
p4, rep from * to last 7 sts, p5, yo, ssk. HAT

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Row 10: P1, k6, *k5, p1, k6, rep from * to last Using 5mm circular needle or dpns, cast on
6 sts, k5, p1. 84 sts and join in the round, being careful

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Row 11: K1, yo, p4, sp2po, *p4, yo, k1, yo, not to twist sts. Pm for start of round.

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p4, sp2po, rep from * to last 5 sts, p4, yo, k1. Rnd 1: *P2, k2, rep from * to end.
Row 12: P2, k4, *k5, p3, k4, rep from * to last Rep rnd 1 a further 17 times.

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7 sts, k5, p2. Set Lace Patt
Row 13: K2, yo, p3, sp2po, *p3, yo, k3, yo, Either work from Chart, working marked
p3, sp2po, rep from * to last 5 sts, p3, yo, k2. pattern repeat only to end of each rnd

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Row 14: P3, k3, *k4, p5, k3, rep from * to last and reading each rnd from right to left

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7 sts, k4, p3. until 28 lace rows are complete, noting

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Row 15: K3, yo, p2, sp2po, *p2, yo, k5, yo, the movement of markers in rnds 11, 13,
p2, sp2po, rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, yo, k3. 15, 17, 19 and 20 below, or follow written
Row 16: P4, k2, *k3, p7, k2, rep from * to last instructions for rnds 1 to 28 as folls:

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7 sts, k3, p4. Rnd 1: *P1, yo, k4, sk2po, k4, yo, rep from *
Row 17: K4, yo, p1, sp2po, *p1, yo, k7, yo, to end.

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p1, sp2po, rep from * to last 5 sts, p1, yo, k4. Rnd 2: *P2, k9, p1, rep from * to end.

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Row 18: P5, k1, *k2, p9, k1, rep from * to last Rnd 3: *P2, yo, k3, sk2po, k3, yo, p1,
SIZES 7 sts, k2, p5. rep from * to end.

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Scarf: 185 x 26cm (72 x 10in) Row 19: K5, yo, sp2po, *yo, k9, yo, sp2po, Rnd 4: *P3, k7, p2, rep from * to end.
Hat circumference: 55cm (21in) rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, k5. Rnd 5: *P3, yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo, p2,
Row 20: P6, *k1, p11, rep from * to last 7 sts, rep from * to end.

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YOU WILL NEED k1, p6. Rnd 6: *P4, k5, p3, rep from * to end.

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Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran 100% Merino Rnd 7: *P4, yo, k1, sk2po, k1, yo, p3,

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wool (approx 180m per 100g) SCARF rep from * to end.
3 x 100g skeins 14 Claret (2 skeins for scarf, Cast on 41 sts. Rnd 8: *P5, k3, p4, rep from * to end.
1 skein for hat) Knit 4 rows. Rnd 9: *P5, yo, sk2po, yo, p4, rep from * to

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5mm needles Set Lace Patt end.
5mm circular needle 50cm long Row 1 (RS): K2, pm, work row 1 of Lace Patt Rnd 10: *P6, k1, p5, rep from * to end.

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OR set of 5mm double-pointed needles to last 2 sts, pm, k2. Rnd 11: P2tog, (p4, yo, k1, yo, p4, sp2po)
Stitch markers
Row counter Chart

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate. RS: knit

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WS: purl
TENSION

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WS: knit

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to obtain correct tension. sk2po
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90
k2tog
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LACE PATTERN ssk

Row 1 (RS): K2tog, k4, yo, *p1, yo, k4, sk2po,
k4, yo, rep from * to last 7 sts, p1, yo, k4, ssk. sp2po
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Row 2: P5, k2, *k1, p9, k2, rep from * to last pattern
6 sts, k1, p5. repeat
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Row 3: K2tog, k3, yo, p1, *p2, yo, k3, sk2po,

k3, yo, p1, rep from * to last 7 sts, p2, yo,
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k3, ssk.
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Row 4: P4, k3, *k2, p7, k3, rep from * to last

6 sts, k2, p4.
Row 5: K2tog, k2, yo, p2, *p3, yo, k2, sk2po,
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k2, yo, p2, rep from * to last 7 sts, p3, yo,

k2, ssk.
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6 times, p4, yo, k1, yo, p4, sl1p, remove

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marker, sl1, pass 2nd st over. TURN, TURN, TURN

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Replace marker for new start of rnd.

Rnd 12: *P4, k3, p5, rep from * to end.
BY MAISIE SMITH
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Rnd 13: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker,

*p3, yo, k3, yo, p3, sp2po, rep from * to end.
Rnd 14: *P3, k5, p4, rep from * to end.
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Rnd 15: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker,

*p2, yo, k5, yo, p2, sp2po, rep from * to end.
Rnd 16: *P2, k7, p3, rep from * to end.
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Rnd 17: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker,

*p1, yo, k7, yo, p1, sp2po, rep from * to end.
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Rnd 18: *P1, k9, p2, rep from * to end.

Rnd 19: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker,
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*yo, k9, yo, sp2po, rep from * to end.

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Rnd 20: *K11, p1, rep from * 6 times, sl1,

remove marker, sl st back to LH needle,
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replace marker for start of rnd.

Rep pattern rows 1-8 once more.
Now work from written instructions only.
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Rnd 29: P2tog, (p3, yo, sk2po, yo, p3, sp2po)

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marker, sl1, pass 2nd st over. Replace marker

for new start of rnd (70 sts).
Rnd 30: *P4, k1, p5, rep from * to end.
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Rnd 31: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker,

*p3, yo, k1, yo, p3, sp2po, rep from * to end.
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Rnd 32: *P3, k3, p4, rep from * to end.

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Rnd 33: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker,

*p2, yo, k3, yo, p2, sp2po, rep from * to end.
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Rnd 34: *P2, k5, p3, rep from * to end. SIZES

Rnd 35: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker, To fit: UK size 8-10[12-14:16-18]
*p1, yo, k5, yo, p1, sp2po, rep from * to end. 81-86[91-97:102-107]cm (32-34[36-38:40-42]in)
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Rnd 36: *P1, k7, p2, rep from * to end. Actual measurement: 107[118:129]cm
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*yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo, sp2po, rep from * to Length to back neck: 68[70:72]cm
end (56 sts). (27[27:28]in)
Rnd 38: *K7, p1, rep from * to end. Sleeve length: 33cm (13in)
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Rnd 39: Knit. Figures in square brackets refer to larger

Rnd 40: *K2, sk2po, k3, rep from * to end sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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(42 sts). this applies to all sizes.

Rnd 41: Knit.
Rnd 42: Remove marker, sl1, replace marker, YOU WILL NEED
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*k3, sk2po, rep from * to end (28 sts). Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal 95% wool,
Rnd 43: *Sk2po, k1, rep from * to end (14 5% cashmere (approx 380m per 100g)
sts). 4[4:5] x 100g balls 06 Terracotta (A)
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Rnd 44: Ssk to end (7 sts). Debbie Bliss Angel 76% mohair, 24% silk
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Break yarn, leaving at least a 15cm (6in) tail. (approx 200m per 25g)
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Using darning needle, thread tail through 7[8:8] x 25g balls 035 Terracotta (B)
rem 7 sts and draw in crown, fasten off. Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 100% wool
(approx 105m per 50g)
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TO FINISH 1[2:2] x 50g balls 05 Chocolate (C)

Pin Scarf out to shape and steam to block. 1 pair each 3.25mm and 4mm needles
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Steam lace on crown of Hat only, being Stitch holders

careful not to stretch the rib. Row counter
Weave in ends. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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TENSION
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90

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PATTERN NOTES Shape front neck Inc row 1: Inc in first st, patt to end.

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Rep last 4 rows 17[18:19] more times and first patt 1.
BACK

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With 3.25mm needles and one strand Work 5 rows straight, ending at armhole Rep last 8 rows 10 times. 111[117:123] sts.
of C only, cast on 119[131:143] sts. edge. Cont straight until Sleeve meas 33cm (13in)

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Shape upper arm

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Knit 5 rows. from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Break C. Cast off 6[7:8] sts at beg of next and 4 foll Cast off.
Change to 4mm needles and, using one RS rows.

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Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Shape shoulder With 4mm needles and one strand each

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Row 2 (WS): Knit. Cast off rem 10 sts. of A and B, cast on 35[37:39] sts.
These 2 rows form patt and are repeated. Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.

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(25[26:27]in) from cast-on edge, ending Work as Left Front to **. These 2 rows form patt.
with a WS row. Shape front neck Work straight until Pocket meas 16[17:18]cm

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Shape upper arms Next row: Work 2 tog, patt to end. (6[6:7]in) from cast-on edge, ending with
Cast off 6[7:8] sts at beg of next 10 rows. Patt 3 rows. a WS row.
59[61:63] sts. Rep last 4 rows 17[18:19] times and first row Break A and B.

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Cast off 10 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Work 6 rows straight, ending at armhole Knit 3 rows.

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39[41:43] sts. edge. Cast off.
Break A and B. Shape upper arm
Change to 3.25mm needles and join in C. Cast off 6[7:8] sts at beg of next and 4 foll LEFT FRONT EDGING

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Knit 5 rows. WS rows. With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and
Cast off. Work 1 row. C and starting at the neck edge, pick up and

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LEFT FRONT Cast off rem 10 sts. then 97[98:99] sts down to cast-on edge.
With 3.25mm needles and one strand Knit 4 rows.

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of C only, cast on 59[65:71] sts. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Cast off.
Knit 5 rows. With 3.25mm needles and one strand
Break C. of C only, cast on 89[95:101] sts. RIGHT FRONT EDGING

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Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Change to 4mm needles and, using one up and k97[98:99] sts up to beg of neck
Row 2 (WS): Knit. strand each of A and B, work in patt as folls: shaping, then 62[65:68] sts up to shoulder.
These 2 rows form patt. Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Knit 4 rows.

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Work straight until 60[64:68] rows fewer have Row 2: Knit. Cast off.
been worked than on Back to upper arm These 2 rows form patt.

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shaping.** Work a further 2 rows.
Join shoulder seams. Matching centre of
Sleeve to shoulder seam, sew on Sleeves.

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Join side and Sleeve seams.
Sew on Pockets.

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YOU WILL NEED

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Rico Creative Melange Big Super Chunky

53% wool, 47% acrylic
(approx 100m per 100g)
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8[9:9:10:10] x 100g balls in shade 012

9mm needles
Row counter
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average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90

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BACK
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With 9mm needles, cast on 47[51:55:59:63] sts

very loosely.
Work in patt as folls:
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Rows 2-4: As row 1.
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Rows 5-7: Knit.

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Rows 8-11: As row 1.

SIZES Rows 12-14: Purl.
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To fit: 76-81[86-91:94-99:104-109:114-119]cm These 14 rows form patt and are repeated. **

(30-32[34-36:37-39:41-43:45-47]in) Work 7 more rows in patt.
Actual measurement: 103[112:121:129:138]cm Pocket linings
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Length to shoulder: 71[71:74:74:74]cm to end of needle holding sts, m st to

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(28[28:29:29:29]in) end of row, cast on 12 sts very loosely.

Sleeve length: 32cm (12in) 71[75:79:83:87] sts.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Work 23 rows in patt on these sts.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Next row: Cast off 12 sts very loosely, work
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Rejoin yarn to rem 47[51:55:59:63] sts and

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(28[28:29:29:30]in), ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulders
BY PAT MENCHINI

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Cast off very loosely 6[6:7:7:8] sts at beg of
next 4 rows. 23[27:27:31:31] sts.
Cast off 5[6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows.

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13[15:15:17:17] sts.
Cast off very loosely.

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Cast on 35[39:41:43:45] sts and work as Back

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Cont straight in patt until work meas approx

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Shaping
Next row (dec): Patt 14[14:14:16:16], sk2po,

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patt to end. 33[37:39:41:43] sts.
Work 13 rows straight.
Rep last 14 rows until 27[31:33:37:39] sts rem.

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Shape shoulder
Very loosely cast off 6[6:7:7:8] sts at beg of

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next row and foll alt row. 15[19:19:23:23] sts.
Work 1 row straight.

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Shape collar

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Next row: Work to last 2 sts, turn.
Next row: Sl1 firmly, work to end. SIZES
Next 2 rows: Work straight. To fit: UK 8-10[12-14:16-18:20-22:24-26:28-30]

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Rep last 4 rows until inner edge (ie shorter 81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127:132-137]cm

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edge) fits halfway across Back neck. (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54]in)

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Cast off very loosely. Actual measurement:
92[102:112:122:132:142]cm
LEFT FRONT (36[40:44:48:52:56]in)

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Work as Back until Left Front meas approx Length to shoulder: 55[56:57:58:60:61]cm
41cm (16in), ending after row 4, 6 or 8 of patt. (21[22:22:23:23:24]in)

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Shaping Sleeve length: 46cm (18in)
Next row (dec): Patt to last 16[16:16:18:18] sts, Figures in square brackets refer to larger
k3tog, patt to end. 33[37:39:41:43] sts. sizes: where there is only one set of figures

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Work 13 rows straight. this applies to all sizes.
Rep last 14 rows until 27[31:33:35:37] sts rem.
Work as Right Front from *** to end. YOU WILL NEED

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King Cole Panache DK 50% wool,

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2) 50% acrylic (approx 312m per 100g)

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Cast on 33[35:37:41:43] sts and work as Back 3[4:4:4:5] x 100g balls 2063 Heather (A)
to **. King Cole Embrace DK 60% nylon,
Cont straight until Sleeve meas 32cm (12in). 40% acrylic (approx 245m per 100g)
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Cast off loosely. 2 x 100g balls 2235 Cream (B)
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4mm needles
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Join shoulders. Row counter
Stitch inner edge of Collar to back neck sts. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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Join cast-off Collar edges to form centre average requirements and are approximate.
back seam.
TENSION
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side edges of yoke. 20 sts and 35 rows to 10cm over patt using
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catching down the pocket linings to WS of 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using
corresponding sections of Fronts. 4mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90 rem, then on every foll 6th row until 29[31:33:35:37:39] sts (centre sts), p to end.
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Carry yarn not in use, loosely up side of work. 16[18:19:20:21:22]cm (6[7:7:7:8:8]in) 14[17:17:19:20:22] sts.
Shape shoulder
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RIGHT FRONT armhole edge. Work as for Front.
With 4mm needles and A, cast on Shape shoulder With RS facing, rejoin yarns to rem
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31[35:41:45:51:55] sts. Cast off 5[6:6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next row 19[22:22:24:25:27] sts and patt to end of row.
M st row: K1, (p1, k1) to end. and foll alt row. Complete as right half.
This row forms m st. Work 1 row.
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Work another 6 rows in m st. Cast off rem 4[5:5:7:6:8] sts. SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Next row (WS): Purl. With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on
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Join in B and work in patt as folls: LEFT FRONT 43[45:47:49:51:53] sts.

