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Sinking patterning and
every hue of colour
found in nature offer
rich inspiration
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WIDEAS FOR CREATIVE KNITTING
Fashion and accessory
collections, and even
interiors ranges, pick up
on the look
Texture and light-
reflecting quality of fish
scales make for novel
effects in hand knits
ANIMAL PUMP MARKS & SPENCER JlGER & TISH SCALE IMAGES: ISTOCk
INSPIRED BY NATURE
The catwalks for this season have been full of graphics and designs
influenced by the animal kingdom. Not just leopard or tiger prints but also
zebra, hints of snakeskin, fish scales, feathers and even patterns from the
wings of the most exotic butterflies. Life provides an incredible sourcebook.
In this issue wc have taken the designs that nature has given us, the texture
and colour, and interpreted them into hand knits that take us perfectly from
spring to summer. We feature metallic yarns and beading that drape and
flow sinuously, alongside crisp silk and cottons. Simple shapes make this
a versatile collection of designs to complement your wardrobe.
Juliet Bernard
Editor
The Knitter Q) Issue Eighteen
ABOVE Shimmering beadwork
panel brings this tunic top alive
ABOVE Softly draping silk cardigan
features pretty lace patterning
13 Collectable Patterns
18 Idube
Colourwork animal print jumper
takes inspiration from the catwalks
24 Anthurium
Create this scarf using short-row
shaping and fell to a super soft finish
34 Umoo
Lacework accents the hem and cuffs
of this stylish asymmetric cardigan
39 Cable cardigan
Cosy shawl-collar design featuring
Aran patterning and chunky cables
43 Halcyon
Feminine, gathered lacework Lop
50 Salix Cushions
Combine different yams and lace
stitch pattern to adorn your home
54 Chrysalis
Beaded and embroidered girl’s cardie
59 Pea Pod Cardigan
Vintage-chic top with textural motifs
63 Chimelie
Exquisite beaded purse shimmers as
the perfect accessory for your outfit
69 Jack and Jill
Knit a bright and lively tank top in
the round for young girls and boys
72 Coluber
Elegant tunic with glimmering bead
work panel reminiscent of snakeskin
86 Sock Club - Socks Aslant
Toe up sock design using twisted
stitches and eyelet detailing
88 StashBuster - Concentric Circles
Laceweight scarf pattern, with
delicate feather and circle rose motifs
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Be Inspired
8 The Knitter Loves...
What’s new and exciting in the
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RIGHT Fine lacework
is tempting the
Mason-Dixon knitters
BELOW Take a trip
with us through
the hand knit ages
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16 Readers’ letters
Your news, views and opinions
13 Great books
Knitting books reviewed, including a
classic for every knitter’s library
14 Yarns
We unveil a selection of new yarns
you'll want to cast on right away!
31 Knitting through the ages: 1940s
Step back in time with our new series
looking at knits through the decades
48 Mason-Dixon Knitting Notebook
Small is most definitely beautiful, as
our columnists explain this month
65 The knitter's guide to Dyeing
Find out what makes a perfect hand
dyed yarn, in part one of our series
78 Masterclass
Jane Crowfoot shows us how to add
embroidery touches to our knits
82 Gallery
Check out other readers’ creations
91 Information page
Stockist details, pattern corrections
and essential knitting abbreviations
98 Goody bag
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of yarn, accessories and more!
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Citing inspirations like
Kaffe Fasset, Vivienne
Westwood and artist
Gustav Courbet,
Belinda's passion for
colour, art and fashion
is infectious. Though
she admits her favourite
type of knitwear design
is menswear, here she
has struck gold with an
accessory pattern... Find
her Anthurium scarf
design on page 24.
SARAH WILSON
Sarah's been knitting
since she was around 10
years old and has been
creating her own
patterns, since not much
after that. She loves her
creative job, and has
lately been enjoying sock
designing. US-based, you
can look out for her on
www.ravelry.com:
SarahLois. She’s created
our Sock Club pattern.
Socks Aslant on page 86.
F
ERIKA KNIGHT
Erika is one of Britain's
JEANETTE SLOAN
Jeanette is a well-known
knitwear designer and
author, who has a love of
adding that special
something to her
patterns - maybe as
textural aspects, or
embellished effects. A
great example of this is
her sweet girl's cardigan,
Chrysalis, on page 54,
with beading and
embroidery touches.
leading hand knit
designers and authors.
Her reputation and
experience in the industry
are significant, including
creating pieces for Rowan,
lecturing at the V&A
Museum in London, and
notably designing formal
wear for Team GB at the
Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
This issue we’ve one of
her men's knits: Cable
Cardigan is on page 39
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Miter
LOVES...
Trends О Accessories О Websites О Events О Embellishments О Music О More...
RUMBLE IN THE
RAINFOREST
In connection with the UK Hand
Knitting Association’s Craft Club
campaign to encourage children to
take up knitting, pupils in Year Five at
Lindens Primary School. Streetly in
the Midlands have been working on
creating a ‘Recycled Rainforest'.
As the flagship project of the Craft
Club initiative, the children have
knitted and collaged waterfalls, rocks
and forest, which have been worked
from all manner of materials. They
were even keen to take knitting home
to practice. That’s only a good thing...
See www.ukhandknitting.com and
www.craftclub.org.uk for more info.
Gorgeous yarns abound at Pure Purl; find
Yarn Love (right), Lorna’s Laces and more...
Birthday purlers
Here’s a website we’ve discovered recently that we're sure you’ll be interested in
hearing about Pure Purl is full of knitterly treats. Run by Kim Middleton, Pure Purl is
actually celebrating its second birthday this May, which means lots of exciting events.
Its ‘Year of Yarn’, seeing monthly discounts and competitions, will have some special
activities to see the site’s birthday goes with a swing, including an open door
weekend for shopping in person at the business in Cheshire.
Passionate knitter Kim told us, “Pure Purl has some exclusive products which I’m
really excited by, such as Yarn Love which is hand painted by two artisans based in the
USA and is exclusive to us here. As well as other harder to-come-by products, we will
also be launching the new brand MillaMia, which will be a fantastic collaboration for
us." We’ll keep our eyes open and wish them many more happy birthdays.
See www.purepurl.co.uk; email uarn@purlpurl.eo.uk and see them at Knit Nation.
rj/erdij, §6afce!
We're all fans of Herdy at The Knitter, with its great ethic of
conservation funding in the Lake District, and of course the fun
designs. With a range of new pieces adding to the collection, in
their contemporary colour palette, we’re loving this salt and
pepper shaker set. With their
own grassy mat, this lovable
pair of hand-painted
Herdwick sheep are sure to be
a hit on your dinner table.
Priced £19.99.
See www.herdy.co.uk.
T’feasni re see Hers
The Knitter’s Masterclass expert
Jane Crowfoot designed this pretty
hat: Chic Spring Beret (Issue Two).
And the good news is that we have
collaborated with Jane to make it
available for download for the
fund-raising campaign p/hop
(pennies per hour of pleasure) for
Medecins Sans Frontieres.
Find this pattern and others, and
donate at www.phop.co.uk.
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The Knitter loves...
WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR BAG
Here’s a bag that just tells it as it is. Well, you love knitting, right?!
Don’t be shy about it! When we saw the fabulous bags created by Sally
Lucas at LifeCovers, we couldn’t wait to show you. Hand made for
knitters, the roomy totes will be ideal for your stash and for taking to
knitting group.
Sally, who after a diverse career decided it was time to settle down
and take things easy, says: “I rediscovered my passion for sewing and
that’s when LifeCovers began. My studio overlooks the beautiful
Lammermuir Hills in Scotland - an energising view, but I’m also
inspired by fabrics and the time I spent living in the States, where I
joined the Quilter’s Guild.”
The emphasis of Sally’s work is making practical items, and her
range of smaller knitting bags and totes offer lots of options. Her
use of machine embroidery adds whimsy; “Why not ask me about
personalising a bag? They make great gifts,” she adds.
You can win the gorgeous tote shown below, worth £45, in
our goody bag competition this month, with all profits raised
going to Mencap. Turn to page 98 and enter for a chance to win!
Visit www.lijecovers.co. uk.
I
Sally's range features large, fully-lined totes
like this one, with long handles and pockets for notions
Take a walk on
the wild side!
Come over all ‘wild thing’, by dressing up your mobile
phone in style. These animal print iPhone cases are
fitting perfectly in with our nature-themed feel this
month, so it's only right that your gadgetry should
match the trend too whilst being fully protected. These
luxury cases from Exspect cost £24.99.
Each has a flip front opening which will allow full
access to all your iPhone functions (iPhone 3G, both
16GB and 32GB compatible), and has an easy-close
magnetic fastening. High-quality, tactile leather tops
them off in crocodile skin-, zebra skin - and leopard
skin-effect finishes.
To order see www.play.com.
AU NATUREL
QoCour confidence
Out now is the new collection
created by Jenny Watson for NORO.
Supporting the ever colourful and
luxurious yarn range, Catwalk Two
is Jenny’s second Catwalk book
designed with high fashion in mind.
With 16 ladies’ knits, she explains,
“Together with some classic stitch
detail and elegant designs, this is a
versatile assortment."
See www.designeryarns.uk.com.
For a slightly different take on this issue’s nature-
inspired looks, why not add the finishing fashion touch
to a more neutral garment with some stand-out
buttons? Look out for natural materials like wood, horn,
bone, shell and even nut, many of which are carved and
coloured so they’ll suit all manner of designs.
We’re loving the range at Bedecked which
includes these embossed coconut shell ones
(ref BN1416,95peach). They give
a stylish effect and are really
light weight as you might
expect from their
interesting origins.
www.bedecked.co.uk.
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The Knitter loves...
BLANKET
COVERAGE
Given the fine weather, why not
take the opportunity to refresh
your ddcor, with stylish, new
accessories? A lovely idea too
for a picnic blanket -longer
daylight hours mean more fresh
air knitting time!
We’re excited to find these
gorgeous blankets and cushions
from Jane Beck Welsh Blankets.
Jane lives and works in west
Wales, dealing mainly in
traditional woollen cloth of the
area. An expert in identifying
old patterns, she says, “I've a
range of replica blankets copied
from 19th-century ones in my
own collection. 1 enjoy working
with producers in the area, and
am designing knitted cushions
and throws, all locally hand
knitted." Cushions start at £59,
and throws from £149; custom
orders possible.
See www.wclshblankets.co.uk.
BEST FOR
Quick & easy
BEST FOR
Eco-credentials
BEST FOR
Luxury choice
Time to pack away those
winter woollies and look to
the warmer weather. So
good garment care is high
on the agenda for taking
care of precious hand knits
- no moth attacks please!
First port of call is this easy
high street option to keep
the pests at bay. Insect -
repelling qualities of
citronella essential oil are
such a boon, and will work
against moths if a few dabs
of oil placed on a clean
hanky or cloth in with your
woollens. £4.55 for 10ml.
www.boots.com
Q These lavender-scented
sachets called Colibri are a
great eco-friendly choice.
The sachets themselves are
made from recycled cotton
paper and hand made with
the support of local
communities in India. They
contain a blend of botanical
essences, including clove,
eucalyptus and lemongrass,
with added lavender oil,
all in a fine sandalwood
powder base. Five sachets
in the pack will keep you
going as each lasts around
six months. Priced £4.29.
www.lakeland.co.uk
© The fragrance of
cedarwood is another
well-known and successful
moth deterrent, so these
cute cedarwood hearts will
make a sweet addition to
your drawers. Slip them in
and the gentle scent will be
gradually released. A light
sanding will regenerate the
hearts after time, releasing
the natural aromatic oils in
the wood. The pack of ten
shapes would also make a
pretty gift for a knitter.
Priced £9.50.
www.theholdingcompa.ny.
co.uk
Reeling square?
From this lesser-known pin producer,
Kolldge Yarns, comes the square
needle. Yes, you heard right... square
needles, including these DPNs.
Created to be kinder on the hands,
ergonomically speaking, so they'd
be well suited to those who suffer
from muscle stiffness and arthritis.
They're priced £9.00, and straights
and circulars are also available.
From it'it'it’.iknit.org.ttk.
4Cort6 every penny
We thought you would be interested
to hear a little about the stunning
location we used when photographing
many of our garments this month.
Here in Bath, home of The Knitter,
Rosie Hammond kindly opened her
home to us and in return has donated
her fee to charity: V-Day. The work
they do is truly inspiring, to end
violence against women and girls
globally, www.vdap.org home
The Knitter © Issue Eighteen
The Knitter Loves...
Cookie A
Absorb just a hint of Cookie’s enthusiasm
for sock knitting, and you’ll be hooked too.
A quick chat with her reveals why...
ALL PATTERNS AVAILABLE VIA DOWNLOAD AT WWW.COOKIEA COM, EXCEPT SOCKTOPOD SOCK WHICH IS PART ОГ
THE SOCKI TOPUS) CLUB
Californian-based sock knitting guru
Cookie A is taking the knitting fraternity
by storm, so before her visit to the UK for
Knit Nation (29-31 July), The Knitter Tech
Ed - and sockaholic - Jen Arnall-Culliford
couldn’t wait to catch up with her...
Jen: What first enticed you to try hand
knitting socks?
Cookie: My friend Kristi raved about them
so much, I thought I’d give it a try. 1 was
very skeptical, not understanding what the
appeal was. Of course, once I started I
couldn’t stop. There is something very
soothing and addictive about knitting in
the round.
My first sock was the perfect length but
half as wide as it needed to be - was your
first sock a success?
The first sock I started was not a success.
I used a cotton sock yarn that I’d gotten in
a swap, and the elasticity wreaked havoc
on my gauge. I didn’t finish those. My next
socks - wool - turned out much better.
We know that you often take inspiration
for your designs from mathematical
concepts, but where has the most
unexpected inspiration struck you?
I did a sock pattern for the Sock(topus)
Club, and on Ravelry (www.ravelry.com)
the members refer to themselves as
Socktopods, so I wanted to create a sock
that captures that. There are miniature
octopodes that travel around the sock
which is a beautiful sea colour yarn from
Enchanted Knoll.
Your classes are raved about by those lucky
enough to have been to one - what can
new students expect? And what do you
enjoy most about teaching?
Most of my classes are about options and
why you might choose one over another.
They’re not meant to be a definitive guide,
rather a way to add some skills and options
to your knitting repertoire. I focus a lot on
visualizing your knitting because it's
important to see the lines that are being
created. When one of them goes astray,
you’ll know there’s a mistake somewhere.
I try to structure my classes so that anyone
can challenge themselves, no matter their
skill level. I love it when students try to
reach a little beyond their comfort zone,
and I can help them through that process.
Can you describe your ideal sock yarn?
I like to mix it up a bit and don’t think I
could commit to just one, no matter how
perfect. For socks, I do like tight twist
yarns that are predominantly superwash
merino. Throw in some cashmere, and I
might love knitting it a bit more but I also
get distracted by the softness and petting
of the yarn. That can slow me down!
Ever had a knitting nightmare?
I dreamt 1 was wearing a sweater I’d just
seamed (totally fictional; I haven’t knit a
sweater in a while) and was telling a friend
that I love seaming and am very particular
about it. Of course as I’m explaining, it
started unravelling because I'd done such a
poor job! Yes, I’ve had bad knitting dreams.
What do you suppose it means?
Finally, how would go about tempting the
uninitiated to try knitting socks?
You can take them anywhere and knit
while waiting in line or at the doctor’s
office. (You'd be amazed how much you
can get done at the doctor’s office.) So
think of it not as knitting socks but as a
way to have a project anywhere you go.
And whether or not you’d wear knitted
socks, I’m sure you know someone who
would. I’m fairly certain socks get more
wear than any other knitted garment.
If you're inspired to try a sock pattern, see
page 86 tor our latest Sock Club design.
To find out more about Knit Nation and
Cookie’s classes there, see www.
knitnation.co.uk.
0 + 0 Cookie’s fun
approach to sock
knitting is infectious
Sea creatures inspire
her Socktopod design
Lissajous is an
interesting pattern
with twisted stitches
Monkey is a much-
loved design Django
features circling cables
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A fascinating collection of
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Her interesting ideas for
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For those keen to expand
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Some of the information,
certainly with regard to
the dyeing section, is a
little over-thorough which
may be intimidating, as it
does encourage you to
invest in equipment and
products that aren't
always necessary for
starting out. However the
spinning section is much
more welcoming and
leaves us keen to try!
Being one in a series on
self sufficiency, the
references to making your
own cloth for ecological
and financial reasons are a
little optimistic we feel,
but nevertheless this is a
fun guide to trying
something new.
Knits Men Want
by Bruce Weinstein
(Stewart, Tabori & Chang,
£11.99)
Author Bruce Weinstein
has been designing and
teaching knitting for ten
years and this book, based
on the trials (and errors!)
of knitting for men speaks
from the heart. Ten
entertaining chapters
focus on the facts that
women should know
about knitting for their
man, each with an
accompanying garment or
accessory pattern. The
patterns are not complex,
but will be appreciated by
the wearer, and the
versatility of each is huge
given the wide sizing range
typically up to 60in chest
and the way each pattern
is written to work lor
different yarn weights.
Jared Flood’s inspiring
photography showing
many angles is a highlight.
Bead Knitted Bags
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IT’S A CLASSIC
The top titles beloved by
knitters and designers
This issue, we've been inspired by a
specific technique in selecting a classic
book for your library. Editor Juliet once
had this book recommended to her and
has gone on to be inspired by it for her
Chimelie evening purse design, found
on page 63. Here’s what she
has to say about Bead Knitted Bags
by Julia S Pretl...
“A friend from my knitting group had
knitted a beaded bag before and she
recommended this book to me. Now
I’m spreading the news as I think it
should be on every knitter’s shelf. It is
clear and wonderfully informative, with
so much background information on
beadwork knitting techniques, and how
to apply them to modern-day designs,”
says Juliet.
“The detailed instructions and
diagrams are so useful in starting you
off if you've never done bead knitting
before, and progress through the
necessary skills of adding shaping and
working patterns, up to the ten beaded
patterns for jewellery and purses.
“Neat finishing techniques are
usefully covered too - there’d be
nothing worse than going to all the
trouble of knitting a masterpiece only
to have a shabby inside that doesn’t
reflect the glamour of the that
beadwork! And then there’s even a
section on creating your own motifs
and purse designs, which is sure to
leave your inspiration running wild.
I know it does for me!”
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Su6fiine
Bamboo & Pearls DK
Delectable
Shade pictured Sundance
Ball weight/length 100g/700m
Needle size 2.25-3.25mm (UK 13-10/ US 1-3)
Tension 24 - 32 sts to 10cm
Fibre content 50% merino, 50% silk
Care Hand wash lukewarm
RRP £12.95
Contact skeinqueen(S>gmail.com
www.skeinqueen.co.uk
Shade pictured 212
Ball weight/length 50g/95m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/ US 6)
Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 70% bamboo-sourced viscose, 30% pearl-sourced viscose
Care Machine wash
RRP £4.79
Contact 01924 ЗЛ5О1
www.sublimeyarns.com
High sheen and luxurious drape are the highlights of
this new yarn from Sublime. The yarn is made from a
blend of bamboo- and. unusually, pearl-sourced
viscoses. The yarn knits to a soft, draping fabric and
has good stitch definition in lace. Nine pretty shades
are available, as well as a pattern collection for
women and girls, designed by Sarah Hatton.
IL is not often that a yarn range has such a fitting
name. This heavy laceweight blend of cashmere and
silk is utterly gorgeous. Perfect for pretty scarves
and shawls, it would also make a stunning, light
cardigan with only a few skeins. As ever with Skein
Queen yarns, the beautiful hand dyed colours are
more than tempting: they are positively dangerous!
Леш
Hirns
Our pick of the latest
desirable yarns hitting shops
and online stores
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Belle Organic Aran
Shade pictured Tomato (207)
Ball weight/length 50g/90m
Needle size 4.5mm (UK 7/ US 7)
Tension 19 sts and 26 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 50% organic wool, 50% organic cotton
Care Hand wash cold
RRP £5.50
Contact 01484 681881
www.knitrowan.com
This new cotton wool blend yarn from Rowan
has been designed by Amy Butler. It comes in
both aran and DK weights and is accompanied by
a collection of patterns for womenswear and
home. In 12 shades that speak of Amy’s Midwest
Modern style, the yarn is constructed from nine
2ply strands, giving a smooth, even finish.
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Lace
Shade pictured Fira Fuchsia (5003)
Ball weight/length 50g/400m
Needle size 2.75mm (UK 12/ US 2)
Tension 32 sts and 46 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 75% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 5% cashmere
Care Hand wash only
RRP £11.99
Contact 0118 950 3350
www.ortesonoyarns. co. uk
MerinoSeta
Shade pictured 731.0097
Ball weight/length 50g/150m
Needle size 3.5-4mm (UK 8/ US 4-6)
Tension 27 sts and 37 rows to 10cm
fibre content 70% extrafine merino, 30% silk
Care Machine wash gentle
RRP £6.95
Contact 01529 240510
www.artyorn.co.uk
It is fantastic to have a laceweight yarn
that will be more widely available in the
UK. This buttery soft cashmere, alpaca
and silk blend has a 2ply construction,
which helps the durability of these fine
fibres. An exciting collection of garments
and shawls is also available to
complement the 12 delicate shades.
Cable spun to give a really airs' blend of
silk and merino, this yarn knits to
between 4plv and DK weight. It comes in
a fabulous range of 25 colours which
cover light pastels as well as richer
shades. MerinoSeta is newly available in
the UK and just perfect for lace, cables,
garments and accessories.
