Table of contents for Volume 8 Issue 1 in Australian Knitting

The autumn edition of Australian Knitting features the best patterns, designs and trends for the new season upon us. Everyone is sure to find a project that suits their taste; whether it is attempting the beautiful homemaker projects such as the herringbone throw or crochet bucket or updating your wardrobe with the wide range of stylish jumper, sweater, scarf and wrap designs on offer in this issue. There are projects for readers of all skill levels, including our beginner chunky scarf through to more complicated patterns. We also have the whole family covered, with a jumper with set in sleeves and Anzac cardigan patterns for the men as well as an adorable vest and cardigan pattern for the younger ones. Don’t forget that a new issue of Australian Knitting is…

Fashion trends this season will see a transformation in colours and styles to reflect the brisk change in weather this autumn season. Knitting trends • Cardigans in bright colours • Skinny scarves – thin scarves can be teamed with all types of garments, from a casual sweater dress to jeans and a top • Gloves – the perfect way to keep warm as well as adding a feminine touch to your outfit • Lace cardigans – mimic the trends of the 19th century by wearing elegant lace Pair your knitwear with: • Skirts with flounce hem lines • Coats featuring faux fur sleeves and cuffs • High waisted skirts • Long sleeved blouses Colours – autumn hues Purple, blue and yellow shades continue to lead the way into autumn, a…

YARN Cowl • 2 Hanks 50gm Otira DK8ply in shade #653 Hat • 1, 2, 2 Hanks 50gm Otira DK 8ply in shade #653 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Cowl To fit Adult Circumference approx: 81cm Length approx:30cm Hat • To fit size: S, M, L • To fit Head approx: 50-52, 54-56, 58-60 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; M1 – pick up running thread from front to back and k it through the back loop. TENSION 22 sts over Main Pattern on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN COWL With 4.00mm needles, cast on 184 sts. Row 1: RS – *P2, k1, p2, k3; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P3, k2, p1, k2; rep from *…

YARN • 2 balls Chaffey 8ply Merino in shade 11 Colour 1 (C1) • 1 ball Chaffey 8ply Merino in shade 5 Colour 2 (C2) • 1 x ball Chaffey 8ply Merino in shade 7 Colour 3 (C3) • 2 balls Chaffey 8ply Merino in shade 8 Colour 4 (C4) • 55 x mixed buttons in purple lavender tones NEEDLES • 4.00mm Clover Takumi Bamboo Circular needles • Crochet hook MEARUREMENTS One size: medium to large SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C2R – slip 1 purlwise onto cable needle and hold at back of work, slip 1 purlwise (yarn at back) from left hand needle, then knit the st from the cable needle. C2L – slip the next st onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K1 from left hand needle, then slip 1 purlwise (yarn at back)…

YARN 16 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply Pictured in colours 0015 Mulberry, 0019 Metal and 0024 Airforce NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 25cm diameter x 33cm high TENSION 12 sts by 8 rows over side patt, on 6mm hook and 2 strands of yarn together to 10cm. Correct tension is not essential for this Bucket, however stated measurements and yarn quantity are based on this tension. WORKING PATTERN BUCKET Using 6.00mm hook and 2 strands of yarn together, make 2ch. Round 1: Miss 1ch, 6dc in 2nd ch from hook. Note: As rounds are not completed with a sl st but are worked in a spiral shape, mark end of rounds with a contrasting thread or safety pin. Round 2: (Do not beg…

YARN • 1 skein knitalpaca Colouratura hand dyed suri alpaca • or 1 ball Surindulgence suri NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles TENSION Not critical to project GETTING STARTED Pattern Increasing row: yo, k to end. (Beginning a row with a yo creates a large decorative loop at the edge) Wrapping row: k1, *k 2 tog, yo three times. Repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3. Dropping row: k to end of row, dropping the extra loops of previous row. Decreasing row: yo, k2tog twice, k to end. WORKING PATTERN THE SCARF Cast on 2 sts. Work increasing rows until there are 18 sts on the needle. Work 1 wrapping row, then 1 dropping row. Work 8 increasing rows (yo, k to end), then repeat 1 wrapping row and 1 dropping…

