Knit 9

ISSUE 9

get cosy at home

warmth for winter

15 knitting projects

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Design, Pattern Writing & styling Jo Sharp design studio.

Knitting Our dedicated team of hand knitters; Anita, Anne, Faye, Janet, Janice, Jenni, Deborah, Susan & Nancy.

Photography Robert Frith, Acorn Photo Agency with thanks to model and all shoot contributors Makeup & Hair Yvette Gray 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 2010 All rights reserved.

Patterns may not be scanned or photocopied.

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

winter design icons

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warm to it The Mitered Blanket is very easy knitting and so lightweight.

Made with Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair, Alpaca Silk Georgette & Silkroad DK Tweed.

Pattern on page 30.

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.

Pattern page 24

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THIS PAGE, Ribbed Scarf, pattern page 28.

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patterns Asymmetric Poncho................................... 24 Crochet Hat................................................ 27 Double Moss Beanie.................................. 31 Easy Two Way Wrap................................... 29 Empire Coat............................................... 25 Fingerless Gloves...................................... 31 Crochet Hexagon Skirt.............................. 28 Mitered Blanket......................................... 30 Moss Scarf................................................. 30 Ruffle Scarf................................................ 24

information Abbreviations............................................. 23 Needle Conversion Tables......................... 23 General Pattern Instructions..................... 23 Jo Sharp Book & Yarn Collections.....32 - 35 Where to Shop........................................... 36

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Crochet hexagon skirt made with Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool.

Colours; Black and Heron Pattern on page 28 Double moss beanie made with Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra combines wool silk and cashmere in a chunky and luxuriously soft knitting yarn, colour: Cement Pattern on page 31

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dress it up Weekend walks are a warm affair wearing the Empire Coat, gathered and buttoned with cables and cosy pockets.

Made with Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool knitting yarn. Colour: Ironwork, pattern on page 25.

Fingerless gloves made with Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra, pattern on page 27 and Crochet Hat made with Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed, pattern on page 27.

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The Moss Scarf with Garter & Rib edging is made with Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette yarn, pattern on page 30.

Crochet hat made with Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK cotton, pattern on page 27.

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vibrant

The Empire Coat is long line and perfect for winter, worn over a dress or leggings. Versatile and vibrant with a hint of vintage style in the details.

Made with Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool.

Colour: Scarlet, pattern on page 25.

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

Pattern on page 25

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geometric monotones The Crochet Hexagon Skirt combines black and grey in a symmetrical pattern that is shaped to a V at the front and back.

Made with Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool knitting yarn. Colours: Black & Heron, Pattern on page 28.

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millefiori jewel A thousand flowers . . . (or at least 50 or more) in this Crochet Hexagon Skirt made from Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool yarn.

Colours and pattern on page 28.

The Ruffle Scarf is joined end to end to make a circle and is worn triple wrapped into a ruffled collar.

Made from Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette, Colour; Pebble and Rare Comfort Kid Mohair, Colour; Char. Pattern on page 24.

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The cropped Empire Coat is softly shaped and lightweight. Worked with Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette. Garment detail on page opposite. Colour; Pearl.

Pattern on page 25.

Opposite top left Double Moss Beanie, and Moss Scarf patterns on pages 30 & 31 Opposite bottom left Crochet hat made with Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed.

Colour; peppercorn, pattern on page 27.

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Above, the Easy Two Way Wrap, can be worn as a cardigan (left) or as a bolero (right). This garment is structured very simply from three rectangles, sewn together to complete. An ideal beginner project. Made from Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed yarn. Colour; Licorice. pattern on page 29.

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structural simplicity This Asymmetric Poncho is sculptured at the neck and is made from a simple rectangle folded in half. Wave stitch is used throughout. Worked with Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette.

Colour; Pebble. Pattern on page 24.

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Black and grey Ruffle Scarf is joined at the ends to form a circle, then worn tripled as a collar piece. Worked with Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette, colour; Pebble and Rare Comfort Kid Mohair, colour; Char.

Pattern on page 24.

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Opposite, Ruffle Scarf in delicate pearlshell colours. Knitted with Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette, colour: Pearl and Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair, Colour: Tranquil. pattern on page 24.

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get cosy inside Rich and light, the Mitered Blanket is made with easy knit stitches all the way.

The fabric is light and open because it is worked on a larger than usual needle size for the yarns used. Its a project that can be put down and picked up without losing your place because markers are placed on decrease rows. When its complete, it will be a family favourite for years to come.

Three luxury Jo Sharp yarns are used.

Pattern on page 30.

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harmony at home

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The Mitered Blanket is made with easy knit stitches all the way, there's no purl! This project is worked on a larger than usual needle size for the yarns used, making the fabric extra soft, light and pliable.

Three luxury Jo Sharp yarns are used.

Pattern on page 30.

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