T/je kittle putting
Company
Cashmere/28
Shade pictured Violet
Ball weight/length 4 5g/126m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/ US 6)
Tension 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm
fibre content 100% cashmere
Care Hand wash RRP £20.35
Contact 07980 439587
www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk
This new cashmere yarn from The Little
Knitting Company is densely spun and
consists of six 2ply strands. This gives
the yarn a firmer handle than most
cashmere yarns currently available. The
range comes in a lim ited run of vividly
coloured and neutral hand-dyed shades.
Patons
Trentino DK
Shade pictured Ocean Color (00081)
Ball weight/length ?00g/660m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/ US 6)
Tension 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm
fibre content 90% acrylic, 10% wool
Care Machine wash gentle
RRP £6.95
Contact 01325 394237
www.coatscrafts.co. uk
For a quick and affordable knit, look no
further than this new range from Patons.
A single ball of Trentino is enough to knit
a vest top in 32-36in bust, and the
pattern is included on the ball band. The
six variegated shades are in a toning
mid palette, so would work well
together if you wanted to try stripes.
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Amalfi
Shade pictured 10
Ball weight/length 50g/100m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/ US 6)
Tension 22 Sts and 30 rows to 10cm
fibre content 70% cotton, 15% viscose, 10% linen, 5% silk
Care Hand wash only
RRP £3.95
Contact 01535 664222
www.designeryarns.uk.com
Summery fabrics with a subtle tweedy
effect are created with Debbie Bliss’ new
Amalfi yarn. The pattern collection
consists of simple shaped garments in
classic styles, making the most of the
drape and texture inherent in this yarn.
Twelve muted pastel shades are available
and it knits to a standard DK tension.
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Faery Wings
Shade pictured Kingfisher
Ball weight/length 1OOg/35Om
Needle size n/a
Tension n/a
fibre content 67% silk, 23% kid mohair. 10% nylon
Care Hand wash only
RRP £16.00
Contact 07540 656660
www.fyberspates. co. uk
Faery wings is a versatile addition to the
Fyberspates range. It knits as a 4ply, but
could easily be used on larger needles,
given its fluffy, kid mohair halo. The
yarn has an unusual construction; a
single ply of silk is wrapped with nylon
thread and the soft mohair is spun in to
give a tactile finish. Perfect for scarves!
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you’d like to share with
other readers? Then get
in touch - we’d love to
hear from you...
Inspired for
adaptation
I really loved the article on the Queen
Susan shawl, as featured in The
Knitter Issue 15. The shawl is
magnificent, and what a wonderful
story of ingenuity and cooperation to
recreate it! I would definitely like to
have a go at making one myself.
In the meantime, I thought you
might be interested to see a picture of
a scarf which I knitted for my husband
this Christmas. It, too, is a recreation
from a photograph of a museum piece
(a lot less challenging than that shawl
I admit). The photo 1 had was only
small, and in black and white, so I do
not know what the original colours
were, but I did manage to figure out all
of the designs involved, despite the
pictures all showing it folded. Still
with the help of a bit of graph paper. I
worked out that one end is a mirror
image of the other. I knitted it on two
circular needles using Jamieson &
Smith 2ply jumper weight yarn. It has
come out very warm and cosy, and
just the right size, and he seems to be
pleased with it.
Sarah Walpole
via email
THE KNITTER SAYS: Your adaptation of this
vintage scarf looks gorgeous Sarah. This
labour of love has paid off, and no wonder
your husband is pleased. Those classic
motifs still work all these decades later!
Have any other readers been inspired to
work out a pattern of their own like this
from vintage photos, we wonder?
Our Star Letter
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plus 5 balls of
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Knits for good
My mother taught me how to sew
when I was a child, however, when I
ran out of things to embroider I
decided to teach myself knitting when
1 was 21. It’s now a year and a half later
and I am addicted! Issue Nine was the
first of your magazines I came across;
the Lochalsh yoked jumper on the
cover immediately caught my eye.
I know that many of the projects are
beyond my skill however 1 did
complete the Bergere de France
jumper from that issue as a present for
my boyfriend. My next challenge is
knitting with different colours, and
with your Masterclass in intarsia from
Issue Ten to hand I'm ready to go!
On another note, 1 started a Stitch
n’ Bitch group with some of my uni
friends. I thought hardly anyone
would come but 1 was wrong! There
appear to have been several secret
knitters on my course, and many
more who wanted to learn! It was so
successful 1 now regularly hold these,
but I was wondering if you will do
anymore knitting projects we could be
involved in, like last year’s campaign
for Macmillan Cancer Support?
Frances Anderson
Camberley
THE KNITTER SAYS: Great to hear you're
taking the plunge with these designs, and
best of luck with your colourwork
attempts! Take a look at page 76 as we’re
launching our knitting campaign for our
The Knitter Q Issue Eighteen
Letters
This Miss Galloni shrug is knit sideways in
variegated yarn for a stylish look (Issue 16)
charity of the year, Mencap, this issue -
we think it’ll be great fun for you and your
knitting group!
Turned on its side?
I’d like to compliment you on a top-
notch magazine; I was fortunate
enough to discover The Knitter right
from Issue One, and I have treasured
each one since.
I have a request; I love variegated
yarns, and can’t get enough of them!
However, I don’t exactly have the
requisite sylph - like figure that would
allow me to wear a traditionally-
knitted jumper without looking like a
zeppelin in a striped garment, so 1
wonder if you could produce a
sideways knit version? It’d be more
forgiving on a woman with ample
proportions such as myself, I feel!
Sue Cussons
via email
THE KNITTER SAYS: Thank you for the
feedback Sue - it's always appreciated as
we can work towards making the mag
The fisherman's friend, a counter for
measuring line, can be a knitter's friend too!
even better for you! And thanks for the
pattern suggestion - just as we received
you letter, the fabulous Miss Galloni shrug
pattern was gracing our Issue 16; a
sideways knit in Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn.
Right as we go to press, we’ve been
finalising the project commissions for the
autumn/ winter season this last fortnight
and we have some interesting
constructions coming up that you'll no
doubt like... So stay tuned!
Classic challenges
I admit it! I have succumbed! Not just
content with a year’s subscription,
I have committed to two, and
impatiently await each new delivery.
Amongst others, I have already made
Strawberries and Cream from Issue
Eight. Thank you fora magazine
which caters for us knitters who like a
challenge, fine gauge yarns and
elegant garments.
In the 80s and early 90s, 1 devoured
the intricate intarsia designs of Jessie
and Jamie Seaton not just from their
book, but their wonderful knitting
kits. Then... silence. I wonder what
has happened to them? I made three
glorious jersies all worked in 4ply on
small gauge needles. 1 treat them with
great care - not just for the intricacy
of the designs but because they still
receive admiring comments every
time I wear them.
Your designs have similar qualities
- above all others - they have a sense
of timelessness - many thanks from
this grateful knitaholic!
Ja n McLean
Wellington, New Zealand
THE KNITTER SAYS: Sadly we have no
information on the Seaton design duo -
we know their book The Seaton Collection
(published by Ebury Press) is now out of
print but it is available via second hand
routes. We have no further details, though
we can see why you hold dear those
involved intarsia pieces; their patterns
were so rich.
It’s no wind up...
I would like to say a huge thank you to
you for suggesting the Shakespeare
Line Counter in The Knitter Issue 16,
for counting yarn yardage. It is the
one link that’s been missing from my
knitting. I live up in the Highlands and
am very fortunate to be able to get
most of my wool straight from the
mills, still on the cones which I then
wind off with a wool winder. You
From Issue Eight, Strawberries and Cream
is a pretty summer top which Jan took to
can’t beat it!!! They always give the
mass but rarely the yardage.
I have always guess-timated how
much I will need for a project, but
have never been sure whether 1 will
have to make a shorter garment than
the pattern states due to lack of wool.
Until now... I saw the feature and went
straight online to source one. It
arrived three days later and is perfect
for the job. 1 love it - best £10 I’ve
spent in a long time.
Lindsay Robertson
Perthshire
A mere technicality!
I just received your latest issue (Issue
17) and immediately I was interested
to see your round up of websites on
knitting techniques, especially as I
find the internet a useful tool to solve
my own knitting dilemmas!
I was keen to look up (and
bookmark!) your recommendations,
so thank you. One I’d like to suggest
too is www.knitty.com. As well as the
huge pattern collection, I’ve found its
in depth technique articles are really
fascinating. Thanks again.
Christelle Laughton
Derby
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jumper in on-trend animal print
YOU CANNOT FAIL to have noticed the
array of high street fashions, all taking
inspiration from the catwalks, to bring you
this latest trend for animal prints. Hot
from thesavannahandthejungle, this
patterning is everywhere this season - and
it’s so wearable, as this fabulous jumper by
Martin Storey shows. “Animal prints in
bold colour combi nations abound, but 1
wanted my design to be a more subtle and
muted - more versatile,” says Martin.
He has used Rowan Siena; a 100%
mercerised cotton for a cool fabric, ideal
for the warmer months. It comes in 24
shades,from delicate pastels to sumptuous
bright colours.
Idube translated from Zulu it means
zebra is certainly a design that requires
plenty of time and patience. As Martin
recommends: “Use a long circular
needle to accommodate the number of
stitches required, as this bold design is
knitted in one piece."
Pattern instructions include options
for knitting using either the Fair Isle or
intarsia techniques, but be sure to read
the notes as this will affect your yarn
usage and tension.	►
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BUST 34 36 38 40 42 44	46 48 in
„	46 46	49 49 52 52 ACTUAL LENGTLl 18	18 19l/2 191/, 2OV2 201/? See notes opposite on sizes and yarn quantities for when using Fair Isle technique YARN (INTARSIA)	56 56	cm 22 22	in
Rowan Siena (4 ply; 100% mercerised cotton; 140m/50g balls)	
ACELADAN r	-	~	n	n (M9)	5	5	6	6	7 8™*RI	7	8	9	9	10	11	8	8	BALli 12	13	ball’s
NEEDLES &
ACCESSORIES
Iset 3mm (UK 11/ US 3)
circular needles
Iset 2.75mm (UK 12/ US 2)
circular needles
1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/ US 2)
knitting needles
Stitch markers
Stitch holders
TENSION (INTARSIA)
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm
measured over colourwork
pattern using the intarsia
technique and 3mm needles
See notes opposite on using
Fair Isle technique.
FRONT, BACK & SLEEVES
(Knitted in one piece)
Using 2.75mm needles caston 119
(127:133:141:147:155:161:169) sts using
yarn B.
Row 1 (RS): KI, 'Pl, KI; rep from ’ to end.
Row 2: Pl 'KI, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
These 2 rows form rib.
Cont in rib until rib meas 6cm, ending with
RS facing for next row and increasing 1 st in
middle of last row.
120 (128:134:142:148:156:162:170) Sts.
Change to 3mm circular needles (due to
length of rows) and work in rows not
rounds.
Beg with a knit row, work from chart
entirely in stocking stitch and using either
the intarsia or Fair Isle techniques (see
notes on tension, sizing and yarn
requirements on opposite page) repeating
the pattern across each row as necessary.
Keeping patt correct, cont following chart
until work meas 22 (22:24:24:26:26:28:28)
cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS
facing for next row.
Mark each end of last row to indicate start
of Sleeves.
SHAPE FOR SLEEVE
Bringing inc sts into the colourwork patt,
inc 1 st at both ends of next row, and then
on every alt row 9 times, then on next 10
rows, endi ng with WS facing for next row.
160 (168:174:182:188:196:202:210) Sts.
Next row (WS): Caston 5 sts, patt to end.
Next row: Cast on 5 sts, patt to end.
170 (178:184:192:198:206:212:220) Sts.
Rep last 2 rows twice more, WS facing for
next row.
190 (198:204:212:218:226:232:240) sts.
Next row (WS): Cast on 15 sts, patt to end.
Next row: Caston 15 sts, patt to end.
220 (228:234:242:248:256:262:270) Sts.
Rep last 2 rows, 4 more times, WS facing
for next row.
340 (348:354:362:368:376:382:390) Sts.
Cont straight until work meas 41
(41:44:44:47:47:51:51)cm from cast-on
edge ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE FRONT NECK
Next row (RS): Patt 152
(156:158:167:164:167:169:174) sts, turn and
cont on these sts only.
Leave rem sts on first stitch holder.
Next row: Cast off 5 sts, patt to end.
147(151:153:157:159:162:164:169) sts.
Patt 1 row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows and
every foil alt row 4 times.
139 (143:145:149:151:154:156:161) StS.
Break yarn and leave sts on a second stitch
holder.
Return to sts on first stitch holder and with
RS facing, rejoin yarn to first st, cast off the
first 36 (36:38:38:40:42:44:42) Sts and patt
to end.
152 (156:158:162:164:167:169:174) sts.
Cont to shape right neck slope as left side,
reversing shapings, ending with RS facing
for next row.
Break yarn and leave sts on a sti tch holder.
Return to sts on second stitch holder (for ►
The Knitter © Issue Eighteen
Idube
In detail
Intarsia vs Fair Isle
techniques
Deciding which technique for a colourwork
project is often a clear-cut decision,
however this project poses a dilemma. For
the single layer fabric desired, you need to
use the intarsia method. The sizing, tension
and yarn requirements given at the start of
the project rely on using intarsia. But, if the
prospect of lots of small bobbins is off-
putting, there aren't many stitches between
colour changes, so Idube may also be
knitted in the Fair Isle method. This makes a
thicker fabric with less drape, but the colour
changes may be neater (see swatch).
Patterns using the Fair Isle method have a
more square tension, so some dimensions
will change. There are fewer rows to 10cm
compared to intarsia. Bust measurement
remains the same, but in areas with
instructions relying on number of rows,
lengths will increase slightly. As the yarn is
stranded at the back of the work, yarn
requirements for Fair Isle method increase.
TENSION (FAIR ISLE)
28 sts and 30 rows to 10cm measured over
colourwork pattern using Fair Isle technique
and 3mm needles
SIZING (FAIR ISLE)
Bust sizes and underarm measurements
remain the same, but lengths will be 1cm more
for all sizes. Batwing effect will be slightly more
pronounced for Fair Isle technique as sleeve
shaping is worked over 15cm instead of 12‘/гст
YARN (FAIR ISLE)
Rowan Siena (4 ply; 100% mercerised cotton;
140m/50g balls)
5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 bxa5l°£
8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14
(669)
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(673)
Idube
leftside) and with RS facing, rejoin yarn to
first st, pall 139
(1 :145:l	151:154:156:1 <• I)Sts, turnand
cast on 62 (62:64:64:66:63:70:68) Sts, turn
and patt across 139
(143:145:149:151:154:156:161) Sts from
stitch holder for right side.
340 (343:354:302:368:376:382:300) StS.
Cont to work Back keeping chart correct,
until piece meas lO'Acm (9cm if you are
working in Fair Isle) from back of neck
opening, ending with RS facing for next
row.
Cast off 15 sts at beg of next 10 rows.
190 (198:204:212:218:226:232:240) sts.
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 6 rows.
160 (168:174:182:188:196:202:210) SIS.
Dec 1 st at each end of fol 110 rows and foil
10 alt rows.
120 (128:134:142:148:156:162:170) Sts.
Mark each endoflastrow to denote Sleeve.
Cont straight in patt until work meas same
as Front from Sleeve marker to beg of rib
ending with RS facing for next row and
decreasing 1 st in middle of last row.
119 (127:133:141:147:155:161:169) sts.
Change to 2.75mm needles and using yarn
В only, cont in rib as set by Front until rib
meas 6cm, ending with RS facing for next
row.
Castoff in rib.
FINISHING
NECK TRIM
With RS facing, 2.75mm circular needle
and yarn B, pick up and knit 144
(144:150:150:156:15 :162:162) StS evenly all
round neck edge, join and work in rounds
as tolls:
Round I (RS): ’ KI, Pl; rep from • to end.
Rep this round 3 more times.
Castoff in rib.
(Both alike)
Using 2.75mm needles with RS facing and
yarn B, pick up and knit 69
(69:75:75:81:81:89:89) sts from cuff edge.
Cont in rib as for Back (1st row is WS of
work) until work meas 6cm, ending with
RS facing for next row.
Cast off in rib.
Join underarms and side seams. Weave in
all ends. О
For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
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With a graphic flair and designed in tropical shades, this
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CALLING ON OUR nature inspired theme,
this intriguing knit by Belinda Boaden is
designed using yarns that have super
natural qualities: cashmere and silk.
Belinda explains, “These gorgeous fibres
sprang to mind straight away for my
Anthurium scarf, which is named after a
glossy red tropical flower. Both fibres tend
tocome through harsh manufacturing
conditions to reach knitters. And both are
generally able to take rougher treatment
than many of us are prepared to give them.
“ So 1 knitted them together using short
rows and eyelets, and threw them in the
washing machine and tumble drier to see
what happened. The cashmere softens and
Huffs beautifully and the silk just feels even
silkier. Just right for a delicate, gentle
ruffle,” she continues.
Short - row shaping is a clever technique
that is used in socks when turning the heel,
or as here, to create angles within knitting.
Only some of the stitches are worked in
each row, with the next stitch wrapped to
prevent holes from forming where the row
is turned. Working progressively more and
then fewer stitches on each row creates a
wedge shape.	►

•• THE USE OF YARNS THAT LIVE UP TO A SUPER-NATURE
DESCRIPTION IS A GREAT INFLUENCE, AS THEY SOFTEN AND GENTLY
RUFFLE UP THE SHORT ROWS AND EYELETS ••

Anthurium
SIZE
30cm wide and 100cm long, after washing
(12 x 39%in)
YARN
Lotus Yams Cashmere DK (DK; 100%
cashmere; 182m/55g skeins)
A Ruby (15) 2 x 55g skeins
Skein Queen Majestic (DK; 1007o silk;
118m/50g skeins)
В Red Plum Blossom 2 x 50g skeins
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/ US 5) knitting needles
TENSION
21 sts and 35 rows to 10cm, using 3.75mm
needles, measured over st st using cashmere,
after washing
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
w&t: Wrap and turn. Take yarn between
needles to opposite side of work, slip next st,
take yarn between needles to other side of
work, pass same slipped st back to left needle.
Turn.
NOTE
Use a separate ball of cashmere for the short
row sections on each side of the scarf, and
carry yarn not in use neatly up the edges as
you go in order to save lots of sewing-in of the
ends.
When working over wrapped stitches, lift wrap
over needle to WS of work and knit wrap
together with stitch.
For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
SCARF
Using 3.75mm needles andyarn B, cast on
67 stitches quite loosely in order to make
the 1st pattern row easier.
Row 1: K1, 'yo, K2tog; rep from ’ to end.
Row 2: Purl.
1ST SHORT-ROW SECTION
f Change to yarn Л.
Rowl:K7, W&t.
Row 2 (and all WS rows): Purl.
Row3: К14. w&t.
Row 5: K21, W&t.
Row7:K28, W&t.
Row 9: K35. W&t.
Row 11: K42, W&t.
Row 13: K35, w&t.
Row 15: K28, w&t.
Rowl7:K21,W&t.
Row 19: K14, W&t.
Row 21: K7, W&t.
Row22:P7.
Next row: Using yarn B, knit across all sts,
working wraps with wrapped sts.
Next row: Using yarn B, Pl, 'yo, P2tog; rep
from 'toend.
Next row: Using yarn B. knit.
2ND SHORT ROW SECTION
Change to yarn A (use 2nd ball here).
Row l: P42, w&t.
Row 2 (andall RS rows): Knit.
Row3: P35, w&t.
Row 5: P28. W&t.
Row 7: P21,w&t.
Row 9: Pl 4, W&t.
Row II: P7, w&t.
Row 12: K7.
Next row: Usingyarn B, purl across all sts,
working wraps with wrapped sts.
Next row: Using yarn B, KI, 'yo, K2tog; rep
from' to end.
Next row: Using yarn B, purl.
3RD SHORT-ROW SECTION
Change toyarn A (first ball).
Rowl:K42,w&t.
Row 2 (andall WSrows): Purl.
Row 3: K35, W&t.
Row 5: K28, W&t.
Row 7: K21, W&t.
Row9;K14, w&t.
Row II: K7, w&t.
Row 12: P7.
Next row: Using yarn B. knit across all sts,
working wraps with wrapped sts.
Next row: Usingyarn B, Pl, 'yo, P2tog; rep
from' to end.
Next row: Usingyarn B, knit.
4TH SHORT-ROW SECTION
Change to yarn A (second bal I).
Row 1: P7, w&t.
Row 2(andall WSrows): Knit.
Row3: P14, w&t.
Row5:P21,w&t.
Row7: P28, w&t.
Row 9: P35, w&t.
Row 11: P42, W&t.
Row 13: P35, W&t.
Row 15: P28, W&t.
Row 17: P21, W&t.
Row 19: P14, w&t.
Row 21: P7, W&t.
Row 22: K7.
Next row: Using yarn B, purl across all sts,
working wraps with wrapped sts.
Next row: Using yarn B, KI, 'yo, K2tog; rep
from'to end.
Next row: Using yarn B, purl f.
Repeat segments from f to f until 11
repeats have been worked in total, cast off
purl wise on 4th short row section of 11th
repeat, instead of purling across stitches.
Sew in all ends.
