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a silky cowl with an elegant stitch pattern by Sandra Nesbitt on p81,
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Patterns
41 8 CAROLINE BIRKETT 53 BRONAGH MISKELLY
Mica Cotehele
Ribbed V-neck jumper with Lace-panelled cardigan
cable and slip stitch details
61 BERGÈRE DE FRANCE
24 KATH ANDREWS Lambkin
Branwen Sheep jumper for babies
Second instalment of our
lace shawl knitalong 69 CAROL MELDRUM
Glaisdale
61 26 MARY HENDERSON
Sigrid
Long colourwork mitts

Collared jumper with an 73 RONJA HAKALEHTO

all-over Fair Isle pattern Sulo
73 77 Men’s cabled cardigan
36 JENNIE ATKINSON
Hampton Hill 77 CLAUDIA FINLAY
Funnel-neck cardigan Tyrol
worked in a horizontal rib Yoked colourwork top

41 GEORGIA FARRELL 81 SANDRA NESBITT

Jasmine Aira
Ankle-length cardigan Textured cowl

49 OUTI KATER PLUS DARIO TUBIANA

Alfhild Bellagio
Colourwork tea cosy Long, cosy cape

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 CAROLINE BIRKETT

Mica
Bold cables highlighted with
touches of colour decorate this
ribbed V-neck jumper
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The main fabric

is worked in a
textured rib pattern
 SIZE NEEDLES &
1 2 3 4 5
ACCESSORIES
4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular
TO FIT
BUST 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm needles, 80-100cm long
32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular
needles, 80-100cm long
ACTUAL
103½ 114½ 125 136 147 cm
Set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7)
BUST
40¾ 45 49¼ 53½ 57¾ in double-pointed needles
(DPNs), or your preferred
ACTUAL
55 58 59½ 61 62½ cm
LENGTH
needles for working small
21¾ 22¾ 23½ 24 24½ in circumferences
54 54 51 50 48 cm Set of 5mm (UK 6/US 8)
SLEEVE
SEAM DPNs, or your preferred
21¼ 21¼ 20 19¾ 19 in
needles for working small
circumferences
YARN 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3)
Malabrigo Rios (Aran weight; 100% superwash Merino wool; knitting needles
192m/210yds per 100g ball) 2 cable needles (cn)
A GRIS x100g
Stitch markers
CAROLINE BIRKETT (212) 5 6 7 7 8 BALLS Stitch holders

Mica B MAGENTA
(214) 1 1 1 1 1 x100g
BALLS

A STUNNING cable panel takes centre Rnd 31: P1, C8B, P2, C8F, P1. BODY
stage on this design from Caroline Rnds 32-40: (P1, K3, P1) 4 times. Using 4.5mm needles and yarn A, cast on
Birkett. The cables on the centre front Repeat Rnds 1-40 for pattern. 195 (215:235:255:275) sts.
and sleeves feature delicate touches of Pm and join to work in the round, being
colour, created by working slip stitches CHART C careful not to twist sts.
along with the cables. The jumper’s Rnds 1-4 and 6: (P1, K3, P1) twice.
neckline is also edged with smaller Rnd 5: P1, C8B, P1. Rnd 1: *P1, K3, P1; rep from * to end of rnd.
cables, which flow into the main panel. Repeat Rnds 1-6 for pattern. Rep this rnd until work meas 4cm from
Caroline’s project is knitted using cast-on, on last rnd placing markers after
Malabrigo’s smooth, soft Rios wool. CHART D first 40 (45:50:55:60) sts, after foll 20 sts,
Rnds 1-4 and 6: (P1, K3, P1) twice. then after 40 (45:50:55:60) sts to mark
Rnd 5: P1, C8F, P1. side ‘seam’.
STITCH PATTERNS Repeat Rnds 1-6 for pattern. 100 (110:120:130:140) sts for Front,
CHART A 95 (105:115:125:135) sts for Back.
(multiple of 5 sts) CHART E
Rnd 1: *Purl. (worked over 10 sts) Change to 5mm needles.
Rnd 2: *P1, K3, P1; rep from * to end. Rnds 1-2: Using 5mm needles and yarn A,
Repeat these 2 rnds for pattern. purl. Note: If adjusting length, begin with a later
Rnd 3: Change to 3mm needles and yarn B. or earlier row of Chart B; Chart B for all sizes
CHART B (Sl 1 wyib, P3, Sl 1 wyib) 2 times. Turn work. ends after Rnd 26 before neck shaping.
(worked over 20 sts) Rnd 4 (WS): Using 3mm needles and yarn Note that 6 rows per repeat of Chart B are
Rnds 1-2: Using 5mm needles and yarn A, B, (Sl 1 wyif, K3, Sl 1 wyif) 2 times. Turn slipped and not worked in Chart A outside
purl. work. markers. Keep Chart A pattern correct.
Rnd 3: Change to 3mm needles and yarn B. Rnds 5-12: Rep Rnds 1-4 twice more.
(Sl 1 wyib, P3, Sl 1 wyib) 4 times. Turn work. Cut yarn B and cont with yarn A and 5mm Next rnd: Work Rnd 1 of Chart A to mrk,
Rnd 4 (WS): Using 3mm needles and yarn needles only. starting on Rnd 1 (36:34:32:30), work Chart
B, (Sl 1 wyif, K3, Sl 1 wyif) 4 times. Turn Rnds 13-15: Purl. B over next 20 sts to next mrk, work Rnd 1
work. Rnds 16-27: (P1, K3, P1) 2 times. of Chart A to end of rnd.
Rnds 5-12: Rep Rnds 1-4 twice more. Rnd 25: P1, C8B, P1.
Cut yarn B and cont with yarn A and 5mm Rnds 29-40: (P1, K3, P1) 2 times. Work even in Charts A and B as set until
needles only. Repeat Rnds 1-40 for pattern. Rnd 40 of Chart B has been completed,
Rnds 13-15: Purl. then work Rnds 1-40 of Chart B 1 (2:2:2:2)
Rnds 16-24: (P1, K3, P1) 4 times. PATTERN NOTE times, then work Rnds 1-26 once more,
Rnd 25: P1, K3, P2, C8B, P2, K3, P1. The long-tail cast-on method is ending last rnd 6 (7:9:9:10) sts before end of
Rnds 26-30: (P1, K3, P1) 4 times. recommended throughout. rnd.

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TENSION BLOCKING DIAGRAM

18.5 sts and 31 rows to 10cm over Chart A
using 5mm needles.
20 sts in Chart B measures 9cm wide.
10 sts in Chart E measures 4.5cm wide.

YARN STOCKISTS

55 (58:59½:61:62½) cm
Malabrigo www.malabrigoyarn.com 51¾ (57¼:62½:68:73½) cm 54 (54:51:50:48) cm
Available from Wool Warehouse
01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
C8F: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at front,
slip next 2 sts to a separate cn and hold
at back, K3 from LH needle; P2 sts from
back cn, K3 from front cn.
C8B: Slip 5 sts to cn, K3 from LH needle;
slip 4th and 5th sts from cn back to LH
needle and P2, then K3 from cn.
For general abbreviations, see p89
Sections of the cables
feature slip stitches in
a contrasting colour

Work meas approx. 38 (40:40½:41½:42) cm 22 (26:29:33:36) sts.

from cast-on, measured over Chart A Work even in patt for 3 rows.
section. Cast off.

SHAPE ARMHOLES LEFT FRONT

Rnd 1: Cast off 12 (14:18:18:20) sts (removing With RS facing, join yarn to first
mrk), patt to 6 (7:9:9:10) sts before side 44 (48:51:56:60) sts held for Left Front.
mrk, cast off 12 (14:18:18:20) sts (removing Leave rem 44 (48:51:56:60) sts on a holder
mrk), patt to end. for Right Front.
88 (96:102:112:120) sts for Front,
83 (91:97:107:115) sts for Back. Neck dec row (RS): Work Chart A as set to
2 sts before mrk, P2tog, slm, work Row 1 of
BACK Chart C over next 10 sts, turn. 1 st dec’d.
Work back and forth in patt as set until
armhole meas 15½ (16½:17½:18½:19½) cm. Cont in Charts A and C as set, rep Dec row
every foll 6th row 2 times, then every 4th
SHAPE BACK NECK AND SHOULDERS row 1 (2:3:3:3) times, then every 2nd row
Next row (RS): Patt 23 (27:30:34:37), cast 7 (6:5:6:7) times.
off 37 (37:37:39:41) sts, patt 23 (27:30:34:37) 33 (37:40:44:47) sts.
to end.
Cont on last 23 (27:30:34:37) sts worked Work even in patt until armhole meas RIGHT FRONT
only for Back Left Neck and Shoulder. 17 (18:19:20:21) cm, ending after a WS row. With RS facing, join yarn to 44 (48:51:
56:60) sts held for Right Front.
BACK LEFT NECK AND SHOULDER Next row (RS): Cast off 22 (26:29:33:36) sts
Next row (WS): Patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. (leaving 1 st on needle before mrk), remove Neck dec row (RS): Work Chart D to mrk,
22 (26:29:33:36) sts. mrk, work Chart C to end. 11 sts rem. slm, SSP, work Chart A to end. 1 st dec’d.
Work even in patt for 3 rows.
Cast off. Next row (WS): Work Chart C, K1, cast on Cont in Charts A and D as set, rep dec row
1 st. 12 sts. every foll 6th row 2 times, then every 4th
BACK RIGHT NECK AND SHOULDER row 1 (2:3:3:3) times, then every 2nd row
Join yarn to 23 (27:30:34:37) sts held for Work even in Chart C patt as set, working 7 (6:5:6:7) times.
Back Right Neck and Shoulder with WS 2 outside sts in rev st st, until piece meas 33 (37:40:44:47) sts.
facing. 11 (11:11:11½:12) cm from shoulder cast-off
or half of back neck width. Break yarn and Work even in patt until armhole meas
Row 1 (WS): K1, SSK, patt to end. place sts on a holder. 17 (18:19:20:21) cm, ending after a RS row.

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CHARTS KEY
Chart A Chart B K on RS; P on WS Chart E
4 40 40
3 39 39
2 38 P on RS; K on WS 38
1 37 37
36 Yarn A 36
5 35 35
34 34
33 Yarn B 33
32 32
31 31
30 Sl1 wyib on RS; 30
29 29
28 Sl1 wyif on WS 28
27 27
26 C8F 26
25 25
24 24
23 C8B 23
22 22
21 21
20 Work row using 20
19 3mm needles 19
18 18
17 17
16 16
15 15
14 14
13 13
12 (WS) 12 (WS)
11 11
10 10
9 9
8 (WS) Chart C Chart D 8 (WS)
7 7
6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5
4 (WS) 4 4 4 (WS)
3 3 3 3
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1
20 15 10 5 10 5 10 5 10 5

Next row (WS): Cast off 22 (26:29:33:36) sts Work even in patt until work meas 38cm.
(leaving 1 st on needle before mrk), remove Rep Dec rnd.
mrk, work Chart D to end. 11 sts. 56 (56:66:66:76) sts.
Next row (RS): Work Chart D, P1, cast on
1 st. 12 sts. Work even in patt until work meas
42 (42:41:39:39) cm.
Work even in Chart D patt as set, working
2 outside sts in rev st st, until piece meas **Inc rnd: P1, M1P, patt to last st, M1P, P1.
11 (11:11:11½:12) cm from shoulder cast-off 2 sts inc’d.
or half of back neck width. Break yarn and Work even in patt for 3cm.
place sts on a holder. Rep from ** 1 (3:0:1:0) times more.
60 (64:68:70:78) sts.
SLEEVES
(both alike) Continue working even if necessary until
Using 4.5mm DPNs and yarn A, cast on piece meas 54 (54:51:50:48) cm.
60 (60:70:70:80) sts.
Pm and join to work in the round, being Next row (RS): Patt to mrk, turn.
careful not to twist sts. Cont to work back and forth over all sts
Rib rnd: *P1, K3, P1; rep from * to end. until piece meas 57½ (58:56:55:53½) cm
Rep Rib rnd until work meas 6cm, on last from cast-on.
rnd pm after first 25 (25:30:30:35) sts, then Cast off.
after foll 10 sts.
MAKING UP
Change to 5mm needles. Sew front and back together at shoulder
Next rnd: Work Rnd 1 of Chart A to mrk, seams. Graft ends of cable edging together
work Rnd 1 of Chart E to mrk, work Rnd 1 of and sew in place along back neck.
Chart A to end. Sew sleeves to body, easing in knitted flat
Work even in patt until work meas 14cm section at top of sleeve.
from cast-on edge.
Cable panels are
Weave all ends in and block garment to
also worked on
the sleeves Dec rnd: P1, P2tog, patt to last 2 sts, SSP. measurements, following any yarn care
2 sts dec’d. instructions on the ball band.

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Yorkshire Yarn Fest takes place on 4-5
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K ATH AN DREWS

Branwen
Add the next lacy stripe to your
shawl with the second instalment
of our knitalong project
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 Branwen

WE BEGAN our five-part knitalong last pm, pick up and knit 57 sts to point, pm, SIZE
month, where we brought you the cast-on pick up and knit 1 st in between 2 cast-on 204cm x 102cm (80½in x 40¼in)
instructions for Kath Andrews’ cosy sts of Part 1, pm, pick up and knit 57 sts,
shawl, along with the Open Hourglass pm, pick up and knit 2 sts. YARN
lace section. This month, we focus on the 119 sts. West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced
next stripe of the shawl, which features Row 2 (WS): Knit, slipping mrks as you Leicester (DK weight; 100% superwash
a band of Little Arrowhead lace edged with come to them. Bluefaced Leicester wool; 225m/246yds
garter stitch. Kath’s design is knitted in Row 3: K2, slm, M1, K to mrk, M1, slm, K1, per 100g skein)
the wonderful Fleece Bluefaced Leicester slm, M1, K to mrk, M1, slm, K2. 123 sts. A Fellside (1038); 3 x 100g skeins
yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners. Rows 4-5: Rep Row 3 twice more. 131 sts. B Ecru (001); 2 x 100g skeins
Row 6: Knit, slipping mrks as you come to
PATTERN NOTE them. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
When picking up stitches to start Part 2, Row 7: As for Row 3. 135 sts. 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles,
pick up 1 stitch for every row worked along Row 8: P2, slm, M1, P to mrk, M1, slm, P1, 120cm long
the diagonal side edges. slm, M1, P to mrk, M1, slm, P2. 139 sts. 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) straight needles
4 stitch markers
STITCH PATTERN PLACE LITTLE ARROWHEAD LACE PATTERN
LITTLE ARROWHEAD LACE Row 1: K2, *slm, work Row 1 of Little TENSION
(also shown in Chart) Arrowhead Lace patt following Chart B 15 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over Little
Row 1 (RS): M1, *K1, yo, SSK, K1, K2tog, yo; or written instructions to mrk, slm, K1; Arrowhead Lace Pattern using 4.5mm
rep from * to last st, K1, M1. rep from * once, K1. 143 sts. needles, after blocking
Row 2 (WS): Purl. Row 2: P2, *slm, work Row 2 of Little
Row 3: M1, K1, *K2, yo, s2kpo, yo, K1; Arrowhead Lace patt to mrk, slm, P1; YARN STOCKISTS
rep from * to last 2 sts, K2, M1. rep from * once, P1. West Yorkshire Spinners
Row 4: M1, purl to end, M1. Rows 3-8: Cont as set until Row 8 of Little 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
Row 5: M1, K1, K2tog, yo, *K1, yo, SSK, K1, Arrowhead Lace pattern is complete.
K2tog, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, K1, yo, 163 sts. For general abbreviations, see p89
SSK, K1, M1. Rep Rows 1-8 of Little Arrowhead Lace
Row 6: Purl. once more. 187 sts. CHART
Row 7: M1, K1, SSK, yo, K1, *K2, yo, s2kpo, Chart B
yo, K1; rep from * to last 5 sts, K2, yo, K2tog, GARTER STITCH BORDER 8
K1, M1. Row 1 (RS): K2, slm, M1, K to mrk, M1, slm, 7
6
Row 8: M1, P to end, M1. K1, slm, M1, K to mrk, M1, slm, K2. 191 sts. 5
4
Row 2 (WS): Knit, slipping mrks as 3

SHAWL PART 2 reached.

2
1

GARTER STITCH BORDER Rows 3-5: Rep Row 1 another 3 times.

Row 1 (pick-up row, RS): Using 4.5mm 203 sts. KEY
circular needles, 120cm long, and yarn B, Row 6: K2, slm, M1, K to last mrk, M1, slm,
K on RS; P on WS
with RS of work facing and starting from K2. 205 sts.
last stitch cast off for Part 1, pick up and K2, Break yarn B. M1 with backward loop cast-on
K2tog S2kpo
SSK Yo
Repeat

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The second stripe uses
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 MARY HENDERSON

Sigrid
This collared jumper has Nordic colourwork
patterns knitted in warm hues
The Knitter Issue 186
 Sigrid

The jumper has a

garter stitch collar
and short row
shaped shoulders
 SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6
TO FIT
BUST 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 cm

32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 in

ACTUAL
96½ 108½ 114½ 127 139 145 cm
BUST
38 42¾ 45 50 54¾ 57 in

ACTUAL 55½ 57½ 57½ 59 61½ 62½ cm

LENGTH TO
SHOULDER 22 22½ 22½ 23 24 24½ in
MARY HENDERSON
SLEEVE
46 47½ 48½ 49½ 50 51 cm

Sigrid SEAM
18 18¾ 19 19½ 19¾ 20 in

“I TOOK inspiration for this jumper lines that can be used to help when cutting. 240 (268:284:308:340:356) sts:
from the Setesdal sweaters of Norway Steek sts are not included in stitch counts. 120 (134:142:154:170:178) sts each for Front
- these tend to be black with white and Back.
motifs, but I have used the hues of BACK HEM Next rnd: Pm for beg of rnd, cast on 9 sts for
autumn sunrises and sunsets,” explains Using 3mm circular needles and yarn A, steek, pm, patt to next cast-off, pm, cast on
Mary Henderson. “The main motifs cast on 130 (146:154:170:186:194) sts. 9 sts, pm, patt to end.
are at the hem borders, cuff and yoke, Row 1 (WS): Knit.
with the body and sleeves featuring Work Rows 1-19 of Chart A, working 4-st Armhole dec rnd: Cont in patt, *work
a dotty pattern known as lice stitch.” chart rep 32 (36:38:42:46:48) times across. steek, patt 1, SSK, patt to 3 sts before mrk,
Mary’s sweater is knitted in the round Break yarns and set aside. K2tog, K1; rep from * once more.
with steeks at the armholes and neck. 4 sts dec’d.
It has relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, FRONT HEM Rep Armhole dec rnd every foll alt rnd
and short row-shaped shoulders Work as for Back Hem using separate 3mm another 3 (6:6:8:12:12) times.
worked in a single colour. circular needles, but do not break yarn. 224 (240:256:272:288:304) sts:
112 (120:128:136:144:152) sts each for Front
BODY and Back.
PATTERN NOTES With RS of Back Hem and Front Hem facing
Armhole stitches are cast off and stitches and using 3.25mm circular needles and Work even in patt for approx. 0 (0:0:0:0:4)
are cast on to form a steek so the garment yarn A from Front Hem, knit to last 2 sts of rows. Work additional rows if necessary to
can continue to be knitted in the round. Back Hem, knit tog last 2 sts of Back Hem end after 2 plain st st rows in chart patt.
The garment is worked in the round to the with first held st of Front Hem, pm, knit to
neckline, the centre neck sts are slipped last 2 sts of Front Hem, knit tog last 2 st of BEGIN CHART C
onto a holder with stitches cast on for a Front Hem with first st of Back Hem. Rnd 1: *Work steek, work Rnd 1 of Chart C to
steek. The piece is worked even to the end Pm for beg of rnd. mrk, working 8-st repeat 14 (15:16:17:18:19)
of the body chart. The steeks are all cast off 256 (288:304:336:368:384) sts: times; rep from * once more.
and the body divided to work in rows for 128 (144:152:168:184:192) sts each for
short-row shaping. The shoulders are Back and Front. Cont in Chart C patt as set until Rnd 30 has
joined using a three-needle cast off. The been completed.
steeks are finished and cut so that the collar Rnd 1: *Work Rnd 1 of Chart B to mrk,
and sleeves can be worked. working 8-st chart rep 16 (18:19:21:23: SHAPE NECK
24) times; rep from * once more. Rnd 1: Work steek, patt 44 (48:52:55:59:62)
STEEKS sts, slip next 24 (24:24:26:26:28) sts to a
The steeks are worked over 9 sts each. Work Rnds 2-50 of Chart B once, then holder for centre neck, pm, cast on 9 sts for
With natural Shetland wool it is not repeat Rnds 23-50 until work meas 36cm neck steek, pm, patt 44 (48:52:55:59:62) sts
necessary to reinforce cut edges of steeks; from cast-on edge, ending last rnd to mrk, work steek, patt to end.
once cut, the steek stitches face the inside, 4 (5:5:7:7:7) sts before end.
then stitches are picked and worked for Neck dec rnd: Work steek, patt to 3 sts
finishing sleeves and collar. The facing can SHAPE ARMHOLES before next mrk, K2tog, patt 1, work steek,
be tacked to the stitch floats. Alternatively, Next rnd: Cont in Chart B patt, cast off patt 1, SSK, patt to end of rnd.
ribbon can be hand-sewn on to hide the cut 8 (10:10:14:14:14) sts (removing mrk), 1 st dec’d at each neck edge.
edges. Pick up stitches along the fold line. patt to 4 (5:5:7:7:7) sts before mrk, cast off Rep Neck dec rnd every foll rnd another
Note: When working steeks, alternate the 8 (10:10:14:14:14) sts (removing mrk), 11 (12:12:12:13:13) times.
colours used in that round to create clear patt to end. 32 (35:39:42:45:48) sts for each Front.

