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WELCOME I--------- Welcome... ...to our Pumpkin Spice-themed issue of Knit Now! П Perfect patterns All of our patterns go through five stages of expert checks before publication to make sure that they are as clear and accurate as possible. c Here to help If you need advice with a pattern, more photos or knitting tips, you can email me and I’ll help you out. Yes, grab your needles, pour your seasonal hot drink of choice, and settle down for some delicious patterns. There are autumn colours aplenty in this issue; will you choose our gorgeous Casta cover jumper in vivid scarlet (page 14), a double-layered lace cowl and hat set in orange and blue (page 37), or a brioche knit (page 28) in chartreuse? If you can’t decide, Rowan’s new Bessie sweater (page 41) might be just the ticket - the colourwork in Felted Tweed combines multiple colours to stunning effect! Of course, if you prefer a smaller knit, we have those too. Try Sophie McKane’s fox hoodie (page 60) for a cute baby make, or give mosaic knitting a go with the gorgeous Biskviit cushion on page 20. Speaking of small knits, our feature on orange cardigans (page 46) shows that little makes can have a big impact - it’s a fascinating read about a hidden piece of Canada’s colonial history. For something on the more uplifting side, read our interview on page 19 with Maddie Harvey, or learn some brioche knitting tips from our resident expert Debbie (page 26). Happy (and cosy) knitting! joaiina.cummings@practicalpublishing.co.uk Follow us online for daily knitting inspiration Q Knit Now magazine О knitnow □ Knit Now Magazine □ @KnitNowMagazine OUR PROMISES П Style and quality I pack every issue with beautiful and useful patterns. If I wouldn’t want to knit it myself, I won’t publish it. C Supporting The Campaign for Wool I love wool and natural fibres and I’ll do my utmost to promote their use every issue. www.craftworld.com 3
On tke cover Casta Cable Jumper by Helen Metcalfe page 14 Modelled by Shantel from Nemesis Models Photography by Renata Stonyte Inside THIS ISSUE Great Reads 10 Ask the Experts Your knitting queries, answered 12 The Bookshelf Our picks of the best new books 19 5 Mins With Designer and teacher Maddie Harvey 26 Brioche Basics Don’t be scared! Try brioche knitting, step-by-step 46 Making History The powerful tale behind a set of tiny orange jumpers 76 Inside the Studio North Shire Yarns explains why every yarn dyer needs a good cup of tea! Inspiration 54 The Hot List Our pick of lush, deep red yarns 56 Pattern Picks Playtime! We round up the cutest toy patterns around 65 Trick or Treat! Inspiring ideas for Halloween 74 The Review The best colour-changing yarns, tested by expert knitters 4 www.craftworld.com
Regulars 6 Meet the Team Some of the talented faces behind the scenes 8 What’s New? All the latest knitting news 70 The Yarn Circle What’s going on in your yarn community 78 Shop, Save & Win Free lace knitting book for every reader! 92 The Basics Essential knitting knowledge 96 Coming Next Issue A sneak peek of issue 134 - our biggest ever birthday issue! 98 Knit Now Diary Knitting chat from our Editor www.craftworld.com 5
Meet the TEAM Every issue of Knit Now is very much a team effort - here are some of the talented faces who work behind the scenes Jav^e, £dlK>ards Deputy Editor Jayne is a passionate knitter who loves all things woolly. Jayne brings you the latest yarn news, but when she’s not searching out the latest releases and patterns, there’s nothing Jayne likes more than knitting a good yoke! Instagram: Ijayneedwardsl Tricia ClilWt Tricia is one of our Technical Editors. She has been consistently checking that our patterns are accurate for over three years! When not knitting something fiddly or lacy, she spreads the spreadsheet love! www.triciagilbert.com EDITORIAL Head of Content - Kate Heppell Editor - Joanna Cummings Technical Editors - Michelle Hazell, Tricia Gilbert Chief Sub-Editor - Kayleigh Hooton Sub-Editor - Victoria Smith Lead Designer - Craig Chubb Photographers - Tym Leckey, Renata Stonyte Covermount & Packaging Designer - Jess Sammon CONTRIBUTORS Arella Seaton, Chloe Birch, DROPS Design Team, Helen Metcalfe, Jane Bums, Kath Glover, Linda Brown, Michelle Hazell, Rowan Design Team, Sachiyo Ishii, Sophie McKane, Elaine Munn, Torya Winters, Kate Heppell, Nessa Hubbard, Mone Drager ADVERTISING Advertising enquiries - Chris Cooke chris.cooke@practicalpublishing.co.uk Stocking enquiries - Stacey Oldman stacey.oldman@practicalpublishing.co.uk PUBLISHING Group Buying & Licensing Controller - Lucy Redder Group Business Development Manager - Chris Cooke Head of Product - Carol Jones Head of Publishing - Ruth Walker Strategy & Insights Director - Dave Cusick Managing Director - Danny Bowler Group Managing Director - Robin Wilkinson Subscription Enquiries Tel: 0161 327 0441 subscriptions@practicalpublishing.co.uk TTchelle Hazeii As a Technical Editor, Michelle helps us to make sure all of the patterns we publish are perfect. We love her because she’s the best kind of knitting pedant. Instagram:stixnstring Kate Heppell Kate is a passionate knitter, and was Editor of Knit Now from its launch 10 years ago! There’s nothing she doesn’t know about yarn and she loves using her knowledge to help match people up with the best projects and patterns. www.craftworld.eom/b/ kate-heppell Other Enquiries customerservice@practicalpublishing.co.uk Tel: 0844 5611202 Distribution Newstrade - Seymour Distribution Ltd Contact Practical Publishing International Ltd, Suite G2, Vitality House, 217 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK2 6NG www.practicalpublishing.co.uk Tel: 0844 5611202 k ’ PRACTICAL EL PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL Knit Now is published by Practical Publishing International Ltd. All material © Practical Publishing International Ltd. The style and mark of Knit Now is used under licence from Practical Publishing International Holdings Ltd. No material in whole or in part may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Practical Publishing International Ltd. The publisher welcomes contributions from readers. All such contributions and submissions to the magazine are sent to and accepted by the publisher on the basis of a nonexclusive transferable worldwide licence unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to first publication. Such submissions are also subject to being used, reproduced, modified, published, edited, translated, distributed and displayed in any media or medium, or any form, format or forum now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose, in perpetuity. Stock images provided by Shutterstock, Inc. Knit Now (ISSN 20474911) MIX Paper from responsible sources FSC* C008161 6 www.craftworld.com
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Here’s our guide to what’s exciting in knitting right now Full Of Charm Softness is the key with | Stylecraft’s second new I yarn Charm, which is a I НИИ deliciously airy blend j । of premium acrylic, wool and mohair in six МН colour mixes including j r natural tones in Grey > Mist, Spring Dawn and И* Autumn Dusk, and rich // blends in Deep Water, I Af Dragonfly and Sunset. ЯЛг I. Л The pattern leaflets feature a selection of < either three or four accessory patterns and two garments that take just one ball of yarn to knit, providing on-trend style and great value. www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk 8 www.craftworld.com
KNITTING NEWS I-------------- There is a brand-new pattern collection from West Yorkshire Spinners! Designed by the talented Chloe Elizabeth Birch, Flourish is a collection of comfy knits using two strands of West Yorkshire Spinners Chunky ReiTreat Roving. Knitting with two strands of this gorgeous yarn will create a effect and will mean that these beautiful pattern will knit up in no time. These new Chunky Re:Treat shades are the perfect addition to your stash. www.wyspinners.com BERNAT BERNAT BERNAT Beautiful bamboo Prym makes quality needles that can be used to make a range of projects with ease. The length and straight design of these single-pointed needles makes them ideal for knitting back and forth with the handy bamboo knob preventing your stitches from slipping from the needle. Create pullovers, jackets, scarves and accessories with these high- quality needles. www.prym.com/en .We’ love Perfect Patterns We love these stunning patterns from the fabulous team at Woolcraft. From baby knits, tea cosies, cushions and even adorable dog coats, there is something for everyone at Woolcraft. Woolcraft also designs a whole range of stunning garments so you can create stylish knits this autumn in a range of yarn weights and styles. These beautiful patterns are can be found at Knitwell, a family-run business trading for over 50 years. Find these beautiful Woolcraft patterns at www.knitwell.co.uk ecessary Plan your next projects in this gorgeous notebook by Paperchase. Getting organised has never been so stylish. £8 www.paperchase.co.uk Keep on dreaming with this Stars & Glam notebook from B&M. Grab a pen and bring your next project to life. £3 www.bmstores.co.uk Notable Super Soft If you are looking for a super soft, lightweight cotton blend yarn, then we have the perfect yarn for you. Bernat Softee Cotton is available in a variety of neutral and bright shades so you can create your dream projects. This yarn is created with 60% cotton and 40% acrylic, so while it’s soft, it is also strong. Bernat Softee cotton washes beautifully and, incredibly, gets softer over time! www.woolwarehouse.co.uk This Charleston Meander hardback notebook from Cambridge Imprint is the perfect addition to your project bag. Jot down your latest stitch count and always have a record of your progress. £12.95 www.cambridgeimprint.co.uk www.craftworld.com 9
Whatever your knitting dilemma, our knitting experts are here to help - and this month it’s a sock-knitting extravaganza! Kathleen asks... I’m struggling to get a good fit in my socks when I use a short-row heel. What can I do? Marina asks... I want to try knitting socks but I’m overwhelmed with the choice of yarn. What would you recommend? Editor Jo says... I completely understand your dilemma! There are so many fantastic sock yarns out there that it can feel totally baffling when you’re trying to choose one. One thing that you have to put out of your mind when knitting socks is softness - you want your socks to be hard-wearing when they’re used, which often means they don’t feel super-soft against your skin. The best sock yarn is tightly spun or made from strong fibre - or ideally both. One of the most popular yarns that hits both points is West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sock - it comes in a huge range of solid and patterned shades and it’s excellent value. Even better, it’s made right here in the UK. If you want to see how different yarns knit up, take a look at Instagram - #operationsockdrawer is packed with inspiration. 0-f Content The short-row heel is probably the one we’re most familiar with before we start knitting our own socks, as almost all shop-bought socks use short-row heels. With the yarn these commercial socks are made in, this is fine - but hand-knitted socks are often not as springy or stretchy so we need to pay closer attention to the shape of the foot to get a good fit. Unfortunately in my experience, the short- row heel shape doesn’t work for everyone, depending on the shape of the foot. However, there are some short-row heel sock patterns that are written to give you more flexibility with fit, so keep an eye out for those. I can recommend the Lika socks that we published in issue 92. In association with \ Л /\ /С WEST \/\/ \/XYORKSHIRE V V у SPINNERS 10 www.craftworld.com
ASK THE EXPERTS ) Pauline asks... I love knitting socks but my cast-on is always too tight. Is there a different cast-on I can try? Jayne says... There are so many stretchy options for cast-ons, beyond the usual knitted or long-tail cast-ons that we are taught when we first learn to knit. One of my favourites is the tubular cast-on - it starts with a figure-of-eight cast-on where the yarn is wrapped around two needles in a figure- of-eight motion and then one round is knitted - head to www.craftworld.com for a step-by-step guide. Then, when you have all the stitches you need, you alternate kl into the stitch on the front needle, then pl into the stitch on the back needle until all stitches have been worked. It creates a lovely neat edge which runs perfectly into kl, pl rib and is nice and stretchy for socks. Linda asks... Hole in the corner of your gusset? Ladder at the edge of your heel flap? I keep getting gaps in my socks, usually along the heel-flap edge - what can I do? DON’T Pick up a stitch from the bar that runs between stitches - this won’t help much DON’T Only pick up from one loop at the edge of the heel flap Knitting WcMr ОйШ# 5^)5... Getting this part right all comes down to how you pick up stitches around the heel. Here’s my guide to making sure you’re doing it right. DO Pick up through both loops for a nice neat finish DO Pick up a stitch through the V of the stitch that sits at the bottom of the heel flap Got a knitting dilemma for the team? Email expert@knitnowmag.co.uk with your questions! reared/ {ДжЛ IN BRITAIN www.craftworld.com 11
The BOOKSHELF This month’s must-read knitting books Moon and Turtle: Knitting patterns with variations By Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin (Pom Pom Press, £21.50) We were thrilled to hear that sisters MOON AND TURTLE Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin have released their first collaborative collection, and Moon and Turtle does not disappoint. Being twins as well as knitwear designers means that this talented pair are compared and contrasted, so this book explores similarities and variation within each unique design. Each pattern » • features options for creating your dream knitted pieces with these clever customisations. With all patterns gender neutral and graded up to a 63” chest, this book is perfect for a wide range of knitters and features simple pieces alongside more complex colourwork and designs, a great aesthetic and must-have patterns. This is a really fun book with christih^BOGCH Knitted Shawls By Christine Boggis (GMC Publications, £16.99) Starting with the basics of knitting, this book takes the reader on a journey through the fabulous world of shawls. Knitted in a wide range of yarns, from super chunky to mohair, these 25 shawls, cowls and wraps come in a variety of shapes and styles. The book is filled with support and tutorials, so by the end, you will be a shawl master! This book will even show you how to embroider on knitting. Shape, technique and colour pack the pages of this book and making it a must have for any knitter who loves knitting a shawl. 12 www.craftworld.com 52 Weeks of Socks By Laine (Hardie Grant, £15) Calling all sock fanatics! We have the perfect book for you. This stunning book comprised of 52 gorgeous pattern designs created by 46 leading knitwear designers is suitable for knitters of all abilities. It is packed with techniques that will help you create socks with stitch definition, lovely lacy socks and even a pair of classic slippers. This book takes you on a whimsical journey through 52 weeks of socks and is peppered with photography that will take your breath away. The collection has a rustic feel that will have you knitting socks week after week. You can find one of these

“I wanted to balance the heavily textured front with a plain back and sleeves. It’s designed to have a loose fit in a simple shape, intended to become a wardrobe staple” 14 www.craftworld.com
WOMEN’S GARMENT I---------------- Designed by Helen Metcalfe Need to know... Yarn used Rowan Felted Tweed DK About the yarn DK; 175m per 50g ball; 50% Merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose Tension 20 sts x 31 rows = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles 36-st cable rep is 14cm wide Needles used 4mm DPNs 4mm straight 4.5mm straight Other supplies cable needle stitch marker stitch holders tapestry needle Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X, 5X), designed to fit with 15-20cm ease Shown in size S on Shantel who is a UK size 8 Casta is constructed in four pieces, each from the bottom up. The neckband is then picked up and worked in the round to finish. The front features the Casta cable pattern while the back and sleeves are worked in stocking stitch. Stitch. patterns ixi Rib Patt Row 1 (RS): P2, *kl, pl; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K1, pl; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Rep these 2 rows for patt. Casta Patt Row 1 (RS): *C3B, C3F, p2, C2B, pl, [kl tbl] twice, pl, C2F, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, C3B, C3E Row 2: *P6, k2, p2, kl, [pl tbl] twice, kl, p2, k2; rep from * to last 6 sts, p6. Row 3: *C3B, C3F, p2, C2B, pl, [kl tbl] twice, pl, C2F, p2, C3B, C3F, p2, C4B, C4F, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, C3B, C3F. Casta JUMPER Be bold in this rich red knit with stunning cable details Row 4: P6, *k2, p8, k2, p6, k2, p2, kl, [pl tbl] twice, kl, p2, k2, p6; rep from * to end. Row 5: *C3B, C3F, p2, C2B, pl, [kl tbl] twice, pl, C2F, p2, C3B, C3F, p2, k8, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, СЗВ, C3F. Row 6: As Row 4. Row 7: As Row 3. Rows 8-15: Rep rows 4-7 twice. Row 16: As Row 2. Rows 17-18: Rep rows 1-2. Row 19: *C3B, C3F, p2, C4B, C4F, p2, C3B, C3F, p2, C2B, pl, [kl tbl] twice, pl, C2F, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, СЗВ, C3F. Row 20: P6, *k2, p2, kl, [pl tbl] twice, kl, p2, k2, p6, k2, p8, k2, p6; rep from * to end. Row 21: *C3B, C3F, p2, k8, p2, C3B, C3F, p2, C2B, pl, [kl tbl] twice, pl, C2F, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, C3B, C3E Row 22: As Row 20. Row 23: As Row 19. Rows 24-31: Rep rows 20-23 twice. Row 32: As Row 2. Rep these 32 rows for patt. Abbreviations C2B: SI 1 st onto CN, hold at back, kl from LH needle, kl from CN C2F: SI 1 st onto CN, hold in front, kl from LH needle, kl from CN C3B: SI 2 sts onto CN, hold at back, kl from LH needle, k2 from CN C3F: SI 1 st onto CN, hold in front, k2 from LH needle, kl from CN C4B: SI 2 sts onto CN, hold at back, k2 from LH needle, k2 from CN C4F: SI 2 sts onto CN, hold in front, k2 from LH needle, k2 from CN See page 94 for all other abbreviations Swt knitting... BACK With smaller straight needles, cast on 118 (128,138,156, 166,176,194, 204, 214) sts. Work in 1x1 rib patt until hem XS s M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X 6 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28 30-32 34-36 к 91 101 111 121 132 142 152 162 172 D 46.5 51.5 56.5 61.5 67 72 77 82 87 в < ► \ / Л 54 55.5 57.5 57.5 59.5 59.5 62 62 64 \ / 22 22 23 23 25 25 26 26 27 1 1 \ / E 35 37 39 42 45 47 50 52 55 4 A *" \ / 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 \_J | Rowan Felted Tweed DK < ► c 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 www.craftworld.com 15
measures 4.5cm, ending after a WS row. Change to larger needles.** tip The neckline shaping will interrupt the established cable pattern. Continue to work in pattern for as long as possible while keeping at least one plain st at the neckline edge at all times SIZES S, M, XL, 2X, 4X & 5X ONLY: Next Row (RS): K- (3, 8, 5, 9, -, 3,9), *k2tog, k3; rep from * to last-(O, 5,-, 1,7,-, 1, 5) sts, к to end. - (103,113, -, 134,144, -, 164,174) sts SIZES XS, L & 3X ONLY: Next Row (RS): K4 (-, -,5,-,-, 9,-,-), *k2tog, k2, k2tog, k3; rep from * to last 6 (-, -, 7, -, 5,-, -) sts, [k2tog]l(-, 1, -, 0, -, -) times, k4 (-, -, 5, -, -, 5,-, -). 93 (-, -,123, -,-,154, ~) sts ALL SIZES: Work in St st until Back measures 54 (55.5, 57.5, 57.5, 59.5, 59.5, 62, 62, 64) cm, ending after a WS row. Shoulder shaping Cont in St st throughout. Cast off 5 (5,6, 7, 7, 7, 9,10, 10) sts at start of next 4 (12, 8, 4,12,4, 6, 4,10) rows. 73 (43, 65, 95, 50,116,100,124, 74) sts SIZES XS, M, L, 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Cast off 4 (-, 5, 6, 8, 8, 9, 9) sts at start of next 8 (-, 4,8, -, 8, 6, 8, 2) rows. 41 (-, 45, 47, -, 52, 52, 52, 56) sts ALL SIZES: Place rem 41 (43, 45,47, 50, 52, 52, 52, 56) sts on hold. FRONT Work as given for Back to **. 118 (128,138,156,166,176, 194, 204,214) sts Rowl(RS):P2 (7,12,3,8, 13,4, 9,14), work Row 1 of Casta patt from chart or written instructions to last 2 (7,12, 3, 8,13, 4, 9,14) sts, p to end. Row 2 (WS): K2 (7,12, 3, 8,13, 4, 9,14), work Row 2 of Casta patt to last 2 (7,12, 3, 8,13, 4, 9,14) sts, к to end. These 2 rows set position of patt with Rev St st. Cont as set until Front measures 49 (50.5, 52.5, 52.5, 54.5, 54.5, 57, 57, 59) cm, ending after a WS row. Divide for front neck Next Row (RS): Work in patt for 50 (54, 58, 65, 69, 72, 81, 86,89) sts, turn and work on these sts for Left Front, leaving rem 68 (74, 80, 91, 97,104, 113,118,125) sts on hold. Left Front Neck & Shoulder Working in patt throughout unless otherwise stated, work on these 50 (54, 58, 65, 69, 72, 81, 86, 89) sts. Cast off 4 sts at start of next 2 WS rows. 42 (46, 50, 57, 61, 64, 73, 78, 81) sts Cast off 3 sts at start of next WS row. 39 (43, 47, 54, 58, 61, 70, 75, 78) sts Cast off 2 sts at start of next 2 WS rows. 35 (39, 43, 50, 54, 57, 66, 71, 74) sts Next Row (RS): Work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 1 st dec’d Next Row: Work in patt. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 32 (36,40,47,51,54, 63, 68, 71) sts Cast off 5 (6,6, 7, 8, 7,10,11, 11) sts at start of next 4 (5, 2,1, 3, 2,3, 4,1) RS rows. 12 (6, 28, 40, 27, 40, 33, 24, 60) sts Cast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 9,10,11, 12,12) sts at start of next 2 (1, 4, 5,3, 4, 3, 2, 5) RS rows and fasten off. Right Front Neck & Shoulder Place centre 18 (20, 22, 26, 28, 32, 32, 32, 36) sts on hold for Neckband. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem 50 (54, 58, 65, 69, 72, 81, 86, 89) sts. Work in patt throughout unless otherwise stated. Cast off 4 sts at start of next 2 RS rows. 42 (46, 50, 57, 61, 64, 73, 78, 81) sts Cast off 3 sts at start of next RS row. 39 (43, 47, 54, 58, 61, 70, 75, 78) sts Cast off 2 sts at start of next 2 RS rows. 35 (39, 43, 50, 54, 57, 66, 71, 74) sts Next RS Row: Kl, ssk, work in patt to end. 1 st deed Next Row (WS): Work in patt. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 32 (36,40,47,51,54, 63, 68, 71) sts Cast off 5 (6,6, 7,8, 7,10,11, 11) sts at start of next 4 (5, 2,1, 3, 2,3, 4,1) WS rows. 12 (6, 28, 40, 27, 40, 33, 24, 60) sts SIZES XS, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Cast off 6 (6, 7, 8, 9,10,11, 12,12) sts at start of next 2 (1, 4, 5,3, 4, 3, 2, 5) WS rows and fasten off. SLEEVES Work both the same With smaller straight needles, cast on 54 (54, 56, 56, 62, 62, 64, 64, 66) sts. Work in 1x1 rib patt until Sleeve measures 4.5cm, ending after a WS row. Change to larger needles. Next Row (RS): K4 (4, 5, 5, 2, 2, 3,3,4), *k2tog, k3; rep from 16 www.craftworld.com
WOMEN’S GARMENT I---------------- * to last 0 (0,1,1, 0, 0,1,1, 2) sts, к to end. 44 (44,46, 46, 50, 50, 52, 52, 54) sts Next Row: Purl. Shape Sleeve Next Row (RS, inc): K2, ml, к to last 2 sts, ml, k2. 2 sts inc’d SIZES XS, M, 2X & 3X ONLY: Work 7 (-, 5, -, 3,3, -, -) rows in St st. Rep inc row. Work 9 (-, 7, -, 5, 5, -, -) rows in St st. Rep inc row. Rep the last 18 (-, 14, -, -, 10, 10, -) rows 5 (-, 6, -, 9,10, -, -) more times. 70 (-, 76, 92, 98, -) sts SIZES S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Work - (7, 5, 5, 5,3,3, 3, 3) rows in St st. Rep inc row. Rep the last - (8, 6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 4) rows - (13, 0,17,18,0, 0, 24, 26) more times. - (74, 78,84, 90, 94,100,104,110) sts ALL SIZES: Cont straight in St st until Sleeve measures 45cm or desired length, ending after a WS row. Cast off. Making up: Weave in ends and block to measurements given in table. Join shoulder seams, taking care as the Front and Back will not have the same number of sts due to the different tensions. NECKBAND With smaller DPNs and starting at Left Front neck edge, pu and k30 sts down Left neck shaping, kl8 (20,22, 26, 28, 32, 32,32,36) sts from Front holder, pu and k30 sts up Right neck shaping, work sts from Back holder as follows: kO (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 0), [ml, k4] 10 (10,10,10,11,11,11,11,13) times, ml, kl (2, 3, 4,3,4, 4, 4, 0). 130 (134,138,144,150, 156,156,156,166) sts Join to work in the md and pm to mark start of md. Next Rnd: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Cont in rib as set until neckband measures 2.5cm. Cast off loosely in rib. Finishing Match centre of sleeve cast-off edge with shoulder seam, and sew in sleeves using mattress stitch. Join sleeve and side seams. Weave in any rem ends and block to measurements. Casta Patt Key RS: knit WS: purl RS:pud WS:knit 0 RS:ktbl У WS:ptbl УХС2В XXcJf C3B C3F C4B C4F |__] repeat SHOP SMALL You can find the yarn to knit this pattern in yarn shops nationwide. Now more than ever, small shops need our support, so visit the UKHKA website to find your nearest shop. Even if you can’t visit them in person, many shops now offer telephone and internet shopping. www.ukhandknitting.com www.craftworld.com 17
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5 minutes with... MADDIE HARVEY We talked to designer Maddie Harvey about the power of creativity, the knitting community and her design process Hi Maddie! Could you introduce yourself? I’m a knitwear designer and knitting teacher based in Edinburgh. I write patterns, sell knitting kits and run online events. My main passion is helping knitters use patterns as a base to develop their creativity and confidence. My main bugbear is badly-written patterns; I work hard to make sure my patterns are really well written, so people feel confident about what they’re doing. In terms of your process, what comes first, writing or designing? It’s usually a bit of both! I’ve just recently started using mood boards for myself. I’ve found that really useful. Then I do some sketching and swatching. I love swatching -1 would swatch forever - and I love playing around with patterns. I will probably write the pattern as I’m knitting, then I work with my Tech Editor to do quite a bit of editing. When you’re the designer, you know the pattern and how it works out, and actually, something very simple to look at can be quite complicated when it’s written down. Why is confidence so important? I often meet knitters lacking in confidence when they’ve followed instructions and created a wonderful thing they should be proud of. New knitters don’t always understand that patterns have a whole language of their own, so I spend a lot of time at the Knit Nights I do locally explaining what patterns mean. When you create something, it’s very powerful - it’s good for your confidence and sense of self. What came first for you, teaching or designing? Teaching, because I used to be a primary school teacher! When I was raising my kids, I joined a local knit night, and the woman who ran it did children’s knitting classes in schools. I started off helping out at those and eventually took over from her. But then I noticed when I was knitting patterns. I’d always be tweaking them - I’d be thinking, “I could reverse that lace pattern”, or “I could change the stripes”, and that’s how I started designing. We don’t knit out of necessity as much anymore - it’s more about bringing joy or pleasure or a sense of calm... Connecting to other knitters is also significant - for me, half of the joy of knitting is the social aspect. You can knit on your own, but you actually come on so much if you enjoy a knitting group. I’ve had really experienced knitters come along to the groups for the first time, and it’s encouraged them to try new things - they might have knitted their first pair of socks or bought a hand-dyed yarn - it opens up a whole new world. Where can people connect with you? I’m on Instagram as harveyknits, and I run a seasonal KAL - #MHDseasonalKAL. I also have a Facebook group that you can find at www.facebook.com/harveyknits. I love meeting people and finding out if they’ve tried my designs! www.craftworld.com 19
/WIL* 5^5... “These little patterned squares remind me of biscuits from my homeland Estonia. The texture of a biscuit is similar to shortbread, and they are great for dunking. Sit back on your cushion, sip tea and dunk a biscuit! Biskviit CUSHION COVER Create this stunning accessory for your home... it’s the perfect opportunity to give mosaic knitting a try! www.craftworld.
