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Sandra Nesbitt Yorkshire-based designer Sandra loves to explore the possibilities of lace, cables, colourwork and brioche to create her shawls, sweaters and accessories. This month, she has combined graphic lace motifs with a silky yarn for her ‘Siena’ shawl on page 48. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and urban environments. Her ‘Aldgate’ top on page 36 uses a twisted stitch pattern to mimic contemporary architectural details. Jennie Atkinson Jennie has a worldwide fanbase, thanks to her feminine designs which have appeared in Vogue Knitting, The Knitter and Rowan’s magazines. Jennie’s latest design for us is a vintage-inspired sleeveless top in a textured stripe pattern. Find it on page 69. Pat Menchini Pat is a prolific…

COWL GARTER TAB Using 3.5mm circular needles and yarn A, cast on 3 sts. Knit 38 rows. Join in yarn B, do not break yarn A. Using yarn B, K3, keeping RS facing turn clockwise and pick up and knit 19 sts along the long edge (1 st for each garter bump), then pick up and knit 3 sts along the cast-on edge. 25 sts. Next row (WS): K2, KFB, *PFB; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3. 45 sts. MAIN SECTION You will now work in stripes throughout as folls, carrying the unused colour up the side of the work: 4 rows in yarn A. 2 rows in yarn B. Row 1 (RS): K2, KFB, K to last 4 sts, KFB, K3. 2 sts inc’d. Row 2 (WS):…

STITCH PATTERNS PATTERN A (worked over multiple of 20 sts + 2 and 18 rows) Row 1: *C2B, P7, C2B, C2F, P7; rep from * to last 2 sts, C2B. Row 2: P2, *K7, P4, K7, P2; rep from * to end. Row 3: *C2B, P6, C2B, K2, C2F, P6; rep from * to last 2 sts, C2B. Row 4: P2, *K6, P6, K6, P2; rep from * to end. Row 5: *C2B, P5, C2B, K4, C2F, P5; rep from * to last 2 sts, C2B. Row 6: P2, *K5, P8, K5, P2; rep from * to end. Row 7: *C2B, P4, (C2B, K2) twice, C2F, P4; rep from * to last 2 sts, C2B. Row 8: P2, *K4, P10, K4, P2; rep from * to end. Row 9: *C2B,…

STITCH PATTERNS DIAMOND PANEL (worked over 17 sts) Row 1 (RS): (CR2F) twice, P1, (K1, P1) 4 times, (CR2B) twice. Row 2: (K1, P1tbl) twice, K1, (P1, K1) 4 times, (P1tbl, K1) twice. Row 3: P1, (CR2F) twice, P1, (K1, P1) 3 times, (CR2B) twice, P1. Row 4: K1, (K1, P1tbl) twice, K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, (P1tbl, K1) twice, K1. Row 5: P2, (CR2F) twice, P1, (K1, P1) twice, (CR2B) twice, P2. Row 6: K2, (K1, P1tbl) twice, K1, (P1, K1) twice, (P1tbl, K1) twice, K2. Row 7: P3, (CR2F) twice, P1, K1, P1, (CR2B) twice, P3. Row 8: K3, (K1, P1tbl) twice, K1, P1, K1, (P1tbl, K1) twice, K3. Row 9: P4, (CR2F) twice, P1, (CR2B) twice, P4. Row 10: K4, (K1, P1tbl) twice, K1, (P1tbl, K1) twice,…

FOUNDED BY Tracey Whitehead, EweMomma is an artisan dye studio and yarn shop based in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. Along with an exciting selection of British, Irish and international yarns, Tracey sells her own hand-dyed ranges. How did you come to run a yarn store? “Coming from a banking and accountancy background, I never imagined I’d end up running a yarn shop! I was knitting items to sell, and in 2015 I had a go at dyeing yarn and began selling it on Etsy. I’ve always loved Enniskillen’s Buttermarket, which is a craft and design courtyard housed in a 19th century dairy market, and thought if there was anywhere to sell hand-dyed yarn in Enniskillen, the Buttermarket was the place! After a very long wait, I was offered a craft unit…

