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69 Meet the Bloggers
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About the yarn Aran; 90m per 50 ball; 55% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere Tension 18 sts x 24 rows = 10cm measured over St st 16 sts x 28 rows = 10cm measured over Moss st
Needles used 4.5mm straight 4.5mm DPNs 4.5mm circular,
This relaxed jumper is a modern interpretation of the Gansey. 1OO0cm
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5mm circular, LOOcm
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Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X,
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44 sts using the knitted caston. 118 (130, 138, 146, 154, Cast on
166, 174, 182, 190) sts Row 1 (RS): Knit. Cast on 44 sts using the knitted cast-on. 162 (174, 182, 190, 198, 210, 218, 226, 234) sts
BODY Front
Working in Body patt as set between markers, and St st at
With smaller straight needles,
each side, work short rows to
cast on 74 (86, 94, 102, 110, 122, 130, 138, 146) sts. Work 17 rows in 2x2 rib patt. Starting with a k row, work 36
shape Sleeves. Row 2: P to mB, work in patt to mA,
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to end.
rows in St st.
to mB, k to wrapped st, p wrapped st with its wrap, k5 (5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2) sts, w&t.
Next Row: P5 (6, 10, 9, 8, 9, 8, 7,11), k4, [p6, k4] 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13) times, p5 (6, 10, 9, 8, 9, 8, 7,11). These 2 rows set Body patt. Rep the last 2 rows 19 (19, 18, 17,15, 12, 8, 7,5) more times.
mB: marker B
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Row 4: P to mB, work in patt to mA, p to wrapped st, p wrapped st with its wrap, p5 (5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2) sts, w&t. Row 5: K to mA, work in patt
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2 2 2) wat. Row 3: K to mA, work in patt to mB, k5 (5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2), W&t.
Work 4 (4 4
4 4 8 8 12 12)
rows in Moss st.
Split to work neckline & shoulder Left Sleeve Row 1 (RS): Work 75 (81, 84, 88, 91, 97, 100, 104, 107) sts in patt, k2tog, turn leaving rem 85 (91, 96, 100, 105, 111, 116, 120, 125) sts on hold. 76 (82, 85, 89, 92, 98, 101, 105, 108) sts Row 2: P2tog, work in patt to end.
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WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GARMENT Row 3: Work in patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 1 st deca Rep rows 2-3 once more then rep Row 1 once more. 71 (77, 80, 84, 87, 93, 96, 100, 103) sts Next Row: Work in patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. 1 st decd Next Row: P1, work in patt to end. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 68 (74, 77, 81, 84, 90, 93, 97, 100) sts Work 7 rows straight in patt ending after a RS row.
Break yarn.
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RIGHT SLEEVE ONLY:
10, 9, 8, 9, 8, 7, 11), k4, [p6, k4]7(8 89 10 11 12 13
With RS facing, return to held 85
(91, 96, 100, 105, 111, 116, 120, 125) sts and place first 8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16) sts on a separate holder for Front neck. Rejoin yarn. 77 (83, 86, 90, 93, 99, 102, 106, 109) sts Row 11 (RS): Ssk, work in patt to end. 1 st decd
Row 2: Work in patt to last 2 sts, ssp. 1 sts decd Rep rows 1-2 twice more. 71 (77, 80, 84, 87, 93, 96, 100, 103) sts Next Row: Ssk, work in patt to end. 1 st decd Next Row: Work in patt to last
13) times, p to end. Next Row: Knit. These 2 rows set Body patt. Rep the last 2 rows 0 (1, 2, 2, 2, 1,2, 1,1) more times. Working in Body patt as set between markers, and St st at each side, work short rows to shape Sleeves. Next Row (WS): Work in patt to latt9(9 9 8 8 2 12 8 4)
sts, w&t. Next Row: Work
40 (40, 38, 36, 32, 26, 18, 16, 12) rows ending after a WS row. Change to smaller needles. Next Row (RS): Knit. Next Row: Knit.
Next Next Next Next Next Next
Row: Row: Row: Row: Row: Row:
Purl. Puri.
Knit. Knit. Purl. Purl.
in St st for 35 (33, 33, 31, 31, 29, 27, 27, 27) rows. Work 17 rows in 2x2 rib patt.
Starting with a k row, work
Making up: Join underarm and side seams.
Cuffs With RS facing and smaller DPNs, pu and k40 (40, 44, 44,
48, 48, 52, 56, 56) sts around cuff edge. Join to work in the rnd
Neck With RS facing and smaller DPNs, pu and k19 sts down Left
and pm for beg of rnd.
Rnds 1-4: *K2, p2; rep from
*
side of neck, k across 8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16) held sts at centre front, pu and k19 sts
to end. in
patt to last
919988212 84) sts, w&t.
5(5 5 4 3 3 2 2 2)sts
Rnd 5: K2tog, work in rib as set to last 2 sts, ssp.
2 sts decd Rnds 6-9: Work 4 rnds in rib as set. Rnd 10: P2tog, work in rib to last 2 sts, ssk. 2 sts decd Rnds 11-15: Rep rnds 6-10. [Rep rnds 6-9. Rep Rnd 5.] twice.
up Right side of neck, pu and
k26 (26, 28, 28, 30, 30, 32, 32, 34) sts from Back neck. Join to
Work
Work 7 rows straight in patt ending after a RS row.
Next Row (RS): Work in patt over all sts. Next Row: Cast off 44 sts, work in patt to end. 118 (130, 138,
30 (30, 34, 34, 38, 38, 42, 46, 46) sts
146, 154, 166, 174, 182, 190) sts Next Row: Cast off 44 sts, work
Rep rnds 6-10 once more. 28 (28, 32, 32, 36, 36, 40, 44, 44) sts
Weave in ends and block
Work 4 rnds in rib as set.
to measurements given
Cast off.
in
Next Row (WS): Work in patt across Right sleeve, use the backward loop method to cast
fewer at the end of each row 13
(13, 13, 17, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39) more times.
26 (26, 28, 28, 30, 30, 32, 32, 34) sts for Back neck, work on
Approximate UK dress size
Finished bust/chest circumference (cm)
A: Front/Back width (cm)
4
Back Work in patt as set for a further
st, p1. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 68 (74, 77, 81, 84, 90, 93, 97, 100) sts
BOTH SLEEVES:
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patt across Left sleeve. 162
(174, 182, 190, 198, 210, 218, 226, 234) sts Work 23 (23, 23, 23, 23, 27, 27, 31, 31) rows in Moss stitch as set. Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Knit. Next Row (WS): P to mB, p5 (6,
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30-32
34-36 160
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60.5
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65.5
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17.5
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27.5
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THE GNSEY
Stella Ruhe traces the aesthetic and practical history of the hard-wearing Gansey (or Guernsey) sweater in the Netherlands
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anseys were worn as workwear and outerwear by fishermen from Dutch fishing villages on the coasts, along
the major rivers and inland waterways between approximately 1860-1950. The
oldest photograph of a Dutch fisherman wearing a gansey dates from 1867/68. The man in the photograph above — taken ina studio in the coastal town of Sunderland in the county of Tyne & Wear on the northeast coast of England — is a Jan Storm from
Vlaardingen. He was brought ashore after having survived the sinking of the hooker Haringvisscherij VN 62. The photograph
is a very recent find (2016), donated to Vlaardingen Museum. The gansey has
taken was very expensive at that time. Almost nowhere were ganseys included in
an unknown pattern with horizontal strips
clothing lists for fishermen who went to sea, while all the other clothing was mentioned
separated by garter stitch ridges as seen in other ganseys from Viaardingen. The motif looks a bit like the bramble gansey of Noordwijk, but it could also be a double moss stitch. is possible that the ganseys were worn as outerwear around 1840-1850, but we It
detail. This is probably one of the reasons people in most fishing villages no longer had any knowledge of the ganseys, and usually in
vehemently denied that they had been worn at all: as well as the fact that knitting was
have not found any pictures or photographs from that time. This in itself is not strange:
‘just’ women’s work, ganseys were work clothes that would be left to wear out. As my research has shown, the women,
photography was invented in the first half of the 19th century and having your picture
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There are many myths around fishermen and ganseys. Stella unpicks a few
Each fishing village had its own gansey This is only partly true — only very closeknit and ‘insular’ communities developed
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their own gansey; most women simply looked at each other’s work and would knit their own variations.
In most towns, came across various ganseys. Women had preferences when it came to knitting |
patterns and what was in fashion also played a role as it does now. Knitting herring girls, England, CA. 1910
All ganseys were blue We don’t have colour photographs of
these ganseys, but some also show cream ganseys, while in Volendam people would wear black. In addition,
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stitch with an eye of God on the chest, which were made in England for the Dutch market. These were worn as status symbols, because
England (a skill the Dutch mastered in the
13th-14th centuries), they came into regular contact with English and Scottish fishermen. The Dutch fishermen took to wearing the
grey ganseys have been found, and numerous shades of blue were worn.
if you could buy a gansey as a fisherman — who were usually poor — it showed you had
practical and warm sweaters as outerwear, after having worn them as underwear previously. They would trade tea, tobacco
Ganseys were a token of love It was said that women knitting ganseys for their fiancés would knit in some of their own hair as a token of love and
some money. These ganseys were first worn as Sunday best, and then later as work wear. A gansey like this would last up to 10 years.
and Dutch gin (jenever) for sweaters, socks, mittens and hats on the Shetland Islands,
Knitting and fashion
which was their base for fishing in early June when the herring migration started, and take
for symbolic protection. Even though this may have been the case, no such ganseys have been found anywhere.
The ganseys evolved based on the local knitting traditions. Women would expand
the garments home with them, despite the import ban on wool and wool products. Since many fishermen from
Origin
all over the country signed on
lronically, the ganseys have their origins in the sweaters knitted by men as export products on the Channel Islands of Guernsey and
Jersey since the 16th century. They found their way north via the English south, east and west coasts, where fishermen started wearing ganseys on board the ships around 1825-1830 as work and outerwear. In terms
of design and motifs, these ganseys still looked very similar to the linen smocks —
to lugger fleets in the large port of Viaardingen and from Katwijk and Scheveningen, the custom of wearing ganseys
as outerwear quickly spread to all fishing villages (smaller towns and villages did not
their library of patterns and symbolic motifs, knitting the T-model ganseys,
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luggers on the beach in the same way as the flat-bottomed bomschuiten
tube in the round, in knit, purl and cable stitches handed down from mother to daughter. asa
the cold, out at sea, but also in the damp, draughty houses, wool sweaters were ideal for In
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have their own ports and could not land their keel
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giving warmth, as apart from a small stove in the forecastle,
kitchen or living room, ships and houses had no other sources of heating.
shirts made using the smocking technique that had previously been worn as outerwear. In those regions, the ganseys were called
they used before). In 1905, the Vlaardingen fishing fleet alone comprised 2,380 men,
smock, guernsey, gansey or frock. In the second half of the 19th century, the patterns disseminated from the north in Scotland to
approximately 14 men per lugger. Of these fishermen, 1,137 were from Vlaardingen. The other crew members came from 91
the south via the so-called ‘herring girls’, who were usually Scottish women and girls who
techniques and written patterns were introduced for knitted sweaters. Fisherwomen used sagathy, a type of yarn spun from the belly wool of the native Texelaar sheep, in
everything to do with herring. As the Dutch fished for herring in the North Sea, the
different towns all over the Netherlands! That’s why crew photographs show ganseys from various towns and cities, which initially made it difficult to determine the origin of the ganseys. When the dominant position of Vlaardingen within the herring fishery became clear, this became much simpler. Many fishermen wore machine-knitted
international waters off the east coast of
sweaters, smooth stocking (stockinette)
became available, sagathy was used less
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gutted herring and followed the fleet south by train during the herring season. While they were waiting for the fish, they would knit. The dissemination of ganseys has
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Until about
1930, fishermen were the
only people who wore ganseys as outerwear. In the mid-1920s, Coco Chanel introduced
sweaters as fashion, inspired by the Breton ganseys. From that time on, tailoring
blue, natural, grey and black. Sagathy was manufactured in Veenendaal, Leiden and
the province of Brabant until after the Second World War. As other, softer wool types in
Pieter Johannes Van der molen, from enkhuiZen, 1935. ZuiderZee “™
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and less, as people felt it was too coarse. Its manufacture was discontinued in 1960.
for tea, coffee and cooking. And they wouldn’t use salt water to clean themselves — only
Designs and dating
the ship was cleaned that way. Because salt water causes nasty wounds, the fishermen
The designs used help to date the ganseys; the oldest ganseys originate from Pernis and Zwartewaal. The fishermen from these towns were the first to come into contact with English and Scottish fishermen when fishing for cod and haddock in the Arctic
Ocean. The design of these ganseys, with a pronounced yoke and motifs in horizontal bands, clearly shows that they are inspired by smocked shirts, which were also part of the usual fishing attire in these towns. Later, the ganseys from, for example, Viaardingen,
lost this yoke shape, but they did retain the horizontal bands. Some time later, a
vertical central band was introduced, as in the Enkhuizen gansey, or motifs in vertical
bands, as in the Katwijk gansey. More recent ganseys have one continuous motif and
often wore a handkerchief or scarf around
their neck. Hardly any original ganseys have survived. The ganseys held in a few museum
collections are all of
more recent date, usually from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Being workwear, they were worn until they fell to pieces. Photographs are now the only a
source for older ganseys. The photos taken around 1900 were made using the glass plate method, which gives much sharper pictures, so the patterns can be seen well.
Form and function Everything about the ganseys was practical: They had no seams, so they didn’t give wind or water a chance: the ganseys were knitted
after 1930, designs were inspired by fashion sweaters.
in the round and the shoulder seams were closed with a knitted cast-off. For ganseys, you were not allowed to use a needle and
Workwear
thread for religious reasons, as Jesus’s shirt had no seams either. The ganseys had a
On board, ganseys were worn day and night. Fishermen worked four-hour shifts, followed
T-model, making it easy to hang them up on a long stick through the sleeves to dry them
by four hours off, and could be called back
when they got wet. They had little ease (chest + 3-6cm/114214") and were tightly knitted on much
on deck at any time if the weather changed. They kept their clothes on when they turned in. The ganseys would get dirty and greasy, which made them more windproof and waterproof. The fishermen would not wash
(either themselves or their clothes), because the fresh water on board was only to be used
thinner needles than we would use today, to make them windproof. Sometimes, one
shoulder would be left open, fastened with buttons or they would have a front placket to make it easier to pull over the head. Because
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that reason, a cord was pulled through holes along the neckline, with tassels or pompoms at the ends, to close the sweater tightly around the neck. The tassels had another function: when shaking or beating the herring out of the nets, the by-catch would also
come out, including jellyfish spraying their poison, which sometimes ended up in the
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eyes. Fishermen could use the tassels to wipe the poison from their eyes. The cords were common in Dutch ganseys. A few rows before casting off the neckline, a row of holes
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of the densely knitted fabric, the ganseys required a lot of yarn, sometimes more than a kilo, making them relatively heavy. The sleeves were on the short side to keep
the hands and forearms free while working. Often, sleeve protectors were worn, made
with the cord inserted through the ribbed collar. The ganseys were rarely washed, and
often never taken off during a fishing trip. The herring were caught at night or early in
the morning, when they would swim to the surface. As a result, the ganseys were very
from leather or oiled cotton. Fishermen often
dirty and greasy, but although it made them water- and windproof, it also had negative
had very nasty wounds called mouwreters (‘sleeve rippers’), from the cuffs to their
consequences: fishermen were sometimes so dirty that the clothing fused to the skin.
fingers, because they held their arms and hands in salt water while gutting herring with
If they had to go to hospital, they were first soaked in oil for two days to pull off
razor-sharp knives, or from being injured by the hooks of the longliners. Not everyone had
the clothing. They would then be scrubbed down with lots of soap, and sometimes they
the money to buy good waterproof gloves. The vulnerable cuffs, which wore a lot
died within days, as their skin had lost its
faster, were sometimes knitted with the yarn held double. The turned cuffs visible on many photos were not just simply made by knitting in the same thickness as the rest of the sweater. They were also a fashion
phenomenon and very practical; they were used to keep cigars, which were considered to be healthy in those days, and boys would smoke from a young age.
protective layer. If the fishermen were very poor, which was the rule rather than the exception,
the ganseys would be knitted in stocking (stockinette) stitch for the largest part, from the bottom hem to the chest and the sleeves, with motifs only for the part that had to stay extra warm: the chest and lungs. This applied to both the front and back. Knitting a motif
Elastic had not been invented yet. With time, the collar would become loose and
took more yarn than stockinette, and was therefore also warmer. In contrast to the Scottish and English
start to sag and let cold and water in. For
sweaters, only the very oldest ganseys had
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gussets for the armpits and neck. In later ganseys, the gussets have disappeared. The gussets were knitted to give the neckline more shape, and bound off straight on both front and back. This meant it didn’t matter which way was front or back, making it easy to pull them on quickly. The armpit gussets would allow for a bit more space to move.
The ganseys were forever patched up and reknitted. The cuffs and elbows would wear first. Because the sleeves were knitted down from the armhole, it was relatively easy to partly rip out the sleeves and reknit them.
Ganseys often had smooth sleeves or a motif above the elbows. If the elbows were worn, ripping out would have no effect on the motif. Often, the yarn initially used was no longer available and the knitter would simply use whatever yarn they had at hand. If the gansey could no longer be patched up and was totally worn and threadbare, it would be used as a deck mop or polishing rag. It’s said that in some towns, such as
Bunschoten-Spakenburg, Elburg and Urk, the ganseys would be knitted bigger than needed, and then felted in hot water, to make them even more waterproof and windproof. The disadvantage was that the fabric could not be ripped back and reknitted if the sweater had holes. However, no photos have been found to prove this method was in use.
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About the yarn Sport; 130m per 50 ball; 78% cotton, 22% acrylic Tension 22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles
Row 2: *K2, p2; rep from
This set-in sleeve sweater with simple intarsia and appliqué pieces is a breeze
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SIZES 2-3Y, 6-7Y & 8-9Y ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl.
to knit. One sleeve is worked in a striped pattern and the other
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one is plain but with a striped fringe as the Unicorn’s mane
Other supplies stitch markers stitch holders oddment of black or dark grey DK yarn
for a fun look.
Start with a k row and work in St st throughout: Rows 1-4: CC2 Rows 5-8: CC3 Rows 9-12: CC4 Rows 13-16: CC5 Rows 17-20: CC6 Rows 21-24: CC7 Rows 25-28: CC8 Work remainder of Sleeve in MC.
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small amount of toy filling
tapestry needle
Sizing 2-3 (4-5, 6-7, 8-9) yrs, designed to fit with 5cm positive ease Shown in size 2-3 yrs
Stitch patterns 2x2 Rib (multiple of
4+2 sts)
Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from *
3 (4.5, 4.5, 4.5) cm,
Rep these 2 rows for patt.