Wash on 40°C delicates cycle with
detergent, fabric softener and an old towel
to provide a little abrasion, tumble dry hot
until fully dry and fluffy. О
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he fashion of the 1940s and in
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look since it first started to take shape
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fascination in the decade ever since. It is
also due to there being a very distinctive
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front and sometimes the back of
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those printed in the women’s magazines
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a centre back seam.
Many of the patterns were for lace
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the popularity of knitting with beautiful.
Iconic styles included
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sfeeves, high waistlines and
lace or pair Isle panels
intricate feminine designs, but in the 40s
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in 1939, women were urged to knit for the
troops, with magazines stressing the
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Many, many patterns were made
available for servicemen's essential
Pretty top with lace yoke is typical of the
time Wartime rationing had a powerful
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clothing. However, it wasn't long before
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clothing began to impact on everyone and
in 1941 clothes rationing was introduced.
Initially each person was entitled to 66
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over with the cash for the goods being
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was 48 per year. These didn’t go very far.
One dress could require 11
coupons. Wool, though rationed
took fewer coupons than ready
made, with two ounces (approx
50g) of wool using two coupons.
О This jumper pattern from 1941
requires six ounces of 3ply wool
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equivalent ready made jumper
would have cost five coupons.
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patterns also came out of necessity and the
influence of “Make Do and Mend”. The
government of the time realised the need
to educate people on how to make, repair,
extend and change the use of worn out
articles of clothing. Many women, in fact,
didn’t alreadv have these skills some, for
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knitting when running out of yarn. Keep even the shortest lengths
own buttons. Sort re wound yarn into balls with fewest and most
around a hot water bottle - removes the kinks as you cuddle!”
+ Posters and leaflets, like these produced by the Board of
Trade, guided women on care of hand knits and mending The
1940s saw knitting reusing old yarn become commonplace
Hate to darn?
One of the most inventive patterns
of the period is the Wonder Sock.
By knitting separate heels and
toes to the main sock which are
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replaced with spares knitted at the
same time as the originals. Of
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made from contrast colours, again
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example, would have had staff to do
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“Every woman her own clothes doctor”.
Soon after this “Mrs Sew-and-Sew” was
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Re using yarn was encouraged. Jumpers
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and rewound. Oddments of yarn would be
saved up. Fair Isle projects gave the knitter
the opportunity to use up these oddments
within a larger piece and lace projects ‘hid’
slightly less than perfect wool that had
been rewound once too often!
When a jumper is unravelled, the
resulting usable wool is always less than
that of the original which was another very
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garment. Knitting publications, such as
Stitchcraft, Needlework Illustrated and
the Odhams books provided tips and
projects for re fashioning clothes. Women
were encourage to both knit and to sew.
Magazines such as Woman’s Weekly and
Woman and Home still produced weekly
patterns despite paper shortages and other
difficulties, always reflecting and
observing the restrictions imposed. Good
Housekeeping provided five rules:
Rule I: Constant care means long wear
Rule 2: A stitch in time saves nine
Rule 3: To make do unpick and treat
as new
Rule 4: If material’s sound, change style
around
Rule 5: On household linens cut your
spending, by care in storing and in
mending.
Stateside starlets
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knitwear, that style and elegance came out
of need and thrift. The other major
influence on the fashions of the time was
cinema and in particular, Hollywood.
Until the 1940s, Paris had dominated the
fashion world, but during World War II
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women had to look elsewhere for their
fashion fix. Film stars such as Rita
Hayworth, Ava Gardner and Betty Grable
dictated how women wanted to dress.
International designers clamoured to dress
these strong, glamorous women. These
styles filtered down to the magazines and
pattern companies who offered knitters
extraordinarily beautiful and creative
projects to make for themselves.
Unfortunately when World War II
ended, rationing continued in Britain
dramatically slowing down the rate of
change seen in the USA. Small changes
such as jumpers lengthening to the hip and
a sharp increase in the number of long
sleeve garments were the first suggestions
that things were changing. Skirts were
gradually becoming longer and fuller and
all-over Fair Isle jumpers became
extremely popular. In 1948, the New Look
was shown in Paris. The British
government criticised it vehemently for its
excessive use of fabric and women were
strongly discouraged from adopting it.
Despite these objections, times were
changing, film, popular music and
advertising made the general public far
more aware of the prosperity and affluence
of the likes of the USA and by the end of the
decade of austerity, British women were
ready for a big change. G
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JAPANESE FEATHER STITCH WHICH SUSAN USED





Susan Crawford
Add lacework detailing in Japanese feather stitch to
accent this stylish asymmetric cardigan

THIS LONGLINE CARDIGAN created by
Susan Crawford is an elegant piece with
vintage influences. As is so often the case
for Susan, history offers rich inspiration:
"I developed my original idea for this hand
knit with 1920s shaping. Gradual increases
are worked upwards from the hem of the
design to the underarm, forasoftly-
draping flare.”
The design is called Umoo to reflect the
laeework; the name translates from
Japanese to mean feather or plume,
appropriately for the Japanese feather
stitch which Susan has chosen.

She says. “1 incorporated this patterning
across the beginning and end of the
cardigan to make a striking interlocking
edge. There’s a decorative edge continuing
up the front opening of the cardigan adding
further interest too - it's a very simple
edging but it looks really effective. ”
Susan has used a 100% silk yarn for
('moo - Thai Pure Wild SilkbyTexere
Yarns. It hasa wonderful texture, produced
with acareful blend of tussa and mulberry
silks, that gives a gorgeous character to the
fabric. In a Haltering honey shade, it knits
to double knitting weight.

THE NAME UMOO REFLECTS THE LACEWORK DESIGN, AS IT
TRANSLATES FROM JAPANESE TO MEAN PI ,UME, TO SUIT THE


SIZE
	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	
TO FIT	76	81	86	91	96	101	107	112	cm
BUST	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	in
ACTUAL	76	81	86	91	96	101	107	112	cm
BUST	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	in
ACTUAL	7O‘/2 70 		73	73	75	75	78	78	cm
LENGTH	28	28	29	29	29V2 291 .		31	31	in
YARF
Texere Thai Silk (DK weight; 100% silk; 300m/100g
cones)
NATURAL 55566677 cXQ°N°gs
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 set 3.75mm circular needles, 100cm long
1 set 3.75mm circular needles, 40cm long
1 set 3.75mm double-pointed needles (DPNs)
1 pair 3.75mm straight knitting
needles (only required if
working sleeves flat)
Stitch markers
6 large safety pins
3 press studs
1 button (decorative only)
TENSION
27 sts and 29 rows to 10cm
over stocking stitch on 3.75mm
needles
SPECIAL
ABBREVIATIONS
SSK: Slip next 2 sts purlwise,
put left hand needle through
front of sts and K2tog
SSSK: Slip next 3 sts purlwise,
put left hand needle through
front of sts and K3tog
STITCH PATTERN
Japanese Feather pattern for Body and
Sleeve, worked flat (multiple of 11 +1):
Row 1 (WS)and all foil WS rows: KI, ’PIO,
К1; rep from ' to end.
Rows2and4: Pl, 'K10, Pl; rep from * to
end.
Rows 6,10 and 14: Pl, ’ Kl, (yo, Kl) 3 times,
SSK 3 times, Pl; rep from ’to end.
Rows8and 12: Pl, 'Kl, (Kl,yo) 3 times,
SSK 3 times, Pl; rep from ’to end.
Rows 16 and 18: Rep rows 2 and 4.
Rows20, 24and28: Pl, ’K2tog3 times,
(Kl, yo) 3 times, Kl, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
Rows 22 and 26: Pl, ’K2tog 3 times, (yo,
Kl) 3 times, Kl, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
These 28 rows form pattern.
BODY
Using longer 3.75mm circular needles cast
on 235 (246:257:268:279:301:312:323) Sts.
Foundation row: P2tog, yrn, Pl, knit to last
st, Pl.
Working in rows not rounds, commence in
patt as foils:
Row 1 (WS): Kl, ’P10, Kl; rep from ’ to last
3 sts, КЗ.
Row 2: P2tog,yrn, Pl, ’K10.P1; rep from ’
to last st, Pl.
These two rows set pattern with edging.
Cont in Japanese Feather patt for 2 reps (56
rows of patt), then work Row 1 once more.
Next row (RS): P2tog, yrn, PI. K77
(77:79:79:80:91:92:92), pm, K103
(110:116:123:130:138:144:151), pm, K51
(55:58:62:65:68:72:76), Pl.
Next row: Kl, purl to last 3 sts, КЗ.
These two rows set patt.
Next row (RS inc): Patt until 1 st rem before
first marker, Ml, Kl, slm, knit to marker,
slm, K1,M1, knit to last st, Pl.
237 (248:259:270:281:303:314:325) sts.
NOTE: Increases are worked on the Front
panels only, and not on the Back.
Cont to inc on every foil 20th
(16th:14th:14th:14th:l4th:18th:15th)row
to245 (258:271:282:293:315:324:337) Sts.
Cont straight for 17 rows.
If tension is correct, work should meas
52Vi(52,/j:54:54:54:54:56:56)cm.
DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES
Next row (RS): Patt 90
(91:94:94:95:106:106:107) Sts (Ю5
(5:6:6:6:6:7:7) sts after first marker), place
last 10 (10:12:12:12:1 2:14:14) Sts worked on
to a safety pin, removing marker.
Patt to 5 (5:6:6:6;6:7:7) sts after second
marker, place last 10 (10:12:12:12:12:14:14)
sts worked on to a safety pin, removing
marker, patt to end. Place work to one
side.
Right Front: 80 (81:83:83:84:95:94:95) sts.
Back: 93 (100:104:111:118:126:130:137) sts.
Left Front: 52 (57:60:64:67:70:72:77) Sts.
SLEEVES (worked in the round)
Using 3.75mm short circular needles or
double-pointedneedlescaston 66
(66:66:66:77:77:77:77) sts.
Join to work in the round, placing marker
to indicate end of round.
Round land all foil odd rnds: ‘K10, Pl; rep
from ‘ to end.
Rounds 2 and 4: ’K10, Pl; rep from ' to end.
Rounds6,10and 14: ’ Kl, (yo, Kl)3times,
SSK 3 times, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
Rounds 8and 12: ’ Kl, (Kl, yo) 3 times, SSK
3 times, Pl; rep from ‘ to end.
Rounds 16 and 18: Rep rows 2 and 4.
Rounds20. 24and 28: ’K2log3 times, (Kl,
yo) 3 times, Kl, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
Rounds22and 26: ’ K2log3 times, (yo. Kl)
3 times, Kl, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
These 28 rows form pattern.
Work Feather pattern repeat in full once
and then work round 1 once more.
Knitting every round from hereon in, inc
1 st at each end of 5th (5lh:3rd:3rd:3rd: .rd:
3rd:3rd) and every foil 6th
(6th:4th:4th:4th:4th:4th:4th) round to
88 (88:100:100:111:111:117:117) sts.
Work straight until sleeve meas 33
(33:33:33:35:35:37:37)cm.
Next round: Patt 5 (5:6:6:6:6:7:7) sts, place
these sts onto safety pin, patt to last 5 (5:6:
6:6:6:7:7) Sts, slip thcsc5 (5:6:6:6:6:7:7) Sts
onto safety pin.
SLEEVES (workedflat)
Using 3.75mm needles cast on 67
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BLOCKING DIAGRAM
For stockists and abbreviations, se<
(67:67:67:78:78:78:78) Sts.
Work Japanese Feather patt for working
flat, for 28 rows.
Work row 1 of patt once more.
Starting with a knit row, work in st st
increasing 1 st each end of Sth
(5th:3rd: Jrd:3rd:3rd:3rd:3rd) and every
foil 6th (6th:4th:4th:4th:4th:4th:4th) row
to 89 (89:101:101:112:112:118:118) Sts.
Work straight until sleeve meas 33
(33:33:33:35:35:37:37)cm, ending on RS.
Dec 1 st on next row.
88 (88:100:100:111:111:117:117) Sts.
Next row: Patt 5 (5:6:6:6:6:7:7) sts, place
these sts onto safety pin, patt to last 5
(5:6:'>:6:< >:7:. ) Sts, slip these
5 (5:6:6:6:6:7:7) Sts onto safety pin.
Sew up side seam.
YOKE
With WS of main body facing, patt across
52 (57:60:64:67:70:72:77) Sts of Left Front,
pm, then pattacross78
(78:88:88:99:99:103:103) Sts on first
sleeve, pm, pattern across 93
(100:104:111:118:126:130:137) slsof Back,
pm, then patt across 78
(78:88:88:99:99: ЮЗ: 103) sis on second
sleeve, pm, then pattern across 80
(81:83:83:84:95:94:95) StSOf Right Front.
381 (394:423:434:467:489:502:515) Sts.
Now work in rows not rounds.
Row 1 (RS): (Knit to 2 sts before marker,
K2tog, slm, SSK) 4 times, knit to end.
373(386:415:426:459:481:494:507)stS.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until 44 (44:36:36:28:24:
20:20) more rows have been worked.
197 (210:271:282:347:385:414:427) sts.
Next row: (Knit to 2 sts before marker,
K3tog, slm, SSSK) 4 times, knit toend.
181 (194:255:266:331:369:398:411) sts.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (2:6:6:10:12:14:14) more ►
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limes. 149 (162:159:170:171:177:174:187) Sts.
Next row: Cast off all sts to first marker,
knit to next marker, turn, purl back to first
marker, turn again and cast off all sts to
third marker, removing markers as you go.
Knit from third to last marker, turn and
purl back, then turn again and cast off all
rem sts.
FINISHING
Using circular or double - pointed needles,
and with RS together, place sts from
underarm on Body and Sleeve on to
separate needles. With a third needle, knit
a st from each needle together, rep. then
cast first st off over second. Rep until one st
rcms. Draw yarn through loop, leave a long
end fordarninginanygaps.
Rep with second Sleeve.
Darn in all ends.
Sew three press studs to top front opening
of cardigan. Sew decorative button to top
corner edge.
Block cardigan carefully, following any
instructions on ball band. О
This sumptuous shawl-collar design features traditional Aran
patterning, updated with super-sized cables
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SIZE
YARN
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Superchunky
(55% merino, 33% microfibre, 12%
cashmere; 75m/100g balls)
	S/M	M/L	XL/XXL	
TO FIT	92-97	97-102	107-112	cm
CHEST	36-38	38-40	42-44	in
ACTUAL	112	118	122	cm
CHEST	44	46'/j	48	in
ACTUAL	67	70	73	cm
LENGTH	26’4	27'A	28¥a	in
SLEEVE	48	50	52	cm
LENGTH	19	19J/«	2O’/j	in
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 7mm (UK 2/ US 1O’/?-1l) knitting needles
1 pair 7.5mm (UK 1/ US 10Vj-11) knitting
needles
Cable needle (cn)
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
5 horn buttons
TENSION
12 sts and 17 rows to 10cm square measured
over st st using 7.5mm needles
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
СЮВ: Slip 5 sts to cn and hold at back of work,
K5 from LH needle, then K5 from cn.
C10F: Slip next 5 sts to cn and hold at front of
work, K5 from LH needle, then K5 from cn.
C9F: Slip next 4 sts onto cn and hold at front of
work, K5 from LH needle, then K4 from cn.
ERIKA KNIGHT IS the designer of this
versatile man’s handknit. She reveals of
her cable cardigan: “This design classic
has a wide integral collar and side
pockets, and the wide rib buttonbands
are worked in the main body so there is
very little finishing to do, just a few
seams and some great buttons to add.”
The soft cashmere merino blend yarn,
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Superchunky,
used by Erika is now discontinued, so
we’d recommend Rowan Cocoon.
PATTERN A
(Worked over 20 sts and 12 rows)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row2: Purl.
Row 3:CI0B,C10F.
Rows 5,7,9and 11: As Row 1.
Rows4,6.8,10 and 12: As Row 2.
These 12 rows now form Patt A and are
repeated.
PATTERN В
(Worked over 9 sts and 18 rows)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Rows 3,5,7,11,13,15 and 17: As Row 1.
Rows4,6,8,10,12,14.16 and 18: As Row 2.
Row 9: C9F.
These 18 rows form Patt В and are
repeated.
BACK
Using 7mm needles, cast on 74 (78:82) sts
and work in rib as follows;
Row 1 (RS): [K2 (1:1), Pl] 1 (1:2) times, [K2,
Pl] to last 2 (1:3) sts, K2 (1:1), P0(0:l), KO
(o:l).
Row2: [P2(l:l), Kl] 1 (1:2) times, [P2, Kl]
to last 2 (1:3) Sts, P2 (1:1) KO (0:1), PO (0:1).
Rep the last 2 rows until work measures
4 (4:S)cm, ending with RS facing for next
row.
Change to 7.5mm needles and work in
patt as foils:
Row 1 (RSinc): [Kl. Pl] 4 (5:6) times,
Tw2R, P3, [inc in next st, Kl] 6 times, inc in
next st, P3,Tw2R, P3, [Kl, inc in next st] 3
times, P3,Tw2R, P3, [inc in next st, Kl] 6
times, inc in next st, P3.TW2R, [Kl. Pl] 4
(5:6) times.
91 (95:99) sts.
Row2; [Pl. Kl] 4( :6) times, P2, КЗ, work
row 2of Patt А, КЗ. P2, КЗ, work row 2 of
Patt В, КЗ, P2, КЗ, work row 2 of Patt A,
КЗ, P2, |Pl, Kl]4(5:6) times.
Row3: [Pl, Kl] 4 (5:6) times,Tw2R, P3,
work row 3 of Patt A, P3, Tw2R, P3. work
row 3 of Patt В, P3, Tw2R, P3, work row 3
of Patt A, P3,Tw2R, [Pl, Kl] 4 (5:6) times.
Row4: [Kl, Pl] 4 (5:6) times, P2, КЗ, work
row 4of Patt А, КЗ, P2, КЗ, work row4of
Patt В, КЗ, P2, КЗ. work row 4 of Patt A,
КЗ, P2, [Kl, Pl] 4(5:6) times.
Row5: [Kl, Pl] 4 (5:6) times,Tw2R, P3,
work row 5 of Patt A, P3, Tw2R, P3. work
row 5 of Patt B, P3,Tw2R. P3, work row 5
of Patt A, P3,Tw2R. [Kl, Pl] 4 (5:6) times.
The last 4 rows set the position of the patt
panels and form the twisted sts and double
moss st to each side. Working correct patt
panel rows, cont in patt as set until Back
measures 43 (44:45)ctn from cast on edge,
placing coloured markers at each end of
row26 (for pocket placement), ending
with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Keeping pattern correct, cast off 3 sts at
beg of next 2 rows. 85(89:93) sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of next row and foil 2 alt
rows. 79 (83:87) sts.
Cont straight in patt until armhole
measures 24 (2G:28)cm ending with WS
facing for next row.
Decrow (WS): Patt7 (l’:ll). [P2tog. PI] 6
times, P2tog, КЗ, P2, КЗ, [Pl, P2tog] 3
times, КЗ, P2, КЗ, [P2tog, Pl] 6 times,
P2tog, patt to end. 62 (66:70) sts.
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK
Next row (RS): Cast off 9(10:10) sts. patt
until there are 11 (12:12) sts on RH needle,
turn and leave rem sts on a holder.
Next row: Cast off 2 sts, patt to end of row.
Next row: Cast off rem 9 (10:10) sts.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts on
holder, cast off centre 22 (22:24) sts at
centre back, patt to end of row. Work to
match first side reversing shaping.
RIGHT FRONT
Using 7mm needles, caston 47 (49:51) sts
and work in rib as follows:
Row 1 (RS): [Kl, Pl] 6 times, [K2, Pl] to last
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Cable Cardigan
PHOTOGRAPHY 0Y KRISTIN PERERS
Tw2R: Knit into front of second stitch on LH
needle, then knit the first st slipping both sts
off LH needle together.
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Work all increases and decreases one stitch in
from the edge in order to keep edges neat for
seaming.
x100g balls required.
67 (70:73) cm
| For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
2(l:3)stS,K2(l:l),Po(0:l),K0(O:l).
Row 2: [P2 (1:1), Kl] 1 (1:2) times, [P2, Kl] to
last 14sts, P2, [Kl, Pl] 6 times.
Rep last 2 rows until work measures 4 (4:5)
cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to 7.5mm needles and work as
follows:
Row 1 (RSinc): [Kl, Pl] 6 times, P3,Tw2R,
P3, [Kl. inc in next st] 6 times, K2, P3,
Tw2R,Kl,[Pl,Kl]2(3:4) times, Kl, Pl, Kl.
53 (55:57) sts.
Row2: Pl, Kl, Pl, [Pl, Kl]2 (3:4) times, P3,
КЗ, work row 2of Patt Л, КЗ, P2, КЗ, [Kl,
Pl] 6 times.
Row 3; [Kl, Pl] 6 times, P3,Tw2R, P3, work
row3 of Patt А, P3, Tw2R, [Pl,Kl]4(5:6)
times.
Row4: [Pl, Kl] 4(5:6) times, P2, КЗ, work
row4of Patt А, КЗ, P2, КЗ, [Kl. Pl] 6 times.
Row 5: [Kl, Pl] 6 times, P3, Tw2R, P3, work
row5of Patt A, P3.TW2R, Kl, [Pl, Kl]2
(3:4) times, Kl, Pl, Kl.
The last 4 rows set the position of the
pattern panel and form the twisted sts, 12
st front ribbed band, 5 (7:9) sts in double
moss st to side and 3 st ribbed pocket
edging.
Working correct patt panel rows, cont
straight in patt as set until work
measures IS'Acm from cast-on edge,
ending with RS facing for next row.