Row 1 (RS): With B, k1, (p1, k1) to end. Work as Right Front to ***. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1.
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Row 2: Purl in B. Shape front slope Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end.
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Row 3: With A, k2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Dec 1 st at front edge on next row, then on Work 14[14:8:8:2:10] more rows in rib as set.
Row 4: Purl in A. every foll 4th row until 35[41:45:51:55:61] sts rem. Cont in rib shaping Sleeve by inc 1 st
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These 4 rows set patt. ** Work 3 rows straight. at each end of next row, then on every
Cont in patt, shaping by inc 1 st at front Shape armhole foll 8[8:6:6:6:4]th row until there are
edge on next row, then on every foll Next row: Cast off 6[7:9:10:12:13] sts, 51[53:61:63:67:71] sts, taking extra sts into rib.
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Work 1 row straight, ending at front edge. to end. each end of next[next:7th:5th:5th:3rd] row,
Pm at front edge on last row. *** then on every foll 8[8:8:6:6:6]th row until
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Shape front slope BACK there are 61[65:69:79:81:85] sts, then on

Dec 1 st at front edge on next row, then on Cast on 91[101:111:121:131:141] sts and work every foll 10[8:8:8:6:6] row until there are
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rem. Cont in patt until Back meas same as Front Work a few rows straight until Sleeve meas
Shape armhole to armhole shaping, ending after a p row. 46cm (18in), ending after a p row.
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Cast off 6[7:9:10:12:13] sts at beg of next row. Shape armholes Shape top
28[33:35:40:42:47] sts. Cast off 6[7:9:10:12:13] sts at beg of next 2 Cast off 6[7:9:10:12:13] sts at beg of next
**** Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next rows. 79[87:93:101:107:115] sts. 2 rows. 57[59:61:65:67:69] sts.
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3[3:5:5:7:7] rows, then on 3[3:3:4:3:7] foll RS Dec 1 st at each end of next 3[3:5:5:7:7] Work 0[2:4:4:4:6] rows straight.
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rows AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at front rows, then on every foll alt row until Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on
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edge on every 4th row from previous front 67[75:77:83:87:93] sts rem. every foll alt row until 29[31:35:37:39:41] sts
slope dec. 20[25:24:28:29:32] sts. Cont straight until armhole meas 6 rows less rem, then on every row until
Note: 12[14:17:19:22:24] sts decd at than Fronts up to shoulder shaping, ending 19[21:25:27:29:31] sts rem.
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armhole edge. after a RS row. Cast off loosely.

Cont dec at front edge only on every Shape neck
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BORDERS (BOTH ALIKE)

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6[4:6:4:4:4]th row until 18[22:22:23:24:25] sts Next row: P19[22:22:24:25:27], cast off next
Join shoulders. With 3.25mm needles
and A, cast on 27 sts.
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Work straight in rib as on Sleeves until

Border fits up Front edge and round to
centre Back of neck, allowing for rib to be
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slightly stretched along top 5-7cm (2-2in)

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of Front and also around shaped edges of

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Back neck.
Cast off in rib.
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TO FINISH
Press st st section of Sleeves foll pressing
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instructions. Sew in Sleeve tops. Join side

and Sleeve seams. Stitch inner edge of
1 border to Right Front edge as far as marker.
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Now stitch opposite edge of same border

to upper edge of Left Front from marker,
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and round to centre Back of neck, allowing

for rib to be stretched as stated in border
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instructions. Finally stitch inner edge of

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second border to Left Front edge as far as

marker. Now stitch opposite edge of same
border to upper edge of Right Front from
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marker and round to centre back of neck.

Measurements are given in cm Join cast-off edges of borders. Press seams.
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TAMAR BY JO ALLPORT

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HAT

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Using 3mm needles, cast on 125 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
Row 2: P1, (k1, p1) to end.

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Last 2 rows form single rib. Cont in single rib
until work meas 4cm (1in), ending with
a RS row.

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Inc row (WS): K6, (m1, k3, m1, k4) 16 times,
m1, k7 (158 sts).

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Change to 3.5mm needles.
Set cable patt

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Row 1 (RS): P1, *k4, p4, k4; rep from * to last

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st, p1.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12: K1, *p4, k4, p4;

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rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 3, 7 and 11: P1, *C4F, p4, C4B; rep
from * to last st, p1.

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Rows 5 and 9: As row 1.

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Rows 13, 17 and 21: P1, *p2, k8, p2; rep

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from * to last st, p1.
Rows 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22: K1, *k2, p8, k2;
rep from * to last st, k1.

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Rows 15, 19 and 23: P1, *p2, C4B, C4F, p2;
rep from * to last st, p1.

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Row 24: As row 14.

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SIZE Rep these 24 rows twice more. A total of 72
To fit: Average adult head rows worked in cable patt.

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Circumference: 54cm (21in) Shape crown
Row 1 (RS): P1, *k4, (p2tog) twice, k4; rep
YOU WILL NEED from * to last st, p1 (132 sts).

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Blacker Yarns Tamar 4 Ply 100% wool Rows 2 and 4: K1, *p4, k2, p4; rep from * to

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(approx 350m per 100g) last st, k1.

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1 x 100g skein in Tala Water Row 3: P1, *C4F, p2, C4B; rep from * to last
1 pair each 3mm and 3.5mm needles st, p1.
Cable needle Row 5: P1, *k4, p2tog, k4; rep from * to last

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on st, p1 (119 sts).
average requirements and are approximate. Rows 6 and 8: K1, *p4, k1, p4; rep from * to

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last st, k1.
TENSION Row 7: P1, *C4F, p1, C4B; rep from * to last
32 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over cable patt st, p1.

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using 3.5mm needles. Row 9: P1, *k1, k2tog, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, k1;
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to rep from * to last st, p1 (93 sts).
obtain correct tension. Rows 10 and 12: K1, *p3, k1, p3; rep from *

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to last st, k1.

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ABBREVIATIONS Row 11: P1, *C3F, p1, C3B; rep from * to last

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C4F = Sl2 sts to a cn and hold at front, k2, st, p1.
then k2 from the cn Row 13: P1, *k2tog, k1, p1, k1, k2tog; rep
C4B = Sl2 sts to cn and hold at back, k2, from * to last st, p1 (67 sts).
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then k2 from the cn Rows 14 and 16: K1, *p2, k1, p2; rep from *
C3F = Sl2 sts to cn and hold at front, k1, to last st, k1.
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then k2 from the cn Row 15: P1, *C2F, p1, C2B; rep from * to last
C3B = Sl1 st to cn and hold at back, k2, then st, p1.
k1 from cn Row 17: P1, *k2tog, p1, k2tog; rep from * to
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C2F = Either: sl1 st to cn and hold at front, last st, p1 (41 sts).
k1, then k1 from cn Row 18: K1, *p1, k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
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Or: knit into back of second st on LH needle, Row 19: P1, (k2tog) across row (21 sts).
leave st on needle, knit the first stitch, then Leave a long tail and thread this through the
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slip both sts off LH needle rem sts.

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C2B = Either: sl1 st to cn and hold at back,

k1, then k1 from cn TO FINISH
Or: k2tog and leave sts on LH needle, then knit Use tail end to seam down the back of the
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the first st again, slip both sts off LH needle hat. Block to stretch out cable patt.
For more abbreviations see page 90 Weave in ends.
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JESSICA INFINITY COWL BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS

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Rep rows 3-6 until piece meas 144cm (56in).

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TO FINISH
Pick up live sts from provisional cast on.
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You may want to use a slightly smaller

needle for ease.
Join the two sets of live stitches using
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Kitchener stitch.
Weave in ends.
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SIZE
Circumference: 144cm (56in)
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Height: 24cm (9in)

YOU WILL NEED

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Malabrigo Merino Worsted 100% kettle-

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dyed Merino wool (approx 192m per 100g)

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3 x 100g skeins in 606 Frost Gray

6mm needles
Optional: spare needle in a smaller size
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Tapestry needle
Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
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requirements and are approximate.

TENSION
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17 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st.

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS
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K1b = k1 through the stitch below the next

st on the needle
For more abbreviations see page 90
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COWL
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Using provisional cast on, cast on 40 sts.

Set honeycomb brioche
Note: see masterclass opposite.
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Rows 1 and 2: Knit.

Row 3 (RS): K1, (k1, k1b) to last st, k1.
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Row 4: K1, (with RH needle pick up the thread

from the previous row and place it on the LH
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needle, then ktog with next st, k1) to last st, k1.
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Row 5: K1, (k1b, k1) to last st, k1.

Row 6: K1, (k1, with RH needle pick up the
thread from the previous row and place it on
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the LH needle, then ktog with next st)

to last st, k1.
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Christine

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KNITTING MASTERCLASS HONEYCOMB BRIOCHE

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Boggis
Honeycomb brioche is a lovely textured stitch you can achieve without using a cable needle, and differs from traditional

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brioche in that you knit into the stitch below to create a double stitch, rather than using yarn overs. Its a little tricky to start with
but you soon get into a pleasing rhythm.

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1 2 3

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1. Set up your pattern by knitting the first 2. On the next stitch, knit into the stitch 3. Knit this as you would a normal stitch.
two rows. On row 3, a right side row, knit an below your original stitch. Look for the loop
edge stitch and then one more stitch. below the stitch currently on the needle it

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should be fairly easy to spot, but do make

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sure you get your needle in the right place.

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4 5 6

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4. You now have a stitch with the stitch that 5. Knit the next stitch, then continue in 6. Now on the wrong side, knit the first

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would have been its parent stitch wrapped the pattern (k1, k1b) to the last edge stitch, edge stitch.

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around it I like to think of this like a shawl which is knitted.
wrapped around my stitchs shoulders.

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7 8 9

7. The next stitch has its shawl wrapped
around it.
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8. Use your needle tip to pick this up and slip 9. Now knit together the shawl and the
it on to the left-hand needle, making sure the stitch it was wrapping. Knit the next stitch,
front leg of the stitch sits in front of the back then continue as set, knitting together every
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leg if you work the stitch the other way it will other stitch with its shawl until you reach
create a very different texture. the last edge stitch, which is knitted.
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10. On your next right side row, row 5 of 11. The next stitch will have a single wrap 12. The result is a lovely textured
the six-row pattern repeat, look out for the around it, and the loop below is more easily honeycomb fabric.
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double wrap on the second stitch on the visible. On this stitch, knit into the stitch
needle. When you see this double wrap it below as in steps 2 and 3. Continue as set,
means you simply knit this stitch. working (k1b, k1) to the last stitch on this row.
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SILVER BIRCH BY BRIAN SMITH

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Break A and B. Short row 5 (WS): K4, p to last wrapped st,

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Section 2 picking up wrap of next st, p4, w&t.

Join C. Next row: Knit.
Next row (RS): K to end of row, picking up Continue to work short row 5 and RS return
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and working the wraps as you go. row for 119 rows in total.
Short row 3 (WS): K4, w&t. Row 120 (RS): Knit.
Note: Your row count now starts from short Row 121: Knit, picking up the last wrap.
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row 3. AT THE SAME TIME on every 10th row Knit 6 rows.

(a RS row), work as folls: K1, p to last 4 sts, k4. Cast off loosely.
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Next row: K4.

Short row 4 (WS): K4, picking up wrap of TO FINISH
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next st, p4, w&t. Weave in all ends.

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Next row: Knit. Block to measurements.

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SIZE
Finished measurements after blocking:
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172 x 43cm (67 x 17in)

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YOU WILL NEED

The Uncommon Thread BFL Light DK
100% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool
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(approx 225m per 100g)

1 x 100g skein Zitouni (A)
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1 x 100g skein Nutcracker (B)

2 x 100g skeins Chrome (C)
4.5mm circular needle 120cm long
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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15 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st

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before blocking.
Use larger or smaller needle if necessary
to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90

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WRAP
Using A, cast on 240 sts.
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Knit 6 rows.
Section 1
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Short row 1 (RS): Using B, k to last 4 sts, w&t.

Next row: Using B, p to last 4 sts, k4.
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Short row 2: Using A, k to 4 sts before last

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wrapped st, w&t.

Next row: Using A, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Continue to work short row 2 and WS return
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row, alternating 2 rows B and 2 rows A for

stripe patt until all sts have been worked.