Needles used 3.25mm straight
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rib for
ending after a RS row.
to end.
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ALL SIZES: Change to larger
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Start knitting... BACK
2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Shape armholes
With MC and smaller needles,
Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from
cast on 68 (76, 80, 84) sts. Starting with a RS row, work
Cast off 3 (4, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 62 (66, 72,
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60, 64) sts Cont even in St st until Front
measures 32 (35, 38, 39.5) cm, ending after a WS row.
Take care to pick up stitches evenly when working the bands
RIGHT SLEEVE With MC and smaller needles,
cast on 36 (36, 40, 44) sts. Work in 2x2 rib until Sleeve
measures 3 (4.5, 4.5, 4.5) cm, ending after a WS row. Change to larger needles and CC2.
Work in Sleeve stripe patt AT THE
SAME TIME as working shaping. Work 14 (10, 10, 10) rows
Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts decd Row 2: P11, p2tog tbl, p to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. 2 sts decd Rep the last 2 rows 1 (1, 2, 2) more times, then rep Row
1a
further 1 (1, 0, O) times. 52 (56, 60, 64) sts
Next Row (WS): P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. 12 (13, 14, 15) sts Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to end. 11 (12, 13, 14) sts Next Row: P to last 3 sts, p2tog, pi. 10 (11, 12, 13) sts Work 2 rows even in St st. Cast off.
Cont even in St st until Back
measures 35.5 (39.5, 43, 47) cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape back neck Next Row (RS): K13 (14, 15, 16) sts, slip rem 39 (42, 45, 48) sts onto holder, turn. 13 (14, 15, 16) sts Next Row: P1, p2tog tbl, p to end. 12 (13, 14, 15) sts Next Row: K to last 3 sts, ssk, ki. 11 (12, 13, 14) sts Next Row: P11, p2tog tbl, p to end. 10 (11, 12, 13) sts Work 2 rows even in St st. Cast off. With RS facing and MC, slip centre 26 (28, 30, 32) sts onto a holder, k to end. 13 (14, 15,
16) sts
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Shape front neck
in patt.
Next Row (RS): K18 (20, 22, 24) sts, slip rem 34 (36, 38, 40) sts onto holder, turn. 18 (20, 22, 24) sts Row 1: P1, p2tog tbl, p to end. 1 st decd Row 2: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 1st decd Rep these 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 2) more times. 14 (14, 16, 18) sts Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 1 st decd Rep these 2 rows 3 (2, 3, 4) more times. 10 (11, 12, 13) sts Cont even in St st for a few rows if needed until work measures 37 (41, 44.5, 48.5) cm, ending after a WS row. Cast off.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts incd [Work 15 (11, 13, 11) rows in patt. Rep inc row.] 2 (3, 4, 5) times. 42 (44, 50, 56) sts Cont in patt until Sleeve measures 26.5 (29, 35.5, 36) cm, ending after a WS row.
Slip centre 16 sts onto holder.
22, 22) sts Next Row: Purl. Cast off.
FRONT Work as given for Back to **. Starting with a k row, work in St
st until Front measures 38 rows shorter than Back to armholes, ending after a WS row.
Place chart Row 1 (RS): Work Row 1 of Unicorn Chart, pm, with MC k to end.
Row 2: With MC p to marker, sm, work Row 2 of Chart.
Rows 3-38: Cont as set working from Chart.
With RS facing rejoin MC and k to end. 18 (20, 22, 24) sts
Row 1 (WS): P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. 1 st decd Row 2: K1, k2tog, k to end. 1 st decd Rep these 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 2) more times. 14 (14, 16, 18) sts Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to end. 1 st decd Rep these 2 rows 3 (2, 3, 4) more times. 10 (11, 12, 13) sts Work 4 (6, 6, 10) rows straight
Shape armholes
ending with WS row.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 3 (4, 4, 4) sts, work Row 39 of Chart as set, k to end. 65 (70, 76, 80) sts
Cast off. (Note that first side of front neck is shorter to allow for shoulder button band.)
Cap shaping Cast off 3 (4, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 36 (36, 42, 48) sts Next Row (RS, dec): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts decd Next Row: Purl. Rep these 2 rows 0 (0, 2, 4) more times, then rep dec row once more. 32 (32, 34, 36) sts
[Work 3 rows even. Rep dec row] 5 (5, 6, 7) times. 22 (22,
LEFT SLEEVE Using MC throughout, work as given for Right Sleeve.
Making up: Block pieces to measurements given in table and join Right shoulder seam.
NECKBAND With RS facing, smaller needles and MC, pu and k13 (13, 15, 17)
sts down Left front neck, k16 held sts at centre front, pu and k17 (19, 21, 23) sts up Right front neck, pu and k5 sts down Right back neck, pu and k24 (26,
CHILDREN’S GARMENT 30, 30) sts from Back neck, pu and k5 sts p Right back neck. 80 (84, 92, 96) sts Starting with a WS row, work 6 (8, 8, 8) rows in 2x2 rib. Cast off. Ri
up
BACK SHOULDER BUTTON BAND With RS facing, smaller needles and MC, pu and k5 (7, 7, 7) sts from edge of neckband, pu and k9 (9, 11, 13) sts from Back
shoulder. 14 (16, 18, 20) sts Starting with a WS row, work 6 (8, 8, 8) rows in 2x2 rib.
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Next Row (RS, buttonhole): Work 2 sts in rib, [yo, k2tog, work 2 (3, 4, 5) sts in rib] twice, yo, k2tog, work 2 sts in rib. Work 3 (5, 5, 5) more rows in 2x2 rib as set. Cast off.
RAINBOW FRINGE With larger needles and CC3,
cast on 13 sts. Row 1 (RS): Cast off 9 sts, k to end. 4 sis Row 2: SI 1, k to end. Row 3: SI 1, k to last st, change to CC4, k1. Row 4: SI 1, k3, turn, cast on 9 sts, turn. 13 sts
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EAR With smaller needles and CC1,
cast on 17 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts decd Row 3: Purl. Rep rows 2-3 five more times. 5 sts
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Break yarn leaving a long tail and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
HORN With smaller needles and CC4,
cast on 25 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: [K6, m1] 4 times, k1. 29 sts Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: [K7, m1] 4 times, k1. 33 sts Rows 6-10: Work 5 rows in St st. Row 11: [K6, k2tog] 4 times, k1. 29 sts Rows 12-16: Work 5 rows in
St st. Row 17: [K5, k2tog] 4 times, k1. 25 sts Rows 18-20: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 21: [K4, k2tog] 4 times, k1. 21 sts Row 22: Purl. Row 23: [K3, k2tog] 4 times, k1. 17 sts Rows 24-26: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 27: [K2, k2tog] 4 times, k1. 13 sts
Row 28: Row 29: 9 sts Row 30: Row 31: 5 sts
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[K2tog] 4 times, k1.
Break yarn leaving a long tail and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Sew side seam closed, stuff lightly and work a running stitch the Horn from
in a spiral around
base to tip, pull slightly to gather.
Finishing Using oddment of black or dark grey yarn, embroider on eye and nostril using photograph as a guide. Use a strand of MC to work a line of stitches to define the jaw. Sew on Horn and Ear. Join left shoulder and neckband
seams. Join side and sleeve seams. For each Sseeve, place centre castoff edge to shoulder seam and set in
sleeve. Starting at underarm, sew edge of Rainbow Fringe along seam of Left Sleeve. Sew on buttons at shoulder to correspond with buttonholes. Weave in all ends. &
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ACCESSORY For the cowl, you will work the chart first as normal, working
and stranding unused yarn loosely along WS of work, work
in the rnd, begin working flat for colourwork section to leave gap for
Jane Howarth
rows from bottom to top, then after working St st with CC, you
Chart once Break MC.
thumb. Turn at end of each row.
Yarn used
will repeat the chart but work the rows from top to bottom.
With CC and starting with a k row, work 19 rows in St st.
SIZE S/M ONLY: Next Row (RS): Working all sts
flat or in the round. For the cowl
Colourwork from CC to MC
once then repeating only columns 1-16 once more, and stranding
colourwork sections, read all chart rows from right to left. If
Join
Designed by
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About the yarn DK; 298m per 100 acrylic, 25% wool
bail; 75%
19 sts x 24 rows = 10cm measured over St st Needles used 4mm straight or 4mm DPNs if working
in
the rnd
Other supplies stitch markers
tapestry needle
Sizing Cowl: one size
Mittens: S/M (M/L), shown in size S/M
Stitch patterns
35.5em
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in
unused yarn loosely along WS of work, work Row 1 of Chart.
MC as needed.
Working rows in reverse order from the top down, work Chart
Break CC.
SIZE M/L ONLY: Next Row (RS): Repeating sts
With MC and starting with a k row, work 15 rows in St st.
twice across and stranding unused yarn loosely along WS of
once in full.
work, work Row
‘1
of Chart.
Cowl Rib Patt
Rib Trim
WORKING IN THE RND ONLY: Rnd 1: K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Rep this rnd for patt.
Work 4 rows in Cowl Rib patt, starting with a WS row if you are
BOTH SIZES:
working flat. Cast off pwise.
to complete Chart once in full. Break MC. If working in the rnd,
Finishing
join to work in the rnd again.
WORKING FLAT ONLY: Row 1 (RS): K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Row 2: P1, *k2, p2; rep from to last 3 sts, k2, p1. Rep these 2 rows for patt.
working flat, join seam. Weave in ends and block to
dimensions given
in
With CC and starting with a k row, work 7 (9) rows in St st.
schematic.
*
Mitts Rib Patt IN
Cont as set, work 14 further rows
If
THE RND ONLY:
Rnd 1 (RS): K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Rep this rnd for patt.
abbreviations
18.5 (20) cm
working in the rnd, substitute ‘rnds’ for ‘rows’, except for the
WORKING
Abbreviations See page 94 for all
tem
You can work the cowl & mitts
colourwork section of the mitts.
Tension
in full.
WORKING FLAT ONLY: Row 1 (RS): K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Row 2: P11, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Rep these 2 rows for patt.
MITTS
Rib Trim
With MC, cast on 36 (40) sts.
Work 5 rows in Mitts Rib patt, starting with a WS row if you are
If working in the rnd, join, being careful not to twist and pm to
mark beg of rnd.
working flat. Cast off p-wise.
Ribbed Cuff
Finishing
Work 10 rows in Mitts Rib patt. Starting with a k row, work 7 (9)
working flat, join seam above and below the colourwork
rows in St st.
section, leaving a gap for the thumb. Weave in ends
If
Colourwork from MC to CC
and block to dimensions given
Join in CC as needed.
in
If working
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Speckled Chevron
Designed by
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Design Team
Yarn used Paintbox Yarns Baby DK
This fabulous knit plays around with colour and traditional chevron designs... and really has the ‘wow’ factor!
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About the yarn DK; 167m per 50g skein; 55% nylon, 45% acrylic Tension 22 (22) sts x 29 (30) rows = 10cm measured over patt (St st) on larger needles
This cardigan is worked flat in five pieces. The speckled chevron design is worked as stranded colourwork on back, fronts and
sleeves, starting with CC1 and switching to CC2 halfway along
cast on 123 (129, 135, 141, 147, 153) sts. Row 11 (RS): PO (2, 0, 0, 1, 4), k4 (5, 0, 3, 5, 5), *p5, k5; rep from * to last 9 (2, 5, 8, 1, 4) sts, p5 (2, 5, 5, 1, 4), k4 (0, 0,
Needles used 3.25mm circular, 60cm 4mm circular, 60cm
to give a modern colourblock style. The front ribbed band is
Cardigan is worked
colourwork pattern; twist the yarn together at the border edges to avoid holes (intarsia style).
Cont in rib as set until Back
After seaming the shoulder, the neckband is picked up and
measures 3cm, dec 1 st at centre of last row and ending
worked in a large rib to match hem and cuffs, then folded and
after a WS row. 122 (128, 134, 140, 146, 152) sts
sewn in place. When working in pattern from chart, strand yarn
Change to larger needles. Join in CC1. With CC1 and MC, work charts as follows:
flat; a circular needle is recommended to
accommodate the number of sts
Other supplies locking stitch markers or safety pins tapestry needle
Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X), designed to fit with 6 30cm ease Sample shown in size S Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations
worked at the same time as the
not in use loosely across wrong side of work. Read odd rows from right to left and even rows from left to right. A circular needle is recommended to accommodate
the number of sts.
Start knitting...
3, 0, 0). Row 2: KO (2, 0, 0, 1, 4), p4 (5, 0, 3, 5, 5), *k5, p5; rep from * to last 9 (2, 5, 8, 1, 4) sts, k5
(25514) p4(003
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Row 1 (RS): Work 1 (4, 7, 10, 13, 16) sts of Row 1 of Chevron A starting with column 16 (13, 10, 7, 4, 1) for your size, [work Row 1 of Main Chevron] 5 times, work Row 1 of Chevron B ending with column 1 (4, 7, 10, 13, 16) for
With smaller needles and MC,
your size.
Xs —@
Approximate UK dress size
Finished bust/chest circumference (cm)
A: Back width (cm) B: Full length (cm) Cc:
Cuff width (cm)
D: Sleeve length, with cuff turned back (cm)
29, 30) cm, ending after a WS row. Break CC1 and join in CC2. Cont straight in patt as set with CC2 and MC until Back measures 69 (70, 71, 72, 73, 74) cm, ending after a WS row. Cast off. Place a locking marker 43 (46, 48, 51, 54, 57) sts in from each side edge to denote shoulders,
BACK
A
Cont straight in patt as set until Back measures 27 (28, 28, 29,
with 36 (36, 38, 38, 38, 38) sts between markers for back neck.
LEFT FRONT With smaller needles and
MC, cast on 64 (67, 70, 73, 76,
79) sts. Row 1 (RS): PO (2, 0, 0, 1, 4), k4 (5, 0, 3, 5, 5), *p5, k5; rep from * to last 20 sts, p5, [k2, p2] 3 times, k3. Row 2: K1, p2, [k2, p2] 3 times, *k5, p5; rep from * to last 9 (2, 5, 8, 1, 4) sts, k5 (2, 5, 5, 1, 4), p4 (0, 0, 3, 0, 0). Cont in rib as set until Left Front
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colourwork chart. Work as given for Left Front from ** tO KK,
Shape front neck Next Row (RS): Cast off 21 (21, 22, 22, 22, 22) sts, work in patt to end. 43 (46, 48, 51, 54,
57) sts Cont straight
patt until Right Front matches Back to shoulder in
cast-off, ending after a WS row.
Cast off.
SLEEVES measures 3cm, ending after a WS row. Change to larger needles. Join in CC1.
Row
11
(RS): With
CC1. and MC,
cast off rem 21 (21, 22, 22, 22, 22) sts. 43 (46, 48, 51, 54, 57) sts With WS facing, rejoin yarns to rem sts and patt to end.
work 1 (4, 7, 10, 13, 16) sts of Row 1 of Chevron A starting
Cont straight in patt until Left Front matches Back to shoulder
with column 16 (13, 10, 7, 4, 1) for your size, [work Row 1
castoff, ending after a WS Cast off.
row.
of Main Chevron chart] twice, with MC only, k2, [p2, k2] 3
times, k1. Row 2: With MC only, k1, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, [work Row 2 of Main Chevron chart] twice, work Row 2 of Chevron A chart.
These 2 rows set 15 sts of rib at front opening edge with colourwork chart.
**Cont
in
patt until Front
measures 27 (28, 28, 29, 29, 30) cm, ending after a WS row. Break CC1 and join
CC2. Cont straight in patt as set with CC2 and MC until Front measures 56 (57, 57, 58, 59, 60) cm, ending after a WS row.** in
Shape front neck Next Row (RS): Work 43 (46, 48, 51, 54, 57) sts in patt as set,
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cast on 64 (67, 70, 73, 76, 79) sts. Row 1 (RS): K3, [p2, k2] 3 times, *95, k5: rep from * to last 9
Work both the same With smaller needles and MC, cast on 59 (59, 63, 63, 65, 65) sts. Row 1 (RS): P2 (2, 4, 4, 5, 5), *
*k5, p5; rep from to last 7 (7, 9, 9, 0, O) sts, k5 (5, 5, 5, 0, 0), p2 (2, 4, 4, 0, 0). Row 2: K2 (2, 4, 4, 5, 5), *p5, k5; rep from * to last 7 (7, 9, 9, 0, 0) sts, pd (5, 5, 5, 0, 0), k2(2 440 0) Cont in rib as set until Sleeve measures 3cm, dec 1 st at centre of last row and ending after a WS row. 58 (58, 62, 62,
64, 64) sts Place a locking marker at each end of last row.
(2, 5, 8, 1, 4) sts, p5 (2, 5, 5, 1, 4), k4 (0, 0, 3, 0, 0). Row 2: KO (2, 0, 0, 1, 4), p4 (5, 0, 3, 5, 5), *k5, p5; rep from * to last 20 sts, k5, [p2, k2] 3
Change to larger needles. Join in CC4. With CC1 and MC and starting
times, p2, k1. Cont in rib as set until Right Front measures 3cm, ending after a
11, 11) and ending at column 71 (71, 73, 73, 74, 74) for your size, work Rows 1-10 of Sleeve
WS
Chevron chart.
row.
Change to larger needles. Join in CC1 as needed. Row 1 (RS): With MC only, k3, [p2, k2] 3 times, [with CC1 and MC work Row 1 of Main
Chevron chart] twice, work Row
with column
14 (14, 12, 12,
Next Row (RS, inc): Working new sts in patt as shown in chart, k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
2 sts ined Work 3 rows straight in patt. Rep inc row.
Rep last 4 rows 12 (12, 13, 13, 14, 14) more times, incorporating all new sts into colourwork patt. 86 (86, 92, 92, 96, 96) sts Work 3 (3, 3, 3, 1, 1) rows straight, ending after a WS row.
Break CC1 and join in CC2. With CC2 and MC, cont in patt for 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2) rows.
Rep inc row. 88 (88, 94, 94, 98, 98) sts Work 3 rows straight in patt. Rep inc row.
Rep last 4 rows a further 9 (9, 8, 8, 8, 8) times, incorporating all new sts into colourwork patt. 108 (108, 112, 112, 116, 116) sts Cont straight in patt until Sleeve measures 40 (40, 41, 41, 42,
42) cm from markers, ending after a WS row. Cast off. Making up: Join both shoulder seams to markers on Back, leaving 36 (36, 38, 38, 38, 38) sts at centre for back neck.
