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Editor’s Letter Welcome to your tropical issue of Knit Now! In this issue we’ve been inspired by the tropical trend and you’ll find lots of bright and beautiful knits all the way through the magazine. Our tropical collection (page 15) is packed with light and airy designs which will be perfect for summer. We shot these photos in the Palm House in Sefton Park in Liverpool, which is very much worth a visit if you’re in the area.

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Meet the team We asked our team about what they’ll be knitting on holiday this year

Wendy Martindale Designer

I will be taking Christmas knitting with me on holiday. It is the perfect time to sit and knit all the presents for Christmas Day. When I get back I don’t have to do so much shopping.

Rosee Woodland

Technical Editor

Socks are my go-to holiday knit. They are small enough to go in my hand luggage and I have made my ‘vanilla’ sock recipe so many times that I don’t need to take a pattern with me either!

Jenny Riley

Editorial Assistant

I never go anywhere without my knitting, and holidays are no exception. Socks and cotton yarn projects are my go-to in the warmer seasons, though the #EnchantedCottageKAL squares are small and portable too!

If you’re looking for some speedy makes, you’ll find plenty to choose from in this issue, starting with your quick and easy free gift (page 12). There are also plenty of stylish accessories to knit from under 100g of yarn – I think my favourites are our Designer Challenge patterns (page 49). These knits are ideal for packing in your hand luggage if you’re going away this summer – just be sure to check with the airline about their rules for knitting needles on flights. If you’re looking for an inspiring read, don’t miss our interview with Figen Murray (page 56) about how knitting can get you through the toughest times. Make sure you flip to the back of your magazine to the Stitched Together section (page 85), to find out what’s happening in yarn shops near you and save 10% on your next yarn purchase! Happy knitting,

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The Gems Collection The Gems Collection, new from West Yorkshire Spinners, is a true wealth of beauty and style when it comes to knitting designs. Including beautiful accessories and garments, such as the Evelyn Jumper, a sweet cropped jumper perfect for transitional seasons, the collection is knit in WYS’s Wensleydale Gems collection, available in 20 stunning shades of 100% Wensleydale fleece. Find the yarn and collection at your local stockist or head to www.wyspinners.com

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unravel returns 16th – 18th February 2018

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Knitters generously donated over 100 knitted, crocheted and felt birds at unravel in Farnam this year, for the special Knit Aviary display at the annual knitting event, with the birds being sold afterwards to raise funds for Step by Step. The charity works alongside young people who are facing homelessness or other challenges in their lives. craft.farnhammaltings.com • www.stepbystep.org.uk

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Save 10% on Mammoth yarn at www.woollymahoosive.com when you enter code MAMMOTH10 at checkout. This acrylic yarn is perfect for giant knitting and arm knitting, and comes in whopping 4kg balls and 10kg bales! We simply love the popular Dove Grey yarn, which would make a chic throw.

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These illustrated knitting bags from www.annawright.co.uk are tasteful and come in a variety of sizes

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The new HiyaHiya accessory set includes a stylish bag, stitch markers, cable needles, tape measure and more! Available from www.brownberryyarns.co.uk

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Pomfest Independent knitting and craft magazine pompom Quarterly is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year with a birthday bash in London! Pomfest takes place 14th – 15th July, with two days jam-packed with talks, a party, podcasts and more! Visit the marketplace to find your favourite indie yarn producers and dyers. Tickets are available from www.pompommag.com/pomfest

Knitting News

Abakhan comes to Altrincham! One of the UK’s leading yarn retailers is set to open the doors to a new shop based in Altrincham this month. The new store will boast two floors of crafting goodies, including knitting and crochet yarn and accessories, and a floor dedicated to workshops! For more information about Abakhan stores, workshops and to shop online go to www.abakhan.co.uk

Caron Cakes whenever we We can’t help but squish and coo 80% acrylic this e: Cak n Caro a on ds get our han , Aran soft a is and 20% wool blend kier chun the on htly (slig weight side) which is super soft and fast to knit with. Beautiful colours transition within the cake and ball bands come with a free pattern too – what a bonus! Available from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk and your local stockist.

Delicious knits from Yarntelier Embracing the new season, Yarntelier has launched seven new hand knitting patterns perfect for spring and summer, with each design showcasing delicate lace stitches in a different way. Find Luyu, Ariella, Aquila, Osprey and more at www.yarntelier.com

15% off wool! Eight brand-new colours have been introduced to the Léttlopi range from Álafoss, and we can’t get enough of the vibrant shades now included in the 100% new wool yarn! To celebrate, Knit Now readers can enjoy 15% off their first order from www.alafoss.is when you enter code knitnowmag

Ask The Expert

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I have so much yarn in my stash, I don’t know what to do with it all! Do you have any advice on how to organise my collection?

Almost every knitter I know has a great, big (lovely) stash of yarn that, realistically, we will never get through. Let’s face it, we are always buying more! First, I would suggest organising your stash, perhaps by colour, weight, or fibre, and then deciding which yarn you love, and which you bought ‘that one time because it was cheap’. Donate a load that you won’t use to a knitting charity, such as www.knitforpeace.co.uk – it will make you feel much more productive. For the yarn you want to keep, www.ravelry.com lets you search for patterns by yarn weight and amount, so you can find the perfect project for that three quarter skein you didn’t know what to do with. Sara is the expert knitter behind Black Sheep Wools. If you have a question for her, email [email protected]

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The Bookshelf This month we are fascinated by colourful knits and fun crafts guaranteed to make you smile!

Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting by Rosemary Drysdale £16.99, Sixth & Spring Packed with over 65 unique pattern stitches and 25 fashion and home décor designs, this book covers everything you need to know about the latest hot trend in knitting! The entrelac technique creates an interlocking diamond pattern that adds texture and vibrancy to your projects. Clear step-by-step guides and a comprehensive library of stitches will have you inspired to knit all of the projects, from simple scarves to gorgeous cardigans. Find out more at www.thegmcgroup.com

Knit Noro: Accessories 2 edited by Jacob Seifert £21.99, Sixth & Spring In the latest title from the Knit Noro series you will find 30 colourful quick knits that are perfect to cast on for an evening or weekend project. All the projects are knit in Noro’s signature bold yarn, and include hats, mitts, shawls, and even a few ideas for men. It’s a great book to have around when it’s time to start thinking of those Christmas knits. Find out more at www.thegmcgroup.com

Crafting for Cat Ladies by Kat Roberts £14.99, Lark Crafts We couldn’t pass the opportunity by to review this fun new title from Lark Crafts! Inside this general craft book you’ll find a bit of everything, with 35 crafty projects divided up into accessories, apparel, home and party. More for sewists, this book includes some snazzy paw-print trainers, a hand-stitched feline phone pouch, a cat-themed tablecloth and kitty-shaped coasters. The book is packed with quick-make gifts, all of the templates are inside, meaning you can get started in no time! Find out more at www.larkcrafts.com

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King Cole Big Value Baby 4ply / Spot & Print

An adorable family of yarns, available in all good wool retailers



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30 sts

30g 4-ply

38 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

one size

Designed by Sachiyo Ishii

Yarn used Kit yarn fawn (A), brown (B) & green (C)

About the yarn 4-ply; 400m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic

Tension 30 sts x 38 rows = 10cm measured over St st

Needles used 3.25mm straight

Other supplies toy stuffing small amount of strong cotton thread (to tie pompom) tapestry needle scrap of dark brown DK yarn for embroidering features

Abbreviations See page 96 for all abbreviations

The Tortoise and the Hare

Knitters know better than anyone that the old adage is true – slow and steady wins the race All of the pieces of these toys are knitted flat, using only simple stitches. Take your time in sewing up – that’s the only tricky part, but we’ve included some diagrams to help you. You might find it useful to label each of your pieces as you knit them.

HARE

Work both the same With A, cast on 12 sts. Rows 1-9: Beg with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Row 10: [K2, k2tog] 3 times. 9 sts Row 11: Purl. Row 12: [K1, k2tog] 3 times. 6 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

BODY

TAIL

Start knitting…

(beginning at hind leg edge) With A, cast on 50 sts. Rows 1-19: Beg with a p row, work 19 rows in St st. Row 20: [K3, k2tog] 10 times. 40 sts Rows 21-25: Beg with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 26: [K2, k2tog] 10 times. 30 sts Rows 27-45: Beg with a p row, work 19 rows in St st. Cast off for front edge.

HEAD

Making up diagram

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With A, cast on 7 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 7 times. 14 sts Row 3: Purl. Row 4: [K1, kfb] 7 times. 21 sts Row 5: Purl. Row 6: [K2, kfb] 7 times. 28 sts Rows 7-13: Beg with a p row, work 7 rows in St st. Row 14 (shape eye dent): K7, [k2tog] 7 times, k7. 21 sts Rows 15-16: Beg with a p row, work 2 rows in St st. Row 17: [P2, p2tog] 5 times, p1. 16 sts Rows 18-21: Beg with a k row, work 4 rows in St st. Row 22: [K2, k2tog] 4 times. 12 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

Wind A around two fingers 30 times and tie the centre with cotton thread tightly. Cut loops and trim to make a small pompom.

Finishing To create hind legs, fold the corners in and sew them together with overcast stitch about 4cm from the tip (see diagram). Join them at the centre. Fold the remaining cast-on edge outwards and sew together to make an allowance for the bottom. For the front legs, fold the corners in and sew them together just as hind legs, but this time, sew all the way to the centre and connect both inner legs. Stuff the legs and body. With cast-off yarn end, sew head and stuff. Work a gathering thread along the cast-on edge and draw tightly to close head. Work a gathering thread over the eye line and draw gently to shape. Attach head to body with seam facing down. Fold each ear lengthwise and sew the bottom corners together. Attach ears to head. Attach tail to body. With dark brown DK yarn, work French knots for the eyes and embroider nose and mouth with back stitches.

TORTOISE BODY With B, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts Row 3 & all WS rows: Purl. 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 (base edge): Purl. Rows 11-21: Beg with a p row, work 11 rows in St st. Row 22: [K3, k2tog] 10 times. 40 sts Row 24: [K2, k2tog] 10 times. 30 sts Row 26: [K1, k2tog] 10 times. 20 sts Row 28: [K2tog] 10 times. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

HEAD With B, cast on 12 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Kfb] 12 times. 24 sts Rows 3-13: Beg with a p row, work 11 rows in St st. Row 14: [K2, k2tog] 6 times. 18 sts Rows 15-19: Beg with a p row, work 5 rows in St st. Row 20: [K1, k2tog] 6 times. 12 sts Rows 21-22: Beg with a p row, work two rows in St st. Cast off.

LEGS

Work four the same With B, cast on 14 sts. Rows 1-9: Beg with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Row 10: [K2tog] 7 times. 7 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

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Knit Your Kit

TAIL With B, cast on 10 sts. Rows 1-9: Beg with a p row, work 9 rows in St st. Row 10: [K2tog] 5 times. 5 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

SHELL With C, cast on 50 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: K2, *kfb, k2; rep from * to end. 66 sts Row 3: Purl. Row 4 (edge): Purl.

Rows 5-7: Beg with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 8: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 53 sts Rows 9-19: Beg with a p row, work 11 rows in St st. Row 20: K3, *k2tog, k3; rep from * to end. 43 sts Row 21: Purl. Row 22: K1, *k2tog, k1; rep from * to end. 29 sts Row 23: Purl. Row 24: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to end. 15 sts Row 25: Purl. Row 26: K1, [k2tog] 7 times. 8 sts

Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Making up: With cast-off yarn end, sew body half way. With cast-on yarn end, work a gathering thread along the caston edge and draw tightly. Sew the rest of the base seam, stuff and close body. Thread yarn B and insert the needle from the base centre, take it out from the top and repeat. Pull thread gently to flatten the base. With fasten-off yarn end of head, sew seam to cast-on edge and

stuff. Attach the cast-on edge to body. Work the same way for legs and tail. With fasten-off yarn end of shell, sew seam to cast-on edge. Cover body with the shell, placing the shell seam over the tail. Sew cast-on edge of the shell to the base edge of the body, skipping the limb parts. Thread yarn C and secure the shell edge in place, piercing through the two layers of shell, legs and tail, all round approximately 1cm from the edge.

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The Collection

Totally Tropical

This month we’re getting in the holiday mood with bold colours and tropical motifs, starting with Helen Metcalfe’s Tilting Blocks pullover

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17 sts

450750g aran

34 rows

10cm

10cm

over patt

XS-3X

Designed by Helen Metcalfe

Yarn used Debbie Bliss Sita 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls in fuchsia 09

About the yarn Aran; 115m per 50g ball; 45% silk, 40% cotton, 15% polyamide

Tension 17 sts x 34 rows = 10cm over tilting blocks pattern

Needles used 5mm circular, 100cm 5mm DPNs

Other supplies 2 stitch markers tapestry needle 2 stitch holders

Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X) Designed to fit with approximately 8-10cm positive ease at bust Shown in size S on Katie who is a UK size 8

Abbreviations See page 96 for all other abbreviations

HELEN SAYS

“The stitch pattern takes centre stage here – I wanted to use a simple garment shape to disrupt the repeat as little as possible. The relaxed fit makes it perfect to be thrown over a summer dress”

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This dolman-sleeve sweater is knitted in two pieces from the bottom up. Short rows are used to shape under arms and shoulders. Sleeves are shorter in some sizes to accommodate pattern repeats.

Start knitting… BACK Cast on 75 (83, 93, 101, 109, 117, 127) sts. Knit 8 rows. Row 1 (RS): Sl1 p-wise, k4 (0, 5, 1, 5, 1, 6), work Row 1 of Tilting Blocks patt from chart or written instructions to last 5 (1, 6, 2, 6, 2, 7) sts, k to end. Row 2: Sl1 p-wise, k4 (0, 5, 1, 5, 1, 6), work Row 2 of Tilting Blocks patt from chart or written instructions to last 5 (1, 6, 2, 6, 2, 7) sts, k to last st, p1. Cont as set until piece measures 30 (29, 27.5, 28.5, 27.5, 28, 28) cm from cast-on edge, ending after a RS row.

Shape sleeves

Set-Up Row (WS): Sl1 p-wise, k4 (0, 5, 1, 5, 1, 6), pm, work in patt to last 5 (1, 6, 2, 6, 2, 7) sts, pm, k to last st, p1. Sleeve inc Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 p-wise, m1, k to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k to last st, m1, k1. 77 (85, 95, 103, 111, 119, 129) sts Sleeve inc Row 2: Sl 1 p-wise, kfb, k to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k to last 2 sts, kfb, p1. 79 (87, 97, 105, 113, 121, 131) sts Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 87 (95, 105, 113, 121, 129, 139) sts

Tilting Blocks

Next Row: Cast on 55 (59, 54, 58, 54, 58, 53) sts, k to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k to end. 142 (154, 159, 171, 175, 187, 192) sts Rep the last row once more. 197 (213, 213, 229, 229, 245, 245) sts

Underarm short row shaping Short Row 1 (RS): K to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k9 (9, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8) sts, w&t. Short Row 2: K to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k9 (9, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8) sts, w&t. Short Row 3: K to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k to 6 (5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3) sts after previous RS row’s wrapped st, working wraps together with wrapped sts as you come to them, w&t. Short Row 4: K to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k to 6 (5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3) sts after previous WS row’s wrapped st, working wraps together with wrapped sts as you come to them, w&t. Continue to rep the last 2 rows until 10 (8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7) sts rem unworked at end of each sleeve. Next Row (RS): K to marker, sm, work in patt to marker, sm, k to end, working wraps together with wrapped sts as you come to them. Work 1 row in patt, working wraps together with wrapped sts as you come to them, removing markers. Next Row (RS): K2, work in patt to last 2 sts, k2. ** Cont straight in patt until work measures 49 (49, 49, 51.5, 51.5,

53.5, 53.5) cm from cast-on at lower back edge, ending after a WS row.

Shoulder shaping Next Row (RS): Knit.

Beg short rows: Short Row 1 (WS): K136 (148, 153, 165, 169, 181, 186) sts, w&t. Short Row 2: K75 (83, 93, 101, 109, 117, 127) sts, w&t. Next Short Row: K to 7 (8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15) sts before last wrapped st, w&t. Rep last row 3 more times. Next Row (WS): Knit, working wraps together with wrapped sts as you come to them. Cast off 80 (87, 87, 94, 94, 101, 101) sts, place next 37 (39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43) sts onto a stitch holder, cast off rem 80 (87, 87, 94, 94, 101, 101) sts.

FRONT Work as for Back to **. Cont straight in patt until work measures 46.5 (46.5, 46.5, 49, 49, 51, 51) cm from cast-on at lower front edge, ending after a RS row, 8 rows before start of Back shoulder shaping.

Right Front

Next Row (WS): K2, work 87 (95, 95, 102, 102, 110, 110) sts in patt, turn. Place rem sts on hold. Next Row: Cast off 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts, work in patt to end. 86 (93, 93, 100, 100, 108, 108) sts Next Row & all WS rows unless otherwise stated: Work in patt to end.

Schematic

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The Collection Next RS Row: Cast off 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts, work in patt to end. 83 (90, 90, 97, 97, 104, 104) sts Next RS Row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. 80 (87, 87, 94, 94, 101, 101) sts Work 1 row in patt.

Shoulder shaping

Start short rows: Next Row (RS): K19 (22, 27, 30, 34, 37, 42) sts, w&t. Next Row: Knit to end. Next Row: K13 (15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28) sts, w&t. Next Row: Knit to end. Next Row: K7 (8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14) sts, w&t. Next Row: Knit to end. Next Row: Knit to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts as you go. Cast off k-wise on WS.

Left Front With WS facing, leave first 19 (19, 19, 21, 21, 21, 21) sts of row on stitch holder. Rejoin yarn at neck edge with WS facing and work in patt to end. 89 (97, 97, 104, 104, 112, 112) sts Next Row & all RS rows unless otherwise stated: Work in patt. Next WS Row: Cast off 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts, work in patt to end. 86 (93, 93, 100, 100, 108, 108) sts Next WS Row: Cast off 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts, work in patt to end. 83 (90, 90, 97, 97, 104, 104) sts Next WS Row: Cast off 3 sts, work in patt to end. 80 (87, 87, 94, 94, 101, 101) sts Work 1 row straight in patt.

Shoulder shaping

Start short rows: Next Row (WS): K19 (22, 27, 30, 34, 37, 42) sts, w&t. Next Row: Knit to end. Next Row (WS): K13 (15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28) sts, w&t. Next Row: Knit to end. Next Row (WS): K7 (8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14) sts, w&t. Next Row: Knit to end. Cast off k-wise on WS.

Finishing Join top sleeve and body seams.

Helen’s tip

“This yarn is aran weight, but it’s a light and airy construction made from a cool cotton/ silk blend – both of which make it perfect for a comfy summer knit” Weave in ends and block to dimensions given in schematic.

NECK EDGING With DPNs, RS facing and starting where Back neck meets Back Left shoulder, pu and k21 (22, 22, 22, 22, 23, 23) sts up Left Back shoulder and down Left Front neck edge, k19 (19, 19, 21, 21, 21, 21) sts from Front neck stitch holder, pu and k21 (22, 22, 22, 22, 23, 23) sts up Right Front neck edge and down Right Back shoulder, k37 (39, 39, 41, 41, 43, 43) sts from Back neck st holder. 98 (102, 102, 106, 106, 110, 110) sts Pm to mark beg of rnd. Knit 2 rnds. Cast off.

STITCH PATTERN

Multiple of 16 sts + 1 Row 1 (RS): *[Ssk, yo] 4 times, k8; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2 (WS): *K9, p7; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep the last 2 rows 3 more times. Row 9: K1, *k8, [yo, k2tog] 4 times; rep from * to end. Row 10: K1, *p7, k9; rep from * to end. Rep the last 2 rows 3 more times.

