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...to your bumper new issue of Knit Now!
Well, this has been a strange old year
so far, hasn’t it? The current situation is
challenging and tragic – my heart goes out
to each and every one of you who has lost
a loved one. To those of you who are doing
what you can to help others, thank you so
much. As knitters, we’re so lucky to have
our craft and our community to help us
through, and that becomes more impor tant
ever y day, so this issue is dedicated to all
of you – our special, wonderful, magical
community of knitters who keep me going
ever y day.
I’m so excited to launch our Close Knit
KAL (page 24) – this has been in the works for over a year but it feels perfect
for the times we find ourselves in. I’d love for this to be an oppor tunity for us
to get to know each other better! Tag knitnow in your posts on Instagram and
use the hashtag #CloseKnitKAL to keep us up to date with your progress. This
month I wanted to make sure we have something for every knitter to enjoy.
The adorable Clangers patterns by Sachiyo Ishii bring back so many lovely
memories and our bumper supplement is packed full of garment patterns and
exper t tips. Inside the magazine, there’s a wide variety of patterns for all skill
levels – from Katrina Walser’s simple baby blanket (page 62) to Sylvia Watts-
Cherry’s stunning sweater (page 36).
Knit Now is all about you – not just this year, but every year. In our annual
survey, I want to know all about you and what you love to knit, so that I can
make sure our future issues are as good as they can possibly be. Turn to page
33 to find out how to take part and be in with a chance of winning a year of
yarn from our friends at Stylecraft.
Happy knitting,
kate.heppell@practicalpublishing.co .uk
Welcome...
...to your bumper new issue of

Inspiration
24 KAL preview
Look inside our brand-new
knit-along!
65 The Hot List
ur fa ourite su er so yarns
69 Teal appeal
eal gi ideas to brighten u your
month
70 The Review
eal kni ers re iew the best ice
cream coloured yarns
82 Pattern Picks
ur selection of stunning a erns
Great Reads
10 ask the Experts
We tackle your knitting dilemmas
12 The Bookshelf
ur icks of the best new books
42 Podcasts
We ha e a listen to the best knitting
odcasts this month
50 Inside the Studio
We chat with isa of ade by
Penguins
58 Kaffe Fassett
E lore Ka e s colourful
design ins iration
76 Community news
Find out what s ha ening near you
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Photography by Renata Stonyte
Hair and makeup by Nina Rochford
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CONTENTS
Regulars
6 Meet the Team
The talented faces behind
the scenes
8 What’s New?
All the latest knitting news
92 The Basics
Essential knitting knowledge
96 Coming Next Issue
Find out what issue 117 has in store
98 Knit Now Diary
Knitting chat from our team
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EDITORIAL
Editor – Kate Heppell
Deputy Editor – Jayne Edwards
Technical Editors – Michelle Hazell, Tricia Gilbert
Chief Sub-Editor – Kayleigh Hooton
Senior Sub-Editor – Chantelle Salkeld
Junior Sub-Editor – Harr y McAr thur
Lead Designer – Lynn Horsepool
Photographers – Tym Leckey, Renata Stonyte,
Amy Worrall
Covermount & Packaging Designer – Jess Sammon
CONTRIBUTORS
Adinda Hening , Anna Waites, Bernat Design Team,
Donna Estin, Helen Metcalfe, Katrina Walser, Laura
Whittington, Martin Storey, Miranda Jollie, Ramsdens,
Sachiyo Ishii, Sanna Mard Castman,
Sylvia Watts-Cherr y
ADVERTISING
Advertising enquiries – Chris Cooke
chris.cooke@practicalpublishing.co.uk
Stocking enquiries
stacey.oldman@practicalpublishing .co.uk
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Group Business Development Manager – Chris Cooke
Head of Product – Carol Jones
Head of Publishing – Ruth Walker
Strategy & Insights Director – Dave Cusick
Managing Director – Danny Bowler
Group Managing Director – Robin Wilkinson
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TEAM
Meet the
Every issue of Knit Now is very much a team effort
– here are some of the talented faces who work
behind the scenes
Jayne Edwards
Deputy Editor Jayne is a
passionate knitter who loves all
things woolly. Jayne brings you
the latest yarn news but when
not searching out the latest
releases and patterns, there’s
nothing Jayne likes more than
knitting a good yoke!
Instagram: 1jayneedwards1
Debbie Tomkies
Debbie is our resident expert –
she’s been with us since issue 1
and is a talented textile designer,
teacher and author with over 25
years of experience. She also
has great hair.
www.dtcrafts.co.uk
Sa chiyo Ishii
Trici a Gilbe rt
Tricia is one of our technical
editors. She has been
consistently checking that our
patterns are accurate for over
three years! When not knitting
something fiddly or lacy, she
spreads the spreadsheet love!
www.triciagilbert.com
Without brilliant designers
like Sachi, we wouldn’t have
a magazine! She’s currently
working on a new book with
Search Press and you’ll find a
pattern from her in every issue
of Knit Now.
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NEW
Here’s our guide to what’s
exciting in kni ing right now
What’s
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Don’t be afraid to share your love of crafting with these
smart little enamel pins from LoveCrafts. We love the
cute colourful designs that would look great on your
latest knitted jumper or embellishing your favourite
project bag. These pins are super cute, fun and have
unique styles so they’re the perfect pins to bring a
little joy wherever you put them!
www.lovecrafts.com
Button up
Give your buttons and embellishments the wow factor with
Give your buttons and embellishments the wow factor with
Hemline’s Self-Cover buttons. Mix and match fabric designs and
Hemline’s Self-Cover buttons. Mix and match fabric designs and
pattern combinations to make unique creations. These buttons
pattern combinations to make unique creations. These buttons
are available in a range of sizes and are great for adding an
are available in a range of sizes and are great for adding an
extra dimension to numerous sewing, fashion and craft projects
extra dimension to numerous sewing, fashion and craft projects
and provide plenty of scope for creativity giving your projects a
and provide plenty of scope for creativity giving your projects a
professional finish. Suitable for use with most fabric, the buttons
professional finish. Suitable for use with most fabric, the buttons
are easy to cover with no additional tools required and come
are easy to cover with no additional tools required and come
with templates and instructions. Have fun using eccentric fabric
with templates and instructions. Have fun using eccentric fabric
prints and clever pattern combinations or go for subtle elegance
prints and clever pattern combinations or go for subtle elegance
with matching fabrics. Hemline Self-Cover buttons provide great
with matching fabrics. Hemline Self-Cover buttons provide great
scope for experimenting and come in sizes 11mm, 15mm,
scope for experimenting and come in sizes 11mm, 15mm, 18mm,
22mm, 29mm and 38mm.
For stockist information email groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk
groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk
Perfect pin-up!

Cuddly Carousel
The clever team at West Yorkshire
Spinners has bundled up some
of its top colours from the
beautiful Bo Peep DK range and
commissioned top designer
Jacinta Bowie to design this
beautiful Carousel baby blanket!
The sampler-style blanket shines
out with seven gorgeous shades
and is available as a gift-boxed
kit complete with yarn and
pattern, everything you need to
stay inside and get knitting!
www.wyspinners.com
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1With 80 pages of plain
cream paper, sewn properly
and bound into a slim, light
hardback notebook, covered
in patterned paper, that opens
completely flat, this is the
perfect notebook to sketch
away design ideas or jot down
your knitting thoughts.
www.cambridgeimprint.co .uk
3Pretty blue flowers
surround this
notebook giving it
an antique and chic feel.
Keep track of important
ideas and insights in
this useful set of two
noteworthy notebooks.
www.paperchase.com
We love
Notebooks
2A gorgeously floral
cover in an A5 size
is all you need
to get writing down
the progress of your
latest WIP. The theme
of these notebooks will
have you springing into
summer with your handy
notebook always in tow!
www.tkmaxx.com
Join the Gang
Wool and the Gang is teaming
up with Berlin-based Maiami
for the make-your-own mohair
collaboration of dreams. Maiami
is a handknitting brand, known
and loved for its signature
colour combinations and
modern silhouettes. The capsule
collection features two kits, the
Maiami sweater and the Vice
cardigan. As the name suggests,
the colours and bold shapes
of the designs are inspired by
legendary TV show Miami Vice.
These intermediate-level makes
are perfect for those knitters
who have mastered the basics
and are looking for their next
challenge. Kits can be knitted
up in less than 20 hours so are
ideal if you want a very quick
knit and they are made from
sustainably and responsibly
sourced mohair.
www.woolandthegang.com
For its 50th anniversary, the
wonderful team at Search Press is
very kindly opening up its archive
of books and allowing anyone to
download them as a PDF free of
charge! Fascinating books await,
full of charm and of course, crafts!
This generous gesture is ideal for
anyone wanting to read about their
hobby from a new perspective or
anybody looking to explore a new
craft! www.searchpress.com
Happy Birthday
Search Press!
World of Wool’s popular Marble range
just got even bigger! To add to its already
jam-packed assortment of colours, the
talented folk at World of Wool are adding
a huge 16 more gorgeous shades to the
range. Colours include River Mist, Desert
Rose and Wildfire and are all made with
Marble’s sumptuously soft 80% Merino
and 20% silk. This yarn is perfect for any
garment or accessory and has to be
tried to be believed.
www.worldofwool.co.uk
Be Shady

I’ve been knitting for years and have a (relatively!) modest stash but
I do have lots of small amounts of wool that are too good to throw
away. Do you have any suggestions how I can put these to good use?
I can’t bear to throw away even small balls
of leftover yarn but they do have a habit of
accumulating! Knitted (or crocheted) toys
are always a good option, as are festive
decorations, bunting and small projects like
wristlets. I also like to group together my
oddments and make colourful patchwork
blankets or super-stripy socks. Speaking of
which, toes and heels look funky when worked in a different colour so
if you have a similar yarn but in a different colour, swap out the main
yarn for a fun contrast. I love a good pompom too and they make cute
additions to hats, fringes for blankets, trims for sweaters – or string
them together for a lovely garland or even jewellery.
Grace asks...
Deputy Editor Jayne says...
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EXPERTS
Our team of expert kni ers is on hand to help you with your tricky
kni ing troubles. In this issue, we’re helping with charity knits, using
up oddments and first project ideas!
Ask the
Editor Kate says...
I’ve got some time on my hands at the
moment and thought I might do some
knitting for charity. How can I find out
which charities need items?
Karen asks...
That’s a lovely idea! Lots of
charities welcome hand-
knitted items. Visit the
UK Handknitting website
(www.ukhandknitting.com)
or the Warm Baby Project
(www.facebook.com/
WarmBabyProject2018) for
ideas. Knit for Peace (www.
knitforpeace.org.uk) also
has a wide range of knitting
appeals and requests all year round. Before
you start knitting, it is worth checking which
items organisations need and any specific
requirements (machine washable yarn or
particular sizes for example). If you’re not sure,
drop the organisers a quick email first.
In association with

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I love colourful
patchwork
blankets,
especially some
of the fantastic
KALs, but I really
struggle with
making up.
How can I
make my joined
squares look
nice and neat?
For making up squares with a stocking
stitch edge, mattress stitch is hard to
beat. It looks so tidy and is equally neat
on both sides. It’s easy to work, too.
Mattress stitch is also called ladder
stitch, invisible seam or vertical grafting.
It is less bulky than backstitch, making it
ideal for small projects and areas where
bulky seams would spoil the look or
shape of the knitted piece.
Got a kni ing dilemma for the team?
Email expert@knitnowmag.co.uk with your questions!
Knitting teacher
Debbie sa ys...
Jo asks...
Tech nical Editor Tricia says...
It sounds like a cliché but you’ll have lots of fun and
can be surprisingly creative with a simple scarf (or if
you get bored, a cowl!). Choose a nice chunky yarn and large needles so it will
grow quickly and with just casting on, casting off and a basic knit stitch, you’ll
have your first project off the needles in no time. Once you’ve gained a bit of
confidence, try adding purl stitches. From there you can make wristwarmers,
bags, blankets, cushions and lots more. When it comes to practising, a
patchwork blanket is a great choice. Lots of manageable pieces so you can
progress in nice bite-sized chunks.
I’ve been looking for a new hobby
and I’m thinking about knitting.
What would be a good project to
start with?
Richard asks...
Step 2: Look for the bar that runs between
the edge stitch and the second stitch from the
edge. Run your darning needle behind this bar,
from bottom to top.
Step 4: Pull the working yarn tight. This will
‘zip’ the two sides together, leaving an almost
invisible seam. Continue working in this
manner until seam is complete.
Step 3: Repeat Step 2 on the RH piece, then
back to the left, then the right again for a few
stitches, leaving the working yarn loose.
Step 1: Lay your two pieces down side to
side, RS facing you. Anchor your yarn in the
LH piece and then in the RH piece.

Quick makes, fun motifs and new techniques are on our shelf this month.
BOOKSHELF
The
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Fair Isle Knitting and Design
by Nicki Merrall (Crowood £15.99)
Mastering Fair Isle and exploring its thousands of
styles and uses has never seemed so simple. With
pages of explanation and advice, this book by Nicki
Merrall is all you will ever need to become a Fair
Isle expert. Fair Isle is one of the most impressive
techniques knitting has to offer and can be applied
to any garment or accessor y, and Fair Isle Knitting
and Design is the book to show you the sheer
amount of possibilities available. The book begins
with the rich history of Fair Isle knitting and then
leads the reader through the many variations of
Fair Isle patterns and gives an in-depth look at
colour theor y, including clear step by steps for
colourwork knitting. This is a great all-rounder Fair
Isle book for knitters of all levels.
Embroidery on Knitting
by Britt-Marie Christoffersson
(Search Press £12.99)
Embroidering knitting is a stunning new
technique that is becoming hugely popular.
With endless possibilities, styles and
techniques, embroidery can give older knitted
pieces a new lease of life or perhaps design
a new garment or accessory with beautiful
embroidery in mind. This book will give you
all the inspiration you need in order to create
your ideal embroidered knitted pieces with 260
stitched items displayed within its pages. With
myriad colours and crafts, let this book change
the way you think about your finished pieces.
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits
by Barbra Benson (Stackpole Books £15.95)
This is a book that does exactly what it says on
the cover. If you’ve ever wanted to whip up big,
beautiful lace knits, from draping shawls to chic
ponchos and delicate hats, this is the ideal read.
With lace traditionally being a small, fine-yarn
affair, this Barbara Benson book takes a new
look at lace and how it can be used to create
bold knits and knits that use lace in a dramatic
way. It includes tutorials on how to knit lace within
the book, gorgeous photography of the 20 items
ready to be knit and clear easy to read patterns,
making it a great book for all levels of knitter. This
is a book that makes it easy to learn new skills all
while creating a new style of lace.
Big Yarn, Beautiful Lace Knits
by Barbra Benson (Stackpole Books £15.95)
This is a book that does exactly what it says on
the cover. If you’ve ever wanted to whip up big,
beautiful lace knits, from draping shawls to chic
ponchos and delicate hats, this is the ideal read.
With lace traditionally being a small, fine-yarn
affair, this Barbara Benson book takes a new
look at lace and how it can be used to create
bold knits and knits that use lace in a dramatic
way. It includes tutorials on how to knit lace within
the book, gorgeous photography of the 20 items
way. It includes tutorials on how to knit lace within
making it a great book for all levels of knitter. This
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Size
Approximate UK dress size
A: Finished bust circumference (cm)
B: Length to armhole (cm)
C: Total length (cm)
D: Back neck width (cm)
E: Sleeve length (cm)
F: Cuff circumference (cm)
G: Upper arm circumference (cm)
Yarn
Tulip 227 (MC)
Coral Spice 214 (CC1)
Pearly Pink 216 (CC2)
“Summertime is made for
comfortable, easy clothes in
playful colours. This striped,
loose-fi ing pullover was
designed for early morning
walks on the long, sandy
beaches inspired by Chichester’s
stunningly scenic coastline”
Donna says...

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Designed by
Donna Estin
Yarn used
Rowan Cotton Cashmere
About the yarn
DK; 125m per 50g ball;
85% cotton, 15% cashmere
Tension
19.5 sts x 29 rows = 10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
4mm circular, 60-80cm
4mm DPNs
Please check your tension
and adjust your needle size
accordingly, as this design is
worked to a very loose fabric
Other supplies
stitch holders
6 stitch markers (one unique)
waste yarn or spare needles
Sizing
XS(S,M,L,XL,2X,3X,4X,
5X), designed to fit with 43-
50cm positive ease
Shown in size S on Sofia who
isaUKsize8
Abbreviations
hinge st: Sl 1 st p-wise, knit
2 sts, pass slipped st over 2
sts. 1 st dec’d
See page 94 for
all other abbreviations
Need to
know...
Worked from the top down in
the round, this loose-fitting
pullover uses the contiguous
shoulder method to create a
seamless sweater. The slim
sleeves are picked up from the
wide body and worked in the
round to the cuff.
The pullover is started by
casting on stitches for the back
neck. Since the edges at cast-
on form the V-neck opening,
do not carry colours not in use
up rows. Cut at each colour
change and weave in ends
later. Increases are made along
the shoulder until the pullover
reaches its maximum width.
It is worked both in the round
and flat on circular needles. As
the sweater increases in size,
switch to longer circular needles
if necessary. The fabric is
worked at a fairly loose tension
–
be sure to make a tension
swatch and go up a needle size
if necessary.
Stitch patterns
Seed Stitch
(Even st count, worked flat)
PULLOVER
Chichester
Our cover star this month is a new take on the drop-shoulder
shape, which is interesting to knit and easy to wear
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from
* to end.
Row 2 (WS): *P1, k1; rep from
* to end.
Rep rows 1-2 for patt.
Seed Stitch
(Odd st count, in the rnd)
Rnd 1: K1 *p1, k1; rep from *
to end.
Rnd 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from *
to end.
Rep rnds 1-2 for patt.
Sleeve Panel
(Worked flat)
Row 1 (RS): P2, k3, p2. (On
colour change rows, work Row
1 as k7.)
Row 2 (WS): K2, p3, k2.
Row 3: P2, hinge st, p2. 6 sts
Row4:K2,p1,yo,p1,k2.7sts
Rep rows 1-4 for patt.
Sleeve Panel
(In the rnd)
Rnd 1: P2, k3, p2. (On colour
change rnds, work Rnd 1
as k7.)
Rnd 2: P2, k3, p2.
Rnd 3: P2, hinge st, p2. 6 sts
Rnd4:P2,k1,yo,k1,p2.7sts
Rep rnds 1-4 for patt.
Stripe Sequence
With CC1, work 8 rows/rnds.
With CC2, work 4 rows/rnds.
With CC1, work 8 rows/rnds.
With MC, work 4 rows/rnds.
Repthese24rows2(2,2,2,2,
2, 2, 2, 3) times more, then cont
in MC.
Start knitting...
YOKE
With circular needles and MC,
cast on 54 (54, 54, 58, 62, 62,
64, 64, 66) sts. Do not join.
Working back and forth, work 3
rows in Seed st, ending after a
RS row.
Shape back neck
Set-Up Row (WS): K3, p1, pm for
Right shoulder, k2, p3, k2, pm
for Right shoulder, p10 (10, 10,
12, 13, 13, 14, 14, 14) sts,
m1l, pm for Back, p12 (12, 12,
12, 14, 14, 14, 14, 16) sts, pm
for Back, m1r, p10 (10, 10, 12,
13, 13, 14, 14, 14) sts, pm for
Left shoulder, k2, p3, k2, pm for
Left shoulder, p1, k3. 56 (56,
56, 60, 64, 64, 66, 66, 68) sts
Next Row: K3, m1l, k1, m1r,
sm, work Row 1 of Sleeve
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
119
129
139
150
162
172 182.5 193
203
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
72
74
77
77.5 81.5
84
87
89
90.5
16
16
16
18
20.5 20.5
21.5
21.5 22.5
35
35
35
35
37
38
38
38
38
22
23
24
25
26
27
27
27
27
30
31
33
36
40
45
49.5
53.5 53.5
Rowan Cotton Cashmere
6
7
7
8
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10
11
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Panel from chart or written
instructions, sm, m1l, k to
marker, m1l, sm, k to marker,
sm, m1r, k to marker, m1r,
sm, work Row 1 of Sleeve
Panel, sm, m1l, k1, m1r, k3.
64 (64, 64, 68, 72, 72, 74, 74,
76) sts
Next Row: K3, p to marker, m1r,
sm, work Row 2 of Sleeve
Panel, sm, m1l, p to marker,
m1l, rm, p to marker, m1r, rm,
p to marker, m1r, sm, work
Row 2 of Sleeve Panel, sm,
m1l,ptolast3sts,k3.70
(70, 70, 74, 78, 78, 80, 80,
82) sts
Shape shoulders
& front neck
Next Row (RS): K3, m1l, *k to
marker, m1r, sm, work Sleeve
Panel, sm, m1l; rep from *
once more, k to last 3 sts,
m1r, k3. 6 sts inc’d
Next Row: K3, *p to marker,
m1l, sm, work Sleeve Panel,
sm, m1r; rep from * once
more, p to last 3 sts, k3.
4 sts inc’d
Changing to CC1 and starting
Stripe patt, rep last 2 rows 13
(13, 13, 11, 13, 13, 14, 14,
17) more times. 210 (210,
210, 194, 218, 218, 230,
230, 262) sts
When starting a new colour,
work Row 1 of Sleeve Panel
as k7 to avoid purl bump
colour blips
SIZES L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X
& 5X ONLY:
Next Row (RS): K3, m1l, *k to
marker, m1r, sm, work Sleeve
Panel, sm, m1l; rep from *
once more, k to last 3 sts,
m1r, k3. 6 sts inc’d
Next Row: K3, m1r, *p to
marker, m1l, sm, work Sleeve
Panel, sm, m1r; rep from *
once more, p to last 3 sts,
m1l, k3. 6 sts inc’d
Replast2rows-(-, -, 1,1,1,1,
1,0)moretime. - (-,
- , 218, 242,
242, 254, 254, 274) sts
ALL SIZES:
Shape shoulders
Set-Up Rnd (RS): *K to marker,
m1r, rm and replace with a
unique marker to mark beg of
rnd, work Sleeve Panel, sm,
m1l, k to marker, m1r, sm,
work Sleeve Panel, sm, m1l,
ktolast2sts,pm,k2,jointo
work in the rnd, k2, pm, k to
new beg of rnd marker. 214
(214, 214, 222, 246, 246,
258, 258, 278) sts
Next Rnd: *Sm, work Sleeve
Panel, sm, k to marker; rep
from * once more, sm, p4,
sm, k to end.
Next Rnd (inc): *M1r, sm,
work Sleeve Panel, sm, m1l,
k to marker; rep from * once
more, sm, k4, sm, k to end.
218 (218, 218, 226, 250,
250, 262, 262, 282) sts
Next Rnd: *Sm, work Sleeve
Panel, sm, k to marker; rep
from * once more, rm, k1, p2,
k1, rm, k to end.
Next Rnd (inc): *M1r, sm,
work Sleeve Panel, sm, m1l,
k to marker; rep from * once
more. 4 sts inc’d
Next Rnd: *Sm, work Sleeve
Panel, sm, k to marker; rep
from * once more.
Rep last 2 rnds 3 (8, 13, 16,
16, 21, 23, 28, 28) more times,
then work 36 (32, 28, 24, 24,
14, 10, 0, 0) rnds straight
and noting that once you have
completed Stripe Sequence 3
(3,3,3,3,3,3,3,4)timesin
total, cont in MC only. 234 (254,
274, 294, 318, 338, 358, 378,
398) sts
Divide Front & Back
Set-up Row: Removing markers
asyougo,slfirst7ststo
holder for Sleeve, turn, cont
with MC and p to marker,
sl next 7 sts to holder for
Sleeve, sl rem unworked sts
onto waste yarn or spare
needle for Back. 110 (120,
130, 140, 152, 162, 172, 182,
192) sts for each of Front
and Back
Donna’s tip
To minimise the jog at the colour
change, work the next round in
the new colour, then slip the first
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FRONT
With RS facing, cont in MC
and work in St st until Front
measures 10.5 (11, 12, 13,
15.5, 18, 20, 22, 22) cm
from divide, ending after a
WS row.
Place sts on scrap yarn or
spare needle.
BACK
With WS facing, rejoin MC
and p110 (120, 130, 140,
152, 162, 172, 182, 192)
sts for Back.
Cont in St st until Back
measures same as Front,
ending after a WS row.
BODY
Joining Rnd: K110 (120,
130, 140, 152, 162,
172, 182, 192) sts of
Front, using backwards
loop method cast on 6
sts for underarm, k110
(120, 130, 140, 152,
162, 172, 182, 192) sts
of Back, cast on 3 sts for
underarm, pm to mark beg
of rnd, cast on 3 sts for
underarm. Join to work in
the rnd. 232 (252, 272,
292, 316, 336, 356, 376,
396) sts
Cont in St st until Body
measures 30cm from
joining rnd.
Next Rnd: K to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 231 (251, 271,
291, 315, 335, 355, 375,
395) sts
Work in Seed st (in the rnd)
for 5cm.
Cast off in patt.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Note: The Sleeves are
worked in the round, so if you
are working from the charts,
make sure to read all rows
from right to left and to only
use the RS key instructions.
With RS facing, DPNs and
MC, starting at centre
underarm, pu and k3 sts
from underarm, pu and k23
(24, 26, 29, 33, 38, 42, 46,
46) sts around armhole to
held Sleeve Panel, pm, work
held sts as next rnd of Sleeve
Panel, pm, pu and k23 (24, 26,
29, 33, 38, 42, 46, 46) sts
around armhole to underarm,
and pu and k3 sts from rem
underarm. Pm to mark beg of
rnd and join to work in the rnd.
59 (61, 65, 71, 79, 89, 97, 105,
105) sts
Next Rnd: K to marker, sm,
work Sleeve Panel, sm, k
to end.
Rep last rnd until Sleeve
measures 2.5cm.
Next Rnd (dec): K2tog, k to
marker, sm, work Sleeve
Panel, sm, k to last 2 sts,
ssk. 2 sts dec’d
[Work9(9,8,6,5,4,3,2,
2) rnds straight, rep dec rnd.]
7(7,8,10,9,8,13,25,25)
times. 43 (45, 47, 49, 59, 71,
69, 53, 53) sts
SIZES XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
[Work-(-, -, -, 4,3,2, -, -)rnds
straight, rep dec rnd] - (-, -, -, 4,
9,8, -, -)times. - (-,
-,
-, 51, 53,
53, -,
-) sts
ALL SIZES:
Cont straight until Sleeve
measures 30 (30, 30, 30, 32,
33, 33, 33, 33) cm.
Next Rnd: Decreasing 4 sts
evenly around, work in patt
to end. 39 (41, 43, 45, 47,
49, 49, 49, 49) sts
Work in Seed st for 5cm.
Cast off in patt.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block to
dimensions given in table.
Sleeve Panel
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JUMPER
Dazzle Star
This cute jumper features a striped
pa ern, star motif and raglan sleeves

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20, 30) rows in St st.**
Starting with a k row, work
78 rows in St st and Stripe
sequence, ending after 6 rows in
F and after a WS row.
Shape armholes
Maintaining Stripe sequence,
castoff4(5,5,6)stsatbegof
next 2 rows. 79 (85, 91, 97) sts
Next Row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last
4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: P2, p2tog, p to last 4
sts, p2tog tbl, p2. 2 sts dec’d
Repthese2rows1(1,0,0)
more times. 71 (77, 87, 93) sts
Next Row: K2, ssk, k to last 4
sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Purl.
Rep these 2 rows 11 (11, 12,
12) more times, ending with the
final row of Stripe sequence and
a WS row. 47 (53, 61, 67) sts
Complete Back in A only.
Next Row: K2, ssk, k to last 4
sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Purl.
Rep these 2 rows 10 (12, 14, 16)
more times. 25 (27, 31, 33) sts
Break yarn and leave rem sts on
a holder.
FRONT
Work as given for Back as far
as **.
Starting with a k row, work
32 rows in St st and Stripe
sequence, ending after 8 rows in
D and after a WS row.
Place motif
Next Row (RS): With D, k12 (16,
19, 23), work Row 1 of Star
chart over next 63 sts, with D,
k12 (16, 19, 23).
Next Row: With D, p12 (16, 19,
23), work Row 2 of chart, p12
(16, 19, 23).
These 2 rows set chart
placement with St st in Stripe
sequence at the sides.
Work 44 rows even, ending after
Row 46 of chart (a WS row).
Shape armholes
Maintaining Stripe sequence,
castoff4(5,5,6)stsatbegof
next 2 rows. 79 (85, 91, 97) sts
Next Row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last
4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: P2, p2tog, p to last 4
sts, p2tog tbl, p2. 2 sts dec’d
Repthese2rows1(1,0,0)
more times. 71 (77, 87, 93) sts
Next Row: K2, ssk, k to last 4
sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Purl.
Repthese2rows7(7,8,8)
more times, ending after final row
of chart and a WS row. 55 (61,
69, 75) sts
Cont in G only.
Next Row: K2, ssk, k to last 4
sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Purl.
Rep these 2 rows 3 more times.
47 (53, 61, 67) sts
Change to A and complete Front
in A only.
Next Row: K2, ssk, k to last 4
sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Purl.
Repthese2rows3(5,6,8)
more times. 39 (41, 47, 49) sts
Shape Front Neck
Next Row (RS): K2, ssk, k7 (7,
Designed by
Martin Storey
Yarn used
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino
About the yarn
DK; 130m per 50g ball;
57% wool, 33% acrylic,
10% cashmere
Tension
25stsx34rows=10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
2.75mm straight
3.25mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holders
yarn bobbins (optional)
tapestry needle
Sizing
3-4 (5-6, 7-8, 9-10) years
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
Work 2 tog: Either k2tog or
p2tog to keep rib correct.
1 st dec’d
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
Need to
know...
This jumper is worked flat in
pieces from the bottom up. The
star motif on the Front is worked
from a chart using the intarsia
technique. The armholes feature
raglan shaping and the neckband
is worked flat by picking up
F
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Size
3-4yrs 5-6yrs 7-8yrs 9-10yrs
Finished chest circumference (cm)
68
74.5
79
85.5
A: Front/Back width (cm)
35
38
40.5
43.5
B: Total length (cm)
46.5
50.5
55
59.5
C: Armhole depth (cm)
15
16.5
17.5
19
D: Sleeve length (cm)
26
30
34
38
E: Upper sleeve width (cm)
25
27
29
31
F: Cuff width (cm)
17
18
18
19
Yarn
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino
Taupe 104 (A)
4556
Anthracite 120 (B)
1111
Royal Baby 119 (C)
1111
Apple 110 (D)
1111
Lily 117 (E)
1111
Fuchsia 116 (F)
1111
Turquoise 118 (G)
1111
stitches around the neck. Break
the yarn no longer in use at the
start of each new stripe. Wind
separate balls of B for each
section of the star chart before
you begin.
Stitch pattern
Stripe Sequence
Starting with a k row, work in St
st throughout.
Rows 1-12: Using C.
Rows 13-24: Using A.
Rows 25-36: Using D.
Rows 37-48: Using A.
Rows 49-60: Using E.
Rows 61-72: Using A.
Rows 73-84: Using F.
Rows 85-96: Using A.
Rows 97-108: Using G.
These 108 rows form patt.
Start knitting...
BACK
With smaller needles and A, cast
on 102 (110, 118, 126) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep
from * to end.
Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from *
to end.
These 2 rows form rib.
Cont in rib for a further 13 (13,
15, 15) rows, ending after a
RS row.
Next Row (WS, inc): Work 1 (5,
2, 6) sts in rib, work 2 tog,
*work 5 sts in rib, work 2 tog;
repfrom*tolast1(5,2,6)
sts, work in rib to end. 87 (95,
101, 109) sts
Change to larger needles.
Starting with a k row, work 0 (10,