Next row: Pal t as set but work the last
8(10:12) sts in double moss stitch.
Cont straight in patt until work measures
42 (43:44)cm from cast on edging with WS
facing for next row.
SHAPE FRONT SLOPE
Next row (WS): Patt to last 12 sts, turn and
leave these sts on a holder for collar.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next row and every
foil 3rd row until 24 (26:28) sts rem, then
on every foil alt row until 18 ( 0:22) sts
rem, ATTHESAMETIME, when work
measures 43 (44:45) cm from cast on edge
and with WS facing for next row, shape
armhole as follows:
SHAPE ARMHOLE
Cont to dec at front edge as set and cast
off 3 sts at beg of next row.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge on 3 foil alt
rows.
Keeping ar mhole edge straight, work in
patt and cont to dec front slope as set until
all decs are complete and armhole
measures 24 (25:26)cm, ending with WS
facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off9 (10:11) stsat begofnext row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 9 (10:11) sts.
LEFT FRONT
WORKING THE BUTTONHOLES
Buttonhole row 1 (RS): Patt to last 7 sts,
cast off next 2 sts, rib to end.
Buttonhole row 2: Cast on 2 sts over sts cast
off in previous row.
These 2 rows form buttonhole and are
repeated as follows:
Work 4 (4:6) rows, make first buttonhole
on next 2 rows, ** work 14 rows, make
buttonhole on next 2 rows; rep from "3
more times.
Using 7mm needles, cast on 47 (40:51) sts
and work in rib as follows:
Rowl (RS): [K2 (1:1),Pl] 1 (1:2) times. [K2,
Pl] to last 14sts, K2, [Pl, Kl] 6 times.
Row 2: [Pl. Kl] 6 times. [P2, Kl] to last 2
(1:3) Sts, P2 (1:1) KO (0:1), PO (0:1).
Rep last 2 rows until work measures 4 (4:5)
cm ending with RS facing for next row and
making the first buttonholeasgiven above.
Change to 7.5mm needles and work as
follows;
Row 1 (RSinc): Kl, Pl, Kl, [Kl, Pl] 2 (.3:4)
times, Kl,Tw2R, P3, [Kl, inc in next st] 6
times, K2, P3,Tw2R, P3, [Pl, Kl]6times.
53 (55:57) Sts.
Row2: [Pl. Kl] 6 times, КЗ. P2, КЗ, work
row 2of Patt А. КЗ, P3, [Kl, Pl] 2 (3:4)
times, Pl, Kl, Pl.
Row 3: [Kl, Pl ] 4 ( :6) times. Tw2R, P3,
work row3of Patt A, P3,Tw2R, P3, [Pl, Kl]
6 times.
Row’4: [Pl. Kl] 6 times, КЗ. P2, КЗ. work
row'4of Patt А, КЗ. P2. |К1, Pl] 4(5:6)
times.
Row5: Kl, Pl, Kl, [Kl, Pl] 2 (3:4) limes, Kl,
Tw2R, P3. work row’ 5 of Patt A, P3, Tw2R,
P3, [PI, Kl]6limes.
The last 4 rows set the position of lhe
pattern panel and form the twisted sts, ►
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12 st ribbed front band, 5 (7:9) sts in double
moss st to side and 3 st ribbed pocket
edging.
Working correct patt panel rows and
buttonholes, cont straight in patt as set
until work measures IS'Acm from cast
on edge, ending with RS facing for next
row.
Next row: Patt as set but work the first
8 (l 0:12) sts in double moss stitch.
Cont straight in patt with buttonholes as
now set until work measures 42 (: :44)cm
from cast-on edge ending with RS facing
for next row.
SHAPE FRONTSLOPE
Next row: Patt to last 12 sts, turn and leave
these sts on a holder for collar.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every foil
3rd row until 24 (26:28) sis rem, then every
foil alt row until 18 (20:22) sts rem, AT THE
SAME TIME, when work measures 43
(44;45)cm from cast on edge and ending
with RS facing for next row, shape armhole
as follows:
SHAPE ARMHOLE
Cont to dec at front edge as set, cast off
3 sts at beg of next row.
Dec 1 st armhole edge on 3 foil alt rows.
Keeping armhole edge straight, work in
patt and cont to dec front slope as set until
all decs are complete and armhole
measures 24 (25:26)cm, ending with RS
facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off9 (10:11) stsat beg of next row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 9 (10:11) sts.
SLEEVES
Using 7mm needles, cast on 38 (42:46) sts
and work 6 (6:7)cm in rib as given for Back,
ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to 7.5mm needles and work as
follows:
Row 1 (RSinc): [Kl. Pl] 3(4:5) times. KI,
Tw2R, P3, [Kl. inc in next st] 6 times, K2,
P3,Tw2R, [Kl, Pl] 3(4:5) times, Kl.
44(48:52) Sts.
Row2: [Pl, Kl]3 (4:5) times, РЗ, КЗ, work
row 2of Patt А, КЗ, P3, [Kl, Pl] 3 (4:5)
times.
The last row sets the position of the
double moss st, twist sts and cable
panel.
Cont in patt and inc 1 st at each end of the
next row and every foil 8th row until there
are 62 (66:70) sts, taking all inc sts into
double moss st.
Work straight in patt until sleeve measures
48 (50:52)cm from cast-on edge, ending
with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE TOP
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
56 (60:64) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next
row and every roll RS row until 34 (:;s: 42)
sts rem, now dec 1 st at each end of every
row until 20 (24:28) sts rem, ending with
WS facing for next row.
Next row (WS): Pl ( :4) [P2tog, Pl] to last 4
(4:3) sts, (P2tog] 2 (1:0) times, PO (2:3).
13(17:21) sts.
Cast off.
POCKET LININGS (Make 2)
Using 7.5mm needles, cast on 18 sts and
beg with a knit row, work 26 rows in st
st, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT COLLAR
Join both shoulder seams.
With WS of work facing and 7.5mm
needles, rejoin yarn to 12 sts from right
front holder and rib one row as set.
Next row (RS): Kl, [Pl. Kl ] 5 times, purl
into front and knit into back of last st.
Next row: Pl, [K1,P11 to end.
Keeping rib correct, inc 1 st at inside
neck edge on next and every foil RS row
until there are 33 sts.
Work straight until collar measures
same as neck edge to shoulder seam,
ending at straight (outer edge) of collar,
placing marker at beg of last row.
Now shape collar in short rows as foils:
Row 1: Rib 3, turn.
Row 2 and every alt row: Slip 1, rib to end.
Row3: Rib6, turn.
Row 5: Rib 9, turn.
Row 7: Rib 12, turn.
Cont working 3 more sts on every alt
row until 3 sts rem unworked.
Turn, slip 1, rib to end.
Rib 2 rows across all sts.
Work straight until collar reaches centre
back when slightly stretched, ending at
outer edge of collar.
Leave sts on a spare needle.
LEFT FRONT COLLAR
With RS facing and 7.5mm needles,
rejoin yarn to 12 sts from left front
holder and rib one row as set.
Next row (WS): Pl, (Kl, Pl] 5 times, knit
into front and purl into back of next st.
Next row: Kl, [Pl, Kl] toend.
Work to match Right Front Collar
reversing shapings and ending at outer
edge of collar.
Holding the needles with Right Front
and Left Front Collar sts together, cast
off the two sets of sts as follows:
Next row:" Knit the 1st st from the front
needle tog with the 1st st from the back
needle, purl tog the next st from the back
needle with the next st from the front
needle, pass the 1st stitch over the 2nd to
cast off; rep from ’ to end of row.
Fasten off.
MAKING UP
Weave in all ends. Lay out pieces and
gently steam, pinning out if necessary.
Slip stitch collar in place, matching
markers to shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves
into armholes, easing to fit.
Slip stitch row ends of one side edge of
Pocket Linings to side edge of Back,
placing cast-on edge on Row 1 of
pattern above the rib and cast-off edge
matching markers on row 26.
Sew the side seams above and below
Pocket openings. Sew Sleeve seams.
Slip stitch Pocket Linings to Fronts.
Sew on buttons to match buttonholes. О
This pattern is taken
from Men's Knits A New
Direction, which is
published by Quadrille
(£14.99). It is a
collection of 20 versatile
and adaptable hand knit garments and
accessories for men. Contact 0207
839 7117 or visit www.quadrille.co.uk.
The Knitter© Issue Eighteen
The Knitter® Issue Eighteen
-Murie It'afiin
Halcyon
SIZE		M	L	XL	XXL	
TOFU BUST	s					
	81-86 32-34	91-97	102-107	112-117	122-127	cm in
		36-38	40-42	44-46	48-50	
ACTUAL	104	114	126	138	153	cm
BUST	41	45	50	54	60	in
ACTUAL	58	60	62	64	66	cm
LENGTH	23	23%	24%	25	26	in
SLEEVE	32	33	34	34	34	cm
SEAM	12%	13	13%	13%	13’%	in
YARN						
Rowan Fine Milk Cotton (70% cotton, 30% milk protein;						
150m/50g balls						
OPAQUE 506	10	11	11	12	13	x50g BALLS
NEEDLES &
ACCESSORIES
1 pair 2.25mm (UK 13/ US1)
knitting needles
1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2)
knitting needles
2.5mm (UK 12/ US CS2)
crochet hook
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
TENSION
33 sts and 40 rows to 10 cm
measured over patt using
2.75mm needles
IN A FLATTERING and relaxed shape,
this lacy hand knit is a super project for
summer. The lacework patterning
offers plenty of interest as you knit, and
the finished top is light and fluid. Marie
Wallin has used Rowan Fine Milk Cotton
for dreamily named Halcyon; it is a
cotton based yarn which includes
milk protein for softness. It is available
in 16 pretty and muted shades.
BACK AND FRONT (both alike)
PEPLUM (worked from waist downwards)
Using 2.25mm needles cast on 173
(189:209:229:253) Sts.
Row I (RS): Kl, "Pl, Kl, rep from ' to end.
Row 2: Pl, ’Kl, Pl, rep from "to end.
These two rows form rib.
Work in rib for a further 7 rows, ending
with WS facing for next row.
Row 10(WS): Pl, Kl, *yfwd,SI 1, Kl, psso,
rep from * to last st, Pl.
Work in rib for a further 10 rows, dec 1 st at
end of last row and ending with RS facing
for next row.
172 (188:208:228:252) Sts.
Change to 2.75mm needles.
Beg and ending rows as indicated, now
work in patt from Chart as foils:
Work Chart rows 1 to 24, ending with RS
facing for next row.
SHAPE PEPLUM
Now repeating chart rows 13 to 24 only,
cont as foils:
Row I (RS): Patt 18 (20:2:12:24) Sts, pm. Ml,
pm, (patt 34sts, pm. Ml, pm)4(-i:6:u:6)
times, patt 18 (26:2:12:24) sts.
177 (193:215:235:259) sts.
(Thereshould now be 10 (10:14:14:14)
markers on needle).
Row’2: (Patt to marker,slm. Ml, Kl, Ml,
slm) 5 (5:7:7:7) times, patt to end.
187 (203:229:249:273) sts.
Row3: (Patt to marker, slm, Ml, purl to
next marker. Ml, slm) 5 (5:7:7:7) times,
patt to end.
Row 4: (Patt to marker, slm, Ml, knit to
next marker, Ml, slm) 5 (5:7:7:7) times,
patt to end.
Rep last 2 rows 6 times more, ending with
RS facing for next row.
327 (343:425:445:469) Sts.
Work in garter st for 5 rows, ending with
WS facing for next row.
Cast off knitwise (on WS). Peplum should
meas 17'/2cm.
UPPER SECTION
With RS facing and using 2.75mm needles,
pick upand knit 172 (188:208:228:252) Sts
evenly along cast -on edge of peplum.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Beg and ending rows as indicated and
repeating the 24 row patt rep throughout,
now work in patt from Chart as foils:
Cont straight until work meas 47
(49:51:53:55)cm from cast-offedgeof
peplum, ending with RS facing for next
row.
SHAPE NECK
Next row (RS): Patt 80 (88:96:106:117) sts
and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder.
Work each side of neck separately.
Keeping patt correct, cast off 5 sts at beg of
next and foil 2 alt rows, then 4 sts at beg of
foil alt row.
61 (69:77:87:98) sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 15 rows, then
on foil 3 alt rows. 43 (51:59:69:80) Sts.
Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next
row.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off 7 (8:9:11:13) sts al beg and dec 1 slat
end of next row.
Work 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows twice more.
19 (24:29:33:38) StS.
Cast off 6 (8:10:11:13) sts at beg of next and
foil alt row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem7(8:9:ll:12) sts.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, cast
off centre 12 (12:16; 16:18) sts, patt to end.
Complete to match first side, reversing
shapings.
SLEEVES
CUFF (worked from lop downwards)
Using 2.25mm needles cast on 105
(109:111:111:115) Sts.
Work in rib as given for Back and Front
peplum for 9 rows, ending with WS facing
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Halcyon
This elegant design by
Marie Wallin is from
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For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
for next row.
Row 10(WS);PI,Kl, *yfwd,Sil, Kl,psso,
rep from * to last st, Pl.
Work in rib for a further 10 rows, dec 1 st at
end of last row and ending with RS facing
for next row.
104(108:110:110:114) sts.
Change to 2.75mm needles.
Beg and ending rows as indicated for cuffs
and repeating Chart rows 1 to 12 only, now
work in patt from Chart as foils:
Work Chart rows 1 to 12, ending with RS
facing for next row.
SHAPE FRILL
Repeaing Chart rows 1 to 12 only, cont as
foils:
Row I (RS): Patt 18 (20:21:21:23) sts, prn,
Ml, pm, (patt 34 sts, pm, Ml, pm) twice,
patt 18 (20:21:21:23) Sts.
107 (111:113:113:117) Sts.
(There should now be 6 markers on
needle).
Row2: (Patt to marker, slm, Ml, Kl, Ml,
slm) 3 times, patt to end.
113 (117:119:119:123) Sts.
Row’ 3; (Patt to marker, slm. Ml, purl to
next marker. Ml, slm) 3 times, patt toend.
Row’ 4: (Patt to marker, slm. Ml, knit to
next marker. Ml, slm) 3 times, patt toend.
Rep last 2 row's 6 times more, ending with
RS facing for next row.
197 (201:203:203:207) Sts.
Work in garter st for 3 rows, ending with ►
Halcyon
WS lacing for next row.
Cast off knitwise (on WS). Cuff should
meas U'Acni.
UPPER SLEEVE
With RS facing and using 2.75mm needles,
pick upand knit 104 (108:110:110:114) sts
evenly along cast-on edge of cuff.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Beg and ending rows as indicated for upper
sleeves and repeating the 24 row patt rep
throughout, now work in patt from Chart
as foils:
Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and 14
(15:14:11:10) foil4throws, thenonfoll2
( 2:6:1 :14) alt rows, taking inc sts into st st
until there are sufficient to work in patt.
138(144:152:158:164) Sts.
Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next
row.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Block all pieces gently, following any
instructions on ball band.
Join right shoulder seam using back stitch,
or mattress stitch if preferred.
NECKBAND
With RS facing and using 2.25mm needles,
pick up and knit 42 sts down left side of
Front neck, 12(12:16:16:18) sts from Front,
42 sts up right side of Front neck, 42 sts
down right side of Back neck, 12
(12:16:10:18) Sts from Back, then 42 sts up
left side of Back neck.
192 (192:200:200:204) Sts.
Work in garter st for 6 rows, ending with
WS facing for next row.
Cast off knitwise (on WS).
Join left shoulder and neckband seam.
Place centre cast -off edge of sleeve to
shoulder seam. Set in sleeve, easing
sleevehead into armhole. Join side and
sleeve seams. Weave in all ends.
TIES
Using a 2.5mm crochet hook, make a
length of chain approx 140
(l50:160:170:180)cm long. Thread this
chain through eyelet holes of row 10 of
waist ribbing and tie in a bow at centre
front.
For Sleeve tics, make 2 lengths of chain,
each 50cm long, and thread these chains
through eyelet holes of row 10 of cuff
ribbing. О
NOTE
When working lace pattern from Chart, do NOT work an inc
unless there are sufficient sts to work the corresponding dec
so that number of sts remains constant (except where shaping
occurs). You may find it helpful to place markers on needle at
edge of side patt reps and work sts beyond these markers in st
st, moving markers in (or out) as required.
Chart A shows where to start and end rows in pattern for each
piece. Chart В is included to show the lace pattern repeat in a
larger form and is intended as supplementary information.
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Tbe
XfasonDixon ‘J^nitting
~\otef)ooks
Size 0/2mm needles. Sometimes it's
best not to wonder too much about
why you're doing something.
It was the openwork lattice part near the
bottom that really got me. Yarnovers and
knit stitches, that's all. No mystery there -
just the same stitches we do all the time.

KAY: Recently I had a revelation. Alert the media: it is
possible to knit garments to a tension of more than 5.5
Such Tiny
Stitches
stitches to the inch. I know! This is revolutionary!
Maybe it’s the moments of balminess we’ve had,
finally, after a long winter, but I am fascinated with
knitting fabrics with smaller stitches and lighter
weight yarns. Specifically, laceweight cashmere.
I’m not suggesting that hand knitters should gel
their wrists in a twist trying to emulate the fine-gauge
cardigans knit only by machines (or elves), but it’s
refreshing to knit a fine, gauzy fabric, at a tension that
Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne
consider knitting with
fortitude (and with the aid
of a magnifying glass)
1 used to see as the province of socks and gloves.
It started with Citron, a ruched shawl on www.
knitty.com. All the cool kids were knitting it! Even
posers like Ann and Kay! But one little shawl was not
enough. A reader of our blog slyly alerted me to the
innovative, nearly-transparent wraps in The Fine
Line, a lovely little self-published book by Grace Anna
Farrow, and 1 was off, at 7 or 8 stitches to the inch.
ANN: I agree with you about Citron it was so
KAY & ANN'S PORTRAIT BY GALE ZUCKER
addictive that 1 made a second one immediately after
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I really didn’t think I’d ever find a use for
this lush, almost invisible stuff. The
It is worth knitting more stitches to get a fabric
that is as deliciously light as meringue. Compared
to Ann’s fairy-wing silk thread, though, this
laceweight yarn (Jade Sapphire Mongolian
Cashmere) feels like the suspension cables that
hold up the Golden Gate Bridge. Eldonore Riego de
la Branchardidre is not amused.
wonderful spinner who made this has
retired. Once again: knitting can be a
form of immortality. Her yarn lives on!
Finally, this non-sockist finds an outlet for her
stash of exquisite Sophie’s Toes hand-dyed
sock yarn: a log cabin blanket on tiny needles.
The mantra that is getting me through each
dense n’ drapey square: “Smaller stitches -
more of my favourite hobby!"
finishing the first. But 7 or 8 stitches to the inch has
started to look sort of bulky to me, chunky. At this
point, I’ve got a terrible case of smal litis.
I blame it on Franklin Habit, whose “Stitches in
Time" is a favourite column of mine at www.knitty.
com. His latest article introduces the antique lace
patterns of Eldonore Riego de la Branchardidre.
Franklin is so cheerful about it, so encouraging about
the idea of knitted lace from 1846 that 1 looked at his
lovely pictures and dove right in.
I stalled when I got to where it chirps, "Keep in
mind that these edgings were designed for slender
thread and will look their very best when worked at
fine gauges. Don’t be afraid to go small your
fortitude will be rewarded.”
Directly below this: “Recommended needle size;
US 0/2mm needles.”
It was about then that I realised that the edgings are
about an inch wide, not the three or four inches I’d
assumed from the photos. The photos were actually
enlargements of the edgings.
I had only one yarn that could handle such insanity:
a skein of handspun silk I acquired a while ago online
from a spinner in Philadelphia. When it arrived I had
been sort of horrified. It wasn't yarn, it was thread -
so profoundly thin that 1 could not imagine making
anything with it. The Unknittable.
Winding 4S0 yards of thread onto a toilet paper tube
was a project. The last 50 yards were nothing but pure
terror. One sneeze, and the whole thing would worm
into a catastrophic snarl.
I didn't even ask myself why I was doing this. An
edging for what?
Once 1 got the hang of knitting something four
inches from my nose, I felt the ghost of Е1ёопоге Riego
de la Branchardiere creep up behind me. “Cotton,”
she whispered in some vaguely European accent. “You
really should be using DMC Coton Perle.” I can't really
believe I’m writing this, but she’s right. I think this
handspun silk yarn may be a little too bulky. 1 need to
find something thinner. О
By Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne, aka Mason Dixon
Knitting (www.masondixonknilting.com)
The Knitter© Issue Eighteen

$fairon Hranl
Salix Cushions
Give your decor a lift for the new season, knitting this
pair of textured cushions with a hint of glitter
Exclusive
THERE’S A SOFT ethereal air about these
elegant cushions, thanks to their fine fibre
combinations and the way they softly
reflect the light. Designer Sharon Brant has
come up with this textural shimmering
feel, with a clever way of using her
favourite yarn; “I love Rowan Kidsilk Haze,
solstartcdthinking how 1 couldget
texture behind it and make it substantial
enough for a cushion. 1 then thought of
holding it double and allowing the fabric
behind to sparkle through the lace.”
Combining the light mohair of Rowan’s
Kidsilk Haze with Kid Classic and metallic
Shimmer, Sharon has used an interesting
lace pattern, that has a woven willow like
effect. “1 chose the Shimmer to bring
sparkle, and the lace stitches allow the
background to show through,” she says.