NECKBAND With RS facing, smaller needles and MC, beg at inner edge of
castoff sts of front neck, pu and k30 (30, 33, 33, 33, 33) sts up front neck edge of Right Front to Right shoulder seam, pu and k37
(37, 41, 41, 41, 41) sts across back neck to Left shoulder seam, then pu and k30 (30, 33, 33, 33, 33) sts down front neck edge of Left Front. 97 (97, 107, 107, 107, 107) sts Row 1 (WS): K1, p5, *k5, p5; * rep from to last st, k1. Row 2: K6, *p5, k5; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep these 2 rows until Neckband measures 16 (16, 17, 17,17, 17) cm, ending after a WS row. With larger needles, cast off in rib.
Finishing Weave in ends and block to
dimensions given in table. Sew in sleeves. Join sleeve and side
seams. Join row-end edges of neckband to cast-off sts of front neck, fold neckband in half and sew neatly in place on WS. Fold cuffs. &
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SOCKS
Yarn used Needle & Fred BFL Sock
About the yarn 4-ply; 425m per 100g skein; 75% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 25% nylon
These classic toe-up socks have a lovely lace pattern to add texture and interest — perfect for autumn!
Tension 34 sts x 48 rnds = 10cm measured over St st
The socks are worked in the round from the toe up with a heel flap and gusset. The lace pattern
Needles used 2.5mm DPNs
is worked across the top of the foot and the front of the leg; the
back of the leg is stocking stitch. The socks are finished with a
Other supplies 6 stitch markers tapestry needle
before marker, m1R, k1] twice.
4 sts incd
Stitch pattern Little Pine Cone Pattern
all abbreviations
Rnd 1: *K1, yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo; * rep from to 9 sts before
Sizing FG
yo, k1. Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12: Knit. Rnd 3: As Rnd 1. Rnd 5: As Rnd 1. Rnd 7: Ssk, k2, yo, *k1, yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo; rep from * to 5 sts before marker, k1, yo, k2, k2tog. Rnd 9: As Rnd 7. Rnd 11: As Rnd 7. Rep Rnds 1-12 for patt.
negative ease, ranging from small child to large adult
See table for finished measurements
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41, 41), pm, k1 (3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3), pm, k to end.
Foot
chart or written instructions to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, k to end.
shorter than desired length (this allows 1-2 cm negative ease to ensure a good fit), ending after an
Leg/Foot circumference (cm)
35, 39, 43, 47) sts throughout. Rnd 1: K to marker, sm, work Little Pine Cone patt to next marker, sm, k to next marker, sm, k1, miL, k to last st, mR,
k1. 2 sts incd
Rnd 2: K to marker, work Little Pine Cone patt to next marker, k to end, slipping markers as you go. Rep rnds 1-2 a further 8 (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) times, then rep Rnd 1 once more. 39 (47, 55,
Heel Flap Increases Rnd 1: K to marker, work Little Pine Cone patt to next marker, k to next marker, k1O (12, 14,
16, 18, 20, 22, 24), pm, k19 (23, 27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47), k3 (2 3 43 4 5 4) [mMiL, k2 (4 4 4 6 6 6 8)]
pm,
twice, M41L, k3 (2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 5,
4). 42 (50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98) sole sts Rnd 2 (partial rnd): K to marker,
even-numbered rnd.
Note which round of the Little
Approximate UK shoe size
given for the sole sts only. The instep will have 19 (23, 27, 31,
Cont as set until Foot is 8 (9.5, 11, 12, 13.5, 15, 16, 18) cm
Gusset
:
Throughout the gusset and hee! instructions, stitch counts are
63, 71, 79, 87, 95) sole sts
Rnd 1: K to marker, sm, work Little Pine Cone patt from
Using Judy’s Magic cast-on, cast
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Rep Rnd 2 a further 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) times. 22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50) sts Rnd 3: Knit. Rnd 4: [K1, mL, k to 1 st
ribbed cuff.
Abbreviations See page 94 for
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before marker, m1R, k1] twice. 4 sts incd
Pine Cone patt you start the gusset increases on to ensure
work Little Pine Cone patt to next marker, k to next marker,
k3 (2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 5, 4), [M1L, k2 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 8)] twice,
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54, 62, 70, 78, 86, 94) total sts
Cuff SIZES A, C,
the sock (measured from the base of the heel) is the same length as the foot of the sock
Rnd 1: P1, rm, *k1 tbl, p3; * rep from to 1 st before
Special instructions
Stretchy Bind-Off, or another stretchy cast-off of your choice.
Finishing Weave in all ends and block to
measurements given in table.
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on the top needle. Rep from * until you have the required
the yarn around the bottom needle, with the yarn tail
back of the needles. *Loop the yarn attached to the ball of yarn around the top needle, catching the free end to create the second stitch. Loop the yarn tail around the bottom needle, catching the tail from the stitch
ALL SIZES: Cast off using Jeny’s Surprisingly
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next marker, k1 tol, rm, p1, p2tog, p1, k1 tol, **p3, k1;
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Rep Rnd 2 until Cuff measures (2.5, -, 3.5, -, 4,-, 5) cm.
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Next Rnd: K to marker, work Little Pine Cone patt to next marker,
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k1. - (44, -, 60, -, 76, -, 92) sts Rnd 2: P3, *k1 tbl, p3; rep from * to last st, k1 tbl.
In the socks shown, the leg of
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p1, k1 tbl, **p3, k1; rep from ** to last 5 sts, p1, p2tog, p1,
desired length ending after a Rnd 6 or a Rnd 12 of paitt.
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Rep this rnd until Leg is approximately 2(25 3 35 4, 4, 4.5, 5) cm shorter than
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Row 1 (RS): *SI1 p-wise wyib, k1; rep from * to 1 st before marker, rm, ssk, turn. 42 (50, 58, 66, 74, 82, 90, 98) sole sts Row 2: SI1 pwise wyif, p to 1
Next Rnd: K to marker, work next rnd of Little Pine Cone patt to
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Resume working in the rnd over all sts.
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37, 41, 45) sts between centre heel markers
Transition to Leg
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Row 2 (WS): SI1 pwise wyif, p to 2 sts before marker picking up the wraps as you go, p2tog including the final wrap in the p2tog, turn. 17 (21, 25, 29, 33,
k1, do not turn. 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48) back leg sts
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Row 5: *SI1 p-wise wyib, k1; rep from * to 1 st before gap, ssk,
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(former sole sts)
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Short Row 2: P to 2 sts before
sole sts
Row 3: *SI1 p-wise wyib, k1; rep from * to 1 st before gap, ssk, turn. 1 st decd Row 4: Sl1 p-wise wyif, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog, turn. 1 st decd Rep rows 3-4 a further 9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) times. 2 sts rem outside the gap on each side of the heel sts. 21 (25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49) sts for back leg
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Heel Turn The heel turn and heel flap are worked back and forth. Short Row 1 (RS): K to 2 sts
st before marker, rm, p2tog. 41 (49, 57, 65, 73, 81, 89, 97)
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Summer Shells Need to
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Yarn used Saatennae DROPS Eskimo or DROPS Air (2 strands held together)
About the yarn DROPS Eskimo: Super Chunky; 50m per 50g ball; 100% wool DROPS Air: Aran; 150m per 50g ball; 65% alpaca, 28%
This modern knit in a comfortable swing style is the perfect autumnal garment Neck edge and yoke are worked in the round from the top down.
k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * to last 7 sts, k4, yo,
polyamide; 7% wool
The yoke is divided for body and sleeves, then the body is worked
Tension 10 sts x 14 rnds = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles with 1 strand of Eskimo OR 2 strands of Air
in the round from the top down.
ssk, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 9: K1, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k2, *k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2; * rep from to last 8 sts, k4, k2tog, [yo, k1] twice. 2 sts incd Rnd 11: K1, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1; * rep from to last 9 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 13: K1, yo, k6, yo, ssk, *k1, k2tog, yo, k9, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 10 sts, k2, k2tog, yo,
held together
Needles used 8mm DPNs 8mm circular, 80cm 9mm DPNs
9mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies stitch holders or waste yarn stitch markers tapestry needle
Sizing S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed to fit with 20-30cm ease See table for finished measurements
Finally, the sleeves are worked in the round from the top down. The
lace pattern can be worked from a chart or written instructions,
whichever you prefer.
Stitch patterns Pattern A S,M &L ONLY:
*k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 11 sts, k1, yo,
14 sts, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 23: K1, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2, *k3, k2tog, yo, k5, * yo, ssk, k2; rep from to last 15 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 25: K1, yo, k1, *k2, k2tog, * yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1; rep from last 16 to sts, k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k2, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 27: K1, yo, k1, *k1, k2tog, * yo, k9, yo, ssk; rep from to last 17 sts, k1, k2tog, yo, k9, yo, ssk, k2, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 29: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, *k1,
ssk, k7, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 17: K1, yo, k7, k2tog, yo, kL
yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 18 sts, k1, yo, ssk,
k5, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 15: K1, yo, k7, k2tog, yo,
Rnd 1: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, *k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 2 & all even rnds: Knit.
*k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1; * rep from to last 12 sts, k2,
Rnd 3: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, yo,
yo, ssk, k7, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 19: K1, yo, k2, k2tog, yo,
ssk, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 5: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk,
k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 13 sts, k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k1. 2 sts incd
* rep from
Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations
to k2tog, yo, k2; last 6 sts, k3, yo, ssk, yo, k1. 2 sts incd
Ss
XL
2X
3X
14-16 134
18-20 142
22-24
26-28
154
158
23
23
23
23
34
35
39
41
43
58
60
62
64
66
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19
17
16
16
17
14
12
M
8
10-12
A: Bust circumference (cm) B: Length to armhole (cm)
118 23
122 24
C: Armhole depth (cm)
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D: Total length (cm)
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E: Sleeve length (cm)
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23
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DROPS Eskimo
85 Curry
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k9, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 31: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1; * rep from to last 19 sts, k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k3, yo,
ssk, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 33: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 20 sts, k3, yo, ssk,
Rnd 21: K1, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3,
Rnd 7: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, *k4,
Approximate UK dress size
yo, ssk, k3, *k4, k2tog, yo, k3, * yo, ssk, k3; rep from to last
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k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 35: K1, yo, k9, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, *k4, k2tog, yo, k3, * yo, ssk, k3; rep from to last
21 sts, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k9, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 37: K1, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k2, *k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 22 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 39: K1, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 23 sts, k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnds 1-33 (35, 39) form patt.
PatternA XL, 2X & 3X ONLY: Rnd 1: K1, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, *k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 5 sts, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 2 & all even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 3: K1, yo, ki, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1; * rep from to last 6 sts, k2, yo,
ssk, k1, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 5: K1, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 7 sts, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 7: K1, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, *k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3; * rep from to last 8 sts, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 9: K1, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2, *k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2; * rep from to last 9 sts, k4, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 11: K1, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1; * rep from to last 10 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, kL. 2 sts incd Rnd 13: K1, yo, k7, yo, ssk, *k1, k2tog, yo, k9, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 11 sts, k2, k2tog, yo,
k6, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 15: K1, yo, k8, k2tog, yo, *k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 12 sts,
k1, yo, ssk, k8, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 17: K1, yo, k8, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1;
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* rep from to last 13
sts, k2,
yo, ssk, k8, yo, k1. 2 sts incd
Rnd 19: K1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2; * rep from to last 14 sts, k3,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, kL. 2 sts incd Rnd 21: K1, yo, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo,
ssk, k3, *k4, k2tog, yo, k3, ssk, k3; rep from * to last 15 sts, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 23: K1, yo, *k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 16 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k3, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 25: K1, yo, k1, *k2, k2tog, * yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1; rep from 17 to last sts, k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k3, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 27: K1, yo, k2, *k1, k2tog, * yo, k9, yo, ssk; rep from to last 18 sts, k1, k2tog, yo, k9, yo, ssk, k3, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 29: K1, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, *k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 19 sts, k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 31: K1, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1; * rep from to last 20 sts, k2, yo, ssk, k7, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 33: K1, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 21 sts, k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 35: K1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, *k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * to last 22 sts, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, [yo, k1] twice. 2 sts incd Rnd 37: K1, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2, *k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 23 sts, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 39: K1, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 24 sts, k2, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, kd, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 41: K1, yo, k7, yo, ssk, *k1, yo, yo,
k2tog, yo, k9, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 25 sts, k1, k2tog, k9, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, k1. 2 sts ined Rnd 43: K1, yo, k8, k2tog, yo, *k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo; * rep from to last 26 sts,
k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k8, yo, k1. 2 sts ined Rnd 45: K1, yo, k8, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, * yo; rep from to last 27
sts, k2, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k8, yo, k1. 2 sts incd Rnd 47: K1, yo, k1, yo, ssk,
k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2; * rep from to last 28 sts,
k3, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, [yo, k1] twice. 2 sis incd Rnds 1-41 (45, 47) form patt.
Pattern B S (M, L) ONLY: Rnd 1 (RS): K5 (6, 10), k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo,
k1, yo, ssk, k6 (7, 10). Rnd 2 & all even rnds: Knit. Rnd 3: K4 (5, 9), k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k3, yo,
ssk, k5 (6, 9). Rnd 5: K1 (2, 6), yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk,
k2tog, yo, k1 (2, 6). Rnd 7: K2 (3, 7), yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k7. Rnd 9: K3 (4, 8), yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k4 (5, 8). Rnd 11: K4 (5, 9), yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k5 (6, 9). Rnd 13: K5 (6, 10), yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k9, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k6 (7, 10).
Rnd 3: K2 (5, 6), yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k2 (5, 6).
Rnd 5: K3 (6, 7), yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k3
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West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat Chunky Roving
About the yarn Chunky; 140m per 100g ball; 100% Bluefaced Kerry
A striking, stylish knit that’s fun to make and comfortable to wear
Hill wool
Tension 14 (14) sts x 25 (19) rows = 10cm measured over Triangle G st patt (St st) on larger needles
The Stripe & Point jumper is worked flat and seamed. The front
Row 6: With A, k to last 21 (24, 27, 30, 24, 27, 30) sts, yf A,
and back are worked sideways to create the vertical garter stripe,
with B, k to end. Rows 7-8: With B, knit.
Needles used
with light shaping for the neck on the front. The sleeves are worked
Cont in same way, decreasing the number of sts worked in B by 3 sts every 4-row rep until B is
6mm straight
from cuff to top in stocking stitch with a 2x2 rib cuff. The neck is
6.5mm straight Other supplies lockable stitch markers
picked up and worked with a 2-row
worked over 3 sts and you have worked 32 (36, 40, 44, 36, 40,
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44) rows
tapestry needle
Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X) designed to fit with 20-40cm positive ease for an oversized fit
Stitch patterns Triangle Garter Stripe Patt **Triangle Decrease Row 1 (RS): With B, k24 (27, 30, 33, 27, 30, 33), yf B, with A, k
yf: Bring yarn to front of work See page 94 for all
Row 2: With A, k to last 24 (27, 30, 33, 27, 30, 33) sts, yf A,
Rows 3-4: With B, knit. Row 5: With B, k21 (24, 27, 30, 24, 27, 30), yf B, with A, k to end.
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A, k to end. Row 2: With A, k to last 6 sts, yf A, with B, k to end.
Rows 3-4: With B, knit. Row 5: With B, k9, yf B, with A, k to end.
with B, k to end.
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Start knitting...
Rep rows 1-2 three more times.
BACK With larger needles and B,
Change to larger needles. Starting with a k row, work 8 (8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8) rows in St st. Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k
cast on 66 (66, 69, 69, 72, 72, 75) sts. Knit 2 rows.
to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts incd Work 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3) rows straight in St st.
Work in Triangle G st patt for
112 (128, 144, 160, 192, 216, 240) rows to complete patt 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times in full. Cast off.
Rep inc row. Rep last 6 (6 6 6 6 4 4) rows a further 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times. 48 (48, 54, 54,
Place a lockable marker at top edge after 29 (37, 43, 51, 65, 75, 85) rows and another
58, 60, 64) sts Cont straight in St st until
after 83 (91, 99, 111, 129, 141, 155) rows to mark
Sleeve measures 44 (44, 45, 45, 46, 46, 46) cm. Cast off.
neck opening.
FRONT With larger needles and B,
NECKBAND
cast on 66 (66, 69, 69, 72, 72, 75) sts.
Join Right shoulder seam. With larger needles and starting at Left front shoulder, pu and k60 (60, 64, 64,
Knit 2 rows. Work in Triangle G st patt for 30 (38, 44, 52, 66, 76, 86) rows.
68, 68, 72) sts evenly around neckline.
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30, 30, 30, 34, 34) rows. Inc 1 st at neck edge of next row and foll 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) alt rows. 66 (66, 69, 69, 72, 72,
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Knits, Francoise inspires and empowers fibre artists to transform their yarn so they can manifest Aroha, one stitch at a time! Her
to the story of why we make. Through this recreation, her work aims to remember the
past and strengthen the future for the Maori culture and people, while enriching the present knitting community and sharing her voice and
designs draw influence from her Maori heritage, and she transforms the myths, legends, and the stories of the third-space generation.
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This classic lace yoke pullover features twisted sts and bobbles in the yoke, with the rest of
Rnd 15: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, ki tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo. 28 sts
the pullover worked in St st. A seamless design that requires no sewing when done, the yoke is
Rnd 16: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, tbl, k9.
started from a provisional cast-on and first worked from the bottom
ki
tbl, k7.
Rnd 17: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, kL tbl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, yo. 30 sts
ki
up. Once the provisional cast-on
Rnd 18: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times,
is opened, the back is shaped with short rows and then the
tol, k11. Rnd 19: Twisted-ssk, [twisted-
rest of the pullover is worked top down in the rnd. Twisted ribbing at the cuff and bottom hem complement the yoke. You can dress this versatile garment up
cdd] 5 times, twisted-k2tog, [k2tog] twice, k3, [ssk] twice.
14 sts Rnd 20: K7 tbl, k7. Rnd 21: Move beg of rnd marker
3 sts to the right, (k1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 16 sts
or down for any occasion.
Stitch patterns
Rnd 35: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 14 sts Rnd 36: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 Rnd 37: Twisted-ssk, twisted-cdd, twisted-k2tog, k2tog, cdd, ssk. 6 sts Rnd 38: K3 ibl, k3. Rnd 39: Move beg of rnd marker 1 st to the right, [k1 tbl, p11] twice, ki tbl, yo, k1, yo. 8 sts Rnd 40: [K1 tbl, p1] twice, k1 tbl, k3. Rnd 41: [K1 tbl, p1] twice, k1 tbl, yo, cdd, yo. Rnd 42: As Rnd 40.
Rnd 43: Twisted-ssk, k1 tbl,
Rnd 22: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, tol, k3.
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twisted-k2tog, yo, cdd, yo. 6 sts Rnd 44: As Rnd 38.
ki
Rnd 45: Purl.
SIZES XS, S, M & L ONLY:
Rnd 23: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, tbl, yo, k3, yo. 18 sts
Note: Stitch count is given per rep. You will need to move the
Rnd 24: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tol, k5.
beg of rnd stitch marker on rows 21, 31 & 39.
