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a fine romance vivid, soft & sensual

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hand knitting patterns introducing australian alpaca yarn

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Design & Pattern Writing Jo Sharp, Bronia Richards, Wendy Richards, Lynne palmer, debra kinsey Knitting Our dedicated team of hand knitters; Anita, Anne, Betty, Gladys, Hazel, Janet, Janice, Kathleen, Lily, Norma Graphic Design Bronia Richards Photography Robert Frith, Acorn Photo Agency; with thanks to models and all shoot contributors Makeup & Hair Rebekah Clark 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 2006 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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knit for pleasure I’m always surprised, how the things I see around me find their way into my work. A film, a shell found on the beach or a fleeting impression as I walk past a store front, triggers a new direction or idea and makes life rich and interesting.

This issue of Knit is made particularly rich and interesting by the introduction of two stunning new Alpaca yarn collections incorporating the finest and best fibre from Australian Alpaca fleece growers. The colour palettes for these two yarns are dazzling and delicious and can be viewed on page 5.

There is usually something new and almost always challenging going on at our design studio and recently it has been the exploration of the detail that gives a garment beautiful fit.

After experimenting with the allowance of overall ease (that's the additional measurement each design is given to produce a tight, snug or loose fit) our research resulted in the creation of new benchmarks for fit and comfort. Page 58 explains the new system of sizing and will help you to choose the fit you’re most comfortable with.

Knitwear can do much more than just keep you warm. Colours can remind you of another time in your life and a favourite sweater that fits you well is like a trusted friend. This issue of Knit combines luxury yarn with simple knitting designs that allow you to focus on the enjoyment of your craft. I invite you to brew a pot of green tea, find a comfy corner in your kitchen and settle in for a good long browse before deciding which project will bring you the most knitting pleasure this winter.

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Contents

WOMENS GARMENTS

HOMEWARES

1950's V-neck Sweater.................9

Alpaca Throw..............................44

Classic Tweed Sweater.........27, 38

Chair Cushion.......................23, 25

Cowl Sweater..............................50

Leaf Pattern Cushions................45

Easy Ribbed Vest.........................42

Ribbed Cushions.........................41

Floral Intarsia Sweater...............37

Ribbed Mohair Throw...........17, 51

Keyhole Vest................................56 Shawl Collar Cardigan..........52, 55 Shawl Collar Coat.................11, 14 Tie Front Cardigan......................20 Tunic............................................13 Ultra Cable Sweater Women's...31 Ultra Raglan Sweater...........34, 45 Ultra Vest..............................30, 33 V-neck Vest.................................53 MENS GARMENTS Men's Alpaca Sweater..........16, 21

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Men's Ribbed Raglan Sweater...10 Ultra Cable Sweater Men's...46, 48

SMALL PROJECTS Alpaca Socks...............................42 Chequer Scarf.............................24 Garter Rib Scarf..........................15 Long Ridged Scarf......................43 Picot Edge Socks........................41 Wool Ribbed Socks.....................23 INFORMATION Abbreviations..............................59 About Jo Sharp...........................85 Caring for your garment.............58 Conversion Tables.......................59 General Pattern Instructions......59 Jo Sharp Yarns............................84 Jo Sharp Books...........................85 Pattern Ratings...........................58 Stockists................................ 86-88

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Wonderfully soft alpaca yarn made for you to enjoy.

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Alpaca Yarn Enjoy the comfort of these sensational new yarns.I Featured in this magazine are two fabulous new alpaca hand knitting yarns. Both are luxuriously soft and a joy to knit. During the development of these yarns, our studio collaborated with the alpaca growers of Australia to find the most ideal grades of fibre for softness and performance, both for knitting and for wearing.

Alpaca Kid Lustre is another highly successful blend, capturing the super softness of alpaca, the bright lustre of fine kid mohair and the loftiness of super soft merino. This lustrous yarn works well in men's and women's garments, or homewares such as cushions and throws, as you will see inside this magazine.

Alpaca Silk Georgette yarn is made from super fine alpaca blended with silk and very fine merino wool to produce a delicately grained flat fabric with excellent ability to reshape after washing and wearing. This yarn is the finest in our collection to date and wonderful for use in classic vintage knits with lots of intricate stitch patterning and also for babywear.

Both these yarns drape very softly and mould easily to fit the body snugly. The resulting garments are lightweight and express a sensual aesthetic.

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Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre (from left to right); 850 Bright, 851 Piccolo, 852 Vintage, 853 Province, 854 Ripe, 855 Cassis, 856 Vine, 857 Elderberry, 858 Champagne, 859 Brew, 860 Cork, 861, Carbon.

Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette (from left to right); 750 Briar, 751 Pebble, 752 Ecru, 753 Maize, 754 Kelp, 755 Musk, 756 Pearl, 757 Peony.

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His handsome ribbed raglan sweater features an extra long textured rib on the bodice and sleeves. RAGLAN SLEEVES MAKE THIS GARMENT BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND COMFORTABLE. Made from Jo Sharp Classic DK wool.

ABOVE, Men's Ribbed Raglan Sweater, pattern page 73.

OPPOSITE, 1950's V-neck Sweater, pattern page 64.

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knitwear created for living

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THIS PAGE, Men's Ribbed Raglan Sweater, pattern on page 73.

OPPOSITE, Shawl Collar Coat, pattern on page 75.

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Combining elegance with practicality and comfort. Made from Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed. this tunic has semi set-in sleeves with folded cuffs and 'invisible' pockets.

THIS PAGE, Tunic, pattern on page 78.

Very easy knitting, maximum comfort and fit.

