2014
yarn book
Enjoy the luxury of living with hand crafted knitwear made with quality natural fibres The Jo Sharp collection of yarns for hand knitting features wool, silk, cashmere, kid mohair and cotton fibres and an extensive range of yarn shades. Her yarns may be purchased from Jo Sharp yarn stockists in your area or from online stockists. Printed patterns are available from yarn stores and digital downloads are available at josharppatterns.com This year, Jo Sharp has released two new yarns; New Era Merino DK Superwash & Mulberry Silk Georgette. Both yarns are exquisitely soft against the skin and pure pleasure to knit with. The New Era Merino colour range is subtle and wintery, and the Mulberry Silk collection is brighter and lighter for all year round wearing. This lookbook catalogues 11 yarn types along with their colour selections. Yarn pages are followed by pattern pages, showcasing the hand knitting patterns available to compliment each yarn type. You are invited to explore the colours and textures of Jo Sharp’s timeless collection in this book. Copyright Š 2014 Jo Sharp Direct
Jo Sharp New Era Merino DK Superwash yarn
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Jo Sharp New Era Merino DK Superwash A versatile, super soft machine washable wool yarn. Light & lofty and sutiable for all the family, including baby. Very soft against the skin. SPECIFICATIONS 100% Extrafine Merino Wool. Machine Washable Tension: 22.5 sts & 30 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8). Length: 115m (125 yds) 50g ball (1 3/4 oz). Yarn Substitution This yarn may be used with patterns designed for the following Jo Sharp Knitting Yarns; Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool, Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed, Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton, Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre
new era merino dk superwash patterns
298
304
303
013
302
299
K11
K12
Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/new era merino dk superwash. More designs are available in the products section of josharppatterns.com
305
323
323
Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette yarn
Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette Mulberry Silk Georgette is an exquisitely soft and lustrous yarn Ideal for baby. Wear close to the skin. Lightweight. SPECIFICATIONS 75% Wool, 25% Mulberry Silk Tension: 25 sts & 33 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles (USA 3) (UK 10). Length: 165m (180 yds) 50g ball (1 3/4 oz). Yarn Substitution This yarn may be used with patterns designed for Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette (mulberry silk georgette replaces this yarn, offering many of the same shades)
mulberry silk georgette patterns
304
308
298
310
310
306
307
K11
K12
Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/mulberry silk georgette. More designs are available in the products section of josharppatterns.com
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alpaca silk georgette patterns Alplaca Silk Georgette has since been discontinued. These patterns may be used with Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette yarn.
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036
304 042
303 092
302 K10
K9
146
033
094
079
299119
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119
064
K2
K6
K9
K3 K1
K5
Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/alpaca silk georgette. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page;
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Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool yarn
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Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool Spun from premium grade supersoft, extra long fibres. A favourite with knitters since 1993. Ideal for outer wear. Warm, practical and long lasting. SPECIFICATIONS 100% Pure Wool. Tension: 22.5 sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm Stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8). Length: 98m (107 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz). Yarn Substitution This yarn may be used/substituted in patterns featuring the following yarn types: Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton
classic dk wool yarn patterns
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006
304 318
303 065
302 K3
K3
055
010
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006
299 171
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Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre yarn
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Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre A lustrous yarn with soft drape and a versatile casual vibe. 30% Alpaca, 40% Kid Mohair & 30% Merino. Length: 111m (121yds) 50g ball (1 3/4 oz) Tension: 22.5 sts & 30 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8). Yarn Substitution This yarn may be used with patterns designed for the following Jo Sharp Knitting Yarns; Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre
K1
013
013
017
alpaca kid lustre patterns
019
016
019
017
K8
024
024
109
109
029
029
045
045
304
313
045
303
K11
K12
K7
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K6
K3
K1
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k6
Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed yarn
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Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed Rich, soft and luxurious with wool, silk and cashmere fibres. Tiny nubs of organic colour scattered throughout the yarn echo the changing hues of nature. Ideal yarn for throws & homewares. Very soft against the skin. SPECIFICATIONS 85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere. Tension: 18 sts & 24 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6). Length: 95m (104 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz). Yarn Substitution This yarn may be used with patterns designed for Desert Garden Aran Cotton
silkroad aran tweed patterns
010
027
304 301
303 202
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302 300
electic
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021
001
001
299 004
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More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com
Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed yarn
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Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed Rich, soft and luxurious with wool, silk and cashmere fibres. Tiny nubs of organic colour scattered throughout the yarn echo the changing hues of nature. An ideal yarn for lightweight knitwear & assessories. Very soft against the skin. SPECIFICATIONS 85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere. Tension: 20 sts & 30 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8). Length: 135m (147 yds) 50g ball (1 3/4 oz). Yarn Substitution This yarn may be used with patterns designed for the following Jo Sharp Knitting Yarns; Alpaca Kid Lustre, Soho Summer DK Cotton, Classic DK Wool, New Era Merino DK Superwash, Lumina
silkroad dk tweed patterns
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026
304 042
303 050
302 003
003
058
K1
299
048
021
299 033
048
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K6
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K3
K7
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Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra yarn
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Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra Silkroad Ultra yarn is a chunky cuddly yarn of luxurious quality and sheen. It knits up like whipped cream! Super soft to wear against the skin and very warm. This is a chunky yarn that knits up very fast. A great yarn to use for scarves & accessories SPECIFICATIONS 85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere. Tension: 13.5 sts & 16 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 7.00mm needles (USA 10.5) (UK 2). Length: 55m (60 yds) 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).
silkroad ultra patterns
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044
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304 001
303 052
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052
011
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001
299 018
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K12
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Jo Sharp Lumina yarn
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Jo Sharp Lumina A glittering sequin Viscose & Cotton yarn. Dress it up for a glamorous evening or wear it with jeans and slinky tops. SPECIFICATIONS 62% Viscose, 32% Cotton, 2% Polyester Tension: 22.5 sts & 30 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8). Length: 120m (131yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz)
lumina patterns
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304 042
303 088 050
302
003
035
088
091
299 091
051
051
K6
K4
051 K3
K12
K7
Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/lumina. Designs marked K4 may be found within the Knit 4 book issue as above; search products/knit pattern books.