Rnd 25: [K1 tbl, 92] 4 times, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 20 sts Rnd 26: [K1 tol, p2] 4 times, k1
Yoke Patt A
Rnd 1: Knit. 20 sts Rnd 2: Purl.
Rnds 3-4: Rep rnds 1-2. Rnd 5: [K4, MB] 4 times. Rnd 6: Purl. Rnd 7: Knit. Rnd 8: [K1, p2] 6 times, k2. Rnd 9: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 22 sts Rnd 10: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, k1 tol, k3. Rnd 11: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, ki tol, yo, k3, yo. 24 sts Rnd 12: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, kL tbl, k5. Rnd 13: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, ki tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 26 sts
Rnd 14: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, tol, k7.
ki
tol, k7. Rnd 27: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times,
k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo,
ssk, yo. Rnd 28: As Rnd 26. Rnd 29: Twisted-ssk, [twistedcdd] 3 times, twisted-k2tog,
k2tog, cdd, ssk. 8 sts Rnd 30: K5 tbl, k3. Rnd 31: Move beg of rnd marker 1 st to the right, [k1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 10 sts Rnd 32: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, k3. Rnd 33: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k3, yo. 12 sts Rnd 34: [K71 tbl, p2] twice, k1
tbl, k5.
Rnd 46: Knit. Rnd 47: Purl. Rnd 48: [MB, k2] twice.
Abbreviations MB
- make bobble: [Ki, yo,
k1, yo, k1] all into same st, turn; p5, turn; k5, turn; p2tog, p1, p2tog, turn; and sk2po twisted-cdd: SI 1 p-wise, rotate next st 180° clockwise (one half turn) and replace on LH needle, sl first st p-wise
back to LH needle, si 2 sts tog as if to k2tog, k1, psso. 2 sts decd
twisted-k2tog: [SI 1 kwise] twice, return 2 sts to LH needle and knit these 2 sts tog. 1 st decd twisted-ssk: Insert RH needle from right to left into back loops of next 2 sts, knit these 2 sts tog. 1 st decd
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Rnd 20: K7 tbl, k7. Rnd 21: Move beg of rnd marker
Crochet provisional cast-on Using crochet hook and waste
3 sts to the right, [k1 tbl, p2] four times, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 16 sts Rnd 22: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, k3. Rnd 23: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, ki tbl, yo, k3, yo. 18 sts Rnd 24: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, k5. Rnd 25: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, ki
yarn, make a chain with the same number of loops as required sts. Using main yarn, pick up sts through the bumps on the reverse side of
the chain. When unravelling the waste yarn to unzip the provisional cast-on, start from the end and pull on the tail
tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 20 sts Rnd 26: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, k7.
1 st to the right, [ki tbl, p11] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 8 sts Rnd 48: [K1 tbl, p1] twice, k1
Rnd 27: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo,
tbl, k3. Rnd 49: [K1 tbl, p1] twice, k1 tbl, yo, cdd, yo. Rnd 50: As Rnd 48.
ssk, yo. Rnd 28: As Rnd 26. Rnd 29: Twisted-ssk, [twistedcdd] 3 times, twisted-k2tog,
Rnd 51: Twisted-ssk, k1 tbl,
k2tog, cdd, ssk. 8 sts Rnd 30: K5 tbl, k3. Rnd 31: Move marker 1 st to the
twisted-k2tog, yo, cdd, yo. 6 sts Rnd 52: As Rnd 46. Rnd 53: Purl. Rnd 54: Knit.
right, [k1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 10 sts
Rnds 49-50: Rep rnds 45-46. These 50 rnds form patt.
Rnd 12: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, k1 tol, k5.
Yoke Patt B SIZES XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Rnd 13: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 26 sts
Note: Stitch count is given per rep. You'll need to move the stitch
Rnd 14: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, k1 tol, k7.
31,39 & 47.
Rnd 15: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, k1
marker on rows 21, Rnd 1: Knit. 20 sts
Rnds 3-4: Rep rnds 1-2. Rnd 5: [K4, MB] 4 times. Rnd 6: Purl. Rnd 7: Knit. Rnd 8: [K1, p2] 6 times, k2. Rnd 9: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 22 sts Rnd 10: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, k1 tol, k3. Rnd 11: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, kL tol, yo, k3, yo. 24 sts
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Rnd 16: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, k1 tol, k9.
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Rnd 35: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 14 sts
Note: Stitch count is given per rep. You will need to move the
Rnd 36: [K1 tbl, 92] twice, kL tbl, k7.
48 & 57.
stitch marker on rows 21, 31, 41, Rnd 1: Knit. 20 sts Rnd 2: Purl. Rnds 3-4: Rep rnds 1-2. Rnd 5: [K4, mb] 4 times.
Rnd 37: Twisted-ssk, twisted-cdd,
Rnd 17: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, k1 tbl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, yo. 30 sts
twisted-k2tog, k2tog, k3, ssk. 8 sts Rnd 38: K3 tbl times, k5.
Rnd 18: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, k1 tol, Rnd 19: Twisted-ssk, [twisted-
Rnds 39-44: Rep rnds 31-36. Rnd 45: Twisted-ssk, twisted-cdd,
cdd] 5 times, twisted-k2tog, (k2tog] twice, k3, [ssk] twice.
twisted-k2tog, k2tog, cdd, ssk. 6 sts Rnd 46: K3 tol, k3.
14 sts
Rnd 47: Move beg of rnd marker
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Rnd 56: [MB, k2] twice. Rnds 57-58: Rep rnds 53-54. These 58 rnds form patt.
Rnd 32: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, k3. Rnd 33: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k3, yo. 12 sts
tol, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo. 28 sts
Rnd 2: Purl.
Rnd 55: Purl.
Ss
Rnd 6: Purl.
Rnd 7: Knit. Rnd 8: [K1, p2] 6 times, k2. Rnd 9: [K1 tol, p2] 6 times, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 22 sts Rnd 10: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, k1 tbl, k3.
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WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GARMENT Rnd 11: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, kL tol, yo, k3, yo. 24 sts Rnd 12: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, ki tbl, k5.
Rnd 29: Twisted-ssk, [twistedcdd] 3 times, twisted-k2tog,
Rnd 13: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, kL tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 26 sts
Rnd 30: K5 tbl, k9. Rnds 31-36: Rep rnds 21-26.
[yo, k2tog] twice, k1, [ssk, yo]
twice. 14 sts
sts Rnd 37: [K1 tol, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, ssk, yo. Rnd 38: As Rnd 26. Rnd 39: Twisted-ssk, [twistedcdd] 3 times, twisted-k2tog, k2tog, cdd, ssk. 8 sts Rnd 40: K5 tbl, k3. Rnd 41: Move beg of rnd marker 1 st to the right, [k1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 10 sts Rnd 42: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 20
Rnd 14: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, ki tol, k7. Rnd 15: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, ki tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo. 28 sts Rnd 16: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, tbl, k9.
ki
Rnd 17:
ki
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tbl, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, yo. 30 sts
Rnd 18: [K1 tbl, p2] 6 times, ki tol, k11. Rnd 19: Twisted-ssk, [twisted-
tbl, k3. Rnd 43: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k3, yo. 12 sts
cdd] 5 times, twisted-k2tog, [k2tog] twice, k3, [ssk] twice.
Rnd 44: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tol, k5.
14 sts Rnd 20: K7 tbl, k7. Rnd 21: Move beg of rnd marker 3 sts to the right, [k1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 16 sts Rnd 22: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, ki
Rnd 45: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 14 sis
tol, k3. Rad 23: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, ki tol, yo, k3, yo. 18 sts Rnd 24: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1
tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. 20 sts
Rnd 27: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo. 22 sts Rnd 28: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tol, k9.
Rnd 59: (K1 tbl, p]) twice, k1 tbl, yo, cdd, yo. Rnd 60: As Rnd 58. Rnd 61: Twisted-ssk, k1 tbl,
twisted-k2tog, yo, cdd, yo. 6 sts Rnd 62: As Rnd 56. Rnd 63: Purl. Rnd 65: Purl.
Rnd 66: (MB, k2] twice. Rnds 67-68: Rep rnds 63-64.
These 68 rnds form patt.
Twisted Rib Next Rnd: *K1 tbl, p1; rep from *
Start knitting...
25, 26, 27.5, 28.5, 30, 31, 32.5)
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Note: The yoke is worked from the bottom up. Using circular needles, crochet provisional method (see special instructions) and waste yarn, cast
240 (260, 280, 300, 340, 360, 400, 420, 460) sts. Change
being careful not to twist, pm to mark beg of rnd. 240 (260, 280,
method cast on 7 (8, 8, 10,
Repeating sts 12 (13, 14, 15, 17,18, 20, 21, 23) times around,
k to next marker, rm, place next 42 (44, 46, 50, 58, 62,
Yoke Patt A (A, A, A, B, B, B, C, C) for your size from chart or written
72, 72, 80) sts on hold for Sleeve, using backwards loop method cast on 7 (8, 8, 10,
instructions once
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9,11, 10, 12, 11) sts,
340, 360, 400, 420, 460) sts >
Next Rnd: Rm beg of rnd marker, place next 42 (44, 46, 50, 58, 62, 72, 72, 80) sts on hold for Sleeve, using backwards loop method cast on 7 (8, 8,
Knit 1 rnd.
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ae es,
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300, 340, 360, 400, 420, 460) sits
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tt
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to end.
Rep this rnd for patt.
to working yarn, pick up and knit all sts. Join to work in the rnd,
.
tog with wrapped st, k2, w&t. Short Row 4: P to wrap, work wrap tog with wrapped st,
This is new beg of rnd marker (Right back).
on
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118, 130, 138, 150) for Back, pm, p42 (44, 46, 50, 58, 62, 72, 72, 80) for Sleeve, pm, p1, w&t. Short Row 3: K to wrap, work wrap
p2, w&t. Rep rows 3-4 a further 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) times. Next Row (RS): [K to marker, sm] twice, k to marker, do not turn.
Rnd 64: Knit.
twisted-k2tog, k2tog, k3, ssk. 8 sts Rnd 48: Move beg of rnd marker
14 sts Rnd 55: Twisted-ssk, twisted-cdd, twisted-k2tog, k2tog, cdd, ssk. 6 sts Rnd 56: kK3 tbl, k3. Rnd 57: Move beg of rnd marker 1 st to the right, [k1 tbl, p1] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo. 8 sts
Rnd 26: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1 tol, k7.
twice, p78 (86, 94, 100, 112,
Rnd 46: [K1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, k7. Rnd 47: Twisted-ssk, twisted-cdd,
1 st back, [k1 tbl, p2] twice, k1 tbl, yo, k3, yo. 12 sts Rnds 49-54: Rep rnds 41-46.
tbl, k5. Rnd 25: [K1 tbl, p2] 4 times, k1
Rnd 58: [K1 tbl, p1] twice, k1 tbl, k3.
the rnd but do not place marker. This position is centre back
(204, 220, 240, 260, 280, 296, 324, 344) total sts, with 92 (102, 110, 120, 130, 140, 148, 162, 172) sts for each of Front and Back with 1 marker at each side seam
and you will now be working the
garment top down. UN
Work in short rows Short Row 1 (RS): K39 (43, 47, 50, 56, 59, 65, 75), pm, k42 (44, 46, 50, 58, 62, 72, 72, 80) for Sleeve, pm, k1, w&t. Short Row 2: [P to marker, sm]
If there is a colour difference between the skeins, alternate two skeins after every rnd to avoid visible colour change if used consecutively
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autumn/winter season
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his season Rowan is delighted to welcome bloggers Kat, Tiam, Lily and Sam to The Bloggers’ Edit. As
devoted fans from the early days of Mode at Rowan, they have enthusiastically
supported the brand’s events and knitted its designs. Taking inspiration from Rowan’s timeless and easy-to-wear style, they have chosen their favourite Rowan yarns and designed beautiful garments and accessories that reflect their unique personalities. This stunning collection
of patterns, combining attractive stitch textures with classic shapes, will be a joy to knit and a pleasure to own. Read on to meet the four new members of The
Bloggers’ Edit!
Brioche Beanie and Scarf
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Bobble Beanie
“Nothing says ‘cosy winter’ like a fluffy hat”
Samantha Hall |
learned
to knit as a child but
never got
past garter stitch. It was not until]
about
eight years ago when |
picked
up knitting needles again that a world of creative possibilities opened up to me. |
found it amazing that with the same ball of yarn and a pair of needles, different
textures, patterns and shapes could be created. Knitting is magic! was drawn to designing my own knitwear as found the |
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creative journey of turning an idea into reality, challenging and so rewarding.
“Knitting is magic!” It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to create designs
and patterns to help others tap into their own creativity by knitting beautiful items themselves. Seeing a garment come to life within your own hands is wonderful
Lily Kate France . vibe
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The short story: picked up the needles at age eight and haven’t put them down since. The long story: was taught the |
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basics of knitting by my mum and nan, fell in love with the stitches very quickly, and after making a few bizarre toys and doll clothes (patchwork tortoise, anyone’),
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My design style is based on
a
classic shapes with subtle details,
or at least I’d like to think so! Yarn textures
often provide the inspiration for me, so
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designed items that showcase each yarn to its best. Brioche is such a lovely texture to work with, and the scale of Big Wool meant that simple increases and decreases had a bold impact.
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love the feel and palette of Kid
soon wanted to begin making garments for myself. At age 11, being adult height and child size meant most conventional
Classic, so designed a cardigan with three
patterns didn’t fit me, so wrote my own. From then on | really was hooked!
Brushed Fleece has such a unique, light feel that holds 3D shapes so well, so made use
|
stepped back from designing for a few years during my teens to focus on textile studies, |
complementary colours that can be worn layered or as a statement piece on its own. |
of this with a rumpled fabric on the collar and cuffs. Nothing says ‘cosy winter’ like a fluffy
but now in my early twenties, I’ve come full circle and knitwear design is a big part of my
hat, and holding two strands of Kidsilk Haze together with one strand of Alpaca Classic was a fun way to make the brim of my Dimple
life again.
hat extra fuzzy.
My designs for this brochure are in my signature style of ‘classic with a twist’ —
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either with yarn choice or stitch pattern. create designs that confident beginners
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can make, and advanced knitters will find appealing. My designs for this collection are based on my desire to create
versatile garments that will effortlessly slip into any wardrobe, quickly becoming a much-loved staple.
6t to know Sam more on Instagram
V-Neck Sweater
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Katharina Von Blumenthal started knitting after my eldest daughter was born. Before that, used to sew a lot but she always wanted to be held
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and would only sleep on my lap or in my arms, so used to get very frustrated
a lovely textured
I
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that couldn’t sew. |
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needed a hobby
that could do with a baby on my lap. My first proper knitting project was a jumper from a knitting kit and since then, knit |
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moss stitch
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the playground and lately even whilst I’m cooking. Have you heard the expression, “if
For Lola, a
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I'm sitting, I’m knitting’? Well, that’s me! love minimal, clean shapes and for
wanted to showcase the beautiful yarns by keeping things simple. love the way
designs with a modern edge.
lace knitting instantly gets a modern vibe when it’s combined with really
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my MODE at Rowan designs | really
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chunky yarn and so the Valentina was
returned to
front and
sleeves, which really enhance the sumptuous softness of Big Wool.
confessed yarn lover, creating knit, crochet and macramé
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lace panel
at the
anywhere and everywhere. Any spare time have spend knitting; in the car (if I'm not driving!), in bed, on the sofa, at |
I'ma self
simple roll neck with
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classic raglan jumper, wanted |
the real focal point to be the beautiful fabric that is created by combining
Alpaca Classic and Kidsilk Haze. To keep things timeless and minimal, nothing beats stockinette stitch and the great fit ensures this jumper will be a staple in any wardrobe for many years to come. BB
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crafts during a stressful time in my day job, and found that it allowed me to focus on something positive and creative, with the bonus that my projects often resulted something wearable!
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“My pieces for Mode at Rowan use stitch texture on simple shapes to create
Ruffle
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Jumper
modern pieces”
Favouring on-trend pieces that whip up quickly and as seamlessly as possible, my designs vary from chunky cardigans to cotton
tops, socks and accessories to Christmas decorations. My pieces for Mode at Rowan use stitch texture on simple shapes to create modern pieces that will be a joy to both knit and wear.
anywhere and everywhere”
My work has been featured in Vogue Australia and Elle Belgium, and have produced designs |
for various yarn brands and magazines. live in London with my husband, daughter and two
equally string-obsessed cats. To find your local Rowan stockist
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ACCESSORY
Designed by Martin Storey
Yarn used Rowan Felted Twee TF
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in Ctann
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About the yarn DK; 175m per 50g ball; 50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca Tension
21 sts x 39 rows = 10cm measured over patt
Needles used 3.25mm circular, 80cm Worked flat, recommended due to large number of sts
Other supplies 1 locking stitch marker
Stay cosy in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;style with this poncho in an easy slip-stitch pattern The poncho is worked in one piece, from side to side.
Start knitting...
Finishing Fold Poncho in half with
WS held together and so that cast-off and cast-on edges meet. On one row-end
Cast on 134 sts. Row 1: K2, *sl 2 pwise wyif, k2;
edge, place a marker 30cm down from fold-line to denote
* rep from to end. Row 2: Purl.
base of neck opening. Use mattress stitch to join row-end
Rep these 2 rows until work measures 148cm, ending after a
edges from cast-on/off edges to marker, forming shoulder/ side seam.
WS
row.
Cast off loosely.
tapestry needle
Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations
Sizing
neck opening
one size
fold line
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E: Full length (cm) F: Cuff circumference (cm)
WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GARMENT Need to
Comerford
set
Stolen Stitches Nua Worsted
About the yarn Aran; 100m per 50g skein; 60% Merino wool, 20% yak, 20% linen
This elegant, cropped sweater with a delicate yoke pattern is both fun to knit and wear
Tension 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles
Needles us 4.5mm DPNs & circular, 80cm 4mm DPNs & circular, 80cm Other supplies
7(7 77999
9 9)stitch
This jumper is worked in the round. The body and sleeves are
k2, ssk, k2, p1, k2, hook3, k2, 3. Rnd 7: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, p1, k7, p3. Rnd 8: As Rnd 4. Rnd 9: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, p1, k1 tbl, p21 tbl, k3, p1 tol, k1 tbl, p3. Rnd 10: As Rnd 2.
simple, but it may help to use a lifeline when working the yoke.
Stitch patterns
markers
Twisted Rib
waste yarn tapestry needle
Rib Rnd: *K1 tbl, p1; rep from to end of rnd. Rep this rnd for patt.
Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X,
Yoke PattA
Rnd 12: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2,
5X), designed to fit with 1218cm ease
Note: Patt begins with 26 sts. Stitch counts given are
Sample shown in size S on Kara who is a UK size 8
per repeat.
ssk, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p3. Rnd 13: Yo, ssk, yo, k4, cdd, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, [p1, k1 tbl] 4
Rnd 1: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, [p1, k1 tbl]
times, p2tog, p1. 25 sts Rnd 14: K15, [p1, k1 tbl] 4
Abbreviations hook3: Insert tip of RH needle into third st on LH needle, lift over first and second sts
4 times, p3. Rnd 2: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k2, p1, k1 tbl, p1,
times, p2. Rnd 15: K1, yo, ssk, yo, k3, cdd,
and off the needle, k1, yo,k1 See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
*
Rnd 11: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo,
k2, ssk, k1, [91, k1 tbl] twice, p1 tol, k1 tbl, 91, k1 tbl, p3.
k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, (p1, tol] 4 times, p2. Rnd 16: As Rnd 14.
hook3, p1, k1 tbl, p3. Rnd 3: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k3, pi, k1 tbl, p3.
Rnd 17: K2, yo, ssk, yo, k2, cdd,
k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, [p1, kL tol] 4 times, p2. Rnd 18: K15, p1, k1 tbl, p1,
Rnd 4: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2, ssk, p1, hook3, k1, hook3, p3. Rnd 5: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, p1, k7, p3. Rnd 6: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo,
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Rnd 25: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, p1, k1 tbl, p1 tbl, k3, p21 tbl, ki tbl, p2. Rnd 26: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k2, p1, k1 tbl, p1,
hooks, p1, k1 tbl, p2. Rnd 27: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, [p1, k1 tbl] twice, pi tol, k1 tol, p1, k1 tbl, p2. Rnd 28: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2, ssk, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p2. Rnd 29: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p2tog. 24 sts Rnd 30: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k2, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p1. Rnd 31: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, [p1, k1 thi] 4 times, p1.
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Rad 32: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2, ssk, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p1. Rnd 33: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, p1, k1 tbl, p1, hook3, p1, k1 tbl, p1. Rnd 34: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k2, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k3, pi, k1 tbl, p1. Rnd 35: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, p1, hook3, k1,
hook3, p21. Rnd 36: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2, ssk, p1, k7, p1. These 36 rnds form patt.
Yoke Patt B Note: Patt begins with 48 sts. Stitch counts are per repeat.
Rnd 8: K15, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, pi, k7, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p1.
Rnd 1: Yo, ssk, yo, k4, cdd, k4, yo, k2tog, yo, p1, k2, hook 3
Rnd 9: K4, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k4, [p1, k1 tbl] 4
sts, k2, pi, ssk, yo, k4, cdd, k4, yo, k2tog, p1, k2, hook 3 sts, k2, p1. 46 sts Rnd 2: K15, p1, k7, p1, k13, 01, k7, pt. Rnd 3: K1, yo, ssk, yo, k3, cdd, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, p1, hook 3 sts, k1, hook 3 sts, p1, ssk, yo, k3, cdd, k3, yo, k2tog, p1, hook 3 sts, k1, hook 3 sts, p1.
44 sis Rnd 4: K15, p1, k1 tbl, p1 tbl, k3, pt tbl, k1 tol, p1, k11, p1, k1 tol, p1 tol, k3, 014 tbl, k1 tol, pi. Rnd 5: K2, yo, ssk, yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, p1, k1 tbl, p1, hook 3 sts, p1, k1 tbl, p1,
times, 01, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p1. 38 sts Rnd 10: K15, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p1, k5, [p1, k1 tbl] 4
times, p1. Rnd 11: K5, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times 4, p1, ssk, k1, k2tog, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, p1. 36 sts
Rnd 12: K15, p1, k1 tbl, p1, hook 3 sts, p1, k1 tbl, p1, cdd, p1,
k1 tol, p1, hook 3 sts, p1, kL tbl, p1. 34 sts Rnd 13: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, p11, k1 tbl, p1, k3, p41,
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Rnd 14: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k2, p1, hook 3 sts, k1,
tol, [k1 tbl, p1] twice, k9, [p1, k1 tbl] twice, p1 tbl, [k1 tbl,
Rnd 15: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, [p1, k7] twice, p1. Rnd 16: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2,
p1] twice. Rnd 7: K3, yo, ssk, yo, k1, cdd,
k1, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, [p1, k1 tol] 4 times, p1, ssk, yo, k1, cdd, k1, yo, k2tog, [p1, k1 tbl] 4 times, pi. 40 sts
hook 3 sts, p3tog, hook 3 sts, k1, hook 3 sts, p1. 32 sts
ssk, [p1, k2, hook 3 sts, k2] twice, p1. Rnd 17: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, [p1, k7] twice, p1. Rnd 18: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo,
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k2, ssk, k2, [p1, hook 3 sts, k1, hook 3 sts] twice, p1. Rnd 19: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, [p1, k1 tbl, p1 tbl, k3, p1 tbl, k1 tbl] twice, p1. Rnd 20: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2, ssk, [p1, k1 tbl, p1, hook 3 sts, p1, k1 tbl] twice, p1. Rnd 21: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k3, *[p1, k1 tbl] twice, p21 tol, k1 thi, 91, k1 tbl; rep *
once more, p1. Rnd 22: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2, ssk, k2, [p1, k1 tbl] 8 from
times, p1. Rnd 23: K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, ssk, k1, [p1, k1 tbl] 8 times, p1. Rnd 24: K2tog, k2, yo, k7, yo, k2, ssk, [p1, k1 tbl] 8 times, p1. Rnd 25: Ssk, yo, k4, cdd, k4, yo, k2tog, [p1, k1 tbl] 8 times, p21.
30 sts Rnd 26: K13, [p1, k1 tol] 8 times, p1. Rnd 27: Ssk, yo, k3, cdd, k3, yo, k2tog, [p1, k1 tbl, p1, hook 3 sts, p1, k1 tbl] twice, p1. 28 sts Rnd 28: K11, [p1, k1 tol, p1, k3, p1, k1 tbl] twice, p1. Rnd 29: Ssk, yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo, k2tog, [p1, hook 3 sts, k1, hook 3 sts] twice, p1. 26 sts Rnd 30: KQ, [p1, k7] twice, p21. Rnd 31: Ssk, yo, k1, cdd, k1, yo, k2tog, [p1, k2, hook 3 sts, k2]
twice, p1. 24 sts Rnd 32: [K7, p1] 3 times. Rnd 33: Ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog,
[pi, hook 3 sts, k1, hook 3 sts] twice, p1. 22 sts Rnd 34: K5, [p1, k1 tbl, p1 tbl,
k3, p1 tbl, k1 tbl] twice, p1. Rnd 35: Ssk, cdd, k2tog, [p1, k1 tol, p1, hook 3 sts, p1, k1 tbl] twice, p1. 20 sts Switch to smaller needles. Rnd 36: Cdd, *[p1, k1 tbl] twice, p1 tbl, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl; rep from * once more, p1. 18 sts
Rnd 37: P2, [k1 tbl, p1] 8 times. Use the last st of the rnd to complete the first p3tog of Rnd 38.
Rnd 38: Using 1 st from previous rnd/rep to keep rib correct, p3tog, [k1 tol, p1] 7 times, ki tbl. 16 sts
Rnds 39-43: [P1, k1 tbl] 8 times. These 43 rnds form patt.
Start knitting... BODY With smaller circular needles,
cast on 218 (238, 266, 286, 318, 338, 362, 378, 404) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark
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WOMEN’S GARMENT 194 (214, 242, 262, 288, 308, 332, 348, 374) sts Knit 16 (16, 13, 13, 14, 13, 12, 10, 10) rnds. Next Rnd: Removing all markers, [k93 (98, 113, 117, 130, 130, 144, 144, 158), cast off 4 (9,
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Designed by Sachiyo Ishii Yarn used
Cygnet Pato Everyday DK 1 ball each in Light Grey 978 (MC1) & Barley 981 (MC2)
Knitting up these two Christmassy cats is sure to fill you with festive spirit!
Cygnet DK 1 ball each in red 1206 (CC11), white 208 (CC2) & Aqua 211 (CC3)
These cute cats are made
Tension
BODY
Row 9: Purl. Row 10: [Kfb] 20 times. 40 sts Rows 11-19: Work 9 rows in St st. Row 20: [K2, k2tog] 10 times. 30 sts Row 21: Purl. Row 22: [K1, k2tog] 10 times. 20 sts Row 23: Purl. Row 24: [K2tog] 10 times. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
24 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over St st
With MC, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl.
EARS
About the yarn Cygnet Pato Everyday DK DK; 270m per 100 ball, 100% acrylic
Cygnet DK DK; 298m per 100g ball, 100% acrylic
3.5mm straight Other supplies stitch holder toy stuffing 2 pairs of Gmm safety eyes or
black beads black cotton thread and all purpose sewing needle oddment of dark brown DK fork for making hat pompoms 2 mini craft pompoms, 0.5cm
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Sizing 13cm sitting height Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations
pieces and sewn together. The basic shapes are the same, with varied colours to make Santa Cat and Elf Cat. When instructed to use MC, use MC1 for Santa Cat and MC2 for Elf Cat.
Start knitting...
2: [Kfo] 12 times. 24 sts 3: Purl. 4: [K1, kfb] 12 times. 36 sis 5: Purl. 6: [K5, kfb] 6 times. 42 sts Rows 7-17: Starting with a p row, work 11 rows in St st. Row 18: K15, [k2tog] 6 times, k15, 36 sts Rows 19-21: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 22: K12, [k2tog] 6 times, k12, 30 sts Rows 23-25: Work 3 rows in Row Row Row Row Row
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St st. Row 26: KQ, [k2tog] 6 times, k9. 24 sts Row 27: Purl. Row 28: [K4, k2tog] twice, [k2tog, k4] twice. 20 sts Cast off.
HEAD With CC2, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts Rows 3-8: Starting with a p row, work 6 rows in St st. Break CC2 and change to MC.
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Break MC and change to CC2. Rows 19-23: Work 5 rows in
Make 2 With MC, cast on 10 sts. Starting with a p row, work 10 rows in St st.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
TAIL With MC, cast on 18 sts. Rows 1-18: Starting with a p (WS) row, work 18 rows in
St st. Make 2 With MC, cast on 11 sts.
Row 1 (WS): P6 MC, join CC2 and p5 CC2. Row 2: Keeping colours
St st. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
correct, purl.
Row 3: Keeping colours correct, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2tog, k2, k2tog. 7 sts Row 4: Keeping colours correct, purl. Row 5: With MC, k1, [k2tog] 3 times. 4 sts
Break yarns and thread MC through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
FEET Make 2 With MC, cast on 8 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 8 times. 16 sts Rows 3-5: Starting with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 6: K5, [k2tog] 3 times, k5. 13 sts Rows 7-10: Work 4 rows in St st. Cast off.
JUMPER BODY With CC2, cast on 46 sts. Rows 1-2: Knit.
Break CC2 and change to CC1 for Santa Cat or CC3 for
Elf Cat.
Rows 3-10: Starting with a k row, work 8 rows in St st. Row 11 (RS): K2tog, k12, k2tog, k14, k2tog, k12, k2tog. 42 sis Row 12: Purl. Row 13: [K5, k2tog] 6 times. 36 sts Rows 14-16: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 17: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. 30 sts Row 18: Purl. Row 19: [K3, k2tog] 6 times. 24 sts Row 20: Purl. Cast off. www.knitnowmag.co.uk
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loop method to cast on 2 sts, p8, cast on 2 sts, p to end.
42 sts Rows 5-6: Work 2 rows in St st. Change to CC2. Row 7: [K5, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k5] 3 times. 36 sts Row 8: Purl. Change to CC3. Rows 9-10: Work 2 rows in St st. Row 11: [K4, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k4] 3 times. 30 sts Row 12: Purl. Change to CC2. Rows 13-14: Work 2 rows in St st. Change to CC3. Rows 15-18: Work 4 rows in St st. Change to CC2. Row 19: [K3, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, k3] 3 times. 24 sts Row 20: Purl.
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Change to CC3. Rows 21-22: Work 2 rows in St st. Row 23: [K2, k2tog] 3 times,
[k2tog, k2] 3 times. 18 sts Row 24: Purl. Change to CC2. Rows 25-26: Work 2 rows in St st. Change to CC3. Row 27: [K1, k2tog] 3 times, [k2tog, ki] 3 times. 12 sts Rows 28-30: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 31: [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sis Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
SANTA HAT Work as given for Elf Hat, using CC1 only from Row 3 to end.
Making up: With cast-on yarn end
gathering thread around the edge of muzzle to shape. Seam Ears and attach them to Head. Attach
eyes. With dark brown DK yarn, embroider nose and mouth, using photograph as a guide. Seam Hat, lightly stuff, and place on
Head. Secure Hat to Head with a few stitches at the brim. Wrap Body with Jumper and sew seam at the back. Attach Belt. With MC2, embroider buckle. Seam and stuff Feet. Attach Feet
to Body. Seam and stuff Tail. Attach Tail to Body. Seam and
stuff Arms, wrap each Arm with Sleeve and secure Sleeve with a few stitches around cuff. Seam Sleeve and attach to Body. Sew Head to neck.
Wrap CC2 around a fork 30 times, tie centre firmly. Cut loops
of Body, work a gathering thread along cast-on edge and draw up tightly. Sew seam as far as
to make a pompom. Attach pompom to the tip of Hat.
neck and stuff. With fastened-off yarn end of Head, sew seam halfway. With cast-on yarn end,
through one craft pompom, wet the yarn end with fabric glue and attach the yarn to neck. Repeat
work a gathering thread along caston edge and draw up tightly.
for the other craft pompom. Tie a bow at the chin.
Sew upa little further, stuff, and close seam. With CC2, work a
For Elf Cat, attach gold bell to the neck on a length of CC‘. yarn. &
For Santa Cat, thread CC2
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ACCESSORY Need to Designed by Paula Niskasaari
Seton
Autumn Tale is an asymmetrical triangular shawl, which is started
at one tip, worked flat, working increases every fourth row on
Rowan Island Blend Fine
one edge. Three stitch patterns and three colours take turns and
2 skeins each in 109 Lagoon (A), LO3 Wedgewood (B)
finally all the stitches are cast off at once. When increasing sts,
Yarn used
& 105 Lake (C)
incorporate new sts into patterns
as you can.
About the yarn DK; 165m per 50g skein; 70% wool, 15% alpaca, 15% silk Tension 17 sts x 25 rows = 10cm measured over Broken Rib patt
Stitch patterns Broken Rib Patt Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from
*
to end.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 1 (RS): *K5, p1; rep from
*
to end.
Row 2: *P1, k1, p4; rep from
*
to end.
Other supplies stitch markers, optional
Sizing
Start knitting... With A, cast on 2 sts.
one size
Row 4: K2, work in Broken Rib patt to last 2 sts, k2. Row 5: K2, work in Broken Rib patt to last 2 sts, k2. Row 6: K2, work in Broken Rib patt to last 2 sts, k2. Rep rows 3-6 a further 20 times.** 49 sts
Second Garter St Stripes
Moss Column St
Needles used 4.5mm circular needle, 40-60cm
patt to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd
Row 1 (RS): With A, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Row 2: With A, knit. Rows 3-4: With C, knit. Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4. 51 sts Rows 9-10: Rep rows 1-2. 52 sts Break C. Rows 11-12: With B, knit. Row 13: With A, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Row 14: With A, knit. Rows 15-18: Rep rows 11-14. 54 sts Break A.
Block 3: Moss Column Patt
Row 13: With A, k to last 2 sts, kfo, kL. 1 st incd Row 14: With A, knit. Rows 15-18: Rep rows 11-14. 80 sis Break A.
Block 4: Broken Rib Patt with C With C, work as given for Block 2 from ** to **. 101 sts
Fourth Garter St Stripes Row 1 (RS): With B, k to last 2 sts, kfo, kL. 1 st incd Row 2: With B, knit. Rows 3-4: With C, knit. Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4. 103 sts Rows 9-10: Rep rows 1-2. 104 sts Break C. Rows 11-12: With A, knit. Row 13: With B, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st inca Row 14: With B, knit. Rows 15-18: Rep rows 11-14. 106 sts Break B.
withB Block 1: Garter St with A
Abbreviations See page 94 for all abbreviations
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Row 1 (RS): Kfb, k1. 3 sts Rows 2-4: Knit. Row 5: K to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Rows 6-9: Rep rows 2-5 a further 19 times. 23 sts Rows 10-12: Knit 3 rows.
First Garter St Stripes
Special instructions
Row 1 (RS): With B, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Row 2: With B, knit. Rows 3-4: With A, knit. Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4. 25 sis Rows 9-10: Rep rows 1-2. 26 sis
Flexible cast-off
Break A.
SI 1, yo, k1, slip yo and the slipped st on RH needle
Rows 11-12: With C, knit. Row 13: With B, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Row 14: With B, knit. Rows 15-18: Rep rows 11-14. 28 sis
one by one over the knit st, *yo, k1, slip yo and st on RH
needle one by one over the knit st; rep from * until 1 st rem. Break yarn and fasten off
Break B.
rem st
Block 2: Broken Rib Patt with C **Row 1 (RS): With C, knit. Row 2: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: K2, work in Broken Rib
Row 1 (RS): With B, knit. Row 2: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: K2, work Moss Column patt to last 4 sts, k2, kfb, kL. 55 sts Row 4: K2, p3, work Moss Column patt to last 2 sts, k2. Rows 5-6: K2, work Moss Column patt as set to last 2 sts, k2. Row 7: K2, work Moss Column patt as set to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Rows 8-10: K2, work Moss Column patt as set to last 2 sts, k2. Rep rows 7-10 a further 19 times, incorporating new sts into patt. 75 sts
Third Garter St Stripes Row 1 (RS): With A, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Row 2: With A, knit. Rows 3-4: With B, knit. Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4. 77 sis Rows 9-10: Rep rows 1-2. 78 sts Break B. Rows 11-12: With C, knit
Block 5: Moss Column St
withA
Row 11 (RS): With A, knit. Row 2: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: K2, work Moss Column patt as set to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Rows 4-6: K2, work Moss Column patt as set to last 2
sts, k2. Rep rows 3-6 a further 20 times, incorporating new sts into patt.
127 sts
Fifth Garter St Stripes Row 1: With B, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 1 st incd Row 2: With B, knit. Rows 3-4: With A, knit. Rows 5-6: Rep rows 1-2. 129 sis Rows 7-8: With C, knit Row 9: With B, k to last 2 sts, kfb, kL. 130 sts Cast off using Flexible cast-off method (see Special Instructions).
Finishing Weave in ends and block to dimensions given in schematic.
