Table of contents for Issue 92 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Zara Plus in shade 50 – hat 4, 5, 6 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Zara Plus in shade 53 - scarf Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles Tension 18 sts by 24 rows over Stst on 5.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations M1p – purl into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left hand needle STITCH GUIDE SLOUCHY HAT With 4.00mm needles, cast on 90 (96, 102) sts. K1, p1 rib for 11 rows. Next Row: WS - P5 (4, 2), M1p; (p10 (8, 7), M1p) 8 (11, 14) times; p5 (4, 2). 99 (108, 117) sts. Change to 5.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *1K1,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 Hanks50gm Amuri DK 8plyshade #2039 Needles and Tools 4.00mm knitting needles3.75mm knitting needlesfor straps11 markers Special Abbreviations skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; W&T – wrap and turn (slip next st to right-hand needle, bring yarn around it and transfer back to left-hand needle, turn piece ready to work in opposite direction with yarn ready to k or p as established). Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 94 (100, 106, 112, 118, 124) sts. Row 1: RS - *K4, p2; rep from* to last 4 sts, k4. Row 2: P4, *k2, p4; rep from* to end. Rep…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Scarf:Single colour - RareEssentials or Rare Earth8ply Cocoon 50gm5 ballsStriped version - RareEssentials or Rare Earth8ply Cocoon 50gm2 balls 1st Contrast (C1)2 balls 2nd Contrast (C2)1 ball 3rd Contrast (C3) Hat:Single colour - RareEssentials or Rare Earth8ply Cocoon 50gm3 BallsStriped version - RareEssentials or Rare Earth8ply Cocoon 50gm2 balls 1st Contrast (C1)1 ball 2nd Contrast (C2)1 ball 3rd Contrast (C3) Needles Scarf5.00mm knitting needlesHat4.00mm knitting needles5.00mm knitting needlesWool sewing needle Tension 22sts by 25 rows overpattern, on 5.00mmneedles to 10cm22sts by 30 rows overstocking st, on 4.00mmneedles to 10cm STRIPED COLOUR VERSION (WORKED IN 2 NON-IDENTICAL PIECES) First Piece Using 5.00mm needles and C cast on 150 sts. Row 1: Knit Row 2: P1, *K2 together, repeat from * to last st, P1 Row…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 9, 11, 12 Hanks 50gmAmuri DK 8ply shade#2041 Needles and tools 4.00mm knitting needles Markers Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 122 (134, 146, 158) sts. Row 1: RS - K2; *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - *P2, k2; rep from* to last 2 sts, p2. Rep these 2 rows 6 times more. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *P2, k10; rep from* to last 2 sts, p2. Row 2: WS - K2; *p10, k2; rep from * to end. Row 3: *K2, p2, k6, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 4: P2; *k2, p6, k2, p2; rep…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 2 balls 50gm CrazyDays in shade #A43 balls 50gm Crazy Days in shade #A3 Needles 5.00mm knitting needles5.50mm knitting needles Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviation skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over STITCH GUIDE SKINNY SCARF With 5.50mm needles, cast on 26 sts. Row 1: RS - K1, p1, k1; p4, (k4, p4) twice; k1, p1, k1. Row 2: WS - P1, k1, p1; k4, (p4, k4) twice; p1, k1, p1. Rep last 2 rows twice more. Row 7: RS - K1, p1, k1; k4, (p4, k4) twice; k1, p1, k1. Row 8: WS - P1, k1, p1; p4, (k4, p4) twice; p1, k1, p1. Rep last…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7, 12 balls 50gmCleckheaton CountryMerino Marles 8 ply in Moccasin 4898 – Colour 1 (C1)6, 11 balls 50gmCleckheaton CountryMerino Marles 8 ply in Silver 2959 – Colour 2 (C2)10, 19 balls 50gmCleckheaton CountryMerino Marles 8 ply in Charcoal 2958 – Colour 3 (C3)6, 12 balls 50gmCleckheaton CountryMerino Marles 8 ply in Donkey 2957 – Colour 4 (C4) Needles 10mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 10 sts by 18 rows over garter st, on 10mm needles and 2 strands of yarn tog to 10cm. GETTING STARTED NOTE – This Throw is knitted throughout using 2 strands of yarn tog. Slip all slip sts knitways. WORKING PATTERN FIRST STRIP Using 10.00mm needles and 2 strands of C1 tog, cast on 49 sts. First Square Row 1: WS – Knit to last st,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls 50gm CrazyDays in shade #A2 - Cowl2, 2, 3 balls 50gm CrazyDays in shade #A6 – Beret Needles 5.00mm knitting needles5.50mm knitting needles Tension 16 sts and 22 rows over Stst - 10cm on 5.50mm needles. Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over; M1 – place yarn between last st worked and next onto left hand needle and k into the back of this strand; STITCH GUIDE COWL With 5.50mm needles, cast on 128 sts. Row 1: RS - P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1. Row 2: WS - K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Beg Main Pattern Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7: RS - *K1, p6, k1;…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 balls100gm Crazy Mohair in shade #20403 Incomparable Buttons: L324 Needles 5.00mm knitting needles5.50mm knitting needlesStitch holders and markers Special Abbreviations m – markerskp – slip 1 stitchknitwise, k 1 stitch, passthe slipped stitch over Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK & SLEEVES With 5.50mm needles, cast on 73 (77, 83, 87, 91, 95) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: (RS) – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 4: K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 4 rows once more, then rows 1 & 2 once more. Cont in…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 100gm PatonsPatonyleOR100gm any 4ply wool Needles 3.50 mm crochet hook Special Abbreviations Cluster (cl) - (yarn over hook, insert hook in next space, yarn over hook, draw yarn through space, yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yarn over hook, draw yarn through 3 loops on hook. Bobble - (yarn over hook, insert hook in next st, yarn over hook, draw yarn through st and draw up to the level of work) 3 times, yarn over hook, draw yarn through 7 loops on hook. Tension Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN With 3.50mm hook Ch 25. Working from the stitch diagram work from Rows 1 to 15. Continue repeating Rows 4 to 15 until scarf measures 160cm ending…

BEGINNER'S TOOL KIT PINS Plastic-head pins are useful for checking tension and blocking out items. Pins with coloured heads are best because they do not get lost in your work. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. KNITTING IN ELASTIC Elastic yarn prevents sagging in cuffs, collars and waists. You can work it in with knitting yarn on knitted or crocheted garments. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in varying lengths and widths. Straight needles come in pairs and doublepointed needles come in sets of four. KNITTING BAG A knitting bag is essential for those who like to knit ‘on the go’. Not only is it a…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Cowl 2 Hanks 50gm Amuri DK8ply in shade #2038Fingerless gloves1 Hank 50gm Amuri DK8ply in shade #2038 Needles And Tools Cowl 4.50mm knitting needles or longer circular needleFingerless gloves3.25mm knitting needles3.75mm knitting needles2 markers Special Abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1stitch, pass the slippedstitch over;yo – yarn over needle to make new stitch. Tension 22 sts over Pattern on4.50mm needles to 10cmCowl23 sts over Stst on3.75mm needles to 10cmFingerless gloves WORKING PATTERN COWL With 4.50mm needles, cast on 171 sts. Row 1: RS - Knit all sts. Row 2: Knit all sts. Rep last 2 rows once more. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - K1; *skp, k9, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 145 sts. Row 2: WS -…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 balls 50g 8ply Rare Yarns Needles 4.00mm circular needle 80cmWool sewing needle Tension As per 8ply Rare Yarns STITCH GUIDE Note - This garment is knitted in rounds not rows. With 4.00mm Circular needle cast on 196 sts for neck edge. Place a stitch holder on the needle to keep track of rounds for counting. Beg with a K row, knit 6 rounds. PATTERN Next Round: Purl 2 rounds Next Knit 2 rounds. These four rows form the pattern and are repeated throughout the garment. Pattern for 8 more rounds finishing on a knit round. Shaping for hood Decrease rounds*P5, P2 tog; repeat from * to end of round. 168 sts Next Round: Pattern for 11 rounds Next Round: decrease *P4, P2 tog;…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 14, 15, 16, 17, 17, 18 balls50g CleckheatonCountry Merino Marles8 ply in Donkey 2957NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted. Needles 4.00mm knitting needles3.25mm knitting needles3.25mm circular knitting needle3 stitch-holdersWool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviation M1 – make 1 – pick up loop that lies before next stitch, place on left-hand needle and knit or purl into back of loop. STITCH GUIDE DESIGN FEATURE – This Jumper has been designed with raglan armhole shaping on the Back, but the Front features saddle shoulder shaping. BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 114 (122, 126, 130, 138, 142) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep…

