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pas Design, Styling & Pattern Writing Jo Sharp design team Thanks to Kate Burness for dresses Knitting Our dedicated team of hand knitters; Anita, Anne, Betty, Faye, Gladys, Janet, Janice, Jenni, Kathleen, Melita, Norma Photography Robert Frith, Acorn Photo Agency; with thanks to models and all shoot contributors LOCATION Pure Bar 331 Hay Street, Subiaco Perth WA 6008 Makeup & Hair Thiana Sperry, Yvette Gray Pre-press & Printing Quality Press

Published in Australia by Jo Sharp Pty Ltd PO Box 1018, Fremantle WA 6959 Australia ACN 056 596 439 Š 2008 All rights reserved.

The knitting of garments from this book for re-sale is not permitted unless written consent is given by Jo Sharp Pty Ltd.

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Ribbed Scarf, Version 2, Pattern on page 24 2  Jo Sharp knit 7

THIS PAGE, Ribbed Scarf, pattern page 28.

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26 WOMEN’S GARMENTS Origami Bolero........................6, 7, 12, 13, 24 Pearled Collar . ................................... 19, 29 Ra Ra Cape...............................18, 20, 21, 26 Ribbed Scarf.................................. 2, 8, 9, 24 Twisted Drop Stitch Cardigan & Vest......................4, 5, 10, 11, 23 Loose Textured Cape, Cardigan & Sweater........................14-17, 27

INFORMATION Abbreviations............................................. 23 Caring for your garment............................ 22 Conversion Tables...................................... 23 General Pattern Instructions..................... 23 Jo Sharp Yarn Collections......................... 31 Other Jo Sharp Books............................... 35 Pattern Ratings.......................................... 22 Where to Shop........................................... 36

Twisted Drop Stitch Vest Pattern on page 23 View a YouTube of this garment at www.josharp.com

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Origami Bolero, worn here upside down, structured pastel, high belted, made with four luxury yarns worked together 6  Jo Sharp knit 7

Origami Bolero worn here upside down with an I-cord tie, threaded from sides and cross tied at front.

Version 1 pattern on pg 25.

Origami Bolero worn here conventionally, warm and light, elegant for day or evening.

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Flowing textured shawl scarf with softly blending shades using Jo Sharp's Silkroad DK Tweed & Soho Summer DK Cotton yarns.

THIS PAGE Ribbed Scarf, version 1 OPPOSITE Ribbed Scarf, version 2 Patterns on page 24 Jo Sharp knit 7  9

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Twisted Drop Stitch Cardiagan made from Alpaca Kid Lustre and Soho Summer DK Cotton yarns worked together.

The kilt pin closure is optional.

THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE Twisted Drop Stitch Cardigan Pattern on page 23.

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Origami Bolero, worn here upside down as a snug fitting cardigan with kilt pin clasp.

Worked using a combination of four luxury Jo Sharp yarns, Alpaca Kid Lustre, Alpaca Silk Georgette, Soho Summer DK Cotton & Desert Garden Aran Cotton.

Pattern on page 24.

OPPOSITE PAGE & BOTTOM LEFT Origami Bolero Version 2 Worn here conventionally as a Bolero.

Pattern on page 24.

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THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE Loose Textured Cardigan Pattern on page 27.

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softly contrasted light warmth for casual mornings out

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live in comfort love this sweater

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light, textured and modern

OPPOSITE PAGE Loose Textured Sweater Pattern on page 27.

LEFT Loose Textured Cape Pattern on page 27.

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LEFT Ra Ra Cape Pattern on page 26.

RIGHT Pearled Collar Pattern on page 29.

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made from natural fibres embellished with pearls like peas in a pod

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Five textured ruffles laced together, worn here as a skirt and opposite as a cape. Using a combination of luxury Jo Sharp hand knitting yarns.

THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE

Ra Ra Cape (or skirt) Wear it as many ways as you like.

Pattern on page 26.

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Contemporary pastel.

Knitwear and accessories for women by Jo Sharp.

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