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Needles used 4mm circular, 4C cm & 6Ocm 4mm DPNs
Other supplies stitch marker stitch holders or waste yarn tapestry needle
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Worked from the top down in the round, this pullover is covered in magical stranded colourwork
motifs. Increases are worked across the yoke at intervals between the motifs, and the sleeves are separated and worked later. Working from the top down means that the torso and sleeve lengths are easily adjustable, though remember
that you may require more yarn.
Start knitting... YOKE With shorter circular needles and
MC, cast on 96 (1.00, 104, 108,
112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being
complete Sorting Hat chart. Break CC.
Next Rnd (inc): K2 (-, -, 3, -, -,-, 1,-,-), [m1r, k4 (-, -, 4,-,-, -, 3,
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SIZE XS ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K3, (mr, k3] 50 times. 203 55575757577 sts
SIZES S, XL, 2X & 3X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): --,-), *[mLr, k3] - (6, -,-, 1, 1, 1,-,-,-) times, [m1Lr, k2] - (1, -, -, 1, 2, 1,-,-, -) times; rep from
*.(6,-,-, 35, 27, 42,-,-,-)
beg of rnd. Work 6 rnds in 2x2 rib.
2,3,-,-,-)]- (6,-,-, 5, 3, 3,-,-,
*
10 (18, 12, -, 29, 13, 6, from -,-,-) more times, [m41r, k2 (1,
-)
(3,-, -, 2,
20, 4, 1,-,-, -) times, k1 (1, 0, -, 1, 0, 3, -,-, -). 148 (160, 168, -, 192, 204, 226, -, -, -) sts
SIZES L, 4X, 5X & 6X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K- (-, -, 3, -,-, -, 0, 1, 2), *[m1r, k1] - (-,-, 3,-,-,-, 7, 5, 8) times, [m41r, k2] - (, -, 3,-,-,-, 2,1, 1) times; rep from * ~(-,-,10,-,-,-,10, 17, 12) more times, [m1, k- (-, -, 3, -,-, -, 1,1, 0)]-(-,-, 2,-,-,-, 3, 1, 0) times. - - 176, - - - 226, 237, 249) sts
Knit 2 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) mds andinc5(0 200028
10, 3) sts evenly on last rnd. 153 (160, 170, 176, 192, 204, 228, 234, 247, 252) sis Join CC.
-, -, -,
108, -, -)
(-,-,3,-,-,-,0,
--)]1,-,1,-,-,-, 0,-,-) times. 250 - 312,-,-,5 433, - -) sts (6,
SIZES S, M, XL & 3X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K- (2, 3,-, 2, -, 1,
--,-), *mLr, k3, [mr k4] - (5, 3,-,1,-,1,-,-,-) times; rep from * - (7, 15, -, 36, -, 36, -,
-,-) times,
[mr k- (4, 0, -, 3,-,
3,-,-,°)]- (7, 0,-, 5,-, 19,-,-, times, mir, k- (2, 2,-,1,-, 2, -,-,-).- (272, 291, + 348, - 404, +57 sts -)
times, mtr, k- (1,-,-, 1, 1, 2,
-,-,-). - (216, -, -, 270, 292, 318, ea
)
sts
SIZES 2X & 5X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K (-, -,-,-,2,-,-, 0, -), *[m4r, k3]-(,-.--,4,-, 2,-) times, m1Lr, k4; rep from *-(,-,--, 16, -, -, 34, -) more times, **[m1r, k3] 4 times,
SIZES M, 4X & 6X ONLY:
-,
Next Rnd (inc): K- (-, 2, 3, -, 0), *[m4r, k3]- -, 4,-,-,-,-, 1,-, 1) times, [m1r, k2]- (-, 1, -,7y717y 2, -, 3) times; rep from
mr, k2; rep from ** - (-,-,-,-, 1,-,-, O, -) times. 378,
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333,5
364) sts
1,-,1,1, 1,-,-,-}] 8 (3, 12,-,
ALL SIZES:
*valid until the 30th October.
SIZES XS, L & 4X ONLY:
careful not to twist. Pm to mark
SIZES XS, S, M, XL, 2X & 3X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K2 (1, 1,-, 1, 0, 4,-,-,-), *[m4r, k1] 1 (1, 1,-, 1, 4, 14, -,-,-) times, [m1r, k2] 3 (2, 3,-,1, 2, 1,-,-, -) times; rep
34455
to end.
more times, [m1Lr, k-
Change to longer circular needles when needed.
Break CC. With MC, knit2(3 5, 5, 6) rnds even.
Work 12 further rnds as set to
K- (1, -, -, 1, 1, 2,
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Next Rnd: *Work Rnd 11 of Sorting Hat chart, k4 (3, 4, 3, 3, 4,6, 5, 6, 5) MC; rep from *
SIZES L & 5X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K- (-,-, 2,-,-,-,-) 0, -), [mL k2, mr, k3]- (, -, 30, -,-,-,-, 49, -) times, [m41r,
Biv Kom 2M -,-,1,-) times. - 65 244,555;5 346, -) sts
SIZE GX ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): *(M1r, k3] 3 times, mir, k4; rep from * to end, M1. - 635535357477) sts
ALL SIZES:
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dec 2) sts evenly on last rnd. 252
ALL SIZES:
Knt3(4455666 7 7) mds and dec 3 (dec 0, dec 0, inc 6, dec O, dec 4, dec 6, dec 8, inc 4, inc 0) sts evenly on last rnd. 200 (216, 230, 250, 270, 288, 312, 325, 350, 364) sts Join CC. Next Rnd: *Work Rnd 1 of Golden Snitch chart, k4 (3, 2,
4, 6, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) MC; rep from *
(272, 289, 320, 352, 378, 408, 432, 456, 475) sts Join CC. Next Rnd: *Work Rnd 1 of Mrs 7 Norris chart, k8 (7 7668 8, 9, 9) MC; rep from * to end. Work 12 further rnds as set to complete Mrs Norris chart. Break CC. With MC, knit1 (1 5, 6, 7) rnds even.
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complete Golden Snitch chart.
SIZE XS ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K3, (m1, k5,
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SIZE L ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): *[M1r, k5] twice, mtr, k6; rep from * to end. -G 380, +++-->-) sts -+,
SIZE XL ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): *[M1r, k5] 3 times, mir, k4; rep from * 17 more times, [mLr, k5] twice. ++ 426, -+-+5->-) sts
SIZE 2X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): *M1r, k5, [m1r, * k4] 4 times; rep from 17 times. more (- - - > 468,---) sts
SIZE 3X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): *[M1r, k5] twice, mr, k4; rep from * 23 more times, [m1r, k5, m1r, k4] 8
Next Rnd (inc): K- (-, -, -, -,-, -, 0, -, 5), [mir k4] -(-,-,-.--5-, 108, -, 117) times, k- (-, -, -, -, +7,
0,-,2).-
6555757
540,-
592) sts
SIZE 5X ONLY: Next Rnd (inc): K5, *(m1r, k4] 5 times, mir, k5; rep from * to last st, kL. - (+>555;535 564, -) sts
ALL SIZES: Cont straight in St st until work measures 20.5 (21.5,
Thisjumper features repeating pattems of the Golden Snitch, Mrs Norris, Harry's glasses and more!
23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 29, 30.5, 31.5) cm.
Divide for Body & Sleeves
BODY
complete Triwizard Cup. Break CC.
Knit 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12) rnds and ine 2 (inc O, dec
Next Rnd: [K93 (104, 113, 122, 133, 144, 154, 166, 174, 184), place next 56 (60, 64,
With MC, knit 1 rnd and dec 2 (dec O, inc 2, dec 2, inc 1, dec
2, inc 2, dec 1, inc 3, inc O, dec 3, dec 4, inc 6) sts evenly on last
3, dec 0, inc 3, inc 4, dec 6) sts evenly. 198 (220, 242, 264, 286, 312, 336, 360, 384, 408) sts Knit 10 (11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 13,
rnd. 200 (220, 240, 266, 285, 315, 336, 357, 380, 414) sts Join CC. Next Rnd: *Work Rnd 1 of Triwizard Cup chart, k7 (7, 7, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 7, 10) MC; rep from
68, 80, 90, 94, 104, 108, 112) sts on hold for Sleeve, using backward loop method cast on 6 (6, 8, 10, 10, 12, 14, 14, 18, 20) sts for underarm] twice. 198 (220, 242, 264, 286, 312,
*
336, 360, 384, 408) Body sts
14, 14, 15) more rnds and inc 2 (0, O, 0, O, 0, 0, O, 0, 0) sts evenly on last rnd. 200 (220,
to end.
242, 264, 286, 312, 336, 360, 384, 408) sts
Work 16 further rnds as set to
Xs
Ss
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8
84
93.5
102
112
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132
142
152.5
162.5
172.5
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34.5
35.5
35.5
37
38
38
39.5
39.5
39.5
39.5
€: Yoke depth (cm)
20.5
21.5
23
24
255
26.5
28
29
30.5
31.5
D: Sleeve length (cm)
34.5
35.5
35.5
37
37
37
37
37
35.5
35.5
E: Cuff circumference (cm)
23.5
25.5
27.5
28.5
30.5
32.5
32.5
33.5
35.5
38.5
26
28
30.5
33
38
43
45.5
51
53.5
56
40.5
42.5
44
45.5
475
49
51
52.5
54
56
Approximate UK dress size
A: Finished bust/chest circumference (cm)
F: Upper arm circumference (cm) G: Neck circumference (cm)
M
XL
L
2X
10-12 | 1416 | 1820 | 22-24
3X
4x
5X
6X
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4
5
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
Golden Compass (CC)
1
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2
2
2
2
2
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UNISEX GARMENT Join CC. Next Rnd: *Work Rnd 1 of Harry Potter Glasses chart, k2 (2, 4,
4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) MC; rep from * to end.
needles and MC, beg at centre of armhole cast-on, pu and k3 (3,
4,5, 5, 6, 7,
28, 28, 28, 28, 26.5, 26.5) cm, and dec 2 (dec O, dec 3, inc 2, inc O, ine 2, dec 3, dec O, dec 2, inc 3) sts evenly on last rnd. 54
7, 9, 10) sts along
cast-on edge, k56 (60, 64, 68,
80, 90, 94, 104, 108, 112) sts
Work 6 further rnds as set to
complete Harry Potter Glasses chart. Break CC.
102, 108, 120, 126, 132) sts. Pm and join to work in the rnd.
Ojsts evenly.
198 (220, 242, 264, 286, 312, 336, 360, 384, 408) sts Knit 19 (21, 21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 25, 27, 27) more rounds and inc 2 (inc O, dec 2, inc 2, dec 1, inc 3, inc O, inc O, dec 4, inc 6) sts evenly on last rnd. 200 (220, 240, 266, 285, 315, 336, 360, 380, 414) sts Join CC. Next Rnd: *Work Rnd 1 of Cauldron chart, k9 (9, 9, 8, 8,
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Join CC.
cast-on edge. 62 (66, 72, 78, 90,
0000000
dimensions given in table.
(60, 63, 70, 72, 80, 81, 88, 90, 99) sts
from Sleeve holder, pu and k3 (3, 45567 7 9 10)alongrem
With MC, knit 1 rnd and dec 2 (0,
Finishing Weave in ends and block to
Next Rnd: *Work Rnd 1 of Lightning Bolt chart, k4 (5, 4, 5, 4,5, 4, 6, 5, 6) MC; rep from *
Knit 17 (17, 17, 14, 7, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) rnds even.
to end.
Work 8 further rnds as set to
Change to DPNs when needed. Next Rnd (dec): K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 2 sts decd Work 17 (17, 17, 17, 13, 7,5, 5,
With MC, knit 1 rnd and ine 2 (inc 0, ine 1, dec 2, inc 0, dec 4, dec
4, 3, 3) rnds straight.
5, dec 8, dec 6, dec 7) sts evenly.
56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 76, 80, 84, 92) sts Cont straight in St st until Sleeve measures 30.5 (31.5, 31.5, 33,
10, 10, 9, 9, 7) MC; rep from
Rep Dec Rnd. Rep last 18 (18 18 14866 5, 4, 4) mds 1 (1, 1, 3, 7, 10, 10, 13, 15, 16) more times. 56 (60, 66, 68, 72, 78, 84, 88, 92, 96) sts Cont straight in St st until Sleeve
Work 10 rnds in 2x2 rib.
* to end.
measures 25.5 (26.5, 26.5, 28,
Cast off loosely
complete Lightning Bolt chart. Break CC.
3
33, 33, 33, 33, 31.5, 31.5) cm. in rib.
Work 14 further rnds as set to
complete Cauldron chart. Break CC.
Lightning Bolt 54321
With MC, knit 1 rnd and dec 0 (dec 0, dec 0, inc 2, inc 3, ine 1,
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Step 2: Wrap yarn clockwise
Step 3: Holding working yarn
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around RH needie.
firmly, pull loop through.
Step 1: Insert RH needle from
Step 2: Wrap yarn anti-
Step 3: Holding working yarn
right to left into front of next st.
clockwise around RH needle.
firmly, pull loop through.
Step 4: Drop old st off LH needle. 1 knit st has been made.
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a long tail, and thread onto a darning needle (DN). Insert
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through. Insert DN p-wise into 1st st on back needle and slip
this st off the needle. Insert DN k-wise into next st on back needle and pull yarn through.* Rep from * to * until all sts have been worked.
There are lots of different ways to work a left-leaning decrease but we like the ‘improved ssk’ method (shown opposite) best because it gives a neat-looking decrease. However, you can always change this for an ‘SKP’ or ‘sl1, k1, psso’ decrease if you prefer and your pattern will still work
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End to end: Lay pieces RS up and together. Thread yarn onto darning needle (DN). Secure two corners at RH edge. Working from right to left, *insert DN under the ‘V’ of the next st in top piece, pull gently,
insert DN opposite
under the ‘V’ of the st in bottom piece,
* until pull gently; rep from
seam is complete.
Side to side: Lay pieces RS up and together. Thread yarn onto darning needle (DN). Secure two
corners at RH edge. Pull apart slightly so you can see the ‘ladder’ of horizontal strands between columns of sts. Working from right to left, *with DN, catch first ‘rung’ of ladder on RH piece. Catch the opposite ‘rung’ on LH piece and pull gently until the two
edges meet; rep from * until seam is complete.
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Between knit sts: Start with yarn at back. Bring yarn forward from back to front between the needles and back over the RH needle.
Between purl sts: With the yarn at the front of the work, take it from front to back over the top of the RH needle, continue round,
under RH needle, and hold to front ready to purl next st.
Between a knit and a purl st: Start with yarn at back. Bring yarn forward between the needles, take from front to back over the top of the RH needle, round RH needle and hold to front to purl next st.
Between a purl and a knit st: Start with yarn at back. Take yarn back over top of RH needle and then bring it between the two needles so that the yarn is not at the back of the work. Knit next st.
Slip, slip, knit (ssk) bf
Step 1: Insert the RH needle into the next st k-wise, then slip
Step 2: Insert the RH needle into the next st p-wise, then slip
it onto the RH needle without
knitting it.
Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH
Step 1: Insert LH needle from back to front below
onto the RH needle. You have 2
needle from left to right up into the front of the two slipped sts
the strand between the two
slipped sts on the RH needle, 1 slipped k-wise, 1 slipped p-wise.
(the RH needle is behind the LH needle). Knit these two sts tog.
needles, lifting the strand onto the LH needle.
Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH
Step 2: Insert the tip of the RH needle from front to
Central double decrease (edd)
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LH
sts are sitting unworked behind the st you have just knitted.
needle from left to right into the front of the two slipped sts and lift the two slipped sts over the knitted st.
Step 1: Make a slipknot, leaving
Step 2: Holding working yarn
Step 3: Use RH to bring tail yarn
Step 4: Lift loop on left thumb
a long tail of yarn approximately
tensioned with LH fingers, hook left thumb under working yarn
up under needle, from right to left. Take it between thumb and
over tip of needle, remove thumb and draw up working yarn. Two
from back to front. Insert the tip of the needle into front of loop on
needle, over the top of the needle, and hold tensioned to right. You
left thumb. Tail yarn is still held in RH at this point.
should wrap the yarn clockwise around the needle as if to knit.
sts on RH needle (slipknot counts as one st). Repeat steps 2-4 until number of sts required has been cast on.
needle. Note that the two slipped
without knitting them.
back into the front of the new loop on the LH needle. Knit this st.
Long-tail cast-on
three times the length of the cast-on edge. Place slipknot on needle and draw up. Hold
needle in RH.
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Reading a pattern 1.
Charts
Charts are a visual representation of the finished knitted piece. They show it from the right side, so when you read them, you read in the same direction as you knit. Always start at the bottom. Working flat, read RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right. Working in the
3. About the yarn This is information about the yarn we used for this pattern. If you can’t get hold of this yarn, take a look at these details and compare them to other yarns that are available to you so that you can make a substitution.
round, read all rows from right to left. One square represents each stitch.
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4. Tension check tension, knit a swatch (at least 15cm square), wash and block it as you would the finished garment. Count the number of stitches and rows in 10cm. If you have too many stitches, go up a needle size. If you have too few, go down a size. Repeat this process as many times as needed. To
3. Finishing For most items, the best way to block is to soak the item in lukewarm water and wool wash for about an hour to relax the stitches. Then roll itina towel to remove most of the water. Finally, shape the item and leave it to dry. For garments, you can simply lay them flat. For lace shawls, you will need to stretch and pin them out. For hats, try blocking over a balloon or plate to stretch it into shape.
2. Schematic The schematic is there to show you the finished measurements of the item, and how it all fits together. Compare these measurements to the measurements of a garment which you know fits you well. In the schematic and throughout the pattern, the smallest size is shown first, with the larger sizes in brackets.
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Gillespie posted a video online titled Stand in the Gap, which quickly became a mustwatch in the knitting community. If you haven’t watched it, search for “GGMadelt stand in the gap”. In short, in the video she is asking members of the knitting and crochet community to use the power of our small actions to protect each other. In her words, “Don’t allow racist actions to take place in your presence — stand in the gap. Say something.” think that’s something we can all
little mistakes are fixable. One of my
favourite things about knitting as a craft is how forgiving it is — ripping back
“Every tiny stitch counts”
and re-knitting can be disheartening at times but it’s always worth it.