Designed by Are!la Seaton Need to know... Yarn used Stylecraft Special Aran 1 ball each in Lipstick 1246 & Mustard 1823 About the yarn Aran; 196m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Tension 19 sts x 38 rows = 10cm measured over patt on larger needles Needles used 4mm straight 2.5mm DPNs Other supplies tapestry needle all-purpose sewing needle & thread plain pre-made cushion cover or fabric for backing, 25 (35, 45) cm square fasteners (optional) Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations Sizing S (M, L). Shown in S & L with MC/CC reversed 25 (35, 45) cm The cushion cover is worked in one piece, in mosaic garter stitch, with attached i-cord edging. Mosaic is one of the easiest colourwork techniques, suitable for beginners. All you need to know is how to knit and slip stitches and follow a colourwork chart or written instructions to create an intricate pattern. There are no purl stitches needed. Note that all WS (even-numbered) rows are worked the same way as the preceding RS row. S-Mrt knitting... With larger needles and MC, cast on 46 (67, 88) sts. Work Biscuits pattern once in full from chart or written instructions below. Biscuits Pattern Rows 1-4: With MC, knit. Rows 5-6: With CC, kl, *sl 2, k3, si 1, kl, [si 1, k3] twice, si 1, kl, si 1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, si 2, kl. Rows 7-8: With MC, kl, *k2, si 1, kl, si 1, k3, [si 1, kl] 3 times, si 1, k3, si 1, kl, si 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 9-10: With CC, kl, *sl 2, k3, [si 1, k5] twice, si 1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, si 2, kl. Rows 11-12: With MC, kl, *k6, si 1, k3, si 1, kl, si 1, k3, si 1, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 13-14: With CC, kl, *sl 2, kl, si 1, k5, [si 1, kl] twice, si 1, k5, si 1, kl; rep from * to last 3 sts, si 2, kl. Rows 15-16: With MC, kl, *k4, [si 1, kl] 7 times, si 1, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 17-18: With CC, kl, *sl 2, [k3, si 1] 4 times, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, si 2, kl. Rows 19-20: With MC, kl, *k2, [si 1, kl, si 1, k5] twice, si 1, kl, si 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 21-22: With CC, kl, *sl 2, kl9; rep from * to last 3 sts, si 2, kl. Rows 23-24: With MC, kl, *k8, [si 1, kl] 3 times, si 1, k6; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 25-26: Rep rows 21-22. Rows 27-28: Rep rows 19-20. Rows 29-30: Rep rows 17-18. Rows 31-32: Rep rows 15-16. Rows 33-34: Rep rows 13-14. Rows 35-36: Rep rows 11-12. Rows 37-38: Rep rows 9-10. Rows 3940: Rep rows 7-8. Rows 4142: Rep rows 5-6. These 42 rows form patt. Rep rows 1-42 a further 1 (2, 3) times, then rep rows 14 once more. Cast off. Applied i-cord edging With your preferred colour and a pair of smaller DPNs, use a provisional cast-on method to cast on 3 sts. Do not turn work. Slide sts to other end of DPN. Working yarn is coming from far- left st. Take yarn across the back of the 3 sts and work *k2, sll | Biscuits Chart | p-wise, yo. Dip RH needle into the edge of the knitted square, and pu and kl. 5 sts on needle Pass 2nd and 3rd sts (the slipped stitch and the yo) over the picked-up st. 3 sts on needle Slide sts to other end of needle and rep from * all around the cover, picking up 1 st per garter ridge. Break yarn, leaving a 30cm tail. Unravel provisional cast-on and graft these 3 sts tog with rem 3 sts from end of i-cord. Finishing Weave in ends and give cover the final touch by steam blocking to measurements, with WS up on a soft surface, so as not to flatten the texture. Let it dry fully. Sew your knit square to a plain premade cushion cover or sew a square of fabric to make the back of the cover and add fasteners. Key www.craftworld.com 21
-1 tn- I s«... <1 t г < ui 'The warm caramel colour of this yarn reminded me of the sandy buildings I saw on a trip to Morocco some years ago. The slipped stitches suggest the archways of the caravanserai - ancient lodgings where travellers could rest and break their journeys. Sit by the fire as the nights draw in and plan your next adventure” 22 www.craftworld.com
FOUR SEASONS KNIT-ALONG Designed by Michelle Hazell Need to know... Yarn used Rico Superba Alpaca Luxury Socks 1 ball in beige 001 About the yarn Фр1у; 310m per 100g ball; 62% wool, 23% polyamide, 15% alpaca Tension 26 sts x 36 mds = 10cm measured over St st SOCKS Needles used 2.75mm DPNs 2 spare smaller DPNs Our KAL continues with these toe-up socks, knitted in soft luxury yarn for extra cosiness Other supplies stitch markers 2.5mm crochet hook tapestry needle Abbreviations K1DW: Knit, wrapping yarn twice around needle to elongate st See page 94 for all other abbreviations Sizing S (M, L) These cosy indoor socks are worked from the toe up with a rounded heel. Slipped sts on a background of St st point all the way down the sock. Slip all sts p-wise with the yarn at the WS. The soft and fluffy yarn makes them perfect for lounging at home dreaming of future travels. Stitch patterns Archway Patt Rnd 1: Pl, [klDW] twice, p4, [klDW] twice, p4, [klDW] twice, pl. Rnd 2: Pl, [si 1 dropping extra loop] twice, p4, [si 1 dropping extra loop] twice, p4, [si 1 dropping extra loop] twice, pl. Rnd 3: Pl, [si 1] twice, p4, [si 1] twice, p4, [si 1] twice, pl. Rep these 3 mds for patt. Motif Patt Rnd 1: P4, [klDW] twice, p4. Rnd 2: P4, [si 1 dropping extra loop] twice, p4. Rnd 3: P4, [si 1] twice, p4. These 3 mds form patt. St/irt knitting... Toe Using Emily Ocker’s circular method (see Special Instructions), cast on 8 sts. Set-up Rnd: [Kfb, pm] 8 times with final marker as start of rnd marker. 16 sts Rnd 1: Knit, slipping markers. Rnd 2 (inc): *Kfb, к to marker, sm; rep from * to end. 8 sts inc’d Rep mds 1-2 twice more. 40 (40, 40) sts SIZES M & L ONLY: [Knit 2 rnds, rep inc rnd] - (1, 2) times. - (48,56) sts ALL SIZES: Foot Remove markers other than for start of rnd on first md of Foot. Rnd 1: K22, (28, 34), work Rnd 1 of Archway patt, к to end. This rnd sets placement of Archway patt on instep with St st each side. Cont in patt until foot measures approximately 3 (4, 5) cm less than desired foot length, ending after a Rnd 3 of patt. If you’re not sure which rnd ofpattyou’re on, look behind the work and if there are 2 strands behind the elongated st the next rnd should be a klDW rnd Heel placement Next Rnd: With waste yarn, k20 (24, 28) sts, slip these sts Special instructions Emily Ocker’s Cast-on Make a simple loop of yarn with the tail end hanging down behind the working yarn. Using crochet hook, *draw a loop of working yarn through main loop, then draw another loop through this loop; rep from * until required number of sts are on crochet hook. Arrange sts evenly over DPNs and begin working as instructed. After around 5cm have been worked, pull on yarn tail to tighten loop and close circle back to LH needle, with working yarn, work in patt to end. Leg Cont as set until Leg measures 5cm from waste yarn, ending after a Rnd 3 of patt. Next Rnd: K5 (7, 9), work Rnd 1 of Motif patt, work as set to end. This rnd sets position of Motif patt on back of leg. Cont as set until Motif patt has been worked 4 times in full. Resume working back of Leg in St st and maintain Archway patt on front until Leg measures 12cm from waste yarn (or www.craftworld.com 23
FOUR SEASONS KNIT-ALONG, ------------------------------------------1 the RH side of the heel opening and working from right to left, insert a smaller DPN under the RH leg of each stitch in the row below the waste yarn. Insert a second smaller DPN needle under the RH leg of every stitch in the row above the waste yarn. Carefully remove the waste yarn (a tapestry needle can help unpick it). 20 (24,28) sts on upper needle, 19 (23, 27) sts on lower needle Arrange sts over working DPNs and join working yarn. Next Rnd: K39 (47, 55), pu and kl st from lower side of heel. 40 (48, 56) sts Knit 2 (3,4) rnds. Next Rnd: [K2tog, k5, pm] 8 times with final marker as start of rnd marker. 32 (40, 48) sts Knit 1 (1, 2) rnds. Next Rnd (dec): [K2tog, к to marker] 8 times. 8 sts deed Knit 1 rnd. Rep the last 2 rnds 1 (2,3) more times. 16 sts Rep dec rnd. 8 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Finishing Block to measurements given in schematic and weave in all ends. Should there be small gaps in the fabric, use a tapestry needle to slightly widen or narrow the adjacent sts to even out the tension and distribute any resulting excess yarn across the row. ftps Use a stretchy cast-off; I recommend jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off As you are working the leg/cuff, weigh the remaining yarn and stop just before you’ve used half the ball. If you want to be really precise, working out how many grams of yarn you use per rnd will mean you can really get the most out of one ball of this luxurious stuff! SOCKS OR SHAWL? Is a shawl more your style? Use this yarn to make a stunning lacework shawl instead -the pattern is in our 4 next issue! desired length), ending after a Rnd 3 of patt. Knit 1 rnd. Cuff Next Rnd: *K1 tbl, pl; rep from * to end. Rep this rnd 11 more times. Cast off using a stretchy method. Heel With RS facing and toe of sock pointing downwards, begin at SHOP SMALL You can find the yarn to knit this pattern in yarn shops nationwide. Now more than ever, small shops need our support, so visit the UKHKA website to find your nearest shop. Even if you can’t visit them in person, many shops now offer telephone and internet shopping, www.ukhandknitting.com UK HAND KNITTING 24 www.craftworld.com
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1®S Give this stunning technique a try with Debbie’s step-by-step guide... then turn to page 28 to make a beautiful cowl! In this issue we’re looking at brioche - not the kind you’ll find in the bakery, but the (equally scrumptious!) knitting technique. The most important thing is in recognising the stitches and remembering that where you make a yarnover and slipped stitch (sllyo) these two stitches count as a single stitch and are worked as one. Brioche is unusual in that each row is effectively worked twice. In colour brioche this will be once in the main colour and once in the contrasting colour. This has the effect of creating a fully reversible fabric with one colour dominant on one side (Side A) and the contrast colour dominant on the other (Side B) - magic! Side A Be careful to make youryarnovers- it can be easy to forget when you get into a rhythm 26 www.craftworld.com
FEATURE I------------ THE BASICS Slip 1 yarnover (sllyo) BRIOCHE KNIT 1 (BRK1) (ALSO CALLED ‘BARK’ IN SOME PATTERNS) A brkl will normally follow a sllyo, as can be seen here Step 1: Bring the working yarn to the front of the work and insert the RH needle into the next stitch on the LH needle purlwise (as if you were going to purl the next stitch). Step 1: Following the sllyo the working yarn comes from the front of the work, over the RH needle. Insert the RH needle into the paired yarnover and slipped stitch from the previous row. Note how in colour brioche the yarnover and slipped stitch are different colours. (Here the yarnover is pink, the slipped stitch yellow). Step 2: Knit the yarnover and slipped stitch together as one stitch (like a regular k2tog). BRIOCHE PURL 1 (BRP1) (ALSO REFERRED TO AS ‘BURP’) Again, this stitch is usually worked following a sllyo Step 2: Keeping the yarn in front, slip the stitch onto the RH needle without working it. Take the yarn over the RH needle and hold to the back of the work ready for the next stitch. top fip5- • When starting a round or moving the needles, be particularly careful to make sure the yarnover is in place and that the work isn’t twisted (yarnover at start of round) • Use a padlock stitch marker to indicate the end of the round • At the end of a round when you are changing colours, keep the yarn you have just used to the front of the work ready for the next round • Lostyour place? The colour of the yarnover indicates the colour you should be working. Check which is the MC and CC and the colour will then show whether you are on a brk or brp round • Watch for the yarnover drifting ahead of the stitch in front. Tease it back over the slipped stitch if necessary Step 1: Bring the working yarn to the front of the work and slip the next stitch purlwise. Step 3: Insert the RH needle up into the front of both the yarnover and the slipped stitch from the previous row (here the yarnover is pink, the slipped stitch yellow). Step 2: Bring the working yarn between the needles to the front of the work, wrapping it round the RH needle. Step 4: Purl the slipped stitch and yarnover as one (like a p2tog). Hungry for more brioche? Head to www.craftworld.com for more step-by-steps! www.craftworld.com 27

ACCESSORY I--------- Designed by Linda Brown Need to know... Yarn used World of Wool Marble DK 2 (3,4) balls in Sunrise MY04 (MC) 2 (3, 4) balls in Olive Branch MY07 (CC) About the yarn DK; 110m per 50g ball; 80% Merino wool, 20% silk Jevington COWL This warm and snuggly cowl is knitted in brioche - perfect for autumn strolls in the countryside Tension 24 sts x 24 rows = 10cm measured over patt Needles used 3.5mm circular, 60cm Other supplies stitch marker tapestry needle Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations Sizing S (M, L) Jevington is worked in the round using the brioche technique. Each md is worked twice, first using the main colour and then again using the contrast colour, creating a double thickness fabric which is fully reversible. Stitch patterns Jevington Pattern Rnd 1 MC: *[Brkl, sllyo] twice, brRsI dec, sllyo, br4st inc, sllyo, brLsI dec, [sllyo, brkl] twice, sllyo; rep from * to end. Rnd 1 CC: *[Sllyo, brpl] 3 times, [sllyo, pl] twice, [sllyo, brpl] 4 times; rep from * to end. Rnds 2,4 & 6 MC: *Brkl, sllyo; rep from * to end. Rnds 2,4 & 6 CC: *Sllyo, brpl; rep from * to end. Rnd 3 MC: *Brkl, sllyo, brRsI dec, sllyo, brkyobrk, sllyo, brkl, sllyo, brkyobrk, sllyo, brLsI dec, sllyo, brkl, sllyo; rep from * to end. Rnd 3 CC: *[Sllyo, brpl, sllyo, brpl, sllyo, pl] twice, [sllyo, brpl] 3 times; rep from * to end. Rnd 5 MC: *BrRsl dec, sllyo, brkyobrk, [sllyo, brkl] 3 times, sllyo, brkyobrk, sllyo, brLsI dec, sllyo; rep from * to end. Rnd 5 CC: *Sllyo, brpl, sllyo, pl, [sllyo, brpl] 4 times, sllyo, pl, [sllyo, brpl] twice; rep from * to end. Rnd 7 MC: As Rnd 3 MC. Rnd 7 CC: As Rnd 3 CC. Rnd 8 MC: As Rnd 2 MC. Rnd 8 CC: As Rnd 2 CC. Rep these 8 double rnds for patt. Special instructions A st and its yarnover count as a single st throughout. brkl: Knit the st that was slipped in the previous row tog with its yo sllyo: Bring yarn to the front, slip next st p-wise, then bring the yarn to the back over needle and slipped st brpl: Purl the st that was slipped in the previous row tog with its yo Swt knitting... With MC, loosely cast on 144 (216, 270) sts. Do not turn work, slide sts back to the other end of needles and join in CC. brLsI dec: Slip next st k-wise, k2tog, psso. 2 sts deed brRsI dec: Slip the first st к-wise, kl, psso. Return resulting st to LH needle and pass foil st over. Place st on RH needle. 2 sts deed brkyobrk: [Brkl, yo, brkl] into same st. 2 sts incd br4st inc: [Brkl, yo, brk, yo, brkl] all into same st. 4 sts incd www.craftworld.com 29
ACCESSORY ----------1 “The Jevington Cowl was inspired by autumn walks in the countryside, when leaves are turning and falling. I like nothing more than pulling on my wellies and kicking through the fallen leaves on the paths! The pattern used in this cowl is reminiscent of leaves falling silently down to the ground” Set-Up Rnd: With CC and wyif, *sllyo, pl; rep from * to end. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark start of rnd. Bottom Edging Rnd 1 MC: *Brkl, sllyo; rep from * to end. Rnd 1 CC: *Sllyo, brpl; rep from * to end. Rep rnds 1 MC and 1 CC 3 more times. Main Section Starting with Rnd 1 MC, work in Jevington patt from chart or written instructions, until Cowl measures approximately 22cm and ending after a Rnd 3 CC of patt. Top Edging Work as given for Bottom edging, working rnds 1 MC & 1 CC 4 times in total. Break CC. Next Rnd: As Rnd 1 MC of Bottom edging. Next Rnd: With MC, *sllyo, brpl; rep from * to end. Cast off loosely in MC. Finishing Block to measurements given in schematic and weave in all ends. | Jevington Chart | Key 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Al I AI lAl lAl lAl IAI lAl IAI IAI I IWWWjj Al I AI lAl IAI lAl IAI IAI IAI IAI I I lAl lAl lAl I Al I Al I Al I Al I Al Ш о'^ожп'М Al I AI IA I lAl lAl IAI IAI IAI IAI I I IQI ШI IПI IП11ПI IПI mi mi Ш Al I Al I Al I • I I Al I Al I • I I Al I Al I 11ПI I ГК I I ПП I IПI I ПЛ I 1/11 Щ Al I Al IAI IAI IAI IAI IAI IAI IAI I I 1ПI ШI IПI IП11ПI mi IП11ПI in MjMM Rnd8CC Rnd 8 MC Rnd7CC Rnd7MC Rnd6CC Rnd 6 MC Rnd 5 CC Rnd 5 MC Rnd4CC Rnd 4 MC Rnd3CC Rnd 3 MC Rnd 2 CC Rnd 2 MC Rnd 1 CC Rnd 1 MC О bril I I sllyo А Ьф • purl f\ brtsldec /f| brRsIdec ffffn br4stinc fff| brkyobrk non-pattem md 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 30 www.craftworld.com
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CHILDREN’S GARMENT I------------------------- Designed by Jane Burns Yarn used Cygnet DK Need to know... About the yarn DK; 298m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Tension 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles Rudy the Reindeer SWEATER Rudy the baby reindeer has a very shiny nose... and a lovely red scarf! Needles used 3.25mm straight 3.25mm DPNs 4mm straight Other supplies locking stitch markers stitch holders 6 grey buttons, 1cm 3.5mm crochet hook small amount of toy filling for nose tapestry needle Sizing 0-6 months (6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years) Shown in size 1-2 yrs Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations This drop sleeve jumper has garter bands and a buttonhole fastening at the shoulders. The reindeer makes this the perfect Christmas knit for a little one. The tartan sleeves are worked using a stripe sequence with a column of purl stitches. Once the sleeve is completed, a crochet hook is used to work a column of stitches into the purl ‘ditch’ row. knitting... BACK With smaller needles and CC1, cast on 52 (56, 64, 72, 76) sts. Change to MC. Knit 8 (8,10,14,14) rows.** Change to larger needles. Starting with a к row work in St st until Back measures 16 (18, 19.5, 20, 21.5) cm. Mark each end of final row for sleeve placement. Cont in St st until Back measures 27 (29, 32, 35, 37) cm, ending after a WS row. Shoulder Flap Change to smaller needles. Knit 9 rows. Cast off. FRONT Work as given for Back as far as **.52 (56, 64, 72, 76) sts Change to larger needles. Place chart Row 1 (RS): Kl (3, 7,11.13), work Row 1 of Front Chart, kl (3, 7,11,13). Special instructions Front neck decreases First side, RS rows: Work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 1 st deed First side, WS rows: Pl, p2tog, work in patt to end. 1 st deed Second side, RS rows: Kl, ssk, work in patt to end. 1 st deed Second side, WS rows: Work in patt to last 3 sts, ssp, pl. 1 st deed Sleeve increases RS row: Kl, ml, work in patt to last st, ml, kl. 2 sts incd WS row: Pl, ml, work in patt to last st, ml, pl. 2 sts incd 01 N Size 0-6 mths 6-12 mths 1-2 yrs 2-3 yrs 4-5 yrs ’и i- Finished chest circumference (cm) 45.5 49 56 63.5 67 J к 3 о A: Front/Back width (cm) 23.5 25.5 29 32.5 34.5 ▲ c "О B: Length to underarm (cm) 16 18 19.5 20 21.5 в С iZ C: Total length (cm) 27 29 32 35 37 V f V f D: Cuff width (cm) 14.5 14.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 ▼ 1— 1 E: Sleeve top width (cm) 22.5 22.5 25 27.5 30.5 < A > F: Sleeve length (cm) 15 18 24 29 31 E Cygnet DK 1 lA Light Grey 195 (MC) 1 2 2 3 3 Red 1206 (CC1) 1 1 1 1 1 \ /F Mocha 432 (CC2) 1 1 1 1 1 \J V Grey Mix 194 (CC3) 1 1 1 1 1 ◄—► White 208 (CC4) 1 1 1 1 1 D www.craftworld.com 33
Row 2: Pl (3,7,11,13), work Row 2 of Front Chart, pl (3,7,11,13). Cont as set until Chart has been completed and AT THE SAME TIME when Front measures 16 (18,19.5, 20, 21.5) cm, ending after a WS row, mark each end of last row worked for sleeve placement. Cont in St st and MC until Front measures 21 (23, 26, 29, 31) cm, ending after a WS row. Shape neck Next Row (RS): K20 (22, 25, 28, 30), turn, leave rem 32 (34, 39,44, 46) sts on holder. 20 (22,25, 28, 30) sts ***Next Row (WS): Purl. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows (see Special Instructions). 15 (17, 20, 23, 25) sts Cont in St st until this side of Front measures 27 (29, 32, 35, 37) cm, ending after a WS row. Shoulder Flap Change to smaller needles. Knit 4 rows. Next Row (RS, buttonhole): K4 (4, 5, 5, 6), k2tog, yo, k3 (5, 6, 9, 9), yo, k2tog, k4 (4, 5, 5, 6). Knit 4 rows. Cast off p-wise. With RS facing, return to held 32 (34, 39, 44,46) sts and slip first 12 (12,14,16,16) sts onto another holder, rejoin MC to rem 20 (22, 25, 28, 30) sts and к to end. 20 (22, 25, 28, 30) sts Complete as given for first side from ♦♦♦. SLEEVES Work both the same With smaller needles and CC1, cast on 32 (32, 36, 36, 36) sts. Change to MC. Knit 8 (8,10,14,14) rows. Change to larger needles. Next Row (RS): K5 (5, 6, 6, 6), ml, [kll (11,12,12,12), ml] twice, k5 (5, 6, 6, 6). 35 (35, 39,39, 39) sts Next Row: Purl. Work from Sleeve Chart for your size and AT THE SAME TIME inc as follows, taking new sts into charted patt: Work 4 rows. Work inc row (see Special Instructions). [Work 3 (4,3, 2, 2) rows. Rep inc row.] 6 (6, 7,10,13) times. 49 (49, 55, 61, 67) sts Cont charted patt as set without shaping until Sleeve measures 15 (18, 24, 29, 31) cm or desired length, ending after a WS row. Cast off. Making up: Block pieces to measurements given in table. Sleeve Decoration With crochet hook and CC according to Sleeve chart, work vertical rows of stitches as follows:. With RS facing and starting at cuff edge, hold CC at back of work. Insert crochet hook from front to back under first purl bar of rightmost purl column. Catch CC and pull to front of work. Keeping loop of CC on hook, insert hook from front to back under second purl bar. Catch CC and pull to front. 2 loops on hook Pull this second loop of CC1 through first loop on hook. 1 loop on hook Cont in this manner, moving up 1 purl st at a time, pulling a loop of CC1 to front of work, then pulling it through the loop already on your hook. After last st has been made, break yarn and pull end through loop to fasten off. Rep for each purl column, following chart, and then work second Sleeve in same way. Try to keep your tension nice and even and matched to your knitted fabric. NECKBAND With RS facing, smaller needles, MC and starting at Left shoulder, pu and k22 (22, 22, 26, 28) sts down Left Front neck, к across 12 (12,14,16,16) held sts at centre front, pu and k22 (22,22, 26, 28) sts up Right Front neck. 56 (56, 58, 68, 72) sts Knit 4 rows. 34 www.craftworld.com
CHILDREN’S GARMENT I-------------------- Next Row (WS, buttonhole): КЗ, yo, k2tog, к to last 5 sts, k2tog, yo, k3. Knit 2 rows. Next Row: K4, [k2tog, k8 (8, 8, 7, 7)] 1 (1,2,1, 2) times, [k2tog, k7 (7, 7,8, 7)] 3 (3,1, 4,3) times, [k2tog, k8 (8, 8, 7, 7)] 1 (1, 2,1,2) times, k2tog, k3 (3, 3, 4, 3). 50 (50, 52, 61, 64) sts Knit 1 row. Cast off p-wise. Larger Eye With smaller needles and CC4, cast on 13 sts. Purl 1 row. Break yarn leaving a long tail and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to form a circle and close side seam. Smaller Eye Work as given for Larger Eye using CC4 and casting on 9 sts. Larger Pupil Work as given for Larger Eye using CC3 and casting on 5 sts. Smaller Pupil Work as given for Larger Eye using CC3 and casting on 3 sts. EARS Make 2 With smaller needles and CC2, cast on 7 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: Kl, ml, к to last st, ml, kl. 2 sts inc'd Row 3: Purl. Row 4: As Row 2.11 sts Rows 5-9: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 10: Kl, ssk, k5, k2tog, kl. 9 sts Row 11: Pl, [p2tog] 4 times. 5 sts Break yarn leaving a long tail and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to form tip of Ear and secure with sts. Fold in half and join side seam (this will be placed at the centre back). NOSE With smaller needles and CC1, cast on 6 sts. Row 1 (RS): [Kfb] 6 times. 12 sts Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Kfb, [kl, kfb] 5 times, kl. 18 sts Rows 4-8: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 9: [Kl, k2tog] 6 times. 12 sts Row 10: [P2tog] 6 times. 6 sts Break yarn leaving a long tail and thread through rem sts. Work a running stitch along side edge, across cast-on sts and up rem side of piece, add a little stuffing and pull yarn to close and form ball shape with a flat bottom. Secure with stitches. ANTLERS Have fun working the antlers: cut lengths of yarn and lay them on top of sweater to form antlers. Once you are happy with the shape of the antlers: measure the length of yarn for each antler piece and work i-cord as directed below. With smaller DPNs and CC3, cast on 3 sts. *Do not turn. Slide all 3 sts to other end of needle, k3 pulling working yarn tightly across back of i-cord; rep from * until i-cord measures desired length. Front Sleeve SCARF PIECES Make 3, with one in each length of 4cm, 5cm & 6cm With larger needles and CC1, cast on 5 sts. Row 1: SI 1, к to end. Rep Row 1 until piece is the required length. Cast off. Add a fringe to one end of two longer pieces. Finishing Using photos as a guide, attach Nose, Ears, Eyes, Pupils and Scarf Pieces to Front. Attach Antlers and embroider small branches in CC3 as desired. Key RS: knit WS: purl RS: purl in row colour WS: knit in row colour Add CC with crochet hook afterwards MC CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 □ repeat □ Sizes 0-6m & 6-12monly Using CC3, embroider on a mouth. Arrange Front of sweater so that G st shoulder sections overlap Back G st tab section. Oversew garter rows tog at armhole edge only. Fold each Sleeve in half lengthwise and place marker at fold. Line up marked centre of sleeve top with shoulder seam (this will be halfway up shoulder tab) and pin into position. Once happy, sew into position. Join side and sleeve seams. Attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes. Weave in all ends. www.craftworld.com 35
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Designed by Michelle Hazell Need to know... Yarn used King Cole Merino Blend DK Hat: 1 ball in Cinnamon 3298 (MC) Cowl: 2 (3, 2) balls in Cinnamon 3298 (MC) King Cole Merino Blend 4-ply Hat: 2 balls in French Navy 025 (CC) Cowl: 2 (3, 3) balls in French Navy 025 (CC) About the yarn King Cole Merino Blend DK DK; 104m per 50g ball; 100% wool King Cole Merino Blend Фр1у Фр1у; 180m per 50g ball; 100% wool Tension 15 (29) sts x 26 (36) rnds = 10cm measured over patt (St st) on larger (smaller) needles Needles used 3mm DPNs 3mm circular, 60cm 4.5mm DPNs 4.5mm circular, 60cm Other supplies smooth waste yarn stitch marker pompom maker or cardboard circles tapestry needle Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations Sizing Hat: one size Cowl: Short (Medium, Long), shown in size Medium This colourful double-layered hat and cowl are worked in the round from the bottom up. A pompom in contrasting yarn tops off the hat. A provisional cast-on is used at the junction of the two layers which are joined and then the inner layer is worked. The lace pattern uses elongated picked up sts which are simpler to work than they look, and you can choose to work from a chart or written instructions whichever you prefer. When working the long loops in the Autumn Star pattern, take care to draw the loops up to the height of the rest of the work. Autumn Star Patt The long loops drawn up in rnds 9 & 21 are worked away in rnds 10 & 22 and so do not count as sts throughout. Rnd 1: КЗ, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, *k5, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rnds 2 & 4: Knit. Rnd 3: K2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, *k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Rnd 5: Kl, *k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, kl; rep from * to end. Rnds 6-8: Knit. Rnd 9: K6, *insert RH needle in first yo of Rnd 5, pu and kl drawing through to make a long loop which is kept on needle, [pu and kl with a long loop] into each of next 5 yos working from Right to Left, klO; rep from * to last 5 sts working into subsequent yos, [pu and kl with a long loop] in each of final 6 yos, k5. Rnd 10: K5, knit tog the next st and the foil 6 long loops, *k9, knit tog the next st and the foil 6 long loops; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Rnds 11-12: Knit. Rnd 13: Kl, *yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, kl; rep from * to end. Rnds 14 & 16: Knit. Rnd 15: K2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, *k3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Rnd 17: КЗ, yo, ssk, kl, k2tog, yo, *k5, yo, ssk, kl, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rnds 18-20: Knit. Rnd 21: Kl, [pu and kl with a long loop] in next 3 yos working from Right to Left, klO, *[pu and kl with a long loop] in each of next 6 yos, klO; rep from * to end, [pu and kl with a long loop] in each of last 3 yos. Rnd 22: Knit tog the next st and the foil 3 long loops, k9, *knit tog the next st and the foil 6 long loops, k9; rep from to last st, knit tog the last st and the foil 3 long loops. Rnds 23-24: Knit. These 24 rnds form patt. Gwt knitting HAT Outer Layer With waste yarn and larger DPNs, use a provisional method to cast on 81 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark start of rnd. Change to MC. Knit 4 rnds. Work Autumn Star patt twice in full, repeating sts 7 times around. Knit 1 rnd. Crown Decreases Rnd 1: *K8, k2tog; rep from * to last st, kl. 73 sts Rnds 2 & 4: Knit. Rnd 3: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to last st, kl. 49 sts Rnd 5: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, kl. 25 sts Rnd 6: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, kl. 13 sts Rnd 7: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, kl. 7 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten and weave in end. Inner Layer With CC and larger DPNs, cast on 160 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark start of rnd. Change to larger DPNs. Work 24 rnds in 2x2 rib. Join layers Unzip the provisional cast-on of the Outer Layer and place resulting 80 live sts on larger DPNs. With RS still facing outwards, slide the Special instructions i-cord cast-off Cast on 3 extra sts to LH needle, *k2, k2tog tbl, slip 3 sts from RH needle back to LH needle; rep from * until 3 sts rem. Break yarn and thread end onto a tapestry needle. Sew live sts to beginning of cast-off, taking care to achieve a neat finish 38 www.craftworld.com