YARN • 8 balls 100gm Patons Gigante in Mustard 1406 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 20.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle • Piece of cardboard 24cm wide • Crochet hook for fringe MEASUREMENTS Size: 30 x 190cm long TENSION Correct tension is not essential for this Scarf. GETTING STARTED Note: Prepare fringe first – wrap yarn around 24cm wide piece of cardboard 90 times and cut along one edge, making sure you have a total of 90 lengths of yarn. Set aside for attaching to Scarf after completing knitting. WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using 20.00mm needles and 2 strands of yarn together, cast on 15 sts loosely. Note:To keep edges neat, join new balls of yarn 3 sts in from edge. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Last 2 rows form stocking st. Continue in stocking…

YARN • 16 balls 50gm Rare Essentials Fire in Jewel NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 10.00mm circular needle 80cm long • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 80cm x 165cm long TENSION 16 sts by 11 rows over herringbone patt, on 10.00mm circular needles to 10 cm WORKING PATTERN THROW Main Piece Using 10.00mm circular Needle, cast on 198 sts. Note - to work in rows not rounds. Beg Herringbone Patt Row 1: RS - K1, * slip one st knitways, K1, yfwd, using left-hand needle, pass slipped st over (K1 and yfwd), and off right-hand needle, rep from * to last st, K1. 198 sts Row 2: * P2tog, but before slipping off left-hand needle, purl only the first st again, then slip both sts tog off left-hand needle, rep from * to end.…

YARN • 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 hanks 50gm Otira DK 8ply in shade #655 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Garment length: 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over. yo - yarn over needle (to make one new stitch). M1 - pick up running thread (between last st worked and next st on left-hand needle) from front to back, k it through the back loop. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125) sts. Row 1:…

YARN • 2 balls Heirloom Merino Magic NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size Small 54cm, Medium 56cm, Large 58cm TENSION 22sts by 30 rows over stocking stitch on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN Using 3.25mm needles cast on 105 (110,115) stitches. Row 1: *K3, P2 repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: *K2, P3 repeat from * to end of row. These 2 rows form Chunky rib pattern. Work 5cm Chunky rib pattern ending with a 2nd row. Change to 4.00mm needles and stocking stitch until work measures 8 (10,12) cm from end of rib ending with a purl row. Decrease 5 (0, 5) stitches evenly in this row. 100 (110, 110) sts. Shape Crown Medium and…

New yarns to test A new yarn to enter the market in 2016 is the Alpaca Cloud Fingering Yarn – a soft, light and amazingly warm fibre. Perfect for shawls and light accessories, Alpaca Cloud can also be doubled for gorgeous garments you’ll wear constantly. The latest yarn is made from 100% superfine alpaca and available in 50g hanks with 200 yards. Another yarn to put to the test is the recently released Perciosa Fingering yarn. The yarn is a single ply made from 100% merino yarn, hand dyed in semi-sold tonal colours. The incredibly luxurious yarn is now available in range of tonal jewel-like colours and sold in 100g hanks with 437 yards. The new editions can be purchased from Knit Picks Australia http://www.knitpicks.com/ Knitting for a cause For…

Loro Piana – The renowned Italian brand has been designing high-quality garments for more than 90 years. The brand sells some of the finest wool, cashmere and alpaca garments in the world and a cashmere sweater can cost around $2,000 USD and an alpaca/wool blend coat can command upwards of $3,600 USD. Since 2000, Loro Piana has awarded a prize for the world’s finest bale of wool, which produced just enough fabric for 50 suits. The cup is awarded to an Australian or New Zealand woolgrower who produces the year’s finest bale. Brunello Cucinelli – Another Italian designer to sell upmarket cashmere and alpaca garments, this designer originally started out selling sweaters from his garage in the 1970’s. Although the quality rivals Loro Piana, the style is more playful and…

YARN • 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 hanks 50gm Otira DK 8ply in shade #651 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Garment length back: 60, 61, 62, 62, 63, 63cm Garment length front: 53, 54, 55, 55, 56, 56cm Sleeve length: 40, 40, 40, 41, 41, 42cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; yo – yarn over needle (to make one new stitch). TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1;…