“And I just love tassels so I wanted to show
al 11 he di f fercn t yarns i n t he tassels too. ”
The cushion covers are secured with a
row of stylish metallic buttons, further
complementing the delicate sheen.
The lace pattern is created by wrapping
the yarn around the needle three times for
each stitch and then groups of three
stitches are reversed with a cable needle.
•• COMBINING THREE DIFFERENT YARNS FOR TEXTURE AND
GLIMMER, SHARON HAS USED AN INTERESTING LACE PATTERN
THAT HAS A WOVEN WILLOW-LIKE EFFECT*^

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Rowl: Knit.
Row 2: Kl, 'knit each st wrapping yarn
around needle3 times, rep from ' to last st,
Kl.
Row3: Kl, ‘slip next3sts onto cable
needle, dropping the extra loops, and leave
at back of work, КЗ dropping the extra
loops, КЗ sts from cable needle; rep from *
to last st, Kl.
Row 4: Knit.
Rep these 4 rows throughout.
SQUARE CUSHION
FRONT PIECE (BACKGROUND)
Using one strand each of yarns Л, В & C
together, and 5mm needles, cast on 64 sts.
Starting with a knit row, work in st st until
piece measures 40cm. Cast off.
BACK PIECE (BUTTON BAND)
Usi ng one strand each of yarns А, В & C
together, and 5mm needles, cast on 64 sts.
Work in st st until piece measures 22cm.
Work 4 rows in garter stitch. Castoff.
BACK PIECE (BUTTONHOLE BAND)
Using one strand each of yarns А, В & C
together, and 5mm needles, cast on 64 sts.
Work in st st until piece measures 18cm.
Work in garter stitch (g st) for two rows.
Buttonhole row: Work 7 sts in g st, 'cast off
2 sts, work in g st to 10 sts on RH needle
after cast-off; rep from ‘ to last 9 sts, cast
offtwosts, workingst toend.
Next row: Work in g st, completing
buttonholes by casting on 2 sts over
cast-off sts on previous row.
Worktwo more rows in garter stitch.
Square cushion: to fit 40 x 40cm pad
Rectangle cushion: to fit 60 x 40cm pad
Yarn requirements are for one cushion (both
use the same number of balls of yarn)
Rowan Kid Classic (aran weight; 70%
lambswool, 26% kid mohair, 4% nylon;
140m/50g balls)
A Bitter Sweet (866) 4 x 50g balls
Rowan Shimmer (60% cupro, 40% polyester;
175m/25g balls)
8 Titanium (093) 2 x 25g balls
Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair,
307o silk; 210m/25g balls)
C Majestic (589) 4 x 25g balls
Cast off.
FRONT PIECE (FOREGROUND)
Usingyarn C held double and 4.5mm
needles, cast on 74 sts.
Work in stitch pattern as above until piece
measures 40cm from cast-on edge.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Take both Back pieces and overlap at
buttonbands. Stitch into place at side
seam.
Lay Front Piece (foreground) on top of RS
of Front Piece (background) and stitch
together. Lay the joined Fronton top of
Back pieces with RS facing and join all four
sides together using back stitch.
Turn out RS out and lightly press, using
cloth to protect yarn.
TASSELS (MAKE 4)
Usingyarns А, В & C, take a piece of card
approx 8cm high and wrap the yarns
around the card 20 times. Do not cut the
yarn, slip the strands off the card and hold
together near the top. Wrap the yarn
around the tassel approx 2cm down from
top several times. Cut yarn, leaving a long
end. Thread onto a needle and secure
where wrapping is and then push through
lop of tassel. Use end to secure onto corner
of cushion cover.
RECTANGLE CUSHION
FRONT PIECE (BACKGROUND)
Using one strand each of yarns А, В & C
together and 5mm needles, cast on 96 sts.
Work in st st until piece measures 40cm.
1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/ US 7) knitting needles
1 pair 5mm (UK 6/ US 8) knitting needles
40 x 40cm (60 x 40cm) cushion pad
5 (7) large buttons, approx 28mm
Cable needle
TENSION
18 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st using
5mm needles and yarns А, В & C held together
For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
Cast off.
BACK PIECE (BUTTON BAND)
Using one strand each of yarns А, В & C
together and 5mm needles, cast on 96 sts.
Work in st st until piece meas 22cm.
Work 4 rows in garter stitch. Cast off.
BACK PIECE (BUTTONHOLE BAND)
Using one strand each of yarns Л, B& C
together and 5mm needles, cast on 96 sts.
Work in st st until piece meas 18cm.
Work in g st for two rows.
Buttonhole row: Work 7 sts in g st, 'castoff
2 sts, work ingst to 10 sts on RH needle
after cast -off; rep from' to last 9 sts, cast
off two sts, work in g st to end.
Next row: Work in gst, completing
buttonholes by casting on 2 sts over
cast-off sts on previous row.
Work two more rows in garter stitch.
Castoff.
FRONT PIECE (FOREGROUND)
Using yarn C held double and 4.5mm
needles, cast on 110 sts.
Work in stitch pattern as above until piece
measures 40cm from cast-on edge.
Cast off.
MAKING UP
As for square cushion. О
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pattern motifs and exotic bright colour
clashes. “I’ve added beading and touches
of Swiss darning and Pekinese stitch
embroidery to emphasise the shapes, both
to the front and around the shouldcrlinc at
the back too,” says Jeanette. For our
Masterclass on embroidery on knitted
fabrics, see page 78.
The yarns which she has chosen are by
lang; Merino 150 is a 1007, fine merino
wool, available in over 40 shades, and the
tweed -effect Fantomas Color yarn adds an
interesting touch as it is incot porated into
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YARN
TO FIT AGE	7-8	9-10	11-12	12-13	13-14	14-15	
ACTUAL	73	77	81	85	89	92	cm
CHEST	28%	30%	32	33%	35	36	in
ACTUAL	36	38	40	42	44	46	cm
LENGTH	14	15	15%	I6V2	17%	18	in
SLEEVE	33	33	36	36	40	40	cm
SEAM	13	13	14	14	15%	15%	in
Lang Merino 150 (4ply weight; 100% merino; 150m/50g balls)
A SHADE 0079 (TURQUOISE)	5	5	6	7	7	8	xSOg BALLS
В SHADE 0146 (PURPLE)	1	1	1	1	1	1	x50g BALLS
C SHADE 0085 (PINK)	1	1	1	1	1	1	x50g BALLS
E SHADE 0159 (ORANGE)	1	1	1	1	1	1	x50g BALLS
Lang Fantomas Color (heavy 4ply weight; 75% superwash
wool, 25% polyamide; 145m/50g balls)
DSHADE0021 1	1	111	1 xSOg
(TWEED PINK) Ill'll BALLS
NEEDLES &
ACCESSORIES
1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/ US 4)
knitting needles
1 set 3.5mm (UK 10-9/ US 4)
circular needles
For embroidery - small
amount of Lang Merino 150
Shade 0049 (yellow)
Beadworks Glass Rocailles
Seed Beads (size 6,
transparent rainbow)
Light Topaz (82) x 116 beads
Amber (89) x 116 beads
Pink (18) x 50 beads
Orange (86) x 50 beads
Hook and eye fastener
Sewing thread and needle for
threading beads
Darning needle for
embroidery
LEFT FRONT
Using yarn A and 3.5mm needles cast on 47
(49:51:55:57:59) sts and work bottom edge
as foils:
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Kl, ’P1B, Kl; rep from * to end.
Rep the last 2 rows until work meas 3cm,
ending with a WS row and decreasing 1 st
at end of last row. 46 (48:50:54:56:58) Sts.
Break yarn and thread with approx 110
beads alternating colours as stated in
pattern notes, then rejoin yarn.
Next row (RS): Knit to last 2 sts, P2.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Set patt as foils:
Ages 7-8&9-IO:K6(s), work row 7 (::) of
Chart 1 A.
Cont to work with st st at side, until row 18
(20) ofChart 1A is complete. 12(18) rows.
Age 11 12: K10, work row 3 ofchart IB.
Cont to work with st st at side until row 6
of Chart IB is complete, then work rows 7
to 20 from Chart 1 A. 28 rows worked.
Ages 12-13,13-14 & 14-15: K14 (16:18),
work row 17 (11:7) of Chart IB. Cont to
work with st st at side until row 52 (52:56)
of Chart 1В is complete. 36 (42:50) rows.
All sizes
Cont as set, working rows 1 to 46 (44:40:
40:38:1 >4) from Chart 2. RS facing for next
row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Keeping Chart 2 patt correct cast off 3 sts at
beg of next row.
Dec 1 st at arm hole edge of next 3 rows and
foil alt row3 (1:1; :2:1) timesand foil 4th
row once. 36 (40:42:45:47:50) sts.
Cont straight in patt until row 87 of Chart 2
has been completed, ending with WS
facing for next row.
SHAPE NECK
Keeping patt correct cast off 7 (7:8:8:9:9)
stsatbegofnextrow. 29 (33:34:37:38:41)
sts.
Patt 1 row.
Next row (WS): Cast off 2 (. :3:4:4:4) sts,
patttoendof row. 27(31:31:33:34:37)sts.
Cont to dec 1 stat neck edge on next 3 rows
and foil 6 alt rows until 18 ( 2:22:29:25:2 s)
sts rem.
Work 1 (1:3:9:9:13) rows straight, keeping
beads and eyelets correct as set, RS facing
for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off 6 (8:8:8:9:10) sts at beg of next row
and6 (7:7:8:8:9) sts at beg of foil alt row.
Patt 1 row.
Castoff rem 6 (7:7:8:8:9) sts.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for Left Front reversing all
shapings and shaping Armhole, Neck and
Shoulder 1 row earlier than given for Left
Front. Use Right Front Charts.
BACK
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A cast on 91
(97:101:107:111:115) sts and work bottom
edge as foils;
Row I (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Kl, ’P1B, Kl; rep from ' to end.
Rep the last 2 rows until work meas 3cm,
ending with a WS row and decreasing one
stitch at the end of the last row.
90 (96:100:106:110:114) Sts.
Now work Back in st st until work meas
same as Fronts to beg of armhole shaping
ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
84 (90:94:100:104:108) Sts.
Dec 1 st each end of next 3 rows then foil alt
row 3 (1:1:2:2:1) times and foil 4th row
once. 70 (80:84:88:92:98) Sts.
Cont straight until work meas 18 rows less
than Fronts to start of Shoulder shaping.
Break off yarn and thread approx 70 beads
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Chrysalis
TENSION
25 sts and 37 rows to 10 cm measured over
stocking stitch using 3.5mm needles
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
P1B: Purl into st one row below
Place bead: Bring yarn between needles to
front of work, slip next st purlwise, slide 1
bead along yarn until it touches last st
worked, and take yarn between needles to
back of work
PATTERN NOTES
When threading beads onto yarn, alternate
between 1 x Light Topaz and 1 x Amber beads.
As front opening edge of cardigan does not
have a rib or band added on afterwards, avoid
joining new balls of yarn at this edge.
Beads are placed on RS rows whilst lace holes
are worked on the following WS row.
All motifs are worked using the intarsia method
though you may prefer to Swiss darn where
necessary to avoid having too many ends.
Butterfly roundels are
embellished with Pekinese
stitch; a decorative embroidery
stitch based on backstitch
onto yarn, alternated as before. Rejoin
yarn. KO (0:2:4:6:9) and starting at st 6
(l :1:1:1:1) ofChart 3 work to end, finishing
row in st st as needed. Cont to work until 18
rows of Chart 3 are completed, keeping st
st at sides as set.
SHAPE SHOULDERS
Keeping Chart correct, cast off 6
(8:8:8:9:10)sts at beg of next 2 rows.
58 (64:68:72:74:78) Sts.
Cast off 6 (7:7:8:8:9) sts at beg of next row,
patt to 10 (11:11:12:12:13) sts on RH needle,
turn and finish this side first, leaving rent
sts on a stitch holder.
Next row (WS); Cast off 4 sts, patt to end.
Cast off rem 6 (7:7:8:8:9) sts.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts and
cast off centre 26 (28:32:32:34:34) sts, patt
to end.
Cast off 6 (7:7:8:8:9) sts at beg of next row,
patt to end.
Next row (WS): Cast off 4 sts, patt to end.
Cast off rem 6 (7:7:8:8:O) sts.
SLEEVES
Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A cast on 45
(45:49:49:53:53) sts and work bottom edge
as foils:
Rowl (RS):Knit
Row 2: Kl, 'P1B, Kl; rep from * to end
Rep last 2 rows once more decreasing one
stitch at end of the last row.
44 (44:48:48:52:52) Sts.
Beg with a knit row work 2 rows in st st.
Inc 1 st each end of the next and every foil
8th row to 56 (5о:60:60:64:б4) sts.
Cont to inc 1 st at each end of every foil 6th
row to 80 (82:86:86:90:90) sts.
Cont straight until sleeve mcas 33
(33:36:36:40:40)cm ending with RS facing
for next row.
SHAPE SLEEVEHEAD
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
74 (76:80:80:84:84) sts.
Pec 1 st each end of foil 8 (9:11:11:13:13)
rows. 58 sts.
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows then cast
off 4 sts at beg of foil 2 rows.
Cast off rem 44 sts.
MAKING UP
Sew in all ends and block, steam gently on
WS and allow to cool.
Using photograph and charts as a guide,
work embroidery on both Fronts as foils;
Swiss darn the centre of the top 4 motifs
using yarns F and Л.
Sew Pink beads around the outside of
stitches Swiss darned in yarn F and sew
Orange beads around the outside of
stitches Swiss darned in yarn A.
Work Pekinese stitch around the top. and
alternating motifs. For how to work
Pekinese st and other embroidery sts, see
Masterclass on page 78.
Using Yarn F place scattered Swiss darning
as in photograph or as takesyour fancy.
Embroider around motif on Back, work as
for the smallest motif on Fronts.
Join both shoulder seams.
NECK TRIM
Using 3.5mm circular needles with WS
facing and starting at front opening edge of
left front neck, pick up and K27 (27:29:35:
35:39)sts to shoulder 45 (45:49:49:51:51)
sts across back neck and 27 (27:29:35:35:
3°)sts down Right Front.
99 (99:107:119:121:129) Sts.
Rowl (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Kl, "P1B, Kl; rep from ‘ to end.
Rep Row 1 once more then cast off in patt as
worked in Row 2.
Sew hook & eye fasteners in place at centre
front so that garment fastensat neck only
then set in Sleeves and sew side seams. О
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KEY
 Yarn A, К on RS, P on WS
Г Yarn В, К on RS, P on WS
 Yarn С, К on RS, P on WS
□ Yarn D, К on RS, P on WS
[• P on RS, К on WS
О yo
[/ K2tog on RS, P2tog on WS
|И Place bead
* Swiss darn in yarn A
ф Swiss darn in yarn F
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SIZE
YARN
Pea Pod
Cardigan
	s	M	L	XL	
TO FIT	81	86	91	97	cm
BUST	32	34	36	38	in
ACTUAL	86	91	97	102	cm
BUST	34	36	38	40	in
ACTUAL	47	47	47	47	cm
LENGTH	18’6	18%	18'A	18%	in
SLEEVE	16	16	16	16	cm
SEAM	6%	6%	6%	6%	in
Rowan Cashcotton 4 Ply (35% cotton,
25% polyamide, 18% angora, 13%>
viscose, 9% cashmere; 180m/50g balls)
SEAFOAM
(903)
xSOg
BALLS
6	6
7
7
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/ US 2) knitting needles
1 pair 2.5mm (UK 13/ US l) knitting needles
1 set 2.5mm (UK 13/ US 1) circular knitting
needles, 60cm long
Stitch markers
Cable needle (cn)
Stitch holder
6 buttons, approx 11mm
TENSION
28 sts and 40 rows to 10cm measured over
st st using 2.75mm needles.
32 sts and 40 rows to 10cm measured over
Pea Pod Motif using 2.75mm needles.
For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
DESIGNER MEL CLARK says of this
sweet summer knit, “It’s inspired by
one 1 made when I was nineteen, and
has the pea pod motifs only up the
front.” It has a lovely period feel, and
an elegant silhouette. Rowan Classic
Cashcotton 4Ply is discontinued, but
Rowan Cashsoft 4Ply knits to the
same tension, has the same yardage
and comes in 29 beautiful shades.
STITCH PATTERNS
RIGHT-SLANTING PEA POD
(panel of 20 sts; 30 row repeat)
Row 1 (RS); P18, C2B.
Row 2: P2.K18.
Row3: P17.T2B, Kl.
Row4: Pl, Kl, Pl, KI7.
Row 5: P16, (T2B) twice.
Row 6: (Kl, Pl) twice, K16.
Row 7: Pl5, (T2B) twice, Pl.
Row8:K2.Pl,Kl,Pl,K15.
Row 9: P14, T2B, Pl, Kl. P2.
Row 10: (K2, Pl) twice, K14.
Row 11: P13.T2B, MB. Pl. K1.P2.
Row 12: K2, Pl, КЗ, Pl. K13.
Row 13: P12, T2B, P2. T2B, P2.
Row 14: (КЗ, Pl) twice. K12.
Row 15: Pl 1,T2B, MB. Pl, T2B, P3.
Rowl6:K4, P1.K3.P1.K11.
Row 17: РЮ, T2B. P2, T2B, P4.
Rowl8: K5, Pl, КЗ. Pl. K10.
Row 19: P9.T2B, MB. P1.T2B. P5.
Row 20: K6, PI, КЗ, Pl, K9.
Row 21: P8, T2B, P2, T2B, P6.
Row 22: K7,P1,K3,P1,K8.
Row 23: P7, T2B, MB, Pl, T2B, P7.
Row 24: K8, Pl, КЗ, P1,K7.
Row 25:P7,K1,P2,T2B,P8.
Row 26: K9, Pl, K2. Pl, K7.
Row 27: P7, T2F. T2B, P9.
Row28:K10, P2,K8.
Row 29: P8.C2B. P10.
Row’30: Knit.
Reprowsl 30forRight Slanting Pea Pod.
LEFT-SLANTING PEA POD
(panel of 20 sts; 30 row repeat)
Row 1 (RS):C2F, P18.
Row 2: К18, P2.
Row3: K1.T2F.P17.
Row4: K17, Pl, Kl, Pl.
Row 5: (T2F) twice, Pl6.
Row6; К16, (Pl, Kl) twice.
Row7: Pl, (T2F) twice, P15.
Row 8; K15, (Pl, Kl) twice, Kl.
Row 9: P2, Kl, P1.T2F, P14.
Row 10: K14, (Pl, K2) twice.
Row 11: P2, T2F, MB, T2F, P13.
Row 12: K13, (Pl, K2) twice, Kl.
Row 13: P3, Kl, P2.T2F, P12.
Row 14: K12, (Pl, КЗ) twice.
Row 15: P3, T2F, Pl, MB, T2F, Pl 1.
Row’ 16: К11. (Pl, КЗ) twice, Kl.
Row 17: P4, T2F, P2, T2F, P10.
Row’ 18: K10, (Pl, КЗ) tw'ice, K2.
Row 19: P5, T2F, Pl, MB. T2F. P9.
Row’ 20: K9, (Pl. КЗ) twice, КЗ.
Row 21: P6, T2F, P2, T2F, P8.
Row 22: K8, (Pl. КЗ) tw'ice, K4.
Row 23: P7, T2F, Pl, MB, T2F, P7.
Row24: K7, (Pl, КЗ) twice, K5.
Row 25:P8,T2F, P2, K1,P7.
Row 26: K7, P1.K2, P1.K9.
Row 27: P9, T2F, T2B, P7.
Row28:K8, P2, K10.
Row 29: P10, C2F, P8.
Row 30: Knit.
Rep rows 1 30 for Left-Slanting Pea Pod.
RIGHT FRONT
Using 2.5mm needles, cast on 63 (67:70:74)
sts; begin 1x1 rib, as foils:
'Kl, Pl; repeat from ' to last 1 (1:0:0) st. Kl
(1:0:0).
Next row (WS): Knit the knit sts and
purl the purl sts as they face you.
Work even for 4 more rows (6 rows total).
Next row (RS Buttonhole): Kl. Pl, Kl.yo,
K2tog, Pl, Kl, work to end.
Work even until piece measures 7%cm
from beginning, ending with a WS row.
ESTABLISH PATTERN
Change to 2.75mm needles.
Row 1 (RS); Work in 1x1 rib over 7 sts, work
row 1 of Right-Slanting Pea Pod over next
20 sts, pm, knit to end.
Row 2: Purl to marker, slm, work Right
Slanting Pea Pod over next 20 sts; place
remaining 7 sts on holder for Buttonhole
Band. 56 (60:63:67) sts rem.
Work even as established through row 30
of Right Slanting Pea Pod.
Next Row (RS): P2, pm, work Right
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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
MB (make bobble): (Kl, PI, K1) in next st to
increase to 3 sts, turn; P3, turn; КЗ, turn; PI,
P2tog, turn; skpo. 1 st remains.
C2F: Slip next st to cn, hold at front, Kl, K1
from cn.
T2F: Slip next st to cn, hold to front, PI, K1
from cn.
C2B: Slip next st to cn, hold to back, K1, K1
from cn.
T2B: Slip next st to cn, hold to back, K1, P1
from cn.
NOTES
When working Pea Pod pattern on Fronts, the
pattern will shift toward the armhole edge after
working a full 30-row repeat. Reposition
marker to new beginning of pattern as
indicated.