ACCESSORIES I----------- Inner Layer over the Outer Layer and hold pieces with the 2 sets of needles tog. Next Rnd (joining): *K1 from Inner Layer only, k2tog working 1 st from Inner and 1 st from Outer Layers; rep from * to end. 160 sts Next Rnd: Knit. Rep this rnd until Inner Layer matches Outer Layer to start of crown decreases (this will be approximately 70 rnds after joining rnd). Crown Decreases Rnd 1: *K8, k2tog; rep from * to end. 144 sts Rnds 2-4: Knit. Rnd 5: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 96 sts Rnds 6-8: Knit. Rnd 9: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 48 sts Rnd 10: Knit. Rnds 11-13: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 6 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten and weave in end. Finishing Turn Inner Layer up into Outer Layer and turn brim up. Block to measurements shown on schematic. With CC, make an 8.5cm pompom and attach to centre of crown. With CC, work a few small sts to attach the brim to the outer layer at intervals. Aim for 4 seaming points and take care to make them as unobtrusive as possible. Weave in rem ends. COWL Outer Layer With waste yarn and larger circular needles, use a provisional method to cast on 101 (121,141) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark start of rnd. Change to MC. Knit 1 rnd. Work Autumn Star pattern 2 (3, 2) times in full, repeating sts 9 (11,13) times around. Knit 1 rnd. Break MC and set aside. Inner Layer With CC, waste yarn and larger circular needles, use the provisional tubular method to cast on 101 (121,141) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. Next Rnd: *Kfb; rep from * to last st, kl. 201 (241, 281) sts Change to smaller circular needles. Work in St st until Inner Layer depth matches Outer Layer (this will be approximately 70 (100, 70) rnds). Next Rnd: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, kl. Do not break yarn. 101 (121,141) sts Join layers Turn Inner Layer so that the WS is now on the outside. Place the Inner Layer inside the Outer Layer, with WS held tog. Holding the 2 LH tips of the needles parallel, use working CC (attached to LH needle of Inner Layer) to join the layers as follows: **Next Rnd: With other end of larger needle, *k2tog working 1 st from each layer; rep from * to end. 121 sts Cast off using the i-cord cast-off.** Weave in all ends at this stage so they can be hidden between the layers. | Autumn Star | Key "Layering knits with a lining is great for adding warmth and making accessories windproof. The outer layer requires a bit of concentration, but this pattern uses plain stocking stitch for the linings so it’s a great excuse to put on a favourite film or series and develop your skills at knitting without constantly looking down!” Unzip provisional cast-on of Outer Layer and place resulting live sts on larger circular needles, taking care that all sts are correctly mounted, and set aside. Rep for Inner layer, placing sts on smaller circular needles. With RS facing, rejoin CC and rep from ** to **. Finishing Block to measurements shown on schematic and weave in rem ends between layers. knit \ ssk О yo / k2tog У draw up loops from 6yo's . knit next st tog with 6 long loops draw up loops from3yo's A knit next st tog 44 with 3 long loops no stitch | | repeat www.craftworld.com 39
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Designed by Lisa Richardson Need to know... Yarn used Rowan Felted Tweed About the yarn DK; 175m per 50g ball; 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose Tension 26 sts x 27 rows = 10cm measured over patt on larger needles Needles used 3.25mm straight 3.75mm straight Other supplies stitch holders tapestry needle Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X, 5X) designed to fit with 30- 37cm ease See table for finished measurements Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations This drop-sleeve jumper is worked flat in pieces using the stranded colourwork technique. By working the same charted pattern but varying the colours used, a complex yet harmonious design is created. Chart key colours are given in the order they are worked on each successive repeat. Refer to the photos to check your progress as you work the colourwork pattern. Start knitting... BACK With smaller needles and D, cast on 145 (157,169,181,193, 205, 223, 235, 247) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *p3, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3, k2. Row 2: P2, *k3, p3; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, p2. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib for a further 4 rows, ending after a WS row. Break D and join A. With A, work 22 more rows in rib, dec (dec, -, -, inc, inc, dec, dec, -) 2 sts evenly across final row and ending after a WS row. 143 (155, 169,181,195, 207, 221, 233, 247 sts Change to larger needles. Starting with col 1 (7,12, 6,11, 5,10, 4, 9), work Row 1 of Chart using first Body colours given, working the repeated section 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9,9,10) times and ending after col 47 (41, 36, 42, 37, 43, 38, 44, 39). This row sets position of Chart. Cont as set, working first 32-row rep using first colours, next 32 rows using second colours, next 32 rows using third colours, next 32 rows using fourth colours. These 128 rows form the full pattern and colour repeat, and are repeated. Cont straight until Back measures 63 (65,67, 69, 71, 73, 74, 76, 77) cm, ending after a WS row. Shape shoulders & neck Next Row (RS): Cast off 9 (11, 12,14,15,17,18, 20, 22) sts, work in patt until there are 35 (38, 44, 47, 53, 56, 62, 66, 71) sts on RH needle and turn, leaving rem 99 (106,113, 120,127,134,141,147, 154) sts on a holder. 35 f38, 44, 47, 53, 56, 62, 66, 71) sts Work each side of neck separately. Row 1 (WS): Pl, p2tog, work in patt to end. 1 st deed Row 2: Cast off 10 (11,13,14, 16,17,19, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 11 (12,14,15,17,18, 20, 21, 23) sts deed Rep rows 1-2 once more, then rep Row 1 once more. 10 (11, 13,14,16,17,19, 21, 22) sts Cast off rem sts. With RS facing, slip centre 55 (57, 57, 59, 59, 61, 61, 61,61) sts onto a holder for neckband, rejoin appropriate yarns and work in patt to end. 44 (49, 56, 61, 68, 73, 80, 86, 93) sts Row 1 (WS): Cast off 9 (11,12, 14,15,17,18, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, pl. 34 (37, 43, 46, 52, 55, 61, 65, 70) sts Row 2: Kl, ssk, work in patt to end. 1 st deed Row 3: Cast off 10 (11,13,14, 16,17,19, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, pl. 11 (12,14,15,17,18, 20, 21, 23) sts deed Rep rows 2-3 once more, then rep Row 2 once more. 10 (11,13, 14,16,17,19, 21,22) sts Cast off rem sts. FRONT Work as given for Back until 24 (24, 24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 28, 28) fewer rows have been worked than on Back to neck shaping, ending after a WS row. 143 (155, 169,181,195, 207, 221, 233, 247 sts Shape neck Next Row (RS): Work 51 (56, 63, 69, 76,82, 89,95,102) sts in patt and turn, leaving rem 92 (99,106,112,119,125,132, 138,145) sts on a holder. 51 (56, 63, 69, 76, 82, 89, 95, 102) sts Work each side of neck separately. Next Row (WS, dec): Pl, p2tog, work in patt to end. 1 st deed Next Row (RS, dec): Work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 1 st deed Rep these 2 rows once more. 1 Size XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X | Approximate UK dress size 6 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28 30-32 ЗФ36 | Finished chest (cm) 108.5 117.5 128.5 137.5 148.5 157.5 168.5 177.5 188.5 j A: Back/Front width (cm) 55 59.5 65 69.5 75 79.5 85 89.5 95 | B: Total length (cm) 65 67 69 71 73 75 76 78 79 | C: Armhole depth (cm) 20 20.5 22 24 25.5 27 27.5 29 30 D: Cuff width (cm) 28 30.5 30.5 30.5 30.5 32.5 32.5 32.5 32.5 E: Top sleeve width (cm) 38 39.5 42.5 46 49 52 53.5 56 58 F: Sleeve length (cm) 41.5 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 44 Rowan Felted Tweed Aluminium 210 (A) 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Avocado 161 (B) 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Tawny 186 (C) 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 Zinnia 198 (D) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 Bottle Green 207 (E) 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 42 www.craftworld.com
WOMEN’S GARMENT I-------------------- 47 (52, 59, 65, 72, 78, 85, 91, 98) sts [Work 1 row in patt. Rep RS dec row.] 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7) times. 42 (47, 54, 59, 66, 71, 78, 84, 91) sts [Work 3 rows in patt. Rep RS dec row.] twice. 40 (45, 52, 57, 64, 69, 76, 82, 89) sts Work 1 row in patt. Shape shoulder Row 1 (RS): Cast off 9 (11,12, 14,15,17,18, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to end. 31 (34, 40, 43, 49, 52, 58, 62, 67) sts Row 2: Work in patt. Row 3: Cast off 10 (11,13,14, 16,17,19, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 20 (22, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 41, 44) sts Row 4: Work in patt. Row 5: Cast off 10 (11,13,14, 16,17,19, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to end. 10 (11,13,14,16, 17,19,21,22) sts Row 6: Work in patt. Cast off rem sts. With RS facing, slip centre 41 (43, 43, 43, 43, 43, 43,43,43) sts onto another holder (for neckband), rejoin appropriate yarns and work in patt to end. 51 (56, 63, 69, 76, 82, 89,95,102) sts Next Row (WS, dec): Work in patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, pl. 1 st deed Next Row (RS, dec): Kl, ssk, work in patt to end. 1 st deed Rep these 2 rows once more. 47 (52, 59, 65, 72, 78, 85, 91, 98) sts [Work 1 row in patt. Rep RS dec row.] 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) times. 42 (47, 54, 59, 66, 71, 78, 84, 91) sts [Work 3 rows in patt. Rep RS dec row.] twice. 40 (45, 52, 57, 64, 69, 76, 82, 89) sts Shape shoulder Row 1 (WS): Cast off 9 (11, 12,14,15,17,18, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to end. 31 (34, 40, 43, 49, 52, 58, 62, 67) sts Row 2: Kl, ssk, work in patt to end. 30 (33, 39, 42,48, 51, 57, 61, 66) sts Row 3: Cast off 10 (11,13,14, 16,17,19, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to end. 20 (22,26,28, 32, 34, 38, 41, 44) sts Row 4: Work in patt. Row 5: Cast off 10 (11,13,14, 16,17,19, 20, 22) sts, work in patt to end. 10 (11,13,14,16, 17,19,21,22) sts Row 6: Work in patt. Cast off rem sts. SLEEVES Work both the same With smaller needles and C, cast on 73 (79, 79, 79, 79, 85, 85, 85, 85) sts. Work in rib as given for Back for 6 rows, ending after a WS row. Break C and join B. With B, cont in rib until Sleeve measures 9cm, ending after a RS row. SIZE S ONLY: Next Row: P19, p2tog, p38, p2tog tbl, pl8. - (77, -, -, -, -, -, -, -) sts SIZE M ONLY: Next Row: Purl. SIZES XS, 2X & 3X ONLY: Next Row: P18 (-, -, -, -, 21, 21, -, -), ml, p37(-,-, 43,43,-, -), ml, pl8 21, 21,-,-). 75 (-,-,-,-,87,87,-,-) sts SIZES L, XL, 4X & 5X ONLY: Next Row: P- (-, -, 10,10, -, -, 11, 11), [ml, p-(-, -, 20, 20,-, -, 21, 21)]-(-, -, 2,2,-,-, 1,1) times, [ml, k-(-,-, 19,19,-,-, 21, 21)] - (-, -, 1,1, -, -, 2, 2) times, ml, k-(-,-, 10,10,-, -, 11,11). -(-,-, 83, 83, -, -, 89, 89) sts ALL SIZES: Change to larger needles. 75 (77, 79, 83, 83, 87, 87, 89, 89) sts Starting with col 11 (10, 9, 7, 7, 5, 5, 4, 4), work Row 1 of Chart using first Sleeve colours, working the repeated section 3 times and ending after col 37 (38, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 44, 44). This row sets position of Chart. Increases are NOT shown on the chart, take new sts into patt throughout. Next Row: Purl. Next Row (RS, inc): Kl, ml, к to last st, ml, kl. 2 sts incd [Work 5 (5,3,3,1,1,1,1,1) rows in patt. Rep inc row.] 4 (4, 7, 7,3, 7,11,14,14) times. www.craftworld.com 43
WOMEN’S GARMENT -----------------1 85 (87, 95, 99, 91,103, 111, 119,119) sts SIZES XL, 2X & 3X ONLY: [Work 3 rows in patt. Rep inc row.] - (-, -, 5,3,1, -) times. - (-, 101,109,113, -) sts ALL SIZES: Work 5 (5,1,1, 3, 3,3,1,1) rows straight to complete the first rep of 32-row patt. Work next 32 rows using second Sleeve colours. Work 0 (0, 4, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0) rows in patt. Rep inc row. [Work 5 (5, 5, 3,3,3,3, 3,1) rows in patt. Rep inc row.] 3 (5, 4,4, 7, 7, 7, 7,6) times. 93 (99, 105,109,117,125,129,135, 133) sts SIZES XS, L & 5X ONLY: [Work 7 (-, 5, -, 3) rows in patt. Rep inc row.] 1 (-, -, 2, -, 4) times. 95 (-, 113, -, 141) sts ALL SIZES: Work 5 (1, 3,1,3,3, 3, 3,3) rows straight to complete the second rep of 32-row patt. Work rem rows using third Sleeve colours. Work 2 (6, 2,4,0, 0, 0, 0, 0) rows in patt. Rep inc row. [Work 7 (7, 5, 5, 3,3,3,3,3) rows in patt. Rep inc row.] 1 (1, 2,2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) times. 99 (103, 111, 119,127,135,139,145, 151) sts Work a further 13 rows straight, ending after Row 24 (28, 28, 30, 30, 30,30, 30,30) of third 32-row rep and after a WS row. Cast off. Making up: Block pieces to measurements given in table. Join Right shoulder seam. Neckband With RS facing, smaller needles and A, pu and k26 (27,27, 29, 29, 31,31,31,33) sts down Left side of front neck, к across held 41 (43,43,43,43,43,43, 43, 43) of front neck, pu and k26 (27, 27, 29, 29, 31, 31, 31, 33) sts up Right side of front neck, pu and k5 sts down Right side of back neck, к across held 55 (57, 57, 59, 59, 61, 61, 61, 61) sts of back neck dec (dec, dec, dec, dec, dec, dec, dec, inc) 1 st at centre, pu and k5 sts up Left side of back neck. 157 (163,163,169,169,175,175, 175,181) sts Rowl(WS): P2, *k3, p3; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, p2. Row 2: K2, *p3, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3, k2. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib for a further 3 rows, ending after a WS row. Next Row: K2, *p2tog, pl, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2tog, pl, k2.131 (136,136, 141,141,146,146,146, 151) sts Next Row: P2, *k2, p3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, p2. Next Row: K2, *p2, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2, k2. Last 2 rows now set rib. Cont in rib as now set for a further 3 rows. Next Row: K2, *p2tog, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2tog, k2.105 (109,109, 113,113,117,117,117, 121) sts Next Row: P2, *kl, p3; rep from * to last 3 sts, kl, p2. Next Row: K2, *pl, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, pl, k2. Last 2 rows now set rib. Cont in rib as now set for a further 3 rows, ending after a WS row. Cast off in rib. Finishing Join left shoulder and neckband seam. Mark points along side seam edges 20 (20.5,22,24, 25.5, 27,27.5, 29, 30) cm each side of shoulder seams to denote base of armhole openings. Set in sleeves and join sleeve seams. Join side seams. Weave in all ends. # | Bessie Chart | Key 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 32 30 ООО ООО ООА О оооооооо ОООООООА оооооооооооооооооо ОООООООАОООООООАОО АОООООАААОООООАААО ооооо ооооо О ооооооооооо ОООООООАООО АОООООАААОО 31 28 AAO О АААОАААО ОАААААОО OA АОЛА 24 О О о О О о OOOAA AO О О ООО ООО о о о 29 22 О О о О о о оооооооо АОООООАААОООООАААО ОООООООАОООООООАОО АОООООА 20 X X 18 X X X XX 16 XX X X 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 X X X X X • X X • • X • X • • X X X ОО ........ |Х X X X X X X X X XXX оооооооооооооооо о о оооо о ОО ОО ОО 23 ооооооооооо 21 RS: knit WS: purl □ Body: A; В; D; E Sleeve: D; C; A Ч, Body:B;D;E;A Л Sleeve: E; A; В Body: С; A: В; D Sleeve: B; D; C Body: D; E; С; C Sleeve: C;E;D A Body:E;C;A;B Sleeve: A; B;E X X XX |хГ X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX XX X X X X XX XX 1x1 1x1 X X XXX XX XX X X X XX X X XX X 19 X X 17 X X X X X XX X XX X X X X X XX XX X 15 XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X XX XXX XX XX • X X X X X X X X X X X X X • X • • • X • X • X • X • X • XX • XX • X • • X • • X XXX•XX•X X X XX X • X X •Х..Х- • X • XX • X • XX • X • X X XX • X X X X X X X • XX • X • • X XX X X X X X X X XX XX X X X X XX • X • • X • X X X • • X • X 13 XX X • • X • X • • X • X XX • XXX • XX • X • • X • • X XX • XX X X XX X X XX X X XXX • XX • X • X X X X X X X X • XX • X • • X • • X • XX • хх .... .... ......... X XX XX 41 |х| х : X X X X X X X X X х 4U XX XX X X X X X X X XX X X X X XX X X X X X X • XX • X X • X • X X • XX • X X • X • • X • • X • • X • • • XX • XXX • XX • X X И 9 X X XX XX X XX X X X XX XX X XX 7 X 3 X X 5 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 44 www.craftworld.com
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Indian residential school system. In the late 1800s Canada’s Indian residential school system was running a network of mandatory boarding schools for Indigenous people. The network was funded by the Canadian government’s Department of Indian Affairs and administered by Christian churches, with the greatest number being run by the Catholic Church. The objectives of the residential school’s system were to remove and isolate children from the influence of their home, families, traditions and cultures, and to assimilate them into European culture. Approximately 150,000 children were taken into residential schools over the decades and were subjected to many forms of abuse, neglect, and murder. The last residential school was closed only recently in 1997. It is believed that thousands of children died while attending these schools. Their bodies were never returned to their families who were ignored when they searched for their children. Today, over 50% of children in the foster care system are Indigenous, while accounting for only about 7-8% of our child population. This display of orange jumpers in the window of Rosehaven Yarn, Ontario has a powerful story to tell. We sat down with owner Lesley to find out more Tell us about yourself and the fantastic Rosehaven Yarn Shop I’ve owned Rosehaven Yarn Shop in Picton, Ontario, Canada for eight years, and it’s my favourite place! I’ve worked to make the shop a unique and welcoming space with a wide range of yarn, from one-of-a-kind hand-dyed yarn to tried-and-true brands. Rosehaven has a fantastic community of local and long-distance knitters from the far reaches of Canada and beyond, visiting us in the shop and online. Rosehaven Yam Shop recently had a window display that was very powerful. Could you tell us more about the piece? It is inspired by events related to Canada’s What is the significance of the display of orange jumpers? When the first unmarked gravesites of 215 children was revealed at Kamloops, British Columbia’s residential school site there was a cry for more involvement from the government to bring reparations to the Indigenous people of Canada. To date, hundreds more unmarked graves have been found at other former residential school sites. There were 140 schools in Canada so the expectation is that there will be thousands of children’s graves uncovered. The display concept originated from a Facebook post of mini knitted orange 46 www.craftworld.com
INTERVIEW I--------- sweaters by Jennifer Symons. When this post was shared with me, I thought it would be a brilliant way to bring awareness of the issue to the public, so I started knitting them along with the Rosehaven community. The orange colour comes from the story of a woman who attended a residential school. Her grandmother took her shopping for new clothes for the residential school she would attend that autumn. They bought a bright orange shirt that she was excited to wear when she got to the school. When she arrived at the school all her clothes and every personal item was taken from her and burned. She never got to wear that orange shirt that her grandmother had saved so hard to buy for her. The orange shirt is now a symbol for all those who survived, struggled, and died while under the care and supervision of the church and government. What was the process of creating this piece like? I approached the owners of Estelle Yarns and they generously donated orange yarn to the project. I also gathered every bit of orange yarn available in the shop for anyone who offered to knit a mini sweater, so the yarn would be free for that purpose. We shared all the knitting and crochet mini sweater patterns we could find. I spread the word to “We are so lucky to work with our passion” create these mini orange sweaters through Facebook. Very quickly sweaters were dropped off and mailed from across Ontario and into the US. As I added the hundreds of sweaters to a length of yarn it reached across the width of my shop many times over. As more grave sites were revealed, we continued knitting and stringing. Today we are at 394 sweaters with expectations of reaching 1,000. Each sweater is unique and individual, just like the child they represent. Some have heart buttons sewn on, or ribbon, a bit of cable work or purled, heart-shaped stitches. What are your hopes for the future of the piece? We are continuing to add to the display and will do so until 30th September. This date is significant, being a day when buses came to take children away. We are looking into taking this display to the federal government in Ottawa, thereby adding our voices to the growing calls for justice and accountability, as well as to libraries and schools to continue raising awareness. It is our ultimate hope to continue to raise awareness and funds in support of the return of the Indigenous languages and culture that was stripped away by these horrific governmental policies. What impact has the window display had? Since the window went on display on 21st June, the impact has been powerful. The sight of those hundreds of little sweaters alongside the explanation has brought many passers-by to tears. The sweater knitters have also shed tears as they worked and ruminated over this terrible loss of life. I have watched parents explain what the display is about to their children in front of the window. This part of the Canadian story has been well hidden. People have come into the store just to say thank you for the display and for being willing to stand up and speak out. We’ve cried together as we talk. We encourage everyone who is moved by the display or the situation to donate to Indigenous-led organisations to help rebuild the culture that has been suppressed for so long. Locally, we support Tsi Tydnnheht Onkwaw£n:na in Tyendinaga, an organisation dedicated to teaching the Mohawk language and culture. You can support the fantastic work of Tsi Tyonnheht Onkwawenma via its registered charity at www.tto-kenhteke.org Find out more Find out more about this incredible display and Rosehaven Yarn at www.rosehaven-yarn-shop.myshopify. com and follow Lesley on Instagram at rosehavenyarn www.craftworld.com 47
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В: Front width excluding border (cm) C: Total length (cm) D: Armhole depth (cm) E: Cuff width (cm) F: Sleeve top width (cm) G: Sleeve length (cm) Soul 105 (A) Pure 010 (B) Tranquil 341 (C) Sizes Approximate UK dress size Finished chest circumference (cm) A: Back width (cm) ЯяШГп. in -л I SIZES 50 www.craftworld.com
WOMEN’S GARMENT I---------------- Designed by Need to know... Chloe Elizabeth Birch Yarn used West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat About the yarn Chunky; 140m per 100g ball; 100% wool Stylish and warm, this slip stitch check cardigan is the perfect autumn knit! Tension 14 sts x 19 rows = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles Needles used 6mm straight 6mm circular, 80cm 6.5mm straight Other supplies 6 locking stitch markers 4 buttons, 3cm Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X, 5X), designed to fit with 8-20cm ease Shown in size S on Grace who is a UK size 8 Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X c 6 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28 30-32 34-36 г 94 102.5 113 121.5 130 145 153.5 162.5 173 45.5 50 56.5 61 65 71.5 76 80 86.5 22 24.5 26.5 28.5 31 35 37 39.5 41.5 47 47 49 50 52 52 54 56 56 21 21 23 24 26 26 28 30 30 В A 21.5 21.5 24.5 24.5 27 27 30 33 33 41.5 41.5 45.5 48 52 52 56.5 61 61 < —» G 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 1 I 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 "e" This pieced cardigan is worked from the bottom up. It uses three colours with a slip stitch check pattern running up the sleeves and part of the bodice pieces. The fronts are decreased at the neck edge to create a light shaping. The border is picked up around and then finished in rib with a buttonhole row. Slip all sts p-wise with yarn held as directed. Stitch patterns Check Patt Rows 1-2: With A, knit 2 rows. Rows 3-6: With В and starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 7 (RS): With A, si 1 wyib, *k2, si 1 wyib; rep from * to end. Row 8: With A, si 1 wyif, *k2, si 1 wyif; rep from * to end. Rows 9-12: With В and starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st. Rows 13-14: With A, knit 2 rows. Row 15: With C, si 1 wyib, *k2, si 1 wyib; rep from * to end. Row 16: With C, si 1 wyif, *p2, si 1 wyif; rep from * to end. Row 17: With A, kl, *[sl 1 wyib] twice, kl; rep from * to end. Row 18: With A, kl, *[sl 1 wyif] twice, kl; rep from * to end. Rows 19-36: Rep rows 13-18 three times. Rows 37-48: Rep rows 1-12. Rows 49-50: With A, knit 2 rows. Rows 51-54: With C and starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st. First 48 rows form patt for Body; all 54 rows form patt for Sleeves. Swt knitting... BACK With A and smaller straight needles, cast on 66 (70, 78,86, 90,102,106,114,122) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 4cm, ending after a RS row. SIZES XS, S, L, 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl, decreasing 2 (0, -, 1, -, 2, 0, 2,1) sts evenly across row. 64 (70, -, 85, -, 100,106,112,121) sts SIZES M & XL ONLY: Next Row (WS): P- (-, 39, -, 45, -, -, -, -), ml, p-(-, 39,-, 45,-,-,-, -).-(-, 79,-, 91,sts ALL SIZES: Change to larger needles. Work rows 1-48 only of Check Pattern from chart or written instructions. Change to C and starting with a к row, work in St st until Back measures 23cm, ending after a WS row. Mark each end of final row for start of armholes. Cont in St st until armholes measure 21 (21, 23, 24, 26, 26, 28, 30,30) cm, ending after a WS row. www.craftworld.com 51