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YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumperweight (4ply/fingering weight; 100% Shetland wool; Two 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles,
115m/125yds per 25g ball) 40-60cm long, for ribbed hems
x25g
3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles,
A FC55 7 7 8 9 10 10 BALLS 40cm long, for collar
x25g 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,
B 122 MIX 3 3 3 4 4 4 BALLS
80-100cm long, for body
x25g Stitch markers
C FC38 3 3 3 3 4 4 BALLS
Stitch holder or waste yarn
x25g
D 1285 3 3 3 3 4 4 BALLS 2.5mm (UK 12/US C/2) crochet hook or
x25g
tapestry needle for neatening ends
E 1281 3 3 3 3 4 4 BALLS Ribbon to finish steeks (optional)
x25g
F 121 1 2 2 2 2 2 BALLS
TENSION
26½ sts and 32 rnds to 10cm over dotty
The corrugated hems pattern using 3.25mm needles.
are worked in two 28 sts and 32 rnds to 10cm over Fair Isle
pieces then joined pattern using 3.25mm needles.
to knit the body
YARN STOCKISTS
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For general abbreviations, see p89

5 (6:7:7:8:9) sts, w&t.

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Row 3: Knit to 5 (6:6:7:8:8) sts before last
w&t, w&t.
Rep last 2 rows another 3 times.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Next row (RS): Knit to end, working wraps
with wrapped sts.

LEFT FRONT
Row 1 (WS): Using 3.25mm circular needles
and yarn A, join yarn to 32 (35:39:42:45:48)
sts held for Left Front and purl to last
5 (6:7:7:8:9) sts, w&t.
Work even in patt until Rnd 52 of chart has Row 2 (WS): Purl to last 5 (6:7:7:8:9) sts,
been completed. w&t. Row 2 (RS): Knit.
Row 3: Purl to 5 (6:6:7:8:8) sts before last
DIVIDE FOR FRONT AND BACK SHOULDERS Row 3: Knit to 5 (6:6:7:8:8) sts before last w&t, w&t.
Next rnd: Cast off armhole steek, patt to w&t, w&t. Rep last 2 rows another 3 times.
neck steek, cast off neck steek, patt to Row 4: Purl to 5 (6:6:7:8:8) sts before last Next row (RS): Knit.
armhole steek, cast off armhole steek, w&t, w&t. Next row (WS): Purl to end, working wraps
patt to end and break yarn. Rep last 2 rows another 3 times. with wrapped sts.
Next row (RS): Knit, working together
Place 32 (35:39:42:45:48) sts for each Front wraps with wrapped sts. INTERIM MAKING UP
on separate holders. Next row (WS): Purl, working together Join 32 (35:39:42:45:48) sts of each
Keep 112 (120:128:136:144:152) sts for Back wraps with wrapped sts. shoulder on WS using a three-needle
on needle. Break yarn and leave sts on a holder. cast-off and 3mm needles. Leave
48 (50:50:52:54:56) sts rem for Back neck
BACK SHOULDERS RIGHT FRONT on a holder.
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing and using yarn Row 1 (RS): Using 3.25mm circular needles
A and 3.25mm needles, knit across sts of and yarn A, join yarn to 32 (35:39:42:45:48) Cut and prepare armhole and neck steeks
Back to last 5 (6:7:7:8:9) sts, w&t. sts held for Right Front and knit to last (see Pattern Notes). Weave in ends.

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KEY CHARTS
Yarn A Chart A Chart B Chart C Chart D Chart E
19 54 53 41 43
Yarn B 18 53 52 40 42
17 52 51 39 41
16 51 50 38 40
Yarn C 15 50 49 37 39
14 49 48 36 38
13 48 47 35 37
Yarn D 12 47 46 34 36
11 46 45 33 35
10 45 44 32 34
Yarn E 9 44 43 31 33
8 43 42 30 32
7 42 41 29 31
Yarn F 6 41 40 28 30
5 40 39 27 29
Purl 4 39 38 26 28
3 38 37 25 27
2 37 36 24 26
Repeat 1 36 35 23 25
35 34 22 24
5 34 33 21 23
33 32 20 22
32 31 19 21
31 30 18 20
30 29 17 19
29 28 16 18
BLOCKING DIAGRAM 28
27
27
26
15
14
17
16
26 25 13 15
25 24 12 14
24 23 11 13
22 10 12
55½ (57½:57½:59:61½:62½) cm

23
22 21 9 11
21 20 8 10
20 19 7 9
19 18 6 8
18 17 5 7
17 16 4 6
48¼ (54¼:57¼: 46 (4 16 15 3 5
7 14 2 4
49½: ½:48½:
15
63½:69½:72½) cm 14 13 1 3
50:51
) cm 13
12
12
11 5
2
1
11 10
10 9 5
9 8
8 7
7 6
6 5
5 4
4 3
3 2
2 1
1
5
5

SLEEVES 3rd:3rd) rnds. 136 (138:138:142:144:148) sts.

(both alike) 72 (80:88:88:96:104) sts.
Using 3mm circular needles and yarn A, Work even in patt until work meas Rib rnd: *K1tbl, P1tbl; rep from * to end.
starting at centre of underarm, pick up 35½ (37:38:39:39½:40) cm from underarm. Rep Rib rnd another 4 times.
and knit 4 (5:5:7:7:7) sts from underarm,
52 (55:59:61:69:73) sts up fold line of steek Change to 3mm circular needles. DIVIDE COLLAR
to shoulder seam, 52 (55:59:61:69:73) sts Remove mrk, break yarn and slip
down fold line to underarm, then CUFF 44 (44:44:45:45:46) sts (to centre of front
4 (5:5:7:7:7) sts to centre of underarm. Rnd 1: Work Rnd 1 of Chart E to end, neck). Collar will now be worked back and
Pm and join to work in the rnd. working 8-st rep 9 (10:11:11:12:13) times forth in rows. Turn work so WS is facing,
112 (120:128:136:152:160) sts. around. join yarn A, and knit to end.

Rnd 1: Work Rnd 1 of Chart D to end, Cont in Chart E as set until Rnd 42 has been Knit 23 rows, ending after a RS row.
working 8-st repeat 14 (15:16:17:19:20) completed. Cast off knitwise on WS.
times across rnd. Cast off in rib patt using yarn A.
FINISHING
Work even in patt until 34 rnds of Chart D COLLAR Weave in remaining ends. Block to
have been worked. Using 3mm circular needles, 40cm long, measurements, following any yarn care
Dec rnd: Patt 1, SSK, patt to last 3 sts, and yarn A, beg at left shoulder seam, instructions on ball band.
K2tog, patt 1. 2 sts dec’d. pick up and knit 32 sts to Front Neck holder, Secure collar opening: Using a length of
K24 (24:24:26:26:28) from Front Neck yarn A and a tapestry needle, close the gap
Note: Once Rnd 41 has been completed, holder, pick up and knit 32 sts to shoulder at the collar opening with a stitch worked
rep Rnds 10-41 of Chart D only for patt. seam, K48 (50:50:52:54:56) from Back twice.
Cont in Chart D patt, rep Dec rnd on Neck holder. Optional: Hand-sew ribbon over the cut
19 (19:19:23:27:27) foll 4th (4th:4th:3rd: Pm and join to work in the round. steek edges on the inside of the garment.

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Care Hand wash RRP £19 Care Machine wash 30°C RRP £4.99
Contact www.jarbon.com 01769 579861 Contact www.kingcole.com 01756 703670

John Arbon’s popular Yarnadelic 4ply is joined by this new King Cole’s new yarn is a pure superwash wool which is great
Worsted version, and it’s a real treat! Spun from mulesing-free value, making it ideal for family sweaters. Soft to the touch yet
Corriedale wool, it is light and lofty, and has an appealing with a pleasingly woolly feel, this yarn is satisfying to knit
bounce, offering neat stitches and a flexible fabric - it will with, and will showcase cables and textured stitches perfectly.
make gorgeous sweaters. The colour palette contains 18 There are 11 classic colours to choose from. Find Aran-inspired
attractive shades with a subtle mottled appearance. patterns using Wool Aran on King Cole’s website.

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Cosy
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OPAL DEBBIE BLISS

Uni 6ply British Wool Aran
Shade pictured Jeans Blue (5307)
Shade pictured Cream (01)
Ball weight/length 150g/420m
Ball weight/length 50g/90m
Needle size 3-4mm (UK 11-8/US 3-6)
Needle size 5mm (UK 6/US 8)
Tension 23 sts and 31 rows to 10cm
Tension 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 75% wool, 25% polyamide
Fibre content 100% wool
Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £10.99
Care Hand wash RRP £7
Contact www.sockenwolle.de
Contact www.lovecrafts.com
Available from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

This yarn from Opal has the same fibre composition as a Spun in Yorkshire using British wool, this new yarn from
standard sock yarn, but is spun as a 6ply/sportweight for Debbie Bliss combines the lustre of Bluefaced Leicester wool
thicker, cosier socks. It offers the same durability and excellent with the durability of Masham wool to produce a fantastic
stitch definition, too, and comes in 150g balls. Our sample sweater yarn. Enjoyable to knit with, it offers a plump, flexible
showcases the Uni range of solid colours, but there is also a fabric that’s full of character, with well defined stitches. The
wide choice of self-striping options in imaginative colourways. palette contains muted neutrals along with warmer shades.

Hand
painted

WORLD OF WOOL EWEMOMMA

Isle Suri Alpaca Silk Lace
Shade pictured Valla Field (IY16) Shade pictured A Brave Man
Ball weight/length 100g/175m Skein weight/length 50g/300m
Needle size 4.5-5.5mm (UK 7-5/US 7-9) Needle size 2.25-3.25mm (UK 13-10/US 1-3)
Tension 16 sts and 20 rows to 10cm Tension Approx. 23-26 sts and 34-36 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 80% Shetland wool, 20% Bluefaced Leicester wool Fibre content 74% baby suri alpaca, 26% mulberry silk
Care Hand wash RRP £6.84 Care Hand wash RRP £18
Contact www.worldofwool.co.uk Contact www.ewemomma.co.uk

Yorkshire spinner World of Wool produces an exciting range of This delicious blend of suri alpaca and mulberry silk is as
British wool yarns, including the aran-weight Isle. Mixing light as air yet produces a surprisingly warm fabric - use it
Shetland and Bluefaced Leicester wool gives really interesting for wonderfully soft, ethereal sweaters and special shawls,
results - it’s soft and woolly with a lovely handle, and the or combine it with other yarns for a spectacular effect.
knitted fabric has a great drape. The palette of 20 Shetland- It’s hand-painted by Tracey in Northern Ireland, who also
inspired colours was developed with Fair Isle projects in mind. offers a stunning range of Kid Mohair Silk laceweights.

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Great reads
Create practical yet stylish knits inspired by Nordic
crafts with this collection of projects for all the family
VIKING KNITS Many of these projects are adapted for
by Lasse L. Matberg men, women and children, such as the
cosy, diamond-patterned ‘Breeze’ jumper,
FORMER NAVAL officer and social media and the Icelandic-inspired ‘Saga Sweater’
star Lasse Matberg has teamed up with which features tiny checked motifs.
Norwegian yarn retailer Strikkemekka to For a more modern look, there’s the
produce this collection of knitting patterns ‘Queen Coatigan’, a long cardigan with a
inspired by the hand-crafting traditions lattice fabric and cabled sleeves; a shorter
of his homeland, and the practical, version for men is called ‘Knight Jacket’.
all-weather garments worn by the Vikings. We also love the ‘Sunburst’ sweater with
The collection contains more than its dramatic cabled yoke. Lighter-weight
40 garments and accessories for men, designs include the sweatshirt-style
women and children, and includes ‘Midsummer Sweater’, and the yoked
traditional colourwork patterns and ‘Ocean Waves’ top.
modern textured knits, all with an Men’s garments that take inspiration Viking Knits is published
understated Nordic style. There’s a great from Nordic handicrafts include a by Search Press, priced
choice of ‘everyday’ sweaters with simple, handsome, tweedy cabled sweater called £19.99. Order a copy from
appealing patterns, such as a roll-neck ‘The Viking’. The ‘Storm Hoodie’ has neat www.searchpress.com
jumper for women with a beautiful colourwork details, while ‘Three Swords’
colourwork yoke, a ribbed shawl-collar has a colourwork yoke pattern inspired
sweater for men, and a moss stitch raglan by a Viking monument in Stavanger. The
jumper with neat contrast stripes. ‘Glima’ sweater has a modern funnel neck
More rugged knits for outdoor finished with an i-cord drawstring.
adventures include a men’s jacket with a The choice of hats and mittens for all
Nordic colourwork pattern; the same motif the family includes plain, ribbed and
is used for a raglan jumper for women and colourwork styles, and the brioche scarf
children. The classic ‘lice stitch’ pattern pattern will be perfect for brioche knitting
is used for a timeless pullover, while the beginners. There’s also a pair of knitted and
slim-fitting ‘Mountaintop Sweater’ has an felted seating mats, designed to be carried
attractive all-over colourwork pattern. in your backpack on hikes and picnics.
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Hampton
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This chic cowl-neck cardigan is
knitted in a super-soft yarn
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The project uses

a horizontal
rib pattern
 SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TO FIT
BUST 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 152-157 cm

32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62 in

ACTUAL 94½ 105½ 114½ 125½ 136 146½ 157 167½ cm

BUST
(BUTTONED)
37¼ 41½ 45 49½ 53½ 57¾ 61¾ 66 in

ACTUAL
LENGTH
56½ 59½ 62½ 67½ 67½ 70 70 70 cm
(HEM TO
NECK) 22¼ 23½ 24½ 26½ 26½ 271⁄5 27½ 27½ in

SLEEVE
36 36 38½ 38½ 38½ 41 41 41 cm
SEAM
14¼ 14¼ 15¼ 15¼ 15¼ 16¼ 16¼ 16¼ in

YARN
JENNIE ATKINSON UK Alpaca Superfine Alpaca DK (DK weight; 75% superfine alpaca, 25% wool; 112m/122yds
per 50g ball)

Hampton Hill ROSE PINK 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 x50g

BALLS

JENNIE ATKINSON has used a Rows 6 to 10: Rep rows 1-5, starting with Next row: Sl 1, K9, slm, K to mrk, slm, K10.
distinctive horizontal rib pattern for her a RS (knit) row. Rep last row another 8 times.
cardigan, which has a cropped body, These 10 rows form the pattern.
a deep cowl collar, and asymmetric Next row (RS): Sl 1, K9, slm, [K12 (14:15:17:
button bands. The body is worked in SLEEVES 19:20:22:24), M1]; rep to 6 (2:8:4:0:8:4:0) sts
one piece, then the sleeves and body are (make 2) before mrk, K to mrk, slm, K10.
joined to work the yoke and collar. It’s Using 4mm needles, cast on 182 (202:220:240:260:280:300:320) sts.
knitted in UK Alpaca’s Superfine Alpaca 48 (48:50:50:52:52:54:54) sts.
DK, a soft and lofty blend of alpaca and Work rows 1-5 of Horizontal Rib patt. Change to 4mm needles.
wool which has a gorgeous handle. Next row (RS inc): K1, M1, K to last st, M1, Slip mrks throughout where not stated
K1. 2 sts inc’d. otherwise.
Cont in patt, inc at each end of foll 6th row, Next row (WS): Sl 1, K9, work row 1 of
PATTERN NOTES and then 9 (11:13:14:15:17:18:20) foll Horizontal Rib patt for 43 (48:53:58:63:
The jacket is knitted from the bottom up 10th (8th:8th:8th:8th:8th:6th:6th) rows. 68:73:78) sts, pm, cont in row 1 of
using a horizontal rib, made by working 70 (74:80:82:86:90:94:98) sts. Horizontal Rib patt for 86 (96:106:116:126:
alternating bands of stocking stitch. The Work another 8 (0:4:6:8:2:0:8) rows, 136:146:156) sts, pm, work 33 (38:41:46:51:
body has integral button bands worked so that last row worked is a patt Row 10. 56:61:66) sts of Horizontal Rib patt, K10.
in garter stitch. The front opening is Rep rows 1-10 of Horizontal Rib patt This sets the pattern with garter stitch
positioned slightly to one side of centre another 3 (3:3:2:1:1:3:2) times, then work button bands at both ends.
for an asymmetrical opening. rows 1-5 once more. Slip first and last Cont in patt as set for 4 more rows.
6 (7:7:7:8:9:9:9) sts to holders and leave rem
Note: the rib stitch naturally concertinas 58 (60:66:68:70:72:76:80) sts to one side. Next inc (RS): Sl 1, K9, *work to 1 st before
when knitted. However, when the garment mrk, M1, K1, slm, K1, M1; rep from * once
is worn, the weight of the knitting means BODY more, work to last 10 sts, K10.
the rib stitch opens out naturally over (worked in one piece) 186 (206:224:244:264:284:304:324) sts.
the top half of the body and sleeves. The Note: The jacket has been designed so the Cont in patt as set for 1 more row.
bottom of the body and sleeves will need front opening falls slightly to one side, Next buttonhole row (RS): Sl 1, K3, cast off
a gentle blocking to open out the rib. so the Right Front is wider than the Left 3 sts, K3, patt to end of row.
Front, and this is reflected in the number Next row: Patt to cast-off sts, cast on 3 sts,
STITCH PATTERNS of sts when you place markers for the side K to end.
HORIZONTAL RIB PATTERN ‘seams’. Cont in patt for 6 more rows.
Row 1 (WS): Knit. Next row: Rep inc row.
Row 2: Purl. Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 190 (210:228:248:268:288:308:328) sts.
Row 3: Knit. 170 (190:208:228:248:268:288:308) sts. Cont until 25 (25:25:35:35:45:45:45) rows
Row 4: Purl. Hem row: Sl 1, K9, pm, K to last 10 sts, pm, have been worked from beg of Horizontal
Row 5: Knit. K10. Rib patt, ending after a row 5 of patt (a WS

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NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES BLOCKING DIAGRAM

1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) needles
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long

56½ (59½:62½:67½:67½:70:70:70) cm
Locking stitch markers
Stitch holders
7 (7:7:8:8:9:9:9) x 30mm buttons

TENSION
22 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st using
4mm needles.
19 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over Ridge Pattern
36 (
using 4mm needles when lightly blocked. 36:3
8½:
1 repeat of 10-row patt is approx. 2.5cm tall, 38½
:38½
lightly blocked. :41:4
1:41)
20 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over garter st cm
using 4mm needles.

