Table of contents for Issue 73 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Beanie 1 ball 50gm Patons Zhivago main colour (M) 4464 1 ball 50gm Patons Zhivago contrast colour (C) 4439 Scarf 7 balls 50gm Patons Zhivago main colour (M) 4464 1 ball 50gm Patons Zhivago contrast colour (C) 4439 Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles wool sewing needle Tension If making Beanie – 20 sts by 28 rows over patt on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. If making Scarf – 18 sts by 22 rows over patt on 5.00mm needles to 10cm. BEANIE Using 3.25mm needles and C, cast on 102 sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 3 times (8 rows…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Folkloric Dress Yarn 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 me 8ply main colour (M) cream 4964 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 me 8ply contrast colour 1 (C1) red 4967 1 (2, 2, 2, )3 balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 me 8ply contrast colour 2 (C2) fawn 4996 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 me 8ply contrast colour 3 (C3) navy 5000 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles 4.25mm double-pointed knitting needles 2 stitch-holders wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm BACK Using 4.00mm needles and C3, cast on 110 (118, 126, 134, 142) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls 100gm Rowan Colourscape 1 button Needles And Tools 7mm knitting needles 6mm knitting needles 7mm crochet hook Tension 14sts by 18 row over St st on 7mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 7mm needles cast on 67 (75, 83, 91, 101) sts. Row 1: RS - P1 (1, 1, 1, 2), * K1, P3, rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) st ,K1, P1 (1, 1, 1, 2) Row 2: Kl (1, 1, 1, 2), * Pl, K3, rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts, Pl, K1 (1,1,1,2). These 2 rows form patt. Cont in patt until back measures 32 (33, 34, 35, 36) cm, ending with RS facing…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Naturals 8ply colour 1 (C1) in 1825 2 ball 50gm Cleckheaton Country Naturals 8ply colour 2 (C2) in 1805 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Naturals 8ply colour 3 (C3) in 1841 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Naturals 8ply colour 4 (C4) in 1839 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Naturals 8ply colour 5 (C5) in 1832 Needles 4.50mm knitting needles wool sewing needle Tension 20 sts by 35 rows over patt on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Note – This Scarf is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended. SCARF Using 4.50mm needles and C1, cast on 44 sts. Beg Stripe Patt **Row 1: K4, * P4, K4, rep from * to end. Last row forms…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 15 balls 100gm Katia Peru in shade 11 Needles 6.50mm knitting needles cable needle wool sewing needle Tension 23 sts by 18 rows over 2 x 2 rib relaxed on 6.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations C4L = Slip 3 sts onto cable needle, keep in front, K1, then K3 from cable needle. C4R = Slip 1 st onto cable needle, keep in back, K3, then K1 from cable needle. C6R = Slip 3 sts onto cable needle, keep in back, K3, then K3 from cable needle. C7B = Slip 4 sts onto cable needle, keep in back, K3, P1, then K3 from cable needle. C4B = Slip 1 st onto cable needle, keep in back, K3, the P1 from cable needle. C4F =…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 balls 50gm Patons Totem Marls 8ply Main colour (M) – 4354 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls 50gm Patons Classic Totem 8ply Contrast colour (C) – 4330 Needles And Tools 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm circular knitting needle 1 stitch-holder wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 74 (82, 86, 90, 98) sts. Beg Rib Band Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 7 (8, 8, 10, 10) times, dec 0 (2, 0, 0, 2) sts evenly across last row. 74…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Zauberball sock yarn Needles And Tools 6.5mm knitting needles Tension Not critical to project GETTING STARTED Before commencing Row 1 tie a coloured thread to the end of needle then commence with Row 1. This will indicate in future that you are about to knit a Row 1. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 38sts and knit 1 row. Row 1: K3, increase in next stitch by knitting into both the front and back of the stitch, knit to end. 39sts. Row 2: Knit 3, knit 2 tog, knit to end. 38 sts. Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 until length desired or almost all yarn is used leaving sufficient to cast off. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Darn in ends. Wondoflex Yarn Craft…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Yarn: 2 balls Lace 60% Merino/40% Dehaired Angora Needles And Tools 2.25mm knitting needles Special Abbreviations Sk2p – slip 1 st, k2tog, pass slipped st over (2 sts dec) Tension 36 sts by 46 rows over Stst on 2.25mm needles 10cm. With 2.25mm needles and 2 strands of Lace yarn, cast on 46 sts. Remove 2nd strand of yarn and cont entire scarf using one strand only. Row 1: RS – P2; *k1, [p1, k1] 4 times, p2; rep from * 4 times. Row 2: *P3, [k1, p1] 4 times; rep from * 4 times; p2. Rep these 2 rows once more. Beg Main Pattern Rows 1 & 3: RS – P2; *k9, p2; rep from * 4 times. Row 2 and all other…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 ( 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls 50gm Mohair in shade #515 2 fancy buttons, 1 flat plain button Needles 5.5mm knitting needles 6.5mm knitting needles 5.5mm circular needle 60cm Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations M1L – make 1 stitch left (pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop) M1R – make 1 stitch right (pick up running thread from back to front, k it through the front loop) ssk – slip, slip, knit (dec): slip 2 sts knitwise one at a time, then k them tog through the back loops W&T – (wrap and turn, used for short rows) work to specified point, transfer next st…

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…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Patons Jet 50gm balls (9, 10) Needles And Tools 7.00mm Needles MEASUREMENTS Sleeve length 25cm Tension 15sts by 20 rows over pattern on 7.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN Using 7.00mm needles cast on 55 (61) sts. Row 1: Knit Row 2: k2, p3,* k3, p3* rep to last 2 sts, k2. Rep last 2 rows until length measures 72 (76) cm from beg, ending with a 2nd row. Cast off loosely in patt. With RS facing, place marker 36, (40) cm from cast on edge along right hand edge. Pick up and knit 55 (61) sts. Next Row : k2, p3,* k3, p3* rep to last 2 sts, k2. Next Row: Knit Repeat these 2 rows till piece measures 36, (36) cm place…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) balls 50gm Mohair in shade #514 1 toggle button Needles 5.5mm knitting needles 5mm knitting needles 5mm circular needle 100cm long 5.5mm crochet hook Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations M1L – make 1 stitch left (pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop) M1R – make 1 stitch right (pick up running thread from back to front, k it through the front loop) pm – place marker; ssk – slip, slip, knit (dec): slip 2 sts knitwise one at a time, then k them tog through the back loops W&T – (wrap and turn, used for short rows) work to specified point,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Vintage Blends 8ply Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 114 (118, 122, 130, 134, 138) sts. Row 1: K0 (2, 0, 0, 2, 0), * P2, K2, rep from * to last 2 (0, 2, 2, 0, 2) sts, P2 (0, 2, 2, 0, 2). Row 2: P0 (2, 0, 0, 2, 0), * K2, P2, rep from * to last 2 (0, 2, 2, 0, 2) sts, K2 (0, 2, 2, 0, 2). Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 20 rows rib, inc 2 (2,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 ball Silk Garden by Noro Needles And Tools 5mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Special Abbreviations Trp – treble around post of treble (or 3 ch) in row below. Tension As per wool WORKING PATTERN Make 5 ch and join with a sl st to make a ring. Round 1: ch3 (this will always be counted as 1 tr throughout pattern) 11tr into ring, sl st into the 3rd ch to complete round. 12tr. Round 2: ch3, trp, (around row below) * tr in next space, trp (around tr of row below), rep from * till trp is worked on the last post before the round ends. Sl st into 3rd chain to finish round. 24trs (including trps) Round 3: ch3, tr in next space,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls 50gm Mohair shade #509 Needles 5.5mm knitting needles 5.5mm circular needle 60cm long 5.5mm crochet hook Stitch markers & holders Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations M1L – make 1 stitch left (pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop) M1P – make 1 stitch purl (pick up running thread from back to front, p it through the front loop) M1R – make 1 stitch right (pick up running thread from back to front, k it through the front loop) pm – place marker Rev Stst – reverse Stocking stitch (p on RS; k on WS) ssk – slip, slip, knit (dec):…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls Lace 60% Merino/40% Dehaired Angora Needles And Tools 2.25mm circular needles 40cm & 60cm long; 2.25mm set of 5 double-pointed needles Special Abbreviations S2kp = slip 2 stitches together to right hand needle (as if to work k2tog), k1, pass the 2 slipped sts over = centre st is on top Tension 36 sts by 46 rows over Stst on 2.25mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BERET With shorter circ and 2 strands of Lace yarn, cast on 172 sts. Remove 2nd strand of yarn and cont entire beret using one strand only. Place marker and join in a round, being careful not to twist. K1, p1 rib for 4cm. Next Round: RS – *K1, M1, k2, M1; rep from * to…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 100gm Panda Teddy fur in colour 3 Needles 8mm knitting needles 2 stitch-holders wool sewing needle Tension 10 sts by 15 rows over stocking st on 8mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE Vest (worked in one piece to armholes) Note: We suggest marking the right side of your work with a safety pin. This will make it easy to see whether to knit or purl the next row. Using 8mm needles, cast on 57 (62, 67, 72) sts. Work in stocking st (beg with a knit row) until Vest measures 16 (18, 19, 19) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Divide for Fronts and Back Next Row: K12 (14, 15, 16) and place these sts onto a…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 50gm Mohair 12ply in shade 505 Needles 5mm knitting needles 5.5mm knitting needles Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over yo – yarn over needle to make 1 stitch. M1 – place yarn between last st worked and next onto left hand needle and k into the back of this strand. STITCH GUIDE EARFLAPS (MAKE 2) : With 5mm needles, cast on 3 sts. Row 1: RS – K1, (M1, k1) twice. 5 sts. Row 2: K2, p1, k2. Row 3: K2, M1, k1, M1, k2. 7 sts. Row 4: K2, p3, k2. Row 5: K2, M1, k3, M1, k2. 9 sts.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50gm Aran Tweed 10ply in shade 80 Needles 4.5mm knitting needles Tension 20sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.5mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over STITCH GUIDE HAT With 4.5mm needles cast on 102 (106, 110) sts. K1, p1 rib for 6cm. Stst for 12 (13, 14) cm or as required, end with a WS row. Shape Top Next Row: RS - K2, k2tog, k19 (20, 21), [skp, k2, k2tog, k19 (20, 21)] 3 times, skp, k2. 94 (98, 102) sts. Next Row: P all sts. Next Row: K2, k2tog, k17 (18, 19), [skp, k2, k2tog, k17 (18, 19)] 3 times, skp, k2. 86 (90, 94) sts. Next Row: P…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls 50gm Katia Kiss in shade 55 Needles 4.00mm crochet hook wool sewing needle Tension 21 sts by 9 rows over patt on 4.00mm crochet hook to 10cm STITCH GUIDE WRAP Using 4.00mm hook, make 113ch. Beg Patt Work rows 1 to 13 incl from Diagram A. Rows 1 to 13 incl form patt. Cont in patt until Wrap measures approx 173cm from beg, ending with a 13th patt row. Fasten off. EDGING Using 4.00mm hook, join yarn with a sl st in one corner. Work from Diagram B around all edges of Wrap. Fasten off. MAKING UP Do not press. Sew in ends. Distributed by Texyarns International P/L Level 1, 105-115 Dover Street Cremorne VIC 3121 Melbourne Ph: 03 9427 9009 KEYS…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Grignasco Kid Seta main colour 1 ball Grignasco kid Seta contrast colour Needles And Tools 4.5mm knitting needles Tension As per wool WORKING PATTERN Using main colour cast on 40 stitches and work in garter stitch until the yarn is used, leaving just enough to cast off. FRILLS Position scarf with RS and top of work facing. Using contrast colour, pick up and knit 40 stitches along the second garter stitch ridge from the edge. Row 1: WS – knit into the front and back of each stitch. 