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WOODLAND BY SIAN BROWN

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Patt row: (K2, p2) to last st, k1. RIGHT FRONT

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This row forms patt. Work buttonholes to match markers on RS
Work straight in patt until Back rows as folls:
meas 58[59:60:61:62:63]cm Buttonhole row: K2, p2tog, y2rn, skpo,

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(22[23:23:24:24:24]in) from cast-on patt to end.
edge, ending with a WS row. With 4.5mm needles cast on
Shape upper arms 53[57:61:65:69:73] sts.

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Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:11] sts at beg of next Work in patt as for Back until Right
6 rows. 61[63:65:67:69:71] sts. Front meas 40[40:41:41:42:42]cm

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Shape shoulders (15[15:16:16:16:16]in) from cast-on
Cast off 11 sts at beg of next 2 rows. edge, ending with a WS row.

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39[41:43:45:47:49] sts. Shape front neck

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Cast off. Next row: Patt 2tog, patt to end.
Next row: Patt.

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LEFT FRONT Rep last 2 rows 23[24:25:26:27:28] more
With 4.5mm needles cast on times. 29[32:35:38:41:44] sts.
53[57:61:65:69:73] sts. Work straight until Right Front meas same

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Work in patt as for Back until Left as Back to upper arm shaping, ending at

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Front meas 40[40:41:41:42:42]cm side edge.

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(15[15:16:16:16:16]in) from cast-on Shape upper arm and shoulder
edge, ending with a WS row. Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:11] sts at beg of next and
Shape front neck 2 foll WS rows (11 sts).

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Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, patt 2 tog. Work 1 row.
Next row: Patt. Cast off.

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Rep last 2 rows 23[24:25:26:27:28] more

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times. 29[32:35:38:41:44] sts. SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
SIZES Work straight until Left Front meas same With 4mm needles cast on

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To fit: UK size 8[10:12:14:16:18] as Back to upper arm shaping, ending at 53[53:57:57:61:61] sts.
81[86:91:97:102:107]cm (32[34:36:38:40:42]in) side edge. Work 26 rows in patt as for Back.
Actual measurement: 90[98:106:113:121:128]cm Shape upper arm and shoulder Change to 4.5mm needles.

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(35[38:41:44:47:50]in) Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:11] sts at beg of next and Working in patt, inc 1 st at each end of

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Length to back neck: 60[61:62:63:64:65]cm 2 foll RS rows (11 sts). 5th and every foll 6th row until there are

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(21[22:22:22:23:23]in) Work 1 row. 85[85:89:89:93:93] sts.
Sleeve length: 45cm (17in) Cast off. Work straight until Sleeve meas 45cm (17in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Mark position for buttons, the first 3cm (1in) from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures below neck shaping, the fifth 33cm (13in) Shape Sleeve top
this applies to all sizes. below neck shaping and rem three spaced Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 12 rows.

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evenly between. 13[13:17:17:21:21] sts.
YOU WILL NEED Cast off.
Noro Silk Garden 45% mohair, 45% silk,

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10% wool (approx 100m per 50g)
13[14:14:15:15:16] x 50g balls shade 426
1 pair each 4mm and 4.5mm needles

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Stitch holders Measurements are given in cm

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5 buttons

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Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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16 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st using

4.5mm needles.
21 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over patt using
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4.5mm needes.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90

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BACK
With 4.5mm needles cast on
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97[105:113:121:129:137] sts.
Work in patt as folls:

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COLLAR
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With 4.5mm needles cast on COLOUR BLOCK

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25[29:33:37:41:45] sts.
Working in patt as for Back, cast on and
JUMPER BY JO ALLPORT
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work into patt 4 sts at beg of next 38 rows.

177[181:185:189:193:197] sts.
Cast off in patt.
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TO FINISH
Join shoulders. Starting and ending 2cm
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(in) below neck shaping, sew cast-on

edges of Collar to neck edge, easing
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fullness to fit.
Sew on Sleeves.
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Join side and Sleeve seams.

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Sew on buttons.
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SIZES
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To fit: UK size 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22]

81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117]cm
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46]in)
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Actual measurement:
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93[99:105:111:117:123:129:134]cm
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(36[39:41:43:46:48:50:53]in)
Length to shoulder: 50[51:52:53:54:55:56:56]cm
(19[20:20:20:21:21:22:22]in)
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Sleeve length: 43[46:46:46:46:47:47:48]cm

(17[18:18:18:18:18:18:19]in)
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger

sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

The Fibre Company Cumbria 60% Merino,
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30% Brown Masham, 10% mohair

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(approx 218m per 100g)

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3[3:3:4:4:4:4:5] x 100g hanks Doddwood (A)

3[3:3:4:4:4:4:5] x 100g hanks Nutkin (B)
1 pair each 4mm and 4.5mm needles
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2 stitch holders
Row counter
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
18.5 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st using
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4.5mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS
Dec 1 = decrease 1 st: ssk at beg and k2tog
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at end of RS rows, p2tog at beg and p2tog

tbl at end of WS rows
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For more abbreviations see page 90 Shape left neck Shape Sleeve cap

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With RS facing, patt 26[28:31:32:34:37:38:40], Cast off 20[22:24:26:27:29:30:31] sts at beg

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BACK put rem sts on a holder. of next 2 rows.
With 4mm needles and A, cast on Dec 1 st at neck edge on every WS row until Cast off rem 28[28:28:28:30:30:30:30] sts.

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88[94:100:104:110:116:120:126] sts. 21[23:26:27:29:32:33:35] sts rem.
Rib row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end. Work straight until Front meas same as Back NECKBAND
Rib row 2 (WS): (K1, p1) to end. to start of shoulder shaping, ending with a Sew left shoulder seam.

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Rep last 2 rows until work meas 5cm (2in), WS row. With B, RS facing and 4mm needles,
ending with a WS row. Shape left shoulder k46[48:48:50:52:52:54:56] sts from Back
Change to 4.5mm needles. Cast off 3[3:3:3:4:4:4:5] sts at beg of next holder, pick up and k19 sts along left side

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Cont in patt as folls, joining in B and twisting 7[5:2:1:6:3:2:7] RS rows. neck, k36[38:38:40:42:42:44:46] sts from Front
yarns on back of work when changing colour: Cast off 0[4:4:4:5:5:5:0] sts at beg of next holder, pick up and k19 sts along right side

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Row 1 (RS): Knit in A. 0[2:5:6:1:4:5:0] RS rows. neck. 120[124:124:128:132:132:136:140] sts.
Row 2: Purl in A. Shape right neck Work in rib as for Back until rib section meas

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Row 3 (RS): K44[47:50:52:55:58:60:63] in A, With RS facing, leave centre 18cm (7in), ending with a RS row.

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k44[47:50:52:55:58:60:63] in B. 36[38:38:40:42:42:44:46] sts on holder, rejoin Cast off in patt on WS.
Row 4: P44[47:50:52:55:58:60:63] in B, yarn to rem 26[28:31:32:34:37:38:40] sts at

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p44[47:50:52:55:58:60:63] in A. neck edge and patt to end. TO FINISH
Row 5: As row 3. Dec 1 st at neck edge on every WS row until Sew right shoulder and neckline seam.
Row 6: Purl in B. 21[23:26:27:29:32:33:35] sts rem. Measure 20[21:22:23:24:25:26:26]cm

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Row 7: Knit in B. Work straight until Front meas same as Back (7[8:8:9:9:9:10:10]in) from

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Row 8: As row 4. to start of shoulder shaping, ending with a shoulder seam down each side edge.

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Row 9: As row 3. RS row. Mark this point. Taking each Sleeve, place
Row 10: As row 4. Shape right shoulder Sleeve cap between these points, stretching
These 10 rows form patt and are repeated.** Cast off 3[3:3:3:4:4:4:5] sts at beg of next slightly to fit. Sew in place. Sew Sleeve and

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Cont in patt until work meas 7[5:2:1:6:3:2:7] WS rows. side seams. Weave in ends and block lightly.
50[51:52:53:54:55:56:56]cm Cast off 0[4:4:4:5:5:5:0] sts at beg of next

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(19[20:20:20:21:21:22:22]in) ending 0[2:5:6:1:4:5:0] WS rows.

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with a WS row.
Shape shoulders SLEEVES

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Keeping patt correct, cast off Make one in A and one in B.
3[3:3:3:4:4:4:5] sts at beg of next With 4mm needles, cast on
14[10:4:2:12:6:4:14] rows. 46[46:48:48:50:50:52:52] sts.

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Cast off 0[4:4:4:5:5:5:0] sts at beg of next Work in rib as for Back until work meas 4cm

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0[4:10:12:2:8:10:0] rows. (1in), ending with a WS row.

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Put rem 46[48:48:50:52:52:54:56] sts on Change to 4.5mm needles and beg with
a holder. a k row, cont in st st.
Work 4 rows.

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FRONT Next row (inc) (RS): K2, m1, k to last 2 sts,
Work to ** as for Back. m1, k2. 48[48:50:50:52:52:54:54] sts.

Cont in patt until work meas
45[46:47:48:49:50:51:51]cm
(17[18:18:18:19:16:20:20]in), ending
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Cont in st st as set, inc on every foll
8[6:6:6:4:4:4]th row to
68[72:76:80:84:88:90:92] sts.

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with a WS row. Cont without shaping until Sleeve
meas 43[46:46:46:46:47:47:48]cm,
(17[18:18:18:18:18:18:19]in), ending with

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a WS row.

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Quick
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KNITTING MASTERCLASS CHANGING COLOUR Jo Allport

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Using colour is a great

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way to create interest.

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2

Here the colour changes

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happen mid-row to
produce an unusual
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1 2
effect. The other great
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thing about this pattern 1. Work rows 1 and 2 in stocking stitch with 2. On row 4, a WS row, half the stitches have
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A only. This image shows the swatch at been purled in B and it is time to change
is that there is minimal the end of row 3, with half the knit stitches colour. You will see both yarns, one held in
worked in A and the other half of the knit each hand.
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sewing in of ends. stitches worked in B. B is the working yarn

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and A has been left mid-row.

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3. Still at the point of changing colour on 4. The image shows the RS of the swatch, at 5. Still on row 5, the image shows the colour
row 4, this image shows twisting in the yarns, the beginning of row 5. The colour change is change mid-row and the twist of the two
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so that there is no hole when changing clear with no holes. Using A, knit across half yarns. Using B, continue to knit to the end
colour. It is important to hold the yarns with the row to the mid-point. of the row.
7
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some tension to avoid the last stitch in B and

the first stitch in A becoming too loose.
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6. Row 6, a WS row, uses B only. Purl across 7. Row 8 is a WS row that uses both colours. 8. Rows 9 and 10 are repeats of rows 3 and
the row. The image shows all the stitches B has been purled across the first half of 4, both two-colour rows. Work as before.
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worked in B, with A left mid-row. Row 7 is a the stitches, then the image shows twisting The image shows the WS of the swatch at
knit row using B only. Complete this row. the yarns and changing to work with A. Purl the end of row 10. The colour change mid-
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across the rest of the row using A. row is clear, with the unused yarns woven
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up the middle of the swatch. The swatch

is ready for row 1, which is a RS row using
only A where B will be left mid-row. Repeat
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these 10 rows till work measures the desired

length as the pattern states.
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SIZES
To fit: UK size 8-10[12-14:16-18:20-22]
Actual measurement: 92[100:107:117]cm
(36[39:42:46]in)
Length to shoulder: 50[52:54:56]cm
(19[20:21:22]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
YOU WILL NEED
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply
75% wool, 25% nylon
(approx 400m per 100g)
2[3:3:3] x 100g balls Tequila Sunrise
3.25mm needles
2 circular 3.25mm needles
6 stitch holders
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90
BACK
Using the long tail method, cast on
193[211:226:247] sts.
Set Spider Lace
Row 1 (RS): K1 tbl, (p2, k1 tbl) to end of row.
Row 2 (WS): P1 (k1 tbl, k1, p1) to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 5 more times.
Row 13: K1 tbl, (slip next st off needle and
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TEQUILA BY PAT STRONG
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let it run down, p1, k1 tbl) to end of row. Starting from neck edge, work 11[12:13:15] sts,
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Row 14: P1 (k1 tbl, p1) to end of row. w&t, work back across these sts.
Row 15: K1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) to end of row. Starting from neck edge, work 22[26:26:30] sts,
Rep last 2 rows once more then row w&t, work back across these sts.
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14 again. 129[141:151:165] sts. Next row: Patt across all sts.
Beg with a k row, cont in st st until work Slip centre 31[35:39:45] sts.
meas 28[28:29:30]cm (11[11:11:11]in) Work second shoulder to match first.
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ending on a WS row.
Note: If you want to lengthen or shorten the NECKBAND
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top, do so here. Join right shoulder seam using three-needle
Shape armhole cast off.
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With RS facing, cast off 4[4:5:5] sts at beg With 3.25mm circular needle, RS facing,
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of next 2 rows. 121[133:141:155] sts. working from left shoulder, pick up and k30
Dec 1 st at each end of next three rows. sts down left Front neck, work 31[35:39:45] sts
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115[127:135:149] sts. across Front, 30 sts up right Front neck, pick
Dec 1 st at each end of next two RS rows. up and k5 sts down right Back neck, work
111[123:131:145] sts. ** 37[41:45:49] Back neck sts, pick up and k5 sts
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Cont in st st until armhole meas 21[23:24:25]cm up left Back neck. 138[146:154:164] sts.
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(8[9:9:9]in), ending with a WS row. Set aside.
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Shape neck Using second 3.25mm circular needle,
Next row (RS): Work 37[41:43:48] sts, turn. cast on 208[220:232:247] sts.
Cont on these 37[41:43:48] sts only. Work 14 rows in Spider Lace as for Back.
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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows. 138[146:154:164] sts.
34[38:40:45] sts. With RS of picked-up neck sts uppermost
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Starting from neck edge, work 11[12:13:15] and lace sts placed on top with RS
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sts, w&t, work back across these sts, turn. uppermost, work one st from lace and one
Starting from neck edge, work st from neck tog in (k1, p1) rib.
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22[26:26:30] sts (working wrap and wrapped Complete rows 16-18 of Spider Lace patt.
st together as one st), w&t, work back Cast off in rib.
across these sts, turn. Join right shoulder using a three-needle
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Next row: Patt across all sts. cast off and sew neck ruffle at right shoulder.
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Slip centre 37[41:45:49] sts on to a holder.
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Work second shoulder to match first, ARMHOLE EDGINGS (MAKE 2)
matching colours of variegated yarn so With RS facing and 3.25mm circular needle,
stripes appear uniform on each shoulder. pick up and k138[149:159:164] sts evenly
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around armhole, starting at underarm edge.
FRONT Next row (WS): Cast off.
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Work as for Back to **.
Cont in st st until armhole meas 12[14:15:16]cm TO FINISH
(4[5:6:6]in) ending on a WS row. Using schematic as a guide, pin out front
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Next row (RS): K40[44:46:51] sts, turn. and back flat and block.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows, then Darn in ends and sew side seams, using
on 3 foll alt rows. 34[38:40:45] sts. mattress stitch.
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Cont without shaping until armhole meas
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22[24:25:26]cm (8[9:9:10]in). For close-up photographs see page 74.
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WILSHAW BY GEORGIA FARRELL

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LEFT FRONT AND BACK

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Cast on 54[60:64:70:74] sts.