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9, 9) and turn, leaving rem 28
(30, 34, 36) sts on a holder.
10 (10, 12, 12) sts
Work each side of neck
separately and read
through carefully, neck and
armhole shaping occur
simultaneously.
Dec1statneckedgeofnext4
rows, then on foll 0 (0, 1, 1) alt
rows and AT THE SAME TIME
dec 1 st as before at raglan
armhole edge of 2nd and foll 1
(1, 2, 2) alt rows. 4 sts
Work 1 row even.
Next Row: K1, sk2p. 2 sts
Next Row: P2.
Next Row: K2tog and fasten off.
With RS facing, slip centre 17
(19, 21, 23) sts onto a holder,
rejoin A.
Next Row: K to last 4 sts, k2tog,
k2. 10 (10, 12, 12) sts
Complete to match first side,
reversing shapings.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
With smaller needles and A, cast
on 42 (46, 46, 46) sts.
Work in rib as given for Back for
16 (16, 18, 18) rows, inc (dec,
dec, inc) 1 st at centre of final
row and ending after a WS row.
43 (45, 45, 47) sts
Change to larger needles.
SIZE 5-6 ONLY:
Starting with a k row, work 6 rows
in St st.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k to
last st, m1, k1. 47 sts
Work - (1, -, -) rows even.
SIZES 7-8 & 9 -10 ONLY:
Starting with a k row, work 6 rows
in St st.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k to
last st, m1, k1. 2 sts inc’d
Work 5 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Repthese6 rows - (-, 2,4)more
times. - ( -, 51, 57) sts
Work-(-, 1,3)rowseven.
ALL SIZES:
Starting with Row 5 (1, 1, 1),
work in Stripe sequence.
Work 6 (4, 4, 2) rows even.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k to
last st, m1, k1. 2 sts inc’d
Work 5 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 6 rows 6 (3, 8, 3) more
times. 59 (57, 71, 67) sts
Work 7 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 8 rows 1 (4, 0, 4) more
times. 63 (67, 73, 77) sts
Work even until Row 78 of Stripe
sequence has been completed.
Shape raglan
Maintaining Stripe sequence, cast
off4(5,5,6)stsatbegofnext2
rows. 55 (57, 63, 65) sts
Next Row (RS, dec): K2, ssk, k to
last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Work 3 rows even.
Rep these 4 rows 4 (5, 4, 5) more
times. 45 (45, 53, 53) sts
Next Row (RS, dec): K2, ssk, k to
last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Purl.
Rep these 2 rows 3 (1, 3, 1) more
times, ending after Row 108 of
Stripe sequence (a WS row).
37 (41, 45, 49) sts
Complete Sleeve in A only.
Next Row (RS, dec): K2, ssk, k to
last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Purl.
Rep these 2 rows 7 (9, 11, 13)
more times. 21 sts
LEFT SLEEVE ONLY:
Row1(RS):K2,ssk,ktolast4
sts, k2tog, k2. 19 sts
Row2:Castoff4sts,ptoend.
15 sts
Row3:K2,ssk,ktoend.14sts
Row4:Castoff5sts,ptoend.
9 sts
Row5:K2,ssk,ktoend.8sts
Row6:Castoff4sts,ptoend.
4 sts
Cast off.
RIGHT SLEEVE ONLY:
Row1(RS):Castoff5sts,kto
last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 15 sts
Row 2: Purl.
Row3:Castoff5sts,ktolast4
sts, k2tog, k2. 9 sts
Row 4: Purl.
Row5:Castoff4sts,ktolast4
sts, k2tog, k2. 4 sts
Row 6: Purl.
Cast off.
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Making up: Block pieces to
measurements given in table.
Join both Front and Right Back
raglan seams, remembering that
Left and Right Sleeves
are different.
Neckband
With RS facing, smaller needles,
A, and starting at Left shoulder,
pu and k18 sts from top of Left
Sleeve, pu and k6 (6, 7, 7) sts
down Left Front neck, k across
17 (19, 21, 23) held sts at centre
Front, pu and k6 (6, 7, 7) sts up
Right Front neck, pu and k18 sts
from top of Right Sleeve, then k
across held 25 (27, 31, 33) sts
of Back. 90 (94, 102, 106) sts
Starting with Row 2, work in rib
as given for Back for 8 rows.
Next Row (WS, dec): Work 4
(2, 2, 4) sts in rib, work 2 tog,
*work 6 sts in rib, work 2 tog;
repfrom*tolast4(2,2,4)
sts, work in rib to end. 79 (82,
89, 93) sts
Starting with a k row, work 6 rows
in St st.
Cast off.
Finishing
Join neckband and remaining
raglan seams. Weave in
all ends.
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“Marchpane is an old English
word for a marzipan-type
confection that became all the
rage from Tudor times onwards,
when sugar became more
widely available. The best cooks
would fashion it into outlandish
creations as a spectacular
centrepiece for special dinners.
The la ice-work on this scarf
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Designed by
Miranda Jollie
Yarn used
World of Wool Marble DK
4 balls in Coral Reef
About the yarn
DK; 100m per 50g ball;
80% Merino wool, 20% silk
Tension
20stsx26rows=10cm
measured over patt
Needles used
4.5mm straight
Other supplies
cable needle
stitch markers (optional)
Sizing
one size
Abbreviations
M1pr: Insert the LH needle from
back to front under the strand of
yarn between the st just worked
and the next st on the LH needle.
Purl this new st through the front
loop. 1 st inc’d
M1pl: Insert the LH needle from
front to back under the strand of
yarn between the st just worked
and the next st on the LH needle.
Purl this new st through the back
loop. 1 st inc’d
C6F – Cable 6 forwards: Sl 3 sts
onto CN, hold in front, k3 from LH
needle, k3 from CN
C6Bp – Cable 6 backwards with
purl: Sl 3 sts onto CN, hold at back,
k3 from LH needle, p3 from CN
C6Fp – Cable 6 forwards with purl:
Sl 3 sts onto CN, hold in front, p3
from LH needle, k3 from CN
C5Bp – Cable 5 backwards with
purl: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold at back,
k3 from LH needle, p2 from CN
C5Fp – Cable 5 forwards with purl:
Sl 3 sts onto CN, hold in front, p2
from LH needle, k3 from CN
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
Need to
know...
This scarf is worked flat in
one piece. The use of lace
and cables gives it a naturally
wavy edge. The variation of the
stitch patterns means the 46-st
sections are actually slightly
wider than the 47-st sections!
Start knitting...
Cast on 46 sts.
Work rows 1-34 of Marchpane
patt from chart or written
instructions below.
Row 1: K4, [p8, k3, p1, k3] twice,
p8, k4.
Row 2: P4, [k8, p3, k1, p3] twice,
k8, p4.
Row 3: K1, m1, [k3, p2tog tbl,
p4, p2tog, k3, m1pr, p1, m1pl]
twice, k3, p2tog tbl, p4, p2tog,
k3, m1, k1.
Row 4: K2, [p3, k6, p3, k3] twice,
p3, k6, p3, k2.
Row 5: K2, [C6Fp, C6Bp, p3]
twice, C6Fp, C6Bp, k2.
Row 6: K5, [p6, k9] twice, p6, k5.
SCARF
Marchpane
Discover a brand-new yarn and create a beautiful silky scarf
Row 7: K2, yo, ssk, k1, [k6, p1,
yo, p2tog tbl, yo, cdd, yo, p2tog,
yo, p1] twice, k7, k2tog, yo, k2.
Rows8,10,12,14&16:As
Row 6.
Row 9: K5, [C6F, p9] twice, C6F, k5.
Row 11: K2, k2tog, yo, k1, [k6,
p1, yo, p2tog tbl, yo, cdd, yo,
p2tog, yo, p1] twice, k7, yo,
ssk, k2.
Row 13: As Row 9.
Row 15: As Row 7.
Row 17: K8, [m1pr, k3, p2tog tbl,
p7, k3] twice, m1pr, k8. 47 sts
Row 18: K5, [p3, k1, p3, k8]
twice, p3, k1, p3, k5.
Row 19: K3, [C5Bp, p1, C5Fp,
p4] twice, C5Bp, p1, C5Fp, k3.
Row 20: K3, p3, k5, p10, k5, p3,
k4, p3, k5, p3, k3.
Row 21: K1, [C5Bp, p5, C5Fp] 3
times, k1.
Row 22: K1, p3, [k9, p6] twice,
k9, p3, k1.
Row 23: K4, p1, yo, p2tog tbl, yo,
k1, [yo, p2tog, yo, p1, k6, p1,
yo, p2tog tbl, yo, cdd] twice, yo,
p2tog, yo, p1, k4.
Row 24: As Row 22.
Row 25: K4, [p9, C6F] twice,
p9, k4.
Rows 26-29: Rep rows 22-25.
Row 30: As Row 22.
Row 31: K4, [p1, yo, p2tog tbl,
yo, cdd, yo, p2tog, yo, p1, k6]
twice, p1, yo, p2tog tbl, yo, cdd,
yo, p2tog, yo, p1, k4.
Row 32: K1, p3, [k9, p6] twice,
k9, p4.
Row 33: K4, [p2tog tbl, p7, k3,
m1pr, k3] twice, p2tog tbl, p7,
k4. 46 sts
Row 34: [K1, p3, k8, p3] twice,
k1, p3, k8, p4.
Rep rows 3-34 ten more times,
then rep rows 3-22 once more.
47 sts
Cast off in patt.
Finishing
Block to measurements, allowing
the ends and sides to undulate to
reflect the naturally wavy edges.
Weave in ends.
Marchpane
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G: Sleeve length (cm)
Yarn
Deep Teal 716 (MC)
Citrus Yellow 229 (CC)
“The inspiration for the jumper
was a fabric sample from
contemporary textile designer
Eva Sonaike. The pa ern
resembled a cable pa ern and I
couldn’t wait to play with it to
achieve a similar effect using
twisted stitches and some
two-stitch cables”
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Designed by
Syliva Watts-Cherry
Yarn used
West Yorkshire Spinners
Colourlab DK
About the yarn
DK; 225m per 100g ball;
100% wool
Tension
22 (22.5) sts x 30 (31) rows
= 10cm measured over St st
(cable patt) on larger needles
Needles used
3.75mm DPNs
3.75mm straight
4mm straight
Other supplies
stitch markers
2 stitch holders or waste yarn
tapestry needle
Sizing
XS(S,M,L,XL,2X,3X,4X,
5X), designed to fit with
5-10cm ease
Shown in size M on Alicia who
isaUKsize12
Abbreviations
C2Fp – Cable 2 forwards
with purl: Slip next st to CN
and hold in front, p1 from LH
needle, then k1 tbl from CN
C2Bp – Cable 2 backwards
with purl: Slip next st to CN
and hold at back, k1 tbl from
LH needle, then p1 from CN
See page 94 for
all other abbreviations
Need to
know...
Sonaike, worked in DK yarn, is a
slightly cropped jumper with set-in
sleeves. The jumper is worked
flat in pieces from the bottom
up. The neckband is picked up
and worked in the round. The
jumper features a cable pattern
on the body with a twisted stitch
pattern on a background of
reverse stocking stitch. The cable
pattern can be worked from a
chart or from written instructions.
Contrast yarn is used in parts
of the cable to add a striking
interest to the jumper. Cut 30cm
lengths of CC before starting;
use one length for each vertical
section of pattern, stranding MC
across the WS of the work.
Stitch patterns
Cable Pa ern
Work all sts in MC unless
otherwise stated.
Row 1 (RS): P1, *p3, k1 tbl, p6,
k1 tbl CC, p6, k1 tbl, p4; rep
from * to marker.
Row 2: K4, p1, k6, p1 CC, k6, p1,
k3; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, k1.
Row 3: P1, *p2, C2Bp, p6,
k1 tbl, p6, C2Fp, p3; rep from
SWEATER
Sonaike
This stunning pullover features pre y cables and spots of colour
to keep it interesting
* to marker.
Row 4: *K3, [p1, k7] twice, p1,
k2; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, k1.
Row 5: P1, *p1, C2Bp, p7,
k1 tbl, p7, C2Fp, p2; rep from
* to marker.
Row 6: *K2, [p1, k8] twice, p1,
k1; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, k1.
Row 7: K1 tbl, *C2Bp, p8, k1 tbl,
p8, C2Fp, k1 tbl; rep from * to
marker.
Row 8: *[P1, k10] twice;
rep from * to 1 st before
marker, p1.
Row 9: K1 tbl, *p8, C2Bp, p1,
C2Fp, p8, k1 tbl; rep from *
to marker.
Row 10: *P1, k8, p1, k3, p1,
k8; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, p1.
Row 11: K1 tbl, *p7, C2Bp, p3,
C2Fp, p7, k1 tbl; rep from * to
marker.
Row 12: *P1, k7, p1, k5, p1,
k7; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, p1.
Row 13: K1 tbl, *p6, C2Bp, p5,
C2Fp, p6, k1 tbl; rep from
* to marker.
Row 14: *P1 CC, k6, p1, k7, p1,
k6; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, p1 CC.
Row 15: K1 tbl CC, *p6, k1 tbl,
p7, k1 tbl, p6, k1 tbl CC; rep
from * to marker.
Rows 16-19: Rep rows
14-15 twice.
Row 20: As Row 14.
Row 21: K1 tbl, *p6, C2Fp, p5,
C2Bp, p6, k1 tbl; rep from
* to marker.
Row 22: As Row 12.
Row 23: K1 tbl, *p7, C2Fp, p3,
C2Bp, p7, k1 tbl; rep from
* to marker.
Row 24: As Row 10.
Row 25: K1 tbl, *p8, C2Fp, k1
tbl, C2Bp, p8, k1 tbl; rep from
* to marker.
Row 26: As Row 8.
Row 27: P1, *C2Fp, p8, k1 tbl,
p8, C2Bp, p1; rep from
* to marker.
Row 28: As Row 6.
Row 29: P1, *p1, C2Fp, p7, k1
tbl, p7, C2Bp, p2; rep from *
to marker.
Row 30: As Row 4.
Row 31: P1, *p2, C2Fp, p6, k1
tbl, p6, C2Bp, p3; rep from *
to marker.
Row 32: As Row 2.
Rows 33-36: Rep rows 1-2 twice.
Rep these 36 rows for patt.
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
83
92
102 111.5 122
133 141.5 152 162.5
42
47.5
53
57.5 62.5
68
72.5
78
83
50.5 51.5
53.5
55
58
59
62
63
65.5
33
33
34
34
35.5 35.5
37
37
38
15.5 16.5
17.5
19
20.5 21.5
23
24
25.5
18
22
22
24.5 24.5 26.5
27
27
27
28
31
33.5
37
41
44.5
47
51
54.5
42
43
44.5
44.5 44.5
47
47
47
48
West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab DK
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Start knitting...
BACK
With smaller straight needles,
cast on 94 (106, 118, 128, 140,
152, 162, 174, 186) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, *k1 tbl, p1 tbl;
rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: Sl 1, *k1 tbl, p1 tbl; rep
from * to last st, k1.
These 2 rows form 1x1
twisted rib.
Cont as set until work measures
5cm, ending after a RS row.
SIZES XS, S, M, 3X, 4X
& 5X ONLY:
Next Row (WS, inc): Sl 1, [k1
tbl, p1 tbl] 23 (26, 29, -, -, -, 40,
43, 46) times, m1, [k1 tbl, p1
tbl] 23 (26, 29, -, -, -, 40, 43,
46) times, k1. 95 (107, 119, -,
-,
- , 163, 175, 187) sts
SIZES L, XL & 2X ONLY:
Next Row (WS, inc): Sl 1, [k1
tbl, p1tbl] - (-, -, 31, 34, 37, -,
- , -) times, k1 tbl, m1, [p1tbl,
k1tbl]-(-, -, 31,34,37, -, -, -)
times, p1tbl, k1. - ( -,
- , 129, 141,
153, -,
-,
-) sts
ALL SIZES:
Change to larger needles.
Row1(RS):Sl1,p2(8,3,8,3,
9,3,9,4),pm,workRow1of
Cable patt over 89 (89, 111,
111, 133, 133, 155, 155,
177)sts,pm,p2(8,3,8,3,9,
3, 9, 4), k1.
Row2:Sl1,k2(8,3,8,3,9,3,
9, 4), sm, work Row 2 of Cable
patt to marker, sm, k2 (8, 3, 8,
3,9,3,9,4),k1.
These 2 rows set position of
slipped and garter edge sts, Rev
St st and Cable patt.
Cont as set until work measures
33 (33, 34, 34, 35.5, 35.5, 37,
37, 38) cm, ending after a
WS row.
Armhole shaping
Castoff3(4,5,5,7,9,9,10,
12) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
89 (99, 109, 119, 127, 135, 145,
155, 163) sts
Castoff2(2,3,3,3,5,5,7,8)
sts at beg of next 2 rows. 85 (95,
103, 113, 121, 125, 135, 141,
147) sts
Next Row (RS): Sl 1, k1, ssk,
work in patt to last 4 sts,
k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Sl 1, p2, work in patt
to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Repthelast2rows2(5,5,7,
10, 11, 14, 16, 19) more times.
79 (83, 91, 97, 99, 101, 105,
107, 107) sts**
Work even in patt until armhole
measures 15.5 (16.5, 17.5, 19,
20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm,
ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulders
& Back neck
Next Row (RS): Cast off 5 (6,
6,7,7,7,7,7,7)sts,workin
patt until there are 25 (25, 28,
30, 30, 31, 32, 33, 33) sts on
RH needle, turn, leaving rem
49 (52, 57, 60, 62, 63, 66, 67,
67) sts on hold.
Next Row: Cast off 5 sts, work in
patt to end. 20 (20, 23, 25, 25,
26, 27, 28, 28) sts
Next Row: Cast off 5 (5, 6, 7, 7,
7,7,7,7)sts,workinpattto
end. 15 (15, 17, 18, 18, 19, 20,
21, 21) sts
Next Row: Cast off 5 sts, work in
patt to end. 10 (10, 12, 13, 13,
14, 15, 16, 16) sts
Next Row: Cast off 5 (5, 6, 6, 6,
6,6,7,7)sts,workinpattto
end.5(5,6,7,7,8,9,9,9)sts
Next Row: Cast off 0 (0, 1, 1,
1,2,3,3,3)sts,workinpatt
toend.5(5,5,5,6,6,6,6,6,
6) sts
Cast off rem sts.
With RS facing, place centre 19
(21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27)
sts on another holder, rejoin yarn
to rem 30 (31, 34, 37, 37, 38,
39, 40, 40) sts and work in patt
to end.
Next Row (WS): Cast off 5 (6,
6,7,7,7,7,7,7)sts,workin
patt to end. 25 (25, 28, 30, 30,
31, 32, 33, 33) sts
Next Row: Cast off 5 sts, work in
patt to end. 20 (20, 23, 25, 25,
26, 27, 28, 28) sts
Next Row: Cast off 5 (5, 6, 7, 7,
7,7,7,7)sts,workinpattto
Sylvia’s tip
If preferred, Sonaike can be worked seamlessly in the
round from the bo om up to the armholes, then the
front and back split with each side worked flat to shape
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end. 15 (15, 17, 18, 18, 19, 20,
21, 21) sts
Next Row: Cast off 5 sts, work in
patt to end. 10 (10, 12, 13, 13,
14, 15, 16, 16) sts
Next Row: Cast off 5 (5, 6, 6, 6,
6,6,7,7)sts,workinpattto
end.5(5,6,7,7,8,9,9,9)sts
Next Row: Cast off 0 (0, 1, 1,
1,2,3,3,3)sts,workinpatt
toend.5(5,5,5,6,6,6,6,6,
6) sts
Cast off rem sts.
FRONT
Work as given for Back as far as
**. 79 (83, 91, 97, 99, 101, 105,
107, 107) sts
Work even in patt until armhole
measures 8 (9, 10, 11.5, 13, 14,
15.5, 16.5, 18), ending after a
WS row.
Shape Front neck
Next Row (RS): Work in patt
until there are 30 (31, 34, 37,
37, 38, 39, 40, 40) sts on RH
needle, turn, leaving rem 49
(52, 57, 60, 62, 63, 66, 67,
67) sts on hold.
Next Row: Cast off 4 (4, 5, 5, 4,
5,6,6,6)sts,workinpattto
end. 26 (27, 29, 32, 33, 33, 33,
34, 34) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Next Row: Cast off 3 (3, 3, 3, 4,
4,4,4,4)sts,workinpattto
end. 23 (24, 26, 29, 29, 29, 29,
30, 30) sts
Next Row: Work in patt to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. 1 st dec’d
Work 1 row in patt.
Rep the last 2 rows twice more.
20 (21, 23, 26, 26, 26, 26, 27,
27) sts
Work even in patt until armhole
measures 15.5 (16.5, 17.5, 19,
20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm,
ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulder
Next Row (RS): Cast off 5 (6,
6,7,7,7,7,7,7)sts,workin
patt to end. 15 (15, 17, 19, 19,
19, 19, 20, 20) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Next Row: Cast off 5 (5, 6, 7, 7,
7,7,7,7)sts,workinpattto
end. 10 (10, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12,
13, 13) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
NextRow:Castoff5(5,6,6,6,6,
6, 7, 7) sts, work in patt to end.
5(5,5,6,6,6,6,6,6)sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Cast off rem sts.
With RS facing, place centre 19
(21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27)
sts on another holder, rejoin yarn
to rem 30 (31, 34, 37, 37, 38, 39,
40, 40) sts, work in patt to end.
Work 1 row in patt.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 4 (4, 5, 5,
4,5,6,6,6)sts,workinpattto
end. 26 (27, 29, 32, 33, 33, 33,
34, 34) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
NextRow:Castoff3(3,3,3,4,4,
4, 4, 4) sts, work in patt to end.
23 (24, 26, 29, 29, 29, 29, 30,
30) sts
Next Row: Sl 1, ssk, work in patt
to end. 1 st dec’d
Work 1 row in patt.
Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 20
(21, 23, 26, 26, 26, 26, 27, 27) sts
Work even in patt until armhole
measures 15.5 (16.5, 17.5, 19,
20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm,
ending after a RS row.
Shape shoulder
Next Row (WS): Cast off 5 (6, 6,
7,7,7,7,7,7)sts,workinpatt
to end. 15 (15, 17, 19, 19, 19,
19, 20, 20) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
NextRow:Castoff5(5,6,7,7,7,
7, 7, 7) sts, work in patt to end.
10 (10, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12, 13,
13) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
NextRow:Castoff5(5,6,6,6,6,
6, 7, 7) sts, work in patt to end.
5(5,5,6,6,6,6,6,6)sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Cast off rem sts.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
With smaller straight needles, cast
on 40 (48, 48, 54, 54, 58, 60, 60,
60) sts.
Work in 1x1 twisted rib as given
for Back for 5cm, ending after a
WS row.
Change to larger needles.
Starting with a k row, work 8 rows
in St st.
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Next Row (RS, inc): Sl 1, *k1,
m1; rep from * to last 2 sts,
m1, k2. 2 sts inc’d
Work7(9,7,5,3,3,3,3,1)
rows in St st.
Repthese8(10,8,6,4,4,4,4,
2)rows6(9,12,3,1,3,9,21,
2) more times. 54 (68, 74, 62,
58, 66, 80, 104, 66) sts
SIZES XS, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X
& 5X ONLY:
Rep inc row.
Work9(-, -, 7,5,5,5,5,3)rows
in St st.
Repthelast10(-, -, 8,6,6,6,6,
4)rows3(-, -, 9,15,15,11,3,
26) more times. 62 (-,
-, 82, 90,
98, 104, 112, 120) sts
ALL SIZES:
Work even in St st until Sleeve
measures 42 (43, 44.5, 44.5,
44.5, 47, 47, 47, 48) cm, ending
after a WS row.
Shape top
Castoff3(4,5,5,7,9,9,10,
12) sts at the beg of next 2 rows.
56 (60, 64, 72, 76, 80, 86, 92,
96) sts
Next Row (RS): Sl 1, ssk, k to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts
dec’d
Next Row: Sl 1, p to last st, k1.
Rep these 2 rows 14 (16, 18, 16,
16, 18, 19, 18, 20) more times.
26 (26, 26, 38, 42, 42, 46, 54,
54) sts
SIZESL,XL,2X,3X,4X&5X
ONLY:
Next Row (RS): Sl 1, ssk, k to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Sl 1, p2tog, p to last
3 sts, ssp, k1. 2 sts dec’d
Repthese2rows-(-, -, 2,3,3,4,
6, 6) more times. - (-,
-, 26,26,26,
26, 26, 26) sts
ALL SIZES:
Castoff3stsatbegofnext4
rows. 14 sts
Cast off rem sts.
Making up: Block pieces to
measurements given in table.
Join both shoulder seams.
Neckband
With RS facing, DPNs and
star ting at Left Front neck, pu
and k23 (24, 26, 26, 28, 29, 30,
31, 32) sts down Left Front neck,
k across held 19 (21, 23, 23,
25, 25, 27, 27, 27) sts at centre
Front, pu and k23 (24, 26, 26,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32) sts up the
Right Front neck, pu and k11 sts
down Right Back neck, k across
held 19 (21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27,
27, 27) sts at centre Back, pu
and k11 sts up Left Back neck.
Join to work in the rnd and pm for
Cable Pattern
Key
beg of rnd. 106 (112, 120, 120,
128, 130, 136, 138, 140) sts
Rnd 1: *K1 tbl, p1 tbl; rep from
* to end.
Rep this rnd 9 more times.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Finishing
Place the centre of cast-off edge
of each sleeve to shoulder seam
and set in sleeve, easing sleeve
head into armhole. Join side
and sleeve seams with mattress
stitch. Weave in all ends.

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FEATURE
Join Andrea
and Andrew
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and fascinating
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Fruity knitting
Grocery Girls
As one of the most popular podcasts on
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East London Knit
A thoughtful and captivating podcast, East London
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With gorgeous knits,
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her latest WIP, Louise is
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The LoveCrafts Show
Another new podcast to the
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Join maker extraordinaire Caleisha as
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Wool Work by Knit British
Yarnchix
Hosted by Mimi, this heartfelt and homely podcast is the perfect
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and this passion and love is felt in every inch of this podcast.
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FEATURE
Mother and daughter duo
Vivian and Alyson are two of
a kind. Vivian is a knitter and
Alyson is a crocheter, and
when they come together to
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Hilarious chats and latest
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on creating things that are both useful
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incredible warmth and charm, showing her
latest stunning knits alongside discussing
her processes and a range of other topics,
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Real Talk
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Are you ready to get down to the
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PUPPY
F
l
uffy
This adorable dog is quick and fun to
knit in chunky fleece yarn and he’s so
full of character!
King Cole Cuddles Chunky is available from many
independent stockists nationwide. Even if their
doors are closed, they may be able to help you
over the phone or online. To find your nearest
shop, visit www.ukhandknitting.com

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Designed by
Sachiyo Ishii
Yarn used
King Cole Cuddles Chunky
1 ball in Cream 353 (MC)
10g each in Toffee 3140 (CC1)
& Teddy Brown 300 (CC2)
About the yarn
Chunky; 125m per 50g ball;
100% polyester
Tension
18 sts x 20 rows =10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
3.5mm straight
Other supplies
oddment of King Cole Big Value
Baby DK in Fuchsia 231 (CC3)
oddment of dark brown DK
(CC4)
2 stitch holders
tapestry needle
toy filling
pair of 11.5mm safety eyes
or beads
Sizing
22cm long
Abbreviations
See page 94 for
all abbreviations
Need to
know...
This toy is worked flat in pieces
and seamed. Once colours are
set, keep correct until instructed.
When working with more than
one colour on a row, twist yarns
together at colour changes to
avoid holes (intarsia method).
Start knitting...
HEAD
With MC, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: [K1, kfb] to end. 30 sts
Rows 5-15: Starting with a p
row, work 11 rows in St st.
Join in CC1 as needed.
Row 16: K14 MC, k2 CC1,
k14 MC.
Keep colours correct as set
throughout.
Rows 17-21: Work 5 rows in
St st.
Row 22: K2, [kfb, k2] 4 times,
k2, k2, [kfb, k2] 4 times.
38 sts
Rows 23-33: Work 11 rows in
St st.
Row 34: K2, [k2tog, k2] 4 times,
k2, k2, [k2tog, k2] 4 times.
30 sts
Row 35: Purl.
Break MC and cont with
CC1 only.
Row 36: [K1, k2tog] 10 times.
20 sts
Row 37: Purl.
Row 38: [K2tog] 10 times.
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
EARS
Make 2
With CC2, cast on 10 sts.
Rows 1-9: Knit.
Row 10 (RS): Ssk, k to end.
1 st dec’d
Rows 11-17: As Row 10. 2 sts
Pass first st over second st and
fasten off.
EYEBROWS
Make 2
With CC1, cast on 7 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Cast off.
NOSE
With CC4, cast on 8 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 8 times. 16 sts
Rows 3-5: Starting with a p row,
work 3 rows in St st.
Row 6: [K2tog] 8 times. 8 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
BODY
With CC1, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 12 times. 24 sts
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 12 times.
36 sts
Rows 5-12: Starting with a p
row, work 8 rows in St st.
Join in CC2 and MC as needed.
Row 13: P10 CC1, p10 CC2,
p16 MC.
Row 14: K15 MC, k11 CC2,
k10 CC1.
Row 15: P10 CC1, p12 CC2, p
14 MC.
Rows 16-22: Work 7 rows in
St st, keeping colours correct
as set.
Row 23: P10 CC1, p13 CC2,
p13 MC.
Keep colours correct as now
set throughout.
Rows 24-25: Work 2 rows in
St st.
Row 26: [K5, kfb] 6 times.
42 sts
Row 27: P13 CC1, p13 CC2,
p16 MC.
Row 28: K17 MC, k11 CC2,
k14 CC1.
Row 29: P15 CC1, p9 CC2,
p18 MC.
Break CC1 and CC2 and cont
with MC only.
Rows 30-35: Work 6 rows in
St st.
Row 36: [K6, kfb] 6 times.
48 sts
Rows 37-41: Work 5 rows in
St st.
Shape Right side
Row 42: K18, turn and cont
on these sts for Right side,
leaving rem sts on hold.
Rows 43-52: Work 10 rows in
St st.
Cast off.
Slip first 12 sts onto another
holder for neck.
Shape Le side
With RS facing, rejoin MC to rem
18 sts.
Work 11 rows in St st.
Cast off.
Neck
With RS facing, rejoin MC and pu
and k6 sts from Right edge, k12
from holder, pu and k6 sts from
Left edge. 24 sts
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [K2, k2tog] 6 times.
18 sts
Rows 3-5: Starting with a p row,
work 3 rows in St st.
Cast off.
LEGS
Make 4
With MC, cast on 20 sts.
Rows 1-25: Starting with a p
row, work 25 rows in St st.
Row 26 (RS): K5, [k2tog] 5
times, k5. 15 sts
Rows 27-31: Work 5 rows in
St st.
Cast off.
TAIL
With MC, cast on 14 sts.
Join in CC2 as needed.
Row 1 (WS): P7 MC, p7 CC2.
Keep colours correct as set
throughout.
Rows 2-13: Starting with a k
row, work 12 rows in St st.
Row 14: K2tog, [k2, k2tog] to
end. 10 sts
Rows 15-21: Work 7 rows in
St st.
Row 21: [K2tog CC2] twice,
[K2tog MC] 3 times. 5 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
COLLAR
With CC3, cast on 7 sts.
Work in G st until work measures
17cm.
Cast off.
Finishing
With cast-on yarn end of Body,
sew tummy seam. Stuff and
sew chest together. Sew side
edges of Leg together and, with
the seam to centre, sew toe
edge tog. Stuff Leg. With MC,
pierce foot from sole and take
the needle out from the top and
repeat, pulling thread to shape
foot. Attach Legs to Body, using
the photograph as a guide.
Seam Tail and, without stuffing,
attach it to Body.
With fasten-off yarn end of Head,
sew seam halfway. With cast-
on yarn end, work a gathering
thread along cast-on edge and
draw tightly. Sew up seam a little
fur ther. Attach safety eyes if you
are using them. Stuff Head and
close seam. Attach Ears. Attach
Eyebrows. Seam and stuff Nose
and attach. Attach Head to Body.
Wrap neck with Collar and sew
ends together.

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Robin Plush DK is available from many independent stockists
nationwide. Even if their doors are closed, they may be able to
help you over the phone or online. To find your nearest shop,
visit www.ukhandknitting.com

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Designed by
Robin Design Team
Yarn used
Robin Plush DK
About the yarn
DK; 245m per 100g ball;
100% polyester
Tension
22stsx31rows=10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
3.75mm straight
Other supplies
4 stitch holders
tapestry needle
Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL), designed to fit
with 6-20cm positive ease
Abbreviations
See page 94 for
all abbreviations
Need to
know...
This top is worked flat in pieces
and seamed. It uses only simple
stitches, making it perfect for
some relaxing knitting in front of
the TV.
Stitch pattern
1x1 Rib
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep
from * to end.
Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from *
to end.
Rep these 2 rows for rib.
Start knitting...
BACK & FRONT
Work both the same
Cast on 105 (111, 115, 121,
127) sts.
PLUSH
Perfectly
Whip up a new top in no time with this super-so yarn and
simple pa ern, perfect for beginners
Work 22 rows in 1x1 rib.
Starting with a k row, work in St
st until work measures 29cm,
ending after a WS row.
Shape raglan
Castoff5stsatbegofnext2
rows. 95 (101, 105, 111, 117) sts
Row 1 (RS, dec): K1, ssk, k
to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
2 sts dec’d
Row 2: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 14 (16, 18, 20,
22) times. 65 (67, 67, 69, 71) sts
Shape first side neck
Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, k8,
turn and work these 10 sts for
first side neck, leaving rem sts
on hold.
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, k to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d
Row 2: P1, p2tog tbl, p to end.
1 st dec’d
Rows 3-4: Rep rows 1-2 . 4 sts
Row 5: K1, sk2po. 2 sts
Row 6: P2tog and fasten off.
Shape second side neck
With RS facing, slip first 43 (45,
45, 47, 49) sts to holder for
centre neck, rejoin yarn to rem
11 sts and k to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1. 10 sts
Purl 1 row.
Row 1 (RS, dec): K1, ssk, k to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d
Row 2: P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1.
1 st dec’d
Rows 3-4: Rep rows 1-2 . 4 sts
Row 5: K1, sk2po. 2 sts
Row 6: P2tog and fasten off.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Cast on 71 (71, 73, 77, 77) sts.
Work 10 rows in 1x1 rib.
Shape sleeve
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k to
last st, m1, k1. 2 sts inc’d
SIZES XS, S & XL ONLY:
[Work 9 (5, -, -, 3) rows straight
inStst,repincrow]2(4, -, -, 7)
times total. 77 (81, -,
-, 93)sts
SIZES M & L ONLY:
Work 4 rows straight in St st.
Next Row (WS, inc): P1, m1, p to
last st, m1, p1. 2 sts inc’d
Work 4 rows straight in St st.
Rep RS inc row.
Rep last 10 rows once more.
-
(-, 83, 87, -) sts
Work 4 rows straight in St st.
Rep WS inc row once more.
-
(-, 85, 89, -) sts
ALL SIZES:
Work straight in St st until Sleeve
measures 13cm, ending after a
WS row.
F
i
n
d
y
o
u
r
s
i
z
e
Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
Approximate UK dress size
6
8
10-12 14 -16 18 -20
A: Finished bust/chest circumference (cm)
95
100
104
110
115
B: Total length (cm)
48
49
51
52
53
C: Sleeve length (cm)
13
13
13
13
13
Yarn
Robin Plush DK
Blue 5664
34455
Shape top
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next
2 rows. 67 (71, 75, 79, 83) sts
Row 1 (RS, dec): K1, ssk, k to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d
Row 2: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 18 (20, 22, 24,
26) more times. 29 sts
Leave rem sts on hold
for neckband.
Making up: Join Right Back and
both Front raglan seams.
NECKBAND
With RS facing, k29 sts from Left
Sleeve holder, pu and k6 sts down
Left Front neck, k43 (45, 45, 47,
49) sts from Front holder, pu and
k6 sts up Right Front neck, k29 sts
from Right Sleeve holder, pu and k6
sts down Right Back neck, k43 (45,
45, 47, 49) sts from Back holder,
and pu and k7 sts up Left Back
neck. 169 (173, 173, 177, 181) sts
Next Row (WS, dec): P36, [p2tog,
p1] 14 (15, 15, 15, 16) times,
p42, [p2tog, p1] 14 (15, 15, 15,
16) times, p7 (5, 5, 9, 7). 141
(143, 143, 147, 149) sts
Work 16 rows in 1x1 rib.
Cast off in rib.
Finishing
Join Left Back raglan and neckband
seam. Join side and sleeve seams.
Weave in any rem ends.