80 stitches Row 2: RS Knit Row 3: Knit into the front and back of each stitch. 160 stitches. Row 4: RS knit. Cast off. Skip 3 carter stitch ridges repeat frill as above…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 50gm Mohair 12ply in shade 501 Needles 5.5mm knitting needles Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over STITCH GUIDE HAT With 5.5mm needles cast on 82 (86, 90) sts. K1, p1 rib for 6cm. Stst for 12 (13, 14) cm or as required, end with a WS row. Shape Top Next Row: RS - K2, k2tog, k14 (15, 16), [skp, k2, k2tog, k14 (15, 16)] 3 times, skp, k2. 74 (78, 82) sts. Next Row: P all sts. Next Row: K2, k2tog, k12 (13, 14), [skp, k2, k2tog, k12 (13, 14)] 3 times, skp, k2. 66 (70, 74) sts. Next Row: P…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls Galaxy DK Needles And Tools 5.5mm knitting needles Tension Not critical for this garment. WORKING PATTERN Using 5.5mm needles cast on 29 stitches and work 3 rows garter stitch (knit every row) Next Row: K4 * yfwd K2 tog rep from * to last 3 sts, K3 Repeat this row until desired length – leaving sufficient yarn to work 3 rows of garter stitch and cast off. Wondoflex Yarn Craft Centre 1353 Malvern Rd, Malvern Vic Phone: 03 9822 6231 www.wondoflex.com.au…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 12 balls 100gm Katia Peru in shade 10 2 large hook and loop fasteners Needles 7.00mm knitting needles 6.50mm knitting needles 4.50mm crochet hook 3 stitch-holders wool sewing needle Tension 14 sts by 18 rows over stocking st on 6.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations ybk = yarn back yft = yarn front STITCH GUIDE BACK Beg Lower Band Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 85 sts. Row 1: K2, * yfwd, sl 1 purlways, ybk, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * yfwd, sl 1 purlways, ybk, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows once, dec one st in centre of last row. 84 sts, 4 rows rib in all. Change to 6.50mm needles. Working in…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8 balls 50gm Katia Darling in shade 202 Needles 4mm crochet hook wool sewing needle Tension One motif measures 18cm x 18cm, using 4.00mm crochet hook STITCH GUIDE BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE- MAKE 24 MOTIFS) Using 4.00mm hook, make 5ch, sl st in first of these ch to make a ring. Work from Diagram A or written instructions as foll Round 1: 6ch, (3tr in ring, 3ch) 3 times, 2tr in ring, sl st in 3rd ch at beg. Round 2: Sl st in next 2 sts, 3ch, (2tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch sp, * 1ch, (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) in next 3ch sp, rep from * to end, 1ch, sl st in 3rd ch at beg. Round 3: Sl st in next…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm 8ply Patons Classic Totem main colour in shade 4332 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm 8ply Patons Classic Totem contrast colour in shade 0100 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm double-pointed knitting needles 2 stitch-holders wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 74 (82, 86, 94, 98) sts. Beg Lower Band Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Rep last 2 rows twice (6 rows rib in all). Beg Stripes and Side Shaping Work 62 rows stocking…

WORKING PATTERN Using 4mm crochet hook and colour 1 make 132 chain loosely. Please note if the foundation row chains are too tight the rug will gather in at the end. Use a larger hook for foundation row if needed. Row 1: using colour 1 – miss 3 ch, 1tr into each of the next 7ch, dec, 1tr into each of the next 6ch, * 3tr into next ch, 1 tr in each of next 6ch, dec, 1 tr in each of next 6ch, rep from * to last 2 ch, 2tr in last ch. Note: for the remainder of this rug, trebles are worked into the back loop of the stitch you are working into. This forms a ridge on alternate sides of your blanket. Chevron Pattern Row: Using…