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Meet the Team
Issue 163
Emma
Editor
There is no season that I don’t like: spring is full of joy and promise,
summer’s light evenings are a real spirit-lifter and the sights and smells of
autumn are a treat for the senses. As for winter? I love it! I love bright, cold
days and the frosty chills that mean knitwear is a must from dawn till dusk.
There is nothing quite like closing the curtains and casting on a new project.
This issue, we’ve got some bright and beautiful makes to bring a splash of
colour into dark January evenings, starting with Lana Jois’s joyful cover star
jumper on page 16. This clever stripy number uses a soothing colour palette
that will take you from winter to spring in style.
If you’re looking for some single-tone stunners to wear (and wow, we’ve
got plenty of those, too!) there is the gorgeous green Climbing Vines cable
number on page 71, a pretty yellow lacy cardi on page 60, while Marina
Skua’s Amber Apple design on page 49 is beautifully simple with chic puff
sleeves for some stand-out style. But, if you do want to go all-out bright, Tonia
Lyons has created a wonderful poncho of bold colourblock hues.
There are plenty of ideas to make the most of this issue’s cable needles, too
- check out the easy one-ball warmer headband on page 22 if you’re new to
these stitches (or if you’re a pro looking for a super quick knit!).
As always, there is lots to read in between projects, or just for when you
fancy taking a break from the needles. We think you’ll really enjoy our Ask
the Experts feature this issue, particularly if you’re in need of some advice
on combining colours, plus you can meet our latest recruit to Knit Now...
Rosie Fletcher from Slipstitch, who will be running us through life as a yarn
shop owner.
We hope you love our collection of fabulous knits to start 2024 in wonderful
woolly style!
Happy knitting!
“My friends' daughter absolutely
adores Wallace and Gromit, so
I know that she is going to ask
for the fabulous Gromit jumper
to be knitted for her!”
Gemma
Associate Editor
“I do love a pair of bright socks
(my bedroom chest of drawers is
full of them!), so I’ll be popping
the colourful pair on page 42 onto
my needles this month”
Jenny
Associate Publisher
“Winter is all about keeping
cosy, and I’ve got my eye on
the Little Houses cowl -1 think
the motifs give such a
gorgeous effect"
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THIS ISSUE
On tKe cover
Brushstrokes sweater by Lana Jois, page 16.
Modelled by Debora P from Industry Model
Management
Great reads
28 MODE at Rowan
We chat to Chloe Thurlow about
life as a Rowan designer
40 A year in a yarn shop
In our new column, Rosie Fletcher
reveals life behind the scenes in
her yarn shop
57 Book review
This month, we're loving Barbel
Salet’s delightful new book: Knit
Artistic Shawls
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CONTENTS
80 Coming next issue
A sneak peak of issue 164
64 The Yarn Circle
What’s going on in your yarn
community
82 Sheep o£ the month
Find out more about Ryeland sheep
76 The basics
Essential knitting knowledge
Subscribe to Knit
issues
Regulars
7 What’s new
All the latest knitting news
10 Ask the experts
Your knitting queries answered, plus
discover how to use a colourwheel
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50 COLOURS | 100% ACRYLIC | ARAN WEIGHT
NOW AVAILABLE FROM
WOOL WAREHOUSE | READICUT
What’s
NEW
Here’s our guide to what’s new
and exciting in the world of
knitting this month
BRAND-NEW BERGERE
Bergere De France has just released 25
brand-new bright patterns to refresh your little
one’s wardrobe and get them excited about
dressing for the season. With patterns in a wide
range of sizes, there’s something for kids of all
ages within this new collection. The yarns used
have been picked specially to ensure that they
are suitable for children’s sensitive skin, but
still deliver a burst of fun! From sweaters to
dresses, and even a zip-up hoodie, Bergere
de France has got you covered with simple
makes to more challenging technical
projects. These patterns are available for you
to download now directly from the website.
www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
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SENT WITH LOVE
Jersey Stamps has released its latest stamp
collection, and this time the focus is ‘A History of
Knitting in Jersey’. During the 1600s, the knitting
industry was essential for the island, and Jersey
Stamps has commemorated this important period of
time with six beautifully illustrated stamps created
in partnership with British illustrator Christopher
Wormwell. Pick up yours now from
www.jerseystamps.com
CHERISHED MAKES
King Cole has released two new
shades of its delightful Cherish DK
- Evergreen and Bilberry. Evergreen
makes us think of cosy woodland
walks for your little one, and Bilberry
has fun pops of purple and blue,
so you can create the sweetest
garments! Comprising super-soft
100% low-pill cotton, Cherish DK
is the go-to yarn for making comfy
garments for your little ones, even
those with sensitive skin. Plus, the
self-variegating shades allow you
to create striking patterns on your
projects with minimal effort, so you
can whip up a jumper or cardigan for
your bundle of joy in no time. Check
out even more of the fantastic
shades on the King Cole website.
www.kingcole.com
ENDLESS CREATION
Yarnsmiths is launching 76 brand-new shades to the
Create DK range, making it the largest range of DK
shades available in the UK - a grand total of 120
gorgeous colours!
These new hues vary from vivid brights to more
neutral and sophisticated tones, so you can enjoy
even more endless possibilities for your makes.
But that’s not all - to accompany these fab new
shades, there’s a whole host of new and exciting
patterns for you to download directly from the Wool
Warehouse website!
www.woolwarehouse.com
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CAST-ON
WITH
CLOVER
The brand-new Takumi ® circular
knitting needles from Clover are
designed to offer a faster, extra-
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smooth crafting experience.
Made from the finest-quality
bamboo, these needles help
to reduce hand fatigue and
the sharp tips make stranding
knitting and splitting yarns
a breeze. Plus, the virtually
seamless design ensures
your knitting journey will be
resistance-free; the swivel cord
also helps you to transition
from side to side, leaving no
twists or kinks! These are an
essential tool in your knitting
stash and we can’t wait to cast-
on a new project using them.
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A Knitter’s Year by Ida Wirak Trettevik,
£19.99, Search Press
Here at Knit Now HQ, we’re already thinking
about the endless amount of projects we’re
excited to make in the new year - and
what better place to start than with Ida
Wirak Trettevik’s book Д Knitter’s Year\ In
this book, Ida carries you through all four
seasons, featuring a wide variety of makes
from chunky winter jumpers to light and
breezy summer tops and even a knitted
skirt. With a touch of the Nordic style that
we all know and love, A Knitter’s Year is an
essential book for those who have set their
sights on a completely handmade wardrobe
that’ll last them through the seasons.
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We love
The intarsia edit
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Brenda’s Instagram page is
chunky-knits galore! If you re
looking for a quick make that s
bursting with colour, then Brenda
will definitely have the perfect
pattern for you
anna_husemann
Anna’s intarsia makes are a delight
for your eyes, and we’ve fallen
head over heels for her warm,
earthy colour palette. This hat
and scarf set is the perfect way
to try out colour blocking and
intarsia to striking effect!
Q Q V (
If you love chunky knits and
tantilising techniques, Jess has
everything you need! Her page is
a pastel dream and her delicate
makes are sure to give your
wardrobe a refresh
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Ask the
EXPERTS
It’s time for our team of knitters to tackle your trickiest questions
Kelly asks...
“I’m knitting a sweater in autumn shades. They look beautiful together in
the skeins, but the pattern just looks a bit flat. Where am I going wrong?”
"tech. Editor
TKUcMltf 5Д6)5...
“You’re not going ‘wrong’ at
all, it sounds like you need
to add in a little bit of a
complementary colour to really
fire up the pattern. Your autumn
colours are harmonious as
they sit alongside each other on the colour wheel.
Choose a colour that sits opposite the autumn
shades (for reds that would be a green, for example,
orange would be a shade of blue). Swap out one of
your colours for your complementary shade and the
design should spring to life.”
Chloe asks...
Finn asks...
“I recently had a colour consultation as a birthday gift and I
apparently suit ‘cool’ reds. What does that mean in yarn terms?”
Vck Editor Tricia 5Д6)5...
“Often people will say ‘I can’t wear red
(or blue/green/pink etc!)’. It means
their skin tone is suited to, for example,
a warm red rather than a cool red - it’s
a matter of choosing a yarn that has a
flattering undertone. ‘Cool’ reds such
as claret, burgundy and cranberry have
an undertone of a blue, purple or black.
“I’m working on an intarsia design and it’s mainly cream with
brightly coloured motifs. The pattern looks great, but the
brightly coloured yarn is visible behind the cream. Is there
anything I can do?”
‘Warm’ reds such as poppy, scarlet, coral or brick range have
an orange or brown undertone. If possible, hold the yarn under
your chin and see how it looks. But remember, if you like it, it
will make you feel good so go with it!”
Associate Editor
“Integrating light and dark colours can be
challenging. The best way to avoid this
with an intarsia design is to make sure
each motif is worked with a separate
bobbin of yarn and not stranded across
the back of the work (as you would with
Fair Isle). It does mean more ends to sew in and can be fiddly,
but it will pay off as you shouldn’t have any sections with a
colour being carried across it, so there’ll be nothing to show
through.”
In association with
WEST
YORKSHIRE
SPINNERS
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It can be daunting when choosing a colour palette for your project, but a few
simple tips should get you started on this exciting journey!
Begin by familiarising yourself
with the colour wheel. A colour
wheel is essentially a rainbow
in a circular format. You can
make a simple colour wheel,
print one free from the internet
or there are some great ones
online that allow you to see the
key aspects of colour planning.
1HUES, TINTS AND
SHADES
Possibly the simplest place to
start is with hues. Essentially
the pure hue is at the outer
edge of the wheel. By adding
white or black, you create a tint
or a shade.
By adding white you will, for
example, transform a deep
fuchsia pink to a pastel ice,
and everything in between. As
the colours are all from the
same hue, they will combine
beautifully.
Shades are similar to tints
in that they are based on a
single hue. However, they
are changed by the addition
of black. For example, black
added to fuchsia may give
a rich, deep magenta or
burgundy. Adding black to the
lightest of the pink hues will
give a dusky pale pink.
Hues, tints, and shades can
be combined and should always
harmonize. Vary the proportions
for different but stunning
effects. Yarn fade sets often
follow these principles.
2 HARMONY OR
COMPLEMENTARY?
Harmonious colours sit nestled
together on the colour wheel.
For example, reds, oranges
and corals will be familiar as
autumn shades. Purple, blue
and green are also analogous
to each other as they sit in the
same quadrant of the colour
wheel. Analogous colours share
a common hue, so they will
work together harmoniously.
Complementary colours are
those which sit opposite each
other on the colour wheel.
Orange is the complementary
colour of blue, pink and green
are complementary, as are
yellow and purple. These are
the colours that make your
colour schemes ‘pop’ and are
the trickier colours to place.
3 IT’S ALL ABOUT
PROPORTIONS
With complementary colours,
Try it!
Look out for online colour palette
generators such as www.befunky.
com, www.coolors.co or www.
canva.com. These programs allow
you to import photos or images
and generate custom palettes -
hours of fun!
proportion is more important
than with analogous colours,
tints, hues and shades.
This is because they are
directly opposing each other.
Using equal proportions of
complementary colours tends
to make them cancel each
other out, diminishing the
impact. A small amount of
one complementary, on the
other hand, reflects the other,
enhancing the overall effect.
Look to nature to see this at
its best.
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Designed by
Jane Burns
Yarn used
Stylecraft Special DK
MC: See table
1 ball each in Copper 1029
(CC1), Gold 1709 (CC2),
Parchment 1218 (CCS),
Grey 1099 (CC4), Walnut
1054 (CC5), Mocha
1064 (CC6), Dark Brown
1004 (CC7) Black 1002
(CC8) & White 1001 (CC9)
About the yarn
DK; 295m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
3.25mm straight
4mm straight
Other supplies
/ locking stitch markers
/ stitch holder
/ tapestry needle
Sizing
4-5 (6-7, 8-9,10-11) years
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
This jumper is worked flat in
pieces from the bottom up,
with the motif worked from a
chart. Wind off smaller balls of
yarn before you begin and use
a separate end of yarn for each
colour section, crossing yarns
at colour changes to prevent
holes (intarsia technique).
Small details such as the
eyes and shading lines might
be easier to work afterwards
using duplicate stitch (Swiss
darning). We recommend
Elizabeth Zimmermann’s sewn
bind-off for a stretchy finish to
the neck.
S-Lflrt knitting...
Back
With MC and smaller needles,
cast on 76 (84, 88, 92) sts.
Starting with a RS row, work 9
(11, 13, 13) rows in 2x2 rib.
Next Row (WS): Purl, inc 0
(0, 0, 2) sts evenly across.
76 (84, 88, 94) sts
Change to larger needles.**
Starting with a к row, work
in St st until work measures
25.5 (30, 32, 34.5) cm,
ending after a WS row.
Shape armholes
Cast off 4 (5, 6, 6) sts at
start of next 2 rows. 68 (74,
76, 82) sts
Cont in St st until Back
measures 39.5 (45, 49, 53)
cm, ending after a RS row.
Next Row (WS): P17 (19, 18,
21), place marker in fabric,
p34 (36, 40, 40), place
marker in fabric, pl7 (19,
18, 21).
Cast off, keeping shoulder
seam markers in place.
Front
Work as given for Back as
far as **.
Starting with a к row, work
4 (14, 20, 26) rows in St st.
Place chart
Row 1 (RS): K7 (11, 13, 16)
MC, work Row 1 of Chart,
k7 (11, 13, 16) MC.
Row 2: P7 (11, 13, 16) MC,
work Row 2 from Chart, p7
(11, 13, 16) MC.
Cont working from chart as
now set, with MC at each side
until Front measures 25.5
(30, 32, 34.5) cm, ending
after a WS row.
Chart continues AT THE
SAME TIME as armhole and
neck shaping, once chart is
complete cont in MC only.
Shape armholes
Cast off 4 (5, 6, 6) sts at start
of next 2 rows. 68 (74, 76,
82) sts
Cont as set until Front
measures 32 (37.5, 41.5,
45.5) cm, ending after a
WS row.
Shape neck
Next Row (RS): K28 (31, 31,
34) MC and turn, leaving
rem 40 (43, 45, 48) sts on
hold. 28 (31, 31, 34) sts
***Next Row: Purl.
Dec 1 st at neck edge every
row 5 (6, 6, 6) times. 23 (25,
25, 28) sts
1 4-5Y 6-7Y 8-9Y 10-11Y в pl < A > C
Finished chest circ (cm) 67.5 74.5 78 84
A: Front/Back width (cm) 34.5 38 40 42.5
B: Length to underarm (cm) 25.5 30 32 34.5
| C: Total length (cm) 39.5 45 49 53
D: Cuff width (cm) 20 22 23.5 25.5 E
E: Sleeve top width (cm) 28 31 34.5 37.5 F
F: Sleeve length (cm) 33.5 37 41 45
Stylecraft Special DK
Petrol 1708 (MC) 2 2 3 4 4 D >
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Key
RS: knit
WS: purl □ CC3 CC7
I I MC CC4 {|CC8
CC1 CC5 О CC9
CC2 CC6
Next, dec 1 st at neck edge
every RS row 6 (6, 7, 7) times.
17 (19,18, 21) sts
Cont in St st until this side of
Front matches Back, ending
at shoulder edge.
Cast off.
With RS facing return to held
40 (43, 45, 48) sts, slip first
12 (12, 14, 14) sts onto a
holder, rejoin MC and к to
end. 28 (31, 31, 34) sts
Complete as given for first
side from ***.
Sleeves
Work both the same
With MC and smaller
needles, cast on 44 (48, 52,
56) sts.
Starting with a RS row,
work 10 (12,14, 14) rows
in 2x2 rib.
Change to larger needles.
Starting with a к row, work
2 rows in St st.
Next Row (RS, inc):
KI, ml, к to last st, ml,
kl. 2 sts inc’d
SIZES 4-5Y, 8-9Y &
10-11Y ONLY:
[Work 5 rows even, rep inc
row] 3 (-, 4, 4) times. 52 (-,
62, 66) sts
ALL SIZES:
[Work 7 rows even, rep inc
row] 5 (8, 7, 8) times. 62 (66,
76, 82) sts
Cont in St st until Sleeve
measures 33.5 (37, 41, 45)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off.
Making up: Block pieces
to measurements given
in table and join Right
shoulder seam (from Back
marker to outer edge).
Neckband
With RS facing, smaller
needles, MC and starting
at Left shoulder, pu and
k23 (24, 23, 23) sts down
Left neck, kl2 (12, 14, 14)
held sts at centre Front, pu
and k23 (24, 23, 23) sts up
Right neck, pu and k34 (36,
40, 40) from Back. 92 (96,
100,100) sts
Starting with a WS row, work
6 (6, 8, 8) rows in 2x2 rib.
Cast off using a
stretchy method.
Finishing
Join left shoulder and
Neckband seams and remove
Back markers. Fold each
Sleeve in half lengthwise
and placing fold to shoulder
seam, pin Sleeve into place.
Once happy, sew into position.
Weave in all ends. S
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“Brushstrokes is a colourful
sweater that is easy and quick
to make, fun to wear and a
great way to use bright, self-
striping or variegated yarns”
Brushstrokes
SWEATER
This jumper uses colour-changing yarn to striking effect!
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Designed by
Lana Jois
Need to
know...
Yarn used
King Cole
Paradise Beaches
King Cole Tropical Beaches
About the yarn
King Cole
Paradise Beaches
DK; 255m per 100g ball;
70% acrylic, 30% polyamide
King Cole
Tropical Beaches
DK; 510m per 200g ball;
70% acrylic, 30% polyamide
Tension
21 sts x 32 rnds = 10cm
measured over Mosaic patt
Needles used
3.5mm DPNs
4mm circular, 80cm
4mm DPNs
Other supplies
/ stitch markers
/ tapestry needle
/spare needles or
waste yarn
Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X,
5X, 6X), designed to fit with
5-12cm ease
The sweater is knitted from
the top down, in the round,
beginning with the neck,
short rows for the back and
increases for the yoke. The
slip stitch and stripe (Mosaic)
pattern is worked from written
instructions. The work is split at
the underarms to complete the
body and sleeves separately.
Stitch. рЖп
Mosaic pattern
Rnds 1-2: With MC, knit.
Rnd 3: With CC, *sl 1 wyib, kl;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 4: With CC, *sl 1 wyib, pl;
rep from * to end.
Rnds 5-6: With MC, knit.
Rnds 7-10: With CC, knit.
Rep these 10 rnds for patt.
Start Atting...
Yoke
With MC and smaller DPNs,
caston 96 (96,100,100,104,
104, 104, 108, 108, 108) sts.
Join to work in the rnd, being
careful not to twist. Pm to mark
start of rnd.
Work 4 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Change to larger DPNs
and then to larger circular
needle when needed to
accommodate sts.
SIZES XS, S,M,L, XL, 2X &
3X ONLY:
Next Rnd (Inc): KO (0, 4, 4,0,
0,0, -, -, -), *ml, k8 (8,12,
12,26,26, 26, -, -, -); rep
from * to end. 108 sts
ALL SIZES:
Short Row Shaping
Short Row 1 (RS): K27, turn.
Short Row 2: DS, p53, turn.
Short Row 3: DS, к to next DS,
к DS as single st, k5, turn.
Short Row 4: DS, p to next DS,
p DS as single st, p5, turn.
Short Rows 5-10: Rep short
rows 3-4 three times.
Short Row 11 (RS): DS, к to
end of rnd.
Next Rnd (inc): With MC and
making sure to work DS as
single st as you come to it,
*k3, ml; rep from * to end.
144 sts
Joining in CC as needed, work
rnds 2-5 of Mosaic patt.
Next Rnd (Inc): With MC, *k4,
ml; rep from * to end.
180 sts
Work rnds 7-10 of Mosaic patt.
Next Rnd (inc): With MC, *k5,
ml; rep from * to end.
216 sts
Work rnds 2-10 of Mosaic patt.
Next Rnd (inc): With MC, *k4
Abbreviations
DS: double stitch for
German short rows (see
Special instructions)
See page 78 for all
other abbreviations
Special instructions
German Short Rows
DS: After turning, si 1 wyif,
then pull yarn over RH needle
to create a double stitch (DS)
with 2 “legs”. To resolve a
DS, knit or purl both legs of
st tog as though they were
one
(4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3), ml;
rep from * to end. 270 (270,
288, 288, 288, 288, 288,
288, 288, 288) sts
Work rnds 2-10 of Mosaic patt,
then rep rnds 1-10 once more.
SIZES S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X,
5X & 6X ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): With MC, k-
(10, 8, 0,0,0, 0,0,0, 0), *k-
(10,10, 6, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3),
ml; rep from * to end. - (296,
316,336, 360, 360, 360,
360, 360, 384) sts
Work 19 rnds in patt.
SIZES 2X,3X, 4X,5X&6X
ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): With MC, k- (-,
0,8,0, 0, 4), *k-(-,-,
20,8,6, 4, 5), ml; rep from
nd your size
Approximate UK dress size
A: Finished chest circ (cm)
B: Neck circ (cm)
C: Back yoke depth (cm)
D: Total length (cm)
E: Sleeve top circ (cm)
F: Cuff circ (cm)
G: Sleeve length (cm)
XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X
10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28 30-32
85 95.5 105 116 126 136 147 156 168.5
45.5 45.5 47.5 47.5 49.5 49.5 49.5 51.5 51.5
22 23 23 24 25.5 27 28 29.5 31
52.5 53.5 53.5 54.5 56 57.5 58.5 60 61.5
27.5 30.5 32.5 33.5 34.5 37 38 41 42
24 24 25 25 26.5 26.5 26.5 27.5 30.5
38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38
6X
36
177
51.5
32
62.5
44
30.5
38
King Cole Paradise Beaches
Champagne 3009 (MC) 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4
King Cole Tropical Beaches
Sunset Beach 4852 (CC) 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3
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* to end.- (-, 378, 404,
420, 450, 460) sts
ALL SIZES:
270 (296, 316, 336, 360, 378,
404, 420, 450, 460) sts
Work 15 (0,0,3, 7,11,15,19,
23,27) rnds in patt.
Break yarn.
Divide for body & sleeves
Next Rnd: SI 41 (46, 50, 55,
60, 63, 69, 72, 78,81) sts
to RH needle for first half of
Back, place next 52 (56, 58,
58, 60, 62, 64,66,68,68)
sts on hold for Sleeve, rejoin
MC and CC as needed, using
backwards loop method cast
on 3 (4, 5, 6,6, 8,8,10,10,
12) sts, pm for new start of
rnd, using backwards loop
method cast on 3 (4, 5,6,6,
8, 8,10,10,12) sts, work
next 84 (92,100,110,120,
128,138,144,158,162)
sts in patt for Front, place
next 52 (56, 58, 58, 60, 62,
64, 66, 68, 68) sts on hold
for Sleeve, using backwards
loop method cast on 6 (8,
10,12,12,16,16,20,20,
24) sts for underarm, work in
patt to end. 178 (200,220,
244,264,286, 308, 328,
354, 373) sts
Body
Cont in patt on all sts until
Body measures 28cm from
underarm or desired length,
remembering if you make the
body longer you may require
more yarn.
Work 8 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Sleeves
Work both the same
Transfer 52 (56, 58, 58, 60,
62, 64, 66, 68, 68) sleeve sts
to larger DPNs.
With RS facing, larger DPNs
and MC, starting at centre of
underarm cast-on, pm for start
of rnd, pu and k3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 8,
8,10,10,12) sts, work in patt
on 52 (56, 58, 58, 60, 62, 64,
66, 68, 68) held Sleeve sts,
pu and k3 (4, 5, 6, 6, 8, 8,10,
10,12) sts from rem underarm
cast-on edge. Join to work in
the rnd. 58 (64, 68, 70, 72, 78,
80, 86, 88, 92) sts
If you prefer shorter sleeves,
you may want to reduce
the number of rnds worked
before the first dec rnd
Work 28 (16,14, 14,14, 12,
10, 8,10, 8) rnds in patt.
Next Rnd (dec): KI, k2tog,
work in patt to last 2 sts,
ssk. 2 sts deed
[Work 27 (15,13,13,13,11,
9, 7, 9, 7) rnds in patt, rep dec
rnd] 3(6, 7,1, 7,0, 7,13,7,
13) times. 50 (50, 52, 66, 56,
76, 64, 58, 72, 64) sts
SIZES L, 2X, 3X&5X ONLY:
[Work - (-, -, 11, -, 9, 7, 7, -)
rnds in patt, rep dec rnd] - (-, -,
7, 10, 4, -, 4, -) times. - (-,
52, -, 56, 56, -, 64, -) sts
ALL SIZES:
Work in patt without shaping
until Sleeve measures
35cm or 3cm shorter than
desired length.
Change to smaller DPNs.
Work 10 rnds in lxl rib.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block to
measurements given in table. S
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ACCESSORY
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Designed by
Need to
know...
Jo at baa ram ewe
Yarn used
King Cole Merino
Blend 4-ply
1 ball each in Paper White
(A), Blossom (B), Slate
Blue (C), Mustard (D) &
Cranberry (E)
About the yarn
4-ply; 180m per 50g ball;
100% wool
Tension
22 sts x 23 rows = 10cm
measured over patt
Needles used
3.5mm straight
Other supplies
/ stitch markers to mark
pattern repeats if desired
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
One size
This simple cowl is an enjoyable
knit, made even better by the
colour changes - and is a great
introduction to lace knitting.
..
With your first colour, cast
on 49 sts. Work from chart
or written instructions below,
rep rows 1-2 until this colour
section measures 23cm,
then change to next colour in
sequence В, C, D, E or until
cowl reaches desired length.
Row 1 (RS): K2, *ssk, k2,yo,
Aveline
COWL
Named after a French word meaning ‘beautiful bird’, this
super simple but colourful cowl really has the ‘X factor’!
kl, yo, k2, k2tog; rep from *
to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2
sts, k2.
Rep rows 1-2 until your cowl
reaches the desired length (for
draping twice around your neck
loosely). Cast off.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block.
Sew cast-on and cast-off
edges together. Ф
| Chart |
Key
| Repeat Q RS:yo
/ RS:k2tog • RS: purl
RS: Knit \ Ю:йк
Buy your yarn...
King Cole Merino Blend 4-ply,
www.kingcole.com
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Colourblock
PONCHO
“One of my favourite artists is Piet
Mondrian, who uses bold primary
colours paired with white and
black to create abstract images.
I was inspired to use his style for
this poncho and created a ‘plaid’
version with simple horizontal
stripes paired with vertical stripes
using crocheted duplicate stitch”
Use primary colours for a
show-stopping make
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Designed by
Tonia Lyons
Need to
know...
Yarn used
Cascade 220 Superwash
1 skein each in Black 815
(A), White 871 (B), Gold
Fusion 263 (C), Christmas
Red Heather 1922 (D) &
Blue Sapphire 311 (E)
About the yarn
DK; 200m per 100g skein;
100% wool
Tension
18 sts x 26 rnds = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
4.5mm circular,
60cm & 100cm
Other supplies
/ stitch markers
/ 4.5mm crochet hook
/ tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
One size
This poncho begins by working
the first few rows of the hem
flat on longer circular needles
before joining to work in the
round to make it easier to avoid
twisting the stitches. Both hem
and neckline are worked in
Reverse Stocking stitch while
the body is worked in Stocking
stitch with columns of purl
stitches at random intervals
which will be used later for
working crochet duplicate
stitch. Decreases are worked
at one set point to give the
piece a bold chevron shape.
Stitch.
Mondrian colour
sequence
A 2 rnds.
C 9 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
D 5 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
E 15 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
В 7 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
E 15 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
D 7 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
C 17 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
E 7 rnds.
A 2 rnds.
В 5 rnds.
These 105 rnds form
colour sequence.
Gffit Atting...
Hem
With A and longer needles, cast
on 290 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Join to work in the rnd, being
careful not to twist. Pm to mark
start of rnd.
Next Rnd: P145, pm, p to end.
While the large horizontal
stripes require breaking the
yarn at each change, that
isn't always necessary for
A which is used for 2-rnd
stripes. If there are 9 rnds or
fewer worked in a different
colour, carry A up the inside
of the work
Body
Join В and change to
shorter needles.
Next Rnd: With B, knit.
Set-up Rnd: With B, kl7, pl,
k61, pl, k23, pl, kl7, pl,
k23, sm, kl7, pl, k27, pl,
kl3, pl, k27, pl, k56, pl.
This rnd sets St st with
purl columns.
Rnd 1: With B, work in patt to
2 sts before marker, k2tog,
sm, ssk, work in
2 sts deed
Rnd 2: Work in patt to 2 sts
before marker, k2tog, sm,
ssk, work in patt to end.
2 sts deed
Rnd 3: Work in patt.
Break В and rep rnds 1-3 a
further 35 times and AT THE
SAME TIME work Mondrian
colour sequence once in full.
146 sts
Neckline
Break В and change to A.
Rnd 1: Work in patt.
Rnds 2-3: Purl.
Cast off p-wise.
Finishing
Block to measurements and
weave in ends, using cast-on
tail to join edges of first 2 rows.
With A and crochet hook, work
crochet duplicate stitch using
purl columns as a guide (see
Special instructions). Weave in
rem ends. В
Buy your yarn...
Cascade 220 Superwash,
available from
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Special instructions
Crochet duplicate
stitch
With RS facing and starting
at hem edge, hold A at back
of work.
Insert crochet hook from
front to back under first purl
bar of purl column. Catch
A and pull to front of work.
Keeping loop of A on hook,
insert hook from front to
back under second purl bar.
Catch A and pull to front.
2 loops on hook
Pull this second loop of A
through first loop on hook.
1 loop on hook
Cont in this manner, moving
up 1 purl st at a time, pulling
a loop of A to front of work,
then pulling it through loop
already on hook.
After last st has been made,
break yarn and pull end
through loop to fasten off.
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Designed by
Zoe Clements
Need to
know...
Yarn used
West Yorkshire Spinners
Illustrious DK
1 ball in Antique Gold
About the yarn
DK, 225m per 100g ball,
70% Falkland wool,
30% British alpaca
Tension
22 sts x 27 rows = 10cm
measured over patt
Needles used
5mm
Other supplies
/ cable needle
/ tapestry needle
Abbreviations
C6F: SI3 onto CN and hold
in front, k3 from LH needle,
k3 from CN.
C6Fp: SI3 onto CN and
hold in front, p3 from LH
needle, k3 from CN.
C6Bp: SI3 onto CN and
hold in back, k3 from LH
needle, p3 from CN.
See page 78 for all
other abbreviations
Sizing
Adult woman
Circumference:
40cm unstretched,
52cm stretched
This headwarmer is worked
flat then seamed together. It
features a cable pattern which
can be worked either from the
chart or the written instructions,
whichever you prefer.
Quick & easy cable
HEADWARMER
This cosy accessory is a great way to fight the frost
and practise cabling at the same time
Cast on 18 sts.
Row 1 (RS): КЗ, pl2, k3.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Rep the last 2 rows 19
more times.
Work Highclere cable pattern
in full from chart or written
instructions as follows:
Row 1 (RS): C6Fp, p6, C6Bp.
Row 2 (WS): КЗ, рЗ, k6,
p3, k3.
Row 3: РЗ, кЗ, рб, кЗ, рЗ.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: P3, C6Fp, C6Bp, p3.
Row 6: Кб, рб, k6.
Row 7: Рб, кб, рб.
Row 8: Repeat Row 6.
Row 9: P6, C6F, рб.
Row 10: Repeat Row 6.
Row 11: Repeat Row 7.
Rows 12-17: Repeat rows
6-11.
Row 18: Repeat Row 6.
Row 19: P3, C6Bp, C6Fp, p3.
Row 20: Repeat Row 2.
Row 21: Repeat Row 3.
Row 22: Repeat Row 2.
Row 23: C6Bp, рб, C6Fp.
Purl 1 row.
Next Row (RS): КЗ, pl2, k3.
Next Row (WS): Purl.
Rep the last 2 rows 17
more times, then work the
RS row once.
Cast off p-wise, leaving a long
tail for seaming.
Finishing
Fold headwarmer, seam the
two ends together.
Block gently - do not stretch
at this stage, simply leave to
dry flat as this helps retain the
bounce in the cables.
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Easy breezy
HAND WARMERS
Treat your hands to these joyful mitts
Need to
know...
Designed by ra
Cygnet Design Team
Yarn used
Cygnet Boho Spirit
1 ball in Festival 6923
Add a splash of rainbow
hues to your outfit with these
quick and easy mitts. They
are made using a simple
lace pattern that looks more
complicated than it is, making
these a lovely beginner make
or a quick knit for those with
About the yarn
Aran; 240m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
18 sts x 24 rows = 10cm
measured over patt on
larger needles
Needles used
4mm straight
4.5mm straight
Other supplies
/ tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
more experience.
Stiteh рЖп
Lace patt
Row 1 (RS): P2, *k3, p2; rep
from * to end.
Row 2: K2, *p3, k2; rep from
* to end.
Row 3: P2, *k2tog, yo, kl, p2;
rep from * to end.
Row 4: As Row 2.
Rows 5-6: Rep rows 1-2.
Row 7: P2, *kl, yo, ssk, p2;
rep from * to end.
Row 8: As Row 2.
Rep these 8 rows for patt. Jj
With smaller needles, cast on
51 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Kl,[p2,k2] 12
times, p2.
Buy your yarn...
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Next Row: *K1, p2, kl; rep
Chart
Row 2: K2, [p2, k2] 12
times, pl.
Rep rows 1-2 three more
times, inc 1 st at end of final
row. 52 sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Lace patt until mitts
are 18cm, or preferred length,
ending after a RS row.
Change to smaller needles.
Next Row (WS, dec): P2tog,
kl, k2tog, [pl, p2tog, k2]
9 times, p2tog. 40 sts
from * to end.
Next Row: *P1, k2, pl; rep
from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows three
more times.
Cast off in rib.
Finishing
Join side seam, leaving
an opening for thumb
5cm below cast-off edge.
Weave in ends and block
to measurements. S
RS: knit . RS: purl \
WS: purl WS: knit
Oyo |/k2tog
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Meet the designer
CHLOE
THURLOW
We caught up with Chloe to find out more about
life as one of Rowan’s designers
Chloe Thurlow is not only a designer but
she also works in the Rowan design office
in Yorkshire. She studied Fashion Knitwear
and Knitted Textile Design at university
where she specialised in machine
knitting, but found herself always picking
up the needles and going back to hand
knitting. Inspired by creating characters
and escaping reality, Chloe’s knits are
vibrant and playful, with collage and
experimentation all part of the process.
How are you today?
Hi, I’m good, thank you. I’m really excited
to be interviewed by Knit Now!
What are you knitting?
I’ve currently got Charcoal from MODE at
Rowan Four Projects Alpaca Classic on
my needles, but I’ve chosen to knit it in a
green shade. I have to admit this is the
second time I’m knitting it, as I shrunk
the first one in the washing machine
(oops!). But I must knit it again as it’s a
great sweater to throw on, and it goes
with everything.
How did you get your start?
Growing up, I really loved dressmaking
and dreamt of going into fashion design.
But it was when I was 16 and working in
a haberdashery, that dream switched to
hand knitting. I was moved from the fabric
department into the yarn department,
which was terrifying at first because
my attempts at knitting previously were
never that successful. However, being
surrounded by the beautiful shades and
different yarns all day really made me fall
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INTERVIEW
in love with the idea of not only creating a
garment, but also being able to create the
fabric too. I always admired the Rowan
yarns on the shelves in the haberdashery,
and I was so lucky to have Marie Wallin as
my hand-knitting tutor at university, which
led me more into the Rowan world. After I
left university, I joined the Rowan team up
in Yorkshire.
Who is your biggest
woolly inspiration?