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We sat down with Lisa, yarn dyer extraordinaire and the creator of an
exciting new way to shop for yarn
Tell us about yourself and your
business Made by Penguins!
The name Made by Penguins comes
from my mum always having to work
really hard around Christmas, as it was
just the two of us, and I would ask her
what happens if elves need some time
off. She told me that the penguins had
stepped in of course! The gift would
normally be something she had made
formeasmymumlovestoknit–so
the name had to be Made by Penguins.
My exploring technology within my
business is down to the fact that I
have always been a bit of a fan of
technology. My background is high-end
corporate technology systems. I was
a director of a blue-chip organisation
before my medical conditions took
over (Postural orthostatic tachycardia
syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
and MCAD) and I found myself going
from travelling the world to being in
bed 22 hours a day.
I knew I had to do something but had
no idea what. I started knitting hats,
but suddenly lost the use of my left
side and couldn’t knit for about two
years. On a rare day out, we drove past
an alpaca farm. They were closed but
upon explaining how unwell I was and
my love of yarn, they took me to see
the baby alpacas. It was incredible
and I will never forget it. I found myself
coming home with 1kg of the most
delicious cream alpaca yarn and no
idea what to do with it, so I decided to
dye it and then discovered the amazing
world of hand-dyed yarn!
I’ve never looked back, I spent a year
learning online, then would practise
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INDIE FOCUS
for a few hours each day. I launched my
business a week after my 40th birthday
and meeting people through a love of yarn
via Facebook groups opened up my world.
Technology can be so fantastic especially
when you’re disabled and fairly isolated as I
was. It opens up your world.
You have made an app to shop for
hand-dyed yarn. What inspired you
to create this app?
When looking at how my customers shop
it was 90% via a mobile
device. We have a fairly
good website platform so
it’s quite nice to look at
our website on a phone
but it’s not quite the same
experience that an app can
give. I wanted the shopping
experience to be fun as well as easy, to
be practical but also give information to
customers and provide a platform to browse
as well as remotely squish! Plus, apps are
cool of course!
How does the app work?
It’s really simple. Customers download the
app, then they have a little logo on their
phone and then they can look at lots and
lots of pretty yarn! If they want, they can sign
up for an account that then lets them add
items to a wish list. Lots of customers are
loving this as they can plan larger projects
and keep an idea of the colours they like.
This also helps us select the best matches
for them.
Do you think
technology will play
a part in our yarn
shopping futures?
I think without even realising
it people are already using
technology so much more to
buy their squishy purchases.
For me, the goal is to have a large enough
studio that we can be open to everyone to
come and visit. I want to see both digital and
physical purchasing complement each other
and, whenever people come and find me at
Find out more...
at www.madebypenguins.co .uk
yarn shows with their app open, I feel like
we’re doing that. I find that awesome!
Where can knitters find the app?
They can pop onto the website via a
mobile phone and a link will magically
appear or they can search Made by
Penguins in their App Store
What does 2020 hold for
Made by Penguins?
I decided to start 2020 with a bang! We
have just launched our subscriptions
based on colourful birds. I wanted to
make hand-dyed yarn accessible to
everyone and so our subscriptions start
from just £6.20 a month, including
postage, for a beautiful 20g hand-dyed
mini skein. And of course, we’ll be
developing the app further and getting
great content to really engage with our
wonderful customers even more!
“It was
incredible and
I will never
forget it”

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Buy your yarn...
Brambles and Me Ridge, £18
www.bramblesandme.co .uk

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Designed by
Laura Whittington
Yarn used
Brambles and Me Ridge
1 skein in Northern Skies
About the yarn
4-ply; 365m per 100g; 100%
British Bluefaced Leicester wool
Tension
32stsx48rnds=10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
2.5mm DPNs
2.75mm DPNs
Other supplies
tapestry needle
stitch markers
Sizing
S(M,L)
Abbreviations
Lkyok: Lift 3rd st on LH needle
over the first 2 sts, k1, yo, k1
See page 94 for
all other abbreviations
Need to
know...
SOCKS
Flower Power
Treat your feet to a pre y pair of socks,
kni ed in stunning hand-dyed yarn
Perfect for the summer, these
shortie socks with an eye-
catching lace panel are worked
from the toe up in the round. The
heel flap is worked in eye-of-
partridge stitch for added detail.
A ribbed cuff and stretchy cast-off
finish the top of the sock.
Stitch patterns
Pa ernA
Rnd 1: P1, k2tog, yo, p1.
Rnd 2: P1, k2, p1.
Rnd 3: P1, yo, ssk, p1.
Rnd4:AsRnd2.
Rep these 4 rnds for patt.
Pa ernB
Rnd 1: K5, k2tog, k2, yo, p1, yo,
k2, ssk, k5.
Rnd 2: P5, k4, p1, k4, p5.
Rnd 3: K4, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, p1,
k1, yo, k2, ssk, k4.
Rnd 4: P4, k5, p1, k5, p4.
Rnd 5: K3, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog,
yo, p1, yo, ssk, yo, k2, ssk, k3.
Rnd 6: P3, k6, p1, k6, p3.
Rnd 7: K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog,
yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2,
ssk, k2.
Rnd 8: P2, k7, p1, k7, p2.
Rnd 9: K1, k2tog, k2, [yo, k2tog]
twice, yo, p1, [yo, ssk] twice, yo,
k2, ssk, k1.
Rnd 10: [P1, k8] twice, p1.
Rnd 11: K2tog, k2, [yo, k2tog]
twice, yo, k1, p1, k1, [yo, ssk]
twice, yo, k2, ssk.
Rnd 12: K9, p1, k9.
Rnd 13: Lkyok, p1, yo, k3, k2tog,
p1, ssk, k3, yo, p1, Lkyok.
Rnd 14: K3, [p1, k5] twice,
p1, k3.
“The inspiration for these socks
came from Les Fleurs, a song by
Minnie Riperton. As summer is
flower and festival time I came
up with these all-singing,
all-dancing lace pa erned socks”
Laura says...
Rnd 15: K3, p1, k1, yo, k2, k2tog,
p1, ssk, k2, yo, k1, p1, k3.
Rnds16,18,20,22&24:As
Rnd 14.
Rnd 17: Lkyok, p1, k2, yo, k1,
k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, yo, k2,
p1, Lkyok.
Rnd 19: K3, p1, k3, yo, k2tog,
p1, ssk, yo, k3, p1, k3.
Rnd 21: Lkyok, p1, ssk, k3, yo,
p1, yo, k3, k2tog, p1, Lkyok.
Rnd 23: K3, p1, ssk, k2, yo, k1,
p1, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, p1, k3.
Rnd 25: Lkyok, p1, ssk, k1, yo,
k2, p1, k2, yo, k1, k2tog,
p1, Lkyok.
Rnd 26: K1, k1 tbl, k1, [p1, k5]
twice, p1, k1, k1 tbl, k1.
Rnd 27: K3, p1, ssk, yo, k3, p1,
k3, yo, k2tog, p1, k3.
Rnd 28: As Rnd 14.
Rep these 28 rnds for patt.
Pa ernC
Rnd 1: P1, yo, ssk, p1.
Rnd 2: P1, k2, p1.
Rnd 3: P1, k2tog, yo, p1.
Rnd4:AsRnd2.
Rep these 4 rnds for patt.
Start knitting...
Toe
With smaller circular needles,
cast on 12 sts using Judy’s
Magic Cast-on .
Pm to mark beg of rnd.
Change to larger needles.
Rnd 1: K1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1,
pm, k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, sm.
16 sts
Rnd 2: *K1, kfb, k to 2 sts before
marker, kfb, k1, sm; rep from *
to end. 4 sts inc’d
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rep rnds 2-3 a further 6 (7, 8)
times. 56 (64, 72) sts
Foot
Set-up Rnd: K28 (32, 36), sm,
k1(3,1),[p1,k2,p1]1(1,2)
times, k19, [p1, k2, p1] 1 (1,
2) times, k0 (2, 0).
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1), work rnd 1 of patt C from
chart or written instructions 0
(0, 1) times, work rnd 1 of patt
A, work rnd 1 of patt B, work
rnd1ofpattC,workrnd1of
pattA0(0,1)times,k0(2,0).
This rnd sets position of patt
and St st.
Cont in St st and patt until work
measures 12 (14, 15.5) cm or
7.5 (8.5, 9) cm shorter than
desired length.
Gusset
Rnd 1: K1, m1l, k26 (30, 34),
m1r, k1, sm, work as set to
end. 2 sts inc’d
Rnd 2: Work in patt to end.
Rep rnds 1-2 a further 8 times.
74 (82, 90) sts, 28 (32, 36) sts for
instep, 46 (50, 54) for sole
Heel turn
Work back and forth in rows.
Row 1: K34 (38, 42), w&t.
Row 2: P24 (28, 32), w&t.
Row 3: K to 1 st before wrapped
st, w&t.
Row 4: P to 1 st before wrapped
st, w&t.
Rep rows 3-4 a further 7 (9, 11)
times. 9 (11, 13) wrapped sts on
each side of the heel
Heel transition
Resume working in the rnd.
Work 1 complete rnd as
set, working the wraps tog
with the wrapped sts as you
come to them.
Heel Flap
Set-up Row (partial): K10
to start of heel sts. Do
not turn.
Row1:Sl1,[k1,sl1]13(15,
17) times, ssk, turn. 1 st dec’d
Row 2: Sl 1, p26 (30, 34), p2tog,
turn. 1 st dec’d
Row3:Sl1,[sl1,k1]13(15,
17) times, ssk, turn. 1 st dec’d
Row 4: Sl 1, p26 (30, 34), p2tog,
turn. 1 st dec’d
Rep rows 1-4 a further 3 times.
58 (66, 74) sts
Rep rows 1-2 once more. 56 (64,
72) sts
Leg
Resume working in the rnd.
Knit 1 rnd.
Your guide to Judy’s Magic Cast-on
Step 1: Hold the needles (N1
above, N2 below) as shown.
Make a slip knot with the long
tail and place on N1. Tension the
working yarn with your finger and
tail the yarn with your thumb.
Step 2: Take the tail yarn from
below, over N2 and back down
between the needles.
Step 3: Take the working yarn
from below, around N1 and back
down between the needles.
Step 4: Rep steps 2-4 until
you have the desired number
of stitches.
Step 5: Drop the tail yarn and
hold the needles in your RH
as shown.
Step 6: Pull N2 (lower needle)
out and use this needle and the
working yarn to knit sts from N1.
Step 7: Turn the work, push the
sts from cord onto N2, pull out N1.
Step 8: Use N1 to knit the sts
off N2, knitting through the back
loops to even out the twist.
On subsequent rounds, knit all
sts normally.
Chart B
Chart A
Chart C
Key
Rib Rnd: *K1, p1; rep from *
to end.
Rep rib rnd until Leg measures
6cm from end of heel flap.
Cast off.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block
to measurements given
in schematic.

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“This shawl pa ern is inspired by
handmade quilts, where simple
geometric pa erns can be used
to make a ractive designs. Each
piece is simple to make ”
Anna says...
SHOP YOUR STASH
There’s no need to venture out to the shops
to find the yarn to make this pattern. We’ve
chosen this design because it’s perfect for
using up odds and ends of yarn. This version
uses 4-ply but it would work just as well in DK!
if you’d like a bigger shawl - just remember to
change your needles to suit the yarn

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Designed by
Anna Waites
Yarn used
Scraps of 4-ply yarn,
minimum 66m of eight shades
Tension
24stsx24rows=10cm
measured over G st
Needles used
3.5mm straight
Other supplies
tapestry needle
Sizing
One size
Abbreviations
K3tog: Knit 3 sts together.
2 sts dec’d
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
Need to
know...
Start knitting...
Square
Make 10, one in each of colour
pairs G/H, B/C, H/F, A/B, E/D,
D/G, G/C, B/A, F/E, H/C
With first colour, cast on 3 sts.
Row1:Kfb,ktoend.1stinc’d
Rep this row 40 more times.
44 sts
Break yarn and join in
second colour.
Rep Row 1 once more.
45 sts
Next Row: K2tog, k to end.
1 st dec’d
Rep this last row 41 more times.
3 sts
Next Row: K3tog.
Break yarn and draw through
final st.
SHAWL
Quilt-Block
Simple, easy garter stitch makes for an
impressive accessory
Triangle
Make5,oneineachofA,B,
D,E&F
Cast on 3 sts.
Row1:Kfb,ktoend.1stinc’d
Rep this row 41 more times. 45 sts
Cast off.
Once all squares and triangles
are completed, sew them together
neatly in the arrangement as
shown on schematic.
Edging
With RS facing, H and beg at top
right corner, pu and k112 sts as
far as centre of long edge.
Next Row (WS): K to last 2 sts,
kfb, k1. 113 sts
Cast off.
With RS facing, H and beg at
centre of long edge, pu and k112
sts as far as top-left corner.
Next Row (WS): Knit.
Cast off.
With RS facing, E and beg at right
edge of point, pu and k118 sts
as far as edge of upper border.
Next Row: K to last 2 sts, kfb,
k1. 119 sts
Cast off.
With RS facing, F and beg at
upper left edge of border, pu
and k118 sts as far as left edge
of point.
Next Row: K to last 2 sts, kfb,
k1. 119 sts
Cast off.
Finishing
Sew corners and centre of edging
together neatly. Weave in all ends
and block to dimensions shown
in schematic.

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Step inside the colourful world of iconic designer
Kaffe Fasse and discover where he finds inspiration
COLOUR
A life in

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Kaffe Fassett has dedicated the
past 50 years of his life to the
world of patchwork, knitting, and
needlepoint, promoting these crafts
through his own work and encouraging
others to find their own creativity. He
has produced over 30 publications
from how-to books to books focussing
on colour in design. He also tours
internationally giving lectures, hosting
workshops and featuring his work in
museum exhibitions. We spoke to the
creative designer to learn more about
his process.
Hi Kaffe, you’re always off
travelling the world, how do you
decide which locations to focus on
for your books?
I always try to find a location with
many colourful moods so that our latest
batch of quilts can all find a good setting
that mirrors or offsets the aesthetics in
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DID YOU KNOW?...
•Kaffe Fassett was born in
San Francisco in 1937
•Over his diverse career,
Kaffe has produced over
30 publications covering
quilts to knitwear and
even ceramics!
•Kaffe learned how to knit
on a train from Scotland to
London, thanks to a fellow
passenger who offered to
teach him!
•He has since under taken
knitwear commissions
for stars such as Barbara
Streisand, Lauren Bacall,
Shirley Maclaine, HRH
Princess Michael of Kent and
many more!
•In 1988, Kaffe became the
first living textile artist to
host a one-man show at the
V&A Museum in London
•He has designed costumes
and sets for the Northern
Ballet Theatre and The Royal
Shakespeare Company
•Kaffe is a proud Patron
of the Quilters’ Guild,
the UK Knitting & Crochet
Guild and the Heritage
Crafts Association
Of the far-flung locations you’ve
visited for your work, where is your
favourite place and why?
Italy was a great choice as were the fishing
villages on the Cinque Terra. The fisher
folk prided themselves in dizzying amounts
of colours on houses built up the coastal
hillsides. I loved the Quilts in Sweden
location, which was the outdoor Museum
of Houses from all over Scandinavia. I
also loved Por tugal, for Quilts in the Sun,
and our American locations for Quilts in
America, so no particular favourites!
What is your design process?
Do you have an
overall design in
mind, or do you start
with the fabric?
I have no set way to begin
an idea. The colours in a
new collection of prints,
or geometry found in
architecture on a foreign
trip could inspire me. Once
I see an idea mapped out on a pavement
or an old quilt or tones in a painting, I have
“I always
trytofinda
location with
many colourful
moods”
confidence that that particular balance can
work as a concept so I go
ahead and start building
the idea from cut pieces
on my design wall.
You’re well known for
your love of vibrant
colours, how do you
decide which colours
to use?
Colour is such a mysterious thing. Although
I’m known for my bright palette, I often
Ellen Vest pattern by Kaffe, made
using Rowan Cotton Glace

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Find out more...
Learn more about Kaffe
Fassett, his publications,
designs and latest events at
www.kaffefassett.com
resor t to a neutral set of tones when doing
a one-off design for my own edification.
My vibrant colours come from inspiration
on my travels mostly, or in decorative arts
museums like the V&A in London. Market
places all over the world are always filled
with colour combinations. Fruit, vegetables
and flowers for a start, but fabric, plastic
buckets, carpets, garments, all supply the
traveller’s eye with endless material for
design. You will suddenly notice that bright
spots of colour on a neutral base become
even more delicious, or something like
strawberry plants displayed on black velvet
(as I saw in the Chelsea Flower Show back
in the 70s) can be the start of a great quilt
or print design.
Where do you have in mind for
your next travels? Could this
lead to more books or fabric
lines perhaps?
I’m off to Sicily for my next trip to see if I
can find inspiration for a book. I ’m told it’s
wonderfully colourful there so I’m excited.
Kaffe’s Colours by Rowan, £12.
Available from www.knitrowan.com
Kaffe Fassett’s bold Shuffle
cardigan is free to download at
www.knitrowan.com
Kaffe’s Portia longline jacket
pattern uses Rowan Cotton Glace
Kaffe Fassett’s Winter Vintage by
Rowan, £12 from
www.knitrowan.com

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“I designed this blanket as a gi
to welcome my dear friend’s
second child into the world. I
hope kni ing this blanket brings
you as much joy as it did for us,
whether it’s as a gi or for your
own li le one!”
Katrina says...
Cygnet Grousemoor DK is available from many
independent stockists nationwide. Even if their
doors are closed, they may be able to help you
over the phone or online. To find your nearest
shop, visit www.ukhandknitting.com

BABY KNIT
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Designed by
Katrina Walser
Yarn used
Cygnet Grousemoor DK
2 balls in Cornflower 156 (MC)
1 ball each in Duck Egg 471
(CC1) & turquoise 424 (CC2)
About the yarn
DK; 298m per 100g ball;
75% acrylic, 25% wool
Tension
22stsx36rows=10cm
measured over G st
Needles used
4.5mm circular, 60cm
Blanket is worked flat but we
recommend a circular needle
due to the number of sts
Other supplies
2 stitch markers
tapestry needle
Sizing
one size
Abbreviations
See page 94 for
all abbreviations
Need to
know...
BLANKET
Slips & Splotches
If you’re looking for a simple, calming pa ern to knit, why
not cast on this so and cosy blanket
This blanket is worked in one
flat piece. The bottom border
is worked first, then the main
body of the blanket is worked in
the Slips & Splotches pattern
with the left and right borders
worked by changing colours at
both ends of each row. Make
sure to twist yarns together
when switching at the borders
to avoid holes (intarsia method).
The top border is added in the
main colour at the end. Always
slip stitches on RS rows with
the yarn at the back; and on WS
rows with the yarn in front.
Stitch patterns
Slips & Splotches pa ern
Row 1 (RS): With MC, k1,
*sl1 wyib, k1; rep from
* to marker.
Row 2: With MC, purl.
Row 3: With CC1, k2, *sl1 wyib,
k1; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, k1.
Row 4: With CC1, p4, *sl1 wyif,
p3; rep from * to 1 st before
marker, p1.
Row 5: With CC2, k2, *sl1
wyib, k3*; rep from * to 3 sts
before marker, sl1 wyib, k2.
Row 6: With CC2, purl.
Row 7: With MC, k1, *sl1 wyib,
k1; rep from * to marker.
Row 8: With MC, purl.
Row 9: With CC1, k2, *sl1 wyib,
k3; rep from * to 3 sts before
marker, sl1 wyib, k2.
Row 10: With CC1, p2, *sl1
wyif, p3; rep from * to 3 sts
before marker, sl1 wyif, p2.
Row 11: With CC2, k4, *sl1
wyib,k3;repfrom*to1st
before marker, k1.
Row 12: With CC2, p4, *sl1
wyif,p3;repfrom*to1st
before marker, p1.
Rep these 12 rows for patt.
Start knitting...
Bo om Border
With MC, cast on 167 sts.
Rows 1-10: Knit.
Main Body set-up
Row 1 (RS): K5 MC, pm, join
CC1 and work k2, *sl1 wyib,
k3; rep from * to last 8 sts,
sl1 wyib, k2, pm, join second
ball of MC, k5 MC.
Row 2: K5 MC, with CC1 work
Row 10 of Slips & Splotches
patt from chart or written
instructions to marker, k5 MC.
Row 3: K5 MC, join CC2 and
work Row 11 of Slips &
Splotches patt to marker,
k5 MC.
Row 4: K5 MC, with CC2, work
Row 12 of Slips & Splotches
patt to marker, k5 MC.
These 4 rows set G st borders
at each side of Slips &
Splotches patt.
Main Body
On rows that use CC1 and CC2,
change colours at the borders.
On Rows 1 and 7, use the same
strand of MC for the whole row,
do not switch strands at the LH
Key
border. On Rows 2 and 8, k5
then switch to the other strand
of MC and work the rest of the
row as written.
Starting with Row 1 of Slips
& Splotches patt, work as set
for 21 full repeats of the
12-row patt.
Break CC1, CC2 and the MC
strand at LH border.
Top Border
Rows 1-10: Knit in MC,
removing markers on first row.
Cast off p-wise.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block
to measurements given
in schematic.
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www.wyspinners.com
2. Scheepjes Merino Soft, Modigliani 652, £2.99
www.woolwarehouse.co .uk
3. Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo and Cotton, 7144
Surf, £3.99 www.blacksheepwools.com
4. King Cole Luxury Merino, Lapis 2630, £4.49
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5. World of Wool Marble, Powder Ash MY12, £4.75
www.worldofwool.co .uk
6. Rowan Softyak, 00233, £7.29
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“This pa ern was inspired by
the stone work in stained glass
windows. The term ‘qualia’ is used in
philosophy to describe the subjective
conscious experience of things like
the taste of chocolate or the feel of
wool when you knit”
Patricia says...

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WOMEN’S GARMENT
BERET
Qualia
We love a structured beret to add a
li le French chic to a simple outfit
This pretty hat is fun and
interesting to knit. It’s worked
from the brim up to the crown
on circular needles or DPNs.
You can follow the chart or the
written instructions – whichever
you prefer.
Start knitting...
With smaller needles, cast on
144 sts. Join to work in the rnd,
being careful not to twist. Pm to
mark beg of rnd.
Work 15 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Change to larger needles and
work rnds 1-49 of pattern from
chart or written instructions.
Note that on rnds 10, 22, and
44, the position of the stitch
marker is moved.
Rnd 1: *P5, k1, m1 p-wise, p1,
m1 p-wise, k1, p4; rep from *
to end.168 sts
Rnd 2: *P5, k1, m1 p-wise, p3,
m1 p-wise, k1, p4; rep from *
to end.192 sts
Rnd 3: *P4, C2BP, p5, C2FP, p3;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 4: *P4, k1, p7, k1, p3; rep
from * to end.
Rnd 5: *P3, C2BP, p7, C2FP, p2;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 6: *P3, k1, p9, k1, p2; rep
from * to end.
Rnd 7: *P2, C2BP, p9, C2FP, p1;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 8: *P2, k1, p11, k1, p1;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 9: *P1, C2BP, p11, C2FP;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 10: *P1, k1, p13, k1; rep
from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1,
p12, MMR.
Rnd 11: *C3FP, p13; rep from *
to end.
Rnds 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20:
*P1, k2, p13; rep from * to
end.
Rnds 13, 15, 17 and 19: *P1,
C2F, p13; rep from * to end.
Rnd 21: *C3FP, p13; rep from *
to end.
Rnd 22: K1, MML, *p1, k1,
p13, k1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 23: *P1, C2FP, p11, C2BP;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 24: As Rnd 8.
Rnd 25: *P2, C2FP, p9, C2BP,
p1; rep from * to end.
Rnd26:AsRnd6
Rnd 27: *P3, C2FP, p7, C2BP,
p2; rep from * to end.
Rnd 28: As Rnd 4.
Rnd 29: *P4, C2FP, p5, C2BP,
p3; rep from * to end.
Rnd 30: *[P5, k1] twice, p4; rep
from * to end.
Rnd 31: *P5, C2FP, p3, C2BP,
p4; rep from * to end.
Rnd 32: *P6, k1, p3, k1, p5;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 33: *P6, C2FP, p1, C2BP,
p5; rep from * to end.
Rnd 34: *P7, k1, p1, k1, p6;
rep from * to end.
Rnd 35: *P7, C3FP, p6; rep from
*to end.
Rnd 36: *P6, p2tog, k2, p2tog
tbl, p4; rep from * to end.
168 sts
Rnd 37: *P7, C2F, p5; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 38: *P5, p2tog, k2, p2tog
tbl, p3; rep from * to end.
144 sts
Rnd 39: *P6, C2F, p4; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 40: *P4, p2tog, k2, p2tog
tbl, p2; rep from * to end.
120 sts
Rnd 41: *P5, C2F, p3; rep from
Designed by
Linda Parkhouse
Yarn used
Navia Duo
About the yarn
4ply; 180m per 50g ball;
100% wool
Tension
22stsx32rows=10cm
measured over reverse
St st, after blocking
Needles used
3mm circular, 40cm
3.5mm circular, 40cm
3.5mm DPNs
Other supplies
stitch marker
cable needle
Sizing
One size (medium adult) with
no ease on brim
56cm circumference
Abbreviations
C2BP:Sl1sttoCNandhold
at back, k1, then p1 from CN.
C2FP:Sl1sttoCNandhold
in front, p1, then k1 from CN.
C2F:Sl1sttoCNandholdin
front, k1 then k1 from CN.
C3FP:Sl1toCNandholdin
front, p1, k1, then k1 from CN.
MMR: Move stitch marker 1 st
to the right.
MML: Move stitch marker 1 st
to the left.
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
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* to end.
Rnd 42: *P3, p2tog, k2, p2tog
tbl, p1; rep from * to end.
96 sts
Rnd 43: *P4, C2F, p2; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 44: P1, MML, *p1, p2tog,
k2, p2tog tbl, p1; rep from *
to end. 72 sts
Rnd 45: *P2, C2F, p2; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 46: *P2tog, k2, p2tog tbl;
rep from * to end. 48 sts
Rnd 47: *P1, C2F, p1; rep from
* to end.
Rnd 48: *K2tog, ssk; rep from *
to end. 24 sts
Rnd 49: *K2tog; rep from * to
end.12 sts
After completing Rnd 49, break
yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread
the yarn through the rem live sts,
pull tight and secure on the WS.
Wet block over a large dinner
plate or similar, threading
smooth yarn through the ribbed
brim and pulling tight to keep the
ribbing snug.
This pa ern was featured way back in
Knit Now issue 38, xxxxxxxxxx
Find digital back issues of Knit Now
online at www.pocketmags.com
ARCHIVE
Key
Qualia

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SHOPPING
TEAL
Pick out impeccable presents with these teal appeal gi ideas
Colour crush...
APPEAL
TEAL
APPEAL
TEAL
Dress to impress
Teal green ruched-front midi dress
£49.99 www.sosandar.com
Teal the show
Teal The Show Emulsion & Eggshell paint
£49.99 www.dowsingandreynolds.com
Woolly wonder
Stitch and Story The Chunky Wool
£9.99 www.stitchandstor y.com
Put your feet up
Medina scalloped low stool
£99 www.cultfurniture.com
Jot it down
Persephone teal & orange A4 portfolio
£25 www.cambridgeimprint.co.uk
Print it
Printed shirt dress
£35 www.joebrowns.co .uk
Hanging out
Teal ceramic hanging planter
£8.99 www.tkmaxx.com
Drop in what you teal like!
Teal bowl
£9.99 www.tkmaxx.com
Truly special
Styelcraft Special Aran
£1.95 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
Funky chunky
Cygnet Chunky
£1.99 www.cygnetyarnshop.co.uk
Pottering about
Blue Bronze Gradient Pols Potten
ceramic pill stool
£126 www.amara.com
Woven together
Teal woven long-sleeve Oxford shirt
£17.99 www.newlook.com

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Heirs and Graces
Dale Rd N, Darley Dale,
Matlock DE4 2HX
Great for
baby
blankets
Katia Merino Baby
Ideal for
details
Katia Panama
Perfect for
baby
garments
WYS Bo Peep
Great for
garments
Katia Baby Nature
Use for
tops
Sublime Baby Cashmere
Use for
accessories
WYS Signature 4-ply

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THE REVIEW
Each month, we get together
with a group of real kni ers
to test our yarn and ask them
for their honest opinions.
These are the results!
WYS
Signature
4ply
Katia Merino
Baby
Katia Panama Katia Baby
Nature
Sublime Baby
Cashmere
WYS Bo Peep
About the yarn
4-ply; 400m per
100g; 75%
wool, 25%
nylon
£7.50
4-ply; 165m per
50g; 100%
virgin wool
£4.99
4-ply; 110m per
25g; 100%
organic cotton
£3.26
DK; 150m per
50g; 40%
wool,
45% cotton,
10% alpaca,
£6.70
4-ply; 170m
per 50g; 75%
fine Merino,
20% silk, 5%
cashmere
£5.83
4-ply; 200m
per 50g; 52%
Falkland wool,
48% nylon
£3.99
Describe it in one word
Natural
Snuggly
Fresh
Lovely
Smooth
Soft
How enjoyable was it to knit with?
5
5
5
5
5
5
How happy are you with your swatch?
5
4
5
4
5
5
How do you rate the colour?
5
5
4
5
5
5
How hardwearing does it feel?
5
4
5
5
5
4
How soft is it against your skin?
5
5
5
5
5
5
Would you buy this yarn?
100%
95%
100%
100%
100%
98%
Who doesn’t like a delicious ice-cream on
a sunny day? There is nothing that feels
like more of a treat than ice-cream, well,
apart from new yarn of course! We all need
a Strawberry-coloured cardi, or a pair of
Bubblegum socks, so this month we asked
our group of test knitters to take a bite of
these delicious ice-cream coloured yarns
and tell us what they think.
T
H
E
YA
R
N
C
I
R
C
L
E
Ice Cream
DREAM
Stitch pattern
Waffle Stitch
Worked over multiples of
3+1
Row1(RS):*K1,p2*,k1
Row2(WS):P1,*k2,p1*
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Purl.
With shelf after shelf packed full of stunning
shades, Heirs and Graces is the place to be for
exploring gorgeous yarn and handy haberdasher y!
Located in the beautiful Peak District and in the
town of Darley Dale, Heirs and Graces is inside
a lovely old chapel that gives visitors to the shop
a unique experience in itself. There are so many
beautiful yarns on display it will take any knitter’s
breath away.