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About the yarn
Aran; 75m per 50g ball; 65% wool, 35% alpaca
This fun and cosy jumper will be an instant Christmas classic for boys and girls
Where to buy
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Tension 17 sts x 22 rnds = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles
Needles used 4mm DPNs 4mm straight 5mm DPNs 5mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn stitch marker 4mm crochet hook (for reindeer’s necklace) charm or button, 2cm diameter with hole pompom maker or cardboard circles tapestry needle
Sizing
2 (3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12)
years
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This jumper is worked flat in pieces from the top down. Wind off smaller balls of yarn before you begin and work the chart using the intarsia technique, crossing the yarns when changing colour to avoid holes. You can work the Back of the jumper without the reindeer if preferred, but this will require one extra ball of
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Making up: Block pieces to measurements given in table. Join raglan, sleeve and side seams. Chart B between markers. Break MC at sides of chart and join CCL instead. Next Row: With CC1, k to 2 sts before marker, pm, work Row 25 of Chart B, removing previous markers as you go, pm, k in CC1 to end. This row sets new chart placement and new background colour for St st each side. Cont as set until Chart B has been completed, then cont in CC1 only until Front measures 25cm from armhole shaping, ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): K2, [m1, k5] 6 (5, 4, 3, 4, 5) times, [m1, k4] 3 (7, 11, 15, 15, 15) times, [m1, k5] 6 (5, 4, 3, 4, 5) times, m1, k2. 92 (100, 108, 116, 128, 140) sts Change to smaller needles. Next Row (WS): K1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Next Row: K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 6cm, ending after WS row. Cast off in rib.
rows 1-16 of Chart B, cont in CC2 for reindeer shape instead of changing to CC3. Once Row 24 of Chart B is complete, work remainder of piece in CC1 only (omitting Rows 25-36 of
Chart B). If working Back of jumper plain, work in MC until Back measures same as far as background colour change on Front, then change to CC1.
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knitting needle, then make 1 more knot and tighten the strand on this knot. Place the eyes on the front of the reindeer’s head, just above the CC3 section using photograph as a guide. Pull the strand-ends through the garment on each side of one stitch and tie them securely on the WS.
NOSE Make a pompom with MC, approximately 7cm in diameter; remember to leave two long strands to fasten the pompom. Trim the pompom into an oval so that it is 7x5cm. Attach the pompom to the reindeer’s head in the middle of the CC3 section. Thread
the strand ends through the garment on each side of one stitch and tie together on the wrong side.
NECKLACE FRONT
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neck on the Back. Fasten the strand-ends on the wrong side of the garment.
SNOW Make 16
NECKLACE BACK
Cut a strand of CC1, 40cm long. Make 3 loose knots around a 5mm knitting needle, then make 1 more knot and tighten the strand on this knot. Attach the snowflakes on the top section of the yoke with 4 snowflakes on the Front, 5 on the Back, 4 on the Left Sleeve and 3 on the Right Sleeve. Pull the strand-ends through the garment on each side of one stitch and tie them securely on the WS.
(If Back worked with Chart) Using crochet hook and CC5, chain for 15cm. Place the necklace across the reindeer’s
Weave in all ends.
Using crochet hook and CC5, chain for 18cm. Thread charm onto the chain stitches and tie a knot so that the charm stays in the middle of the row. Place the necklace across the reindeer’s neck on the front piece. Fasten the strand-ends on the wrong side of the garment.
Finishing
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Where to buy
Jumer
Tension
Grown-ups deserve fun jumpers too! Join in the fun with this adult-sized version
About the yarn
Aran; 75m per 50g ball; 65% wool, 35% alpaca
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16 sts x 20 rnds = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles
The Front and Back of this jumper are worked flat from the bottom up. The Sleeves are worked in the rnd from the cuff up. Wind off smaller balls of yarn before you begin and work the chart using the intarsia technique, crossing the yarns when changing colour to avoid holes. You can work the Back of the jumper without the reindeer if preferred, but this will require one extra ball of red yarn.
Needles used 4.5mm DPNs 4.5mm straight 5.5mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn stitch marker 4mm crochet hook (for reindeerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necklace) charm or button, 2cm diameter with hole pompom maker or cardboard circles tapestry needle
Start knitting... BACK With smaller needles and CC1, cast on
54 (58, 62, 66, 70, 74) sts. Set-up Row (WS): Purl. Row 1: K1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: K1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, kL. Rep rows 1-2 until work measures 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) cm, ending after a WS row.** Change to larger needles. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: K1, p to last st, k1.
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed to fit with -2 to 11cm ease depending on where you are in the size range See table for finished
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Abbreviations See page 35 for all abbreviations
s Approximate UK dress size Finished chest/bust (cm)
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Rep rows 1-2 a further 4 (5, 6, 7,9, 11) times. Change to MC.
If working Back ofjumper plain, work the whole of these next 2 rows in MC and ignore instructions for working from the chart
Next Row (RS): K14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) MC, work Row 1 of Chart A, k14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) MC. Next Row: K1 MC, p13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23) MC, work Row 2 of Chart A, p13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23) MC. These 2 rows set position of Chart, St st at each side and 1-st G St selvedges. Cont in patt until Back measures 21 (23, 26, 29, 32, 35) cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape armholes
Maintaining patt, cast off 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. Cont in patt until Chart A has been completed. Break CCs and cont in MC.
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Next Row: P to last st, k1. Next Row: Cast off 1 st, k to end. 16 (17, 19, 20, 22, 24) sts Rep the last 2 rows 0 (0, 1, 1, 1, 2) more times. 16 (17, 18, 19, 21, 22) sts Cont in patt until work measures 32 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51) cm, ending after a RS row. Work 3 rows in G St. Cast off. With WS facing, return to held 19 (20, 22, 23, 25, 27) sts sts and rejoin MC. Next Row (WS): Cast off 2 sts, p to last st, k1. 17 (18, 20, 21, 23, 25) sts Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Cast off 1 st, p to last st, k1. 16 (17, 19, 20, 22, 24) sts Rep the last 2 rows O (0, 1, 1, 1, 2) more times. 16 (17, 18, 19, 21, 22) sts Cont in patt until work measures 32 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51) cm, ending after a WS row. Work 3 rows in G St.
Cast off.
SLEEVES Work both the same With MC and smaller DPNs, cast on 28 (28, 32, 32, 32, 36) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd.
Cont in St st with 1st G St selvedges as set until Back measures 31 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50) cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape neck
Next Row (RS): K17 (18, 19, 20, 22, 23)
and place these sts on hold, cast off 18 (20, 22, 24, 24, 26) sts, k to end. 17 (18, 19, 20, 22, 23) sts attached to working yarn for Left Back neck Next Row: P to last st, k1. Next Row: Cast off 1 st, k to end. 16 (17,
18, 19, 21, 22) sts Cont in patt until work measures 32 (35 39, 43, 47, 51) cm, ending after a
RS row.
Next Row (RS): K12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) MC, work Row 1 of Chart B, k12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) MC. Next Row: K1 MC, p11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) MC, work Row 2 of Chart B, p11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) MC. These 2 rows set position of Chart, St st at each side and 1-st G St selvedges. Cont in patt until Row 8 of Chart B has been worked. Break CC1 and change to MC as background colour. Cont in patt until Front measures 21 (23, 26, 29, 32, 35) cm, ending after a WS row.
Maintaining patt, cast off 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. 52 (56, 60, 64, 68, 72) sts Cont in patt until Chart has been completed. Break CCs and cont in MC only. AT THE SAME TIME cont in St st with 1-st G St selvedges until Front measures 30 (31, 35, 38, 42, 45) cm, ending after a
FRONT
Next Row (RS): K19 (20, 22, 23, 25, 27), place next 14 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18) sts on hold for Front neck, k to end. 19 (20, 22, 23, 25, 27) sts attached to working yarn for Right Front neck Next Row: P to last st, k1. Next Row: Cast off 2 sts, k to end. 17 (18, 20, 21, 23, 25) sts
Work as given for Back as far as **. 54 (58, 62, 66, 70, 74) sts Change to larger needles. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: K1, p to last st, k1. Rep rows 1-2 a further O (1, 2, 3, 5,
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Cast off loosely. Making up: Block pieces to measurements given in table. Join shoulder and side seams. Set sleeves into armholes.
NECKBAND
Shape armholes
Work 3 rows in G St. Cast off. With WS facing, return to held 17 (18, 19, 20, 22, 23) sts and rejoin MC. Next Row (WS): Cast off 1 st, p to last st, k1. 16 (17, 18, 19, 21, 22) sts Cont in patt until work measures 32 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51) cm, ending after a WS row. Work 3 rows in G St. Cast off.
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Shape neck
Set-up Rnd: Knit. Work in 2x2 rib until Sleeve measures 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) cm. Change to larger DPNs. Work in St st until Sleeve measures 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) cm. Next Rnd (inc): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. 2 sts incd [Work 7 (6, 7, 7, 6, 7} rnds even. Rep inc rnd.] 5 (7, 7, 8, 10, 10) times. 40 (44, 48, 50, 54, 58) sts Cont in St st until Sleeve measures 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46) cm.
With RS facing, MC, smaller DPNs and starting at centre front, k across held 14 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18) sts, pu and k32 (34, 38, 40, 44, 48) sts evenly around remainder of neck. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts Next Rnd (inc): K2 (2, 3, 2, 3, 3). [m1, k5 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7)] 3 (3, 3, 1, 1, 3) times, 3,1 [m1, k4 (5, 6, 4, 6, 3) 3 (3, times, [m1, k5 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7)] (3, 1, 3) times, m1, k2 (3, 3, 2,3 3) 56
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(60, 64, 72, 72, 76) sts Work in 2x2 rib until Neckband measures 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) cm. Cast off in rib.
HAIR Cut 2 strands of CC4, 8cm long. Lay the
together then use crochet hook to pull them around a st at the top of the head, between the CC2 and CC4 sections of chart, using photograph as a guide. Tie a double knot. Repeat twice more on the Front and then 3 more times on the Back.
NECKLACE BACK
strand-ends on the wrong side of the garment.
(If Back worked with Chart) Using crochet hook and CC5, chain for 14cm. Place the necklace across the reindeer’s neck on the Back. Fasten the
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Weave in all ends.
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NOSE Make a 6cm-diameter pompom with MC, remember to leave 2 long strands to fasten pompom. Attach pompom to reindeer’s head in the middle of CC3 section. Thread ends through garment on each side of one st and tie together on WS.
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Essentials Designed by Cilla Webb
Yarn used Cygnet Pure Wool Superwash DK 1 ball each in Mocha (MC), Gold (CC1), Cranberry (CC2) and cream (CC3) www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
is sure to puta smile on anyone's face on Christmas morning
This adorable little
About the yarn
DK; 104m per 50g ball; 100% wool
Tension 22sts x 28 rows = 10cm measured over St st
Needles used 3.5mm straight Other supplies small scrap of black yarn for detail tapestry needle
Sizing
one size, 30cm total height
Abbreviations See page 2 for all abbreviations
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We really love Cilla’s toy designs — her imagination seems to know no bounds. When we saw her idea for this cute Christmas toy, we got very excited and just had to ask her to write the pattern! Hopefully you and your little ones will love him just as much as we do.
Break yam and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Sew edge using mattress stitch and leave top open for stuffing.
Start knitting...
Row 3: [K1, kfb] 15 times. 45 sts Rows 48: Work in St st for 5 rows. Row 9: KG, [kfb] 10 times, k13, [kfb] 10 times, k6. 65 sts Row 10-24: Work in St st for 15 rows. Row 25: K6, [k2tog] 10 times, k13, [k2tog] 10 times, k6. 45 sts Rows 26-30: Work in St st for 5 rows. Row 31: [K1, k2tog] 15 times. 30 sts Row 32: Purl. Row 33: [K2tog] 15 times. 15 sts Row 34: [P1, p2tog] 5 times. 10 sts Row 35: [K2tog] 5 times. 5 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Sew along the edge using mattress stitch, leaving a gap at the end for stuffing.
Legs
Make 2 Starts from the bottom of the foot. With MC, cast on 24 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: K1, [k1, kfb] 11 times, k1. 35 sts Rows 3-15: Work in St st for 13 rows. Row 16: K5, [k2tog] 12 times, k6. 23 sts Rows 17-29: Work in St st for 13 rows. Row 30: [K2tog] 11 times, k1. 12 sts Cast off. Using mattress stitch, sew the bottom of the foot and along the back edge, leaving the top part open for filling and connecting to the body.
Arms Make 2 With MC, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: Cast on 3 sts, k to end. 13 sts Row 3: Cast on 3 sts, p to end. 16 sts Row 4-5: Work in St st for 2 rows.
“Nothing is more Christmassy than a jolly little reindeer who loves to add a magical sparkle to your home!”
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Row 6: [K1, kfb] twice, k8, [kfb, k1] twice. 20 sts Rows 7-9: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 10: [K1, kfb] twice, k12, [kfb, k1] twice. 24 sts Row 11-17: Work in St st for 7 rows. Row 18: [K1, kfb, k2] 6 times. 30 sts Row 19-21: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 22: [K1, k2tog, k2] 6 times. 24 sts Row 23: Purl. Row 24: [K1, k2tog, k1] 6 times. 18 sts Row 25: Purl. Row 26: [K1, k2tog] 6 times. 12 sts Row 27: Purl. Row 28: [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sts
Body
With MC, cast on 15 sts. Row 1 (RS): [Kfb] 15 times. 30 sts Row 2: Purl.
Head With MC, cast on 15 sts. Row 1 (RS): [Kfb] 15 times. 30 sts Rows 2-4: Work in St st for 3 rows.
Row 5: [K1, kfb] 15 times. 45 sts Rows 6-8: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 9: [K1, kfb, k1] 15 times. 60 sts Row 10-14: Work in St st for 5 rows. Row 15: [K2, kfb, k1] 15 times. 75 sts Rows 16-30: Work in St st for 15 rows. Row 31: [K1, k2tog, k2] 15 times. 60 sts Row 32-36: Work in St st for 5 rows. Row 37: K5, [k2tog] 10 times, k10, [k2tog] 10 times, k5. 40 sts Change to CC1. Row 38: Purl. Row 39: K5, [k1, kfb] 5 times, k10, [k1, kfb] 5 times, k5. 50 sts Row 40-42: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 43: K5, [k1, kfb, k1] 5 times, k10, [k1, kfb, k1] 5 times, k5. 60 sts Rows 44-48: Work in St st for 5 rows.
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Row 49: K5, [k1, k2tog, k1] 5 times, k10, [k1, k2tog, k1] 5 times, k5. 50 sts Rows 50-52: Work in St st for 3 rows. . Row 53: KS, [k1, k2tog] 5 times, k10, [k1, k2tog] 5 times, k5. 40 sis Row 54: Purl. Row 55: K5, [k2tog]g] 5 times, k10, [k2to; g] 5 times, k5. 30 sts Row 56: Purl. Row 57: [K2tog] 15 times. 15 sts Cast off. Starting from the last cast-off 15 sts, fold both end pieces towards the middle to close up the snout. Then sew along the edges to close the head, leaving a gap at the end for stuffing.
Antlers Make 2 With CC1, cast on 16 sts. Rows 1-8: Work in St st for 8 rows. Row 9 (RS): Cast on 6 sts, k to end. 22 sis Row 110: Cast on 6 sts, p to end. 28 sts Rows 11-14: Work in St st for 4 rows. Row 15: Cast off 6 sts, k to end. 22 sts Row 16: Cast off 6 sts, p to end. 16 sts Rows 17-22: Work in St st for 6 rows. Row 23: Cast on 9 sts, k to end. 25 sts Row 24: Cast on 9 sts, p to end. 34 sts Rows 25-32: Work in St st for 8 rows.
Row 33: K15, [k2tog] twice, k15. 32 sts Row 34: P14, [p2tog] twice, p14. 30 sts Cast off. Fold the antlers in half and sew along the top and side edge. Leave the gap at the bottom open for stuffing.
Nostrils Make 2 With CC1, cast on 6 sts. Row 1 (RS): [K1, kfb] 3 times. 9 sts Row 2: Purl. Row 3: [K1, kfb, k1] 3 times. 12 sts Row 4: Purl. Row 5: [K1, kfb, k2] 3 times. 15 sts Rows 6-8: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 9: [K1, k2tog, k2] 3 times. 12 sts Row 10: Purl. Row 11: [K1, k2tog, ki] 3 times. 9 sts Row 12: Purl. Row 13: [K1, k2tog] 3 times. 6 sts Cast off. Fold knitting in half and sew across
Eyes
Make 2 With CC3, cast on 6 sts. Rows 1-2: Work in St st for 2 rows. Row 3 (RS): K1, kfo, k2, kfb, kL. 8 sts Rows 4-6: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 7: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts Cast off. Using black yarn, sew a pupil on the eye and then attach the eye on the head. Repeat for second eye.
Ears Make 2 With MC, cast on 16 sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, kfb, k4, kfb, k2, kfb, k4, kfo, kL. 20 sts Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K1, kfb, k6, kfo, k2, kfb, k6, kfb, k1. 24 sts Row 4: Purl. Row 5: K1, kfb, k8, kfo, k2, kfb, k8, kfb, k1. 28 sts Row 6: Purl.
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Row 11: K11 CC2, work Chart 2, k10 CC2. Row 12: P10 CC2, work Chart 2, p11 CC2. Rows 13-24: Continue in pattern as set. Rows 25 & 27: Cast off 3 sts, k to end. Rows 26 & 28: Cast off 3 sts, p to end. Row 29 & 30: Work in St st for 2 rows.
Row 31: K5, cast off 12 sts, k to end. 10 sts Working on the first 5 sts: Work st for 3 rows, then cast off. Join yarn and rep for other 5 sts.
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Sleeves Make 2 With CC2, cast on 30 sts. Rows 1-4: Work 4 rows in 2x2 rib. Row 5-14: Work in St st for 10 rows. Row 15-20: Cast off 4 sts, work in patt to end. 6 sts Cast off.
Collar Cast on 38 sts. Work
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Cast off. Making up: Stuff and attach Legs, Arms, Head and Antlers to Body. Using photograph as a guide, attach Nostrils and Ears.
Making up Stitch up all seams, stuffing as you go. Sew all pieces together, using photos as a guide.
Jumper Back
With CC2, cast on 34 sts. Rows 1-4: Work 4 rows in 2x2 rib. Rows 5-24: Work in St st for 20 rows. Rows 25 & 27: Cast off 3 sts, k to end. Rows 26 & 28: Cast off 3 sts, p to end. Row 29 & 30: Work in St st for 2 rows. Row 31: K5, cast off 12 sts, k to end.
10 sts Working on the first 5 sts: Work 3 rows, then cast off. Join yarn and rep for other 5 sts.
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Row 7: K1, kfo, k10, kfb, k2, kfb, k1O, kfb, k1. 32 sts Row 8-10: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 14: K1, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k1. 28 sts Row 12: Purl. Row 13: Ki, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k2, k2to; k8, k2tog, k1. 24 sis Row 14-16: Work in St st for 3 rows. Row 17: K1, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k1. 20 sts Row 18: Purl. Row 19: K1, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1. 16 sts Row 20: Purl. Row 21: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. 12 sts Row 22: Purl. Row 23: K1, [k2tog] twice, k2, [k2tog] twice, k1. 8 sts Row 24: Purl. Row 25: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts Row 26: Purl. Row 27: K1, [k2tog] twice, k1. 4 sts Cast off. Fold the ears sideways and sew along the edge. There’s no need to stuff the ears unless otherwise desired.