Where to buy

Debbie Bliss Sita, £8.99 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

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21 sts

200g DK

27 rows

10cm

10cm

over G st

one size

Designed by Emily Woodhouse

Yarn used King Cole Cottonsoft DK 2 balls in Lime

About the yarn DK; 210m per 100g ball; 100% cotton

Tension 53 (21) sts x 27 rows = 10cm measured over turtle shell patt (G st)

Needles used 4mm straight spare 4mm needle for threeneedle cast-off

Other supplies cable needle crochet hook waste yarn

Sizing one size

Abbreviations

1to3: k into front of loop, p into back of same loop, k into front of same loop and off LH needle. 1 st inc’d into 3 C4F – Cable 4 forward: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold in front, k2 from LH needle, k2 from CN C6-2F: Sl6 onto CN hold at front, k2 from LH needle, k6 from CN C8F – Cable 8 forward: Sl 4 sts onto CN, hold in front, k4 from LH needle, k4 from CN C8B – Cable 8 backward: Sl 4 sts onto CN, hold at back, k4 from LH needle, k4 from CN sk2p: Sl1, k2tog, psso. 2 sts dec’d s2kp: Sl2, k1, pass 2 slipped sts over last knitted st. 2 sts dec’d k2sp: K2tog, pass first stitch on RH needle to LH needle, pass second stitch on LH needle over top stitch and off needle, sl1. 3 sts dec’d into 1 See page 96 for all other abbreviations

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Martinique Cowl

We’re big fans of showing our love for animals in our knits, and with this cowl it’s turtles all the way round! This cowl is started with a provisional cast-on and joined into a circle at the end, using a three-needle cast-off to create a seamless finish. If you prefer, you can use a standard cast-on and cast-off and sew the two ends together, but this will leave a seam. The turtles are constructed using increasing, decreasing and a small amount of simple cabling.

Start knitting…

Cast on 36 sts using waste yarn and provisional cast-on.

Turtle Patt

Note that Turtle patt starts with a WS row. Rows 1-3: Knit. Row 4: K7, [1to3] twice, k20, [1to3] twice, k5. 44 sts Row 5: K7, p4, k12, [p1tbl] twice, k8, p4, k7. Row 6: Knit. Row 7: As Row 5. Row 8: K19, C4F, k21. Row 9: K7, p4, k10, [p1tbl] twice, k10, p4, k7. Row 10: Knit. Rows 11-14: Rep rows 9-10 twice. Row 15: As Row 9. Row 16: K7, C8F, k6, [1to3] twice, k6, C8B, k7. 48 sts Row 17: K11, p4, k4, p10, k4, p4, k11. Row 18: K22, 1to3, k2, 1to3, k22. 52 sts Row 19: K11, p4, k6, p10, k6, p4, k11. Row 20: K11, C8F, [ssk] twice, [kfb] twice, [1to3] twice, [kfb]

Schematic

twice, [k2tog] twice, C8B, k11. 56 sts Row 21: K15, p26, k15. Row 22: K17, [ssk] twice, k14, [k2tog] twice, k17. 52 sts Row 23: K15, p22, k15. Row 24: K15, [ssk] twice, k2, [kfb, k1] twice, [kfb] twice, [k1, kfb] twice, k2, [k2tog] twice, k15. 54 sts Row 25: K15, p24, k15. Row 26: K15, [k2, p2] twice, k8, [p2, k2] twice, k15. Row 27: K15, [p2, k2] twice, p8, [k2, p2] twice, k15. Row 28: K11, [ssk] twice, [k2, p2] twice, kfb, k1, [kfb] 4 times, k1, kfb, [p2, k2] twice, [k2tog] twice, k11. 56 sts Row 29: K13, [p2, k2] 3 times, p6, [k2, p2] 3 times, k13. Row 30: K13, [k2, p2] 3 times, k6, [p2, k2] 3 times, k13. Row 31: As Row 29. Row 32: K9, [ssk] twice, [p2, k2] 3 times, kfb, k1, [kfb] twice, k1,

kfb, [k2, p2] 3 times, [k2tog] twice, k9. Row 33: K11, [p2, k2] 3 times, p1, [pfb] 8 times, p1, [k2, p2] 3 times, k11. 64 sts Row 34: K11, [k2, p2] 10 times, k13. Row 35: K11, [p2, k2] 11 times, k9. Rows 36-45: Rep rows 34-35 five more times. Row 46: K11, [k2, p2] 4 times, ssk, p2tog, k2, p2tog, k2tog, [p2, k2] 4 times, k11. 60 sts Row 47: K11, [p2, k2] 4 times, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, [k2, p2] 4 times, k11. Row 48: K11, [kfb] twice, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, sk2p, k2sp, p2, [k2, p2] 3 times, [kfb] twice, k11. 60 sts Row 49: K11, p2, [p2, k2] 8 times, p4, k11. Row 50: K15, [p2, k2] twice, p2tog, ssk, p2, k2, p2, k2tog, p2tog, [k2, p2] twice, k15. 56 sts

Provisional cast-on 3-needle cast-off

Step 1: Make a crochet chain several sts longer than cast-on. K1 into each ‘bump’ for each cast-on stitch required.

Step 2: To place provisional cast-on onto needles, loosen the end and pull back the chain, one stitch at a time. Place each live st on your knitting needle as you unravel the chain.

Step 1: Place two pieces of knitting (still on needles) with RS together in LH. With third needle, [insert tip into front of first st on front needle into front of first st on back needle k-wise and k2tog] twice. 2 sts on RH needle

Step 2: *Pull first st on RH needle over st just completed. 1 st cast off. Knit next 2 sts tog; rep from * until all sts have been cast off.

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The Collection EMILY SAYS

“This pattern was inspired by the classic animal patterns of designer Barbara Walker, from her Treasury of Knitting Patterns. Green sea turtles migrate to warmer waters every year – these ones are swimming happily around the cowl to mark the beginning of summer!” Row 51: K11, p4, [k2, p2] twice, k1, p1, k2, p2, k2, p1, k1, [p2, k2] twice, p4, k11. Row 52: K11, [kfb] twice, [k2, p2] twice, k2, p1, sk2p, k2, k2sp, p1, [k2, p2] twice, k2, [kfb] twice, k11. 56 sts Row 53: K11, p6, [k2, p2] twice, k1, p4, k1, [p2, k2] twice, p6, k11. Row 54: K17, p2, k2, p2, [ssk] twice, k2, [k2tog] twice, p2, k2, p2, k17. 52 sts Row 55: K11, p6, k2, p2, k2, p6, [k2, p2] twice, p4, k11. Row 56: K7, C8B, [k2, p2] twice, sk2p, k2sp, [p2, k2] twice, C8F, k7. 48 sts Row 57: K7, p4, k4, [p2, k2] 4 times, p2, k4, p4, k7. Row 58: K11, [kfb] twice, k2, p2, ssk, p2tog, k2, p2tog, k2tog, [p2, k2] twice, [kfb] twice, k11. Row 59: K7, p4, k6, p2, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2, k6, p4, k7. Row 60: K19, p2, sk2p, k2sp, p2, k19. 44 sts Row 61: K7, p4, k6, [p2, k2] 3 times, k4, p4, k7. Row 62: K11, [kfb] twice, k4, ssk, p2tog, k2, p2tog, k2tog, k4, [kfb] twice, k11. Row 63: K7, p4, k8, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, k8, p4, k7. Row 64: K17, [kfb] twice, sk2p, k2sp, [kfb] twice, k17. Row 65: K7, p4, k10, p2, k10, p4, k7. Row 66: Knit. Row 67: K7, p4, k8, p6, k8, p4, k7. Row 68: K7, [k2tog] twice, k8, C62F, k6, [ssk] twice, k7. 40 sts Row 69: K15, p6, k19. Row 70: Knit. Row 71: As Row 69. Row 72: K19, kfb, k1, [kfb] twice, k1, kfb, k15. 44 sts

Where to buy

King Cole Cottonsoft DK, £3.79 www.athenbys.com

Row 73: K15, p10, k19. Row 74: Knit. Row 75: As Row 73. Row 76: Knit. Row 77: As Row 73. Row 78: K19, [k2tog] twice, k2, [k2tog] twice, k15. 40 sts Row 79: K15, p6, k19. Row 80: K19, [s2kp] twice, k15. 36 sts

Rows 81-84: Knit. Rep these 84 rows 3 times more. Undo provisional cast-on and place sts on a spare needle. With RS tog, use the three-needle cast-off to join the two sets of live sts. Weave in ends.

Emily’s tip

“Choose a cable needle as close to the main needle size as you can to stop the sts stretching or sliding off as you cross the cable”

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10cm 21.5 sts

300g 4-ply

25.5 rows

10cm

over patt

one size

Designed by Jacinta Bowie

Yarn used Bergere de France Bigarelle 3 balls in Janquille 34599

About the yarn 4ply; 390m per 100g ball, 55% cotton, 36% linen, 9% viscose

Tension One 28 st x 32 row pattern rep measures 13x12.5cm after sts have been dropped

Needles used 3.25mm straight 3mm crochet hook (optional)

Other supplies stitch holder 3 buttons, 2cm

Sizing one size

Abbreviations

See page 96 for all abbreviations

JACINTA SAYS

“It can get surprisingly cool when on holiday abroad so I find a cotton knitted wrap is great for the evenings. The weight in your suitcase is always an issue so this doubles up as a beach cover-up too and would look great over your swimsuit whilst you call at the bar for a drink”

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Inagua Cover-up This is named for an exotic holiday spot, this piece is perfect as a beach or pool-side cover-up This wrap is knitted in one piece from the hem of the back to the shoulders then split into two fronts. The lace stitches in the pattern that are a ladder are dropped stitches that are dropped at the cast-off rows back down to the cast-on edge. The pattern can be worked either from charts or written instructions, whichever you prefer. You get lots of lace for not a lot of work!

Start knitting… Back Using the knitted cast-on method to cast on 173 sts. Work Leaf Lace pattern from chart or written instructions six times in full. Rep rows 1-16 of Leaf Lace pattern once more. Next Row (RS): Work across 61 sts in patt, turn, leaving rem sts on a stitch holder.

Right Front Cont in patt on these 61 sts until the same number of rows have been worked as for the Back. Cast off dropping the sts that were purled on the final RS row and making 3 sts in cast-off chain when the sts are dropped.

Cast-off Chain

Finishing

When stitches are dropped the fabric becomes much wider so the cast-off across the dropped stitch area needs to be longer. To do this wrap the yarn over the RH needle with the single stitch on it after the stitch has been dropped. Lift the st on the RH needle over the wrapped yarn on this needle. This makes a chain similar to a crochet chain. Repeat this three times to make a chain length that mirrors the dropped loop length. Then continue to cast off normally to the next dropped stitch. Alternatively you can use a crochet hook to chain 3 using the loop on the RH needle.

Ensure all dropped sts are laddered back down to the cast-on row. Block piece to dimensions given in schematic. Sew buttons in position at measurements given in schematic marked by black circles.

Back Neck With RS facing, rejoin yarn to held 112 sts and cast off the first 51 sts, again dropping the sts that were purled in the final RS row and making 3 sts in cast-off chain as before. 61 sts

Left Front Work in patt as set on rem 61 sts until the same number of rows have been worked as for the Right Front. Cast off, again dropping the sts that were purled in the final RS row and making 3 sts in cast-off chain as before.

STITCH PATTERN

Leaf Lace Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7, *sk2p, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1, yo, k1, yo, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1, yo, k3. Row 2 & every foll WS row: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: K3, yo, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6, *sk2p, k6, [p1, k1] 3 times, yo, k1, yo, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, k6, [p1, k1], 3 times, yo, k3. Row 5: K3, yo, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k5, *sk2p, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k5; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2, yo, k3. Row 7: K3, yo, k3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4, *sk2p, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3, yo, k3.

Leaf Lace

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The Collection

Jacinta’s tip

“If you can crochet and you would like to strengthen the cast-on and cast-off edges you can crochet along the hems working a dc into each stitch and three dc into the dropped stitches. Do this before blocking with a 3mm hook for best effect”

Row 9: K3, yo, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3, *sk2p, k3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, k3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4, yo, k3. Row 11: K3, yo, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2, *sk2p, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k5, yo, k1, yo, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k5, yo, k3. Row 13: K3, yo, k6, [p1, k1] 3 times,*sk2p, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6, yo, k1, yo, k6, [p1, k1] 3 times; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6, yo, k3. Row 15: K3, yo, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1, *sk2p, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7, yo, k1, yo, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1; rep from * to last 18 sts, sk2p, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7, yo, k3. Row 17: K2, k2tog, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1, *yo, k1, yo, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7, sk2p, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1; rep from * to last 17 sts, yo, k1, yo, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7, ssk, k2. Row 19: K2, k2tog, k6, [p1, k1] 3 times, *yo, k1, yo, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6, sk2p, k6, [p1, k1] 3

Schematic

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times; rep from * to last 17 sts, yo, k1, yo, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6, ssk, k2. Row 21: K2, k2tog, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2, *yo, k1, yo, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k5, sk2p, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2; rep from *yo, k1, yo, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k5, ssk, k2. Row 23: K2, k2tog, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3, *yo, k, yo, k3, [p1,

k1] twice, p1, k4, sk2p, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3; rep from * to last 17 sts, yo, k1, yo, k3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4, ssk, k2. Row 25: K2, k2tog, k3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4,*yo, k1, yo, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3, sk2p, k3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4; rep from * to last 17 sts, yo, k1, yo, k4, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k3, ssk, k2. Row 27: K2, k2tog, k2, [p1, k1]

twice, p1, k5, *yo, k1, yo, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2, sk2p, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k5; rep from * to last 17 sts, yo, k1, yo, k5, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2, ssk, k2. Row 29: K2, k2tog, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6, *yo, k1, yo, k6, [p1, k1] 3 times, sk2p, [k1, p1] 3 times, k6; rep from * to last 17 sts, yo, k1, yo, k6, [p1, k1] 3 times, ssk, k2.

Row 31: K2, k2tog, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7, *yo, k1, yo, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1, sk2p, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k7; rep from * to last 17 sts, yo, k1, yo, k7, [p1, k1] twice, p1, ssk, k2. Row 32: As Row 2. Rep these 32 rows form patt.

Special instructions Knitted cast-on

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Place needle with slipknot (follow instructions given for slip knot in last issue) in LH. Hold empty needle and working yarn in RH. The yarn is held and manipulated using RH. Insert empty RH needle into front of slipknot, from front to back.

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You should now have a loop of yarn on both needles.

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With RH, take working yarn (be careful not to use the tail end!) clockwise around the back of the RH needle.

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Where to buy

Bergere de France Bigarelle, £7.15 www.twistandpurl.co.uk

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Bring the RH needle towards you, drawing the loop of working yarn on the RH needle through the slipknot. You may find it helpful to pinch the base of the slipknot between your thumb and middle finger to stop it from slipping around on the needle.

Transfer the loop of yarn on the RH needle onto the LH needle by bringing the LH needle towards you and inserting tip into the front of the loop on the RH needle, going from front to back, R to L. If necessary, loosen the loop a little and then gently tighten up each stitch as you go so that it is snug, but not tight, on the needle.

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Slide the RH needle out of the loop. The RH needle is now empty. Two loops on LH needle. You now have 2 cast on stitches on LH needle (the slipknot counts as the first stitch). Repeat steps 1-6, inserting RH needle from front to back into last stitch worked until you have cast on the number of stitches required.

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The Look If skirts aren’t your thing, these cool viscose shorts would go well with a floaty white blouse £4 www.primark.co.uk

Shop in style with a tall tote £26 www.cathkidston.com Summer weddings are all tied up with this Jacquard dress £68 www.oasis-stores.com

Stay cool and elegant in the office from £46 www.mandco.com

White trainers don’t need to be boring in the summer £22.99 www.newlook.com

Totally Tropical Keep cool in the heat with floaty garments and bold leafy prints – perfect for the summer sun

Easy to dress up with heels and a pretty clutch for evening parties £38 www.little-mistress.com/girls-on-film

You can’t go wrong with a palm print skirt £35 www.monsoon.co.uk

Editor’s pick For cooler evenings this light pyjama jacket is perfect £25 www.tesco.com/clothing

The latest issue of Yarn by Scheepjes is packed with tropical patterns, including crochet and knitting! Pick yours up from Scheepjes retailers such as www. woolwarehouse.co.uk

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10cm

34 rows

10cm

24 sts

300500g DK

over St st

XS-3X

Designed by Kristen TenDyke

Yarn used Rowan Softyak DK 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls in Pampas 235

About the yarn DK; 135m per 50g ball; 76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon

Tension 24 (21) sts x 34 (36) rows = 10cm measured over St st (lace patt) on larger needles

Needles used 4mm circular, 80cm 4mm DPNs 3.5mm circular, 80cm 3.5mm DPNs Body is worked flat, sleeves are worked in the round; circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts

Other supplies stitch holders or waste yarn 8 stitch markers (2 in each of 2 colours, 4 in a third colour) tapestry needle 7 buttons, 1cm

Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) To fit with 7.5-15cm ease depending on where you are in the size range Shown in size S on Katie, who is a UK size 8

Abbreviations

RLI (Right Lifted Increase): Use RH needle to pick up the st below the next st on the LH needle, then knit into it. 1 st inc’d LLI (Left Lifted Increase): Use LH needle to pick up the st 2 sts below the last st on the RH needle, then knit into it. 1 st inc’d RLPI (Right Lifted Purl Increase): Use RH needle to pick up the st below the next st on the LH needle, then purl into it. 1 st inc’d LLPI (Left Lifted Purl Increase): Use LH needle to pick up the st below the last st on the RH needle, then purl into it. 1 st inc’d See page 96 for all other abbreviations

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Hermia Cardigan This pretty little cardigan features a simple lace stitch and is knitted seamlessly, making it a lovely relaxing knit This cardigan is knitted from the top down. The yoke is increased as a raglan from the neckline to the underarm, where the sleeve and body stitches are divided and knitted separately. There is some waist shaping on the body for a flattering fit, and the sleeves are tapered. A wide lace panel is knitted at the centre of the back, and narrow lace panels run along the edges of each front. The body is worked flat – you will only need to knit in the round for the sleeves.

Start knitting… Yoke With larger circular needle, cast on 71 (73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83) sts. Note: On the following row, use different coloured markers to easily identify the raglan markers from the Lace Pattern markers. Set-up Row (WS): P3 for front, pm for raglan, p15 for sleeve, pm for raglan, p4 (2, 3, 4, 2, 3, 4), pm for Back Lace Pattern, p27 (33, 33, 33, 39, 39, 39), pm for Back Lace Pattern, p4 (2, 3, 4, 2, 3, 4), pm for raglan, p15 for sleeve, pm for raglan, p3 for front. 71 (73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83) sts; 3 sts each front, 15 sts each sleeve, 35 (37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47) sts for back Cont working marked sts at centre of back in Back Lace Patt beg on Row 1, and all other sts in St st, while working as follows: SIZE XS ONLY:

Shape raglan

Inc Body & Sleeves Row (RS): [K to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI] twice, k to lace marker, sm, work Back Lace Pattern to next marker, sm, [k to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI] twice, k to end. 79 sts; 4 sts each front, 17 sts each sleeve and 37 sts for back

Inc Sleeves Row (WS): *Work as set to marker, sm, p1, LLPI, p to 1 st before next marker, RLPI, p1, sm; rep from * once more, work to end as set. 83 sts; 4 sts each front, 19 sts each sleeve and 37 sts for back ALL SIZES:

Shape neck & raglan

Inc Neck, Body & Sleeves Row (RS): K1, LLI, [k to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI] twice, k to lace marker, sm, work Back Lace Pattern to next marker, sm, [k to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI] twice, k to last st, RLI, k1. 10 sts inc’d Next Row (WS): Work even. Rep the last 2 rows 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) more times. 93 (93, 105, 117, 129, 141, 153) sts; 6 (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17) sts each front, 21 (19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) sts each sleeve and 39 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 61) sts for back

Front Lace Panel

Inc Neck, Body & Sleeves Row (RS): K1, LLPI, pm for end of Front Lace Panel, [k to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI] twice, work across back as set to next raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI, k to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI, k to last st, pm for beg of Front Lace Panel, RLPI, k1. 10 sts inc’d Note: The foll 7 rows will cont to inc 3 additional sts for the Front Lace Panels. The rem Front Lace Panel sts will be added by casting on for the front neck. During the increasing, only the p st just beside the marker will be worked in patt until all 9 sts for the panel are available after the cast-on. Next Row (WS): P to 1 st before Front Lace Panel marker, k1, sm, [p to raglan marker, sm] twice, work across back sts as

set to next raglan marker, sm, p to raglan marker, sm, p to Front Lace Panel marker, sm, k1, p to end. Inc Neck, Body & Sleeves Row (RS): K1, LLI, *work as set to 1 st before marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, work as set to last st, RLI, k1. 10 sts inc’d Next Row (WS): Work even. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. 133 (133, 145, 157, 169, 181, 193) sts; 14 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) sts each front, 29 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37) sts each sleeve and 47 (49, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69) sts for back Next Row (RS): Use the cable method to cast on 7 sts, *work as set to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, work as set to end, turn and use the cable method to cast on 7 sts. 155 (155, 167, 179, 191, 203, 215) sts; 22 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33) sts each front, 31 (29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39) sts each sleeve and 49 (51, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71) sts for back

Lace Panel

Next Row (WS): P3, pm for Front Lace Panel, work 9 sts in Front Lace Patt, sm, work as set to next Front Lace marker, sm, work 9 sts in Front Lace Patt, pm, p3. Note: On the foll RS row, work the same number row of the Front Lace Patt as you’ll work for the back to keep the Front and Back Lace Patterns on the same row throughout.