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This jumper’s worked flat in
four pieces, bottom up, with the
neckband picked up and worked
in the round. It has a relaxed fit
with 10cm positive ease.
Stitch pattern
Cable Pa ern
(Multiple of 30 sts)
Row 1 (RS): [K1 tbl, p1] twice,
k1 tbl, p2, [C2B] 3 times, p2,
[k1 tbl, p1] twice, k1 tbl, p2,
[C2F] 3 times, p2.
Row 2 & all foll WS rows: *K2,
p6, k2, [p1 tbl, k1] twice, p1
tbl; rep from * once more.
Row 3: [K1 tbl, p1] twice, k1
tbl, p2, k1, [C2B] twice, k1,
p2, [k1 tbl, p1] twice, k1 tbl,
p2, k1, [C2F] twice, k1, p2.
Row5:AsRow1.
Row 7: T5F, p2, k1 [C2B] twice,
k1, p2, T5B, p2, k1, [C2F]
twice, k1, p2.
Row9:AsRow1.
Row 11: As Row 3.
Row 12: As Row 2.
Rep these 12 rows for patt.
Start knitting...
BACK
** With smaller straight
needles, cast on 102 (115,
125, 138, 146, 159, 172) sts.
Row1(RS):K0(0,0,0,0,3,
2),p3(2,3,2,2,2,2),[k2,
p2]1(1,2,2,3,2,2)times,
*[k1, p1] twice, k1, [p2, k2]
twice, p2; rep from * to last 5
(4, 9, 8, 12, 11, 10) sts, [k2,
p2]1(1,2,2,3,2,2)times,
p1(0,1,0,0,0,0),k0(0,0,
0,0,3,2).
SWEATER
Athrà
Named a er the Irish word for repetition, this stylish jumper
uses stitch structures in a heavily textured fabric, with simple
cables that are easily mastered
Row2:P0(0,0,0,0,3,2),k1
(0,1,0,0,0,0),[p2,k2]1
(1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) times, *[k2,
p2] twice, k2, [p1, k1] twice,
p1;repfrom*tolast7(6,
11, 10, 14, 13, 12) sts, [p2,
k2]1(1,2,2,3,2,2)times,
k3(2,3,2,2,2,2),p0(0,0,
0,0,3,2).
Rep rows 1-2 three more times.
Change to larger needles.
Next Row (RS): P7 (6, 11,
10, 14, 13, 12), work cable
patt from chart or written
instructions 3 (31⁄2, 31⁄2, 4, 4,
41⁄2, 5) times to last 5 (4, 9,
8, 12, 11, 10) sts, p to end.
Next Row: K5 (4, 9, 8, 12, 11,
10) sts, work in Cable patt as
set to last 7 (6, 11, 10, 14,
13, 12) sts, k to end.
Cont in Cable patt with Rev St
st edges until work measures
34.5 (34.5, 36, 36, 37, 37.5,
37.5) cm from cast-on edge,
ending after a WS row.
Shape armholes
Row1(RS):Castoff4(4,6,6,
7, 9, 9) sts, p to first cable,
work in patt to end. 98 (111,
119, 132, 139, 150, 163) sts
Row2:Castoff4(4,6,6,7,9,
9) sts, k to first cable, work
in patt to end. 94 (107, 113,
126, 132, 141, 154) sts
Row3:P3(2,5,4,7,4,3),
work in patt to last 1 (0, 3,
2,5,2,1)sts,p1(0,3,2,5,
2, 1).
Row4:K1(0,3,2,5,2,1),
workinpatttolast3(2,5,4,
7,4,3)sts,k3(2,5,4,7,4,
3). **
Rep rows 3-4 until Back
measures 55 (56.5, 59, 60.5,
63, 65, 66.5) cm from cast-on
edge, ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulders
Maintaining patt, cast off
12 (14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 23) sts
at beg of next 2 rows. 70 (79,
83, 90, 94, 101, 108) sts
Maintaining patt, cast off
12 (15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 24) sts
at beg of next 2 rows. 46 (49,
51, 52, 54, 59, 60) sts
Place rem sts on hold.
FRONT
Work as for Back from
** to **.
After shaping armholes, work in
patt as set until Front measures
48 (49.5, 52, 53.5, 56, 58,
59.5) cm from cast-on edge,
ending after a WS row.
Le Front
Next Row (RS): Work in patt for
34 (39, 42, 48, 50, 53, 60)
sts, turn, working these sts
only for left front and leaving
rem sts on hold for centre
neck and right front.
Work 2 rows in patt.
SIZES 2X & 3X ONLY:
Next Row (WS): Cast off 4 sts,
workinpatttoend. - (-,
-,
-,
-,
49, 56) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
ALL SIZES:
Next Row (WS): Cast off 3 sts,
work in patt to end. 31 (36,
39, 45, 47, 46, 53) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Next Row (WS): Cast off 2 sts,
Designed by
Helen Metcalfe
Yarn used
King Cole Merino Blend DK
About the yarn
DK; 104m per 50g ball;
100% wool
Tension
18(24)stsx26(26)rows=
10cm measured over Rev St st
(cable panel) on larger needles
Needles used
3.75mm circular, 40cm
3.75mm straight
4mm straight
Other supplies
2 stitch holders
cable needle
tapestry needle
Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X), designed
to fit with 10cm positive ease.
See table (over) for
finished measurements
Abbreviations
C2B: Sl st onto CN, hold at back,
k1 from LH needle, k1 from CN
C2F: Sl st onto CN, hold in front,
k1 from LH needle, k1 from CN
T5B: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold at
back, [k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl] from LH
needle, [p1, k1 tbl] from CN
T5F: Sl 3 sts onto CN, hold in
front, [k1 tbl, p1] from LH needle,
[k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl] from CN
C2B without a cable needle:
K into front of second st on LH
needle, then k first st on LH
needle, sl both sts off LH needle
at same time
C2F without a cable needle:
K into back of second st on LH
needle, then k first st on LH
needle, sl both sts off LH needle
at same time
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
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work in patt to end. 29 (34,
37, 43, 45, 44, 51) sts
Next Row: Work in patt to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1. 1 st dec’d
Next Row: P2, work in patt
to end.
Replasttworows4(4,5,5,5,
2, 3) more times. 24 (29, 31,
37, 39, 41, 47) sts
Workafurther2(2,0,0,0,2,
2) rows without shaping.
Shoulder shaping
Next Row (RS): Cast off 12
(14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 23) sts,
work in patt to end. 12 (15,
16, 19, 20, 21, 24) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Cast off rem sts.
Right Front
With RS facing, place centre
26 (29, 29, 30, 32, 35, 34)
sts on hold for front neck.
Rejoin yarn to rem 34 (39, 42,
48, 50, 53, 60) sts, work in
patt to end.
Work 1 row in patt.
SIZES 2X & 3X ONLY:
Next Row (RS): Cast off 4 sts,
workinpatttoend. - (-,
-,
-,
-,
49, 56) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
ALL SIZES:
Next Row (RS): Cast off 3 sts,
work in patt to end. 31 (36,
39, 45, 47, 46, 53) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 2 sts,
work in patt to end. 29 (34,
37, 43, 45, 44, 51) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, work
in patt to end. 1 st dec’d
Next Row: Work in patt to last
2 sts, p2.
Rep the last two rows 4 (4, 5, 5,
5, 2, 3) more times. 24 (29, 31,
37, 39, 41, 47) sts
Workafurther3(3,1,1,1,3,
3) rows without shaping.
Shoulder shaping
Next Row (WS): Cast off 12
(14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 23) sts,
work in patt to end. 12 (15,
16, 19, 20, 21, 24) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Cast off rem sts.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
With smaller straight needles,
cast on 49 (49, 56, 56, 58, 58,
64) sts.
Row1(RS):P3(3,3,3,4,4,
3), *[k1, p1] twice, k1, [p2,
k2] twice, p2; rep from * 2 (2,
2, 2, 2, 2, 3) more times, [k1,
p1]0(0,2,2,2,2,0)times,
k0(0,1,1,1,1,0),p1(1,3,
3,4,4,1).
Row2(WS):K1(1,3,3,4,4,
1),p0(0,1,1,1,1,0),[k1,
p1]0(0,2,2,2,2,0)times,
*[k2, p2] twice, k2, [p1, k1]
twice, p1; rep from * 2 (2, 2,
2, 2, 2, 3) more times, k3 (3,
3,3,4,4,3).
Rep these 2 rows 3 more times.
Change to larger needles.
Row1(RS):P3(3,3,3,4,4,
3), work Cable patt from chart
or written instructions to last
1(1,1,1,2,2,1)sts,p
to end.
Row2:K1(1,1,1,2,2,
1), work in Cable patt to
last3(3,3,3,4,4,3)sts,
k to end.
F
i
n
d
y
o
u
r
s
i
z
e
Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
A: Bust circumference (cm)
86
96.5 107.5 118 126.5 137
147
B: Length – underarm to hem (cm)
34.5 34.5
36
36
37
37.5
37.5
C: Length – back neck to hem (cm)
56.5
58
60.5
62
64.5 66.5
68
D: Sleeve length – cuff to underarm (cm)
49
49
49
50
50
51
51
E: Sleeve cuff
20
20
22.5
22.5
24
24
26
F: Upper arm
41
44
47
50
52.5
56
58
G: Back neck width
25.5
27
28
29
30
32.5 33.5
Yarn
King Cole Merino Blend DK
Mustard 855
12
13
14
16
17
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These two rows set cable
placement for Sleeve.
Repthelast2rows0(2,3,4,
3, 0, 0) more times.
Inc Row (RS, inc): P2, m1, work
in patt as set to last 2 sts,
m1, p2.
Repincrowevery6(4,4,4,4,
4,4)rowsandevery-(6,6, -, -,
-, -) rows alternately until there
are 89 (95, 100, 106, 110,
116, 124) sts.
Continue without shaping until
Sleeve measures 49 (49, 49,
50, 50, 51, 51) cm.
Cast off.
NECKBAND
Join shoulder seams. With
smaller circular needles, and
starting at right front neck edge
with RS facing, pu and k16 (16,
16, 16, 16, 18, 18) sts down
right front neck, then k26 (29,
29, 30, 32, 35, 34) sts from
front holder, pu and k16 (16,
16, 16, 16, 18, 18) sts up left
neck, then k46 (49, 51, 52, 54,
59, 60) sts from back holder.
104 (110, 112, 114, 118, 130,
130) sts
Join to work in the rnd. Work 5
rnds in 1x1 rib.
Cast off.
Finishing
Lining up centre of sleeve cap
with shoulder seam, sew in
sleeves. Join sleeve and side
seams. Weave in ends and
block to measurements given
in table.
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SHOPPING

PICKS
For this month we have chosen
our favourite picture-perfect light
and lacey pa erns
PATTERN
SUNDOWNER BY SARAH HATTON
Knitted in Erika Knight Studio Linen
www.thehomeofcraft.co.uk
EXQUISITE
BY CHLOSE BIRCH
Knitted in WYS Exquisite
www.wyspinners.com
PATTERN JB521
Knitted in James C Brett Glisten DK
www.jamescbrett.co.uk
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KNITTING NEWS
ARCHIVE
Confetti Wrap Cardi by Julie Knits in Paris
From Knit Now issue 100
Knitted in The Wool Kitchen Merino Silk
Order back issues of Knit Now from
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straight away at www.pocketmags.com
ARCHIVE
PATTERN 562
Knitted in Rico Essentials
Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
www.rico-design.de/en/home/
PATTERN 002 BY MARTIN STOREY
Knitted in Rowan Kid Classic
www.knitrowan.com
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SIZES
8-34
Pattern in
JUMPER
Circle Around
Go wild for colour with this
funky jumper, featuring a bold
colourwork yoke
Bernat Softee Chunky is available from many independent
stockists nationwide. Even if their doors are closed, they
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WOMEN’S GARMENT
Short Row 2: P22 (22, 24, 24,
26, 26), w&t.
Short Row 3: K20 (20, 22, 22,
24, 24), w&t.
Short Row 4: P18 (18, 20, 20,
22, 22), w&t.
Short Row 5: K to marker,
working wraps tog with
wrapped sts.
Resume working in the rnd.
Next Rnd: Knit, working
rem wraps tog with
wrapped sts.
Yoke
Joining CCs as required, work
rnds 1-30 (1-32, 1-32, 1-34,
1-34, 1-35) of chart, repeating
sts 22 (23, 24, 26, 29, 33)
times around. 176 (184, 192,
208, 232, 264) sts
Divide for sleeves
Next Rnd: With MC, k27 (29,
30, 32, 36, 42), place next
34 (34, 36, 40, 44, 48) sts
on hold for Left Sleeve, use
the backward loop method
tocaston4(6,6,6,8,8)
sts, k54 (58, 60, 64, 72, 84)
sts for Front, place next 34
(34, 36, 40, 44, 48) sts on
hold for Right Sleeve, use
the backward loop method to
caston4(6,6,6,8,8)sts,
k27 (29, 30, 32, 36, 42). 116
(128, 132, 140, 160, 184) sts
Designed by
Bernat Design
Team
Yarn used
Bernat Softee Chunky
About the yarn
Super chunky; 99m per 100g
ball; 100% acrylic
Tension
11stsx14rnds=10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
6.5mm DPNs
6.5mm circular, 80cm
8mm DPNs
8mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch marker
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X)
designed to fit with
9-25cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See page 94 for
all abbreviations
Need to
know...
The neck and yoke of this
jumper are worked in the round,
top down from mid back with a
colourwork pattern worked from
a chart. The yoke is divided
for body and sleeves and the
body continued in the round.
The sleeves are worked in the
round from the top down. When
working from chart, carry yarn
not in use loosely across WS of
work, catching floats over gaps
of more than 5 sts.
Start knitting...
BODY
Neck
With MC and smaller DPNs, cast
on 44 (46, 48, 48, 50, 50) sts.
Join to work in the rnd, being
careful not to twist. Pm to mark
beg of rnd (centre back).
Work 4 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Change to larger DPNs and then
to larger circular needles once
there are enough sts.
SIZES XL, 2X/3X &
4X/5X ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): *K- (-, -, 12, 6,
6),m1;repfrom*tolast-(-,
-, 0,2,2)sts,ktoend. - (-,
-,
52, 58, 58) sts
SIZE 4X/5X ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): *K7, m1; rep
from*tolast2sts,k2. - (-,
-,
-,
-, 66) sts
ALL SIZES:
The neck will be shaped using
short rows.
Short Row 1: K11 (11, 12, 12,
13, 13), w&t.
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Size
S
M
L
XL
2X/3X 4X/5X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18 -20 22 -28
30-34
A: Bust circumference (cm)
105.5 116.5 120
127
145.5
167
B: Yoke depth (cm)
21.5
23
23
24.5
25.5
27
C: Length to armhole (cm)
40.5 40.5 40.5
40.5
42
42
D: Full length (cm)
61.5 63.5 63.5
64.5
67.5
69
E: Sleeve length (cm)
43
43
43
42
42
39.5
Yarn
Bernat Softee Chunky
Glowing Gold 28607 (MC)
677891
0
Natural 28008 (CC1)
11111 1
Seagreen 28219 (CC2)
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Lower Body
Cont even in MC and St st until
work measures 33 (33, 33, 33,
34.5, 34.5) cm from underarm.
Change to smaller circular
needles and work in 1x1 rib for
7.5cm. Cast off in rib.
Stranded colourwork
Step 1: Work in MC to first
colour change as indicated in
chart or written instructions.
Step 5: Cont in MC until next
colour change. Bring CC below
without twisting.
Step 2: Join CC by taking tail
end of yarn under MC, with ball
end on RH.
Step 6: Spread stitches out on
RH needle to avoid getting tight
floats. K next stitch in CC.
Step 3: Work the number of
stitches in CC as specified
in pattern.
Step 7: Cont in pattern,
following chart or written
instructions.
Step 4: To switch to MC, keep
CC held below and bring CC
above without twisting.
Step 8: At the end of each
row/rnd, check that work is
not puckering.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Return held 34 (34, 36, 40, 44,
48) sts to larger DPNs.
With RS facing, MC and
starting at centre underarm,
puandk2(3,3,3,4,4)sts
from underarm, k34 (34, 36,
40, 44, 48), pu and k2 (3, 3,
3, 4, 4) sts from remainder of
underarm. Join to work in the
rnd and pm for beg of rnd. 38
(40, 42, 46, 52, 56) sts
Work in MC and St st until
Sleeve measures 34 (34, 34,
32.5, 32.5, 30) cm.
Next Rnd (dec): K1 (1, 2, 1, 1,
1), [k2tog, k3 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2)]
1 (3, 4, 5, 5, 4) times, [k2tog,
k2(2,3,1,1,1,1)]6(3,1,
1, 3, 7) times, [k2tog, k3 (2,
2,2,2,2)]1(3,4,5,5,4)
times, k2tog, k1 (1, 1, 0, 0,
0). 29 (30, 32, 34, 38, 40) sts
Next Rnd: Knit.
Next Rnd (dec): K1, [k2tog, k2
(1,2,0,0,0)]1(3,1,1,2,
4) times, [k2tog, k1] 6 (3, 7,
9, 9, 7) times, [k2tog, k2 (1,
2,0,0,0)]1(3,1,1,2,4)
times, k2tog. 20 (20, 22, 22,
24, 24) sts
Next Rnd: Knit.
Change to smaller DPNs.
Work in 1x1 rib for 6.5cm.
Cast off loosely in rib.
Finishing
Block to measurements given in
table and weave in all ends.
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“Holly’s Happy Jacket, in this
lovely colour, is inspired by the
coming of summer meadows
filled with lovely flowers. The
lace pa ern with its small
bobbles reminds me of a
pre y flower”
Sanna says...

BABY KNIT
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Designed by
Sanna Mård Castman
Yarn used
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4-ply,
£4.58 www.lovecrafts.com
About the yarn
4-ply; 180m per 50g ball;
100% superwash Merino wool
Tension
23(25)stsx38(38)rows=
10cm measured over Lace
patt (St st) on larger needles
Needles used
3mm straight & circular, 60cm
3.5mm straight & circular,
60cm
Garment is worked flat but
circular needles are suggested
to accommodate the number
of sts
Other supplies
stitch holders
5 (5, 6, 6, 6) buttons, 12mm
tapestry needle
Sizing
3 (6, 9, 12, 24) months
Abbreviations
MB – make bobble: [K1, p1,
k1] in same st, turn, p3, turn,
k2tog, k1, then pass first st
over second st
k3tog: Knit 3 sts together.
2 sts dec’d
sssk: sl next 3 sts k-wise one
at a time, knit these 3 sts tog
tbl. 2 sts dec’d
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
Need to
know...
This jacket is worked flat from
the bottom up, starting with
the body. The back and fronts
are separated at the armholes.
Sleeves are worked separately,
then seamed before picking up
for the neckband. This garment
is worked flat throughout,
but circular needles are
recommended to accommodate
the number of sts. If working
from the chart, note that WS
rows are not shown and are
worked as purl all sts. When
shaping, if you cannot work a
yo-dec pair in full, work these
sts in St st instead. Note that
the Left & Right fronts will be
eight rows shorter than the
Back, which is made up for
in the Sleeve raglan shaping,
so make sure to follow the
Right and Left sleeve shaping
differences as written.
Stitch patterns
Lace Pa ern
Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, ssk, k2,
*k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk,
k2; rep from * to last 6 sts,
k3, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 2 & all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, yo, ssk, k1, *k2,
JACKET
Holly’s Happy
This adorable cardigan will make a perfect gi
for li le ones this summer
k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1;
rep from * to last 6 sts, k2,
k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 5: K1, [yo, ssk] twice, *k1,
[k2tog, yo] twice, k1, [yo, ssk]
twice; rep from * to last 6
sts, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1.
Row 7: MB, k3, yo, *sk2p, yo,
k3, MB, k3, yo; rep from * to
last 7 sts, sk2p, yo, k3, MB.
Row 9: K2, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2,
yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; rep
from * to last 6 sts, k2, yo,
ssk, k2.
Row 11: K1, k2tog, yo, k2, *k3,
yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2; rep
from * to last 6 sts, k3, yo,
ssk, k1.
Row 13: K2tog, yo, k3, *k4, yo,
sk2p, yo, k3; rep from * to
last 6 sts, k4, yo, ssk.
Row 15: K3, k2tog, yo, *k1, yo,
ssk, k5, k2tog, yo; rep from *
to last 6 sts, k1, yo, ssk, k3.
Row 17: K2, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2,
yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; rep
from * to last 6 sts, k2, yo,
ssk, k2.
Row 19: K1, [k2tog, yo] twice,
*k1, [yo, ssk] twice, k1,
[k2tog, yo] twice; rep from
* to last 6 sts, k1, [yo, ssk]
twice, k1.
Row 21: K2tog, yo, k3, *MB,
k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k3; rep from
*tolast6sts,MB,k3,
yo, ssk.
Row 23: K2, yo, ssk, k1, *k2,
k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1;
rep from * to last 6 sts, k2,
k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 25: K3, yo, ssk, *k1,
k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk; rep
from * to last 6 sts, k1,
k2tog, yo, k3.
Row 27: K4, yo, *sk2p, yo, k7,
yo; rep from * to last 7 sts,
sk2p, yo, k4.
Row 28 (WS): Purl.
Rep these 28 rows for patt.
1x1 Rib
Row 1 (WS): P1, *k1, p1; rep
from * to last st.
Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from *
to end.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.
Start knitting...
BODY
With smaller circular needles,
cast on 109 (115, 125, 133,
149) sts. Do not join.
Knit 3 rows, ending after a WS row.
Change to larger circular
needles.
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Size
3m
6m
9m
12m 24m
Finished chest circumference (cm)
49
52
56
59
66
A: Back width (cm)
24
25
27
29
32.5
B: Length hem to armhole (cm)
15
16
17
19
21
C: Total length (cm)
25
27
29
32
35
D: Sleeve length (cm)
13
15
17
18
20
E: Cuff width (cm)
14.5 14.5 14.5
15
16
F: Neck width (cm)
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
Yarn
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4-ply
Pink 22059
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Set lace pa
Row1(RS):K4(2,2,1,4),
work Row 1 of Lace patt from
chart or written instructions to
last4(2,2,1,4)sts,ktoend.
Row2:K1,p3(1,1,0,3),work
Row2ofLacepatttolast4
(2,2,1,4)sts,p3(1,1,0,
3), k1.
These 2 rows set Lace pattern
and St st, with a garter selvedge
st at each end of row.
Cont as set until work
measures 15 (16, 17, 19, 21)
cm, ending after a RS row.
Divide for back & fronts
Next Row (WS): Work 27 (29,
31, 33, 37) sts in patt and
place these sts on hold for
Left Front, work 55 (57, 63,
67, 75) sts for Back and
turn, leaving rem 27 (29, 31,
33, 37) sts on hold for Right
Front.
BACK
Change to larger straight
needles.
Castoff2(2,3,3,3)stsatbeg
of next 2 rows. 51 (53, 57, 61,
69) sts
Shape raglan
Next Row (RS, dec): K1, ssk,
work in patt to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d
Work 3 rows straight in patt,
maintaining selvedge sts
as before.
Replast4rows2(4,4,5,3)
more times. 45 (43, 47, 49,
61) sts
[Rep dec row, work 1 row
straight in patt] 12 (10, 12, 12,
17) times total. 21 (23, 23, 25,
27) sts
Cast off.
LEFT FRONT
With RS facing and larger
straight needles, rejoin yarn to
held 27 (29, 31, 33, 37) sts,
castoff2(2,3,3,3)stsand
work in patt to end. 25 (27, 28,
30, 34) sts
Work 1 row in patt.
Shape raglan
Next Row (RS, dec): K1, ssk,
work in patt to last st, k1.
1 st dec’d
Work 3 rows straight in patt,
maintaining selvedge sts
as before.
Replast4rows2(4,4,5,3)
more times. 22 (22, 23, 24,
30) sts
[Rep dec row, work 1 row
straight in patt] 4 (1, 3, 3, 7)
times total. 18 (21, 20, 21,
23) sts
Shape raglan & neck
Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, k to last
st, k1. 1 st dec’d
Row2:Castoff6(7,6,6,7)
sts, work in patt to end. 11
(13, 13, 14, 15) sts
Row3:AsRow1.
Row 4: Cast off 2 sts, work in
patt to end.
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 3-4 twice.
2(4,4,5,6)sts
SIZES 6M, 9M, 12M
& 24M ONLY:
Row9:AsRow1.
Row10:Castoff-(1,1,2,1)
sts, work in patt to end.
Replast2rows0(0,0,
0,1)moretime. - (2,2,2,
2) sts
ALL SIZES:
Next Row (RS): K2tog and
fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
With WS facing and larger
straight needles, rejoin yarn to
held 27 (29, 31, 33, 37) sts,
castoff2(2,3,3,3)stsand
work in patt to end. 25 (27, 28,
30, 34) sts
Shape raglan
Next Row (RS, dec): K1, work
in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1. 1 st dec’d
Work 3 rows straight in patt,
maintaining selvedge sts
as before.
Replast4rows2(4,4,5,3)
more times. 22 (22, 23, 24,
30) sts
[Rep dec row, work 1 row
straight in patt] 4 (1, 3, 3, 7)
times total. 18 (21, 20, 21,
23) sts
Shape neck & raglan
Row1(RS):Castoff6(7,6,6,
7) sts, k to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1. 11 (13, 13, 14, 15) sts
Row 2: Work in patt.
Row3:Castoff2sts,ktolast
3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row4:AsRow2.
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 3-4 twice.
2(4,4,5,6)sts
SIZES 6M, 9M, 12M
& 24M ONLY:
Row9:Castoff-(1,1,2,1)
sts, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 10: As Row 2.
Replast2rows0(0,0,0,1)
more time. - (2, 2, 2, 2) sts
ALL SIZES:
Cast off rem sts.
RIGHT SLEEVE
With smaller straight needles,
cast on 35 (35, 35, 37, 39) sts.
Knit 3 rows, ending after a
WS row.
Change to larger straight
needles.
Set lace pa
Row1(RS):K2(2,2,3,4),
work Row 1 of Lace patt from
chart or written instructions
tolast2(2,2,3,4)sts,k
to end.
Row2:K1,p1(1,1,2,3),work
Row2ofLacepatttolast2
(2,2,3,4)sts,p1(1,1,2,
3), k1.
These 2 rows set lace pattern
and St st, with a garter selvedge
st at each end of row.
Cont in Lace patt for a total
of 28 (28, 42, 42, 42) rows
then work in St st with
selvedge st AND AT SAME
TIME, when Sleeve measures 2
(3, 3, 3, 4) cm, shape sleeve
as follows:
Shape sleeve
Next Row (inc): K1, m1,
work in patt to end, m1, k1.
2 sts inc’d
Work7(5,3,3,3)rows
straight.
Rep these 8 (6, 4, 4, 4) rows
another 4 (6, 9, 9, 11) times
remembering to switch from
Lace patt to St st as noted
above. 45 (49, 55, 57, 63) sts
Cont straight until
Sleeve measures 13 (15,
17, 19, 20) cm, ending after a
WS row.
Shape raglan
Castoff2(2,3,3,3)stsatbeg
of next 2 rows. 41 (45, 49, 51,
57) sts
Next Row (RS, dec): K1, ssk,
k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
2 sts dec’d
Work 1 (3, 3, 3, 3) rows straight
in patt, maintaining selvedge
sts as before.
Replast2(4,4,4,4)rows0(0,
0, 2, 0) more times. 39 (43, 47,
45, 55) sts **
[Rep dec row, work 1 row
straight in patt] 13 (14, 16,
14, 19) times. 13 (15, 15, 17,
17) sts
Shape top
Row 1 (RS): Cast off 2 (3, 3,
2,2)sts,ktolast3(3,3,4,
4) sts, k2tog (k2tog, k2tog,
k3tog, k3tog), k1. 10 (11, 11,
13, 13) sts
Row 2: Work in patt.
Row3:Castoff2sts,kto
last 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) sts, k2tog
(k2tog, k2tog, k3tog, k3tog),
k1.3(4,4,4,4)stsdec’d
Rows 4-5: Rep rows 2-3 . 4 (3, 3,
5, 5) sts
Row6:AsRow2.
Row7:Castoff1(2,2,1,1)
sts,ktolast3(3,3,4,4)
sts, k2tog (k2tog, k2tog,
k3tog, k3tog), k1. 2 sts
Row8:AsRow2.
Cast off.
Sanna’s tip
Read through the pa ern
before you start kni ing, just
to avoid forge ing or missing
essential information about
the construction

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BABY KNIT
LEFT SLEEVE
Work as for Right Sleeve to **.
39 (43, 47, 45, 55) sts
[Rep dec row, work 1
row straight in patt] 12 (13,
15, 13, 18) times, then rep
dec row once more, ending
after a RS row. 13 (15, 15, 17,
17) sts
Shape top
Row1(WS):Castoff2(3,3,2,
2) sts, work in patt to end.
Row 2: K1, ssk (ssk, ssk, sssk,
sssk),ktoend.1(1,1,2,2)
sts dec’d
Row3:Castoff2sts,kto
last 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) sts, k2tog
(k2tog, k2tog, k3tog, k3tog )
k1.3(3,3,4,4)stsdec’d
Rows 4-5: Rep rows 2-3.
Row6:AsRow2.
Row7:Castoff1(2,2,1,1)
sts,ktoend.4(5,5,5,5)sts
Row8:AsRow2.2sts
Cast off.
Making up: Block to dimensions
given in schematic. Join
raglan seams.
NECKBAND
With RS facing and smaller
circular needles, pu and k61
(67, 67, 69, 75) sts along
neckline. Do not join.
Work 5 rows in 1x1 rib with 1
selvedge st in G st at each end.
Cast off in rib.
BUTTONBAND
(Le Side)
With RS facing and smaller
straight needles, pu and k61
(67, 73, 81, 87) sts.
Work in 5 rows in 1x1 rib.
Cast off in rib.
Mark positions for 5 (5, 6,
6, 6) buttons, with the first
1.5cm up from cast-on
edge, the last at the top
neckline, and the rest evenly
spaced between.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
(Right Side)
With RS facing and smaller
straight needles, pu and k61
(67, 73, 81, 87) sts.
Work 1 row in 1x1 rib.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work
in 1x1 rib to first marked
position on buttonband,
[cast off 2 sts, work in 1x1
rib to next marked position]
4 (4, 5, 5, 5) times, work in
1x1 rib to end.
Next Row (WS): [Work in 1x1
rib to gap, cast on 2 sts over
gap] 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) times,
work in 1x1 rib to end.
Work 2 rows in 1x1 rib.
Cast off in rib.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Sew sleeve seams.
Attach buttons to correspond
with buttonholes.
Key
Lace Pattern

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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 ‘sl1, k1, psso’ decrease if
you prefer and your pattern will still work
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If you’re a new kni er or returning a er a break, here’s our guide to some
of the most common stitches used in this issue
Essential
KNITTING SKILLS
THE BASICS
Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Grafting
Mattress st
Step 1: Insert RH needle from
left to right into front of next st.
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.
Step 2: Wrap yarn clockwise
around RH needle.
Insert DN k-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 k-wise into next st on back
needle and pull yarn through.*
Rep from * to * until all sts
have been worked.
Step 3: Holding working yarn
firmly, pull loop through.
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.
Step 4: Drop old st off LH needle.
1 knit st has been made.
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.
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.

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Yarn over (yo)
Slip, slip, knit (ssk)
Long-tail cast-on
Central double decrease (cdd)
Make one (m1)
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 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 1: Insert the RH needle
into the next st k-wise, then slip
it onto the RH needle without
knitting it.
Between knit sts: Start with
yarn at back. Bring yarn forward
from back to front between the
needles and back over the
RH needle.
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 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 2: Inser t 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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: Insert LH needle
from back to front below
the strand between the two
needles, lifting the strand
onto the LH needle.
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.