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Yarn created for your comfort. It feels even better than it looks.

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Her long coat features softly flared sleeves and a ribbed shawl collar that contours with the body. Made with soft and silky jo sharp alpaca kid lustre.

ABOVE LEFT AND OPPOSITE, Garter Rib Scarf, pattern on page 71.

ABOVE RIGHT, Shawl Collar Coat, pattern page 75.

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A feather light kid mohair throw that you'll be happy to wrap up in.

ABOVE, Ribbed Mohair Throw, pattern on page 75.

OPPOSITE, Men's Alpaca Sweater, pattern on page 62.

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Dress for comfort in classic

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knits that will never date. feel good with soft elegant textures that only natural fibre can produce.

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THIS PAGE, Men's Alpaca Sweater, pattern on page 62.

OPPOSITE, Tie Front Cardigan, pattern on page 77.

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A tweedy sweater that is delicately blue and as soft as you like.

RIGHT, Classic Tweed Sweater, pattern page 63.

BELOW, Wool Ribbed Socks, pattern page 62.

BELOW RIGHT, Chair Cushion, pattern page 61. and Chequer Scarf, pattern page 61.

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THIS PAGE, Chair Cushion, pattern page 61.

OPPOSITE, Chequer Scarf, pattern page 61.

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Knit one, purl one, drop one, oops!

Knit one, purl one, time for tea!

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THIS PAGE, Classic Tweed Sweater, pattern page 63.

OPPOSITE, Wool Ribbed Socks, pattern page 62.

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Staying in & keeping warm Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra yarn COMBININg wool, silk & cashmere.

Warm and soft, It knits quickly and feels so good to work with you’ll be happy to stay in and knit.

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Made with your own hands for living in.

There's nothing warmer, more comfortable or functional than a roomy sweater or vest made from luxurious jo sharp silkroad ultra.

ABOVE, Ultra Cable Sweater, pattern on page 81.

OPPOSITE, Ultra Vest, pattern on page 80.

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Strong and colourful knitwear that reveals your true nature.

TOP LEFT, BOTTOM LEFT AND OPPOSITE, Ultra Vest, pattern on page 80.

ABOVE, Silkroad Ultra in (clockwise from top) shades 720 Rosso, 718 Tapenade, 713 Salsa, 719 Verdi.

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Be bold, be stylish, be inspired.

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Soft textures and classic good looks.

Jo Sharp Silkroad ultra makes this cuddly Raglan Sweater in a rich and wearable shade of green.

THIS PAGE, Ultra Raglan Sweater, pattern on page 79.

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Timeless colours that will become your favourites.

Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed (RIGHT) is as light as it is soft. Muted autumn hues colour this drop shoulder sweater (ABOVE AND OPPOSITE) combining Intarsia knitting with embroidery.

ABOVE AND OPPOSITE, Floral Intarsia Sweater, pattern on page 67.

RIGHT, Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed in (left to right) shades 408 Cedar and 412 Beanshoot.

TOP, Ultra Raglan Sweater, pattern on page 79.

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Luxury Italian knitting yarn made with fine Australian merino fibre.

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Enjoying

the moment

There's something special about making a sweater

with your own hands,

using soft tweeds and lustrous alpaca yarn. Indulge yourself.

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So comfortable you wont know you’re wearing it.

These socks are light and cuddly, made with Jo Sharp alpaca silk georgette.

Top, left and opposite, Classic Tweed Sweater, pattern page 63.

TOP, Ribbed Cushions, pattern page 74.

ABOVE, Picot Edge Socks, pattern page 74.

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There's something particularly cosy and comfortable about wearing handmade alpaca socks.

ABOVE (front), Alpaca Socks, pattern page 60, and (behind) Picot Edge Socks, pattern page 74.

TOP LEFT, Easy Ribbed Vest, pattern on page 66.

TOP RIGHT AND OPPOSITE, Long Ridged Scarf, pattern on page 71.

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Imagination and luxury textures combine in a new knitting tradition that brings comfort and ease to your home LEFT, Ultra Raglan Sweater, pattern page 79.

BELOW LEFT AND RIGHT, Leaf Pattern Cushions, pattern page 71, and Alpaca Throw, pattern page 60.

OPPOSITE, Alpaca Throw, pattern page 60.

make these comfortable and cosy cushions with silky alpaca combined with rich natural wool and tweed yarn.

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Sensual

Soft &

stop & savour the luxury of natural fibre.

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Interesting and inspiring is the book that you read, and the sweater that you made (for him) with your own sweet hands using Silkroad Ultra from the Jo Sharp collection.

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Ultra Cable Sweater, pattern page 81.

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THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE LEFT, Cowl Sweater, pattern page 65.

OPPOSITE RIGHT, Ribbed Mohair Throw, pattern page 75.

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Luxury and elegance

These colours can be vivid and soft at the same time, just like you.

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An exceptional alpaca yarn collection in colours that you'll always enjoy.

ABOVE LEFT, Shawl Collar Cardigan, pattern page 75.

OPPOSITE, V-neck Vest, pattern page 82.

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The richness of natural fibre worn with contemporary ease.

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THIS PAGE, Shawl Collar Cardigan, pattern page 75.

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Precious

treasures

to keep forever.

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE LEFT, Keyhole Vest, pattern page 70.

OPPOSITE CENTRE, Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre in shades (clockwise from top) 858 Champagne, 860 Cork, 857 Elderberry.

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An elegant vest that is both versatile and timeless, made with Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre in a delicate dewy shade.

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Contemporary hand knitting designs for women, men and home by Jo Sharp.

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