YARN • 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19 50g balls Patons Bluebell Merino 5ply in Junior Navy 4332 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 3.00mm knitting needles • 1 stitch-holder • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL To fit chest: 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145cm Finished fit:, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155cm Garment length: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75cm Sleeve length: 48cm 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 26 sts by 35 rows over stocking st, on 3.75mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.00mm needles, cast on 139 (151, 165, 177, 191, 203) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to…

YARN • 12 balls 50gm Rare Essentials Misty or Rare Earth Brushed yarns - throw • 1 ball 50gm Rare Essentials Misty or Rare Earth Brushed yarns - fringe Pictures show • Rare Earth - Brushed (Colour - Old Snow) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00 circular knitting needle 80cm • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 130cm x 130cm TENSION 14 sts by 20 rows over stocking st, on 6.00mm needles to 10 cm WORKING PATTERN THROW Using 6.00mm circular Needle, cast on 182 sts. Note: Work in rows not rounds. Knit 7 rows garter st (first row is wrong side). Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS Knit. Row 2: K6, purl to last 6 sts, K6. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for main pattern until work measures 127cm from beg, ending with a Row 1.…

YARN 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10 Hanks 50gm Amuri DK 8ply, shade #2040 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holder and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust , 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Garment length, 66, 66, 68, 68, 69, 69cm Lower Edge , 91, 96, 102, 107, 112, 117cm Sleeve length , 46, 47, 47, 47, 48, 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – place yarn between last st worked and next onto left hand needle and k into the back of this strand; skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 100…

YARN • 5, 5, 6, 7, 8 Hanks Otira DK 8ply in shade #650 • 5 buttons – Incomparable Buttons: L533 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 81-86, 89-94, 96-102, 104-109, 112-117cm Finished fit: 86 , 94, 102, 109, 117cm Garment length: 53, 56, 58, 61, 62cm Sleeve length: 12cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; tbl – through back of loop; yo – yarn over needle to make 1 stitch. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 146 (158, 170, 182, 194) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *k2tog, p2, skp; rep from * to last st, k1. 98 (106, 114,…

YARN • 2, 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm Loyal 4ply in shade #302 - A • 1, 1, 1, 1 ball 50gm Loyal 4ply in shade #301 - B • 1, 1, 1, 1 ball 50gm Loyal 4ply in shade #306 - C • 3, 3, 4, 4 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L85 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 6-9, 12-18mths, 2-3, 3-4 years Finished fit: 52, 58, 64, 69cm Garment length: 27, 31, 35, 39cm Sleeve length: 17, 19, 23, 26cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. tbl - through back of loops. yo - yarn over needle. TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over Stocking Stitch on 3.25mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BODY…

YARN • 1 x 100gm ball Zauberball 4ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.50mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size: 95 x 45cm TENSION 24sts by 12 rows over lattice pattern on 3.5mm crochet hook to 10cm WORKING PATTERN Using 3.50mm crochet hook make 4ch. Start Row: (1tr, 1ch, 3tr, 1ch, 2tr) info 4th ch from hook, turn. 9sts Row 1: 4ch (counts as 1tr) 1tr into tr on which 4ch stands, 1ch, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, miss next ch sp, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, 3tr into next tr, 1ch, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, 2tr into last tr, turn. 17sts. Row 2: 4ch, 1tr on which 4ch stands, 1ch, 1tr into next tr, (1ch, miss next ch sp, 1tr into next tr) 3 times, 1ch, 3tr into next tr, 1ch, 1tr into…

YARN 1 skein 50gm knitalpaca Argenta alpaca/mohair blend. Beads or buttons for optional trim NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.50mm knitting needles TENSION Not critical to project GETTING STARTED Diagonal lace pattern Row 1: RS - K2, *YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end of row. Row 2: alternate rows: WS – Purl. Row 3: K 3, *YO, K 2 tog, K3 from * to end. Row 5: K 4, *YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end. Row 7: K5, *YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end. Row 9: K6 *YO, K2 tog, K3 from * to end. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 60 sts. Knit 5 rows. Next Row: *Pattern - begin diagonal lace pattern and work for 10 cm, ending on a RS row. Knit 5 rows. **…