My biggest woolly inspiration has got
to be my mum; if it wasn’t for her being
such an inspiration and always being so
encouraging, I don’t think I would be where
I am today. It was watching my mum sewing
and knitting as I grew up that made me
want to follow my creative path, and it was
my mum who introduced me to all my other
woolly inspirations: Kaffe Fassett, Patricia
Roberts and so many more.
What have been your
biggest challenges?
I think my biggest challenge, as with
many knitters, is staying focused on one
knitting project or design. Ideas for new
projects are always popping into my head,
and then I just want to get started on
something new immediately!
And your greatest triumphs?
It would have to be my book, Daydreamer.
My first book will always be my greatest
triumph, as it was a true passion project
of mine. I was involved with each process
every step of the way, from designing the
collection, styling the photoshoot in my little
flat and even illustrating the layout of the
book.
What’s the best piece of knitting
advice you’ve ever received?
It’s not exactly advice, but my textile
college tutor always used a term which is
now my favourite saying: ‘happy accident’.
I’m very much a planner when it comes
to designing, but even when you have
a certain design planned out on paper,
when it comes to knitting it as a swatch,
sometimes it ends up looking completely
different... but you may love this design
“There are no
limitations when it
comes to knitting”
even more; that’s what I like to call a
‘happy accident’!
What are some of your favourite
yarns to work with and why?
My favourite yarns I always turn to are the
ones which have Alpaca in them. Alpaca
Soft DK, Alpaca Classic, Moordale etc., it’s
so warm and soft, but also a really durable
yarn, and I especially love how colours in
Alpaca wools look so rich and saturated.
Do you have any exciting plans
you’d like to tell our readers about?
I can’t wait for people to see Rowan’s
Spring Summer 2024 season. I have lots
of designs I’m really proud of and a story
in issue 75 of Rowan Magazine, which I
worked behind the scenes on, but that’s all
I can say!
Your beautiful designs Bobbin,
Banner, Brocatelle and Bombazine
(Rowan Magazine issue 74) are all
knitted in Rowan’s new yarn, Fine
Tweed Haze. What did you enjoy
most about designing with this
yam?
I was a big fan of its sister yarn, Tweed
Haze, before Fine Tweed Haze was the new
kid on the block. Of course, I love them as
they both have Alpaca in them! Fine Tweed
Haze is lovely and lightweight and has a
fantastic palette for playing with colourwork.
Your gorgeous design Exmoor is
the front cover of the new Kid
Classic collection, Winter Classics.
Can you tell us a little bit more
about this design?
With knitting, there is always something
new to learn and develop and with each
new collection, I like to challenge myself
with different techniques I might not usually
design with. My designing often focuses
on colourwork, but this season I’ve really
enjoyed combining my love of colourwork
with different techniques, which is where
the cable and Fair Isle stripes in my design
came from.
As a regular contributor and tutor
for ROWAN CONNECT, what do
you enjoy most about these events?
I love meeting new people at every event
I do. With their virtual platform, it allows
you to meet people around the world who
you might never have met otherwise. But
more than anything, I love teaching people
new techniques, because I really do believe
there are no limitations when it comes to
knitting!
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“I based the colourwork
pattern for this on a
traditional quilt block design
often called ‘School House’,
creating a pattern of little
houses snuggled together
that can also work upside
down. I often wear cowls or
neckwarmers and wanted
to create something that
gave the cosiness of being or
feeling at home, so I chose
doubled up colourwork,
which is great for keeping
the cold out, without feeling
too bulky”
Little houses
COSY COWL
Use contrasting tones for this stand-out design
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Anna Elliott
Need to
know...
Yarn used
Cygnet Truly Wool Rich
4 Ply
1 ball each in Mustard
5512 (MC) and Turquoise
635 (CC)
About the yarn
4-ply; 205m per 50g ball;
75% wool, 25% polyamide
Tension
27 sts x 30 rows = 10cm
measured over patt
Needles used
3mm circular, 40-60cm
spare 3mm circular
Other supplies
/ waste yam
/ 4mm crochet hook
/ stitch marker
/ tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
Special instructions
Crochetchain
provisional cast-on
With crochet hook and waste
yarn, start with a slip knot
and create a single crochet
chain (pulling one loop of
yarn through loop on hook at
a time) until chain is several
sts longer than required cast-
on number. Break waste yarn
and pull it through last chain
st to secure. Identify the V
sts on front of crochet chain
and ‘bumps’ on back. Switch
to main knitting needle and
working yarn. To provisionally
Starting with a provisional
cast-on, the cowl is knitted in
the round until the colourwork
chart has been completed
four times. Stitches from the
provisional cast-on are then
placed on a spare needle and
wrong sides placed together to
form a double-layered cowl. The
two sets of stitches are grafted
together to finish.
Atting...
With MC, provisionally cast
on 143 sts using crochet
provisional cast-on (see
Special Instructions) or your
preferred method. Join to work
in the rnd, being careful not to
twist. Pm to mark start of rnd.
Join CC.
Repeating sts 11 times around,
work chart four times in full.
Break CC and secure, weaving
end on WS.
Transfer sts from provisional
cast-on to spare needle.
Keep the needle held as if for
knitting in the round as you
pass it up through the tube
of knitted fabric, so that WS
of work are tog and a double-
layered tube is formed. The
last-worked round of live sts
should be on the outer edge
on the main needle and held
parallel to the spare needle
with sts from cast-on on the
inner edge.
With MC, graft two sets of sts
tog using Kitchener stitch.
cast on first st, pull a loop
of working yarn through first
‘bump’ on back of chain
and onto needle. Rep with
next ‘bump’ on chain until
required number of cast-on
sts is reached.
To release sts, thread spare
knitting needle through RH
leg of each st, making sure
you are working with the sts
that are joined to the crochet
chain. When all sts are on
needle, carefully undo the
end of the crochet chain and
unravel it to remove.
Finishing
Weave yarn end from
grafting so that it is hidden
inside the double layer.
Block to measurements
given in schematic.
Buy your yarn...
Cygnet Truly Wool Rich 4 Ply,
visit www.cygnetyarns.co.uk
to find your local stockist
Chart
Aw 5
Wet blocking is
recommended to allow
colourwork to bloom and
even out.
All the yarn ‘floats’ (where
an unused yarn colour is
carried across the back of the
work) end up hidden inside
once the cowl is doubled up
and grafted together. This
means you don’t need to
worry about securing them
at the back, even if on some
rows they stretch for 6 or
7 sts. However, to achieve
even-looking colourwork, it
is still important to maintain
a consistent tension and
not to allow floats to get
too loose or too tight. If
this happens, you could try
turning your work so that
the wrong side is facing
outwards as you knit. Having
the floats going around
the outside of your tube of
knitting as you work can help
keep tension regular!
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Bright & bold colourwheel
CUSHION
More than one designer went into the
making of this bright beauty
was thrilled
of the Design Team!
“The CoCoCollective is a
group of artists at CoCoCare,
a day service for people with
disabilities, including autism,
based in Colchester, Essex. We
are inspired by the artists we
meet or discover during visits
to museums and art galleries
to create our own artworks in
a variety of techniques. We are
part of the artistic community
of Colchester and have our
own studio. The Colourwheel
cushion is a collaboration
between us and our facilitator,
Anni Howard (pictured above).
We all discussed and planned
the idea after looking at Kate’s
mood board, and we helped out
making the pompoms too!”
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Need to
know...
Designed by
Anni Howard and the
CoCoCollective
Yarn used
Ricorumi DK
4 balls in Black 060 (MC)
1 ball each in Yellow 006
(A), Tangerine 026 (B),
Orange 027 (C), Red 028
(D), Wine Red 029(E),
Berry 015 (F), Purple 020
(G), Midnight Blue 035
(H), Blue 032 (I), Emerald
042 (J), Green 049 (K) &
Pistachio 047 (L)
About the yarn
DK; 57.5m per 25g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
20 sts x 40 rows = 10cm
measured over G st
Needles used
4mm straight
4mm circular, 40cm
Other supplies
/ 2 buttons, 3cm
/ circular cushion pad,
46cm diameter
/ tapestry needle
/ mattress needle or extra-
long tapestry needle
/ pompom maker, 3.5cm,
or cardboard circles
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
This cushion is worked flat in
two pieces and is shaped into
a circle using short rows. The
front segments are knitted in
twelve colours to show the
primary, secondary and tertiary
colours in the colour wheel,
each segment separated by two
rows of stocking stitch in black.
The back is knitted in black
throughout. A narrow edging is
worked on picked-up stitches
around the circumference of the
front. After sewing up the cast-
on and cast-off edges to form
the circle, the back is attached
behind the front edging, leaving
a gap which is closed after the
cushion pad is inserted. Finally,
two buttons are tightly sewn to
the centre of the cushion and
pompoms are attached around
the edge.
knitting...
Front
With MC, cast on 40 sts.
**Rowl(RS): Knit.
Row 2: SI 1, k3, p to end.
First Segment
Break MC, join A.
Row 3: K36, turn.
Row 4: K36.
Row 5: K32, turn.
Row 6: K32.
Row 7: K28, turn.
Row 8: K28.
Row 9: K24, turn.
Row 10: K24.
Row 11: K20, turn.
Row 12: K20.
Row 13: K16, turn.
Row 14: K16.
Row 15: K12, turn.
Row 16: K12.
Row 17: K8, turn.
Row 18: K8.
Row 19: K4, turn.
Row 20: K4.
Row 21: K34, turn.
Row 22: K34.
Rows 23-24: Rep rows 19-20.
Rows 25-26: Rep rows 17-18.
Rows 27-28: Rep rows 15-16.
Rows 29-30: Rep rows 13-14.
Rows 31-32: Rep rows 11-12.
Rows 33-34: Rep rows 9-10.
Rows 35-36: Rep rows 7-8.
Rows 37-38: Rep rows 5-6.
Rows 39-40: Rep rows 3-4.
Break A, join MC.
Row 41: K38, turn.
Row 42: K2, p to end.
Second Segment
Break MCJoin B.
Rows 43-80: Rep rows 3-40.
Break B, join MC.**
Rep from ** to ** 5 more
times, changing contrast
colours as shown in the photo
and diagram.
On last segment, do not break
off contrast colour.
With final contrast colour, cast
off k-wise.
Back
With MC only throughout, work
as given for Front.
Join cast-on and cast-off edges
of Back to form a circle. Run a
thread round centre sts to close
hole if necessary.
Front Edging
With MC and circular needle,
starting at cast-on edge of
front, *pu and k2 sts from row
ends of MC stripe, pu and kl9
sts from row ends of contrast
segment; rep from * to end.
252 sts
Next Row (WS): Purl.
Cast off loosely k-wise.
Join cast-on and cast-off edges
of front and row ends of Front
Edging to form a circle. Run
a thread round centre sts
to close hole if necessary.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block
to measurements given
in schematic.
Sew Back piece to Front
behind edging, leaving a 20cm
gap. Insert cushion pad. Sew
remaining 20cm to finish seam.
With long tapestry needle or
mattress needle, attach a
button to centre of cushion
front, threading yarn through
to centre of cushion back and
pull tight. Attach second button
to threaded yarn at centre of
cushion back and fasten off.
Pompoms
Make 12
For each Pompom, choose two
colours that are next to each
other on the colour wheel.
Holding two strands together,
make Pompom approximately
3.5cm in diameter.
Attach each Pompom to edge
of cushion between the two
corresponding segments. S
Buy your yarn...
Ricorumi DK, visit
www.rico-design.de/en
to find your local stockist
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Warm & comfy
WINDERMER
HAT
This handy topper will be a winner with everyone
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Need to
know...
Designed by
Yarnsmiths Design Team
Yarn used
Yamsmiths Create DK
1 ball in Burnt Orange
3120
About the yarn
DK; 290m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
3.25mm straight
4mm straight
Other supplies
/ cable needle
/ tapestry needle
/ pompom maker, 6cm
Abbreviations
C4B: si 2 sts onto CN and
hold at back, k2 from LH
needle, k2 from CN.
C4Bdec: slip next 2 sts
onto CN and hold at back,
k2tog from LH needle, then
k2tog from CN. 2 sts deed
C4F: si 2 sts onto CN and
hold in front, k2 from LH
needle, k2 from CN.
C4Fdec: slip next 2 sts
onto CN and hold in front,
ssk from LH needle, then
ssk from CN. 2 sts deed
See page 78 for all
other abbreviations
Sizing
This one-ball wonder is perfect
for anyone wanting to try
cabling, or for experts wanting a
quick knit. The yarn is available
in a range of gorgeous bright
colours, handy neutrals and soft
pastels, so there is something
that everyone will love.
knitting...
With smaller needles, cast on
123 sts.
Row 1 (RS): KI, *pl, kl; rep
from * to end.
Row 2: Pl, *kl, pl; rep from
* to end.
Rep the last 2 rows until rib
measures 5cm, ending after a
WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): Work 9
sts in rib, *ml, work 2 sts
in rib; rep from * to last 10
sts, ml, work 10 sts in rib.
176 sts
Change to larger needles.
Row 1 (RS): [Kl, pl] 3 times,
kl tbl, p2, k2, C4F, k2,
p2, *kl tbl, pl, [kl, pl] 5
times, kl tbl, p2, k2, C4F,
k2, p2; rep from * to last 7
sts, kl tbl, [pl, kl] 3 times.
Row 2: [Pl, kl] 3 times, pl
tbl, k2, p8, k2, *pltbl, kl,
[pl, kl] 5 times, pl tbl, k2,
p8, k2; rep from * to last 7
sts, pl tbl, [kl, pl] 3 times.
Row 3: [Pl, kl] twice, p2, kl
tbl, p2, k4, C4F, p2, *kl tbl,
p2, kl, [pl, kl] 3 times, p2,
kl tbl, p2, k4, C4F, p2; rep
from * to last 7 sts, kl tbl,
p2, [kl, pl] twice.
Row 4: [Kl, pl] twice, k2, pl
tbl, k2, p8, k2, *pl tbl, k2,
pl, [kl, pl] 3 times, k2, pl
tbl, k2, p8, k2; rep from *
to last 7 sts, pl tbl, k2, [pl,
kl] twice.
Row 5: [Kl, pl] 3 times, kl
tbl, p2, k2, C4B, k2, p2, *kl
tbl, pl, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl
tbl, p2, k2, C4B, k2, p2; rep
from * to last 7 sts, kl tbl,
[pl, kl] 3 times.
Row 6: As Row 2.
Row 7: [Pl, kl] twice, p2, kl
tbl, p2, C4B, k4, p2, *kl tbl,
p2, kl, [pl, kl] 3 times, p2,
kl tbl, p2, C4B, k4, p2; rep
from * to last 7 sts, kl tbl,
p2, [kl, pl] twice.
Row 8: As Row 4.
These 8 rows form Cable patt
and are also shown in the chart.
Cont in patt until work
measures approximately 22cm,
ending after a Row 4 of patt.
Shape top
Rows 1-16 are also shown in
the chart.
Row 1 (RS): P2tog, [kl, pl]
twice, kl tbl, p2, k2, C4B,
k2, p2, [kl tbl, [pl, kl]
twice, p3tog, [kl, pl] twice,
kl tbl, p2, k2, C4B, k2, p2] 6
times, kl tbl, [pl, kl] twice,
p2tog. 162 sts
Row 2: [Kl, pl] twice, kl, pl
tbl, [k2, p8, k2, pl tbl, kl,
pl, kl, p3, kl, pl, kl, pl
tbl] 6 times, k2, p8, k2, pl
tbl, [kl, pl] twice, kl.
Row 3: P2tog, kl, p2, kl tbl,
p2, C4B, k4, p2, [kl tbl, p2,
kl, p3tog, kl, p2, kl tbl, p2,
C4B, k4, p2] 6 times, kl tbl,
p2, kl, p2tog. 148 sts
Row 4: Kl, pl, k2, pl tbl, [k2,
p8, k2, pl tbl, k2, pl, kl,
pl, k2, pl tbl] 6 times, k2,
p8, k2, pl tbl, k2, pl, kl.
Row 5: P2tog, kl, pl, kl tbl,
p2, k2, C4F, k2, p2, [kl tbl,
pl, kl, p3tog, kl, pl, kl tbl,
p2, k2, C4F, k2, p2] 6 times,
kl tbl, pl, kl, p2tog. 134 sts
Row 6: Kl, pl, kl, pl tbl, [k2,
p8, k2, pl tbl, kl, p3, kl, pl
tbl] 6 times, k2, p8, k2, pl
tbl, kl, pl, kl.
Row 7: P2tog, pl, kl tbl, p2,
k4, C4F, p2, [kl tbl, pl,
p3tog, pl, kl tbl, p2, k4,
C4F, p2] 6 times, kl tbl, pl,
p2tog. 120 sts
Row 8: K2, pl tbl, [k2, p8, k2,
pl tbl, k3, pl tbl] 6 times,
k2, p8, k2, pl tbl, k2.
Row 9: P2tog, kl tbl, p2, k2,
C4B, k2, p2, [kl tbl, p3tog,
kl tbl, p2, k2, C4B, k2, p2] 6
times, kl tbl, p2tog. 106 sts
Row 10: Kl, pl tbl, [k2, p8,
k2, pl tbl, pl, pl tbl] 6
times, k2, p8, k2, pl tbl, kl.
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Row 11: Pl, kl tbl, p2tog,
C4Bdec, k4, p2tog, [kl tbl,
pl, kl tbl, p2tog, C4Bdec,
k4, p2tog] 6 times, kl tbl,
pl. 92 sts
Row 12: Kl, pl tbl, [kl, p6,
[kl, pl tbl] twice] 6 times,
kl, p6, kl, pl tbl, kl. 78 sts
Row 13: Pl, kl tbl, pl, k2tog,
C4Fdec, pl, [[kl tbl, pl]
twice, k2tog, C4Fdec, pl]
6 times, kl tbl, pl. 71 sts
Row 14: Kl, pl tbl, [kl,
k3tog, kl, pl tbl, pl, pl tbl]
6 times, kl, k3tog, kl, pl
tbl, kl. 43 sts
Row 15: Pl, kl tbl, p3tog,
[kl tbl, pl, kl tbl, p3tog]
6 times, kl tbl, pl. 29 sts
Row 16: Kl, [k3tog, kl] 6
times, k3tog, kl. 15 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Finishing
Join seam and block hat
to measurements. Make a
pompom and sew firmly to top
of hat. Weave in all ends. >
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Key
□ RS: knit
WS: purl
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Row 13: C4Fdec
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Hello!
I’m Rosie Fletcher and I’m
thrilled to be writing this
column, taking you through
a year in a local yarn shop.
I’ve owned my shop, Slipstitch, since January
2019 - so this is a really special time of
year as it’s our shop's birthday! I remember
reaching January 2020 and confidently thinking:
‘Wow, I have done the whole year! I know
exactly what to expect running a business’.
Little did I know what that year would bring...
Chaos and quiet
I’d like to say that January is a strange time
in the shop but really, every time is a strange
time in the shop. The year
has certain rhythms to it:
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the quiet of August, the chaos of Christmas, and I could set my
calendar by the knitters returning as soon as September hits.
We run full tilt from then until Christmas Eve - my favourite shift
of the year, as last-minute shoppers run in and I wear my cosiest
jumper - and then take the weeks between Christmas and the
new year off. I always feel a little rusty when I open the doors
again in January!
Time to get busy
However gentle a start I might need, we’re always busy that first
week back - after being closed for two weeks, we inevitably have
someone rushing back who just needed one more ball to finish a
project, or broke one of their needles over the holiday. As well as
shutting up shop for a couple of weeks, I also won’t have done
any ordering for around three weeks... and that means the new
year starts with orders to all of our suppliers to fill our empty
shelves. All the festive stock may have gone, but crafters don’t
stop needing tapestry needles as soon as January strikes!
We’ll also be getting a whole roster of classes running as New
Year’s Resolutions kick in and novice knitters vow to finally pick
up those new skills. That and the long, dark nights of January,
with no festive cheer to look forward to, bring a lot of people
through our doors. Winter is a lot more bearable with brightly
coloured wools and cosy patterns to fill the evenings. We’ll also
be stocking beautiful rainbows of yarn for anyone tackling a
Temperature blanket, where a stripe is knitted each day of the
year in a colour corresponding to the temperature.
Back with a bump!
It’s also, very ‘excitingly’... tax season! Running a yarn shop is
glorious and I get to share my love of craft every day, but it’s still
a business, so while we refill the shelves with new wool, I’ll also
be back to payroll and inventory and the accounts.
our roster of knitting groups to help
people pick up new ski[Ls starts 3g<?in
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days of January; new stock, classes and admin, and lots and lots
of wool! I’m really looking forward to bringing you along with me
for the year at Slipstitch - here’s to 2024!
See you next month,
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MISALIGNED SOCKS
Toast your toes in these geometric beauties
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Designed by
Shuyi Wu
Need to
know...
Yarn used
West Yorkshire Spinners
Signature 4ply
1 skein each in Liquorice
099 (MC) & Rum Paradise
822 (CC)
About the yarn
4-ply; 400m per 100g ball;
75% wool, 25% nylon
Tension
36 sts x 36 rows = 10cm
measured over patt
Needles used
2.5mm DPNs
Other supplies
/ 3 stitch markers
/ tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
Stag’s tips...
When knitting stranded
colourwork, spread out
the new stitches on the
RH needle to maintain
appropriate tension.
The heel flap uses a garter
selvedge, which has purl
bumps along the edge
instead of a chain. To pick
up stitches, simply insert a
needle through all the purl
bumps, and then knit them.
These socks feature a
geometric stranded pattern,
worked from charts, with
no long floats. The socks
are worked cuff-down, with
a reinforced heel flap and a
gusset on the sole. Pair a self-
striping yarn with a strongly
contrasting solid to create
your own unique work of art!
knitting...
With MC and a stretchy
method, cast on 60 (72, 80)
sts. Join to work in the rnd,
being careful not to twist. Pm
to mark start of rnd.
Cuff
Work 14 rnds in 2x2 rib.
SIZES S&LONLY:
Next Rnd: Knit.
SIZE M ONLY:
Next Rnd: [K34, k2tog] twice.
- (70, -) sts
ALL SIZES:
Leg
Join CC. Repeating sts 6 (7,
8) times around, work in patt
from Geo chart to complete
the chart 5 times in total.
Heel Flap
Turn work. The heel flap is
worked in MC only, starting
with a WS row, over the last
30 (30, 40) sts of the round.
Leave rem 30 (40, 40) sts on
hold.
Rowl(WS):Kl, p28 (28,
38), kl, turn.
Row 2: *K1, si 1; rep from *
to last 2 sts, k2, turn.
Rep rows 1-2 another 17 (19,
21) times, for a total of 36
(40, 44) rows.
Heel Turn
Rowl(WS):SI 1, pl6 (16,
22), p2tog, pl, turn. 29 (29,
39) heel sts
Row 2: SI 1, k5 (5, 7), ssk,
kl, turn. 28 (28, 38) heel sts
Row 3: SI 1, p to 1 st before
gap, p2tog, pl, turn. 1 heel
st deed
Row 4: SI 1, к to 1 st before
gap, ssk, kl, turn. 1 heel
st deed
Rep rows 3-4 until all heel sts
have been worked, ending
after a RS row. Do not turn
after final row. 18 (18, 24)
heel sts
Cusseta Foot
Resume working in the rnd
over all sts.
With RS facing and MC, pu
and kl8 (20, 22) sts along
side of heel flap, pm to mark
new start of rnd at instep,
work next 30 (40, 40) sts in
Geo patt as set, pm, working
in Sole patt (alternating MC
& CC throughout) pu and kl8
(20, 22) sts along side of heel
flap, then cont in Sole patt
and k9 (9,12), pm to mark
centre of sole, work in Sole
patt to end. 84 (98,108) sts
Rnd 1 (dec): Work in Geo
patt to marker, sm, work in
Sole patt to 2 sts before
next marker, ssk, sm, k2tog,
work in Sole patt to end. 2
sts deed
Rnd 2: Work in Geo patt to
marker, sm, work in Sole
patt as set to end.
Rep rnds 1-2 a further 11 (13,
13) times. 60 (70, 80) sts
Cont in patt without decreases
until foot measures 3.5 (4.5,
| Sole chart|
Key
knit
MC
CC
4.5) cm shorter than desired
foot length and removing sole
marker on final rnd.
Toe
Break CC and cont in MC only.
SIZE M ONLY:
Set-Up Rnd 1: Rm, k2, pm
for new start of rnd, k36,
pm to mark end of instep,
к to end, removing any rem
markers.
Set-Up Rnd 2: Kl, ssk, к to
3 sts before instep marker,
k2tog, kl, sm, к to end. -
(68, -) sts
ALL SIZES:
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: Kl, ssk, к to 3 sts
before instep marker, k2tog,
kl, sm, kl, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, kl. 4 sts deed
Rep rnds 1-2 another 6 (7, 8)
times. 32 (36, 44) sts
Rep Rnd 2 only another 3 (3,
4) times. 20 (24, 28) sts
Break MC, leaving a 20cm tail.
Finishing
Graft rem instep and sole sts
together. Weave in ends and
block to measurements given
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know...
Georgia Farrell
Yarn used
Rowan Alpaca Soft DK
About the yarn
DK; 125m per 50g ball;
70% wool, 30% alpaca
Tension
27 sts x 33 rnds = 10cm
measured over patt on
larger needles
Needles used
3.25mm circular, 40-80cm
4mm circular, 40-80cm
Garment is worked
flat; circular needles
are recommended to
accommodate the
number of sts
Other supplies
/ stitch holders or
waste yarn
/ tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
Worked flat in pieces, from
bottom up.
Stitch patterns
1x2 rib patt
Row 1 (RS): Pl, *p2, kl; rep
from * to last st, pl.
Row 2: Kl, *pl, k2; rep from *
to last st, kl.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.
Main patt
Row 1 (RS): Purl.
Row 2: Kl, *k2, pl; rep from *
to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 3: P3, *kl, p2; rep from *
to last st, pl.
Row 4: Kl, *k2, pl; rep from *
to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 5: P3, *kl, p2; rep from *
to last st, pl.
Row 6: Kl, *k2, pl; rep from *
to last 3 sts, k3.
Rep these 6 rows for patt.
Swt Cutting...
Back
With smaller needles, cast on
134 (149, 161, 173, 185, 200,
212, 227) sts.
Work 5cm in 1x2 rib patt,
ending after a WS row and dec
1 st at start of final row. 133
(148, 160,172,184,199,211,
226) sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Main patt until Back
measures 41 (41.5, 42, 42.5,
43, 43.5, 44.5,45.5) cm,
ending after a WS row.
Shape armholes
Keeping patt correct, cast off
8 (9,11,14,15,16,18, 20)
sts at start of next 2 rows. 117
(130,138,144,154,167,175,
186) sts
Dec 1 st at each end of next
row and 8 (10,10,10,11,13,
14,17) foil RS rows. 99 (108,
116,122,130,139,145,150)
sts**
Cont in patt without shaping
until armholes measure 21
(22.5, 24, 25.5, 27, 28.5, 29.5,
30.5) cm, ending after
a WS row.
Shape shoulders &
back neck
Next Row (RS): Work 24 (27,
29, 32, 36, 39, 42, 43) sts in
patt, turn, leaving rem sts on
a stitch holder.
***Row 1: Dec 1 st at neck
edge, work in patt to end.
1 st deed
Row 2: Work in patt to end.
Row 3: As Row 1. 22 (25, 27,
30, 34, 37, 40, 41) sts
Row 4: Cast off 11 (12,13,14,
16,18,19, 20) sts, work in
patt to end. 11 (13,14,16,
18,19,21,21) sts
Row 5: Dec 0 (1,1,1,1,1,1,
1) sts at neck edge, work in
patt to end. 11 (12,13,15,
17,18, 20, 20) sts
Cast off.
With RS facing, slip next 51 (54,
58, 58, 58,61,61,64) sts onto
a separate holder for back neck.
Rejoin yarn at neck edge and
complete as for first side from
***
Front
Work as for Back to **. 99
(108,116,122,130,139,145,
150) sts
Cont in patt without shaping
until armholes measure 12
(13.5,14,14.5,16,17.5,18.5,
18.5) cm, ending after
a WS row.
Shape front neck
Next Row (RS): Work 44 (48,
52, 55, 59, 63, 66, 68) sts
in patt, turn, leaving rem sts
on hold.
Work each side of
neck separately.
* * **Cast off 2 sts at start of
next row. 2 sts deed
Work 1 row in patt.
Rep last 2 rows 7 (9,9, 9, 8,9,
9,8) more times. 28 (28, 32,
35, 41,43, 46, 50) sts
Cast off 1 st at start of next
row. 1 st deed
Work 1 row in patt.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (3, 5, 5, 7, 6,
6,9) more times. 22 (24,26,
29, 33, 36, 39, 40) sts
Cont without shaping until
Front matches Back to start
of shoulder shaping, ending at
shoulder edge.
Shape shoulders
Castoff 11(12,13,14,16,
18,19,20) sts at start of next
row. 11 (12,13,15,17,18, 20,
20) sts
Cast off.
With RS facing, slip next 11
(12, 12, 12, 12,13,13,14) sts
onto a separate holder for front
neck. Rejoin yarn at neck edge
and complete as for first side
from ****.
Sleeves
Work both the same
With smaller needles, cast
on 68 (71, 74, 77,80,83,
83,86) sts.
Work in 1x2 rib patt until Sleeve
measures 5cm, ending after a
WS row and dec 1 st at start of
final row. 67 (70, 73, 76, 79, 82,
82, 85) sts
Change to larger needles.
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ind your size
Finished chest circ (cm)
A: Front/Back width (cm)
B: Length to armhole (cm)
C: Total length to shoulder (cm)
D: Cuff circ (cm)
E: Top sleeve circ (cm)
F: Sleeve length (cm)
s M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X
98 109 118 127 135.5 147 155.5 167
49 55 59 64 68 74 78 84
41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44.5 45.5
62 65 67 69 71 73 75 77
25 26 27.5 28.5 29.5 31 31 32
36 38 40.5 41.5 44 46 48 50
47 49 51 52 53 53 54 54
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Work 6 rows in Main patt.
Bring new sts into
Main patt
Next Row (RS, inc): Pl,
mlp, work in patt to last
st, mlp, pl.
[Work 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 5, 5, 5) rows
in patt, rep inc row] 10 (10,17,
14,19,6,17, 20) times. 89
(92,109,106,119, 96,118,
127) sts
SIZES S, M,XL, 3X,4X&
5X ONLY:
[Work 9 (9, -, 9, -, 7, 7, 7) rows
in patt, rep inc row] 4 (5, 3,
14,6, 4) times. 97 (102, -, 112,
-, 124,130,135) sts
ALL SIZES:
97 (102,109,112,119,124,
130,135) sts
Cont in patt without shaping
until Sleeve measures 47 (49,
51, 52, 53, 53, 54, 54) cm,
ending after a WS row.
Shape sleeve top
Cast off 8 (9,11,14,15,16,
18,20) sts at start of next 2
rows. 81 (84, 87, 84, 89, 92,
94, 95) sts
Dec 1 st at each end of next
and foil 14 (17,20,24,30,31,
30,34) alt rows, then on foil 19
(17,15,9, 5, 5, 7,3) rows. 13
(14,15,16,17,18,18,19) sts
Cast off.
Making up: Block pieces to
measurements given in table.
Join Right shoulder seam.
Neckband
With RS facing and smaller
needles, pu and k26 (27,27,
27, 30, 31, 31, 32) sts down
Left front neck, work across 11
(12,12,12,12,13,13, 14) sts
from Front holder as follows:
p2 (1,1,1,1,0,0,2), [kl, p2]
3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4,4) times, kO
(1,1,1,1,1,1,0), pO (1,1,1,
1,0,0,0), pu and k25 (26, 27,
27, 30, 31, 31, 32) sts up Right
front neck, pu and k4 sts down
Right back neck, work across
51 (54, 58, 58, 58, 61, 61, 64)
sts from Back holder as follows:
pl (1, 0, 0, 0,0,0,0), [kl, p2]
16 (17,19,19,19, 20, 20, 21)
times, kl, pl (1,0,0,0,0,0,
0), pu and k3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4,
4) sts up Left back neck. Join to
work in the rnd and pm for start
of rnd. 120 (126,132,132,
138,144,144,150) sts
Next Rnd: Pl, *kl, p2; rep
from * to last 2 sts, kl, pl.
Cont in rib as set for 5cm.
Cast off in patt.
Finishing
Join Left shoulder and
neckband seam. Sew in
sleeves. Join side and sleeve
seams. Weave in ends. S
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“I wanted a vintage vibe
with a comfortable modern
GARMENT
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twist for this design with
inspiration from the 1940s
and late Victorian period.
The name is inspired by
pomanders; oranges
perforated with cloves, which
I associate with cosy scents
in the depths of winter.
‘Pomander’ comes from the
French ‘pomme d’ambre’ or
‘apple of amber’!
Amber Apple
CARDIGAN
Chic and versatile-this cardi is a wardrobe winner!
Designed by
Marina Skua
Need to
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Yarn used
Rowan Pebble Island
About the yarn
DK; 108m per 50g skein;
100% wool
Tension
20 (25) sts x 28 (23) rows
= 10cm measured over
St st (Herringbone st)
Needles used
3.25mm circular, 100cm
4mm circular, 60cm &
100cm
4mm DPNs
Other supplies
/ 4 stitch markers
/ stitch holders
/ 6 buttons, 1.5cm
/ tapestry needle
Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, ЗХ, 4X,
5X), designed to fit with
6-13cm ease
Shown in size S on Natasha
who is a UK size 10
Abbreviations
DS - Double Stitch: SI
1 wyif, pull yarn over RH
needle to create a st with
2 legs. On next row, к or
p both legs of st tog as
though they were one.
See page 78 for all
other abbreviations
This cardigan has an unusual
construction and is worked
top-down with the band
worked at the same time. The
band is cast on at back neck
and worked in rib, then sts are
picked up along its edge for
shoulders and centre back.
Saddle shoulder pieces are
worked in Herringbone Stitch,
put on hold, then sts for each
front and back are picked up
and worked separately as far
as underarms. The fronts and
back are joined and worked
flat to the hem. Sleeve sts
are picked up around the
armholes, short rows shape
the puffed sleeve cap, then
the sleeves are worked in the
round with gentle shaping.
Sts are dramatically
decreased just before the
Herringbone cuffs.
Stitch patterns
Herringbone stitch (flat)
Row 1 (RS): [SI 1 k-wise]
twice, insert LH needle in
slipped sts through front
loops, wrap yarn k-wise
around RH needle, si first st
off needle, leaving 2nd st on
LH needle, *sl 1 k-wise tbl,
si 1 k-wise, insert LH needle
in slipped sts through front
loops, wrap yarn k-wise
around RH needle, si first
st off needle, leaving 2nd st
on LH needle; rep from * to
last st, kl tbl.
Row 2: *P2tog, leaving 2nd st
on LH needle; rep from * to
last st, pl tbl.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.
Herringbone stitch (in
the rnd)
Rnd 1 (set-up rnd): *K2tog,
slipping only first st off
needle, leaving 2nd st on
LH needle; rep from * to
last st, si next st to RH
needle, rm, si st back to
LH needle; rep from * once
more, si st just worked to
LH needle, pm, si st back
to RH needle.
Rnd 2: SI next st, then si
it back to LH needle tbl,
*k2tog tbl, slipping only first
st off needle, leaving 2nd
st on LH needle; rep from *
to last st, si next st to RH
needle, rm, si st back to
LH needle; rep from * once
more, si st just worked to
LH needle, pm, si st back
to RH needle.
Rnd 3: SI next st k-wise, then
si it back to LH needle,
*k2tog, slipping only first
st off needle, leaving 2nd
st on LH needle; rep from *
to last st, si next st to RH
needle, rm, si st back to
LH needle; rep from * once
more, si st just worked to
LH needle, pm, si st back
to RH needle.