Shape shoulders Cast off 7 (8, 9,10,11,12,13, 14,15) sts at start of next 2 rows. 50 (54, 61, 65, 69, 76, 80, 84, 91) sts Cast off 8 (8,10,11,11,13, 13,14,16) sts at start of next 2 rows. 34 (38, 41, 43, 47, 50, 54, 56, 59) sts Cast off 8 (9,10,11,12,13, 14,15,16) sts at start of next 2 rows. 18 (20,21, 21, 23, 24,26, 26, 27) sts Cast off rem sts. LEFT FRONT With A and smaller straight needles, cast on 32 (36,36,40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 56) sts. Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, k2; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows until work measures 4cm, ending after a RS row. SIZES XS, S, L, XL, 3X & 4X ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl, decreasing 1 (2, -, 0,1, -, 0,1, -) sts evenly across row. 31 (34, -, 40, 43, 52, 55, -) sts SIZES M, 2X & 5X ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl, increasing - (-, 1, -, -, 1, -, -, 2) sts evenly across row. - (-, 37, -, -, 49, -, -, 58) sts ALL SIZES: Change to larger needles. Work rows 1-48 only of Check Pattern. Change to C and starting with a к row, work in St st until Left Front measures 23cm, ending after a WS row. Mark each end of final row for start of armholes. Shape front slope Work a further 4 rows in St st. Next Row (RS, dec): К to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 1 st deed [Work 3 (3, 5, 5, 5,3,3, 5,5) rows in St st. Rep dec row.] 7 (6, 2,4, 4,10,11, 2, 4) times. 23 (27, 34, 35, 38, 38, 40, 52, 53) sts SIZES S, M, L, XL, 4X & 5X ONLY: [Work - (1,3,3,3, -, -, 3,3) rows in St st. Rep dec row.] -(2,5,3, 4,-, -, 9,6] times.-(25,29, 32, 34,-,-,43, 47) sts ALL SIZES: Cont in St st until armhole measures 21 (21,23, 24, 26, 26, 28, 30, 30) cm, ending after a WS row. Shape shoulder Next Row (RS): Cast off 7 (8, 9, 10,11,12,13,14,15) sts, к to end. 16 (17, 20, 22,23, 26, 27, 29, 32) sts Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Cast off 8 (8,10,11, 11,13,13,14,16) sts, к to end. 8 (9,10,11,12,13,14, 15,16) sts Next Row: Purl. Cast off rem sts. RIGHT FRONT With A and smaller straight needles, cast on 32 (36, 36,40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 56) sts. Row 1 (RS): *P2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, k2; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows until work measures 4cm, ending after a RS row. SIZES XS, S, L, XL, 3X & 4X ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl, decreasing 1 (2, -, 0,1, -, 0,1, -) sts evenly across row. 31 (34, -, 40, 43, -, 52, 55, -) sts SIZES M, 2X & 5X ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl, increasing - (-, 1, 1, 2) sts evenly across row. - (-, 37, -, -, 49, -, -, 58) sts ALL SIZES: Change to larger needles. Work rows 1-48 only of Check Pattern. Change to C and starting with a к when you can get a pumpkin spice latte, and this is the inspiration for my design. I wanted to create a super cosy but stylish cardigan that you can wander round the shops in, latte in hand, doing a bit of early Christmas shopping and enjoying the autumn breeze” row, work in St st until Right Front measures 23cm, ending after a WS row. Mark each end of final row for start of armholes. Shape front slope Work a further 4 rows in St st. Next Row (RS, dec): Kl, ssk, к to end. 1 st deed [Work 3 (3,5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 5, 5) rows in St st. Rep dec row.] 7 (6, 2,4, 4,10,11, 2, 4) times. 23 (27, 34, 35, 38, 38, 40, 52, 53) sts SIZES S, M, L, XL, 4X & 5X ONLY: [Work-(1,3,3,3,-, -, 3,3) rows in St st. Rep dec row.] -(2,5, 3, 4, -, -, 9, 6] times. - (25,29, 32, 34, -, -, 43, 47) sts ALL SIZES: Cont in St st until armhole measures 21 (21,23, 24, 26, 26, 28, 30, 30) cm, ending after a WS row. Shape shoulder Next Row (RS): Knit. Next Row: Cast off 7 (8, 9,10, 11,12,13,14,15) sts, p to end. 16 (17,20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 32) sts Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Cast off 8 (8,10,11, 11,13,13,14,16) sts, p to 52 www.craftworld.com
WOMEN’S GARMENT I---------------- end. 8 (9,10,11,12,13,14, 15,16) sts Cast off rem sts. SLEEVES Work both the same With A and smaller straight needles, cast on 30 (30, 34, 34, 38, 38, 42, 46, 46) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 4cm, ending after a RS row. Next Row (WS): Pl (1, 2,1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4), [pfb] 28 (28, 30, 33, 35, 35, 37, 39, 39) times, pl (1, 2, 0,1,1, 2, 3, 3). 58 (58, 64, 67, 73, 73, 79, 85, 85) sts Change to larger needles. Work rows 1-54 of Check pattern twice, then rep rows 1-12 once more. With B, cast off. Making up: Block pieces to measurements given in table and join both shoulder seams. BORDER With RS facing, smaller circular needles, A and starting at lower edge of Right Front, pu and k8 sts up rib, pu and k35 sts up to marker, pu and k33 (34, 36, 38, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47) sts up to shoulder seam, pu and kl8 (20, 21, 21, 23, 24, 26, 26, 27) sts along Back neck, pu and k33 (34, 35, 37, 40, 42, 43, 45, 46) Sts down Left Front to marker, pu and k35 sts down to rib, pu and k8 sts to lower edge. 170 (174,178, 182,190,194,198, 202, 206) sts Next Row (WS): Knit. Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows once more. Next Row (RS, buttonhole): Work 4 sts in rib, cast off 2 sts, [work 9 sts in rib, cast off 2 sts] 3 times, work in rib to end. Next Row: Work in rib to gap, [turn, cast on 2 sts, turn, work in rib to next gap] 3 times, turn, work 4 times Check Pattern Key RS: knit WS: purl - stop here for Body cast on 2 sts, turn, work 4 sts in rib. Work a further 4 rows in rib. Cast off loosely in rib. OMg tip When sewing up using a roving yarn like Re:Treat, it can be helpful to twist your tapestry needle a couple times after every few stitches. Roving is a low-twist yarn which gives it a gorgeous lofty feel, however when sewing up, it can start to unravel. Twisting your needle puts back the twist into the yarn and makes it stronger to use in seams Finishing Sew sleeves in position by folding sleeve cast-off edge in half and matching fold to shoulder seams and row ends to markers. Join side and sleeve seams. Attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes. Weave in all ends. RS: purl WS:knit V slipwyib V slip wyif 3| repeat www.craftworld.com 53
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BABY GARMENT I---------------- Designed by Sophie McKane Need to know... Yarn used Bergere de France Calinou About the yarn 4-ply; 185m per 50g ball; 75% acrylic, 25% wool Baby Fox HOODIE Tension 28 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles Adorable baby knit alert! This simple but cute cardigan will keep little ones warm Needles 2.75mm straight 3.25mm straight 3.25mm circular, 60cm (for edging) 3.25mm DPNs (for sleeves) Other supplies crochet hook for provisional cast-on tapestry needle waste yarn 4 stitch markers locking stitch markers stitch holders 2 safety pins 5 buttons, 1cm Sizes Newborn (3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months) Shown in 3 months See table for finished measurements Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations The hoodie is worked seamlessly from the top down with a raglan increase yoke, beginning with a provisional cast-on. Sts are held for the sleeves and knitting continues on the body; sleeves are then worked in the round from the top down. The provisional cast-on is unravelled and the hood is worked from the bottom up. Sts are picked up along the hood edging and cardigan fronts for button bands. Ears are made separately and sewn in place. patterns 1x1 Rib (even number of sts) Rib Row/Rnd: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Rep rib row/rnd for patt. 1x1 Rib (odd number of sts) Row 1 (RS): *K1, pl; rep from * to last st, kl. Row 2: Pl, *kl, pl; rep from * to end. knitting... YOKE With larger straight needles, crochet hook and MC and using a provisional method, cast on 70 (82, 84, 90, 96,100) sts. Set-up Row (WS): P12 (14,14, 15,16,16), pm, p9 (11,12, 13,14,16), pm, p28 (32, 32, 34, 36, 36), pm, p9 (11,12, 13,14,16), pm, pl2 (14,14, 15,16,16). Next Row (RS, inc): [K to 1 st before marker, mlR, kl, sm, kl, mlL] 4 times, к to end. 8 sts inc’d Next Row: Purl, slipping markers. Rep last 2 rows a further 14 (16, 17,17,18,19) times. 190 (218, 228, 234, 248, 260) sts; 27 (31, 32, 33, 35, 36) sts per Front; 39 (45, 48, 49, 52, 56) sts per Sleeve; 58 (66, 68, 70, 74, 76) sts for Back Work straight in St st until work measures 9 (10,11,12,13,13) cm, ending after a WS row. Divide for sleeves Next Row (RS): [K to marker, rm, si 39 (45, 48, 49, 52, 56) Sleeve sts onto waste yarn, rm, cast on 4 sts using backwards loop method] twice, к to end. 120 (136,140,144,152, 156) sts BODY Starting with a p row, work in St st until Body measures 11.5 (12.5,12.5,13.5,16.5, 21.5) cm from underarm, ending after a WS row. Change to CC1. Work 3 rows in lxl rib patt. Change to CC2. Work 2 more rows in rib as set. Cast off in rib. SLEEVES Work both the same Place sts from waste yarn onto DPNs. With DPNs and MC, starting at centre of underarm, pu and k2 sts, к across 39 (45, 48, 49, 52, 56) Sleeve sts, pu and k2 sts. Join to work in the rnd and pm Size Newborn 3 mths 6 mths 12 mths 18 mths 24 mths To fit chest circumference (cm) 35.5 40.5 43 45.5 48.5 51 A: Finished chest circumference (cm) 44.5 50.5 51.5 53 56 57.5 B: Total length (cm) 22 24 25 27 31 36 i В 1 к 1 C: Sleeve length (cm) 13 15 17 19 20 22 I JQe D: Upper sleeve circumference (cm) 15.5 17.5 18.5 19 20 21.5 c > E: Cuff circumference (cm) 10 11.5 13 14.5 15.5 17 Bergere de France Calinou Potiron (MC) 2 2 2 3 3 3 Ivoire (CC1) 1 1 1 1 1 1 A Terre (CC2) 1 1 1 1 1 1 www.craftworld.com 61
BABY GARMENT -------------1 for start of rnd. 43 (49,52,53,56, 60) sts Work 4 (6,10,10,14,14) rnds in St st. Next Rnd (dec): KI, k2tog, к to last 3 sts, ssk, kl. 2 sts deed Work straight in St st for 4 (4, 4, 7, 7,8) rnds. Rep last 5 (5, 5, 8, 8, 9) rnds a further 6 (7, 7, 5, 5,5) times. 29 (33, 36, 41, 44, 48) sts Cont in St st without shaping until Sleeve measures 11.5 (13.5,15.5,17.5,18.5, 20.5) cm, or 1.5cm less than desired length. SIZES NEWBORN, 3 MTHS & 12 MTHS ONLY: Next Rnd: К to last 2 sts, k2tog. 28 (32, -,40,-,-) sts ALL SIZES: Cuffs Change to CC1. Work 3 rnds in 1x1 rib patt. Change to CC2. Work 2 further rnds in rib as set. Cast off in rib. HOOD Unravel provisional cast-on at neck and return sts to smaller straight needles. With RS facing, rejoin MC. 70 (82, 84, 90, 96, 100) sts SIZE NEWBORN ONLY: Row 1 (RS, dec): K34, k2tog, к to end. 69 sts SIZES 3 MTHS, 6 MTHS, 12 MTHS, 18 MTHS & 24 MTHS ONLY: Row 1 (RS, dec): K- (7, 9, 8, 7, 5), k2tog, [k- (9,14,10, 8,9), k2tog] - (6, 4, 6,8, 8) times, k-(7,9,8, 7, 5).-(75, 79,83, 87, 91) sts ALL SIZES: Starting with a WS row, work 5 (5, 7, 7, 9, 9) rows in 1x1 rib patt. Next Row (RS): Work 4 (6, 7,8, 9,10) sts in rib and si these sts onto a safety pin, work 6 (7, 8, 9,10,11) sts in rib, *ml, work 7 sts in rib; rep from * to last 10 (13,15,17,19, 21) sts, ml, work 6 (7, 8, 9,10,11) sts in rib, si last 4 (6, 7,8, 9,10) sts onto a second safety pin. 69 (71, 73, 75, 77, 79) sts Change to larger straight needles. Starting with a p row, work in St st until hood measures 10 (12, 14,16,18, 20) cm, ending after a WS row. Shapetop Next Row (RS): K45 (46,47,48, 49, 50), turn. Next Row: SI 1, pl9, p2tog, turn. 1 st deed Next Row: SI 1, kl9, ssk, turn. 1 st deed Rep last 2 rows until 21 sts remain. Leave rem sts on hold. EDGING With RS facing, circular needles and CC1, pu and k53 (58, 60, 65, 74, 86) sts up Right front edge (approximately 2 sts for every 3 rows), from RH hood safety pin work as: [ssk] 2 (3, 3,4,4, 5) times, kO (0,1,0,1,0), then pu and k24 (29, 34, 38, 43, 48) sts up Right hood edge, k21 sts from centre Hood holder, pu and k24 (29,34, 38, 43, 48) sts down Left hood edge, from LH hood safety pin work as: kO (0, 1, 0,1, 0), [ssk] 2 (3, 3, 4,4, 5) times, then pu and k53 (58, 60, 65, 74, 86) sts down Left front edge. 179 (201,217,235,265, 299) sts Mark placement for 5 buttonholes along chosen side, spacing them out evenly along front edge. Work 3 rows in 1x1 rib patt. Change to CC2. Buttonhole Row (RS): [Work in rib to buttonhole marker, k2tog, yo] 5 times, work in rib to end. Work 2 rows in rib as set. Cast off in rib. EARS Make 4 With larger straight needles and MC, cast on 16 sts. Starting with a к row, work 6 rows in St st. Shapeears Row 1 (RS): Kl, ssk, к to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 2 sts deed Row 2: Purl. Rep these 2 rows twice more. 10 sts Change to CC2. Rep rows 1-2 three more times. 4 sts Next Row (RS): Ssk, k2tog. 2 sts Next Row: P2tog and fasten off. EAR LININGS Make 2 With larger straight needles and CC1, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (RS): *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, kl; rep from * to end. Rows 3-4: Rep rows 1-2. Row 5 (RS): P2tog, [kl, pl] 4 times, k2tog. 10 sts Row 6: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Row 7: K2tog, [pl, kl] 3 times, p2tog. 8 sts Row 8: *P1, kl; rep from * to end. Row 9: P2tog, [kl, pl] twice, k2tog. 6 sts Row 10: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Row 11: K2tog, pl, kl, p2tog. 4 sts Row 12: *P1, kl; rep from * to end. Row 13: P2tog, k2tog. 2 sts Row 14: K2tog and fasten off. Finishing To make each ear, holding WS of 2 Ear pieces together, seam around using mattress stitch, leaving cast- on edges open. Stuff yarn tails into ears to add structure and sew ear linings onto each ear, using picture as a guide. Weave in ends, using yarn tails to close any gaps at underarms. Block to measurements given in table. Attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes. 62 www.craftworld.com
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Need to know... Sachiyo Ishii Yarn used Stylecraft Special DK 1 ball each in 1054 Walnut (A), 1029 Copper (B), 1001 White (C), 1709 Gold (D), 1003 Aster (E) & 1002 Black (F) Stylecraft Highland Heathers DK 1 ball in 3742 Granite (G) About the yarn Stylecraft Special DK: DK; 295m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Stylecraft Highland Heathers: DK; 272m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic Tension 28 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 3mm straight Other supplies chenille needle or tapestry needle pair of 13mm safety eyes toy stuffing 2 pieces of sturdy cardboard white paper sewing needle & thread glue (optional) sturdy gold wire pliers Sizing 16cm tall Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations Willow WISE OWL This knitted owl is quick to make, cuddly and too-oo-oo cute! The owl is made of pieces worked flat. The hat is made of three pieces and finished with a tassel, then sewn to the top of the owl. Use the pictures as a guide for making up. knitting... BODY Wind off a small ball of A before you begin, or locate both ends of the ball. With A, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [KI, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, kl] 3 times. 18 sts Row 3 & all WS rows: Purl. Row 4: [K2, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k2] 3 times. 24 sts Row 6: [КЗ, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k3] 3 times. 30 sts Row 8: [K4, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k4] 3 times. 36 sts Row 10: [K5, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k5] 3 times. 42 sts Row 12: [K6, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k6] 3 times. 48 sts Row 14: Knit. Row 16: K14 A, join G and k20 G, join another end of A and kl4 A. Keep colours correct as set throughout and cross yarns at colour change to avoid holes (intarsia technique). Rows 17-37: Starting with a p row, work 21 rows in St st. Row 38: [K7, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k7] 3 times. 54 sts Row 39: Purl. Row 40: Kl, [kfb, k6] twice, kll, [kfb] twice, kll, [k6, kfb] twice, kl. 60 sts Rows 41-49: Work 9 rows in St st. Row 50: Kl, [k2tog, k6] twice, kll, [k2tog] twice, kll, [k6, k2tog] twice, kl. 54 sts Row 51: Purl. Row 52: [K7, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k7] 3 times. 48 sts Row 53: Purl. Break G and cont with A only. Rows 54-63: Work 10 rows in St st. Row 64: [K6, k2tog] 6 times. 42 sts Row 65 & all WS rows: Purl. Row 66: [K5, k2tog] 6 times. 36 sts Row 68: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. 30 sts Row 70: [КЗ, k2tog] 6 times. 24 sts Row 72: [K2tog] 12 times. 12 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. WINGS Make 2 With A, cast on 24 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [КЗ, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k3] 3 times. 30 sts Row 4: [K4, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k4] 3 times. 36 sts Rows 5-13: Starting with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Row 14: Ssk, к to last 2 sts, k2tog. 2 sts deed Row 15: Purl. Rows 16-19: Rep rows 14-15 twice. 30 sts Row 20: As Row 14. 2 sts deed Row 21: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. 2 sts deed Rows 22-23: Rep rows 20-21. 22 sts Row 24: As Row 14. 20 sts Row 25: [P2, p2tog] 5 times. 15 sts Row 26: Knit. Row 27: [Pl, p2tog] 5 times. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. EYEBROWS With B, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (WS): Knit. Row 2: Kl, kfb, kl. 4 sts Rows 3 & 5: Knit. Row 4: Kl, [kfb] twice, kl. 6 sts Row 6: Kl, kfb, к to last 2 sts, kfb, kl. 2 sts /nod Row 7: Knit. Row 8-29: Rep rows 6-7 eleven times. 30 sts Row 30: Knit. Row 31: Knit. Row 32: Kl, ssk, к to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 2 sts deed Rows 33-54: Rep rows 31-32 eleven times. 6 sts Row 55: Knit. Row 56: Kl, [k2tog] twice, kl. 4 sts Row 57: Knit. Row 58: Kl, k2tog, kl. 3 sts Cast off. EYES Make 2 With C, cast on 12 sts. Rows 1-6: Work as for rows 1-6 of Body. 30 sts Row 7 (WS): Purl. Row 8 (RS, edge): Purl. Row 9: Purl. Row 10: [КЗ, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k3] 3 times. 24 sts www.craftworld.com 67
TOY ----1 THREADS OF LIFE -X Row 11: Purl. Row 12: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Row 13: Purl. Row 14: [Kl, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, kl] 3 times. 12 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. BEAK With D, cast on 20 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: Ssk, к to last 2 sts, k2tog. 2 sts deed Row 3: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. 2 sts deed Rows 4-9: Rep rows 2-3 three times. 4 sts Row 10: Ssk, k2tog, pass first st over second st and fasten off. FEET Make 2 With D, cast on 6 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 6 times, 12 sts Rows 3-5: Starting with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 6: [КЗ, kfb] 3 times. 15 sts Row 7: Purl. Toes **Row 8: K5, turn and leave rem sts on hold on needle while you work this toe. 5 sts Rows 9-17: Work 9 rows in St st on this set of 5 sts only. Row 18 (RS): K5, do not turn or break yarn. Leave these sts on RH needle.** Rep from ** to ** twice more. Turn. Row 19: P to end, connecting toes. 15 sts Row 20: [КЗ, k2tog] 3 times. 12 sts Rows 21-23: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 24: [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sts Cast off. BOOK With E, cast on 41 sts. Row 1 (WS): P2, kl, pl5, kl, p3, kl, pl5, kl, p2. Row 2: Knit. Rows 3-22: Rep rows 1-2 ten times. Cast off. HAT MAIN PIECE With F, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts Row 3: Purl. Row 4: [Kl, kfb] 5 times, [kfb, kl] 5 times. 30 sts Row 5: Purl. Row 6 (RS, edge): Purl. Rows 7-11: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 12 (RS, edge): Purl. Row 13: Purl. Row 14: [Kl, k2tog] 5 times, [k2tog, kl] 5 times. 20 sts Row 15: Purl. Row 16: [K2tog] 10 times. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. HAT TOP FIRST PANEL With F, cast on 17 sts. Row 1 (RS): Kl, kfb, к to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: As Row 1. Row 4: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 5: As Row 1. Rows 6-19: Rep rows 4-5 seven times. Rows 20-21: Knit. Cast off k-wise. HAT TOP SECOND PANEL With F, cast on 17 sts. Row 1 (RS): Kl, k2tog, к to last 2 sts, kfb, kl. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: As Row 1. Row 4: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 5: As Row 1. Rows 6-19: Rep rows 4-5 seven times. Rows 20-21: Knit. Cast off k-wise. Making up: With fastened-off yarn end of Body, sew back seam halfway. With cast-on yarn end, work a gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw up tightly. Sew up seam a little further and stuff. Before closing seam, thread G and pierce body from centre of bottom, take the needle out from the opening and repeat. Pull thread to flatten bottom. Close body seam. “My husband loves owls and has an owl eyeglass holder. This owl works as a holder too if you’d like! I am quite pleased how it came out. It is perfect for sitting on the nightstand" Fold Eyebrows in half longways and sew sides. Lightly stuff the edges and attach to Body. Seam Eye, attach safety eyes, and sew Eyes to front of Body using photo as a guide. Seam and stuff Beak. Attach Beak to Body. Fold Foot in half horizontally and sew all sides and stuff. Attach Feet to bottom of Body. Seam Wings but do not stuff, then attach to Body. Seam Hat Main Piece and stuff. Trace the shape of top piece on sturdy card and cut out. Sew Hat Panels together, sandwiching the card. Attach panels to Hat and attach Hat to top of owl. Wrap length of F around 4 of your fingers 15 times, tie one end to make a tassel. Cut loops and trim. Attach tassel to Hat. Measuring to fit Book but leaving a gap of 3 sts from each edge, cut out sturdy card to approximately 6.5x12cm. Cut a few pieces of white paper to 6xllcm. Layer pieces of paper and sew along centre to make pages. Sew or glue pages to centre of card. Set the cardboard and pages into knitted Book and sew on four corners. Attach book to Wings. Bend gold wire into shape of glasses and place on Beak. 68 www.craftworld.com
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Very VARIEGATED Until knitting groups can meet again, we are revisiting our past yarn reviews! Worked over a multiple of 4 + 2 sts + 1 edge sts on each side Row 1 (RS): Kl, *k2,p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2: P3; *k2, p2; rep from to last st, pl. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: Knit. Rep rows 1-4 for patt. Variegated yarn comes in all weights and fibres, and is a perfect choice for creating striking patterns with gorgeous blends of colour without having to go to the effort of switching between yarns. This month, we asked our team of real knitters to put a selection of some of our favourite variegated yarns to the test. Blue Button Designs is an independent shop selling a wide range of yarn from many of our favourite brands including Bergere de France, WYS, Sirdar and James C Brett. As well as a huge selection of yarn to choose from, you’ll also find a brilliant haberdashery with a wide range of products from fabric to buttons and ribbon - everything you’ll need to create a wonderful array of projects for you and your home. WYS Signature 4-ply James C Brett Mega Multi Bergere de France Arlequin Sirdar Crofter DK Sirdar Aura James C Brett Marble Chunky About the yarn 4-ply; 400m per 100g; 75% wool, 25% nylon; £7.50 Chunky; 52m per 100g; 100% acrylic; £3.65 Chunky; 100m per 100g; 50% wool, 50% acrylic; £8.95 DK; 170m per 50g; 60% acrylic, 25% cotton, 15% wool; £3.40 Chunky; 138m per 100g; 20% wool, 80% acrylic; £5.50 Chunky; 312m per 200g; 100% acrylic; £6.15 Describe it in one word Colourful Soft Fabulous Pretty Vibrant Gorgeous How enjoyable was it to knit with? 4 3.5 3.7 3.5 3.2 4.7 How happy are you with your swatch? 4.2 5 4 4 3.6 4 How do you rate the colour? 4 5 4.3 4.5 4 4 How hardwearing does it feel? 4 5 4.3 4 4.3 4.7 How soft is it against your skin? 3.8 4 4 3.5 4 3.5 Would you buy this yarn? 80% 90% 70% 70% 60% 90% www.craftworld.com 75
Inside the ^"studio with NORTH SHIREYARNS We sat down with Anika of North Shire Yarn to find out more about what goes into making breath-taking yarn Tell us about yourself I live in beautiful North Yorkshire with my husband and my two Cocker Spaniels. I am rarely seen without knitting needles in my hand, when I am not at my dye pots in the studio. I have been knitting for over five years now, having picked it back up after my grandma taught me to knit when I was only about seven or eight. I cannot imagine a life now without knitting in it. I have a chronic autoimmune condition and, when that flares up (which thanks to the awesome NHS is rare now), knitting is great to keep me entertained and distracted. Even when I’m well, knitting is the best mindfulness activity and has really helped my confidence as a person. Being able to knit and work out challenging patterns or new knitting skills, as well as producing items that fit me perfectly and having an ever- growing collection of handmade items to wear feels wonderful and I get a lot of joy from that. What is a typical day look like at North Shire Yarns? It starts with a cup of Yorkshire tea! I start everything with a cup of tea. On a typical dye day at NSY, I have a ritual: I make a cuppa, and then sit and look through notes I made on what I want to dye in terms of colours, and then I decide which bases I want to dye those colours on. Once I have made my decision on that, I soak the yarn as that needs a good hour before it can be dyed. Once that is ready, I make another cuppa before I start dyeing the yarn. Depending on what I am dyeing and how many batches I am doing on that day (speckled or variegated or semi solids, the process differs quite a bit), this can take anywhere from two to six hours. Once I am happy with the yarn, it needs to set for another hour, which gives me some time to respond to any emails or messages and pack orders ready to ship. I usually go and check on the yarn a few times while it is setting. The last steps then are to let the yarn cool down a bit before I then rinse and wash it (I wash yarn in a gentle eco friendly wool wash after it’s been rinsed, to make as sure as possible that all excess 76 www.craftworld.com
dye is washed out and the yarn is lovely and soft and ready to use) When the yarn is washed, I just need to spin the skeins to get rid of most of the water and then they get hung up to dry. This is usually when, you guessed it, I make yet another cup of tea and take a few minutes to appreciate the yarn I have dyed that day. On days where I am not dyeing, there are as many cups of tea, but rather than dyeing, I process orders and twist and label skeins that are dry after dyeing and photograph them and then add them to my website. You dye a lot of absolutely stunning luxury yarn. Can you tell us a little bit about what goes into this process? I started dyeing yarn for myself before this became my business, so the bases I have now are very much what I like to use, and I think that will always be the case. I only dye on bases that I personally want to use. My first yarn love was my baby alpaca, cashmere and silk blend, and it has remained my favourite to this day. This blend takes dye quite differently to sheep wool for example, so when I decide which colours to dye, I also need to think about how those will look on each base. Aside from that, I also try to plan “I cannot imagine a life now without knitting in it” out how a colourway will look when its knitted or crocheted and that influences how I place the dye on the yarn. Short and long colour changes look very different once the yarn is used, so it’s something quite intentional for me during the dyeing process. What inspires your dyeing? That’s a tricky one to answer as so many things inspire me! It might be a movie I have watched and the characters in it, or it can be food I have seen, or it might be something I have seen on a walk with my dogs. Flowers and plants and the sky on a particular day can all become yarn. My husband is now quite used to me stopping in random places to take a quick photo of something that I feel needs to become yarn. After years of this, he is no longer confused as to why I stop to photograph a street sign or a door on a house. I am very lucky as my family and friends also know what inspires me, so they send me frequent photos just to feed my inspiration, which is lovely. You dye personalised yarn. Tell us more! Dyeing personalised or custom yarns is one of my very favourite things to do. I have done FEATURE ) custom dyes for bridesmaids’ shawls and heirloom baby blankets, which is such a lovely feeling, to be able to contribute to such a special day. The way it works: just send me a photo of what you want to have turned into a yarn colourway and then I dye whatever colours you have in the picture you send me on the yarn base you have chosen. I’ve had pictures of flowers and dresses and scenery (the Yorkshire heather moors was one of my favourites). I am always happy to advise on which yam base to pick, based on the colours and project that you are wanting to make. I don’t set a minimum order amount, and I don’t charge extra for custom dyes. I will always dye a batch of 10 skeins, and then any left after the custom order has been placed (after you have seen photos of the finished yarn and you are sure you are happy with it) is made available on my website. Do you have any exciting plans for the future you can share with us? As I write this, my new studio is waiting for me to move in! It’s been a few months of building work and lots of chaos and mess, but now its ready. I can see its roof from where I look through the window right now, and I cannot wait to move in later today! Aside from that, I am very much looking forward to in person yarn shows later this year, and then hopefully more of them next year. I have missed seeing my customers in person very much. Find out more... Find out more at www.northshireyarns.co.uk www.craftworld.com 77