BLOCKING DIAGRAM
Slanting Pea Pod over 20 sts, reposition
marker, knit to end.
Next Row (WS): Purl to first marker, slm,
work as est to next marker, knit to end.
Work even as established through row 30
of Right-Slanting Pea Pod.
Next Row (RS): P4, reposition marker,
work Right Slanting Pea Pod over 20 sts,
reposition marker, knit to end.
Work even as established through row 30
of Right Slanting Pea Pod.
Next Row (RS): P26, reposition marker,
work Right-Sian ting Pea Pod over 20 sts,
reposition marker, purl to end.
Note: All sts not worked in Pea Pod pattern
will now be worked in rev st st.
SHAPE ARMHOLE
Next Row (WS): Cast off 4 (6:6:6) sts,
knit to marker, slm, work to end.
52 (54:57:61) sts remain.
Next Row (RS): Work as established to
second marker, purl to last 2 sts, P2tog.
51 (53:56:60) sts remain.
Next Row (WS): Decrease 1 st at armhole
edge on every row 5 (7:10:12) times.
46 (46:46:48) sts remain.
Work even for 8 (6:3:1) rows (you should
have completed row 16 of Right Slanting
Pea Pod).
SHAPE NECK
Next Row (RS): Cont in patt as established,
cast off 12 sts this row, then 2 sts every
other row 5 times. 24 (24:24:26) sts remain.
Work even through row 30 of Right -
Slanting Pea Pod.
Next Row (RS): P4, slm, work Right-
Slanting Pea Pod over 20 sts, slm, PO
(0:0:2).
Work even through row 10 of Right -
Slanting Pea Pod.
Next Row (RS): Increase 1 stat neck
edge this row, then every 4 rows 4 times,
working increased sts in rev st st.
29 (29:29:31) sts.
Work even as established through row 30
of Right-Slanting Pea Pod.
Next Row (RS): Cont in rev st st, work even
for 3 rows, increase 1 st at neck edge on first
row. 30 (30:30:32) Sts.
SHAPE SHOULDERS
Next Row (WS); Castoff 10 sts at armhole
edge once, then 10 (10:10:11) sts twice.
LEFT FRONT
Work as for Right Front, reversing
shaping and stitch patterns, and omitting
buttonholes. Begin Left Slanting Pea Pod
36 (40:43:47) sts in from rightedgeona
RS row; begin armhole shaping on a RS row
and neck shaping on a WS row.
BACK
Using 2.5mm needles, caston 119
(127:133:141) sis; begin 1x1 rib, as foils:
Kl, 'Pl, Kl; repeat from 'across.
Next row (WS): Knit the knit sts and purl
the purl sts as they face you.
Work even until piece measures 7'/гст
from thebeginning.
Change to 2.75mm needles and st st,
beginning with a purl row.
Work even until piece meas same as for
Fronts to armhole shaping, ending with a
WS row.
SHAPE ARMHOLE
Next Row (RS): Castoff 4 (6:6:6) sts at beg
of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every
row 6 (8:11:13) times. 99 (99:99:103) sts.
Work even until armhole measures same as
for Fronts to shoulder shaping, ending
withaWS row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK
Next Row (RS) Right-hand Side: Cast off 10
sts, work 22 (22:22:24) sts, turn; place rem
66 (66:66:68) sts on holder for left side.
Next Row (WS): Decrease 1 st at neck edge
every row 3 times and, AT THE SAME
TIME, cast off 10 (10:10:11) sts at armhole
edge twice.
Next Row (RS) Left-hand Side: Rejoin yarn
to sts on holder; cast off 33 sts, work to end.
Complete as for right hand side, reversing
shaping.
SLEEVES (Make 2)
Using 2.5mm needles, cast on 82 (84:88:88)
sts; begin 1x1 rib, as foils:
'Kl, Pl; repeat from' across.
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Next row (WS); Knit the knit sts and purl
the purl sts as they face you.
Work even until piece nieas 6cm from beg.
Next Row (RS): Change to 2.75mm needles
and st st, beg with a knit row, increasing 6
sts across first row. 88 (90:94:94) sts.
Work even for 1 row.
SHAPE SLEEVE
Next Row (RS): Cont in st st, increase 1 st
each side this row, then every 4 rows 8
times. 106 (108:112:112) sts.
Work even until piece measures 16cm from
the beg, ending withaWS row.
SHAPE SLEEVEHEAD
Next Row (RS): Cast off 4 ( i:6:t>) sis at beg
of next 2 rows, then decrease 1 st each side
every row 8 (8:8:10) times, ending with a
WS row.
82 (80:84:80) Sts rem.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 6 sts at beg of next
12 rows. 10 (8:12:8) sts rem.
Cast off all sts.
MAKING UP
Sew shoulders. Sew side and Sleeve scams.
Sew in Sleeves.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Next row (WS); Rejoin yarn to sts on holder
for Right Front; work in 1x1 ribas
established for 3 rows, ending withaWS
row.
Next Row (RS): Make Buttonhole this row,
then every 26 rows 3 times, as foils: Kl, Pl,
Kl,yo, K2tog, Pl. Kl. Work even for 23
rows; place sts on holder for Neckband.
Sew Band to Front edge.
BUTTON BAND
Rejoin yarn to sts on holder for Left Front;
work even as for Buttonhole Band,
omitting buttonholes, until piece
meas same as for Buttonhole Band; place
sts on holder for Neckband. Sew Band to
Front edge.
NECKBAND:
With RS facing, using circ needle, and beg
at Buttonhole Band, work in 1x1 rib across 7
sts from holder, pick up and knit 49 sts
along Right Front neck edge, 39 sts along
Back neck edge, 49 sts along 1 .eft Front
neck edge, then work in 1 xl rib across 7 sts
from holder. 151 sts.
Work even in 1 xl rib for 2 rows.
Next row (WS Buttonhole): Work to last 7
sts, Pl, Kl, Pl, yo, P2tog, Kl, Pl.
Work even for 2 rows. Cast off all sts in
pattern.
Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
Weave in ends. ©
KNIT2 I' GI HER
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from Knit 2
Together: Patterns
and Stories for
Serious Knitting
Fun, published by Stewart, Tabori and
Chang. By Tracey Ullman and Mel
Clark, it’s available to readers of The
Knitter for just £14 (usual price
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Complement a glamorous evening outfit with
this exquisite beaded purse
8cm wide by 16cm deep (3in x 6r/?in)
Patons 100% Cotton 4ply (100% cotton;
330m/100g balls)
Limestone (716) 1 x 100g ball
30 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm measured
over beaded fabric, using2mm needles
1 set 2mm (UK 14/ US 0) double-pointed
needles (DPNs). Metal are best, the beads can
put quite a lot of stress on the needles.
Nostalgia Beads Japanese Seed Beads (size 8;
540 beads per 15g box)
Champagne Matt (F640A) 2 x 15g boxes (638
beads)
Champagne AB (640A) 1 x 15g box (182 beads)
Straw Gold Matt (F634A) 1 x 15g box (324
beads)
Fuchsia Matt (F399D) 2 x 15g boxes (614 beads)
40cm of ribbon, 3mm wide
K2togE: Knit last st of edging together with one
st from the top of the bag with the RS facing
BD1: Slide bead up the yarn to meet the work.
Knit or purl stitch as appropriate and push
bead to RS of work.
A LUXURIOUSLY BEADED evening
purse is a must- have for your
wardrobe. Designer Juliet Bernard says,
“When I visited Kaffe Fassett’s house
last year I was inspired by his collection
of Victorian beaded purses. Knitted
using steel beads, they have the most
beautifully delicate patterns and a
wonderful heaviness and drape.
Looking at the trend for animal skins on
the catwalks for this summer, I was
struck by how much snakeskin was like
the undulating fabric of beads.”
BAG (Work 2 pieces alike)
Thread on all the beads as per the Chart
(see Notes).
Cast on 25 stitches and starting with a
knit row, work 2 rows of st st.
Next row: Kl, 'BD1 from Chart row 1,
ensuring that all beads lie on RS of
fabric; rep from ' to last st, Kl.
Next row: Pl, ’BDI from Chart row 2;
rep from ’ to last st, Pl.
These two rows set patt, cont to work
from Chart until all 37 rows are
complete, leaving stitches on a spare
needle.
Make second piece alike.
MAKING UP
Sew together at sides and bottom.
Thread 48 Fuchsia beads onto the yarn.
Transferal! stitches to 2mm DPNs.
50 sts.
Round 1: Knit, working 2 sis together at
each side scam. 48 sts.
Knit 2 rounds, then knit one round
with a bead in every stitch.
Knit one final round and leave stitches
on needles.
SHARK’S TOOTH EDGING
Thread 8 Fuchsia beads onto yarn. Cast
on 8 stitches and knit one row.
Row I: Si 1 purlwise, Kl, (yo, K2tog)
twice, yo, K2. 9 sts.
Row 2: K2, yo, K2, (yo, K2tog) twice,
K2togE. 10 edging sts.
Row 3: Si 1 purlwise, Kl, (yo, K2tog)
twice, K2, yo, K2.11 edging sts.
Row 4: K2, yo. K4, (yo. K2tog) twice,
K2togE. 12 edging sts.
Row 5: Si 1 purlwise, Kl, (yo, K2tog)
twice, K4, yo, K2.13 edging sts.
Row 6: K2, yo, K6, (yo. K2log) twice,
K2togE. 14 edging sts.
Row 7: SI 1 purlwise, Kl, (yo, K2tog)
twice, Кб, yo, K2. 15 edging sts.
Row 8: K2, yo, K8, (yo, K2tog) twice,
K2togE. 16 edging sts.
Row 9: Si 1 purlwise, Kl, (yo, K2tog)
twice, K8, yo, K2.17 edging sts.
Row 10: K2, yo, КЮ, (yo, K2tog) twice,
K2togE. 18 edging sts.
Row 11: Si 1 purlwise, KL (yo, K2tog)
twice, K10,yo, Kl, BD1.19 edging sts.
Row 12: Cast off 11 sts, knit to 3 sts on
RH needle, (yo, K2tog) twice, K2togE.
8 edging sts.
Continue these 12 rows 8 times until
you have applied the edging to each
stitch on the top of the bag.
Cast off final 8 stitches and join edges of
border. Weave in all ends.
Thread ribbon through eyelets at the
top of the bag. О
Beads are threaded onto yarn in order, from
the top of the Chart down, backwards and
forwards. Since the row 37 is a knit row, you
will begin from the top left of the Chart. When
you are threading the beads on, it is really
worth counting and checking each row as you
go. This takes time, but it is well worth it. To
ensure that the beads lie properly in the st st
fabric, purl normally on all purl rows but knit
through the back of the st on all knit rows. This
angles the beads so they fit snugly together.
CHART
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1
20	15	10	5
KEY
; Fuchsia Matt j Champagne AB
§ Champagne Matt Straw Gold Matt
For stockists and abbreviations, see |>91
The Knitter Q) Issue Eighteen
Part 1
The knitters
guide to
^Dyeing
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The Knitter’s guide to dyeing
O + 0 (and previous page)
Hand-dyed yarns by Jeni
Hewlett at Fyberspates are
tempting О Jeni’s kettle-
dyeing process allows her
to create sufficient
quantities of hand-dyed
yarn for her to try and keep
up with demand!
О Hand-painting methods
allow for more control in
where the dye is applied
/Я any discerning knitters love hand dyed yarns,
W' Я and it’s easy to see why. Hand dyed yarns are not
» only beautiful, they are by their nature, special.
Their quality and uniqueness justifies the price and effort
often needed to seek them out. So just how are they created?
The science bit
Evidence of dyeing can be found as far back as ancient Egypt,
but until the mid 19th century, the only way to dye was to
use natural substances like berries and vegetable skins.
Mordants solutions of water and substances like alum or
metal salts - are needed to fix these dyes and obtain different
colours. Frustratingly for environmentally-conscious dyers,
they can be difficult to dispose of safely.
Linda De Ruiter of dye supplier Tall Yarns says, “Not all
mordants used to fix natural dyes are suitable to use in a
family kitchen and pour down the drain. ‘Natural’ docs not
necessarily mean ‘harmless’.”
Over the last 150 years synthetic dyes, which don't require
mordants, have increased the range of colours available, and
also improved their resistance to fading. Some independent
yarn producers, like the Natural Dye Studio, specialise in
using plant based dyes, but the majority of small,
independent dyers choose synthetic dyes to produce the
jewel tones and striking colour combinations they have
become known for. Synthetic dyes are still toxic in powder
form, so see our health and safety guidelines overleaf if you
want to have a go at hand dyeing.
Yarn made from animal fibre is dyed using acid dyes. These
work by adding a weak solution of water and white vinegar
or citric acid to the dye solution, or spraying it onto the yarn
a 11 he end of the dyeing process. You can also buy al 1 in - on c
dyes, which already include the acid. Acid dyes need heat to
fix them, which is done by placing the yarn in a microwave,
steamer, or pan of heated water.
Plant-based fibres are coloured using procion dyes, which
do not need much, if any, heat to fix them. As most indie
dyers in the UK work predominantly with animal fibre, this
is what I’ll be talking about for the rest of this article, but the
basic methods for applying the dye are the same. All these
techniques can also be used on fibre before it is spun.
Before hand dyeing, yarn is usually soaked, to ensure it
absorbs the colour thoroughly and evenly. Solutions of dye
are made by mixing dye powder with warm water and are
then applied to the yarn in various ways to achieve different
effects. I’ll look at each method in turn.
Kettle dyeing
The simplest method kettle dyeing, involves placing the
yarn in a large pot of water, adding dye solution and heating
it just below boiling point. This is the best way to gel solid
colour, but if you’re dyeing large batches of yarn, you'll need
a very large pot to ensure an even colour. Still, kettle dyeing
is the favoured method for indie dyers who want to offer
larger ‘dye lots’ of yarn to be used for adult sized garments.
Kettle dyeing is also perfect for semi solid colour. Smaller
pots are used so the yarn has less room to move as it heats,
and the colour is absorbed unevenly. This method creates
just the right effect for lacework; variegated enough to add
interest, but not so complex as to disguise the lace pattern.
Dyers may also use more than one colour of dye with this
method, pouring different colours of dye solution into the
pot after the yarn has already been added. It’s difficult to
control the end result, but can make for some nice surprises.
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Jon Dunn of
Easyknits has a
passion for colour,
which fans of his
yarns and ‘sushi
rolls' (left) can
appreciate!
•• ('reciting limited-edition lines* is
one way that indie dijers* develop a
Jeni Hewlett from indie dyer Fyberspates says: “My biggest
success is adding colours together by accident and it coming
out totally different to what I thought it would be! I always tell
people in my classes to mess about and not to follow formulas.
That way you learn a lot more.”
With all kettle dyeing it’s important not to stir the pot, or
you risk felting, due to the combination of heat, water and
friction! When it has been heated for about 45 minutes, the
dye will be fixed and the yarn can be removed and rinsed.
Hand painting
This is the method indie dyers turn to for a more finessed
result. A much extended and automated version of hand
painting is how large dyers create their ‘fake isle’ sock yarns.
The skeined yarn is laid on a work surface and painted with
different colours in sections. Dyers may use thickeners like
Manutex to create a dye paste, which makes application easier
to control. Due to the short sections of colours, this technique
produces a yarn with thin stripes or variegation, depending
on the number of colours used. Hand-painted yarn can also be
‘splattered’ with dye, to create a more random effect. After
painting the yarn is wrapped in clingfilm or sealed in a plastic
bag before heating, either by steaming for about 40 minutes
or microwave on a medium setting for 10 minutes.
These yarns take a little longer to produce, and painting
requires more work space, which reduces the size of dye lots.
When using these yarns, some knitters use two skeins and
alternate every few rows to get a more even pattern.
Dip dyeing
Dip dyeing is a good way of getting a basic two tone striped
yarn the skeined yarn is dyed first with one colour over half
its length, and then re dyed with the second colour over the
remaining natural base. The dye is applied by placing part of
the yarn into a dye bath at a time. Confident dyers may do this
all in one go, or dye the first half and then re-dye the entire
skein with the second colour in order to get a unique colour
combination. This effect can also be mimicked by painting on
the colour in two halves.
As you knit with dip-dyed yarn, the two colours form a
straight stripe, sometimes with a small overlap of a third
colour where they may have blended at the ‘join’. Both
hand-painted and dip-dyed yarns are popular for small items
like socks and gloves, where the low stitch count means the
pattern will repeat as a stripe. Using these yarns over larger
garments creates a more variegated, broken effect.
Unusual variations
Of course indie dyers are always looking for ways to make
their product stand out. Some, like Linda, have even
developed methods for creating detailed patterns, such as
polka dots, using the hand painting method. These effects
might require rewinding a skein to a particular size, and a lot
of practice can be needed to perfect the technique.
Linda explains: “When I’m playing with colours, there’s a
lot of trial and error and experimenting. I also like trying out
new ways of getting the dye actually on to the yarn, whether
it’s a different way of applying the dyes or perhaps a different
way of applying the heal that you need for fixing the dye to
your yarn.”
Easyknits founder Jon Dunn has been amazed by the
popularity of his ‘sushi sock rolls’. These are 100g ‘sock
blanks’ which have been machine knitted, and then hand
painted, which the knitter unravels as they knit. Jon has ►
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recently launched a limited-edition sushi shawl club
too. Jon says: “The second instalment has just been
released with over 35 members this time. I'm planning
on running more of these clubs this year in hope that
more people will join in.”
Hand dyer Megan Marshall sells over dyed fawn,
grey and oatmeal yarns and fibres through The
Thylacine, her shop on the craft website, www.etsy.
com. Megan said: “The first batch of fibre that I spun
was Oatmeal Blue-Faced Leicester, and 1 am still
absolutely in love with that soft brown colour, and all
the natural colours of un dyed fleece. I’d seen it
over dyed on a website somewhere and I loved the
idea of combining rich colours with the natural browns
and greys. Now people seem to see it as my speciality.”
Creating limited-edition lines is one way indie dyers
can develop a feeling of excitement and exclusivity
around their colourways. Another option is to open up
the design process through knitting community
websites likewww.ravelry.com - allowing customers
to ‘vole’ for combinations of colours they want to see
in a yarn.
The business bit
But what does it take to become a successful indie
dyer? While hand-dyed yarns have seen a huge growth
in popularity since the resurgence of knitting, there is
no golden ticket straight to a huge profit. Jeni says:
“The cost of really good quality white yarn is the same
as most commercial yarns, so it’s very difficult to
compete with that in the market place. Be prepared to
be wageless for at least a couple of years before you
turn a profit if you want to grow.”
Getting investment to start up a dye business can
also be difficult. Ali Hamnett, whose Laughing Yaffle
company offers hand dyed sock yarn, says: “I found
myself going blue in the face when I was trying to
explain to the bank manager and the local business
advice service what 1 actually did for a living. It seems
that ‘dyeing yarn’ is somehow not generally seen as a
serious business!”
Linda says: “Nobody in this business is in it to get
rich - if they would be, they would not choose the
craft business! As a result, people [fellow dyers] arc
supportive, encouraging, welcoming and often your
first customers.
Whether the men in suits get it or not, we love
hand dyed yarn, and the indie dyers we’ve mentioned
in this article have all seen their businesses grow in the
last few years. Jeni offers workshops in dyeing, and
Linda has recently published her own book, Knit One,
Dye One too.
Jon says: “I would love to open my own yarn store,
where I can run classes and workshops sharing my
techniques and helping people discover a love of colour
and texture through yarn.”
When it comes to hand dyeing yarns, it seems the
sky’s the limit. О
We’ll be featuring a step-by-step workshop on
hand-painting yarn in next month’s issue of The
Knitter. Look for it on sale from 26 May.
So why not have a go, and enter the exciting world of
dyeing your own yarn? You’ll be creating something
beautiful, and wonderfully unique.
HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR
SYNTHETIC DYEING
All dyeing should be carried out in a well ventilated space,
away from pets and children. The following guidelines
should also be considered.
Synthetic dye powders are toxic if inhaled. Be sure to
store them out of reach of children and animals and
away from food.
2 Always wear a mask when handling dye powders and
mixing them into water.
Q Always wear an apron and rubber/ plastic gloves
<9 during the dyeing process. This applies even when
rinsing your ‘fixed’ yarn. If you've over-saturated
your yarn, some dye will come out even after you’ve
‘fixed’ it.
j Cover your work surfaces with newspaper and
i something waterproof - oil-cloth is great.
H You might fancy a cup of tea while you’re dyeing but
* J consider how easy it is to pick up the wrong cup... It
isn’t good practice to eat or drink while using
synthetic dyes.
6“' Set aside utensils/ pots etc for dyeing and don't use
them for anything else. This includes the steamer/
microwave/ pan you use to fix your dye.
г Clean up! Make sure you clean up thoroughly after
you've finished, including rinsing clear your sink.
There are many hobby dyers out there using food
О colourings to dye their yarn. However, these
substances are not designed to be worn next to
the skin, and so this isn’t something that we would
recommend.
FURTHER READING
Knit One, Dye One by Helen
Deighan and Linda De Ruiter
Dyeing to Knit by Elaine Eskesen
Colour in Spinning by Deb Menz
Spinning, Dyeing & Weaving -
Self Sufficiency by Penny Walsh
DYEING WORKSHOPS
www.getknitted.com
www.dtcrafts.co.uk
www.oldmaidenaunt.com
SYNTHETIC DYES
Tall Yarns, http://tallyarns.co.uk
Kemtex, www.kemtex.co.uk
Jacquard, www.fibrecrafts.com
HAND-PAINTED YARN
Fyberspates, www.fyberspates.
co.uk
Easyknits, www.easyknits.
co.uk
The Old Piggery, www.
theoldpiggery.co.uk
Colinette, www.colinette.com
Laughing Yaffle, www.