Beg and ending rows as indicated, place
patt from Chart (see Pattern Note) as folls:
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Row 1 (RS): K3, work next 48[54:58:64:68] sts

as row 1 of Chart, k1, sl1, k1.
Row 2: Sl1, p1, sl1, work next
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48[54:58:64:68] sts as row 2 of Chart, k3.

These 2 rows set the sts front opening
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edge 3 sts in slip st patt, centre back

seam 3 sts in g st with all other sts in patt
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from Chart.
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**Cont as set until all 76 rows of Chart have

been completed, ending with RS facing for
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next row. Work should meas approx

47.5cm (18 in).
Row 77 (RS): Patt 3 sts, k48[54:58:64:68],
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patt 3 sts.
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Row 78: Patt 3 sts, p48[54:58:64:68],

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patt 3 sts.
These 2 rows set the sts for rest of work
front opening and centre back sts still
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worked as before but with all other sts now

worked in st st.
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Keeping all sts correct as now set

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throughout, cont as folls:

SIZE Divide for Back and Front
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To fit: UK 8-10[12-14:16-18:20-22:24-26] Next row (RS): Patt 26[29:31:34:36], inc in

To fit bust: 81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122- next st and slip these 28[31:33:36:38] sts on
127]cm (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) to a holder (for Left Back), inc in next st,
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Actual bust measurement of garment: patt to end.

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104[116:124:136:144]cm (41:45:49:53:56]in) Work on this set of 28[31:33:36:38] sts only

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger for Left Front section as folls:
sizes: where there is only one set of figures Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for
this applies to all sizes. next row.
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Inc 1 st at beg of next and foll alt row, then

YOU WILL NEED at same edge on foll 5 rows, taking inc sts
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Rowan Big Wool 100% wool into st st and ending with RS facing for next
(approx 80m per 100g) row. 35[38:40:43:45] sts.
12[13:14:16:17] x 100g balls in Concrete 061 Cast on 7 sts at beg of next and foll alt
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9mm needles row, then 8 sts at beg of foll alt row.

Cable needle 57[60:62:65:67] sts.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Pm at beg of last row to denote base of
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average requirements and are approximate. armhole opening.

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Cont straight until work meas

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TENSION 16[17.5:19:20.5:22]cm (6[7:7:8:8]in) from

11 sts and 16 rows to 10cm over patt. marker, ending with RS facing for next row.
10 sts and 14 rows to 10cm over st st. Shape shoulder
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10 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over g st. Cast off 4 sts at beg of next and foll
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 8[5:4:1:0] alt rows, then 5 sts at beg of foll
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to obtain correct tension. 1[4:5:8:9] alt rows, then 4 sts at beg of foll
alt row, ending with WS facing for next row.
ABBREVIATIONS 12[12:13:13:14] sts.
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C2B = cable 2 back: slip next st on to cn and Dec 1 st at end of next row, then at beg of
leave at back of work, k1, then k1 from cn foll row. 10[10:11:11:12] sts.
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C2F = cable 2 front: slip next st on to cn and Work a further 11 rows on these sts (for
leave at front of work, k1, then k1 from cn funnel neck extension), ending with RS
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For more abbreviations see page 90 facing for next row.

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Cast off.
PATTERN NOTE Rejoin yarn to 28[31:33:36:38] sts on Left
All slipped sts should be worked pwise, Back holder with WS facing and patt to end.
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keeping yarn at front of work this is RS of Complete to match Left Front section,
work on RS rows, and WS of work on WS rows. reversing shapings.
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RIGHT FRONT AND BACK

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Cast on 54[60:64:70:74] sts.

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Beg and ending rows as indicated, place
patt from Chart (see Pattern Note) as folls:

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Row 1 (RS): K1, sl1, k1, work next
48[54:58:64:68] sts as row 1 of Chart, k3.
Row 2: K3, work next 48[54:58:64:68] sts as

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row 2 of Chart, sl1, p1, sl1.
These 2 rows set the sts front opening edge
3 sts in slip st patt, centre back seam 3 sts in

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g st with all other sts in patt from chart.
Complete as given for Left Front and Back

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from **, noting that Right Back section will
be worked before Right Front section.

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Join funnel neck and shoulder seams using

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back stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred.
With RS facing, pick up and
k31[34:37:40:43] sts evenly along straight

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row-end edge of Sleeve extensions

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between markers.

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Cont in g st, shaping sides by dec 1 st at
each end of 10th and two foll 20th rows.
25[28:31:34:37] sts.

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Cont straight until Sleeve meas
30[30:31:31:31]cm (12[12:12:12:12:])

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from pick-up row, ending with WS facing for

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next row.
Cast off kwise (on WS).

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TO FINISH
Press as described on the ball band.

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Join centre Back seam using back stitch,

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or mattress stitch if preferred.

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Join Sleeve and underarm seams from cuff
edge to dividing row at underarm.

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EMERGENCY GIFT WRIST WARMERS BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS

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RIGHT WRIST WARMER Rnd 3 (inc): (P2, k2) 3 times, m1L, p1, k1,
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Note: Slip markers unless instructed m1R, p2, work rnd 3 of patt (34 sts).
otherwise. Rnd 4: (P2, k2) 4 times, p2, work rnd 4 of patt.
*Cast on 30 sts, join to work in the round Rnd 5 (inc): (P2, k2) 3 times, m1L, p2, k2, p1,
5
2

taking care not to twist sts and pm to mark m1R, p1, work rnd 5 of patt (36 sts).
beg of rnd. Rnd 6: (P2, k2) 3 times, k1, p2, k2, p3, work
Rnd 1: (P2, k2) 3 times, p2, work rnd 1 of rnd 6 of patt.
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Cable and Lace Patt. Rnd 7 (inc): (P2, k2) 3 times, m1L, k1, p2, k2,
Rnd 1 sets position of Cable and Lace Patt p1, m1R, p2, work rnd 7 of patt (38 sts).
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and rib. Cont as set for 3 full reps of 8-row Rnd 8: (P2, k2) 3 times, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, k1,
pattern, ending with rnd 8.* p2, work rnd 8 of patt.
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Shape gusset Rnd 9 (inc): (P2, k2) 3 times, p1, m1L, k1, p2,
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Rnd 1 (inc): P1, m1L, p1, m1R, k1, pm, k1, k2, p1, m1R, k1, p2, work rnd 1 of patt (40 sts).
(p2, k2) twice, p2, work rnd 1 of Cable and Rnd 10: (P2, k2) 3 times, p1, (k2, p2) twice,
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Lace Patt (32 sts). k1, p2, work rnd 2 of patt.

Rnd 2: P2, k1, p1, (k2, p2) 3 times, work rnd Rnd 11 (inc): (P2, k2) 3 times, m1L, p1, (k2, p2)
2 of patt. twice, k1, m1R, p2, work rnd 3 of patt (42 sts).
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Rnd 3 (inc): P2, m1L, k1, p1, m1R, (k2, p2) Rnd 12: (P2, k2) 6 times, p2, work rnd 4
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3 times, work rnd 3 of patt (34 sts). of patt.

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Rnd 4: (P2, k2) 4 times, p2, work rnd 4 of patt. Rnd 12 sets new position for rib and patt.
SIZE Rnd 5 (inc): P1, m1L, p1, k2, p2, m1R, (k2, p2) Cont straight as set for the rest of this 8-row
To fit: Average womans hands 3 times, work rnd 5 of patt (36 sts). patt rep then 2 more full patt reps, ending
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Circumference at wrist: 14cm (5in) Rnd 6: P3, k2, p2, k3, (p2, k2) twice, p2, with rnd 8.
Length: 24cm (9in) work rnd 6 of patt. Divide for thumb
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Rnd 7 (inc): P2, m1L, p1, k2, p2, k1, m1R, (P2, k2) 3 times, p2, slip next 12 sts to a
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YOU WILL NEED (k2, p2) 3 times, work rnd 7 of patt (38 sts). holder and, working next st firmly, work as
Noro Mirai 40% cotton, 25% silk, 25% viscose, Rnd 8: P2, k1, p1, k2, p2, k1, p1, (k2, p2) for right wrist warmer from ** to end.
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10% polyamide (approx 300m per 100g) 3 times, work rnd 8 of patt.
1 x 100g ball in shade 9 Rnd 9 (inc): P2, k1, m1L, p1, k2, p2, k1, m1R, TO FINISH
4mm double-pointed or circular needles p1, (k2, p2) 3 times, work rnd 1 of patt (40 sts). Weave in ends.
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Cable needle Rnd 10: P2, k1, (p2, k2) twice, p1, (k2, p2)
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Stitch holder 3 times, work rnd 2 of patt.

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Stitch markers Rnd 11 (inc): P2, m1L, k1, (p2, k2) twice, p1,
Note: Yarn amounts are based on average m1R, (k2, p2) 3 times, work rnd 3 of patt
requirements and are approximate (42 sts).
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Rnd 12: (P2, k2) 6 times, p2, work rnd 4 of patt.

TENSION Rnd 12 sets new positions for rib and patt.
7
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22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st. Cont straight as set for the rest of this 8-row
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary patt rep and 2 more full patt reps, ending
to obtain correct tension. on rnd 8.
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Divide for thumb

ABBREVIATIONS Slip next 12 sts on to stitch holder for thumb
C4B = cable 4 back: slip next 2 sts to cn and cont on rem 30 sts only, working first
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and hold at back, k2, k2 from cn stitch firmly.

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M1L = make 1 left: pick up the bar between ** Next rnd: (P2, k2) 3 times, p2, work rnd 1
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the st just knitted and the next st and knit it of Cable and Lace patt.
tbl (inc 1) This rnd sets new position for rib and patt.
M1R = make 1 right: pick up the bar Cont as set for 2 full patt reps.
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between the st just knitted and the next st Cast off in patt.
and knit it (inc 1) Thumb
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For more abbreviations see page 90 Rejoin yarn to 12 sts on holder, pick up and
knit 4 sts from side of mitten (16 sts).
CABLE AND LACE PANEL Join in the rnd and work 6 rows in 2 x 2 rib.
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Worked in the round over 16 sts and Cast off.

8 rnds.
LEFT WRIST WARMER
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Rnd 1: (K4, p2) twice, k4.

Rnd 2 and every alt rnd: As row 1. Work as for right wrist warmer from to * to *.
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Rnd 3: K1, yo, k2tog, k1, p2, k4, p2, k1, ssk, Shape gusset
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yo, k1. Rnd 1 (inc): (P2, k2) twice, p2, k1, pm, k1,
Rnd 5: K4, p2, C4B, p2, k4. m1L, p1, m1R, k1, pm, work rnd 1 of Cable
Rnd 7: K1, ssk, yo, k1, p2, k4, p2, k1, yo, and Lace patt (32 sts).
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k2tog, k1. Rnd 2: (P2, k2) 3 times, p1, k1, p2, work rnd
Rnd 8: (K4, p2) twice, k4. 2 of patt.
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DOUBLE POMPOM HAT BY EMMA WRIGHT HORSFORTH

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Herringbone section
BY LISA RICHARDSON

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Change to B, do not cut A.
Rnd 1: *K into back of 2nd st on LH needle,
then k into front of 1st st and drop both sts

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off needle; rep from * to end.
Change to A, do not cut B.
Rnd 2: K1, *k2tog, without dropping sts off

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needle k into 1st st on LH needle then drop
both sts off needle; rep from * to last st, k1.

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These 2 rnds including colour changes form
herringbone patt.

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Rep these 2 rnds 9 more times or until Hat

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meas 14.5cm (5in) from cast-on edge.
Stocking st section

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Cont in B only.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd (dec): (K4, k2tog, k3, k2tog)

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10 times (90 sts).

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Next 2 rnds: Knit.

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Next rnd (dec): (K3, k2tog, k2, k2tog)
10 times (70 sts).
Next 2 rnds: Knit.

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Next rnd (dec): (K2, k2tog, k1, k2tog)
10 times (50 sts).

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Next 2 rnds: Knit.

