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Marina Skua Marina began designing knitwear in 2016, and has since published more than 50 patterns. She is also a hand-dyer who has her own yarn range. Her elegant yoked sweater is the star of our special supplement, which includes an interview with Marina. Jennie Atkinson Jennie has a worldwide fanbase, thanks to her feminine designs which have appeared in Vogue Knitting, The Knitter and Rowan’s magazines. She has used a luxurious yarn and a chic cable pattern to create her balaclava and matching mitts, on p47. Mary Henderson Mary is passionate about traditional Scottish knitting patterns, and is much admired for her intricate Fair Isle designs and delicate lace. Her latest pattern for us is a gorgeous colourwork cardigan in Shetland wool, which is on p50. Sarah Hatton Sarah…

WORKSHOPS 9 NOVEMBER Exeter Dye Your Own Wool www.woolontheexe.com 9 NOVEMBER Pittenweem, Fife How to make your patterns work for you with fit and colour www.digilpin.com 07979 974371 10 NOVEMBER Oxford Double Knitting www.oxfordyarn.com 01865 604112 10 NOVEMBER Oxford Creative Mending www.thewoolhound.com 11 NOVEMBER Skipton Knit Fair Isle in the Round www.purlandjane.co.uk 01756 228247 12 NOVEMBER Felton, Morpeth Celtic Cables www.finefettlefibres.uk 01670 600001 15 NOVEMBER Petersfield Christmas Bauble Workshop www.handmadestudios.co.uk 01730 260395 16 NOVEMBER Truro Knitted Entrelac www.trurowool.com 01872 270661 17 NOVEMBER Ripley, Harrogate Colour Brioche Knitting with Judith Schur www.justmakers.co.uk 01423 772903 20 NOVEMBER Edinburgh Finishing Techniques https://helenchattertontextiles.co.uk/pages/knit-happens-knitting-classes 22 NOVEMBER Chesterblade, Somerset Mini Toe-Up Socks www.allabouttheyarn.co.uk 01749 880440 23 NOVEMBER London Finishing Techniques www.lindalitchfield.co.uk 24 NOVEMBER Oxford Next Steps in Brioche www.oxfordyarn.com 01865 604112 26 NOVEMBER Bovey Tracey Mosaic…

SIZE To fit a hot water bottle measuring 21cm by 28cm (8¼in by 11in), excluding the spout YARN World of Wool Proper 4ply (4ply weight; 80% Shetland wool, 20% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) A Jiggered White (PY20); 2 x 50g balls B Lad Blue (PY17); 1 x 50g ball YARN STOCKISTS World of Wool www.worldofwool.co.uk NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs)Stitch markers3 x 18mm buttons TENSION 32 sts and 33 rounds to 10cm over chart pattern on 2.75mm needles For general abbreviations, see p88 CHART KEY “AN ICELANDIC stitch pattern from the 18th century has been adapted for this hot water bottle cosy, which is knitted in the round from the top down,” says Outi Kater. “Mock cable ribbing is used…

SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Fable (Aran weight; 50% Falkland wool, 35% British alpaca, 15% British mohair; 166m/182yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7)knitting needles1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles4.5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 100cm long4 stitch markers4 buttons TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st on 5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com For general abbreviations, see p88 CHART KEY BLOCKING DIAGRAM COLOUR BLOCKING and stranded colourwork combine on this modern cardigan from Chloé Elizabeth Birch. The drop-shoulder design has bands of colourwork leaves around the body and lower sleeves. Stitches are picked up around the front pieces to work a narrow edging, which incorporates button loops. For her design, Chloé has used…

SIZE Balaclava To fit head: 56cm (22in) Actual head circumference: 46cm (18in) Length - top of head to hem: 38½cm (15in) Length - top of head to chin: 18½cm (7¼in) Mitts To fit palm circumference: 19cm (7½in) Actual palm circumference: 16cm (6¼in) Length from cuff to end of mitt: 35cm (1¾in) YARN KC Collection Mulberry Soft DK (DK weight; 70% alpaca, 30% mulberry silk; 100m/109yds per 50g skein) A Magenta (6054); 3 x 50g skeins B Raisin (6059); 3 x 50g skeins For general abbreviations, see p88 NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles,40cm longSet of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double-pointed needles (DPNs)4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 60cm longSet of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) DPNsCable needle (cn)Stitch markersStitch holders or waste yarnSmall crochet hook TENSION 26 sts…