Iaughingyaffle.com
Yarn Addict, www.yarnaddict.
co.uk
Natural Dye Studio, www.
thenaturaldyestudio.com
The Thylacine, www.etsy.com/
shop/thethylacine
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Jack and Jill
Bands of jolly motifs circle this lively tank top, knit in
the round with stranded colourwork patterning
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SIZE
AGE	1-2	3-4	4-5	years
TO FIT	56	60	64	cm
CHEST	22	23%	25	in
ACTUAL	56	60	64	cm
CHEST	22	23%	25	in
ACTUAL	31	35	39	cm
LENGTH	12	14	15%	in
YARN
Biggan Design DK Merino First Cross (DK;
100% merino first cross wool; 105m/50g balls)
A SKY BLUE (755)	2	3	3	x50g BALLS
BLIGHT	1	1	1	x50g
RUSSET (185)	1	1	1	BALLS
CAPPLE	1	1	1	x50g
GREEN (510)				BALLS
DSCARLET	1	1	1	x50g
(230)				BALLS
E PUMPKIN	1	1	1	x50g
(ЗЮ)	1	1	1	BALLS
FGOLDEN	1	1	1	xSOg
WHEAT (370)				BALLS
THERE’S NOTHING SWEETER than a
toddler in a hand knitted outfit, and
this fun tank top from Biggan Design
is sure to fit the bill. Using the Fair
Isle method for the colourwork,
Biggan has used a selection of cheery
motifs that'll suit both boys and girls.
The yarn used is Biggan Design DK
Merino First Cross, for a soft finish. It
comes in an amazing 64 colours
(some of which appear in the pink
colourway) and is machine washable
on a gentle cycle too - an important
factor for a youngster's garment!
BODY
Using yarn A and 4mm circular needles,
cast on 130 (140:150) sts. Join to work in
the round, taking care not to twist sts.
Place marker for start of round.
Change to 3mm circular needles.
Round 1: 'Kl, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
Rep this row until piece meas 2 (3:4)cm
from cast-on edge.
Change to 4mm circular needles.
Next round: Knit using yarn A.
Repeat last row once more.
Next round: Work sts I 20 of Chart 6
(7:7) times, followed by sts 1 10 of Chart
once( ;once).
Read all Chart rows from right to left.
Carry yarn not in use at rear of work,
weaving in when yarn is carried for
more than 5 sts.
Cont to work from chart as set, until
piece meas 18 (2l:24)cm.
DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES
Divide sts into two equal sections with
first group of 65 (70:75) sts for Back. Put
rem sts on a holder for Front.
BACK ARMHOLES
Work following instructions in st st
colourwork pattern. When not enough
sts remain to work a whole motif,
replace with background colour.
Using 4mm straight knitting needles,
cast off 5 (6:7) sts at the start of the next
two rows. 55 (58:61) sts.
Cast off 3 sts at start of foil 2 rows.
49 (52:55) sts.
Dec 1 st at start of next 4 rows.
45 (48:51) sts.
Work straight in patt until armhole
meas 13 (14:15)cm.
Cast off.
FRONT ARMHOLES
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem 65
(70:75) sts and work as for Back, until
armhole meas 7cm, ending on a WS
row.
Next row (RS): Patt 13 (14:15) sts, cast
off 19 (20:21) sts, patt to end.
Work each side of neck separately.
RIGHT NECK
Patt 1 WS row. 13 (14:15) sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and foil alt
row. 11 (12:13) sts.
Cont to work in patt until armhole
measures same as Back.
Cast off loosely.
LEFT NECK
Work as for right neck, reversing shaping.
MAKING UP
Gently block piece to measurements,
following any instructions given on
ballband.
Using same shade of yarn as last row,
sew shoulder seams together from RS,
in the back of loops of cast-off sts with
an overcast stitch (similar to hemming
stitch). This makes a decorative and
smooth seam.
NECKBAND
With yarn A and 3mm circular needles,
starting from RS and Front left
shoulder, pick up around neck as
follows:
Pick up and knit 19 (1:23) sts along left
front neckline, pick up and knit 19
(20:21) sts along front neck, 19 (21:23)
sts along right front neckline and
23 (24:25) sts along back neck.
80 (86:92) Sts.
Work 4 (4:5) rounds in single rib as set
by Body.
Cast off. using 4mm needles.
ARMHOLE TRIM
With yarn A and 3mm circular needles,
starting from RS at bottom of armhole,
pick up and knit sts as follows:
8 (0:10) along cast off sts, 31 (33:35) sts
along one side of armhole, 31 ( 2 :35) sts
along other side of armhole, 8 (9:10)
along cast off sts. 78 (84:90) sts.
Work 4 (4:5) rows in single rib as set by
Body.
Cast off in rib.
FINISHING
Weave in all loose ends. О
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NEEDLES
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/ US 6) knitting needles
1 set 3mm (UK 11/ US 2-3) circular needles,
40cm long
1 set 4mm (UK 8/ US 6) circular needles,
60cm long
TENSION
22 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over st st using
4mm needles
23’Л sts and 25 rows to 10cm over colourwork
pattern using 4mm needles
BLOCKING DIAGRAM
CHART NOTES
Chart is read from right to left when working in the round.
When working back and forth, RS rows are read from right to
left, and WS rows are read from left to right.
KEY
Yarn A |_ Yarn В	I Yarn C
 Yarn D	□ Yarn E Yarn F
Alternative
colourway
Biggan Design DK Merino
First Cross
A Rose (925); В White (080);
C Apple Green (510); D Candy
Floss (945); E Ghost Gum
(060); F Golden Wheat (370)
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Exclusive
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Coluber
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Indulge yourself with this elegant hand knit, featuring
a beaded panel to elongate your figure
DESIGNED BY AMANDA Crawford, this
tunic top will make a much loved addition
toyour wardrobe, with its twin colour
beadwork panel knitted in as a striking
centrepiece. For a smart occasion, or
dressed up for an evening event, it’s a
stylish garment. The contrasting tones of
the shimmering beads have a fluid,
snakeskin-likequality, which is reflected
in thenameof Amanda's garment;
Coluber, which is a family of thin bodied
and fast-moving snakes.
It is knitted in Debbie Bliss Amalfi yarn
- a new release for this season, which is a
blend of 70% cotton, 15% viscose, 10%
linen and 5% silk. It’s available in 12
shades. We've also reviewed this yam on
page 15, so have a look for more details.
Though the knitting isn’t difficult, it’s
worth paying attention when threading
the beads onto the yarn. The chart shows
the colour arrangement of the beads in
the finished panel, and we have added a
number at the start of each colour
section to make it easier to follow. Start
from the top right of the chart and work
down, reading even rows from right to
left and odd rows from left to right.
AMANDA’S TUNIC TOP INCLUDES A SHIMMERING
PANEL OF BEADS KNITTED IN, IN CONTRASTING TONES WHICH
HAVE A FLUID, SNAKESKIN-LIKE QUALITY ••



SIZE
YARN
SHoA2DE 11	12	13	14	15	15
	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	
TO FIT	81	86	91	96	101	107	112	117	cm
BUST	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	in
ACTUAL	86	91	96	101	107	112	117	122	cm
BUST	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	in
ACTUAL	66	66	70	70	72	72	74	74	cm
LENGTH	26	26	27%	277:	28%	28%	29	29	in
SLEEVE	46	46	47	47	47	47	46	46	cm
SEAM	18	18	18%	18%	18%	187,	18	18	in
Debbie Bliss Amalfi (DK weight; 70% cotton, 15% viscose,
10% linen, 5% silk; 100m/50g balls)
16	17 ВАШ>
NEEDLES &
ACCESSORIES
1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/ US 5)
knitting needles
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/ US 6)
knitting needles
Mill Hill Pony Size 6 Beads
Gold (G16031) 1980
(1980:2070:2070:2160:
2160:4160:4160) beads
Bronze (G16031) 1980
(1980:2070:2070:2160:
2160:4160:4160) beads
Sewing needle and thread for
threading beads
Bias binding (2m)
TENSION
24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm
over st st using 4mm needles
BACK
Using 3.75mm needles cast on 103
(109:115:121:127:133:141:147) Sts.
Row 1 (RS): Pl, 'Kl, Pl; rep from ’ to end.
Row 2: Kl, ’Pl, Kl; rep from ’ to end.
These 2 rows form rib, rep twice more.
Change to 4mm needles and starting with
a knit row, cont in st st until work meas
44 (44:46:46:48:48:48:48)cm.
Note: If tension is correct this will be 132
(132:138:138:144:144:144:144) rows
including rib. This is important as bead
quantities are calculated based on this, so if
you need to work more rows for this
length, or want to change the length of
your garment, you will need to adjust the
number of beads accordingly.
SHAPE ARMHOLE
CastoffS (3:6:6:7:7:8:S:) Sts at beg of next 2
rows. 93 (991103:109:113:119:125:131) Sts.
Dec 1 St each end of next 3(3:3:3:5:5:5:5)
rows and every foil alt row 4 (5:6:7:6:7:8:9)
times. 79 (83:85:89:91:95:99:103) sts.
Cont straight in patt until armhole meas
20 (2O:21:2I:22:22:23:23)cm.
SHAPE SHOULDERS
Cast off 6 (7:7:8:8:8:9:1 o) sts at beg of next
2 rows, 6 (7:7:7:7:8:9:9) sts at beg of foil 2
rows and 6 (6:7;7:7:8:8:9) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Castoff rern 43 (13:43:45:47:47:47:37) Sts.
FRONT
Using Chart for colour sequence, thread
about a third of the beads onto one ball of
varn. See additional notes above.
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 40
(43:46:49:52:55:59:62) sts, strand 30
beads, cast on 40 (43:46:49:52:55:59:62)
sts.
Next row: KO (1:0:1:0:1:1:0), (Pl, Kl) 20
(21:23:24:26:27:29:31) times, Strand 30
beads, (K1, Pl) 20 (21:23:24:26:27:29:31)
times, KO (l:0:l:0:l:l:0).
Next row: PO (1:0:1:0:1 :l:0), (Kl, Pl) 20
(21:23:24:26:27:29:31) times, Strand30
Simple, clean lines make this top easy to wear
beads, (Pl, Kl)20 (21:23:24:26:27:29:31)
times, P0(l:0:l:0:l:l:0).
Rep last 2 rows twice more.
Change to 4mm needles and cont in st st,
stranding beads on every row, until work
meas same as Back tobegofarmhole
shaping.
From this point on, no further beads are
stranded, and the two sides of the Front are
worked separately.
SHAPE ARMHOLE AND NECK
Neck and armhole shapings are worked
simultaneously, so please read ahead.
Castoffs (5:6:6:7:7:8:s) StSat beg of next
row, turn leaving rem sts on holder.
35(38:40:4 1:45:48:51:54) Sts.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 3
(3:3:3:5:5:5::) rows and every foil alt row
4 (5:6:7:6:7:8:9) times.
AT SAME TIMEdec 1 stat neck edge 2 sts in
from edge, on every 4th row until
18 (20:21:22:22:24:26:28) Sts rem.
Cont straight until armhole meas same as
Back to beg of shoulder shaping ending
with a RS facing for next row.
SHAPESHOULDER
Castoff 6 (7:7:8:8:8:9:10) StSat beg of next
row, 6 (7:7:7:7:8:9:o) sts at beg of foil row.
Cast off rem 6 (6:7:7:7:8:8:9) sts.
With RS facing rejoin yarn to rem sts and
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BEAD NOTES
BLOCKING DIAGRAM
To thread the beads onto your yarn, take a fine
sewing needle and thread it with sewing
cotton. Tie the cotton in a loop and pass one
end of the yarn through this loop. You can then
thread the beads onto the needle and pass
them down the cotton onto the yarn.
Use the Chart to thread the beads from right
to left on even rows and left to right on odd
rows. Start at the top of the Chart and work
down. You may find it easiest to thread one
repeat of the Chart at a time.
BEAD CHART
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29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
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KEY
Lightest
bead (gold)
Darkest
bead (bronze)
complete to match first side, reversing
shapings.
SLEEVES
Using 3.75mm needles cast on 47
(47:51:51:55:55:59:59) Sts.
Work in rib as set by Back, for 6 rows.
Change to 4mm needles and cont in
stocking stitch, increasing 1 st each end
of next row and every foil 6 th
(6th:6th:6th:4th:4th:4th:4lh) row to 87
(87:97:97:109:109:121:121) Sts.
Cont straight until Sleeve meas 46
(46:47:47 47:47:46:46)cm, ending with RS
facing for next row.
SLEEVEHEAD
Castoffs (5:6:6:7:7:8:8) sts at beg of next 2
rows.
77 (77:85:85:95:95:105:105) Sts.
Dec 1 st each end of next 3 rows and every
foil alt row until 41 (41:49:47:59: 9:73:73)
sts.
Cont to dec 1 st at each end of every row
until 25 sts rem.
Castoff.
MAKING UP
Press all pieces carefully following any
instructions on ballband.
Join shoulder seams.
Set in Sleeves.
Join side and Sleeve seams.
NECK TRIM
Using 3.75mm needles with RS facing, pick
up and K55 (55:58:58:61:c>l:64:<>4)stsup
right neck edge. 40 (40:41:41:44:44:45:45)
sts across Back neck and 55
(55:58:58:61:61:64:64) Sts down left neck
edge. 150 (150:157:157:166:166:173:173) Sts.
Next row (WS): Knit.
Next row: Purl.
Cast off.
FINISHING
Sew a lengt h of bias bi ndi ng f rom cast -on
edgeofFront, uptheside ofbeaded
edging, around neck edge and back down
Front beaded edge to reduce stretching
from weight of beads. Weave in all ends. О
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ways for you to join in!
WE ARE VERY excited here at The Knitter HQ as we unveil our knitting
campaign for 2010, in support of Charity of the Year, Mencap. With your help
we want to raise £20,000 to go towards Mencap’s work in making rights a
reality for people with a learning disability. Everything Mencap does is about
valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families
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We have come up with lots of ways for you and your friends to get involved
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DOWNLOAD FOR MENCAP
Early copies of The Knitter have now completely
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for the patterns. We have decided to make some
of the most popular designs, including those
shown here, available for you to download in
return for a small donation. You can find the
designs on the Mencap website at www.mencap.
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MAKE AND BAKE FOR LEARNING
DISABILITY WEEK (21 TO 27 JUNE)
We all look forward to getting together with our
knitting groups, but why not invite some non-
knitting friends along too and have a Make and
Bake tea party. These will raise money for Mencap
during Learning Disability Week, which will take
place from 21 27 June. You will find a fantastic
fund-raising pack to download from the Mencap
website that is packed with ideas, recipes and
more. See www.mencap.org.uk/theknitter.
HATS OFF FOR MENCAP
In Issue 20 (on sale 23 June), we will be launching a
competition to come up with a hat design for
Mencap so get your thinking caps on. We will be
featuring the winning design in a future issue of
The Knitter.
Breaking
news!
AVAILABLE SOON...
We have been working
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you to download. Find
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Threaded running stitch
Whipped running stitch
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Pekinese stitch
As the revival for all things hand made
continues, it is of no surprise that just as the
crafts of knitting, crochet and sewing have
seen an upsurge, that embroidery is also
coming back into fashion. Designers such as
Jan Constantine are really pushing the
boundaries, bringing it bang up-to-date with
contemporary designs such as ‘union jack'
and pop art inspired looks. Jeanette Sloan has
also tapped into this trend adding embroidery
to her Chrysalis cardigan this issue (page 54).
Knitted fabric is a wonderful base for simple
embroidered stitches and half an hour spent
with a sewing needle and yarn can transform
even the most ordinary of knits.
If you don't want to knit a specific garment
to try out these techniques, why not try them
on an existing garment? Or boil wash an old
woolly cardie and give it a new life as a felted,
embroidered bag?
About our expert
Jane Crowfoot is one
of the UK’s leading
knitting experts and
author of the book
Finishing Techniques
for Hand Knitters
(Search Press, £9.99)
USING A KNITTED FABRIC AS A
BASE FOR EMBROIDERY
A knitted fabric is a great base for simple
embroidery stitches. Make sure that your
base fabric is knitted to a good tension; it is
better to be on the tight side rather than
loose, as stitches worked into a fabric with
a loose tension can pull or droop and could
even accentuate gaps and holes.
Embroidery stitches work better when
working horizontally across the knitted
fabric rather than vertically. When
working in a vertical line you may find that
the stitches pull through to the reverse of
the fabric and force the knitted stitches to
open up, creating a slight ladder. A
lightweight fabric such as soluble muslin or
interfacing held at the reverse of the work
can help dissipate this problem.
Embroidered stitches are easier to work
and are more effective on a base fabric
made solely from wool or a wool blend
yarn and are especially effective on a felted
background. Embroidering onto cotton is a
little tricky and stitches can accentuate
holes and uneven tension.
When working horizontal lines be sure
to work straight across a knitted row. If
need be. mark the row with a series of ►
Interlacing stitch
Couching
Lock stitch
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Embroidery for knitted fabrics
pins in advance or draw a faint line with a
washable marker. Use a sharp sewing
needle with a relatively large eye and work
in good light at a table to avoid sewing your
knitting to your skirt or trousers!
BASIC STITCHES
Five of the stitches I want to show you are
worked in conjunction with cither running
stitch or back stitch. These are two very
common stitches and 1 am sure there are
only a handful of you who have no
knowledge of them. The key to good
stitches is consistency; you can choose
whether to work your stitches across one
or two knitted stitches, or you may want to
work over a stitch and a half, whichever
you decide upon make sure you stick to it
to ensure that each stitch comes up the
same size. If you are working in all
directions and not just horizontally then
try to judge the size of the stitches to keep
them uniform.
Running stitch:
This is referred to as 'basting stitch' in
the US.
О With the right side facing, bring the
needle through from the back." Insert the
needle through the work from front to
back a short distance along to the left,
(keep this distance uniform, perhaps one
or two stitches - we have used one stitch)
Bring the needle through the work from
back to front the same distance along to
the left. Repeat from ‘.
Threaded running stitch:
Work running stitch as above.
Using a contrast colour:
0 With the right side facing, bring the
needle through from the back. Keeping the
needle at the front of the work, * insert the
needle through the sewn stitch vertically
from bottom to top and pull through.
Insert the needle through the next sewn
stitch vertically from top to bottom and
pull through; repeat from *.
Whipped running stitch:
Work running stitch as above.
Using a contrast colour:
0 With the right side facing, bring the
needle through from the back. Keeping the
needle at the front of the work, ‘ insert the
needle through the sewn stitch.
Insert the needle through the next stitch
starting above the stitch and coming out
below; repeat from
Backstitch:
This is another common stitch and is one
that many people use for putting together
knitted or crochet garments. Backstitch is
useful for creating outline details and lines.
With the right side facing, bring the
needle through from the back. Insert the
needle through the work from front to
back a short distance along to the left,
(keep this distance uniform, perhaps one
or two stitches - we have used one stitch).
О ‘ Bring the needle through the work
from back to front the same distance along
to the left. Continue by inserting the needle
through from front to back at the point
where the last stitch emerged; rep from
Threaded backstitch:
Work backstitch as above.
Using first contrast colour:
0 Work as for threaded running stitch,
working the second contrast colour in the
gaps left between by the threaded stitches
made in the first contrast colour.
Pekinese stitch:
When working Pekinese stitch try to think
of each backstitch as one of a pair. One
Pekinese stitch is made using one pair of
backstitches.
Work Back stitch as above.
Using a contrast colour:
With the right side facing, bring the needle
through from the back. Keeping the needle
at the front of the work, insert the needle
through the second sewn stitch of the first
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pair, vertically from top to bottom and pull
through.
Insert the needle through the first stitch of
the pair vertically from bottom to top and
pull through.
* Insert the needle through the second
sewn stitch of the following pair vertically
from top to bottom and pull through.
© Insert the needle through the first stitch
of the pair vertically from bottom to top
and pull through; repeat from '.
Interlacing stitch:
Work two rows of backstitch a short
distance apart, making sure that the
second row is offset from the first. In this
case we have worked across two stitches to
make off setting easier.
Using a contrast colour:
With the right side facing, bring the needle
through from the back. Keeping the needle
at the front of the work, ' insert the needle
through the sewn stitch vertically from
bottom to top and pull through.
Insert the needle through the same sewn
stitch from bottom to top and pull
through, creating a loop around the stitch.
О Working around the next stitch on the
second row of back stitch, ’ insert the
needle through the sewn stitch vertically
from top to bottom and pull through, thus
creating a loop around the stitch, repeat
from ' making sure that all new stitches
cross over the front of the previous one.
Couching:
This can be worked over just one yarn or a
small group; it would also be effective
worked over a piece of crochet chain.
О Use small oversewn stitches made at
regular intervals to hold the yarn in place.
Lock stitch:
Work a series of vertical stitches a uniform
distance apart. Using a contrast colour:
With the right side facing, bring the needle
through from the back. Taking the yarn
over the top of the sewn stitch, insert the
needle under the first stitch from right to
left and pull through.