ACCESSORY I--------- Designed by Rowan Watt Need to know... Yarn used Sparkleduck Galaxy 1 skein in Mother of Pearl Note: Sparkleduck yarns are now discontinued. Why not try a beautiful skein of hand-dyed yarn? We recommend HeyJay Yarns Merino Silk Yak 4-ply Available from www.heyjayyarn.com About the yarn 4-ply; 400m per 100g skein; 75% Merino, 20% nylon, 5% stellina Tension 24 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 4mm circular, 80cm Shawl is worked flat but we recommend a circular needle due to stitch count Other supplies 1 pack Debbie Abrahams size 8 washable beads 1 crochet hook size 0.75mm tapestry needle Abbreviations PB: Attach bead with a crochet hook and knit the st See page 94 for all other abbreviations Sizing one size This shawl from our archives, originally published in issue 19, combines lace and beading for the perfect autumn accessory The shawlette only uses approximately 250m of the skein so you’d have enough left over to make a pair of matching mitts. Stitch patterns The centre st is denoted in bold. Set-up Row 1 (RS): КЗ, yo, kl, yo, k3. 9 sts Row 2: КЗ, yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, p3.11 sts Row 3: КЗ, yo, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, yo, k3.15 sts Row 4: As Row 2.17 sts Pattern A Row 1 (RS): КЗ, yo, ssk, yo, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k3. 21 sts Row 2 & all WS rows: КЗ, yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, p3. 2 sts incd Row 3: КЗ, yo, kl, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, kl, yo, k3. 27 sts Row 5: КЗ, yo, kl, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, kl, yo, k3. 33 sts Row 7: КЗ, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, [yo, ssk] twice, yo, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k3. 39 sts Row 9: КЗ, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, k3. 45 sts Row 11: КЗ, yo, k6, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k6, yo, k3. 51 sts Row 13: КЗ, yo, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, yo, k3. 57 sts Row 15: КЗ, yo, kl, ssk, yo, k9, yo, sk2p, yo, k9, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k9, yo, sk2p, yo, k9, yo, k2tog, kl, yo, k3. 63 sts These 16 rows form patt. Pattern В Row 1 (RS): КЗ, yo, k3,[k5,yo, sk2p, yo, k4] twice, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, [k4, yo, sk2p, yo, k5] twice, k3, yo, k3. 69 sts Row 2 & all WS rows: КЗ, yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, p3. 2 sts inc’d Row 3: КЗ, yo, ssk, yo, k3, [k4, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3] twice, k3, yo, kl, yo, кЗ, [k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k4] twice, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k3. 75 sts Row 5: КЗ, yo, kl, [ssk, yo] twice, k2 [k3, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2] twice, k4, yo, kl, yo, k4, [k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k3] twice, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, kl, yo, k3. 81 sts Row 7: КЗ, yo, kl, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl, *k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl; rep from *, k2, yo, k2tog, kl, yo, kl, yo, kl, ssk, yo, k2, **kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k2; rep from **, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, kl, yo, k3. 87 sts Row 9: КЗ, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, [yo, ssk] twice, yo, *kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, [ssk, yo] twice; rep from *, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, kl, yo, kl, yo, kl, [ssk, yo] twice, kl, **yo, [k2tog, yo] twice, sk2p, yo, [ssk, yo] twice, kl; rep from **, yo, [k2tog, yo] twice, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k3. 93 sts Row 11: КЗ, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl, *k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl; rep from *, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, kl, yo, kl, yo, kl, [ssk, yo] twice, k2, **kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k2; rep from **, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, k3. 99 sts Row 13: КЗ, yo, k6, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2, *k3, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2; rep from *, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, kl, yo, kl, yo, kl, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, **k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k3; rep from **, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k6, yo, k3. 105 sts Row 15: КЗ, yo, k9, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3, [k4, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3] twice, k4, yo, k2tog, pB, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, pB, ssk, yo, k4, [k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k4] twice, k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k9, yo, k3. Ill sts Row 17: КЗ, yo, kl2, yo, sk2p, yo, k4, [k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k4] www.craftworld.com 79
twice, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k5, [k4, yo, sk2p, yo, k5] twice, k4, yo, sk2p, yo, kl2, yo, k3.117 sts These 18 rows form patt. Pattern C Row 1: КЗ, yo, [k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k7] 4 times, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, [k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k2] 4 times, yo, k3.123 sts Row 2 & all WS rows: КЗ, yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, p3. 2 sts inc’d Row 3: КЗ, yo, k2, [kl, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k6] 4 times, kl, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, kl, [k6, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, kl] 4 times, k2, yo, k3.129 sts Row 5: КЗ, yo, k4, [yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k5] 4 times, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, [k5, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo] 4 times, k4, yo, k3.135 sts Row 7: КЗ, yo, ssk, yo, k3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo; rep from * 3 more times, k2tog, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, kl, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, ssk, **yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, ssk; rep from ** 3 more times, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k3.141 sts Row 9: КЗ, yo, kl, [ssk, yo] twice, kl, yo, k2tog, *yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, [ssk, yo] twice, kl, yo, k2tog; rep from * 3 more times, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, [yo, ssk], twice, yo, kl, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, **ssk, yo, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo; rep from ** 3 more times, ssk, yo, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, kl, yo, k3. 147 sts Row 11: КЗ, yo, kl, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo; rep from * 3 more times, k2tog, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, ssk, **yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, ssk; rep from ** 3 more times, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, kl, yo, k3.153 sts Row 13: КЗ, yo, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k5, *yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k5; rep from * 3 more times, yo, k2tog, yo, skp, yo, ssk, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k5, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, **k5, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo; rep from ** 3 more times, k5, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, yo, k3.159 sts Row 15: КЗ, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k6, *kl, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k6; rep from * 3 more times, kl, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, kl, **k6, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, kl; rep from ** 3 more times, k6, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k3.165 sts Row 17: КЗ, yo, k6, yo, sk2p, yo, k7, *k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k7; rep from * 3 more times, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k9, yo, k2tog, yo, kl, yo, ssk, yo, k9, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, **k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k2; rep from ** 3 more times, k7, yo, sk2p, yo, k6, yo, k3.171 sts These 18 rows form patt. Pattern D Row 1 (RS): КЗ, yo, k4, [k4, yo, sk2p, yo, k5] 6 times, k4, yo, k2tog, kl, yo, kl, yo, kl, ssk, yo, k4, [k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k4] 6 times, k4, yo, k3.177 sts Row 2 & all WS rows: КЗ, yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, p3. 2 sts inc’d Row 3: КЗ, yo, ssk, yo, k4, [k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k4] 6 times, k3, yo, k2tog, pB, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, pB, ssk, yo, k3, [k4, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3] 6 times, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, k3. 183 sts Row 5: КЗ, yo, kl, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, [k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k3] 6 times, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2, [k3, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2] 6 times, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, kl, yo, k3. 189 sts Row 7: КЗ, yo, kl, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k2, *kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k2; rep from * 5 more times, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl, **k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl; rep from ** 5 more times, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, ssk, yo, kl, yo, k3. 195 sts Row 9: КЗ, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, [yo, ssk] twice, yo, kl, *[yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, [yo, ssk] twice, yo, kl; rep from * 5 more times, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, [yo, ssk] twice, yo, **kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, [yo, ssk] twice, yo; rep from ** 5 more times, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k3. 201 sts Row 11: КЗ, yo, k3, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k2, *kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k2; rep from * 5 more times, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k2, yo, kl, yo, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl, **k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, kl; rep from** 5 more times, k2, [yo, k2tog] twice, pB, [ssk, yo] twice, k3, yo, k3. 207 sts Row 13: КЗ, yo, k6, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k3, [k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k3] 6 times, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k4, yo, kl, yo, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2, [k3, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k2] 6 times, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, sk2p, yo, ssk, yo, k6, yo, k3. 213 sts Row 15: КЗ, yo, k9, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k4, [k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k4] 6 times, k3, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k6, yo, kl, yo, k6, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3, [k4, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k3] 6 times, k4, yo, k2tog, pB, ssk, yo, k9, yo, k3. 219 sts These 16 rows form patt. Edging Row 1 (RS): PB, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k6, k2tog. Row 2 & all WS rows: SI 1 p-wise wyif, k2tog, yo, kl, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: PB, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k7, k2tog. Row 5: PB, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k8, k2tog. Row 7: PB, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k9, k2tog. Row 9: PB, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, klO, k2tog. Row 11: PB, kl, [yo, ssk] 3 times, kl, ssk, k6, k2tog. Row 13: PB, kl, [yo, ssk] 3 times, kl, ssk, k5, k2tog. Row 15: PB, kl, [yo, ssk] 3 times, kl, ssk, k4, k2tog. Row 17: PB, kl, [yo, ssk] 3 times, kl, ssk, k3, k2tog. Row 19: PB, kl, [yo, ssk] 3 times, kl, ssk, k2, k2tog. Row 21: PB, kl, [yo, ssk] 3 times, kl, ssk, kl, k2tog. Row 23: PB, kl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k5, k2tog. These 24 rows form patt. 80 www.craftworld.com
ACCESSORY I--------- knitting... Cast on 2 sts. Knit 6 rows. Next Row (RS): K2, rotate work 90° anticlockwise, then pu and kl st from each of the 3 G st ridges along the side edge. Rotate work 90° anticlockwise again, then pu and k2 sts from cast-on edge. 7 sts You may find it helpful to place a stitch marker on each side of the centre st Work Set-up and Patts А-D once in full from charts or written instructions. Charts show the LH side of the shawlette. After you have worked the centre st, mirror the lace chart by reading it from left to right instead of from right to left and reversing left and right leaning decreases. WS rows are not shown in Charts Set-up, А, В, C & D. They are worked as k3, yo, p to last 3 sts, yo, p3. 2 sts inc’d Next Row (WS): P3, yo, plOO, pfb, p2, pfb, p5, pfb, p2, pfb, plOO, yo, p3. 225 sts With RS facing, cast on 13 more sts and work Edging Patt once in full from chart or written instructions. The final st of each RS row joins the main piece to the edging. Next Row: *P2tog, si st on RH needle back to LH needle; rep from * to end. Fasten off. Finishing Block to measurements given in schematic and weave in ends. S Set-up о о о о J» о о И_1‘ Chart А Edging Chart В ОАО о\в/о о\оло/о о\о\в/о/о ОАО о\в/о О\ОЛО/О О /0/0 01/0/0 _ - + О /0/0 о\о\оло/о/о о\о\оло/о Юп/о о о о о\о\в/о/о о о\оло/о о\в/о __ОАО__ t - о о\о\в/о о НО\О\ О 5 О\О 3 24 22 20 18 16 Chart С 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 о о О ОАО ОАО O\B/O О\В/О O\OAO/O О\ОЛО/О O\O\B/O/ о о\о\в/о/ о O\O\OAO/О /о о\о\оло/о /о о\о\в/о/ о о\о\в/о/ о о\оло/о о\оло/о о\в/о о\в/о о О ОАО ОАО о ОАО о\в/о о\оло о о 15 Chart D о о о о о\в/о о\оло/о о\о\в/о/о о о\в/о/о о оло/о о в/о о /о о\в/о о\оло/о о\о\в /0/0 о\о\оло/о/о о\о\в/о/о о\оло/о о\в /о ш о\о\в о •\О\ О 9 О\О 7 О 5 о\в/о о\оло/о о\о\в/о/о О\О\ОАО/О о\о\в/о о о\о\ о О\О з О 1 13 RS: knit WS: purl RS: purl * WS:knit О y° ssk on first half of shawl k2tog on second half у k2tog on first half of shawl ' ssk on second half |As«2p В PB V slp-wisewyif ТГ- knit last st of edging tog with U st of main piece | | repeat www.craftworld.com 81
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Designed by Need to know... DROPS Design Team Yarn used DROPS Alpaca 4 balls in Old Pink 3800 (A) DROPS Kid-Silk 4 balls in 05 Heather (B) About the yarn DROPS Alpaca: Фр1у; 167m per 50g ball; 100% alpaca DROPS Kid-Silk: Laceweight; 210m per 25g ball; 75% mohair, 25% silk Available from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Tension 15 sts x 29 rows = 10cm measured over G st using 1 strand each of A & В held together Needles used 6mm circular, 80cm Shawl is worked flat but a circular needle is recommended to accommodate the large number of stitches Other supplies stitch marker tapestry needle Sizing one size Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations patterns Pattern A Note: 2 sts inc’d on every RS row, 1 st inc’d on every WS row. Row 1 (RS): KI, [yo, kl, k2tog] twice, yo, *[kl, yo, ssk] twice, k7, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo; rep from * 7 more times, kl, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 2 & all WS rows: P to last st, yo, pl. Row 3: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, kl, *k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, k6, [k2tog, yo, kl] twice; rep from * 7 more times, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 5: Kl, yo, kl, [k2tog, yo] twice, k2, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * 7 more times, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 7: Kl, [yo, kl, k2tog] twice, yo, k2, yo, k3, *k4, yo, ssk, kl, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * 7 more times, k4, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 9: Kl, yo, kl, [k2tog, yo, k2] twice, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, *kl, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, sk2p, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo; rep from * 7 more times, kl, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 11: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, k2tog, [yo, k2] twice, k2tog, yo, kl, *[k2, yo, ssk] twice, k3, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, kl; rep from * 7 more times, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, kl, yo. Row 13: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, [yo, k2] twice, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, [k2tog, yo, k2] twice; rep from * 7 more times, k3, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 15: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, *[k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k3, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl; rep from * 7 more times, k2, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 17: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, *kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk; rep from * 7 more Tbp tip Take care that your stitch marker doesn’t slip under the yarnover, the marker should be to the right of the centre stitch when looking at the RS of the work. You might find it easier to use a locking marker in the centre stitch and move it up every few rows times, kl, [k2tog, yo, k2] twice, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 19: Kl, [yo, kl, k2tog] 5 times, yo, [kl, yo, ssk] twice, k2, *yo, sk2p, yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, kl] twice, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * 7 more times, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, kl] twice, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 21: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, kl] 3 times, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2, *k3, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * 7 more times, k3, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 23: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, [k2tog, yo, kl] 3 times, k2tog, yo, k5, [yo, ssk, kl] twice, *k2, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k5, [yo, ssk, kl] twice; rep from * 7 more times, k2, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, kl, yo. Row 25: Kl, [yo, kl, k2tog] 7 times, yo, [kl, yo, ssk] 3 times, *[kl, k2tog, yo] 3 times, [kl, yo, ssk] 3 times; rep from * 7 more times, [kl, k2tog, yo] 3 times, [kl, yo, ssk] twice, kl, yo. Row 27: Kl, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, kl] 5 times, k2tog, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, kl] twice, *yo, sk2p, [yo, kl, k2tog] twice, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, kl] twice; rep from * 7 more times, yo, sk2p, [yo, kl, k2tog] twice, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, kl] twice, yo. Row 28: P to last st, yo, pl. These 28 rows form patt. Pattern В Note: 2 sts inc’d on every RS row, 1 st inc’d on every WS row. Row 1 (RS): Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, kl, *yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k7, [k2tog, yo, kl] twice; rep from 84 www.craftworld.com
ACCESSORY I--------- * 7 more times, [yo, ssk, kl] twice, yo, kl. Row 2 & all WS rows: P to 1 st before marker, yo, pl. Row 3: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, *[kl, yo, ssk] twice, k6, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * 7 more times, kl, yo, k3, yo, ssk, kl,yo, kl. Row 5: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, *k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k4, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * 7 more times, [k2, yo] twice, ssk, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 7: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k4, *k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k4; rep from * 7 more times, k3, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, kl] twice, yo, kl. Row 9: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, kl, *yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, sk2p, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, kl; rep from * 7 more times, yo, ssk, k2, yo, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, kl, yo, kl. Row 11: Yo, kl, [k2tog, yo, k2] twice, *kl, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k3, [k2tog, yo, k2] twice; rep from * 7 more times, kl, yo, ssk, [k2, yo] twice, ssk, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 13: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, *[k2, yo, ssk] twice, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * 7 more times, k2, yo, ssk, [k2, yo] twice, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 15: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k2, *kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, k2] twice; rep from * 7 more times, kl, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 17: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, kl, *k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl; rep from * 7 more times, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 19: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, [kl, yo, ssk] twice, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, *k2, [k2tog, yo, kl] twice, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2, yo, sk2p, yo; rep from * 7 more times, k2, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, [kl, yo, ssk] 5 times, kl, yo, kl. Row 21: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k3, *k2, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * 7 more times, k2, k2tog, yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, kl] 3 times, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 23: Yo, kl, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2, *[kl, k2tog, yo] twice, k5, yo, ssk, kl, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * 7 more times, [kl, k2tog, yo] twice, k5, [yo, ssk, kl] 3 times, yo, ssk, k3, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 25: [Yo, kl, k2tog] twice, yo, [kl, yo, ssk] 3 times, kl, *[k2tog, yo, kl] 3 times, [yo, ssk, kl] 3 times; rep from * 7 more times, [k2tog, yo, kl] twice, k2tog, yo, [kl, yo, ssk] 7 times, kl, yo, kl. Row 27: [Yo, kl, k2tog] twice, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, kl] twice, yo, sk2p, yo, *[kl, k2tog, yo] twice, k3, [yo, ssk, kl] twice, yo, sk2p, yo; rep from * 7 more times, [kl, k2tog, yo] twice, k3, [yo, ssk, kl] 5 times, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, kl, yo, kl. Row 28: P to 1 st before marker, yo, pl. These 28 rows form patt. knitting... Main Body With 1 strand each of A & В held together, cast on 5 sts. Row 1 (RS): Kl, yo, kl, yo, pm, kl, yo, kl, yo, kl. 9 sts Row 2: Kl, yo, к to 1 st before marker, pl, sm, к to last st, yo, kl. 11 sts Row 3: Kl, yo, к to marker, yo, sm, kl, yo, к to last st, yo, kl. 4 sts inc’d Row 4: Kl, yo, к to 1 st before marker, pl, sm, к to last st, yo, kl. 2 sts inc’d Rep rows 3-4 a further 49 times. 311 sts Note that WS rows of the border are not charted and are worked the same as on main body of shawl: Kl,yo, k to 1 st before marker, pl, sm, k to last st,yo, kl. 2 sts inc'd Border Row 1 (RS): Work Row 1 of Patt A from chart or written instructions, sm, kl, work Row 1 of Patt В from chart or written instructions. Row 2: Work Row 2 of Patt B, pl, sm, work Row 2 of Patt A. These 2 rows set position of Patts A & В and maintain centre st in St st. Cont as set until Patts A & В have been worked once in full. 395 sts Cast off loosely. Weave in ends and block to measurements given in schematic. Chart В о о \ \о о о \о \о \ о \о о \о о \о о о о о о о )/ о ' О 11 О 9 О 7 о 13 о О 17 О/ О 27 / О 25 О 23 О 21 19 О 1 Э 5 3 о \ о о о о о о о о о о о о о о о чО о о о о о \ о о о о о о о о www.craftworld.com 85
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ж PULI www.craftworld.com This asymmetric pullover’ with distinct cable design can be dressed up or down for any occasion “This pullover features all of my favourite cabled and textured stitches, including a horseshoe cable in the centre of the cable panel, from which the garment takes its name” SIZES
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Maddie Harvey Yarn used Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted About the yarn Aran; 200m per 100g ball; 100% wool Tension 18 (22) sts x 28 (28) rows = 10cm measured over St st (cable patt) on larger needles Needles used 3.75mm DPNs 4mm straight Other supplies 4 stitch markers 4 lockable stitch markers or safety pins a stitch holder or waste yarn cable needle tapestry needle Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X, 5X), designed to fit with 19- 28cm positive ease Shown in size S on Rebecca who is a UK size 10 Abbreviations C6B - cable 6 backwards: SI 3 sts onto CN, hold at back, k3 from LH needle, k3 from CN C6F - cable 6 forwards: SI 3 sts onto CN, hold at front, k3 from LH needle, k3 from CN mb - make bobble: [Kl, yo, kl] in one st, turn, p3, turn, kl, [kl, yo, kl] in one st, kl, lift four sts over the top st and off the needle sssk: Slip one k-wise, slip next 2 sts p-wise, knit 3 slipped stitches tog. 2 sts deed See page 94 for all other abbreviations The Farrier pullover is worked from the top down in pieces, with the front and back worked separately, then blocked and joined together at the shoulders. The stitches for the sleeves are picked up across the shoulder and worked down to the cuff. The pullover is seamed, and stitches are picked up around the neck to work the neckband in the round. The travelling cable panel is designed as a sash; it begins on the wearer’s left shoulder and then ‘moves’ diagonally to the right hip using increases and decreases on either side of the panel. The cable patterns can be worked from chart or written instructions. Pattern A Worked over 28 (28, 30, 30, 34, 46, 46, 46, 46) sts Row 1 (RS): P3 (3, 3,3,5, 5,5, 5, 5), [C2B, C2F, pl (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)] 1(1,1,1,1, 2, 2,2,2) times, kl2, [pl (1, 2, 2, 2, 2,2,2, 2), C2B, C2F] 1 (1,1,1,1,2,2, 2, 2) times, p3 (3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5). Row 2 & all WS rows: КЗ (3, 3, 3,5, 5,5,5, 5), [p4, kl (1,2, 2, 2, 2,2,2, 2)] 1(1,1,1,1, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, pl2, [kl (1, 2, 2, 2,2, 2, 2,2), p4] 1 (1, 1,1,1, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, k3 (3,3,3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5). Row 3: P3 (3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5), [C2F, C2B, pl (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2)] 1(1, 1,1,1,2,2, 2, 2) times, kl2, [pl (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2), C2F, C2B] 1 (1, 1,1,1, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, p3 (3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5). Row 5: As Row 1. Row 7: Pl (1,1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2), mb, pl (1,1, 1,2, 2,2,2, 2), [C2F, C2B, pl (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2,2)] 1(1, 1,1,1,2,2, 2, 2) times, C6B, C6F, [pl (1, 2, 2, 2,2,2, 2, 2), C2F, C2B] 1 (1,1,1,1, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, pl (1,1,1, 2,2,2, 2, 2), mb, pl (1,1, 1, 2,2,2, 2, 2). Rows 9-10: Rep rows 1-2. Rep these 10 rows for patt. Pattern В Row 1 (RS): Pl, kl2, pl. Row 2 & all WS rows: Kl, pl2, kl. Rows 3 & 5: As Row 1. Row 7: Pl, C6B, C6F, pl. Rows 9-10: Rep rows 1-2. Rep these 10 rows for patt. BACK Right Shoulder With larger needles, cast on 28 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58) sts. Set-Up Row (WS): P to last 2 sts, pm, p2. Starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 1 (RS, Inc): K2, sm, mil, к to end. 1 st inc’d Row 2: Purl. Rep rows 1-2 another 2 (1,1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0) times. 31 (32, 36, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59) sts Next Row (RS, inc): K2, sm, mil, kl, mil, к to end. 2 sts inc’d Next Row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) more times. 35 (38, 42, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67) sts Break yarn and place sts on hold. Left Shoulder With larger needles, cast on 32 (34, 40, 44, 48, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts. Set-Up Row (WS): P2, pm, pl (1,2, 4, 5,2, 4, 6, 8), pm, work Row 2 of Patt A from chart or written instructions, pm, pl (3, 6,8, 7,4, 6, 8,10). Next Row (RS): К to marker, sm, work next row of patt to marker, sm, к to marker, sm, k2. Next Row: P2, sm, p to marker, sm, work next row of patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last 2 rows once more. Row 1 (RS, inc): К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to marker, mlr, sm, k2. 1 st inc’d Row 2: P2, sm, p to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep rows 1-2 another 2 (1,1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0) times. 35 (36, 42, 45, 49, 55, 59, 63, 67) sts Next Row (RS, inc): К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to 1 st before marker, mil, kl, mil, sm, k2. 2 sts inc’d Next Row: P2, sm, p to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) more times. 39 (42, 48, 53, 57, 63, 67, 71, 75) sts Join Back Next Row (RS, joining): Work across Left Shoulder sts as follows: к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to marker, rm, k2, using backward loop method cast on 23 (23, 24, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) sts, work across Right Shoulder sts as follows: k2, rm, к to end. 97 (103, 114,123,132,143,152,161, 170) sts Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Next Row: К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last 2 rows 15 (16,18,19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26) more times. Mark both edges of last row with lockable markers or safety pins for underarm. SIZES XS, S & M ONLY: Row 1 (RS): К to 1 st before marker, yo, kl, sm, work in N И Size О Approximate UK dress size A: Finished bust circumference (cm) B: Shoulder width (cm) C: Armhole depth (cm)_____________ D: Underarm to hem; longer edge (cm E: Sleeve length (cm)_____________ F: Cuff width (cm) Yarn Moonstone 112 88 www.craftworld.com