One Piece Knits: 25 Seamless Patterns for Knitting in the Round by Tara Tine This book demonstrates how with circular needles and double pointed needles you can knit a huge variety of patterns including scarves, cowls, shawls, gloves, mittens, hats, sweaters, cardigans and so much more. The book includes a techniques section specifically for newcomers to knitting in the round. Beginners can master circular needles and experienced knitters have 25 delightfully seamless designs to try. RRP $23.99 Happy Crochet: Over 60 Bright and Colourful Projects to Make You Smile by Therese Hagstedt There are over 60 bright, cheerful decorations and accessories that make perfect gifts for friends and family. You will find cute clothes, hats, scarves, slippers, bags, mobiles, cuddly toys and more. The book includes stunning colour photographs, illustrations…

YARN • 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 balls 50gm Patons Souffle 8ply in Cream 300 – Colour 1 (C1) • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Souffle 8ply in Scarlet 675 – Colour 2 (C2) • 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ball 50gm Patons Souffle 8ply in Mustard 553 – Colour 3 (C3) • 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ball 50gm Patons Souffle 8ply in Maroon 007 – Colour 4 (C4) • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Souffle 8ply in Stone 184 – Colour 5 (C5) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 1 pair 3.75mm and 5.00mm knitting needles or size needed to give correct tension. • Wool needle for sewing seams. MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 95, 105, 115, 125, 135cm…

YARN • 8 balls 50gm Knit Picks Gloss DK Doe 24731 • 3 x 25mm buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm DPNs or long circular needle for Magic Loop method for hat • 4.50mm knitting needles or circular needles for scarf • Needles one size smaller than those used to obtain gauge • Wool sewing Needle • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size Hat: 48.5cm Circumference Scarf: 30cm wide x 68 – 73cm long, laid flat SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K5tog: Knit 5 together – Slip 3 sts to the RHN as if to K3tog. SS K, then pass 3 slipped sts over. SS – Slip Stitch KBF – Knit front and back TENSION 20 sts by 21 rows in Leaf pattern in the round to 10cm blocked. 20 sts by 24 rows in Leaf pattern worked flat 10cm blocked. WORKING…

YARN • 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Loyal 4ply in shade #311 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 6-9, 12-18 mths, 2-3, 3-4 years Finished fit: 51, 56, 64, 68cm Garment length: 25, 29, 33, 37cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. tbl - through back of loops. TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over Stocking Stitch on 3.25mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.00mm needles, cast on 73 (79, 91, 97) sts. Row 1: RS - P1, *k2, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - *K1, p2; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep these 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4) times more. Change to…

YARN • 5 ball 50gm Rare Yarns Rotoiti 10ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.50mm knitting needles • 6.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS One Size Length at Seam (approx, excluding ruffle) 38cm TENSION 13sts by 20 rows over patt, using 6.5mm needles to 10cm cast WORKING PATTERN PONCHO (MAKE 2 PIECES, BEG AT LOWER EDGE) Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 101sts. Knit 1 row (WS). Beg Patt Row 1: RS – K1, * yfwd, K2tog, rep from * to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog. = Decrease 2 sts. Row 4: P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, P2tog. = Decrease 2 sts. Row 5: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog. = Decrease 2 sts. Row 6: Purl.v Rows 1 to 6 incl form patt.…

YARN Crew Cardigan • 13, 13, 14, 14, 15 balls 50gm Rare Yarns in Camel (MC) • 2 balls 50gm Rare yarns in Champagne (CC) • 8 buttons Vee Cardigan • 10, 10, 11, 11, 12 balls 50gm Rare Yarns in Silvertone (MC) • 1,1,1,2,2 ball 50gm in Charcoal (CC) • 5 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3 stitch holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S , M, L, XL To fit chest: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120cm Finished fit: 87, 97, 107, 117, 127cm Garment length: 68, 6, 70, 71, 72cm Sleeve length: 48cm TENSION 20 sts by 27 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10 cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK FOR ALL OPTIONS Using 3.25mm Needles and MC, cast on 90 (98, 110, 118, 130) sts. Row…

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. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat piece of metal or plastic with a ruler marked on one side and/or a window cut out in the centre. It allows you to mark and measure easily and accurately. KNITTING…