Rep rnds 2-3 for patt.
Start knitting...
Neckband
With larger needles, cast
on 16 sts using Judy’s
Magic Cast-On (8 sts on
each needle).
Holding needles with tips
pointing away and RS facing
you, place 8 sts from needle
Special instructions
Judy's Magic Cast-On
Tie a slipknot leaving a tail
4 times the length of the
intended cast-on.
Using circular needles with
a long cable, hold both ends
in Right hand, one in front
of the other. Place slipknot
on back needle with tail end
at back.
Take both ends of yarn
in Left hand, and then
separate them using index
finger and thumb with tail
end over index finger and
working end over thumb.
Keeping Left hand static
and moving both needles
in Right hand only, move
tip of front needle over and
under tail end of yarn so
that yarn wraps around front
needle and finishes between
needles. Then move tip of
back needle over and under
working end of yarn so that
yarn wraps around back
needle and finishes between
needles.
Cont wrapping yarn in this
way, alternating needles,
until desired number of sts
is reached.
to the Left on hold. Turn
needle ready to work over
rem 8 sts from WS.
Rowl(WS): Pl, [pl, kl]
3 times, kl.
Row 2: [Kl, pl] 3 times, k2.
Row 3: SI 1 wyif, [pl, kl]
3 times, kl.
Note: The slipped edge is the
neck edge, and the edge with
garter bumps will later have
sts picked up from it.
Find your size
Approximate UK dress size
A: Finished chest (cm)
B: Length from underarm (cm)
C: Armhole depth (cm)
D: Top sleeve circ (cm)
E: Cuff circ (cm)
F: Sleeve length (cm)
XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X
6 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28 30-32 34-36
84 94 104 114 124 134 144 154 164
28.5 28.5 28.5 28.5 28.5 28.5 28.5 28.5 28.5
20.5 21 22.5 24 25.5 27 28.5 29 30.5
57.5 60.5 64.5 68.5 73 77 83.5 87.5 91.5
16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19.5 20.5 24
59 59 59 59 59 59 59 59 59
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Rep rows 2-3 another 16 (17,
17, 17, 19, 19,21,21,21)
times. Drop yarn, place these
8 sts on hold and return held
8 sts from cast-on to LH
needle, ready to work from RS.
Join new ball of yarn.
Row 1 (RS): K2, [pl, kl]
3 times.
Row 2: Kl, [kl, pl] 3
times, pl.
Row 3: SI 1 k-wise, [kl, pl]
3 times, kl.
Rep rows 2-3 another 16
(17, 17, 17, 19, 19,21,21,
21) times, then rep Row 2
once more.
Shoulder Set-up
Row 1 (RS): SI 1 k-wise, [kl,
pl] 3 times, kl, pm, turn
work 90 degrees clockwise,
pu and kl9 (19, 19, 19, 21,
21, 23, 23, 23) sts along
G st edge for Left Shoulder,
pm, pu and k28 (28, 30, 30,
32, 32, 34, 34, 36) sts for
Back, pm, pu and kl9 (19,
19, 19, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23)
sts for Right Shoulder, work
across held sts as [kl, pl]
3 times, k2. 82 (82, 84, 84,
90, 90, 96, 96, 98) sts
Right Shoulder
Drop yarn, place 8 neckband
sts just worked on hold. The
first ball of yarn is now in
position to work Right Shoulder
sts from WS (work over 19 (19,
19, 19, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23)
shoulder sts, leaving rem sts
on cable of needle).
Row 1 (WS): Kl, starting with
Row 2, work Herringbone
Stitch (flat) to 1 st before
marker, kl, turn.
Row 2: Kl, work Herringbone
Stitch (flat) to last st, kl.
Rep these 2 rows another 7
(7, 8, 9,10, 11, 11, 11,11)
times, then work 1 more WS
row. Place sts on hold and
break yarn.
Left Shoulder
Place 8 left neckband sts on
hold, rm and rejoin yarn ready
to work RS over 19 (19, 19,
19, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23) Left
Shoulder sts, leaving rem sts
on cable of needle.
Row 1 (RS): Kl, starting
with Row 1, work
Herringbone Stitch to 1 st
before marker, kl, turn.
Row 2: Kl, work Herringbone
Stitch to last st, kl.
Rep rows 1-2 another 7 (7, 8,
9,10,11,11,11,11) times,
then work 1 more RS row.
Place sts on hold, do not
break yam.
Back
With RS facing and starting at
held sts edge of Left Shoulder,
pu and kl7 (17,19, 21, 23,
25, 25, 25, 25) sts along
edge of Left Shoulder, pm,
k28 (28, 30, 30, 32, 32, 34,
34, 36) Back sts, pm, pu and
kl7 (17,19, 21, 23, 25, 25,
25, 25) sts along edge of
Right Shoulder. 62 (62, 68, 72,
78, 82, 84, 84, 86) sts
Short Row 1(WS): Kl, pto
marker, sm, p to marker,
sm, pl, turn.
Short Row 2: DS, sm, к to
marker, kl, turn.
Short Row 3: DS, sm, p to
marker, sm, p to previous
DS, p4, turn.
Short Row 4: DS, к to marker,
sm, к to marker, sm, к to 4
sts after previous DS, turn.
Rep short rows 3-4 another 2
(2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) times.
Next Short Row (WS): DS, p
to marker, rm, p to marker,
rm, p to last st, kl.
Resume working over all 62
(62, 68, 72, 78, 82, 84, 84,
86) Back sts and cont in St st
with 1-st Garter borders until
St st section measures 13.5
(12.5, 13, 13.5,13.5, 13.5,
13.5,12.5,12.5) cm at outer
armhole edge, ending after a
WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): K2, mil,
к to last 2 sts, mlr, k2.
2 sts /лсУ
Rep inc row every RS row a
further 3(6, 7,8, 9, 11, 12,
15, 17) times. 70 (76, 84, 90,
98,106,110,116,122) sts
Cast on 2 (2, 2,3, 3,3,4, 4,
4) sts at start of next 2 rows.
74 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 118,
124,130) sts
Break yarn, place sts on hold.
Right Front
With RS facing, larger needles
and starting at held shoulder
sts side, pu but do not work
17 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 25,
25, 25) sts along edge of
Right Shoulder, pm, place 8
neckband sts on RH needle
after these picked-up sts.
25 (25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 33,
33, 33) sts
Row 1 (WS): SI 1 wyif, rejoin
yarn, [pl, kl] 3 times, kl,
sm, pl7 (17, 19, 21, 23,
25, 25, 25, 25).
Row 2: К to marker, sm, [kl,
pl] 3 times, k2.
Short Row 1: SI 1 wyif,
[pl, kl] 3 times, kl, sm,
p4, turn.
Short Row 2: DS, work in patt
to end, turn.
Short Row 3: Work in patt to
previous DS, p4, turn.
Rep short rows 2-3 another
2(2, 2,3, 3,4,4, 4, 4)
times, then rep Short
Row 2 once more.
Shapeneck
Note: Armhole shaping
starts before neck incs are
complete; read to end of
section before continuing.
Work 3 (3, 3, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7)
rows as set.
Next Row (RS, neck inc): К
to marker, mlr, sm, work as
set to end. 1 neck st inc’d
Inc at neck edge every 6th row
a further 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9,
9) times, then every 4th row 4
(3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4) times.
AT THE SAME TIME, when 45
(41, 43, 45, 47, 47, 49, 45,
45) rows have been worked in
Neck Shaping section, start
armhole shaping.
Armhole Inc Row (RS): K2,
mil, work as set to end
including any neck incs.
1 arm hole st inc’d
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Inc at armhole edge every RS
row a further 3 (6, 7, 8, 9, 11,
12,15,17) times.
Cast on 2 (2, 2,3, 3, 3, 4, 4,
4) sts at start of next RS row,
then work 1 row straight. 41
(44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 63, 66,
69) sts
Break yarn, place sts on hold.
Left Front
With RS facing, return held 8
neckband sts to LH needle
without working, pm, rejoin
yarn, pu and kl7 (17,19, 21,
23, 25, 25, 25, 25) sts along
edge of shoulder. 25 (25, 27,
29, 31, 33, 33, 33, 33) sts
Next Row (WS): P17 (17, 19,
21, 23, 25, 25, 25, 25), sm,
kl, [kl, pl] 3 times, pl.
Short Row 1 (RS): SI 1
к-wise, [kl, pl] 3 times, kl,
sm, k4, turn.
Short Row 2: DS, p to marker,
sm, work as set to end, turn.
Short Row 3: Work as set to
previous DS, k4, turn.
Rep short rows 2-3 another
2 (2, 2,3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4)
times, then rep Short
Row 2 once more.
Shape neck
Note: Armhole shaping
starts before neck incs are
complete; read to end of
section before continuing.
Work 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8)
rows as set.
Next Row (RS, neck inc):
Work as set to marker, sm,
mil, к to end. 1 neck st incd
Inc at neck edge every 6th row
a further 5 (6, 6, 7, 7,8, 8,9,
9) times, then every 4th row 4
(3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4) times.
AT THE SAME TIME, when 46
(42, 44, 46, 48, 48, 50, 46,
46) rows have been worked in
Neck Shaping section, start
armhole shaping.
Armhole Inc Row (RS):
Work as set to last 2 sts
including any neck incs,
mlr, k2. 1 armhole st incd
Inc at arm hole edge every RS
row a further 3 (6, 7, 8, 9,
11,12, 15,17) times. Work
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2 rows straight, then cast on
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts at
start of next WS row. 41 (44,
48, 52, 56, 60, 63, 66, 69) Sts
Join Fronts & Back
Row 1 (RS): Work as set over
Left Front, backward loop
cast on 8 (12, 14, 16, 18,
20, 24, 28, 32) sts, with
RS facing к across held
74 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112,
118, 124,130) Back sts,
backward loop cast on 8
(12, 14,16,18, 20, 24,
28, 32) sts, with RS facing
return held 41 (44, 48, 52,
56, 60, 63, 66, 69) Right
Front sts to needles and к
to marker, sm, kl, pl, kl,
k2tog (buttonhole), pl, k2.
171 (191, 211, 231, 251,
271, 291, 311, 331) sts
Row 2: Sil wyif, pl, kl, pl, yo
(buttonhole), pl, kl, pl, sm,
p to marker, sm, work as set
to end. 172 (192, 212, 232,
252, 272, 292, 312, 332) sts
Last two rows form buttonhole.
*Work as set for 12 rows,
work 2 buttonhole rows; rep
from * a further 3 times.
Work 2 buttonhole rows, work
6 rows in patt.
Hem
Change to smaller needles.
Rib Row 1 (RS): Work as set
to marker, *pl, kl; rep from
* to 2 sts before marker,
p2tog, sm, work as set to
end. 171 (191, 211, 231,
251, 271, 291, 311, 331) sts
Work in rib as now set for
another 5 rows.
Maintaining rib, work
buttonhole over next 2 rows.
Work 6 more rows in rib.
Cast off.
Sleeves
Work both the same
With RS facing, larger needles
and starting at centre
underarm, pu and k44 (47,
51, 55, 58, 62, 67, 71, 75)
sts as far as shoulder sts, pm,
return held 19 (19, 19, 19,
21, 21, 23, 23, 23) shoulder
sts to LH needle, *k2, mil;
rep from * to last 3 sts, k3,
pm, pu and k44 (47, 51, 55,
58, 62, 67, 71, 75) sts ending
at centre underarm. Pm and
join to work in the rnd. 115
(121,129,137,146, 154,
167,175,183) sts
Short Row 1 (RS): К to
marker, sm, к to marker,
sm, kl, turn.
Short Row 2: DS, sm, p to
marker, sm, pl, turn
Short Row 3: DS, к to
previous DS, k3, turn.
Short Row 4: DS, p to
previous DS, p3, turn.
Rep last 2 rows a further 1
(1,1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) times.
Next Short Row: DS, к to
previous DS, k5, turn.
Next Short Row: DS, p to
previous DS, p5, turn.
Rep last 2 rows a further 4
(4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times.
Next Row (RS): DS, к to end,
removing shoulder markers.
Resume working in the rnd
over all sts.
Knit 14 rnds.
Next Rnd (dec): Kl, k2tog,
к to last 3 sts, ssk, kl.
2 sts deed
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Rep these 15 rnds a further
8 times. 97 (103, 111, 119,
128, 136, 149,157, 165) sts
Knit 14 rnds.
Next Rnd: [K4 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1,
0, 0, 2), k2tog] 6 (1, 7, 13,
12, 20, 2, 4, 15) times,
[k3 (3, 3, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1),
k2tog] 5 (19, 11,5, 14,4,
47, 47, 15) times, [k4 (2,
2, 2,1, 1, 0, 0, 2), k2tog] 6
(1, 7, 13, 12, 20, 2, 4, 15)
times. 80 (82, 86, 88, 90,
92, 98, 102, 120) sts
Next Rnd: *K2tog; rep from *
to end. 40 (41, 43, 44, 45,
46, 49, 51, 60) sts
Cuff
Work in Herringbone st (in the
rnd) for 12 rnds.
Cast off k-wise.
Finishing
Starting at outer edge of
neck band and working out
to Sleeve join, embroider
a row of chain stitch along
each of edge of Herringbone
shoulder pieces, where Front
& Back sts were picked up.
Attach buttons to correspond
with buttonholes. Block to
measurements and weave in
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Need to
know...
Designed by
Sachiyo Ishii
Yarn used
Any DК yarn
4g in orange (A)
oddments in black (B) &
white (C)
Why not try King Cole
Dollymix DK
1 ball in Orange (144)
Oddments in Black (048) &
White (001)
About the yarn
DK; 73m per 25g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
25 sts x 36 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Tension is not important,
make sure your sts are tight
enough to avoid stuffing
show-through
Needles used
3mm DPNs
Other supplies
/3mm crochet hook
/ toy stuffing
/ chenille or
tapestry needle
Sizing
19cm long
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
The Clownfish pieces are
worked flat, but double-pointed
needles are used to make the
stripes easier.
Slide sts across the needles as
indicated in order to access the
yarn previously dropped. Do not
break yarn unless instructed.
The top and base fins are
added after the clownfish is
made up using crochet.
Atting...
Body & Tail
Starting with the tail.
With B, cast on 14 sts.
Join in A.
Rows 1-4: With A and starting
with a к row, work in St st.
Join in C.
Rows 5-6: With C, work in St st.
Row 7 (RS): With B, knit, do
not turn work.
Slide sts to other end of needle
to use attached yarn.
Row 8 (RS): With A, knit.
Row 9: With A, p2, [pfb, p2]
4 times. 18 sts
Row 10: With A, knit.
Row 11: With A, [p2, pfb]
6 times, do not turn. 24 sts
Slide sts to other end of needle
to use attached yarn.
Row 12 (WS): With B, purl.
Row 13: With C, knit.
Row 14: With C, p4, [pfb, p4]
4 times. 28 sts
Row 15: With C, knit, do
not turn.
Slide sts to other end of needle
to use attached yarn.
Row 16 (RS): With B, knit, do
not turn.
Slide sts to other end of needle
to use attached yarn.
Rows 17-21: With A, work in
St st.
Row 22: With B, purl, do not
turn.
Slide sts to other end of needle
to use attached yarn.
Row 23: With C, p2tog, [p2tog,
pl] 8 times, p2tog. 18 sts
Row 24: With C, k2, [k2tog, k2]
4 times. 14 sts
Row 25: With C, purl.
Row 26: With B, knit.
Rows 27-29: With A, work in
St st.
Row 30: With A, k2, [k2tog, k2]
3 times. 11 sts
Row 31: With A, [p2tog] 5
times, pl. 6 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Side Fins
Make 2
With B, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Break В and join A.
Rows 2-3: Starting with a
p row, work in St st.
Row 4: [Pl, p2tog] 4 times.
8 sts
Row 5: [K2tog] 4 times. 4 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Making up: Sew Body & Tail
seam, leaving a gap for stuffing,
stuff body, avoiding tail section,
and close gap. Using photo as
a guide, with matching yarn sew
through both layers of body at
start of tail section using back
stitch. Sew seams of each side
of Side Fin, noting that fins are
not stuffed. Attach Side Fins
to body.
With B, embroider French knots
as eyes.
Top Fin
After fish is made up and
stuffed, join A to tail end of top
of body. With crochet hook and
inserting hook into the top of
the fish each time, work in
crochet as follows: 1 chain, 1
double crochet, 1 half treble, 1
treble. Change to С. 1 double
crochet, slip stitch, 1 double
crochet, 1 treble. Change to B.
3 chain. Change to A. 3 chain,
3 treble, slip stitch. Fasten off.
Base Fin
Join A to tail end of underside
of body. With crochet hook and
inserting hook into the
underside of the fish each time,
work in crochet as follows:
1 double crochet, 1 half treble,
2 treble, 1 double crochet, slip
stitch. Fasten off. >
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5 reasons why you’ll love
KNIT ARTISTIC
£7^ АМЖ7Т Enjoy combining wonderful
В—I ,Л \ I colours and patterns for
011Г1Л1 wear-forever knits
When Barbel Sa let’s book
popped onto the desk at
KN HQ, we just knew that
we had to share it with you.
Last issue, we featured the
glorious Rise Like a Phoenix
design, and we thought you
might like to see a little more
of what the book contains.
Each shawl is a wonderful
work of art with a palette
selection to excite, whether
you prefer bold and bright, or
more subtle combinations.
i The colourwork designs
We all like a bit of colour in
our lives, and Barbel has
seamlessly combined stand-
out hues with designs that
are as eye-catching as
they are harmonious.
l Subtle gradients sit
I alongside bold shades,
* with joyful bursts of
colour that bring her
- beautiful designs to life.
We love the turquoise
and terracotta version of
Fire Lilies with a subtle
L blue running through
the make, topped
off with a bright
| turquoise border.
The turquoise and
terracotta version of
Fire Lilies Is an
eye-catching
combination
2 Techniques to learn
andtry
At first glance, Knit Artistic
Shawls looks like it is aimed at
the most proficient knitters -
the colourwork designs appear
intricate and detailed. But fear
not! There is something for all
abilities in the gorgeous tome,
even for knitters wanting to try
their hand at their first large
triangular shawl. There are
pages of techniques to help,
from swatch ing and steeking,
through colour arrangement to
borders and blocking. If you’re
starting out, check out the
Easygoing shawl.
3 Packed with
heirloom makes
Carefully curated yarn choices
ensure that all your hard
work will last a life time.
Barbel combines beautifully
soft fibres, including 100%
lambswool, Shetland and
Norwegian yarns and supersoft
cashmere, to name a few, for
luxurious knits that will look
as good in years to come as
Tracery is a stand-out
pattern 5
they do when your new shawl
first comes off the needles.
Gondwana in turquoise-green
and sand-nature combines
timeless colours that’ll span
the decades.
4 The fabulous
pattern combinations
One of the most impressive
aspects of the book is how
defined the patterns on the
shawls are - even on the more
subtle colour combinations,
the patterns really pop!
Some of the designs are
architectural and geometric
in style, while others have a
nature-inspired finish. We love
how Barbel explains where
her inspiration for each came
from - Arabesque was the
result of a visit to the old town
of Marrakech, Ginkgo by the
gentle beauty of ginkgo trees,
and Easygoing was inspired by
a door that Barbel saw on a
visit to Kent!
5 Ageless style for all
If you’re anything like us, you’ll
have a cupboard bursting with
a variety of shawls... but there
is always room for one more!
Shawls are so versatile - the
perfect cover-up for when the
sun goes down on summer
evenings, a comforting woolly
hug for chilly winter nights
spent on the sofa. But,
whatever the occasion, a well-
chosen shawl is a stylish cover-
up that spans the generations,
and you’ll be spoilt for choice
in the selection contained in
Knit Artistic Shawls.
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TIPS
for cable knits
key property you’re looking for is stitch definition
- you want to be able to see those lovely cable
stitches you’ve created! A smooth, round, bouncy
Here’s a round-up of the Knit Now team’s top
tips for mastering this rewarding technique
wool yarn is often the go-to for cable knits, but you
can experiment with adding a lovely light mohair yarn
such as Rowan Kidsilk Haze to add some fluffiness
without losing definition.
Cable
needles
Metal cable
needles can be handy for
quick knits, but if you’re * * -
using a slippery yarn, use
a bamboo needle to avoid
dropping stitches. Experiment
with different shapes of cable
needles to find out what works
best for you - you can start practising straight away
using your 3-in-l set.
Charts made easy
In Knit Now, cable patterns always come
with both charted and written instructions,
but elsewhere you may find chart-only
patterns. Don’t worry though - they’re not
as complex as they look. Each square
represents one stitch, and you read the
rows in the same direction as you knit. If
you struggle to follow the chart, get out your highlighters
No needle? No problem!
Set yourself free of the cable needle altogether
by learning to cable without a cable needle! This is particularly
useful for small cables of only two or three stitches. There are lots
of great tutorials online - start with the one on the Modern Daily
Knitting blog at www.modernciailyknitting.com
and colour-code the squares, or use Post-it notes to help
you keep your place.
Stitch markers
really are a
knitter’s best friend when it
comes to cable patterns! Place
a marker between each pattern
repeat to help you keep your
place. If you have some lockable
markers, pop one at the end of
every 10th row to help you keep
count of rows, too.
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Mistakes happen
There’s no such thing as a perfect
knitter, so don’t beat yourself up if you
make a mistake! You can drop down and
re-knit a section if you need to. First, run
a DPN through the stitches below where the mistake
happened. Next, drop all the stitches above that point
to create a ladder, then simply rework the pattern
correctly, using the ladders as the working yarn.
Keeping
count
Keeping count
of which row
you’re on when
knitting cables
can be tricky,
but here’s a little tip - place
the tip of your needle at the
hole in your cable (where it
twists); this is your cable
row. From there, you can
count rows up or down.
Brilliant
blocking
Cabled stitch patterns
don’t really come to
life until the finished
piece has been
washed and blocked.
Don’t judge your WIF?
particularly if you’re
using a lovely woolly
yarn that will bloom
with washing. It may
look a bit uneven as
you’re knitting but a
nice gentle soak and
shaping when wet will
do wonders.
Don’t stress
If you can knit and purl, you can
do cables! Just take it one stitch
at a time and remember you’re only
doing normal knitting stitches in a
different order.
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CARDIGAN
Choose this delicate design for an all-occasion cover-up
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Designed by
Bergere de France
Design Team
Need to
know...
Yarn used
Bergere de France
Merinos Lin
About the yarn
DK; 114m per 500g ball;
50% wool, 50% linen
Tension
24 sts x 28 rows = 10cm
measured over patt on
larger needles
Needles used
3.5mm straight
4mm straight
Other supplies
/ locking stitch markers
/ 5 buttons, 2.2cm
/ tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X) designed to
fit with 2-5 cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
This cardigan is worked flat
in pieces from the bottom up
with long sleeves. You can
choose to work the Diamond
lace pattern from a chart or
written instructions, whichever
you prefer.
patterns
ixi rib patt
Row 1 (RS): Kl, *pl, kl; rep
from * to end.
Row 2: *P1, kl; rep from * to
last st, pl.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.
Double Moss st
Row 1 (RS): *K1, pl; rep
from * to last st, kl.
Row 2: *P1, kl; rep from * to
last st, pl.
Row 3: *P1, kl; rep from * to
last st, pl.
Row 4: *K1, pl; rep from * to
last st, kl.
Rep these 4 rows for patt.
Diamond patt
Row 1 (RS): K8, k2tog, yo, k9.
Row 2 & all WS rows: P19.
Row 3: K7, k2tog, yo, kl, yo,
ssk, k7.
Row 5: K6, k2tog, yo, k3, yo,
ssk, k6.
Row 7: K5, k2tog, yo, k5, yo,
ssk, k5.
Row 9: K4, k2tog, yo, k7, yo,
ssk, k4.
Row 11: КЗ, k2tog, yo, k9, yo,
ssk, k3.
Row 13: K4, yo, k4, sk2p, k4,
yo, k4.
Row 15: K5, yo, k3, sk2p, k3,
yo, k5.
Row 17: K6, yo, k2, sk2p, k2,
yo, k6.
Row 19: K7, yo, kl, sk2p, kl,
yo, k7.
Row 21: K8, yo, sk2p, yo, k8.
Row 22 (WS): Purl.
Rep these 22 rows for patt.
knitting...
Back
With smaller needles, cast on
107 (117,127, 139,151) sts.
Work in lxl rib until Back
measures 4cm, ending after a
WS row.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1 (RS): Work 21 (25, 29,
33, 37) sts in Double Moss
st, work Row 1 of Diamond
patt, work 27 (29, 31, 35,
39) sts in Double Moss st,
work Row 1 of Diamond
patt, work 21 (25, 29, 33,
37) sts in Double Moss st.
This row sets position of patts.
Cont as set until Back
measures 33 (34, 34, 35, 36)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape raglans
Maintaining patt, cast off 2 (4,
5, 9,12) sts at start of next 2
rows. 103 (109, 117,121,
127) sts
Next Row (RS, dec): K2,
k2tog, work as set to last
4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts deed
Next Row: Work as set.
Rep these 2 rows 30 (32, 35,
36, 37) more times and AT
THE SAME TIME when Back
measures approximately 51
(51, 51, 51, 59) cm after a
Row 22 of Diamond patt,
change to work those sts in
St st for rem raglan shaping,
maintaining Double Moss
sections throughout. 41 (43,
45, 47, 51) sts
Cast off.
Left Front
With smaller needles, cast on
51 (55, 61, 67, 73) sts.
Work in lxl rib until Left Front
measures 4cm, ending after a
WS row.
Change to larger needles.**
Row 1 (RS): Work 21 (25, 29,
33, 37) sts in Double Moss
st, work Row 1 of Diamond
patt, work 11 (11, 13, 15,
17) sts in Double Moss st.
This row sets position of patts.
Cont as set until Left Front
measures 33 (34, 34, 35, 36)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape raglan & neck
Read through the whole
section before beginning,
raglan and neck shaping occur
simultaneously and there is
also a change of stitch pattern.
Maintaining patt, cast off 2 (4,
5, 9, 12) sts at start of next
row. 49 (51, 56, 58, 61) sts
Work 1 row as set.
Next Row (RS, dec): K2,
k2tog, work as set to end.
1 st deed
Next Row: Work as set.
Rep these 2 rows 27 (29,
Find your size
Approximate UK dress size
Finished chest (cm)
A: Back width (cm)
B: Front width (cm)
C: Length to armhole (cm)
D: Total length (cm)
E: Cuff width (cm)
F: Top sleeve width (cm)
G: Sleeve length (cm)
Mais 10959
s M L XL 2X
8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24
88.5 96 105 115 125
45 49 53 58 63
21.5 23 25.5 28 30.5
33 34 34 35 36
56 58 60 62 64
24 24.5 25.5 27 28
33 36 39 43 47
44 44 44 44 44
Bergere de France Merinos Lin
9 10 10 12 12
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Special instructions
No-cut buttonholes
Using a threaded tapestry
needle, pick up horizontal
strand of stitch where you
want to place buttonhole,
pull it up and attach it 2
rows higher with a few little
stitches on WS of work.
Repeat with horizontal
strand below first strand,
and attach it in the same
way, 2 rows down.
32, 33, 34) more times and
AT THE SAME TIME when
Left Front measures 49 (51,
53, 55, 57) cm, cast off at
start of WS rows (neck edge)
as follows:
Cast off 9 (9, 11, 12, 14) sts
once, cast off 3 sts once, cast
off 2 sts once, [cast off 1 st]
4 times, cast off rem 3 sts.
AT THE SAME TIME when Left
Front measures approximately
51 (51, 51, 51, 59) cm
after a Row 22 of Diamond
patt, change to work those
sts in St st for rem shaping,
maintaining Double Moss
sections throughout.
Right Front
Work as given for Left Front as
far as **.
Row 1 (RS): Work 11(11, 13,
15, 17) sts in Double Moss
st, work Row 1 of Diamond
patt, work 21 (25, 29, 33,
37) sts in Double Moss st.
This row sets position of patts.
Cont as set until Right Front
measures 33 (34, 34, 35, 36)
cm, ending after a RS row.
Shape raglan & neck
Read through the whole
section before beginning,
raglan and neck shaping occur
simultaneously and there is
also a change of stitch pattern.
Maintaining patt, cast off 2 (4,
5, 9,12) sts at start of next
row. 49 (51, 56, 58, 61) sts
Next Row (RS, dec): Work as
set to last 4 sts, ssk, k2.
1 st deed
Next Row: Work as set.
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Rep these 2 rows 27 (29,
32, 33, 34) more times and
AT THE SAME TIME when
Right Front measures 49
(51, 53, 55, 57) cm, cast
off at start of RS rows (neck
edge) as follows:
Cast off 9 (9,11,12, 14) sts
once, cast off 3 sts once, cast
off 2 sts once, [cast off 1 st]
4 times, cast off rem 3 sts.
AT THE SAME TIME when
Right Front measures
approximately 51 (51, 51,
51, 59) cm after a Row 22
of Diamond patt, change to
work those sts in St st for rem
shaping, maintaining Double
Moss sections throughout.
Left Sleeve
With smaller needles, cast on
57 (59, 61, 65, 67) sts.
Work in lxl rib until Sleeve
measures 4cm, ending after
a WS row.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1 (RS): Work 19 (20,21,
23, 24) sts in Double Moss
st, work Row 1 of Diamond
patt, work 19 (20, 21, 23, 24)
sts in Double Moss st.
This row sets position of patts.
Cont as set until Sleeve
measures 7cm, ending after a
WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): Kl, ml,
work as set to last st, ml,
kl. 2 sts inc’d
[Work 9 (5, 5, 5, 3) rows as
set, rep inc row] 1 (6, 3,13, 7)
times. 61 (73, 69, 93, 83) sts
[Work 9 (7, 5, 1, 3) rows as
set, rep inc row] 8 (6,12, 5,
14) times. 77 (85, 93,103,
111 sts
Cont as set without shaping
until Sleeve measures 44cm,
ending after a WS row.
Shape raglans
Work Back edge as for Back
and Front edge as for Left
Front, then cast off at start
of WS rows as follows: cast
off 5 sts once, cast off 3 sts
once, cast off 2 sts once, cast
off rem 4 sts.
AT THE SAME TIME
when Sleeve measures
approximately 59cm after
a Row 22 of Diamond patt,
change to work those sts in
St st for rem raglan shaping,
maintaining Double Moss
sections throughout.
Right Sleeve
Work as given for Left Sleeve,
reversing raglan shapings to
match Right side of Back
and Right Front.
Making up: Block pieces to
measurements and join both
shoulder seams.
Right Front Band
With RS facing, smaller
needles and starting at Right
Front cast-on edge, pu and
kll7 (123, 127, 133,137) sts
up Front edge. 117 (123,127,
133,137) sts
Work in lxl rib for 3cm.
Cast off in rib.
Left Front Band
With RS facing, smaller
needles and starting at Left
Front neck edge, pu and kll7
(123, 127, 133,137) sts down
Front edge. 117 (123,127,
133, 137) sts
Work in lxl rib for 3cm.
Cast off in rib.
Neckband
With RS facing, smaller
needles and starting at Right
Front neck, pu and kl49
(153,157, 161,165) sts
around neck edge.
Work in lxl rib for 3cm.
Cast off in rib.
Finishing
Join raglan seams. Mark
position for top button 1.5cm
from top edge, bottom button
2cm from lower edge and
rem 3 buttons spaced evenly
between on each Front band.
Make 5 no-cut buttonholes on
your chosen side (see Special
Instructions) and attach buttons
to correspond with buttonholes.
Weave in all ends. S
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Betty the
BUNBLEBEE
Betty loves to hide away in her bluebell house until she’s
ready to buzz from flower to flower
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TOY
Designed by
Barbara Prime
Need to
know...
Yarn used
Scheepjes Cahlista
2 balls each in
Jet Black 110 (A) &
Cornflower 511 (D)
1 ball each in Topaz 179
(B) & Snow White 106 (C)
About the yarn
Aran; 85m per 50g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
4mm circular, 60cm
Other supplies
/ toy stuffing
/ pair of safety eyes, 18mm
/ oddment of pink yarn
/ waste yarn
/ tapestry needle
Sizing
13cm tall
Abbreviations
See page 78 for
all abbreviations
This fun bunblebee toy and
bluebell flower are worked
flat, but using circular
needles because of the
many increases and very
round shape. Is it a bun
or is it a bee? That’s the
fun of bunimals!
Start knitting...
BUNBLEBEE
Body
With A, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Kl, [ml, kl] 8 times,
kl. 18 sts
Row 4: Kl, [ml, k2] 8 times,
kl. 26 sts
Row 6: Kl, [ml, k2] 12
times, kl. 38 sts
Row 8: Kl, [ml, k3] 12
times, kl. 50 sts
Row 10 (eye positions): K14,
pl, k20, pl, kl4.
Row 12: K6, [ml, k3] 14
times, k2. 64 sts
Row 14: Knit.
Row 16: K6, [ml, k4] 14
times, k2. 78 sts
Row 17-39: Cont in St st,
working 5 more rows in A,
6 rows in B, 6 rows in A,
then 6 rows in B.
Change to A.
Row 40: КЗ, [k3, k2tog] 14
times, k5. 64 sts
Row 42: Knit.
Row 44: КЗ, [k2, k2tog] 14
times, k5. 50 sts
Break A and change to B.
Row 46: Knit.
Row 48: Kl, [k2, k2tog] 12
times, kl. 38 sts
Row 50: Kl, [kl, k2tog] 12
times, kl. 26 sts
Row 52: Kl, [kl, k2tog] 8
times, kl. 18 sts
Row 54: Kl, [k2tog] 8 times,
kl. 10 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Wings
Make 2
With C, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Kl, [k2, ml, kl, ml,
k2] twice, kl. 16 sts
Row 4: Knit.
Row 6: Kl, [k3, ml, kl, ml,
k3] twice, kl. 20 sts
Row 8: Knit.
Row 10: Kl, [k3, s2kp, k3]
twice, kl. 16 sts
Row 12: Kl, [k2, s2kp, k2]
twice, kl. 12 sts
Row 14: Kl, [kl, s2kp, kl]
twice, kl. 8 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Legs
Make 6
With A, cast on 17 sts.
Row 1-3: Starting with a
p row, work in St st.
Row 4 (RS): Kl, [kl, k2tog]
5 times, kl. 12 sts
Row 5: Pl, [p2tog] 5 times,
pl. 7 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Finishing
Body: Weave in yarn ends into
areas of same colour to avoid
show-through. Attach safety
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“I love watching the bees
visiting my garden, especially
when they try to push their
big, fuzzy bodies into small,
cup-shaped flowers. This
very round and happy bee
was inspired by those in
my garden, with a bluebell
flower which is, maybe, not
quite big enough!
eyes at purled stitches of
Row 10. With cast-on yarn
end, gather cast-on sts, and
sew seam partway. With
opposite yarn end, sew
towards head, leaving an
opening for stuffing. Stuff,
then finish seam.
Face: Embroider mouth with
B. Embroider cheeks with
pink yarn. Cut three 20cm
lengths of A, knot at one end,
then plait tightly together.
Before knotting other end,
thread plait onto tapestry
needle, insert above one
eye, exiting above second
eye to make antennae.
Remove needle, knot second
end, and trim excess yarn.
Wings: Sew seam towards
cast-on edge, then weave
in this yarn end. Sew Wings
to top Body, with seams
facing down.
Legs: Sew seam, leaving
cast-on end open. Add a small
amount of stuffing. Place Legs
on underside of Body, 3 per
side, 3cm from seam, with
a 2cm gap between each.
Attach by sewing all around
cast-on edge.
BLUEBELL
Flower Cup
With D, cast on 8 sts.
Row 1 & WS rows to Row 19:
Purl.