FAIR ISLE CUSHION (make 2 pieces) Using 5mm needles, yarn F and the thumb method, cast on 102 sts. Begin working from Chart in Fair Isle patt as follows: Row 1: K1, knit to last st, reading patt row 1 from right to left, K1. Row 2: K1, purl to last st, reading patt row 2 from left to right, K1. The last 2 rows form st st (stocking stitch) with edge sts. Always work edge sts in the yarn of the adjacent colour. Cont in st st with edge sts throughout, rep patt rows 1-58 until work measures 42cm, ending with row 51. Twist yarns together on WS where they meet, to avoid holes forming. Cast off loosely. FINISHING Weave in ends. Cover with clean, damp tea towels and…

“THE BABY ALPACA-SILK YARN HAS A GORGEOUS SOFTNESS, DRAPE AND GLEAM” PATTERN NOTES The stitch number for the Lace panel varies throughout the repeat; stitch numbers are given for stocking stitch sections before and after the panel, instead of full row stitch counts throughout. When placing the Lace Pattern for the first time, you will work a pattern set-up row instead of Row 1 of the Lace Pattern. LACE PATTERN (written instructions) Row 1 (RS): Yo, s2kpo, yo, K2, (yo, K1) three times, yo, K2, yo, s2kpo, yo. 17 sts. Row 2 and every foll WS row: Purl, purling every set of 5 nupp sts together tbl where they occur. Row 3: Yo, s2kpo, yo, K2, yo, K1, nupp, (K1, yo) twice, K1, nupp, K1, yo, K2, yo, s2kpo, yo.…

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BACK Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 82 (90:98:106:114:122:130:138:150) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until work measures 10cm, inc (inc:inc:inc:inc:inc:inc:inc:dec) 1 st at end of last row and ending with RS facing for next row. 83 (91:99:107:115:123:131:139:149) sts. Change to 5mm needles. Now work bobble and ridge band as folls: Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K5 (3:1:5:3:1:5:3:2), MB, *K5, MB; rep from * to last 5 (3:1:5:3:1:5:3:2) sts, K5 (3:1:5:3:1:5:3:2). Note: Number of sts varies whilst working bobble rows. Do NOT count sts after bobble Row 4: P5 (3:1:5:3:1:5:3:2), P5tog, *P5, P5tog; rep from * to last 5 (3:1:5:3:1:5:3:2) sts, P5 (3:1:5:3:1:5:3:2).…

PATTERN NOTES This three-wedge shawl is worked back and forth in a lace pattern from the top down. Starting with a garter stitch tab, the stitches are set for the three wedges, the three-stitch selvedge edges and the two spine stitches. The main body of each of the three triangles encompasses decorative lace motifs that are flanked by stocking stitch. In the final shawl edging, the lace pattern is worked without the plain stocking stitch to give an elaborate result. CHART PATTERNS CHART A Row 1 (RS): Yo, K2, yo. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Row 3: Yo, K4, yo. Row 5: Yo, K1, yo, SSK, K2tog, yo, K1, yo. Row 7: Yo, K2, yo, SSK, K2tog, yo, K2, yo. Row 8: Purl. CHART B Row 1 (RS):…

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PATTERN NOTES Left and right socks are identical except that the cable is worked to the front for the left sock, and to the back for the right. The first round of white after each navy stripe is also worked in stocking stitch – this is because purling creates bumps in the colour of the previous round, so you need a plain round of white before starting the ribbing again to create smooth bands of colour. To avoid a ‘jog’ when you change colours, work the first round in a new colour as normal, but when you knit the second round in that colour, slip the first stitch without knitting it. For more guidance on knitting jogless stripes in the round, see our Masterclass in Issue 185. SOCKS CUFF Using…

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PATTERN NOTES CONSTRUCTION This cardigan is worked top down. The front and back shoulders are started separately, then joined to work the body in one piece. The sleeves are worked separately. Once the cardigan has been sewn up, the buttonband is knitted on. ADJUSTMENTS For a longer cardigan, you can just work more rows before you start the cat chart, but be aware that the pockets will also be lower. For a longer cardigan without lowering the pockets, you can either continue working the cats (each one has their own trajectory) or increase the depth of the hem. For longer/shorter arms, add or omit rows before you begin the arm shaping. The cardigan is designed to have at least 20cm (8in) of positive ease. If you’re planning a more fitted…

