Table of contents for Issue 87 in Creative Knitting

STITCH GUIDE BACK **With 4.00mm needles, cast on 89 (95, 99, 105, 111, 115) sts. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 8 rows. Change to 4.50mm needles. (**)Next Row: RS - K. Next Row: WS - K4, p to last 4 sts, k4. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. Next Row: RS - K4, skp, k to last 6 sts, k2tog, k4. Next Row: WS - K4, p to last 4 sts, k4. (**) Rep from (**) to (**) twice more. 83 (89, 93, 99, 105, 109) sts. Stocking st straight over all sts for 10 rows. Next Row: RS - K2, skp, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 - 81 (87, 91, 97, 103, 107) sts. Next Row: WS - Purl. Stocking st straight until piece…

GETTING STARTED Lace Stitch Multiple of 4 plus 2. Row 1: K2, *sl 1, K1, psso, M2, K2tog; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, K into front and back of ‘made’ sts, *P2, K into front and back of ‘made’ sts; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3. Row 3: *Sl 1, K1, psso, M2, K2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. Row 4: P3, K into front and back of ‘made’ sts, *P2, K into front and back of ‘made’ sts; rep from * to last st, P1. Rep these 4 rows. WORKING PATTERN Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 26 sts. Work in Lace Stitch patt until length measures 120cm, ending on Row 4 of patt. Cast off. Jo Sharpwww.josharppatterns.com SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL…

STITCH GUIDE Colour sequence Square A – Round 1 Col A, Rounds 2 & 3 Col B, Rounds 4 & 5 Col A. Square B – Round 1 Col B, Rounds 2 & 3 Col A, Rounds 4 & 5 Col B. SCARF Make 11 squares (6 Square A and 5 Square B) as foll; using first col, ch 6; join with sl st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 5, (6 tr into ring, ch 2) 3 times, 5 tr into ring; join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5. Fasten off. Round 2: Join second col to next 2 ch sp, ch 5, 3 tr in same sp, *ch 5, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next ch 2 sp, rep from…

STITCH GUIDE Make 75 ch. Foundation Row. 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each ch to end, turn. 73dc. Next Row: 2ch (2ch counts as 1hftr), 1hftr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1 tr, * (1dc into next tr, 1ch, miss 1 tr) twice, 1hftr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, (1dtr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr) twice, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, 1hftr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, * rep from * to * 3 times more, (1dc into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr) twice, 1hftr into next tr, 1 hftr into last tr, turn. Row 1: 3ch, 1tr into each st and 1ch sp to end, turn. Row 2: 2ch (2ch counts as 1tr),*…

WORKING PATTERN Using 4.50mm needles and Col A, cast on 86 sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows, twice (6 rows 2 x 2 rib). Change to 5.00mm needles. Now work in St st until length (from beg) measures 10cm, ending on a WS row. Change to Col B. Shape top Row 1: RS - (K12, sl 1, K1, psso) 6 times, K to end. 80 sts. Row 2: WS - Purl. Row 3: RS - (K11, sl 1, K1, psso) 6 times, K to end. 74 sts. Row 4: WS - Purl. Cont in this manner, dec 6 sts on every alt row (working one less st…

STITCH GUIDE Cowrie Pattern Row 1: RS – K1, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, p1, k5, k2tog, yo, k2, p1, k2tog, yo, p2, k1, yo, p2, k2tog, yo, p2, yo, k1, p2, k2tog, yo, p1, k2, yo, ssk, k5, p1, k2tog, yo, k3, (k2tog, yo,) 2 times k1, yo, k1. Row 2: WS – K10, p2, k1, p4, sskp, yo, p3 k1, p2, k2, p1, yo, p1, k2, p2, k2, p1, yo, p1, k2, p2, k1, p3, yo, p2tog, p4, k1, p2, k10. Row 3: RS – k1, yo, k3, (yo, ssk) 2 times, k2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, k2tog, yo, k4, p1, yo, ssk, p2, k1, yo, k2, p2, yo, ssk, p2, k2, yo, k1, p2, yo, ssk, p1, k4, yo, ssk, k3, p1, yo,…

STITCH GUIDE Row 1: K1 * yon to m1, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yon, k1* Row 2 and alternate rows: Purl. Row 3: K2 *yon to m1, k2, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, k2, yon, k3* to last 2 st, K2. Row 5: K3 * yon to m1, k1, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, k1, yon, k5* to last 3 sts, K3. Row 7: K4 * yon to m1, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yon, k7* to last 4 sts, K4. WORKING PATTERN Using 4.00mm needles cast on 121 stitches. Work in pattern until work measures approx 20cm from beginning ending with a purl row. Change to 3.75mm needles and knit 4 rows. Knit 2 together at end of last row. 120 sts. Shape bottom of bag: Row…