Row 2: Kl, [ml, kl] 6 times,
kl. 14 sts
Row 4: Kl, [ml, kl] 12 times,
kl. 26 sts
Row 6: Kl, [ml, k2] 12 times,
kl. 38 sts
Row 8: Knit.
Row 10: Kl, [ml, k3] 12
times, kl. 50 sts
Row 12: Knit.
Row 14: Kl, [ml, k4] 12
times, kl. 62 sts
Row 16: Knit.
Row 18: Kl, [ml, k5] 12
times, kl. 74 sts
Row 20: Kl, [ml, kl2] 6
times, kl. 80 sts
Row 21 (WS): Pl, [kl, pll,
kl] 6 times, pl.
Row 22: Kl, [pl, kll, pl] 6
times, kl.
Row 23-46: Rep rows 21-22
twelve times.
Row 47: K2tog, pll, kl, [kl,
pll, kl] 4 times, kl, pll,
ssk. 78 sts
Row 48: Pl, kll, pl, place
rem sts on hold on waste
yarn in 5 sections of 13
sts each (for 5 separate
petals). 13 sts
Petals
Row 49 (WS): SI 1 wyib, p to
last st, kl.
Row 50: SI 1 wyif, ssk, к to
last 3 sts, k2tog, pl. 2 sts
deed
Row 51-56: Rep rows 49-50
three times. 5 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
**With RS facing, return next
section of 13 sts to needles
and join D.
Next Row (RS): Pl, kll, pl.
Rep rows 49-56.
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Rep from ** until all 6 petals
are complete.
Finishing
Gather cast-on stitches tog,
and sew seam as far as base
of Petals. S
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Double duty
Designed by
Fatimah Hinds
Need to
know...
CABLE COWL
Combining lace, cables and merino wool,
Yarn used
World of Wool Marble DK
6 balls in Sunrise MY04
About the yarn
DK; 110m per 50g ball;
80% Merino wool, 20% silk
Tension
12 sts x 14 rows = 10cm
measured over St st with
2 strands held tog
Needles used
8mm straight
Other supplies
/ cable needle
/ stitch markers (optional)
/ tapestry needle
Abbreviations
C6B - cable 6 back: Slip
3 sts onto CN, hold at
back, k3 from LH needle,
k3 from CN.
C6F - cable 6 forward:
Slip 3 sts onto CN, hold in
front, k3 from LH needle,
k3 from CN.
See page 78 for all
other abbreviations
Sizing
One size
122cm
Lace pattern Cable twist pattern
this cowl will keep you cosy all winter
This cowl is worked flat
from end to end holding
two strands of yarn at the
same time. Once knitting is
complete, the cowl is blocked
and then seamed.
Stitch patterns
Lace Patt
Row 1 (RS): Silk-wise, kl,
[yo, ssk] 5 times, kl2,
[yo, ssk] 5 times, k2.
Row 2: SI 1 к-wise, kl,
p32, k2.
Row 3: SI 1 к-wise, kl,
[k2tog, yo] 5 times, kl2,
[k2tog, yo] 5 times, k2.
Row 4: As Row 2.
These 4 rows form patt.
Cable Twist Patt
Row 1 (RS): Silk-wise, kl,
[yo, ssk] 5 times, C6B, C6F,
[yo, ssk] 5 times, k2.
Row 2: SI 1 к-wise, kl,
p32,k2.
Row 3: SI 1 к-wise, kl,
[k2tog, yo] 5 times, k3, C6F,
k3, [k2tog, yo] 5 times, k2.
Row 4: As Row 2.
These 4 rows form patt.
St^rt fc/vitting...
With two strands of yarn held
tog, cast on 36 sts.
Key
Knit 2 rows.
Work Lace patt 3 times
in full from chart or
written instructions.
**Work Cable Twist
patt once from chart or
written instructions.
Work Lace patt 5 times.
Work Cable Twist patt once.
Work Lace patt once.
Rep from ** 9 more times.
Work Lace patt twice.
Next Row (RS): Purl.
Cast off loosely leaving a
60cm tail.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block to
measurements being careful
not to overstretch. Seam
together cast-on and cast-off
edges using the tail from the
WS:X * WS:^it V slipk-wise О УО \ “к / ^tog C6B C6F □ work 5 times
cast-off edge.
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Designed by
DROPS Design Team
Need to
know...
Yarn used
DROPS Air
About the yarn
Aran; 150m per 50g
ball; 65% alpaca, 28%
polyamide, 7% wool
Tension
17 sts x 22 rows = 10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
3.5mm DPNs
3.5mm circular, 80cm
5mm DPNs
5mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
/ stitch markers
/ locking stitch marker
/ stitch holders
/ cable needle
/ tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X)
designed to fit with
9-20 cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
C8B: SI 4 sts onto CN,
hold at back, k4 from LH
needle, k4 from CN.
C8F: SI 4 sts onto CN,
hold in front, k4 from LH
needle, k4 from CN.
See page 78 for all
other abbreviations
The Front and Back are started
separately to form a split
hem, then joined to work the
Body in the rnd as far as the
armholes. The work is divided
again and finished flat, ending
at the neck. Sleeves are
begun at the cuff in the rnd,
then the sleeve cap is worked
flat and the pieces sewn
together. Finally, a double
neckband is worked in the
rnd to finish. When working
flat, continue using circular
needles, turning at the end of
each row as though working on
straight needles.
StitcK
Pattern A
Rnds 1-4: P2, k8, p2.
Rnd 5: P2, C8B, p2.
Rnds 6-10: P2, k8, p2.
Rep these 10 rnds for patt
Pattern В
Rnds 1-4: [P2, k8] twice, p2.
Rnd 5: P2, C8B, p2, C8F, p2.
Rnds 6-10: [P2, k8] twice, p2.
Rep these 10 rnds for patt.
Gtert knitting...
Front Hem
With smaller circular needles,
cast on 114(122,130,146,
154,170) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Rowl(RS):K2, [k2, p2] 5
(6, 6, 8, 8, 10) times, k2,
[pl, k2] twice, [p2, k2] 4
(4, 5, 5, 6, 6) times, p2, k2,
[pl, k2] twice, p2, [k2, pl]
twice, [k2, p2] 5 (5, 6, 6, 7,
7) times, k2, [pl, k2] twice,
[p2, k2] 5 (6, 6, 8, 8, 10)
times, k2.
Row 2: K2, [p2, k2] 5 (6, 6,
8, 8, 10) times, p2, [kl, p2]
twice, [k2, p2] 4 (4, 5, 5,
6, 6) times, k2, p2, [kl, p2]
twice, k2, [p2, kl] twice, [p2,
k2] 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) times,
p2, [kl, p2] twice, [k2, p2] 5
(6, 6, 8, 8, 10) times, k2.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont as set until Front
measures 8cm, ending after
a WS row.
Break yarn and leave sts
on hold.
Back Hem
With smaller circular needles,
cast on 114(122,130, 142,
154,166) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): K2, [k2, p2]
27 (29, 31, 34, 37, 40)
times, k4.
Row 2: K2, [p2, k2] 27 (29,
31, 34, 37, 40) times,
p2, k2.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont as set until Back
measures 8cm, ending after
a WS row. Do not break yarn.
Body
Change to larger
circular needles.
Next Row (RS, joining): K2,
[k2tog, k2] 13 (14, 15, 14,
13, 12) times, [k2tog, кЗ] 1
(1, 1, 5, 9,13) times, [k2tog,
k2] 13 (14, 15, 14,13,12)
times, k2tog, kl, pm, with
RS facing work across sts
of Front as follows: k2 (1, 2,
1, 2, 2), [k2tog, k3 (3, 4, 3,
5, 3)] 1 (1,1, 2, 1, 2) times,
[k2tog, k3 (3, 4, 2, 4, 3)] 1
(2,1, 2, 2, 3) times, [k2tog,
k3 (3, 4, 3, 5, 3)] 1 (1,1,
2,1, 2) times, k2tog, kl (1,
2,1, 2, 1), work Row 1 of
Patt A from chart or written
instructions, k3 (3, 2, 2,1,
1), k2tog, k5 (5, 2, 2, 3, 3),
[k2tog, k2] 1 (1, 1,1, 2, 2)
times, [k2tog, кЗ] 0 (0,1,1,
1,1) times, [k2tog, kl] 0 (0,
1,1,1,1) times, work Row
1 of Patt В, k3 (3, 2, 2, 1,
1), k2tog, k5 (5, 2, 2, 3, 3),
[k2tog, k2] 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2)
times, [k2tog, кЗ] 0 (0,1,1,
1,1) times, [k2tog, kl] 0 (0,
1,1, 1, 1) times, work Row
1 of Patt A, k2 (1, 2, 1, 2, 2),
[k2tog, k3 (3, 4, 3, 5, 3)] 1
(1,1, 2,1, 2) times, [k2tog,
k3 (3, 4,2,4, 3)] 1(2,1, 2,
2, 3) times, [k2tog, k3 (3,
4, 3, 5, 3)] 1 (1, 1, 2,1, 2)
times, k2tog, kl (1, 2,1, 2,
1), join to work in the rnd
and pm for start of rnd. 188
(200, 212, 232, 252, 272)
sts total; 86 (92, 98,108,
118,128) sts for Back, 102
(108, 114, 124, 134,144)
sts for Front
Next Rnd: К to marker, sm,
kl6 (19, 20, 25, 27, 32),
work Patt A, kl2 (12, 14,
14, 17, 17), work Patt B,
kl2 (12,14, 14, 17, 17),
work Patt A, к to end.
Rep this rnd until Body
measures 32 (33, 34, 35, 36,
37) cm, ending after an even
numbered rnd of patts and
finishing 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) sts
before end of rnd.
ind your size
Approximate UK dress size
A: Body circ (cm)
B: Length to armhole (cm)
C: Full length (cm)
D: Cuff circ (cm)
E: Top sleeve circ (cm)
F: Sleeve length (cm)
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58 60 62 64 66 68
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40 42.5 43.5 46 48.5 49.5
50 49 49 46 44 43
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Divide for armholes
Next Rnd: Cast off 4 (6, 8,
10, 12, 14) sts, к to 2
(3, 4, 5, 6, 7) sts before
marker, cast off 4 (6, 7,10,
12, 14) sts, work as set
to end. Cont on 98 (102,
106, 114, 122, 130) sts
attached to working yarn
for Front, leaving rem 82
(86, 90, 98, 106) sts on
hold for Back.
Front
Next Row (WS): Kl, work as
set to last st, kl.
Next Row: Kl, work as set to
last st, kl.
These 2 rows set patt with
1-st G st borders.
Cont as now set until Front
measures 48 (50, 51, 53, 54,
56) cm, ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS): K16(19, 20,
25, 27, 32), work Patt A,
kl2 (12, 14, 14, 17, 17),
p2, [k2tog] 4 times, p2,
[k2tog] 4 times, p2, к 12
(12,14, 14,17,17), work
Patt A, к to end. 90 (94, 98,
106,114,122) sts
Next Row: Work 36 (38, 39,
43, 46, 50) sts as set, cast
off next 18 (18, 20, 20, 22,
22) sts, work as set to end.
36 (38, 39, 43, 46, 50) sts
Cont on sts attached to
working yarn for Left Front.
Shape neck b shoulder
Read the whole of this section
before beginning, shaping
at neck and shoulder occur
simultaneously. Maintain
patt throughout.
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to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3.
1 st deed
Work this row on next and foil
4 RS rows.
AT THE SAME TIME when this
side of Front measures 52
(54, 56, 58, 60, 62) cm, on
next row work as set until 4 (5,
5, 6, 6, 7) sts rem at armhole
edge, w&t, and work back.
Turn, work until 8 (10,10,12,
12,14) rem at armhole edge,
w&t, and work back. Cont in
this manner, working 4 (5, 5, 6,
6, 7) fewer sts each time and
until there are 7 (3, 4, 2, 5, 3
sts rem. Work back over these
sts, then work 1 row over all
31 (33, 34, 38, 41, 45) sts
working [k2tog] 4 times over
the cable sts of Patt A. 27 (29,
30, 34, 37, 41) sts
Cast off.
Return held 36 (38, 39, 43,
46, 50) sts to larger needles
and work second side to
match, reversing shapings to
dec using ssk 3 sts in from
neck edge.
Back
With WS facing, return held 82
(86, 90, 98, 106,114) sts to
larger needles.
Next Row (WS): Kl, p to last
st, kl.
Next Row: Knit.
These 2 rows set St st with
1-st G St borders.
Cont as set until Back
measures 52 (54, 56, 58, 60,
62) cm, ending after a WS row.
Insert a locking marker centre
of row.
Shape neck b shoulders
Read the whole of this section
before beginning, shaping at
neck and shoulder occur
simultaneously. Maintain
patt throughout.
Work as set to last 4 (4, 4,
5, 5, 6) sts, w&t, and work to
last 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) sts, w&t,
and work to last 8 (8, 8,10,
10,12) sts, w&t, and work to
last 8 (8, 8, 10,10,12) sts.
Cont in this manner, working
4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) fewer sts each
time and until there are 3 (5,
6, 4, 7, 5) sts rem on each
side. Work back over these
sts, then work 1 row over all
27 (29, 30, 34, 37, 41) sts.
Cast off on next row.
AT THE SAME TIME, when
work measures 55 (57, 59,
61, 63, 65) cm, cast off central
24 (24, 26, 26, 28, 28) sts for
neck (12 (12, 13,13,14,14)
sts at each side of marker).
Work neck dec row to match
Front on next 2 RS rows. Finish
each shoulder separately.
Sleeves
Work both the same
With smaller DPNs, cast on
64 (68, 68, 68, 72, 72) sts.
Join to work in the rnd, being
careful not to twist. Pm to
mark start of rnd.
Knit 1 rnd.
Work in 2x2 rib until Sleeve
measures 8cm.
Change to larger DPNs.
Next Rnd: Kl (1, 1, 2, 1, 2),
[k2tog, k2] 5 (7, 7, 6, 6,
4) times, [k2tog, k2 (1, 1,
3,2,3)] 5(3, 3,3,5, 7)
times, [k2tog, k2] 5 (7, 7,
6, 6, 4) times, k2tog, kl
(0, 0, 1,1 1). 48 (50, 50,
52, 54, 56) sts
Cont in St st until Sleeve
measures 10 (10, 12, 12, 10,
13) cm.
Next Rnd (inc): K2, ml, к to
last 2 sts, ml, k2. 2 sts incd
[Work 7 (5, 5, 3, 3, 3) rnds in
St st, rep inc rnd] 9 (10,11,
12, 13, 13) times. 68 (72, 74,
78, 82, 84) sts
Cont straight in St st until
Sleeve measures 50 (49, 49,
46, 44, 43) cm.
Now work back and forth in
rows (maintaining St st) until
Sleeve measures 51 (51, 51,
49, 48, 47) cm, ending after
a WS row.
Cast off.
Making up: Block pieces to
measurements and join both
shoulder seams. Fold each
sleeve in half lengthwise and
placing fold at shoulder seam,
sew sleeve into place with
row edges of flat section
matching armhole cast-off.
Neckband
With RS facing, smaller DPNs
and starting at Left shoulder
seam, pu and k96 (96, 104,
104, 112,112) sts evenly
around neckline.
Work in 2x2 rib until neckband
measures 13 (13, 15, 15, 17,
17) cm.
Cast off loosely.
Finishing
Fold neckband double towards
inside and sew down loosely.
To avoid the neck being
tight and rolling outwards, it
is important that this seam is
elastic. Weave in all ends. S
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Essential
KNITTING SKILLS
If you’re a new knitter or returning after a break, here’s our guide to some
of the most common stitches used in this issue
Knit (k)
Step 1: Insert RH needle from
left to right into front of next st.
Step 2: Wrap yarn clockwise
around RH needle.
Step 3: Holding working yarn
firmly, pull loop through.
Step 4: Drop old st off
LH needle. 1 knit st has
been made.
Step 1: Insert RH needle
from right to left into front
of next st.
Step 2: Wrap yarn
anti-clockwise around
RH needle.
Step 3: Holding working yarn
firmly, pull loop through.
Step 4: Drop old st off
LH needle. 1 purl st has
been made.
Divide sts equally between
two needles. Cut yarn, leaving
a long tail, and thread onto a
darning needle (DN). Insert
DN p-wise into 1st st on front
needle and pull yarn through.
SKP or ssk?
There are lots of different ways to work a left-leaning decrease
but we like the ‘improved ssk’ method (shown opposite) best
because it gives a neat-looking decrease. However, you can
always change this for an ‘SKP’ or ‘sll, kl, psso’ decrease
if you prefer and your pattern will still work.
Insert DN к-wise into 1st st
on back needle and pull yarn
through. * Insert DN k-wise
into 1st st on front needle and
slip the st off needle. Insert
DN p-wise into next st on
front needle and pull the yarn
through. Insert DN p-wise into
1st st on back needle and slip
this st off the needle. Insert
DN к-wise into next st on back
needle and pull yarn through.*
Rep from * to * until all sts
have been worked.
End to end: Lay pieces RS
up and together. Thread
yarn onto darning needle
(DN). Secure two corners at
RH edge. Working from right
to left, * insert DN under the
‘V’ of the next st in top piece,
pull gently, insert DN under
the ‘V’ of the opposite st in
bottom piece, pull gently;
rep from * until seam
is complete.
Side to side: Lay pieces RS up
and together. Thread yarn onto
darning needle (DN). Secure two
corners at RH edge. Pull apart
slightly so you can see the
‘ladder’ of horizontal strands
between columns of sts. Working
from right to left, *with DN, catch
first ‘rung’ of ladder on RH piece.
Catch the opposite ‘rung’ on LH
piece and pull gently until the
two edges meet; rep from *
until seam is complete.
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Between knit sts: Start
with yarn at back. Bring yarn
forward from back to front
between the needles and
back over the RH needle.
Between purl sts: With the
yarn at the front of the work,
take it from front to back over
the top of the RH needle,
continue round, under RH
needle, and hold to front
ready to purl next st.
Between a knit and a purl st:
Start with yarn at back. Bring
yarn forward between the
needles, take from front to
back over the top of the RH
needle, round RH needle and
hold to front to purl next st.
Between a purl and a knit
st: Start with yarn at back.
Take yarn back over top of
RH needle and then bring it
between the two needles so
that the yarn is not at the
back of the work. Knit next st.
Make one (mi)
Step 1: Insert the RH needle
into the next st k-wise, then slip
it onto the RH needle without
knitting it.
Central double decrease (cdd)
Step 1: Insert RH needle from
front to back into next 2 sts
on LH needle. Slip these two
sts k-wise tog onto RH needle
without knitting them.
Step 2: Insert the RH needle
into the next st p-wise, then
slip onto the RH needle. You
have 2 slipped sts on the RH
needle, 1 slipped k-wise, 1
slipped p-wise.
Step 2: Knit the next st on
LH needle. Note that the
two slipped sts are sitting
unworked behind the st you
have just knitted.
Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH
needle from left to right up into
the front of the two slipped sts
(the RH needle is behind the LH
needle). Knit these two sts tog.
Step 3: Insert the tip of the
LH needle from left to right
into the front of the two
slipped sts and lift the two
slipped sts over the knitted st.
Step 1: Insert LH needle
from back to front below
the strand between the two
needles, lifting the strand
onto the LH needle.
Step 2: Insert the tip of
the RH needle from front to
back into the front of the
new loop on the LH needle.
Knit this st.
Step 1: Make a slipknot,
leaving a long tail of yarn
approximately three times the
length of the cast-on edge.
Place slipknot on needle and
draw up. Hold needle in RH.
Step 2: Holding working yarn
tensioned with LH fingers, hook
left thumb under working yarn
from back to front. Insert the
tip of the needle into front of
loop on left thumb. Tail yarn
is still held tensioned in RH
at this point.
Step 3: Use RH to bring tail
yarn up under needle, from
right to left. Take it between
thumb and needle, over the
top of the needle, and hold
tensioned to right. You should
wrap the yarn clockwise around
the needle as if to knit.
Step 4: Lift loop on left thumb
over tip of needle, remove
thumb and draw up working
yarn. Two sts on RH needle
(slipknot counts as one st).
Repeat steps 2-4 until number
of sts required has been cast on.
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Abbreviations
1x1 rib kl, pl ribbing LH needle. Knit this new st
2x2 rib k2, p2 ribbing through the front loop.
alt Alternate 1 st inc’d
beg Beginning mb Make bobble
CC Contrast colour MC Main colour
cdd Centred double decrease P Purl
- slip 2 stitches knitwise p-wise Purlwise
together, knit 1, pass slipped p2tog/
stitches over p3tog Purl two/three together
Circ Circumference patt Pattern
cm Centimetres pm Place marker
CN Cable needle prev Previous
C2B Cable 2 backwards - si st onto psso Pass slipped stitch over
CN, hold at back, kl from LH PU Pick up
needle, kl from CN rem Remaining
C2F Cable 2 forwards - si st onto rep Repeat
CN, hold in front, kl from LH Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch.
needle, kl from CN As stocking stitch, but knit
co nt Continue side is ‘wrong’ side
dec Decrease RH Right hand
DPN Double-pointed needle rm Remove marker
foil Following rnd Round
g Grammes RS Right side
G st Garter stitch. Knitting flat: Knit sk2p Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass
every row. Knitting in the round: slipped stitch over
Knit and purl alternate rounds skp Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped
i-cord К all sts on DPN. Without stitch over
turning, slide sts to other si Slip
end of needle. Rep until cord sm Slip marker
reaches desired length ssk Slip one knitwise, slip one
inc Increase purlwise, knit two slipped
incl Including stitches together
к Knit ssp Slip one, slip one, purl two
k-wise Knitwise slipped stitches together
kfb/pfb Knit/purl one through the st Stitch
front then through the back St st Stocking stitch. Knitting flat:
(same stitch) Alternate knit and purl rows.
k2tog/ Knitting in the round: Knit
k3tog Knit two/three together all rounds
LH Left hand tbl Through back loop
ml Make one by lifting the bar tog Together
between stitches onto LH w&t Wrap and turn. Slip next stitch
needle and knitting into it onto RH needle, take yarn to
mil Insert the LH needle from opposite side of work between
front to back under the strand needles, slip same stitch
of yarn between the st just back onto LH needle. Turn
worked and the next st on the work ready to begin working in
LH needle. Knit this new st opposite direction
through the back loop. WS Wrong side
1 st incd wyib With yarn in back
mlr Insert the LH needle from wyif With yarn in front
back to front under the strand yo Yarn over
of yarn between the st just [] Repeat instructions
worked and the next st on the 0 Alternative sizes
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IN THE
NURSERY
Hedgehog blanket
Lacy stripes shawl
Tiddies doorstop
Fruity bunting
Elephant parade
blanket
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Barley twist cardi
Little roar top
Lucy Lamb mitts
Slip stitch baby set
Nosegay set
Mickelton cardi
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NURSERY
Create a soothing space that
little ones will love with these
beautiful baby makes
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400g
DK
10cm
20 sts
over
St st
Designed by
Catherine Hughes
Yarn used
Hayfield Double Knitting
with Wool
4 balls in
Softmint 106
86x96cm
BLANKET
This cosy coverlet makes a perfect
gift for new babies
About the yarn
DK; 300m per 100g ball;
80% acrylic, 20% wool
Tension
20 sts x 29 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
4mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
4 stitch markers
cable needle
Sizing
86x96cm
Abbreviations
C6B: Cable 6 back. SI3 onto
CN and hold in back, k3 from
LH needle, k3 from CN.
C6F: Cable 6 front. SI3 sts
onto CN and hold in front, k3
from LH needle, k3 from CN.
See page 67 for all
other abbreviations
Stylecraft Life DK will work well
for this project.
Choose from the range at
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
The Shoreline blanket features an
off-centre cabled panel with simple
textured patterning on either side,
surrounded by a seed-stitch border.
Slipped stitches are used at the start
of each row to create a neat edge.
Border
Using the cable cast-on method, cast on
168 sts.
Row 1: Pl, *kl, pl; rep from
* to last st, kl.
Row 2: Sil wyif, *pl, kl; rep from
* to last st, pl.
Row 3: Sil wyib, *kl, pl; rep from
* to last st, kl.
Rep the last 2 rows 6 more times.
Shoreline Pattern
Row 1 (set-up row, WS): Sil wyif,
[pl, kl] 5 times, pl, pm, p38, pm,
p44, pm, p62, pm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 2: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [pl, klO, pl] 5 times, kl, sm,
[p2, kl2] 3 times, p2, sm, kl, [pl, klO,
pl] 3 times, kl, sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 3: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [plO, k2] 3 times, pl, sm, [k2,
pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [k2, plO]
5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 4: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k9, p2, kl] 5 times, kl, sm,
p2, C6B, C6F, p2, kl2, p2, C6B, C6F,
p2, sm, kl, [kl, p2, k9] 3 times, kl,
sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 5: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [p8, k2, p2] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [p2, k2,
p8] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 6: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k7, p2, k3] 5 times,kl, sm,
[p2, kl2] 3 times, p2, sm, kl, [k3, p2,
k7] 3 times, kl, sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 7: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [рб, k2, p4] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [p4, k2,
рб] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 8: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k5, p2, k5] 5 times, kl, sm,
p2, C6B, C6F, p2, kl2, p2, C6B, C6F,
p2, sm, kl, [k5, p2, k5] 3 times, kl,
sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 9: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl, sm,
pl, [p4, k2, рб] 3 times, pl, sm, [k2,
pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [рб, k2, p4]
5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 10: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k3, p2, k7] 5 times, kl, sm,
[p2, kl2] 3 times, p2, sm, kl, [k7, p2,
k3] 3 times, kl, sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 11: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [p2, k2, p8] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [p8, k2,
p2] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 12: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [kl, p2, k9] 5 times, kl, sm,
p2, C6B, C6F, p2, kl2, p2, C6B, C6F,
p2, sm, kl, [k9, p2, kl] 3 times, kl,
sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 13: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [k2, plO] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [plO,
k2] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 14: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [pl, klO, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, [p2, kl2] 3 times, p2, sm, kl,
[pl, klO, pl] 3 times, kl, sm, [pl,
kl] 6 times.
Row 15: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [plO, k2] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [k2,
plO] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 16: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k9, p2, kl] 5 times, kl, sm,
p2, kl2, p2, C6F, C6B, p2, kl2, p2,
sm, kl, [kl, p2, k9] 3 times, kl, sm,
[pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 17: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [p8, k2, p2] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [p2, k2,
p8] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 18: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k7, p2, k3] 5 times, kl, sm, [p2,
kl2] 3 times, p2, sm, kl, [k3, p2, k7]
3 times, kl, sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 19: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
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sm, pl, [рб, k2, p4] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [p4, k2,
p6] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 20: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k5, p2, k5] 5 times, kl, sm,
p2, kl2, p2, C6F, C6B, p2, kl2, p2,
sm, kl, [k5, p2, k5] 3 times, kl, sm,
[pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 21: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [p4, k2, p6] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [p6, k2,
p4] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 22: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [k3, p2, k7] 5 times, kl, sm,
[p2, kl2] 3 times, p2, sm, kl, [k7, p2,
k3] 3 times, kl, sm, [pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 23: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [p2, k2, p8] 3 times, pl, sm,
[k2, pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [p8, k2,
p2] 5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Row 24: Sil wyib, [kl, pl] 5 times, kl,
sm, kl, [kl, p2, k9] 5 times, kl, sm,
p2, kl2, p2, C6F, C6B, p2, kl2, p2,
sm, kl, [k9, p2, kl] 3 times, kl, sm,
[pl, kl] 6 times.
Row 25: Sil wyif, [pl, kl] 5 times, pl,
sm, pl, [k2, plO] 3 times, pl, sm, [k2,
pl2] 3 times, k2, sm, pl, [plO, k2]
5 times, pl, sm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Rep rows 2-25 9 more times.
Rep rows 2-14 once.
Next Row (WS): Sil wyif, [pl, kl]
5 times, pl, rm, p38, rm, p44, rm,
p62, rm, [kl, pl] 6 times.
Border
Row 1: Sil wyib, *kl, pl; rep from
* to last st, kl.
Row 2: Sil wyif, *pl, kl; rep from
* to last st, pl.
Rep the last 2 rows 6 more times.
Cast off in pattern.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block to size. h.
CATHERINE
SAYS:
“The Shoreline
blanket will
provide a cosy
extra layer, so
your baby can
be warm and
snug at home or when enjoying
the great outdoors’’
300g
DK
10cm
20 sts
over
St st
One
size
Designed by
Kim Dickinson
CUSHION
Yarn used
Cygnet Pure Wool
Superwash DK
5 balls in Kingfisher 2837 (MC)
1 ball in Rose Pink 2134 (CC)
About the yarn
DK; 104m per 50g ball; 100%
pure new wool
Tension
20 sts x 27 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
4mm straight
Other supplies
45cm square cushion pad
5 buttons, 2-2.5cm
2 sequins (optional)
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
One size
Give your baby’s nursery an injection of tropical
sunshine with this fun intarsia cushion!
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Top tip!
Use a sticky note
to keep track of
your place when
working the
colour chart
KIM SAYS:
“Nothing says
summer like pink
flamingos, so this is
a great accessory
to add a bright
burst of seasonal
fun to the nursery’’
The cushion is knitted in one piece
with fold lines and the side seams
are then sewn. The body of the
cushion is worked in St st and the
button band in Moss st. The flamingo
colourwork is worked using the
intarsia method and the chain stitch
detail is then added.
Before starting, wind off one ball of the
MC into three separate balls and the
CC into two, ready for the colourwork.
Twist the colours together at each colour
change to avoid any holes.
Moss st
Row 1 (RS): *K1, pl; rep from * to end.
Row 2: *P1, kl; rep from * to end.
Rep these two rows for patt.
Qtcwt
With MC, cast on 90 sts.
Work 16 rows in Moss st.
Starting with a к row, work 84 rows in
St st.
Next Row (RS, fold line): Purl.
Starting with a p row, work 31 rows in
St st.
Next Row (RS): K7, work Flamingo chart
joining in separate balls of yarn for
each section, k7.
Next Row: P7, work Flamingo chart, p7.
Rep these two rows until chart has been
worked once in full.
Starting with a к row, work 32 rows in
St st.
Next Row (RS, fold line): Purl.
Starting with a p row, work 28 rows in St st.
Work 8 rows in Moss stitch.
Next Row (buttonhole): [Kl, pl] 4 times,
*yo, k2tog, [kl, pl] 8 times, rep from
* 3 more times, yo, k2tog, [kl, pl]
4 times.
Work 8 rows in Moss st.
Cast off.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Fold the cushion piece
at the fold lines and use mattress stitch
to sew the side seams together. Attach
the 5 buttons and make sure they line
up with the buttonholes.
With MC, embroider chain-stitch around
the edge of the flamingos, chain-stitch a
wing and leg as shown in the photo.
Attach the sequins/beads in position for
the eyes, if using. H
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450g over One
DK St st size
Designed by
Kim Dickinson
УилЬ
CUSHION
Bring a little splash of seaside fun into
the nursery with this cosy cushion
Yarn used
Lana Gatto Merino Sport DK
4 balls Sky 5 (MC)
1 ball each in Lilac 11 (CC1),
Maize Yellow 43 (CC2),
Marshmallow 7 (CC3), White 1
(CC4) & Mercury 32 (CC5)
About the yarn
DK; 125m per 50g ball; 100%
Merino wool
Tension
21 sts x 28 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
5mm straight
Other supplies
45cm cushion pad
tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 67
for all abbreviations
This cushion is knitted in one piece with
fold lines, and side seams are then sewn.
The beach hut colourwork is worked using
intarsia and chain stitch detail is added.
With MC, cast on 96 sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, pl; rep from * to end.
Row 2: *P1, kl; rep from * to end.
Rows 3-14: Rep rows 1-2 6 more times.
Rows 15-98: Starting with a К row, work
84 rows in St st.
KIM SAYS:
“I was inspired by
the beach huts
that are iconic to
the British seaside
holiday, and I love
the candy pastel
shades and fresh
feel this cushion has”
Sizing
One size
45cm
45cm
Row 99 (RS, fold line): Purl.
Rows 100-188: Beginning with Row 1
of the chart (WS, purl) work chart in
St st, repeating sts 3 times across
the row in the following order: CC1,
CC2, CC3.
Rows 189-210: With MC and starting
with a к row work 22 rows in St st.
Row 211 (RS, fold line): Purl.
Rows 212-240: Starting with a p row,
work 29 rows in St st.
Row 241: *K1, pl; rep from * to end.
Row 242: *P1, kl; rep from * to end.
Rows 243-246: Rep rows 241-242
twice more.
Row 247: [Kl, pl] 5 times, kl, *yo,
k2tog, [pl, kl] 11 times; rep from
* twice more, yo, k2tog, [pl, kl]
5 times, pl.
Row 248: *P1, kl, rep from * to end.
Row 249: *K1, pl, rep from * to end.
Rows 250-254: Rep rows 248-249
twice more, then rep Row 248
once more.
Cast off.
Making up
Sew the side seams using mattress
stitch. Using CC5, chain-stitch the
outline of the roofs and doors. Attach
four buttons to the buttonband to
secure the cushion opening. Weave in
all loose ends. Ъ
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Top tip!
Before starting the
colourwork, split the
yarn into separate
balls to allow you
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This blanket with cute hedgehogs and their
Yam used young is perfect for a new baby to snuggle up in
King Cole Fashion Aran
4 balls in Camel 1517 (MC)
1 ball each in Acorn 1654
(CC1), Islay 438 (CC2) &
Black 48 (CC3)
About the yarn
Aran; 200m per 100g ball;
70% acrylic, 30% wool
Tension
18 sts x 25 rows to 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
5mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
yarn bobbins
8 stitch markers
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
96.5x67cm
96.5cm
Make it your way
Choose your colours from the
gorgeous selection of King Cole
Fashion Aran at
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
This blanket is knitted from the bottom
up, with a moss stitch border knitted as
the rest of the blanket is worked. The
hedgehogs are knitted into the blanket
using the intarsia technique. Circular
needles are used to accommodate the
large number of stitches. The blanket
is knitted flat in rows.
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Moss Stitch
Row 1 (RS): Sil p-wise wyib, *kl, pl;
rep from * to final st, kl.
Row 2: Sil p-wise wyif, *pl, kl;
rep from * to final st, pl.
Start
Using MC, cast on 174 sts.
Border
Work 6 rows in Moss st.
Main Body
Row 1 (RS): Sil p-wise wyib, [kl, pl]
twice, pm, к to last 5 sts, pm,
[kl, pl] twice, kl.
Row 2: Sil p-wise wyif, [pl, kl] twice,
sm, p to m, sm, [pl, kl] twice, pl.
Rep these two rows 25 more times
for 52 main body rows in total.
Chart Placement Row (RS): Sil
p-wise wyib, [kl, pl] twice, sm,
k5, pm, k56 from Large hedgehog
chart, [pm, k5, pm, k44 from Small
hedgehog chart] twice, pm, k5, sm,
[kl, pl] twice, kl.
Continue working in St st, maintaining
the moss stitch borders as established,
incorporating the charts between the
stitch markers as you work. Once all
40 rows of the Small hedgehog chart
have been worked, remove the markers
corresponding to these charts and
continue to work the Large hedgehog
chart between the remaining markers,
working all other sts in MC.
Once all 51 rows of the Large
hedgehog chart have been worked,
remove the markers corresponding to
this chart and work all sts in MC.
Starting with a WS row, work a further
53 rows in St st, maintaining the
borders as established.
Upper Border
Work 6 rows Moss stitch.