Notes: The Evergreen Cap is a simple, unisex hat featuring an all-over cable pattern. The cap is knit from the bottom up, with 8 braided cables growing from simple ribbing at the brim. Carefully arranged decreases allow the cables to continue uninterrupted to the very top of the hat. SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash in Fjord Heather 26316, Needles 5.00mm Double Pointed Needles or40cm circular needle or2 60cm circular needles for two circulars technique or80cm circular needle for Magic Loop techniqueStitch markersCable needleYarn needle Tension 24 sts by 28 rows in Cable Pattern, lightly blocked, but not stretched to 10cm BRIM Loosely cast on 96 sts. Join in the round and place marker (PM) being careful not to twist sts.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 balls 100gm KatiaNorth in shade 200 Needles 10.00mm knitting needlesWool sewing needleLeather fastener or stick pin Tension 8sts by 12 rows over moss st on 10mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE BACK First piece Using 10.00mm needles cast on 31sts. Row 1: RS – K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end This row forms moss st when repeated. Continue in moss st until work measures 16cm from beg, working last row on WS ** Beg Shaping Keeping moss st correct Next Row: RS - K3, moss 2 tog, moss to end. Next Row: moss to last 3 sts P3. Rep last 2 rows once more. 29sts Cont dec one st at RS edge as before, inside 3 edge sts in next row,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 balls 50g Patons Inca in Cream 7017 Needles 9.00mm knitting needles 6.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 11 sts by 16 rows over stocking st, on 9.00 mm needles to 10cm. NOTE – This jumper is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted. BACK AND FRONT ALIKE (MAKE 2) Using 6.00mm needles, cast on 46 (54, 58, 62, 70) sts. Beg Lower Band Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 3 times, inc 2 (0, 2, 2, 0) sts…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 12, 13, 15, 16 balls 50gmPatons Totem Merino8ply in Dove Grey 4328 Needles And Tools 3.75mm knitting needles4.00mm knitting needles3.75mm set double-pointed knitting needles1 stitch-holderWool sewing needle Special Abbreviation M1 = make 1 – pick up loop which lies before next st, place on left-hand needle and knit into back of loop. Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 87 (99, 109, 121) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 8 times. 18 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 39cm from beg, ending with…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 13, 15, 17, 18, 20 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country Merino 8 ply in Cameo 2336 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles3.25mm set double-pointed knitting needlesWool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted. FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 63 (69, 75, 79, 85) sts. Beg Rib Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from* to end. Rep last 2 rows twice, then 1st row once. Row 8: Cast on one st (seam st), P1, rib 11 (13, 13, 15, 17),* P2tog, K2tog, rib 14 (16, 18, 18, 20),…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 5, 6, 7 skeins NoroTokonatsu in shade 6 Needles 4.50mm circular needles 40cm4.50mm circular needles 80cm4.50mm double pointed needle set Tension 19sts by 28 rows over stocking st on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations K1wrap3 – knit next st, wrapping yarn 3 times around RH needle Garter st in rounds - * knit 1 round, purl 1 round, repeat from * Stocking st in rounds – knit every round STITCH GUIDE This top is worked in one piece from the top down. YOKE With shorter circular needle, cast on 90 (94, 98, 102) sts. Join taking car not to twist sts and place marker (pm) for begin of round. Beg with a knit round, work 5 rounds in garter st. Beg Pattern…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 100g Patons Big Baby 8 ply in Silver 2565 – Main colour (M)1 ball 100g Patons Big Baby 8 ply in Banana 2561 – Contrast colour 1 (C1)1 ball 100g Patons Big Baby 8 ply in Cream 2656 – Contrast colour 2 (C2)3 buttons Needles 4.00mm crochet