YARN STOCKISTS 47¼ (52¾:57¼:62¾: For general

UK Alpaca 01884 243 579 68:72¾:78½:83¾) cm abbreviations,
www.ukalpaca.com see p89

The button bands

are positioned
knit row), and working a buttonhole row slightly off-centre
as before on row 38 in sizes 6, 7 and 8 only.

JOIN SLEEVES TO BODY

Next row (RS - Row 6 of patt): Sl 1, K9,
K39 (43:48:53:57:61:66:71) sts of Right
Front, slip next 12 (14:14:14:16:18:18:18) sts
to a holder for underarm, K58 (60:66:68:
70:72:76:80) sts from sleeve, K78 (86:96:106:
114:122:132:142) sts of Back, slip next
12 (14:14:14:16:18:18:18) sts to a holder for
underarm, K58 (60:66:68:70:72:76:80 sts
from sleeve, K29 (33:36:41:45:49:54:59) sts
of Left Front, K10.
282 (302:332:356:376:396:424:452) sts.
Cont in patt on these sts for a further
11 (11:11:1:1:21:21:21) rows,.

Buttonhole row (RS): Sl 1, K3, cast off 3 sts,

K3, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to cast-off sts, cast on 3 sts,
patt to end.
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 11 (13:12:
12:12:11:11:11), patt 2tog] 20 (18:22:24:25:28:
31:33) times, patt 2 (12:4:0:6:12:1:3), K10.
262 (284:310:332:351:368:393:419) sts.
Work 9 rows in patt.
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 10 (12:11:
11:11:10:10:10), patt 2tog] 20 (18:22:24:25:28:
31:33) times, patt 2 (12:4:0:6:12:1:3), K10.
242 (266:288:308:326:340:362:386) sts.
Work 9 rows in patt.
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 9 (11:10:
10:10:9:9:9), patt 2tog] 20 (18:22:24:25:28:
31:33) times, patt 2 (12:4:0:6:12:1:3), K10.
222 (248:266:284:301:312:331:353) sts.
Hampton Hill

Work 7 rows in patt.

Buttonhole row (RS): Sl 1, K3, cast off 3 sts,
K3, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to cast-off sts, cast on 3 sts,
patt to end.
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 8 (10:9:9:
9:8:8:8), patt 2tog] 20 (18:22:24:25:28:31:
33) times, patt 2 (12:4:0:6:12:1:3) sts, K10.
202 (230:244:260:276:284:300:320) sts.
Work 9 rows in patt.
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 7 (9:8:8:
8:7:7:7), patt 2tog] 20 (18:22:24:25:28:31:33)
times, patt 2 (12:4:0:6:12:1:3), K10.
182 (212:222:236:251:256:269:287) sts.
Work 9 rows in patt.
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 6 (8:7:7:7:
6:6:6), patt 2tog] 20 (18:22:24:25:28:31:33)
times, patt 2 (12:4:0:6:12:1:3), K10.
162 (194:200:212:226:228:238:254) sts.
Work 5 (5:7:7:7:5:5:5) rows in patt.

Sizes 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8 only

Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 5 (7:-:-:-:
5:5:5), patt 2tog] 20 (18:-:-:-:28:31:33)
times, patt 2 (12:-:-:-:12:1:3), K10.
142 (176:-:-:-:200:207:221) sts.
Work 1 row in patt.
Unbuttoned, the
Buttonhole row (RS): Sl 1, K3, cast off 3 sts,
cowl neck forms
K3, patt to end of row. a wide collar
Next row: Patt to cast-off sts, cast on 3 sts,
patt to end.

Sizes 3, 4, and 5 only - (140:134:140:151:144:145:155) sts. Next row (Buttonhole row, RS): Sl 1, K3,
Buttonhole row (RS dec): Sl 1, K3, cast off cast off 3 sts, K3, patt to end.
3 sts, K3, [patt - (-:6:6:6:-:-:-), patt 2tog] All sizes Next row: Patt to cast-off sts, cast on 3 sts.
- (-:22:24:25:-:-:-) times, patt - (-:4:0:6:-:- 122 (140:134:140:151:144:145:155) sts. patt to end.
:-), K10.
- (-:178:188:201:-:-:-) sts. Cont in patt as set for a further 60 rows, Work another 2 (6:-:-:-:-:-:-) rows in patt.
Next row: Patt to cast-off sts, cast on 3 sts, remembering to make buttonholes every
patt to end. 30th row after last buttonhole, and dec Sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 only
0 (10:0:0:9:0:1:5) sts evenly across first row. Cont in patt as set for a further 13 rows.
All sizes 122 (130:134:140:142:144:144:150) sts. Next row (Buttonhole row, RS): Sl 1, K3,
Place a locking stitch marker or waste yarn cast off 3 sts, K3, patt to end.
marker at beg of last buttonhole row, to Next row (RS inc): Sl 1, K9, [patt 10, M1] Next row: Patt to cast-off sts, cast on 3 sts.
allow you to count the following rows 10 (11:11:12:12:12:12:13) times, patt 2 (0:4: patt to end.
when making further buttonholes, which 0:2:4:4:0), K10.
are worked every foll 30th row after last 132 (141:145:152:154:156:156:163) sts. All sizes
buttonhole. COLLAR EDGING
Work 19 rows in patt, working Buttonhole Cont in garter st for 10 rows.
Work 2 (2:4:8:8:2:2:2) rows in patt. row on 10th patt row for sizes 4 and 5 only. Cast off loosely.
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt 4 (6:5:
5:5:4:4:4), patt 2tog] 20 (18:22:24:25:28: Work next row as Buttonhole row for sizes TO MAKE UP
31:33) times, patt 2 (12:4:0:6:12:1:3), K10. 3, 6, 7 and 8 only. Sew sleeve seams.
122 (158:156:164:176:172:176:188) sts. Next row (RS inc): Sl 1, K9, (patt 11, M1) Join underarm sts of body and sleeves using
10 (11:11:12:12:12:12:13) times, patt 2 (0:4: the three-needle cast-off method.
Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 only 0:2:4:4:0), K10. Lightly block so that the front bands are the
Work - (3:3:9:9:5:5:5) rows in patt. 142 (152:156:164:166:168:168:176) sts. same length as the body, and the sleeves are
Next row (RS dec): Sl 1, K9, [patt - (5:4:4: the correct length, following any yarn care
4:3:3:3), patt 2tog] - (18:22:24:25:28:31:33) Sizes 1 and 2 only instructions on the ball band.
times, patt - (12:4:0:6:12:1:3), K10. Cont in patt for 5 (1:-:-:-:-:-:-) rows. Sew on buttons opposite buttonholes.

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 GEORGIA FARRELL

Jasmine
Super-long and indulgently cosy,
this cardigan has pockets and
asymmetric details

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 SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TO FIT
BUST 71-76 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 152-157 cm

28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62 in

109 120 131 139½ 150½ 161½ 169½ 180½ 191½ cm

ACTUAL
BUST
43 47¼ 51½ 55 59¼ 63½ 66¾ 71 75½ in

113 115 117 119 121 123 124 126 127 cm

ACTUAL
LENGTH
44½ 45¼ 46 46¾ 47¾ 48½ 48¾ 49½ 50 in

34 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 cm
SLEEVE
SEAM
13½ 13¾ 13¾ 14¼ 14¼ 14¼ 14¼ 14¼ 14¼ in

YARN
Rowan Tweed Haze (Chunky weight; 40% mohair, 39% alpaca, 10% polyamide, 8% cotton,
GEORGIA FARRELL
3% polyester; 120m/131yds per 50g ball)

Jasmine TORNADO
(554) 10 11 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 x50g
BALLS

YOU’LL DEFINITELY feel cosy in this BACK Work Rows 1 to 3 as given for Back, then rep
coatigan! Georgia Farrell’s design has Using 5.5mm needles, cast on Rows 2 and 3 until Left Front meas 17cm,
an ankle-length body, edged with deep 79 (87:95:101:109:117:123:131:139) sts. dec 0 (0:0:1:1:1:0:0:0) st at centre of last row
ribbed bands and side slits. There are and ending with RS facing for next row.
two deep pockets, and an asymmetrical Row 1 (RS): P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. 39 (43:47:50:54:58:61:65:69) sts.
collar. The ribbing uses the knitting into
the row below technique. Rowan’s Row 2: K1, P1, *K1 below (see Special Change to 6mm needles.
chunky Tweed Haze yarn ensures a Abbreviations), P1; rep from * to last st, K1.
wonderfully warm fabric. Row 3: P1, *K1 below, P1; rep from * to end. Next row (RS): K2, P1, K1, P1, K to last 5 sts,
Rep rows 2 and 3 until Back measures 17cm, P1, K1, P1, K2.
ending with RS facing for next row. Next row: P2, K1, P1, K1, P to last 5 sts, K1,
P1, K1, P2.
Change to 6mm needles. Last 2 rows set the sts – first and last 5 sts in
rib with all other sts in st st.
Next row (RS): K2, P1, K1, P1, K to last 5 sts, Keeping sts correct throughout as now set,
P1, K1, P1, K2. cont as folls:
Next row: P2, K1, P1, K1, P to last 5 sts, K1, Work as set until Left Front measures
P1, K1, P2. 49 (50:51:51:53:54:54:55:55) cm, ending
Last 2 rows set the sts – first and last 5 sts in with RS facing for next row.
rib with all other sts in st st.
Keeping sts correct throughout as now set, PLACE POCKET BASE
cont as folls: Next row (RS): Patt 9 (11:13:13:15:17:18:
Work straight until Back measures 20:22) sts, P21 (21:21:23:23:23:25:25:25),
103 (105:107:109:111:113:114:116:117) cm, patt rem 9 (11:13:14:16:18:18:20:22) sts.
ending with RS facing for next row.
Cont straight until Left Front matches Back
SHAPE SHOULDERS to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with RS
Cast off 3 (3:4:4:4:5:5:5:6) sts at beg of facing for next row.
next 10 (2:16:10:2:16:10:2:16) rows, then
4 (4:5:5:5:6:6:6:7) sts at beg of next SHAPE SHOULDER
12 (20:6:12:20:6:12:20:6) rows. Cast off 3 (3:4:4:4:5:5:5:6) sts at beg of
Fasten off rem 1 st. next and foll 4 (0:7:4:0:7:4:0:7) alt rows,
then 4 (4:5:5:5:6:6:6:7) sts at beg of foll
LEFT FRONT 5 (9:2:5:9:2:5:9:2) alt rows.
Using 5.5mm needles, cast on Work 1 row.
39 (43:47:51:55:59:61:65:69) sts. Cast off rem 4 (4:5:5:5:6:6:6:7) sts.

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NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES BLOCKING DIAGRAM

1 pair 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) knitting needles
1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needles

TENSION
14½ sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st on
34 (35:35:36:

113 (115:117:119:121:123:124:126:127) cm
6mm needles 36:36:36:36:36) cm

YARN STOCKISTS
Rowan 01924 371501 This pattern
www.knitrowan.com is taken from
the collection
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Textured Tweed
K1 below: K into next st one row below and Haze, which has
54½ (60:65½:69½:75:
at the same time slipping off st above. six easy-to-wear women’s
80¾:85:90½:96) cm
For general abbreviations, see p89 knits with an urban style.
To order a copy for £7.30
or to find stockist details,
call 01924 371501 or visit
www.knitrowan.com

RIGHT FRONT SHAPE TOP last st, K1.

Work as given for Left Front to Place Pocket Cast off 5 (5:6:6:7:7:8:8:8) sts at beg of next Rep Rows 2 and 3 until band measures 5cm
Base instructions. 4 (2:6:2:4:2:6:4:2) rows, then 6 (6: -:7:8:8: from pick-up row, ending with RS facing
-:9:9) sts at beg of foll 2 (4: -:4:2:4: -:2:4) for next row.
PLACE POCKET BASE rows. Cast off in rib.
Next row (RS): Patt 9 (11:13:14:16:18:18: Cast off rem 15 (15:17:19:19:21:21:23:23) sts.
20:22) sts, P21 (21:21:23:23:23:25:25:25), POCKETS
patt rem 9 (11:13:13:15:17:18:20:22) sts. MAKING UP (both alike)
Block pieces gently, following any yarn With RS facing and using 5.5mm needles,
Complete to match Left Front, reversing care instructions on the ball band. with cast-on edge of front towards you and
shapings. folding work along pocket base placement
Join both shoulder seams using back stitch, row, pick up and knit 21 (21:21:23:23:23:25:
SLEEVES or mattress stitch if preferred – front 25:25) sts from the purl sts of placement
Using 5.5mm needles, cast on opening edges will meet at centre back row – this is one picked-up st for each
27 (29:31:31:31:33:33:35:35) sts. fasten-off st. Mark point along left front purled st.
opening edge 49 (50:51:52:52:53:53:54:55)
Work Rows 1 to 3 as given for Back, then cm down from shoulder seam, and mark Work Rows 1 to 3 as given for Front Band.
rep Rows 2 and 3 until Sleeve measures point along right front opening edge Now Rep rows 2 and 3 until pocket
7cm, ending with RS facing for next row. 34 (35:36:37:37:38:38:39:40) cm down measures 15 (15:15:16:16:16:17:17:17) cm
from shoulder seam. from pick-up row, ending with RS facing
Change to 6mm needles. for next row.
FRONT BAND Cast off in rib.
Beg with a K row, now work in st st With RS facing and using 5.5mm needles,
throughout as folls: beginning at marked point along right Fold pockets up onto fronts and neatly
front opening edge, pick up and knit sew in place along row-end edges.
Inc 1 st at each end of 3rd (3rd:3rd: next: 50 (51:52:54:54:56:56:57:58) sts up right
next: next: next: next: next) and every front opening edge, 1 st from fasten-off st Mark points along side seam edges
foll 4th (4th:4th:alt:alt:alt:alt:alt:alt) at centre back neck, and 72 (73:74:76:76:78: 16½ (17½:19:20½:22:23½:24½:25½:26½)
row to 43 (43:51:39:47:53:57:63:67) sts, 78:79:80) sts down left front opening edge cm either side of shoulder seams (to denote
then on every foll 6th (6th:6th:4th:4th: to marked point. base of armhole openings). Place centre of
4th:4th:4th:4th) row until there are 123 (125:127:131:131:135:135:137:139) sts. cast-off edge of sleeve to shoulder seam.
47 (49:53:59:63:67:69:73:75) sts. Sew top of sleeve to body, using markers as
Row 1 (WS): K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. a guide (where applicable).
Cont straight until Sleeve measures
34 (35:35:36:36:36:36:36:36) cm, ending Row 2: P1, *K1 below, P1; rep from * to end. Join side and sleeve seams, leaving side
with RS facing for next row. Row 3: K1, P1, *K1 below, P1; rep from * to seams open for the first 45cm.

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 F E AT U R E

CANADIAN CRAFT
CUSTODIANS
Janine Sterland discovers how the creative community on the
remote Fogo Island is keeping its traditions and culture alive
ACROSS A wild Atlantic European settlers arrived in the 18th a new generation to inhabit the area for
shoreline of weathered century, and its inhabitants have required employment, as one in three households
rock and breathtaking self-sufficiency and resourcefulness to are directly or indirectly employed by the
panoramic skylines, survive. Local traditions include fishing hotel’s hospitality departments.
Fogo Island in Canada’s for cod, foraging for plants such as wild Within the hotel’s guest rooms and
Newfoundland province partridgeberries, sustainable farming, and interiors, examples of island traditions
has been both a beautiful craftsmanship such as furniture design, add an obvious pop of colour – from
and challenging place to live for quilt making, boat building and knitting. intricate quilts and artisan wooden
generations of islanders. Home to eleven At Fogo Island Inn, the island’s only furniture through to playful knitted
small, remote communities, Fogo Island’s hotel, these traditions of making are cushions. These pieces, crafted by expert
unspoiled barren landscape experiences celebrated and embedded within its community makers including its knitters,
extreme and unpredictable weather - interiors. Perched on imposing stilts, with support Shorefast; a charity set up to drive
hurricane-force winds, torrential storms, modernist angular architecture, the hotel Fogo Island’s economy and heritage by
bitter temperatures, icebergs, and pays homage to the island’s traditional encouraging employment through
simmering summer sunshine. The island’s houses. Most importantly, it encourages promoting its local artisan craft makers.

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 Craft traditions

The guest rooms are

filled with locally
handcrafted items

Fogo Island Inn is a

hotel on the northern
shore of the island

2
1 The Inn is sited on
Joe Batt’s Arm Harbour
As a Shorefast business which supports 2 The wild, unspoilt
the island’s social and economic enterprises, landscapes are home
Fogo Island Workshop creates a platform to caribou, puffins,
for its furniture, textiles and knitting beavers and coyotes
designers. Ultimately, this promotes 3 These knitted ‘Snake
conservation of the island’s culture and Cushions’ use an iconic
its extraordinary heritage. “Having an Fogo Island pattern
opportunity to understand and grow a 4 Each guest room is
deep respect for the craft tradition of Fogo individually designed
Island not only allows me to have a kindled
passion for traditional craft, but also allows
me to know people within the island’s Handmade cushions
communities on a much more personal and rugs bring a cosy
level,” explains operations manager feel to the Inn’s library
Nathan Ball. Developing an in-depth
selection of artisan makers and knitwear
IMAGE 1 BY PADDY BARRY. ALL OTHER IMAGES BY ALEX FRADKIN

designers is crucial to the scheme, he 3

believes: “This is a central focus of our
project; acting as a bridge between makers
and the market is a key strength we bring
to our community.”
Nathan says one of the island’s iconic
knitting designs, known as the Snake
Cushion, was first brought to light by
knitter Elizabeth Ford, who began knitting
the pattern over fifty years ago. “This
design is knitted around our island and,
interestingly, every cushion is different as
each designer will assemble the colours
4

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Craft traditions

1 Knitting is a popular
pastime during the
island’s harsh winters
2 + 3 The picturesque
community of Joe Batt’s
Arm 4 The Inn’s beds
feature handmade Local handicrafts are
quilts 5 Sheep farming sold through the
1 is important to the
island’s economy
Fogo Island Workshop

2
3

The Inn’s beautiful 5

Flat Earth Suite 4

in their own way. With this particular one of the most unusual places to see the occasions, there could be socks made with
design, the intention is to use the scraps island’s craftsmanship practiced is whilst white yarn with a single red stripe.”
of other projects, ensuring nothing goes waiting in a car to board the ferry!” The wool used within the designs has
to waste.” Other knitted pieces include historically been Briggs & Little wool based
the cushion-top upholstery of Ineke Hans Knitting traditions out of New Brunswick. “This connection
Furniture, hand-knitted by members of For Master Knitters Millicent Dwyer and is a multi-generation relationship;
the island’s Winds and Waves artisans Violet Combden, knitting is not only a traditionally on the island people who had
guild. “In vernacular Newfoundland therapeutic pastime, but also a means to sheep would shear, wash and send bundles
furniture design, there is a long history keep island traditions alive. It also offers of wool to be processed and returned at a
of hard furniture softened by added personal fulfilment, as their work is fee,” Millicent says. “The process would
cushions,” says Nathan. showcased within Fogo Island Inn – take months, but allowed more wool to be
Throughout the interiors of the Fogo including examples such as their ‘Get Your purchased as they had contributed to the
IMAGE 1 BY KRISTOPHER GRUNERT. IMAGE 2 © IPHASEPHOTOCOM. IMAGE 3 BY VALERIE HOWES.