STITCH GUIDE JUMPER (worked in one piece, beg at neck edge) BEG YOKE Note – 3ch at beg of each round counts as 1tr throughout. Using 4.00mm hook and M, loosely make 84 (90, 90, 96, 114) ch, and taking care not to twist ch, join with a sl st in first ch to make a circle. Round 1: 3ch, 1tr in same ch as sl st, * (miss 2ch, group in next ch) 9 (10, 10, 11, 13) times, miss 2ch, 2tr in next ch, (miss 2ch, group in next ch) 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) times *, miss 2ch, 2tr in next ch, rep from * to * once, miss 2ch, sl st in 3rd ch at beg, using C1, sl st in sp before next tr. 9…

STITCH GUIDE This summery racerback tank is knit in the round from the lacy bottom hem up to the underarms. The front continues, a separate lace yoke is knit and attached. The neckline and armhole edges are finished with Applied I-cord. BODY The body begins with a lacy hem. It is worked in Stocking st from there. The neckline is shaped to match up with the collar and begins almost immediately after casting off for the armholes. The two widely-spaced sides of the neckline are worked separately from there, with neckline and armhole decreases happening simultaneously. Read both sections before beginning the armholes. With larger needles, Cast on 224 (244, 264, 292, 324, 352, 376, 404, 428) sts. PM and join to work in the round, being careful not to…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 2.75mm needles, cast on 57 (65, 73, 81) sts. K1, p1 rib for 6 (6, 8, 8) rows and inc 1 st at centre of last row to 58 (66, 74, 82) sts. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 4 rows. Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Rows 1, 3 and 5: RS - K1 (2, 0, 1); *p2, k4; rep from * to last 3 (4, 2, 3) sts, p2, k1 (2, 0, 1). Rows 2, 4 and 6: WS - P1 (2, 0, 1), k2; *p4, k2; rep from * to last 1 (2, 0, 1) st(s), p1 (2, 0, 1). Rows 7, 9 and 11: RS - K1 (2, 0, 1); *k3, p2, k1; rep from * to last 3 (4,…

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 5.50mm needles, cast on 75 (79, 83, 87, 91, 95) sts. Row 1: RS - K3; *p1, k3; rep from * to end. Row 2: P3; *k1, p3; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. Stst until piece measures 46cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts beg next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end next 3 rows. Dec 1 st each end every RS row 5 times. 53 (57, 61, 63, 67, 71) sts. Stst straight until armhole measures 16 (17, 18, 18, 19, 19) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Neck Next Row: RS - K20 (22, 23, 24, 25, 27) sts, turn, on…

STITCH GUIDE NOTE – This Tee is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE) Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 92 (102, 112, 120, 130) sts. Work 11 rows garter st (every row knit, first row is wrong side). Change to 6.00mm needles. Row 12: RS - Knit. Row 13: Purl. Last 2 rows form stocking st. Cont in stocking st until work measures 35cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape For Sleeves Inc one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row 3 times. 100 (110, 120, 128, 138) sts. Cast on 30 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 160 (170, 180, 188, 198) sts. Cont without further shaping…

WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 88(94, 100, 108) sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 10cm ending on a WS row. Change to 5.00mm needles. Cont working in stocking st until length (incl. band) measures 30(32, 33, 35) cm ending on a WS row. Shape Raglan Armholes Next Row: RS - Cast off 6 sts at beg next 2 rows. Row 1: RS - K1, p1, k1, p1, knit to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1. Row 2: WS - P1, k1, p1, k1, purl to last 4 sts, k1, p1, k1, p1. Dec row: RS - K1, p1, k1, p1, dec right, knit to last 7 sts, slip 1, k2tog, psso, p1, k1, p1, k1. Repeat row 2 then row 1, twice, then row 2,…

STITCH GUIDE Notes: All references to Right and Left are as worn. Provisional Cast On (Crochet Chain method) Using a crochet hook several sizes too big for the yarn, make a slipknot and chain for 1”. Hold knitting needle in left hand. With yarn in back of the needle, work next chain st by pulling the yarn over the needle and through the chain st. Move yarn under and behind needle, and repeat for the number of sts required. Chain a few more sts off the needle, then break yarn and pull end through last chain. CO sts will be incorrectly mounted; knit into the back of these sts. To unravel (when sts need to be picked up), pull chain end out, and the chain should unravel, leaving live sts.…

STITCH GUIDE Back and Front (both alike) With 9.00mm needles and 1 strand MC and C together cast on 55, 61, 66 sts loosely. Change to 7.00mm needles. Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit These two rows will now be referred to as Reverse Stocking Stitch. Continue in Reverse Stocking Stitch till work measures 32cm. Break off C and continue work with 2 strands MC. Continue in Reverse Stocking Stitch till piece measures 62, 63, 64cm ending with a purl row. Rejoin yarn to other shoulder and complete to match. Shape for neck Knit 14, 16, 17 sts. Cast off 27, 29, 32 sts. Knit 14, 16, 17 sts. Continue on these sts for shoulder until work measures 64, 65, 66cm. Cast off using 9.00mm needles. SLEEVES With 9.00mm needles…