Shape raglan

Inc Body & Sleeves Row (RS): *Work as set to 1 st before raglan marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, work as set to end. 8 sts inc’d Next Row (WS): Work even. Rep the last 2 rows 13 (13, 10,

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9, 8, 9, 8) more times. 267 (267, 255, 259, 263, 283, 287) sts; 36 (37, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42) sts each front, 59 (57, 53, 53, 53, 57, 57) sts each sleeve and 77 (79, 77, 79, 81, 87, 89) sts for back SIZES S, M, L, XL, 2X & 3X ONLY: Inc Body & Sleeves Row (RS): *Work as set to 1 st before marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, work as set to end. 8 sts inc’d Inc Body Row (WS): *Work as set to 1 st before marker, RLPI, p1, sm, p to next marker, sm, p1, LLPI; rep from * once more, work as set to end. 4 sts inc’d Rep the last 2 rows - (0, 3, 6, 9, 11, 14) more times. - (279, 303, 343, 383, 427, 467) sts; - (39, 44, 51, 58, 65, 72) sts each front, (59, 61, 67, 73, 81, 87) sts each sleeve and - (83, 93, 107, 121, 135, 149) sts for back SIZES XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X ONLY: Inc Body & Sleeves Row (RS): *Work as set to 1 st before marker, RLI, k1, sm, k1, LLI; rep from * 3 more times, work as set to end. 8 sts inc’d Inc Body & Sleeves Row (WS): *Work as set to 1 st before marker, RLPI, p1, sm, p1, LLPI; rep from * 3 more times, work as set to end. 8 sts inc’d Rep the last 2 rows 2 (3, 3, 2, 1, 0, -) more times. 315 (343, 367, 391, 415, 443, -) sts; 42 (47, 52, 57, 62, 67, -) sts each front, 71 (75, 77, 79, 81, 85, -) sts each sleeve and 89 (99, 109, 119, 129, 139, -) sts for back

Back Lace Panel

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ALL SIZES: Divide Body & Sleeves (RS): Work 42 (47, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72) front sts as set to first raglan marker, rm, place next 71 (75, 77, 79, 81, 85, 87) sleeve sts on hold, rm, turn so WS is facing and use the cable method to cast on 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, pm for side, cast on another 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, turn so RS is facing, work 89 (99, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149) back sts as set to next marker, rm, place next 71 (75, 77, 79, 81, 85, 87) sleeve sts on hold, rm, turn so WS is facing and use the cable method to cast on 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, pm for side, cast on another 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, turn so RS is facing, work 42 (47, 52, 57, 62, 67, 72) front sts as set to end. 185 (209, 233, 257, 281, 305, 329) sts; 45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81) sts each front, and 95 (107, 119, 131, 143, 155, 167) sts for back

Body Work all sts in patt as set until piece meas 2.5cm from underarm divide, ending after a WS row.

Shape waist

Dec Row (RS): *Work as set to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1, sm, k1, k2tog; rep from * once more, work as set to end. 4 sts dec’d Work 7 rows even. Rep the last 8 rows 5 more times. 161 (185, 209, 233, 257, 281, 305) sts

Inc Row (RS): *Work as set to 1 st before marker, LLI, k1, sm, k1, RLI; rep from * once more, work as set to end. 4 sts inc’d Work 9 rows even as set. Rep the last 10 rows 5 more times. 185 (209, 233, 257, 281, 305, 329) sts Cont working even until piece meas 36cm from underarm divide, ending after a WS row. Change to smaller circular needle. Work in Seed St (flat) for 8 rows. Cast off in patt.

Sleeves Return 71 (75, 77, 79, 81, 85, 87) held sts for sleeve to larger DPNs. With RS facing, beg at centre of body underarm sts, pu and k3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, k to end of held sts, then pu and k another 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts along rem underarm cast-on sts. Pm for beg of rnd. 77 (83, 87, 91, 95, 101, 105) sts

Shape sleeve Knit 5 rnds. Dec Rnd: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts dec’d Rep the last 6 rnds twice more. 71 (77, 81, 85, 89, 95, 99) sts Cont working even in St st until piece meas 6cm from underarm. Change to smaller DPNs. Work in Seed St (in the rnd) for 8 rnds. Cast off in patt. Work the second sleeve in the same way.

Front Lace Panel

Special instructions Cable Cast-on This cast-on is very smooth and is ideal where the first row is to be worked in knit. It is quite firm with some elasticity. It is worked as for the knitted cast-on, with the main exception being that the new stitches are made by inserting the needle between the stitches and not into the stitch. Make a slipknot then work steps 1-6 as on page 22.

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Holding yarn to back, insert the RH needle in between the first and second stitches. Wrap the yarn clockwise around the RH needle as if to knit (knitwise). Draw out a loop to the front as for normal knit stitch. Transfer new stitch to the LH needle as for knitted cast-on. Three cast-on stitches made (slipknot counts as first stitch).

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Repeat steps 1-2, each time working in between the last 2 stitches made.

Schematic

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Neckband With smaller circular needle and RS facing, beg at right front neck edge, pu and k7 sts along right front neck cast-on sts, 7 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15) sts along right neck edge, 71 (73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83) sts along yoke cast-on, 7 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15) sts along left neck edge, and 7 sts along left front cast-on sts. 99 (103, 107, 113, 117, 121, 127) sts Beg with a WS row, work in Seed St (flat) for 8 rows. Cast off in patt.

Button Band With smaller circular needle and RS facing, beg at left front neckband edge, pu and k111 (113, 113, 115, 115, 117, 119) sts evenly along neckband and left front. Beg with a WS row, work in Seed St (flat) for 8 rows. Cast off in patt.

Buttonhole Band With smaller circular needle and RS facing, beg at lower right front lower edge, pu and k111 (113, 113, 115, 115, 117, 119) sts evenly along right front and neckband. Starting with a WS row, work 3 rows in Seed St (flat). Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 3 (5, 5, 7, 7, 9, 11) sts in Seed St as set, yo, k2tog, *work 15 sts in Seed St as set, yo, k2tog; rep from * 5 more times, work 4 sts to end as set. Work 4 more rows in Seed St (flat), ending after a RS row. Cast off in patt. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes. Weave in ends. Block again if desired.

Stitch Patterns

Front Lace Panel Row 1 (RS): P1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, p1. Row 2 & all WS rows: K1, p to 1 st before marker, k1. Row 3: P1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo,

ssk, p1. Row 5: P1, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p1. Row 7: P1, k2, yo, sk2p, yo, k2, p1. Row 8: As Row 2. Rep rows 1-8 for patt. Back Lace Pattern Row 1 (RS): P1, *k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk; rep from * to 2 sts before marker, k1, p1. Row 2 & all WS rows: K1, p to 1 st before marker, k1. Row 3: P1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, *sk2p, yo, k3, yo; rep from * to 3 sts before marker, ssk, p1. Row 5: P1, *k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo; rep from * to 2 sts before marker, k1, p1. Row 7: P1, *K2, yo, sk2p, yo, k1; rep from * to 2 sts before marker, k1, p1. Row 8: As Row 2. Rep rows 1-8 for patt. Seed St (flat) Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep rows 1-2 for patt. Seed St (in the rnd) Rnd 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * around. Rnd 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * around. Rep rnds KRISTEN 1-2 for SAYS patt.

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10cm

18 rows

10cm

20 sts

75g DK

over patt

one size

Designed by Wendy Martindale

Yarn used

Pink Hibiscus This pretty floral stitch will add a stylish final flourish to your summer outfit

Wendy Evolution 1 ball shade Sunset 3397 one ball is enough to knit two cowls

Work rows 5-6 of Eyelet patt from chart or written instructions. **Work rows 1-4 of Flower patt from chart or written instructions. Work rows 1-6 of Eyelet patt**. Work from ** to ** until piece measures 120cm from cast-on edge, ending after a Row 4 of Eyelet patt.

About the yarn DK; 600m per 150g ball; 50% cotton, 50% acrylic

Tension

Do not cast off.

20 sts x 18 rows = 10cm measured over eyelet patt 4 row, 5 Flower pattern repeat = 13cm wide x 2cm tall

Undo provisional cast-on and sl sts onto second needle. Using a tapestry needle and Kitchener stitch graft two sets of live sts tog.

Needles used 4.5mm straight

Finishing Weave in ends and block to dimensions given in schematic.

Other supplies spare yarn for provisional cast-on

STITCH PATTERNS

Sizing one size

Eyelet

Abbreviations

Flower: Move yarn to back of work, sl next 5 elongated sts onto RH needle dropping the extra loops, [move yarn to front of work, slip the 5 sts back to LH needle, move yarn to back of work and slip the 5 sts back onto RH needle] twice See page 96 for all other abbreviations

Flower

WENDY SAYS

“This cowl is inspired by the flower garlands given to visitors to tropical shores, and also reminds me of making daisy chains when I was a child. It is summer in a cowl; surround yourself in bright flowers that bring welcome and beauty”

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The pattern is started with a provisional cast-on (see page 18) and knitted flat. When the piece is the correct length, the sts are grafted using Kitchener stitch (see page 94). This creates an invisible join. As with the Martinique cowl on page 18, you can instead work a standard cast-on and cast-off if you don’t mind a visible join.

Start knitting…

Cast on 61 sts using a provisional cast-on.

Eyelet Pattern Rows 1 & all RS rows: Knit. Rows 2 & 4: Purl. Row 6: P1,*yo, p2tog; rep from * to end. Flower Pattern Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: K1, *[K the next st, wrapping the yarn around the needle 3 times], 5 times, k1; * rep from * to end. Row 3: P1, *Flower, p1; rep from * to end. Row 4: Knit.

Flower stitch Schematic

Step 1: Take yarn to back of work.

Step 2: Slip next 5 sts from LH to RH needle, dropping extra loops.

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Wendy’s tip

“After completing the flower row pattern gently lift the wrapped yarn to the centre of the flower with the tip of the needle if necessary to give a neat look”

Step 3: Bring yarn from back to front between the needles.

Step 4: Slip the 5 long sts back from RH to LH needle.

Step 5: Take yarn to back, between needles, and slip 5 sts back onto RH needle.

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10cm

28 rows

10cm

15 sts

100g sport

over patt

one size

Designed by Maddie Harvey

Yarn used Manos Del Uruguay Serena 2 balls in Meadow S2387

About the yarn Sport; 155m per 50g ball; 60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton

Tension 15 sts x 28 rows = 10cm measured over patt

Needles used 4mm circular, 80cm

Other supplies 20 stitch markers, plus 1 in a different colour for the centre marker removable markers (optional)

Sizing one size (see schematic for details)

Abbreviations

Dbl yo – double yarnover: Wrap the yarn twice around the RH needle. When you come to the double yarnover on the foll WS row, knit into the first yo and then drop the second yo off the LH needle. Double yarnovers are counted as a single st throughout Ryo – reverse yarnover: When working the stretchy cast-off yarnovers, wrap the yarn from the WS, over the top of the RH needle and then back to the WS (this is the opposite way from a usual yo) See page 96 for all other abbreviations MADDIE SAYS

“When I was growing up in the 1980s we had a huge cheese plant in our house that lived on the hall landing: I liked to sit underneath it and imagine I was in the jungle. Fenestra is inspired by the cheese plant’s leaves, which develop these fascinating holes, or fenestrations, as they grow”

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Fenestra Shawl If you’ve got a wedding to go to this summer, this pretty shawl will make a perfect accessory Fenestra is a top-down triangular shawl, with increases worked every RS row at both edges and at each side of the centre stitch on every other RS row. As the shawl grows additional columns of stocking stitches (the ‘leaf veins’) are added every 12 stitches, at each edge and at the centre of the shawl. These new ‘leaf veins’ are added every 12 rows. It finishes with a lace edging, which can be worked from either the chart or the written instructions. Although the stitch markers are removed at the beginning of the lace section, it is helpful to mark the columns of stocking stitches where the lace repeat starts and finishes. You can do this by putting removable markers into the knitted fabric just underneath the needles, rather than on the needles themselves.

Start knitting… Garter Tab Cast on 3 sts. Work 11 rows in G st. At the end of the last row do not turn, rotate work 90˚ clockwise, pu and k5 sts along G st row edges, rotate work a further 90 degrees clockwise, pu and k3 sts along cast-on edge. 11 sts Next Row (WS): K5, p1, pm (centre marker), k5.

First Leaf Vein

Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, [kfb] twice, sm, k1tbl, [kfb] twice, yo, k3. 17 sts Rows 2, 4, 6 & 8: K to 1 st before marker, p1, sm, k to end. Row 3: K3, yo, kfb, k to marker, sm, k1tbl, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 21 sts Row 5: K3, yo, kfb, k to marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 27 sts Row 7: K3, yo, kfb, k to marker, sm, k1tbl, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 31 sts

Row 9: K3, yo, kfb, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 37 sts Row 10: K5, p1, pm, k11, p1, pm, p1, sm, p1, pm, k11, p1, pm, k to end.

Second Leaf Vein

Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, kfb, [k to marker, sm, k1tbl] twice, [sm, k1tbl] twice, k11, sm, k1tbl, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 41 sts Row 2: [K to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] twice, [p1, sm] twice, k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm, k to end. Row 3: K3, yo, kfb, [k to marker, sm, k1tbl] twice, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, sm, k1tbl, k to m, sm, k1tbl, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 47 sts Rows 4, 6, 8 & 10: [K to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 5 times, k to end. Row 5: K3, yo, kfb, [k to marker, sm, k1tbl] 5 times, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 51 sts Row 7: K3, yo, kfb, [k to marker, sm, k1tbl] twice, k to marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, [k to marker, sm, k1tbl] twice, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 57 sts Row 9: As Row 5. 61 sts Row 11: K3, yo, kfb, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] twice, k to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to marker, sm, k1tbl, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 67 sts Row 12: K5, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 5 times, k11, p1, pm, k to end.

Third to Eighth Leaf Veins Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, kfb, k to marker, *sm, k1tbl, k to marker; rep from * to last marker, sm, k1tbl, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 4 sts inc’d Rows 2 & 4 (WS): K to 1 st before marker, *p1, sm, k to 1 st before marker; rep from *

to 1 st before last marker, p1, sm, k to end. Row 3: K3, yo, kfb, k to marker, *sm, k1tbl, k to marker; rep from * to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to marker, *sm, k1tbl, k to marker; rep from * to last marker, sm, k1tbl, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 6 sts inc’d Rows 5-8: As rows 1-4. 10 sts inc’d Rows 9 & 10: As rows 1 & 2. 4 sts inc’d Row 11: K3, yo, kfb, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 3 times, k to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to marker, sm, k1tbl, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] twice, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 97 sts Row 12: K5, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 7 times, k11, p1, pm, k to end. Rows 13-22: As rows 1-10. 121 sts Row 23: K3, yo, kfb, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] four times, k to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to marker, sm, k1tbl, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] three times, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 127 sts Row 24: K5, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 9 times, k11, p1, pm, k to end. Rows 25-34: As rows 1-10. 151 sts Row 35: K3, yo, kfb, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 5 times, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 5 times, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 157 sts Row 36: K5, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 5 times, k11, p1, pm, p1, sm, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 5 times, k11, p1, pm, k to end. Rows 37: As Row 1. 161 sts Row 38: [K to 1 st before

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Maddie’s tip

“Knitting Fenestra uses up nearly all of the two skeins of Serena yarn, so make sure that you check your tension after blocking, otherwise you may need more yarn”

marker, p1, sm] 7 times, [p1, sm] twice, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 6 times, k to end. Rows 39-46: As rows 3-10. 181 sts Row 47: K3, yo, kfb, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 7 times, k to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to marker, sm, k1tbl, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 6 times, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 187 sts Row 48: K5, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 15 times, k11, p1, pm, k to end. Rows 49-58: As rows 1-10. 211 sts Row 59: K3, yo, kfb, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 8 times, k to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to m, sm, k1tbl, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 7 times, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 217 sts Row 60: K5, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 17 times, k11, p1, pm, k to end. Rows 61-70: As rows 1-10. 241 sts Row 71: K3, yo, kfb, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 9 times, k to centre marker, m1R, sm, k1tbl, m1L, k to marker, sm, k1tbl, [k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k4, sm, k1tbl] 8 times, k5, dbl yo, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, kfb, yo, k3. 247 sts Row 72: K5, p1, pm, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 19 times, k11, p1, pm, k to end. Rows 73-81: As rows 1-9. 271 sts Row 82 (WS): K3, p1, [k to 1 st before marker, p1, sm] 21 times, k to last 4 sts, p1, k3.

Lace Edging Remove stitch markers when working the cdd during Row 1.

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Row 1 (RS): K3, work Lace patt from chart or written instructions to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2 (WS): K3, work Lace patt to last 3 sts, k3. Continue in this way until the Lace pattern has been worked twice in full. Next Row (RS): K9, dbl yo, k2tog, *k10, dbl yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 8 sts, k to end. Next Row: K15, p1, *k11, p1; rep from * to last 15 sts, k to end. Next Row: K15, k1tbl, *k11, k1tbl; rep from * to last 15 sts, k to end. Next Row: K15, p1, *k11, p1; rep from * to last 15 sts, k to end. Cast off using the stretchy cast-off

as follows: K1, *Ryo, k1, pass yo and bottom st on RH needle over the top st and off the needle; rep from * to end.

Finishing Weave in ends and block to dimension given in schematic.

STITCH PATTERNS

Lace Pattern Row 1 (RS): Ssk, k5, yo, k4, yo, [cdd, yo, k4, yo, k5, cdd, k5, yo, k4, yo] 10 times, cdd, yo, k4, yo, k5, k2tog. Row 2 & all WS rows: Purl. Row 3: Ssk, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, [cdd, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4] 20 times, cdd, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, k2tog.

Row 5: Ssk, [k3, yo] twice, k3, [[cdd, [k3, yo] twice, k3] twice] 10 times, cdd, [k3, yo] twice, k3, k2tog. Row 7: Ssk, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, [cdd, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2] 20 times, cdd, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, k2tog. Row 9: Ssk, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, [cdd, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1] 20 times, cdd, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, k2tog. Row 10: Purl.

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Enchanted Cottage Blanket Knit-along 5 Par t

Welcome to the first ever Knit Now blanket knit-along! Whatever your skill level, you can join us in knitting a cosy blanket over the next year

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Acorn Cottage

This is the easiest of the three blankets to knit. It features simple shapes and rich, natural tones. Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Essentials Aire Valley DK Colours: 1 (2) balls each in grey, Nutmeg, cream, brown, navy & Cardamom

Blackberry Cottage

Learn new skills with the intermediate version, which is knitted in a gorgeous autumnal palette of super-soft wool. Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester DK Colours: 2 (4) balls each in Natural, Honey, Mocha, Olive, Pomegranate & Teal

Hyacinth Cottage

Stretch your skills with the most intricate of the blankets. This option is perfect for creative knitters looking for a challenge. Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious Colours: 1 (2) balls each in Oatmeal, Dusky Lilac, Sea Glass, Orchid, Antique Gold & Highland

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22 sts

6001,200g DK

26 rows

10cm

10cm

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lap (throw) blanket

Designed by Debbie Tomkies

Yarn used

Acorn Cottage: West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley DK 1 ball in grey Blackberry Cottage: West Yorkshire Spinners Bluefaced Leicester DK 1 ball in Mocha Hyacinth Cottage: West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious 1 ball in Oatmeal

About the yarn

Aire Valley DK: DK; 230m per 100g; 75% wool, 25% nylon Bluefaced Leicester DK: DK; 112m per 50g ball; 100% wool Illustrious: DK; 225m per 100g ball; 70% Falkland wool, 30% British alpaca

Tension 22 sts x 26 rows = 10cm measured over St st

Needles used 4mm straight

ACORN COTTAGE LATTICE LACE The bold geometric lines look very detailed but are in fact a simple four row repeat with alternating ‘resting’ rows, making it a great introduction to lace patterns. This lovely pattern has a nice soft drape but keeps its shape well, making it an excellent choice for a blanket square. The open texture also traps air, making it warm and cosy!

Start knitting…

Cast on 39 sts. Work rows 1-8 from Lattice chart or written instructions below. Note that this square begins with a WS row so RS rows are evenly numbered. If you are using the chart remember to read WS rows from left to right, and RS rows from right to left.