Island Inn, Nathan describes how these Feet Up’ cushions. “These can take up to raw product.” The island’s isolation has
designs add a strong sense of place and ten weeks to complete,” Violet says. also helped to maintain craft practices as
bring a handmade look and feel. “When On the island, knitting skills have been the availability of factory-made items took
something is made by hand, you can sense passed predominantly from mother or longer to reach Fogo Island than other areas.
it; the expert irregularity of handmade grandmother to daughter, Violet explains, “We wish there were currently more
items carries the history and the hand of and patterns have essentially remained knitters here; there is a very low number,
the person who made it. These pieces bring unchanged over the generations. “There a tiny number of new knitters - maybe
a warmth which only handmade can.” haven’t been any significant changes to two on the entire island,” says Millicent.
During the island’s cold winter months, the patterns or the structure, although She hopes that the ongoing collaboration
knitting is at its peak and is most active the designs and use of artistic flair have between Fogo Island Inn and the artisan
within the communities. “On Fogo Island, changed. It is now common to see patterns community will encourage new makers
many people have cabins which they visit which include animals such as puffins, or by providing a unique opportunity to
ALL OTHER IMAGES BY ALEX FRADKIN

during the winter as the climate is so cold outlines of the province,” she says. “Most showcase their work within a luxurious
and harsh - this is a tradition which carries people created the same key patterns such environment. “We feel proud to be making
back centuries,” explains Nathan. “At the as the thrummed and honeycomb mitten, designs for the hotel - the fact that a piece
cabins, there is participation in a range of but the decoration or colours would change of my work is at the Inn is very exciting.”
activities such as snowmobiling and ice based on availability - grey was the most
fishing; knitting is a popular option as you common colour used as it was the least www.fogoislandinn.ca
don’t need to carry much with you. Also, expensive to buy. For Christmas or special www.fogoislandworkshops.ca

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Alfhild
Keep your teapot cosy with this design
inspired by mid-century Nordic textiles

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 SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
S M L 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,
40cm long
50 57 71½ cm
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles,
CIRCUM-
FERENCE 40cm long
19½ 22½ 28 in
Stitch markers
26 26 26 cm Cotton wadding (batting) for lining
HEIGHT
10¼ 10¼ 10¼ in
TENSION
28 sts and 27 rounds to 10cm over chart patt
YARN on 4mm needles
Novita Nalle (Light DK/sport weight;
75% wool, 25% polyamide; 260m/284yds YARN STOCKISTS
per 100g ball) Novita www.novitaknits.com
1 x 100g ball of each for all sizes:
OUTI KATER A Graphite (044) For general abbreviations, see p89

Alfhild B Stone (043)

C Saffron (285)

“A BOLD, traditional stitch pattern and TOP DECREASES Next rnd (dec): *K6, K2tog; rep from * to
colours inspired by mid-century Nordic Rnd 1: Following Chart B and working end. 14 (16:20) sts dec’d.
furnishing textiles give this tea cosy a the first marked section 1 (2:4) times, 98 (112:140) sts.
vintage look,” says designer Outi Kater. K71 (81:101) sts, pm, working second
“The tea cosy is knitted in the round, marked section 2 (3:5) times, K69 (79:99). Work approx 17cm in st st, placing a side
starting with a picot edge, and a cotton Rnd 2 (dec): K1, K2tog, patt to 3 sts before mrk after 49th (56th:70th) st on the last
wadding insert is added before mrk, SSK, K1, slm, K2tog, patt to 2 sts rnd.
finishing the plain knitted lining. before end, SSK. 4 sts dec’d.
The pattern comes in three sizes, Dec rnd: K1, K2tog, K to 3 sts before mrk,
suitable for small cafetières to large Work rnds 3-24 of Chart B, decreasing SSK, K1, slm, K2tog, K to 2 sts before mrk,
tea pots.” Outi’s design is knitted in every rnd as set. SSK. 4 sts dec’d.
Novita’s machine-washable, durable 48 (68:108) sts. Next rnd: Knit.
Nalle yarn, which is a DK-weight mix Work last 2 rnds another 14 times.
of wool and polyamide. Rnd 25 (partial): Work up to side mrk only 38 (52:80) sts.
as set by chart.
46 (66:106) sts. Leave aside until the wadding has been
TEA COSY Break yarns A and B. inserted.
Using 3.25mm circular needles and yarn A,
cast on 140 (160:200) sts. CAST OFF AT TOP MAKING UP
Pm and join to work in the round, taking Turn work inside out. Using the blocking diagram as a guideline,
care not to twist sts. Using yarn C and the three-needle cast-off cut the cotton wadding to size. For our
method, cast off 23 (33:53) front sts and sample the wadding was used double,
Work 5 rnds in st st. 23 (33:53) back sts together. so four identical pieces were cut.
Break yarn. Sew wadding pieces together close to their
PICOT EDGE edges, using a sewing machine or by hand
Next rnd: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to end. BLOCKING using back stitch, leaving the bottom open.
Weave in ends and block to measurements, There is no need to turn the wadding inside
Work 2 rnds in st st. following any yarn care instructions on the out.
ball band.
Change to 4mm circular needles. Insert the wadding into the cosy, making
LINING sure it reaches the top corners.
BEGIN COLOURWORK With RS facing, holding the work upside
Work rnds 1-20 of Chart A, working the down and using 3.25mm needles and yarn Using a three-needle cast-off, close the top
10-st patt rep 14 (16:20) times across each B, pick up and knit 140 (160:200) sts from of the knitted lining.
round. the cast-on edge of the tea cosy. Break yarn and weave in ends.

Work rnds 1-20 of Chart A once more. Next rnd (dec): *K3, K2tog; rep from * to Push the knitted lining inside the cosy and
end. 28 (32:40) sts dec’d. secure it in place with a few sewn stitches
Work rnds 1-6 of Chart A once more. 112 (128:160) sts. through all layers at the top.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS KEY

7
8
9
8 (12:19) cm Chart A

10
Yarn A

11
20

12
19

13
18 Yarn B

14
17

15
16

16
15 Yarn C

17
14

18
26 (26:26) cm

13

19
20
12
11

21
22
10

23
9

24
8

25
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10 5
25 (28½:36) cm

Work 2 (3:5) times in total

Work 1 (2:4) times in total

K2tog

SSK

Place marker
Yarn A

Yarn B

Yarn C
KEY
Chart B

The cosy is lined with

cotton wadding plus
a plain knitted layer

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Cotehele
This lovely lace cardigan has a touch
of cashmere for a luxurious feel
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 SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TO FIT
BUST 81 86 91 96 102 107 112 117 122 127 cm

32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 in

ACTUAL
97 101 106½ 111 116 121 126½ 131 136½ 142½ cm
BUST
38¼ 39¾ 42 43¾ 45¾ 47¾ 49¾ 51½ 53¾ 56 in

ACTUAL
52 52 53 54 54 56½ 57 58 59 59 cm
LENGTH
20½ 20½ 20¾ 21¼ 21¼ 22¼ 22½ 23 23¼ 23¼ in

SLEEVE
43 43 43 44 44 45 46 47 47 48 cm
SEAM
17 17 17 17¼ 17¼ 17¾ 18 18½ 18½ 19 in

YARN
B RO NAG H M I SKE LLY KC Collection Naturally Soft 4 Ply (4ply weight; 90% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 10% Afghan
cashmere; 190m/208yds per 50g skein)

Cotehele PLATINUM
(6021) 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 x50g
SKEINS

THIS LIGHT, soft and draping cardigan RIGHT LACE PANEL Inc as set at each end of 4 foll 16th (16th:14th:
from Bronagh Miskelly features two Row 1 (RS): Yo, K2tog, K1, K2tog, yo, K1, 14th:14th:16th:16th:14th:14th:14th) rows.
mirrored panels of lace on the front. yo, K2tog, K8, SSK, yo. 117 (123:129:135:141:147:153:161:167:173) sts.
Her round-necked design is knitted in Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
pieces, then the shoulders are joined Row 3: Yo, (K2tog) twice, yo, K3, (yo, Cont in st st until 92 (88:84:84:82:90:90:82:
with a three-needle cast-off before the K2tog) twice, K5, SSK, yo. 82:80) st st rows are complete.
ribbed bands are added. The special Row 5: *(Yo, K2tog) twice, K4; rep from *
Bluefaced Leicester-cashmere yarn once more, SSK, yo. SHAPE ARMHOLE
from KC Collection brings an incredible Row 7: (Yo, K2tog, K1) twice, (K2tog, yo) Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6:6:7:7:7:8) sts at beg of
softness and lustre; this is available in twice, K1, yo, K2tog, K3, SSK, yo. next 2 rows.
10 sophisticated shades. Row 9: Yo, K2tog, K2, yo, s2kpo, yo, K3, 109 (115:119:125:129:135:139:147:153:157) sts.
(yo, K2tog) twice, K2, SSK, yo. Cast off 2 (2:2:2:2:3:3:3:3:3) sts at beg of next
Row 11: Yo, K2tog, K6, (K2tog, yo) twice, 2 rows.
STITCH PATTERNS K1, yo, K2tog, K1, SSK, yo. 105 (111:115:121:125:129:133:141:147:151) sts.
LEFT LACE PANEL Row 13: Yo, K2tog, K5, (K2tog, yo) twice,
Row 1 (RS): Yo, K2tog, K8, SSK, yo, K1, yo, K3, yo, K2tog, SSK, yo. Next row: K1, SSK, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
SSK, K1, SSK, yo. Row 15: Yo, K2tog, K4, (K2tog, yo) twice, 2 sts dec’d.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. K4, K2tog, yo, SSK, yo.
Row 3: Yo, K2tog, K5, (SSK, yo) twice, K3, Row 17: Yo, K2tog, K3, (K2tog, yo) twice, Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 only
yo, (SSK) twice, yo. K1, yo, K2tog, K1, K2tog, yo, K1, SSK, yo. Next row: P1, P2tog, P to last 3 sts, P2tog
Row 5: Yo, K2tog, *K4, (SSK, yo) twice; Row 19: Yo, K2tog, K2, (K2tog, yo) twice, tbl, P1. 2 sts dec’d.
rep from * once more. K3, yo, s2kpo, yo, K2, SSK, yo. Dec armhole as set on next – (-: -: -:1:1:1:3:
Row 7: Yo, K2tog, K3, SSK, yo, K1, (yo, SSK) Row 20: Purl. 5:5) rows.
twice, (K1, SSK, yo) twice.
Row 9: Yo, K2tog, K2, (SSK, yo) twice, K3, BACK All sizes
yo, s2kpo, yo, K2, SSK, yo. Using 2.75mm needles, cast on 103 (109:113:119:119:123:127:131:133:137) sts.
Row 11: Yo, K2tog, K1, SSK, yo, K1, (yo, 107 (113:119:125:131:137:143:151:157:163) sts.
SSK) twice, K6, SSK, yo. Dec as set on every RS row to 95 (97:103:107:
Row 13: Yo, K2tog, SSK, yo, K3, (yo, SSK) Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1. 109:113:119:121:123:123) sts.
twice, K5, SSK, yo. Row 2: P2, (K1, P1) to last st, P1. Work straight for 25 (25:25:25:27:27:27:29:
Row 15: Yo, K2tog, yo, SSK, K4, (yo, SSK) Rep these two rows until rib meas 7 (7:8:8: 29:29) rows.
twice, K4, SSK, yo. 8:8:8:9:9:9) cm, ending with a WS row.
Row 17: Yo, K2tog, K1, yo, SSK, K1, SSK, yo, Inc row: K1, M1, patt to last st, M1, K1.
K1, (yo, SSK) twice, K3, SSK, yo. Change to 3mm needles. 2 sts inc’d.
Row 19: Yo, K2tog, K2, yo, s2kpo, yo, K3, Beg with a RS row, cont in st st for 10 rows. Work straight for 25 (25:27:29:31:29:31:31:
(yo, SSK) twice, K2, SSK, yo. Inc row: K1, M1, patt to last st, M1, K1. 31:31) rows.
Row 20: Purl. 2 sts inc’d. Next row: Rep Inc row.

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NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES BLOCKING DIAGRAM

1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles
1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles
Stitch holders

52 (52:53:54:54:56½:57:58:59:59) cm
Stitch markers
12 x 12mm buttons
Row counter (optional)
48½ (50½:53¼:55½:58: 43 (4
TENSION 60½:63¼:65½:68:71¼) cm 3:43:
44:44
:45:4
25 sts and 35 rows to 10cm over st st using 6:47:
47:48
3mm needles. ) cm
1 repeat of lace panel measures 10cm wide.

YARN STOCKISTS
KC Collection c/o King Cole 01756 703670
www.kingcole.com
Available from Wool Warehouse
01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

For general abbreviations, see p89

99 (101:107:111:113:117:123:125:127:127) sts.
Cont straight for 1 (1:5:3:1:5:7:9:9:7) rows.

SHAPE SHOULDERS
Next row: K26 (27:28:28:28:30:32:31:32:32)
and place on a holder, cast off 47 (47:51:55:
57:57:59:63:63:63) sts, K to end.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K1, SSK, K15 (15:17:17:17:19:21:20:
21:21), w&t.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K1, SSK, K6 (6:7:7:7:8:8:8:8:8),
w&t.
Next row: P to end, picking up wraps.
Leave rem 24 (25:26:26:26:28:30:29:30:30)
sts on a holder.
The BFL-cashmere
blend provides
With WS facing rejoin yarn to Right luxurious softness
Shoulder sts and P to end.
Next row: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Next row: P17 (17:19:19:19:21:23:22:23:23),
w&t. Change to 3mm needles and begin as folls: SHAPE ARMHOLE
Next row: K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Row 1: K29 (31:35:38:41:44:48:50:53:58), Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6:6:7:7:7:8) sts, patt to end.
Next row: P8 (8:9:9:9:10:10:10:10:10), w&t. work Left Lace Panel, K3. Work 1 row.
Next row: K to end picking up wraps. Row 2: P3, work Left Lace Panel, P to end.
Leave rem 24 (25:26:26:26:28:30:29:30:30) Cont straight until 10 st st and pattern rows Cast off 2 (2:2:2:2:3:3:3:3:3) sts, patt to end.
sts on a holder. are complete, ending with a WS row. 49 (51:54:57:59:61:64:66:69:73) sts.

LEFT FRONT Next row (RS inc): K1, M1, patt to end. Work 1 row.
Using 2.75mm needles, cast on 1 st inc’d. Next row (RS dec): K1, SSK, patt to end.
50 (52:56:59:62:65:69:71:74:79) sts. Inc as set at beg of 4 foll 16th (16th:14th:14th: 1 st dec’d.
14th:16th:16th:14th:14th:14th) rows,
Row 1 (RS): K1, (P1, K1) to last 1 (1:1:0:1: bringing new sts into st st. Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 only
0:0:0:1:0) sts, K to end. 55 (57:61:64:67:70:74:76:79:84) sts. Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, P2tog tbl, P1.
Row 2: P2 (2:2:1:2:1:1:1:2:1), (K1, P1) to end. Cont until 92 (88:84:84:82:90:90:82:82:80) 1 st dec’d.
Rep these 2 rows until rib meas 7 (7:8:8:8: patt rows are complete, ending with a WS Dec armhole as set on next – (-: -: -:
8:8:9:9:9) cm, ending with WS row. row. 1:1:1:3:5:5) rows.