©' Taking the yarn over the top of the next
sewn stitch along to the right, insert the
needle under the stitch from right to left
and pull through. Taking the yarn over the
top of the next sewn stitch along to the left,
insert the needle under the stitch from left
to right and pull through; repeat from *.
@ Work a second contrast colour in a
mirror image of the first along the top side
of the sewn stitches. О
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GALLERY
This month, the >pin A Yarn group in Devon shares its latest
creations. Send in your own pictures and inspire other readers.
“A lifetime love of textiles, was my inspiration for
opening my shop. Spin A Yarn. Since we opened it
in 2006, we've been amazed at the skill and
imagination of our customers who enjoy popping in
for a cup of coffee to show us their latest creations.
Our biggest regret is that we don’t have a record of
all their achievements. This is one reason why we
were delighted to take part in this month’s Gallery.”
JOYCE MASON
Joyce’s project
“I liked the simplicity of this pattern in the
Noro Flowers book, designed by Jenny Watson.
The suggested yarn is Chirimen, which is not
available in the UK. Instead I decided to use Silk
Garden Sock Yarn. To make it slightly different;
after the rib, 1 experimented with knitting
from two separate balls of yarn for an unusual
stripe pattern. I reverted back to using just one
ball for the rest of the back after a few rows.
Amazingly, I only used 260g to finish the entire
cardigan, despite cutting and joining the yarn.”
Anniken
Allis
“Midnight Stole is my own
design and I knitted it in
October 2008. It’s knitted
in YarnAddict Exotic
Cobweb Lace, which is one
of my own hand-dyed
yarns. Exotic Cobweb lace
is a blend of baby alpaca,
silk and cashmere and is
incredibly soft and
luxurious. It has 1200m per
skein and I only used one
skein for the shawl.
“The lace pattern itself is
quite challenging and it
features an applied border.
I added the beads using a
tiny crochet hook.”
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Alison Morgan
“It had been many years since 1 had done any
knitting until last summer when 1 discovered
Spin A Yarn in Bovey Tracey. There I was
welcomed into a world of beautiful and really
varied yarns.
“1 took on the challenge of my Rowan top,
Cellini, designed by Marie Wallin, and have been
delighted with the result. It was from Rowan
Magazine 44.1 loved using subtle colours and
the texture of the Rowan Felted Tweed as recommended in the pattern
it has inspired me to go on to greater things!”
Yvonne's shawl
uses vibrant Noro
Kureyon Sock Yarn
and an edging of
Rowan Siena
Patsy Yarrow
“I have knitted for most of my
life and while living in Sweden I
found the yarns very appealing
but was unable to read Swedish
patterns. This led me to make
my own patterns and designs.
Colour is always my starting
point and I love mixing colours
and yarn types. The range now
available makes for really exciting designs. The remains
from one garment often lead me into my next project.
“I designed these cushions in order to show how the
Rowan yarns mix well together. The yarns used
included Alpaca Cotton, Silky Tweed, Felted Tweed
Chunky and Purelife Organic Wool."
Yvonne
Hawkins
“This shawl was
knitted in Noro
Kureyon Sock yarn.
Following Anniken
Allis’s advanced lace
knitting day at Spin a
Yarn, I was keen on
anything lace! Having knitted the centre
triangle, I didn’t want the stripes to all be
going in the same direction, so 1 knitted a
simple lace pattern on the short sides then
picked out the pink and finished the edge
with Rowan Siena. I love this shawl, wear it
all the time and can’t believe the number of
compliments I have received about it.”
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SOCKS ASLANT
This month’s toe-up design features twisted stitch
patterning and central eyelet detail. By Sarah Wilson.
This Sock Club pattern is an intriguing knit,
with twisted stitches to give a bias rib effect.
It refers to needle tip and cable as it has been
written referring to the ‘Magic Loop' method
of knitting in the round. You can use double-
pointed needles (DPNs), simply divide the
stitches into two sections on pairs of DPNs.
STITCH PATTERNS
FOOT STITCH PATTERN
Round I: RT 9 (11:12) times, yo, SI 2sts
tog knitwise, Kl, p2sso, yo, LT 9 (11:12)
times.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: Kl, RT 8 (10:11) times, Kl, yo,
SI 2 sts tog knitwise, Kl, p2sso, yo, Kl,
LT 8 (10:11) times, Kl.
Round 4: Knit.
LEG STITCH PATTERN
Round 1: Left Side: yo, SI 2 sts log
knitwise, Kl, p2sso, yo, RT 22 (25:29)
times. Right Side: yo, SI 2 sts tog
knitwise, Kl, p2sso, yo, LT 22 (25:29)
times.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: Left Side: yo, SI 2 sts tog
knitwise, Kl, p2sso, yo, Kl, RT 21
(24:28) times, Kl. Right Side: yo, SI 2 sts
tog knitwise, Kl, p2sso, yo, Kl, LT 21
(24:28) times, Kl.
Round 4: Knit.
SOCK
TOE
Cast on 30 (34:34) sts using Judy’s
Magic Cast On or the Turkish or figure
of 8 cast-on methods.
15 (17:17) sts on each needle tip.
Round 1: Knit.
Round 2 (inc): (KFB, knit to last st on
needle, KFB) twice. 34 (38:38) sts.
Rep Rounds 1 and 2 until 78 (90:102) sts
in total, ending with Round 1.
Using markers, divide sts into two
equal sections for sizes S and L. Size M
only, move 1 st from either end of sts on
cable to needle shaft - 47 sts on needle,
43 sts on cable.
FOOT
Work in foot patt across first 39 (47:51)
sts, then complete round by working st
st across rem sts.
Rep this round until work meas 5 (o:6)
cm less than desired length of the foot.
Be sure to end on a knit round and
make a note of which round in the
pattern you are on; you will need to
resume with the next pattern round
when you begin knitting the leg.
HEEL
Work in patt across first 39 (47:51) sts.
Heel will now be worked back and forth
across rem 39 (43:51) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K38 (42:50), w&t.
Row 2 (WS): P37 (41:49), w&t.
Row 3: K36 (40:48), w&t.
Continue in this manner, working one
less stitch per row before doing the
w&t, until 15 (17:17) unwrapped sts
rem, ending with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): K15 (17:17), knit the
next stitch along with the wrapped loop
around its base, w&t (this st will now
have two wraps).
Row 2: P16 (18:18), purl the next stitch
with the loop wrapped around its base,
w&t.
Row 3: K17 (19:19), knit the next stitch
with the two loops wrapped around its
base, w&t.
Continue in this manner until only 2 sts
rem with wrapped sts.
Next Row (WS): P36 (40:48), w&t.
Row 2 (RS): K37 (41:49), knit the next
stitch with the two loops wrapped
around its base. 39 (4 1:51) sts.
Note: Stitch count includes 1 st rem
with wraps at base - knit this st with
the two wraps on the next round.
LEG
Return to working in the round.
Work next round of foot stitch patt
across first 39 (47:51) sts, working st st
across rem sts until piece meas 7 (“' :8)
cm from base of heel, ending with
Round 1.
Next Round: Instep: Work Round 2 of
patt across first 39 (47:51) sts. Heel: K18
(22:24) sts. Place marker for new end of
the round, and sts will be rearranged
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during the next round to reflect this.
Increase Round: Left Side: (KFB, Kl) 8
(10:10) limes, K5 (1:7), work Round 3 of
patt across next 18 (22:24) sts. Right
Side: Work Round 3 of patt across 21
(25:27) Sts, КЗ (11:3), KFB (KFB:K1), (Kl,
KFB) 7 (5:10) times. 94 (106:122) sts. 47
(53:61) sts each on needle shaft and
cable.
Knit one round plain. Begin working in
Leg Stitch Pattern across all sts, beg
with Round 1, until piece meas 3cm less
than desired length.
RIBBING
Round I: 'Kl tbl, Pl; rep from ’ to end of
round.
Repeat Round 1 until a total of 15 rounds
have been worked.
method, cast off 1 st, K2tog (2 sts on RH
needle), lift 2nd st on RH needle over 1st
st and off needle, placing resulting loop
back on I.H needle; rep from ’ until 1 st
remains, cast on 1 st using cable cast-on
method, cast off 1 st, Kl, lift 2nd st on
RH needle over 1st st and off needle. Cut
yarn and draw end through remaining
loop to fasten.
FINISHING
Weave in all ends; steam block lightly to
shape.©
CHARTS
fattier
QUICK
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SIZE
s
ANKLE 20
CIRCUMFERENCE
8
M L
25	30	on
10	12	in
Foot length is fully adjustable within the
pattern
YARN
Crystal Palace Yarns Panda Silk (4ply weight;
527o bamboo, 43% superwash merino, 5%
silk; 188m/50g balls)
Cranberry Tones (4011) 3 x 50g balls needed
for all sizes
NEEDLES
1 set 2mm (UK 14/ US 0) circular needles,
80cm long or set of double pointed needles
TENSION
40 sts and 55 rows to 10cm over st st.
40 sts and 66 rounds to 10cm over twist
patt.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
RT: Right Twist. K2tog, leaving both sts on
left hand needle; knit the first stitch again;
drop both stitches from needle.
LT: Left Twist. Skip first stitch on left hand
needle and knit through the back loop of
the next stitch, inserting needle from right
to left; knit the first (skipped) stitch; drop
both stitches from needle.
w&t: Wrap & Turn. With yarn in front, slip
next st purlwise; turn work. With yarn in
front, slip first st purlwise; continue as
directed. The stitch will now appear to be
“wrapped” with yarn.
p2sso: Pass 2 slipped sts over
Knit
Sl2 together knitwise,
Kl, pass slipped sts over
yo
RT
LT
Repeated sts
PICOT EDGING
"Cast on 1 st using cable cast on
For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
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‘Buster
Concentric Circles
Ideal for a spare laceweight skein, this delicate scarf pattern
by Amanda Jones features rose and feather motifs
Our StashBuster pattern this month is a light
lacy scarf that has been knitted using just one
50g hank of yarn. Amanda has used Malabrigo
laceweight: “It's lovely and soft and will
brighten up any outfit. The pattern is worked
in sections with the borders knitted on." You
may find it helpful to use stitch markers to
keep each panel of the pattern correct.
STITCH PATTERNS
(13 sts and 16 rows)
Row 1 (RS): K5, Si 3,yf, pass same slipped
sts back to LH needle, yb, knit 3 slipped sts,
K5.
Row 2 and all foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: КЗ, K3tog, yfwd, KFBF, yfwd,
K3togtbl, КЗ.
Row 5: KI, K3tog, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd,
KFBF, yfwd, skpo, yfwd, K3tog tbl, KI.
Row7: (K2tog,yfwd) 3 times, KI tbl,
(yfwd, skpo) 3 times.
Row 9: KI, (yfwd, K2tog) twice, yfwd, SI 1,
K2tog, psso, (yfwd, skpo) twice, yfwd, KI.
Row II: (Skpo,yfwd) 3 times, KI tbl, (yfwd,
K2tog) 3 times.
Row 13; Kl, KFB, yfwd, skpo,yfwd, work 5
tog,yfwd, K2tog,yfwd, KFB, К1.
Row' 15: КЗ, KFB, yfwd, work 5 tog, yfwd,
KFB, КЗ.
ARCHES A (13stsand 16 rows)
Row' 1 (RS): K5, K2tog,yfwd, Кб.
Row’ 2and all foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K4, K2tog, yfwd, Kl, yfwd, skpo,
K4.
Row 5: As row 1.
Row 7: As row 3.
Row’ 9: КЗ, K2tog, yfwd, КЗ, yfwd, skpo,
КЗ.
Row 11: K2, K2tog, yfwd, K5, yfwd, skpo,
K2.
Row 13; Kl, K2tog,yfwd, K7, yfwd, skpo,
Kl.
Row 15: K2tog, yfwd, K9, yfwd, skpo.
(39 sts and 16 rows)
Row 1 (RS): Kl.yfwd, skpo, (K2tog, КЗ,
yfwd, Kl, yfwd, КЗ, skpo) 3 times, K2tog,
yfwd, Kl.
Row 2 and all foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: Kl, K2tog.yfwd, (K2tog, КЗ,yfwd,
Kl.yfwd, КЗ, skpo) 3 times, yfwd, K2tog,
Kl.
Row 5: Kl,yfwd, skpo, (K2tog, K2, yfwd.
КЗ, yfwd, K2, skpo) 3 times, K2tog, yfwd,
Kl.'
Row7: Kl. K2tog,yfwd, (K2tog, Kl.yfwd,
K5,yfwd, Kl, skpo) 3 times, yfwd, skpo,
Kl.'
Row’9: Kl.yfwd, skpo, (K2tog,yfwd, Kl.
K2tog,yfwd, Kl.yfwd,skpo, Kl.yfwd,
skpo) 3 times, K2tog, yfwd, Kl.
Row’ll: Kl, K2tog,yfwd. (K2tog,yfwd. Kl,
K2tog,yfwd, Kl,yfwd, skpo, Kl, yfwd,
skpo) 3 times, yfw'd, skpo, Kl.
Row' 13: Kl.yfwd, skpo, (K2tog, Kl, yfwd,
K5, yfwd, Kl, skpo) 3 times, K2tog, yfwd,
Kl.
Row 15: Kl, K2tog,yfwd, (K2tog, K2,yfwd,
КЗ, yfwd, K2, skpo) 3 times, yfwd, skpo,
Kl.
ARG (13stsandl6rows)
Row I (RS): Skpo,yfwd, K9, yfwd, K2tog.
Row 2 and all foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: К1, skpo, yfwd, K7,yfwd, K2tog,
Kl.
Row 5: K2, skpo, yfwd, K5, yfwd. K2tog,
K2.
Row 7: КЗ, skpo, yfwd, КЗ, yfwd, K2tog,
КЗ.
Row' 9: K4, skpo, yfw’d, Kl, yfwd, K2tog,
K4.
Row’ 11: K5, skpo, yfwd, Кб.
Row’ 13: As row 9.
Row’15: As row 11.
SCARF
Usings.75mm needlcand waste yarn, cast
on 71 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Change to main yarn and knit.
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QUICK
.PROJECT^
SIZE
117cm long x 28cm wide (46 x Ilin)
YARN
Malabrigo Yarn Lace (2ply; 100% baby
merino; 430m/50g skeins)
Cinnabar (164) 1 x 50g skein
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/ US 5) knitting needles
1 set 3.75mm (UK 9/ US 5) double-pointed
needles (DPNs)
Stitch markers
Small quantity of waste yarn
TENSION
25 sts and 34 rows to 10 cm over lace patts,
relaxed after blocking
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
Work 5 tog: Skpo, K3tog, pass the st
resulting from skpo over the st resulting
from the K3tog.
KFBF: Knit into front, back and front of
stitch.
P2togE: Purl together 1 st from border with
1 st from scarf.
H To substitute a different yarn from your
stash, choose a yarn made from fibre that
will block well, so for example, acrylic would
not be recommended. You will need a
similar yardage.
Possible substitutes include:
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Lace (2ply; 100%
Shetland wool; 169m/25g balls) 3 balls
needed.
The Natural Dye Studio Angel 2ply (2ply;
70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere;
800m/100g skeins) half a skein needed.
Old Maiden Aunt Merino/Silk Laceweight
(2ply; 807o merino, 20% silk skein has
1188m/100g skeins) half a skein needed.
For stockists and abbreviations, see p91
Row 2 and all foil WS rows: КЗ, purl to last
3 sts, КЗ.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
PLACE PATTERNS
'Rowrl: КЗ, ‘pm, Circle patt row 1; rep
from ‘ to last 3 sts, pm. КЗ.
Cont working Circle patt until you have
completed all 16 rows, keepings sts at each
endingarterst.
Row 17 (RS): КЗ, slm, Circle patt row 1,	►
KEY
CHARTS
К on RS, P on WS
• Pon RS, К on WS
V Sil
joJ P2togE
O] yo
21 K2tog
S] S11, Kl, psso
Я Kl tbl
У P2tog
X S11, K2tog, psso
л Cast off 1 st
slm, (Arches A patt row 1) 3 times, slm,
Circle patt row 1, slm, КЗ.
Cont working from Circle and Arches A
patts until you have completed all 16 rows.
Row 33 (RS): КЗ, Circle patt row 1, slm,
Central patt row 1, slm. Circle patt row 1,
slm, КЗ.
Cont working Circle and Central patts until
you have completed 4 full patt reps, thus
ending on a WS row.
Row 97 (RS): КЗ, Circle patt row 1, pm.
(Arches В row 1, pm) 3 limes, Circle pall
row 1, КЗ.
Cont working Arches В until you have
completed all 16 rows.”* Thiscompletes
the full pattern.
Rep from ” to ”* twice more, then work
first 16 rows.
Next row (RS): КЗ, "Circle patt row 1: rep
from * to last 3 sts, КЗ.
Work 4 rows of st st with 3 sts of g st at
edges, ending on a RS row. Break yarn and
leave these sts on a spare needle.
KNITTED-ON BORDER
Bring the sts from the bottom edge of the
scarf into live work by undoing the waste
yarn and slipping the sts revealed to a
3.75mm neediest) that lheWS row will be
facing for work. You may need to slip them
from the first needle to a second needle.
Using 3.75mm DPNs cast on 17 sts.
Row 1: Si 1, K2, yo, P2tog, yo, P2tog, yo, Kl
tbl, K2tog, Pl, skpo, Kl tbl.yo, КЗ.
Row2: КЗ, P3, Kl, P3. K2,yo, P2tog,yo,
P2tog, P2togE.
Rows 3 & 4: Rep last 2 rows once more.
Row5: Si 1, K2,yo, P2tog.yo, P2tog,yo, Kl
tbl.yo, K2tog, Pl, skpo,yo, K4.18sts.
Row6: K4. P2, Kl. P4, K2,yo, P2tog,yo,
P2tog, P2togE.
Row7: SI 1, K2, yo, P2tog,yo, P2tog, yo, Kl
tbl, К1, КI tbl. yo, SI 1, K2log, psso. yo. K5.
19 sts.
Row 8: K5, P7, K2, yo, P2tog,yo, P2tog,
P2togE.
Row 9: Sil, K2, yo, P2tog, yo, P2tog, yo, Kl
tbl, КЗ, Kl tbl.yo, K7. 21 sts.
Row 10: Cast off 4 sts. K2 (3 sts on RH
needle), P7, K2, yo, P2tog,yo, P2tog,
P2togE. 17 sts.
Rep these 10 rows until you have joined all
the sts from the scarf. When you work
P2togE on the final row, work 2 scarf sts
with 1 border st.
Cast off loosely.
Work the 2nd border in the same way.
Block scarf, then weave in all ends. О
ABBREVIATIONS
alt	alternate
approx	approximately
beg ch st	beginning crochet chain stitch
cn	cable needle
cont	continue
de	double crochet
	(US single crochet)
dec	decrease (work two
	stitches together)
DK	double knitting
DPN	double-pointed needle
est	established
foil	following
inc	increase (usually knit into
	same stitch twice)
К	knit
KFB	knit into front and back of
	stitch
K2tog	knit the next two
	stitches together
meas	measures
Ml	make one (incl stitch)
MB	make a bobble
MS	main shade
P	Purl , .
patt	pattern(s)
PB	place bead
PFB	purl into front
	and back of stitch
pm	place marker
prev	previous
psso	pass slipped stitch over
P2tog
P3tog
rem
rep(s)
rev st st
RS
skpo
SI
si st
slm
SSK
SSP
st(s)
st st
tbl
tog
WS
wyib
wyif
yb
yf
yfwd
ym
ERRATA
We have become aware of the
following errata:
ISSUE 13
Glacier
Row 12 of Collar should only
have one increase and not
two, thus making 17 sis in
total.
ISSUE 15
Victoria Falls
Page 66, Row 5, third line of
instructions: K5 in middle of
row should say Kl.
ISSUE 17
Nest
Page 20, Back & Fronts,
middle column, Row 1: K6
purl 2 stitches together
(1 stitch decreased)
purl 3 stitches together
(2 stitches decreased)
remain(ing)
repeat(s)
reverse stocking stitch
right side
slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch,
pass slipped stitch over
slip
slip stitch
slip marker
slip 2 stitches one at
a time, knit 2 slipped
stitches together
slip 2 stitches one at
a time, purl 2 slipped
stitches together through
back of the loops
stitch(es)
stocking stitch
through the back
of the loop
together
wrong side
with yarn in back
with yarn in front
take yarn back
bring yarn to front
yarn forward
yarn over
yarn round needle
(8:10:12:14), work 28 sts of
Chart2,Kll (14:17:20:23),
work 28 sts of Chart 2, Кб,
P2, K4, P2, Кб, work 28 sts
ofChart 2, Kll (14:17:20:23),
work 28 sts of Chart 2, Кб
(8:10:12:14).
166 (176:186:196:206) sis.
Chart 2, Row 27, stitches
13 16 should show symbol
for SI 2 sts to cn, hold at back,
K2 then K2 from cn.
ERRATA ONUNE
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The Kn itter © Issue Eighteen
Hand-Crafted
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Spectra Acrylic
Crochet Hooks
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Single Ended,
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Symfonie Wood, Spectra Acrylic
& Nova Metal Needles
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO KNIT
Interchangeable Circular | Fixed Circular | Double Pointed | Single Pointed | Crochet | Accessories
A collection of 20 designs by Amy Butler using Rowan Belle Organic OK & Aran
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Call for your local stockist 01484 681881. Email m.ulta kmtrowan.com
Rowan Yarns, Green Lane Mill, Holmfirth, Hudd?rsfield HD9 2DX
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