WOMEN’S GARMENT I---------------- patt to marker, sm, ssk, к to end. Row 2: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, pl, pl tbl, p to end. Row 3: К to 2 sts before marker, [yo, kl] twice, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, sssk, к to end. Row 4: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, [pl, pl tbl] twice, p to end. Rep last 4 rows 20 (22, 24, -, -, -, -) more times. SIZES L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Row 1 (RS): К to 2 sts before marker, [yo, kl] twice, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, sssk, к to end. Row 2: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, [pl, pl tbl] twice, p to end. Rep last 2 rows - (-, -, 40, 43, 44, 47, 50, 54) more times. ALL SIZES: Next Row: К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last two rows until work measures 33 (34.5, 35.5, 36.5, 37.5, 38.5,39.5,40.5, 41.5) cm from underarm marker. Next Row (RS): K2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3), *pl, kl; rep from * to 8 (9,10,11,12, 9,12, 13,13) sts before marker, pm, к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to marker, sm, *pl, kl; rep from * to last 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3) sts, p to end. Row 1: K2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3), *pl, kl; rep from * to marker, sm, к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Row 2: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to marker, sm, *pl, kl; rep from * to last 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3) sts, p to end. Rep last 2 rows until ribbing measures 3.5cm, ending after a Row 2, 4, 6 or 10 of Patt A. SIZES XS & S ONLY: Next Row (RS): Cast off in patt to marker, leaving 1 loop on RH needle, rm, kl, pass loop over к st to cast off final st before marker, kl, p2, k4 (5,-, -, -, -, -), sm, p3, k4, pl, kl, [p2, k2] twice, p2, kl, pl, k4, p3, sm, к to end. 41 (40, -) sts Next Row: P to marker, sm, k3, p4, kl, pl, k2, [p2, k2] twice, pl, kl, p4, k3, sm, p4 (5, -, -, -, -, -), k2, p2. SIZES M, L & XL ONLY: Next Row (RS): Cast off in patt to marker, leaving 1 loop on RH needle, rm, kl, pass loop over к st to cast off final st before marker, kl, [p2, k2] twice, k- (-, 0,1, 2, -, -, -) sm, p- (-, 3,3, 5,-, -, -, -), k4, p2, kl, [p2, k2] twice, p2, kl, p2, k4, p- (-, 3, 3, 5, -, -, -), sm, к to end. - (-, 43, 44, 49, -, -) sts Next Row: P to marker, sm, k-(-, 3, 3, 5,-, -, -), p4, k2, pl, k2, [p2, k2] twice, pl, k2, p4, k- (-, 3, 3, 5, -, -, -), sm, p-(-, 0,1,2,-,-,-, -), [p2, k2] twice, p2. SIZES 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Next Row (RS): Cast off in patt to marker, leaving 1 loop on RH needle, rm, kl, pass loop over к st to cast off final st before marker, kl, [p2, k2] - (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 2, 2) times, k- (-, -, -, -, 3, 2, 3, 3), sm, p5, [k4, p2] twice, kl, [p2, k2] twice, p2, kl, [p2, k4] twice, p5, sm, к to end. - (-, -, -, 58, 62, 64, 63) sts Next Row: P to marker, sm, k5, [p4, k2] twice, pl, k2, [p2, k2] twice, pl, [k2, p4] twice, k5, sm, p- (-, -, -, -, 3, 2, 3, 3), [p2, k2]-(-, -, -, -, 1,2, 2, 2) times, p2. ALL SIZES: Work in rib as set until new ribbing measures 3.5cm, ending after a WS row. Cast off loosely in patt. XS s M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X E В 6 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28 30-32 34-36 i к с A 99.5 106.5 118 128 137.5 147 157 167 177 15.5 16.5 19 21 23 25.5 27.5 30 32 17.5 18 19.5 20 21 22.5 23 24.5 25 J D 1 к r 40 41.5 42.5 43.5 44.5 45.5 46.5 47.5 48.5 41.5 41.5 39.5 39.5 37.5 36.5 34.5 34.5 31.5 25 25 25 25 25 25 28.5 28.5 28.5 Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted 5 1 1 6 6 1 7 1 7 8 8 9 9 www.craftworld.com 89
FRONT Left Shoulder With larger needles, cast on 32 (34, 40, 44, 48, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts. Set-Up Row (WS): Pl (3, 6, 8, 7, 4, 6, 8,10), pm, work Row 2 of Patt A from chart or written instructions, pm, pl (1,2,4, 5, 2, 4, 6, 8), pm, p2. Next Row (RS): K2, sm, к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to marker, sm, p2. Rep last 2 rows twice more. Row 1 (RS, inc): K2, sm, mlr, к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. 1 st inc’d Row 2: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to marker, sm, p2. Rep rows 1-2 another 6 (5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3) times. 39 (40, 46, 50, 53, 59, 63, 66, 70) sts Next Row (RS, inc): K2, sm, mlr, kl, mlr, к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. 2 sts inc’d Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to marker, sm, p2. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times. 45 (48, 54, 58, 63, 69, 73 78, 82) sts Break yarn and place sts on hold. Right Shoulder With larger needles, cast on 28 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58) sts. Set-Up Row (WS): P2, pm, p to end. Starting with a к row, work 6 rows in St st. Row 1 (RS, inc): К to marker, mlr, sm, k2.1 st inc’d Row 2: Purl. Rep rows 1-2 another 6 (5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3) times. 35 (36, 40, 44, 47, 51, 55, 58, 62) sts Next Row (RS, inc): К to 1 st before marker, mlr, kl, mlr, sm, k2. 2 sts inc’d Next Row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times. 41 (44, 48, 52, 57, 61, 65, 70, 74) sts Join Front Next Row (RS, joining): Work across Right Shoulder sts as follows: к to marker, rm, k2, using backward loop method cast on 11 (11,12,13,12, 13,14,13,14) sts, work across Left Shoulder sts as follows: k2, rm, к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. 97 (103,114, 123,132,143,152,161, 170) sts Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Next Row: К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last 2 rows 9 (10,12, 13,14,16,17,19, 20) more times. Mark both edges of last row with lockable marker or safety pin for underarm. SIZES XS, S & M ONLY: Row 1 (RS): К to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, kl, yo, к to end. Row 2: P to 2 sts before marker, pl tbl, pl, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Row 3: К to 2 sts before marker, k3tog, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, [kl, yo] twice, к to end. Row 4: P to 4 sts before marker, [pl tbl, pl] twice, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last 4 rows 20 (22, 24, -, -, -, -) more times. SIZES L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Row 1 (RS): К to 2 sts before marker, k3tog, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, [kl, yo] twice, к to end. Row 2: P to 4 sts before marker, [pltbl, pl] twice, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last 2 rows - (-, -, 40, 43, 44, 47, 50, 54) more times. ALL SIZES: Next Row: К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Next Row: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last two rows until work measures 33 (34.5, 35.5, 36.5, 37.5, 38.5, 39.5, 40.5, 41.5) cm from underarm marker. Next Row (RS): К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k8 (9,10,11,12, 9,12, 13,13), pm, *kl, pl; rep from * to last 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3) sts, к to end. Next Row (WS): P2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3), *kl, pl; rep from * to marker, sm, p to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Row 1: К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to marker, sm, *kl, pl; rep from * to last 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3) sts, к to end. Row 2: P2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 3), *kl, pl; rep from * to marker, sm, p to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Rep last 2 rows until ribbing measures 3.5cm, ending after a Row 2, 3, 6 or 10 of Patt A. SIZES XS & S ONLY: Next Row (RS): К to marker, sm, p3, k4, pl, kl, [p2, k2] twice, p2, kl, pl, k4, p3, sm, k4 (5,-, -, -), p2, k2, rm, cast off rem sts in patt. 41 (40, -) sts Break yarn and fasten off. Next Row: With WS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, p2, k2, p4 (5, -, -, -, -, -, -, -), sm, k3, p4, kl, pl, k2, [p2, k2] twice, pl, kl, p4, k3, sm, p to end. SIZES M, L & XL ONLY: Next Row (RS): К to marker, sm, p- (-, 3, 3, 5, -, -, -, -), k4, p2, kl, [p2, k2] twice, p2, kl, 90 www.craftworld.com
WOMEN’S GARMENT I---------------- p2, k4, p-(-, 3,3,5,-, -, -, -), sm, k- (-, 0,1,2,-, -, -, -), [k2, p2] twice, k2, rm, cast off rem sts in patt. - (-, 43, 44, 49, -, -) sts Break yarn and fasten off. Next Row (WS): With WS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, p2, [k2, p2] twice, p- (-, 0,1,2,-, -, -, -), sm,k-(-, 3, 3, 5,-, -, -, -), p4, k2, pl, k2, [p2, k2] twice, pl, k2, p4, k- (-, 3, 3, 5, -, -, -, -), sm, p to end. SIZES 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: Next Row (RS): К to marker, sm, p5, [k4, p2] twice, kl, p2, [k2, p2] twice, kl, [p2, k4] twice, p5, sm, k- (-, -, -, -, 3, 2, 3, 3), [k2, p2] - (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 2, 2) times, k2, rm, cast off rem sts in patt. - (-, -, -, -, 58, 62, 64, 63) sts Break yarn and fasten off. Next Row (WS): With WS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, p2, [k2, p2] - (-, -, -, -, 1, 2, 2, 2) times, p- (-, -, -, -, 3, 2, 3, 3), sm, k5, [p4, k2] twice, pl, [k2, p2] twice, k2, pl, [k2, p4] twice, k5, sm, p to end. ALL SIZES: Work in rib as set until new ribbing measures 3.5cm, ending after a WS row. Cast off loosely in patt. Making up: Block Back and Front pieces to dimensions given in table. Join shoulder seams. RIGHT SLEEVE With RS facing and beg at marked row edge on Right Back, pu and k32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts to shoulder seam, pm, pu and k32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts down Right Front to marked row edge. 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96) sts Next Row (WS): P to 7 sts before marker, pm, kl, p6, rm, p6, kl, pm, p to end. Row 1 (RS, dec): K2, ssk, к to marker, sm, work Row 1 of Patt В from chart or written instructions, sm, к to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 62 (66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94) sts Row 2: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Row 3: К to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to end. Row 4: P to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, p to end. Next Row (RS, dec): K2, ssk, к to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, к to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts deed [Work 15 (11, 9, 7, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3) rows straight in patt. Rep dec row.] 5 (7, 9,11,13, 9, 8, 5,14) times. 50 (50, 50, 50, 50, 62, 68, 78, 64) sts SIZES 2X, ЗХ, 4X & 5X ONLY: [Work-(-, -, -, -,3,3,3,1) rows straight in patt. Rep dec row.] - (-, -, -, -, 6, 6,11, 4) times. - (-, -, 50, 56, 56, 56) sts ALL SIZES: Cont in patt until Sleeve measures 38 (38, 36, 36, 34, 33, 31, 31, 28) cm or 3.5cm less than desired length, ending after a WS row. Change to smaller DPNs. Next Row (RS): K2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3), *pl, kl; rep from * to marker, sm, pl, kl, [p2, k2] twice, p2, kl, pl, sm, **kl, pl; rep from ** to last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) sts, k2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3,3, 3). Next Row: P2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3), *kl, pl; rep from * to marker, kl, pl, k2, [p2, k2] twice, pl, kl, sm, **pl, kl; rep from ** to last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) sts, k2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3,3,3). Rep last 2 rows 4 more times. Cast off loosely in patt. LEFT SLEEVE Work as for Right Sleeve, beg to pu sts at Left Front marker and working to Left Back marker. Making up: Join side and sleeve seams. NECKBAND With smaller DPNs, RS facing and starting at Left Shoulder, pu and kl9 sts down front neck, 11 (11,12,13,12,13, 14,13, 14) sts from front neck cast-on, 19 sts up front neck to shoulder, 11 sts down back neck, 23 (23, 24, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) sts from back neck cast-on and 11 sts up back neck to shoulder, pm and join to tip Be sure to block the back and front pieces firmly before seaming the shoulders as the travelling cable panel tends to distort the knitted fabric before blocking. When working the decreases on the travelling cable panel, be sure to keep your sts fairly loose. If you are between sizes, I’d recommend making the larger size for a comfortable fit work in the md. 94 (94, 96, 96, 96, 98,100,100,102) sts SIZES XS &S ONLY: Next Rnd (RS): [K6, k2tog, k8, k2tog] 5 times, k4. 84 sts SIZES M, L & XL ONLY: Next Rnd (RS): [K6, k2tog] 12 times. 84 sts SIZES 2X ONLY: Next Rnd (RS): [K8, k2tog] 9 times, k6, k2tog. 88 sts SIZES 3X&4X ONLY: Next Rnd (RS): K4, k2tog, k6, k2tog, [k7, k2tog] 8 times, k6, k2tog, k4, k2tog. 88 sts SIZES 5X ONLY: Next Rnd (RS): K9, k2tog, [k8, k2tog] 8 times, k9, k2tog. 92 sts ALL SIZES: Next Rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep last rnd 4 more times. Cast off in patt. Finishing Weave in ends. Work sts (0.0.0,0,1,1,1,1,1) times Work sts 0 (0.1,1,1,1.1,1.1) times □ Rep 1 (1.1.1.1.2.2.2.2) times total www.craftworld.com 91
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 THE BASICS Essential KNITTING SKILLS If you’re a new knitter or returning after a break, here’s our guide to some of the most common stitches used in this issue Step 1: Insert RH needle from left to right into front of next st. Step 2: Wrap yarn clockwise around RH needle. Step 3: Holding working yarn firmly, pull loop through. Step 4: Drop old st off LH needle. 1 knit st has been made. Step 1: Insert RH needle from right to left into front of next st. Step 2: Wrap yarn anti- clockwise around RH needle. Step 3: Holding working yarn firmly, pull loop through. Step 4: Drop old st off LH needle. 1 purl st has been made. I Grafting Divide sts equally between two needles. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread onto a darning needle (DN). Insert DN p-wise into 1st st on front needle and pull yarn through. SKP or ssk? There are lots of different ways to work a left-leaning decrease but we like the ‘improved ssk’ method (shown opposite) best because it gives a neat-looking decrease. However, you can always change this for an ‘SKP’ or ‘sll, kl, psso’ decrease if you prefer and your pattern will still work Insert DN k-wise into 1st st on back needle and pull yarn through. * Insert DN k-wise into 1st st on front needle and slip the st off needle. Insert DN p-wise into next st on front needle and pull the yarn through. Insert DN p-wise into 1st st on back needle and slip this st off the needle. Insert DN k-wise into next st on back needle and pull yarn through.* Rep from * to * until all sts have been worked. End to end: Lay pieces RS up and together. Thread yarn onto darning needle (DN). Secure two corners at RH edge. Working from right to left, ♦insert DN under the ‘V’ of the next st in top piece, pull gently, insert DN under the ‘V’ of the opposite st in bottom piece, pull gently; rep from * until seam is complete. Side to side: Lay pieces RS up and together. Thread yarn onto darning needle (DN). Secure two corners at RH edge. Pull apart slightly so you can see the ‘ladder’ of horizontal strands between columns of sts. Working from right to left, *with DN, catch first ‘rung’ of ladder on RH piece. Catch the opposite ‘rung’ on LH piece and pull gently until the two edges meet; rep from * until seam is complete. 92 www.craftworld.com
THE BASICS I----------- Between knit sts: Start with yarn at back. Bring yarn forward from back to front between the needles and back over the RH needle. Slip, slip, knit (ssk) Step 1: Insert the RH needle into the next st к-wise, then slip it onto the RH needle without knitting it. Between purl sts: With the yarn at the front of the work, take it from front to back over the top of the RH needle, continue round, under RH needle, and hold to front ready to purl next st. Between a knit and a purl st: Start with yarn at back. Bring yarn forward between the needles, take from front to back over the top of the RH needle, round RH needle and hold to front to purl next st. Between a purl and a knit st: Start with yarn at back. Take yarn back over top of RH needle and then bring it between the two needles so that the yarn is not at the back of the work. Knit next st. Make one (ml) Step 2: Insert the RH needle into the next st p-wise, then slip onto the RH needle. You have 2 slipped sts on the RH needle, 1 slipped k-wise, 1 slipped p-wise. Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH needle from left to right up into the front of the two slipped sts (the RH needle is behind the LH needle). Knit these two sts tog. Step 1: Insert LH needle from back to front below the strand between the two needles, lifting the strand onto the LH needle. Central double decrease (cdd) Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH needle from left to right into the front of the two slipped sts and lift the two slipped sts over the knitted st. Step 2: Insert the tip of the RH needle from front to back into the front of the new loop on the LH needle. Knit this st. Step 1: Insert RH needle from front to back into next 2 sts on LH needle. Slip these two sts к-wise tog onto RH needle without knitting them. Step 2: Knit the next st on LH needle. Note that the two slipped sts are sitting unworked behind the st you have just knitted. Long-tail cast-on Step 1: Make a slipknot, leaving a long tail of yarn approximately three times the length of the cast-on edge. Place slipknot on needle and draw up. Hold needle in RH. Step 2: Holding working yarn tensioned with LH fingers, hook left thumb under working yarn from back to front. Insert the tip of the needle into front of loop on left thumb. Tail yarn is still held tensioned in RH at this point. Step 3: Use RH to bring tail yarn up under needle, from right to left. Take it between thumb and needle, over the top of the needle, and hold tensioned to right. You should wrap the yarn clockwise around the needle as if to knit. Step 4: Lift loop on left thumb over tip of needle, remove thumb and draw up working yarn. Two sts on RH needle (slipknot counts as one st). Repeat steps 2-4 until number of sts required has been cast on. www.craftworld.com 93
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Reading a pattern Charts Charts are a visual representation of the finished knitted piece. They show it from the right side, so when you read them, you read in the same direction as you knit. Always start at the bottom. Working flat, read RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. Working in the round, read all rows from right to left. One square represents each stitch. I. Schematic The schematic is there to show you the finished measurements of the item, and how it all fits together. Compare these measurements to the measurements of a garment which you know fits you well. In the schematic and throughout the pattern, the smallest size is shown first, with the larger sizes in brackets. 2. About the yarn This is information about the yarn we used for this pattern. If you can’t get hold of this yarn, take a look at these details and compare them to other yarns that are available to you so that you can make a substitution. 3. Tension To check tension, knit a swatch (at least 15cm square), wash and block it as you would the finished garment. Count the number of stitches and rows in 10cm. If you have too many stitches, go up a needle size. If you have too few, go down a size. Repeat this process as many times as needed. Finishing For most items, the best way to block is to soak the item in lukewarm water and wool wash for about an hour to relax the stitches. Then roll it in a towel to remove most of the water. Finally, shape the item and leave it to dry. For garments, you can simply lay them flat. For lace shawls, you will need to stretch and pin them out. For hats, try blocking over a balloon or plate to stretch it into shape. Abbreviations 1x1 ribkl, pl ribbing k2tog/k3tog rm Remove marker 2x2 ribk2, p2 ribbing Knit two/three together rnd Round alt Alternate LH Left hand RS Right side beg Beginning ml Make one by lifting the bar sk2p Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass CC Contrast colour between stitches onto LH slipped stitch over cdd Centred double decrease - slip needle and knitting into it skp Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped 2 stitches knitwise together, knit mil Insert the LH needle from front stitch over 1, pass slipped stitches over to back under the strand of yarn si Slip cm Centimetres between the st just worked and sm Slip marker CN Cable needle the next st on the LH needle. ssk Slip one knitwise, slip one C2B Cable 2 backwards - si st onto Knit this new st through the purlwise, knit two slipped CN, hold at back, kl from LH back loop. 1 st inc’d stitches together needle, kl from CN mlr Insert the LH needle from ssp Slip one, slip one, purl two C2F Cable 2 forwards - si st onto back to front under the slipped stitches together CN, hold in front, kl from LH strand of yarn between the st Stitch needle, kl from CN st just worked and the next St st Stocking stitch. Knitting flat: cont Continue st on the LH needle. Knit Alternate knit and purl rows. dec Decrease this new st through the front Knitting in the round: Knit all DPN Double-pointed needle loop. 1 st inc’d rounds foil Following mb Make bobble tbl Through back loop g Grammes MC Main colour tog Together G st Garter stitch. Knitting flat: Knit P Purl w&t Wrap and turn. Slip next every row. Knitting in the round: p-wise Purlwise stitch onto RH needle, take Knit and purl alternate rounds p2tog Purl two together yarn to opposite side of i-cord К all sts on DPN. Without patt Pattern work between needles, slip turning, slide sts to other end of pm Place marker same stitch back onto LH needle. Rep until cord reaches prev Previous needle. Turn work ready to desired length psso Pass slipped stitch over begin working in opposite inc Increase. pu Pick up direction incl Including rem Remaining WS Wrong side к Knit rep Repeat wyib With yarn in back k-wise Knitwise Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch. As wyif With yarn in front kfb/pfb Knit/purl one through the stocking stitch, but knit side is yo Yarn over front then through the back “wrong" side [] Repeat instructions (same stitch) RH Right hand 0 Alternative sizes 94 www.craftworld.com
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Knit Now Diary PARTY TIME! For Jo, this month has been all about the glamour When I first decided I wanted to work in magazines, I had a really rose-tinted idea of what it would involve: fashion shows, launch parties, interviews with celebrities, glamorous photo shoots and champagne... the reality is, let’s say, a little different. Most of the time I’m sitting in the middle of a pile of yarn rather than on the front row, and photoshoots are more likely to see me steaming jumpers than pouring fizz. To be honest, I wouldn’t have it any other way! However, in honour of our next issue - which celebrates Knit Now's 10th BIRTHDAY! - the last few weeks have seen me living a more glamorous magazine life. For a start, I did my first ever location photoshoot - and it was pretty magical. As you may or may not know, a lot of work goes into making that magic. And naturally, this time we wanted to make it extra-special. After finding and hiring an apartment and pulling together a crazy amount of props and festive decorations, it took me and our photographer hours to decorate it fit for a Christmas party (in baking heat, naturally). I was finding sequins in my hair for days afterwards! “Preparing for our birthday issue is all the excitement I dreamed of” Of course, the best part for me was the knitwear. As a magazine editor, there are few things as rewarding as seeing the projects you’ve commissioned coming to life on camera. With the right light, the right shoes, and the right model, a jumper or accessory that already looked lovely can transform into a truly covetable garment. And that’s what we are always aiming for! As if that wasn’t enough, I had another career highlight -1 interviewed the venerable Zandra Rhodes, fashion icon and designer extraordinaire. As a huge fan of her work, I found it a real honour and a thrill to speak to her about her new collaboration with West Yorkshire Spinners, about her career highlights and...about the joy of Christmas jumpers! Make sure you pick up the next issue to read this exclusive interview. So the champagne might have been a prop, the setting a Manchester suburb rather than, say, the island of Capri... but I can honestly say preparing for our birthday issue is all the excitement I dreamed of. After all, it’s gorgeous yarn and beautiful knitwear that REALLY makes a party, isn’t it? Sneak peek FESTIVE FUN Chatting to Zandra Rhodes was a real career highlight for me! A behind-the-scenes look at what’s in store for our birthday issue! FESTIVE FRIENDS Our beautiful model, Debora, has done lots of modelling for Knit Now - including our third issue! FESTIVE FASHION The best part of the whole shoot: the gorgeous knitwear FESTIVE FOOD The fizz might have been fake, but the cake was real! FESTIVE FLOURISHES We had a lot of fun styling up for Christmas 98 www.craftworld.com
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I hope you will agree that Sachiyo Ishii has outdone herself with these super-cute Peanuts toys, right down to the string lights to decorate Snoopy’s kennel! Christmas is going to be a very special one this year, so why not knit some toys to match? Of course, we love to treat you, so we’ve included some extra patterns you can make with your special Peanuts yarn kit. From mitts and Christmas decorations to hand-holding gnomes, there are plenty of gift ideas in this pattern book, and you’re sure to find something that wakes up your festive spirit! I can’t wait to see what you choose to make! joanna.cummings@practicalpublishing.co.uk
Table of Contents A PEANUTS CHRISTMAS. . . . SANTA i PALS.......... TINY TOES BUNTIN6..... BABY ELF HAT.......... WARM HEART MITTS...... HOLLY JOLLY BAUBLES. .. . GNOMES IN YOUR HOME! .. . ABBREVIATIONS.........

Christmas with Celebrate Christmas Peanuts style, with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and the rest of the gang! Designed by Sachiyo Ishii EXCLUSIVE PATTERN!