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All sizes Next row (RS inc): Patt to last st, M1, K1. 24 (25:26:26:26:28:30:29:30:30) sts.
48 (50:53:56:56:58:61:61:62:66) sts. 1 st inc’d. Work 1 row.
Dec as set on every RS row to Inc as set at end of 4 foll 16th (16th:14th:14th:
44 (44:48:50:51:53:57:56:57:59) sts. 14th:16th:16th:14th:14th:14th) rows, Next row: K17 (17:19:19:19:21:23:22:23:23),
Work straight for 25 (25:25:25:27:27:27:29: bringing new sts into st st. w&t.
29:29) rows, ending with a WS row. 55 (57:61:64:67:70:74:76:79:84) sts. Next row: P to end.
Next row: K8 (8:9:9:9:10:10:10:10:10), w&t.
Next row (RS inc): K1, M1, patt to end. Cont until 93 (89:85:85:83:91:91:83:83:81) Next row: P to end, picking up wraps.
45 (45:49:51:52:54:58:57:58:60) sts. patt rows are complete, ending with a RS Leave rem 24 (25:26:26:26:28:30:29:30:30)
Work straight for 25 (25:27:29:31:29:31:31: row. sts on a holder.
31:31) rows, then inc at armhole edge of
next row and AT THE SAME TIME once SHAPE ARMHOLE SLEEVES
6 (6:6:6:6:7:7:7:7:7) pattern repeats plus Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6:6:7:7:7:8) sts, patt to end. Using 2.75mm needles, cast on
19 (19:19:19:19:9:9:9:9:9) rows are complete Work one row. 53 (55:55:57:57:57:59:59:61:61) sts.
on Front, shape neck as folls: Cast off 2 (2:2:2:2:3:3:3:3:3) sts, patt to end.
49 (51:54:57:59:61:64:66:69:73) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1.
SHAPE NECK Row 2: P2, (K1, P1) to last st, P1.
Cast off 10 (10:11:12:13:13:14:14:14:15) sts at Next row (RS dec): Patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, Cont in rib until cuff meas 7 (7:7:7:7:8:8:8:
neck edge, patt to end. K1. 8:8) cm ending with WS row.
35 (35:38:39:39:41:44:43:44:45) sts. 1 st dec’d.
Next row (RS): Patt to end. Change to 3mm needles.
Next row: Cast off 4 (3:5:5:5:5:5:5:5:6), Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 only Beg with a K row, cont in st st until 10 rows
patt to end. Next row: P1, P2tog, patt to end. are complete.
Dec row: Patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 1 st dec’d.
1 st dec’d. Cont to dec at armhole on next – (-: -: Next row (RS inc): K1, M1, patt to last st,
Remembering to make one further -:1:1:1:3:5:5) rows(s). M1, K1. 2 sts inc’d.
armhole increase as for Back when you Cont to inc at each end of every 10th (10th:
have worked a total of 25 (25:27:29:31:29: All sizes 6th:8th:8th:6th:6th:6th:4th:4th) row
31:31:31:31) rows since last armhole inc, Dec as set on every RS row to 10 (10:3:11:13:10:14:17:1:11) times.
cont to dec as set at neck edge on foll 44 (44:48:50:51:53:57:56:57:59) sts. 75 (77:63:81:85:79:89:95:65:85) sts.
7 (7:7:8:8:8:9:9:8:8) RS rows and then on Work straight for 25 (25:25:25:27:27:27:29:
every 4th row 0 (0:0:0:0:0:0:0:1:1) time. 29:29) rows. Inc at each end of every - (-:8th:10th:-:
24 (25:26:26:26:28:30:29:30:30) sts. 8th:8th:-:6th:6th) row – (-:10:1:-:5:2:-:
Work 2 rows. Next row (RS inc): Patt to last st, M1, K1. 16:10) times.
45 (45:49:51:52:54:58:57:58:60) sts. 75 (77:83:83:85:89:93:95:97:105) sts.
Next row: P17 (17:19:19:19:21:23:22:23:23), Work straight for 25 (25:27:29:31:29:31:31:
w&t. 31:31) rows, then inc at armhole edge of Cont straight until Sleeve meas 43 (43:43:
Next row: K to end. next row and AT THE SAME TIME once 44:44:45:46:47:47:48), cm ending with a
Next row: P8 (8:9:9:9:10:10:10:10:10), w&t. 6 (6:6:6:6:7:7:7:7:7) pattern repeats plus WS row.
Next row: K to end, picking up wraps. 18 (18:18:18:18:8:8:8:8:8) rows are complete
Leave rem 24 (25:26:26:26:28:30:29:30:30) on Front, shape neck as folls: SHAPE SLEEVE TOP
sts on a holder. Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6:6:7:7:7:8) sts at beg of
SHAPE NECK next 2 rows.
RIGHT FRONT Cast off 10 (10:11:12:13:13:14:14:14:15) sts at 67 (69:73:73:73:77:79:81:83:89) sts.
Using 2.75mm needles, cast on neck edge, patt to end. Cast off 2 (2:2:2:2:3:3:3:3:3) sts at beg of next
50 (52:56:59:62:65:69:71:74:79) sts. 35 (35:38:39:39:41:44:43:44:45) sts. 2 rows.
Next row: Patt to end. 63 (65:69:69:69:71:73:75:77:83) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2 (2:2:1:2:1:1:1:2:1), (P1, K1) to Next row (RS): Cast off 4 (3:5:5:5:5:5:5:5:6)
end. sts, patt to end. Next row: K1, SSK, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 2 (RS): P1 (K1, P1) to last 1 (1:1:0:1:0:0: Next row: Patt to end. 61 (63:67:67:67:69:71:73:75:81) sts.
0:1:0) sts, P to end. Next row: K1, SSK, patt to end. Cont to dec at each end as set on every
Rep these 2 rows until rib meas 7 (7:8:8:8: 1 st dec’d. 4th row 3 (4:3:4:7:7:6:8:8:5) times.
8:8:9:9:9) cm, ending with WS row. 55 (55:61:59:53:55:59:57:59:71) sts.
Remembering to make one further Dec as set at each end of every RS row
Change to 3mm needles and begin as folls: armhole increase as for Back when you 13 (13:16:15:11:12:14:13:13:19) times.
Row 1: K3, work Right Lace panel, K to end. have worked a total of 25 (25:27:29:31:29: 29 (29:29:29:31:31:31:31:33:33) sts.
Row 2: P29 (31:35:38:41:44:48:50:53:58), 31:31:31:31) rows since last armhole inc,
work Right Lace panel, P to end. cont to dec as set at neck edge on foll Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
Cont straight until 10 st st and pattern rows 7 (7:7:8:8:8:9:9:8:8) RS rows and then on Cast off rem 21 (21:21:21:23:23:23:23:25:25)
are complete, ending with a WS row. every 4th row 0 (0:0:0:0:0:0:0:1:1) time. sts.

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CHARTS
Left Lace Panel
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
15 10 5

Right Lace Panel

20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
15 10 5

KEY
K on RS; P on WS

K2tog

SSK

Yo The lace panels are

mirrored on the right
S2kpo and left fronts

MAKING UP Row 1 (W
(WS):
W P2, (K1, P1) to last st, P1. edge.
Gently block pieces to shape, opening out Row 2: K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 purlwise, (P1, K1) to last 2
lace bands to 10cm wide and following any Work 5 more rows in rib as set. sts, P2.
yarn care instructions on the ball band. Cast off in rib. Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, (K1, P1) to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 3: As row 1.
Join shoulders using a three-needle BUTTON BAND Row 4: Rib 3 (3:5:5:6:3:3:4:4:4), * yo,
cast-off with RS together. Using 2.75mm needles, with RS facing pick rib2tog, rib 9 (9:9:9:9:10:10:10:10:10);
up and knit 129 (129:131:131:133:139:139:141: rep from * 10 more times, yo, rib 2tog,
NECKBAND 141:141) sts down neck band edge and left yo, rib to end.
Using 2.75mm needles, with RS facing pick front. Work 3 more rows in rib as set.
up and knit 12 (12:14:15:16:16:18:18:18:20) Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 purlwise, (P1, K1) to last 2 Cast off in rib.
sts across right front cast-offs, 20 (20:20:21: sts, P2.
21:21:23:23:24:24) sts up side front, 5 sts Row 2 (RS): Sl 1, (K1, P1) to last 2 sts, K2. FINISHING
down side back neck, 45 (45:49:53:55:55: Work 5 more rows in rib as set. Join side and sleeve seams.
57:61:61:61) sts across back neck, 5 sts down Cast off in rib. Set in sleeves.
side back neck, 20 (20:20:21:21:21:23:23:24: Attach buttons to match buttonholes.
24) sts down left side front, 12 (12:14:15:16:16: BUTTONHOLE BAND
18:18:18:20) sts across left front cast-off and Using 2.75mm needles, with RS facing pick Weave in ends and block gently to
edge of button band. up and knit 129 (129:131:131:133:139:139:141: measurements, following any yarn care
119 (119:127:135:139:139:149:153:155:159) sts. 141:141) sts up Right Front and neck band instructions on the ball band.

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F E AT U R E

‘Austrina’ is a top-down
sweater by Allison Jane

Heavenly fibres
We celebrate Cirro, The Fibre Co.’s ethereal brushed yarn,
which offers a unique beauty to knitters and designers
LIKE THE wispy clouds beautiful halo on the surface of the fabric, 40% cotton content gives a nice weighty
which inspired its name, and when the light hits the fabric it can structure to the fabric, which also has a
Cirro is soft, airy and as shimmer and look really special.” delightfully soft halo and is easily worn
light as a feather. This When developing Cirro, The Fibre Co. next to the skin.”
brushed yarn holds a team knew they wanted to add a brushed
special place in The Fibre yarn to the range, but as there were already Romantic designs
Co.’s range, thanks to plenty of mohair-silk yarns on the market, The sportweight Cirro has been showcased
its blend of natural fibres and its unique they decided to explore the use of suri in Atmosphere, a six-piece pattern
texture and construction. alpaca to give the brushed effect. “Suri collection from The Fibre Co. featuring
When it was launched, Cirro became alpaca has similar properties to mohair, elegant lace details and voluminous
The Fibre Co.’s first ‘fancy’ yarn – this term but it doesn’t have the ‘memory’ that silhouettes. Among the sweater patterns
essentially describes a yarn with a special mohair has, so the team added Merino is ‘Umbriel’, a seamless A-line jumper
textured effect produced on ‘fancy’ wool to the mix,” Daphne explains. with a lace placket at the front and lace
machinery. “Knitters really appreciate At the mill in southern Peru, long, panels on the sleeves, designed by Sylvia
WORDS: HELEN SPEDDING

the beauty that these fancy yarns can lustrous suri alpaca fibres are blended Watts-Cherry. The top-down ‘Patera’
have, and the texture that gets created,” with Merino wool, and this blend is then pullover by Ririko has a lovely lace stitch
explains The Fibre Co.’s founder, Daphne wrapped around an organic cotton core. around the yoke, and ‘Gaspra’ by Natalie
Marinopoulos. “In particular, knitters “The result gives the perfect balance Warner is a cardigan with panels of airy
really like a brushed yarn; it creates a of body and drape,” says Daphne. “The eyelets around the yoke.

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4
1 The palette is filled with
sophisticated colours
2 ‘Elderberry’ by Renée
Callahan has smart stripe
details 3 Vibrant new
shades will join the Cirro
line-up this spring 4 Sylvia
Watts-Cherry designed
this lovely lace-panelled
jumper, called ‘Umbriel’

The lace-yoked
‘Patera’ pullover was
designed by Ririko

‘Chasma’, a V-neck cardigan by Becky to the needles well, and gives such a is a major reason I prefer working in pieces
Baker, is worked in fishermen’s rib, which beautiful soft hand feel.” rather than in the round.”
creates a really interesting fabric when Sylvia Watts-Cherry, who designed
knitted in a brushed yarn. ‘Farra’ by Emma ‘Umbriel’ for the Atmosphere collection, Colours to adore
Ducher features on-trend balloon sleeves, agrees with Becky. “Cirro was beautiful to Cirro’s colour palette is filled with quiet
and the ‘Austrina’ sweater by Allison Jane work with,” she says. “It is so soft and light neutrals, soft pastels and warm blues
has a funnel neck and a lacy yoke. and it reminded me of clouds, and I was and browns. These have been joined by
“Brushed yarns are my favourite yarns immediately drawn to design something six new shades for spring 2023, with
to design with,” says Becky Baker. “Cirro is light and romantic. Umbriel is an A-line astronomy-inspired names, including
really exciting for a designer as it gives so smock jumper with lace panels on the Dark Matter, a saturated dark blue; a citrine
many possibilities - from knitting on 4mm set-in sleeves; this lace is echoed in the yellow called Glow; and an intense red
needles, combining with other yarns held front top part of the sweater, which gives called Mars. There’s lots of tempting hues
double, or working it on large needles for it a romantic and feminine look. The effect in the Cirro palette, says Becky Baker: “I
a completely different look. Knitting the is further enhanced with the gathered love the Pink Planet shade as I am a huge
yarn off gauge means the brushed fibres body and scoop neckline. pink fan. The tones in Celestial are also so
really get a chance to open up and bloom. “While knitting, I enjoyed the lightness beautiful, and remind me of autumn.”
I love designing knits with lots of volume of the yarn. I could hold the whole garment
and ease, and Cirro is ideal for this. The while working on the sleeves without the - www.thefibreco.com
yarn is wonderful to knit with, gripping strain on my wrists of bulkier yarn, which 017687 79 292 [USA +1 (978) 364-2422]

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Lambkin
Little folk will look adorable in this jumper
decorated with frolicking sheep

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 SIZE YARN
6 12 18 2 3 Bergère de France Ideal (DK weight;
mths mths mths yrs yrs 40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyamide;
TO FIT
125m/136yds per 50g ball)
CHEST 45½ 48½ 50 52 53½ cm
A x50g
VANNERIE 2 2 3 3 3 BALLS
18 18½ 19¾ 20½ 21 in (23316)

Plus 1 x 50g ball of each for all sizes:

50 54 58 60 64 cm
ACTUAL B Meije (51253); C Truffe (22002)
CHEST
18¾ 21¼ 23 23¾ 25¼ in
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles
27 30 32 34 36 cm
ACTUAL 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) knitting needles
LENGTH
2 x 14mm buttons
10¾ 12 12½ 13½ 14¼ in
Tapestry needle
14 16 19 20 22 cm
BERGÈRE DE FRANCE SLEEVE TENSION
SEAM

Lambkin 5½ 6¼ 7½ 8 8¾ in
24 sts and 31 rows to 10cm over st st on
3.5mm needles

DECORATED WITH adorable sheep, Next row : Purl to cast-off sts and place With WS of work facing rejoin yarn to
this jumper has been designed for rem sts on a spare needle. rem sts and work from * to * as above.
little ones aged from six to 36 months.
It’s knitted in a single colour, and the LEFT NECK AND SHOULDER SHAPING LEFT SHOULDER
sheep motifs are added afterwards *Cast off 2 sts at beg of next row (neck When work meas 25 (28:30:32:34) cm,
using Swiss darning (duplicate stitch). edge) then cast off 5 (5:6:6:6) sts at shoulder cast off at beg of every RS row as for Right
This practical design has a buttoned edge on 2 (1:2:2:2) foll alt rows, then cast off Shoulder.
opening at one shoulder to make rem 0 (6:0:0:0) sts*.
dressing easier, and it’s knitted in a SLEEVES
machine-washable wool blend from RIGHT NECK AND SHOULDER SHAPING Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on
Bergère de France, called Idéal. With WS of work facing rejoin yarn to 38 (38:38:42:46) sts.
held sts and work from * to * as above. Work 5 rows in 2x2 Rib, inc 0 (1:1:1:0) sts at
each end of the final row.
BACK FRONT 38 (40:40:44:46) sts.
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on Work as for Back until after the armholes,
62 (66:74:74:78) sts. then cont on the rem 50 (54:58:60:62) sts. Change to 3.5mm needles.
Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib, dec 0 (0:1:0:0) st at Cont in st st for 6 (6:8:8:8) rows.
each end of the final row. NECK
62 (66:72:74: 78) sts. When work meas 22 (25:27:28:30) cm, Next row (RS inc): K2, M1, K to last 2 sts,
cont as foll: M1, K2.
Change to 3.5mm needles. Next row (RS): K21 (23:24:26:26), cast Rep Inc row on 4 (5:1:2:6) foll 6th (6th:8th:
Cont in st st until work meas 15 (17:19:20:21) off central 8 (8:10:8:10) sts, K to end. 8th:8th) rows, then on 0 (0:5:4:0) foll 6th
cm. Next row: Purl to cast-off sts and place rows.
rem sts on a spare needle. 48 (52:54:58:60) sts.
ARMHOLES
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 0 (0:2:2:2) rows. Each side of work will now be completed TOP OF SLEEVE
62 (66:66:68:72) sts. separately. When work meas 14 (16:19:20:22) cm:
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 (4:2:2:2) rows. *Cast off 3 sts at neck edge at beg of next Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 (2:4:4:4) rows.
54 (58:62:64:68) sts. row, then 2 sts at beg of foll alt row. 42 (46:42:46:48) sts.
Cast off 1 st at beg of next 4 (4:4:4:6) rows. Cast off 1 st at beg of 2 (2:2:3:3) foll alt rows.* Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 (4:2:4:2) rows.
50 (54:58:60:62) sts. 38 (38:38:38:44) sts.
RIGHT SHOULDER Cast off 1 st at beg of next 14 (14:14:10:16)
SHOULDERS AND NECK When work meas 26 (29:31:33:35) cm, work rows.
When work meas 26 (29:31:33:35) cm, cont as foll: 24 (24:24:28:28) sts.
as foll: Cast off 4 (5:5:6:6) sts at beg of 1 (2:1:3:3) foll Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 (2:2:4:4) rows.
Next row (RS): Cast off 4 (5:5:6:6) sts, WS rows. 20 (20:20:20:20) sts.
K12 (13:14:14:14), cast off the central Cast off 5 (6:6:0:0) sts at beg of 2 (1:2:0:0) Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 14 sts.
18 (18:20:20:22) sts for the neck, K to end. foll WS rows. Cast off rem sts.

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CHART BLOCKING DIAGRAM

Swiss Darning Chart Sizes 6 mo and 12 mo
20
19

27 (30:32:34:36) cm
18
17
16
15
14
13 14 (16:19:20:22) cm
12 25 (27:29:30:32) cm
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

Swiss Darning Chart Sizes 18mo, 24mo and 36mo

22
21 KEY
20 Yarn A
19
18
17 Yarn B
16
15
14 Yarn C
13
12
11
10 YARN STOCKISTS
9
8 Bergere de France
7
6
www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
5
4
3 For general abbreviations,
2
1 see p89
60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

SHOULDER BORDERS around the neck edge from one border to

(make 2) the other.
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on Sew the top of the sleeves into the armholes
16 (18:18:20:20) sts. placing the front border over the back
Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib. border.
Leave sts on a spare needle. On the left shoulder front, make two
buttonholes without cutting the yarn,
NECKBAND the first on the neckband 1cm from the
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, cast on edge, the second 1.5cm from the armhole
68 (72:76:80:84) sts. edge. For guidance on making no-cut
Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib, starting and buttonholes, see our Masterclass in Issue
ending with K3. 184 or find a downloadable guide at
Leave sts on a spare needle. www.bergeredefrance.com/advices

FINISHING Sew on buttons.

Use Swiss darning (duplicate stitch) to add Secure and weave in ends.
the sheep design on the jumper front,
following the chart according to the size
you are making. Stitch 1 of Chart should For more pattern
be placed on stitch 8 (10:6:7:9), Row 20 (26: inspiration for all
25:33:35) of Front. Only work the design the family, take a
in yarns B and C, leaving yarn A sts as the look at Bergère de
background. France’s Créations
2022/2023
Join the right shoulder seam. magazine, which
Using backstitch, graft a shoulder border is available for £8
along each edge of the left shoulder. from www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
Using backstitch, graft the neckband

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 Masterclass

TIPS FOR STRANDED

COLOURWORK TENSION
Rachael Prest explains how to achieve a consistent tension
and perfectly neat results with your stranded projects

Working
About our expert
inside-out on
Rachael Prest is the small items can
technical editor of The give neater
Knitter, and loves to knit results
shawls and sweaters.
She is also the hand-dyer behind the
artisan yarn brand Cat & Sparrow.

WE LOVE stranded colourwork here at The

Knitter. There are few things as satisfying
as finishing a beautiful Fair Isle garment
or a striking colourwork accessory. Many
people are put off trying out colourwork,
though, by the dreaded word tension.
Keeping an even tension in stranded
colourwork is absolutely vital. Too tight,
and the stitches disappear and the fabric
puckers; too loose and the stitches blob out
and the pattern becomes messy (1).
When I first tried colourwork knitting,
I approached it with great trepidation. I
quickly realised that the most important
thing is to relax. I’m quite a tight knitter
anyway, and knitting while tense always
affects my gauge (and probably will yours
too), so I always do a little exercise before
I pick up my colourwork (and anything
else even a little complicated). First, I
take a few deep breaths, and lower my
shoulders, visualising the end result of
my knitting in all its glorious perfection.
Then I close my eyes and smile. This might
sound (and feel) silly, but the act of smiling
releases dopamine and serotonin into the
brain. I always find my colourwork (and
my lace and cable) tension is much more
even if I start this way.