SIZE 13cm (51/in) tall; 17cm (6¾in) long YARN Rowan Soft Bouclé (Chunky weight; 45% cotton, 23% alpaca, 22% wool, 10% polyamide; 100m/109yds per 50g ball) A Snow (600); 1 x 50g ball Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (DK weight; 70% wool, 30% alpaca; 125m/136yds per 50g ball) B Simply Black (216); 1 x 50g ball Plus small amounts of any 4ply yarn in white (C) and purple (D) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needlesChenille needleAll-purpose sewing needle2 × 5mm mushroom-shaped beads for eyes (optional)Cotton thread4 × cotton buds (cotton swabs) (optional)Toy stuffing TENSION Exact tension is not crucial for this project. Ensure fabric is dense enough that the stuffing won’t show through. YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com For…

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Issue 207 Brioche cowl • Cabled jacket • Fair Isle top Lace shawl • Angel decorations • Men’s Fair Isle mittens • Cabled sweater • Men’s sweater • Cable & lace socks • Swedish socks • Tote bag • Knitted advent calendar SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 206 Cabled sweater • Colourwork tank top • Lace jumper • Intarsia top • Men’s gansey • Lace sweater • Textured shawl • Mohair lace cardigan • Tea cosy • Embroidered tank • Cabled waistcoat Issue 205 Fair Isle yoked jumper • Lace shell top • Men’s gansey • Rainbow socks • Lace vest • Lace shawl • Embroidered cardigan • Slip stitch T-shirt • Roll-neck tee • Colourwork cushion • Lace scarf Issue 204 Slip stitch yoked top •…

SIZE YARN The Fibre Co. Tundra (Chunky weight; 60% baby alpaca, 30% Merino wool, 10% silk; 109m/120yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) knitting needles1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needlesStitch holdersCable needle (cn) TENSION 14.5 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over st st using 6mm needles. Cable panel (8 sts) measures 4cm. Lace panel (13 sts) measures 9.5cm. YARN STOCKISTS The Fibre Co. www.thefibreco.com Available from Purlescence www.purlescence.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C6B: Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K3 then K3 from cn. C6F: Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K3 then K3 from cn. For general abbreviations, see p88 BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS Chart A Chart B KEY KNITTED IN…

ROWAN Pure Alpaca Shade pictured Mizzle (113) Ball weight/length 50g/100m Needle size 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) Tension 23 sts and 29 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% alpaca Care Hand wash RRP £10.95 Contact www.knitrowan.com 01924371501 Brand-new for autumn-winter, Pure Alpaca is an exquisite yarn spun from superfine alpaca sourced from the first shearing, which ensures a superb softness and handle, and a lovely drape. The knitted fabric feels wonderfully luxurious, and stitches are smooth and even. Choose from 20 shades including delicate neutrals and pastels, and modern brights. WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Fable Shade pictured Moss (1230) Ball weight/length 100g/166m Needle size 5mm (UK 6/US 8) Tension 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm Fibre content 50% Falkland wool, 35% British alpaca, 15% British mohair Care Hand wash RRP £13.95…

WITH ITS dreamy halo, soft handle and palette of delicate woodland-inspired shades, Fable is a yarn to fall in love with. It’s an exciting new addition to the West Yorkshire Spinners range, and is sure to become a firm favourite amongst knitters for their autumn-winter projects. The team at West Yorkshire Spinners developed a unique and intriguing blend of natural fibres to create this new brushed yarn. Fable combines Falkland wool and British alpaca, each known for their strength and softness, while the addition of 15% British mohair brings a beautiful haze to the yarn. Fable knits to an aran-weight, and comes in 100g balls offering 166m. The gorgeous colour palette provides eight delicate tones evoking the spirit of British woodlands – shades include Elder, Oak, Willow and Moss, two…

SIZE YARN Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 115m/125yds per 25g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,80-100cm long3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumferences3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles,60-80cm long3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) DPNs, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needlesStitch markers, including lockable stitch marker for beginning of rndStitch holders or smooth waste yarnSharp scissors5 x 20mm buttons5 x 13mm snap fastenersSewing needle and thread TENSION 26 sts and 30 rnds to 10cm over chart patt on 3.5mm needles. 25 sts and 33 rnds to 10cm over st st on 3.5mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk For general abbreviations, see…

SIZE YARN Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% Merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80-100cm long3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 80-100cm longSet of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs)Set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) DPNs TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p88 BLOCKING DIAGRAM KEY CHART “THIS LUSCIOUS pullover was inspired by the colours of a conifer forest,” explains Norwegian designer Kari Hestnes. “It has a round yoke and is designed to be oversized. If you want a longer version, you can knit the body longer before you begin the yoke - just remember to buy an…

SIZE Width: 33cm (13in) Depth: 5½cm (2¼in) Height: 24cm (9½in) YARN Stylecraft ReCreate (DK weight; 40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyester; 350m/383yds per 100g ball) A Grape (1950) 1 x 100g ball B Champagne (1952) 1 x 100g ball TENSION 23 sts and 39 rows to 10cm over Chart stitch pattern using 3.75mm needles. (Exact tension is not essential but a difference in tension may affect the final size and amount of yarn used) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles,80cm longStitch markerFelt fabric, 54cm x 40cm - cut into the following pieces (includes 1cm seam allowance)2 pieces: 24cm x 34cm (front and back)2 pieces: 24cm x 6cm (sides)1 piece: 34cm x 6cm (base) YARN STOCKISTS Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p88 CHART KEY CUTTING…

Abbreviations 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…

SIZE YARN Marina Skua Mendip DK (DK weight; 100% British wool; 120m/131yds per 50g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles (DPNs)3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40cm longSet of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) DPNs4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles,80cm long4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles,80cm long5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles,80cm long Cable needle (cn)Stitch markersScrap yarn Stitch holders TENSION 20 sts and 27 rnds to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles. 1 repeat of 12 sts in Cable pattern measures 6cm wide. YARN STOCKISTS Marina Skua www.marinaskua.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K(P)A/B: Knit (purl) sts in yarn A/B. C2F: 1 over 1 left cross – slip 1 st to cn and hold at front of work, K1; K1 from cn. C2B: 1 over 1…

SIZE YARN Cascade Yarns Woolpaka (Worsted weight; 60% Peruvian Highland wool, 40% superfine alpaca; 200m/220yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80-100cm long, for body3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles,80-100cm long, for hemline and necklineSet of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, 40-60cm long, for sleevesSet of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) DPNs or circular needles, 40-60cm longStitch holders or waste yarnStitch markers TENSION 16.5 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Cascade Yarns www.cascadeyarns.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS KFBF: Knit through the front, back and front of the same st. 2 sts inc’d. PBFB: Purl through the back, front and back of the same st. 2 sts inc’d. For general abbreviations, see p88 BLOCKING DIAGRAM…

WITH GAMES, prizes, pattern inspiration, and lots of friendly chat, the Indie Gift-A-Long group on Ravelry is a joyful celebration of holiday gift knitting which takes place each year. It’s a community-led project which sees hundreds of designers and thousands of knitters get involved, and the group is gearing up for its 12th annual event which kicks off in November. Nina Machlin Dayton is one of the group’s founders, and she tells us the story behind the GAL, and all the fun activities you can enjoy if you sign up! How did the idea for the Indie Gift-A-Long first come about? “It originally came out of a discussion in the Designer group on Ravelry in November of 2013. Designer Larissa Brown was wondering what it would be like if we…

SIZE YARN King Cole Baby Alpaca DK (DK weight; 100% alpaca; 100m/109yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles.7 (7:8:8:8) buttons TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com For general abbreviations, see p88 BLOCKING DIAGRAM THIS RAGLAN cardigan design features horizontal bands of four different stitch patterns around the body, including arrowhead and eyelet lace and subtle textures; each band is separated by a welt of garter stitch. The sleeves are knitted in stocking stitch. The garment uses King Cole’s wonderfully soft Baby Alpaca DK yarn, which comes in a choice of 16 sophisticated shades. STITCH PATTERNS 1x1 RIB Row 1: *K1,…

SIZE YARN Wool and Works Merino Chunky (Chunky weight; 100% superwash Merino wool; 100m/110yds per 100g skein) Alternative yarn suggestion: DROPS Andes (Super chunky weight; 65% wool, 35% alpaca; 90m/98yds per 100g ball) BACK PANEL TABLE (CAST-ON) BLOCKING DIAGRAM NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 7mm (UK 2/US 101/) circular needles,60-80cm long5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 60cm longStitch markersStitch holders TENSION 12 sts and 16 rows to 10cm over st st on 7mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Wool and Works www.woolandworks.com.au DROPS Design www.garnstudio.com For general abbreviations, see p88 “THIS JUMPER utilises the intarsia technique to create bold and vivid vertical stripes that effortlessly flow along the body,” say Jaime Dorfman. “Designed to be both fitted and cropped, this jumper is the perfect layering piece. The bottom ribbing, cleverly seamed to the body,…

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BASED IN Wiltshire, in the south-west of England, Marina Skua is a knitwear designer who creates timeless knits featuring elegant design details and constructions. She is also a hand-dyer, and produces her own range of natural yarns - one of which, Mendip DK, is showcased in her ‘Frosty Mornings’ sweater. We spoke with Marina about her creative adventures. How did you become a knitwear designer and hand-dyer? “I started both designing knitwear and dyeing in a gradual, experimental way quite a few years ago. My first forays into designing were simply taking existing patterns and swapping out stitches; adding in cable panels or swapping garter stitch for moss. I found that I could never find a pattern for exactly the item I wanted to create, and already had experience modifying…