Knit 8

ISSUE 8

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13 hand knitting projects www.josharp.com

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soft Design, Pattern Writing & styling Jo Sharp design team 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 & Acorn Studio Subiaco Perth Western Australia Makeup & Hair Thiana Sperry Pre-press & Printing Quality Press Western Australia

Published in Australia by Jo Sharp Pty Ltd PO Box 357, Albany WA 6331 Australia ACN 056 596 439 Š 2009 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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Cable Scarf, Version 2

A richly textured narrow cabled scarf worked with subtle tones of Alpaca Silk Georgette and Soho Summer DK Cotton yarns together.

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Pattern page 24 THIS PAGE, Ribbed Scarf, pattern page 28.

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Patterns Cable Bustier & Belt.................................. 25 Cabled Scarf............................................... 24 Crochet Shawl............................................ 28 Kimono Wrap............................................. 26 Lace Hat..................................................... 29 Large Beanie.............................................. 29 Ribbed Cardigan........................................ 27 Side to Side Cardigan................................ 23

INFORMATION Abbreviations............................................. 22 Conversion Tables...................................... 22 General Pattern Instructions..................... 22 Jo Sharp Yarn Collections......................... 30 Other Jo Sharp Books............................... 34 General Information.................................. 22 Where to Shop........................................... 36

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Side to Side Cable Cardigan, Version 1 Worn here conventionally as a cardigan.

Knitted with Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton combined with Alpaca Silk Georgette.

Pattern on page 23

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Inspired by quality TOP & BOTTOM Side to Side Cable Cardigan, Version 1 Worn here upsidedown as a contemporary shawl. Front and Back views.

The tie is still in place, now draping to front.

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ABOVE & RIGHT Side to Side Cable Cardigan, Version 1 Worn here conventionally as a cardigan.

Made with Jo Sharp's Soho Summer DK Cotton and Alpaca Silk Georgette yarns, worked together.

Pattern on page 23

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ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT Cable Scarf, Version 1 Worked with a combination of Jo Sharp's Soho Summer DK Cotton and Alpaca Silk Georgette yarns.

Pattern on page 24

OPPOSITE Cabled Bustier, Version 2 Jo Sharp's Silkroad DK Tweed yarn.

Pattern on page 25

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FRONT An elegant kimono style cardigan of wool, mohair, alpaca, silk & cotton, gathered at the waist to enhance the silhouette.

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ABOVE LEFT & OPPOSITE Kimono Wrap, Version 2 Worn here conventionally as a cardigan with I-cord tie at waist.

ABOVE RIGHT THREE VIEWS Kimono Wrap, Version 2 Worn upsidedown as a contemporary shawl with pin fastening or belt.

Made with combinations of Jo Sharp's Alpaca Silk Georgette, Soho Summer DK Cotton, Desert Garden Aran Cotton, Rare Comfort Kid Mohair & Silkroad DK Tweed yarn.

Pattern on page 26

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Ribbed Cardigan, Version 2 Made with Jo Sharp's Silkroad DK Tweed & Soho Summer DK Cotton yarns worked together.

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Pattern on page 27.

soft CASUAL A timeless long cardigan made by working two luxury yarns together, effortlessly modern and very easy to knit.

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THIS PAGE Side to Side Cable Cardigan, Version 2 Made from Jo Sharp's Alpaca Silk Georgette combined with Soho Summer DK Cotton yarns Pattern on page 23.

OPPOSITE PAGE Ribbed Cardigan, Version 1 Closure at front beneath collar using a 15cm stitch holder pin. Garment made with Silkroad DK Tweed and Soho Summer DK Cotton yarns in combination.

Pattern on page 27.

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Wrap this shawl to create a smart fitted tunic, worn over silk chiffon (top left & right). An I-cord is used to draw the shoulder straps together with the 'bodice' above the bust. Made with Jo Sharp's Alpaca Silk Georgette, Alpaca Kid Lustre and trimmed with Rare Comfort Kid Mohair yarn.

THREE SHAWL VIEWS Crochet Shawl, Version 2 Top 2 views, threaded with an I-cord to make a stylish tunic and view below; worn as a shawl.

Pattern on page 28

BOTTOM LEFT Cabled Bustier, Version 1 Worn here as a belt. Made with Jo Sharp's Silkroad DK Tweed yarn.

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Pattern on page 25

TOP Large Beanie, Version 2 Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton.

Pattern on page 29.

BOTTOM RIGHT Large Beanie, Version 1 Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton.

Pattern on page 29.

BOTTOM LEFT Lace Hat Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton.

Pattern on page 29.

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The Quintisential Crochet Shawl THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE Crochet Shawl, Version 1 Made with a combination of Jo Sharp's Alpaca Silk Georgette and Alpaca Kid Lustre yarns and edged with Rare Comfort Infusion Kid Mohair.

Pattern on page 28

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ABOVE & OPPOSITE RIGHT Kimono Wrap Cardigan, Version 1 Worn here conventionally as a cardigan with I-cord tie at waist.

Made with a combination of Jo Sharp's Soho Summer DK Cotton, Desert Garden Aran Cotton, Rare Comfort Kid Mohair, Alpaca Silk Georgette and Silkroad DK Tweed yarns.

TOP LEFT Kimono Wrap Cardigan, Version 1 Worn here conventionally as a cardigan without tie.

MIDDLE & BOTTOM LEFT Kimono Wrap Cardigan, Version 1 Front and back view, worn upsidedown as a modern shawl.

I-cord tie remains in place to make neck fastening.

Pattern on page 26

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Contemporary textured knitwear for women

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