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Abbreviations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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1x1 rib k1, p1 ribbing
2x2 rib k2, p2 ribbing
alt
Alternate
beg
Beginning
CC
Contrast colour
cdd
Centred double decrease
–
slip 2 stitches knitwise
together, knit 1, pass slipped
stitches over
cm
Centimetres
CN
Cable needle
C2B
Cable 2 back – sl st onto
CN, hold at back, k1 from LH
needle, k1 from CN
C2F
Cable 2 front – sl st onto
CN, hold in front, k1 from LH
needle, k1 from CN
cont
Continue
dec
Decrease
DPN
Double-pointed needle
foll
Following
g
Grammes
Gst
Garter stitch. Knitting flat:
Knit every row. Knitting in
the round: Knit and purl
alternate rounds
i-cord
K all sts on DPN. Without
turning, slide sts to other end of
needle. Rep until cord reaches
desired length
inc
Increase
incl
Including
k
Knit
k-wise Knitwise
kfb
Knit one through the front
then through the back
(same stitch)
1. Charts
2. Schematic
4. Tension
5. Finishing
k2tog Knit two together
LH
Left hand
m1
Make one by lifting the bar
between stitches onto LH
needle and knitting into it
mb
Make bobble
MC
Main colour
m1l
Insert the LH needle from
front to back under the
strand of yarn between
the st just worked and
the next st on the LH
needle. Knit this
new st through the back
loop. 1 st inc’d
m1r
Insert the LH needle from
back to front under the
strand of yarn between
the st just worked and
the next st on the LH
needle. Knit this new st
through the front loop.
1 st inc’d
p
Purl
p-wise Purlwise
p2tog Purl two together
patt
Pattern
pm
Place marker
prev
Previous
psso
Pass slipped stitch over
pu
Pick up
rem
Remaining
rep
Repeat
Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch. As
stocking stitch, but knit side is
the ‘wrong’ side
RH
Right hand
rm
Remove marker
rnd
Round
Row
Row
RS
Right side
sk2p
Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass
slipped stitch over
skp
Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped
stitch over
sl
Slip stitch – slip p-wise
unless specified
sm
Slip marker
ssk
Slip one knitwise, slip one
purlwise, knit two slipped
stiches together
ssp
Slip one, slip one, purl two
slipped stitches together
st
Stitch
St st
Stocking stitch. Knitting flat:
Alternate knit and purl rows.
Knitting in the round: Knit
all rounds
tbl
Through back loop
tog
Together
w&t
Wrap and turn. Slip next
stitch onto RH needle, take
yarn to opposite side of work
between needles, slip same
stitch back onto LH needle.
Turn work ready to begin
working in opposite direction
WS
Wrong side
wyib
With yarn in back
wyif
With yarn in front
yo
Yarn over
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Repeat instructions
()
Alternative sizes
For most items, the best way to block
is to soak the item in lukewarm water
and wool wash for about an hour to
relax the stitches. Then roll it in a
towel to remove most of the water.
Finally, shape the item and leave it
to dry. For garments, you can simply
lay them flat. For lace shawls, you will
need to stretch and pin them out. For
hats, try blocking over a balloon or
plate to stretch it into shape.
This is information about the yarn we used for
this pattern. If you can’t get hold of this yarn,
take a look at these details and compare
them to other yarns that are available to you
so that you can make a substitution.
To check tension, knit a swatch
(at least 15cm square), wash and
block it as you would the finished
garment. Count the number of
stitches and rows in 10cm. If you
have too many stitches, go up a
needle size. If you have too few, go
down a size. Repeat this process
as many times as needed.
The schematic is there to show you
the finished measurements of the
item, and how it all fits together.
Compare these measurements to the
measurements of a garment which you
know fits you well. In the schematic
and throughout the pattern, the
smallest size is shown first, with the
larger sizes in brackets.
Charts are a visual representation
of the finished knitted piece. They
show it from the right side, so when
you read them, you read in the same
direction as you knit. Always start
at the bottom. Working flat, read RS
rows from right to left and WS rows
from left to right. Working in the
round, read all rows from right to left.
One square represents each stitch.
3. About the yarn
3
2
5
1
4
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While we all spend
more time indoors,
simple acts such as a
daily walk or looking
out of your bedroom
window can spark
moments of joy.
Lots of households
are spreading cheer
via their windows,
with ever ything from
‘T hank you’ posters
to displays of soft
toys, we’re all doing
what we can to put
a smile on the faces
of neighbours and
key workers.
Making decorations
can be great way to
relax and, as knitters,
it’s a fun oppor tunity
to channel our energy
into something
colourful and uplifting.
We’re especially
loving this free knitted
rainbow window decoration using Deramores
Studio DK, which would brighten up your
home outside and in! You could even make a
few and share them with friends and family if
you are able to. It’s a great little stash-buster.
This month there have also been lots of
This month, the Knit Now gang is thinking about
how we can spread a li le joy from the inside out
appeals for knitted hearts
from NHS workers that
have been used to bring
comfor t to patients on
COVID-19 wards. The
hear ts are made in pairs
and one is given to the
patient and the other to
a par tner, family member
or friend. While they
may not be able to visit
each other due to social
distancing measures,
the hear ts help people
feel more connected
and this simple act of
kindness can make a
huge difference. If you
would like to get involved
then please search
online to discover if
your local hospital or
care home is collecting
handmade hear ts. You
can download a free
hear t pattern from
www.brighterfutures
gwh.nhs.uk
We hope you’re all looking after yourselves
and keeping busy with lots of lovely knitting
projects on the go. Don’t forget to share what
you’ve been making with the team and our
lovely community using #knitnow – we can’t
wait to see!
SHARING IS CARING
OUR DIARY
Download this
free pattern at
www.deramores.
com
IN LOVING
MEMORY
Jamie’s Rainbow
from www.
fabfunkyfibres.
etsy.com is a
beautiful new
self-striping
yarn. It has been
designed to
commemorate
the tragic
passing of teen Jamie Marshall, with 25% of
sales donated to emergency services charity
The Line of Duty that does amazing work to
help families affected by suicide.
SHOW SOME HEART
Kathryn at www.craftmehappy.com is a
big fan of colour and her knitted rainbow
heart from home-spun yarn is exactly what
we want to see on our Instagram feeds
this month!
OVER THE RAINBOW
The Lost Sheep Wool Shop in Great
Yarmouth is doing its bit to spread a little
positivity in the local area with a giant
rainbow display outside the shop. What a
great idea!
Rainbow delights
rainbow window decoration using Deramores
appeals for knitted hearts
from NHS workers that
have been used to bring
comfor t to patients on
COVID-19 wards. The
hear ts are made in pairs
and one is given to the
patient and the other to
a par tner, family member
or friend. While they
may not be able to visit
each other due to social
distancing measures,
the hear ts help people
feel more connected
and this simple act of
kindness can make a
huge difference. If you
would like to get involved
then please search
online to discover if
your local hospital or
care home is collecting
handmade hear ts. You
can download a free

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EXPERT GUIDE TO
PLUS designs to
suit your shape
Perfect Garments
PACKED WITH
tips & tricks
Sizing
made
easy

Contents
Welcome...
...to your Expert Guide to Perfect Garments!
This month, we reached out to our readers, designers and other
woolly friends and asked for their advice for knitting garments!
We added a few of our own words of wisdom and you’ll find the
best of the bunch sprinkled throughout this book.
The patterns are from our friends at DROPS yarn. These are all available online as
well, but we know that lots of you have said you struggle to follow their patterns – for
example, they often only have char ts, not written instructions. I asked our fantastic
technical editor Michelle to work her magic on these patterns, so they should be as
easy to follow as any you’ll find in Knit Now.
Happy knitting,
3 – River Challenge jumper
6 – Summer Twinkle cardigan
10 – Winter Delight jumper
14 – Awakening Spring jumper
17 – Avriel cardigan
20 – Seaside Watcher jumper
24 – Pearl Pointe cardigan
28 – Alberta Rose jumper
32 – Sailor’s sweater
35 – Glossar y

River Challenge
This pretty pullover is easier to knit than it
looks, with a pretty blue-and-white colour
scheme that suits any season
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Yarn used
DROPS Sky
About the yarn
DK; 190m per 50g ball;
74% alpaca, 18% polyamide,
8% wool
Tension
21stsx28rnds=10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
3mm DPNs
3mm circular, 80cm
4mm DPNs
4mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch marker
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed
to fit with -5 to 5cm ease
depending where you are in
the size range
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See page 35 for
all abbreviations
The neck and yoke of this
fitted jumper are worked in
the round, top down from mid
back. The yoke is divided for
body and sleeves and the body
continued in the round with
a colourwork pattern worked
from a chart. The sleeves are
worked in the round from the
top down.
Start knitting...
BODY
Neck
With smaller DPNs and A, cast
on 96 (100, 100, 104, 108, 112)
sts. Join to work in the rnd,
being careful not to twist. Pm to
mark beg of rnd (centre back).
Work in 2x2 rib for 8 rnds.
Yoke
Change to larger DPNs and
then to larger circular needles
once there are enough sts.
Work in A throughout when not
working from a chart.
Next Rnd (inc): K1, [m1, k3 (3,
1,2,3,2)]12(6,6,17,6,18)
times, [m1, k2] 11 (31, 43, 17,
35, 19) times, [m1, k3 (3, 1, 2,
3, 2)] 12 (6, 6, 17, 6, 18) times,
m1, k1. 132 (144, 156, 156, 156,
168) sts
Knit 6 rnds.
Next Rnd (inc): K2, [m1, k3 (4,
3,3,3,3)]6(12,18,18,18,12)
times, [m1, k4] 23 (11, 11, 11, 11,
23) times, [m1, k3 (4, 3, 3, 3,
3)] 6 (12, 18, 18, 18, 12) times,
m1, k2. 168 (180, 204, 204,
204, 216) sts
Knit 2 rnds
Work Chart A once in full,
repeating sts 14 (15, 17, 17, 17, 18)
times around.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd (inc): K2, [m1, k5] 12
(12, 6, 6, 6, 12) times, [m1, k4
(5,4,4,4,4)]11(11,35,35,35,
23) times, [m1, k5] 12 (12, 6, 6,
6, 12) times, m1, k2 (3, 2, 2, 2,
2). 204 (216, 252, 252, 252,
264) sts
Knit 1 rnd.
Work Chart B once in full,
repeating sts 17 (18, 21, 21, 21,
22) times around.
Knit1(1,1,0,00)rnd.
Next Rnd (inc): K3, [m1, k5 (6,
7,7,5,5)]6(12,12,12,18,12)
times, [m1, k6 (6, 7, 7, 6, 6)] 23
(11, 11, 11, 11, 23) times, [m1, k5
(6,7,7,5,5)]6(12,12,12,18,
12) times, m1, k3 (3, 4, 4, 3,
3). 240 (252, 288, 288, 300,
312) sts
Knit1(1,1,2,2,2)rnds.
Work Chart A once in full,
repeating sts 20 (21, 24, 24, 25,
26) times around.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd (inc): K5 (3, 4, 4, 3,
3),[m1,k10(7,8,8,7,7)]8(12,
12, 12, 6, 12) times, [m1, k10 (7,
8,8,6,6)]7(11,11,11,35,23)
times, [m1, k10 (7, 8, 8, 7, 7)] 8
(12, 12, 12, 6, 12) times, m1, k5
(4, 4, 4, 3, 3). 264 (288, 324,
324, 348, 360) sts
Knit 1 rnd.
Work Chart B once in full,
repeating sts 22 (24, 27, 27, 29,
30) times around.
Knit1(1,1,0,00)rnd.
Next Rnd (inc): K5 (6, 7, 4, 5, 4),
[m1, k11 (12, 13, 9, 9, 7)] 8 (8,
6, 12, 6, 12) times, [m1, k11 (12,
14,9,10,8)]7(7,11,11,23,23)
times, [m1, k11 (12, 13, 9, 9, 7)]
8 (8, 6, 12, 6, 12) times, m1, k6
(6, 7, 5, 5, 4). 288 (312, 348,
360, 384, 408) sts
Knit 1 rnd.
SIZES XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Work Chart A once in full,
repeating sts - (-,
-, 30,32,34)
times around.
Next Rnd (inc): K- (-,
-, 7,8,
8),[m1,k-(-,
-, 15, 16, 17)] 23
times, m1, k- ( -,
-, 8,8,9). - (-,
-,
384, 408, 432) sts
Knit 1 rnd.
ALL SIZES:
Divide for sleeves
Next Rnd: K42 (45, 50, 56,
62, 66), place the next 60
(66, 74, 80, 82, 84) sts on
hold for first Sleeve, used
the backward loop method
tocaston6(6,8,8,10,12)
sts, k84 (90, 100, 112, 120,
132), place the next 60 (66,
74, 80, 82, 84) sts on hold
for second Sleeve, use the
backward loop method to
caston6(6,8,8,10,12)sts,
k to end. 180 (192, 216, 240,
264, 288) sts
Lower Body
SIZESS,M&LONLY:
Work Chart A once in full,
repeating sts 15 (16, 18, -,
-,
-)
times around.
Knit 3 rnds.
ALL SIZES:
Work Chart B once in full,
repeating sts 15 (16, 18, 20, 22,
24) times around.
Knit 3 rnds.
Work Chart A once in full,
repeating sts 15 (16, 18, 20, 22,
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
A: Bust circumference (cm)
86
91.5
103
114
126
137
B: Yoke depth (cm)
26
26
26
28
28
28
C: Length to armhole (cm)
25
27
29
29
31
33
D: Full length (cm)
51
53
55
54
59
61
E: Sleeve length (cm)
39
39
40
48
39
39
Yarn
DROPS Sky
White 01 (A)
455667
Light Jeans Blue 13 (B)
2
2
2
2
2
2
Jeans Blue 12 (C)
111111
Finished Measurements

24) times around.
Cont even in St st and A until
Body measures 20 (22, 24, 24,
26, 28) cm from underarm.
Change to smaller circular
needles.
Work 14 rnds in 2x2 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Return held 60 (66, 74, 80, 82,
84) sts to larger DPNs.
With RS facing, A and starting
at centre underarm, pu and k3
(3, 4, 4, 5, 6) sts from underarm,
k60 (66, 74, 80, 82, 84), pu
andk3(3,4,4,5,6)stsfrom
remainder of underarm. Join
to work in the rnd and pm for
beg of rnd. 66 (72, 82, 88, 92,
96) sts
SIZESS,M&LONLY:
Next Rnd: K3 (0, 5, -,
-,
-), work
Rnd1ofChartA5(6,6, -,
-,
-)
times, k3 (0, 5).
Cont as set until Chart A has
been completed once.
Knit 3 rnds.
ALL SIZES:
Read through the following
section carefully before
you begin, colourwork and
decrease instructions occur AT
THE SAME TIME.
When Sleeve measures 3 (3, 4,
4, 4, 4) cm, decrease as follows:
Dec Rnd: Ssk, work in patt to
last 2 sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Rep this rnd every 3.5 (3, 2, 1.5,
1.5, 1.5) cm, a total of 8 (10, 14,
16, 16, 18) times. 50 (52, 54, 56,
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60, 60) sts
Ensuring charts line up with
charts worked on Body and
maintaining patt as far as
possible, work colourwork as
follows AT THE SAME TIME:
Work Chart B once in full.
Work 3 rnds in A.
Work Chart A once in full.
Cont even in St st and A until
decreases are complete.
Once colourwork and
decreases are all complete,
cont in St st and A until Sleeve
measures 34 (34, 35, 33, 34, 34)
cm from underarm, increasing 2
(0, 2, 0, 0, 0) sts evenly on final
rnd. 52 (52, 56, 56, 60, 60) sts
Change to smaller DPNs.
Work 14 rnds in 2x2 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
Finishing
Block to measurements given
in table and weave in all ends.
Expert Advice
It can be tricky to keep an even tension
when working in stranded knitting,
but there are a few things you can do
to help:
Make sure you’re working on a long
enough needle so that stitches don’t
get bunched up
Regularly stop and spread out the
stitches on your RH needle
Try not to twist yarns – always carry CC
yarn above and MC yarn below

Summer
Twinkle
Cardigan
Yarn used
DROPS Flora
About the yarn
4-ply; 210m per 50g ball;
65% wool, 35% alpaca
Tension
24 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
2.5mm DPNs
2.5mm circular, 80cm
3mm DPNs
3mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch marker
cable needle
7 buttons, 1.5cm
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed to
fit with 0-9 cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See page 8 for cable
abbreviation and page 35 for
all other abbreviations
Add a pop of colour
to your summer
wardrobe with this
stunning seamless
knit, featuring a
lovely lace yoke
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Neck and yoke are worked
back and forth from mid front
and top down. The yoke is
divided for body and sleeves.
The body is continued back
and forth from mid front and
top down. The sleeves are
worked in the round from the
top down. Circular needles are
recommended for working flat
to accommodate the shaping
and number of sts.
Stitch patterns
Note that when working Row
9, patterns B & C use sts that
were previously worked as part
of patterns A & B respectively.
Pattern A
Row 1 (RS): K4, k2tog, yo, k1,
yo, ssk, k4.
Row 2: P6, k1, p6.
Row 3: K3, k2tog, yo, p3, yo,
ssk, k3.
Row 4: P5, k3, p5.
Row 5: K2, k2tog, yo, p5, yo,
ssk, k2.
Row 6: P4, k5, p4.
Row 7: K1, k2tog, yo, p7, yo,
ssk, k1.
Row 8: P3, k7, p3.
Row 9: K2tog, yo, p4, yo, k1,
yo, p4.
Row 10: K6, p3, k6.
Row 11: P6, [k1, yo] twice, k1, p6.
Row 12: K6, p5, k6.
Row 13: P6, k2, yo, k1, yo,
k2, p6.
Row 14: K6, p7, k6.
Row 15: P6, k3, yo, k1, yo,
k3, p6.
Row 16: K6, p9, k6.
Row 17: P6, k4, yo, k1, yo,
k4, p6.
Row 18: K6, p11, k6.
Row 19: K1, p5, ssk, k7, k2tog,
p5, k1.
Row 20: P1, k5, p9, k5, p1.
Row 21: K1, p5, yo, ssk, k5,
k2tog, yo, p5, k1.
Row 22: P1, k6, p7, k6, p1.
Row 23: K1, p6, yo, ssk, k3,
k2tog, yo, p6, k1.
Row 24: P1, k7, p5, k7, p1.
Row 25: K1, C2Fp, p5, yo, ssk,
k1, k2tog, yo, p5, C2Bp, k1.
Row 26: P1, k1, p1, k6, p3, k6,
p1, k1, p1.
Row 27: K1, p1, C2Fp, p5, yo,
cdd, yo, p5, C2Bp, p1, k1.
Row 28: P1, k2, p1, k13, p1,
k2, p1.
Row 29: K1, p2, C2Fp, p5, m1r,
k1, m1l, p5, C2Bp, p2, k1.
Row 30: P1, k3, p1, k13, p1,
k3, p1.
Row 31: K1, p3, mb, p13, mb,
p3, k1.
Row 32: P1, k21, p1.
Row 33: K1, p21, k1.
Row 34: As Row 32.
Row 35: Mb, p21, mb.
Row 36: Knit.
These 36 rows form patt.
Pattern B
Row 1 (RS): K3, k2tog, yo, k1,
yo, ssk, k4.
Row 2: P6, k1, p5.
Row 3: K2, k2tog, yo, p3, yo,
ssk, k3.
Row 4: P5, k3, p4.
Row 5: K1, k2tog, yo, p5, yo,
ssk, k2.
Row 6: P4, k5, p3.
Row 7: K2tog, yo, p7, yo,
ssk, k1.
Row 8: P3, k7, p2.
Row 9: Yo, cdd, yo, p4, yo, k1,
yo, p4.
Row 10: K6, p3, k5.
Row 11: P5, [k1, yo] twice, k1, p6.
Row 12: K6, p5, k5.
Row 13: P5, k2, yo, k1, yo,
k2, p6.
Row 14: K6, p7, k5.
Row 15: P5, k3, yo, k1, yo,
k3, p6.
Row 16: K6, p9, k5.
Row 17: P5, k4, yo, k1, yo,
k4, p6.
Row 18: K6, p11, k5.
Row 19: P5, ssk, k7, k2tog,
p5, k1.
Row 20: P1, k5, p9, k5.
Row 21: P5, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog,
yo, p5, k1.
Row 22: P1, k6, p7, k6.
Row 23: P6, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog,
yo, p6, k1.
Row 24: P1, k7, p5, k7.
Row 25: C2Fp, p5, yo, ssk, k1,
k2tog, yo, p5, C2Bp, k1.
Row 26: P1, k1, p1, k6, p3, k6,
p1, k1.
Row 27: P1, C2Fp, p5, yo, cdd,
yo, p5, C2Bp, p1, k1.
Row 28: P1, k2, p1, k13, p1, k2.
Row 29: P2, C2Fp, p5, m1r, k1,
m1l, p5, C2Bp, p2, k1.
Row 30: P1, k3, p1, k13, p1, k3.
Row 31: P3, mb, p13, mb, p3, k1.
Row 32: P1, k21.
Row 33: P21, k1.
Row 34: P1, k21.
Row 35: P21, mb.
Row 36: Knit.
These 36 rows form patt.
Pattern C
Row 1 (RS): K3, k2tog, yo, k1,
yo, ssk, k4.
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
A: Bust circumference (cm)
90
98.5
107
117
128.5
140
B: Waist circumference (cm) 84
92
100.5 110.5
122
134
C: Hem circumference (cm)
90
98.5
107
117
128.5
140
D: Yoke depth (cm)
24
26
28
30
32
34
E: Length to armhole (cm)
28
28
28
28
28
28
F: Full length (cm)
52
54
56
58
60
62
G: Sleeve length (cm)
34
33
31
31
29
28
Yarn
DROPS Flora
Yellow 17
667789
Finished Measurements
Row 2: P6, k1, p5.
Row 3: K2, k2tog, yo, p3, yo,
ssk, k3.
Row 4: P5, k3, p4.
Row 5: K1, k2tog, yo, p5, yo,
ssk, k2.
Row 6: P4, k5, p3.
Row 7: K2tog, yo, p7, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 8: P3, k7, p2.
Row 9: Yo, cdd, yo, p4, yo, k1, yo,
p4, yo, ssk.
Row 10: K6, p3, k5.
Row 11: P5, [k1, yo] twice, k1, p6.
Row 12: K6, p5, k5.
Row 13: P5, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p6.
Row 14: K6, p7, k5.
Row 15: P5, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p6.
Row 16: K6, p9, k5.
Row 17: P5, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, p6.
Row 18: K6, p11, k5.
Row 19: P5, ssk, k7, k2tog, p5, k1.
Row 20: P1, k5, p9, k5.
Row 21: P5, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog,
yo, p5, k1.
Row 22: P1, k6, p7, k6.
Row 23: P6, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog,
yo, p6, k1.
Row 24: P1, k7, p5, k7.
Row 25: C2Fp, p5, yo, ssk, k1,
k2tog, yo, p5, C2Bp, k1.
Row 26: P1, k1, p1, k6, p3, k6,
p1, k1.
Row 27: P1, C2Fp, p5, yo, cdd,
yo, p5, C2Bp, p1, k1.
Row 28: P1, k2, p1, k13, p1, k2.
Row 29: P2, C2Fp, p5, m1r, k1,
m1l, p5, C2Bp, p2, k1.
Row 30: P1, k3, p1, k13, p1, k3.
Row 31: P3, mb, p13, mb, p3, k1.
Row 32: P1, k21.
Row 33: P21, k1.
Row 34: P1, k21.
Row 35: P21, mb.
Row 36: Knit.
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been worked once in full. 319
(363, 385, 407, 429, 451) sts
Row 1 (RS): Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
Repthese2rows1(1,1,4,4,4)
more times.
Next Row: K10 (23, 19, 7, 6, 6),
[m1, k20 (45, 39, 15, 13, 11)]
7 (2, 2, 7, 10, 14) times, [m1,
k20 (46, 38, 14, 12, 12)] 7 (2,
4, 12, 12, 10) times, [m1, k19
(45, 39, 15, 13, 11)] 1 (3, 3, 8, 11,
15) times, m1, k10 (23, 19, 7, 6,
6). 335 (371, 395, 435, 463,
491) sts
Knit 3 rows.
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Next Row: K5, p to last 5
sts, k5.
Rep these 2 rows until work
measures 24 (26, 28, 30, 32,
34) cm, ending after a RS row.
Divide for sleeves
Next Row (WS): K5, p49 (54,
57, 63, 69, 75), place next
65 (73, 79, 87, 89, 91) sts on
hold for first Sleeve, use the
backward loop method to
cast on 8 (8, 12, 12, 14, 16) sts,
p97 (107, 113, 125, 137, 149),
place next 65 (73, 79, 87, 89,
91) sts on hold for second
Sleeve, use the backward
loop method to cast on 8 (8,
12, 12, 14, 16) sts, p49 (54, 57,
63, 69, 75), k5. 221 (241, 261,
285, 313, 341) sts
Lower Body
Row 1 (RS): K50 (55, 60, 63, 70,
77),pm,[k1,p2]2(2,2,3,3,
3) times, k1, p2, k1, [p2, k1] 2
(2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, pm, k89
(99, 109, 115, 129, 143), pm,
[k1, p2] 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times,
k1,p2,k1,[p2,k1]2(2,2,3,3,
3) times, pm, k to end.
Row 2: K5, p45 (50, 55, 58, 65,
72),sm,[p1,k2]5(5,5,7,7,
7) times, p1, sm, p89 (99, 109,
115, 129, 143), sm, [p1, k2] 5 (5,
5,7,7,7)times,p1,sm,pto
last 5 sts, p5.
These 2 rows set position of rib
at each side of body in addition
to St st and 5-st Garter borders.
Rep these 2 rows twice more.
Next Row (RS, dec): [K to 2 sts
before marker, ssk, sm, work
in rib to next marker,
sm, k2tog] twice, k to end.
4 sts dec’d
Work 3 rows even
Rep dec row.
Rep these 4 rows a further 3
times. 201 (221, 241, 265, 293,
321) sts
Cont even until Lower Body
measures 13cm from underarm,
ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): [K to marker,
m1, sm, work in rib to next
marker, sm, m1] twice, k to
end. 4 sts inc’d
Work 5 rows even.
Rep dec row.
Rep these 6 rows 3 more times.
221 (241, 261, 285, 313, 341) sts
Cont even until Lower Body
measures 25cm or 3cm shorter
than desired length, ending
after a WS row. Remember if you
choose to work a longer body,
you will require more yarn.
Hem
Next Row (RS): K7 (7, 6, 6, 6, 7),
[m1,k3(3,4,3,4,3)]1(7,2,9,
4, 6) times, [m1, k4 (4, 3, 2, 3,
4)] 8 (1, 12, 1, 10, 8) times, [m1,
k3(3,4,3,4,3)]2(7,2,9,4,
6) times, m1, k2 (2, 2, 1, 2, 2),
sm, work next 16 (16, 16, 22,
22, 22) sts in rib as set, sm, k1
(2,1,2,1,1),[m1,k4(3,4,3,4,
4)] 4 (2, 8, 10, 12, 13) times, [m1,
k3(4,3,4,3,3)]18(20,14,12,
10, 12) times, [m1, k4 (3, 4, 3,
4, 4)] 4 (3, 8, 11, 12, 13) times,
m1, k2, sm, work next 16 (16,
16, 22, 22, 22) sts in rib as set,
k2(2,1,1,1,2),[m1,k3(3,4,3,
4,3)]1(7,2,9,4,6)times,[m1,
k4(4,3,2,3,4)]8(1,12,1,10,
8) times, [m1, k3 (3, 4, 3, 4, 3)]
2(7,2,9,4,6)times,m1,kto
end. 272 (299, 326, 359, 386,
422) sts
Change to smaller
circular needles.
Row 1 (WS): K5, p1, *k2, p1; rep
from * to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 2: K5, *k1, p2; rep from * to
last 6 sts, k6.
Rep these 2 rows 3 more times,
then rep Row 1 once more.
Change to larger
circular needles.
Cast off in patt.
Abbreviations
C2Bp – Cable 2 backwards
with purl: Slip next st onto
CN, hold at back, k1 from LH
needle, p1 from CN
C2Fp – Cable 2 forwards
with purl: Slip next st onto
CN, hold in front, p1 from LH
needle, k1 from CN
m1p – Make 1 purlwise:
With LH needle, pick up the
horizontal strand between
the last st worked and the st
about to be worked, bringing
the needle from back to front,
then purl into front of this
strand. 1 st inc’d
mb – make bobble: [K1, yo, k1,
yo, k1] all into next st. Starting
withaprow,work4rowsinSt
st over these 5 sts. Then, with
RS facing, [pass the 2nd st on
RH needle over first] 4 times
Pattern D
Rnd 1: K1, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo.
Rnds2,4,6&8:Knit.
Rnd 3: K2, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog,
yo, k1.
Rnd 5: K3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog,
yo, k2.
Rnd 7: K4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog,
yo, k3.
Rnd 9: K5, yo, cdd, yo, k4.
Rnd 10: Knit.
These 10 rnds form patt.
Start knitting...
BODY
Neck
With smaller circular needles,
cast on 128 (131, 134, 140, 143,
149) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K5, *k1, p2; rep from * to
last 6 sts, k6.
Row 2: K5, p1, *k2, p1; rep from
* tolast5sts,k5.
Rep these 2 rows 2 more times.
Next Row (RS, buttonhole): K5,
*k1, p2; rep from * to last 6
sts, k3, yo, k2tog, k1.
Work in rib as set until work
measures 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) cm,
ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS): K2 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1),
[m1, k3] 12 (14, 17, 18, 23, 22]
times, [m1, k4 (4, 4, 4, 3, 2)] 13
(10, 7, 7, 24, 6) times, [m1, k3]
12 (15, 17, 18, 0, 23) times, m1,
k2 (2, 2, 2, 1, 1). 166 (171, 176,
184, 191, 201) sts
Next Row: K5, p to last 5
sts, k5.
Note: Continue to work 6
further buttonholes in the Right
Garter border in the same way
as the first, with 7.5 (8, 8.5,
8.5, 9, 9.5) cm between each
one. Buttonholes will not be
mentioned further in directions.
Yoke
Change to larger
circular needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row2:K5,ptolast5sts,k5.
These 2 rows set St st with 5-st
garter borders.
Rep these 2 rows until work
measures 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) cm
ending after a WS row.
SIZES S, M, L, XL, ONLY:
Next Row (RS): K6 (3, 2, 2, -,
-),
[m1, k13 (5, 5, 5, -,
-)]5(10,10,
6, -,
- )] times, [m1, k12 (6, 4, 4,
-,
-)] 2 (10, 18, 30, -,
- ) times,
[m1, k13 (5, 5, 5, -,
-)]5(11,10,
6, -,
-)times,m1,k6(3,2,2, -,
- ). 179 (203, 215, 227, -,
-)sts
SIZES 2X & 3X ONLY:
Next Row (RS): K2, [m1, k4] - (-,
-,
-, 46, 48] times, m1, k- ( -,
-,
-, 3,5),m1,k2. - (-,
-,
-,
-,
-,
-,
239, 251) sts
ALL SIZES:
Cont in St st with 5-st garter
borders until work measures
5(6,7,8,9,9)cm,ending
after a WS row. Remember
to work buttonholes as
described above.
Lace & Bobble Pattern
Row 1 (RS): K5, work Row 1 of
Patt A from chart or written
instructions once, work Row
1ofPattB12(14,15,16,17,
18) times, work Row 1 of Patt
C, k5.
This row sets position of patt
and 5-st garter borders.
Cont as set until patterns have

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Expert Advice
One of the things many knitters find tricky about knitting garments
is finding the right size. It’s time to get your tape measure out!
Don’t just measure yourself – compare the finished measurements
in pattern to a garment which you know fits you well
The pattern may be designed with positive ease (meaning it is
bigger than your own measurements) or negative ease (meaning
it is smaller than you are and designed to stretch), so don’t just
choose the garment with the closest measurements to your own
Find a helpful, honest friend and ask them to help you take your
measurements – not just your bust, but also your waist, hips, arms,
torso length and cross-back will help you find the right size
Your body may change shape over time and that’s perfectly fine –
if you go one way, knitting stretches and if you go the other way,
jumpers can still look great when they’re oversized! Don’t
delay knitting a garment you’ll love because you think your body
might change.
Be honest with yourself about the size you choose to knit.
Remember that the number is just a label and whichever size
you’re making, you are worthy of a lovely knitted garment that fits
you beautifully!
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Return held 65 (73, 79, 87, 89,
91) sts to larger DPNs.
With RS facing and starting at
centre underarm, pu and k4 (4,
6, 6, 7, 8) sts from underarm,
k65 (73, 79, 87, 89, 91), pu
andk4(4,6,6,7,8)stsfrom
remainder of underarm. Join
to work in the rnd and pm for
beg of rnd. 73 (81, 91, 99, 103,
107) sts
Next Rnd: P1, k1, [p2, k1] 2 (2,
2, 3, 3, 3) times, pm, k57 (65,
75, 77, 81, 85), pm, [k1, p2] 2
(2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, k1, p1.
This rnd sets rib and St st.
Contevenfor5(5,5,2,2,2)
more rnds.
Next Rnd (dec): Work in patt
to marker, sm, ssk, k to 2 sts
before next marker, k2tog,
sm, work in patt to end.
2 sts dec’d
Work 3 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) rnds even.
Rep dec rnd.
Repthese4(3,3,3,3,3)rnds
a further 4 (7, 11, 10, 10, 11) times.
61 (63, 65, 75, 79, 81) sts
Cont even until Sleeve
measures 13 (13, 15, 14, 14,
15) cm.
Next Rnd (inc): Work in patt to
marker, sm, m1, k to marker,
m1, sm, work in patt to end.
2 sts inc’d
Work 3 (3, 2, 2, 2, 2) rnds even.
Rep inc rnd.
Repthese4(4,3,3,3,3)rndsa
further 6 (5, 4, 5, 3, 2) times.
77 (77, 77, 89, 89, 89) sts
Cont even until Sleeve
measures 25 (24, 22, 22, 20,
19) cm.
Next Rnd: Work 8 (8, 8, 11, 11, 11)
stsinribasset,sm,k0(0,0,
3,33),workRnd1ofPattD
5 times from chart or written
instructions, k1 (1, 1, 4, 4, 4),
sm, work in rib to end.
This rnd sets position of patt D.
Cont as set until patt D has
been worked once in full.
SIZESS,M&LONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): Work 8 sts in
rib as set, sm, k1, [m1, k4]
twice, [m1, k3] 14 times,
[m1, k4] twice, m1, k2, sm,
work in rib to end. 96 (96,
96, -,
-,
-) sts
SIZES XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): Work 11 sts in
rib as set, sm, k1, [m1, k2] 4
times, [m1, k3] 16 times, [m1,
k2] 4 times, m1, k2, sm, work
inribtoend. - (-,
- , 114, 114,
114) sts
ALL SIZES:
Change to smaller DPNs.
Next Rnd: P1, k1, *p2, k1; rep
from * to last st, p1.
Rep this rnd 5 more times.
Next Rnd (inc): P1, k1, *p1, m1p,
p1, k1, p2, k1; rep from * to
last 4 sts, p1, m1p, p1, k1, p1.
112 (112, 112, 133, 133, 133) sts
Work 5 rnds even.
Next Rnd (inc): P1, m1, k1,
*p3, k1, p1, m1p, p1, k1; rep
from * to last 5 sts, p3, k1,
p1. 128 (128, 128, 152, 152,
152) sts
Cont even, working sts
as presented until Sleeve
measures 34 (33, 31, 31, 31, 29,
28) cm.
Change to larger DPNs.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Finishing
Attach buttons to correspond
with buttonholes. Block to
measurements given in table
and weave in all ends.

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COSY CABLES
Winter Delight Jumper
Yarn used
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
About the yarn
DK; 105m per 50g ball;
100% wool
Tension
20 (20) sts x 26 (34) rows/rnds
= 10cm measured over
St st (Double Moss st) on
larger needles
Needles used
3.5mm straight
3.5mm DPNs
4.5mm straight
4.5mm DPNs
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch marker
4 locking stitch markers
cable needle
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed
to fit with -5 -10cm ease
depending on where you are in
the size range
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviatons
See page 12 for cable
abbreviations and page 35 for
all others
The front and back pieces are
worked flat from the bottom
up. Shoulder seams are sewn
together, then stitches are picked
up around the armholes for
sleeves. The sleeve cap is worked
flat then sleeve is continued in the
round to finished length. Stitches
are picked up around the neck for
the neckband.
Stitch patterns
Pattern A
Row1(RS):P4(4,4,5,5,5),k1B,
p4(4,4,5,5,5),k9,p4(4,4,5,
5, 5), k1B.
Row2:P1,k4(4,4,5,5,5),p9,
k4(4,4,5,5,5),p1,k4(4,4,
5, 5, 5).
Row3:P4(4,4,5,5,5),k1B,p4
(4,4,5,5,5),k3,C6F,p4(4,4,
5, 5, 5), k1B.
Row4:AsRow2.
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-2 twice.
Row9:P4(4,4,5,5,5),k1B,p4
(4,4,5,5,5),C6B,k3,p4(4,4,
5, 5, 5), k1B.
Row 10: As Row 2.
Rows 11-12: Rep rows 1-2 .
Rows 13-24: Rep rows 1-12.
Rep these 24 rows for patt.
Pattern B
Row1(RS):P4(4,4,5,5,5),k2,
p6,k4,p6,k2,p4(4,4,5,5,5).
Row2:K4(4,4,5,5,5),p2,k6,
p4,k6,p2,k4(4,4,5,5,5).
Rows 3-4: Rep rows 1-2.
Row 5: P4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5), [C3Fp, p4,
C3Bp] twice, p4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5).
Row6:K5(5,5,6,6,6),p2,k4,
p2,k2,p2,k4,p2,k5(5,5,6,
6, 6).
Row7:P5(5,5,6,6,6),C3Fp,
p2, C3Bp, p2, C3Fp, p2, C3Bp,
p5(5,5,6,6,6).
Row8:K6(6,6,7,7,7),p2,k2,
p2,k4,p2,k2,p2,k6(6,6,7,
7, 7).
Row9:P6(6,6,7,7,7),C3Fp,
C3Bp, p4, C3Fp, C3Bp, p6 (6,
6,7,7,7).
Row10:K7(7,7,8,8,8),p4,k6,
p4,k7(7,7,8,8,8).
Row11:P7(7,7,8,8,8),C4F,p6,
C4F,p7(7,7,8,8,8).
Row 12: As Row 10.
Row13:P7(7,7,8,8,8),k4,p6,
k4,p7(7,7,8,8,8).
Rows 14-16: Rep rows 10-12.
Row 17: P6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7), C3Bp,
C3Fp, p4, C3Bp, C3Fp, p6 (6,
6,7,7,7).
Row 18: As Row 8.
Row 19: P5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6), C3Bp,
p2, C3Fp, p2, C3Bp, p2, C3Fp,
p5(5,5,6,6,6).
Row 20: As Row 6.
Row 21: P4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5), [C3Bp,
p4, C3Fp] twice, p4 (4, 4, 5,
5, 5).
Row 22: As Row 2.
Row23:P4(4,4,5,5,5),k2,p6,
C4F,p6,k2,p4(4,4,5,5,5).
Row 24: As Row 2.
Rep these 24 rows for patt.
Pattern C
Row 1 (RS): K1B, p4 (4, 4, 5,
5,5),k9,p4(4,4,5,5,5).
Row2:K4(4,4,5,5,5),p1,
k4(4,4,5,5,5),p9,k4(4,
4,5,5,5),p1.
Row3:K1B,p4(4,4,5,5,5),
C6B,k3,p4(4,4,5,5,5),
k1B,p4(4,4,5,5,5).
Row4:AsRow2.
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-2
twice.
Row9:K1B,p4(4,4,5,5,5),
k3,C6F,p4(4,4,5,5,5),
k1B,p4(4,4,5,5,5).
Row 10: As Row 2.
Row 11-12: Rep rows 1-2 .
Rows 13-24: Rep rows 1-12.
Rep these 24 rows for patt.
Start knitting...
BACK
With smaller straight
needles, cast on 108 (116,
124, 132, 140, 156) sts.
Set-up Row: Purl.
Row (RS): K1, *k1, p1; rep
from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K1, *k1, p1; rep from *
to last st, k1.
Rep these 2 rows once more
then rep Row 1 once more.
Next Row (WS): K1, p to last
st, k1.
Change to larger
straight needles.
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
Finished Bust circumference (cm)
90
98
106
114
122
138
A: Back/Front width (cm)
46
50
54
58
62
70
B: Armhole depth (cm)
19
20
21
22
23
24
C: Length to armhole (cm)
37
38
39
40
41
42
D: Full length (cm)
56
58
60
62
64
66
E: Sleeve length (cm)
52
52
52
52
52
51
Yarn
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
Ice Blue 39
13
14
16
17
19
21
Finished Measurements
Classic cables are the star of this unisex drop-sleeve jumper

Set patterns
Row 1 (RS): K1, [p2, k2] 4 (5, 6,
6, 7, 9) times, work Row 1 of
Patt A for your size from chart
or written instructions, work
Row1ofPattB,workRow1of
PattC,[k2,p2]4(5,6,6,7,9)
times, k1.
Row2:K1,[k2,p2]4(5,6,6,7,
9) times, work Row 2 of Patt
C, work Row 2 of Patt B, work
Row2ofPattA,[p2,k2]4(5,
6, 6, 7, 9) times, k1.
Row3:K1,[k2,p2]4(5,6,6,7,
9) times, work Row 3 of Patt
A, work Row 3 of Patt B, work
Row3ofPattC,[p2,k2]4(5,
6, 6, 7, 9) times, k1.
Row4:K1,[p2,k2]4(5,6,6,7,
9) times, work Row 4 of Patt
C, work Row 4 of Patt B, work
Row4ofPattA,[k2,p2]4(5,
6, 6, 7, 9) times, k1.
These 4 rows set position of
patts, Double Moss st and 1-st
Garter borders.**
Cont as set until work
measures 37 (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Castoff1(3,5,7,9,13)stsat
beg of next 2 rows. 106 (110, 114,
118, 122, 130) sts
Cont in patt as set but now
working a 4-st Garter border at
each armhole edge until work
measures 54 (56, 58, 60, 62,
64) cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape neck & shoulders
Next Row (RS, dec): Work 31
(33, 35, 35, 37, 41) sts in patt,
k2, [k2tog, k2] 3 (3, 3, 1, 1, 1)
times, [k2tog, k3] 3 (3, 3, 7, 7,
7) times, [k2tog, k2] 3 (3, 3, 1,
1, 1) times, k2tog, k1, work in
patt to end. 96 (100, 104, 108,
112, 120) sts
Next Row: Work 30 (32, 33, 35,
36, 40) sts in patt, cast off 36
(36, 38, 38, 40, 40) sts, work
in patt to end.
Cont only on 30 (32, 33, 35,
36, 40) sts attached to working
yarn for Right Shoulder, leave
rem sts on hold.
Next Row (RS): Work in patt.
Next Row: Cast off 1 st, work in
patt to end. 29 (31, 32, 34, 35,
39) sts
Cont in patt until work
measures 55 (57, 59, 61, 63, 65)
cm ending after a WS row.
Work2rowsinGst.
Cast off.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to
held 30 (32, 33, 35, 36, 40) sts.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 1 st,
work in patt to end. 29 (31,
32, 34, 35, 39) sts
Cont in patt until work
measures 55 (57, 59, 61, 63, 65)
cm ending after a WS row.
Work2rowsinGst.
Cast off.
FRONT
Work as given for Back as
far as **.
Cont as set until work
measures 37 (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Castoff1(3,5,7,9,13)stsat
beg of next 2 rows. 106 (110, 114,
118, 122, 130) sts
Cont in patt as set but now
working a 4-st Garter border at
each armhole edge until work
measures 47 (49, 51, 52, 54, 56)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Shape neck & shoulders
Next Row (RS, dec): Work 31
(33, 35, 35, 37, 41) sts in patt,
k2, [k2tog, k2] 3 (3, 3, 1, 1, 1)
times, [k2tog, k3] 3 (3, 3, 7, 7,
7) times, [k2tog, k2] 3 (3, 3, 1,
1, 1) times, k2tog, k1, work in
patt to end. 96 (100, 104, 108,
112, 120) sts
Next Row: Work 38 (40, 41, 43,
45, 49) sts in patt, place next
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Abbreviations
K1B – Knit one below: Insert RH needle through
next st from previous row, knit 1 and slip sts off
the needle
C3Bp – Cable 3 backwards with purl: Slip next st
to CN, hold at back, k2 from LH needle, p1 from CN
C3Fp – Cable 3 forwards with purl: Slip next 2
sts to CN, hold in front, p1 from LH needle, k2
from CN
C4F – Cable 4 forwards: Slip next 2 sts to CN,
hold in front, k2 from LH needle, k2 from CN
C6B – Cable 6 backwards: Slip next 3 sts to CN,
hold at back, k3 from LH needle, k3 from CN
C6F – Cable 6 forwards: Slip next 3 sts to CN,
hold in front, k3 from LH needle, k3 from CN

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COSY CABLES
Expert Advice
You may think it’s boring, but
we promise you – a swatch is
absolutely essential if you want a
garment you’ll be proud of!
Make sure your swatch is a good
size – aim for at least 20cm
square, or more if you’re working
in chunky yarn
Swatch flat and in the round if a
garment includes both, as your
tension may be different
Always wash and block your
swatch before measuring it, and
you should wash your swatch
the same way you’ll wash the
finished garment
Remember to adjust for changes
in tension when knitting to a
specific measurement – compare
your in-progress tension to your
finished swatch. Imagine the
pattern tells you to knit for 20cm.
Your finished tension is 20 rows to
10cm but your in-progress tension
is 25 rows to 10cm. You should
only knit 40 rows, which may look
short initially but will grow 5cm
when it’s blocked.
20 (20, 22, 22, 22, 22) sts on
hold for Front Neck, work in
patt to end.
Cont only on 38 (40, 41, 43, 45,
49) sts attached to working
yarn for Left Shoulder, leave
rem sts on hold.
Next Row (RS): Work in patt.
Next Row: Cast off 2 sts, work
in patt to end. 2 sts dec’d
Rep the last 2 rows 2 more
times. 32 (34, 35, 37, 39, 43) sts
Next Row (RS): Work in patt.
Next Row: Cast off 1 st, work in
patt to end. 1 st dec’d
Repthelast2rows2(2,2,2,
3, 3) more times. 29 (31, 32, 34,
35, 39) sts
Cont in patt until work
measures 55 (57, 59, 61, 63,
65) cm ending after a WS row.
Work2rowsinGst.
Cast off.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to
held 38 (40, 41, 43, 45, 49) sts.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 2
sts, work in patt to end.
2 sts dec’d
Next Row: Work in patt.
Rep the last 2 rows 2 more
times. 32 (34, 35, 37, 39, 43) sts
Next Row (RS): Cast off 1
st, work in patt to end.
1 st dec’d
Next Row: Work in patt.
Repthelast2rows2(2,2,2,
3, 3) more times. 29 (31, 32, 34,
35, 39) sts
Cont in patt until work
measures 55 (57, 59, 61, 63,
65) cm ending after a WS row.
Work2rowsinGst.
Cast off.
Making up
Block to measurements given
in table. Join both shoulder
seams.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
With RS facing, larger straight
needles, starting at armhole
edge and working inside the
G St edge, pu and k76 (80, 84,
88, 92, 96) sts from row ends
of armhole.
Set-up Row (WS): *K2, p2; rep
from * to end.
Row 1: *P2, k2; rep from *
to end.
Row 2: *P2, k2; rep from *
to end.
Row 3: *K2, p2; rep from *
to end.
Row 4: *K2, p2; rep from *
to end.
These 4 rows set Double Moss
st worked flat.
Repthese4rows0(1,2,3,4,6)
more times.
Use locking stitch markers
to mark both edges of last
row worked.
Change to larger DPNs, join to
work in the rnd and pm for beg
of rnd.
Rnds 1-2: *P2, k2; rep from *
to end.
Rnds 3-4: *K2, p2; rep from *
to end.
These 4 rnds set Double Moss
st worked in the rnd.
Work9(6,9,6,9,6)rnds
in patt.
At the start of a dec rnd, if the
next st should be knit, work 2
sts tog using ssk; if it should
be a purl, use p2tog tbl.
Attheendofadecrnd,ifthe
next st should be knit, work 2
sts tog using k2tog; if it
should be a purl, use p2tog
Next Rnd: Work 2 sts tog, work
in patt to last 2 sts, work 2 sts
tog. 2 sts dec’d
Work 9 (9, 7, 7, 6, 6) rnds even.
Repthelast10(10,8,8,7,7)
rnds 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more
times. 46 (48, 50, 52, 54, 56) sts
Cont in patt until Sleeve
measures 49 (48, 47, 46, 45,
42) cm from the marked row,
ending after a Rnd 2 or Rnd 4
of patt.
Change to smaller DPNs.
Work 5 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Cast off loosely k-wise.
Neckband
With RS facing, smaller DPNs
and starting at RH edge of
Front Neck, pu and k60 (62 (62,
66, 70, 72) sts evenly around
neck, k20 (20, 22, 22, 22, 22)
held sts. Join to work in the rnd
and pm for beg of rnd. (80, 82,
84, 88, 92, 94) sts
Next Rnd (inc): K4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6),
[m1,k8(9,9,11,11,11)]3(1,2,
2, 2, 1) times, [m1, k8 (8, 8, 11,
12, 12)] 3 (7, 5, 3, 3, 5] times,
[m1,k8(9,9,11,11,11)]3(1,2,
2,2,1)times,m1,k4(4,4,6,
6, 6). 90 (92, 94, 96, 100,
102) sts
Work 8 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Cast off in rib.
Finishing
Sew the side seams – sew
in the outermost loop of the
outermost stitch so the seam
is flat. Sew the sleeve to the
bottom of the armhole from the
marker to the corner on each
side. Weave in all ends.

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Awakening
Spring
Yarn used
DROPS Paris
About the yarn
Aran; 75m per 50g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
17stsx22rnds=10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
4mm DPNs
4mm circular, 80cm
5mm DPNs
5mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch markers
4 locking stitch markers
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed
to fit with 4-14cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See page 35 for
all abbreviations
This simple jumper is
perfect for spring and
summer and it will be a
quick knit in affordable
cotton yarn

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SIMPLY STUNNING
This jumper is worked in the
round from the top down.
Sts are placed on hold after
the yoke while the body is
completed, then the sleeves
are worked in the rnd from the
top down. To ensure a loose
cast-off, try using a larger
sized needle.
Stitch patterns
Pattern A
Rnd 1: K10.
Rnds 2-4: K10.
Rnd 5: K3, k2tog, yo, k5.
Rnds 7-14: Knit.
Rnd 15: K8, k2tog, yo.
Rnds 17-20: Knit.
These 20 rnds form patt.
Pattern B
Rnd1:K5(5,7,7,9,9),m1.
Rnd 2 & all even-numbered
rnds: Knit.
Rnd3:K6(6,8,8,10,10),m1.
Rnd 5: K3, k2tog, yo, k2 (2, 4,
4, 6, 6), m1.
Rnd 7: K8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12), m1.
Rnd 9: K9 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13), m1.
Rnd 11: K10 (10, 12, 12, 14,
14), m1.
Rnd 13: K11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15), m1.
Rnd 15: K8, k2tog, yo, k2 (2, 4,
4, 6, 6), m1.
Rnd 17: K13 (13, 15, 15, 17,
17), m1.
Rnd 19: K14 (14, 16, 16, 18, 18), m1.
Rnd 20: Knit.
These 20 rnds form patt.
Pattern C
Rnd1:M1,k6(6,8,8,10,10).
Rnd 2 & all even-numbered
rnds: Knit.
Rnd3:M1,k7(7,9,9,11,11).
Rnd5:M1,k1(1,3,3,5,5),
k2tog, yo, k5.
Rnd 7: M1, k9 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13).
Rnd 9: M1, k10 (10, 12, 12, 14, 14).
Rnd 11: M1, k11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15).
Rnd 13: M1, k12 (12, 14, 14, 16, 16).
Rnd15:M1,k1(1,3,3,5,5),
k2tog, yo, k8, k2tog, yo.
Rnd 17: M1, k14 (14, 16, 16,
18, 18).
Rnd 19: M1, k15 (15, 17, 17, 19, 19).
Rnd 20: Knit.
These 20 rnds form patt.
Pattern D
Rnd 1: K3, k2tog, yo, k3.
Rnds 2-4: Knit.
Rep these 4 rnds for patt.
Start knitting...
BODY
Neck
With smaller DPNs, cast on 92
(96, 104, 108, 116, 120) sts. Join
to work in the rnd, being careful
not to twist. Pm to mark beg
of rnd.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Work in 2x2 rib for 6 rnds.
Next Rnd: K7 (4, 5, 3, 4, 3),
[k2tog, k14 (8, 8, 6, 6, 4)] 1
(3, 3, 5, 5, 3) times, [k2tog,
k13(7,9,5,7,5)]3(3,3,3,
3, 11) times, [k2tog, k14 (8, 8,
6,6,4)]1(3,3,5,5,3)times,
k2tog, k6 (3, 4, 2, 3, 2). 86
(86, 94, 94, 102, 102) sts
Next Rnd: Knit.
Yoke
Note: Raglan incs on Body
are worked as part of patterns
B&C.
Change to larger DPNs and
then to larger circular needles
once there are enough sts.
Next Rnd: Work Rnd 1 of
pattern A from chart or
written instructions, work Rnd
1 of pattern B for your size,
k1, pm, k1, m1, k8, m1, k1, pm,
k1, work Rnd 1 of pattern C
for your size, work Rnd 1 of
pattern A; rep from * once
more. 8 sts inc’d
This rnd sets position of patts
and raglan incs.
Cont in patt working raglan incs
on every alt rnd a further 17 (21,
22, 25, 27, 29) times. 230 (262,
278, 302, 326, 342) sts
After patterns have been
completed once in full, maintain
eyelet patt as set until raglan
incs are complete.
Divide for sleeves
Note: Remove markers other
than beg of rnd marker as
you come to them. Note that
in some sizes, sts worked
previously as Sleeve sts will
now be worked on the Body.
Next Rnd: Work 35 (39, 41, 45,
49, 53) sts in patt, place the
next 44 (52, 56, 60, 64, 64)
sts on hold for first Sleeve,
use the backward loop
method to cast on 10 (10, 12,
12, 14, 16) sts, work 71 (79,
83, 91, 99, 107) sts in patt,
place the next 44 (52, 56, 60,
64, 64) sts on hold, use the
backward loop method to
cast on 10 (10, 12, 12, 14, 16)
sts, work in patt to end. 162
(178, 190, 206, 226, 246) sts
Lower Body
Place a locking stitch marker on
each side of the central 8 newly
cast on sts at each underarm.
Next Rnd: [Work in patt as set
to marker, sm, work Rnd 1
of Pattern D from chart or
written instructions, sm]
twice, work in patt to end.
This rnd sets position of Patt D.
Maintain this patt at each
underarm and cont to work in
eyelet pattern as set on yoke,
working any rem sts in St st for
9 more rnds.
Next Rnd (inc): [Work in patt as
set to marker, m1, sm, work
Rnd 1 of Pattern D from chart
or written instructions, sm,
m1] twice, work in patt to end.
4 sts inc’d
Work 13 rnds even.
Rep inc rnd. 170 (186, 198, 214,
234, 254) sts
Work even until Body measures
21cm from divide, ending
after a rnd that does not
include yarnovers.
Next Rnd (inc): K2 (2, 2, 2, 3,
3), [m1, k5] 11 (17, 15, 15, 21, 23)
times, [m1, k5 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6)] 11
(3, 11, 15, 3, 3) times, [m1, k5]
11 (17, 15, 15, 21, 23) times, m1,
k3 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3). 204 (224,
240, 260, 280, 304) sts
Change to smaller
circular needles.
Work 6 rnds in 2x2 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Return held 44 (52, 56, 60, 64,
64) sts to larger DPNs.
With RS facing pu and k10 (10,
12, 12, 14, 16) sts from underarm,
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
A: Bust circumference (cm)
95
105
112
121
133
145
B: Hem circumference (cm)
100
109.5 116.5
126
137.5 149.5
C: Armhole depth (cm)
21
23
25
27
29
31
D: Length to armhole (cm)
24
24
24
24
24
24
E: Full length (cm)
48
50
52
54
56
58
F: Sleeve length (cm)
42
41
39
38
36
34
Yarn
DROPS Paris
Peach 27
9
10
11
12
13
14
Finished Measurements

k44 (52, 56, 60, 64, 64), join to
workinthernd,k1(1,2,2,3,4),
pm for beg of rnd. 54 (62, 68,
72, 78, 80) sts
Next Rnd: Work Rnd 1 of
Pattern D from chart or
written instructions, pm,
k to end.
This rnd sets position of patt
and St st.
Work 8 rnds even.
Next Rnd (dec): Work Patt D,
sm, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk.
2 sts dec’d
Work 5 (3, 3, 1, 1, 1) rnds even.
Rep dec rnd.
Repthese6(4,4,2,2,2)rnds
3 (4, 12, 6, 7, 8) more times. 44
(50, 40, 56, 60, 60) sts
SIZES S, M, XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Work 7 (5, -, 3, 3, 3) rnds even.
Rep dec rnd.
Repthese8(6, -, 4,4,4)rnds
3(5, -, 7,8,7)moretimes.36
(38, -, 40, 42, 44) sts
ALL SIZES:
Work even until Sleeve
measures 38 (37, 35, 34, 32,
30) cm.
Next Rnd (inc): K2 (3, 2, 2, 2,
3),[m1,k5(7,5,5,5,5)]2(1,
2, 2, 1, 2) times, [m1, k4 (6, 5,
5,4,6)]3(3,3,3,7,3)times,
[m1,k5(7,5,5,5,5)2(1,2,
2, 1, 2) times, m1, k2 (3, 3,
3, 2, 3). 44 (44, 48, 48, 52,
52) sts
Change to smaller DPNs.
Work 8 rnds in 2x2 rib.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Finishing
Block to measurements given
in table and weave in all ends.
Expert Advice
Sometimes our biggest barrier to knitting something that will get
worn is our own stubbornness! Here are some things to think about
before you choose your next garment project.
Think about what you really like wearing and only make something
you would genuinely wear
How will you wear your garment? If you generally wear skirts, you
might want a shorter crop
Pay attention to shape – learn to spot the difference between raglan
sleeves, circular yokes, set-in sleeves and drop sleeves. You may
notice that you wear some of these sleeve styles more than others,
so why not replicate that in the garments you knit?
Choose a yarn that works for you. If you run cool, consider a wool
rather than cotton yarn– just make sure you knit a swatch and
consider the different properties of the yarn
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Avriel
Cardigan
With its cosy texture and
oversized shape, this
is a perfect casual
cardigan you’ll
wear for years
to come
WARDROBE STAPLE
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Yarn used
DROPS Air
About the yarn
Aran; 150m per 50g ball;
65% alpaca, 28% polyamide,
7% wool
Tension
12stsx34rows=10cm
measured over patt
Needles used
6mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
8 locking stitch markers
4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) buttons, 2cm
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed to
fit with 15-30cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See page 35 for
all abbreviations
The Back, Fronts and Sleeves
are worked separately, in rows
from the bottom up. The stitch
pattern is English Rib, similar
to brioche. When casting off
and decreasing, yarnovers
don’t count as sts and are
knitted together with each
slipped stitch.
Stitch patterns
English Rib
Note that 2 rows of patt
give 1 visible stitch in height.
Yarnovers do not count as sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K1, yo, sl 1 p-wise;
rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: *Yo, sl 1 p-wise, k
together the yo and slipped
st; rep from * to last st, yo, sl
1 p-wise.
Row 3: *K together the yo and
slipped st, yo, sl 1 p-wise; rep
from * to last 2 sts, k together
the yo and slipped st.
Rep rows 2-3 for patt.
Start knitting...
BACK
Loosely cast on 63 (67, 71, 77,
83, 91) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K3, *k1, p1; rep from * to
last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2: K3, pm, *p1, k1; rep from
* tolast4sts,p1,pm,k3.
Next Row (RS): K3, sm, work
Row 1 of English Rib to
marker, sm, k3.
This row sets position
of English Rib and 3-st
garter borders.
Cont as set until work
measures 16cm.
Mark each end of last row
worked for side split.
Cont in patt but working only
1stateachedgeinGstuntil
work measures 39 (40, 41, 42,
43, 44) cm from cast-on, ending
after a WS row.
Armhole shaping
Cast off 2 sts [yarnovers not
counted as sts and are knitted
tog with each slipped stitch] at
beg of next 2 rows. 59 (63, 67,
73, 79, 87) sts
Cont in patt working English
Riband1stateachedgeinG
st until work measures 55 (57,
59, 61, 63, 65) cm, ending after
a WS row.
Neck shaping
Next Row (RS): K1, work 19 (21,
22, 25, 27, 31) sts in English
Rib, k19 (19, 21, 21, 23, 23)
[yarnovers not counted as sts
and are knitted together with
each slipped st], work 19 (21,
22, 25, 27, 31) sts in English
Rib, k1.
Next Row: K1, work 19 (21,
22, 25, 27, 31) sts in English
Rib, k19 (19, 21, 21, 23, 23)
[yarnovers not counted as sts
and are knitted together with
each slipped st], work 19 (21,
22, 25, 27, 31) sts in English
Rib, k1.
These 2 rows set English
Rib with G St borders and
central section.
Rep these 2 rows 1 more time.
Next Row (RS): Work 25 (27,
28, 31, 33, 37) sts as set,
place these sts on a holder,
cast off 9 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13) sts,
work as set to end. 25 (27,
28, 31, 33, 37) sts for Left
Back Neck
Left Back Neck
Next Row (WS): K1, work as set to
last 5 sts, k5.
Next Row: K5, k2tog, work as set
to last st, k1. 24 (26, 27, 30, 32,
36) sts
Cont even as set until work
measures 58 (60, 62, 64, 66, 68)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Right Back Neck
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to held
25 (27, 28, 31, 33, 37) sts.
Next Row: K1, work as set to last
7 sts, ssk, k5. 24 (26, 27, 30, 32,
36) sts
Cont even as set until work
measures 58 (60, 62, 64, 66, 68)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off loosely in patt.
RIGHT FRONT
Loosely cast on 37 (39, 41, 43, 47,
51) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K5, *k1, p1; rep from * to
last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2: K3, pm, *p1, k1; rep from *
to last 6 sts, p1, pm, k5.
Next Row (RS): K5, sm, work
Row 1 of English Rib to marker,
sm, k3.
This row sets position of English
Rib and garter borders.
Cont as set until work measures
11 (13, 15, 17, 11, 13) cm.
Next Row (RS, buttonhole): K2,
k2tog, yo, k1, sm, work Row 1 of
Engish Rib to marker, sm, k3.
Note: Continue to work 3 (3,
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
Finished Bust circumference (cm) 110
117
123.5
132
143.5
157
A: Back width (cm)
52.5
56
59
64
69
76
B: Front width (cm)
31
32.5
34
36
39
42.5
C: Armhole depth (cm)
19
20
21
22
23
24
D: Length to armhole (cm)
39
40
41
42
43
44
E: Full length (cm)
58
60
62
64
66
68
F: Sleeve length (cm)
49
48
47
46
44
42
Yarn
DROPS Air
Light Grey Green 18
7
7
8
8
9
10
Finished Measurements

3, 3, 4, 4) further buttonholes
in the Right garter border in
the same way as the first,
with 8cm between each one.
Work the yo as a stitch in the
following row. Buttonholes will
not be mentioned further in
instructions below.
**Cont as set until work
measures 16cm.
Mark each end of last row
worked for side split.
Cont in patt but working 5 sts at
opening edge in G st and only 1
st at side edge in G st (moving
marker) until work measures
36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46) cm from
cast-on, ending after a WS row.
Read through the whole of the
next section carefully before
beginning, neck and armhole
shaping occur AT THE
SAME TIME.
Next Row (RS, dec): K5, sm,
ssk, work in Engish Rib
to marker, sm, k1. (note
exception for Left Front)
1 st dec’d
Work 3 rows even.
Rep dec row.
Rep these 4 rows 9 (9, 10, 9, 11,
11) more times.
AT THE SAME TIME when work
measures 39 (40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
cm ending after a RS row (WS
for Left Front), cast off 2 sts at
armhole edge of next row. 24
(26, 27, 30, 32, 36) sts
When both sets of shaping are
complete, cont even as set on
rem 24 (26, 27, 30, 32, 36) sts
until work measures 58 (60, 62,
64, 66, 68) cm, ending after a
WS row.
Cast off loosely in patt.
LEFT FRONT
Loosely cast on 37 (39, 41, 43,
47, 51) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K3, *k1, p1; rep from * to
last 6 sts, k6.
Row 2: K5, pm, *p1, k1; rep from
* tolast4sts,p1,pm,k3.
Next Row (RS): K3, sm, work
Row 1 of English Rib to
marker, sm, k5.
This row sets position of English
Rib and garter borders.
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Work as given for Right Front
from **, omitting buttonholes
and working neck dec rows
as follows:
Next Row (RS, dec): K1, sm, work
in English Rib to 2 sts before
marker, k2tog, sm, k5.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Loosely cast on 23 (25, 25, 27,
27, 29) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K1, *k1, p1; rep from * to
last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: K1, pm, *p1, k1; rep from *
to last 2 sts, p1, pm, k1.
Next Row (RS): K1, sm, work
Row 1 of English Rib to marker,
sm, k1.
This row sets position of English
Rib and 1-st garter borders.
Cont as set until work measures
8cm, ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, sm, m1,
work in patt to marker, m1, sm,
k1. 2 sts inc’d
Work 15 (15, 11, 9, 7, 7) rows even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 16 (16, 12, 10, 8, 8) rows
7 (7, 9, 9, 10, 10) more times. 41
(43, 47, 49, 51, 53) sts
Cont in patt until Sleeve
measures 48 (47, 46, 45, 43,
41) cm.
Mark each edge of last
row worked.
Cont in patt until Sleeve
measures 49 (48, 47, 46, 44,
42) cm.
Cast off loosely in patt.
Finishing
Block to measurements given
in table. Join shoulder seams
inside cast-off edge making
sure the seam is not tight.
Sew in the sleeves, inside
the one edge stitch, and sew
the bottom of the armhole
(markers on sleeve should fit
the side seam on the body).
Sew the sleeve and side seams
in the outermost loop of the
outermost stitch, leaving marked
16cm at the bottom on each
side open for the splits. Sew
the buttons onto the left band
to correspond with buttonholes.
Weave in all ends.
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The front and back pieces
are worked separately back
and forth from the bottom up.
Stiches are cast off for the
armholes and neck and each
shoulder is finished separately.
The sleeves are worked flat
separately. The neckband
is worked in the rnd after
the garment has been
sewn together.
Stitch patterns
Pattern A
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K3, yo, ssk, p1, k2tog,
yo, k3.
Row 4: P5, k1, p5.
Row 5: K3, k2tog, kyok, ssk, k3.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: Knit.
Rows 8-11: Rep rows 6-7 twice.
Row 12: Purl.
These 12 rows form patt.
Pattern B
Row 1 (RS): K3, p1, yo, ssk, p1, k3.
Rows2,4,68&10:P3,k1,p2,
k1, p3.
Row 3: K3, p1, k2tog, yo, p1, k3.
Row5:AsRow1.
Row7:AsRow3.
Row9:AsRow1.
Row 11: As Row 3.
Row 12: P3, k1, p2, k1, p3.
These 12 rows form patt.
Pattern C
Row 1 (RS): P1, k3, [p1, k1,
k2tog, yo, p1, yo, ssk, k1] 3 (3,
3, 3, 4, 4) times, p1, k3, p1.
Rows2,4,6,8&10:K1,p3,k1,
[p3, k1] 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8) times,
p3, k1.
Row 3: P1, k3, [p1, k2tog, yo, k1,
p1,k1,yo,ssk]3(3,3,3,4,4)
times, p1, k3, p1.
Row 5: P1, k3, [p1, k2, yo, cdd,
yo,k2]3(3,3,3,4,4)times,
p1, k3, p1.
Row 7: P1, k1, k2tog, yo, [p1, yo,
ssk, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, yo] 3 (3,
3, 3, 4, 4) times, p1, yo, ssk,
k1, p1.
Row 9: P1, k2tog, yo, k1, [p1, k1,
yo, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, k1] 3
(3, 3, 3, 4, 4) times, p1, k1, yo,
ssk, p1.
Row 11: P1, k2, yo, [cdd, yo,
k2,p1,k2,yo]3(3,3,3,4,4)
times, cdd, yo, k2, p1.
Row 12: K1, p3, k1, [p3, k1] 6 (6,
6, 6, 8, 8) times, p3, k1.
These 12 rows form patt.
Start knitting...
BACK
With smaller straight needles, cast
on 88 (94, 100, 106, 115, 124) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K1, *p2, k1; rep from * to
last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Row 2: K3, *p1, k2; rep from *
to last st, k1.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont in rib until work
measures 5cm, ending after a
WS row.
Next Row (RS, dec): K3 (3, 4,
4, 4, 5), [k2tog, k6 (7, 7, 7,
8,9)]3(3,3,2,3,4)times,
[k2tog, k6 (6, 7, 8, 7, 10)] 4
(4, 4, 6, 4, 2) times, [k2tog,
k6(7,7,7,8,9)]3(3,3,2,
4, 4) times, k2tog, k3 (3, 4,
4, 3, 5). 77 (83, 89, 95, 103,
113) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row2:K1,ptolastst,k1.
These 2 rows set St st and 1-st
garter borders.
Cont as set until work
measures 30 (31, 32, 33, 34,
35) cm, ending after a WS row.
Armhole shaping
Castoff4(4,4,5,6,6)stsat
beg of next 2 rows. 69 (75, 81,
85, 91, 101) sts
Cont in St st with 1-st garter
borders as before until work
measures 41 (43, 45, 47, 49, 51)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
Finished bust circumference (cm)
94
101
109
116
126
139
A: Back/Front width (cm)
47
51
54
58
63
69
B: Armhole depth (cm)
18
19
20
21
22
23
C: Length to armhole (cm)
30
31
32
33
34
35
D: Full length (cm)
48
50
52
54
56
58
E: Sleeve length (cm)
50
50
50
49
48
46
Yarn
DROPS Air
24 Pink
566778
Finished Measurements
Seaside Watcher
Yarn used
DROPS Air
About the yarn
Aran; 150m per 50g ball;
65% alpaca, 28% polyamide,
7% wool
Tension
16stsx20rows=10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
4.5mm straight
4.5mm DPNs
5.5mm straight
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch marker
2 locking stitch markers
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed
to fit with 0-13cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
kyok: Knit next st but do not
slip it from LH needle, yo,
then k1 in the same st.
2 sts inc’d
See page 35 for
all other abbreviations
Challenge yourself to knit this stunning pullover, featuring
a lovely combination of delicate stitch patterns