WHEATEAR LACE

Row 1 (WS): Knit. Rows 2-4: Knit. Row 5 (WS): K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Row 6: K3, *k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 7: As Row 5. Row 8: K3, *yo, k1, k2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Inspired by nature, this square has soft, natural curves and cute little bobbles. This square will be ideal for an intermediate knitter or a confident beginner. The little bobbles add extra texture and interest to this pretty lace pattern. The stitch count changes between rows, so count your stitches on rows 8 and 12.

Rep rows 5-8 until work measures 18cm, ending after a Row 8. Next 4 rows: Knit.

Other supplies

Cast off, not too tightly.

cable needle

Yarn overs

Sizing 20cm square

Abbreviations

Mb – make bobble: Work [k1, p1, k1, p1, k1] all in next st, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts one at a time over first st on RH needle See page 96 for all other abbreviations

Alternative names: YF (yarn forward), YFWD (yarn forward), YRN (yarn round needle), YFRN (yarn forward round needle), YON (yarn over needle). Technically there are differences between these abbreviations, but they lead to essentially the same result, namely a loop of yarn that is wrapped around the needle and not worked until the following row. For this reason the terms are often used interchangeably or

BLACKBERRY COTTAGE

Start knitting…

Cast on 40 sts. Work rows 1-16 from Wheatear chart or written instructions below. Note that this square begins with a WS row so RS rows are evenly

are generically referred to as yarn overs (YO). The principal difference between them (and why there are several terms for what seems like an identical process) is determined by the stitches preceding and following the increase. Often it is left to the knitter to conclude from the pattern how to wrap the yarn to achieve the desired result. This isn’t as difficult as it sounds once you know what you are trying to achieve!

numbered. If you are using the chart remember to read WS rows from left to right, and RS rows from right to left. Row 1 (WS): Knit. Rows 2-4: Knit. Row 5 & all odd numbered rows to Row 15: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Row 6: K3, *k5, k2tog, [yo, k1] three times, yo, ssk, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 44 sts Row 8: K3, *k4, k2tog, k7, ssk, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 40 sts Row 10: K3, *k3, k2tog, [k1, yo] twice, k3, [yo, k1] twice, ssk, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 44 sts Row 12: K3, *k2, k2tog, k5, mb, k5, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 40 sts

Between two knit stitches Where the stitch before the increase is a knit stitch the yarn will be at the back. To make the increase, bring the yarn forward from back to front between the needles (yf/yfwd).

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Row 14: K3, *k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. 44 sts Row 16: K3, *k2tog, k7, mb, k1, mb, k7, ssk; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rep rows 5-16 until work measures 18cm, ending after a Row 16. Next 4 rows: Knit. Cast off, not too tightly.

HYACINTH COTTAGE WAFFLE LACE This pattern is a challenge but so worth it! Rich texture and bold eyelets make this a very dramatic design when blocked. The large

Continue by taking yarn round the RH needle to back ready to knit next stitch. As the next stitch is knitted, the loop created by the yarn over can be seen on the RH needle.

eyelets reduce the density of the fabric, making it less heavy and adding drape, without compromising on the strong texturing. Beautiful and delicate, it looks fantastic when blocked. On the row after a double yarnover, work the two loops as k1, p1. This occurs in rows 5 and 6 and also between repeated sections in rows 9 and 10. This pattern is not particularly ‘intuitive’ even for an experienced knitter, so take care with repeats, particularly on rows 9-10. If it is necessary to undo work, be sure not to lose both wraps of the double yo.

Advanced Lace chart or written instructions below.

Cast on 42 sts. Work rows 1-12 from

Row 1 (RS): Knit. Rows 2-4: Knit. Row 5: K3, *k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, k2, yo, ssk; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 6: K3, *p3, p2togtbl, yo, k1, p1, yo, p2tog, p3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 7: K3, *k2, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 8: K3, *p3togtbl, yo, p1, yo, p4, yo, p1, yo, p3tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 9: K3, *yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 10: K3, *k1, yo, p2tog, p6,

Between two purls 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 stitch (yrn).

Knit to purl As the yarn is at the back for a knit stitch, bring it 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 stitch (yfrn).

Start knitting…

p2togtbl, yo, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 11: K3, *k2, yo, ssk, k4, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 12: K3, *p2, yo, p1, yo, p3tog, p3togtbl, yo, p1, yo, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rep rows 5-12 until work measures 18cm ending after a Row 12. Next 4 rows: Knit. Cast off, not too tightly.

ALL SQUARES

Finishing Weave in ends and block to finished size.

Purl to knit Yarn starts at front of work so to work an increase here followed by a knit stitch take yarn back over top of RH needle and knit next stitch (yon).

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Wheatear Lace

Lattice Lace

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The blocking process

Step 1: For wet blocking, soak your item in lukewarm water for about half an hour. Add a little wool wash at this stage, such as Soak (£15 for a large bottle, www.purlescence.co.uk).

Step 2: For both wet blocking and steam blocking, lay out your towels, blocking mats or sheets on a flat surface. Then take your item and lay it on top.

Step 3: Pin the edges of the fabric to the desired size and shape, starting with the corners. Check the size against the measurements given in your pattern.

Step 4: Next, place pins halfway along each edge. For lace shawls, you should be really stretching the fabric out at this stage to open up the lacework.

Step 5: Continue adding pins at along each edge. Use plenty of pins to avoid distorting the fabric. If the edge of your knitting has points, pin out each point.

Step 6: Once you have finished pinning, check your measurements again and adjust if necessary. For wet blocking, you now simply leave it to dry.

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Kate Martin

Jane Howorth

This design makes me smile and reminds me of the ethnic-inspired designs of the hippy era that I grew up in as a child in the 60s. I love colour and this yarn has it all. It’s great for a beginner too.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that this stitch pattern is too difficult for you – it isn’t! This is an easy introduction to lace patterning on both right and wrong side rows; it looks far more complicated than it really is – just take it slowly until you begin to recognise whereabouts in the pattern you are.

I have been playing around with slip stitch patterns lately, and knew that one of these would be just the thing to show off this yarn. I like the ornate, vaguely Moorish look of the pattern.

Riley Rainbow Jacket

Spanish Stole

Catanery Socks

About the yarn Available in six gorgeous colourways, Head Over Heels has been specially developed to be durable enough for socks, but also fine and light enough for knitters and crocheters who like to make shawls. It’s also machine-washable, making it ideal for baby makes. The colour palette has been carefully crafted so that each colourway incorporates three short colour changes and three longer ones to give spectacular striping effects as your chosen project emerges. To find your nearest stockist, call 01484 848435 or visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk www.knitnowmag.co.uk

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27 sts

100200g 4-ply

56 rows

10cm

10cm

over G st

newborn -18 months

Designed by Jacinta Bowie

Yarn used Stylecraft Head over Heels 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) balls in Matterhorn 3100

About the yarn 4-ply; 400m per 100g ball, 75% wool, 25% nylon

Tension 27 sts x 56 rows = 10cm measured over G st

Needles used 3mm straight

Other supplies 2 stitch holders, spare needles or waste yarn 2 locking stitch markers or waste yarn (for marking row ends) tapestry needle 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) buttons, 3cm

Sizing Newborn (0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 12-18m) Shown in third size See schematic for finished measurements

Abbreviations See page 96 for all abbreviations

Riley Rainbow Jacket This cute cardi is a quick and easy knit using only simple stitches – let the yarn do all the work for you! Knitted throughout in garter stitch, this jacket is cast on from one sleeve and knitted to the other to make the most of the colour changes in the yarn design. It minimises sewing up too!

Start knitting… Left Sleeve Cast on 28 (30, 36, 38, 42) sts. Work in G st until sleeve measures 10 (11, 11.5, 14, 16) cm, ending after a WS row.

Shape left sleeve top

Next Row (inc, RS): K1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 2 sts inc’d [Work 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) rows in G st, work inc row] 5 (5, 5, 5, 6) times. 40 (42, 48, 50, 56) sts Work 1 (1, 2, 2, 0) more rows in G st.

Front & Back Cast on 35 (42, 41, 45, 47) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 110 (126, 130, 140, 150) sts Cont without shaping until work measures 6.5 (7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 9) cm from cast-on for Front and Back, ending after a WS row.

Divide for back neck Schematic

Next Row (RS): K55 (63, 65, 70, 75) sts, turn. Leave rem sts on a stitch holder for Left Front. Cont on these 55 (63, 65, 70, 75) sts only, work 48 (54, 60, 66, 66) rows in G st. Leave these sts on hold for Back.

Shape left front neckline With RS facing, return to 55 (63, 65, 70, 75) held sts for Left Front and work across them as follows: cast off 5 (7, 7, 8, 8)

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sts, k to end. 50 (56, 58, 62, 67) sts Next Row (WS): Knit. Work 10 (12, 12, 14, 14) rows dec 1 st at neck edge (beg of RS rows) on next and every 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) foll alt rows. 45 (50, 52, 55, 60) sts Work 2 (2, 6, 6, 6) rows without shaping. Mark the beg edge of the next RS row for start of button border.

Button Border Work 20 rows in G st. Cast off.

Right Front (beg at Buttonhole border)

Cast on 45 (50, 52, 55, 60) sts. Work 8 rows in G st. Buttonhole Row 1 (RS): K4, [cast off 6 sts, k until 5 sts are on RH needle] 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) times, k to end. Buttonhole Row 2: K to first buttonhole, cast on 6 sts, [k to next buttonhole, cast on 6 sts] 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) times, k to end.

22 (25, 26, 27, 30) cm from cast-on sts for Front and Back, ending after a WS row.

Shape right sleeve top Cast off 35 (42, 41, 45, 47) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 40 (42, 48, 50, 56) sts Next Row (dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d [Work 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) rows in G st, work dec row] 5 (5, 5, 5, 6) times. 28 (30, 36, 38, 42) sts Cont without shaping until Right Sleeve measures the same as Left Sleeve, ending after a WS row. Cast off. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neck edging

Work 10 rows in G st, ending after a WS row. Mark the beg edge of the next RS row for end of buttonhole border.

With RS facing, pu and k11 sts across Right Front border to marker, 12 (14, 18, 20, 20) sts up Right Front neck, 23 (25, 27, 31, 31) sts across Back Neck, 12 (14, 18, 20, 20) sts down Left Front neck to marker, and 11 sts across Left Front border. 69 (75, 85, 93, 93) sts Beg with a p row, work 8 rows in St st. Cast off.

Shape right front neckline

Finishing

Working work 3 rows in G st without shaping. Work 10 (12, 12, 14, 14) rows, inc 1 st at neck edge (end of RS rows) of next and every 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) foll alt rows. 50 (56, 58, 62, 67) sts Next Row (WS): K50 (56, 58, 62, 67), cast on 5 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts, with WS facing, k across 55 (63, 65, 70, 75) held sts for Back. 110 (126, 130, 140, 150) sts Cont in G st until work measures

Sew on buttons. Roll back cuffs as required. Catch roll edge to neck line to hide picked up sts. Block to dimensions given in schematic.

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The Challenge

Jacinta’s tip

“If you struggle with keeping neat edges you can slip the first stitch at the beginning of every row”

Where to buy

Stylecraft Head over Heels, £6.95 www.woolzone.co.uk

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16 sts

100g 4-ply

19 rows

10cm

10cm

over patt

one size

Designed by Kate Martin

Yarn used Stylecraft Head Over Heels 1 ball in Sugar Loaf 3105

Spanish Stole If you’re looking for a pretty cover-up for holidays or weddings, this lacy scarf can be knitted up in no time follows on first row of first repeat: Work 5, pm, *work 8, pm; rep from * to last 5 sts, work to end.

About the yarn 4-ply; 400m per 100g ball; 75% superwash wool, 25% nylon

Tension

Note that on rows 5 and 8, the start of each pattern repeat uses a stitch from each side of the stitch marker; move this accordingly to work the stitch.

16 sts x 19 rows = 10cm measured over lace patt after blocking

Needles used

Work 6 rows in G st.

5mm circular, 100cm

Finishing

Other supplies

Cast off using the stretchy cast-off method as follows: K2 sts, *insert LH needle into the front of the 2 sts on RH needle, and work as ssk, k1; rep from * to last st. Cut yarn and pull through the last st. Weave in ends and block to dimensions given in schematic.

8 stitch markers darning needle

Sizing one size

Abbreviations See page 96 for all abbreviations

STITCH PATTERNS Diagonal Spanish Lace

Schematic This light and airy stole is knitted flat and begins and ends with a garter stitch border. The main body consists of an 8-row repeat that grows quickly, making this a perfect last-minute project.

Diagonal Spanish Lace Chart

Using larger needles than recommended for the yarn allows the finished piece to grow remarkably after a nice soak, and you’ll be amazed at just how far one ba goes.

Start knitting… Cast on 66 sts. Work 6 rows in G st. Work rows 1-8 of Diagonal Spanish lace patt from chart or written instructions a total of 35 times, removing stitch markers on the final row of the last pattern repeat. Markers should be placed as

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Row 1 (RS): K5, sm, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, sm; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 2 : K3, p2, sm, *p5, p2togtbl, yo, p1, sm; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, k3. Row 3: K5, sm, *k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, sm; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 4: K3, p2, sm, *p3, p2togtbl, yo, p3, sm; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, k3. Row 5: K4, sm, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, sm; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 6: K3, p2, sm, *p1, p2togtbl, yo, p5, sm; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, k3. Row 7: K5, sm, *k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, sm; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 8: K3, p1, sm, *p2togtbl, yo, p6, sm; rep from * to last 6 sts, p3, k3.

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The Challenge

Coming next issue… Don’t miss our desiner challenge next issue, featuring this pretty lace scarf

Where to buy

Stylecraft Head Over Heels, £7.35, www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk www.knitnowmag.co.uk

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10cm 10cm

40 rnds 34 sts

100g 4-ply

over St st

one size

Designed by Jane Howorth

Yarn used Stylecraft Head Over Heels 1 ball in Eiger 3103

Catenary Socks This challenge wouldn’t be complete without a pair of socks – and we think this pretty pair are a perfect match for the yarn or written instructions until leg measures 17cm from top of picot edge or desired length, ending after Rnd 13 of Slip St Patt, rm.

About the yarn 4-ply; 400m per 100g ball; 75% superwash wool, 25% nylon

Heel

Tension

Next Row (RS): K14, turn. Next Row: P29. Turn and cont on these 29 sts for heel flap. Place rem 35 sts on spare needle to work later.

34 sts x 40 rnds = 10cm measured over St st

Needles used 2.25mm DPNs, 15cm or circular needles for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the rnd

Row 1 (RS): *Sl1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: Sl1, p to end. Rep last 2 rows 14 more times.

Turn heel

Other supplies darning needle

Sizing to fit woman’s shoe size 5-8

Abbreviations

Lift: Lift both loose strands from 4 & 5 rows below with tip of RH needle, k next st. With tip of LH needle, lift loose strands off needle over knitted st and off RH needle See page 96 for all other abbreviations

Socks are worked in the round from the top down. The cuff is folded in half to form the picot edge, and sts from the cast-on edge are knitted with sts of next row to create a cuff hem. A slip stitch pattern is worked on the leg, and the foot is worked in stocking stitch. To avoid a sudden break in the colour variation pattern across the

Slip Stitch Pattern Schematic

top of the foot when you work the heel, wind off about 40m of yarn before you start. Use this yarn to work the heel flaps and heel turns, then break off this yarn, and continue with the original yarn to work the gussets and remainder of foot.

Start knitting… Work both the same

Cuff Cast on 64 sts, and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. Knit 8 rnds. Picot Rnd: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to end. Knit 8 rnds. Next Rnd: Fold cuff along picot rnd with WS tog. With RH needle, pick up underside of first cast-on st and place on LH needle, k this st tog with next st on needle, *pick up underside of next cast-on st and place on LH needle, k this st tog with next st on needle; rep from * to end.

Leg Work in Slip St patt from chart

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Row 1: Sl1, k17, ssk, k1, turn. Row 2: Sl1, p8, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 3: Sl1, k to 1 stitch before gap, ssk, k1, turn. Row 4: Sl1, p to 1 stitch before gap, p2tog, p1, turn. Rep rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been worked, turn. 19 sts

Shape gusset K19 sts of heel, pu and k16 sts at one side of heel flap, pm, k35 sts of instep, pm, pu and k16 sts at other side of heel flap, k9 sts from heel, pm to mark new beg of rnd. 86 sts Rnd 1: Knit, slipping markers as you go. Rnd 2: K to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, k to marker, sm, k1, ssk, k to end. 2 sts dec’d Repeat last two rnds until 64 sts rem.

Foot Cont even in St st until Foot measures 18cm or 5cm less than desired total length. Next Rnd (toe eyelet): *Yo, k2tog; rep from * to end. Next Rnd: Knit.

Shape toe

Rnd 1 (dec): *K to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk; rep from * to end. 4 sts dec’d

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Jane’s tip

The Challenge

“Holes between the top of the heel flap and the gusset can be sewn closed once the socks are finished – or pick up one extra st at the top of each side of the heel flap. Work an extra rnd of decs to get the number of sts for the foot”

Rnd 2: Knit. Rep rnds 1 and 2 until 32 sts rem. Rep Rnd 1 only until 12 sts rem. Place first 6 sts of rnd on one needle and last 6 sts of rnd on second needle, removing markers. Break yarn leaving 30cm tail. Thread yarn into darning needle and graft toe sts tog using Kitchener stitch. Make second sock in same way. Making up: Work in loose ends and block to dimensions shown in schematic.

STITCH PATTERN

Slip St patt Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: *P1, sl next 3 sts wyif; rep from * to end. Rnd 3: As Rnd 2. Rnds 4-5: Knit. Rnd 6: K1, *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, yo, k1. Rnd 7: K2, lift, *k3, lift; rep from * to last st, k1. Rnd 8: K2, p1, *sl next 3 sts wyif, p1; rep from * to last st, sl this st wyif. Rnd 9: Sl 2 sts wyif, p1,*sl next 3 sts wyif, p1; rep from * to last st, sl this st wyif. Rnd 10: Sl 2 sts wyif, k to end. Rnd 11: Knit to last st, transfer this st to RH needle without working it. Rnd 12: *K2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to end. Rnd 13: K1, *lift, k3, rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rnd 14: Transfer last st worked to LH needle, p1, sl next 3 sts wyif, *p1, sl next 3 sts wyif; rep from * to end. Rep rnds 3-14 for patt.

Where to buy

Stylecraft Head Over Heels, £6.49

www.wiseheartstudio.com

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Knit & Natter with

Figen Murray In 2016, Figen Murray’s son spoke about her heartbreak after an unsuccessful craft fair, and an amazing story followed. We chatted with Figen to find out about her fabulous knitted teddy bears that connect people around the world

An overnight sensation

“I always told my clients to get creative to help with depression ... I think creativity is really, really important”

Figen’s life was changed when she was diagnosed with a rare condition called Sudden Sensory Hearing Loss, which manifested suddenly one day in severe hearing loss. “As a counsellor and a life coach I use my ears: they are my tools of the trade,” Figen told us, “I had to stop working as much, and I got quite down because I’ve done this job for 20 years and I felt sort of written off.” Figen initially combated her growing depression by running regularly, but following a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in both hips, it started to creep back into everyday life. Eventually, Figen remembered a key piece of advice she always gave to her clients that launched her back into crafting, and eventually to where she is today. “I always told my clients to get creative because it helps with depression, so I thought I would give it a go myself. I started sewing vintage (lavender) hearts, and I also started knitting these teddy bears when I got bored of the hearts!” Eventually Figen had knitted so many hearts that her daughter set up an online Depop shop to sell the excess. After no sales, Figen attended a craft fair with her friend, and on the second day of the fair texted her younger son

Figen’s son, Martyn, reached out to us to tell us more about his mother and how proud he was of her and the work she does. Martyn was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena attack in May, not long after we spoke with Figen. We hope to honour Martyn’s memory, and Figen’s hard work, with this article. If you’ve been affected by a traumatic event you can contact Victim Support for free, confidential advice by calling 08081 689111 or visiting www.victimsupport.org.uk

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Martyn and Figen

Selina

Bree Bree

Poppy

Brooke

Martyn when she was disappointed that nothing had sold. Feeling upset about his mum’s obvious heartbreak, that no one appreciated the love and time put into knitting the teddy bears, Martyn shared a tweet about the craft fair and Figen’s online shop, and overnight the orders flooded in.“Suddenly my online shop became very busy. I had about 200 orders from America, and I sold [bears] to Malta, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, Hawaii and all over the United States! I just posted one this morning to Australia.” In her book, Bears Have Issues Too, Figen writes “I was so humbled by the experience that I started to write personal notes to go with each item.” As her shop grew, Figen started to give her teddies their own names and back story when listing them; “Being a therapist, I couldn’t resist give them little stories!” In response to this, her customers started sharing their own stories of how they identify with the characters she had created. “People just connect with the stories. People find it easier to talk about a teddy’s issues rather than their own”.