BEANIE STITCH GUIDE Using set of 3.00mm double-pointed needles, cast on 104 (112, 120) sts and divide as evenly as possible between 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Round 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep last round 3 times. Change to set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles. Beg Double Moss St Patt Round 1: * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Round 2: As 1st round. Round 3: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Round 4: As round 3. Last 4 rounds form Double Moss St Patt for rem. Cont in patt until beanie measures 8 (9, 10) cm from beg. Shape Crown Round 1: * Patt 2tog, patt 22 (24, 26), patt 2tog, rep from*…

STITCH GUIDE BACK **With 3.75mm needles, cast on 101 (113, 123, 131, 137, 149) 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 and 2 once more and inc 1 st at centre of last row to 102 (114, 124, 132, 138, 150) sts. Change to 4.00mm needles. Stocking st 2 rows. Beg Flame Pattern Row 1: RS – K3 (3, 2, 0, 3, 3);*k2, k2tog, yo, k1, T3L, k4; rep from * to last 3 (3, 2, 0, 3, 3) sts, k3 (3, 2, 0, 3, 3). Row 2 and…

STITCH GUIDE BEGIN AT YOKE Using 4.50mm circular needle, cast on 34 (38, 44, 46, 52, 56, 64) sts. Set-up Row: WS - P2, place marker, p4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10), place marker, p22 (26, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40), place marker, p4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8, 10), place marker, p2. Raglan Increase Row: RS - (K to 1 st before marker, kfb, slip marker, kfb) four times, k to end. 8 sts increased. Next Row: P 1 row. Repeat these 2 rows 21 (23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34) times more. 210 (230, 252, 278, 300, 320, 344) sts: 24 (26, 28, 31, 33, 35, 37) sts for each front, 48 (52, 58, 64, 70, 74, 80) sts for each sleeve, 66 (74, 80, 88, 94,…

STITCH GUIDE BAG PANEL (MAKE 2 ALIKE, BEG AT BASE) Using 5.00mm needles and 2 strands of yarn tog, cast on 26 sts loosely. Row 1: Knit. Beg Shaping Row 2: Inc in first st (by knitting into front and back of st), knit to last st, inc in last st. 28 sts. Row 3: Knit. Rep last 2 rows until there are 52 sts. Cont in garter st (every row knit) without further shaping until panel measures 38cm from beg. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Do not press. Join sides and cast-on edges of bag panels. For each strap, cut 36 lengths of yarn 250cm long. Leaving 20cm at one end, plait lengths of yarn loosely, leaving 20cm free at other end. Beginning at lower edge corner, sew plait…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Left Back Leg Using 3.00mm needles and C2, cast on 23 (25, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from* to end. Rep last 2 rows once, then row 1 once. 5 rows rib in all. Change to 3.25mm needles and M. Work 5 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row. Beg Shaping Inc one st at beg of next row, then in every foll 8th (8th, 8th, 6th, 8th, 10th) row until there are 26 (29, 27, 34, 35, 33) sts, Sizes 6, 9, 12 and 18 months only then in every foll (6th, 4th, 6th, 8th) row until there are (32, 36, 37, 39) sts. All…

STITCH GUIDE BACK AND FRONT BOTH ALIKE WORKED SIDEWAYS Using 4.00mm needles cast on 116sts. Knit 1 row. Beg Patt Row 1: RS – P2, * K4, K2tog, K3, yfwd, K3, K1B, K3, yfwd, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, K7, rep from* to last 2sts, P2. Row 2 and all foll alt rows: K2, K3, P9, K3, P1, K3, P9, rep from * to last 2 sts K2. Row 3: P2, * K3, K2tog, K3, yfwd, K4, K1B, K4, yfwd, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, K6, rep from * to last 2sts, P2. Row 5: P2, * K2, K2tog, K3, yfwd, K5, K1B, K5, yfwd, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, K5, rep from * to last 2sts, P2. Row 7: P2, * K1, K2tog, K3, yfwd, K6, K1B, K6, yfwd,…

GETTING STARTED Note: Garment is worked sideways. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 5.50mm needles, cast on 39 (41, 43, 43) sts. Gtst for 6 rows and cast on 2 sts at end of last row (WS). Gtst and cont to cast on 2 sts at end of next 4 WS rows. 49 (51, 53, 53) sts. Gtst and cast on 26 (27, 28, 28) sts at end of next WS row. 75 (78, 81, 81) sts. Gtst straight until piece measures 14 (17, 19, 21)cm from beg (meas at centre of work), end with a WS row. Shape Neck Gtst and dec 1 st at neck edge beg of next 5 RS rows. 70 (73, 76, 76) sts. Gtst straight until neck measures 8.5 (8.5, 9, 9.5) cm from shoulder. Piece…

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…