hookWool sewing needle Tension 16tr by 9 rows over tr fabric, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm. Special abbreviations Dec – * yoh, draw up a lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. dDec – * yoh, draw up a lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * in…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 3, 3 balls 50gmFilatura Di Crosa ZaraPlus in shade 46 – hat5, 6, 7 balls 50gmFilatura Di Crosa ZaraPlus in shade 54 - scarf Needles 4.00mm knitting needles5.00mm knitting needles5.50mm knitting needles Tension 18 sts by 24 rows over Stst on 5.00mm needles to 10cm17 sts rows over Stst on 5.50mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE HAT With 4.00mm needles, cast on 91 (97, 103) sts. Row 1: RS - P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows 3 times more. Change to 5.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *P1, k5; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 2: P1; *k5, p1; rep from *…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 balls50g Patons TotemMerino 8 ply in Taupe4324 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles3.25mm knitting needles2 stitch-holdersWool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 95 (107, 117, 129, 139, 151) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from* to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 9 times. 20 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 38cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 6 (8, 10, 11, 12, 14) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 83 (91,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country Marles 8 ply in Grey Blend 0216 Main colour (M)1 ball 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply in Citron 2315 – Contrast colour 1 (C1)1 ball 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply in Dijon 2313 – Contrast colour 2 (C2)1 ball 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply in Lavender 2190 – Contrast colour 3 (C3)1 ball 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply in Barberry 2345 – Contrast colour 4 (C4)Length of hat elastic Needles 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension 16tr by 9 rows over tr fabric, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm. Special abbreviations Inc – (3tr, 1ch, 3tr) in next ch sp. group – 3tr in next ch sp. STITCH GUIDE YOKE (BEG AT NECK EDGE) Using…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 18 x balls 25g Rare Comfort Kid Mohair Needles 5.00mm circular needleCrochet hook for fringe Tension As per wool GETTING STARTED Note: A circular needle is used to hold the large number of sts. The pattern is worked in rows, not rounds. WORKING PATTERN THROW Using a 5.00mm circular needle, cast on 209 sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P1, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K1, P2; rep from * to end. These two rows form K2, P1 rib pattern. Work in rib pattern until length measures 165cm. Cast off loosely in rib. MAKING UP FRINGE Cut strands of yarn 20cm in length. Using 3 strands tog, fold in half. Insert a crochet hook just above cast on (or…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Rare Yarns Fire Needles 8mm circular needle 40cm long Stitch marker Tension As per wool WORKING PATTERN Cast on 48 sts. Ensure there is no twist of wool on needles, knit in the round. Round 1: Rib: *K1,P1 to end . Use a stitch marker if necessary. Continue in 1 x 1 rib for 8 to 10 rounds. approx 5cm. Purl 1 round. PATTERN Round 1: * K1, yfwd* repeat from * to end of round. Round 2: *Purl 1, drop the yfwd from previous round*. Repeat from * to end. Repeat these 2 pattern rounds until end of yarn leaving a 20cm tail. MAKING UP Thread tail through all sts, pull and secure thread to create hat. Rare Yarns Phone NZ: –…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Heirloom 8 plyCotton Needles 4.00mm knitting needlesCable needleWool sewing needle Special Abbreviations C4b – slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K2 then K2 from cable needle. C4f – slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K2 then K2 from cable needle. Tension Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Cast on 18sts. Knit 1 row. Commence pattern. Row 1: knit 4, slip1, purl 8, knit 5 Row 2: knit 4, slip1, c4b twice, Knit 5 Row 3: as Row 1 Row 4: knit 4, slip 1, K2, c4f, K7 Continue in pattern until work measures approx 46cm, ending with a Row 3. Knit 1 row. Cast off leaving a tail…