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Bears Have Issues Too by Figen Murray is available to buy online from www.amazon.co.uk and a portion of each sale will be donated to charity.

Figen with Knit Now’s own Kate

This phenomenal growth has turned into a global community of stories. “That’s what I like about it, it connects people,” says Figen, “They like the safety of hiding behind the animals, the teddy bears.”

Bears Have Issues Too In January 2017, Figen shared a short YouTube video introducing the many characters she had created and sent all over the world. Collette is a bear who has issues surrounding food, Jennifer has obsessive compulsive disorder and Evelyn deals with abandonment issues. There are many more characters with complex stories, and so not long after this Figen made a decision.”I thought, ‘I need to write a book about this’: it’s not just about the bears, it’ a book about

humans and their feelings, and their issues, and their not-so-perfect existence – me included!” Bears Have Issues Too includes 16 short stories, each written for adults from the perspective of one of Figen’s knitted bears struggling with a problem common to many of us, from anxiety to hoarding and relationship issues. She then uses her knowledge as a counsellor and life coach to give advice on how we can overcome these issues as adults. This charming take on a self-help text deals with complex adult issues in a caring and sensitive manner that shows the absolute power that creativity and knitting can have in dealing with tough times. www.depop.com/ imperfecthearts

Words from Martyn “At the end of 2016, my mum shot to viral fame. Since this happened, she has been writing a self help book for adults called Bears Have Issues Too. Each chapter is an issue-led story told by one of her bears from a first person perspective. She then uses her knowledge as a counsellor and life coach to give advice on how we can overcome these issues as adults. She’s a phenomenal lady who has devoted her life to helping others.”

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27 sts

300450g 3-ply

36 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

S-2X

Designed by Patons Design Team

Yarn used Patons Tahiti 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) balls in Riviera 07645

About the yarn 3-ply; 280m per 50g ball; 99% cotton, 1% polyester

Tension 27 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over St st on smaller needles

Needles used 3mm straight 3mm circular, 100cm 3.5mm straight

Other supplies 6 buttons, 18mm 4 stitch holders

Sizing S (M, L, XL, 2X) To fit bust 71-76 (81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117) cm See schematic for finished measurements

Abbreviations

Work 2 tog: Work 2 sts together in pattern (either k2tog or p2tog) See page 96 for all other abbreviations

Shelby Cardigan This cardigan is knitted in a beautiful variegated yarn that creates a stunning effect This cardigan is worked from the in sections – a centre, left and right piece form the back. The fronts are two single pieces, as are the sleeves. It is worked in pieces like this in order to control the striping pattern of the yarn.

Start knitting… CENTRE BACK Using smaller needles, cast on 56 (60, 60, 64, 64) sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until work measures 3cm, ending after a WS row. Change to larger needles. Beg with a k row, work in St st until centre back section measures 50cm from cast-on edge, ending after a RS row. Cast off.

Right Back Using smaller needles, cast on 35 (39, 47, 51, 55) sts. Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2: K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until work measures 3cm, ending after a WS row. Change to larger needles.

Shape side seam

Row 1 (RS): Kfb, k to end. 1 st inc’d Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: Kfb, k to end. 1 st inc’d Row 6: Purl. Rep last 6 rows 24 more times. 85 (89, 97, 101, 105) sts Work 3 rows in St st, ending after a RS row.

Shape shoulder

Row 1 (WS): P to last 4 sts, w&t. Row 2 & every foll RS row: Knit. Row 3: P to last 8 sts, w&t.

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Row 5: P to last 12 (12, 12, 12, 13) sts, w&t. Row 7: P to last 16 (16, 16, 16, 18) sts, w&t. Row 9: P to last 20 (20, 20, 21, 23) sts, w&t. Row 11: P to last 24 (24, 24, 26, 28) sts, w&t. Row 13: P to last 28 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts, w&t. Row 15: P to last 32 (32, 34, 36, 38) sts, w&t. Row 17: P to last 36 (36, 39, 41, 43) sts, w&t. Row 19: P to last 40 (40, 44, 46, 48) sts, w&t. Row 21: P to last 44 (45, 49, 51, 53) sts, w&t. Row 23: P to last 48 (50, 54, 56, 58) sts, w&t. Row 25: P to last 53 (55, 59, 61, 63) sts, w&t. Row 27: P to last 58 (60, 64, 66, 68) sts, w&t. Row 29: P to last 63 (65, 69, 71, 73) sts, w&t. Row 31: P to last 68 (70, 74, 76, 78) sts, w&t. Row 32: Knit. Now working across all sts, cont as folls: Row 33 (WS): Purl. Row 34: Knit. Break yarn and leave sts on a holder for right shoulder seam.

Left Back Using smaller needles, cast on 35 (39, 47, 51, 55) sts. Row 1 (RS): K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until work measures 3cm, ending with RS facing for next row. Change to larger needles.

Shape side seam

Row 1 (RS): K to last st, kfb. 1 st inc’d Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: K to last st, kfb. 1 st inc’d Row 6: Purl. Rep last 6 rows 24 more times. 35 (39, 47, 51, 55) sts Work 4 rows in St st, ending after a WS row.

Shape shoulder

Row 1 (RS): K to last 4 sts, w&t. Row 2 & every foll WS row: Purl. Row 3: K to last 8 sts, w&t. Row 5: K to last 12 (12, 12, 12, 13) sts, w&t. Row 7: K to last 16 (16, 16, 16, 18) sts, w&t. Row 9: K to last 20 (20, 20, 21, 23) sts, w&t. Row 11: K to last 24 (24, 24, 26, 28) sts, w&t. Row 13: K to last 28 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts, w&t. Row 15: K to last 32 (32, 34, 36, 38) sts, w&t. Row 17: K to last 36 (36, 39, 41, 43) sts, w&t. Row 19: K to last 40 (40, 44, 46, 48) sts, w&t. Row 21: K to last 44 (45, 49, 51, 53) sts, w&t. Row 23: K to last 48 (50, 54, 56, 58) sts, w&t. Row 25: K to last 53 (55, 59, 61, 63) sts, w&t. Row 27: K to last 58 (60, 64, 66, 68) sts, w&t. Row 29: K to last 63 (65, 69, 71, 73) sts, w&t. Row 31: K to last 68 (70, 74, 76, 78) sts, w&t. Row 32: Purl Now working across all sts, cont as folls: Row 33 (RS): Knit. Break yarn and leave sts on a holder for left shoulder seam.

Pocket Linings (make 2) Using larger needles, cast on 40 sts. Beg with a k row, work in St st for 8 cm, ending after a RS row. Next Row (WS): P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. 38 sts Break yarn and leave sts on a holder.

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Garment

Where to buy

Patons Tahiti, £6.50, Beaker Button [email protected] or 01264 748070

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Left Front Using smaller needles, cast on 59 (67, 75, 83, 87) sts. Work in rib as given for right back section for 3cm, ending after a WS row. Change to larger needles.

Shape side seam

Row 1 (RS): Kfb, k to end. 1 st inc’d Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: Kfb, k to end. 1 st inc’d Row 6: Purl. Rep last 6 rows 3 more times, then work rows 1-5 once more. 69 (77, 85, 93, 97) sts

Place pocket

Next Row (WS): P14, cast off 38 sts, p to end. Next Row: Kfb, k16 (24, 32, 40, 44) k across 38 sts of first pocket lining, k to end. 70 (78, 86, 94, 98) sts Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Kfb, k to end. 1 st inc’d Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Kfb, k to end. 1 st inc’d Rep last 6 rows 11 more times. Next Row: Purl. 94 (102, 110, 118, 122) sts

Shape front slope

Next Row (RS): K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 93 (101, 109, 117, 121) sts SIZES S, M, L & XL ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: Kfb, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Kfb, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 1 st dec’d Rep last 6 rows - (3, 3, 6, 6) more times. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Kfb, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Next Row: Purl. Rep last 3 rows - (0, 0, 1, 1) more times. – (97, 105, 110, 114) sts SIZES XS, S, & M ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: Kfb, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Next Row: Purl.

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Next Row: Kfb, k to end. 1 st inc’d Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 1 st dec’d Rep last 6 rows 6 (2, 2, -, -) times more. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: Kfb, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Next Row: Purl. 93 (97, 105, -, -) sts ALL SIZES: Next Row (RS): K to last 0 (0, 0, 3, 3) sts, [ssk, k1] 0 (0, 0, 1, 1) times. 93 (97, 105, 109, 113) sts Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 92 (96, 104, 108, 112) sts

Shape shoulder

Row 1 (WS): P to last 4 sts, w&t. Row 2: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Row 3: P to last 8 sts, w&t. Row 4: Knit. Row 5: P to last 12 (12, 12, 12, 13) sts, w&t. Row 6: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Row 7: P to last 16 (16, 16, 16, 18) sts, w&t. Row 8: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Row 9: P to last 20 (20, 20, 21, 23) sts, w&t. Row 10: Knit. Row 11: P to last 24 (24, 24, 26, 28) sts, w&t. Row 12: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Row 13: P to last 28 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts, w&t. Row 14: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Row 15: P to last 32 (32, 34, 36, 38) sts, w&t. Row 16: Knit. Row 17: P to last 36 (36, 39, 41, 43) sts, w&t. Row 18: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Row 19: P to last 40 (40, 44, 46, 48) sts, w&t. Row 20: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. Row 21: P to last 44 (45, 49, 51, 53) sts, w&t. Row 22 & every foll RS row: K to end. Row 23: P to last 48 (50, 54, 56, 58) sts, w&t. Row 25: P to last 53 (55, 59, 61, 63) sts, w&t. Row 27: P to last 58 (60, 64, 66, 68) sts, w&t. Row 29: P to last 63 (65, 69, 71, 73) sts, w&t. Row 31: P to last 68 (70, 74, 76, 78) sts, w&t. Row 32: K to end. 85 (89, 97, 101, 105) sts Now working across all sts, cont

as folls: Row 33 (WS): Purl. Row 34: Knit. Break yarn and leave sts on a holder for left shoulder seam.

Right Front Using smaller needles cast on 59 (67, 75, 83, 87) sts. Work in rib as given for left back section for 3cm, ending with RS facing for next row. Change to larger needles.

Shape side seam

Row 1 (RS): K to last st, kfb. 1 st inc’d Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: K to last st, kfb. 1 st inc’d Row 6: Purl. Rep last 6 rows 3 more times, then work rows 1-5 once more. 69 (77, 85, 93, 97) sts

Place pocket

Next Row (WS): P to last 52 sts, cast off next 38 sts, p to end. Next Row: K14, k across 38 sts of second pocket lining, k to last st, kfb. 70 (78, 86, 94, 98) sts Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K to last st, kfb. 1 st inc’d Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K to last st, kfb. 1 st inc’d Rep last 6 rows 11 more times, then first of these rows once more, ending after a WS row. 94 (102, 110, 118, 122) sts

SIZES XS, S, & M ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last st, kfb. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K to last st, kfb. 1 st inc’d Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to end. 1 st dec’d Rep last 6 rows 6 (2, 2, -, -) more times. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last st, kfb. Next Row: Purl. 93 (97, 105, -, -) sts ALL SIZES: Next Row (RS): [K1, k2tog] 0 (0, 0, 1, 1) times, k to end. 93 (97, 105, 109, 113) sts Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog to end. 92 (96, 104, 108, 112) sts Next Row: Purl.

Shape shoulder

Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, w&t. Row 2 & every foll WS row: Purl. Row 3: K to last 8 sts, w&t. Row 5: K1, k2tog, k to last 12 (12, 12, 12, 13) sts, w&t. Row 7: K1, K2tog, K to last 16 (16, 16, 16, 18) sts, w&t. Row 9: K to last 20 (20, 20, 21, 23) sts, w&t. Row 11: K1, K2tog, K to last 24 (24, 24, 26, 28) sts, w&t.

Shape front slope

Next Row (RS): K1, k2tog, k to end. 93 (101, 109, 117, 121) sts SIZES S, M, L & XL ONLY: Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last st, kfb. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last st, kfb. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to end. 1 st dec’d Rep last 6 rows - (3, 3, 6, 6) more times. Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last st, kfb. Next Row: Purl. Rep these last 3 rows 0 (0, 0, 1, 1) times – (97, 105, 110, 114) sts

Coming next issue… Don’t miss this pretty pullover by Katya Frankel in issue 76, on sale 20th July

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Garment Row 13: K1, K2tog, K to last 28 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts, w&t. Row 15: K to last 32 (32, 34, 36, 38) sts, w&t. Row 17: K1, K2tog, K to last 36 (36, 39, 41, 43) sts, w&t. Row 19: K1, K2tog, K to last 40 (40, 44, 46, 48) sts, w&t. Row 21: K to last 44 (45, 49, 51, 53) sts, w&t. Row 23: K to last 48 (50, 54, 56, 58) sts, w&t. Row 25: K to last 53 (55, 59, 61, 63) sts, w&t. Row 27: K to last 58 (60, 64, 66, 68) sts, w&t. Row 29: K to last 63 (65, 69, 71, 73) sts, w&t. Row 31: K to last 68 (70, 74, 76, 78) sts, w&t. Row 32: P to end. 85 (89, 97, 101, 105) sts Now working across all sts, cont as folls: Row 33 (RS): Knit. Break yarn and leave sts on a holder for right shoulder seam.

SLEEVES Using smaller needles cast on 66 (70, 78, 86, 94) 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 until sleeve measures 3cm, ending with RS facing for next row. Change to larger needles. Beg with a k row, now work in St st until sleeve measures 24cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. Cast off. Making up: Cast-off edge of centre section forms back neck edge. Sew centre back section

Get the Look: Ombre

between left and right back sections, leaving top 5cm of side sections unsewn for sides of back neck. Join both shoulder seams by grafting together the sets of sts left on holders using Kitchener stitch (see page 94).

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Front band With RS facing, using circular needle, beg and ending at front cast-on edges, pick up and knit 90 sts up right front opening edge to beg of front slope shaping, 64 (66, 66, 68, 68) sts up right front slope, 13 sts down right side of back neck, 56 (60, 60, 64, 64) sts across back neck edge, 13 sts up left side of back neck, 64 (66, 66, 68, 68) sts down left front slope to beg of front slope shaping, then 90 down left front opening edge. 390 (398, 398, 406, 406) sts Beg with Row 2, work in rib as given for sleeves for 5 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Next Row (buttonhole row) (RS): Rib 6 sts,*work 2 tog, yo twice, work 2 tog tbl (to make a buttonhole – work twice into double yo on next row), rib 12; rep from * 4 more times, work 2 tog, yo twice, work 2 tog tbl (to make 6th buttonhole – work twice into double yo on next row), rib to end. Cont in rib for a further 11 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Next Row (RS): Knit. Cast off purlwise (on WS). Place markers along side seam edges 12 (12.5, 14, 15.5, 17) cm either side of shoulder seams to denote base of armhole openings. Sew pocket linings in place on inside.

9cm 55cm

3cm 24cm

Sleeve 3cm

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Schematic Body

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13 sts

1,250g chunky

17 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

one size

Designed by Bernat Design Team

Yarn used Bernat Maker Home Dec 5 balls in Woodberry

Parquet Blanket

This chunky blanket features an easy-to-work but attractive parquet pattern and will take pride of place in any room This pattern uses chunky yarn and an easy-to-learn stitch pattern to create a cosy blanket for your home.

About the yarn Chunky; 290m per 250g ball; 72% cotton, 28% nylon

Start knitting…

Tension

Cast on 140 sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows: Knit 6 rows. Row 1 (RS): K5, *k5, k1tbl, [p1, k1tbl] twice; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 2: K5, *p1tbl, [k1, p1tbl] twice, k5; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1-2 twice. Row 7: K5, *k1tbl, [p1, k1tbl] twice, k5; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Row 8: K5, *k5, k1, p1tbl, [k1, p1tbl] twice; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. Rows 9-12: Rep rows 7-8 twice. Rep last 12 rows for patt until work measures approximately 137cm from cast-on edge ending after a Row 6 or 12. Knit 6 rows. Cast off.

13 sts x 17 rows = 10cm measured over St st

Needles used 8mm circular, 100cm long The blanket is knitted flat, but we recommend a circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches

Sizing 109x140cm

Parquet Chart

Abbreviations See page 96 for all abbreviations

109cm

Schematic

140cm

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Where to buy

Bernat Maker Home Dec, £14.99 www.readicut.co.uk

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24 sts

100g DK

36 rows

10cm

10cm

over patt

one size

Designed by Hana Lee

Yarn used Sirdar Country Style 2 balls in Chatsworth Blue 0636

About the yarn

Blue Sky Shawl

Rows 33-67: Border, Mesh A to marker, k6, sm, Mesh B to Border. 72 sts

Tension

Add 2 St st columns

24 sts x 36 rows = 10cm in Mesh patt

Row 69: Border, Mesh A 4 times, pm, Mesh A twice, k2, pm, Mesh A to marker, k6, sm, Mesh B 8 times, pm, k2, Mesh A twice, pm, Mesh B to Border. 74 sts Row 71: As Row 69, with sm instead of pm. 76 sts Rows 73 & 75: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A once, k4, sm, Mesh A to marker, k6, sm, Mesh B to marker, k4, Mesh B once, sm, Mesh B to Border. 80 sts

Needles used 3.25mm straight

Other supplies 42 stitch markers

Sizing one size – see schematic for finished measurements

Abbreviations

Rows 77-111: Border, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, sm] twice, Mesh B to marker, k6, Mesh B to Border. 116 sts

Mesh B to Border: Work in Mesh B to either last 2 or 3 sts depending on which row you are on, work Border sts as directed (see stitch patterns). See page 96 for all other abbreviations

Add 4 St st columns

HANA SAYS This shawl is worked in one piece from bottom up increasing evenly on both sides. It is then blocked into a diamond shape.

Start knitting…

See stitch patterns for how to work Border sts.

Schematic

Set-up Cast on 6 sts. Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k to end. Row 2 & all WS rows: Sl1, p to end. Row 3: Work Border, pm, k2, pm, work Border. 8 sts Row 5: Work Border, sm, k2, sm, work Border. 10 sts Rows 7-29: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, k2, sm, Mesh B to Border. 34 sts

Widen centre St st column

Row 31: Border, Mesh A 6 times, pm, k6 removing 2 previous markers, pm, Mesh B to Border. 36 sts

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New Designer Winner-2016

This pretty shawl has an unusual design that looks complex when it’s finished but is made up of simple stitches

4-ply; 226m per 50g ball; 40% nylon, 30% acrylic

“The design for this shawl was dreamed up while staring out the window and waiting for the winter to pass. I was inspired by the rays of sunshine trying their best to break through. I wanted to recreate these rays in knitted form!”

Knitter of the year

Row 113: Border, Mesh A 4 times, pm, Mesh A twice, k2, pm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, sm, Mesh A 3 times, pm, Mesh A once, k2, pm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, sm, Mesh B 3 times, pm, k2, Mesh B once, pm, Mesh B to marker, sm, k6, sm, Mesh B 8 times, pm, k2, Mesh B twice, pm, Mesh B to Border. 118 sts Row 115: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A twice, k2, sm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, sm, Mesh A 3 times, sm, Mesh A once, k2, sm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, sm, Mesh B to marker, sm, k2, [Mesh B to marker, sm] twice, k6, sm, Mesh B to marker, sm, k2, Mesh B to marker, sm, Mesh B to Border. 120 sts Rows 117 & 119: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A once, k4, sm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 3 times,

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Hana’s tip

“Pay close attention to keeping an even tension when switching between Mesh A and Mesh B. This will help with blocking later”

Where to buy

Sirdar Country Style, £2.75

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[Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker] twice, Mesh B to marker, sm, k4, Mesh B once, sm, Mesh B to Border. 124 sts Rows 121-155: Border, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 4 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 3 times, Mesh B to Border. 160 sts

Add 4 St st columns

Row 157: Border, Mesh A 4 times, pm, Mesh A twice, k2, pm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, sm, Mesh A 3 times, pm, Mesh A once, k2, pm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 3 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] twice, Mesh B 3 times, pm, k2, Mesh B once, pm, Mesh B 3 times, sm, k6, sm, Mesh B 8 times, pm, k2, Mesh B twice, pm, Mesh B to Border. 162 sts Row 159: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A twice, k2, sm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, sm, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A once, k2, sm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 3 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] twice, Mesh B to marker, sm, k2, Mesh B twice, sm, Mesh B to Border. 164 sts Rows 161 & 163: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A once, k4, sm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 5 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to

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Add 2 centre St st columns

Row 169: Border, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 5 times, Mesh A once, pm, k2, pm, Mesh A once, sm, k6, sm, Mesh B once, pm, k2, pm, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 5 times, Mesh B to Border. 174 sts Rows 171-187: As Row 169, sm instead of pm. 192 sts

Add 2 St st columns

Row 189: Border, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 4 times, Mesh A once, pm, k2, pm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 3 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] twice, Mesh B once, pm, k2, pm, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 4 times, Mesh B to Border. 194 sts Rows 191-199: As Row 189, sm instead of pm. 204 sts

Add 4 St st columns

Row 201: Border, Mesh A 4 times, pm, Mesh A twice, k2,

pm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k6, Mesh A 3 times, pm, Mesh A once, k2, pm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 7 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 6 times, Mesh B 3 times, pm, k2, Mesh B once, pm, Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, Mesh B 8 times, pm, k2, Mesh B twice, pm, Mesh B to Border. 206 sts Row 203: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A twice, k2, sm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A once, k2, sm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 7 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 6 times, Mesh B to marker, sm, k2, [Mesh B to marker, sm] twice, k to marker, sm, Mesh B to marker, sm, k2, Mesh B to marker, sm, Mesh B to Border. 208 sts Rows 205 & 207: Border, Mesh A to marker, sm, Mesh A once, k4, sm, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 9 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 8 times, Mesh B to marker, sm, k4, Mesh B to marker, sm, Mesh B to Border. 210 sts Rows 209 & 211: Border, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 10 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 9 times, Mesh B to Border. 214 sts

Final 2 St st columns

Row 213: Border, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 5 times, Mesh A once, pm, k2, pm, Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 5 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 4 times, Mesh B once, pm, k2, pm, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 5 times, Mesh B to Border. 216 sts Rows 215-229: Border, [Mesh A to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 11 times, [Mesh B to marker, sm, k to marker, sm] 10 times, Mesh B to Border. 232 sts Row 230 (WS): Sl1, p to end. Cast off.

Finishing Weave in ends and block to dimensions given in schematic.

STITCH PATTERNS

Mesh A Row 1 (RS): [K2tog, yo] to end. Mesh B Row 1 (RS): [Yo, ssk] to end. Border Row 3 of main patt & foll alt RS rows: Sl1, k1, yo, work from main instructions to last 2 sts, yo, k2. 2 sts inc’d Row 5 of main patt & foll alt RS rows: Sl1, k2, yo, work from main instructions to last 3 sts, yo, k3. 2 sts inc’d

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20 sts

300g DK

27 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

one size

Designed by Kim Dickinson

Yarn used

Flamingo Cushion Give your living space an injection of tropical sunshine with this fun intarsia cushion!

Cygnet Superwash Pure Merino 5 balls in Kingfisher 2837 (MC) 1 ball in Rose Pink 2134 (CC)

The cushion is knitted in one piece with fold lines and the side seams are then sewn. The body of the cushion is worked in St st and the button band in Moss st. The flamingo colourwork is worked using the intarsia method and the chain stitch detail is then added. Before starting, wind off one ball of the MC into three separate balls and the CC into two, ready for the colour work. Twist the colours together at each colour change to avoid any holes.

About the yarn DK; 104m per 50g ball; 100% pure new wool

Tension 20 sts x 27 rows = 10cm measured over St st

Needles used 4mm straight

Start knitting…

Other supplies

With MC, cast on 90 sts. Work 16 rows in Moss st. Starting with a k row, work 84 rows in St st.

45cm square cushion pad 5 buttons, 2-2.5cm 2 sequins and/or beads

Sizing one size

Flamingo Chart

Abbreviations See page 96 for all abbreviations KIM SAYS

“Nothing says summer like pink flamingos and they have become very popular recently both in fashion and the home, so this is a great accessory to keep your home on trend”

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Kim’s tip

“Use a sticky note to keep track of your place when working the colour chart”

Where to buy

Cygnet Superwash Pure Merino, £2.55 www.mapletreeyarns.co.uk

Next Row (RS, fold line): Purl. Starting with a p row, work 31 rows in St st. Next Row (RS): K7, work Flamingo chart joining in separate balls of yarn for each section, k7. Next Row: P7, work Flamingo chart, p7. Rep these two rows until chart has been worked once in full. Starting with a k row, work 32 rows in St st. Next Row (RS, fold line): Purl. Starting with a p row, work 28 rows in St st.

Work 8 rows in Moss stitch. Next Row (buttonhole): [K1, p1] 4 times, *yo, k2tog, [k1, p1] 8 times, rep from * 3 more times, yo, k2tog, [k1, p1] 4 times. Work 8 rows in Moss st. Cast off.

With MC, embroider chainstitch around the edge of the flamingos, chain-stitch a wing and leg as shown in the photo. Attach the sequins/beads in position for the eyes.

Finishing

Moss st Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these two rows for patt.

Weave in ends. Fold the cushion piece at the fold lines and, use mattress stitch to sew the side seams together. Attach the five buttons to line up with the buttonholes.

Schematic

STITCH PATTERNS

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10cm 10cm

32 rnds 30 sts

100g 4-ply

over St st

one size

Designed by Katya Frankel

Yarn used

Kaleidoscope Hat If you’re looking for a quick knit in fresh colours, give this stylish geometric design a go

Yarn Stories Fine Merino 4-ply 1 ball in Duck Egg (MC) 1 ball in Cobalt (CC)

KATYA SAYS

“The swirl of the crown in this hat reminds me of the kaleidoscope fractals – each shape reflected of another. Its angles are impeccably aligned and the pattern repeats perfectly around and around, shifting towards the centre”

About the yarn 4-ply; 178m per 50g ball; 100% Merino wool

Tension 30 sts x 32 rnds = 10cm measured over St st colourwork on larger needles

Needles used 3mm circular, 40cm 3.5mm circular, 40cm 3.5mm set of DPNs

Rnd 1: Work Mirror Diamond patt from Rnd 1 of chart, rep sts 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) times around.

Other supplies stitch markers tapestry needle

Sizing Designed to fit with 7.5-10cm of negative ease Shown in third size

Abbreviations

m1L – make one left leaning: With left needle tip, pick up the strand between stitches from back to front, then knit this strand through the front m1R – make one right leaning: With left needle tip, pick up the strand between stitches from front to back, then knit this strand into back See page 96 for all other abbreviations

Where to buy £5.19, www.knittingwool.com

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The hat is knitted in the round from the brim up. The crown shaping flows from the body pattern and continues seamlessly to the very tip of the hat.

Start knitting…

With MC and smaller needles, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd.

Mirror Diamond

Brim

Rnd 1: *K1, p3, k1; rep from * to end. Rep last rnd until brim measures approximately 3 (4, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 5) cm from cast-on edge. Next Rnd: *K1, p3, m1R, k2, m1L, p3, k1; rep from * to end. 120 (132, 144, 156, 168, 180) sts

Main Body Join CC and change to larger needles.

Crown Shaping

Continue working in Mirror Diamond Stitch patt as set to end of Rnd 20. Work rnds 1-20 once more, then rnds 1-2 once more.

Crown Change to DPNs when necessary. Work Crown Shaping patt from Rnd 1 of chart, rep sts 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) times around. Continue working Crown Shaping patt as set to end of Rnd 20. 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) sts Break both yarns, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle thread CC end through rem sts and pull tight to fasten.

Finishing Weave in ends and block to dimensions given in schematic.

Schematic

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Accessory

M1R

Knit to the place where the increase is to be made. Insert the LH needle from front to back below the strand between the 2 needles, lifting the strand onto the LH needle.

M1L

Insert tip of RH needle from front to back into the back of the new loop on the LH needle. Knit this stitch.

Knit to the place where the increase is to be made. Insert the LH needle from back to front below the strand between the 2 needles, lifting the strand onto the LH needle.

Insert the RH needle from left to right into the front of the new loop. This can feel a little awkward but will place a slight twist into the stitch reducing the risk of a hole forming below the new stitch.

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19 sts

450500g aran

26 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

newborn -2 years

Designed by Saskia Cole at whatmamaknits

Yarn used

Sorbet Sweetie This adorable tunic is perfect for babies and tots with its comfy shape and fun design

Rico Designs Creative Cotton Aran 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) balls in turquoise 36 (MC) 1 ball in Clay 51 (CC1) 1 ball in white 80 (CC2) 1 ball in fuchsia 13 (CC3) 1 ball in orange 74 (CC4) 1 ball in Banana 68 (CC5) 1 ball in brown 58 (CC6)

Saskia’s tip

“Use stitch markers to mark the edges of the ice cream motif as the shaping for the raglan commences and the number of stitches from the outside edge reduces”

About the yarn Aran; 85m per 50g ball; 100% cotton

Tension 22 (19) sts x 28 (26) rows = 10cm measured over Broken rib patt (St st)

Needles used 4.5mm straight

Other supplies 2 stitch markers 3 stitch holders flat 8mm button tapestry needle

Sizing 0-3m (3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m) to fit with 4cm ease at chest Shown in 4th size See schematic for finished measurements

Where to buy

Rico Designs Creative Cotton Aran, £1.79, www.blacksheepwools.com

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The main body of the dress is worked in Broken rib to give an airy texture. The front and back sections are worked from bottom up and decreased at the sides to give a slightly A-line shape. The multi-striped raglan sleeves are worked in St st stripes and have a fluted effect which is created by decreases. The colours in the stripes are picked up on the ice cream as sprinkles (hundreds and thousands) that are added to the ice cream once front section is complete. A 5cm opening is left at back left raglan to ensure an easy fit over baby’s head. This is fastened by a single flat button.

Work even in Broken rib until work meas 24 (26, 28, 32, 36) cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.

Start knitting…

FRONT

BACK With MC, cast on 61 (63, 67, 71, 75) sts. Beg with a WS row, work 5 rows in G st. Work 10 rows in Broken rib. Next Row (RS, dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts dec’d Keeping continuity of vertical ribs, work 9 rows in Broken rib. Rep these last 10 rows 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) more times. 51 (53, 55, 57, 59) sts **

Armhole (raglan) shaping Next Row (RS, dec): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2 sts dec’d Next Row: Work a WS row in Broken rib. Rep these last two rows 15 (16, 16, 17, 17) more times. 19 (19, 21, 21, 23) sts Cont even in Broken rib until work measures 34 (36, 39, 43, 48) cm from cast-on edge, ending after a RS row. Place all sts on hold.

Work as for Back to **. Work even in Broken rib until work measures 17 (19, 21, 25, 30) cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. Next Row (RS): K19 (19, 21, 21, 22) MC, pm, work Row 1 of motif, pm, join in a second ball of MC and k in MC to end. Next Row: Work in MC and patt to marker, sm, work Row 2 of motif, sm, work in MC and patt to end.

These two rows set placement of motif. Cont in patt and motif until work measures 24 (26, 28, 32, 36) cm from cast-on edge. Continuing to work from chart until motif is complete, complete as for Back from start of Armhole (raglan) shaping.

SLEEVES

Work both the same With CC3, cast on 72 (76, 80, 84, 88) sts. Work in G St for 4 rows. Starting with a k row, work 4 rows in St st. Change to MC and starting with Row 7, work in Stripe patt throughout. Work 2 rows in St st. Next Row (RS, dec): With correct yarn for stripe patt, *k2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 54 (57, 60, 64, 66) sts Work 9 (9, 9, 9, 11) rows in Stripe patt. Next Row (RS, dec): With correct yarn for stripe patt, *k1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 36 (38, 40, 42, 44) sts Work 9 (9, 9, 9, 11) rows in Stripe patt.

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Kids’ Knit

Coming next issue… Don’t miss this pretty design for little girls in issue 76, on sale 20th July

ns Stitch patter Broken Rib Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Stripe Pattern Rows 1-6: Work 6 rows in CC3 and St st. Rows 7-12: Work 6 rows in MC and St st. Rows 13-18: Work 6 rows in CC4 and St st. Rows 19-24: Work 6 rows in CC5 and St st. Rep these 24 rows for patt.

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Intarsia made easy SASKIA SAYS

“My daughter and I always focus on the fun element of design and knitting, and we think we have created a dress that captures the joy of summer, the first time she had an ice cream – probably age 18 months – she nearly exploded with delight. What says summertime better than an ice cream?” Next Row (RS, dec): With correct yarn for stripe patt, *k2tog; rep from * to end. 18 (19, 20, 21, 22) sts Cont in Stripe patt until work measures 15 (15, 16, 16, 17) cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. Next Row (RS): K2 (3, 0, 1, 2), *k2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 14 (15, 15, 16, 17) sts Place all sts on hold.

Neck Return held sts to needle in the following order: Back, first Sleeve, Front, second Sleeve. 66 (68, 72, 74, 80) sts Join MC, and beg with a WS row, work in G st for 3 rows. Next Row (RS): K6 (8, 2, 4, 0), *k8, k2tog; rep from * to end. 60 (62, 65, 67, 72) sts Work in G St for 2 rows. Cast off.

Finishing Add sprinkles to the ice cream motif by making knots in contrast colours as follows: cut 40cm length of yarn in CC3, CC4 and CC5. Positioning sprinkles using photograph as a guide, make a running stitch the length of one knitted stitch vertically, knot the yarn loosely at the back, thread yarn through to front of work, wrap yarn three times around the vertical stitch, thread through to back of work and tie securely at the back. Ensure that all sprinkles are tied securely so that baby cannot pull them off.

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This method is used for big blocks of colour

Step 1: Knit in A to first colour change. Join colour B by inserting the RH needle into the next st on the LH needle and looping it over the RH needle. Do not tie a knot.

Step 2: Knit in B until the next colour is required. If necessary, pull the tail end gently, enough to stop the st unravelling but not too tightly as to pucker the knitting.

Step 3: Repeat steps 1-2, introducing a new piece of yarn at each colour change, to the end of the row. There will be one bobbin for each colour change.

Step 4: Turn and purl the next row. At each colour change, twist the old and new yarns by taking the new yarn from front to back beneath the old yarn.

Step 5: On the next k row, keep bobbins at back of work. At each colour change, bring yarn to be used next from back to front, under the old yarn.

Step 6: When a section of colour is complete, cut off the yarn, leaving enough (around 10-15cm) to allow the end to be neatly woven in later.

Block pieces to measurements. Sew Sleeves to Front, sew Back to Sleeves, leaving a 5cm opening at the top of the Left Back raglan for ease of dressing. Sew side seams. Weave in all ends. Attach button to Back Neckband 1cm from edge opening. Make a crochet or finger chain and attach at opposite side of neckband to fasten button.

Ice Cream Motif Chart

Schematic Sleeve

Body

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26 sts

65g DK & 4-ply

36 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

one size

Designed by Sachiyo Ishii

Yarn used Jamieson’s of Shetland DK 10g each in white 304 (A), Scarlet 500 (B) & Splash 757 (C) 5g each in Mimosa 400 (D), grey (E), beige (F), dark brown (G) & yellow (H) Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift 5g each in white 304 (J) & Cornfield 410 (K)

About the yarn

Jamieson’s of Shetland DK: DK; 75m per 25g, 100% Shetland wool Jamieson’s of Shetland Sprindrift: 4-ply; 105m per 25g, 100% Shetland wool

Tension 26 sts x 36 rows = 10cm measured over St st

Needles used 3mm straight or DPNs

Other supplies toy stuffing tapestry needle

Sizing 9cm tall

Abbreviations See page 96 for all abbreviations SACHIYO SAYS

“If you have bold, vivid colours that you don’t know what to do with, this is your chance. Have fun with your stash, improvise and make them in any colours you fancy!”

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Birds of Paradise

What tropical-themed issue would be complete without some beautiful tropical birds? These little cuties are quick and easy to knit These tiny toys are knitted flat. The blue and yellow macaw uses some basic colourwork, but all the rest of the birds use only simple stitches.

Start knitting… CRESTED BIRD BODY With A, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: *Kfb; rep from * to end. 20 sts Row 3: Purl. Row 4: *K1, kfb; rep from * to end. 30 sts Rows 5-21: Beg with a p row, work 17 rows in St st. Row 22: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 20 sts Rows 23-30: Beg with a p row, work 8 rows in St st. Row 31: *P2tog; rep from * to end. 10 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

WINGS

Work both the same With A, cast on 14 sts. Rows 1-7: Beg with a p row, work 7 rows in St st. Row 8: K2, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 11 sts Row 9: Purl. Row 10: K2tog, [k1, k2tog] 3 times. 7 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

LARGE CREST

Make three the same With K, cast on 8 sts. Rows 1-3: Beg with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 4: K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts

Sachiyo’s tip

“The body needs to be knitted tightly so that the stuffing will not be visible. If you find it difficult to knit DK yarn on fine needles, use slightly larger needles. Use a sewing needle with a fairly sharp end”

Rows 5-7: Beg with a p row, work 3 rows in St st. Row 8: [K1, k2tog] twice. 4 sts Row 9: Purl. Row 10: [K2tog] twice. 2 sts Row 11: P2tog and fasten off.

SMALL CREST (make 2) With K, cast on 8 sts and purl 1 row. Work rows 4-11 of Large Crest.

BEAK With E, cast on 10 sts. Row 1: P2, [p2tog, p2] twice. 8 sts Row 2: Knit. Row 4: *P2, p2tog; rep from * to end. 6 sts Row 5: Knit. Row 6: *P2tog; rep from * to end. 3 sts Row 7: K3tog and fasten off.

FEET

Work both the same With F, cast on 5 sts. Row 1: Cast off 4 sts p-wise. 1 st Row 2: Cast on 4 sts, cast off these sts p-wise. 1 st Row 3: Cast on 4 sts, cast off to end p-wise.

TAIL With A, cast on 20 sts. Rows 1-9: [K2, p2] 5 times. Row 10: [K2, p2tog] 5 times. 15 sts Rows 11: [K1, p2] 5 times. Row 12: [K2, p1] 5 times. Row 13: As Row 11. Row 14: [K2tog] 7 times, k1. 8 sts Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

Making up: With fasten-off yarn end, sew body halfway. With caston yarn end, work a gathering thread along the cast-on edge and draw tightly. Sew rest of base seam, stuff and close body. Seam wings and attach to body. Hide fasten-off yarn end of each crest inside piece and attach them to head. Arrange three large ones in front, two small ones at the back. Sew side seam of beak and sew cast-on edge to face. Attach tail. Connect three claws, securing with a few stitches and attach feet to base of body. With dark brown DK, make French knots for eyes.

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Tiny toys

Where to buy

Jamieson’s of Shetland DK & Spindrift, £3 www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk

RED MACAW BODY & TAIL With B, follow instructions for Crested Bird.

BEAK With F, follow instructions for Crested Bird.

FEET With D, follow instructions for Crested Bird.

WHITE EYE PATCHES

Work both the same With J, cast on 20 sts. Row 1: *P2tog; rep from * to end. 10 sts

Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

BLUE & YELLOW MACAW

WINGS

BODY

Work both the same With B, cast on 14 sts. Following instructions for Crested Bird, work Row 1 in B, rows 2-6 in D, rows 7-10 in C. Making up: Follow the instructions given for Crested Bird to make up basic body. Attach white eye patches to face before attaching beak. For crest on head, wrap red yarn around two fingers 10 times and tie one end to make a tassel. Attach it to head.

With C, follow as Body of Crested Bird to end of Row 4. Row 5: P7 in C, p16 in D, p7 in C. Rows 6-21: Keeping the colours correct, work 16 rows in St st. Row 22: {[K1, k2tog] twice, k1} in C, {[k2tog, 1] 5 times} in D, {[k2tog, k1] twice, k2tog} in C. 20 sts Break Mimosa. With C, work as Crested Bird to end.

WINGS

Make both the same With C, follow instructions for Crested Bird.

BEAK With G, follow instructions for Crested Bird.

FEET With F, follow instructions for Crested Bird.

WHITE EYE PATCHES Follow instructions for Red Macaw. Making up: Follow instructions for Red Macaw.

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24 sts

500750g 4-ply

32 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

S-3X

Designed by DROPS Design Team

Yarn used DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) balls in Blue Purple 6347

About the yarn 4-ply; 167m per 50g ball; 70% alpaca, 30% silk

Tension 24 sts x 32 rows = 10cm measured over St st on larger needles

Needles used 3mm DPNs, set of 5 3mm circular, 40cm, 60cm & 80cm 2.5mm DPNs 2.5mm circular, 80cm

Other supplies 4 stitch holders 2 safety pins 4 standard stitch markers lockable stitch marker

Sizing S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) See schematic for finished measurements

Abbreviations See page 96 for all abbreviations

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Altair Cardigan

If you’re looking for a challenging knit to tackle this summer, this pretty lace waterfall cardigan is perfect This cardigan begins with a square, which is worked from the centre out in the round, starting with DPNs and then switching to progressively larger circular needles as the work grows. After the lace square has been knitted, stitches are worked down for the back and to the front for the drapey front pieces. A garter stitch edge is worked around the long outer edge. Finally, the sleeves are knitted separately from the bottom up in the round, with the sleeve cap being knitted flat. All stitch patterns are included as charts and written instructions, so you can choose to work from whichever version you prefer. If you are working from the charts, please note that the plain rows on all charts apart from Chart E have not been included to save space. Please refer to written instructions for each pattern for how to work plain rows.