Cast off all sts loosely.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Wash the blanket,
following any instructions on the yarn
band. Squeeze out any excess water, then
lay the blanket out to the measurements
provided and leave to dry. S
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VIKKI SAYS:
“I’ve always loved
hedgehogs, and
several friends
have recently
chosen woodland
themes for
the nurseries
r new babies, so I thought
that hedgehogs would make an
excellent image for a baby blanket”
I of their
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Small hedgehog
Large hedgehog
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WS: purl
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10cm
20 sts
600g over One
DK St st size
Designed by
Stylecraft Design Team
Yarn used
Wondersoft DK
6 balls in Cream 7207
About the yarn
DK; 294m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
20 sts x 30 rows = 10cm
over patt
Needles used
3.25mm straight
4mm straight
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
One size
SHAWL
This pretty lace shawl is an
elegant gift for any new arrival
110cm
110cm
The main body of the shawl is knitted flat
and the side borders are worked by picking
up stitches.
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MAIN BODY
Bottom Border
Using smaller needles, cast on
241 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
These 2 rows form G st.
Work in G st for 4 more rows,
ending with a WS row.
Row 7: Kl, * yo, k2tog, rep from
* to end.
Work in G st for 5 more rows,
ending with a WS row.
Change to larger needles.
Row 13: КЗ, k2tog, [k6, k2tog]
29 times, k4. 211 sts
Row 14: Purl. **
Row 15: Knit.
Row 16: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Lace Patterns
Now work in patt as follows:
Row 1: Kl, * yo, k2tog, rep from
* to end.
Rows 2 & every foil alt row: Purl.
Row 3,5 & 7: Knit.
Row 9: * K6, [k2tog, yo] 4 times,
rep from * to last st, kl.
Row 11: * K5, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, kl, rep
from * to last st, kl.
Row 13: * K4, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, k2, rep
from * to last st, kl.
Row 15: * КЗ, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, k3, rep
from * to last st, kl.
Row 17: * K2, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, k4, rep
from * to last st, kl.
Row 19: * Kl, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, k5, rep
from * to last st, kl.
Row 21: * [K2tog, yo] 4 times, k6,
rep from * to last st, kl.
Rows 23,25 & 27: Knit.
Row 29: As Row 1.
Rows 31,33 & 35: Knit.
Row 37: Kl, * k4, k2tog, yo, kl, yo,
si 1, kl, psso, k5, rep from
* to end.
Row 39: Kl, * k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo,
si 1, kl, psso, k4, rep from
* to end.
Row 41: Kl, * k2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo,
si 1, kl, psso, k3, rep from
* to end.
Row 43: Kl, * kl, k2tog, yo, k7, yo,
si 1, kl, psso, k2, rep from
* to end.
Row 45: Kl, * k2tog, yo, k9, yo, si 1,
kl, psso, kl, rep from * to end.
Rows 47,49 & 51: Knit.
Row 53: Rep Row 1.
Rows 55, 57 & 59: Knit.
Row 61: Rep Row 9.
Row 63: Rep Row 11.
Row 65: Rep Row 13.
Row 67: Rep Row 15.
Row 69: Rep Row 17.
Row 71: Rep Row 19.
Row 73: Rep Row 21.
Row 75, 77 & 79: Knit.
Row 81: Rep Row 1.
Rows 83,85 & 87: Knit.
Row 89: Kl, * kl, yo, si 1, kl, psso,
k4, rep from * to end.
Row 91: Kl, * k2, yo, si 1, kl, psso,
k3, rep from * to end.
Row 93: Kl, * k3, yo, si 1, kl, psso,
k2, rep from * to end.
Row 95: Kl, * k4, yo, si 1, kl, psso,
kl, rep from * to end.
Row 97: Kl, * k4, k2tog, yo, kl,
rep from * to end.
Row 99: Kl, * k3, k2tog, yo, k2,
rep from * to end.
Row 101: Kl, * k2, k2tog, yo, k3,
rep from * to end.
Row 103: Kl, * kl, k2tog, yo, k4,
rep from * to end.
Rows 105,107 & 109: Knit.
Row 110: Purl.
These 110 rows form patt.
Rep all 110 patt rows once more, then
rows 1-87 again, ending with a RS row.
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kfb in next st] 29 times, p4. 241 sts
Top Border
Change to smaller needles.
Work in G st for 6 rows, ending with
a WS row.
Next Row: Kl, * yo, k2tog, rep from
* to end.
Work in G st for 4 more rows, ending
with a RS row.
Cast off k-wise (on WS).
Side Borders
Both alike
With RS facing and using smaller
needles, pick up and knit 251 sts
evenly along the row-end edge of
Main Body, between the cast-on
and cast-off edges.
Work in G st for five rows, ending with
a WS row.
Next Row: Kl, * yo, k2tog, rep
from * to end.
Work in G st for four more rows,
ending with a RS Row.
Cast off k-wise on WS.
Making up
Pin out Shawl to measurements given.
Cover with clean, damp tea towels and
leave to dry. See ballband for washing
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10cm
22 sts
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size
7АЙА {fe- strip»
CAT DOORSTOP
This cute knit is the perfect bedroom accessory
Designed by
Kim Dickinson
for little ones, and it only uses one ball of yarn
Yarn used
Stylecraft Wondersoft
Merry Go Round
1 ball in Candy Crush 3144
About the yarn
DK; 294m per 100g ball;
100% premium acrylic
Tension
22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
4mm straight
Other supplies
toy stuffing
thick card, cut to a 12cm
diameter circle
rice to weigh down the doorstop
oddments of pink & black yarn
The body is worked in one piece, then
seamed. A thick card circle keeps base flat
and a bag of rice keeps doorstop weighted.
Ears are worked in one piece, seamed and
attached to head. Tail is worked in one
piece and seamed, stuffed and attached to
body. Facial features are embroidered on.
Start
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
One size
Make it your way
Choose your colours from the
gorgeous selection of Stylecraft
Wondersoft Merry Go Round at
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Body
Cast on 9 sts.
Row 1 (RS): [Kfb] to end. 18 sts
Row 2 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: Kl, *kfb, kl; rep from * to last st,
kl. 26 sts
Row 5: *Kfb, kl; rep from * to end. 39 sts
Row 7: *Kfb, k2; rep from * to end. 52 sts
Row 9: *K1, kfb, k2; rep from * to last
4 sts, kl, kfb, kl, kfb. 66 sts
Row 11: K8, [kfb, kl5] 3 times, kfb, k9.
70 sts
Row 13: K8, [kfb, kl6] 3 times, kfb, klO.
74 sts
Row 15: K8, [kfb, kl7] 3 times, kfb, kll.
78 sts
Row 17: K8, [kfb, kl8] 3 times, kfb, kl2.
82 sts
Row 19: K8, [kfb, kl9] 3 times, kfb, kl3.
86 sts
Row 21: K8, [kfb, k20] 3 times, kfb, kl4.
90 sts
Row 23: K8, [kfb, k21] 3 times, kfb, kl5.
94 sts
Row 25: K8, [kfb, k22] 3 times, kfb, kl6.
98 sts
Row 27: K8, [kfb, k23] 3 times, kfb, kl7.
102 sts
Rows 29-42: Beg with a к row, work
14 rows in St st.
Row 43: Kl, [k2tog, k8] 10 times, kl.
92 sts
Rows 44-52: Beg with a p row, work
9 rows in St st.
Row 53: Kl, [k2tog, k7] 10 times, kl.
82 sts
Rows 54-62: Beg with a p row, work
9 rows in St st.
Row 63: Kl, [k2tog, k6] 10 times, kl.
72 sts
Rows 64-68: Beg with a p row, work
5 rows in St st.
Row 69: Kl, [k2tog, k5] 10 times, kl.
62 sts
Rows 70-72: Beg with a p row, work
3 rows in St st.
Row 73: Kl, [k2tog, k4] 10 times, kl.
52 sts
Row 75: Kl, [k2tog, k3] 10 times, kl.
42 sts
Row 77: Kl, [k2tog, k2] 10 times, kl.
32 sts
Row 79: Kl, [k2tog, kl] 10 times, kl.
22 sts
Row 81: Kl, [k2tog] 10 times, kl. 12 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Ears
Make 2
Cast on 12 sts.
Rows 1-4: Beg with a к row, work 4 rows
in St st.
Row 5: K2tog, к to last 2 sts, ssk.
2 sts deed
Row 6: Purl.
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KIM SAYS:
Tiddies the cat
is a cute addition
to any home! She
helps keep the
door open and
lets the summer
breeze In"
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Top tip!
Pin the ears before
attaching them
to make sure the
positioning
is correct
Rows 7-14: Rep last 2 rows 4 more times.
2 sts
Row 15: Kfb, к to last st, kfb. 2 sts incd
Row 16: Purl.
Rows 17-22: Rep last 2 rows 3 more times.
10 sts
Rows 23-26: Beg with a к row, work
4 rows in St st.
Cast off.
Tail
Cast on 10 sts.
Row 1: Kfb, к to last st, kfb. 2 sts inc’d
Row 2 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Rows 5-12: Rep rows 1-4 twice more.
16 sts
Rows 13-16: Rep rows 1-2 twice more.
18 sts
Row 17: As Row 1. 22 sts
Rows 18-70: Beg with a p row, work
53 rows in St st.
Row 71: Kl, [k2tog, kl] to end. 15 sts
Row 72: Purl.
Row 73: Kl, [k2tog] to end. 8 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Making up
Work a gathering thread along cast-on
edge of Body and draw cast-on sts tog.
Join side seam halfway. Push thick card
circle into the base and position the rice
bag on top. Stuff with toy stuffing.
Cont to stuff as you go, finish joining
side seam.
Fold each Ear in half, matching cast-on
and cast-off edges and join side seams.
Position Ears at top of Body and attach.
Beg at cast-off edge of Tail, stuff and
join side seam until the inc section.
Attach cast-on edge and rem side seam
to back of Body. Wrap Tail around Body,
and secure tip of Tail to front as shown
in picture.
With oddments of black and pink yarn,
embroider facial features using the
picture as a guide. Is
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Designed by
Sarah Dennis
Yarn used
Stylecraft Classique Cotton 4-ply
2 balls in each of Sunshine
3662 (A), Soft Lime 3663 (B),
Poppy 3672 (C) &
White 3660 (D)
UITY
BUNTING
Add some zest to the nursery by hanging these
tasty fruits along the wall
About the yarn
4-ply; 182m per 50g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
30 sts x 38 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
2.75mm DPNs, set of 5
3mm long straight or 3mm
circular, 80cm
Other supplies
toy stuffing
oddment of black yarn
for embroidery
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
Fruit: each 8-10cm wide
Bunting: 160cm long, or
desired length
160cm
15cm
IWAMAM-
8-10cm
These fruit pieces can be used as bunting
or why not turn them into a bright mobile
to hang in the nursery window? Fruits are
knitted in the round, so make sure to read
the instructions carefully before you begin.
WATERMELON
With smaller
needles and C,
cast on 6 sts.
Row 1(RS):
Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep the last
2 rows twice
more.
Row 7: K6,
turn work 90° clockwise, use another
DPN to pu and k6 from side edge, turn
work again, use another DPN to pu
and k6 along cast-on edge, turn work
again, pu and k6 from side edge onto
fourth DPN. 24 sts
Work in rnds from this point.
Rnd 1: [Kl, ml, k4, ml, k7] twice. 28 sts
Rnd 2 & every foil alt rnd: Knit.
Rnd 3: [Kl, ml, k6, ml, k7] twice. 32 sts
Rnd 5: [Kl, ml, k8, ml, k7] twice. 36 sts
Rnd 7: [Kl, ml, klO, ml, k7] twice. 40 sts
Cont working this way, inc 4 sts every alt
rnd until the rnd [Kl, ml, k20, ml, k7]
twice has been worked. 60 sts
Next Rnd: Knit.
Short row shaping
**Next Row: K21, w&t.
Next Row: P18, w&t.
Next Row: K15, w&t.
Next Row: P12, w&t.
Next Row: K9, w&t.
Next Row: P6, w&t.
Next Row: K21.**
Rep from ** to ** once more.
Break C and join in D.
Resume working in the rnd over all sts.
Work 2 rnds in St st without shaping.
Break D and join in B.
Work 4 rnds in St st without shaping.
Next Rnd: K24, cast off 6 sts, k23 (not
including st rem on RH needle from
casting off), cast off 6 sts (use the
first st of the next rnd to cast off the
final st of this rnd).
You will now have two separate sets
of 24 sts. Working only on first set of
24 sts proceed as follows:
Work 6 rows in St st.
Next Row: Cast on 30 sts, turn,
cast off 30 sts. Leave two sets
of sts on needles.
Making up: Stuff lightly, fold upper flap
over and graft the two sets of sts tog
using a length of В and Kitchener stitch.
Join side seams. Use an oddment of black
yarn to swiss darn seeds onto the slice.
LIME
With smaller
needles and
B, cast on 6
sts. Join to
work in the
rnd, being
careful not
to twist.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Kfb;
rep from * to end. 12 sts
Rnd 3: *Kfb, kl; rep from * to end. 18 sts
Rnd 4: *Kfb, k2; rep from * to end. 24 sts
Rnd 5: *Kfb, k3; rep from * to end. 30 sts
Rnd 6: Knit.
Rnd 7: *Kfb, k4; rep from * to end. 36 sts
Rnds 8-19: Knit.
**Rnd 20: *K2tog, k4; rep from
* to end. 30 sts
Rnd 21: Knit.
Rnd 22: *K2tog, k3; rep from * to end.
24 sts
Start to stuff from this point,
adding more stuffing as you
complete the Lime.
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and fewer ends to sew in
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Rnd 23: *K2tog, k2; rep from * to end.
18 sts
Rnd 24: *K2tog, kl; rep from * to end.
12 sts
Rnd 25: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 6 sts
Rnd 26: [Sk2p] twice. 2 sts
Next Row: Cast on 28 sts, к to end.
30 sts
Next Row: Knit.
Cast off.
Making up: Close hole at base of Lime.
PINEAPPLE
With smaller
needles and A,
cast on 8 sts.
Join to work in
the rnd, being
careful not
to twist.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Kfb;
rep from *
to end. 16 sts
Rnd 3: *Kfb, k2, kfb; rep from * to end.
24 sts
Rnd 4: *Kfb, k4, kfb; rep from * to end.
32 sts
Rnd 5: *Kfb, k6, kfb; rep from * to end.
40 sts
Rnd 6: *Kfb, k3, pl, k4, kfb; rep from
* to end. 48 sts
Rnd 7: *P1, k3, pl, kl; rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: *[K1, pl] twice, k2; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 9: *K2, pl, k3; rep from * to end.
Rnd 10: As Rnd 8.
Rnd 11: As Rnd 7.
Rnd 12: *K5, pl; rep from * to end.
Rep rnds 7-12 3 more times, then rep
rnds 7-9 once more.
Start stuffing from this point, adding more
stuffing as you complete the Pineapple.
Rnd 34: *Ssk, k8, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 40 sts
Rnd 35: *Ssk, k6, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 32 sts
Rnd 36: *Ssk, k4, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 24 sts
Rnd 37: *Ssk, k2, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 16 sts
Rnd 38: *Ssk, k2tog; rep from * to end.
8 sts
Break A and join in B.
Rnds 39 & 40: Knit.
Rnd 41: *Cast on 15 sts, kl5, turn,
kl5, turn, cast off 15 sts, pass st
from RH needle onto LH needle and
knit this st tog with next st, pass
st from RH needle onto LH needle;
rep from * until 1 st remains on LH
needle, cast on 30 sts, turn, k30, pu
and kl from base of first leaf, turn.
Cast off rem sts.
Making up: Close small holes at base
and top of Pineapple.
STRAWBERRY
Note: When
working the
sl3, si these
sts p-wise with
the yarn on the
WS (inside) of
the work. Do
not pull the
yarn too tightly
across the
back of these sts.
With smaller needles and C, cast on
8 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being
careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Kfb; rep from * to end. 16 sts
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *Kfb, k2, kfb; rep from * to end.
24 sts
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: *Kfb, k4, kfb; rep from * to end.
32 sts
Rnd 7: Knit.
Join in A.
Rnd 8: With A, *sl3, kl; rep from * to end.
Rnd 9: With A, *sl3, pl; rep from * to end.
Rnd 10: With C, *kfb, k6, kfb; rep from
* to end. 40 sts
Rnd 11: With C, knit.
Rnd 12: With A, *sl2, kl, sll; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 13: With A, *sl2, pl, sll; rep from
* to end.
Rnds 14 & 15: With C, knit.
Rnd 16: With A, *kl, sl3; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 17: With A, *pl, sl3; rep from
* to end.
Rnds 18 & 19: With C, knit.
Rep rnds 12-17 once more.
Rnd 26: With C, *kfb, k8, kfb; rep from
* to end. 48 sts
Rnd 27: With C, knit.
Rnd 28: With A, *sl3, kl; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 29: With A, *sl3, pl; rep from
* to end.
Rnds 30 & 31: With C, knit.
Rnd 32: With A, *sll, kl, sl2; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 33: With A, *sll, pl, sl2; rep from
* to end.
Rnds 34 & 35: With C, knit.
Rep rnds 28-32 once more.
Rnd 42: With C, *kfb, klO, kfb; rep from
* to end. 56 sts
Rnd 43: Knit.
Rnd 44: With A, *sl4, kl, sl3, kl; rep
from * to last 2 sts, sl2.
Rnd 45: With A, *sl4, pl, sl3, pl; rep
from * to last 2 sts, sl2.
Break A.
Start stuffing from this point, adding more
stuffing as you complete the Strawberry.
Rnd 46: *Ssk, к 10, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 48 sts
Rnd 47: *Ssk, k8, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 40 sts
Rnd 48: *Ssk, k6, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 32 sts
Rnd 49: *Ssk, k4, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 24 sts
Rnd 50: *K2tog; rep from * to end.
12 sts
Rnd 51: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 6 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Hull (worked flat)
With smaller needles and B, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K2, kfb, kl. 5 sts
Row 3: Kl, kfb, k3. 6 sts
Row 4: K4, kfb, kl. 7 sts
Row 5: Kl, kfb, k5. 8 sts
Row 6: K6, kfb, kl. 9 sts
Row 7: Kl, kfb, k7. 10 sts
Row 8: K7, k2tog, kl. 9 sts
Row 9: Kl, k2tog, k6. 8 sts
Row 10: K5, k2tog, kl. 7 sts
Row 11: Kl, k2tog, k4. 6 sts
Row 12: КЗ, k2tog, kl. 5 sts
Row 13: Kl, k2tog, k2. 4 sts
Rep rows 2-13 three more times.
Next Row: Cast on 30 sts, к to end.
34 sts
Next Row: Knit.
Cast off.
Making up: Close small hole at base of
Strawberry, sew Hull to top of Strawberry,
easing inner edge to fit around body, and
leaving central stalk free for hanging.
With smaller
needles and
A, cast on 12
sts. Join to
work in the
rnd, being
careful not
to twist.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K2,
kfb; rep from * to end. 16 sts
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *Kfb, k2, kfb; rep from * to end.
24 sts
Rnd 5: Knit.
Work in St st until Banana measures
6cm from cast-on.
With a tapestry needle and length of
yarn D, sew the white yarn through every
st, leaving the sts on the DPNs.
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In,
Peel (worked flat)
**Row 1: K8. Leave rem sts on
spare needle.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: Ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: Ssk, k2tog. 2 sts
Row 8: P2tog. 1 st
Fasten off.**
Rejoin C to rem sts and rep from
** to ** twice more.
Stuff this lower part of the Banana.
Using 3 DPNs and working on the inside
of the Banana, pick up the stitch loops
just below the white thread and place
these loops on the DPNs (these will
be your sts for working the top of the
Banana). 24 sts
Join in D and work in St st until this
section of the Banana measures 2cm
from the picked-up sts.
Rnd 18: *Ssk, k2, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 16 sts
Add more stuffing from this point as you
complete the Banana.
Rnd 19: Knit.
Rnd 20: *Ssk, k2tog; rep from * to end.
8 sts
Rnd 21: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 4 sts
Break D and join in B.
Rnd 20: [K2tog] twice. 2 sts
Next Row: Cast on 28 sts, к to end.
30 sts
Next Row: Knit.
Cast off.
Making up: Close hole at base of
Banana. Sew in loose ends, remove
white thread between Banana sections
by pulling gently. Work a short line of
running stitch lengthways at centre, pull
gently to gather and create a bend in the
Banana, secure firmly.
CHERRIES
With smaller
needles and
C, cast on 12
sts. Join to
work in the
rnd, being
careful not
to twist.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K2,
kfb; rep from * to end. 16 sts
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *Kfb, k2, kfb; rep from * to end.
24 sts
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: *Kfb, k4, kfb; rep from * to end.
32 sts
Rnds 7 & 8: Knit
Rnd 9: *Kfb, k6, kfb; rep from * to end.
40 sts
Rnds 10-12: Knit.
Rnd 13: *Ssk, k6, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 32 sts
Rnds 14 & 15: Knit.
Rnd 16: *Ssk, k4, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 24 sts
Rnd 17: Knit.
Rnd 18: *Ssk, k2, k2tog; rep from
* to end. 16 sts
Start stuffing from this point, adding more
stuffing as you complete the Cherry.
Rnd 19: Knit.
Rnd 20: *Ssk, k2tog; rep from * to end.
8 sts
Rnd 21: *K2tog; rep from * to end.
4 sts
Break C and join in B.
Rnd 20: [K2tog] twice. 2 sts ***
FIRST CHERRY ONLY:
Next Row: Cast on 28 sts, к to end.
30 sts
Next Row: Knit.
Cast off.
Work a second Cherry in the same way
as far as *** and complete as follows:
Next Row: Cast on 13 sts, к to end.
15 sts
Next Row: Knit.
Cast off 12 sts, к to end. 3 sts
Break C.
Leaf (worked flat)
Join in B.
Row 1: Kfb, kl, kfb. 5 sts
Row 2 & every foil alt row: Knit.
Row 3: K2, yo, kl, yo, k2. 7 sts
Row 5: КЗ, yo, kl, yo, k3. 9 sts
Row 7: K4, yo, kl, yo, k4. 11 sts
Row 9: Ssk, k7, k2tog. 9 sts
Row 11: Ssk, k5, k2tog. 7 sts
Row 13: Ssk, k3, k2tog. 5 sts
Row 15: Ssk, kl, k2tog. 3 sts
Row 17: Sk2p. 1 st
Fasten off.
Making up: Close hole at base of each
cherry, sew base of leaf halfway up stem
of first cherry.
PEAR
With smaller
needles and
B, cast on 12
sts. Join to
work in the
rnd, being
careful not
to twist.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *Kfb;
rep from * to end. 24 sts
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *Kfb, kl; rep from * to end.
36 sts
Rnds 5-7: Knit.
Rnd 8: *Kfb, k2; rep from * to end.
48 sts
Rnds 9-18: Knit.
Rnd 19: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end.
36 sts
Rnds 20-24: Knit.
Rnd 25: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end.
24 sts
Rnds 26-30: Knit.
Start to stuff from this point, adding
more stuffing as you complete the Pear.
Rnd 31: *K2tog; rep from * to end.
12 sts
Rnds 32-34: Knit.
Rnd 35: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 6 sts
Rnd 36: [Sk2p] twice. 2 sts
Next Row: Cast on 28 sts, к to end.
30 sts
Next Row: Knit.
Cast off.
Making up: Close hole at base of Pear.
LEMON
With smaller
needles and A,
cast on 6 sts.
Join to work in
the rnd, being
careful not
to twist.
Work rnds
1-7 as for the
Lime. 36 sts
Rnd 8: Knit.
Rnd 9: *Kfb, k5; rep from * to end.
42 sts
Rnds 10-21: Knit.
Rnd 22: *K2tog, k5; rep from * to end.
36 sts
Rnd 23: Knit.
Complete as for Lime from **.
Making up: Close hole at base of Lemon.
STRING
With larger needles and D, cast on 400 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Cast off.
The length of the string can be extended
by adding a multiple of 20 sts for every
extra piece of fruit.
Making up: Fold last 5cm of string
back on itself at each end and stitch to
form hanging loop. Sew fruits to string
approximately 15cm apart, attaching
the first fruit approximately 27.5cm
from the end of the string. Weave in
any remaining ends. Is
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Keep babies comfy and cosy in this gorgeous blanket
with intarsia elephants - perfect for boys and girls alike
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a
550g
Aran
over
St st
One
size
This cute elephant design is perfect for
the nursery. Choose bright hues to fit in
with the colour scheme - you could even
do the characters in different colours.
Designed by
Vikki Bird
Yarn used
King Cole Merino Blend Aran
8 balls Scarlet 009 (MC)
2 balls Stone 904 (CC1)
1 ball each in Aran 776 (CC2)
& Black 775 (CC3)
About the yarn
Aran; 80m per 50g ball;
100% Pure New Wool
Tension
18 sts x 25 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Judy’s Magic Cast-On: Hold two DPNs
together so that they are parallel to one
another. Make a slip knot and place the
loop on the top needle (needle 2, the other
needle is needle 1). Bring the tip of needle
1 over the tail yarn, around and under the
yarn then back up, making a loop around
needle 1. Pull the loop snug around the
needle. Rep with needle 2 and the working
yarn. Rep these steps until you have cast
on the necessary number of sts. To work
the sts, drop the yarn tail, then turn the
needles over so that needle 1 is on the
top. Pick up the working yarn and knit the
sts from needle 1, then knit into the back
of the loops of the sts on needle 2 (this
only needs to be done on the first rnd,
sts on future rnds will all be normal).
MIL: From the front, lift the loop between
sts with left needle, knit into back of loop.
Needles used
5mm circular, 80cm or longer-
the blanket is knitted flat
but the circular needle is
required for length
5mm DPNs
Other supplies
dark grey embroidery thread
bobbins & chart row marker
6 stitch markers
tapestry needle &
darning needle
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
One size
MIR: From the back, lift the loop between
sts with left needle, knit into front of loop.
Qtart
Main Blanket
With MC and circular needle, cast on
163 sts.
Row 1: SI 1 p-wise wyib, *kl, pl; rep
from * to end.
Rep Row 1 5 more times.
Row 7 (RS): SI 1 p-wise wyib, [kl, pl]
twice, kl53, [pl, kl] twice, pl.
Row 8 (WS): SI 1 p-wise wyib, kl, pl,
kl, pl55, [kl, pl] twice.
Rep the last 2 rows 26 more times.
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Next Row: SI 1 p-wise wyib, [kl, pl] twice,
k7, pm, work Row 1 of Small elephant
chart, pm, k2, pm, work Row 1 of Small
elephant chart, pm, k2, pm, work Row
1 of Large elephant chart, pm, k7, [pl,
kl] twice, pl.
Keeping St st with Moss st borders as set,
continue until Small elephant chart has
been worked in full.
Next Row: SI 1 p-wise wyib, kl, pl, kl,
p8, sm, work Row 40 of Large elephant
chart, sm, p96, removing markers as
you go, [pl, kl] twice.
Keeping St st with Moss st borders as set,
continue until Large elephant chart has
been worked in full.
70cm
Work Row 8 once, removing markers.
Work rows 7-8 30 times.
Work Row 1 6 times.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Small Elephant Ears
Make 2
Using Judy’s Magic Cast-On with CC1 and
DPNs, cast on 12 sts (6 sts each needle).
Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to
twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: K5, MIL, k2, MIR, k5.14 sts
Rnd 3: Kl, MIR, k5, MIL, k2, MIR, k5,
MIL, kl. 18 sts
Rnds 4-11: Knit.
Rnd 12: Kl, ssk, kl2, k2tog, kl. 16 sts
Rnds 13-15: Knit.
Rnd 16: K5, k2tog, k2, ssk, k5.14 sts
Rnd 17: Knit.
Rnd 18: K4, k2tog, k2, ssk, k4.12 sts
Rnd 19: Kl, ssk, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2tog,
kl. 8 sts
Break yarn, arrange so there are 4 sts per
needle and use Kitchener st to graft the
live sts tog.
Large Elephant Ear
Using Judy’s Magic Cast-On with CC1 and
DPNs, cast on 8 sts (4 sts each needle).
Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to
twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: Kl, MIR, k2, MIL, k2, MIR, k2,
MIL, kl. 12 sts
Rnd 3: Kl, MIR, k4, MIL, k2, MIR, k4,
MIL, kl. 16 sts
Rnd 4: Kl, MIR, kl4, MIL, kl. 18 sts
Rnd 5: K8, MIL, k2, MIR, k8. 20 sts
Rnd 6: Knit.
Rnd 7: Kl, MIR, kl8, MIL, kl. 22 sts
Rnds 8-14: Knit.
Rnd 15: Kl, ssk, kl6, k2tog, kl. 20 sts
Rnds 16-18: Knit.
Rnd 19: Kl, ssk, kl4, k2tog, kl. 18 sts
Rnds 20-23: Knit.
Rnd 24: K6, k2tog, k2, ssk, k6.16 sts
Rnd 25: K5, k2tog, k2, ssk, k5.14 sts
Rnd 26: Kl, ssk, kl, k2tog, k2, ssk, kl,
k2tog, kl. 10 sts
Rnd 27: Kl, cdd, k2, cdd, kl. 6 sts
Break yarn, arrange so there are 3 sts per
needle and use Kitchener st to graft the
live sts together.
Making up
With CC3, Swiss-darn pupils as shown on
chart. Darn in ends of Ears, taking note of
which corner had the cast on tail; this is the
free corner. Pin ears into position using the
photographs as a guide. Use back stitch to
st along the straight portion of the vertical
edge. Using dark grey embroidery thread,
use chain stitch to define legs. Wash, block
and dry blanket flat. Weave in all ends. H
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20 sts
DK over Newborn
St st - 3 years
Designed by
Sirdar Design Team
Yarn used
Sublime Baby Cashmere
Merino Silk DK
2 (3, 3, 4) balls in Pebble 006
(MC) 1 ball in Little Linen 344 (CC)
About the yarn
DK; 116m per 50g ball; 75%
wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere
Tension
22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm over
St st with larger needles
Needles used
4mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holders
6 buttons
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
0-6 months (6-12 months,
1-2 years, 2-3 years) designed
to fit with 4cm ease
24 (28, 32,38) cm
15 (17, 20, 24) cm
45 (50,55,60) cm
STRIPY
JUMPER
This jumper is knitted in a
luxuriously soft yarn that’s sure to be a
favourite with babies and toddlers
This jumper is knitted flat, then seamed
together. It’s made in simple, rectangular
pieces - perfect for a beginner.
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Stripe sequence
Rows 1-8: Using contrast yarn.
Rows 9-16: Using main yarn.
These 16 rows form stripe sequence.
BACK
Using your smaller needles and MC cast
on 49 (55, 61, 67) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
This row forms G st.
Work 3 rows in G st.
Change to larger needles and beg with
a knit row working in St st and stripe
sequence work for the remainder of the
back as follows:
Continue until back measures 14 (17,
20, 25) cm finishing after a RS row.
Next Row (dec row): Using MC, kl2
(14, 7, 7), k2tog, [k21 (23,13,15),
k2tog] 1 (1, 3, 3) times, kl2 (14, 7,
7). 47 (53, 57, 63) sts
The back should measure approximately
23 (25, 28, 30) cm across at this point.
Using MC only, continue in G st until
back measures 19 (23, 27, 32) cm
finishing after a WS row. **
Work 20 (20, 20, 24) rows.
Neck shaping & shoulder edging
With the RS of the work facing you divide
for the neck as follows:
Next Row: K16 (18,19, 22), turn, slip the
remaining 31 (35, 38, 41) sts onto a
stitch holder. You will come back to these
31 (35, 38, 41) sts later to work the
second side of the neck. You will now
have 16 (18,19, 22) sts on the needle.
Work 7 rows in G st.
Cast off.
To work the second side of neck, return
the 31 (35, 38, 41) sts left on a stitch
holder onto the main needle. With the
RS of the work facing you rejoin yarn to
remaining sts and work as follows:
Next Row: Cast off 15 (17, 19, 19) sts,
knit to end. 16 (18,19, 22) sts
Work 7 rows in G st.
Cast off.
FRONT
Work as given for Back to **.
Neck shaping
With the RS of the work facing you divide
for the neck as follows:
Next Row: K16 (18,19,22), turn, slip
the remaining 31 (35, 38, 41) sts onto
a stitch holder. You will come back to
these 31 (35, 38, 41) sts later to work
the second side of the neck. You will
have 16 (18,19,22) sts on the needle.
Work 19 (19,19,23) rows in G st.
Shoulder edging
Work 3 rows in G st.
Next Row (Buttonhole Row): K2
(2, 3, 3), yfwd, k2tog, [k3 (4, 4, 5),
yfwd, k2tog] twice, k2 (2, 2, 3).
Work 4 rows in G st.
Cast off.
To work the second side of the neck
return the 31 (35, 38, 41) sts left on a
stitch holder onto the main needle. With
the RS of the work facing you rejoin yarn
to remaining sts and work as follows:
Next Row: Cast off 15 (17, 19, 19) sts,
knit to end. 16 (18, 19, 22) sts
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Work 19 (19,19, 23) rows in G st.
Shoulder edging
Work 3 rows in G st.
Next Row (Buttonhole row): K2 (2,
2, 3), k2tog, yfwd, [k3 (4, 4, 5), k2tog,
yfwd] twice, k2 (2, 3, 3).
Work 4 rows in G st.
Cast off.
SLEEVES
Both alike
Using smaller needles and MC cast
on 31 (31, 33, 33) sts, work 4 rows
in G st.
Change to larger needles and, beg with
a knit row working in stocking stitch and
stripe sequence, work the remainder of
the sleeve as follows:
Work 19 (11,11,11) rows, working
an increase row for the 3rd and every
following 8th (4th, 4th, 4th) row (there
will be 7 (3, 3, 3) rows straight between
increase rows).
Increase rows are worked as follows:
kl, ml, к to last st, ml, kl. 37 (37,
39, 39) sts
Work 10 (24, 30, 42) rows, working
an increase row for the 10th (6th, 6th,
6th) and every following 0 (6th, 6th,
6th) row (there will be 9 (5, 5, 5) rows
straight between increase rows).
39 (45, 49, 53) sts
Continue without further shaping until
sleeve is 15 (17, 20, 24)cm finishing
after a WS row.
Shape sleeve top
Cast off 2 (3, 2, 3) sts at beg of the
next 6 (6, 4, 8) rows. 27 (27, 41, 29) sts
Cast off 3 sts at beg of the next
6 (6, 10, 6] rows. 9 (9,11,11) sts
Cast off.
Making up
Place front shoulder edgings over back
shoulder edgings and join together at side
edge. Fold Sleeves in half lengthways.
Place folds to shoulder seams and sew
Sleeves in position for approximately 10
(11,12,13) cm from top of shoulders. Join
side and Sleeve seams. Sew on buttons.
Pin garment to measurements given and
cover with damp cloths. See ballband for
washing and care instructions. Ъ.
Make it your way
Choose your colours from the
gorgeous selection of Sublime Baby
Cashmere Merino Silk DK at
www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Top tip!
A nice loose
cast-on makes
cuffs easier
to slip on
and off
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Yarn used
MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran
2 balls in Magenta
Cables make this the perfect textural gift
for a new baby, and the cute buttons
are a lovely finishing touch
About the yarn
Aran; 80m per 50g ball;
100% Merino wool
Tension
18 sts x 26 rows = 10cm
measured over St st on
5mm needles
Needles used
4.5mm circular needles, 40cm
5mm circular needles, 40cm
4.5mm DPNs
Other supplies
10 stitch markers (A-J)
cable needle
2 lengths of waste yarn
6 x 13mm diameter buttons
Abbreviations
C4B: SI 2 sts from LH needle
to CN and hold at back of work,
k2, k2 from CN.
C4F: SI 2 sts from LH needle
to CN and hold in front of work,
k2, k2 from CN.
See page 67 for all
other abbreviations
Sizing
0-6 months, designed to
fit with 5cm positive ease.
See schematic for finished
The cardigan is knitted from the top down,
with cables running between the raglan
increases. After the yoke, the sleeve
sts are held while the body is worked.
