Table of contents for Issue 47 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 hank Nundle Woollen Mill 20 ply yarn Needles 10.00mm needles Wool sewing needle Stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn Tension This pattern does not require a correct tension STITCH GUIDE With 10.00mm needles cast on 18 stitches. Row 1: *K1, yrn, P1, yon, repeat from * to last two stitches, K1, yrn, P1. Row 2: Work as 1st row dropping the yrn & yon on each stitch, remembering that the SECOND stitch on this row will not have a yrn. Continue until enough yarn remains to cast off and sew up. MAKING UP Sew cast on and cast off edges together, weave in ends. Nundle Woollen Mill 1 Oakenville St Nundle, NSW Phone: 1300 686 353 www.nundle.com store.nundlewoollenmill.com.au Note: Place stitch…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 skeins Debbie Bliss 100% Pure Silk Needles and tools 6.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension Not critical to project GETTING STARTED Pattern row: K1, * yfwd, k2 tog repeat from * to end of row. WORKING PATTERN Using 6.00mm needles cast on 41 stitches loosely. Work in pattern for 84 cm. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Using a flat seam sew cast off edge to cast on edge. Sew in ends. Gather cowl in the palm of your hand along seam and pull cowl down and twist slightly at the same time. This will relax the fibres and allow the cowl to drape softly. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm Peter Pan Merino Baby DK in shade #3037 5 Buttons Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles 3.00mm crochet hook Stitch holder Tension 24 sts by 32 rows over st st on 4 mm needles to 10 cm Special abbreviations ch - chain dc – double crochet ss – slip stitch tr – treble STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles cast on 73 (87, 101, 115, 129) sts. Starting with a Knit row, work in st st throughout as follows :-Work 16 (16, 14, 14, 16) rows, finishing on a WS row. Shape Body Counting in from both ends of last row, miss first 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) sts and place marker on next st,…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Knitalpaca ‘Suri Indulgence’ Australian Alpaca yarn Needles 8 mm needles Needle size is not critical: use 7mm to 10mm Tension Not critical to project THE SCARF Cast on 40 (or multiple of 13 + 1) sts. Row 1: RS - *k 1, y o, k 4, k 2 tog, sl 1, k1, psso, k 4, yo, * k 1 to end. Row 2 and all WS rows: purl. Continue working two rows pattern until most of the yarn is used, or the desired length is reached. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Darn in ends. This project will need blocking and gentle pressing to maintain a rectangular shape. The ends of the scarf will naturally form a ‘wave’ shape. Knitalpaca Ph: 03…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 balls 50gm DK 50/50 8ply in shade # 610 3 buttons Incomparable Buttons: L297 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm straight needles; 4.00mm circular needle 100cm Stitch markers Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations sk2p – slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slipped st over; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over; tbl- through back of loops; yo – yarn over needle. STITCH GUIDE BODY Garment is worked in one piece to underarms. Using 4.00mm circular needle, cast on 288 (306, 324, 342, 360) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, p2, k3, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1; *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3, p1, k1, p2,…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 6 6 7 balls 50gm Summer DK Cotton Photographed in 228 Calico Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm circular needles Tension 22.5 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE In the photograph shown, the rib around the arm hole is not visible, as it has rolled under. FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 90(98, 106, 114) sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 2cm, ending on a WS row. Change to 4.00mm needles. Cont working in st st, beg with a knit row. Work 4 rows. Next Row: RS dec – Dec 1 st at each end next row, then 1 st each end foll 6th row, then foll 4th rows, 3 times…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 1 ball 50gm Jeans in white shade #62 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over; sk2po - slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm x 10cm WORKING PATTERN With 3.75mm needles, cast on 91 (103) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows 3 times more. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Stst 2 rows. Row 3: RS - *K2, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts,…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls 50gm Portofino in shade #7 Needles and tools 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers Special abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over; M1p - place yarn between last st worked and next onto left hand needle and p into the back of this strand. TENSION 22 sts over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 89 (95, 103, 111, 115, 121) sts. K1, p1 rib for 7 rows. Next Row: WS - Purl. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Lace Panels Row 1: RS - K25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts; place marker, p3; (skp, k4, yo, k3,…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Version 1: 6, 6, 7, 8 balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 221 Carmen Version 2: 6, 6, 7, 8 balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 227 Putty Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Tension 22.5 sts by 30 rows over St st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE FRONT & BACK (MAKE 2). Using 3.25mm needles cast on 90(102, 110, 122) sts. Row 1: RS – K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K2, P2 rib patt. Rep these 2 rows until band measures: Version 1 – 10cm Version 2 – 20cm, ending on a…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 balls 50gm Patons Embrace Merino 2ply in shade 910 Petrol Needles 6.00mm double-pointed knitting needles 5.00mm double-pointed knitting needles 6.00mm circular knitting needle 60cm long Stitch-holder Wool sewing needle Tension 19 sts by 25 rows over stocking st on 6.00mm needles to 10cm Note: This tunic is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. Special abbreviation Dec = Slip next 2 sts knitways onto right-hand needle, K1, p2sso. TUNIC TOP (WORKED SEAMLESSLY IN ONE PIECE) Using 6.00mm circular needle, cast on 200 (218, 236, 254, 272) sts. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Purl 2 rounds. Work in stocking st (every round knit) for…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7, 7, 8, 8 balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 222 Freesia - Top 10, 11, 11, 12 balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 256 Bisque - Tunic 1 x 1.5cm button Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm circular needle 60cm long 1 stitch holder Tension 22.5 sts by 30 rows over St st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE TOP FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 114(124, 136, 144) sts. Purl 4 rows (Garter st). Next Row: RS - Working in St st throughout, work 8(6, 2, 2) 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…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Blanket - 1 ball of each colour Peter Pan DK 50g use nine colours Cushion - 1 ball of each Peter Pan DK 50g use six colours plus 2 extra of the back colour Bag - 2 balls each of Peter Pan DK 50g colour A and Colour B, 1 ball of Peter Pan DK 50g colour C Photographed using shades: #939, 936, 935, 938, 931, 937, 932, 933, 934 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles Tension 24 sts by 32 rows over st st on 4.00mm Needles to 10 cm. Special Abreviation kfb = knit into front and back of next stitch. STITCH GUIDE SQUARES GARTER STITCH SQUARE Using 4.00mm needles cast on 24 sts; work in g st until work measures 10cm. Cast…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7 8 9 10 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed 406 Paper Rose 5 x 10mm buttons Needles and tools 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm circular needle 80cm long Tension 20 sts by 30 rows over St st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 95(105, 115, 125) sts. Row 1: RS – K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form Moss st. Rep these 2 rows, 4 times. 10 rows Moss st. Change to 4.00mm needles. Working in St st for rem, work 10 rows straight. Shape bodice RS – dec: K20 (23, 26, 29), sl1, K1,…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 7, 8 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 221 Carmen Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Tension 22.5 sts by 30 rows over St st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 90(102, 114, 126) sts. Working in St st throughout, work 46 rows straight. Shape armholes RS – Cast off 5(6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 80(90, 100, 110) sts. RS dec – Dec 1 st at each end of this row, then foll alt rows, 3(5, 7, 9) times. 72(78, 84, 90) sts, 9(13, 17, 21) armhole shaping rows. Work 49(49, 47, 47) rows straight. Shape right back neck and shoulders RS – K…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 4, 5, 6, 7 balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply main colour #4962 Pink 1 ball 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply contrast colour #4953 Strawberry Decorative pin or 3 buttons Needles 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension 16tr by 9 rows over tr fabric, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm Special abbreviations Dec = * yoh and draw up an lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2 lps, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm hook and M, make 4ch. Foundation row: Miss 3ch (counts as 1tr), yoh, insert hook under 2 strands of next ch, draw lp through, yoh and draw through 1 lp…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Black colour 2 1 ball each of 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in each contrast colour: Natural colour 4 Yellow colour 6 Orange colour 7 Denim colour 21 Pink colour 15 Apple Green colour 16 Aqua colour 17 Bright Red colour 18 Brown colour 20 Amethyst colour 22 Fresh Green colour 24 Flamingo colour 25 Coral colour 26 Needles 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension 16tr by 9 rows over treble fabric on 4.00mm hook to 10cm. Special abbreviation Dec = * yoh and draw up an lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2 lps, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 hank 100gm Misti Alpaca - Hand Paint Lace, 100% Baby Alpaca in shade #LP44 Paradise Exotic Pin SP20801 Needles 4.00mm lace needles Tension Approx 21 sts over Garter Stitch on 4.00mm to 10cm Special abbreviations M1 - make 1 new stitch by knitting into the back of strand between last st worked and next st. STITCH GUIDE GARTER STITCH SHAWL When working the cast-off 6 sts steps ensure that cast-off is not tight. Cast on 5 sts. Knit 2 rows. Next Row: RS - K1, M1, k to end. **K 1 row. Next Row: RS - K1, M1, k to end. ** Rep from ** to ** until a total of 20 sts on needle. Next Row: WS - Cast off 6…

