2014 Jo Sharp hand knitting yarn catalogue

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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

303


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

307 323

323


alpaca silk georgette patterns Alplaca Silk Georgette has since been discontinued. These patterns may be used with Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette yarn.

030

036

304 042

303 092

302 K10

K9

146

033

094


079

299119

079

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;

064

search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool yarn

010


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

008

006

304 318

303 065

302 K3

K3

055

010

066


006

299 171

K3

K1

066 >HHJ: +

K12

K6

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K09

16

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K1 K3 eclectic

Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/classic dk wool. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page;

065

search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre yarn

303


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

>HHJ: +

K6

K3

K1

311

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16

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Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/alpaca kid lustre. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page; search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com

017

k6


Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed yarn

020


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

172

302 300

electic

020

021


001

001

299 004

electic

004 >HHJ: &%

>HHJ: +

K11

K6

K10

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K3 eclectic

Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/silkroad aran tweed. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page; search products/knit pattern books.

020

More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed yarn

301


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

014

026

304 042

303 050

302 003

003

058

K1

299


048

021

299 033

048

305 >HHJ: +

K11 V l^ciZg d[ edZign

K12

K6

16

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K9

K3

K7

Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/silkroad dk tweed. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page;

012

search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra yarn

002


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

011

044

002 302

304 001

303 052

018

052

011


052

001

299 018

K1

044 >HHJ: +

K11 K9

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K6

K12

16

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Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/silkroad ultra. Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page; search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com

186


Jo Sharp Lumina yarn

035


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

035

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.

088


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

313

026

304 309

303 K3

302 311

121

110

318

055


K2

021

299 033

K2

016 K11 K12

K10

K9

K3

K2

Numbered designs are available as individual digital downloads; search products/rare comfort kid mohair Designs marked K1, K2 etc. may be found within the Knit book issues showing on this page;

K2

search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton yarn

000


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

024

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;

176

search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


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

296

031

K2 304

303 295

0 family

family

296

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;

031

search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


soho summer dk cotton patterns

K5

060

K2 304

303 295

K7 302

K2

K2

034

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

search products/knit pattern books. More designs are available in the products section of www.josharppatterns.com


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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