£4 « 8 TOOLS < MATERIALS Yarn used Kit yarn 1 ball each in Ladies Dancing (A), Lords Leaping (B), Gold Rings (C), Geese a-laying (D), French Hens (E) & Turtle Doves (F) NOTE: You can make two human figures, Snoopy & Woodstock, all with hats from kit yarn. Additional 4-ply or stash yarn Oddments each in Sky Blue (N), Raspberry Pink (H), yellow (J), orange (L) & white (M) About the yarn 4-ply; 45m per ball; 100% polyester Tension 22 stitches x 26 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 3.5mm straight CHARLIE BROWN LEGS & BODY Right Leg With A, cast on 12 sts. Rows 1-9: Starting with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Break yarn and place sts on hold. Left Leg Work as for Right Leg, leaving sts on needle and cont to Body. Body Join C. Row 10 (RS): K12 Left Leg sts, kl2 from Right Leg holder, connecting both legs. 24 sts Rows 11-17: Starting with a p row, work 7 rows in St st. Row 18: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Rows 19-22: Work 4 rows in St st. Other supplies locking stitch marker chenille needle or tapestry needle 3mm crochet hook stitch holder pair of 5mm mushroom-shaped eye beads or safety eyes for each human character sewing needle & thread toy stuffing cardboard (for piano & doghouse) cocktail sticks fabric glue sturdy cardboard (for gift boxes) sturdy wire or chenille stem (for candy cane) masking tape Sizing 24cm tall Abbreviations See page 31 for all abbreviations Change to A. Row 23: [KI, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, kl] 3 times. 12 sts Rows 24-26: Work 3 rows in St st. Cast off. SHOES Make 2 With B, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: Kfb, k3, [kfb] 3 times, k3, [kfb] twice. 18 sts Rows 3-7: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 8: K4, [k2tog] 5 times, k4. 13 sts Cast off. SOCKS Make 2 With C, cast on 12 sts. Starting with a p row, work 2 rows in St st. Cast off. SHORTS Right Leg With B, cast on 16 sts. Rows 1-2: Starting with a к row, work 2 rows in St st. Break yarn and place sts on hold. Left Leg Work as for Right Leg, leaving sts on needle and cont to Main part. Main Part Row 3 (RS): K16 Left Leg sts, kl6 from Right Leg holder, connecting both legs. 32 sts Row 4: Purl. Row 5: [K2, k2tog] 4 times, [k2tog, k2] 4 times. 24 sts Cast off. SHIRT Strand yarn not in use loosely across WS. With C, cast on 32 sts. Rows 1-3: Starting with a к row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 4 (WS): Pl C, join В and [pl В, рЗ C] 7 times, pl B, p2 C. Row 5: [Kl С, кЗ В] 8 times. Row 6: P2 С, [рЗ B, pl C] 7 times, p2 B. Row 7: K4 C, [kl В, кЗ C] 7 times. Break В and cont with C only. Row 8: Purl. Row 9: [K2, k2tog] 4 times, [k2tog, k2] 4 times. 24 sts Rows 10-12: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 13: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Rows 14-16: Work 3 rows in St st. Collar Note: RS becomes WS due to foldback. With collar WS facing, cast off 6 sts p-wise (leaving 1 st on RH needle), p2, turn, cast off these 3 sts k-wise. With collar RS facing, transfer rem sts to RH needle and rejoin yarn to outside edge. Cast off 6 sts (leaving 1 st on RH needle), k2, turn, cast off these 2 sts p-wise. SLEEVES Work both the same With C, cast on 14 sts. Starting with a к row, work 7 rows in St st. Cast off. ARMS Make 2 With A, cast on 12 sts. Rows 1-8: Starting with a p row, work 8 rows in St st. Row 9 (WS): Cast off 6 sts, [pfb] 4 times, pl. 10 sts Fingers Next Row: **K2, turn, p2, turn, k2, do not turn or break yarn.** Working next set of 2 sts each time, rep from ** to ** 4 more times. Turn and cont on all sts. Next Row (WS): [P2tog] twice, cast off first st, [p2tog, cast off RH st] 3 times. Fasten off. HEAD With A, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 & all WS rows: Purl. Row 2: [Kl, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, kl] 3 times. 18 sts Row 4: [K2, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k2] 3 times. 24 sts Row 6: [КЗ, kfb] 3 times,
^>1 J»- “What a delight to create a Peanuts Christmas! I enjoyed every minute of working on the project. I hope you will, too!” [kfb, k3] 3 times. 30 sts Row 8: [K4, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k4] 3 times. 36 sts Row 10: [K5, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k5] 3 times. 42 sts Row 12: [K6, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k6] 3 times. 48 sts Rows 13-19: Starting with a p row, work 7 rows in St st. Row 20: K12, [k2tog, k2] 6 times, kl2. 42 sts Rows 21-25: Work 5 rows in St st. Row 26: [K5, k2tog] 6 times. 36 sts Rows 27, 29 & 31: Purl. Row 28: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. 30 sts Row 30: [KI, k2tog] 10 times. 20 sts Row 32: [K2tog] 10 times. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. NOSE With A, cast on 12 sts. Rows 1-2: Starting with a p row, work 2 rows in St st. Row 3 (WS): [P2, p2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. EARS Make 2 as for Nose. Making up: With cast-on yarn end of body, sew each leg as far as crotch. Sew seam up to neck and stuff. Wrap body with shorts piece and sew each shorts leg as far as crotch. Sew rest of seam and secure shorts to body. Wrap leg with sock and attach with stitches. Fold shoe in half longways, sew sole and back seam. Stuff toe of shoe, insert leg and secure shoe to leg. Rep for other leg. Wrap body with shirt piece and sew back seam. Fold down collar. Fold down tip of fingers towards arm, sew first cast-off edge to last cast-off edge (palm side). Sew between fingers. Sew arm seam and stuff. Wrap arm with shirt sleeve, secure sleeve to arm and sew sleeve seam. Attach arms to body. With fastened-off yarn end of head, sew seam halfway. With cast-on yarn end, work a gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw up tightly. Sew up seam a little further, stuff, and close seam. Seam ear to cast-off edge, flatten piece and attach cast- on edge to head. Seam nose, stuff, and attach it to face. Attach eye beads. Using 2 strands of B, embroider hair, eyebrows, and mouth using photo as a guide. Attach head to neck. LUCY LEGS & BODY, ARMS, EARS ANDSOCKS Work as for Charlie Brown, using F instead of C for Body and Socks. DRESS With F, cast on 48 sts. Rows 1-4: Knit. Row 5 (RS): [KI, k2tog] 16 times. 32 sts Row 6: Knit. Rows 7-14: Starting with a к row, work 8 rows in St st. Row 15: [K2, k2tog] 4 times, [k2tog, k2] 4 times. 24 sts Rows 16-18: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 19: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Row 20: Purl. Cast off. COLLAR With crochet hook and F, [make 4 chain sts, insert hook in first ch, yarn around hook, pull through both loops] 9 times. Fasten off. SLEEVES Work both the same With F, cast on 9 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 9 times. 18 sts Rows 3-7: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 8: [KI, k2tog] 6 times. 12 sts Cast off k-wise. HEAD Work as for Charlie Brown to Row 19. 48 sts Row 20 (RS): [K2, k2tog] 12 times. 36 sts Rows 21-27: Work 7 rows in St st. Row 28: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. 30 sts Rows 29 & 31: Purl.
(JNU5 Row 8: Knit. Row 10: [Kl, kfb] 9 times, [kfb, kl] 9 times. 54 sts Row 11 (WS, edge): Knit. HEAD & NOSE Work as for Lucy. Row 30: [Kl, k2tog] 10 times. 20 sts Row 32: [K2tog] 10 times. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. SHOES Make 2 With D, work as for Charlie Brown to Row 2.18 sts Row 3 (WS): P3 D, join В and p2 B, p8 D, p2 B, p3 D. Rows 4-5: Keeping colours correct and starting with a к row, work 2 rows in St st. Row 6: КЗ D, kl2 B, k3 D. Row 7: P3 D, pl5 B. Break D and cont in В only. Row 8: K4, [k2tog] 5 times, k4. 13 sts Cast off. NOSE With A, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. HAIR With B, cast on 10 sts. Rows 1 & foil WS rows: Purl Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts Row 4: [Kl, kfb] 5 times, [kfb, kl] 5 times. 30 sts Row 6: [K4, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k4] 3 times. 36 sts QtMs tip Leave long ends for parts that require sewing Hair Rolls Row 12: K9, turn and leave rem sts on hold on needle while you work this hair roll. 9 sts Rows 13-25: Work 13 rows in St st on this set of sts only. Row 26 (RS): K9, do not turn or break yarn. Leave these sts on RH needle with RS facing for next set. Work in same way for next set of 9 sts, working 15 rows in St st before leaving sts on hold. Work in same way for next set of 7 sts, working 13 rows in St st. Work in same way for next set of 5 sts, working 9 rows in St st. Work next set of 4 sts for 9 rows in St st. Work next set of 2 sts for 5 rows in St st. [Work next set of 9 sts for 13 rows in St st] twice. Turn work and cast off all sts across row. Making up: Make up body, sock and shoes as for Charlie Brown. Wrap body with dress and sew back seam. Attach collar. Secure dress to body at waist. With B, embroider lines on chest. Make up arms and head as for Charlie Brown. Fold cast-off edge of hair to WS and sew each side edge of hair rolls. Stuff each hair roll. Cup hair around head and stitch in place; no stuffing is added between head and hair. Make up ears, eyes and embroider face as for Charlie Brown, and sew head to neck. LEGS & BODY, SHORTS, ARMS, EARS, SOCKS ANDSHOES Work as for Charlie Brown, using E instead of C for Body and Socks. SHIRT Note: In order to maintain 1-row stripes without breaking the yarn, some rows are worked from the same side (RS/WS) again, by slipping the sts to the LH needle to work them again with the other yarn. You may find it easier to use a pair of DPNs for this part and slide the sts to the other end of the needle. With E, cast on 32 sts. Rows 1-2: Starting with a к row, work 2 rows in St st. Join B. Rows 3 & 4 (RS): With B, knit, then return sts to LH needle and with E, knit. Rows 5 & 6 (WS): With E, purl, then return sts to LH needle and with B, purl. Rows 7-8: With E, work 2 rows in St st. Rows 9 & 10 (RS): With B, [k2, k2tog] 4 times, [k2tog, k2] 4 times, then return sts to LH needle and with E, knit. 24 sts Rows 11 & 12 (WS): As rows 5 & 6. Row 13 (RS): With E, [k2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Row 14 (WS): With E, purl. Row 15: With B, knit. With B, cast off.
SLEEVES Work both the same With E, cast on 14 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Join B. Rows 2 & 3 (WS): With B, purl, then return sts to LH needle and with E, purl. Rows 4 & 5 (RS): With E, knit, then return sts to LH needle and with B, knit. Rows 6-7: With E, work 2 rows in St st. With B, cast off. BLANKET With F, cast on 26 sts. Knit 100 rows. Cast off. Making up: Make up as for Charlie Brown. Fasten strands of E to head for hair, using photo as a guide. 5CMR0EPER LEGS & BODY, SHORTS, SHOES, ARMS, EARS ANDSOCKS Work as for Charlie Brown, using F instead of C for Body and Socks, and using D for Shoes. HEAD & NOSE Work as for Lucy. SHIRT Note: Do not break В and F while working stripes; loosely carry unused yarn up side. With F, cast on 32 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Join B. Rows 2-3: With В and starting with a p row, work 2 rows in St st. Rows 4-5: With F, work 2 rows in St st. Rows 6-7: With B, work 2 rows in St st. Row 8: With F, purl. Row 9: With F, [k2, k2tog] 4 times, [k2tog, k2] 4 times. 24 sts Rows 10-11: With B, work 2 rows in St st. Row 12: With F, purl. Row 13: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Break F and cont with В only. Rows 14-15: Work 2 rows in St st. Cast off. SLEEVES Work both the same With F, cast on 14 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Rows 2-3: Join В and starting with a p row, work 2 rows in St st. Rows 4-5: With F, work 2 rows in St st. Break F and cont with В only. Rows 6-7: Work 2 rows in St st. Cast off. HAIR With C, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 12 times. 24 sts Row 3: Purl. Row 4: [Kl, kfb] 6 times, [kfb, kl] 6 times. 36 sts Row 5: Purl. Row 6: [Kl, kfb] 9 times, [kfb, kl] 9 times. 54 sts Rows 7-18: Starting with a p row, work 12 rows in St st. Row 19: Cast off 18 sts, p to end. 36 sts Row 20: Cast off 18 sts, к to end. 18 sts Row 21: Purl. Hair Rolls Row 22 (RS): K10, turn and leave rem sts on hold on needle while you work this hair roll. 10 sts Rows 23-26: Work 4 rows in St st on these 10 sts only. Row 27: P8, w&t. Row 28: K8, turn. Row 29: P7, w&t. Row 30: K7, turn. Row 31: P6, w&t. Row 32: K6, turn. Row 33: P5, w&t. Row 34: K5, turn. Row 35: P4, w&t. Row 36: K4, turn. Row 37: P3, w&t. Row 38: КЗ, turn. Row 39: P2, w&t. Row 40: K2, do not turn, cont and k8 held sts on LH needle. Row 41: P8, turn and leave tip Sew seams with RS facing, using mattress stitch rem sts on hold on needle while you work this hair roll. 8 sts Rows 42-54: Work 13 rows in St st on these 8 sts only. Cast off all 18 sts p-wise. Making up: Work as for Charlie Brown for basic assembly and as for Lucy to make up hair. With C, add a few stitches along side of face between hair rolls and ear if desired. PIANO TOPPANEL With E, cast on 18 sts. Rows 1-3: Starting with a к row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 4 (WS, edge): Knit, place locking marker on last st. Rows 5-18: Starting with a к row, work 14 rows in St st. Row 19: Ssk, к to end. 1 st deed Row 20: Purl. Rows 21-22: Rep rows 19-20.16 sts
Row 23: Ssk, kl, cast off first st, cast off next 2 sts, к to end. 12 sts Rows 24-28: Work 5 rows in St st. Rows 29-32: Rep rows 19-20 twice. 10 sts Row 33: Ssk, kl, cast off first st, cast off to end. SIDE PANEL With RS facing join E at locking marker on Top Panel. Pu and kl3 sts along edge to start of curve, pu and k9 sts from curve to top edge, pu and k8 sts along top edge, pu and k22 sts from long edge. 52 sts Rows 1-2: Starting with a p row, work 2 rows in St st. Cast off. KEYBOARD & BOTTOM PANEL With RS facing and D, pu and kl6 sts along cast-on edge of Top Panel. 16 sts Rows 1-4: Starting with a p row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 5 (WS, edge): Knit. Row 6: Knit. Break D. Join E. Row 7: Purl. Row 8 (RS, edge): Purl. Row 9: Pfb, p to last st, pfb. 18 sts Rows 10-21: Work 12 rows in St st. Row 22: К to last 2 sts, k2tog. 1 st deed Row 23: Purl. Rows 24-26: Rep rows 22-23, then rep Row 22 once more. 15 sts Row 27: P2tog, pl, cast off first st, cast off next st, p to end. 12 sts Rows 28-32: Work 5 rows in St st. Row 33: P2tog, p to end. 1 st deed Row 34: Knit. Row 35: As Row 33. 10 sts Row 36: Cast off to last 2 sts, k2tog and fasten off. Making up: Cut out cardboard pieces for top and bottom panels using knitted pieces as your template (note that schematic is not to scale and measurements are approximate). Sew bottom edge of side panel to bottom panel. Insert top and bottom cardboard pieces with toy stuffing sandwiched between them. Close seam. Secure knitted piece to cardboard, piercing through the top edge of keyboard. With B, embroider keyboard using photos as a guide. For each leg, cut cocktail stick in half, and starting from the blunt end wrap with E, wetting yarn with fabric glue from time to time. Leave a long end of yarn. Insert pointed end of leg into the bottom of the piano and secure using the long yarn end. Make and secure 2 other legs in same way, positioning two legs under the keyboard and one leg towards the rounded back of the piano. S P06H0U5E ROOF With E, cast on 36 sts. Rows 1-5: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 6 (RS): Cast on 1 st, к to end. 37 sts Row 7: Cast on 1 st, p to end. 38 sts Rows 8-15: Work 8 rows in St st. Row 16: Kl, k2tog, к to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 2 sts deed Row 17: Purl. Rows 18-19: Join B, work 2 rows in St st, break B. Rows 20-31: Rep rows 8-19. 34 sts Rows 32-40: Rep rows 8-16. 32 sts Row 41 (WS, edge): Knit. Row 42: Knit. Row 43: Purl. Row 44: Kl, kfb, к to last 2 sts, kfb, kl. 2 sts incd Rows 45-50: Work 6 rows in St st. Rows 51-52: Join B, work 2 rows in St st, break B. Rows 53-54: Rep rows 43-44. Rows 55-62: Starting with a p row, work 8 rows in St st. Rows 63-74: Rep rows 51-62. 38 sts Rows 75-76: Work 2 rows in St st. Rows 77-78: Cast off 1 st at start of next 2 rows. 36 sts
Rows 79-83: Work 5 rows in St st. Cast off. SIDE PANELS With E, cast on 88 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: Kl, p24, kl, pl8, kl, p24, kl, pl8. Rows 3-8: Rep rows 1-2 three times. Rows 9-10: Join B, rep rows 1-2, break B. Rows 11-18: Rep rows 1-2 four times. Rows 19-20: Join B, rep rows 1-2, break B. Rows 21-26: Rep rows 1-2 three times. Shape sides **Row 27: K18, turn and leave rem sts on hold while you work this side. 18 sts Row 28: Purl. Row 29: Join B, ssk, kl4, k2tog. 2 sts deed Row 30: Purl, then break B. Rows 31-32: Work 2 rows in St st. Row 33: Ssk, к to last 2 sts, k2tog. 2 sts deed Rows 34-36: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 37: As Row 33.12 sts Row 38: Purl. Rows 39-40: Join B, work 2 rows in St st, break B. Rows 41-46: Rep rows 33-38. 8 sts Row 47: As Row 33. 6 sts Row 48: Purl. Rows 49-50: Rep rows 29-30. 4 sts Cast off. With RS facing join yarn to rem sts, and cast off next 26 sts.** Work from * * to * * once more to complete other 2 sides. ENTRANCE With B, cast on 10 sts. Rows 1-19: Starting with a p row, work 19 rows in St st. Row 20 (RS): Ssk, к to last 2 sts, k2tog. 8 sts Row 21: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. 6 sts Row 22: Ssk, kl, cast off first st, cast off to last 2 sts, k2tog, cast off to end. Making up: Cut out cardboard pieces for roof and sides using knitted pieces as your template (note that schematic is not to scale and measurements are approximate; the knitted roof should overlap the roof cardboard). For sides, fold on dotted lines and put together using masking tape and leaving roof unattached. Wrap the cardboard with the knitted side panel and sew seam. Secure knitted panel to cardboard at bottom edge, sewing through the knitting and the cardboard, then also sew top edge to cardboard. For roof, cover cardboard with knitted piece, folding over the knitted edge to sew corners together (see illustration). Place roof on top of sides and stitch in place. Sew entrance to front of doghouse. SNOOPS' LEGS & BODY Right Leg With D, cast on 9 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 9 times. 18 sts Rows 3-7: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 8: K2, [k2tog] 4 times, k8. 14 sts Row 9: Purl. Row 10: K2, [k2tog] twice, k8. 12 sts Rows 11-13: Starting with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 14: K2tog, к to last 2 sts, k2tog. 10 sts Row 15: Purl. Break yarn, keep sts on a holder. Left Leg Work as for Right leg to Row 7. 18 sts Row 8: K8, [k2tog] 4 times, k2. 14 sts Row 9: Purl. Row 10: K8, [k2tog] twice, k2. 12 sts Rows 11-15: As for Right leg. 10 sts Do not break yarn. Continue to Body. Body Row 16: Working Left leg sts, k6, [kfb] 4 times, then working Right leg sts from holder [kfb] 4 times, k6, connecting both legs. 28 sts Rows 17-21: Work 5 rows in St st. Row 22: K2, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k2. 24 sts Row 23: Purl. Row 24: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Row 25: Purl. Row 26: [Kl, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, kl] 3 times. 12 sts Rows 27-28: Work 2 rows in St st. Cast off. HEAD With D, cast on 12 sts. Rows 1, 3 & 5 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kl, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, kl] 3 times. 18 sts
a L * ж /л Row 4: [K2, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k2] 3 times. 24 sts Row 6: [K2, kfb] 4 times, [kfb, k2] 4 times. 32 sts Rows 7-15: Starting with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Row 16: K8, [k2tog] 8 times, k8. 24 sts Rows 17-22: Work 6 rows in St st. Row 23: [K2, k2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Row 24: Purl. Row 25: [K2tog] 9 times. 9 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. EARS Make 2 With B, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 & foil WS rows: Purl. Row 2: [Kl, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, kl] 3 times. 18 sts Row 4: [K2, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, k2] 3 times. 24 sts Row 6: Knit. Row 8: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Row 10: Knit. Row 12: [K4, k2tog] 3 times. 15 sts Cast off. ARMS Make 2 With D, cast on 5 sts. Rows 1, 3 & 5 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 5 times. 10 sts Row 4: Knit. Row 6: K2tog, к to last 2 sts, k2tog. 8 sts Row 7 (WS): Purl. Cast off. SPOT ON BACK With B, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 (WS): [P2tog] 5 times. 5 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. NOSE Work as given for Spot on Back. TAIL With D, cast on 8 sts. Rows 1-4: Starting with a p row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 5 (WS): [P2tog] 4 times. 4 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. COLLAR With E, cast on 12 sts. Cast off. Making up: With cast-on yarn end, sew each leg as far as crotch. Sew back seam as far as neck and stuff. With D, pierce foot from sole and take the needle out from ankle and repeat. Pull thread to flatten sole and shape ankle. With fastened-off yarn end of head, sew seam halfway. With cast- on yarn end, work a gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw up tightly. Sew up a little further, stuff and close seam. With fastened-off yarn end of nose, sew seam and stuff. Attach nose to head. Seam each ear and attach cast-off edge to head. With B, embroider eyes with backstitches. Attach head to body. Attach spot on back. Attach tail to lower body. Wrap neck with collar and sew both ends together. With B, embroider lines to hands and feet. ЦЮ0Р5Т0СК HEAD With C, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kl, kfb] 3 times, [kfb, kl] 3 times. 18 sts Rows 3-5: Starting with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 6: K4, [k2tog] 5 times, k4. 13 sts Rows 7-11: Work 5 rows in St st. Row 12: Kl, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. BODY Work as for Head to Row 2. 18 sts Rows 3 & 5 (WS): Purl. Row 4: [Kl, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, kl] 3 times. 12 sts Row 6: [K2, k2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Cast off. TAIL With C, cast on 4 sts. Starting with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. WINGS Make 2 With C, cast on 4 sts. Starting with a p row, work 6 rows in St st. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. FEET Make 2 as for Tail. Making up: With cast-on yarn end of body, sew seam as far as neck and stuff. Keep neck edge open. For legs, cut cocktail stick in half, and starting from the blunt end wrap with C, wetting yarn with fabric glue from time to time. Leave a long end of yarn. Fold a foot in half longways and stitch cast-on end and fastened- off ends together. Sew foot side seam. Attach leg to foot. Rep for other leg. Insert pointed end of leg into body and secure using the long yarn end. Seam wings л and attach to body. Seam and attach tail to body. With fastened-off yarn end of head sew seam halfway. With cast-on yarn end, work a gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw up tightly. Sew up seam a little further, stuff and close seam. To make crest, work backstitches on upper head with C, leaving long loops every other stitch. Cut loops. With B, embroider eyes and mouth using photos as a guide. Sew head to neck. •) I CHRISTMAS HAT FOR HUMAN FI6URE5 HAT With D, cast on 48 sts. Rows 1-6: Knit. Break D. Join E. Rows 7-16: Starting with a к row, work 10 rows in St st. Row 17 (RS): [K6, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k6] 3 times. 42 sts Rows 18-22: Work 5 rows in St st. Row 23: [K5, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k5] 3 times. 36 sts Rows 24-28: Work 5 rows in St st. Row 29: [K4, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k4] 3 times. 30 sts Rows 30-32: Work 3 rows in St st. ***Row 33: [КЗ, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k3] 3 times. 24 sts Rows 34-36: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 37: [K2, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Rows 38-40: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 41: [Kl, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, kl] 3 times. 12 sts Row 42: Purl. Row 43: [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. л 5 BOBBLE With D, cast on 9 sts. 5
Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 9 times. 18 sts Rows 3-7: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 8: [K2tog] 9 times. 9 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Making up (all hats): Sew back seam of hat. Seam and stuff bobble. Attach bobble to hat. S CHRISTMAS HAT FOR SNOOPY HAT With D, cast on 36 sts. Rows 1-4: Knit. Break D. Join E. Rows 5-10: Starting with a к row, work 10 rows in St st. Row 11 (RS): [K4, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k4] 3 times. 30 sts Rows 12-16: Work 5 rows in St st. Complete as for Hat for Human Figures from *** to end. BOBBLE With D, cast on 7 sts. Rows 1, 3 & 5 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 7 times. 14 sts Row 4: Knit. Row 6: [K2tog] 7 times. 7 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. S CHRISTMAS HAT FOR WOODSTOCK HAT With D, cast on 20 sts. Rows 1-2: Knit. Break D. Join E. Rows 3-6: Starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 7 (RS): [КЗ, k2tog] twice, [k2tog, k3] twice. 16 sts Rows 8-10: Starting with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 11: [K2, k2tog] 4 times. 12 sts Rows 12-13: Work 2 rows in St st. Row 14: [P2tog] 6 times. 6 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. BOBBLE With D, cast on 5 sts. Rows 1 & 3 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 5 times. 10 sts Row 4: [K2tog] 5 times. 5 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. GIFT BOXES LARGE BOX With N, cast on 29 sts. Row 1 (WS): P9, [kl, p9] twice. Row 2: Knit. Rows 3-11: Rep rows 1-2 four times, then rep Row 1 once more. Row 12 (RS, edge): Cast off 10 sts (1 st on RH needle), p8 for edge, cast off to end. 9 sts Rows 13-23: Starting with a p row, work 11 rows in St st. Row 24 (RS, edge): Purl. Rows 25-35: Starting with a p row, work 11 rows in St st. Row 36 (RS, edge): Purl. Rows 37-47: Starting with a p row, work 11 rows in St st. Cast off. BOW With crochet hook and H, make 40 chain sts. Fasten off. Making up: Using sturdy card, make a 3cm box, taping sides tog with masking tape. Sew side seam of knitted box, encase the card box and close seam. With H, embroider chain stitch on knitted box. Tie bow and attach. SMALL BOX With J, cast on 23 sts. Row 1 (WS): P7, [kl, p7] twice. Row 2: Knit. Rows 3-9: Rep rows 1-2 three times, then rep Row 1 once more. Row 10: Cast off 8 sts (1 st on RH needle), p6 for edge, cast off to end. 7 sts Rows 11-18: Starting with a p row, work 8 rows in St st. DOGHOUSE TEMPLATE Roof 13.5cm 11cm CANPY CANE FARS' LOTS CANDY CANE CHART KEY Making up: Make as many bobbles as you like, then thread them through a strand of M to your desired length. «Э Making up: Work as for large box with 2cm box of sturdy card and L for embroidery. Ф RIBBON With C, cast on 2 sts. Work 40 rows in G st. Cast off. BOW With crochet hook and L, make 30 chain sts. Fasten off. d He 13.5cm PIANO TEMPLATE Row 19 (WS, edge): Knit. Rows 20-27: Starting with a к row, work 8 rows in St st. Row 28 (RS, edge): Purl. Rows 29-36: Starting with a p row, work 8 rows in St st. Cast off. RS: knit WS: purl CANE With D, cast on 10 sts. Join E. Noting that chart begins with a WS row, [work Rows 1-14 of Candy Cane chart] twice, then rep only rows 1-11 of chart. Next Row (RS): K8 D, K2 E. Next Row: Pl E, P9 D. With D, cast off. Note: Use stash yarn or colours of your choice. Cast on 10 sts. Purl 1 row. Break yam and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Stitch ends tog to make a tiny bobble. Making up: Adding stuffing and a sturdy wire or chenille stem to inside of cane, sew seams along side, top and bottom. Bend into shape. Make a bow with the ribbon and attach to cane. With E, make a French knot. #