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…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls of Noro Taiyo or similar worsted weight yarn Needles 5.00mm needles for the body 4.00mm circulars for I-cord finishing Tension Gauge not important Special abbreviations Sk2p – Slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st over Ssk – slip as to knit, slip as to knit, slip back to the left needle, knit 2 together through the back loop. STITCH GUIDE Modular structure of the bag allows you to change the size to your liking. Corners will be referred to as North, South East and West for each square BASIC SQUARE: Cast on 35 st using the backward loop method Row 1 all WS rows: s1, knit to the last stitch, p1. Row 2: s1, k15, sk2p, k15, p1. 33 sts Row 4:…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 4, 5 balls 50g balls Lumina Yarn in shade 810 Sin Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.75mm circular needle 3.75mm pair double pointed needles Tension 22.5 sts by 30 rows over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE Candelabra Pattern Panel: Row 1: (RS) Knit Row 2: Purl (every alt row Purl). Row 3: Knit Row 5: K4, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, sl 1, k1 psso, k4 Row 7: K3, k2tog, yf, k3, yf, sl1 k1, psso, k3 Row 9: k2, (k2tog, yf) twice, k1 (yf, sl1, k1, psso) twice, k2 Row 11: K1, (k2tog, yf) twice, k3, (yf, sl 1, k1, psso) twice, k1 Row 13: (K2tog, yf) 3 times, k1, (yf, sl 1, k1, psso) 3…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 balls 100gm Panda Magnum Soft 8ply in 4143 Red Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 2 stitch-holders Wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviations C2L = Knit into back of 2nd st (taking needle behind first st), then knit into front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. C2R = Knit into front of 2nd st, then knit into front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. T2F = Purl into back of 2nd st (taking needle behind first st), then knit into front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. T2B = Knit into front of 2nd st, then purl into…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 5, 7, 8 balls 50gm Jeans in shade #58 Needles and tools 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holder and markers Special abbreviations M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over; Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm x 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK (**)With 4.00mm needles cast on 100 (111, 122, 133) sts. Foundation Row: WS - Knit. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: *(K1, yo) twice, (p2tog) 4 times, yo, k1, yo; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 4: Purl. Rep last 4…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Noro Silk Garden Needles 4.50mm needles 4.50mm double pointed needles or Crochet hook for shoulder strap Tension Not critical to project BAG Using 4.50mm needles cast on 16sts. Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Repeat these 2 rows (stocking stitch) until works measures 27cm ending with a 2nd row. Cast off. HANDLE Using 4.50mm dp needles cast on 4 sts—make an icord 90cm long. Cast off. OR Using 4.50mm crochet hook and yarn double make a cord 90cm long. MAKING UP Fold bag in half and sew side seams. Attach handle. How to make an icord: Cast on 4 stitches. Knit one row. Slide work to other end of needle, without turning, and knit another row, pulling the yarn firmly around…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls Noro Silk Garden Sock in different colours 1 ball of contrasting 4 ply for edging and joining Needles and tools 4mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Special abbreviations Dc – double crochet Ch - chain Tr – treble crochet Lp – loop Slst – slip stitch Htr – half treble Sk – skip St - stitch Tension As for Noro Silk WORKING PATTERN Flower Motif – make 18 squares in each colour (36 squares in total) ch 5, join with a slst to form a ring. Round 1: Ch3 (counts as 1st tr), 2 tr, ch1, *3tr, ch1* repeat * to * 2 more times join with SlSt into first ch3 Round 2: *ch5, dc in next ch1 sp, ch5, sk…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50gm Peter Pan DK Rabbit 380 plus oddment of Black Oddments of Peter Pan DK 50g yarn Bunting 937, 932, 938, 934 For Mobile - 3 metres of narrow ribbon, Wooden hoop approx 25cm in diameter. For Rabbit - optional Ribbon. For Bunting - 5 buttons Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.75mm knitting needles Tension 24 sts by 32 rows over st st on 4mm needles to 10 cm. RABBIT FRONT HEAD First Section Using 4.00mm needles and st st throughout. Cast on 1 st Row 1: RS - Knit into front and back of st. 2 sts. Inc 1 st at beg of next row. 3 sts. Inc 1 st at each end of next row. 5 sts. Inc 1 st…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 255 Siren 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 250 Fog Needles 9.00mm knitting needles Tension 12.5sts by 10 rows over Stocking stitch on 9.00mm needles with two strands of Soho Summer DK Cotton together to 10 cm STITCH GUIDE Using 9.00mm needles, and two yarns together, cast on 32 sts. Row 1: RS - Knit to end. Row 2: WS - Knit to end. Row 3: RS - Knit to end. Row 4: RS - Purl to end. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 (Stocking Stitch) until scarf measures 114cm and ending on a RS row. Repeat Row 2 and 3. Cast off. Sew in ends using needle…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls 50gm Portofino in shade #5 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers Tension 22 sts over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. STITCH GUIDE BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 89 (95, 103, 111, 115, 121) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 3: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 4: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep rows 1 & 2 once more. Change to 4mm needles. BEG RIDGED EYELET Row 1:…

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