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Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair yarn
Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair Exquisite and luxurious, this feather light yarn made from the finestof Kid Mohair fibre is extremely soft and warm to wear. SPECIFICATIONS 80% Kid Mohair, 5% Wool & 15% Polyamide. Tension: 17 sts & 25 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6). Length: 87m (95 yds), 25g ball (7/8 oz).
rare comfort kid mohair patterns
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026
304 309
303 K3
302 311
121
110
318
055
K2
021
299 033
K2
016 K11 K12
K10
K9
K3
K2
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K2
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Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton yarn
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Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton A substantial, soft aran weight cotton blended with microfibre to enhance it’s knitting, washing and wearing performance. Cool and silky against the skin. SPECIFICATIONS 65% Cotton, 35% Microfibre. Tension: 18 sts & 24 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6) Length: 55m (60 yards) Weight: 50g ball (1 3/4oz) Yarn Substitution This yarn may be used with patterns designed for Silkroad Aran Tweed
desert garden aran cotton patterns
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032
K2
304
303 061
061
k2 302
046
032
046
K5
299 K2
K5
K2
061
K10
K5
K2
family
K8
Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/desert garden aran cotton. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page;
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Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton yarn
Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton This cool and comfortable cotton yarn is incredibly silky against the skin, lightweight and luxurious to wear with a slightly polished finish. SPECIFICATIONS 100% Cotton. Tension: 22.5 sts & 30 rows measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8). Length: 100m (109 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz). This yarn may be used/substituted in patterns which feature the following yarns: Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed Jo Sharp Lumina Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Jo Sharp New Era Merino DK Superwash
soho summer dk cotton patterns
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031
K2 304
303 295
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family
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063
295
063
295
299 060
K2
K2
K8
K5
K2
family
K8
Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/soho summer dk cotton. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page;
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soho summer dk cotton patterns
K5
060
K2 304
303 295
K7 302
K2
K2
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032
063
299 K5
K5
K5
K5
K8
K5
K2
family
K7
Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/soho summer dk cotton. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page;
K5
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do some simple homework before deciding which size garment to knit
before you begin how to choose garment size
Avoid disappointment ... measure twice, knit once. It is important to note that the ease allowed between body & garment circumference varies from one design to the next, dependent upon whether a garment has been designed to fit snuggly or loosely. The first step is to measure the chest/bust of the intended wearer. Next, compare this measurement with the chest/bust measurements given in the pattern and choose the appropriate size. Next, take a body length measurement from the base of the neck to the desired finished sweater length and compare this to the measurement given in the pattern. A reliable, alternative way to choose which size to knit is to use as a guide an existing favourite old sweater that fits the intended wearer well. The sweater chosen for comparison should preferably be of similar weight fabric and of similar cut, ie: drop shoulder or set in sleeve etc. to the garment being knitted. Measure the width and length of the favourite old garment (as shown right) and compare these measurements with those given in the size diagram of the pattern. Choose the size which is the closest match to the desired outcome. It may be necessary to make an alteration to the length. If the pattern given is worked to a specified length by measurement as the work is in progress, then changing the length as the work proceeds will be a simple matter. However if the pattern is worked to rows and progressive length is not given, it may be a little more challenging. In this case, it will be necessary to calculate the number of rows that are worked for each centimetre of length and then to calculate the appropriate number of rows to be worked to achieve the length desired.
CHECK YOUR TENSION
At the start of each pattern, the required tension is given. Before beginning, it is most important that a tension square is knitted. Incorrect tension will result in mis-shapen pieces, which may not fit together or result in the wrong size.
HOW TO MEASURE TENSION Using the yarn, needle size and stitch pattern specified in the pattern, cast on 40 sts and work approximately 40 rows. Lay work flat and without stretching, measure 10cm both vertically and horizontally. Mark with pins. Count the stitches and rows between the pins, these should match the required tension. If not, try changing up or down a needle size.
CHOOSING DIFFERENT NEEDLE SIZES If your tension is too loose (too few stitches and rows), try a smaller needle. If it is too tight (too many stitches and rows) try a larger needle. Note: Using a yarn other than that which is specified in the pattern can produce unpredictable results. Left, These swatches are knitted in the same yarn and are the same number of stitches and rows, but with different needle sizes.
take care hand crafted garments are worth caring for Hand Washing For the best result, gently hand wash in lukewarm water using a wool detergent. Rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water. Rinse again in cold water. Drying To remove excess moisture after washing, roll inside a large towel and gently squeeze. Alternatively, spin dry inside a pillow case. Never tumble dry. Place on a flat surface in the shade to dry, coaxing the garment back into shape whilst damp. Drying flat is recommended. Do not dry directly in front of an open or artificial fire. Dry Cleaning Dry cleaning is not recommended as residual dry cleaning chemicals tend to harden hand knitted fabrics.
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