Shoulder & Neck
shaping
Next Row (RS): K16 (19, 21, 23,
25, 30), turn. Cont on these
sts only for Right Shoulder,
leaving rem 53 (56, 60, 62,
66, 71) sts on hold.
Next Row: Cast off 1 st k-wise,
ptolastst,k1.1stdec’d
Next Row: Knit.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
14 (17, 19, 21, 23, 28) sts
Cont in St st with 1-st garter
borders as before until work
measures 48 (50, 52, 54,
56, 58) cm, ending after a
WS row.
Cast off.
With RS facing, slip first 37 (37,
39, 39, 41, 41) sts to a separate
holder for Back Neck, rejoin
yarn to rem 16 (19, 21, 23, 25,
30) sts for Left Shoulder.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 1 st, k
to end. 1 st dec’d
Next Row: K1, p to last st, k1.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
14 (17, 19, 21, 23, 28) sts
Cont in St st with 1-st garter
borders as before until work
measures 48 (50, 52, 54,
56, 58) cm, ending after a
WS row.
Cast off.
FRONT
With smaller straight needles,
cast on 87 (93, 99, 105, 114,
123) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K2, *p2, k1; rep from *
to last st, k1.
Row 2: K1, *p1, k2; rep from *
to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont in rib until work
measures 5cm, ending after a
WS row.
Next Row (RS, dec): K4 (4, 4,
5, 4, 6), [k2tog, k6 (8, 8, 8,
9,10)]1(1,2,2,2,3)times,
[k2tog, k7 (7, 8, 9, 8, 11)] 6
(6, 2, 4, 6, 2) times, [k2tog,
k6(8,8,8,9,10)]2(2,5,3,
2, 4) times, k2tog, k3 (3, 3,
4, 4, 5). 77 (83, 89, 95, 103,
113) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1 (RS): K1 (4, 7, 10, 10, 15),
work Row 1 of Patt A from
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chart or written instructions,
work Row 1 of Patt B, work
Row1ofPattC,workRow1of
Patt B, work Row 1 of Patt A,
k1 (4, 7, 10, 10, 15).
Row2:K1,p0(3,6,9,9,14),
work Row 2 of Patt A, work
Row2ofPattB,workRow2
of Patt C, work Row 2 of Patt
B,workRow2ofPattA,p0
(3, 6, 9, 9, 14), k1.
These 2 rows set position
of patts, St st and 1-st
garter borders.
Cont as set until Front
measures 30 (31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Armhole shaping
Maintaining patt, cast off 4 (4,
4,5,6,6)atbegofnext2rows.
69 (75, 81, 85, 91, 101) sts
Cont in patt with 1-st garter
borders as before until work
measures 38 (39, 41, 42, 43, 44)
cm, ending after a WS row.
When shaping in patt, if there
are too few sts to work a dec
and its paired inc, work these
sts in St st instead.
Shoulder & Neck
shaping
Next Row (RS): Work 18 (21, 24,
26, 25, 30) sts in patt, cont
on these sts only for Left
Shoulder, leaving rem 51 (54,
57, 59, 66, 71) sts on hold.
NextRow:Castoff2(2,2,2,1,
1) sts k-wise, work in patt to
end. 16 (19, 22, 24, 24, 29) sts
Next Row: Work in patt.
Next Row: Cast off 1 st k-wise,
work in patt to end. 15 (18, 21,
23, 23, 28) sts
Next Row: Work in patt.
NextRow:Castoff1(1,1,1,0,0)
st k-wise, work in patt to end.
14 (17, 20, 22, 23, 28) sts
Next Row: Work in patt.
NextRow:Castoff0(0,1,1,0,
0) st k-wise, work in patt to
end. 14 (17, 19, 21, 23, 28) sts
Cont in patt with 1-st garter
borders as before until work
measures 48 (50, 52, 54, 56,
58) cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off.
With RS facing, slip first 33 (33,
33, 33, 41, 41) sts to a separate
holder for Front Neck, rejoin
yarn to rem 18 (21, 24, 26, 25,
30) sts for Right Shoulder.
Next Row (RS): Cast off 2 (2,
2, 2, 1, 1) sts k-wise, work in
patt to end. 16 (19, 22, 24, 24,
29) sts
Next Row: Work in patt.
Next Row: Cast off 1 st k-wise,
work in patt to end. 15 (18, 21,
23, 23, 28) sts
Next Row: Work in patt.
NextRow:Castoff1(1,1,1,0,0)
st k-wise, work in patt to end.
14 (17, 20, 22, 23, 28) sts
Next Row: Work in patt.
NextRow:Castoff0(0,1,1,0,
0) st k-wise, work in patt to
end. 14 (17, 19, 21, 23, 28) sts
Cont in St st with 1-st garter
borders as before until work
measures 48 (50, 52, 54, 56,
58) cm, ending after a WS row.
Cast off.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
With smaller straight needles,
cast on 35 (35, 38, 38, 41,
41) sts.
Set-up Row (WS): Purl.
Row 1: K1, *p2, k1; rep from * to
last st, k1.
Row 2: K1, *p1, k2; rep from * to
last st, k1.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont in rib until work measures
5cm, ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): K5 (4, 5, 5,
7, 6), *m1, k1; rep from * to last
5(4,5,5,7,6)sts,ktoend.
60 (62, 66, 66, 68, 70) sts
Next Row: K1, p to last st, k1.
Change to larger needles.
Row 1 (RS): K25 (26, 28, 28,
29, 30), work Row 1 of Patt
B from chart or written
instructions, k25 (26, 28, 28,
29, 30).
Row 2: K1, p24 (25, 27, 27, 28,
29), work Row 2 of Patt B,
p24 (25, 27, 27, 28, 29), k1.
These 2 rows set position
of patt, St st and 1-st garter
borders.
SIZES XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Cont as set until Sleeve
measures 10cm, ending after a
WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1,
work in patt to last st, m1, k1.
2 sts inc’d
Work 15 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 16 rows - (-,
-, 0,0,1)
more times. - (-,
-, 70, 72, 76) sts
ALL SIZES:
Cont as set until Sleeve
measures 47 (47, 47, 46, 44,
42) cm.
Use locking st markers to mark
each edge of last row worked.
Cont as set until Sleeve
measures 50 (50, 50, 49, 48,
46) cm.
Cast off.
Making up
Block to measurements given
in table. Join both shoulder
seams inside the cast-off
edge. Sew the sleeve seams
butleavea3(3,3,3,4,4)cm
gap open at the top (i.e. from
the marker). Sew this opening
into the bottom of the armhole
and then sew the sleeves into
the body. Sew the side seams
inside the 1 edge stitch.
Neckband
With RS facing, DPNs and
starting at a shoulder seam,
pu and k approximately 75
(78, 81, 87, 93, 96) sts evenly
around neck, ensuring total is
a multiple of 3 and neckband is
neither tight nor loose around
neckline. Join to work in the rnd
and pm for beg of rnd.
Rib Rnd: *K1, p2; rep from *
to end.
Rep this rnd until Neckband
measures 4cm.
Cast off k-wise.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.

Pearl
Pointe
A ballet-inspired
wrap cardigan is
the perfect addition
to your summer
wardrobe
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Yarn used
DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk
DROPS Kid Silk
About the yarn
DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk: 4-ply;
167m per 50g ball; 70% alpaca,
30% silk
DROPS Kid Silk: Laceweight;
200m per 25g ball; 75% mohair,
25% silk
Tension
17stsx22rows=10cm
measured over patt on larger
needles with 1 strand of each
yarn held together
Needles used
4mm DPNs
4mm straight
5mm DPNs
5mm straight
Other supplies
stitch marker
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed to
fit with zero to -10cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
m1p – make 1 purlwise:
With LH needle, pick up the
horizontal strand between the
last st worked and the st about
to be worked, bringing the
needle from back to front, then
purl into front of this strand.
1 st inc’d
See page 35 for
all other abbreviations
The luxury look of this
cardigan is created by holding
two strands of yarn together
to combine alpaca, silk and
mohair. The Back Shoulders
of this fitted wrap cardigan
are worked separately from
the top down and then joined
to form the Lower Back. The
Front pieces are worked
flat from the top down. The
sleeve caps are worked back
and forth from the top down,
then the rest of the elbow-
length Sleeve is worked in
the round from the top down.
Stitches are picked up for
the ties.
Stitch patterns
Pattern A
Row 1 (RS): [P1, m1, k1, p2, k2]
twice, p1, m1, k1, p1, k2.
Rows2,4,6&8:K3,[p1,k2,
p2, k2] twice, p1, k2.
Row 3: [P2, k1, p2, yo, ssk]
twice, p2, k1, p1, k2.
Row 5: [P2, k1, p2, k2tog, yo]
twice, p2, k1, p1, k2.
Row7:AsRow3.
Row9:AsRow5.
Row 10: K3, [p1, k2, p2, k2]
twice, p1, k2.
Rep rows 3-10 for patt.
Pattern B
Row 1 (RS): K2, p1, [k1, p1, m1,
k2, p2] twice, k1, p1, m1.
Rows2,4,6&8:[K2,p1,k2,
p2] twice, k2, p1, k3.
Row 3: K2, p1, [k1, p2, k2tog,
yo, p2] twice, k1, p2.
Row 5: K2, p1, [k1, p2, yo, ssk,
p2] twice, k1, p2.
Row7:AsRow3.
Row9:AsRow5.
Row 10: [K2, p1, k2, p2] twice,
k2, p1, k3.
Rep rows 3-10 for patt.
Start knitting...
BACK
Left Shoulder
With smaller straight needles
and 1 strand of each yarn held
together, cast on 22 sts.
Work2rowsinGst.
Change to larger
straight needles.
Cont in G st until work
measures 2cm, ending after a
RS row.
Break yarns and leave
piece aside while working
second shoulder.
Join Shoulders
With smaller straight needles
and 1 strand of each yarn held
together, cast on 22 sts.
Work2rowsinGst.
Change to larger
straight needles.
Cont in G st until work
measures 2cm, ending after
a RS row.
BACK
Next Row (WS, joining): K22,
use the backward loop
method to cast on 16 (18,
18, 20, 22, 24) sts, with WS
facing, k22 sts from Back Left
Shoulder. 60 (62, 62, 64, 66,
68) sts
Work 6 more rows in G st.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row2:K3,ptolast3sts,k3.
These 2 rows set St st with 3-st
Garter borders.
Cont as set until work
measures 17 (14, 8, 12, 10, 7) cm,
ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): K3, m1, k to
last 3 sts, m1, k3. 2 sts inc’d
Work 3 (3, 3, 1, 1) rows in patt.
Rep inc row.
Repthese4(4,4,4,2,2)rows
0 (2, 6, 9, 13, 17) more times. 64
(70, 78, 86, 96, 106) sts
Cont in patt until work
measures 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Caston3stsatbegofnext2
rows for armhole. 70 (76, 84,
92, 102, 112) sts
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Next Row: K6, p to last 6
sts, k6.
Rep these 2 rows once more.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K1, p to last st, k1.
These 2 rows set St st with 1-st
Garter borders.
Cont as set until work
measures 4cm from armhole
cast-on, ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, dec): K1, ssk,
k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
2 sts dec’d
Work 7 (7, 11, 11, 13, 13)
rows even.
Rep dec row. 66 (72, 80, 88,
98, 108) sts
Work 7 (11, 11, 13, 15) rows even.
Rep dec row. 64 (70, 78, 86, 96,
106) sts
Work 7 rows even.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k to
last st, m1, k1. 2 sts inc’d
Work 9 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Rep the last 10 rows once more.
70 (76, 84, 92, 102, 112) sts
Cont as set until work
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
A: Finished Bust circumference (cm)
80
88
96
106
118
130
B: Finished Waist circumference (cm)
72
80
90
98
110
122
C: Length to armhole (cm)
27
28
29
30
31
32
D: Armhole depth (cm)
19
20
21
22
23
24
E: Full length (cm)
46
48
50
52
54
56
F: Sleeve length (cm)
29
29
30
30
31
31
Yarn
DROPS Baby Alpaca
Silk Powder 1306
455566
DROPS Kidsilk
Off White 01
334445
Finished Measurements

29) cm from armhole, ending
after a RS row.
Next Row (WS, inc): Work 20
stsinpatt,p3(2,3,4,3,3),
[m1p,p5(5,6,7,8,7)]1(3,2,
1, 1, 2) times, [m1p, p6 (4, 6,
8,7,7)]3(1,2,3,4,3)times,
[m1p,p5(5,6,7,8,7)]1(3,2,
1,1,2)times,m1,p2(1,2,3,
3, 3), k1. 60 (66, 69, 72, 78,
84) sts
Change to smaller
straight needles.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p2, k1; rep from
* to last 20 sts, [p2, k1, p2,
k2tog] twice, p2, k1, p1, k2.
58 (64, 67, 70, 76, 82) sts
Row 2: K3, [p1, k2] 5 times, *p1,
k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 3: K1, *p2, k1; rep from * to
last 3 sts, p1, k2.
Row 4: K3, *p1, k2; rep from * to
last st, k1.
Rows 5-6: Rep rows 3-4 .
Cast off in patt.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller straight needles
and 1 strand of each yarn held
together, cast on 22 sts.
Work2rowsinGst.
Change to larger
straight needles.
Next Row (RS): Work Row 1 of
Patt B from chart or written
instructions, pm, k5. 25 sts
Row2:K3,p2,workRow2of
Patt B.
These 2 rows set position of
patt, St st and 3-st
Garter border.
Cont as set until work
measures 4cm, ending after a
WS row.
Neck & armhole
shaping
Read through the whole of
this section carefully before
beginning, neck and armhole
shaping occur AT THE
SAME TIME.
Next Row (RS, inc): Work Patt
B, sm, m1, work as set to end.
1 st inc’d for neck
Work 3 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Repthese4rows6(6,7,9,10,
11) more times.
Work 1 row even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 2 rows 13 (15, 14, 13,
13, 13) more times.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 4 rows once more.
AT THE SAME TIME, when
work measures 17 (14, 8, 12, 10,
7) cm and ending after a WS
row, inc for armhole as follows:
Next Row (RS, inc): Work as
directed for neck to last 3 sts,
m1, k3. 1 st inc’d for armhole
Work 3 (3, 3, 1, 1) rows in patt.
Rep inc row.
Repthese4(4,4,2,2)rows0
(2, 6, 9, 13, 17) more times.
Cont in patt until work
measures 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
cm, ending after a RS row.
Caston3stsatbegofnextrow
for armhole. 3 sts inc’d
Cont in patt, St st and working
neck incs as set but work a
6-st Garter border for the
next 4 rows, and then a 1-st
Garter border for remainder
of piece.
Waist shaping
While completing neck decs as
set above, AT THE SAME TIME,
shape waist as follows:
Cont as set until work
measures 4cm from armhole,
ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, dec): Work as
set to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
1 st dec’d
Cont as set until work
measures 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) cm
from armhole, ending after a
WS row.
Rep dec row.
Cont as set until work
measures 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
cm from armhole, ending after
a WS row.
Rep dec row.
Cont as set until work
measures 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
cm from armhole, ending after
a WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): Work as set
to last st, m1, k1. 1 st inc’d
Cont as set until work
measures 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
cm from armhole, ending after
a WS row.
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measures 24 (25, 26, 27, 28,
29) cm from armhole cast-on,
ending after a RS row.
Next Row (WS, inc): K1, p3 (5,
5,4,4,4),[m1p,p9(9,9,9,9,
7)] 3 (3, 3, 3, 2, 1) times, [m1p,
p8(10,9,9,8,8)]1(1,2,3,7,
11) times, [m1p, p9 (9, 9, 9, 9,
7)] 3 (3, 3, 3, 2, 1) times, m1p,
p3(5,5,5,4,4),k1.78(84,
93, 102, 114, 126) sts
Change to smaller needles.
Next Row (RS): K1, *k1, p2; rep
from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Next Row: K1, p1, *k2, p1; rep
from * to last st, k1.
Rep these 2 rows twice more.
Cast off in rib.
RIGHT FRONT
With smaller straight needles
and 1 strand of each yarn held
together, cast on 22 sts.
Work2rowsinGst.
Change to larger
straight needles.
Next Row (RS): K5, pm, work
Row 1 of Patt A from chart or
written instructions. 25 sts
Row2:WorkRow2ofPattA,
ptolast3sts,k3.
These 2 rows set position
of patt, St st and 3-st
Garter border.
Cont as set until work
measures 4cm, ending after a
WS row.
Neck & armhole
shaping
Read through the whole
of this section carefully
before beginning, neck and
armhole shaping occur AT THE
SAME TIME.
Next Row (RS, inc): K to marker,
m1, sm, work Patt A to end.
1 st inc’d for neck
Work 3 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Repthese4rows6(6,7,9,10,
11) more times.
Work 1 row even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 2 rows 13 (15, 14, 13,
13, 13) more times.
Work 3 rows even.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 4 rows once more.
AT THE SAME TIME, when
work measures 17 (14, 8, 12, 10,
7) cm and ending after a WS
row, inc for armhole as follows:
Next Row (RS, inc): K3, m1,
work as directed for neck to
end. 1 st inc’d for armhole
Work 3 (3, 3, 1, 1) rows in patt.
Rep inc row.
Rep these 4 (4, 4, 2, 2) rows
0 (2, 6, 9, 13, 17) more times.
Cont in patt until work
measures 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
cm, ending after a WS row.
Caston3stsatbegofnextrow
for armhole. 3 sts inc’d
Cont in patt, St st and working
neck incs as set but work a
6-st Garter border for the next
4 rows, and then a 1-st Garter
border for remainder of piece.
Waist shaping
While completing neck decs
as set above, AT THE SAME
TIME, shape waist as follows:
Cont as set until work
measures 4cm from armhole,
ending after a WS row.
Next Row (RS, dec): K1, ssk,
work as set to end. 1 st dec’d
Cont as set until work
measures 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) cm
from armhole, ending after a
WS row.
Rep dec row.
Cont as set until work
measures 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
cm from armhole, ending after
a WS row.
Rep dec row.
Cont as set until work
measures 15 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
cm from armhole, ending after
a WS row.
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1,
work as set to end. 1 st inc’d
Cont as set until work
measures 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
cm from armhole, ending after
a WS row.
Rep inc row.
Cont as set until work
measures 23 (24, 25, 26, 27,
28) cm from armhole, ending
after a WS row.
Rep inc row.
Once all shaping is complete,
54 (58, 62, 66, 71, 76) sts rem.
Cont as set until work
measures 24 (25, 26, 27, 28,

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Expert Advice
Diamonds may be a girl’s best
friend, but we reckon stitch
markers might be a knitter’s best
friend! Stock up and use them
when you can
Add a bulb or locking stitch
marker on increase and decrease
rows so that you can easily
count how many you’ve worked,
especially on sleeves
Use stitch markers to help you
visualise where to work increases
and decreases when the pattern
tells you to spread them evenly
across a row
Rep inc row.
Cont as set until work
measures 23 (24, 25, 26, 27,
28) cm from armhole, ending
after a WS row.
Rep inc row.
Once all shaping is complete,
54 (58, 62, 66, 71, 76) sts rem.
Cont as set until work
measures 24 (25, 26, 27, 28,
29) cm from armhole, ending
after a RS row.
Next Row (WS, inc): K1, p2
(1,2,3,3,3),[m1p,p5(5,6,
7,8,7)]1(3,2,1,1,2)times,
[m1p,p6(4,6,8,7,7)]3(1,2,
3, 4, 3) times, [m1p, p5 (5, 6,
7,8,7)]1(3,2,1,1,2)times,
m1,p3(2,3,4,3,3),workin
patt to end. 60 (66, 69, 72,
78, 84) sts
Change to smaller
straight needles.
Next Row (RS): K2, p1,
[k1, p2, ssk, p2] twice,
*k1, p2; rep from * to last
2 sts, k2. 58 (64, 67, 70, 76,
82) sts
Row 2: K1, *k2, p1; rep from * to
last 3 sts, k3.
Row 3: K2, p1, *k1, p2; rep from
* tolast2sts,k2.58(64,67,
70, 76, 82) sts
Row 4: K1, *k2, p1; rep from *
to last 3 sts, k3.
Rows 5-6: Rep rows 3-4 .
Cast off in patt.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Sleeve cap
With smaller straight needles
and 1 strand of each yarn held
together, cast on 22 (24, 26,
28, 24, 26) sts.
Row1(RS):Caston3sts,kto
end. 3 sts inc’d
Row2:Caston3sts,ptoend.
3 sts inc’d
Row3:Caston2sts,ktoend.
2 sts inc’d
Row4:Caston2sts,ptoend.
2 sts inc’d
Rep rows 3-4 a further 2 (2, 2,
2, 3, 3) times. 40 (42, 44, 46,
46, 48) sts
SIZES M, L, XL, 2X
& 3X ONLY:
NextRow:Caston1st,kto
end. 1 st inc’d
NextRow:Caston1st,pto
end. 1 st inc’d
Repthese2rows-(0,1,2,2,4)
more times. - (44, 48, 52, 52,
58) sts
ALL SIZES:
Rep rows 3-4 three
(three, three, three, four, four)
times. 52 (56, 60, 64, 68,
74) sts
Rep rows 1-2 once more. 58
(62, 66, 70, 74, 80) sts
Lower Sleeve
Arrange sts over smaller DPNs,
join to work in the rnd and pm
for beg of rnd.
Work in St st until work
measures 4cm from
armhole join.
Next Rnd (dec): K1, ssk, k
to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
2 sts dec’d
Work 7 (5, 3, 2, 1, 1) rnds even.
Rep dec rnd.
Repthese8(6,4,3,2,2)rndsa
further 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7) times. 52
(54, 56, 58, 60, 62) sts
Cont even until Sleeve
measures 19 (18, 18, 17, 16, 14)
cm from armhole join.
Next Rnd (inc): Knit, increasing
2 (0, 1, 2, 0, 1) evenly around.
52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) sts
Change to larger DPNs.
Work 6 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Cast off in rib.
Making up: Block pieces to
measurement given in table.
RIGHT FRONT TIE
With RS facing, smaller straight
needles, 1 strand of each yarn
held together and starting 8cm
from cast-off edge, pu and k6
(6, 6, 7, 7, 7) sts evenly up this
edge.6(6,6,7,7,7)sts
Work in G st until tie
measures 40cm.
Cast off.
LEFT FRONT TIE
With RS facing, smaller straight
needles, 1 strand of each yarn
held together and ending 8cm
from cast-off edge, pu and k6
(6, 6, 7, 7, 7) sts evenly down
thisedge.6(6,6,7,7,7)sts
Work in G st until tie measures
84 (86, 88, 90, 92, 94) cm.
Cast off.
Finishing
Sew the shoulder seams
inside the cast-on edge.
Sew the side seams inside
the one edge stitch but
leave openings in both
sides to thread the ties
through – the openings
should be 8cm from the
bottom edge and 2.5 (2.5,
2.5, 3, 3, 3) cm in width.
Lay the sleeves under the
G st edge along the
armholes and sew neatly
from the RS (there should not
be a loose edge after sewing;
sew in the outermost garter
edging st from the RS so the
edge lies neatly outside the
sleeve). Weave in all ends.

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Alberta Rose
Yarn used
DROPS Safran
About the yarn
4-ply; 160m per 50g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
23stsx30rnds=10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
2.5mm DPNs
2.5mm circular, 80cm
3.5mm DPNs
3.5mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
stitch holders or
waste yarn
stitch marker
1 locking stitch marker
tapestry needle
Sizing
S(M,L,XL,2X,3X)
designed to fit with -5 to
7cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See pages 30 and 35 for
all abbreviations
The neck and yoke are worked
in the round from mid back and
top down. The yoke is divided
for body and sleeves and the
body is continued in the round
to the hem. The sleeves are
worked in the round from the
top down.
Stitch patterns
Yoke Pattern
SIZESS,M&L:
Rnds 1-2: [P3, k1] twice.
Rnd 3: Ssk, p1, k1, p1,
k2tog, inc7.
Rnd 4: [K1, p1] twice, k8.
Rnd 5: Ssk, k1, k2tog, k7.
Rnd 6 & all foll even-numbered
rnds: Knit.
Rnd 7: Cdd, k7.
Rnd 9: Inc7, ssk, k3,
k2tog.
Rnd 11: K7, ssk, k1, k2tog.
Rnd 13: K7, cdd.
Rnd 15: Ssk, k3, k2tog, inc7.
Rnd 17: As Rnd 5.
Rnd 19: As Rnd 7.
Rnd 21: As Rnd 9.
Rnd 23: As Rnd 11.
Rnd 25: K7, cdd.
Rnd 27: Yo, ssk, k3, k2tog,
yo, inc3.
Rnd 29: K1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog,
yo, k4.
Rnd 31: K2, yo, cdd, yo, k5.
Rnd 33: K3, inc3, k6.
Rnd 34: Knit.
These 34 rnds form patt
SIZES XL, 2X & 3X:
Rnds 1-2: [P4, k1] twice.
Rnd 3: Ssk, p2, k1, p2,
k2tog, inc9.
Rnd 4: P3, k1, p3, k9.
Rnd 5: Ssk, p1, k1, p1, k2tog, k9.
Rnd 6: [K1, p1] twice, k10.
Rnd 7: Ssk, k1, k2tog, k9.
Rnd 8 & all foll even-numbered
rnds: Knit.
Rnd 9: Cdd, k9.
Rnd 11: Inc9, ssk, k5, k2tog.
Rnd 13: K9, ssk, k3, k2tog.
Rnd 15: K9, ssk, k1, k2tog.
Rnd 17: K9, cdd.
Rnd 19: Ssk, k5, k2tog, inc9.
Rnd 21: Ssk, k3, k2tog, k9.
Rnd 23: As Rnd 7.
Rnd 25: Cdd, k9.
Rnd 27: As Rnd 11.
Rnd 29: As Rnd 13.
Rnd 31: As Rnd 15.
Rnd 33: As Rnd 17.
Rnd 35: Yo, ssk, k5, k2tog,
yo, inc3.
Rnd 37: K1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog,
yo, k4.
Rnd 39: K2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog,
yo, k5.
Rnd 41: K3, yo, cdd, yo, k6.
Rnd 43: K4, inc3, k7.
Rnd 44: Knit.
These 44 rnds form patt.
Start knitting...
BODY
Neck
With smaller DPNs, cast on 108
(116, 124, 124, 128, 140) sts. Join
to work in the rnd, being careful
not to twist. Pm to mark beg of
rnd (centre back).
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *P1, k1; rep from *
to end.
Rep this rnd 5 more times.
Insert a locking stitch marker
to mark the last rnd worked for
subsequent measurements.
Change to larger DPNs and
then to larger circular needles
once there are enough sts.
Next Rnd (inc): *P1, k1, p1, m1p,
k1; rep from * to end. 135 (145,
155, 155, 160, 175) sts
Next Rnd: *P1, k1, p2, k1; rep
from * to end.
Next Rnd (inc): *P1, m1p, k1, p2,
k1; rep from * to end. 162 (174,
186, 186, 192, 210) sts
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
A: Bust circumference (cm)
87
94
101
115
123.5 136.5
B: Hem circumference (cm)
99
106
113
127
135.5 148.5
C: Yoke depth (cm)
22
24
25
27
29
31
D: Length to armhole (cm
30
30
31
31
31
31
E: Full length (cm)
52
54
56
58
60
62
F: Sleeve length (cm)
34
32
32
30
29
27
Yarn
DROPS Safran
Power Pink 56
667889
Finished Measurements
This pretty pullover is classic, elegant and satisfying to knit.
The simple shape makes it easy to wear all year round