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Next rnd (dec): (K1, k2tog twice) 10 times
SIZES (30 sts). SIZE

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To fit: Average womans head circumference Next 2 rnds: Knit. Cushion: 30cm (12in) square
of 51cm (20in) (stretched) Next rnd (dec): (Sk2po) 10 times (10 sts). Bed runner: 75 x 210 cm (29 x 82in)
Actual measurement: 45cm (17in) Cut yarn leaving a long thread and pull yarn

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Length (without pompoms): 20cm (8in) through rem 10 sts. YOU WILL NEED

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Fasten off. For cushion:

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YOU WILL NEED Rowan Handknit Cotton 100% cotton
Erika Knight Vintage Wool 100% British TO FINISH (approx 85m per 50g)
wool (approx 87m per 50g) Press/block using preferred method. 1 x 50g ball in Slate 347 (A)

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1 x 50g ball in Pretty (A) Make 2 x 6.5cm (2in) pompoms using B 1 x 50g ball in Gooseberry 219 (B)
2 x 50g balls in Flax (B) and a pompom maker or card if preferred. 1 x 50g ball in Ice Water 239 (C)

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1 long 5mm circular needle (for using magic Fasten off any loose ends and weave in. 1 x 50g ball in Ecru 251 (D)
loop) or set of double-pointed needles 1 x 50g ball in Delphinium 334 (E)
65mm pompom maker (optional) For bed runner:

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Row counter Rowan Creative Linen 50% linen,
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on 50% cotton (approx 200m per 100g)
average requirements and are approximate. 7 x 100g balls in Stormy 635 (A)

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7 x 100g balls in Natural 621 (B)

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TENSION 3.75mm needles

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24 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over Cushion pad 30cm (12in) square for
herringbone st. cushion
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Note: Yarn amounts given are based
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to obtain correct tension. on average requirements and are
approximate.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90

TENSION
HAT One completed block measures 15cm
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Using A, cast on 90 sts. square using 3.75mm needles.

Join to work in rounds taking care not Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to twist sts, pm to indicate beg/end of to obtain correct tension.

each rnd.
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Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90

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This row repeated forms rib.

Cont in rib until work meas approx 4.5cm CUSHION STRIPE SEQUENCE
(1in) from cast-on edge. Rows 1 and 2: A.
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Next rnd (inc): (K5, m1, k4, m1) 10 times Rows 3 and 4: B.

(110 sts). Rows 5-8: C.

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Rows 9 and 10: D. TO FINISH

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Rows 11 and 12: B. Press as described on the ball band. TRIANGLE THROW
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Rows 13-16: E.
Rows 17 and 18: A.
Using photograph as a guide, join completed
blocks to form one large rectangle five blocks
BY BRIAN KOHLER
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Rows 19 and 20: D. wide and 14 blocks long.

Rows 21 and 22: C.
Rows 23-26: B.
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Rows 27 and 28: D.

Rows 29- 32: E.
These 32 rows form stripe sequence and are
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repeated as required.
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BED RUNNER STRIPE SEQUENCE

Rows 1-4: B.
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Rows 5 and 6: A.
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Rows 7-12: B.
Rows 13-18: A.
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Rows 19 and 20: B.

Rows 21-24: A.
These 24 rows form stripe sequence and are
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repeated as required.
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CUSHION
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Using A cast on 61 sts.

Row 1 (WS): Using A, k30, pm on next
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(centre) st, k30.

Joining in and breaking off colours as
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required, beg with row 3, now work in SIZE

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cushion stripe sequence as folls: Sized for: Shawl[Blanket] (shown as Blanket)

Row 2: K to within 2 sts of marked st, k2tog, Finished measurements: Approx 213.5 x
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slip marked st, sl1, k1, psso, k to end (2 sts 106.5[335 x 167.5]cm (84 x 42[132 x 66]in)
decreased). Figures in square brackets refer to larger
Row 3: Knit. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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Rep rows 2 and 3 until 3 sts rem, ending with this applies to all sizes.
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row 2 and WS facing for next row.

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Next row (WS): Remove marker, k3tog and YOU WILL NEED
fasten off. Skacel Pur Schoppel 100% Merino wool
This completes one block. (approx 150m per 100g)
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Make a further 7 blocks (8 blocks in total). 4[7] x 100g balls in #1507 (A)
4[7] x 100g balls in #1914 (B)
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TO FINISH 4[7] x 100g balls in #1659 (C)

Press as described on the ball band. 5mm circular needle 100[120-150]cm long
Using photograph as a guide, join two sets 2 x 5mm double-pointed needles
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of four blocks to form front and back of Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
Cushion. average requirements and are approximate.
Join front and back along all four sides,
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inserting cushion pad before closing TENSION

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fourth side. 16 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st using

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5mm needle.
BED RUNNER Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
Using A cast on 61 sts. to obtain correct tension.
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Row 1 (RS): Using A, k30, pm on next

(centre) st, k30. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90
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Joining in and breaking off colours as

required, beg with row 3, now work in bed PATTERN NOTE
runner stripe sequence as folls: Sl sts should be worked pwise with yarn at
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Row 2: K to within 2 sts of marked st, k2tog, the back on RS rows, and with yarn at the
slip marked st, sl1, k1, psso, k to end (2 sts front on WS rows.
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decreased).
Row 3: Knit. BASE TRIANGLES
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Rep rows 2 and 3 until 3 sts rem, ending with With A, cast on 224[352] sts (a multiple
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row 2 and RS facing for next row. of 8 sts).

Next row (RS): Remove marker, k3tog and *Row 1 (RS): K1, turn.
fasten off. Row 2 (WS): P1, turn.
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This completes one block. Row 3: Sl1, k1, turn.

Make a further 69 blocks (70 blocks in total). Row 4: P2, turn.
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Row 5: Sl1, k2, turn.

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Row 6: P3, turn. HIS AND HERS BOOT SOCKS BY PAT STRONG

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Row 7: Sl1, k3, turn.
Row 8: P4, turn.

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Row 9: Sl1, k4, turn.
Row 10: P5, turn.
Row 11: Sl1, k5, turn.

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Row 12: P6, turn.
Row 13: Sl1, k6, turn.
Row 14: P7, turn.

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Row 15: Sl1, k7, do not turn.
Rep from * for 26[42] more Base Triangles.

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Work rows 1-14 once more.
Next row (RS): Cast off 8 sts. 28[44] Base

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Triangles made. Turn.

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WS RECTANGLES

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*Pick-up row (WS): With B, pick up and
p8 sts evenly along sl st edge of triangle/
rectangle, sl last picked-up st to LH needle

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and p2tog (with last st of rectangle and first

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st of next triangle/rectangle), turn.

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Row 1 (RS): K8, turn.
Row 2: Sl1, p6, p2tog, turn.
Rows 3-14: Rep rows 1 and 2 six times. SIZES are worked to a larger tension and with

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Do not turn. To fit calf: 34[38:42]cm (13[15:16]in) thicker yarn than conventional socks. They
Rep from * for 25[41] more rectangles. Work Length from heel to top of folded cuff: may be worn on top of normal socks for extra

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rows 1-14 once more, casting off sts of row 14 28[30:31]cm (11[11:12]in) warmth. They have a generous turnback cuff

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as you go. 27[43] WS Rectangles made. Turn. Length from heel to toe: 25.5[28:30]cm and a hidden rib to keep them up on the
(10[11:11]in) leg. The square heel has a twisted rib for

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RS RECTANGLES Figures in square brackets refer to larger durability, and the toe shaping is a conical
*Pick-up row (RS): With C, pick up and k8 sizes: where there is only one set of figures decrease which does not require grafting.
sts evenly along sl st edge of rectangle, sl this applies to all sizes.

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last picked-up st to LH needle and ssk, turn. CUFF PATTERNS

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Row 1 (WS): P8, turn. YOU WILL NEED Cable Boxes

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Row 2: Sl1, k6, ssk, turn. Rowan Pure Wool Worsted Worked over 8 sts
Rows 3-14: Rep rows 1 and 2 six times. 100% superwash wool (approx 200m per 100g) Rnds 1-3: (P4, k4) to end of rnd.
Do not turn. 2[3:4] x 100g balls in 106 Rust or 133 Gold Rnd 4: (P4, C4F) to end of rnd.

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Rep from * for 24[40] more rectangles. Work Set of 4.5mm dpns, or long circular needles Rnds 5-6: As rnd 1.
rows 1-14 once more, casting off sts of row 14 if working magic loop Rnds 7-9: (K4, p4) to end of rnd.

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as you go. 26[42] RS Rectangles made. Turn. Stitch markers Rnd 10: (C4F, p4) to end of rnd.
**Work 25[41] WS Rectangles. Cable needle Rnds 11-12: As rnd 7.
Work 24[40] RS Rectangles. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Rep last 12 rnds twice more.

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Rep from **, working 1 rectangle fewer each average requirements and are approximate.
time, and working each row of rectangles Cable and Ladders
with a new colour. TENSION Worked over 8 sts

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21 sts x 26 rows to 10cm over Concealed Rib Rnd 1: K4, p1, (kfb) twice, p1 (inc of 2 sts

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TO FINISH slightly stretched. per rep).

I-cord fringe
With dpns, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1: K4, do not turn. Slide sts to other
end of needle.
Rep row 1 until cord meas 12.5cm (5in).
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22 sts x 30 rows to 10cm over Cable Boxes Rnds 2-4: (K4, p1) to end of rnd.
pattern. Rnd 5: P4, p1, C4F, p1.
25 sts x 30 rows to 10cm over Cable and Rnd 6: (K4, p1) to end of rnd.
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Ladder pattern. Rep rnds 2-6 five more times.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Dec rnd: K4, (k2tog) twice, p2 (dec of 2 sts
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Cast off. to obtain correct tension. per rep).

Make a cord for every intersection of rows
on each side of piece and attach cord at ABBREVIATIONS SOCKS
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intersection. Tie a knot in end of each cord. RLD = right-leaning decrease: k2tog or Cast on 64[72:80] sts using a long tail cast on
p2tog tbl as appropriate (dec 1) or an alternative stretchy cast on, and join to
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Pattern from Entrelac: LLD = left-leaning decrease: skpo or p2tog work in the round. Pm to indicate the beg/
The Essential Guide as appropriate (dec 1) end of rnd (centre back of Sock).
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to Interlace Knitting C4F = cable 4 front: sl2 sts to cn and hold Rnds 1-2: (K2, p2) to end of rnd.
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by Rosemary at front of work, k2, k2 from cn Work chosen Cuff Pattern.

Drysdale, published For more abbreviations see page 90 Both socks are now worked in the same way.
by Sixth & Spring. Turn Cuff inside out by pulling it up through
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Available from PATTERN NOTES the dpns or circular needle.

thegmcgroup.com In machine-washable pure wool, these socks Continue working with WS of Cuff visible so
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that Cuff will fold back with the RS showing

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on the finished Sock. FAROESE SCARF

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Concealed rib section

Rnds 1-4: (K2, p2) to end of rnd.
BY DESIGNER YARNS
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Remove start of rnd marker, p1, replace

marker.
Next rnd: P1, (k6, p2) to last 7 sts, k6, p1.
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Last rnd forms 6 x 2 rib patt.

Rep last rnd 11 more times.
Next rnd (dec): RLD, work patt as set to last
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2 sts, LLD. 62[70:78] sts.

Dec as set on every foll 5th rnd to 48[56:64] sts.
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Cont in patt until leg length with Cuff folded

back is 28[30:31]cm (11[11:12]in).
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Lengthen or shorten here if required.

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Heel
Change to working in rows.
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Next row: K12[14:15] sts, turn.

Next row: Sl1p, p22[26:28], turn.
Cont to work back and forth on these
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23[27:29] sts, leaving the other sts held.

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Discard marker for now.

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Row 1 (RS): Sl1p, (k1 tbl, p1) to end of row.

Row 2: Sl1, (p1, k1 tbl) to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 7 more times.
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Next row (RS): K15[18:22] sts, k2tog, turn.

Next row: Sl1p, p7[9:15] sts, p2tog, turn.
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Next row: Sl1, k7[9:15] sts, k2tog, turn.

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Rep last 2 rows until all sts have been

worked. 9[11:17] sts.
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Change back to working in rnds as foll: SIZE

Next rnd: Sl1, k4[5:8], pm, k4[5:8], pick up Approx 22 x 176cm (8 x 69in).
and k12 sts along side of heel flap, pm, rib
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24[28:34] sts, pm, k1, pick up and k12 sts along YOU WILL NEED
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side of heel flap, k to marker. 58 [64:76] sts. DY Choice Chunky With Wool 75% acrylic,
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Cont to work the rib, as set, for the upper 25% wool (approx 130m per 100g)
half of the foot, the lower half of the foot is 1 x 100g ball in 17 Black (A)
worked in st st. 1 x 100g ball in 18 White (B)
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Rnd 1: K to marker, rib to next marker, k to 6mm circular needle 80cm long
end of rnd. Stitch marker
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Rnd 2: K to 2 sts before marker, RLD, rib to Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
next marker, LLD, k to end of rnd. requirements and are approximate.
Rep last 2 rnds until there are 48[56:64] sts.
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Remove side markers, keep the marker TENSION

denoting the beg/end of rnd. 14 sts and 16 rows to 10cm over st st.
Cont in patt without dec until foot meas Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
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20.5[23:25]cm (8[9:9]in), or required length obtain correct tension.

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minus 5cm (2in).