The body includes increases to create
an A-line shape; finally, the sleeves are
returned to the needles and knitted in
the round.
Right Barley Twist
Row 1 (RS): C4B.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: As Row 2.
Left Barley Twist
Row 1 (RS): C4F.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: As Row 2.
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YOKE
With larger needles, cast on 48 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Sil p-wise wyif, k3, pm (J),
k5, pm (I), p4, pm (H), k2, pm (G), p4,
pm (F), klO, pm (E), p4, pm (D), k2,
pm (C), p4, pm (B), k5, pm (A), k4.
Row 2 (RS): Sil p-wise wyif, к to
marker B, ml, sm, work Row 1 of
Right Barley Twist from chart or
written instructions, sm, ml, к to
marker D, ml, sm, work Row 1 of
Left Barley Twist from chart or written
instructions, sm, ml, к to marker F,
ml, sm, work Row 1 of Right Barley
Twist, sm, ml, к to marker H, ml, sm,
work Row 1 of Left Barley Twist, sm,
ml, к to end. 8 sts /nc’d
Row 3: Sil p-wise wyif, к to marker I,
sm, work next row of Right Barley
Twist, sm, к to marker G, sm, work
next row of Left Barley Twist, sm, к to
marker E, sm, work next row of Right
Barley Twist, sm, к to marker C, sm,
work next row of Left Barley Twist, sm,
к to end.
Continue to work Right and Left Barley
Twist patts as set, repeating rows 1-4
to end of Yoke.
Row 4 (RS, buttonhole): Sil p-wise wyif,
к to marker B, mlr, sm, work Right
Barley Twist, sm, mil, к to marker
D, mlr, sm, work Left Barley Twist,
sm, mil, к to marker F, mlr, sm,
work Right Barley Twist, sm, mil, к to
marker H, mlr, sm, work Left Barley
Twist, sm, mil, к to marker J, kl, yo,
k2tog, kl. 8 sts inc'd
After this buttonhole row, place a
buttonhole every 10 rows.
Row 5: Sil p-wise wyif, к to marker I,
sm, work Right Barley Twist, sm, к to
marker G, sm, work Left Barley Twist,
sm, к to marker E, sm, work Right
Barley Twist, sm, к to marker C, sm,
work Left Barley Twist, sm, к to end.
Row 6: Rep Row 2. 72 sts
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 80 sts
Next Row (RS): Sil p-wise wyif, к to
marker A, p to marker B, mlr, sm,
work Right Barley Twist, sm, mil, p to
marker D, mlr, sm, work Left Barley
Twist, sm, mil, p to marker F, mlr, sm,
work Right Barley Twist, sm, mil, p to
marker H, mlr, sm, work Left Barley
Twist, sm, mil, p to marker J, sm, к to
end. 8 sts inc’d
Next Row: Sil p-wise wyif, к to marker
I, sm, work Right Barley Twist, sm,
к to marker G, sm, work Left Barley
Twist, sm, к to marker E, sm, work
Right Barley Twist, sm, к to marker
C, sm, work Left Barley Twist, sm, к
to end.
Rep last 2 rows eight times more,
working 2 further buttonholes. 152 sts
Remove all markers.
Separate sleeves
Next Row (RS): Sil p-wise wyif, k22,
cast on 4 sts, transfer next 30 sts to
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holder, k38, cast on 4 sts, transfer
next 30 sts to holder, k23. 92 sts
BODY
Next Row (WS): Sll p-wise wyif, k3, pm,
p21, pm, p42, pm, p21, pm, k4.
Continue working buttonholes
where required.
Row 1 (RS): Sll p-wise wyif, к to end.
Row 2: Sll p-wise wyif, к to
first marker, p to final marker, к to end.
Row 3: К to 1 st before second marker,
mlr, kl, sm, kl, mil, к to 1 st before
third marker, mlr, kl, sm, kl, mil, к to
end. 4 sts inc'd
Row 4: As Row 2.
Row 5: As Row 1.
Row 6: As Row 2.
Rep last 6 rows twice more, then rows
1-3 once. 108 sts
Remove all markers.
Border
Change to smaller needles.
Rows 1-3: Sll p-wise wyif, к to end.
Row 4 (RS, buttonhole): Sll p-wise
wyif, к to last 3 sts, yo, k2tog, kl.
Rows 5-7: Sll p-wise wyif, к to end.
Cast off.
SLEEVE
Transfer held 30 sts to DPNs.
With RS facing, pu and k6 sts from
underarm cast-off edge of body. 36 sts
Join to work in the rnd.
Next Rnd: K29 from sleeve, k2tog
(1 sleeve st and 1 picked-up st),
k2, pm to mark end of rnd. 35 sts
Next Rnd: P2, p2tog (1 picked-up st and
1 sleeve st), p to end. 34 sts
Next Rnd: Knit.
Next Rnd: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rnds until sleeve
measures 2.5cm.
Cast off k-wise.
Repeat for second sleeve.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Sew buttons to left
button band corresponding to
buttonholes in right band. Block to
measurements shown in schematic. И
Use the backward
loop method to cast on
underarm stitches. There
will be 5 garter ridges
on the right-hand side
between buttonholes.
Remembering this saves
having two row
counters
Left barley twist
Make it your way
Choose your colours from the
gorgeous selection of MillaMia
Naturally Soft Aran at
www.Iovecrafts.com
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100g over Newborn
Aran St st - 3 years
Designed by
Claire Slade
Yarn used
TOP
This super-soft yarn is perfect for
making quick gifts for babies
Sublime Evie
1 (2, 2, 2) balls in Fondant 510
About the yarn
Aran, 115m per 50g ball; 94%
cotton, 6% nylon
Tension
18 sts x 24 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
4.5mm circular, 40cm
4.5mm DPNs
Other supplies
3 (4, 4, 4) buttons
4 stitch markers
2 stitch holders or waste yarn
tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
0-3 months (6-9 months,
12-18 months, 2-3 years)
25 (26.5. 29.5, 32) cm
Little Roar is knitted in one piece from
the top down. It is knitted flat to the
bottom of the buttonholes, then the
sleeve stitches are put on hold and the
body is worked in the round. Finally, the
sleeves are worked in the round as well.
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The buttonholes are worked at the same
time as yoke shaping - read ahead.
YOKE
With circular needle, cast on 46 (50, 54,
66) sts.
Work 4 rows in G st.
Set-up Row (RS): K9 (10, 11, 13), ml,
kl, pm, ml, k5 (5, 5, 7), ml, pm, kl,
ml, kl4 (16, 18, 22), ml, kl, pm, ml,
k5 (5, 5, 7), mlR, pm, kl, ml, k5 (6,
7, 9), k2tog, yo, k2. 54 (58, 62, 74) sts
Row 1: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2: * К to 1 st before marker,
ml, kl, sm, ml, к to marker, ml,
sm, kl, ml; rep from * once more,
к to end. 8 sts inc’d
Rep the last 2 rows 8 (9, 10,11) more
times, then Row 1 once more.
AT THE SAME TIME make a buttonhole
every 8 (6, 6, 6) rows by working k2tog,
yo, k2 at the end of the row. 126 (138,
150,170) sts: 25 (27, 29, 33) on each
sleeve, 20 (22, 24, 27) on each front,
36 (40, 44, 50) on back
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Out
Divide for armholes
Next Row (RS): Cast off 4 sts, к to
marker, rm, si next 25 (27, 29, 33) sts
onto stitch holder, cast on 3 sts, rm,
к to marker, rm, si next 25 (27, 29,
33) sts onto stitch holder, cast on 3
sts, rm, к to end. 78 (86, 94,106) sts
Join to work in the rnd. Pm to mark beg
of rnd.
BODY
Work in St st until piece measures
14 (15, 17, 19) cm from underarm.
Next Rnd: Purl.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Rep the last 2 rnds once more.
Cast off.
SLEEVES
With RS facing, place 25 (27, 29, 33)
sleeve sts onto DPNs and rejoin yarn.
Knit across these sts, then pu and k3
at the underarm. 28 (30, 32, 36) sts
Join to work in the rnd. Pm to mark
beg of rnd.
Next 3(4, 4, 6) rnds: Knit.
Next Rnd: Purl.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Rep the last 2 rnds once more.
Cast off.
Repeat for other sleeve.
Finishing
Sew buttons onto button ba nd to
correspond to buttonholes. Sew the
cast-off edge of the buttonband to the
back of the buttonhole band.
Weave in ends and block to dimensions
given in schematic. Ъ.
CLAIRE SAYS:
“The length of
this top can be
easily adjusted
by knitting more
or fewer rounds
before the
bottom edging”
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40-70g
DK
25 sts
over
G st
16-
20cm
Designed by
Barbara Prime
MITTS
These cute mitts are sure to become
Yarn used
Any smooth DK yarn
25 (35, 45)g of cream (MC)
15 (20, 25)g of grey (CC)
Tension
25 sts x 45 rows =
10cm measured over G st
Needles used
3.25mm DPNs
Other supplies
2 stitch markers
waste yarn
black yarn to embroider face
4 black buttons
2 safety pins
tapestry needle
hand-sewing needle & thread
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
XS (S, M) - approximate age
2-3 yrs (4 yrs, 5-6 yrs)
Circumference: 14 (16,18) cm
Length: 16 (18, 20) cm
a firm favourite with little ones
These mitts are knitted in the round from
the cuff to the lambs’ noses. The stitches
for the thumbs are placed on waste yarn
to knit at the end.
Start
CUFF
Both mitts
With CC, cast on 30 (34, 38) sts.
Distribute evenly between 3 DPNs. Join to
work in the rnd, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: *K1, pl; rep from * to end.
Rep last rnd 4 more times.
Break CC and join MC.
Work 17 (21, 25) rnds in G st (knit even
rnds, purl odd rnds).
Left Mitt Thumb Placement
Rnd 1: Pl, pm, p4, pm, p25 (29, 33).
Rnd 2: Kl, sm, ml, к to marker, ml,
sm, k25 (29, 33). 2 sts inc'd
Rnds 3-5: Work in G st.
Rnds 6-13: Rep rnds 2-5 twice.
36 (40, 44) sts
SIZE M ONLY:
Rnd 14: As Rnd 2. 46 sts
ALL SIZES:
Work 4 (4, 5) rnds in G st.
Next Rnd: Kl, place next 10 (10, 12)
sts on waste yarn for thumb, turn
work and cast on 4 sts, turn back to
RS and knit to end. 30 (34, 38) sts
Right Mitt Thumb Placement
Rnd 1: P25 (29, 33), pm, p4, pm, pl.
Rnd 2: K25 (29, 33), sm, ml, к to
marker, ml, sm, kl. 2 sts inc’d
Rnds 3-5: Work in G st.
Rnds 6-13: Rep rnds 2-5 twice.
36 (40, 44) sts
SIZE M ONLY:
Rnd 14: As Rnd 2. 46 sts
ALL SIZES:
Work 4 (4, 5) rnds in G st.
Next Row: K25 (29, 33), place next
10 (10,12) sts on waste yarn for
thumb, turn work and cast on 4 sts,
turn back to RS and kl. 30 (34, 38) sts
BODY OF MITTEN
Both mitts
Work 15 (19, 23) rnds in G st.
(Lengthen or shorten here, if necessary.)
Break MC and join CC.
Next 10 rnds: Knit.
Shape Top
Rnd 1: [K4 (5, 6), k2tog, k3, ssk,
k4 (5, 6)] twice. 26 (30, 34) sts
Rnds 2-4: Knit.
Rnd 5: [КЗ (4, 5), k2tog, k3, ssk,
k3 (4, 5)] twice. 22 (26, 30) sts
Rnd 6 & foil even rnds: Knit.
Rnd 7: [K2 (3, 4), k2tog, k3, ssk,
k2 (3, 4)] twice. 18 (22, 26) sts
Rnd 9: [Kl (2, 3), k2tog, k3, ssk,
kl (2, 3)] twice. 14 (18, 22) sts
SIZE XS ONLY:
Next Rnd: Knit.
SIZE S & M ONLY:
Rnd 11: [К - (1, 2), k2tog, k3, ssk,
к - (1,2)] twice. - (14,18) sts
SIZE S ONLY:
Next Rnd: Knit.
SIZE M ONLY:
Rnd 13: [Kl, k2tog, k3, ssk, kl] twice.
14 sts
Next Rnd: Knit.
ALL SIZES:
Next Rnd: [Kl, ssk, kl, k2tog, kl] twice.
10 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Thumb
Place sts from waste yarn onto 2 DPNs.
With third DPN and MC, pick up and knit
6 sts across cast-on sts on palm. Join to
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work in the rnd. 16 (16,18) sts
Next Rnd: K10 (10, 12), ssk, k2, k2tog.
14 (14,16) sts
Next 14 (16,18) rnds: Knit. (Lengthen
or shorten here, if necessary.)
Next Rnd: [K2tog] to end. 7 (7, 8) sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Ears
Make 4
Knit flat.
With CC, cast on 5 sts.
Row 1 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 4: K2, ml, kl, ml, k2. 7 sts
Row 6: Knit.
Row 8: K2, ml, k3, ml, k2. 9 sts
Row 10: Knit.
Row 12: Kl, ssk, k3, k2tog, kl. 7 sts
Row 14: Kl, ssk, kl, k2tog, kl. 5 sts
Row 16: Kl, s2kp, kl. 3 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Finishing
Weave in ends on WS, closing holes
around thumb. Use safety pins to hold
Ears on back of Mitten. Sew Ears to Mitten
with CC yarn; do not catch palm side of
Mitten. Sew ears down all the way around
or leave tips free. Weave in ends on WS.
Remove safety pins. With black yam,
embroider nose and mouth. Sew buttons
for eyes, or embroider with black yarn. H
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This adorable cardi, blanket and hat trio has a
Yam used lovely texture in this super-soft cotton yarn
King Cole Cottonsoft DK
Cardi
1 (2, 2, 2) balls in Lime (MC)
1 (1,1, 2) balls in Sage (CC)
Hat
1 (1,1,1) ball in Sage (MC)
1 (1,1,1) ball in Lime (CC)
Blanket
2 balls in Sage (MC)
1 ball in Lime (CC)
About the yarn
DK; 210m per 100g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
22 (25) sts x 28 (48) rows =
10cm measured over St st (patt)
Needles used
4mm straight, 35cm
3.25mm straight, 35cm
Other supplies
4 buttons (cardi only)
tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
0-6 months (6-12 months,
1-2 years, 2-3 years)
Knitted flat on straight needles, this set
is made up of a simple slip-stitch pattern
that creates a cosy, stylish, textured knit
for those cooler summer days.
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Slip-stitch pattern
Row 1 (RS): With CC, kl, *sll p-wise
wyib, kl; rep from * to end.
Row 2: With CC, kl, *sll p-wise wyib,
kl; rep from * to end.
Rows 34: With MC, knit.
Row 5: With CC, k2, *sll p-wise wyib,
kl; rep from * to last st, kl.
Row 6: With CC, k2, *sll p-wise wyib,
kl; rep from * to last st, kl.
Rows 7-8: With MC, knit.
Stmt
CARDI
BACK
With MC and smaller needles, cast on
49 (55, 61, 65) sts.
Work 3 rows in G st.
Next Row (WS, inc): K4 (7, 10, 6), ml,
[k6, ml] 7 (7, 7, 9) times, k3 (6, 9, 5).
57 (63, 69, 75) sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Slip-stitch pattern, from chart
or written instructions, until piece
measures 24 (28, 32, 36) cm, ending
after a WS row.
Shape shoulders
Cast off 9 (10, 11, 12) sts at beg of next
2 rows. 39 (43, 47, 51) sts
Cast off 9 (10, 11, 13) sts at beg of next
2 rows. 21 (23, 25, 25) sts
Cast off.
LEFT FRONT
With MC and smaller needles, cast on
27 (29, 33, 34) sts.
Work 3 rows in G st.
Next Row (WS, inc): КЗ (4, 6, 3), ml,
[k7, ml] 3 (3, 3, 4) times, k3 (4, 6, 3).
31 (33, 37, 39) sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Slip-stitch pattern until piece
measures 19 (23, 26, 30) cm, ending
after a RS row.
Shape neck
Next Row (WS): Cast off 5 (5, 5, 4) sts,
work in pattern to end. 26 (28, 32, 35) sts
Decrease 1 st at neck edge on next
3 rows, then following 5 (5, 7, 7) RS
rows. 18 (20, 22, 25) sts
Work even until piece measures 24
(28, 32, 36) cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulder
Next Row (RS): Cast off 9 (10, 11, 12)
sts, work in pattern to end. 9 (10,11,
13) sts
Work 1 row even.
Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT
With MC and smaller needles, cast on
27 (29, 33, 34) sts.
Work 3 rows in G st.
Next Row (WS, inc): КЗ (4, 6, 3), ml,
[k7, ml] 3 (3, 3, 4) times, k3 (4, 6, 3).
31 (33, 37, 39) sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Slip-stitch pattern until piece
measures 19 (23, 26, 30) cm, ending
after a WS row.
Shape neck
Next Row (RS): Cast off 5 (5, 5, 4) sts,
work in pattern to end. 26 (28, 32, 35) sts
Work 1 row even.
Decrease 1 st at neck edge on next
3 rows, then following 5 (5, 7, 7) RS rows.
18 (20, 22,25) sts
Work even until piece measures 24
(28, 32, 36) cm, ending after a RS row.
Shape shoulder
Next Row (WS): Cast off 9 (10, 11, 12)
sts, work in pattern to end. 9 (10,11,
13) sts
Work 1 row even.
Cast off.
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SLEEVES
With MC and smaller needles, cast on
31 (31, 33, 33) sts.
Work 3 rows in G st.
Row 4: K7 (7, 8, 8), ml, [k6, ml]
3 times, k6 (6, 7, 7). 35 (35, 37, 37) sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Slip-stitch pattern, increasing
1 st at each end of 7th and every foil
10th (6th, 6th, 8th) row 4 (1, 2,10)
times. 45 (39, 43, 59) sts
SIZES 6-12M & 1-2Y ONLY:
Increase 1 st at each end of every
foil - (8th, 8th, -) row - (5, 6, -) times.
- (49, 55, -) sts
ALL SIZES:
Work even until sleeve measures
15 (17, 20, 24) cm, or length required,
ending after a WS row.
Shape cap
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 20 (16,24,
20) rows. 5(17, 7,19) sts
SIZES 6-12M & 2-3Y ONLY:
Cast off 3 sts in patt at beg of next
4 rows. - (5, 7) sts
ALL SIZES:
Cast off.
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Neckband
Join shoulder seams. With RS facing,
using MC and smaller needles, pu and
k28 (29, 34, 34) sts evenly along right
side of neck, pu and kl9 (21, 23, 23)
sts from cast-off sts at back of neck,
then pu and k28 (29, 34, 34) sts
evenly along left side of neck. 75 (79,
91, 91) sts
Work 2 rows in G st.
Cast off.
Finishing
Fold sleeves in half lengthways, then,
placing folds to shoulder seams, sew in
position approximately 10 (11,12,13)
cm either side from top of shoulder. Join
side and sleeve seams. Using crochet
chains or ribbon, make four button loops
and sew on front edge. Sew on buttons
to correspond.
Block to the measurements given
in schematic.
HAT
With MC and smaller needles, cast on
71 (77, 83, 91) sts.
Work 3 rows in G st.
Row 4: K4 (7, 3, 7), ml, [k7, ml]
9 (9,11, 11) times, k4 (7, 3, 7).
81 (87, 95,103) sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Slip-stitch pattern, from chart
or written instructions, until piece
measures 10 (12,13,14) cm, ending
after a Row 4 or Row 8 of pattern.
Shape crown
Row 1: With CC, [k2tog, sll p-wise
wyib, kl, sll p-wise wyib] 16 (17,
18, 20) times, kl (2, -, -), [k2tog,
sll p-wise wyib, k2] - (-, 1, -) times,
[k2tog, kl] - (-, -, 1) times. 65 (70,
76, 82) sts
Row 2: With CC, kl (2, 2, 2), *sll p-wise
wyib, kl; rep from * to end.
Rows 3-4: With MC, knit.
Row 5: With CC, [k2tog, sll p-wise wyib,
kl, sll p-wise wyib] 12 (13,15, 16)
times, [k2tog, sll p-wise wyib, k2] 1
(1, -, -) times, k- (-, 1, 2). 52 (56, 61,
66) sts
Row 6: With CC, k2 (2, 1, 2), *sll p-wise
wyib, kl; rep from * to end.
Rows 7-8: With MC, knit.
Row 9: With CC, [k2tog, sll p-wise wyib,
kl, sll p-wise wyib] 10 (11, 12, 13)
times, k2 (1, 1, 1). 42 (45, 49,
53) sts
Row 10: With CC, k2 (1,1,1), *sll
p-wise wyib, kl; rep from * to end.
Rows 11-12: With MC, knit.
Row 13: With CC, [k2tog, sll p-wise
wyib, kl, sll p-wise wyib] 8 (8, 9, 10)
times, k2 (-, -, -), [k2tog, sll p-wise
wyib, k2] - (1, -, -) times, [k2tog, sll
p-wise wyib, kl] - (-, 1, -) times, [k2tog,
kl] - (-, -, 1) times. 34 (36, 39, 42) sts
Row 14: With CC, k2 (2, 1, 2), *sll
p-wise wyib, kl; rep from * to end.
Rows 15-16: With MC, knit.
Row 17: With CC, [k2tog, sll p-wise
wyib] 11 (11,12, 13) times, kl (-, -, -),
[k2tog, kl] - (1,1, 1) times. 23 (24,
26, 28) sts
Row 18: With CC, kl (2, 2, 2), *sll
p-wise wyib, kl; rep from * to end.
Row 19: With MC, kl (-, -, -), [k2tog]
11 (12, 13, 14) times. 12 (12,13,
14) sts
Row 20: With MC, [k2tog] 6 (6, 6, 7)
times, к - (-, 1, -). 6 (6, 7, 7) sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Finishing
Join back seam. Make a pompom
and attach to top of hat.
Block to measurements given
in schematic.
BLANKET
With MC and smaller needles, cast on
101 sts.
Work 3 rows in G st.
Row 4: K5, ml, [k7, ml] 13 times, k5.
115 sts
Change to larger needles.
Work in Slip-stitch pattern, from chart
or written instructions, until piece
measures 60cm, ending after a RS row.
Next Row: K5, k2tog, [k6, k2tog]
13 times, k4. 101 sts
Change to smaller needles and work
3 rows in G st.
Cast off.
Side Edging
Both alike
With RS facing, using smaller needles
and MC, pu and kl35 sts evenly along
side edge.
Work 4 rows in G st.
Cast off.
Finishing
Block blanket to measurements given
in schematic. X
Slip-stitch pattern
5 4 3 2 1
Blanket
61cm
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A /2 LL
100g over 0-24
DK St st months
Designed by
Stylecraft Design Team
Crochet Rowers
Make 6 for each cardigan,
or 3 for the hat
Using 3mm crochet hook, make 6 ch,
si st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1:1 ch (1 ch counts as 1 de), work 15
de into ring, ss to 1st de.
Rnd 2: (2 ch, 1 tr into each of next
2 de, 2 ch, si st into next de) 5 times.
Fasten off.
Yarn used
Wondersoft 4-ply
Projects use 1 ball each in
Petal Pink 1030
About the yarn
4-ply; 422m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
28 sts x 36 rows = 10cm
over St st
Needles used
3.25mm straight
2.75mm straight
Pfb: P into the front of the next st as
normal but, before dropping the stitch off
the needle, work a second p st into back
of the loop.
Note on symmetrical decreasing
Throughout the pattern you’re asked to
work decreases at the garment’s edges.
You can work these decreases in lots of
ways, but our favourite way is this:
On RS rows, decs on the right hand side
of the pattern piece are worked by knitting
the first stitch of the row, then working a
k2tog. For decs on the left hand, к to the
last 3 sts, ssk, kl.
Other supplies
3mm crochet hook
1 button for each cardigan
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
Preemie (newborn, 3 months,
6-12 months, 12-24 months)
On WS rows, decs on the left hand side of
the pattern piece are worked by p the first
st of the row, then working a p2togtbl. Fbr
decs on the right hand, p to the last 3 sts,
p2tog, pl.
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ROUND NECK
CARDIGAN
LEFT FRONT
Using smaller needles, cast on
23 (27, 31, 35, 37) sts and
work 4 rows in St st.
Next Row (Picot Row):
*K2tog, yo, rep from
* to last st, Kl.
Beg with WS row, work
4 rows of St st.
throughout, cont until left front measures
10 (11,14,17,20) cm from picot row,
ending with a WS row. **
Shape armhole
Next Row: Cast off 3 sts, knit to end.
20 (24, 27, 31,34) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Work 2 (2,2, 4, 4) rows dec 1 st at
armhole edge in every row. 18 (22,25,
27, 30) sts
Work 5 (7, 5, 7, 7) rows dec 1 st at
armhole edge in next and every foil alt row.
15 (18, 22,23,26) sts
Work 6 (4,8,8,12) rows without shaping.
Shape neck
Next Row: Cast off 3 (3, 3, 4, 5) sts, purl
to end. 12 (15,19,19,21) sts
Work 2 (2,2,2, 4) rows dec 1 st at neck
edge in every row. 10 (13,17,17,17) sts
Work 7 (11,13,13,11) rows dec 1 st at
neck edge in next and every foil alt row.
6 (7,10,10,11) sts
Work 3 rows without shaping.
Cast off rem 6 (7,10,10,11) sts.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as given for left front until **.
Next Row: Knit.
Shape armhole
Next Row: Cast off 3 sts, purl to end.
20 (24,27, 31, 34) sts
Work 2 (2,2, 4, 4) rows dec 1 st at
armhole edge in every row. 18 (22,25,27,
30) sts
Work 5 (7, 5, 7, 7) rows dec 1 st at
armhole edge in next and every foil alt row.
15 (18,22,23,26) sts
Work 5 (3, 7, 7,11) rows without shaping.
Shape neck
Next Row: Cast off 3 (3, 3, 4, 5) sts, knit
3M & 6-12M ONLY
Next Row:P-(-, 15,17,-),
p2tog, p to end. - (-, 30,
34, -) sts
ALL OTHER SIZES:
Next Row: Purl to end.
23 (27, -, -, 37) sts
ALL SIZES:
Change to smaller needles
and working in St st
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to end. 12 (15,19,19,21) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Work 2 (2,2, 2,4) rows dec 1 st at neck
edge in every row. 10 (13,17,17,17) sts
Work 7 (11,13,13,11) rows dec 1 st at
neck edge in next and every foil alt row.
6 (7,10,10,11) sts
Work 3 rows without shaping.
Cast off.
BACK
Using smaller needles cast off 51 (59,
65, 73, 79) sts and work 4 rows in St st.
Next Row (Picot Row): *K2tog, yo, rep
from * to last st, Kl.
Beg with WS row, work 4 rows of St st.
Next Row: P25 (29, 32, 36, 39), p2tog,
p to end. 50 (58, 64, 72, 78) sts
Change to smaller needles and working
in St st throughout, cont until Back
measures 10 (11,14,17,20) cm from
picot row, ending with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
44 (52, 58, 66, 72) sts
Work 2 (2,2, 4, 4) rows dec 1 st at each
end of every row. 40 (48, 54, 58, 64) sts
Work 5 (7, 5, 7, 7) rows dec 1 st at each
end of next and every foil alt row. 34 (40,
48, 50, 56) sts
Work 19 (21,27, 27, 31) rows without
shaping. Cast off.
SLEEVES
Both alike
Using smaller needles cast on 35 (35, 39,
39, 43) sts and work 4 rows in St st.
Next Row (Picot Row): *K2tog, yo, rep
from * to last st, kl.
Beg on WS, work 4 rows of of St st.
Next Row: P17 (17,19,19, 21), p2tog,
p to end. 34 (34, 38, 38, 42) sts
Change to smaller needles and working
in St st throughout, work 19 (35, 42,
47, 61) rows with inc rows on the 7th
and every foil 6th (7th, 7th, 5th, 6th) row
as follows:
Increase Row (RS): Kl, ml, к to last st,
ml, kl.
Increase Row (WS): Pl, ml, p to last st,
ml, pl. 40 (44, 50, 56, 62) sts
Cont without shaping until sleeve
measures 8 (12,15,17, 20) cm from picot
row, ending with a WS row.
Shape sleeve top
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
34 (38, 44, 50, 56) sts
Work 2 (2,2, 4,4) rows dec 1 st at each
end of every row. 30 (34, 40, 42, 48) sts
Work 6 (8,6,8,8) rows dec 1 st at each
end of next and every foil alt row. 24 (26,
34, 34,40) sts
Cast off 4 (3, 2,2,2) sts at beg of next 4
(6,12,12,14) rows. 8 (8,10,10,12) sts
Cast off.
Neckband
Join shoulder seams. With RS facing,
using smaller needles, pick up and knit
13 (15,16,17,17) sts evenly along right
side of neck, 22 (26, 28, 30, 34) sts
evenly from back of neck and 13 (15,
16,17,17) sts along left side of neck.
48 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts
Next Row: Knit.
Proceed as follows:
Row 1: Pl, *k2, p2, rep from * to last
3 sts, k2, pl.
Row 2: Kl, *p2, k2, rep from * to last
3 sts, p2, kl.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows twice.
Cast off in rib.
Right Front Border
With RS facing, using smaller needles
commencing at picot row pick up and knit
44 (48, 60, 72,84) sts evenly along right
front and 6sts evenly along neckband.
50 (54, 66, 78, 90) sts
Next Row: Knit.
Commencing with 1st row of 2x2 rib
work 2 rows.
Next Row: Rib to last 5 sts, cast off
2 sts, rib 2.
Next Row: Rib 3, cast on 2 sts,
rib to end.
Work 2 rows more in rib.
Cast off in rib.
Left Front Border
With RS facing, using smaller needles pick
up and knit 6 sts evenly along neckband
and 44 (48,60, 72,84) sts evenly along
left front to picot row.
50 (54, 66, 78, 90) sts
Next Row: Knit.
Commencing with 1st row of 2x2 rib work
6 rows.
Cast off.
Making up
Fold Sleeves in half lengthways, then
placing folds to shoulder seams sew
Sleeves in position. Join side and sleeve
seams. Fold first 5 rows of Front, Back and
Sleeves in half onto WS and whipstitch
loosely in position. Sew on flowers and
button as in photograph. See ball band for
pressing and care instructions.
V-NECK CARDIGAN
LEFT FRONT
Work as given for left front of Round Neck
Cardigan until ** is reached.
Shape armhole & front
Next Row: Cast off 3sts, knit to last 2sts,
K2tog. 19 (23, 26, 30, 33) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Work 2 (2,2, 4, 4) rows dec 1 st at
armhole edge in every row AT THE SAME
TIME dec 1 st at front edge in next and foil
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- (-, 2nd, 2nd) row. 16 (20,23,24,27) sts
Work 5 (7, 5, 7, 7) rows dec 1 st at
armhole edge in next and every foil
alt row AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at
front edge in next and every foil alt row.
10 (12,17,16,19) sts
Work 2 (4,6, 2,6) rows dec 1 st at
front edge only in every foil 2nd row.
9(10,14,15,16) sts
Work 12 (12,16, 20,20) rows dec
1 st at front edge in every foil 4th row.
6 (7,10,10,11) sts
Work 5 rows without shaping.
Cast off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as given for left front of Round Neck
Cardigan until ** is reached.
Shape front
Next Row: K2tog, knit to end.
22 (26,29,33,36; sts
Shape armhole
Next Row: Cast off 3sts, purl to end.
19(23,26, 30,33) sts
Work 2 (2,2, 4, 4) rows dec 1 st at front
edge in next and foil - (-, -, 2nd, 2nd) row
AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole
edge in every row. 16 (20,23,24,27) sts
Work 5 (7, 5, 7, 7) rows dec 1 st at front
edge in next and every foil alt row AT THE
SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole edge in
next and every foil alt row.
10 (12,17,16,19) sts
Work 2 (4,6, 2, 6) rows dec 1 st at
front edge only in every foil 2nd row.
9(10,14,15,16) sts
Work 12 (12,16, 20, 20) rows dec
1 st at front edge in every foil 4th row.
6 (7,10,10,11) sts
Work 5 rows without shaping.
Cast off.
BACK
Work as given for back of Round
Neck Cardigan.
SLEEVES
Both alike
Work as given for Sleeves of
Round Neck Cardigan.
Border
Join shoulder seams. With RS facing, using
smaller needles and commencing at picot
row pick up and knit 31 (34,43, 53, 64)
sts evenly along right front to first dec, 25
(28, 32, 35, 38) sts evenly along shaped
edge, 22 (26, 28, 30, 34) sts evenly from
back of neck, 25 (28, 32, 35, 38) sts
evenly along shaped edge and
31 (34, 43, 53,64) sts along left front
to picot row. 134 (150,178,206,238) sts
Next Row: Knit.
Commencing with 1st row of 2x2 rib work
2 rows.
Next Row: Rib 27 (30,39, 49, 60),
cast off 2 sts, rib to end.
Next Row: Rib to last 27 (30, 39, 49,60)
sts, cast on 2 sts, rib to end.
Work 2 rows more in rib.
Cast off in rib.
Making up
Work as given for Round Neck Cardigan.
HAT
Using smaller needles and thumb or
backwards loop method, cast on 89 (95,
101,107,115) sts and work 4 rows in
St st.
Next Row (Picot Row): *K2tog, yo,
rep from * to last st, Kl.
Change to larger needles and cont until
Hat measures 11 (12,13,14,15) cm.
Commencing with WS, work 4 rows of
St st.
Next Row: Purl.
Cont in St st until Hat measures 11 (12,
13,14,15) cm from picot row, ending with
a RS row.
SIZES PREEMIE, NEWBORN, 3M
& 6-12M ONLY:
Pl, pfb, p43 (46, 49, 51, -), pfb,
p to end. 91 (97,103,109, -) sts
12-24M ONLY:
Purl. - (-, -, -, 115) sts
Shape crown
Row 1: Kl, [k2tog, k4] 15 (16,17,18,
19) times. 76 (81, 86, 91, 96) sts
Row 2 & every alt row: Purl.
Row 3: Kl, [k2tog, k3] 15 (16,17,18,
19) times. 61 (65, 69, 73, 77) sts
Row 5: Kl, [k2tog, k2] 15 (16,17,18,
19) times. 46 (49, 52, 55, 58) sts
Row 7: Kl, [k2tog, kl] 15 (16,17,18,
19) times. 31 (33, 35, 37, 39) sts
Row 9: Kl, [k2tog] 15 (16,17,18,19)
times. 16 (17,18,19,20) sts
Row 10: [P2tog] 8 (8,9,9,10) times, P-
(1,-, 1,-). 8 (9, 9,10,10) sts
Break off yam. Thread yarn through rem
sts and fasten off.
Making up
Join back seam. Fold first 4 rows of St st
onto WS and whipstitch loosely in position.
Sew on flowers. See ball band for pressing
and care instructions. И
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10cm
31 sts
4-ply over Newborn
rib - 2 years
Designed by
Helen Metcalfe
Yarn used
Sublime Baby Cashmere
Merino Silk 4-ply
3(3, 4, 5, 5) balls in Molly 407
About the yarn
4-ply; 170m per 50g ball;
75% extra fine Merino wool,
20% silk, 5% cashmere
Tension
31 sts x 39 rows = 10cm
measured over rib pattern on
larger needles
Needles used
2.75mm circular, at least 60cm
3mm circular, at least 60cm
Other supplies
stitch holder
cable needle
tapestry needle
5 x 16mm buttons
Abbreviations
C4B: slip next 2 sts to CN and
hold at back of work, k2 from
LH needle, then k2 from CN.
C4F: slip next 2 sts to CN and
hold in front of work, k2 from
LH needle, then k2 from CN.
T4B: slip next 2 sts to CN and
hold at back of work, k2 from
LH needle, then p2 from CN.
T4F: slip next 2 sts to CN and
hold in front of work, p2 from
LH needle, then k2 from CN.
p2togtbl: purl 2 sts together
through the back loop.
See page 67 for all
other abbreviations
Sizing
03 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18,
18-24) months
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CARDIGAN
This pattern, knitted in a beautifully
soft yarn, is a treat for cable lovers
The body of this cardigan is constructed
in one piece from the bottom up until the
armholes, then the two front pieces and
back are worked separately. It features
set-in sleeves which are knitted flat, the
front trim is picked up and knitted once
the main body is complete. The cable
pattern at centre stage is a simple, easy-
to-memorise repeat.
Body Cable Panel
Front panel is worked over 24 sts,
working repeat section twice.
Back panel is worked over 56 sts,
working repeat section 6 times.
Row 1 (RS): P2, *k4, p4; rep from
* to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 2: K2, *p4, k4; rep from
* to last 6 sts, p4, k2.
Row 3: P2, *C4B, p4; rep from
* to last 6 sts, C4B, p2.
Row 4: As Row 2.
Rows 5-8: Rep the last 4 rows
once more.
Row 9: *T4B, T4F; rep from
* to end.
Row 10: P2, *k4, p4; rep from
* to last 6 sts, k4, p2.
Row 11: K2, *p4, C4F; rep from
* to last 6 sts, p4, k2.
Row 12: As Row 10.
Row 13: *T4F, T4B, rep from * to end.
Rows 14-15: As rows 2-3.
Row 16: As Row 2.
Decrease Cable Panel
Row 1 (RS): P2, k4, p2, p2togtbl, k4,
p2tog, p2, k4, p2. 22 sts
Row 2: K2, [p4, k3] twice, p4, k2.
Row 3: P2, C4B, pl, p2togtbl, C4B,
p2tog, pl, C4B, p2. 20 sts
Row 4: [K2, p4] 3 times, k2.
Row 5: P2, k4, p2, ssk, k2tog, p2, k4,
p2. 18 sts
Row 6: K2, p4, k2, p2, k2, p4, k2.
Row 7: P2, C4B, pl, p2togtbl, p2tog, pl,
C4B, p2. 16 sts
Row 8: K2, p4, k4, p4, k2.
Upper Cable Panel
Row 1 (RS): C4B, p4, C4B. 12 sts
Row 2: P4, k4, p4.
Row 3: K4, p4, k4.
Row 4: P4, k4, p4.
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BODY
With smaller needle cast on 170 (178,
186,194, 202) sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, pl; rep from * to last
2 sts, k2.
Row 2: P2, *kl, pl; rep from * to end.
Rep these two rows until work measures
2cm, ending with a WS row.
Change to larger needles.
In Row 1 establish cable panel by
starting with Row 7 (7,15, 3, 11) of
Body Cable Panel pattern from chart or
written instructions.
Row 1: P3, [kltbl, p2] twice, work Body
Cable Panel over next 24 sts, p3 (3,
2, 3, 3), [kltbl, p2] 7 (8,10,11,12)
times, p- (1, -, 1), work Body Cable
Panel over next 56 sts, p2 (3, 2, 2, 3),
[kltbl, p2] 7 (8, 10,11, 12) times, pl
(1, -, 1,1) work Body Cable Panel over
next 24 sts, p2, [kltbl, p2] twice, pl.
Row 2: КЗ, [pl, k2] twice, work Body
Cable Panel over next 24 sts, k3
(3, 2, 3, 3), [pl, k2] 7 (8,10, 11, 12)
times, к - (1, -, -, 1), work Body Cable
Panel over next 56 sts, k2 (3, 2, 2, 3),
[pl, k2] 7 (8,10,11,12) times, kl
(1, -, 1,1), work Body Cable Panel
over next 24 sts, [k2, pl] twice, k3.
Rep these last two rows until work
measures approximately 10 (14,17,
19.5, 22.5) cm, ending with Row 6 of
Body Cable Panel pattern.
Right Front Set-Up
SIZES 0-3M & 3-6M ONLY:
Next Row (RS): P3, [kltbl, p2] twice,
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work Body Cable Panel over next
24 sts, p3, kltbl, pl (2, -, -, -), turn,
working on these sts only until right
front is complete. 38 (39, -, -) sts
SIZES 6-12M, 12-18M &
18-24M ONLY:
Next Row (RS): P3, [kltbl, p2] twice,
work Body Cable Panel over next
24 sts, p- (-, 2, 3, 3), [kltbl, p2] - (-,
1, 2, 2) time(s), p- (-, 2, -, 1), turn,
working on these sts only until right
front is complete. - (-, 40, 42, 43) sts
ALL SIZES:
Next Row & all following WS rows
unless otherwise stated: Work sts as
they appear, к all к sts, p all p sts.
Next Row: Work in patt as established
by set-up row until 3 sts remain, p2tog,
pl. 1 st dec’d
Rep these last two rows 2 (3, 3, 3, 3)
more times. 35 (35, 36, 38, 39) sts
Switch to working Decrease Cable Panel
pattern from chart or written instructions,
beginning with Row 1.
Row 1 (RS): P3, [kltbl, p2] twice, work
Decrease Cable Panel over next 24 sts,
p2 (2, 3, 3, 3), к - (-, -, 1,1) tbl, p - (-, -,
1, 2). 33 (33, 34, 36, 37) sts
Row 2 (WS): К - (-, -, 1, 2), p - (-, -, 1,1), k2
(2, 3, 3, 3), work Decrease Cable Panel
over next 22 sts, [k2, pl] twice, k3.
Continue in this manner until Decrease
Cable Panel has been completed. Front
cable panel now consists of 16 sts,
return to working Body Cable Panel
pattern. 27 (27, 28, 30, 31) sts
Right front neck edge shaping
Next Row (RS): Pl, p2togtbl, [kltbl, p2]
twice, work row 9 of Body Cable Panel,
p2 (2, 3, 3, 3), k- (-, -, 1,1) tbl, p- (-, -, 1,
2). 26 (26, 27, 29, 30) sts
Next Row: K- (-, -, 1, 2), p- (-, -, 1,1), k2
(2, 3, 3, 3), work row 10 of Body Cable
Panel chart, [k2, pl] twice, k2.
Maintain pattern and continue to
decrease one st at the beg of every RS
row until 14 rows of Body Cable Panel
have been completed, ending with row 6.
20 (20, 21, 23, 24) sts
Switch to working Upper Cable Panel
pattern from chart or written instructions,
beginning with Row 1.
Next Row (RS): Pl, p2togtbl, pl, work
Upper Cable Panel, p4 (4, 5, 5, 5),
k- (-, -, 1,1) tbl, p- (-, -, 1, 2). 19 (19,
20, 22, 23) sts
Next Row: K- (-, -, 1, 2), p- (-, -, 1,1),
k4 (4, 5, 5, 5), work Upper Cable
Panel, k3.
Next Row: Pl, p2togtbl, work Upper
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HELEN SAYS:
“This design
is all about a
simple cable
panel paired with
rib to create a
heavily textured
garment; I love
how the cable structure works
in multiples of eight, perfect for
varying panel sizes”
Cable Panel, p4 (4, 5, 5, 5), k- (-, 1, 1)
tbl, p- (-, 1, 2). 18 (18,19, 21,22) sts
Next Row: K- (-, 1, 2), p- (-, 1,1),
k4 (4, 5, 5, 5), work Upper Cable
Panel, k2.
Next Row: P2, work Upper Cable Panel,
p4 (4, 5, 5, 5), k- (-, -, 1,1) tbl, p- (-,
1, 2).
Next Row: K- (-, 1, 2), p- (-, 1, 1),
k4 (4, 5, 5, 5), work Upper Cable
Panel, k2.
Rep these last two rows until work
measures 21 (25, 29, 32, 35) cm from
cast-on, finishing with a WS row. Cast off.
BACK
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to held 132
(139,146,152,159) body sts.
Cast off 4 (6, 8, 8,10) sts purlwise, p2
(2,1, 3, 3) {not including st rem on RH
needle from cast-off}, [kltbl, p2] 4 (4, 5,
5, 5) times, p- (1, -, 1), work Body Cable
Panel over next 56 sts, p2 (3, 2, 2, 3),
[kltbl, p2] 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) times, pl (1, 2,
2), turn.
Continue to work on the 86 (88, 90, 94,
96) sts just worked for back, rem 42 (45,
48, 50, 53) sts are on hold for left front.
Next Row: КЗ (3, 2, 4, 4), [pl, k2] 4 (4,
5, 5, 5) times, k- (1, 1), work Body
Cable Panel over next 56 sts, k2 (3, 2,
2, 3), [pl, k2] 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) times, kl
(l,-,2,2).
Maintaining pattern, dec 1 st at each
edge of next 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) RS rows.
80 (80, 82, 86, 88) sts
Continue in patt without shaping until
back measures 21 (25, 29, 32, 35) cm
from cast-on, ending with a WS row.
Maintaining pattern, cast off 18 (18, 19,
21, 22) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Leave
rem 44 sts on a stitch holder.
Left Front Set-Up
Next Row: Cast off 4 (6, 8, 8,10) sts
purlwise, p- (1, 1, 2) {not including
st rem on RH needle from cast-off},
[kltbl, p2] 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) time(s), pl
(1, -, 1,1) work Body Cable Panel over
next 24 sts, p2, [kltbl, p2] twice, pl.
38 (39, 40, 42, 43) sts
Next Row & all following WS
rows unless otherwise stated: Work sts
as they appear, к all к sts, p all p.
Next Row: Pl, p2tog tbl, work in patt
as established for set-up row to end.
37 (38, 39, 41, 42) sts
Rep these last two rows 2 (3, 3, 3, 3)
more times. 35 (35, 36, 38, 39) sts
Switch to working Decrease Cable Panel
pattern from chart or written instructions,
beg with Row 1.
Row 1 (RS): P- (-, -, 1, 2), k- (-, -, 1, 1) tbl,
p2 (2, 3, 3, 3), work Decrease Cable
Panel over next 24 sts, [p2, kltbl]
twice, p3. 33 (33, 34, 36, 37) sts
Row 2 (WS): КЗ, [pl, k2] twice, work
Decrease Cable Panel over next
22 sts, k2 (2, 3, 3, 3), p- (-, -, 1,1),
k-(-,-, 1, 2).
Continue in this manner until Decrease
Cable Panel has been completed. Front
cable panel now consists of 16 sts,
return to working Body Cable Panel
pattern. 27 (27, 28, 30, 31) sts
Left front neck edge shaping
Next Row (RS): P- (-, -, 1, 2), k- (-, -, 1,1)
tbl, p2 (2, 3, 3, 3), work row 9 of Body
Cable Panel, [p2, kltbl] twice, p2tog,
pl. 26 (26, 27, 29, 30) sts
Next Row: K2, [pl, k2] twice, work row
10 of Body Cable Panel, k2 (2, 3, 3, 3),
p- (-, 1, 1), k- (-, -, 1, 2).
Maintain pattern and continue to
decrease one st at the end of every RS
row until 14 rows of Body Cable Panel
have been completed, ending with row 6.
20 (20, 21, 23, 24) sts
Switch to working Upper Cable Panel
pattern from chart or written instructions,
beg with Row 1.
Next Row (RS): P- (-, -, 1, 2), k- (-, -,
1,1) tbl, p4 (4, 5, 5, 5), work Upper
Cable Panel, pl, p2tog, pl. 19 (19,
20,22, 23) sts
Next Row: КЗ, work Upper Cable Panel,
k4 (4, 5, 5, 5), p- (-, -, 1,1), k- (-, -, 1, 2).
Next Row (RS): P- (-, -, 1,2), k- (-, -, 1,1)
tbl, p4 (4, 5, 5, 5), work Upper Cable
Panel, p2tog, pl. 18 (18,19,21,22) sts
Next Row: K2, work Upper Cable Panel, k4
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(4, 5, 5, 5), p-(-,1, l),k-(-,-, 1, 2).
Next Row (RS): P- (-, 1, 2), k- (-, 1,1)
tbl, p4 (4, 5, 5, 5), work Upper Cable
Panel, p2.
Next Row: K2, work Upper Cable Panel, k4
(4,5, 5, 5), p-(-, -, 1, 1), k-(-,-, 1,2).
Rep these last two rows until work
measures 21 (25, 29, 32, 35) cm from
cast-on, ending with a WS row. Cast off.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
With smaller needles cast on 52 (52,
58,61, 61) sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, pl; rep from * to
last - (-, 1,1) st, k- (-, -, 1,1).
Row 2: P- (-, -, 1,1), *kl, pl; rep
from * to end.
Rep these two rows until work
measures 2cm.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1: P3, *kltbl, p2; rep from *
to last st, pl.
Row 2 & all other WS rows unless
otherwise stated: Work sts as they
appear, к all к sts, p all p sts.
SIZES 0-3M & 12-18M ONLY:
Row 3 (RS, Inc): P2, ml, pl, *kltbl,
p2; rep from * to last 4sts, kl tbl,
pl, ml, p2. 54 (-, -, 63, -) sts
Maintaining patt, increase 1 st at each end
of every following 6th (-, -, 8th, -) RS row,
incorporating new sts into patt until there
are 70 (-, -, 79, -) sts.
Work 1 (-, -, 5, -) row(s) without shaping,
ending with a WS row.
SIZES 3-6M & 18-24M ONLY:
Row 3: P3, *kltbl, p2; rep from
* to last st, pl.
Row 4: Work even.
Row 5: P2, ml, pl, *kltbl, p2;
rep from * to last 4sts, kl tbl,
pl, ml, p2. - (54, 63) sts
Maintaining patt, increase 1 st at each end
of every following - (6th, -, - 8th) RS row,
incorporating new sts into patt until there
are - (70, -, -, 79) sts.
Work - (3, -, -, 7) rows without shaping,
ending with a WS row.
SIZE 6-12M ONLY:
Row 3: P3, *kltbl, p2; rep from
* to last st, pl.
Row 4: Work even.
Row 5: P2, ml, pl, *kltbl, p2; rep from *
to last 4sts, kl tbl, pl, ml, p2.
- (-, 60, -f -) sts
Maintaining rib patt, alternate between
increasing 1 st each end of every following
6th then 8th RS row, incorporating new sts
into patt until there are - (-, 76, -, -) sts.
Work 5 rows without shaping, ending with
a WS row.
ALL SIZES:
Cast off 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts at the beg of the
next 2 rows. 66 (64, 68, 71, 69) sts
Cap shaping
Maintaining rib patt, decrease 1 st at
each end of every RS row.
AT THE SAME TIME, starting with
Row 2 (6,2, 4,6) decrease 1 st at
each end of every 2nd (2nd, 3rd, 3rd,
3rd) WS row. i
24 (24, 26, 28,28) rows have been
worked, 30 (30, 32, 33, 33) sts §
Cast off 4 sts at the beg of the next
4 rows. S
Cast off rem 14 (14,16,17,17) sts.
Join shoulder seams in preparation «
for knitting Front Trim.
Front Trim
With RS facing, using smaller
needle and starting at bottom edge
of right front, evenly pu and k61 (72, 85,
93, 101) sts up right front edge, knit 44
sts from stitch holder, pu and k61 (72,
85, 93,101) sts down left front edge.
166 (188, 214, 230, 246) sts
Starting with a WS row work 6 rows in
1x1 rib.
Next Row (WS): Work 6 sts in rib, turn,
work across these 6 sts in rib again,
then once more.
* Break yarn and rejoin to sts on LH
needle. Work 10 (11,12,13,14) sts
in rib, turn, work across these sts in
rib again, then once more; rep from
* 3 more times. 5 buttonholes made
Break yarn and rejoin to sts on LH
needle, work in rib to end, then rib
across these sts twice more.
Work a further 5 full rows in lxl rib.
Cast off in rib.
Making up
Weave in ends. Join Sleeves to Body
and sew Sleeve seams. Sew buttons
to buttonband corresponding with
buttonholes. Block to measurements
given in schematic. Ъ
51 (53.5, 56, 58.5, 61) cm
Body cable panel
Decrease cable panel
RS: knit
WS: purl
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Upper Cable Panel
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200- over Newborn
500g St st
- 7 yrs
DK
Designed by
Sirdar Design Team
Yarn used
Sirdar Snuggly DK
2 (2, 3, 3,4, 5) balls in
Pumpkin Patch 458
About the yarn
DK; 165m per 100g ball; 55%
Nylon, 45% acrylic
Tension
22 sts and 28 rows = 10cm
over St st
22 sts and 36 rows = 10cm
over Marmalade patt
Needles used
4mm straight
3.25mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holder
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
0-6 months (6-12 months, 1-2
years, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-7
years) designed to fit with
4 (4, 4, 3, 4, 6) cm ease
24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 46) cm
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JUMPER
This delicious unisex pullover is sized to fit
between newborn and seven years
This round-neck raglan jumper is knitted
in flat pieces and then partially seamed.
The neckband is picked up and knitted
flat before the final back shoulder seam
is joined.
Marmalade Stitch
Using larger needles, cast on a
multiple of 6.
Row 1: *P3, k3, rep from * to end.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: *K3, p3, rep from * to end.
Row 4: Purl.
Back
using smaller needles cast on 58
(66, 70, 78, 86, 90) sts.
Row 1: * K2, p2, rep from * to last
2 sts, k2.
Row 2: P2, * k2, p2, rep from *
to end.
These 2 rows will now be referred to
as 2x2 rib.
Work 5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 7) rows more in
2x2 rib.
Next Row: P4 (2, 6, 2, 7, 4), p2tog,
[p4 (4, 5, 4, 3, 6), p2tog] 8 (10, 8,
12, 14,10) times, p4 (2, 6, 2, 7, 4).
49 (55, 61, 65, 71, 79) sts
Change to larger needles and proceed
as follows:
Row 1: P2 (0, 2, 0,1, 0), k3 (2, 3, 1, 3,
2), * p3, k3, rep from * to last 2 (5, 2,
4, 1, 5) sts, p2 (3, 2, 3,1, 3), kO (2, 0,
1,0,2).
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K2 (0, 2, 0,1, 0), p3 (2, 3, 1, 3,
2), * кЗ, p3, rep from * to last 2 (5, 2,
4,1, 5) sts, k2 (3, 2, 3, 1, 3), pO (2, 0,
1,0,2).
Row 4: Purl.
These four rows set Marmalade patt.
Cont in patt until back measures 8 (10,
12,14,17,21) cm, ending with a WS row.
Change to smaller needles.
Next Row: Knit.
This row will now be referred to as
G st.
Work 3 rows more in G st.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
These 2 rows will now be referred to
as St st.
Working in St st (throughout) cont until
back measures 12 (15, 18, 21, 24, 29)
cm ending with a WS row. ***
Shape raglan
Cast off 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) sts at beg of
next 2 rows. 43 (49, 55, 57, 63, 69) sts
6-7Y ONLY:
Row 1: Kl, si, kl, psso (raglan edge),
knit to last 3 sts, k2tog (neck edge),
kl. 67 sts
Row 2: Pl, p2tog, purl to last 3 sts,
p2togtbl, pl. 65 sts
Rep 1st and 2nd rows once. 61 sts
ALL SIZES:
Row 1: Kl, si, kl, psso, knit to last
3 sts, k2tog, kl. 41 (47, 53, 55, 61,
59) sts
Row 2: Purl.
1st and 2nd rows set raglan
shapings. **
Work 24 (28, 30, 32, 36, 34) rows dec
1 st at each end as before in next and
every foil alt row. 17 (19, 23, 23, 25, 25)
sts ****
Leave rem 17 (19, 23, 23, 25, 25) sts
on stitch holder.
FRONT
Work as given for Back to **.
Work 14 (18,20,20, 24,22) rows dec
1 st at each end as before in next and
every foil alt row. 27 (29, 33, 35, 37, 37) sts
Shape neck
Next Row: Kl, si, kl, psso, k8 (8, 8,
10,10, 10), turn, slip rem 16 (18, 22,
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before putting down
your knitting - your
St st will be
much smoother
Make it your way
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22, 24, 24) sts onto a stitch holder.
10 (10,10,12,12,12) sts
Next Row: P2tog (neck edge), purl to
end. 9 (9, 9, 11,11,11) sts
Next Row: Kl, si, kl, psso, knit to last
2 sts, k2tog. 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 9) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Work 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 6) rows dec 1 st
at each end as before in next and
every foil alt row. 3 sts
Next Row: Kl, si, kl, psso. 2 sts
Next Row: P2tog. Cast off.
With RS facing, working on rem 16 (18,
22, 22, 24, 24) sts, slip next 5 (7,11, 9,
11,11) sts onto a stitch holder, rejoin
yarn to rem 11 (11,11,13,13,13) sts
and knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl. 10 (10,
10,12,12,12) sts
Next Row: Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog
(neck edge). 9 (9, 9,11,11, 11) sts
Next Row: K2tog, knit to last 3 sts,
k2tog, kl. 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 9) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Work 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 6) rows dec 1 st at
each end as before in next and every
foil alt row. 3 sts
Next Row: K2tog, kl. 2 sts
Next Row: P2tog. Cast off.
Sleeves
Both alike
Using smaller needles cast on 38 (38,
42, 42, 46, 50) sts.
Work 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 9) rows in 2x2 rib.
Next Row: P3 (3, 4, 4, 2, 4), p2tog,
[p3 (3, 2, 2, 3, 2) p2tog] 6 (6, 8, 8, 8,
10) times, p3 (3, 4, 4, 2, 4). 31 (31,
33, 33, 37, 39) sts
Change to larger needles and proceed
as follows:
Row 1: K2 (2, 3, 3, 0, 0), p3 (3, 3, 3, 2,
3), * кЗ, p3, rep from * to last 2 (2, 3,
3, 5, 0) sts, k2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 0), pO (0, 0,
0, 2, 0).
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: P2 (2, 3, 3, 0, 0), k3 (3, 3, 3, 2,
3), * p3, k3, rep from * to last 2 (2, 3,
3, 5, 0) sts, p2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 0), kO (0, 0,
0, 2, 0).
Row 4: Purl.
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Work 2 (О, 0,2,6, 6) rows more in patt.
Keeping continuity of patt as set inc
1 st at each end of next and every foil
6th (6th, 6th, 6th, 10th, 10th) row to
35 (43, 47, 37, 51, 55) sts, working inc
sts in patt.
0-6M & 2-3Y ONLY:
Inc 1 st at each end of every foil
8th row to 39 (45) sts, working inc
sts in patt.
ALL SIZES:
Work 2 (0, 2, 0, 2, 0) rows in patt
without shaping.
Change to smaller needles.
Work 4 rows in G st without shaping.
Change to larger needles.
Working in st-st (throughout) proceed
as follows:
Inc 1 st at each end of 1st (3rd, 3rd,
5th, 5th, 9th) row. 41 (45, 49, 49, 53,
57) sts
Cont without shaping until sleeve
measures 15 (17, 20, 24, 29, 33) cm,
ending with a WS row.
Shape raglan
Cast off 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) sts at beg of
next 2 rows. 35 (39, 43, 41, 45, 47) sts
Row 1: Kl, si, kl, psso, knit to last
3 sts, k2tog, kl. 33 (37, 41, 39, 43,
45) sts
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Purl.
From 1st to 4th row sets
raglan shapings.
Work 0 (0, 0, 8, 8, 8) rows dec 1 st at
each end of next and every foil 0 (0,
0, 4th, 4th, 4th) row as before. 33 (37,
41, 35, 39, 41) sts
Row 1: Kl, si, kl, psso, knit to last
3 sts, k2tog, kl. 31 (35, 39, 33, 37,
39) sts
Row 2: Purl.
1st and 2nd rows set raglan shapings.
Work 20 (24, 26, 20, 24, 26) rows dec
1 st at each end of next and every foil
alt row as before. 11 (11,13,13,13,
13) sts
Cast off rem 11 (11,13,13,13,
13) sts.
Neckband
Join raglan seams, leaving left back
raglan open. With RS facing and using
smaller needles, pick up and knit 11
(11, 13, 13, 13, 13) sts across top of
left sleeve, 9 (9, 9, 11, 12, 12) sts down
left side of neck, 5 (7,11, 9,11,11) sts
left on a stitch holder at front of neck,
9 (9, 9, 11, 12, 12) sts up right side of
neck, 11 (11,13,13,13,13) sts across
top of right sleeve and work across 17
(19, 23, 23, 25, 25) sts left on a stitch
holder at back of neck as follows:
K17 (19, 23, 6, 25, 25), [k2tog, k6]
0 (0, 0, 2, 0, 0) times, kO (0, 0, 7, 0, 0).
62 (66, 78, 78, 86, 86) sts
Starting with 2nd row of 2x2 rib work
5 rows in rib. Cast off.
Making up: Join left back raglan
and neckband seams. Join side
and sleeve seams. Pin out garment
to the measurement given. Cover
with damp cloths and leave until dry.
See ball band for washing and further
care instructions, н
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Sit a selection of these
gorgeous characters on the
nursery bookshelf to add
some cheer to baby’s room
Toys may not be suitable for babies and very young children, so you might prefer to leave the following patterns until they are a little older. Stuffing must have the
appropriate labelling, and consider any safety issues with detachable ribbons, buttons, eyes, etc. If in doubt, leave them out. Never leave children unattended with toys.
Designed by
Sachiyo Ishii
Yarn used
Anchor tapestry wool
2 skeins each in Beige 9442
(A) and Brown 8098 (B),
1 skein in Yellow 8020 (C)
Rowan Felted Tweed DK,
10g in Watery (D)
Small amounts of red, yellow &
dark brown DK
Small amount of white fleecy
chunky yarn (Sirdar Snowflake
chunky, white)
About the yarn
Anchor Tapestry Wool: DK; 10m
per 5g skein; 100% wool
Tension
26 sts x 38 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
2.75mm straight
Other supplies
Chenille needle or tapestry
needle with fairly sharp point
& a large eye
3mm crochet hook
toy stuffing
Sizing
16cm tall
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Make it your way
Choose your gnome’s jumper
colour from the gorgeous selection
of Rowan Felted Tweed DK at
www.rowan.com
GNO
This little guy hides a fun secret - you can pop
your fingers into his legs and make him walk!
This pattern is knitted flat and seamed.
There is some fiddly sewing-up but
other than that, the stitches are simple
enough for even beginners to try.
Start
Body & Head
Using A, cast on 9 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 9 times. 18 sts
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: [Kl, kfb] 9 times. 27 sts
Rows 5-21: Starting with a p row, work
17 rows in St st.
Row 22 (shape neck): [Kl, k2tog]
9 times. 18 sts
Row 23: Purl.
Row 24: K5, [kfb] 8 times, k5. 26 sts
Rows 25-29: Starting with a p row, work
5 rows in St st.
Row 30 (shape eyeline): K5, [k2tog, kl]
5 times, k6. 21 sts
Rows 31-36: Starting with a p row, work
6 rows in St st.
Row 37: [P2, p2tog] to last st, pl. 16 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Legs
Work both the same
Worked from the waist to the foot. With
B, cast on 20 sts.
Starting with a к row, work 25 rows in St st.
Next Row: [P2, p2tog] 5 times. 15 sts
Next Row: Knit.
Cast off.
Boots
Work both the same
With C, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1(WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts
Row 3 (WS, edge): Knit.
Rows 4-7: Starting with a к row work
4 rows in St st.
Row 8: K5, cast off next 10 sts, к to
end. 10 sts
Row 9: Working across all sts, pl, [pfb]
8 times, pl. 18 sts
Rows 10-13: Starting with a к row, work
4 rows in St st.
Cast off.
Hands
Work both the same
With A, cast on 10 sts.
Starting with a p row, work 5 rows in St st.
Next Row: [K2tog] 5 times. 5 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Jumper
Worked from the front to back, knitted
in one piece.
With D, cast on 24 sts.
Rows 1 & 2: Knit.
Rows 3-11: Starting with a к row, work
9 rows in St st.
Row 12: [P6, p2tog] 3 times. 21 sts
Rows 13-26: Starting with a К row, work
14 rows in St st.
Row 27 (neck opening): K5, cast off
next 11 sts, к to end. 10 sts
Row 28: P5, cast on 11 sts, p to end.
21 sts
Rows 29-42: Starting with a к row, work
14 rows in St st.
Row 43: [K6, kfb] 3 times. 24 sts
Row 44 (opening for fingers): P5, cast
off next 14 sts, p to end. 10 sts
Row 45: K5, cast on 14 sts, к to end.
24 sts
Rows 46-53: Starting with a p row, work
8 rows in St st.
Rows 54-55: Knit.
Cast off k-wise.
With RS facing, pu and kl8 sts from the
shoulder edge. Starting with a p row,
work 6 rows in St st.
Next Row: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog.
16 sts
Next 3 rows: Knit.
Cast off k-wise.
Beard
With white fleecy chunky yarn, cast
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on 12 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Ssk, к to last 2 sts, k2tog.
2 sts deed
Rep Row 2 four more times. 2 sts
Next Row: K2tog and fasten off.
Hat
With red, cast on 28 sts.
Rows 1-9: Starting with a p row, work
9 rows in St st.
Row 10: [K4, k2tog] 4 times, k4. 24 sts
Rows 11-13: Starting with a p row, work
3 rows in St st.
Row 14: [K2, k2tog] 6 times. 18 sts
Rows 15-17: Starting with a p row, work
3 rows in St st.
Row 18: [Kl, k2tog] 6 times. 12 sts
Rows 19-21: Starting with a p row, work
3 rows in St st.
Row 22: [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Belt
With dark brown, cast on 4 sts.
Knit 45 rows.
Cast off.
Buckle
Work both the same
With В and crochet hook, make 5 chains.
Fasten off.
Sew each trouser leg seam.
Connect both trouser legs at the top
for about 1cm with the seam on inner
side of the leg. For the Boots, work a
gathering thread with cast-on end along
the cast-on edge and draw tightly. Sew
the rest of the sole and side seam
of the Boot. Stuff front and close the
opening of the top of the foot with over-
cast stitches. Pierce from the top to
base a couple of times and gently pull
to flatten the sole. Insert the trouser leg
and secure boot with a few stitches.
Sew the body seam and stuff, avoiding
the neck area. Stuff Body lightly. Work
a gathering thread along the neck and
draw tightly. With the same yarn, work
a gathering thread around the eyeline
if desired.
Attach Legs halfway along the back of
the Body. Seam the Jumper, insert hand
in sleeve and secure with stitches.
Attach Jumper to the gnome’s neck.
Attach Belt on the edge of the opening
and secure it to the front of the Body
with a few stitches. Attach Buckle. Seam
Hat, roll 1cm of the edge and attach it to
Head. Attach Beard.
To create a nose, make a French knot with
A. With dark brown, French-knot eyes.
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200g over One
DK St st size
Designed by
Cilla Webb
Yarn used
Stylecraft Special DK
80g Mocha 1064 (MC)
40g Turquoise 1068 (CC1)
20g Shrimp 1132 (CC2)
60g White 1001 (CC3)
About the yarn
DK; 295m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
28 rows x 21 sts = 10cm
measured over St st
BUNNY
This bunny is quick and easy to knit, and little ones
will have fun dressing her up in her sailor outfit
Needles
3.5mm straight
Other supplies
tapestry needle
toy stuffing
2 safety eyes (optional)
white, black & brown
embroidery thread
for facial features
crochet hook
1 small button (optional)
2 stitch markers
1 removable stitch marker
pompom maker or
cardboard circles
Abbreviations
Pfb: Purl in the front and back
of the stitch. 1 st inc’d
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
Approximately 35cm tall
This nautical bunny loves nothing
more than to take trips out to sea!
With her snazzy little sailor’s dress
and a bobble beret, she is ready for
her next seaside adventure.
The bunny is worked flat in pieces that
are then seamed together. The detail
of the facial features is added using
embroidery. The pieces are stuffed and
joined together as you go along.
Start
BUNNY
Legs
Make 2 the same
With MC, cast on 22 sts.
Row 1 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Kl, [kfb] 20 times, kl. 42 sts
Rows 3-17: Starting with a p row, work
15 rows in St st.
Row 18: K7, [k2tog] 14 times, k7. 28 sts
Row 20: K7, [k2tog] 7 times, k7. 21 sts
Rows 21-49: Work 29 rows in St st.
Row 50: K4, [k2tog] twice, k5, [k2tog]
twice, k4. 17 sts
Cast off loosely.
Making up: Starting at cast-on edge,
sew up the bottom of the foot and cont
along the back seam. Stuff the leg.
Arms
Make 2 the same
With MC, cast on 8 sts for top
of arm.
Row 1 (RS): Kfb, к to end. 1 st inc’d
Row 2: Pfb, p to end. 1 st inc’d
Rows 3-4: Rep rows 1-2. 12 sts
Row 5: Cast on 2 sts, к to end. 14 sts
Row 6: Cast on 2 sts, p to end. 16 sts
Rows 7-16: Work 10 rows in St st.
Row 17: [Kl, kfb, k2] 4 times. 20 sts
Rows 18-42: Work 25 rows in St st.
Row 43: [Kl, k2tog, kl] 5 times. 15 sts
Row 44: Purl.
Row 45: [K2tog, kl] 5 times. 10 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Making up: Sew along the side seam.
Stuff the arm.
Body
With MC, cast on 16 sts.
Rows 1-2: Starting with a к row, work
2 rows in St st.
Row 3 (RS): Kl, [kfb] 14 times, kl. 30 sts
Rows 4-8: Work 5 rows in St st.
Row 9: Kl, [kfb] 28 times, kl. 58 sts
Rows 10-36: Work 27 rows in St st.
Row 37: Kl, [k2tog] 28 times, kl. 30 sts
Rows 38-42: Work 5 rows in St st.
Row 43: Kl, [k2tog] 14 times, kl. 16 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Making up: Sew along the side seam
and stuff. Attach the Arms and Legs to
the Body. With CC3, make pompom for
tail and attach to bottom of back.
Head
With MC, cast on 17 sts for front of Head.
Rows 1-2: Starting with a к row, work
2 rows in St st.
Row 3 (RS): [Kl, kfb] 8 times, kl. 25 sts
Rows 4-6: Work 3 rows in St st.
Row 7: [Kl, kfb, kl] 8 times, kl. 33 sts
Rows 8-10: Work 3 rows in St st.
Row 11: [K2, kfb, kl] 8 times, kl. 41 sts
Rows 12-14: Work 3 rows in St st.
Row 15: [K2, kfb, k2] 8 times, kl. 49 sts
Rows 16-18: Work 3 rows in St st.
Row 19: [КЗ, kfb, k2] 8 times, kl. 57 sts
Rows 20-22: Work 3 rows in St st.
Row 23: [КЗ, kfb, k3] 8 times, kl. 65 sts
Rows 24-42: Work 19 rows in St st.
Row 43: [КЗ, k2tog, k3] 8 times, kl.
57 sts
Row 44 & foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 45: [K2, k2tog, k3] 8 times, kl.
49 sts
Row 47: [K2, k2tog, k2] 8 times, kl.
41 sts
Row 49: [Kl, k2tog, k2] 8 times, kl.
33 sts
Row 51: [Kl, k2tog, kl] 8 times, kl.
25 sts
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Row 53: [K2tog, kl] 8 times, kl. 17 sts
Row 54: [P2tog] 8 times, pl. 9 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Making up: Use mattress stitch to join
seam, leaving a gap at the cast-on edge
to stuff and add facial features. With
MC, make two small sts where the eyes
will be and pull them inwards to create
eye sockets. Attach safety eyes. With
embroidery thread, embroider white lines
below the eyes and brown lines just
above. Stuff and gather the cast-on sts
and close gap. Using black thread, sew a
Y shape for the nose and mouth. Secure
the Head to the Body.