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In any case, achieving even tension is would normally. You don’t want to to work the trap on.
simpler than it might seem, and there’s overcompensate and have an overly long – Bring your float yarn UNDER the
no need to be anxious. In this article, float (3), which will happen if you make working yarn. (4)
I’ll go over the three main ways you can the stitch loosely, rather than making it – Wrap it around the right-hand needle as
improve your consistency and achieve the way you usually do. if working a purl stitch. (5)
beautifully tensioned colourwork. – Knit the stitch with the working yarn
TRAP YOUR FLOATS and drop it off the needle as usual. (6)
SPREAD OUT YOUR STITCHES Experienced colourwork knitters
Whether you’re knitting in the round or recommend that you don’t carry a float It’s important to remember to work your
flat, it’s easy to let the stitches on your over more than around five stitches. Of traps at different points on different rows,
right-hand needle bunch up once they’ve course, the length of the float depends on because if they sit on top of each other,
been worked. With stranded colourwork the weight of the yarn – five stitches in a this will show through on the right side
it’s very important to keep them spread out 4ply yarn will not be as long as five stitches of the work (7).
naturally (2). in an aran-weight yarn - but the effect
This ensures that when you ‘float’ your on tension is proportional (i.e. the float KNIT IN THE ROUND, INSIDE-OUT
yarn across those stitches on the wrong will behave the same way over the same This suggestion might sound counter-
side, the float will be the correct length, and number of stitches). intuitive, but it’s actually really helpful,
won’t cause the stitches it is floating behind The longer your float, the less easy it is especially when you’re doing colourwork
to bunch up. I also give the stitches on the to manage the tension as you knit. What’s over small circumferences such as socks,
right-hand needle a bit of a stretch after I more, the float can get caught on things mittens and hats. In smaller items, the
make the float, before I take the stitch off (jewellery, fingers, and so on) while you’re impact of overly short floats can really
the left-hand needle. It takes less than a wearing the garment or accessory, causing make a difference to the circumference
second, but makes a huge difference. the stitches to pull and pucker. of your piece of work. If you knit with the
When you make the stitch, do make sure To trap a long float, follow these steps: floats on the outside, they’re not just more
that you have the yarn tensioned as you – Knit to the stitch before the one you want manageable, they have a longer distance

1 2

3 4

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to travel around the edge of the work,

reducing the chance of puckering. Avoid ‘floating’ the
yarn not in use
Usually, when you knit in the round, over more than
you knit with the right side of the work five stitches
facing you on the outside, with the floats
on the inside. When you turn the work
inside out, you’ll still work with the right
side facing you, but the side you’re working
on will be at the back of the inside of the
cylinder (8).
Finally, if you’re working a colourwork
section on an otherwise plain piece of
knitting, you might consider going up a
needle size. People’s tension over different
stitch patterns varies, and you might find
that your colourwork knitting is tighter
than your stocking stitch, for example.
Try working a gauge swatch in each stitch
pattern on the same-sized needles and
measuring the variation in tension
between the two.
Stranded colourwork is really fun to
work on, and doesn’t take much practice
to get used to. If you’re new to it, I fully
recommend diving in!

5 6

7 8

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 CAROL MELDRUM

Glaisdale
These long striped mitts feature a
modern stranded colourwork design

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 SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
To fit hand circumference: 18-21½cm 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles,
(7¼-8½in) 60cm long, or double-pointed needles
Actual circumference: 18cm (7¼in) (DPNs) if preferred
Length to thumb: 20cm (8in) 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,
Total length: 27½cm (11in) 60cm long, or DPNs if preferred
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles,
YARN 60cm long, or DPNs if preferred
Doulton Border Leicester 4ply (4ply weight; Waste yarn for afterthought thumbs
100% Border Leicester wool; 300m/328yds Stitch marker
per 100g skein)
A Whitby Jet; 1 x 100g skein TENSION
B Sandsend; 1 x 100g skein 30 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over stranded
C Sheep; 1 x 100g skein colourwork on 3.25mm needles
D Turquoise; 1 x 100g skein
E Bilsdale; 1 x 100g skein YARN STOCKISTS
F Mount Grace; 1 x 100g skein Doulton Border Leicester Yarn
G Jervaulx; 1 x 100g skein 07860 363742
CAROL MELDRUM H Appleton Wiske; 1 x 100g skein www.doultonborderleicesteryarn.com

Glaisdale Or 10g of 4ply yarn in each of yarns B to H

(contrast colours). For general abbreviations, see p89

THESE GRAPHIC mitts showcase a Work Rnds 1 to 11 from Chart C. THUMB

rare-breed, single-flock yarn. Doulton Fasten off yarn D, join in yarn E. Insert 3mm needle into the 6 sts below line
Border Leicester 4ply is wonderfully of waste yarn, then insert needle through
smooth and bouncy, offers excellent Work Rnds 1 to 12 from Chart D 6 sts above waste yarn. Remove waste yarn.
stitch definition, and comes in a choice Fasten off yarn E, join in yarn F.
of appealing colours inspired by the Join yarn A.
landscapes of North Yorkshire. Carol Work Rnds 1 to 13 from Chart E. Rnd 1: K6 from lower edge, pick up 1 st at
Meldrum’s design uses black motifs Fasten off yarn F, join in yarn G. side of opening, K6 from upper edge, pick
on a striped background, while the up 1 st at side of opening. 14 sts.
thumbs, ribbed cuffs and garter stitch PLACE AFTERTHOUGHT THUMB Rnds 2 to 15: Knit.
upper edgings are worked in black. Right-hand mitt only Cast off knitwise.
Next rnd: Work first 2 sts from Rnd 1 of
Chart F. Using waste yarn K6, slip 6 sts FINISHING
MITTS just worked back onto RH needle, cont Weave in ends. Block gently to size,
(both alike) working Rnd 1 as set. following any yarn care instructions on
the ball band.
CUFF RIB Left-hand mitt only
Using 3mm needles, cast on 54 sts. Next rnd: Work Rnd 1 of Chart F 7 times, Colourwork motifs
Pm and join to work in the rnd, taking care then work sts 1 to 4, using waste yarn K6 are worked on a
not to twist sts. sts, slip 6 sts just worked back onto RH striped background
needle, cont working Rnd 1 as set.
Rnd 1: *K2, P1; rep from * to end.
Rnds 2 to 9: Rep Rnd 1. Work Rnds 2 to 13 from Chart F.
Fasten off yarn G, join in yarn H.
MAIN MITT
Change to 3.25mm needles. Work Rnds 1 to 9 from Chart G.
Fasten off yarn H and change to yarn A.
Work from Charts as foll, working each Next rnd: Knit.
6-st rep 9 times around:
UPPER WELT
Join in yarn B. Change to 2.75mm needles.
Work Rnds 1 to 9 from Chart A.
Fasten off yarn B, join in yarn C. Rnd 1: Purl.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Work Rnds 1 to 13 from Chart B. Rnd 3: Purl.
Fasten off yarn C, join in yarn D. Cast off knitwise.

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CHARTS KEY
Chart A Chart B Chart C Chart D Chart E Chart F Chart G Yarn A
9 13 11 12 13 13 9
8 12 10 11 12 12 8 Yarn B
7 11 9 10 11 11 7
6 10 8 9 10 10 6
5 9 7 8 9 9 5 Yarn C
4 8 6 7 8 8 4
3 7 5 6 7 7 3
2 6 4 5 6 6 2 Yarn D
1 5 3 4 5 5 1
4 2 3 4 4 Yarn E
5 3 1 2 3 3 5
2 1 2 2
1 5 1 1 Yarn F
5
5 5 5
Yarn G

Yarn H

The afterthought
thumbs and edgings
are knitted in black

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Sulo
Cable fans will enjoy knitting this intricately
patterned shawl-collar cardigan
The Knitter Issue 186
 SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 2 3 4 5 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long
4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 80cm long
TO FIT
91- 102- 112- 122- 132- cm
97 107 117 127 137 Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed
CHEST
needles (DPNs)
36- 40- 44- 48- 52- in
38 42 46 50 54 Set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double-pointed
106 114 122 130 138 cm needles DPNs
ACTUAL Cable needle (cn)
CHEST
41¾ 45 48 51¼ 54¼ in Stitch markers

ACTUAL
70 72 74 76 78 cm
LENGTH TENSION
27½ 28½ 29¼ 30 30¾ in
20 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over double seed
51 52 53 53 54 cm stitch on 4.5mm needles.
SLEEVE
SEAM 26 sts to 10cm over cable pattern on 4.5mm
20 20½ 21 21 21¼ in
needles.

YARN YARN STOCKISTS

Novita www.novitaknits.com
Novita Merino DK (DK weight; 100% merino
wool; 131m/143yds per 50g ball) Available from Abakhan www.abakhan.co.uk
RONJA HAKALEHTO
SEMOLINA

Sulo PORRIDGE
(006)
17 18 19 20 22 x50g
BALLS

HANDSOME CABLES form a stunning marker, work 9 (13:17:21:25) sts in double Repeat incs at both ends on every 4th row
fabric on this men’s design by Ronja seed st, work Chart A (14 sts), work Chart B 16 more times (2 sts inc’d in the rib on each
Hakalehto. The shawl-collar cardigan is 4 times (80 sts), work Chart C (18 sts), work row).
worked in one piece up to the armholes. 9 (13:17:21:25 sts) in double seed st, place Repeat decs at both ends on every 4th row
It’s knitted in a mulesing-free, machine side marker, work 9 (13:17:21:25) sts in 18 (18:19:19:19) more times. At the
washable Merino wool from Novita. double seed st, work Chart A (14 sts), work decreases, knit on RS rows and purl on WS
Chart B (20 sts) and Chart C (18 sts), work rows.
10 sts in rib.
STITCH PATTERNS 272 (288:304:320:336) sts: 71 (75:79:83:87) Note: When piece meas 48 (49:50:51:52) cm
DOUBLE SEED STITCH sts for the fronts, 130 (138:146:154:162) sts and you have last worked a RS row, on the
Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row. for the back. next row (WS), divide the sts into three
Rows 2 and 4: Knit the knit sts and purl the groups: *work to last 3 (4:4:4:4) sts before
purl sts. Work rows 2–24, then keep repeating rows marker, cast off next 6 (8:8:8:8) sts for
Row 3: *P1, K1; repeat from * to end of row. 1–24. armhole; repeat from *, work to end of row.
When piece meas 42 (43:44:45:46) cm, Leave the other sts on hold and continue
BODY increase 1 purl st (purl the strand of yarn with the Right Front sts.
Using 4mm circular needles, cast on between the sts through the back loop) at
273 (289:305:321:337) sts. both ends, 10 sts from the edge (right after TOP RIGHT FRONT
Rib row (WS): P2, K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to the rib). Work as established.
last 2 sts, P2. 72 (76:80:84:88) sts for the fronts, On every other row, cast off 2 sts 3 (3:4:4:4)
Continue in rib patt as set. 130 (138:146:154:162) sts for the back. times at the armhole.
When rib meas 2 (3:4:2½:3½) cm, make the When armhole meas 22 (23:24:25:26) cm,
first buttonhole on the left front edge: On the next RS row, begin neckline cast off the 33 (36:37:41:45) shoulder sts.
Buttonhole row (RS): Work to last 8 sts, decreases and increases in rib patt and Leave the 46 collar sts on hold.
K2tog, yo, work to end. make the last buttonhole:
Making 5 more buttonholes at 8 (8:8:8½: Row 1 (RS): Work 10 sts in rib, M1P, K1, PFB, TOP LEFT FRONT
8½) cm intervals, cont as foll: skpo, work to last 14 sts, K2tog, PFB, K1, Work as for Right Front, reversing shaping.
Work 6 cm in rib, ending with a RS row. M1P, work 10 sts in rib.
Row 2 (WS): Purl the purl sts and knit the TOP BACK
Change to 4.5mm circular needles. knit sts. With the 124 (130:138:146:154) back sts,
Work following row 1 of charts: (WS) work Row 3 (RS): Work 12 sts in rib, M1P, K1, PFB, work as established.
10 sts in rib, work Chart A (14 sts), work skpo, work to last 16 sts, K2tog, PFB, K1, On every other row, cast off 2 sts 3 (3:4:4:4)
Chart B (20 sts) and Chart C (18 sts), work M1P, work 12 sts in rib. times at beg of row at both ends for
9 (13:17:21:25) sts in double seed st and AT Row 4 (WS): Purl the purl sts and knit the armholes.
THE SAME TIME decrease 1 st, place side knit sts. 112 (118:122:130:138) sts.

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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS KEY BLOCKING DIAGRAM

K1b: Knit 1 below. Bring needle to WS K on RS; P on WS
through the stitch on the row below,
yo, pull it to RS to create a stitch, drop P on RS; K on WS
stitch off LH needle. K1 below
Cr4B: Slip 3 sts onto cn and hold at
back, K1, K3 from cn. Cr4B

70 (72:74:76:78) cm
Cr4F: Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at Cr4F 53 (57:61:65:69) cm 51 (
52:
front, K3, K1 from cn. 53:
C4B 53:
C4B: Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at 54)
cm
back, K2, K2 from cn. C4F
C4F: Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at
C2B
front, K2, K2 from cn.
C2B: Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at back, T3B
K1, K1 from cn.
T3F
T3B: Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at back,
K2, P1 from cn. T2B
T3F: Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at T2F
front, P1, K2 from cn.
T2B: Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at back, C3B
K1, P1 from cn. CHARTS
C3F
T2F: Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at front, Chart A Chart B
P1, K1 from cn. 23
24
23
24

C3B: Slip 1 st onto cn and hold at back, 22 22

21 21
K2, K1 from cn. 20 20
19 19
C3F: Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at 18 18
17 17
front, K1, K2 from cn. 16 16
15 15
For general abbreviations, see p89 14 14
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
When armhole meas 20 (21:22:23:24) cm, 4 4
on the next RS row cast off the middle 3 3
2 2
38 (38:40:40:40) sts for the neckline and 1 1

work to end. 10 5 20 15 10 5

Chart C Chart D
Leave the sts on the right on hold and work
24 24 24
the left side first. 23 23 23
22 22 22
On every other row, cast off 2 sts twice at 21 21 21
20 20 20
the neckline edge. 19 19 19
18 18 18
When the armhole meas 22 (23:24:25:26) 17 17 17
cm, cast off the 33 (36:37:41:45) shoulder 16 16 16
15 15 15
sts. 13
14 14
13
14
13
12 12 12
11 11 11
Knit the other side in the same manner. 9
10 10 10
9 9
8 8 8

SLEEVES 7

5
6
7
6
5
7
6
5
Using 4mm DPNs, cast on 54 (54:56:58:58) 4 4 4
3 3 3
sts. 2 2 2
1 1 1
Pm and join to work in the round, taking
15 10 5 25 20 15 10 5
care not to twist sts.
Work rib in the round for 6cm.
Knit 1 round, evenly inc 8 (8:10:10:12) sts.
62 (62:66:68:70 sts. This pattern was designed by Novita
for Burda Knitting. For more knitting
Change to 4.5mm DPNs. pattern inspiration from Burda,
Work following row 1 of Chart D: visit www.instagram.com/
work 18 (18:20:21:22) sts in double seed st, burdaknittingmag
work the 26-st cable pattern,

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work 18 (18:20:21:22) sts in double seed st.

The shawl collar
is shaped using In the cable, work rows 2–24, then keep
short rows repeating rows 1–24.
When piece meas 9 (12:13:10:13) cm,
working the increased sts in double seed
st, inc 1 st on both sides of the beginning of
round, 1 st from the marker.
Repeat the incs every 3 (2½:2½:2½:2½) cm
13 (15:15:16:17) more times.
90 (94:98:102:106) sts.

When piece meas approx. 51 (52:53:53:54)

cm and you have last worked an even-
numbered row of the chart, work next
round to last 3 (4:4:4:4) sts, cast off the last
3 (4:4:4:4) sts and the first 3 (4:4:4:4) sts of
the next round.

Begin working back and forth.

On every other row cast off 2 sts 3 (3:4:4:4)
times at beg of row at both ends.
Cast off rem sts.

Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.

MAKING UP
Pin to measurements, wrong side up, and
mist with water, following any yarn care
instructions on the ball band. Allow to dry.
Sew shoulder seams.

COLLAR
Place the left front sts on the needles and
cast on 1 selvedge st at the shoulder end.
47 sts.
Work in rib patt.
After 2cm, begin short rows: *On the next
WS row, work the first 28 sts on the front
edge. Turn work. Slip 1 purlwise with yarn
in front, bring yarn to back over the work
and tighten to create a double stitch, work
to end.
On the next WS row, work the first 32 sts on
the front edge and work the loops of the
double stitch together to form one stitch.
Turn work. Double stitch, work to end.
With all sts work 6 rows; on the first row
work the loops of the double stitch
together; repeat from * until the collar
reaches the midpoint of the back neckline
when lightly stretched.
Leave the sts on hold.

On the Right Front, mirror the collar of the

Left Front.

FINISHING
Graft the middle back seam of the collar.
Attach collar to back neckline.
Attach the sleeves. Sew on buttons.

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Tyrol
Unusual textured stitches complement the
intricate colourwork on this yoked top
The Knitter Issue 186
 SIZE YARN
1 2 3 4 Lanamania Alpura (Sport weight; 100%
alpaca; 366m/399yds per 100g skein)
TO FIT
91 96- 107- 117- cm
BUST 101 112 122 1 x 100g skein for all sizes:
A Silver; B Granite; C Cocoa; D Café Latte
36 38-40 42-44 46-48 in

ACTUAL
96 110 138 152 cm
Alternative yarn suggestion:
BUST
37¾ 43½ 54½ 60 in The Fibre Co. Road to China Light
(Sport weight; 65% baby alpaca, 15% silk,
ACTUAL
64 64 67 67 cm
LENGTH 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 145m/159yds
25¼ 25¼ 26½ 26½ in
per 50g skein)
3 x 50g skeins of each shade
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80-100 cm TENSION
long 28 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st/Fair Isle
Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed patt on 4mm needles
needles (DPNs)
LANAMANIA Cable needle (cn) YARN STOCKISTS
Tyrol Stitch marker
Stitch holder
Lanamania www.lanamania.de
The Fibre Co. www.thefibreco.com

THIS YOKED, short-sleeve jumper Inc rnd: *(Sl 1, drop yo from needle) 4 Rep last rnd once more.
features a striking stranded colourwork times, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle, Next rnd: *K2A, K2B, rep from * to end.
pattern worked in five shades of (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) into these 4 sts tog; Knit 2 (2:3:3) rnds.
Lanamania alpaca yarn. Look closely, rep from * another 35 (39:44:49) times.
though, and you’ll see an array of 180 (200:225:250) sts. Change to yarn C.
fascinating stitch textures, including Next rnd: *K1, yo; rep from * to end.
little clusters and the decorative Change to yarn A. Inc rnd: *(Sl 1, drop yo from needle) 4
‘Spider Feet’ pattern. The Alpura yarn times, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle,
is hard to find in the UK, so we have Size 3 only (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) into these 4 sts tog;
suggested a good alternative. Next rnd: K2tog, K to end. rep from * another 55 (61:69:77) times.
- (-:224:-) sts. 280 (310:350:390) sts.

YOKE Size 4 only Begin Spider Feet pattern as foll:

Using 4mm circular needles and yarn A, Next rnd: M1, K125, M1, K125. Change to yarn D.
cast on 116 (128:144:160) sts. - (-:-:252) sts. Rnd 1: Knit to end.
Pm and join to work in the round, taking Rnd 2: *Using yarn C, K1b into the yarn C
care not to twist sts. All sizes stitch from Inc rnd below, yo, slip the yarn
Knit 3 (3:2:2) rounds. D stitch from Rnd 1. Rep another 4 times
Rnd 1: Knit. into the next 4 sts of the first Inc rnd shell.
Rnd 2: Purl. Next rnd: * K2A, K2B; rep from * to end. Slip the 5 sts of the second shell; rep from *
Rnds 3–12: Knit. Rep last rnd once more. 27 (30:34:38) more times.
Knit 2 rounds in yarn A. Rnd 3: *Using yarn D, K the yarn D stitch,
Change to yarn C. slip the yarn C stitch, drop yo from needle;
Rnd 13: *K1, yo; rep from * to end. Change to yarn C. rep from * to end.
Rnd 14 (inc): *(Sl 1, drop yo from needle) Next rnd: *K1, yo; rep from * to end. Rnd 4: With yarn D, K the yarn D sts and
4 times, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle, Inc rnd: *(Sl 1, drop yo from needle) 4 slip the yarn C sts.
(K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) into these 4 sts together; times, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle, Rnd 5: Slip the first yarn C stitch, * K the
rep from * another 28 (31:35:39) times. (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) into these 4 sts tog; first yarn D stitch tog with the second yarn
145 (160:180:200) sts. rep from * another 44 (49:55:62) times. C stitch, K1 in yarn D, K the next yarn D
225 (250:280:315) sts. stitch tog with the middle yarn C stitch,
Change to yarn A. slide the 4th yarn C stitch onto a cable
Knit 7 (7:8:8) rnds, dec 1 st at beg of 4th rnd Change to yarn A. needle and hold at front of work, K1 in yarn
on Size 1 only. Knit 2 (2:3:3) rnds, dec 1 (2:0:3) sts evenly D, slide the 5th yarn C stitch onto the cable
144 (160:180:200) sts. using K2tog on 2nd rnd. needle behind the 4th, K the next yarn D
224 (248:280:312) sts. stitch tog with the 4th yarn C stitch, K1 in
Change to yarn C. Next rnd: *K2A, K2B, rep from * to end. yarn D, K the next yarn D stitch tog with
Next rnd: *K1, yo; rep from * to end. Next rnd: *K2B, K2A, rep from * to end. the last yarn C stitch. K1 in yarn D and K the

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BLOCKING DIAGRAM
64 (64:67:67) cm

48 (55:69:76) cm

next stitch together with the first yarn C

stitch from the next shell; rep from * to end.