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Rep this rnd 2 more times.
The chart is arranged to
show the pattern shaping
as clearly as possible. You
may find it helpful to place
markers between chart
repeats to keep your place
ALL SIZES:
Yoke
Work Yoke pattern once in
full for your size from chart or
written instructions, repeating
sts 27 (29, 31, 31, 32, 35) times
around. 324 (348, 372, 434,
448, 490) sts
Cont in St st until work
measures 18 (20, 21, 23, 25, 27)
cm from marked rnd.
Divide for sleeves
Next Rnd: K46 (50, 53, 62,
65, 73), place the next 70
(74, 80, 93, 94, 98) sts on
hold for first Sleeve, use the
backward loop method to
caston4(4,5,4,6,5)sts,
pm,caston4(4,5,4,6,5)
more sts, k92 (100, 106, 124,
130, 148) for Front, place
the next 70 (74, 80, 93, 94,
98) sts on hold for second
Sleeve, use the backward
loop method to cast on 4 (4,
5,4,6,5)sts,pm,caston4
(4,5,4,6,5)morests,kto
end. 200 (216, 232, 264, 284,
314) sts
Lower Body
Cont in St st until Body
measures 3cm from underarm.
Next Rnd (inc): [K to 2 sts
before marker, m1, k2, sm, k2,
m1] twice, k to end. 4 sts inc’d
Work 7 rnds even.
Rep inc rnd.
Rep these 8 rnds 5 more
times. 228 (244, 260, 292, 312,
342) sts
Cont in St st until Body
measures 26 (26, 27, 27, 27, 27)
from underarm.
Next Rnd (inc): K2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3),
[m1,k3(3,5,5,5,5)]6(2,2,
16, 24, 27) times, [m1, k4 (4, 4,
4, 4, 6)] 47 (57, 59, 32, 17, 11)
times, [m1, k3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 5)] 6
(2, 2, 16, 24, 27) times, m1, k2
(2, 2, 2, 2, 3). 288 (306, 324,
357, 378, 408) sts
Change to smaller circular
needles.
Rib Rnd: *K1, p2; rep from
* to end.
Rep this rnd 11 more times.
Cast off loosely in rib.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Return held 70 (74, 80, 93, 94,
98) sts to larger DPNs.
With RS facing and starting at
centre underarm, pu and k4 (4,
5, 4, 6, 5) sts from underarm,
k70 (74, 80, 93, 94, 98), pu
andk4(4,5,4,6,5)stsfrom
remainder of underarm. Join
to work in the rnd and pm for
beg of rnd. 78 (82, 90, 101, 106,
108) sts
Work 6 rnds in St st.
Next Rnd (dec): K1, ssk, k to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d
Work 7 (6, 4, 2, 2, 2) rnds even.
Rep dec rnd.
Repthelast8(7,5,3,3,3)rnds
7 (8, 11, 15, 16, 16) more times.
60 (62, 64, 67, 70, 72) sts
Cont in St st until Sleeve
measures 30 (28, 28, 26, 25,
23) cm.
Next Rnd (inc): K5 (4, 4, 6, 4, 6),
[m1, k10 (9, 8, 14, 9, 12)] 2 (2,
2, 1, 3, 2) times, [m1, k10 (9, 8,
13,8,12)]1(2,3,2,1,1)times,
[m1, k10 (9, 8, 14, 9, 12)] 2 (2,
2,1,3,2)times,m1,k5(4,4,
7, 4, 6). 66 (69, 72, 72, 78,
78) sts
Change to smaller DPNs.
Rib Rnd: *K1, p2; rep from
* to end.
Rep this rnd until Sleeve
measures 34 (32, 32, 30, 29,
27) cm.
Cast off loosely in rib.
Finishing
Block to measurements given
in table and weave in all ends.
Abbreviations
m1p: Make 1 purlwise - With
LH needle, pick up the
horizontal strand between
the last st worked and the st
about to be worked, bringing
the needle from back to front,
then purl into front of this
strand. 1 st inc’d
inc3 – Increase to 3 sts from
1st:K1,butdonotdropthest
from the LH needle, yo, k1 in
same st, drop the worked st
from the LH needle
inc7 – Increase to 7 sts from
1 st: K1, but do not drop the
st from the LH needle, *yo, k1
in same st; rep from * 2 more
times, drop the worked st from
the LH needle
inc9 – Increase to 9 sts from
1 st: K1, but do not drop the
st from the LH needle, *yo, k1
in same st; rep from * 3 more
times, drop the worked st from
the LH needle
Next Rnd: *P2, k1; rep from * to end.
Repthisrnd4(4,4,2,2,2)
more times.
Next Rnd (inc): *P2, k1, p2, m1p,
k1; rep from * to end. 189
(203, 217, 217, 224, 245) sts
Next Rnd: *P2, k1, p3, k1; rep
from * to end.
Next Rnd (inc): *P2, m1p, k1,
p3, k1; rep from * to end. 216
(232, 248, 248, 256, 280) sts
Next Rnd: *P3, k1; rep from *
to end.
Rep this rnd 2 more times.
SIZES XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): *P3, k1, p3, m1p,
k1;repfrom*toend. - (-,
-,
279, 288, 315) sts
Next Rnd: *P3, k1, p4, k1; rep
from * to end.
Next Rnd (inc): *P3, m1p, k1, p4,
k1;repfrom*toend. - (-,
-,
310, 320, 350) sts
Next Rnd: *P4, k1; rep from *
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Expert Advice
There are some sneaky little cheats you can try! Don’t tell anyone and they’ll never know...
If you’re prone to getting easily distracted, try knitting the sleeves two at a time to make sure
they’re the same length
Don’t tell anyone this but sometimes if I’m feeling impatient, I’ll start on the sleeves first without
swatching. Then, once I’m about 20cm in, I’ll take my work off the needles and wash and block it.
If I’ve hit tension then all that knitting has already contributed to the finished garment. You do have
to be willing to start again if it’s not right though!
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of finished. Sometimes if you make a little mistake, you can just
fudge it – and a garment with a tiny mistake in it is better than an unfinished garment

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SAIL AWAY
Sailor’s Sweater
Yarn used
DROPS Sky
About the yarn
DK; 190m per 50g ball;
74% alpaca, 18% polyamide,
8% wool
Tension
14stsx16rnds=10cm
measured over St st on larger
needles with yarn held double
Needles used
5.5mm DPNs
5.5mm circular, 80cm
6mm DPNs
6mm circular, 80cm
Other supplies
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch marker
locking stitch marker
tapestry needle
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed to
fit with 0-7cm ease
See table for finished
measurements
Abbreviations
See page 35 for
all abbreviations
The neck and yoke are worked
in the round from the top down.
The yoke is divided for body
and sleeves and the body is
continued in the round towards
the hem. The sleeves are
worked in the round from the
top down. Two strands of yarn
are held together throughout.
Stitch patterns
Stripe Sequence
4(4,4,6,6,6)rndsinA
held double
3(4,4,4,4,6)rndsinB
held double
9(9,9,9,11,11)rndsinA
held double
3(4,4,4,4,6)rndsin1strand
eachofB&D
9(9,9,9,11,11)rndsin1strand
eachofA&B
9(9,9,9,11,11)rndsinC
held double
3(4,4,4,4,6)rndsinD
held double
9(9,9,9,11,11)rndsinB
held double
3(4,4,4,4,6)rndsin1strand
eachofB&C
Start knitting...
BODY
Neck
With smaller DPNs and A
held double, cast on 64 (68,
72, 76, 76, 84) sts. Join to work
in the rnd, being careful not to
twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd
(centre back).
Next Rnd: Knit.
Work 6 rnds in 2x2 rib.
SIZESS,M,L,XL&3XONLY:
Next Rnd (dec): K15 (16, 8, 9, -,
6), [k2tog, k30 (32, 16, 17, -,
12)] 1 (1, 3, 3, -, 5) times, k2tog,
k15 (16, 8, 8, -, 6). 62 (66, 68,
72, -, 78) sts
SIZE 2X ONLY:
Next Rnd: Knit.
ALL SIZES:
Insert a locking st marker into
last rnd worked for subsequent
measurements.
Yoke
Change to larger DPNs and
then to larger circular needles
once there are enough sts.
Begin working from Stripe
Size
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
Approximate UK dress size
8
10-12 14-16 18-20 22 -24 26-28
A: Bust circumference (cm)
88
96
106
114
126
138
B: Yoke depth (cm)
24
26
28
30
32
34
C: Length to armhole (cm)
28
28
28
28
28
28
D: Full length (cm)
52
54
56
58
60
62
E: Sleeve length (cm)
42
40
38
37
35
34
Yarn
DROPS Sky
13 Light Jeans Blue (A)
6
6
7
7
8
9
01 White (B)
222233
12 Jeans Blue (C)
1 22222
19 Brick (D)
111111
Finished Measurements
Simple stripes are the key to this classic design
–
why not raid your stash for oddments and
create your own unique version?
Sequence and AT THE SAME
TIME maintain St st and shape
yoke as follows:
Work 3 rnds even.
Next Rnd (inc): *M1, k2; rep
from * to end. 93 (99, 102,
108, 114, 117) sts
Work 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6) rnds even.
Next Rnd (inc): *K3, m1; rep
from * to end. 124 (132, 136,
144, 152, 156) sts
Work 5 (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) rnds even.
Next Rnd (inc): *M1, k4; rep
from * to end. 155 (165, 170,
180, 190, 195) sts
Work 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) rnds even.
Next Rnd (inc): *K5, m1; rep
from * to end. 186 (198, 204,
216, 228, 234) sts
Work 7 (7, 5, 8, 8, 8) rnds even.
SIZES L, XL, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): *M1, k6; rep
from*toend. - (-, 238,252,
266, 273) sts
Work - (-, 1, 1, 5, 5) rnds even.
SIZES S, M, 2X & 3X ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): K15 (8, -,
-, 22,
7), [m1, k31 (17, -,
-, 45, 14)] 2
(3, -,
-, 1, 6) times, [m1, k31
(16, -,
-, 44,15)]1(5, -,
-, 3,6)
times, [m1, k31 (17, -,
-, 45, 14)]
2(3, -,
-, 1, 6) times, m1, k16 (8,

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Expert Advice
You don’t have to be a slave
to the pattern! This is your
own unique garment, so give
yourself permission to get
creative, think outside the box
and break the rules sometimes!
Experiment with different
cast-ons and cast-offs – the
standard knitted or long-tail
cast-on isn’t always the best
choice for every garment.
Many experienced knitters
recommend the German
Twisted Cast-on for a neat but
stretchy edge
What annoys you about
shop-bought clothes? You’re
making your own from scratch
now, so you can put that right!
Modify patterns for fit where
you need to
If you have a large bust, try
choosing the size based on
cross-back measurement
and add bust shaping using
short rows
Learn about fibre properties –
alpaca tends to grow with wear
for example – and keep this in
mind if you substitute yarn
-,
-, 22,8).192(210, -,
-, 272,
292) sts
SIZE L ONLY:
Next Rnd (inc): K59, m1, k119,
m1, k60. - (-, 240, -,
-,
-) sts
ALL SIZES:
Cont even in St st and Stripe
sequence over these 192 (210,
240, 252, 272, 292) sts until
work measures 21 (23, 25, 27,
29, 31) cm from marked rnd.
Divide for sleeves
Next Rnd: K56 (61, 68, 72,
80, 88), place the next 40
(44, 52, 54, 56, 58) sts on
hold for first Sleeve, use the
backward loop method to
caston6(6,6,8,8,8)sts,
k56 (61, 68, 72, 80, 88), place
the next 40 (44, 52, 54, 56,
58) sts on hold for second
Sleeve, use the backward
loop method to cast on 6 (6,
6, 8, 8, 8) sts. 124 (134, 148,
160, 176, 192) sts
Lower body
Cont even until Stripe
sequence is complete, then
work in St st with A held double
until Body measures 22cm
from underarm.
Next Rnd (inc): K5 (5, 6, 5, 5,
6), [m1, k11 (9, 13, 10, 11, 12)] 2
(3, 2, 5, 5, 5) times, [m1, k10
(10,12,10,11,12)]7(7,7,5,5,
5) times, [m1, k11 (9, 13, 10, 11,
12)] 2 (3, 2, 5, 5, 5) times, m1,
k5 (5, 6, 5, 6, 6). 136 (148, 160,
176, 192, 208) sts
Change to smaller
circular needles.
Work 9 rnds in 2x2 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
SLEEVES
Work both the same
Return held 40 (44, 52, 54, 56,
58) sts to larger DPNs.
With RS facing, correct
yarns for next rnd of Stripe
sequence and starting at centre
underarm, pu and k3 (3, 3, 4, 4,
4) sts from underarm, k40 (44,
52, 54, 56, 58), pu and k3 (3,
3, 4, 4, 4) sts from remainder of
underarm. Join to work in the
rnd and pm for beg of rnd.
46 (50, 58, 62, 64, 66) sts
Work in St st until Stripe
sequence is complete, then
work with A held double until
Sleeve measures 36 (34, 32, 31,
29, 28) cm.
SIZESS,M,L,XL&3XONLY:
Next Rnd (dec): K11 (12, 14, 15,
- , 16), k2tog, k21 (23, 27, 29, -,
31), k2tog, k10 (11, 13, 14, -, 15).
44 (48, 56, 60, -, 64) sts
SIZE 2X ONLY:
Next Rnd (dec): K7, [k2tog, k14]
3 times, k2tog, k7. 60 sts
ALL SIZES:
Change to smaller DPNs.
Work 9 rnds in 2x2 rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.
Finishing
Block to measurements given
in table and weave in all ends.

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BASICS
1x1 rib k1, p1 ribbing
2x2 rib k2, p2 ribbing
alt
Alternate
beg
Beginning
CC
Contrast colour
cdd
Centred double decrease
–
slip 2 stitches knitwise
together, knit 1, pass slipped
stitches over
cm
Centimetres
CN
Cable needle
C2B
Cable 2 back – sl st onto
CN, hold at back, k1 from LH
needle, k1 from CN
C2F
Cable 2 front – sl st onto
CN, hold in front, k1 from LH
needle, k1 from CN
cont
Continue
dec
Decrease
DPN
Double-pointed needle
foll
Following
g
Grammes
Gst
Garter stitch. Knitting flat:
Knit every row. Knitting in
the round: Knit and purl
alternate rounds
i-cord
K all sts on DPN. Without
turning, slide sts to other
end of needle. Rep until cord
reaches desired length
inc
Increase
incl
Including
k
Knit
k-wise Knitwise
kfb
Knit one through the front
then through the back
(same stitch)
k2tog Knit two together
LH
Left hand
m1
Make one by lifting the bar
between stitches onto LH
needle and knitting into it
mb
Make bobble
MC
Main colour
m1l
Insert the LH needle from
front to back under the
strand of yarn between
the st just worked and
the next st on the LH
needle. Knit this
new st through the back
loop. 1 st inc’d
m1r
Insert the LH needle from
back to front under the
strand of yarn between
the st just worked and
the next st on the LH
needle. Knit this new st
through the front loop.
1 st inc’d
p
Purl
p-wise Purlwise
p2tog Purl two together
patt
Pattern
pm
Place marker
prev
Previous
psso
Pass slipped stitch over
pu
Pick up
rem
Remaining
rep
Repeat
Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch. As
stocking stitch, but knit side
is the ‘wrong’ side
RH
Right hand
rm
Remove marker
rnd
Round
Row
Row
RS
Right side
sk2p
Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass
slipped stitch over
skp
Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped
stitch over
sl
Slip stitch – slip p-wise
unless specified
sm
Slip marker
ssk
Slip one knitwise, slip one
purlwise, knit two slipped
stiches together
ssp
Slip one, slip one, purl two
slipped stitches together
st
Stitch
St st
Stocking stitch. Knitting flat:
Alternate knit and purl rows.
Knitting in the round: Knit
all rounds
tbl
Through back loop
tog
Together
w&t
Wrap and turn. Slip next
stitch onto RH needle, take
yarn to opposite side of work
between needles, slip same
stitch back onto LH needle.
Turn work ready to begin
working in opposite direction
WS
Wrong side
wyib
With yarn in back
wyif
With yarn in front
yo
Yarn over
[]
Repeat instructions
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Granny Clanger
Small
Froglets
Soup
Dragon
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page 6
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Welcome
We’re excited to
take a little trip into
space this month, to
meet the Clangers!
This family favourite,
produced by the much-
loved team of Oliver
Postgate and Peter
Firmin, has made
a welcome return
to our screens in recent years so
we’re excited to bring you some fun
patterns to celebrate some of our
favourite characters.
Did you know that the original
Clangers were knitted by Peter’s wife
Joan, and Granny Clanger herself
is a big fan of knitting? We’re sure
you’ll love these patterns, and we
can’t wait to see your versions.
Happy knitting,
Tiny
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Designed by
Sachiyo Ishii
Yarn used
King Cole Giza 4-ply
2 balls in 2425 Blossom (A)
1 ball each in 2201 black (B),
2208 turquoise (C), 2206 yellow
(D), 2204 orange (E), 2423 Mint
(F) & 2203 green (G)
About the yarn
4-ply; 158m per 50g ball;
100% cotton
Tension
30stsx38rows=10cm
measured over St st
Needles used
3mm straight
Other supplies
chenille needle or tapestry needle
stitch holder
oddments of 4-ply in each of
white, brown & red
felt in pink, dark pink, blue,
lilac, orange, yellow, green,
black & blue
3 pairs of 8mm black
mushroom beads
3 pairs of 4mm black
mushroom beads
pair of 12mm black
mushroom beads
cotton thread in black, yellow,
yellow-green & orange
fabric glue
3 pairs of fake eyelashes
6 wooden skewers, cut to
6cm long
Sizing
Soup Dragon: 23cm long
Granny Clanger: 18cm
Small: 16cm
Tiny: 14cm
Abbreviations
See page 94 of Knit Now
magazine for all abbreviations
These toys are all knitted
flat and seamed. They
use simple stitches,
but you may need some
concentration for the
sewing-up. Templates are
included for cutting out the
felt shapes.
Start knitting...
TINY
BODY
With A, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 & foll WS rows:
Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times.
20 sts
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 10 times.
30 sts
Row 6: [K2, kfb] 10 times.
40 sts
Row 8: [K3, kfb] 10 times.
50 sts
Row 10: [K4, kfb] 10
times. 60 sts
Rows 11-23: Starting with
aprow,work13rowsin
St st.
Row 24: [K4, k2tog] 10
times. 50 sts
Rows 25-31: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Row 32: [K3, k2tog] 10
times. 40 sts
Rows 33-39: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Row 40: [K3, k2tog] 8
times. 32 sts
Row 41 (WS): Purl.
Row 42: K2tog, k to last 2
sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Rows 43-58: Rep rows
41-42 eight times. 14 sts
Rows 59-61: Work 3 rows
in St st.
Row 62: K2tog, k to last
2 sts, k2tog. 12 sts
Rows 63-66: Work 4 rows
in St st.
Row 67 (WS, edge): Knit.
Row 68: Knit.
Row 69: [P2tog] 6 times.
6 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
EARS
Make 2
With A, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times.
20 sts
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 10 times.
30 sts
Rows 5-7: Starting with a p
row, work 3 rows in Rev
St st.
Cast off.
LEGS
Make 2
With A, cast on 9 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 9 times.
18 sts
Rows 3-4: Starting with a p
row, work 2 rows in St st.
Row 5 (WS, edge): Knit.

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Rows 6-13: Starting with
akrow,work8rowsin
St st.
Row14:Ssk,ktolast2
sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Row 15: P2tog, p to last 2
sts, p2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Rows 16-19: Rep rows 14-
15 twice. 6 sts
Row 20: Ssk, cast off the
st on RH needle, cast
off all sts to last 2 sts,
k2tog and fasten off.
FEET
Make 2
With B, cast on 8 sts.
Rows 1-7: Starting
withaprow,work7
rows in St st.
Row 8 (RS): K2, [kfb,
k2] twice. 10 sts
Rows 9-14: Work 6
rows in St st.
Row 15 (WS, folding
edge): Knit.
Rows 16-21: Starting with a
krow,work6rowsinStst.
Row 22: K2, [k2tog, k2]
twice. 8 sts
Rows 23-29: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Cast off.
ARMS
Make 2
With A, cast on 12 sts.
Rows 1-11: Star ting with a p
row, work 11 rows in St st.
Row 12 (RS): [K4, k2tog]
twice. 10 sts
Rows 13-16: Work 4 rows
in St st.
Cast off to last st, but do
not fasten off. Turn.
Fingers
[Using rem loop and cable
method, cast on 5 sts,
cast off 5 sts] 4 times.
Fasten off.
HAIR
Make 6
With D, cast on 12 sts.
Cast off.
Making up: With fasten-
off yarn end of Body, sew
head to chin and pull
thread tight. With cast-on
yarn end, work a gathering
thread along cast-on edge
and draw tightly. Sew Body
halfway, stuff and close
tummy seam. Make a few
ladder stitches under the
chin to shape head. Seam
and stuff Legs. Fold Feet
at the folding edge and
sew sides together. Attach
Leg to Foot. Attach Legs
to Body. Sew fingers to
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Arm. Attach Arms to
Body. With purl side
towards back, insert
the felt ear piece inside
knitted Ear and secure
the edges with cotton
thread. Attach Ears to
Head. Attach eye beads
and Hair. Sew the centre
of orange felt pieces,
lay larger piece over the
smaller piece and sew
them together to form
ribbon. Attach ribbon to
Head. Embroider each
armour piece and sew
together with brown 4-ply
using photographs as a
guide, then dress Body in
armour. Glue pink circle to
tip of Nose.
SMALL
BODY
Work as for Tiny to Row
10. 60 sts
Rows 11-27: Starting with
aprow,work17rowsin
St st.
Row 28 (RS): [K4, k2tog]
10 times. 50 sts
Rows 29-35: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Row 36: [K3, k2tog] 10
times. 40 sts
Rows 37-45: Work 9 rows
in St st.
Row 46: [K3, k2tog] 8
times. 32 sts
Row 47 (WS): Purl.
Row 48: K2tog, k to last 2
sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Rows 49-64: Rep rows 41-
42 eight times. 14 sts
Rows 65-67: Work 3 rows
in St st.
Row 68: K2tog, k to last 2
sts, k2tog. 12 sts
Rows 69-72: Work 4 rows
in St st.
Row 73 (WS, edge): Knit.
Row 74: Knit.
Row 75: [P2tog] 6 times.
6 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
EARS
Make 2
With A, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 & foll RS rows:
Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times.
20 sts
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 10 times.
30 sts
Row 6: [K4, kfb] 6 times.
36 sts
Row 7 (RS): Purl.
Cast off.
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LEGS
Make 2
With A, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times.
20 sts
Rows 3-4: Starting with
aprow,work2rowsin
St st.
Row 5 (WS, edge): Knit.
Rows 6-15: Starting with
a k row, work 10 rows
in St st.
Row16:Ssk,ktolast2
sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Row 17: P2tog, p to
last 2 sts, p2tog.
2 sts dec’d
Rows 18-23: Rep rows
14-15 three times.
4 sts
Cast off.
FEET
Make 2
With B, cast on 10 sts.
Rows 1-7: Starting with
aprow,work7rowsin
St st.
Row 8 (RS): K3, kfb, k2,
kfb, k3. 12 sts
Rows 9-16: Work 8 rows
in St st.
Row 17 (WS, folding
edge): Knit.
Rows 18-25: Starting
withakrow,work8
rows in St st.
Row 26: K3, k2tog,
k2, k2tog, k3.
10 sts
Rows 27-33: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Cast off.
ARMS
Make 2
With A, cast on 14 sts.
Rows 1-13: Starting with
aprow,work13rowsin
St st.
Row 14 (RS): [K5, k2tog]
twice. 12 sts
Rows 15-18: Work 4 rows
in St st.
Cast off to last st, but do
not fasten off the last st.
Turn.
Fingers
[Using rem loop and cable
method, cast on 5 sts,
cast off 5 sts] 4 times.
Fasten off.
HAIR
Make 6
With E, work as for Tiny,
using E.
Making up: Make up as for
Tiny, omitting ribbon.
GRANNY
CLANGER
BODY
Work as for Tiny to Row
10. 60 sts
Rows 11-27: Starting with
aprow,work17rowsin
St st.
Row 28 (RS): [K4, k2tog]
10 times. 50 sts
Rows 29-39: Work 11 rows
in St st.
Row 40: [K3, k2tog] 10
times. 40 sts
Rows 41-51: Work 11 rows
in St st.
Row 52: [K3, k2tog] 8
times. 32 sts
Rows 53-55: Work 3 rows
in St st.
Row 56: K2tog, k to last 2
sts, k2tog. 30 sts
Rows 57-59: Work 3 rows
in St st.
Row 60: K2tog, k to last 2
sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Row 61: Purl.
Rows 62-75: Rep rows 60-
61 seven times. 14 sts
Rows 76-77: Work 2 rows
in St st.
Row 78: K2tog, k to last 2
sts, k2tog. 12 sts
Rows 79-82: Work 4 rows
in St st.
Row 83 (WS, edge): Knit.
Row 84: Knit.
Row 85: [P2tog] 6 times.
6 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
EARS
Make 2
Work as for Small.
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With A, cast
on 10 sts.
Row 1 (WS):
Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb]
10 times.
20 sts
Rows 3-4:
Starting with
a p row, work
2 rows in
St st.
Row 5 (WS, edge): Knit.
Rows 6-17: Starting with
akrow,work12rowsin
St st.
Row18:Ssk,ktolast2
sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Row 19: P2tog, p to last 2
sts, p2tog. 2 sts dec’d
Rows 20-25: Rep rows
18-19 three times. 4 sts
Cast off.
FEET
Make 2
With B, cast on 10 sts.
Rows 1-7: Star ting with a p
row, work 7 rows in St st.
Row 8 (RS): K3, kfb, k2,
kfb, k3. 12 sts
Rows 9-18: Work 10 rows
in St st.
Row 19 (WS, folding
edge): Knit.
Rows 20-29: Starting with a k
row, work 10 rows in St st.
Row 30: K3, k2tog, k2,
k2tog, k3. 10 sts
Rows 31-37: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Cast off.
ARMS
Make 2
With A, cast on 14 sts.
Rows 1-15: Starting with
aprow,work15rowsin
St st.
Row 16 (RS): [K5, k2tog]
twice. 12 sts
Rows 17-20: Work 4 rows
in St st.
Cast off to last st, but do
not fasten. Turn.
Fingers
[Using rem loop and cable
method, cast on 5 sts,
cast off 5 sts] 4 times.
Fasten off.
Making up: Make up as for
Tiny, omitting ribbon.
FROGLETS
Make 1 in each of
C,D&E
BODY
WithC,DorE,workasfor
Tiny to Row 6. 40 sts
Rows 7-8: Starting with
aprow,work2rowsin
St st.
Row 9 (WS, edge): Knit.
Rows 10-21: Starting with
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St st.
Row 22: [K2, k2tog] 10
times. 30 sts
Rows 23-27: Work 5 rows
in St st.
Row 28: [K3, k2tog] 6
times. 24 sts
Row 29: Purl.
Row 30: [K2, k2tog] 6
times. 18 sts
Row 31: Purl.
Row 32: [K2tog] 6 times.
12 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
EYEBALL
Make 2 for each
With 4-ply white, cast on
8 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 8 times.
16 sts
Rows 3-5: Starting with a p
row, work 3 rows in St st.
Row 6: [K2tog] 8 times.
8 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
EYE SOCKET
Make 2 for each
WithC,DorE,caston9sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 9 times.
18 sts
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: [K2tog] 9 times.
9 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
TAIL
WithC,DorE,caston
16 sts.
Rows 1-5: Starting with
aprow,work5rowsin
St st.
Row 6 (RS): [K2, k2tog] 4
times. 12 sts
Rows 7-9: Work 3 rows in
St st.
Row 10: [K2, k2tog]
3 times. 9 sts
Row 11: Purl.
Row 12: [K1, k2tog]
3 times. 6 sts
Row 13: Purl.
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
LEGS
Make 2 for each
With B, cast on
10 sts.
Rows 1-4: Starting with
aprow,work4rowsin
St st.
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FEET
Make 2 for each
With B, cast on 10 sts.
Rows 1-5: Starting with
p row, work 5 rows in
St st.
Row 6 (RS): K2, [k2tog,
k2] twice. 8 sts
Rows 7: Purl.
Row 8: K2tog, [k1, k2tog]
twice. 5 sts
Rows 9-10: Work 2 rows
in St st.
Row 11 (WS, folding
edge): Knit.
Rows 12-13: Starting with
akrow,work2rowsin
St st.
Row 14: Kfb, [k1, kfb]
twice. 8 sts
Row 15: Purl.
Row 16: K2, [kfb, k2]
twice. 10 sts
Rows 17-21: Work 5 rows
in St st.
Cast off.
Making up: With fasten-off
yarn end of Body, sew Body
seam halfway. With cast-on
yarn end, work a gathering
thread along cast-on edge
and draw tightly. Sew base
seam, stuff Body and close
seam. Seam and stuff
Eyeballs. Seam Eye Socket
and sew it onto Eyeball.
Sew eyes onto Head. Wrap
a wooden skewer with
Leg piece and sew side
seam together. Fold Foot
at folding edge and sew
sides together. Attach Leg
to Foot. Insert skewer into
the Body and sew the top
of Leg to Body. Seam and
stuff Tail. Attach Tail to
Body. With B, embroider
mouth. Cut fake eyelashes
to desired length and glue
at top of Eyeballs.
SOUP DRAGON
BODY
With F, cast on 12 sts.
Rows 1-5: Starting with a p
row, work 5 rows in St st.
Row 6 (RS): Kfb, k to last
st, kfb. 2 sts inc’d
Rows 7-9: Work 3 rows in
St st.
Rows 10-17: Rep rows 6-9
twice. 18 sts
Row 18: [K2, kfb] 6 times.
24 sts
Rows 19-25: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Row 26: [K3, kfb] 6 times.
30 sts
Rows 27-33: Work 7 rows
in St st.
Row 34: [K4, kfb] 6 times.
36 sts
Rows 35-39: Work 5 rows
in St st.
Row 40: [K5, kfb] 6 times.
42 sts
Rows 41-45: Work 5 rows
in St st.
Row 46: [K6, kfb] 6 times.
48 sts
Rows 47-51: Work 5
rows in St st.
Right Flank
Row 52 (RS): K20, turn
and cont on these sts
only for Right Flank
leaving rem sts on hold.
Row 53: P20, turn.
Row 54: K2tog, k to end.
19 sts
Row 55: Purl.
Row 56: K2tog, k to end.
18 sts
Rows 57-59: Work 3
rows in St st.
Cast off.
Left Flank
With RS facing, slip next
8 sts onto a holder, rejoin
F and cont on these 20
sts for Left Flank.
Rows 52-53: Starting
withakrow,work2
rows in St st.
Row54(RS):Ktolast2
sts, k2tog. 19 sts
Row 55: Purl.
Row56:Ktolast2sts,
k2tog. 18 sts
Rows 57-59: Work 3
rows in St st.
Cast off.
Neck
With RS facing, pu and k8
sts from Right flank neck
edge, k8 from holder, pu
and k8 sts from Left flank

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neck edge. 24 sts
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [K2, k2tog] 6
times. 18 sts
Rows 3-7: Starting with
aprow,work3rowsin
St st.
Cast off.
HEAD
With G, work as for Tiny’s
Body to Row 8. 50 sts
Rows 9-19: Starting with
aprow,work11rowsin
St st.
Row 20 (RS): [K3, k2tog]
10 times. 40 sts
Row 21: Purl.
Row 22: [K8, k2tog]
4 times. 36 sts
Rows 23-27: Work 5 rows
in St st.
Row 28: [K4, k2tog]
6 times. 30 sts
Row 29: Purl.
Row 30: [K1, k2tog]
10 times. 20 sts
Row 31: Purl.
Row 32: [K2tog] 10 times.
10 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
MUZZLE
With G, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 & foll WS rows:
Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times.
20 sts
Row 4: [K1, kfb] 10 times.
30 sts
Row 6: [K2, kfb] 10 times.
40 sts
Row 8 (RS, edge): Purl.
Rows 9-19: Starting with
a p row, work 11 rows
in St st.
Row 20: [K2, k2tog] 10
times. 30 sts
Row 23: [K1, k2tog] 10
times. 20 sts
Row 25: [K2tog] 10 times.
10 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
LEGS
Make 4
With G, cast on 10 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts
Rows 3-4: Work 2 rows in
St st.
Row 5 (WS, edge): Knit.
Rows 6-9: Starting with
akrow,work4rowsin
St st.
Row 10: K8, [k2tog] twice,
k8. 18 sts
Row 11: Purl.
Row 12: K7, [k2tog] twice,
k7. 16 sts
Row 13: Purl.
Row 14 (RS, edge): Purl.
Change to F.

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Rows 15-28: Starting with
aprow,work14rowsin
St st.
Cast off.
RIGHT ARM
With F, cast on 16 sts.
Rows 1-24: Starting with
aprow,work24rowsin
St st.
Hand
Row 25 (RS): K10, turn
and cont on these sts
only, leaving rem sts
on hold.
Rows 26-27: Work 2 rows
in St st.
Row 28: [P2tog] 5 times.
5 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
Thumb
With RS facing, rejoin F to
rem 6 sts.
Row 25 (RS): K6, turn.
Row 26: P6.
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
LEFT ARM
Work as for Right Arm to
Row 24. 16 sts
Thumb
Row 25 (RS): K6, turn and
cont on these sts only,
leaving rem sts on hold.
Row 26: P6.
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
Hand
With RS facing, rejoin F
to rem 10 sts.
Rows 25-27: Starting with
akrow,work3rowsin
St st.
Row 28 (WS): [P2tog] 5
times. 5 sts
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
TAIL TIP
With G, cast on 12 sts.
Rows 1-5: Starting with
aprow,work5rowsin
St st.
Row 6 (RS): K2tog, k to
last 2 sts, k2tog.
2 sts dec’d
Row 7: Purl.
Rows 8-11: Rep rows 6-7
twice. 6 sts
Row12:AsRow6.4sts
Row 13: [P2tog] twice.
2 sts
Row 14: [Kfb] twice. 4 sts
Row 15: Purl.
Row 16: Kfb, k to last st,
kfb. 2 sts inc’d
Rows 17-22: Rep rows
15-16 three times.
12 sts
Rows 23-25: Work 3 rows
in St st.
Cast off.
Making up: Seam Body
and stuff. Fold Tail Tip in
half lengthways and sew
sides together. Attach to
tail end of Body. Seam
and stuff Legs. Thread
G and insert needle
from centre of sole, take
needle out from top of
foot and repeat. Pull
thread gently to flatten
sole and shape ankle.
Attach Legs to Body.
Seam Arms, stuff and
attach them to Body.
With fasten-off yarn
end of Head, sew seam
halfway. With cast-on yarn
end, work a gathering
thread along cast-on edge
and draw tightly. Sew up
a little further and stuff.
Make up Muzzle in same
way and attach Muzzle to
fasten-off end of Head.
Cut 2 circles of 1.5cm
diameter from blue felt.
Place 12mm mushroom
bead over blue felt circles
and sew to Head. Glue
eyelash behind blue
circle. Repeat for
other eye.
Glue 2 pieces of each felt
spike together, then sew
spikes along spine with
cotton thread. Glue green
and yellow felt circles to
Body, using photograph
as a guide. Embroider

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Nose
Ear-cut2
Granny Clanger

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Tiny
Ear-cut2
Ribbon
Nose
1.5cm
2.0cm
2.5cm

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Spike
Nose
Dragon
Eyelash
cut
Small
Ear-cut2
Nose
Side-cut2
Eye