Ears
Make 2 the same
With MC, cast on 16 sts.
Rows 1-2: Starting with a к row, work
2 rows in St st.
Row 3 (RS): [Kfb, k6, kfb] twice. 20 sts
Row 4 & all WS rows to Row 66: Purl.
Row 5: [Kfb, k8, kfb] twice. 24 sts
Rows 6-10: Work 5 rows in St st.
Row 11: [Kfb, klO, kfb] twice. 28 sts
Rows 12-16: Work 5 rows in St st.
Row 17: [Kfb, kl2, kfb] twice. 32 sts
Rows 18-38: Work 21 rows in St st.
Row 39: [Kfb, kl4, kfb] twice. 36 sts
Rows 40-48: Work 9 rows in St st.
Row 49: [K2tog, kl4, k2tog] twice. 32 sts
Rows 50-54: Work 5 rows in St st.
Row 55: [K2tog, kl2, k2tog] twice. 28 sts
Row 57: [K2tog, к 10, k2tog] twice. 24 sts
Row 59: [K2tog, k8, k2tog] twice. 20 sts
Row 61: [K2tog, k6, k2tog] twice. 16 sts
Row 63: [K2tog, k4, k2tog] twice. 12 sts
Row 65: [K2tog, k2, k2tog] twice. 8 sts
Row 67: [K2tog] 4 times. 4 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Making up: Use mattress stitch to join
side seam. Do not stuff. Attach Ears to
each side of Head.
DRESS
With CC1, cast on 104 sts.
Rows 1-2: Work 2 rows in G st.
Rows 3-6: Starting with a к row, work
4 rows in St st.
Row 7: With CC2, knit.
Rows 8-11: With CC3, work 4 rows in
St st.
Rows 12-15: With CC1, work 4 rows in
St st.
Rows 16-33: Rep rows 7-15 twice more.
Row 34: With CC2, purl.
Change to CC3.
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CILLA SAYS:
“Did you know that
sailors originally put
bobbles on their
hats to protect their
heads from bashing
into things when the
sea got rough?”
Rows 35-42: Work 8 rows in St st.
Row 43 (RS): [K2tog] 52 times. 52 sts
Row 44 & foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 45: Kll, cast off 6 sts, к until
there are 18 new sts on RH needle,
cast off 6 sts, kll. 40 sts
First Side Back
Working only on 11 sts attached to
working yarn, cont as follows:
Rows 46-50: Work 5 rows in St st.
Break yarn.
Front
With WS facing, rejoin ССЗ to centre
18 sts and cont as follows:
Rows 46-50: Work 5 rows in St st.
Break yarn.
Second Side Back
With WS facing, rejoin yarn to rem 11 sts
and cont as follows:
Rows 46-50: Work 5 rows in St st.
Joining Row
Row 51: Working across all sts to join, k40.
Cast off.
Making up: Use mattress stitch to join
back seam as far as Row 46, leaving a
gap in the seam for the tail. With crochet
hook, create a small button loop at top
of back seam. Attach small button to
correspond with loop on opposite side.
Sleeves
Work both the same
With CC1, cast on 20 sts.
Row 1-3: Work 3 rows in G st.
Change to CC3.
Row 4 (WS): Purl.
Row 5: K2, [kl, kfb] 8 times, k2. 28 sts
Row 6-10: Starting with a p row, work
5 rows in St st.
Row 11: Cast off 5 sts, к to end.
5 sts deed
Row 12: Cast off 5 sts, p to end.
5 sts deed
Row 13-14: Rep rows 11-12. 8 sts
Cast off.
Making up: Use mattress stitch to join
seam. Attach sleeve to armhole in Dress.
Collar
With CC3, cast on 90 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Cast off 3 sts, k28, [k2tog]
twice, pm, k20, pm, [k2tog] twice, к to
end. 83 sts
Row 2: Cast off 3 sts, к to end, slipping
markers. 80 sts
Change to CC1.
Row 3: Cast off 3 sts, к to 4 sts before
marker, [k2tog] twice, sm, k20, sm,
[k2tog] twice, к to end. 7 sts deed
Row 4: Cast off 3 sts, p to end, slipping
markers. 3 sts deed
Change to CC3.
Rows 5-12: Rep rows 3-4 four more
times. 30 sts
Row 13: Cast off 4 sts, rm, k20, rm,
[k2tog] twice, к to end. 24 sts
Row 14: [P2tog] 12 times. 12 sts
Cast off.
Making up: Drape Collar around the
bunny’s shoulders with points to the front.
Use a few stitches to keep in place.
Bow
With CC2, cast on 20 sts.
Starting with a к row, work 4 rows in St st.
Cast off.
Making up: Use mattress stitch to join
row edges for back seam. Wrap a length
of yarn around the middle to create a
Bow and secure. Attach to the Collar.
HAT
With CC1, cast on 72 sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K2, pl; rep from * to end.
Row 2: *K1, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 3-6: Rep rows 1-2 twice more.
Starting with a к row and CC2, cont in
St st and AT THE SAME TIME work in
stripe pattern of [4 rows CC2, 4 rows
CC3] to end.
Rows 7-8: Work 2 rows in St st.
Row 9: [КЗ, kfb, k2] 12 times. 84 sts
Rows 10-12: Work 3 rows in St st.
Row 13: [КЗ, kfb, k3] 12 times. 96 sts
Rows 14-16: Work 3 rows in St st.
Row 17: [K4, kfb, k3] 12 times. 108 sts
Row 18 & foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 19: K2, [k6, k2tog, k5]
8 times, k2. 100 sts
Row 21: K2, [k5, k2tog, k5]
8 times, k2. 92 sts
Row 23: K2, [k5, k2tog, k4]
8 times, k2. 84 sts
Row 25: K2, [k4, k2tog, k4]
8 times, k2. 76 sts
Row 27: K2, [k4, k2tog, k3]
8 times, k2. 68 sts
Row 29: K2, [k3, k2tog, k3]
8 times, k2. 60 sts
Row 31: K2, [k3, k2tog, k2]
8 times, k2. 52 sts
Row 33: K2, [k2, k2tog, k2]
8 times, k2. 44 sts
Row 35: K2, [k2, k2tog, kl]
8 times, k2. 36 sts
Row 37: K2, [kl, k2tog, kl]
8 times, k2. 28 sts
Row 39: K2, [kl, k2tog]
8 times, k2. 20 sts
Row 41: [K2tog] 10 times. 10 sts
Making up: Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Use mattress stitch to join back seam.
With CC1, make pompom and attach
to top of Hat.
SHOES
Make 2 the same
With CC3, cast on 24 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2: Kl, [kfb] 22 times, kl. 46 sts
Rows 3-5: Work 3 rows in G st.
With removable stitch marker, mark end
of Row 5.
Rows 6-9: Starting with a к row, work
4 rows in St st.
Row 10: Fold work towards Row 6, and
working pairs of matching sts from
Row 6 tog with each next st, k2tog to
end. 46 sts
Change to CC1.
Rows 11-21: Starting with a p row, work
11 rows in St st.
Row 22: Cast off 11 sts, к to end. 35 sts
Row 23: Cast off 11 sts, p to end. 24 sts
With removable stitch marker, mark beg
of Row 23.
Rows 24-25: Work 2 rows in St st.
Row 26: Fold work towards Row 23, and
working pairs of matching sts from
Row 23 tog with each next st, k2tog to
end. 24 sts
Rows 27 & 29: Purl.
Row 28: K6, [k2tog] 6 times, k6. 18 sts
Row 30: КЗ, [k2tog] 6 times, k3. 12 sts
Row 31: [P2tog] twice, p4, [p2tog] twice.
8 sts
Rows 32-35: Work 4 rows in St st.
Cast off.
Making up: Join heel and side seam. Fold
last 8 sts down and secure. With CC3,
attach a small bow to the front of shoe.
Finishing
Weave in any rem ends. Ъ.
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Designed by
Barbara Prime
Yarn used
25g cream DK (MC)
15g grey DK (CC)
About the yarn
DK; 100% acrylic
Tension
26 sts x 34 rows =
10cm measured over St st
Needles used
3mm straight
Other supplies
9mm safety eyes
yarn to embroider face
toy stuffing
tapestry needle
Abbreviations
s2kp: sl2 tog (as if to k2tog),
kl, pass slipped sts over.
See page 67 for all
other abbreviations
Sizing
Height: 20cm
This cute little toy is a quick and
simple knit using any DK yarn
This toy is knitted flat and features
simple shaping. The arms, legs and face
are worked in stocking stitch while the
woolly bits are worked in garter stitch.
Start
Legs
Make 2
With CC, cast on 9 sts.
Rows 1 & 3: Purl.
Row 2: K2, *ml, kl; rep from * to end.
16 sts
Row 4: K2, *ml, k2; rep from * to end.
23 sts
Row 5: Pll, kl, pll.
Row 6: Kll, pl, kll.
Row 7: Pll, kl, pll.
Rows 8-9: As rows 6-7.
Row 10: K7, s2kp, kl, pl, kl, s2kp, k7.
19 sts
“If your stitches aren’t adding up,
check that you are using the correct
‘ml’ stitch.”
Row 11: P7, p2tog, kl, p2tog tbl, p7.17 sts
Rows 12-19: Work 8 rows in St st,
starting with a purl row.
Row 20: K2, ssk, k9, k2tog, k2. 15 sts
Row 21-23: Work 3 rows in St st,
starting with a purl row.
Break CC and join MC.
Rows 24-33: Work 10 rows in St st,
starting with a knit row.
Row 34: Kl, [k2tog] to end. 8 sts
Break yarn and thread through sts.
Pull tight to gather. Thread cast-on Tail
through cast-on stitches and pull tight to
gather. Sew part-way up back Leg seam,
stuff Leg, and sew closed. Optionally, to
improve shape of foot: thread a length
of CC yarn on a tapestry needle, insert
needle at base of foot, and exit at top
of toes (column of purl sts). Tie ends of
yarn together, pulling tight to separate
toes, then weave yarn ends into foot.
Body
With MC, cast on 21 sts.
Row 1 & all WS rows: Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 4: [K4, ml] twice, k5, [ml, k4]
twice. 25 sts
Row 6: Knit.
Row 8: K5, [ml, k5] 4 times. 29 sts
Row 10 & 12: Knit.
Row 14: [K6, ml] twice, k5, [ml, k6]
twice. 33 sts
Rows 16 & 18: Knit.
Row 20: K14, ml, k5, ml, kl4. 35 sts
Rows 21-31: Knit.
Row 32: K4, ml, k27, ml, k4. 37 sts
Row 34: K5, ml, k27, ml, k5. 39 sts
Row 36: Knit.
Row 38: K15, ssk, k5, k2tog, kl5. 37 sts
Row 40: Knit.
Row 42: K14, ssk, k5, k2tog, kl4. 35 sts
Row 44: Knit.
Row 46: K13, ssk, k5, k2tog, kl3. 33 sts
Row 48: Knit.
Row 50: Kl, [k2tog] to end. 17 sts
Row 52: Kl, [k2tog] to end. 9 sts
Break yarn and thread through sts. Pull
tight to gather. Sew up back seam from
last row to cast-on, leaving cast-on edge
open. Stuff Body.
Tail
With MC, cast on 8 sts.
Rows 1-21: Knit.
Break yarn and thread through sts. Pull
tight to gather. Sew seam from Tail tip
to cast-on edge, adding a tiny amount of
stuffing as you sew. Leave cast-on
edge open.
Arms
Make 2
With CC, cast on 6 sts.
Row 1 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Kl, *ml, kl; rep from * to end.
11 sts
Row 4: Kl, *ml, k2; rep from * to end.
16 sts
Row 6: Knit.
Row 8: КЗ, k2tog, k6, ssk, k3. 14 sts
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Rows 9-17: Work 9 rows in St st,
starting with a purl row.
Row 18: КЗ, k2tog, k4, ssk, k3. 12 sts
Rows 19-21: Work 3 rows in St st,
starting with a purl row.
Break CC and join MC.
Rows 22-29: Work 8 rows in St st,
starting with a knit row.
Row 30: [K2tog] to end. 6 sts
Break yarn and thread through sts. Pull
tight to gather. Sew up seam, leaving an
opening. Stuff and sew closed.
Head
Begin at back. With MC, cast on 8 sts.
Rows 1 & 3: Knit.
Row 2: Kl, *ml, kl; rep from * to end.
15 sts
Row 4: Kl, *ml, kl; rep from * to end.
29 sts
Rows 5-9: Knit.
Row 10: K4, *ml, k3; rep from * to last
st, kl. 37 sts
Rows 11-23: Knit.
Break MC and join CC.
Row 24: Knit.
Row 25 & foil WS rows: Purl.
Row 26: Knit.
Row 28: K15, k2tog, k3, ssk, kl5.35 sts
Row 30: K10, ssk, pl, kl, k2tog, k3,
ssk, kl, pl, k2tog, klO. 31 sts
Purl sts on Row 30 mark eye location.
Row 32: [K4, ssk] twice, k2tog, k3, ssk,
[k2tog, k4] twice. 25 sts
Row 34: [КЗ, ssk] twice, k5, [k2tog, k3]
twice. 21 sts
Row 36: [K2, ssk] twice, k5, [k2tog, k2]
twice. 17 sts
Row 38: Knit.
Row 40: [Ssk] 4 times, kl, [k2tog]
4 times. 9 sts
Break yarn and thread through sts.
Pull tight to gather. Attach safety eyes
or buttons at purl sts on Row 30. Sew
up seam from nose to back of Head,
leaving an opening. Stuff, smoothing
and shaping as you go, sew closed.
Embroider a nose and mouth.
Ears
Make 2
With CC, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 4: КЗ, ml, k6, ml, k3.14 sts
Row 6: K4, ml, k6, ml, k4. 16 sts
Rows 7-11: Work 5 rows in St st,
starting with a purl row.
Row 12: КЗ, k2tog, k6, ssk, k3. 14 sts
Row 14: K2, k2tog, k6, ssk, k2. 12 sts
Row 16: [Kl, k2tog] twice, [ssk, kl]
twice. 8 sts
Break yarn and thread through sts. Pull
tight to gather. Sew seam from Ear tip
to base. Fold Ear in half length-wise, and
make a couple of stitches at cast-on
edge to hold. Sew cast-on edge of Ear
to Head, with seam facing forward.
Finishing
Sew Head to cast-on edge of Body. To
attach Arms: thread a length (45cm) of
yarn through Body at shoulder position .
on one side (side seam, 3cm below
upper body edge) exiting at same position
on other side of Body. Thread yarn through
top of one Arm, make short stitch, then
thread yarn back through Arm and Body,
to starting position. Thread yarn through
second Arm, make a short stitch, then
thread yarn back through second Arm
to other side of Body. Pull yarn gently to
tighten Arms to Body. Then pass yarn
through Arms and Body 34 more times, in
same manner as before, finishing where
you began. Tie a secure knot with yarn
ends, and weave into Body. Attach Legs to
Body in same way, 2.5cm from lower Body
edge. (Note: this method makes jointed
Arms. For a simpler method, sew tops of
Arms and Legs in position with several
whip stitches.) Sew cast-on edge of Tail
to centre of lower back, in line with where
Legs are attached. Ъ
BARBARA SAYS:
“One of my most
popular designs
was a fuzzy lamb
toy. As much as I
love that design,
I’ve wanted to try
a different, more sheepish style
that would appeal to kids and
adults alike. This toy uses simple
stitches and shaping to make the
perfect little friend’
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Ост
200g
DK
Designed by
Catherine Hughes
One
size
About the yarn
DK; 312m per 100g ball;
24 sts
over
St st
Yarn used
King Cole Panache DK
1 ball Oatmeal 2061 (MC)
1 ball Pasture 2060 (CC)
50% wool, 50% acrylic
P’KITTY
This little feline friend is quick and easy to knit
Tension
24 sts x 34 rows =
10cm measured over St st
Needles used
3.25mm, straight & DPNs
Other supplies
10g toy safety stuffing
2 black 6mm safety eyes
(optional)
Im black yarn/
embroidery thread
stitch marker
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
One size
Safety note:
If you are making this as a gift for a
child, please consider the potential
choking hazards of various elements.
For example, it is safer to stitch the eyes
using embroidery thread
Little Kitty is worked flat on undersized
needles to give a dense fabric, suitable
for stuffing, l-cord is used for her tail.
Base
With MC, cast on 6 sts.
Row 1: Kfb into each st. 12 sts
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K2, [kfb] twice, k4, [kfb] twice,
k2. 16 sts
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: K2, [kfb] 4 times, k4, [kfb]
4 times, k2. 24 sts
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: K4, [kfb] 4 times, k8, [kfb]
4 times, k4. 32 sts
Row 8: Knit.
Row 9: K6, [kfb] 4 times, kl2, [kfb]
4 times, k6. 40 sts
Rows 10-11: Knit.
Row 12: Purl.
Change to CC.
Body
Rows 13-16: Knit.
Row 17: Knit.
Row 18: Purl.
Rows 19-32: Rep rows 17-18 seven
more times.
Rows 33-36: Knit.
Change to MC.
Head
Row 37 (RS): Knit.
Row 38: Purl.
Rows 39-46: Rep rows 37-38 four
more times.
Row 47: K2tog to end. 20 sts
Row 48: Purl.
Row 49: K2tog to end. 10 sts
Row 50: Purl.
Row 51: K2tog to end. 5 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Tail
With MC and DPNs, cast on 5 sts.
Work i-cord until the tail measures
14cm.
Row 1: K2tog, kl, k2tog. 3 sts
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Sk2p.
Break yarn and thread through rem st.
Pull tight to fasten.
Ears
Both alike
With MC, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Кб, pm, K6.
Row 2 (WS): Purl.
Row 3: Knit to 2 sts before marker,
k2tog, sm, ssk, к to end. 10 sts
Row 4: Purl.
Rep the last two rows until 2 sts remain.
Rm. Leaving a long tail, break yarn and
thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Finishing
Attach safety eyes (if used).
Sew seam from the Head to the Base,
leaving a gap at the bottom of the Body.
Stuff the toy firmly. Tuck the cast on end
of the Tail inside the gap in the Body
seam. Sew the Body seam, catching the
Tail within it. Position the Tail as shown
in the photos, then stitch through the Tail
to attach it to the Body. Fold each Ear in
half along the decrease line, WS together,
then sew around the outer edges. Sew
each Ear to the Head along the fold line.
Embroider facial features using image as
a guide. Weave in all ends.
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BEAR
This cute companion is an easy knit and
makes a great gift for the ones you love
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150g over 23cm
DK G st tall
Designed by
Kim Dickinson
Yarn used
Patons Diploma Gold DK
2 balls in Almond 06204 (MC)
1 ball in Cherry 06139 (CC)
About the yarn
DK; 120m per 50g ball; 55%
wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon
Tension
22 sts x 44 rows = 10cm
measured over G St
Needles used
4mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holder
toy stuffing
small amount of brown yarn for
eyes & nose
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
23cm tall
The whole bear is knitted in garter
stitch to give a lovely cosy texture.
Each piece is knitted flat, and then
seams are joined.
Qtart kni&nfy...
BODY
With MC, cast on 40sts.
Row 1: K9, [kfb] twice, kl8, [kfb] twice,
k9. 44 sts
Rows 2-4: Knit.
Row 5: K10, [kfb] twice, k20, [kfb] twice,
klO. 48 sts
Rows 6-8: Knit.
Row 9: Kll, [kfb] twice, k22, [kfb] twice,
kll. 52 sts
Rows 10-12: Knit.
Row 13: K12, [kfb] twice, k24, [kfb]
twice, kl2. 56 sts
Rows 14-16: Knit.
Row 17: K13, [kfb] twice, k26, [kfb]
twice, kl3. 60 sts
Rows 18-20: Knit
Row 21: K14, [kfb] twice, k28, [kfb]
twice, kl4. 64 sts
Rows 22-24: Knit
Row 25: K15, [kfb] twice, k30, [kfb]
twice, kl5. 68 sts
Rows 26-50: Knit
Row 51: Kl, [k2tog, k9] 6 times, kl.
62 sts
Row 52 & all even rows to Row 66: Knit.
Row 53: Kl, [k2tog, k8] 6 times, kl.
56 sts
Row 55: Kl, [k2tog, k7] 6 times, kl.
50 sts
Row 57: Kl, [k2tog, k6] 6 times, kl.
44 sts
Row 59: Kl, [k2tog, k5] 6 times, kl.
38 sts
Row 61: Kl, [k2tog, k4] 6 times, kl.
32 sts
Row 63: Kl, [k2tog, k3] 6 times, kl.
26 sts
Row 65: Kl, [k2tog, k2] 6 times, kl.
20 sts
Row 67: Kl, [k2tog, kl] 6 times, kl.
14 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
HEAD
Start at base of Head.
With MC, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1: [Kfb, kl] 6 times. 18 sts
Row 2 & all even rows to Row 14: Knit.
Row 3: [Kfb, k2] 6 times. 24 sts
Row 5: [Kfb, k3] 6 times. 30 sts
Row 7: [Kfb, k4] 6 times. 36 sts
Row 9: [Kfb, k5] 6 times. 42 sts
Row 11: [Kfb, k6] 6 times. 48 sts
Row 13: [Kfb, k7] 6 times. 54 sts
Row 15: [Kfb, k8] 6 times. 60 sts
Rows 16-42: Knit.
Row 43: [K2tog, k8] 6 times. 54 sts
Row 44 & all even rows to Row 54: Knit.
Row 45: [K2tog, k7] 6 times. 48 sts
Row 47: [K2tog, k6] 6 times. 42 sts
Row 49: [K2tog, k5] 6 times. 36 sts
Row 51: [K2tog, k4] 6 times. 30 sts
Row 53: [K2tog, k3] 6 times. 24 sts
Row 55: [K2tog] 6 times. 12 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
ARMS
Make 2
Start at top of arm.
With MC, cast on 4sts
Row 1: Kl, [kfb] twice, kl. 6 sts
Row 2 & all even rows to Row 8: Knit.
Row 3: Kl, [kfb] 4 times, kl. 10 sts
Row 5: КЗ, [kfb] 4 times, k3. 14 sts
Row 7: K5, [kfb] 4 times, k5. 18 sts
Row 9: K7, [kfb] 4 times, k7. 22 sts
Rows 10-44: Knit.
Row 45: Kl, [k2tog, k2] 5 times, kl.
17 sts
Rows 46 & 48: Knit.
Row 47: Kl, [k2tog, kl] 5 times, kl.
12 sts
Row 49: Kl, [k2tog] 5 times, kl. 7 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
NOSE
With MC, cast on 42 sts.
Rows 1-4: Knit.
Row 5: [K2tog, k4] 7 times. 35 sts
Row 6 & all even rows to Row 12: Knit.
Row 7: [K2tog, k3] 7 times. 28 sts
Row 9: [K2tog, k2] 7 times. 21 sts
Row 11: [K2tog, kl] 7 times. 14 sts
Rowl3: [K2tog] 7 times. 7 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
EARS
Make 2
With MC, cast on 10 sts.
Rows 1-8: Knit.
Row 9: K2tog, k6, k2tog. 8 sts
Rows 10 & all even rows to
Row 18: Knit.
Row 11: K2tog, k4, k2tog. 6 sts
Row 13: K2tog, k2, k2tog. 4 sts
Row 15: Kfb, k2, kfb. 6 sts
Row 17: Kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts
Row 19: Kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts
Rows 20-27: Knit.
Cast off.
FEET & LEGS
Make 2
Foot
With CC, cast on 2 sts.
Row 1 (RS): [Kfb] twice. 4 sts
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Row 2 & all even rows to Row 22: Knit.
Row 3: Kfb, k2, kfb. 6 sts
Row 5: Kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts
Row 7: Knit.
Row 9: Kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts
Row 11: Knit.
Row 13: Kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts
Row 15: Knit.
Row 17: Kfb, klO, kfb. 14 sts
Row 19: Knit.
Row 21: Kfb, kl2, kfb. 16 sts
Row 23: K7, turn.
Row 24: Knit.
Row 25: K6, turn.
Row 26: Knit.
Row 27: K2tog, k3, turn. 1 st deed
Row 28: Knit.
Slip sts on to RH needle and with WS
facing rep rows 23-28.14 sts
Next Row: Knit across all sts.
Next Row: Cast on 16 sts, к to end.
30 sts
Rep last row once more. 46 sts
Knit 4 rows.
Break CC and join MC.
Leg
Row 1: K21, [k2tog] twice, k21. 44 sts
Row 2 & all even rows to Row 8: Knit.
Row 3: K20, [k2tog] twice, k20. 42 sts
Row 5: K14, k2tog, k3, [k2tog] twice, k3,
k2tog, kl4. 38 sts
Row 7: K13, k2tog, k2, [k2tog] twice, k2,
k2tog, kl3. 34 sts
Row 9: K12, k2tog, kl, [k2tog] twice, kl,
k2tog, kl2. 30 sts
Rows 10-29: Knit.
Cast off.
BOW-TIE HEART
Make 2
With CC, cast on 4 sts.
**Row 1 (RS): Kfb, k2, kfb. 6 sts
Rows 2 & 4: Knit.
Row 3: Kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts* *
Break yarn and put sts on holder.
With CC, cast on 4 sts.
Work from ** to **.
Put both pieces on needle with RS facing.
16 sts
Rows 5-8: Knit.
Next Row (dec): K2tog, к to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 2 sts deed
Next Row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows 4 more times. 6 sts
Rows 19-21: Knit.
Cast off.
BOW-TIE CENTRE
With CC, cast on 6 sts.
Rows 1-22: Knit.
Cast off.
Making up: Weave in ends.
Join side seam of Body and stuff. Join
side seam of Head and stuff, thread yarn
through cast-on edge and pull tight to
close: this makes bottom of Head.
Join bottom of Head to cast-off edge
of Body.
Fbr Arms, join side seam leaving increased
section open, stuff and attach increase
and cast-on sections to top of Body.
Join side seam of Nose and, using
brown yarn, embroider on a nose as
shown in picture. Stuff and join cast-on
edge to centre of Head, and embroider '
eye using brown yarn just above Nose
as shown in picture.
For Ears, fold in half and join side
seams, pinch slightly and join cast-on and
cast-off edges to either side of Head.
For Feet and Legs, join two large cast-on
edges to either side of increase section
so edges come together at original
cast-on point. Join side seam of Leg and
stuff, ensuring to keep heart shape of
Feet, and stuffing very lightly at top of
leg by cast-off edge. Create flat edge
by pressing cast-off edge together and
sew to base of Body so the Body sits on
Legs as shown in the picture.
For Bow Tie, take two heart pieces and
sew cast-off edges together, wrap middle
piece around this section and join
cast-on and cast-off edges, attach to
Bear under chin, h
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KIM SAYS:
“I wanted to make
a bear with a
difference, and the
heart-shaped feet
and bow tie really
add a cute twist”
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15 sts
250g & over One
200g St st size
Designed by
Amanda Berry
Yarn used
Bernat Sheepy
1 ball in Bunny Brown (MC)
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK
1 ball each in Black 965 (CC1)
& Cornflower 610 (CC2)
About the yarn
Bernat Sheepy Super Chunky;
136m per 250g ball; 100% nylon
Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK;
DK; 280m per 100g ball;
100% acrylic
Tension
15 (24) sts x 18 (30) rows =
10cm measured over rev St st
(St st) using MC (CC) and larger
(smaller) needles
Needles used
3.5mm straight
4.5mm straight
Other supplies
toy filling
pair of toy safety eyes, 15mm
1 bone-shaped button
lockable stitch markers
tapestry needle
Abbreviations
See page 67 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
26cm tall
If you can’t get your hands on Bernat
Sheepy, Lion Brand Go for Fleece
Sherpa should work this project.
Check the amount needed, and make
sure to swatch first. Choose from the
range at www.lionbrand.com
The dog is worked using needles
several sizes smaller than suggested on
the yarn band to ensure a dense fabric
so the stuffing cannot be seen. Working
the body in Rev St st makes sure the
outside is even fluffier!
Head
With MC and larger needles, cast on 9 sts.
Start at back of Head.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: [Kfb] 9 times. 18 sts
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: [Kl, kfb] 9 times. 27 sts
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: [K2, kfb] 9 times. 36 sts
Rows 8-22: Work 15 rows in Rev St st.
Row 23: K6, [k2tog, kl] 4 times,
[kl, k2tog] 4 times, k6. 28 sts
Row 24: Purl and mark the 10th and
18th sts for eye positions.
Row 25: K6, [k2tog] 8 times, k6. 20 sts
Rows 26-38: Work 13 rows in Rev St st.
Row 39: Kl, [k2tog, kl] 6 times, kl. 14 sts
Row 40: Purl.
Row 41: [K2tog] 7 times. 7 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Ears
Make 2
With MC and larger needles, cast on 5 sts.
Start at top.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Kfb, k3, kfb. 7 sts
Rows 3-4: Knit.
Row 5: Kfb, k5, kfb. 9 sts
Rows 6-8: Knit.
Row 9: Kfb, k7, kfb. 11 sts
Rows 10-20: Knit.
Row 21: K2tog, к to end. 1 st dec’d
Row 22: К to last 2 sts, k2tog. 1 st deed
Rows 23-26: Rep Rows 21-22 twice. 5 sts
Row 27: As Row 21. 4 sts
Row 28: [K2tog] twice. 2 sts
Row 29: K2tog and fasten off.
Eyebrows
Make 2
With MC and larger needles, cast on 8 sts.
Cast off.
Body
With MC and larger needles, cast on 9 sts.
Start at bottom.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: [Kfb] 9 times. 18 sts
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: [Kl, kfb] 9 times. 27 sts
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: [K2, kfb] 9 times. 36 sts
Rows 8-20: Work 13 rows in Rev St st.
Row 23: [K2tog, kl4, k2tog] twice. 32 sts
Rows 24-28: Work 5 rows in Rev St st.
Row 29: [K2tog, kl2, k2tog] twice. 28 sts
Rows 30-34: Work 5 rows in Rev St st.
Row 35: [K2tog, klO, k2tog] twice. 24 sts
Rows 36-40: Work 5 rows in Rev St st.
Row 41: [K2tog, k8, k2tog] twice. 20 sts
Rows 42-44: Work 3 rows in Rev St st.
Row 45: [K2tog, k6, k2tog] twice. 16 sts
Row 46: Purl.
Cast off.
Hind Legs
Make 2
With MC and larger needles, cast on
16 sts.
Start at top.
Rows 1-18: Starting with a к row, work
18 rows in Rev St st.
Row 19 (WS): K2, [kfb] 12 times, k2.
28 sts
Rows 20-24: Work 5 rows in Rev St st.
Row 25: [K2tog] 14 times. 14 sts
Row 26: Purl.
Row 27: [K2tog] 7 times. 7 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Front Legs
Make 2
With MC and larger needles, cast on 4 sts.
Start at top.
Row 1 (WS): Kfb, к to last st, kfb.
2 sts incd
Row 2: Purl.
Rows 3-12: Rep rows 1-2 five times,
marking each end of final row. 16 sts
Rows 13-22: Work 10 rows in Rev St st.
Row 23: K2, [kfb] 12 times, k2. 28 sts
Rows 24-28: Work 5 rows in Rev St st.
Row 29: [K2tog] 14 times. 14 sts
Row 30: Purl.
Row 31: [K2tog] 7 times. 7 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Tail
With MC and larger needles, cast on
12 sts.
Start at bottom.
Rows 1-22: Starting with a к row, work
22 rows in Rev St st.
Row 23 (WS): [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.
Nose
With CC1 and smaller needles, cast on
10 sts.
Start at top.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
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Row 3: Kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: K2tog, к to last 2 sts, ssk.
2 sts deed
Rows 6-9: Rep Rows 4-5 twice. 6 sts
Row 10: Purl.
Cast off.
Collar
With CC2 and smaller needles, cast on
4 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
Row 3 (RS): Kl, [kfb] twice, kl. 6 sts
Row 4: K2, p2, k2.
Row 5 (RS, buttonhole): КЗ, yo, k2tog, kl.
Row 6: K2, p2, k2.
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: K2, p2, k2.
Rep Rows 7-8 until Collar measures
23cm long.
Cast off working k2tog in the first 2 sts
and last 2 sts.
Making up: Over-sew the seams on
fluffy pieces.
Head: Insert eyes at marked sts. Sew
side edges tog, stuffing as you sew, and
gather cast-on sts tog at back of Head.
Eyebrows: Sew cast-off edge onto the
Head above eye.
Ears: Sew cast-off edge of each ear
onto top of Head with longest side edge
facing front.
Nose: Attach to top of snout with cast-on
edge attop. Sew around all edges, adding
a few scraps of black yarn underneath g
Nose before finishing to pad it out.
Body: Sew side edges tog and gather
cast-on sts tog at bottom (seam runs
down centre back). Stuff Body through
neck opening at cast-off edge. Sew
underside of Head onto neck of Body.
Front Legs: Sew side edges tog from
cast-off up to markers. Add stuffing
and remove markers. Sew open side
edges at tops of the legs (Rows 1-12)
onto front of Body. Top edge of leg is
positioned 8cm below neck.
Hind Legs: Sew side edges tog, add
stuffing, and sew cast-on edge onto
bottom sides of Body with seamed edge
of leg facing bottom.
Tail: Sew side edges tog (seam runs
down underside). Add stuffing and sew
cast-on edge onto back of Body.
Collar: Attach button onto the cast-off
end. Wrap around neck and fasten. Is
AMANDA SAYS:
“I recommend
pinning a note
on each piece to
remind you what
they are and which
is the RS to help
when making up”
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ABBREVIATIONS
Here’s a quick guide to all of the abbreviations
we’ve used in this book
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1x1 rib kl, pl ribbing pm Place marker 7 —
2x2 rib k2, p2 ribbing prev Previous —
alt Alternate psso Pass slipped stitch over 8 —
beg Beginning pu Pick up —
CC Contrast colour rem Remaining 9 —
cdd Centred double decrease - slip 2 rep Repeat
stitches knitwise together, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch. As stocking stitch, but knit side is the ‘wrong’ side 10 —
cm Centimetres RH Right hand —
CN Cable needle rm Remove marker II —
C2B Cable 2 backwards - si st onto CN, hold rnd Round —
in back, kl from LH needle, kl from CN Row 1 \UU 1 1VI Row 12 -
C2F Cable 2 forwards - si st onto CN, hold in front, kl from LH needle, kl from CN RS Right side —
cont Continue sk Skip 13 —
dec Decrease Sk2p Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped —
stitch over 14
DPN Double-pointed needle 1
foil SKP Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over —
Following
g Grammes si sm Slip stitch - slip p-wise unless specified Slip marker I cz 1Э —
G st Garter stitch. Knitting flat: Knit every
row. Knitting in the round: Knit and purl ssk Slip one knitwise, slip one purlwise, knit 16
alternate rounds two slipped stiches together
i-cord К all sts on DPN. Without turning, slide ssp Slip one, slip one, purl two slipped stitches together
sts to other end of needle. Rep until 1 1
cord reaches desired length st Stitch '
in Inches St st Stocking stitch. Knitting flat: Alternate Iff
1 kJ
inc Increase knit and purl rows. Knitting in the round: Knit all rounds ——
incl Including Knit 19
к tbl Through back loop
k-wise Knitwise tog Together
20 •
w&t Wrap and turn. Slip next stitch onto RH
kfb Knit one through the front then through needle, take yarn to opposite side of -
the back (same stitch) work between needles, slip same stitch 2\ -
k2tog Knit two together back onto LH needle. Turn work ready to Л. 1
LH Left hand begin working in opposite direction —
WS Wrong side 22 -
ml Make one (lifted increase)
mb Make bobble wyib wyif With yarn in back With yarn in front 2^ - —
MC Main colour Purl
yo Yarn over
P
p-wise Purlwise [] Repeat instructions 24
p2tog patt Purl two together Pattern о Alternative sizes
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