Using yarn D, knit 2 (2:3:3) rnds.

Next rnd: *K1D, K1C; rep from * to end.
Next rnd: Using yarn D, K to end, inc
0 (2:2:2) evenly across rnd.
280 (312:352:392) sts.

Change to yarn C.
Next rnd: *K1, yo; rep from * to end.
Inc rnd: *(Sl 1, drop yo from needle) 4
times, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle,
(K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) into these 4 sts tog;
rep from * another 69 (77:87:97) times.
350 (390:440:490) sts.
The hem is neatly
Change to yarn B. trimmed with i-cord
Knit 2 rnds, inc 2 sts evenly across last rnd
for Size 4 only.
350 (390:440:492) sts.
Next rnd: *K2B, K2D; rep from * to end. (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) into these 4 sts tog; Size 1 only
Rep last rnd once more. rep from * another 87 (97:109:122) times. Knit 2 rnds.
Next rnd: *K2D, K2B; rep from * to end. 440 (490:550:615) sts.
Rep last rnd 0 (0:1:1) more times. Size 2 only
Next rnd: *K2B, K2D; rep from * to end. SEPARATE FOR BODY AND ARMHOLES Knit 1 rnd.
Rep last rnd once more. Slip 90 (95:90:100) sts onto a holder for Next rnd: K153, K2tog, K153, K2tog.
armhole, K130 (150:185:207), cast on - (308:-:-) sts.
Change to yarn B. 6 (5:10:6) sts, slip next 90 (95:90:100) sts
Knit 2 rnds, inc 2 (2:0:0) sts evenly across onto a holder for second armhole, Sizes 3 and 4 only
last rnd. K130 (150:185:208) sts, cast on 6 (5:10:5) sts Next rnd: K- (-:185:206), K2tog at beg of
352 (392:440:492) sts. under the first arm. underarm st, K-(-:192:212), K2tog, K-(:9:4),
Pm and join to work in the round. pm for new beg of rnd, removing old beg of
Change to yarn C. 272 (310:390:426) sts. rnd mrk.
Next rnd: *K1, yo; rep from * to end. - (-:388:424) sts.
Inc rnd: *(Sl 1, drop yo from needle) 4 BODY
times, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle, Change to yarn D. Knit 1 rnd.

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CHARTS KEY
Chart - Size 1 Chart - Sizes 2, 3 & 4 Pattern colour
27 27
26 26 Background colour
25 25
24 24
23 23
22
21
22
21
SPECIAL
20
19
20
19
ABBREVIATIONS
18 18 K2A (B): Knit 2 sts in yarn A (B).
17 17
16 16 K1b: K1 into the stitch below the
15 15
14 14 next st on LH needle.
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10 For general abbreviations, see
9 9
8 8 p89
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
25 20 15 10 5 25 20 15 10 5

All sizes evenly across rnd for Size 2 only. BEGIN FAIR ISLE PATTERN
272 (308:388:424) sts. 270 (312:390:420) sts. You will now work from the Fair Isle Charts
for your size. Each time you work the chart,
Next rnd: *K2D, K2B; rep from * to end. Next rnd: *K1C, K1A; rep from * to end. you will use different colours for the
Rep last rnd once more. Rep last rnd twice more. background and pattern sts:
Next rnd: *K2B, K2D; rep from * to end. Next rnd: *K3C, K3A; rep from * to end.
Rep last rnd once more. Rep last rnd once more. Chart repeat 1: Use yarn A for background
Next rnd: *K2D, K2B; rep from * to end. and yarn C for pattern.
Rep last rnd once more. Next rnd: *K1C, K1A, K1C, K3A; rep from * Chart repeat 2: Use yarn A for background
to end. and yarn B for pattern.
Change to yarn D only. Rep last rnd twice more. Chart repeat 3: Use yarn D for background
Knit 1 rnd. and yarn B for pattern.
Change to yarn A.
Sizes 1 and 2 only Knit 2 rnds. Next rnd: *K1B, K1D; rep from * to end.
Next rnd: K2tog (M1:-:-), K134 (154:-:-), Next rnd: *K1D, K1B, rep from * to end.
K2tog (M1:-:-), K134 (154:-:-). Change to yarn C. Rep last 2 rnds once more.
270 (310:-:-) sts. Purl 2 rnds.
I-CORD HEM
Size 3 only Change to yarn A. Using a 4mm DPN and yarn D, cast on 3 sts.
Rnd 80: M1, K194, M1, K194 in yarn D. Purl 1 rnd. *Knit 1 stitch of your hem together with
- (-:390:-) sts. the first stitch on your DPN, K2. Bring
Change to yarn C. working yarn behind the needle, slide the
Size 4 only 3 stitches along the needle, ready to work
Rnd 80: K2tog, K104, K2tog, K104, K2tog, Sizes 1 and 4 only the first stitch again, pull the thread tight,
K104, K2tog, K104. Purl 2 rnds. rep from * until all hem stitches are knit.
- (-:-:420) sts. Graft the last 3 sts to the beg of your i-cord.
Size 2 only
All sizes Dec rnd: P2tog, P76, P2tog, P76, P2tog, ARMHOLE EDGINGS
Next rnd: *K1, yo; rep from * to end. P76, P2tog, P76. Put 90 (95:90:100) arm sts onto 4mm
Next rnd (shell pattern without incs): -(308:-:-) sts. circular needles. Pick up 6 (3:10:4) sts from
*(Sl 1, drop yo from needle) 5 times, slip Purl 1 rnd. the underarm.
these 5 sts back to LH needle, (K1, P1, K1, P1, 96 (98:100:104) sts.
K1) into these 5 sts tog; rep from * to end of Size 3 only
rnd. Inc rnd: M1, P195, M1, P195. Knit 1 round in yarn C.
-(-:392:-) sts. Cast off.
Work 5 rnds of Spider Feet patt as for Yoke, Purl 1 rnd.
but replace yarn D with yarn A. FINISHING
All sizes Block piece gently, following any yarn care
Using yarn A only, knit 1 rnd, inc 2 sts 270 (308:392:420) sts. instructions on the ball band.

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Aira
Silky and draping, this cowl has an elegant
knit-and-purl pattern and picot edges
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 SIZE YARN STOCKISTS
Circumference: 51cm (20in) Malabrigo www.malabrigoyarn.com
Depth: 33cm (13in) Available from Laughing Hens
01829 740903 www.laughinghens.com
YARN Wool Warehouse 01926 882818
Malabrigo Silky Merino (DK weight; 50% silk, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
50% Merino wool; 137m/150yds per 50g
skein) For general abbreviations, see p89
Bobby Blue (027); 3 x 50g skeins
CHART
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 32
31
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long 30
29
(or 80cm long if working Magic Loop) 28
27
Stitch marker 26
25
24
SANDRA NESBITT TENSION 23
22

Aira 33 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over pattern st on

4mm needles
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
SANDRA NESBITT’S cowl design K1, (P1, K1) twice; rep from * to end. 11
10
has an understated elegance, with its Rnds 11 and 12: *(K1, P1) twice, K3, P3, 9
8
subtle diamond textures worked in a (K1, P1) twice; rep from * to end. 7
knit-and-purl pattern. This is enhanced Rnds 13 and 14: *P1, K1, P1, K4, P4, K1, P1,
6
5
KEY
with picot edgings at the top and K1; rep from * to end.
4
3
Knit
2
bottom. It’s knitted here in Malabrigo’s Rnds 15 and 16: *K1, P1, K5, P5, K1, P1; 1 Purl
Silky Merino, a DK-weight yarn with a rep from * to end. 10 5
fantastic softness, sheen and drape. Rnds 17 and 18: *P1, K1, P5, K5, P1, K1;
rep from * to end.
Rnds 19 and 20: *K1, P1, K1, P4, K4, P1, K1,
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES P1; rep from * to end.
PICOT CAST-ON Rnds 21 and 22: *(P1, K1) twice, P3, K3,
Cast on 11 sts, *cast off the last 3 sts, slip last (P1, K1) twice; rep from * to end.
st back to LH needle* (7 sts remain on RH Rnds: 23 and 24: *(K1, P1) twice, K1, P2, K2,
needle), cast on 10 sts; rep from * to * until P1, (K1, P1) twice; rep from * to end.
you have the desired number of sts. Rnds 25 and 26: *K2, (P1, K1) 5 times, P2;
rep from * to end.
COWL Rnds 27 and 28: *K3, (P1, K1) 4 times, P3;
Using 4mm circular needles and the picot rep from * to end.
cast-on method, cast on 168 sts. Rnds 29 and 30: *K4, (P1, K1) 3 times, P4;
Pm and join to work in the round being rep from * to end.
careful not to twist sts. Rnds 31 and 32: *K5, (P1, K1) twice, P5;
rep from * to end.
BOTTOM EDGE Rep Rnds 1-32 twice more.
Rnds 1 and 2: * K1,P1; rep from * to end.
Rnds 3 and 4: *P1, K1; rep from * to end. TOP EDGE
Rnds 5 and 6: Rep Rnds 1 and 2 once more. Rnds 1 and 2: *P1,K1; rep from * to end.
Rnds 3 and 4: *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
MAIN PATTERN Rnds 5 and 6: Rep rnds 1 and 2 once more.
(also shown on Chart)
Rnds 1 and 2: *P5, (K1, P1) twice, K5; PICOT CAST-OFF
rep from * to end. Cast off 7 sts in 1x1 rib, *pass 1 st back to LH
Rnds 3 and 4: *P4, (K1, P1) 3 times, K4; needle, cast on 3 sts, cast off 3 sts; rep from
rep from * to end. * to end.
Rnds 5 and 6: *P3, (K1, P1) 4 times, K3;
rep from * to end. FINISHING
Rnds 7 and 8: *P2, (K1, P1) 5 times, K2; Weave in ends. Gently block to
The cowl uses a picot
rep from * to end. measurements, following any yarn care
cast-on and cast-off
Rnds 9 and 10: *(P1, K1) twice, P1, K2, P2, instructions on the ball band.

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THE MALABRIGO
YARN COMES IN A
LOVELY CHOICE OF
SEMI-SOLID AND
VARIEGATED
COLOURWAYS
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185 Jogless helical stripes Michelle Gregory 147 2x2 tubular cast-on in the round Jen Arnall-Culliford
184 Afterthought buttonholes Helen Spedding 146 Glove techniques (in supplement) Rosee Woodland
183 Essential embroidery for knitters Love Embroidery 145 Decorative sock cuffs Rhian Drinkwater
182 Three-needle i-cord cast-off Helen Spedding 144 Two-colour alternating long-tail cast-on Jen Arnall-Culliford
181 Understanding cable symbols, charts & Michelle Gregory 143 Creative rib stitches Helen Spedding
abbreviations
142 Knitting with wire Bronagh Miskelly
180 Buttonholes Rosee Woodland
141 Cast-on methods for top-down socks Rhian Drinkwater
179 Woven sock darn Helen Spedding
140 Introduction to double knitting Ella Austin
178 Strengthening sock heels Rachael Prest
139 Two-sided textures Bronagh Miskelly
177 Grafting: Finchley and Russian methods Rachael Prest
138 Heel methods for top-down socks Rhian Drinkwater
176 Introduction to sock design Rhian Drinkwater
137 Thorn Stitch Ella Austin
175 Stretchy cast-on methods Helen Spedding
136 Hand exercises for knitters Helen Spedding
174 Blocking your knits Rachael Prest
135 Stretchy cast-off methods Faye Perriam-Reed
173 Channel Island cast-on Helen Spedding
134 Corrugated ribbing Faye Perriam-Reed
172 Repair, reuse and recycle your knits Caroline Bawn
133 Adding thumbholes to cuffs Faye Perriam-Reed
171 Jeny’s slipknot cast-on Helen Spedding
132 Self-striping socks Faye Perriam-Reed
170 German short rows Helen Spedding
131 Advanced Kitchener stitch part 2 Louise Smith
169 Caring for your handknits Caroline Bawn (reverse stocking stitch and garter stitch)
168 Adding beads to your knitting Rosee Woodland 130 Felting Faye Perriam-Reed
167 Magic Loop Rosee Woodland 129 Advanced Kitchener stitch part 1 (ribbing) Louise Smith
166 The Russian join Faye Perriam-Reed 128 Provisional cast-ons Faye Perriam-Reed
165 Crochet for knitters part 2 Faye Perriam-Reed 127 Picot cast-on and cast-off Faye Perriam-Reed
164 Crochet for knitters part 1 Faye Perriam-Reed 126 Judy’s Magic Cast On refresher Faye Perriam-Reed
163 Finishing steek edges Helen Spedding 125 Helical/barberpole stripes Jen Bartlett
162 Weaving in yarn ends Faye Perriam-Reed 124 Tubular cast-off Faye Perriam-Reed
161 Hems and foldlines Helen Spedding
123 Tubular cast-ons Faye Perriam-Reed
160 Essential cast-off techniques Rosee Woodland
122 Circular cast-ons Faye Perriam-Reed
159 Nalbinding Penelope Hemingway
121 Adding twisted knitted ribbons Tanja Murray
158 Essential cast-on techniques Rosee Woodland (in supplement)
157 Crochet seams Helen Spedding 120 Stitchmastery part 2 Rosee Woodland
156 Tension squares Jen Bartlett 119 Purl blips/bumps in striped ribbing Nathan Taylor
155 Cabling without a cable needle Jen Bartlett 118 Stitchmastery part 1 Rosee Woodland
154 Using a swift and ball winder Rosee Woodland 117 Shawl design (in supplement) Anniken Allis
153 Portuguese knit and purl stitches Rosa Pomar 116 Steeking Mary Henderson
152 Continental knitting & Norwegian purling Faye Perriam-Reed 115 Changing width of finished knits Faye Perriam-Reed
151 Montse Stanley’s sewn cast-off Jen Arnall-Culliford 114 Changing length of finished knits Faye Perriam-Reed
150 Top tips for sock knitters Rhian Drinkwater 113 Sewing in zips Faye Perriam-Reed
149 Knitted-on edgings Bronagh Miskelly 112 Advanced brioche stitch Jen Arnall-Culliford
148 Selvedges Helen Spedding 111 Combination knitting Jen Arnall-Culliford

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110 Changing sleeve width on set-in sleeves Jen Arnall-Culliford 61 Knitting for children (in supplement) Barb Brown
109 Sideways knit hats Woolly Wormhead 60 Sock Design Workshop (in supplement) Rhian Drinkwater
108 Blocking part 2 (lace shawls) Jen Arnall-Culliford 59 Lace blocking Rosee Woodland
107 Double knitting Jen Arnall-Culliford 58 Intarsia Judy Furlong
106 Blocking part 1 Jen Arnall-Culliford 57 Beading Rosee Woodland
105 Two-colour brioche part 2 (cast-off) Jen Arnall-Culliford 56 Shawl Design Workshop (in supplement) Rosee Woodland
104 Two-colour brioche part 1 Jen Arnall-Culliford 55 Preventing and tackling RSI Rosee Woodland
(cast-on and basic stitches)
54 Modular knitting Rosee Woodland
103 Hat shape, structure and design Woolly Wormhead 53 Taking project photos Mimi Hill
102 Calculating yarn quantities Jen Arnall-Culliford 52 Darning and repairs Rosee Woodland
101 Left-leaning and centred decreases Jen Arnall-Culliford 51 Converting patterns for seamless knitting Judy Furlong
100 Continental knitting Jen Arnall-Culliford 50 Vikkel braids AnneLena Mattison
99 Seaming Jen Arnall-Culliford 49 Adding bust darts Judy Furlong
98 Adjusting armhole depth Jen Arnall-Culliford 48 Designing a Fair Isle hat Jane Crowfoot
97 Hat crown shaping Woolly Wormhead 47 Knitting in the round part 2 (Magic Loop) Rosee Woodland
96 Pleats and tucks Jen Arnall-Culliford 46 Knitting in the round part 1 Rosee Woodland
95 Garment care Jen Arnall-Culliford 45 Combination knitting Annie Modesitt
94 Stranding for Fair Isle Faye Perriam-Reed 44 Finishing techniques part 2 Judy Furlong
93 German twisted cast-on Faye Perriam-Reed 43 Finishing techniques part 1 Judy Furlong
92 Thrums Helen Spedding 42 Buttonholes Rosee Woodland
91 Felting Faye Perriam-Reed 41 Spinning on a wheel Catherine Wright
90 Basic crochet for knitters Faye Perriam-Reed 40 Yarn weight substitutions part 2 Belinda Boaden
89 Shoulder shaping with short rows Faye Perriam-Reed (complex patterns)

88 Following charts Faye Perriam-Reed 39 Recolouring Fair Isle Emma King

87 Pockets Faye Perriam-Reed 38 Yarn weight substitutions part 1 Belinda Boaden
86 Joining in new yarns Faye Perriam-Reed 37 Drop spindling Rosee Woodland
85 Making your own buttons Helen Spedding 36 Lace troubleshooting part 2 Judy Furlong
84 Weaving in ends Faye Perriam-Reed 35 Lace troubleshooting part 1 Judy Furlong
83 Crochet nupps Jen Storey 34 Essential crochet techniques Jane Crowfoot
82 Sock toes Clare Devine 33 Judy’s Magic Cast On (casting on for Judy Becker
81 Decorative darning Emma Vining toe-up socks)

80 Kitchener Stitch refresher Jen Storey 32 Adding waist shaping Belinda Boaden
79 Sunday short rows Jen Storey 31 Knitted-on edgings Judy Furlong
78 Cabling without a cable needle Jen Storey 30 Slip-stitch colour effects Emma King
77 Norwegian purl Faye Perriam-Reed 29 Advanced Kitchener stitch Woolly Wormhead
76 Continental knitting Faye Perriam-Reed 28 Essential embroidery techniques Emma King
75 Changing colour with Photoshop Faye Perriam-Reed 27 Cable charts and fixing mistakes Belinda Boaden
74 Cast-offs Jen Arnall-Culliford 26 Fair Isle techniques Jane Crowfoot
73 Cast-ons Jen Arnall-Culliford 25 Embellishing with i-cord Jane Crowfoot
72 Using Excel to change tension Ellen Gill 24 Basic designing Jane Crowfoot
71 Afterthought and short-row sock heels Clare Devine 23 Steeking Jane Crowfoot
70 Adapting heel flaps Clare Devine 22 Lining knitted fabric Jane Crowfoot
69 Ravelry guide part 2 Jen Arnall-Culliford 21 Choosing appropriate yarn Jane Crowfoot
68 Ravelry guide part 1 Jen Arnall-Culliford 20 Lace techniques Jane Crowfoot
67 Latvian braid cast-on Jen Storey 19 Basic Kitchener stitch Jane Crowfoot
66 Intarsia stripes and cables Faye Perriam-Reed 18 Adding embroidery to knitting Jane Crowfoot
65 Smocking stitch Rosee Woodland 16 Jogless stripes Jane Crowfoot
64 Fair Isle techniques Rosee Woodland 15 Small diameter knitting in the round Jane Crowfoot
63 Hat Design Workshop (in supplement) Faye Perriam-Reed 14 Reversible double knitting Jane Crowfoot
62 Short-row shaping Rosee Woodland 13 Cabling without a cable needle Jane Crowfoot