Start knitting… BODY Back Square Leaving a 20cm tail and using larger DPNs, cast on 8 sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: *K1 tbl, yo, k1, yo; rep from * 3 more times. 16 sts Distribute sts evenly across 4 DPNs (4 sts on each). Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Working from charts or written instructions, work Pattern A on first needle, Pattern B on second needle, Pattern A on third needle, Pattern B on fourth needle. Cont in patt as set until rnds 1-41 of Pattern B have been worked once. When work becomes too large for DPNs, switch to circular needle of the same size and place a marker between pattern repeats. 4 markers placed Next Rnd: [Sm, work Pattern A, sm, work Pattern C] twice.

Cont in patt as set until rnds 1-59 of Pattern A have been worked once. 308 sts Next Rnd: Sm, k1 tbl, yo, k to marker, yo, sm, work Pattern D, [sm, k1 tbl, yo, k to marker, yo] twice. 8 sts inc’d Next Rnd: Knit. Rep these last 2 rnds 0 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) more times. 316 (324, 332, 340, 348, 356) sts

Armholes

Next Rnd: Sm, k1 tbl, cast off 46 (48, 50, 52, 56, 58) sts, k to marker, yo, sm, work Pattern D, sm, k1 tbl, yo, k to 46 (48, 50, 52, 56, 58) sts before marker, cast off all sts to marker, sm, k1 tbl, yo, k to marker, yo.

After rows 1-16 of Pattern D have been worked, cont in patt as set and work all new sts at each side of the lace panel in St st. You may find it useful to use stitch markers to keep track of where the lace pattern starts and ends after columns 6 & 49 in the chart Break yarn, leaving a 20cm tail. Lay the work out flat in front of you, with RS facing and armhole cast-offs to the left and right. The sts across the top will form the upper part of the back – place these 87 (89, 91, 93, 95, 97) sts onto a stitch holder. Place the first and last of these sts (the k-tbl sts) onto safety pins. 139 (141, 143, 145, 143, 145) sts rem on needle for the lower part of the body Now work back and forth in rows. Hold work with WS facing and rejoin yarn ready to work a WS row. Next Row (WS): [P to 1 st before marker, p1 tbl] twice, p to end. Next Row (RS): K to marker, yo, sm, work Pattern D, sm, k1 tbl, yo, k to end. Rep these last 2 rows twice more. Next Row: [P to 1 st before marker, p1 tbl] twice, p to end.

Break yarn. Rejoin yarn to st from safety pin above Right Armhole. Next Row (RS): K1 tbl, cast on 46 (48, 50, 52, 56, 58) sts, k to marker, yo, sm, work Pattern D, sm, k1 tbl, yo, k to end, cast on 46 (48, 50, 52, 56, 58) sts, k1 tbl from safety pin. 251 (257, 263, 269, 275, 281) sts Next Row: Cast on 1 st, p to end, cast on 1 st. 253 (259, 265, 271, 277, 283) sts

Fronts & Lower Back

Next Row (RS): K1, k1 tbl, yo, k to marker, yo, sm, work Pattern D, sm, k1 tbl, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k1 tbl, k1. 6 sts inc’d Next Row: K1, p1 tbl, sm, [p to 1 st before marker, p1 tbl, sm] twice, p to last 2 sts, p1 tbl, k1. Rep these last 2 rows until you have 349 (373, 379, 385, 409, 415) sts. Work measures approximately 51 (53, 55, 57, 59, 61) cm. With RS facing and starting at RH edge, slip 110 (117, 119, 121, 129, 131) sts onto a stitch holder for Right Front. Slip 129 (139, 141, 143, 151, 153) sts onto a stitch holder for Bottom Edge. 110 (117, 119, 121, 129, 131) sts rem on needle for Left Front

Left Front Insert a lockable stitch marker, from where you will measure the piece. This section is worked in short rows to form a wedge. Next Row: K1, k1 tbl, yo, k to last st, w&t. Next Row: P to last 2 sts, p1 tbl, k1. Next Row: K1, k1 tbl, k to last 2 sts, w&t. Next Row: P to last 2 sts, p1 tbl, k1. Cont in this manner, working 1 fewer stitch before end of each RS row, until piece measures 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57) cm from marker. Place all sts for Left Front onto a stitch holder. Remove marker.

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Women’s garment Right Front Slip Right Front sts from stitch holder onto larger needle. Rejoin yarn ready to work a RS row. Place a lockable marker at the left edge, from where you will measure the piece. This section is worked in short rows to form a wedge. Next Row (RS): K to last 2 sts, yo, k1 tbl, k1. Next Row: K1, p1 tbl, p to last st, w&t. Next Row (RS): K to last 2 sts, yo, k1 tbl, k1. Next Row: K1, p1 tbl, p to last 2 sts, w&t. Cont in this manner, working 1 fewer stitch before end of each WS row, until piece measures 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 57) cm from marker. Place all sts for Right Front onto a stitch holder. Remove marker.

G St Edge With smaller circular needle, k all sts from Right Front, k all sts from Bottom Edge stitch holder, k all sts from Left Front. 467 (505, 523, 541, 579, 597) sts Knit 4 rows. Switch to larger needle and cast off.

Front Neck Edge With RS facing and larger circular needle, pu and k307 (331, 355, 379, 403, 427) sts along Right Front, Back Neck and Left Front. Place a lockable marker at the left edge, from where you will measure the piece. Knit 3 rows. Work Pattern [1 st G st, Pattern E from chart or written instructions, 1 st G st] over the next 10 rows. Work Pattern [1 st G st, Pattern F from chart or written instructions, 1 st G st] until piece measures 18 (18, 18, 22, 22, 22) cm from marker. Remove marker. Cast off.

SLEEVES

Work both the same With smaller DPNs, cast on 49 (49, 49, 57, 57, 57) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Work 4 rnds in G st. Switch to larger DPNs. Work Pattern F from chart or written instructions until piece measures approximately 12cm from cast-on edge, finishing after a Row 12.

Where to buy

DROPS Baby Alpaca Silk, £2.45 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

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Next Rnd: K0 (2, 0, 0, 0, 1), [k15 (8, 6, 28, 18, 10), kfb] 3 (5, 7, 1, 3, 5) times, k1 (2, 0, 28, 0, 1). 52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) sts Switch to smaller DPNs. Work 4 rnds in G st. Work Pattern E from chart or written instructions once. Switch to larger DPNs. Next Rnd: [Pm, yo, cdd, yo, k23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28)] twice. Next Rnd: Knit. Next Rnd: [Sm, yo, cdd, yo, k to marker] twice. Next Rnd: Knit. Rep these last 2 rnds until piece

measures 16cm from cast-on edge. Next Rnd (inc rnd): Sm, yo, cdd, yo, m1, k to marker, sm, yo, cdd, yo, k to end, m1. 2 sts inc’d Next Rnd: Knit. Next Rnd (working straight): [Sm, yo, cdd, yo, k to marker] twice. Next Rnd: Knit. [Work straight for 2 (2, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5) cm, then work inc rnd] 16 (18, 19, 19, 21, 22) more times. 86 (92, 96, 98, 104, 108) sts Cont working straight until piece measures 50 (51, 52, 51, 52, 52) cm from cast-on edge.

Sleeve Cap You will now work back and forth in rows for the sleeve cap, maintaining pattern as follows: RS Rows: K to marker, sm, yo, cdd, yo. WS Rows: Purl. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off 1 st at beg of next 4 rows. Cont working straight until piece measures 53 (54, 55, 55, 56, 56) cm from cast-on edge.

Chart A

Chart B

Chart C

Chart D

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Chart E

Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off rem sts. Making up: Sew in sleeves. Use yarn end from beginning of piece to sew small stitches up and down around the hole in the middle of square. Pull the yarn to tighten the hole and fasten.

STITCH PATTERNS

Pattern A Row 1 & all odd rows: K1tbl, k to end. Row 2 (RS): K1 tbl, yo, k3, yo. Row 4: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. Row 6: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, [k1, yo] twice, k1, ssk, yo. Row 8: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, ssk, yo. Row 10: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, ssk, yo. Row 12: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, ssk, yo. Row 14: K1 tbl, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k1, yo. Row 16: K1 tbl, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k3, yo. Row 18: K1 tbl, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k5, yo. Row 20: K1 tbl, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo. Row 22: K1 tbl, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo. Row 24: K1 tbl, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k5, yo. Row 26: K1 tbl, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k7, yo. Row 28: K1 tbl, yo, k9, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k9, yo. Row 30: K1 tbl, yo, k1, yo, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k7, yo, k1, yo.

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Women’s garment Row 32: K1 tbl, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2, yo. Row 34: K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 36: K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 38: K1 tbl, yo, k2, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, yo. Row 40: K1 tbl, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo. Row 42: K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, ssk] 3 times, k5, [k2tog, yo, k1] twice, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 44: K1 tbl, yo, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] twice, [k1, yo, ssk] twice, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] twice, k1, yo. Row 46: K1 tbl, yo, k1, [yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, k1] twice, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, k1, yo. Row 48: K1 tbl, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, yo twice, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo. Row 50: K1 tbl, yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo] twice, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, ssk] twice, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo] twice, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo. Row 52: K1 tbl, yo, k2, [k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1] 3 times, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] 3 times, k2, yo. Row 54: K1 tbl, yo, k1, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, cdd, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo. Row 56: K1 tbl, yo, k6, [yo, ssk,

k1, k2tog, yo, k3] 3 times, yo, cdd, [yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog] 3 times, yo, k6, yo. Row 58: K1 tbl, yo, k8, [yo, cdd, yo, k5] twice, [yo, cdd, yo, k4] twice, [yo, cdd, yo, k5] twice, yo, cdd, yo, k8, yo. Row 59: K1tbl, k to end. Pattern B Row 1 & all odd-numbered rows: K1 tbl, k to end. Row 2 (RS): K1 tbl, [yo, k1] 3 times, yo. Row 4: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, [yo, k1] 3 times, yo, ssk, yo. Row 6: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo. Row 8: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, k5, yo, k1, yo, k5, ssk, yo. Row 10: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, ssk, yo. Row 12: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo. Row 14: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k13, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, yo. Row 16: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k11, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. Row 18: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. Row 20: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. Row 22: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. Row 24: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k9, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k9, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo. Row 26: K1 tbl, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k12, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k12, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo.

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Pattern D Row 1 (RS): K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1] 4 times, k2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, [k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2] 4 times, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 2 & all even rows: K1 tbl, k to end. Row 3: K1 tbl, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, [k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1] 4 times, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, [k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2] 4 times, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo.

Row 5: K1 tbl, yo, k4, yo, ssk, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] 4 times, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, cdd, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, [k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1] 4 times, k2tog, yo, k4, yo. Row 7: K1 tbl, yo, k4, yo, ssk, yo, [cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo] 4 times, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, [yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd] 4 times, yo, k2tog, yo, k4, yo. Row 9: K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] 4 times, k5, yo, cdd, yo, k5, [k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1] 4 times, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 11: K1 tbl, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo] 4 times, k5, yo, cdd, yo, k5, [yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2, yo. Row 13: K1 tbl, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1] 4 times, k5, yo, cdd, yo, k5, [k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2] 4 times, k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo. Row 15: K1 tbl, yo, k4, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo] 4 times, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, cdd, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] 4 times, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k4, yo. Row 16: K1 tbl, k to end. Cont in patt as set, working new sts at edge of lace panel in St st. Pattern E Worked over a multiple of 2 sts plus 1. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): Purl

Row 3: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 4: Purl Rows 5-9: Knit. Row 10: Purl Pattern F Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k2. Row 2 & all WS rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, k2tog, yo, k2, *k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, yo, ssk, k1. Row 5: K2tog, yo, k3, *k2, yo, cdd, yo, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, yo, ssk. Row 7: K1, yo, ssk, k2, *k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, k2tog, yo, k1. Row 9: K2, yo, ssk, k1, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, yo, k2. Row 11: K3, yo, cdd, *yo, k5, yo, cdd; rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, k3. Row 12: Purl.

Coming next issue… If you love lace knits, don’t miss this pretty shrug in issue 76, on sale 20th July

Schematic 54 (55, 56, 56, 57, 57) cm 113 (122, 130, 139, 148, 157) cm 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58) cm

18 (18, 18, 22, 22, 22) cm

Pattern C Row 1 (RS): K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, ssk] twice, k9, [k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 2 & all even rows: K1 tbl, k to end. Row 3: K1 tbl, yo, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] twice, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2, k2tog, yo, [k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1] twice, yo. Row 5: K1 tbl, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo,

k1, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo] twice, k2tog, yo, k2, yo. Row 7: K1 tbl, yo, k4, [yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3] twice, yo, cdd, yo, k7, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, cdd, [yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog] twice, yo, k4, yo. Row 9: K1 tbl, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo] twice, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, [yo, ssk, k1] twice, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, k1, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo] twice, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 11: K1 tbl, yo, [k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk] 3 times, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, [k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1] 3 times, yo. Row 13: K1 tbl, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] 3 times, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, yo. Row 15: K1 tbl, yo, k4, [yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3] twice, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, k1, [yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k5] twice, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, k1, [yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3] twice, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo. Row 17: K1 tbl, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo] 3 times, k2tog, yo twice, ssk, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, yo, cdd, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, [yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k1] 3 times, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 18: K1 tbl, k to end.

52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) cm

Row 28: K1 tbl, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k14, yo, ssk, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k14, k2tog, yo, k2, yo. Row 30: K1 tbl, yo, [k1, yo, ssk] twice, k11, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k11, [k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo. Row 32: K1 tbl, yo, k1, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k9, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo. Row 34: K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, [yo, ssk] twice, k1, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 36: K1 tbl, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, [yo, ssk] twice, k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k3, yo, ssk, k1, yo. Row 38: K1 tbl, yo, k2, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, [k1, yo, ssk] twice, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, [k2tog, yo, k1] twice, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k2, yo. Row 40: K1 tbl, yo, k4, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, k1] twice, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, yo, ssk, [k1, k2tog, yo] twice, k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, yo. Row 41: K1tbl, k to end.

37 (38, 38, 39, 40, 41) cm

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The latest events, announcements and inspiration from your local and independent yarn shops What’s on at Wiseheart 25th June – B  eginner’s Spinning with Diane Fisher of Murmuring Wheel. Spinning wheels provided. £50 9th July – Design your own shawl (knit or crochet) with Whitney of Double Ewe Designs. £40 30th July – Upcycling with Sewing Bee semi-finalist Tracey Symonds. £50 Book via email wiseheartstudio@gmail. com or phone 01663 733599 www.wiseheartstudio.com

Happy Birthday Ammonite Ammonite Yarns celebrated its second Birthday in May with a fun birthday party in store! Cakes, discounts and sweets were all had on this fun-filled day. It has also launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand the teaching area, visit www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk to find out more.

NEW YARN ALERT The Natural Knitter Wool Shop, North Yorkshire, has become the first (and only) stockist of The Doulton Flock of Border Leicester yarn. Available in 11 dyed shades and one undyed, the yarn is available as 4-ply and DK and is strong, with a generous yardage. Find out more! www.naturalknitterwoolshop.com

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Inspirational alpacas Wrexham-based SMD Knitting is now open, selling yarn, providing advice and guidance, and supporting the community of knitters in North Wales and Cheshire. Owner Russell says he owes the idea to his eight alpacas! “I bought 27 acres of land to give me space to de-stress by walking the dogs,” he said. “We realised we needed animals to help maintain the land and we settled on alpacas. Like sheep, alpacas need to be sheared once a year, (so) we decided to spin (the fleeces) up and turn it into yarn and sell the finished product, which is how SMD Knitting was born.” Pop in to see the showroom or head to www.knittingwool.com

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Candy delight! Following a successful competition to name the new shades, Stylecraft Special Candy Swirl is now available in eight yummy colour combinations from your local stockist! Each cake is made up of 150g and a whopping 442m of premium acrylic DK.

Charity heroes Jane Holden, one of our 2015 Charity Knitters of the Year, has been keeping busy with fellow knitters and charity Child Africa to continue working hard for those in need. A bright and colourful tea party in May of this year raised £183, bringing their grand total to £7,703 of an £8,000 target. Many more beautiful blankets and squares also arrived, and the group plans to send 100 blankets to Child Africa in July. Find out how you can get involved at www.childafrica.org

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Bradford

Whitstable

Stash Fine Yarns Beautiful designer yarns and a warm Yorkshire welcome are guaranteed! Visit our newly opened clearance yarn barn where you are sure to find great value yarn to suit any knitting project. Ashfield Works Thornton Road Bradford BD13 3PN 01274 833907 www.stashfineyarns.com

Whitknits of Whitstable A carefully edited range of beautiful knitting and crochet yarn, from Bergere De France, Debbie Bliss, Sirdar, Sublime, Adriafil and West Yorkshire Spinners. We also have a selection of haberdashery, knitting accessories and craft books. 5 Oxford Street Whitstable CT5 1DB www.whitknits.co.uk [email protected]

Atherstone

Droitwich

Crafty Corner A friendly, family run business stocking Sirdar, Stylecraft, King Cole, J C Brett, Woolcraft, Adriafil yarn with haberdashery, cross stitch, long stitch kits and material. Knit and natter groups and workshops available. 69 Long Street Atherstone Warwickshire CV9 1AZ 01827 715816 [email protected]

Emms Haberdashery One of Worcestershire’s largest knitting and fabric stores! 6-8 High Street Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 8EW 01905 778381 emmshaberdashery.co.uk

Coleshill

Solihull

Remember When We’re stockists of King Cole, James C. Brett, Stylecraft, Sirdar, Rico, Wendy, Hayfield, Debbie Bliss, Rowan, Lantern Moon, WYS, Woolyknit, Adriafil, EllaRae and much more. 80 High Street Coleshill West Midlands B46 3AH 01675 466418 info@rememberwhenshop. co.uk www.rememberwhenshop. co.uk

Stitch Solihull We hold creative workshops and stock textile craft supplies, Bergere de France, West Yorkshire Spinners, Fyberspates, Malabrigo, KnitPro, Hiya Hiya, and much more. Cedar Cottage Notcutts Garden Centre Stratford Road, Shirley Solihull B90 4EN 0121 314 6888 [email protected] www.stitchsolihull.com

Stitched Together 10% off yarn at your local wool shop

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Baldock

Wool-n-Things We stock yarn from 100% acrylic to hand-dyed Fair Trade, ranging from 3-ply up to super chunky. See the website for details on workshops. 3-5 Hitchin Street Baldock Herts SG7 6AL 01462 612889 [email protected] www.wool-n-things.co.uk

Northampton Get Knitting Get Knitting offers a friendly, relaxed environment where you can take time to browse and discuss your next knitting or crochet project. We have a variety of yarn including Sirdar, Debbie Bliss, Wendy, James Brett etc and basic haberdashery. 70 Kingsley Park Terrace Northampton NN2 7HH 01604 716768 www.yarnshop northampton.co.uk www.facebook.com/getknitting

Rutland StitchUpp Quality yarn, knitting accessories, hand-stitching supplies and haberdashery located in a fantastic Rutland market town, offering a wide range of natural fibre, including British wool. 12 High Street East Uppingham LE15 9PZ 01572 850032 [email protected] www.stitchupp.co.uk

Halesowen

Withit Witch We’re a family-run business stocking a range of yarn and accessories. We’re always happy to help with knitting and crochet queries. Knit and natter every Monday morning. The Halesowen Knitting Centre 75 High Street Halesowen B63 1EQ 0121 550 0201 [email protected] www.withitwitch.co.uk

Leicester Knit One An award-winning shop, we stock Sirdar, Sublime, Debbie Bliss, Rico, Katia, Noro, Lang, Schoppel Wolle and more plus needles, hooks, pattern leaflets and books. Courses are available. 60c Queens Road Clarendon Park Leicester LE2 1TU 0116 270 0337 www.knitone.uk.com

Warwick Warwick Wools We stock a large selection of yarn including Sirdar, King Cole, Debbie Bliss, Stylecraft, and James C Brett. We also stock a large selection of haberdashery, buttons, Butterick sewing patterns and fabric. 17 Market Place Warwick CV34 4SA 01926 492853 [email protected]