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Yarn used James C Brett Twinkle DK
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About the yarn
DK; 300m per 100g ball; 97% acrylic, 3% polyester
Tension Tension is not crucial for this project
Needles used 4mm DPNs
Other supplies Crochet hook (optional, for circular cast on) Sugar or starch solution for stiffening
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DK yarn and 4mm needles make these stars pretty big more garland size than tree size. The same pattern could be used with 4-ply yarn and 2.5mm needles to make tree decorations. Or yeu ceuld ge bigger fora striking display!
These sparkly stars make the perfect Christmas decoration, whether on the tree or as agarland. Grab your sparkly yarn and get knitting!
Start knitting...
Using a circular method, cast on 6 sts. Arrange over 3 DPNs. Rnd 1: *K1i, yo; rep from * to end. 12 sts Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: Knit. Rnd 3: *K1, yo, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to end. 18 sts Rnd 5: *K1, yo, k1, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo; rep from * to end. 30 sts Rnd 7: *K1, yo, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to end. 42 sts Rnd 9: *K1, yo, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to end. 54 sts
Row 11 onwards are worked back and forth on the foll 9 sts only. These are the points
To make sugar solution, add equal parts sugar and water to a pan, heat until sugar is dissolved, take off the heat. Allow to cool until it is comfortable to touch
Row 18: P3. Row 19: Sk2p. Fasten off.
of the star.
Row 11: K1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1. 9 sts Row 12, 14, 16: SI 1, p to last st, sl last st. Row 13: K1, skp, yo, sk2p, yo, k2tog,
Rejoin yarn and repeat Rows 11-19 on the next 9 sts. Repeat until all sts have been used, and you have a six-point star. Weave in all ends. You may want to leave a strand at one point of the star for hanging.
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Row 15: Sk2p, yo, k1, yo, k2p (see abbreviations). 5 sts Row 17: Skp, k1, k2tog. 3 sts
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in a strong sugar solution and block hard.
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Designed by Claire Neicho
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Yarn used John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers 1 skein each in shades KNB19 (MC) & KNB55 (CC)
About the yarn
DK; 250m per 100g skein; 100% Merino wool
Tension 24 sts x 26 rows = 10cm measured over St st colourwork using larger needles
Needles used 3.25mm DPNs 3.5mm DPNs 3.75mm DPNs
Other supplies stitch marker tapestry needle
Special instructions
See page 2 for all abbreviations
Our friends at John Arbon Textiles are offering an exclusive 10 off purchases of 50 or more. See page 33 for details
drop CC. Knit 1 rnd.
Dec Rnd: [K1, ssk, k43, k2tog, k1] twice. 94 sts Dec Rnd: [K1, ssk, k41, k2tog, k1] twice. 90 sts From the WS, cast off using the threeneedle cast-off method.
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With MC and smallest needles, cast on 90 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist, and pm for the beg of the rnd. Work 1x1 rib until work
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Body
Inc Rnd: [K1, m1R, k43, m1L, k1] twice. 94 sts
Weave in ends and wet block. Thread cord through eyelets and knot ends.
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Three-needle cast off: Place the sts from the front and back onto two needles and hold the needles together with the RS facing. Using a 3rd needle, k 1 st from the front needle and 1 st from the back needle tog, *k the next st from the front needle and the next st from the back needle tog, pass 1st st on the RH needle over the 2nd st; rep from * to end. Break the yarn and thread through the rem st to fasten.
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Essentials Designed by Joeli Caparco
Yarn used Bergére de France Sport 2 balls Rosier (MC) 2 balls Natural (CC)
About the yarn
Scandivanian design and bold colours combine in these snuggly slipper socks
Aran; 90m per 50g ball; 51% wool, 49% acrylic
Tension 18 sts x 20 rows = 10cm measured over colourwork on larger needles
Needles used 4.5mm DPNs 4mm DPNs Other supplies Stitch markers Scrap yarn Tapestry needle
Sizing
Medium foot
(foot length adjustable)
Abbreviations See page 2 for all abbreviations
Start knitting...
With smaller needles and MC, cast on 16 sts using Judy’s Magic cast on (8 sts
k19 with MC. Knit 2 rnds. Change to smaller needles. Next Rnd: [P2, k2] 4 times, p2tog, p1, [k2, p2] 4 times, k2tog, k1. Continue in 2x2 rib for 30 rnds or until cuff is desired length folded. Cast off loosely.
each needle). See step-by-step photos in Knit Now issue 120, page 38. Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: [Kfb, k5, kfb, pm, k1] twice. 20 sts Rnd 3: Knit. Rnd 4: [Kfb, k to 1 st before marker, kfb, sm, k1] twice. 24 sts Rep last 2 rnds until 36 sts rem and rm. Next Rnd: Knit. Next Rnd: [K8, kfb, k9] twice. 38 sts Change to larger needles, join in CC, and beg working in pattern as follows: Work Chart, [k1CC, k1MC] 9 times, kiCC. Complete rnds 1 to 14 of chart, and then work rnds 1 to 13 once more. Continue with MC only. Note: Work should measure 19cm. If you want to make the slipper longer work the extra length here before starting heel — the heel will add 5.5cm to total length. Next Rnd: K19, k next 19 sts with waste yarn, slip these 19 sts back to LH needle,
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twice. 34 sis Next Rnd: Knit. Next Rnd: [K1, ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm, k1] twice. 30 sts Next Rnd: Knit. Rep last 2 rnds until 18 sts rem. Arrange sts on two needles and graft together using Kitchener stitch.
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Yarn used Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift 2 balls Earth 227 (MC) 1 ball each Lichen 1130 (CC1), Moss 147 (CC2) & Sunrise 187 (CC3) 2.90
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About the yarn
4-ply; 105m per 25 ball; 100% Shetland wool
Gloves Using MC and smaller needles, cast on 54 sts and distribute sts evenly across
needles. Join to work in 5 rnds. Change to larger needles. Inc Rnd: K4, *m1, k9: rep from * to last 5 sts, m1, k5. 60 sts Knit 1 rnd. Work Mirja gloves chart, working thumb on Rnd 31 as follows. Left hand, Rnd 31: Work 8 sts using waste yarn, place the 8 sts back on LH needle
Tension 38 rows = 10cm measured over St st
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stitch marker waste yarn pompom maker tapestry needle
Right hand, Rnd 31: Work in pattern until 9 sts rem, work 8 sts using waste yarn, put the 8 sts back on LH needle and work in
Abbreviations See page 2 for all abbreviations
Hat Using MC and smaller needles, cast on 144 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist, and pm for beg of rnd. Work 1x1 rib over the next 10 rnds. Change to larger needles. Inc Rnd: [K3, m1] to end. 192 sts Knit 1 rnd. Work Misja hat chart. Work Mirja hat crown chart. 32 sts rem Next Rnd: [K2tog] 16 times. 16 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts, securing them tightly. Block and weave in ends. Using CC1, make pompom approximately 2.5cm across. Secure to top of crown.
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Yarn used DMC tapestry wool 5 skeins in white (MC), small amount in blue 7028 (CC1)
Make these adorable bears either as toys or as homemade Christmas decorations
from www.lovecrafts.com
About the yarn
DK; 8m per 4g skein; 100% wool
Tension 30 sts x 40 rows = 10cm measured over St st
Needles used 2.75mm DPNs, 20cm Other supplies small amount of dark brown yarn 2-ply or 2 strands taken from DK toy filling tapestry needle 3mm crochet hook
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Start knitting... MUMMY POLAR BEAR Body
With MC, cast on 25 sts. Work in St st for 6 rows, beg with a k row. Row 7 (RS): Cast off 3 sts, k to end. 22 sts Row 8: Cast off 3 sts, p to end. 19 sts Row 9: Cast on 3 sts, k to end. 22 sts Row 10: Cast on 3 sts, p to end. 25 sts Rep rows 1-8 once. 19 sts Row 19: Cast on 3 sts, [k5, k2tog] twice, k to end. 20 sts Row 20: Cast on 3 sts, p to end. 23 sts Work in St st for 4 rows.
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With MC cast on 4 sts, leaving a long end for sewing up. Row 1: Purl. Row 2: Cast on 3 sts, k to end. 7 sts Row 3: Cast on 3 sts, p to end. 10 sts Row 4: Cast on 2 sts, k to end. 12 sts Row 5: Cast on 2 sts, p to end. Leave a marker thread. 14 sts Row 6: [K3, kfb] three times, k2. 17 sts Work in St st for 4 rows. Row 111: *P2tog; rep from* to last st, p1. 9 sts Work in St st for 2 rows. Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tight and fasten off.
Ears
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Tail With MC, cast on 8 sts. Break yarn, thread through rem sts and pull tight to fasten.
Scarf With CC1, cast on 5 sts. Make 12cm i-cord.
Making up: Hind legs: Sew each leg from the foot using overcast stitches. Sew the under-body flaps along castoff edge.
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Body
With MC, cast on 15 sts. Work in St st for 4 rows, beg with a k row. Row 5 (RS): Cast off 2 sts, k to end. 13 sts Row 6: Cast off 2 sts, p to end. 11 sts Row 7: Kfb, k to last st, kfb. 13 sts
Work in St st for 4 rows. Row 12: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 11 sts Row 13: Cast on 2 sts, k4, kfb, k1, kfb, k to end. 15 sts Row 14: Cast on 2 sts, p to end. 17 sts Work in St st for 4 rows.
Work in St st for 2 rows. Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tight and fasten off.
Cast off.
With MC, cast on 3 sts. Break yarn, draw through sts and pull tight.
Head With MC, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: Cast on 2 sts, k to Row 3: Cast on 2 sts, p to Row 4: Cast on 3 sts, k to Row 5: Cast on 3 sts, p to marker thread. 13 sts Work in St st for 2 rows.
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Tail end. 5 sts end. 7sts end. 10 sts end. Leave a
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Scarf With CC1, cast on 3 sts. Make 5cm i-cord. Making up: Follow the Mummy Bear instructions. Baby’s hind legs are the cast-off end. Baby’s legs do not need stuffing.
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Tension 8 sts x 10 rows = 10cm measured over Trinity stitch and Little Leaf stitch es
Needles used 12mm straight
Other supplies
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Abbreviations See page 2 for all abbreviations
Special instructions
i-cord cast on: Cast on 3 stitches. K3, do not turn. *Slip 3 sts back to LH needle without twisting them, kfo, k2, do not turn; rep from * until there is 1 more stitch than required. Slip 2 sts to LH needle, k2tog. i-cord cast off: Cast on 3 sts. K3, slip those 3 sts back to LH needle. *K2, k2tog tbl, slip 3 sts back to LH needle; rep from * until all stitches on LH needle have been worked. Use left needle to pass second stitch over first st twice.
Start knitting... Trinity Cowl
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Row 1 (RS): SI3 wyib, {[k1, yo, k1] in same st, p3} 4 times, k3. Row 2: SI3 wif, [p3tog, k3] 4 times, p3. Row 3: SI3 wyib, {p3, [k1, yo, k1] in same st} 4 times, k3.
Row 4: SI3 wyif, [k3, p3tog] 4 times, p3. Repeat rows 1-4 until work measures approximately 55 (100) cm from cast-on. Using the i-cord cast off method, cast off all stitches.
Little Leaf Cowl With B, cast on 23 sts using the i-cord cast on method.
Row 1 (RS): SI3 wyib, k1, [k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1] twice, k3. Rows 2 & 4: SI3 wyif, p to end. Row 3: SI3 wyib, k3, [yo, sk2po, yo, k5] twice, k1. Repeat rows 1-4 until work measures approximately 55 (100) cm from cast-on. Using the i-cord cast off method, cast off all sts. ae
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Yarn used King Cole Merino Blend DK 3 balls in Aran (MC1) 1 ball in Bottle (MC2)
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About the yarn
DK; 112m per 50g ball; 100% Superwash Merino
This simple table set is sure to become a Christmas favourite. The cream base and holly leaf decoration is a timeless combination
Tension 22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm measured over St st
This simple but gorgeous set in classic Christmas colours includes a placemat, coaster, napkin ring and gift bag — making it the perfect stocking filler.
Needles used 4mm straight 3mm straight
Start knitting...
Other supplies 3 red beads per item 50cm of narrow green ribbon for gift bags tapestry needle
Holly Leaf
(make 2 per item) With MC2 and smaller needles, cast on 3 sts.
Sizing
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Abbreviations
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Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, kitbl, m1, k1. 5 sts Row 2: P2, pitbl, p2. Row 3: K2, yo, kitbl, yo, k2. 7 sts Row 4: P3, p1tbl, p3. Row 5: K3, yo, kitbl, yo, k3. 9 sts Row 6: P4, pitbl, p4. Row 7: K4, yo, kitbl, yo, k4. 11 sts Row 8: P5, pitbl, p5. Row 9: Cast off 3 sts, leaving 1 rem loop on RH needle (here and on all following cast off rows), k1, yo, k1tbl, yo, k5. 10 sts Row 10: Cast off 3 sts, p2, p1tbl, p3. 7 sts Row 11: kK3, yo, k1tbl, yo, k3. 9 sts Row 12: P4, pitbl, p4. Row 13: K4, yo, k1tbl, yo, k4. 11 sts Row 14: P5, pitbl, p5. Row 15: Cast off 3 sts, k1, k1tbl, k5. 8 sts Row 16: Cast off 3 sts, p1, p1tbl, p2. 5 sts Row 17: Ssk, k1tbl, k2tog. 3 sts Row 18: SI1, p2tog, psso. 1 st Draw yarn through rem st.
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Coaster MC‘ and larger needles, cast on 36 sts. Work in pattern as for Table Mat until work measures 11cm. With
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Sew cast-on edge to cast-off edge. Sew two holly leaves to centre front of napkin ring. Sew three red beads between two holly leaves.
Gift Bag
With MC1 and larger needles, cast on 32 sts.
Work 5 rows in pattern as for Table Mat. Next Row: K2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Next Row: Purl. Continue in St st until work measures 22cm, ending with a WS row.
Next Row: K2, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Next Row: Purl. Beg with Row 2, work 5 rows in pattern as for Table Mat. Cast off.
Finishing
Fold bag in half and sew side seams. Thread ribbon through eyelet holes and tie in a bow at centre front. Sew two leaves to centre front. Sew three red beads between two holly leaves.
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Yarn used Phildar Lambswool 51 in Blanc (MC) & Rouge (CC)
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These pretty mitts have not one but two beautiful stranded
About the yarn
Sport; 51% wool; 49% acrylic
colourwork designs —making them quick and interesting to knit!
Tension 28 sts x 22 rows = 10cm measured over colourwork
Needles used 3.5mm DPNs
Other supplies
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Abbreviations See page 2 for all abbreviations
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Cont working from charts as set to last rnd of chart. Do not carry MC on this rnd, as for Rnd 8. Break MC after working this rnd. Rnd 31: With CC, knit. Rnds 32-33: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Cast off.
Thumb Unpick waste yarn, arranging 6 sts from below and 6 sts from above onto
three DPNs. Rnd 1: With CC, [k1, p1] three times, pu and k1 st from gap at edge of thumb hole, [p1, k1] three times, pu and p1 st from gap at edge of thumb hole. 14 sts Rnds 2-3: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
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Yarn used DMC tapestry wool 2 skeins in black small amounts of white, orange, light blue, blue & light grey yarn small amount of white fleecy yarn
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About the yarn
DK; 8m per 4g skein, 100% wool
Tension 26 sts x 38 rows = 10cm measured over St st
Needles used 2.75mm DPNs 2.5mm crochet hook (optional) Other supplies 2 cocktail sticks 2x6cm piece of lightweight cardboard tapestry needle toy stuffing white floral tape (optional)
Sizing 5cm
Abbreviations See page 2 for all abbreviations
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Start knitting... PENGUIN Body
With black, cast on 7 sts loosely. Row 1 (RS): [Kfb] 7 times. 14 sts Row 2: Purl. Row 3: [K1, kfb] 7 times. 21 sts Row 4: Knit. Join white. Row 5: K7 black, k7 white, k7 black. Row 6: Keeping colour patt correct, purl. Row 7: Keeping colour patt correct, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 19 sis Rows 8-13: Keeping colour patt correct, work 6 rows in St st. Break white. Row 14: Purl. Row 15: K1, [k2tog, k1] six times. 13 sts Rows 16-19: Work 4 rows in St st. Row 20: [P2, p2tog] three times, p1. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Rows 1-3: Knit. Row 4 (RS): K1, k2tog, k1. 3 sts Rows 5-6: Knit. Cast off.
Beak With orange, cast on 7 sts. Row 1 (WS): P2tog, p3, p2tog. 5 sis Row 2: Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts Row 3: P2tog, p1, pass second stitch over first and fasten off.
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With black, cast on 10 sts. Rows 1-3: Work 3 rows in St st, starting with a purl row. Row 4 (RS): K1, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to end. 7 sts Rows 5-7: Work in St st.
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With light blue, cast on 7 sts. Row 1 (WS): P3, sl1, p3. Row 2: K3, sit, k3.
Row 3: P3, sI1, p3. Cast off.
Row 8: [K2tog] 3 times, k1. 4 sts Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tightly and fasten off.
Hide the yarn ends. Optionally, join blue and, using a crochet hook, slip-stitch all around the edge.
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Making up: Sew body seam half way using fasten-off yarn tail. With cast-on yarn tail, work a gathering thread along the cast-on
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Making up: Cut cardboard panel measuring 2x6cm. Round off the edges at one end. Fold the snowboard around the cardboard and sew the seams.
Row 8: Knit. Repeat rows 5-8 four more times. Cast off. Attach boards to feet. Attach ski sticks to wings to finish.
SKI POLES Make 2 Cut cocktail sticks to 5.5cm. Wrap with white paper or white floral tape. With light grey, cast on 10 sts. Break yarn, draw through sts, insert cocktail sticks and pull tightly. Secure with a few stitches.
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Sizing
20cm circumference
STRIPED VERSION ONLY: Rnds 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 & 21: With
Abbreviations See page 2 for all abbreviations
CC, knit.
Rnds 12, 14, 16, 18 & 20: With MC, knit.
STAR, HEARTS & SPECKLE VERSIONS ONLY: Rnds 11-21: Work rnds 1-11 of star, heart or speckle chart. At this point, sew the cast-on edge tightly closed, weave in cast-on tail and start
stuffing the bauble. Continue adding stuffing as decreases progress.
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Drop CC and work with MC only. Dec Rnd: [K to 2 sts before marker, k2tog]
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Hanging Loop
With tail, either work a crochet chain or cast on 20 sts using backwards loop, then cast off all sts. Stitch loop in place.
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With MC, cast on 8 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Rnd 1: [K1, kfb, pm] 4 times. 12 sts Inc Rnd: [K to 1 st before marker, kfb]
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