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Shape toe PATTERN NOTES

Cont in st st throughout. When working from Chart work all rounds
Rnd 1: (K6, k2tog) rep to end of rnd. from right to left.
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42[49:56] sts. When working stranded knitting, colour not

Rnd 2 and all alt rnds: Knit. being used should be twisted around colour
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Rnd 3: (K5, k2tog) to end of rnd. 36[42:48] sts. being used and stranded loosely across
Rnd 5: (K4, k2tog) to end of rnd. 30[35:40] sts. back of work. Do not break off yarn except
Rnd 7: (K3, k2tog) to end of rnd. 24[28:32] sts. where necessary.
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Rnd 9: (K2, k2tog) to end of rnd. 18[21:24] sts.

Rnd 11: (K1, k2tog) to end of rnd. 12[14:16] sts. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90
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Rnd 13: (K2tog) to end of rnd. 6[7:8] sts.

Thread yarn through rem sts and fasten SCARF
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off securely. With A, cast on 66 sts. Join in the round

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taking care not to twist sts, pm between first

TO FINISH and last st to mark beg of rnd.
Weave in ends. Rnd 1: Using A, (k32, p1) twice, sm.
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Hand-wash and block on sock blockers for Rep the above rnd 3 more times.
best results. Join in B.
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Rnd 5: Work 4-st patt rep of row 1 from

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Chart A 8 times, p1A, pm, work 8-st patt rep GATSBY BY PAT MENCHINI

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of row 1 from Chart B 4 times, p1A, sm.
Last round sets position of Charts. When changing from B to C, carry the colour

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Cont following the Charts, slipping markers, not in use loosely up side of work, thus
as set until Scarf meas 173cm (68in) from avoiding many ends.
cast-on edge.

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BACK

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Break B.
Next rnd: Using A, (k32, p1) twice, sm. With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on
Rep the above rnd 3 more times. 103[115:127:139:151] sts.

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Cast off. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1.
Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end.

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TO FINISH Rep these 2 rib rows for 7cm (2in),
Weave in ends, join open ends of scarf and ending after row 1.

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steam block flat to shape. Refer to yarn label Next row: P2[8:7:6:5], (m1p in next st,

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for care instructions. p6[6:7:8:9]) to last 3[9:8:7:6] sts, inc in next st,
p to end. 119[131:143:157:169] sts.

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Chart A Set patt
Change to 4mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit, reading from R to L from

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row 1 of Chart, work first 3[3:3:4:4] sts as

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indicated, rep 6 patt sts 19[21:23:25:27]

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times, work last 2[2:2:3:3] sts as indicated.
Row 2: Purl, reading from L to R from row 2
of Chart, work first 2[2:2:3:3] sts as indicated,

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Chart B rep 6 patt sts 19[21:23:25:27] times, work last
3[3:3:4:4] sts as indicated.

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Rows 3-12: Rep rows 1-2 five times but

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SIZES working rows 3-12 of Chart.
To fit: S[M:L:XL:XXL] These 12 rows form patt.

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81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127]cm Cont in patt until work meas 39cm (15in)
(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) through centre of work, ending after a p row.
Actual measurement: 93[102:112:122:132]cm Pm at centre of last row.

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(36[40:44:48:52]in) Shape armholes

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Length to shoulder: 61[62:64:65:67]cm Loosely cast off 9[10:12:13:15] sts at beg of

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(24[24:25:25:26]in) next 2 rows. 101[111:119:131:139]sts.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Dec 1 st at each end of next 5[5:7:9:11]
sizes: where there is only one set of figures rows, then on every foll alt row until

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this applies to all sizes. 83[89:95:103:109] sts rem. **
Cont straight until work meas

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YOU WILL NEED

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22[23:25:26:28]cm (8[9:9:10:11]in)
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK 100% pure from marker, ending after a p row.
baby alpaca (approx 100m per 50g) Shape shoulders

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6[6:7:7:8] x 50g balls 1791 Straw (A) Loosely cast off 6[7:7:8:8] sts at beg of next
2[2:2:3:3] x 50g balls 665 Evergreen (B) 6 rows, then 7[6:8:8:10] sts at beg of next
2[2:2:3:3] x 50g balls 510 Cranberry (C) 2 rows.

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1 pair each 3.25mm and 4mm needles Slip rem 33[35:37:39:41] sts to a holder

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Set of four 3.25mm double-pointed needles and leave.

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1 stitch holder
Stitch marker FRONT
Row counter Work as Back to **.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Divide for neck
average requirements and are approximate. Next row (WS): Patt 42[45:48:52:55], sl last
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st (centre st) to a short length of yarn and

TENSION leave, patt rem 41[44:47:51:54] sts.
26 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over patt using Cont on last group of sts for left half of neck.
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4mm needles. Dec 1 st neatly at neck edge on next row,

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary then on every foll RS row until
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to obtain correct tension. 28[29:33:35:36] sts rem, then on every foll 4th
row until 25[27:29:32:34] sts rem.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90 Work a few rows straight until Front meas
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same as Back to shoulder shaping,

TIPS ending at armhole edge.
Strand yarn not in use loosely across back Shape shoulder
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of work over not more than 3 sts at a time. Loosely cast off 6[7:7:8:8] st at beg of next

Pulling too tightly will cause puckering. row and 2 foll alt rows.
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Work 1 row.
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Cast off rem 7[6:8:8:10] sts. LITTLE PRINCESS

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With RS facing, leaving centre st free,

neatly rejoin yarns to rem 41[44:47:51:54] sts,
BY PAT STRONG
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patt to end of row.

Complete as left half.
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NECKBAND
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Join shoulders. With a set of four 3.25mm

dpns and A, pick up and k39[41:44:44:44] sts
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evenly up right Front neck, k33[35:37:39:41]

Back neck sts, pick up and k38[40:43:43:43] sts
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evenly down left Front neck, finally k1 from

centre st. 111[117:125:127:129] sts.
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Beg row 2 and, working backwards and

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forwards in rows, not rounds, work 6 rows in

rib as on Back.
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Cast off loosely and evenly in rib.

ARMHOLE BORDERS (MAKE 2)

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With 3.25mm needles and A, pick up and

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k113[123:135:139:149] sts evenly round armhole.

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Beg with row 2, work 6 rows in rib as on Back.

Cast off loosely and evenly in rib.
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TO FINISH
With WS facing, omitting ribbing, press
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work on WS foll pressing instructions. Join

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side seams and armhole borders. Catch

down side edges of neckband to pick-up SIZES
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row of neckband, overlapping left side over To fit: 6m[1yr:2/3yr:4/5yr]-old child

right. Press seams. To fit chest: 47[50:55:59]cm (18[20:22:24]in)
Actual meas: 50[55:60:66]cm (20[22:24:26]in)
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Sleeve length: 15[18:24:26]cm (6[7:9:10]in)

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Back length: 26[31:34.5:40]cm

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(10[12:13:16]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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this applies to all sizes.

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YOU WILL NEED

Sirdar Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino
Silk DK 75% extra-fine Merino, 20% silk,
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5% cashmere (approx 116m per 50g)

3[4:5:6] x 50g balls Rubber Duckie 559 (A)
1 x 50g ball in Vanilla 003 (B)
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1 x 50g ball in Diddy Dino 527 (C)

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Oddments of Black (490) (D)

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3.25mm and 4mm circular needles 100cm long

1 set each 3.25mm and 4mm dpns
5[5:7:7] x 12mm buttons (optional)
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Stitch markers
Spare yarn/stitch holders
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9

Note: Yarn amounts are based on average

requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
22 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over st st using
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4mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS
Sskpso = slip the next 2 sts, as if to knit
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together, k1, pass slipped sts over the

knitted st (2 sts dec).
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For more abbreviations see page 90 using shades Twinkle or Skipper for A. All sizes

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This design has a stranded flower design Stitch count is now 144[156:180:192] sts.

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PATTERN NOTES repeated on the sleeve. If the garment is Work 0[0:2:4] rows in st st.
This is a traditional, circular yoke cardigan. intended for a small baby, catch floats every Follow main Chart, changing colour as

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The body is worked in one piece back and few stitches. The sleeves can also be worked given, working RS (odd) rows from right to
forth on a circular needle, the sleeves are in the background colour, without the left and WS (even) rows from left to right,
worked in the round. Stranded colourwork colourwork if required. and working 12-st rep 12[13:15:16] times

(Fairisle) is used in the yoke and sleeves.
Little appliqu sheep pockets complete the
design. The buttons have been placed for
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across every row, noting that after the
BODY following decreases, the last rep of the
Using 3.25mm circular needle and A cast on Chart will be incomplete for the 3 larger sizes.

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a girl: if knitting this for a little prince, swap 112[120:132:144] sts. Dec row 1 (RS, row 11 of Chart): K5,
button and buttonhole bands and consider Start in rib as folls: (sskpso, k9) to last 7 sts, sskpso, k4.

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Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. 120[130:150:160] sts.
Little Flower Chart Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Dec row 2 (RS, row 23 of Chart): K4,

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Rep last two rows 4 more times. (sskpso, k7) to last 6 sts, sskpso, k3.

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Change to 4mm circular needle and C. 96[104:120:128] sts.
Next row (RS): Knit. Dec row 3 (RS, row 31 of Chart): K3,

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Next row: K1, p to last st, k1. (sskpso, k5) to last 5 sts, sskpso, k2.
Rep last 2 rows once. 72[78:90:96] sts.
Change to A. Rep last 2 rows until Body Work 0[1:2:2] rows in st st, dec 0[2:2:0] sts

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meas 15[18:21:25]cm (6[7:8:10]in), ending evenly on last row. 72[76:88:96] sts.

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with a WS row. Change to 3.25mm circular needle.

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Next row: K24[25:28:30] sts and place the Cont in rib as given for Body for 7 rows.
next 9[10:11:12] sts on to holder/spare yarn. Cast off in rib.
Put Body to one side. Do not break yarn.

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BUTTON BAND
Main Chart SLEEVES (MAKE 2) With RS facing, using 3.25mm circular

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Using 3.25mm dpns and A, cast on needle, pick up and k76[88:100:116] sts from

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28[32:32:36] sts and join to work in the the neck rib edge and left front.
round, pm. Work in rib as given for Body, starting with

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Rnd 1: (K2, p2) to marker. row 2, for 7 rows.
This sets 2x2 rib for cuff. Cast off in rib.
Work 7 more rnds in rib.

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Change to 4mm dpns. BUTTONHOLE BAND

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Using B as the background colour and With RS facing, using 3.25mm circular

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following the Little Flower Chart, k2[1:1:0], needle, pick up and k76[88:100:116] sts from
rep row 1 from Chart to last 2[1:1:0] sts, the right front edge and neck rib.
k2[1:1:0]. Work in rib as given for Body, starting with

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Cont as set until motif is completed. row 2, for 3 rows.
Using A, cont in st st (knit every round), AT Buttonhole row: Work 3[5:4:3] sts (yo, work

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THE SAME TIME inc 1 st before and after 2tog, rib 15[17:13:16]) rep to last 5[7:6:5] sts, yo,
marker on 3 following 4th rounds and then work 2tog, rib to end. 5[5:7:7] button holes.
on next[next:3 following:3 following] 6th Work 3 more rows in rib.

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rounds. 36[40:44:48] sts. Cast off in rib.
Work straight until Sleeve meas 15[18:24:26]cm
(6[7:9:10]in). SHEEP POCKETS (MAKE 2)

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K5[5:6:6], slip last 9[10:11:12] sts worked on to Using 4mm needles and B, cast on 12 sts.

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holder/spare yarn. Work in g st, inc 1 st at the beg and end of

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next 3 rows, and on the next 3 alt rows
YOKE (24 sts).
Next row (RS): Return to and continue from Knit 9 rows.
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the worked Body sts, k27[30:33:36] sts from Dec 1 st at the beg and end of the next 3 alt
one Sleeve, k46[50:54:60] sts from Body, rows (18 sts.)
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place the next unworked 9[10:11:12] sts Cast off.

from the Body on to spare yarn and Face
k27[30:33:36] sts from second Sleeve, k rem Using 3.25mm dpns and D cast on 4 sts.
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24[25:28:30] sts from Body. 148[160:176:192] sts. Row 1 (RS): Kfb, k1, kfb, k1 (6 sts).
Sizes 1 and 2 only Row 2: Purl.
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Next row (WS): Dec 4[4] by working 2 sts Row 3: Kfb, k3, kfb, k1 (8 sts).
together where Sleeve and Body pieces join. Work 3 rows in st st, starting with a p row.
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RS: knit 144[156] sts. Next row (RS): K2togtbl, k4, k2tog (6 sts).
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WS: purl Size 3 only Next row: P2tog, p2, p2togtbl (4 sts).
white Next row (WS): Inc 4 sts evenly across (180 sts). Work 4 rows in st st.
green Next row (RS): Kfb, k1, kfb, k1 (6 sts).
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Size 4 only Next row: Purl.

yellow

Next row (WS): Purl (192 sts). Next row (RS): Knit.
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Next row: P2tog, P2, p2tog tbl (4 sts). Knit 2 rnds.

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Cast off all sts pwise. PENCIL SCARF Next rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
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EARS (MAKE 2 PER SHEEP)

BY STACEY GERBMAN Next rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds three more times.
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Using 3.25mm dpns and D cast on 3 sts. Knit 2 rnds.

Row 1 (RS): (Kfb) twice, k1 (5 sts). (Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd) twice, knit 1 rnd.
Row 2: Purl. Change to C.
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Row 3: Kfb, k2, kfb, k1 (7 sts).

Work 4 rows in st st, starting with a p row. PENCIL
Next row (WS): P2tog, p3, p2tog tbl (5 sts). With C, work straight in st st (knit every rnd)
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Next row: K2tog tbl, k1, k2tog (3 sts). until piece meas approx 76cm (30in) from
Work 3 tog and fasten off. beg. Change to A.
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TO FINISH TIP
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Weave in ends. Graft underarms. With A, knit 2 rnds.

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Block carefully or hand-wash gently and Next rnd: K26, pm, k26.
dry flat. Dec rnd: (K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before marker,
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Sew on buttons to correspond to k2tog, k1) twice (4 sts dec).

buttonholes. Using photograph as a guide, Rep dec rnd every 4th rnd six more times (24 sts).
attach cast-on end of ears to face and then Change to D and cont to work dec rnd every
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to Pockets, and attach appliqu Pockets to 4th rnd four times more (8 sts).
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the green stripe on Body sides.

TO FINISH
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Add eyes to sheep, using beads, small

buttons or cross stitch (care must be taken Graft Tip together.
to ensure attachments are safe and securely Weave in ends.
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fastened if making for a small child). Lightly block scarf to measurements.

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SIZE
Width: 12.5cm (5in)
Length: 91.5cm (36in)
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YOU WILL NEED

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Cascade Yarns Pacific 60% acrylic,

40% superwash Merino wool
(approx 195m per 100g)
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1 x 100g skein in 02 White (A)

1 x 100g skein in 96 Treetop (B)
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1 x 100g skein in 13 Gold (C)

1 x 100g skein in 94 Jet Heather (D)
5 x 4.5mm double-pointed needles
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Stitch markers
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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22 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over cable

pattern using 4mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 90

ERASER
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With A, cast on 52 sts. Divide sts evenly over

4 dpns (13 sts per needle) and join, taking Pattern from 60
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care not to twist sts. Quick Knits for Little

Place marker for beg of rnd. Kids: Playful Knits for
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Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around. Sizes 26 In Pacific

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Rep rnd 1 for k1, p1 rib for 6.5cm (2in). And Pacific Chunky
Change to B. from Cascade Yarns
published by Sixth
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FERRULE & Spring.

With B, (knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd) twice.
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CABLED CARDIGAN BY RICO

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BACK Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. 31[35:37] sts.

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Using 3mm needles and thumb method cast Work 1 row.
on 66[70:74] sts. Sizes 2 and 3 only
Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2 Cast off 2 sts at beg of next row. 33[35] sts.

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Row 2: *P2, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Work 1 row.
These 2 rows form 2x2 rib. All sizes
Work 4[6:6] more rows in rib. Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next and foll

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Change to 3.5mm needles. 1[0:1] alt row. 29[32:33] sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Cont without shaping until armhole meas

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Row 2: Rep row 1. 9cm (3in) ending with a RS row.
Row 3: *P1, k1, rep from * to end. Shape neck

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Row 4: Rep row 3. Cast off 5 sts at beg of next row.

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Last 4 rows form double m st. Work in 24[27:28] sts.
double m st until work meas 16[20:26]cm Work 1 row without shaping.

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(6[8:10]in), ending with a WS row. Cast off 3 sts at neck edge in next row.
Shape armholes 21[24:25] sts.
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Work 1 row without shaping.

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60[64:68] sts. Cast off 2 st at neck edge in next and foll

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Sizes 2 and 3 only 1[2:3] alt rows. 17[18:17] sts.

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Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 60[64] sts. Work 2 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in 2nd
All sizes row. 16[17:16] sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 1[0:1] alt Shape shoulder

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row. 56[58:60] sts. Sizes 1 and 2 only
Cont without shaping until armholes Cast off 4[6] sts at beg of next row for

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meas 12[13:14]cm (4[5:5]in), ending with shoulder shaping. 12[11] sts.

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SIZE a WS row. Dec 1 st in next row at neck edge. 11[10] sts.
To fit age: 3-6 mths[9-12mths:24-36mths] Shape shoulder Cast off 5 sts at beg of next row for

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Actual chest: 52[56:60]cm (20[22:23]in) Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 6[4:2] rows. shoulder shaping. 6[5] sts
Length: 30[35:42]cm (11[13:16]in) 32[42:52] sts. Size 1 only
Sleeve length: 19[23:27]cm (7[9:10]in) Sizes 2 and 3 only Dec 1 st in next row at neck edge (5 sts).

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2[4] rows (32 sts). Size 3 only

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures All sizes Work 4 rows without shaping.

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this applies to all sizes. Cast off rem 32 sts. Cast off 6 sts at beg of next row (10 sts).
Sizes 2 and 3 only
YOU WILL NEED LEFT FRONT Work 1 row without shaping.

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Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK 50% acrylic, Using 3mm needles and thumb method cast All sizes
50% cotton (approx 125m per 50g) on 34[38:40] sts. Cast off rem 5 sts.

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4[5:6] x 50g balls in 51 Ice or 47 Smokey Rose Work 6[8:8] rows in rib as given for Back,
1 pair each 3.5mm and 3mm needles ending with a WS row. RIGHT FRONT
3mm circular needle 80cm long Change to 3.5mm needles. Using 3mm needles and thumb method cast

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Stitch holders Row 1: (K1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1,* p2, k4, p2, on 34[38:40] sts.
Cable needle k8, p2, k4, p2,* k1, p1, k1. Work 6[8:8] rows in rib as given for Back,
5[6:6] Union Knopf buttons no 46286 Row 2: P1, k1, p1, *k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2*, ending with a WS row.

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on (p1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1. Change to 3.5mm needles.

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average requirements and are approximate. Row 3: (P1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1,* p2, C4B, p2, Row 1: K1, p1, k1, work from * to * as given for

TENSION
24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over double
moss st using 3.5mm needles.
Cable panel over 24 sts meas 8cm slightly
C4B, C4F, p2, C4F, p2,* p1, k1, p1.
Row 4: K1, p1, k1, *k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2*,
(k1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1.
Row 5: (K1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1,* p2, k4, p2,
k8, p2, k4, p2,* k1, p1, k1.
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row 1 of Left Front, (k1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1.
Row 2: (P1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1, work from * to
* as given for row 2 of Left Front, p1, k1, p1.
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Row 3: P1, k1, p1, work from * to * as given for
row 3 of Left Front * (p1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1.
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stretched. Row 6: P1, k1, p1, *k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2*, Row 4: (K1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1, work from * to
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary (p1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1. * as given for row 4 of Left Front, k1, p1, k1.
to obtain correct tension. Row 7: (P1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1,* p2, C4B, p2, Row 5: K1, p1, k1, work from * to * as given for
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C4F, C4B, p2, C4F, p2,* p1, k1, p1. row 5 of Left Front, (k1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1.
ABBREVIATIONS Row 8: K1, p1, k1, *k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2*, Row 6: (P1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1, work from * to
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C4B = cable 4 back: slip next 2 sts on to cn (k1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1. * as given for row 6 of Left Front, p1, k1, p1.
and hold at back of work, k2 then k2 from cn These 8 rows form patt: double m st with Row 7: P1, k1, p1, work from * to * as given for
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C4F = cable 4 front: slip next 2 sts on to cn cable panel. row 7 of Left Front, (p1, k1) 3[5:6] times, p1.
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and hold at back of work, k2 then k2 from cn Cont in patt until work meas 16[20:24]cm Row 8: (K1, p1) 3[5:6] times, k1, work from * to
kfpb = knit front, purl back: knit into the front (6[8:9] in) ending with a WS row. * as given for row 8 of Left Front, k1, p1, k1.
of the stitch, dont slip it off the needle, then Shape armholes These 8 rows set patt.
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purl into the back of the same stitch (inc 1) Note: When casting off cable sts, k2tog Cont in patt until work meas 16[20:24]cm
For more abbreviations see page 90

before casting off whenever possible. (6[8:9]in), ending with a RS row.

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Shape armhole All sizes on Left Front and for a girl on Right Front.
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Note: When casting off cable sts, k2tog Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. The first and last positioned 1cm (in) from
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before casting off whenever possible. 24[24:30] sts. lower edge and from beg of Hood, the
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. 31[35:37] sts. Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. others evenly spaced in between.
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Work 1 row. 14[14:20] sts. Work 3 more rows in rib.

Sizes 2 and 3 only Cast off rem 14[14:20] sts. Cast off.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next row. 33[35] sts.
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HOOD TO FINISH
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Work 1 row.
All sizes Join shoulder seams. With RS facing, Fold Sleeves in half lengthways, then placing
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next and foll using 3.5mm needles, pick up and Sleeve top folds to shoulder seams, sew
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1[0:1] alt row. 29[32:33] sts. k17[19:21] sts evenly along right side of Sleeves in position.
Cont without shaping until armhole meas neck, 36[42:58] sts from back of neck and Join side and Sleeve seams.
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9cm (3in), ending with a WS row. 17[19:21] sts evenly along left side of neck. For a boy sew buttons on Right Front
Shape neck 70[80:100] sts. Border, for a girl on Left Front Border, to
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Cast off 5 sts at beg of next row. Next row (WS): K24[30:40], kfpb, (k2, kfpb) correspond with buttonholes.
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24[27:28] sts. 7 times, k24[28:38]. 78[88:108] sts. Pin out cardigan to the measurements given.
Work 1 row without shaping. Cont in double m st as given for Back and Cover with clean, damp tea towels and leave
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Cast off 3 sts at neck edge in next row. cable patt as given for Left Front as folls: until dry. See ball band for washing and
21[24:25] sts. Row 1: (K1, p1) 13[16:21] times, k1[0:0], work further care instructions.
Work 1 row without shaping. from * to * as given for row 1 of Left Front,
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Cast off 2 sts at neck edge in next and foll k1[0:0], (p1:k1) 13[16:21] times.
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1[2:3] alt rows. 17[18:17] sts. Row 2: (P1, k1) 13[16:21] times, p1[0:0], work
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Work 2 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in 2nd row. from * to * as given for row 2 of Left Front,
16[17:16] sts. p1[0:0], (k1:p1) 13[16:21] times.
Shape shoulder Row 3: (P1, k1) 13[16:21] times, p1[0:0], work
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Sizes 1 and 2 only from * to * as given for row 3 of Left Front,

Cast off 4[6] sts at beg of next row. 12[11] sts. p1[0:0], (k1:p1) 13[16:21] times.
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Dec 1 st in next row at neck edge. 11[10] sts. Row 4: (K1, p1) 13[16:21] times, k1[0:0], work
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Cast off 5 sts at beg of next row. 6[5] sts. from * to * as given for row 4 of Left Front,
Size 1 only k1[0:0], (p1:k1) 13[16:21] times.
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Dec 1 st in next row at neck edge (5 sts). The last 4 rows set position of cable patt
Size 3 only and double m st.
Work 4 rows without shaping. Work 3 rows in cable patt and double m st.
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Cast off 6 sts at beg of next row (10 sts). Row 8 (inc): (K1, p1) 13[15:20] times, k0[1:1],
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Work 1 row without shaping. Left Front, k1[0:0], (p1:k1) 13[16:21] times.
All sizes Work 24[32:40] rows, inc 1 st at each end of
Cast off rem 5 sts. cable patt as before in 8th and foll 2[3:4]
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8th rows, taking new sts into double moss st

SLEEVES (MAKE 2) patt. 86[98:120] sts.
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Using 3mm needles and thumb method Cont without shaping until Hood meas
cast on 38[42:42] sts. 14[16:18]cm (5[6:7]in) from cast-on edge,
Work 6[8:8] rows in rib as given for Back. ending with a WS row.
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Change to 3.5mm needles. Cast off 30[36:4] sts at beg of next 2 rows
Cont in double m st as given for Back. (26 sts).
Inc 1 st at each end of 8th and every foll 8th Next row: P1, patt 24, p1.
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row to 50[50:60] sts. Next row: K1, patt 24, k1.

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Size 2 only The last 2 rows set cable patt with edge sts.
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Work 9 rows without shaping. Cont with cable patt with edge sts for a
Inc 1 st at each end of next and foll 10th row further 13[16:20] cm (5[6:8]in).
(54 sts). Leave rem 26 sts on a stitch holder.
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All sizes
Cont without shaping until work meas FRONT AND HOOD BORDER
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19[23:27]cm (7[9:10]in). Close side seams of Hood. With RS facing,

Shape Sleeve top using 3mm circular needle, beg at bottom
Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. edge of Right Front pick up and k60[68:80]
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42[46:52] sts. sts evenly along side edge and 32[34:40]

Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. sts evenly along right edge of Hood, work
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38[42:48] sts. across 26 sts on stitch holder in 2x2 rib

Work 8[12:4] rows, dec 1 st at each end of next as given for Back, pick up and k32[34:40]
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and every foll 3[5:1] alt rows. 30[30:44] sts. sts evenly along left edge of Hood and
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Size 3 only 60[68:80] sts evenly along side edge of Left

Work 8 rows, dec 1 st at each end of 3rd and Front. 210[230:266] sts.
foll 4th row (40 sts). Next row (WS): Rib to end, beg with p2 [k2:p2].
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Work 4 rows, dec 1 st at each end of next Cont in rib. Work 5[6:6] buttonholes (k2tog,
and foll alt row (36 sts). yfwd), evenly spaced into next row, for a boy
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GRADIENT FLOOR BLANKET BY DEDRI UYS

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cornflower blue (I), fuchsia (J), baby pink (K), 3ch at beg of round (6 popcorns, 6 ch2sp).

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claret (L), cyan (M), heather (N) Rnd 2: Sl st to next ch2sp, work (3ch, 4trPC,
4.5mm crochet hook ch1, 5trPC, 3ch) in same ch2sp, * work (5trPC,
Note: Yarn amounts are based on average 1ch, 5trPC, 3ch) in next ch2sp; repeat from *

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requirements and are approximate. 4 more times, join with a sl st to top of beg-
ch. Break off yarn. (12 popcorns, 6 ch3sp).
TENSION Make 163 motifs, 13 each of colours B,

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Each motif meas 7cm (2in) in diameter C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and M; 12 motifs each
without edging. of colours L and N; and 11 motifs each of

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Use a larger or smaller hook if necessary to colours J and K.
obtain correct tension.

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JOINING

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POPCORN STITCH Beginning with the first motif at the upper
2ch, in the next stitch make 4tr. Pull up a left, work your way down in columns. When

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loop and take hook out of your work. Insert a column is complete, work the next column
hook from front to back into the second beg on the right, beginning again at the top and
ch, straight into the loop you just pulled up. work your way down.

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Tighten yarn to your hook, yarn over, and Place colours in 13 columns, alternating

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pull through loop and beg ch. This tightens 13 rows of 12 motifs each and 12 rows of

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the 4tr at the top and makes it pop at the 13 motifs each, with a final row of 7 motifs as
front. You can make even larger popcorns by shown in the diagram.
adding 1 or 2tr. By going in with your hook

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from back to front, youll create a popcorn FIRST MOTIF
that pops at the back of your work. Join A in a ch3sp, work (2htr, 2ch, 2htr) in

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ch3sp, * 1htr in 5trPC, 1htr in ch1sp, 1htr in

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ABBREVIATIONS 5trPC, work (3htr, 2ch, 2htr) in ch3sp; repeat
SIZE 4trPC = 4 tr popcorn stitch (see above) from * 4 more times, 1htr in 5trPC, 1htr in

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110 x 110cm (43 x 43in) 5trPC = 5 tr popcorn stitch (see above) 1chsp, 1htr in 5trPC, 1htr in 3chsp, join with
ch-sp = chain-space a sl st in first htr. Break off yarn.
YOU WILL NEED htr = half-treble crochet

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Any aran-weight yarn 100% wool (approx For more abbreviations see page 90 SUBSEQUENT MOTIFS

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200m per 100g) The motifs are joined in the ch2sp at each

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4 x 100g balls in white (A) MOTIF corner. Join A in a ch3sp, work (2htr, 1ch, sl st
1 x 100g balls in each of red (B), orange Start with a magic ring. in ch2sp of motif to be joined into, 1ch, 2htr)
(C), bright yellow (d), lemon yellow (E), Rnd 1: 3ch, 4trPC, 2ch, * 5trPC, 2ch; repeat in ch3sp, work to end of round as for first

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lime green (F), apple green (G), cobalt (H), from * 4 more times, join with a sl st to top of motif, joining additional corners as needed.
Break off yarn.

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Diagram
TO FINISH
Claret (L), 12 motifs Weave in ends. Block to measurements,

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pinning out corners of outer motifs.
Red (B), 13 motifs
Pattern from Boho

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Orange (C), 13 motifs Baby Crochet by

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Dedri Uys, published

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Bright yellow (D), 13 motifs by Apple Press
Lemon yellow (E), 13 motifs
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Lime green (F), 13 motifs

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Apple green (G), 13 motifs

Cyan (M), 13 motifs

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Cobalt (H), 13 motifs

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Cornflower blue (I), 13 motifs

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Heather (N), 12 motifs

Fuchsia (J), 11 motifs

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Baby pink (K), 11 motifs

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SWEET STRAWBERRY BY DROPS DESIGN MYSTERY BLANKET

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BY JO ALLPORT
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SIZE Shape crown YOU WILL NEED

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To fit age: 1-3[6-9:12-18mths:2:3-4yrs] Break B and cont in A only. Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK 100% wool
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To fit head circumference: Insert 13[14:15:15:16] markers in the piece 8 (approx 120m per 50g)
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40-42[42-44:44-46:48-50:50-52]cm sts apart, starting at beg of rnd. Square 1

(16[17:18:19:20]in) Dec rnd 1: (Sm, k2tog, k to m) around. 2 x 50g balls in Rouge
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Dec rnd 2: Knit. Square 2
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sizes. Where only one set of figures is given Rep last 2 rnds until 8 sts rem on needles. 3 x 50g balls in Leaf
this applies to all sizes. Piece now meas approx 18[18:19:20:21]cm Square 3
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(7[7:7:8:8]in). 2 x 50g balls in Mulberry

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YOU WILL NEED Next rnd (stem): Knit. Square 4

Drops Alpaca 100% alpaca Rep last rnd until stem meas 3cm (1in). 1 x 50g balls in Toffee (A)
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(approx 167m per 50g) Pull a double thread through the remaining 1 x 50g balls in Dove (B)
For Strawberry hat: sts and fasten tightly. 4mm and 4.5mm needles
1 x 50g ball 7238 Dark Olive Mix (A) Cable needle
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1 x 50g ball 3620 Red (B) TO FINISH Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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For Blueberry hat: Weave in ends. average requirements and are approximate.
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1 x 50g ball 7238m Dark Olive (A)

1 x 50g ball 6347 Grey Purple (B) TENSION
2.5mm double-pointed needles Chart M1 Chart M2 Key Square 1
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Stitch markers 23 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over patt using

Note: Yarn amounts are based on average 4mm needles.
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requirements and are approximate. Square 2

26 sts and 35 rows to 10cm over patt using
TENSION k in B 4mm needles.
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26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st. p in A Square 3

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary k in A 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt using
to obtain correct tension. 4.5mm needles.
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Square 4
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HAT 25 sts and 53 rows to 10cm over patt using

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Worked in the round. 4mm needles.

With B, loosely cast on 108[114:120:126:132] sts Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
and distribute evenly over 4 dpns. Join in the to obtain correct tension.
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round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm for

start of round. ABBREVIATIONS
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Rnd 1: Purl. C6F = cable 6 front: slip next 3 sts to cn and

Work in st st (knit every rnd until Hat meas hold at front, k3, then k3 from cn
5[5:6:6:7]cm (2[2:2 :2 :2]in). C6B = cable 6 back: slip next 3 sts to a cn
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Set Charts and hold at back, k3, then k3 from cn

Next rnd: Work Chart M1 around. dd = double decrease: sl1p, k2tog, pass
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This rnd sets Chart. Work two full 10-row slipped st over.
repeats of Chart, then rows 1-7 again. For more abbreviations see page 90
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Next rnd (dec): Knit in B, dec 4[2:0:6:4] sts

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evenly around. 104[112:120:120:128] sts. SQUARE 1

Note: Sts must be divisible by 8. Size: 20 x 40cm (8 x 15in)
Piece now meas approx 13[13:14:14:15]cm
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(5[5:5:5:6]in). SQUARE
Work Chart M2 once. Using 4mm needles, cast on 49 sts.
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Set-up row (RS): Knit. SQUARE 3 loop from row 5 from front to back and knit

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Set patt Size: 20 x 80cm (8 x 31in) the loop with the next stitch, sl5 wyib; rep

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Note: Row 1 is a WS row. from * to last 2 sts, insert RH needle under
SQUARE

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Row 1 (WS): P6, *k1, p11; rep from * to last loop from row 5 from front to back and knit
7 sts, k1, p6. Using 4mm needles, cast on 43 sts. the loop with the next stitch, k1.
Row 2 (RS) and all RS rows: Knit. Set Lace Patt These 8 rows form patt. Rep these rows

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Row 3: P5, *k3, p9; rep from * to last 8 sts, Work following Chart or written instructions: until work meas 40cm (15in), ending with
k3, p5. Row 1 (RS): Knit. row 2 or 6.

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Row 5: P4, *k5, p7; rep from * to last 9 sts, Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Cast off.

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k5, p4. Row 3: K4, yo, dd, yo, *k5, yo, dd, yo; rep
Row 7: P3, *k7, p5; rep from * to last 10 sts, from * to last 4 sts, k4. TO FINISH (ALL SQUARES)

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k7, p3. Row 5: K5, yo, ssk, *k6, yo, ssk; rep from * to Weave in all ends.
Row 9: P2, *k9, p3; rep from * to last 11 sts, last 4 sts, k4. Block to size.
k9, p2. Row 7: Knit.

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Row 11: P1, *k11, p1; rep from * to end. Row 9: K3, *k5, yo, dd, yo; rep from * to last

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Row 13: K1, *p11, k1; rep from * to end. 8 sts, k8.

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Row 15: K2, *P9, k3; rep from * to last 11 sts, Row 11: K3, *k6, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 8
p9, k2. sts, k8.
Row 17: K3, *p7, k5; rep from * to last 10 sts, Row 12: Purl.

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p7, k3. These 12 rows form patt. Rep until work
Row 19: K4, *p5, k7; rep from * to last 9 sts, meas 80cm (31in), ending with row 2 or 8.

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p5, k4. Cast off.
Row 21: K5, *p3, k9; rep from * to last 8 sts,
p3, k5. SQUARE 4

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Row 23: K6, *p1, k11; rep from * to last 7 sts, Size: 20 x 40cm (8 x 15in)
p1, k6.
Row 24: Knit. SQUARE

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These 24 rows form patt. Rep until work Using 4mm needles and A, cast on 51 sts. Lace Pattern

8
meas 40cm (15in), ending with a WS row. Cut A.

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Cast off. Row 1 (WS): Using B, k1, p1, *sl5 wyib, p1;
rep from * to last st, k1.
SQUARE 2 Rejoin A with RS facing.
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Size: 20 x 80cm (8 x 31in) Row 2: Using A, knit.
Row 3: Using A, k1, p to last st, k1.
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SQUARE Row 4: Using B, k1, sl3 wyib, *insert RH

Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 54 sts. needle under the loop from row 1 from front
Row 1 (RS): Knit. to back and knit the loop with the next st,
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Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. sl5 wyib; rep from * to last 5 sts, insert RH
Row 3: K3, *C6F, k6; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. needle under the loop from the previous
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Row 5: Knit. row from front to back and knit the loop with
Row 7: K3, *k6, C6B; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. the next st, sl3 wyib, k1. RS: knit
10

Row 8: Purl. Row 5: Using B, k1, sl3 wyib, *p1, sl5 wyib; WS: purl
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These 8 rows form patt. Rep these rows rep from * to last 5 sts, p1, sl3 wyib, k1. yo
until work meas 80cm (31in), ending with Row 6: As row 2. RS: dd
a WS row. Row 7: As row 3.
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RS: ssk
Cast off. Row 8: Using B, k1, * insert RH needle under
8-st patt rep
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 PURL ABOUT TOWN Laura Purl Princess Parkinson wonders if theres
a better way to wash her hand knits

wash many pairs of socks on a regular
basis. And here lies the problem with my
hand knit washing regime: I wont use
the convenience of a machine to wash
my knitwear, but hand-washing can be
tedious, time-consuming and take up
rather a lot of space.
My tried and tested method of washing
hand knits is the classic one: lukewarm
water with a wool wash like Eucalan
No Rinse, soak the knitted item for 10
minutes or so, avoiding pulling, squeezing
or rubbing the fabric, drain, gently
squeeze the excess water out of the fabric,
lay on top of several towels, roll into a
big sausage and gently squeeze again to
clothes airer is up for the next few days
taking up yet more precious space.
Some people will be daredevil and use
a washing machine, but I simply cant
turn fully to the dark side. My hand knits
mean too much to me to play roulette
with them like that. I am going to have to
stick to my current method and put up
with the drying assault course in my flat.
To be honest, the Hlne Magnsson way
of knitwear cleaning sounds idyllic. No
washing just a damp cloth and a sunny
day are all Id need. I guess Id better cast
on more Icelandic projects then.
MUST KNIT:

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ast year I was lucky enough to go on release more water, and then finally lay For a modern take on the classic Icelandic
an Icelandic knitting retreat run by your hand knit down flat on a fresh towel sweater, check out Hlne Magnssons
knitwear designer Hlne Magnsson. or blocking mat to dry. beautiful pattern Gamaldags on ravelry.
She imparted all sorts of knit-knowledge to us Sounds simple enough, right? Except com. Guaranteed to keep you warm and
throughout the tour, but one piece of advice living in a small flat and suddenly having looking gorgeous all winter.
that surprised me was: dont wash your hand to have the floor space for a jumper to
knits. She explained that a quick spot clean slowly dry for three days in the chilly, MUST HAVE:
on stains is all the sanitation a garment needs wet UK climate isnt always a reality. The Eucalan No Rinse Delicate Wash is
and that this, coupled with an airing in the cat almost always ends up sleeping on it, a must for you hand-washers out there.
sun a few times a year, is enough to keep an and you take your life into your hands It is specifically designed to care for
Icelandic sweater clean for life. walking barefoot in the vicinity of the your stitches with sheepy lanolin to keep
The method behind this seeming madness thing if you are blocking it out with pins. your knits soft and static-free. It is also
is that Hlne deals in mainly Icelandic wool, There is also a stack of damp towels to available in five different fragrances from
which has antibacterial and dirt-repelling dry from the squeezing stage, so the loveknitting.com.
properties. This hardworking yarn is mostly
used to make robust outerwear, which is not
usually worn next to the skin so its not
exposed to nasty pongs. And there is some
truth in the benefits of a sunny airing of woollen
garments, as UV light is proven to eliminate
odours. All this got me thinking about how and
when I wash my own hand knits.
I have to admit that when it comes to hand
knits and all clothes, in fact Im a wear-it-
till-it-needs-a-wash kind of gal. If it smells good
and has no stains it can be worn again. I also
want my clothes to have as long a lifespan as
possible, and the more you wash your clothes
the more worn they become especially with
machine-washing, which churns, rubs and
bashes the fabric around. So when it comes to
washing hand knits I am terrified of using the
washing machine. A few unfortunate incidents
where items have come out of the machine
small enough for dolls to wear have taught me
never to trust a machine with something Ive
put hours of my life into creating.
There is one exception: socks that specify
they are machine-washable on the yarn ball
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