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Marple, Buxton & Cheadle

It’s the only way to get a real feel for the yarn before you buy

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Supporting local businesses keeps the high street vibrant and fun

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The community around local yarn shops is a great way to make friends

Join the club! If you own a knitting shop and you want to be included in our listings, call Amanda on 0161 474 6995

Glossop

Poulton Le Fylde

Sew-In Our specialist shops stock the top brands including Sirdar, Sublime, WYS, Rowan and Fyberspates, supported by hundreds of patterns and books. We sell tools and accessories from KnitPro, Brittany and Prym. Marple: 0161 427 2529 Buxton: 01298 26636 Cheadle: 0161 376 8643 enquiries@myknittingyarn andwool.co.uk www.myknittingyarn andwool.co.uk

Skeins We supply wool, yarn, and accessories. We stock a variety of leading brands, and also offer our own pattern designs and workshops. 19 George Street Glossop High Peak SK13 8AY 01457 853915 www.skeins.co.uk

Stitch N Knit We are a centre point for needlework and craft enthusiasts. We stock a huge range of products and for knitters we have wools, cottons, needles, patterns, accessories, etc 8 Blackpool Old Rd Poulton Le Fylde Lancs FY6 7DH 01253 883685 [email protected] www.stitchnknit.co.uk

Cleckheaton

Sheffield

Harrogate

Twist & Purl We’re premium Stockists of Bergere de France yarn and also stock Rico, Sirdar, Stylecraft, J Brett, KnitPro. Knitting and crochet workshops are run throughout the year. 1 Bradford Road Cleckheaton West Yorks BD19 5AG 01274 873 279 [email protected] www.twistandpurl.co.uk

The Wool Baa We stock a range of yarn, single patterns and booklets, haberdashery and notions. We’re happy to help with yarn-related problems and queries as we like happy customers! 83 Junction Road Hunters Bar Sheffield S11 8XA 0114 266 6262 www.thewoolbaa.co.uk www.facebook.com/woolbaa

Yarn Etc. An independent yarn shop for all tastes and budgets. Workshops in a relaxed creative environment. Stockists of Scheepjes, Juniper Moon Farm, Louisa Harding, StyleCraft, King Cole, and more. 17 Knaresborough Road Harrogate HG2 7SR 01423 885565 [email protected]

Flintshire

Dalkeith

Cowbridge

Yarn O’Clock A unique yarn shop in North Wales, specialising in British yarns including local suppliers, Cambrian Wool, John Arbon & WYS. Visit us for friendly, expert advice, workshops & all your knitting/ crocheting needs. 2 Earl Road Mold Flintshire CH7 1AJ 01352 218082 [email protected] www.yarnoclock.co.uk

The Wool Shop As the only wool shop in Midlothian, we stock Sirdar, King Cole, Stylecraft and Designer Yarns. We’re open Monday-Saturday, 9.30am-4.30pm. Keep up to date with us on Facebook! 30 Woodburn Avenue Dalkeith Midlothian Scotland EH22 2BP 0131 663 2141 www.thewoolshop.co.uk

La Mercerie A Bergere de France partner store, also stocking Sirdar, Debbie Bliss, Rico, Adriafil and more. We have a selection of hand-dyed yarn, haberdashery and notions. We have knitting groups and courses too. 1 Penny Lane Cowbridge CF71 7EG 01446 772055 jean@lamerceriecowbridge. co.uk www.lamerceriecowbridge. co.uk

Pontyclun Ammonite Yarns Visit us in store or online to see our range of yarn, workshops and courses. Yarn stocked includes lovely British Woolyknit and Ty Mel and popular brands DROPS and Patons. 7 Llantrisant Road Pontyclun CF72 9DP 01443 520200 www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk

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An English Summer

Each month, we get together with a group of real knitters to test out yarn and ask for their honest opinions. These are the results! Concept by Katia, Cotton-Yak

The Spotted Sheep, 1-4 Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 1JH www.thespottedsheep.co.uk 01525 376456

West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply

Yarntelier Cashmere Gilli

Content: 60% cotton, 30% wool, 10% yak

Content: 75% wool, 25% nylon

Content: 100% cashmere

Yardage: 130 m per 50g ball

Yardage: 400m per 100g ball

Yardage: 212m per 50g ball

Weight: DK

Weight: 4-ply

Weight: DK

Price: £5.50 from The Spotted Sheep

Price: £7.99 from The Spotted Sheep

Price: £25 from The Spotted Sheep

In one word: soft, yummy

In one word: eye-catching

In one word: indulgent

Use for: cable cardigan

Use for: socks

Use for: wrap, jumper

How enjoyable was it to knit with? .......3.7

How enjoyable was it to knit with? .......4.5

How enjoyable was it to knit with? .......3.6

How happy are you with your swatch? ..4.1

How happy are you with your swatch? 4.3

How happy are you with your swatch? .....4

How would you rate the colour? ...........4.5

How would you rate the colour? ...........4.8

How would you rate the colour? ...........4.5

How hardwearing does it feel? .............4.5 How soft is it against your skin? ..........4.6

How hardwearing does it feel? ................5 How soft is it against your skin? ..........3.8

How hardwearing does it feel? ................4 How soft is it against your skin? .............5

Would buy: ......................................... 85%

Would buy: ......................................... 85%

Would buy: ....................................... 100%

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rn Stitch patte

The Review

Brick Worked in multiples of 10 sts Row 1 (RS): *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, [k1,p1] 3 times, k2; rep from * to end. Row 3: *P3, [k1, p1] twice, k3; rep from * to end. Row 4: *P4, k1, p1, k4; rep from * to end.

Row 5: *P5, k5; rep from * to end. Row 6: Rep Row 5. Row 7: *K1, p4, k4, p1; rep from * to end. Row 8: *P1, k1, p3, k3, p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 9: *K1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 10: *[P1, k1] 5 times; rep from * to end.

Our reviewers over at The Spotted Sheep this month felt inspired by the ever-changing colours and landscapes of an English summer. Pretty pinks call to mind the beautiful blooms we see spring out of gardens throughout the season, and the cool green of Katia’s Concept is reminiscent of rolling hills and country lane walks. Of course, it wouldn’t be an English summer without ample showers, so the beautiful Yarntelier Cashmere Gilli, with tonal shades of blue running through, fits the bill well. Cotton, linen, and beautiful

British wool all make their impact this month with our reviewers, who felt that this issue’s stitch pattern really showed off the different yarns and their textures.

Row 11: *[K1, p1] 5 times; rep from * to end. Row 12: *P1, k1, p1, k2, p2, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 13: *K1, p1, k3, p3, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 14: *P1, k4, p4, k1; rep from * to end. Row 15: *K5, p5; per from * to end.

Row 16: Rep Row 15. Row 17: *K4, p1, k1, p4; rep from * to end. Row 18: *K3, [p1, k1] twice, p3; reo from * to end. Row 19: *K2, [p1, k1] 3 times, p2; rep from * to end. Row 20: *[K1, p1] 5 times; rep from * to end. Rows 1-20 form pattern.

The Spotted Sheep in Bedfordshire is a fun, friendly, modern wool shop where visitors are greeted with a smile, and where the team – Sheila, Jacqui and Vi – are passionate about what they do! The regular Knit and Natter group meets every third Saturday of the month from 2-4pm; all are welcome – visit the website to see what’s on!

Erika Knight Studio Linen

Sublime Evie Prints

Stylecraft Sundae

Content: 50% premium acrylic, 50% cotton

Content: 94% cotton, 6% nylon

Content: 85% recycled rayon linen, 15% premium linen

Yardage: 246m per 100g ball

Yardage: 115m per 50g ball

Yardage: 120m per 50g skein

Weight: DK

Weight: Aran

Weight: DK

Price: £4.95 from The Spotted Sheep

Price: £6.95 from The Spotted Sheep

Price: £5.95 from The Spotted Sheep

In one word: gorgeous

In one word: silky

In one word: elegant

Use for: summer garments

Use for: cardigan

Use for: tops

How enjoyable was it to knit with? ..........5

How enjoyable was it to knit with? ..........5

How enjoyable was it to knit with? .......4.6

How happy are you with your swatch? ....5

How happy are you with your swatch? .... 5

How happy are you with your swatch? 4.6

How would you rate the colour? ...........4.5

How would you rate the colour? ...........4.6

How would you rate the colour? ..............4

How hardwearing does it feel? .............4.7 How soft is it against your skin? .............5

How hardwearing does it feel? ................5 How soft is it against your skin? .............5

How hardwearing does it feel?................ 5 How soft is it against your skin? ..........3.8

Would buy: ....................................... 100%

Would buy: ....................................... 100%

Would buy: ....................................... 100%

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28 sts

36 rows

10cm

10cm

over St st

15g DK

one size

Yarn used Patons Fairytale Colour 4 Me DK 2 balls in 4960 yellow (MC) Wendy Ramsdale Oddment of Richmond 3308 (CC)

About the yarn Patons Fairytale: DK; 90m per 50g ball; 100% wool Wendy Ramsdale: DK; 112m per 50g ball; 100% wool

Pineapple Tea Cosy

To give your home an injection of summery fun, why not knit this funky tea cosy?

Tension

Needles used 3.25mm straight 5.5mm straight

Other supplies

This cheerful design might just be the ultimate in kitsch: it is inspired by the plastic buckets that were popular for keeping ice cool during the 1960s, though fortunately this has the opposite effect! Yarn A is held double throughout the pattern.

Start knitting… Side One

23.7cm

Schematic

76cm

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Debbie Bliss Rialto DK King Cole Merino DK Rico Essentials Merino DK

With smaller needles and CC, cast on 6 sts.

Sizing

See page 96 for all abbreviations

Sirdar Country Style DK

CROWN Lower Set of Leaves

Darning needle

Abbreviations

to knit this tea cosy from your local yarn store. See page 88 for a list of participating shops. Try one of these yarns or ask in store for a recommendation

dropping extra wraps, replace 4 long sts on left needle, [k4tog, p4tog] once into same 4 sts; rep from * to end. 32 sts Next Row: Purl. Next Row: K2tog to end. 16 sts Next Row: Purl. Next Row (eyelets): K2tog, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end. 15 sts Work 3 rows in St st. Cast off very loosely.

18 sts x 18 rows = 10cm measured over pattern using 5mm needles and Yarn A held double

23.7x35.5cm

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With larger needles and MC held double, cast on 32 sts and knit 1 row. Row 1 (WS): Purl, wrapping yarn twice for each st. Row 2: *Sl4 sts from LH needle to RH needle, dropping extra wraps, replace these 4 long sts on LH needle, [k4tog, p4tog] twice into same 4 sts; rep from * to end. Row 3: P2, p28 wrapping yarn twice for each st, p2. Row 4: K2, *sl4 sts from LH needle to RH needle, dropping extra wraps, replace 4 long sts on LH needle, [k4tog, p4tog]

Complete second side to the same point as side 1, but do not break off yarn.

Next Row: Knit. **Next Row: Sl1, k to last st, kfb. 7 sts Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Sl1, k to last st, kfb. 8 sts Rep these last 2 rows until there are 11 sts on the needle. Next Row: Cast off 5 sts, k to end. 6 sts Rep from ** 6 times. 7 leaves made Cast off remaining 6 sts.

Join for top

Middle Set of Leaves

twice into same 4 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. These 4 rows form patt. Rep rows 1-4 until work measures approximately 11.5cm ending after Row 2 of patt. Break off yarn and leave sts on a holder.

Side Two

Next Row: P2, purl across sts of side 2 wrapping yarn twice for each st, purl across sts of side 1 wrapping yarn twice for each st, p2. Next Row: K2, *sl4 sts from LH needle to RH needle, dropping extra wraps, replace 4 long sts on left needle, [k4tog, p4tog] twice into same 4 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Next Row: Purl, wrapping yarn twice for each st. Next Row (dec): *Sl4 sts from LH needle to RH needle,

With smaller needles and CC, cast on 8 sts. Next Row: Knit. ***Next Row: Sl1, k to last st, kfb. 9 sts Next Row: Kfb, k to end. 10 sts Next Row: Sl1, k to last st, kfb. 11 sts Rep these last 2 rows until there are 16 sts on needle. Knit 1 row. Next Row: Cast off 8 sts, k to end. 8 sts Rep from *** 5 times. 6 leaves made Cast off rem 8 sts.

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Stitched Together

About the book Top Set of Leaves With smaller needles and CC, cast on 10 sts. Next Row: Knit. ****Next Row: Sl1, k to last st, kfb. 11 sts Next Row: Kfb, k to end. 12 sts Next Row: Sl1, k to last st, kfb. 13 sts Rep these last 2 rows until there are 18 sts on needle. Knit 1 row. Next Row: Cast off 8 sts, k to end. 10 sts

Rep from **** 5 times. 6 leaves made Cast off rem 10 sts. Making up: Fold back the rows of St st at the top and catch in place to form a picot edge. Join from the top edge down to form holes for the spout and handle. Join the first few rows at the lower edge for about 2.5cm.

Crown Join each of the leaf sections into a circle. Layer one circle on top of the next with the shorter leaves outermost. Catch-stitch layers together at lower edge, easing if necessary. Insert crown in top of work and sew firmly in place behind picot edge.

The Big Book of Tea Cozies by GMC, £14.99. Available from www.thegmcgroup.com

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The Basics: Essential knitting skills

8

If you’re a new knitter or returning after a break, here’s our guide to some of the most common stitches used in this issue

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Knit (k)

10 11 12 13 14

Step 1: Insert RH needle from left to right into front of next st.

Step 2: Wrap yarn clockwise around RH needle.

Step 3: Holding working yarn firmly, pull loop through.

Step 4: Drop old st off LH needle. 1 knit st has been made.

Purl (p)

15 16 17 18 19

Step 1: Insert RH needle from right to left into front of next st.

Step 2: Wrap yarn anticlockwise around RH needle.

Step 3: Holding working yarn firmly, pull loop through.

Grafting

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.

Mattress st

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

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. 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

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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 neatlooking decrease. However, you can always change this for an ‘SKP’ or ‘sl1, k1, psso’ decrease if you prefer and your pattern will still work

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 purl 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.

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Knitting know-how in association with Yarn over (yo)

Between knit sts: Start with yarn at back. Bring yarn forward from back to front between the needles and back over the RH needle.

Between purl sts: With the yarn at the front of the work, take it from front to back over the top of the RH needle, continue round, under RH needle, and hold to front ready to purl next st.

Between a knit and a purl st: Start with yarn at back. Bring yarn forward between the needles, take from front to back over the top of the RH needle, round RH needle and hold to front to purl next st.

Slip, slip, knit (ssk)

Step 1: Insert the RH needle into the next st k-wise, then slip it onto the RH needle without knitting it.

Between a purl and a knit st: Start with yarn at back. Take yarn back over top of RH needle and then bring it between the two needles so that the yarn is not at the back of the work. Knit next st.

Make one (m1)

Step 2: Insert the RH needle into the next st p-wise, then slip onto the RH needle. You have 2 slipped sts on the RH needle, 1 slipped k-wise, 1 slipped p-wise.

Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH needle from left to right up into the front of the two slipped sts (the RH needle is behind the LH needle). Knit these two sts tog.

Step 1: Insert LH needle from back to front below the strand between the two needles, lifting the strand onto the LH needle.

Central double decrease (cdd)

Step 1: Insert RH needle from front to back into next 2 sts on LH needle. Slip these two sts k-wise tog onto RH needle without knitting them.

Step 2: Knit the next st on LH needle. Note that the two slipped sts are sitting unworked behind the st you have just knitted.

Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH needle from left to right into the front of the two slipped sts and lift the two slipped sts over the knitted st.

Step 2: Holding working yarn tensioned with LH fingers, hook left thumb under working yarn from back to front. Insert the tip of the needle into front of loop on left thumb. Tail yarn is still held tensioned in RH at this point.

Step 3: Use RH to bring tail yarn up under needle, from right to left. Take it between thumb and needle, over the top of the needle, and hold tensioned to right. You should wrap the yarn clockwise around the needle as if to knit.

Step 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.

Long-tail cast-on

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 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. www.knitnowmag.co.uk

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Reading a pattern 1. Charts

3. About the yarn

4. Tension

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.

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.

2. Schematic

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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.

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Abbreviations

9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

3

5. Finishing

4

1

1x1 rib k1, p1 ribbing 2x2 rib k2, p2 ribbing alt Alternate Beginning beg 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 backwards – sl st onto CN, hold in back, k1 from LH needle, k1 from CN C2F Cable 2 forwards – 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 G st 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 in Inches inc Increase incl Including k Knit k-wise Knitwise kfb Knit one through the front then through the back (same stitch)

5 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 insert the LH needle from m1l 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

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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.

rm Remove marker rnd Round Row Row Right side RS sk Skip 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 () Alternative sizes

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Dear Diary to Malta with my mum, then my girlfriend and I are going to the Women’s Football World Cup in Holland in July and later in the year we’re taking a trip to India! As someone who lives mostly in jeans and T-shirts or long-sleeved shirts, I took a good long look at my wardrobe and I found that I needed a couple of things, including a summer cardigan and a few more loose-fitting dresses. I do like to do a bit of sewing as well as knitting, so last week I sewed myself a lovely dress using some tropical-print fabric which I picked up from Abakhan (www.abakhan.co.uk).

My major motivator for crafting this year is that I’m taking quite a few trips overseas. As soon as I’m finished with this issue, I’ll be off

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8th - 9th July

British Wool Show 2017

Thirsk Auction Mart, Blakey Lane Support the Campaign for Wool, shopp and book onto a workshop at this exciting show. www.britishwool.net

9th July

First Steps in Crochet

Abakhan, Mostyn, North Wales Ideal for beginners and refreshers, learn how to hole the hook and yarn, chain on, tension, and more. Please bring a 4mm crochet hook. www.abakhan.co.uk

14th – 15th July

This month I’m working on my summer wardrobe I don’t like to be too much of a grump on these pages, but some months I have to make an exception, so here it is; I’m totally bored with people who ask me how I can continue making a knitting magazine through the summer. As if the urge to knit somehow magically disappears once the sun comes out – and what’s more, the sun doesn’t always shine all the way through the summer when you’re living in Manchester. Knitting for me is very much a year-round thing, and if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that the same is true for you. If anything, summer is one of the best times for knitting – lacy cover-ups and lightweight cardigans pair beautifully with my favourite summer dresses, and it’s a great time to explore different fibres like cotton, silk and linen.

Diary Dates

Pomfest, London

A marketplace and workshops to commemorate pompom Quarterly’s fifth anniversary! www.pompommag.com/pomfest

15th – 16th July Yarningham

Stirchley Baths. Birmingham Yarningham is a fibre festival comprising a marketplace, programme of workshops, and cake! www.stitchesandhos.co.uk

20th July

Knit Now 76 on sale today! My Hermia cardigan I’ve also cast on Kristen TenDyke’s Hermia Cardigan (page 26). It’s been a while since I’ve knitted a garment from someone else’s pattern because if I’m knitting a garment it’s usually one of my own designs, but when I read this pattern I thought it had quite a few bits and pieces that I’d like to try. It’s knitted seamlessly from the top down, which I always enjoy, but it uses a new-to-me increase technique for the raglan lines. The make-one stitches, instead of being knitted into the bar between stitches, are worked into the stitch below. I hadn’t tried this method before and it took a few rows before I was confident that I knew what I was doing, but I have to say that I love the result. The yarn Kristen used for her version is Rowan SoftYak DK, which blends cotton with super-soft yak in a chainette construction for a lightweight summer-friendly yarn with great yardage. I didn’t have any SoftYak in my stash, but I did have a pack of ten balls of Rowan SoftKnit Cotton, which I’d picked up in the sale at Black Sheep Wools a couple of years ago. SoftKnit Cotton has a similar construction but is a little thicker than SoftYak DK, so I did some maths before I cast on to make sure I got the right size, but the cardigan is coming together nicely now. Here’s hoping I get to wear it at home as well as abroad!

20th – 22nd July

Woolfèis 2017 By Oban, Argyll

You’ll find sheep, fleeces, fibre and so many skills to share and learn. www.lorn.org.uk/woolfeis2017

22nd July

Therapeutic Knitting Workshop Black Sheep Wools, Warrington

Over the course of the day you will learn how to use knitting and crochet as a tool to actively improve your wellbeing. www.blacksheepwools.com

23rd July

Knit & Natter, Hook & Heckle Day The Skep Knitting and Quilting Shop, Leeds

Bring whatever you’re working on! Spend time with like-minded people, with unlimited tea and coffee. www.theskepknittingandquiltingshop.co.uk

29th – 30th July

Fibre East Festival Redborne School & Community College, Ampthill A wide range of vendors and workshops for yarn crafts. www.fibre-east.co.uk

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