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CHART PATTERNS (written instructions) SIZE 1 Rnd 1: K2, P2, yo, K2tog, K3, SSK, yo, P2, K2. Rnd 2 and all alt rounds: K2, P2, K7, P2, K2. Rnd 3: C2B, P2, K1, yo, K2tog, K1, SSK, yo, K1, P2, C2F. Rnd 5: K2, P2, K2, yo, sk2po, yo, K2, P2, K2. Rnd 7: C2F, P2, SSK, (K1, yo) twice, K1, K2tog, P2, C2B. Rnd 9: K2, P2, SSK, (K1, yo) twice, K1, K2tog, P2, K2. Rnd 11: C2B, P2, SSK, (K1, yo) twice, K1, K2tog, P2, C2F. Rnd 13: K2, P2, yo, K2tog, K3, SSK, yo, P2, K2. Rnd 15: C2F, P2, K1, yo, K2tog, K1, SSK, yo, K1, P2, C2B. Rnd 17: K2, P2, K2, yo, sk2po, yo, K2, P2, K2. Rnd 19: C2B, P2, SSK, (K1, yo)…

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STITCH PATTERNS PATTERN PANEL (worked over 16 sts) Row 1 (RS): P7, T2R, P7. Row 2 and every WS row except row 18: K the knit sts and P the purl sts as they appear. Row 3: P6, T2R, T2L, P6. Row 5: P5, T2R, K2, T2L, P5. Row 7: P4, T2R, K4, T2L, P4. Row 9: P3, T2R, K6, T2L, P3. Row 11: P2, T2R, K8, T2L, P2. Row 13: P1, T2R, K2, MB, K4, MB, K2, T2L, P1. Row 15: P1, T2LP, K10, T2RP, P1. Row 17: P2, T2LP, K4, lift strand between sts and work MB into back of it, K4, T2RP, P2. 17 sts. Row 18: K3, P4, P2tog, P5, K3. 16 sts. Row 19: P3, T2LP, K6, T2RP, P3. Row 21: P4, T2LP, K4, T2RP,…

STITCH PATTERNS BRIOCHE RIB Set-up row (WS row): Sl1pw, *sl1yo, K1; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1yo, K1tbl. Row 1 (RS row): Sl1pw, brk, *sl1yo, brk; rep from * to last st, K1tbl. Row 2 (WS row): Sl1pw, *sl1yo, brk; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1yo, K1tbl. Rep Rows 1–2 for pattern. CABLE CROSSINGS (multiple of 9 sts) Row 1 (RS row): (Skpo) twice, K1, (K2tog) twice. 5 sts. Row 2 (WS row): Purl. Row 3: Slip next 2 sts to a cn and leave at back, work (K1, yo) 3 times; K1, yo, K1 from cn. 9 sts. Row 4: (P1, K1tbl) 4 times, P1. Rows 5-14: Work Brioche Rib as sts appear. BACK Using 6mm needles, cast on 91 (99) sts. Row 1 (WS):…

STITCH PATTERN DIMPLE STITCH (also shown on Chart) Note that Dimple Stitch patt begins with a WS row. Row 1 (WS): Knit. Change colour as shown on Chart. Rows 2 and 4: K1, P3, *Sl 3 wyif, P3; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 3: K4, Sl 3 wyib, *K3, Sl 3 wyib; rep from * to last 4 sts, K4. Rows 5 and 7: Knit. Row 6: Purl. Row 8: K1, P3, *P1, GS, P4; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 9: Knit. Change colour as shown on Chart. Rows 10 and 12: K1, Sl 3 wyif, *P3, Sl 3 wyif; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 11: K1, *Sl 3 wyib, K3; rep from * to last 4 sts, Sl 3 wyib,…

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alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise meas measures M1 make one (see M1L) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with LH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles…