Inhaltsverzeichnis für Volume 9 Issue 3 in Australian Knitting

Spring is a fantastic time for knitting and we have plenty of creative ideas for you to try in this issue of the magazine. There are some beautiful knitting patterns for you to make and with our easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, your knitting experience will be both rewarding and relaxing. There are also some fantastic ideas for babies and toddlers this issue. We would love to see your ideas and projects, so please send an email to editorial@wpco.com.au with your latest knitting achievements. A new issue of Australian Knitting is on sale every 12 weeks, so keep an eye out at your local newsagent. Taking out a subscription will ensure you don’t miss out on any issues, you’ll enjoy savings and each magazine will be delivered directly to you. We always…

The perfect spring garment is one that will shield you from a cool breeze while keeping you cool in the sun – in style, of course. This season’s colour palette is simple yet elegant: soft, pretty pastels and an eye-catching ombre effect. We also take a look at some great patterns to help you refresh your spring wardrobe! Styles We Love Now is the time to say goodbye to the heavy knits and thick yarns that kept us cosy in winter, and start embracing breezy, lightweight knitwear that will keep you looking fashionable and feeling comfortable as we transition into the warmer months. Many of this season’s knitted garments will be perfect for leisure and casual weekends. Consider light and breezy knit dresses, delicate tops with lace-up detailing, and stylish…

YARN • 5, 6, 7, 8 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in main colour (M) cream #3 • 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in contrast colour (C) denim #21 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular knitting needle 40cm long • 1 stitch-holder • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 1, 2, 4, 6 years To fit chest: 52, 55, 60, 65cm Finished fit: 55, 61, 68, 74cm Garment length: 29, 33, 38, 42cm Sleeve length: 20, 26, 30, 34cm TENSION 25 sts by 30 rows over patt, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles and C, cast on 70 (78, 86, 94) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from *…

YARN • 1 hank 100gm Kaalund Yarns 8 Ply Wool Variegated 100% wool colour Waterlily C1 • 1 hank 100gm Kaalund Yarns 8 Ply Wool 100% wool colour Magnolia C2 • 1 hank 100gm Kaalund Yarns 8 Ply Wool 100% wool colour Reef C3 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm crochet hook • Stitch markers • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: Width 25cm Circumference 108cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ttr: triple treble ttrfp: triple treble front post – work a triple treble stitch around the front post of stitch specified TENSION Not critical WORKING PATTERN Holding 1 strand of C1 and 1 strand of C3 together work 120 ch, sl st to join into a circle (don’t twist), place marker if desired. Round 1: 3 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 tr into next ch, 1 ttr into next ch,…

YARN 24, 26, 28, 30 balls Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in Monet 209 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.50mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 110, 118, 126, 134cm Garment length: 75, 75, 75, 75cm Sleeve length: 44, 44, 44, 44cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Dec right - Sl 1, k1, psso, put st back onto left hand needle, bring second st on left hand needle over first st, put st back onto right needle. TENSION 18 sts by 24 rows over st st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN LEFT FRONT Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 48 (52, 56, 60) sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 3cm, ending on a WS row. Change to 5.00mm needles. * Cont working in…

YARN • Shorts: 5, 6, 7, 8 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Poppy 220 • Pants:15, 16, 17, 19 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 229 Eclipse, • 78(88, 98, 108) cm length of non-roll elastic 1.25cm wide for waistband. NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit waist: 60, 70, 80, 90, cm Finished fit: 74, 85, 96, 102, cm Inside leg length (Shorts): 10, 11, 12, 13cm Inside leg length (Pants): 75, 76, 77, 78cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Wrap - take yarn to front of work, slip next st onto right hand needle, take yarn back, slip st back onto left hand needle, then turn and work as for pattern. When working back across these wrapped sts, to avoid the wrap from showing,…

YARN • 2 balls Noro silk Garden lite NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size average adult TENSION 22 stitches by 30 rows over stocking stitch to 10cm WORKING PATTERN Using 3.25mm needles cast on 122 stitches. Row 1: K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of row. These 2 rows form rib pattern. Work in rib pattern for 5cm finishing with a row 1. Change to 4.00mm needles. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Purl. Continue in stocking stitch until work measures 14cm from cast on edge, finishing with a purl row. 122 stitches. Shape crown: Row 1: K1, *K2 tog, K13, repeat from * to last st, K1. Row 2…

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. 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 NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Loyal Chunky 14 ply: • Zigzag and Pom-pom shade 949 • Hearts shade 917 • Cables and I-cord shade 947 • Cables and Pom-pom shade 913 NEEDLES • 5.50mm knitting needles • 6.00mm knitting needles • Cable needle for hats 3) & 4) • 2 double-ended needles of 5.5mm and 1 stitch holder for hat 3) MEASUREMENTS Size: 2-4, 6-8 years Finished fit: 44cm, 50cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – pick up running thread from front to back and k it through the back loop skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over tbl – through back of loop(s) 3/3FC - slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work, k3, k3 from cable needle TENSION 14 sts by 20 rows over Stst on 6mm needles to…

YARN • 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls 100gm Nako Calico Jakar DK 8ply in shade # 31542 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • Stitch holder MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Garment length: 54, 54, 55, 55, 56, 56cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; tbl - through back of loops; W&T = wrap and turn - purl to the stitch that needs to be wrapped; move the working yarn between the needles to the back; slip the stitch to be wrapped to the right hand needle; return the working yarn to its original position (this is what creates the wrap); slip the stitch back to the left…

YARN • 14, 16 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Brown #20 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm crochet hook • 4.00mm crochet hook • 3.50mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S-M, L-XL To fit bust: 80-90, 100-110cm Finished fit: 250, 270cm Garment length: 62, 62cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  dcB = 1dc in next 7ch sp 2 rows below (working over 7ch of previous row, so that both 7ch lps are bound tog). dec = (draw up a lp in next st) twice, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. TENSION 4 patts by 16 rows over patt, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK (BEG AT NECK EDGE) Using 4.00mm hook, make 44 (56) ch. Foundation Row: WS - Miss first ch, 1dc in next ch, * 5ch,…

YARN • 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 balls 50gm Jeans DK 8ply in shade #20 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, 99, 104, 109, 114cm Garment length: 54, 54, 55, 55, 56, 56cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; sl2-k1-psso - slip 2 stitches together to right hand needle as if working k2tog, then k1, pass the slipped stitches over; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN LOWER LACE SECTION (MAKE 2) With 4.00mm needles, cast on 97 (105, 113, 121, 129, 137) sts. Row 1: RS - *K2, yo, skp, k1,…

YARN • 1 skein knitalpaca Ultima huacaya/suri/kid mohair yarn. Or 1 ball fine ‘Surindulgence’ yarn • 1 spool silk or other fine thread (pattern shows vintage mercerised embroidery thread) in contrast colour NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: 136cm x 22 cm TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using main yarn cast on 3 sts. Knit one row. Row 1: RS - K into front and back of first st, K to end. Row 2: WS - add second yarn to first and K 3sts with the two yarns together; K to end using only main yarn. Row 3: RS - K into front and back of first st; K to last 3 sts. Join contrast yarn and K last 3 sts with yarns together. Repeat rows 2…

YARN • 10, 11, 11, 12 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Putty 227 • 1 x 1.5cm button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm circular needle, 60cm long • 1 stitch holder MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 78, 87, 98, 104cm Garment length: 92, 93, 96, 96cm TENSION 22.5 sts by 30 rows over of Stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN DRESS FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 130 (140, 152, 160) sts. Purl 4 rows (Garter st). Next Row: RS - Working in St st throughout, work 4 (6, 10, 10) rows. Shape bodice Row 1: RS dec - K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. This row sets patt for dec. Dec 2…

YARN • 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 100gm NAKO Calico Jakar in shade #31544 • 1 button - Incomparable Buttons: L594 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.75mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 8 10 12 14 years To fit chest: 71 76 81 86cm Finished fit: 76 81 86 92cm Garment length: 32 36 42 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; psso - pass slipped stitch over; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows over Stocking Stitch on 3.75mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED Note: For pattern print consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. The…

YARN • 7, 8, 8, 9 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer Dk Cotton ion Crete 233 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 2 stitch holders • 3.75mm set double pointed needles MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 86.5, 94, 104, 115cm Garment length: 62.5, 62.5, 62.5, 62.5cm TENSION 22.5 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED DIAMOND PANEL Worked over 15 sts on a background of St st. Row 1: RS - K5, K2tog, yf, K1, yf, sl 1, K1, psso, K5. Row 2: WS - P7, K1, P7. Row 3: RS - K4, K2tog, yf, K3, yf, sl 1, K1 psso, K4. Row 4: WS - P6, K3, P6. Row 5: RS - K3, K2tog, yf,…

YARN • 1 hank 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four 100% wool colour 1 Night Lights (C1) • 1 hank 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four 100% wool colour 2 Berry (C2) • 1 hank 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four 100% wool colour 3 Mustard (C3) • 1 hank 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four 100% wool colour 4 Fig (C4) • 1 hank 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four 100% wool colour 5 Waratah (C5) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm 80cm circular knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: Width 37cm Length 156cm TENSION Not critical WORKING PATTERN With C1 and working across the row (not in circles) cast on 261 sts. Row 1: k1, *yf, sl1, k2tog, psso, yf, k3, yf, sl1, k2tog, psso, yf, k1, yf, sl1, k2tog, psso, yf, k3*, repeat from * to * to…

YARN • 2 balls Heirloom Woolshed Merino NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm knitting needles • 10.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size adult TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Using 9.00mm needles cast on 52sts. Rib pattern: * K2, P2 repeat from * to end of row. Repeat this row until work measures 6cm from beginning. Next Row: Change to 10.00mm needles, working in garter stitch, increase 6 stitches evenly across row. 58sts. Continue in garter stitch, without shaping until work measures 24cm from beginning. Shape crown: Next Row: K2tog across row. 29 sts Next Row: knit Next Row: K1, * K 2tog, repeat from * to end. 15sts Next Row: knit Break off yarn leaving 40cm long tail. Use wool needle to run tail of yarn through remaining stitches and…

YARN • 1 hank 50g Kaalund Yarns ClassicFour Ocean 100% wool colour 1 (C1) • 1 hank 50g Kaalund Yarns ClassicFour Surf 100% wool colour 2 (C2) • 1 hank 50g Kaalund Yarns ClassicFour Reef 100% wool colour 3 (C3) • 1 hank 50g Kaalund Yarns Variegated ClassicFour Lagoon 100% wool colour 4 (C4) • 1 hank 50g Kaalund Yarns ClassicFour Mint 100% wool colour 5 (C5) • 1 hank 50g Kaalund Yarns Variegated ClassicFour Woodland 100% wool colour 6 (C6) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: Width 49cm Length 128cm TENSION Not critical WORKING PATTERN With C1 cast on 101 sts. Row 1: sl1, k to end of row. Row 2: sl1, k1, yf, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, yf, k1, yf, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3, yf, k1, k2tog,…

YARN Patons Cotton Blend 8ply • 1 x ball 50gm in C1 – mineral 29 or colour way 2 C1 – White • 1 x ball 50gm in C2 – Coral C2 – Royal Blue • 2 x balls 50gm in C3 – Persian Green C3 – Aqua • 3 x balls 50gm in C4 – Brown C4 – Denim • 1 x ball 50gm in C5 – Pink C5 – Cloud NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle • 45mm ring for optional clasp • 12cm piece of cardboard for optional tassel MEASUREMENTS Bag Dimensions 28cm x 28cm Handle 54cm TENSION Motif measures 13cm across, using 4.00mm hook. WORKING PATTERN MOTIF (MAKE 3 ALIKE) Using 4.00mm hook and C1, make 6ch and join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.…