NTA RIENDS Use these sweet little Christmas-inspired characters to brighten up your home & rBONUS1 i PATTERN i L, Made in OK yam J F 16
TOYS I---- Tools & materials Designed by Sachiyo Ishii Yarn used King Cole Merino Blend DK 5g in Cranberry 703 (A) & 10g in Aran 046 (B) Oddments of DK in fair-skin colour (C), blue (D), orange (E) & dark brown (F) Oddments of Felted Tweed DK in red (H) & blue (J) Oddments of white fleecy yarn (G) About the yarn DK; 50g per 104m ball; 100% wool Tension 24 sts x 30 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 3mm straight 3.75mm straight Other supplies chenille needle or tapestry needle with fairly sharp point with a large eye toy filling Sizing 9-10cm tall Abbreviations See page 31 for all abbreviations tip You need to knit fairly tight so that stuffing is not visible. If you think you need to use a slightly larger needle, feel free to do so These are super easy and quick makes for festive season. They are perfect for stocking fillers or tree ornaments. Enjoy! ^littin^... SANTA Body & Head With smaller needles and A, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 & foil WS rows: Purl. Row 2: *Kfb; rep from * to end. 20 sts Row 4: *K1, kfb; rep from * to end. 30 sts Row 6: *K2, kfb; rep from * to end. 40 sts Rows 7-15: Starting with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Row 16: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 30 sts Rows 17-21: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 22: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 20 sts Row 23: Purl. Change to C. Rows 24-31: Starting with a к row, work 8 rows in St st. Row 32: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Hat With smaller needles and B, cast on 22 sts. Rows 1-2: Knit. Change to A. Rows 3-6: Starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 7 (RS): *K2, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 17 sts Rows 8-10: Starting with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 11: K2tog, *kl, k2tog; rep from * to end. 11 sts Rows 12-16: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 17: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, kl. 6 sts Row 18: Purl. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Beard With larger needles and G, cast on 8 sts. Row 1 (RS): Kfb, к to last st, kfb. 10 sts Rows 2 & 4: Knit. Row 3: Ssk, к to last 2 sts, k2tog. 2 sts deed Row 5: As Row 3. 6 sts Cast off. Making up: With fasten-off yarn end of Body & Head, join seam from head to neck. With cast-on yarn end of Body & Head, work a gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw tightly. Seam body halfway, stuff, then finish seam. Attach cast-off edge of Beard to face. With F, make French knots for eyes. With C, make a French knot for nose. Seam Hat and attach to Head. SNOWMAN Body & Head With В throughout, work as for Santa’s Body & Head. Nose With smaller needles and E, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (WS): Pl, p2tog. 2 sts Row 2: K2tog and fasten off. Hat With D, work as Santa’s Hat. Making up: Make up Body & Head as for Santa. Attach Nose. With F, make French knots for buttons and eyes. With F, make short back stitches for mouth. Seam Hat and attach to Head. Stitch top of Hat folded down to front. Tie Scarf around neck. POLAR BEAR Body & Head With В throughout, work as for Santa’s Body & Head. Ears Make 2 the same With smaller needles and B, cast on 10 sts. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Sew ends tog to form a circle. Muzzle With smaller needles and C, cast on 10 sts. Purl 1 row. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Sew ends tog to form a circle. Scarf With H, work as for Snowman’s Scarf. Scarf Bobbles Make 2 the same With larger needles and G, cast on 10 sts. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Hat W ith smaller needles and G, cast on 8 sts. Change to A. Rows 1-4: Starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 5: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 4 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Making up: Make up Body & Head as for Santa. Attach Muzzle. With F, make French knots for eyes. Using 2 strands of F, embroider mouth and nose with backstitches. Attach Ears. Seam Hat and attach to Head. Attach Bobbles to Scarf and tie Scarf around neck. S 17
DS (Double Stitch): To work a double st, bring the working yarn in front, slip the next st as if to purl, bring the working yarn from front to back over the needle and pull on it enough to bring the legs of that st over the needle. The st on the needle looks like a double stitch. When working it next time, knit on RS rows and purl on WS rows into both legs and treat as one st
HOME I---- Tools & materials Yarn used Kit yarn 1 ball each in French Hens (A), Turtle Doves (B), Gold Rings (C) & Geese a-laying (D) About the yarn 4-ply; 66m per 100g ball; 100% polyester Tension 32 sts x 40 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 2.75mm DPNs Other supplies tapestry needle Abbreviations See page 31 for all abbreviations Tiny Toes STOCKINGS Make adorable Mini Stockings to hang on your tree courtesy of Mone Drager Start knitting... Cast on 36 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of md. Work in [kltbl, pl] rib pattern for 8 rnds. Using stripes in different colours and/or stranded motifs of your choice (see photos for some ideas and below for charts), work in St st for 20 to 22 rnds. The short-row heel is worked over the first 18 sts. See the box on the right for DS (double stitch) instructions. Upper section Row 1: (RS): K9, pm, k9, turn. Row 2: (WS): DS, pl7,turn. Row 3: DS, к to last st before DS created in previous row, turn. Row 4: DS, p to last st before DS created in previous row, turn. Rep rows 3-4 4 more times. Row 5: DS, к to marker. Middle Rnd: К to marker, treating all DS sts as one stitch. Lower Section Row 1 (RS): K4, turn. Row 2 (WS): DS, p7, turn. Row 3: DS, к to one st after DS created in previous row, turn. Row 4: DS, p to one st after DS created in previous row, turn. Rep rows 3-4 4 more times. End Rnd: DS, к to marker, rm, k27. Foot Using stripes in different colours and/or stranded motifs of your choice, work in St st for 18 to 20 rnds. Toe Rnd 1: K9, pm, kl8, pm, k9. Rnd 2: *K to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, kl, sm, kl, ssk; rep from * once, к to end of rnd. 32 sts Rnd 3: Knit. Rep rnds 1-3 twice. 24 sts | Chart A| | Chart В Rep Rnd 2 four more times. 8 sts Break yarn, leaving a 10cm tail, and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Loop Braid with two strands of each colour for about 8cm. Fold in half and sew to the inside of the cuff at the back of the leg. Block and weave in all ends. | Chart С I 19
I loved the bright colours of this festive yarn, and wanted to create something suitably cheerful! Stranded knitting is my favourite technique, so I chose to design tiny Christmas trees and snowflakes' Tory's tip Make sure that you strand the yarn colour not in use evenly behind your work, taking care not to pull it too tightly 20
Tools & materials Designed by Torya Winters Baby Elf HAT .ACCESSORY I-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yarn used Kit yarn 1 ball each in Geese a-laying (A), French Hens (B), Ladies Dancing (C), Lords Leaping (D), Turtle Doves (E) & Gold Rings (F) About the yarn 4-ply; 66m per ball; 100% polyester Tension 28 sts x 32 rnds = 10cm measured over patt Needles used 3.25mm DPNs Abbreviations See page 31 for all abbreviations Sizing 0-6 months (6-12 months) Shown in size 0-6 months 34.5 (40) cm This cheerful little hat features Christmas motifs, geometric patterns and stripes - why not choose your own colour combination? This hat is worked in the round on double pointed needles, although you could use a circular needle and the magic loop technique instead. pattern Corrugated Rib Rnd 1: *K2 B, p2 A; rep from * to end. Rep this rnd for patt. knitting... HAT With A, cast on 96 (112) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Work 4 rnds in Corrugated Rib patt. Joining in colours as needed and working in St st throughout, work chart once in full. If you prefer a longer hat, cont in St st and work in stripes of 2 rnds in other colours until hat is 4cm shorter than desired length, ending after 2 rnds A. Shape crown Change to D. Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end. 84 (98) sts Rnd 2: Knit. Change to A. Rnd 3: *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end. 72 (84) sts Rnd 4: Knit. Change to D. Rnd 5: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. 60 (70) sts Rnd 6: Knit. Change to A. Rnd 7: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end. 48 (56) sts Rnd 8: Knit. Change to D. Rnd 9: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 36 (42) sts Rnd 10: Knit. 16 15 14 13 112 87654321 Change to A. Rnd 11: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 24 (28) sts Rnd 12: Knit. Change to D. Next Rnd: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 12 (14) sts Next Rnd: Knit. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. 21
I love stranded knitting, so designing these mitts was a joy
ACCESSORY Tools & materials Yarn used Kit yarn 1 ball each in French Hens (MC) & Geese a-laying (CC) About the yarn 4-ply; 66m per ball; 100% polyester Tension 28 sts x 22 rows = 10cm Varma MITTS These pretty mitts would make a lovely gift-and if you’re new to stranded colourwork, now’s your chance to try! Needles used 3.5mm DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge Other supplies stitch marker smooth waste yarn Abbreviations See page 31 for all abbreviations Sizing 18<?m | Chart A I Body With MC, cast on 48 sts. Join to work in the md, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of md. Rnds 1-7: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Rnd 8: Join CC and work Chart A for back of hand, then Chart В for palm. Do not carry MC on this rnd - instead, slip the MC sts from the previous rnd as indicated on the chart. Cont working from charts as est, working thumb on Rnd 18 of Chart В as follows. Right Mitt Work Chart A, work 2 sts of Chart B, knit 6 sts using waste yarn, slip these 6 sts back onto LH needle, work chart to end. Left Mitt Work Chart A, work 16 sts of Chart B, knit 6 sts using waste yarn, slip these 6 sts back onto LH needle, work chart to end. Cont working from charts as est to last rnd of chart. Do not carry MC on this rnd, as for Rnd 8. Break MC after working this rnd. Rnd 31: With CC, knit. | Chart В | Rnds 32-33: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Cast off. Thumb Unpick waste yarn, arranging 6 sts from below and 6 sts from above onto three DPNs. Rnd 1: With CC, [kl, pl] three times, pu and kl st from gap at edge of thumb hole, [pl, kl] three times, pu and pl st from gap at edge of thumb hole. 14 sts Rnds 2-3: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Cast off. Block to measurements and weave in ends. > MC cC V slip 23

HOME I----- Tools & materials Designed by Nessa Hubbard Yarn used Kit yarn Geese a-laying (A), Lords Leaping (B), French Hens (C), Turtle Doves (D) & Ladies Dancing (E), Gold Rings (F) Note: The large bauble uses approximately 5g of total yarn (MCI, CC1, CC2), the medium bauble uses approximately 3g of total yarn (MC2 & CC3) and the small bauble uses approximately 2g of MC3 About the yarn 4-ply; 58m per ball; 100% polyester Tension 28 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 3.25mm DPNs Other supplies stitch marker stuffing 3.25mm crochet hook (optional) tapestry needle Sizing Large bauble: 23cm; Medium bauble: 15cm; Small bauble: 12.5cm] With these cute Scandi-inspired baubles you can knit endless colour combinations! Each ornament is made of three baubles in three different sizes, one with a colourwork pattern, one in co-ordinating stripes and one plain. Knitted in the round, they are stuffed before the final decreases. The cords to join and hang can be crocheted or knitted, whichever you prefer. The three baubles are then joined together to hang joyfully on a tree or around the home. Use the table to make each of the five versions, or mix and match colours and charts for your own interpretation. fitting... LARGEBAUBLE With MCI, cast on 8 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. Increase Section Rnd 1 & all odd rnds: Knit. Rnd 2: [Kfb] 8 times. 16 sts Rnd 4: [Kfb, kl] 8 times. 24 sts Rnd 6: [Kfb, k2] 8 times. 32 sts Rnd 8: [Kfb, k3] 8 times. 40 sts Rnd 10: [Kfb, k4] 8 times. 48 sts Rnd 12: [Kfb, k5] 8 times. 56 sts Rnd 14: [Kfb, k6] 8 times. 64 sts Colourwork Section Join in CCs as needed. Strand yarn not in use loosely along WS of work. Rnd 1: [Work Rnd 1 of chart] 4 times. Cont as set to complete chart once in full. Break CCs and weave in ends before continuing to Decrease Section. Decrease Section Cont with MCI only. Rnd 1 & all odd rnds: Knit. Rnd 2: [K2tog, k6] 8 times. 56 sts Rnd 4: [K2tog, k5] 8 times. 48 sts Rnd 6: [K2tog, k4] 8 times. 40 sts Rnd 8: [K2tog, k3] 8 times. 32 sts Rnd 10: [K2tog, k2] 8 times. 24 sts Stuff the bauble firmly before completing the final dec rnds. Rnd 12: [K2tog, kl] 8 times. 16 sts Rnd 14: [K2tog] 8 times. 8 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten off. Using cast-on tail, gather and close opening at cast-on edge. MEDIUM BAUBLE With MC2, cast on 7 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. Increase Section Rnd 1 & all odd rnds: Knit. Rnd 2: [Kfb] 7 times. 14 sts Rnd 4: [Kfb, kl] 7 times. 21 sts Rnd 6: [Kfb, k2] 7 times. 28 sts Rnd 8: [Kfb, k3] 7 times. 35 sts Rnd 10: [Kfb, k4] 7 times. 42 sts Abbreviations See page 31 for all abbreviations 1 Xmas Jumpers Paper Chains Floral Snowflakes Xmas Trees Large Bauble Chart 1 2 3 4 5 MCI Geese a-laying (A) Gold Rings (F) Ladies Dancing (E) French Hens (C) Geese a-laying (A) CC1 French Hens (C) Turtle Doves (D) Gold Rings (F) Geese a-laying (A) Lords Leaping (B) CC2 Lords Leaping (B) French Hens (C) Turtle Doves (D) - - Medium Bauble MC2 Geese a-laying (A) Turtle Doves (D) Gold Rings (F) French Hens (C) Geese a-laying (A) CC3 Lords Leaping (B) Gold Rings (F) Ladies Dancing (E) Geese a-laying (A) Lords Leaping (B) Small Bauble MC3 Geese a-laying (A) Turtle Doves (D) Gold Rings (F) French Hens (C) Geese a-laying (A) Cords MC4 Geese a-laying (A) Gold Rings (F) Gold Rings (F) French Hens (C) Lords Leaping (B) 25
Stripe Section Rnds 1-2: With CC3, knit 2 rnds. Rnds ^4: With MC2, knit 2 rnds. Rnds 5-8: Rep rnds 1-4. Rnds 9-10: Rep rnds 1-2. Break CC3 and weave in ends before continuing to Decrease Section. Decrease Section Cont with MC2 only. Rnd 1 & all odd rnds: Knit. Rnd 2: [K2tog, k4] 7 times. 35 sts **Rnd 4: [K2tog, k3] 7 times. 27 sts Rnd 6: [K2tog, k2] 7 times. 21 sts Stuff the bauble firmly before completing the final dec rnds. Rnd 8: [K2tog, kl] 7 times. 14 sts Rnd 10: [K2tog] 7 times. 7 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Using cast-on tail, gather and close opening at cast-on edge. SMALL BAUBLE With MC3, cast on 7 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. Increase Section Rnds 1-8: Work as given for rnds 1-8 of Medium Bauble. 35 sts Plain Section Knit 8 rnds. Decrease Section Rnd 1 & all odd rnds: Knit. Complete as given for Medium Bauble from LONG CORD CROCHET VERSION ONLY: Using crochet hook and MC4, make 20 chains and fasten off. KNIT VERSION ONLY: With MC4, cast on 20 sts, then cast off all sts. SHORT CORD Make 2 for each Bauble Trio CROCHET VERSION ONLY: Using crochet hook and MC4, make 10 chains and fasten off. KNIT VERSION ONLY: With MC4, cast on 10 sts, then cast off all sts. Finishing Attach both ends of Long Cord to top of Large Bauble to create a loop for hanging. Attach one Short Cord to bottom of Large Bauble and top of Medium Bauble, then attach the other Short Cord to bottom of Medium Bauble and top of Small Bauble. Weave in any rem ends. # | Chart 11 | Chart 2 I Chart 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Chart 4 Chart 5 Key knit A в c D E F 26

Tools & materials Designed by Elaine Munn Yarn used Kit yarn 1 ball each in Geese a-laying (A), Lords Leaping (B), French Hens (C), Gold Rings (D), Turtle Doves (E) & Ladies Dancing (F) About the yarn 4-ply; 66m per ball; 100% polyester Tension 28 sts x 34 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 3.5mm straight Other supplies toy stuffing tapestry needle stitch holder lOcm-square piece of cardboard red colouring pencil decorative items - such as bell, pompom, buttons (optional) Sizing 15cm sitting height, 28cm full length Abbreviations See page 31 for all abbreviations The basic body of each gnome is worked the same but with different colours. Start knitting... BODY & HEAD With B, cast on 6 sts. Row 1 (RS): [Kfb] 6 times. 12 sts Rows 2,4, 6, 8 & 10: Purl. Row 3: [Kfb, kl] 6 times. 18 sts Row 5: [Kfb, kl] 9 times. 27 sts Row 7: Knit. Row 9: *[Kfb] twice, kl; rep from * to end. 45 sts Row 11: Kfb, к to end. 46 sts Row 12 (WS, reverse): Knit. Row 13: Purl. Change to C. Rows 1Ф18: Starting with a p row work 5 rows in St st. Change to B. Rows 19-21: Knit 3 rows. Rows 22-23: Purl 2 rows. Change to D for Boy Gnome and E for Girl Gnome. Rows 2Ф30: Starting with a p row work 7 rows in St st. Row 31: K8, [k2tog] 4 times, kl4, [k2tog] 4 times, k8. 38 sts Row 32: Purl. Row 33: K6, [k2tog] 3 times, k!4, [k2tog] 3 times, k6.32 sts Row 34: Purl. Change to F. Rows 35-36: Work 2 rows in St st. Row 37: K4, [k2tog] 4 times, k8, [k2tog] 4 times, k4. 24 sts Row 38: Purl. Row 39: [Kl, kfb] 12 times. 36 sts Rows 40-56: Work 17 rows in St st. Row 57: [K2, k2tog] 9 times. 27 sts Row 58: [Pl, p2tog] 9 times. 18 sts Row 59: [K2tog] 9 times. 9 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Making up: Join seam at head and lower body, leaving central section open. Cut a 6cm-diameter card circle and put into the base to help doll sit. Stuff head and body, then close rem back seam. Gather around neck with a running stitch, draw up and fasten off. Lower Body Decoration (optional) Work single twisted cord as follows: cut a strand of D four times as long as required. Tie a finger size loop in each end. Keeping yarn taut, twist your finger round and round in a clockwise direction. Keep twisting until when relaxed the strand begins to curl back on itself. Tie a knot in end of cord and trim ends. Thread the twisted cord (the end without the knot) onto tapestry needle and stitch around the base using photograph as a guide. RIGHT LEG Starting at foot. With B, cast on 11 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 11 times. 22 sts Rows 3-7: Starting with a p row work 5 rows in St st. Shapefoot Row 8: КЗ, [k2tog] 6 times, k7. 16 sts Row 9: Purl. Row 10: КЗ, [k2tog] 4 times, k5. 12 sts **Rows 11-15: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 16 (RS, reverse): Purl. Row 17: Knit. Change to C. Rows 18-19: With C and starting with a к row, work 2 rows in St st. 28
TOYS I----- Change to E for Boy Gnome and D for Girl Gnome. Rows 20-21: Work 2 rows in St st. Rows 22-41: Rep rows 18-21 five times, maintaining 2-row stripe patt. Change to B. Rows 42-45: Work 4 rows in St st. Cast off. To distinguish between legs, stitch in a piece of waste yarn loosely into the Right foot. This will be removed once the legs have been stitched to the body. LEFT LEG Work as given for Right Leg to the end of Row 7. 22 sts Shape foot Row 8 (RS): K7, [k2tog] 6 times, k3.16 sts Row 9: Purl. Row 10: K5, [k2tog] 4 times, k3. 12 sts Complete as given for Right Leg from **. BOOT TOPS Make 2 per doll With B, cast on 20 sts. Knit 1 row. Cast off. Making up: Join seams. To add weight to the legs, cut a couple of layers of waste card and put into the bottom of the boots. Stuff and stitch across top. Stitch legs to the front of body. Remove marker thread. ARMS Make 2 per doll With F, cast on 5 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 5 times. 10 sts Rows 3-7: Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Change to C. Rows 6-7: With C, work 2 rows in St st. Change to E for Boy Gnome and D for Girl Gnome. Rows 8-9: With E/D, work 2 rows in St st. “In Scandinavian folklore gnomes lived in or under the house and protected children and animals from evil or misfortune. Legend says that you need to be nice to them, so they are nice back!” Rows 10-25: Rep rows 6-9 four times. Break E/D and change to C. Row 26: [K2tog] 5 times. 5 sts Row 27: Pl, [p2tog] twice. 3 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Making up: Join seam, leaving the top open and stuff. Stitch arms to each side of the body. GIRL GNOME ONLY: BELT With B, cast on 50 sts. Rows 1-5: Starting with a к row work 5 rows in St st. Cast off. Making up: Attach around waist of Girl Gnome. BIB With C, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: K2, p8, k2. Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1-2 twice. Row 7: Knit. Row 8 (WS, reverse): Knit. Row 9: Purl. Cast off. Making up: Stitch to front centre of belt. CROSSOVER STRAPS Make 2 With C, cast on 24 sts. Knit 1 row. Cast off. Making up: Stitch to the top corners of bib, take over shoulders crossing at back, stitch in place at the top of the E section of Body. BOTH GNOMES: HAT With C, cast on 50 sts. Rows 1-2: *K1, pl; rep from * to end. Change to E for Boy Gnome and D for Girl Gnome. Rows 3-4: With E/D and starting with a к row, work 2 rows in St st. Change to C. Rows 5-6: With C, work 2 rows in St st. Maintain 2-row stripes throughout. Rows 7-10: Rep rows 3-6. Row 11: With E/D, [k3, k2tog] 10 times. 40 sts Row 12: With E/D, purl. Rows 13-14: With C, work 2 rows in St st. Rows 15-16: With E/D, work 2 rows in St st. Row 17: With C, [k2, k2tog] 10 times. 30 sts Row 18: With C, purl. Rows 19-26: Work 8 rows in St st and 2-row stripe patt as set. Row 27: With E/D, [kl, k2tog] 10 times. 20 sts Row 28: With E/D, purl. Rows 29-34: Work 6 rows in St st and 2-row stripe patt. Row 35: With E/D, [k2tog] 10 times. 10 sts Row 36: With E/D, purl. Rows 37-42: Work 6 rows in St st and 2-row stripe patt. Row 43: With E/D, [k2tog] 5 times. 5 sts Row 44: With E/D, purl. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Making up: Join seam and stuff pointed end of hat. 29
Hat Decoration The hats can be decorated in various ways: With 21 strands of A, make a thick plait and stitch around hat. Bell or pompom: Stitch a bell or pompom to the point of the hat. Buttons can be added to the hat. BOY GNOME ONLY: NOSE With F, cast on 2 sts. Rows 1, 3, 5 & 7 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] twice. 4 sts Row 4: [Kfb, kl] twice. 6 sts Row 6: [Kfb, kl] 3 times. 9 sts Row 8: [K2tog] twice, kl, [k2tog] twice. 5 sts Row 9: P2tog, pl, p2tog. 3 sts Cast off. Making up: Work a running stitch around outside of the knitted circle. Stuff, pull running stitch to form a ball shape. Fasten off with an anchor stitch, leaving a trailing yarn, this will be used to stitch nose in place. FACE Mark positions: Put hat on head but do NOT stitch in place until you have decided where nose will go and the face is embroidered. Mark nose and eyes with red pencil. Nose: Stitch in place. Ebw's tips Do not snip yarn off under nose, bring it through to the hairline at the back of the head and anchor, making the tail of the yarn part of the hair, Trim to the length of the hair Stitch boot top round boot without stitching to leg. With boot colour darn any areas where the stuffing shows through 1 Eyes: With B, anchor at the top of the head and embroider eyes using photos as a guide. Beard: With A, stitch in 5cm loops of yarn to form a beard. Trim beard. Once happy with beard, add some extra 2.5cm loops of yarn under the nose to form a moustache. Hair: Stitch hat to head. Stitch in A around back of hat & trim to the same length as beard. Finishing: Add colour to face with a damp red colouring pencil. Fold down point of hat and stitch securely in place. GIRL GNOME ONLY: FACE Mark positions as for Boy Gnome. Nose: With F, stitch over two rows in centre of face to make a small nose. Eyes: Work as for Boy Gnome. Mouth: Split a length of C and embroider a smile. Hair: Stitch hat to head. Start above left eye and stitch in a fringe, working your way around the left side of head and adding three rows of 5cm-long hair first row around the back of head then 2 rows to the right side of the. NOTE: Incorporate ends of the plait into hair at RH side of head. Finishing: Work as for Boy Gnome. «Э 30
(У) Г) & t ABBREVIATIONS 1X1 ribk 1, pl ribbing st through the front loop. 1 st inc’d 2x2 ribk 2, p2 ribbing mb Make bobble alt Alte mate MC Main colour beg Beg inning P Purl CC Con trast colour p-wise Purlwise cdd Cen tred double decrease - slip 2 stitches p2tog Purl two together knit wise together, knit 1, pass slipped patt Pattern stitc >hes over pm Place marker cm Cen timetres prev Previous CN Cab le needle psso Pass slipped stitch over C2B Cab le 2 backwards - si st onto CN, hold at pu Pick up bac k, kl from LH needle, kl from CN rem Remaining C2F Cab le 2 forwards - si st onto CN, hold in front, rep Repeat kl f tom LH needle, kl from CN Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch. As stocking stitch, but cont Con tinue knit side is "wrong” side dec Dec rease RH Right hand DPN Dou ible-pointed needle rm Remove marker foil Folk Dwing rnd Round g Grai mmes RS Right side G st Gar ter stitch. Knitting flat: Knit every sk2p Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over row. . Knitting in the round: Knit and purl skp Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over alte mate rounds si Slip i-cord Kai 1 sts on DPN. Without turning, slide sts to sm Slip marker oth( эг end of needle. Rep until cord reaches ssk Slip one knitwise, slip one purlwise, knit two des ired length slipped stitches together inc Incr ease ssp Slip one, slip one, purl two slipped Inch □ding stitches together Kni1 Stitch k-wise Knit wise St st Stocking stitch. Knitting flat: Alternate knit and Knit /purl one through the front then through the purl rows. Knitting in the round: Knit all rounds bad к (same stitch) tbl Through back loop k2tog/k3tog tog Together Kni1 : two/three together w&t Wrap and turn. Slip next stitch onto RH LH Left : hand needle, take yarn to opposite side of work ml Mal <e one by lifting the bar between stitches between needles, slip same stitch back onto ont( э LH needle and knitting into it LH needle. Turn work ready to begin working in mil Inse jrt the LH needle from front to back under opposite direction the strand of yarn between the st just worked WS Wrong side and the next st on the LH needle. Knit this new wyib With yarn in back st tl hrough the back loop. 1 st inc’d wyif With yarn in front mlr lns< ?rt the LH needle from back to front under yo Yarn over the strand of yarn between the st just worked 11 Repeat instructions and the next st on the LH needle. Knit this new 0 Alternative sizes