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Abbreviations Contacts
alt alternate pm place marker YARN SUPPLIERS
approx approximately prev previous Bergère de France
beg beginning psso pass slipped stitch www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
ch chain over Cascade Yarns
cn cable needle P2tog purl 2 stitches www.cascadeyarns.com
cont continue together Doulton Border Leicester
dc double crochet P3tog purl 3 stitches 07860 363742
(US single crochet) together www.doultonborderleicester
dec decrease (work two pwise purlwise yarn.com
stitches together) rem remain(ing) Jamieson & Smith
DK double knitting rep(s) repeat(s) 01595 693579
DPN double-pointed needle rev st st reverse stocking stitch www.shetlandwoolbrokers.
dtr double treble RH right hand co.uk
(US treble crochet) RS right side KC Collection
est established skpo slip 1, knit 1, pass c/o King Cole
foll following slipped stitch over 01756 703670 ‘Glaisdale’ on p69
inc increase sk2po slip 1, knit 2 tog, pass www.kingcole.com uses Doulton Border
K knit slipped stitch over Lanamania Leicester yarn
KFB knit into front and s2kpo slip 2 tog kwise, knit 1, www.lanamania.de
back of stitch pass slipped sts over Malabrigo
K2tog knit the next two Sl slip www.malabrigoyarn.com BOOK PUBLISHERS
stitches together sl st slip stitch Available from Wool Warehouse The Crowood Press
kwise knitwise ss slip stitch (crochet) www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 01672 520320
meas measures slm slip marker Novita www.crowood.com
M1 make one (see M1L) SSK slip 2 stitches one at www.novitaknits.com Page Street Publishing
M1pw make 1 st purlwise: a time, return to LH Rowan www.pagestreetpublishing.com
with LH needle lift the needle, knit 2 slipped 01924 371501 Search Press
strand between next stitches together tbl www.knitrowan.com 01892 510 850
and last st from front SSP slip 2 stitches one at UK Alpaca www.searchpress.com
to back and purl a time, return to LH 01884 243 579 Trafalgar Square Books
through the back loop needle, purl 2 slipped www.ukalpaca.com www.trafalgarbooks.com
M1L left leaning increase: stitches together tbl West Yorkshire Spinners c/o Quiller Publishing
with left needle tip, lift st(s) stitch(es) 01535 664500 01939 261616
strand between st st stocking stitch www.wyspinners.com www.quillerpublishing.com
needles from front to tbl through back of loop
back. Knit lifted loop tog together

M1R
through back of loop
right leaning increase:
tr treble crochet
(US double crochet) Pattern updates
with left needle tip, w&t wrap and turn
lift strand between WS wrong side Our archive of updates can be found at:
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front. Knit lifted loop wyif with yarn in front
through front of loop yb take yarn back (no inc) ISSUE 177
MB make a bobble yf bring yarn to front Hirta
mrk marker (no inc) The third section of the fourth
P purl yfwd yarn forward short-row panel should read:
patt pattern(s) yo yarn over ‘Fasten off yarn C, join in yarn
PB place bead yrn yarn round needle B. Rep rows 3 to 30 using yarns
PFB purl into front and D and B.’
back of stitch
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Klaksvik
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 Guest column

Graeme has had to work hard

to support his sheep through
extreme weather conditions

This too shall pass

Graeme Bethune reflects on a tough winter at Ballachly
Farm, and looks forward to a more joyful spring
A QUICK update for have been at the severe end of the range made us forget that Winter is the killing
those of you who read of weather here, and that extreme has time in nature, and the weak are first to go.
last month’s tale of woe. continued for three months now. When my Dad was wee, in the 1940s and
I continued to lose The sheep that died were all small. As ’50s, weather like this was normal, and
Castlemilk Moorit lambs the smallest they were the canaries in the some years was much worse. In 1955, snow
through the new year, coal mine, so to speak - all the sheep were drifted to nine metres (30 feet), burying
a total of 13 (plus one feeling the weather, but these were the houses and sheep. Farms and villages had
old Cheviot girl and weakest and thus suffered the most. to be supplied by military helicopters
one Cheviot lamb). Today I still have five The affected group was getting normal in Operation Snowdrop, and while hay
animals under intensive care - they get a care; they had good-quality hay, a was dropped to starving sheep, many
big feed twice a day, nights inside under sheltered series of fields, and had received thousands of animals died - although
heat lamps, with access to small areas of their vaccinations, wormer and mineral fewer than you might think. Farmers were
clean pasture. I expect this care to continue supplements. You may remember I was prepared and expected conditions like this,
through to spring, and they should make it. pleased with their condition back in and managed accordingly. In my lifetime
The rest of the affected sheep - a mixed October, they were sleek and I was chuffed. winters have largely been benign, and I
group of Castlemilk Ewes and lambs, So, hubris on my part: I was not paying have farmed accordingly. There have been
mixed Cheviot lambs and a couple of my usual obsessive level of attention, I was bad weeks of cold and snow or wet, dreich
‘Aunties’ - well, they are doing much slow to realise they were in trouble. I had winters, but not a sustained quarter-year
better. But I am watching them like a a lot on and was not at my best - this is in of very bad. This year has caught me out,
hawk, and if the weather gets cold again mitigation, not an excuse. In November and I will have to live with that.
I will bring them back into the shed. The my parents got Covid for the first time and Because that’s a part of animal farming.
main mob of breeding Cheviots never I just froze. I tested negative, but I was After failing, you have to grit your teeth,
blinked an eye at the bad weather; they not in peak form mentally and was put away your emotions and get up and try
are superbly tough. over-extended looking after the farm and again. Better times will come again. In a
So what went wrong? This is difficult attending yarn shows all over and trying few months I will be hip-deep in new life,
for me to be logical about. Part of me (the to care for my folks and, and, and… The lambs running and jumping for joy. The
part that’s made up of indifferent mental weather became extreme and over a period joy of lambing will be all the better for this
health mixed with imposter syndrome) the sheeps lost weight, and when things anguish. Farming is sometimes brutally
is shouting inside that it’s my fault, that got very bad, -10°C and deep snow, the hard, but to quote one of my favourite films
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRAEME BETHUNE

I failed the sheeps and they died. The more weakest started to die. “it’s the hard that makes it great”.
rational part of me knows that it’s due to There was no disease amongst them A last thing: thank you to all who
an awful run of weather. The wee sheeps (I checked), it was just Winter baring her reached out to me after the last article.
just could not hold on in the face of a severe teeth. Nowadays we like winter; central It really helped. I do love our crafting
month of rain followed by a very unusual heating and all the things we have to community, bless you all.
cold snap and then another this past couple entertain ourselves in the evenings
of weeks, and then deep snow. Conditions (knitting is somewhere on that list) have – www.caithnessyarns.com

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 DARIO TUBIANA

Bellagio
This fun, fabulous cape makes a cosy
cover-up for winter and spring
The Knitter Issue 168
 Bellagio

SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TO FIT
BUST 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 152-157 cm

32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62 in

ACTUAL 113½ 119 124½ 129½ 134 136 139½ 144 cm
WIDTH
EDGE TO
EDGE 44¾ 46¾ 49 51 52¾ 53½ 55 56¾ in

ACTUAL
80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 cm
LENGTH
31½ 31½ 31½ 31½ 31½ 31½ 31½ 31½ in

YARN
Cascade Yarns Superwash 220 (DK weight; 100% wool; 200m/220yds per 100g ball)
DARIO TUBIANA MC RED
WINE x100g
13 13 14 14 15 16 16 17
Bellagio HEATHER
(1923)
BALLS

DARIO TUBIANA’S long, swishy When all eyelets and decreases are Sizes 2, 3, and 4 only
cape is worked in three pieces, and complete, continue straight until Right Back neck sts decs: P2, K2, P2, (K2tog,
it drapes beautifully over the Front meas 80cm from cast-on edge, K1, P2) 10 times, K2, P2, K2.
shoulders to keep you cosy. It’s ending after a WS row.
knitted in Cascade’s Superwash DK, Cast off all sts. Sizes 5, 6, 7 and 8 only
which comes in a huge choice of Back neck sts decs: P2, (K2tog, K1, P2)
shades. Dario has embellished his LEFT FRONT 12 times, K2.
design with i-cords, embroidered Work as for Right Front, working Set-up
details and fringing, worked in row, Eyelet row and Dec rows as follows: All sizes
DK-weight yarns from his stash. Next row: (P2, K2) to end.
Set-up row (RS): Knit to 20 sts before Cont in rib as set until band meas 14cm
end of row, yo, K2tog, knit to end. from picked-up edge, ending after a WS
BACK row.
Using 4mm needles and MC, cast on Eyelet row (RS): Knit to 20 sts before Cast off all sts loosely.
210 (220
(220:230:
:230:240
240:248:
:248:252
252:258:
:258:266
266)) sts. end of row, yo, K2tog, K9, yo, K2tog, K7.
Beg with a RS row, work in st st until Fold the rib to the inside and sew it
Back meas 80cm from cast-on edge, Dec row (RS): Knit to last 3 sts, working carefully to the inside to create a folded
ending after a WS row. eyelets if they fall on the same row, band.
Cast off all sts. K2tog, K1. 1 st dec’d.
FINISHING
RIGHT FRONT INTERIM FINISHING Block cape gently to even out the fabric
Using 4mm needles and MC, cast on Join shoulder seams. without overstretching, following any
94 (97
(97:102:
:102:107
107:110:
:110:112
112:115:
:115:119
119)) sts. yarn care instructions on the ball band.
Beg with a RS row, work in st st for RIBBED EDGING
16 rows, ending after a WS row. Using 4mm needles and with RS facing, Using 5mm DPNs and yarn B, make two
Set-up row (RS): K18, K2tog, yo, K to end. pick up and knit 152 sts up right front, i-cords, each approx 150cm long, as folls:
pm, 58 (62
(62:62:
:62:62
62:64:
:64:64
64:64:
:64:64
64)) sts along Cast on 4 sts. *Slide the sts from one end
Beg with a WS row, work in st st for back neck, pm, and pick up and knit of the DPN to the other. Your working
15 rows, ending after a WS row. 152 sts down left front. yarn will be coming from the 4th stitch
Eyelet row (RS): K7, K2tog, yo, K9, 362 (366
(366:366:
:366:366
366:368:
:368:368
368:368:
:368:368
368)) sts. cast on. Knit those 4 sts. Rep from * until
K2tog, yo, work to end. Next row (WS): (P2, K2) to mrk, slm, dec cord meas 150cm. Fasten off by breaking
Rep these last 16 rows another 11 times 6 (10
(10:10:
:10:10
10:12:
:12:12
12:12:
:12:12
12)) sts evenly across yarn and pulling through all 4 sts.
AND AT THE SAME TIME, when work back neck sts as given below for your
meas 50cm from cast-on edge, dec at size, slm, (P2, K2) to end. 356 sts. Thread each i-cord through the front
neck edge on next RS row and 17 foll 4th eyelets, using the photos as a guide,
rows as foll: Size 1 only and secure with a few sts at each end.
Dec row (RS): K1, SSK, K to end, working Back neck sts decs: (P2, K2) 3 times, P2,
eyelets if they fall on the same row. (K2tog, K1, P2) 6 times, K2, (P2, K2) 3 Using 5mm circular needles, with RS
76 (79
(79:84:
:84:8989:92:
:92:94
94:97:
:97:101
101)) sts. times. facing and MC, work an applied i-cord

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 Bellagio

YARN FOR EMBROIDERY NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES YARN STOCKISTS

West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, Cascade Yarns
(DK weight; 100% wool; 225m/244yds 80-100cm long www.cascadeyarns.com
per 100g ball) Set of 5mm (UK 6/ US 8) double-pointed West Yorkshire Spinners
A Harbour Blue (746); 1 x 100g ball needles (DPNs), for working i-cord 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
B Crimson Red (556); 1 x 100g ball 5mm (UK 6/ US 8) circular needles, Rowan 01924 371501
80-100cm long www.knitrowan.com
Rowan Alpaca Classic (Light DK weight; Tapestry needle
57% alpaca, 43% cotton; 120m/131yds Stitch markers For general abbreviations, see p89
per 25g ball) of the main magazine
C Peacock (107) or Verdigris (108); 2 x TENSION
100g balls 18.5 sts and 28.5 rows to measure 10cm
Note: In the sample a stash yarn has over st st using 4mm needles
been used where this colour is stated
in the pattern.

BLOCKING DIAGRAM
80cm

EMBROIDERY DIAGRAM
TURKEY STITCH

113½ (119
(119:124½:
:124½:129½
129½:134:
:134:136
136:139½:
:139½:144
144)) cm

along each bottom edge and along each Using yarn A, work cross stitches
side opening edge as foll: along the inner edge of the front ribbed
Using MC and 5mm DPN, cast on 3 sts. edging.
With RS facing , starting at folded rib Using yarn C, work Turkey stitch
edge of Right Front, pick up 1 st. *Slide (see stitch guide on the right for Leave 5cm of thread on top of the
the sts along the DPN. Your working instructions) next to these cross fabric. Take the needle in at 1, out
yarn will be coming from the picked- stitches, and for approximately 35cm at 2, in at 3 and out at 1. Push
up st. K2, K2tog tbl, pick up 1 st from down from each shoulder along the the needle back in at 4 and out at
garment edge; rep from *, picking up side openings. 3. Don’t pull the thread all the way
and knitting 3 sts for every 4 sts/rows Using yarn B, work a small running through; leave a loop on the front.
along Right Front hem, up and down stitch at the centre of the cross stitches. Continue in this way along the line,
each side opening, along Back hem, Using yarn A, work vertical columns leaving a loop of thread each time.
up and down each side opening and of cross stitches of varying lengths
along Left Front hem. When you reach (see photos as a guide) down across the Many thanks to
the folded rib edge of the Left Front, shoulders and back neck. Again, work our friends at Love
slide 3 rem sts back to the left needle a small running stitch using yarn B Embroidery for supplying
and knit all three of them together at the centre of these cross stitches. this guide. Discover more
through the back loops. Using MC, work Turkey stitch inside essential embroidery tips
the applied i-cord edging along the and subscribe to Love Embroidery at
EMBROIDERY bottom edge of the Fronts and Back. www.gathered.how/needlework/
Work embroidery as follows, using placing stitches between the i-cord embroidery/
the photographs as a guide: edge and the knitted fabric.

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Bellagio

Lengths of i-cord
are threaded
through eyelets
on the front
Bellagio

Simple embroidery
and fringing add
colour to the cape
Yarn stories

American Idol
The family-run Cascade Yarns, based in Seattle
since 1987, offers an incredible range of yarns which
are beloved by knitters around the world
MENTION CASCADE Cascade 220 Wave offers a choice of
Yarns to a knitter, and twisted shades blending two hues.
the chances are they’ll Exciting recent additions to the
immediately think Cascade range use recycled fibres
of 220, the most to offer sustainable yarns which are
iconic yarn in its a delight to knit with and wear.
line-up. Cascade 220 has become ReFine, for example, is a 4ply weight
phenomenally popular with knitters blend of post-consumer recycled
around the world – at the time of Merino wool, nylon and viscose; it
writing, nearly 436,000 completed has a fantastic handle, and provides
projects listed on Ravelry.com were a smooth, soft fabric with a lovely
knitted or crocheted using 220. drape. The aran-weight ReVive is
Yet there is so much more to spun from 100% recycled wool,
explore and enjoy in the Cascade which has been woollen-spun to
range. In the 220 Highland wool give it a lofty feel, yet it also provides
range alone, there many options good stitch definition and a smooth,
alongside the much-loved 220 durable fabric. 1
Superwash worsted. The range For fantastic socks in all the colours
of weights includes 4ply (220 of the rainbow, there’s Heritage, a
Fingering), sport, DK, aran and 75% wool-25% nylon blend which is colours; there’s also an alpaca
chunky (220 Grande), which are available in more than 100 shades. version, and the undyed Eco Merino
available both in superwash and Ecological Wool is a warm, cosy DK. Other gorgeous offerings include
non-superwash versions, while Peruvian wool in undyed natural luxurious laceweights such as Llama
Lace and Alpaca Lace, and BFL,
which is spun from British-sourced
‘Hemingford’
Bluefaced Leicester. For smooth, soft
from The Knitter
issue 167 uses knits, Ultra Pima has become a
Heritage 4ply popular choice. This is a DK-weight
mercerised cotton yarn which comes
in a vast range of colours.

Yarns to treasure
All told, there are now more than 80
different yarns in the Cascade range
– a phenomenal breadth and depth
for a company which started out as
a yarn shop in Seattle, USA. It was
established in the late 1980s by Bob
Dunbabin, and at the time most
premium knitting yarns came from
the UK or Italy. Bob looked instead to
South America, where he worked
closely with mills to develop and
WORDS: HELEN SPEDDING

produce a range of fine yarns. Bob’s

son Rob and his daughter-in-law
‘Cabled Capelet’
Shannon purchased the business
is a design by
Cheryl Beckerich in January 2011, and today Shannon
and Rob continue to follow Bob’s

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 ‘Marisha’
appeared in
The Knitter 157 1 Cascade offers more than 80
different yarns 2 ‘Firenze Wrap’
by Michael Harrigan is one of
many free patterns on Cascade’s
website 3 ‘Ferntail Poncho’ uses
Cascade’s 220 Grande bulky
wool 4 ‘Rhodomel’ is a design
from The Knitter 172 5 +6 Two
of Cascade’s most popular yarn
ranges are Ultra Pima and 220

‘Turkish Colorwork Cowl’

uses Cascade 220 Sport
Melissa Leapman’s
‘Retro Fair Isle Cardigan’

4
2 3

mission of offering high-quality and 5

great-value yarns.
Shannon Dunbabin is Cascade’s
creative director, and not only has
she created many knitting patterns
herself to showcase Cascade’s yarns,
she also works with a wide range of
independent designers to curate an
impressive archive of projects which
are available to download for free from
its website. Designers who have
collaborated with Cascade include
Deborah Newton, Melissa Leapman,
Therese Chynoweth, Tanis Gray,
Cheryl Beckerich and Ethel Weinberg. 6
In the UK, Cascade Yarns is stocked
by a wide range of yarn stores
including Wool Warehouse,
LoveCrafts, Laughing Hens, Emily
Foulds, Ginger Twist Studio and Be
Inspired Fibres – why not take a look
‘Dancing Cables’
and explore its amazing line-up!
is knitted in
Cascade’s BFL
- www.cascadeyarns.com

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The Croft is available in a range of weights and unique colourways,
from rustic solid shades to beautiful colour-fusion tweeds.
Discover the collection and your local stockist at wyspinners.com

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