Tabla de contenidos para Volume 17 Issue 4 en Australian Knitting

Knits for summer Wondering what to knit for summer? Keep your garments lightweight and breezy to get your wardrobe up-to-speed for the warmer months ahead. Top trends in the realm of knitting and fashion include: • Kimono: This garment is perfect for so many reasons. It can be worn at the beach or with a summer dress to add an effortless touch of boho chic. Pattern inspiration: The Hualpa Kimono from We Are Knitters is the ideal knitted kimono for the summer season http://www.weareknitters.com/ • Circle skirt: The circle skirt brings plenty of nostalgia for many, as its shape is reminiscent to those of the 50s. The circle skirt is back in full swing this season! Knit your own circle skirt to extend your summer wardrobe options. Pattern inspiration: The…

YARN 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 x balls 50gm Biggan DK 8ply Merino First Cross in main colour 795 Navy 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 x balls 50gm Biggan DK 8ply Merino First Cross in contrast colour 1 745 Denim 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 x balls 50gm Biggan DK 8ply Merino First Cross in contrast colour 2 222 Crimson NEEDLES 4.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm circular needle 60cm 3.00mm circular needle 40cm TENSION 22 sts by 29 rows single rib on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS Size: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 years To fit chest: 48, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62cm Garment length: 30, 33, 36, 39, 42, 45cm STITCH GUIDE STRIPED VEST Three colour stripe sequence Contrast colour 1 – 8 rows Contrast colour…

YARN 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 balls 100gm Patons Big Baby 8ply in Silver 2565 3 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles One 4.00mm double-pointed knitting needle Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 3, 6, 9, 12 months, 2, 4 years To fit chest: 40, 45, 50, 52, 55, 60cm Finished fit: 42, 47, 53, 56, 58, 62cm Garment length: 22, 25, 28, 32, 34, 38cm TENSION 23 sts by 36 rows over patt, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN VEST (WORKED IN ONE PIECE TO ARMHOLES) Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 50 (62, 74, 66, 70, 78) sts. BEGIN LOWER SHAPING Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: Inc in first st, P1, * K2, P2, rep from * to last…

YARN 1 ball 30g Kaalund Yarns Enchantè 100% silk colour Pebble C1 1 ball 30g Kaalund Yarns Enchantè 100% silk colour Taupe C2 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle TENSION Not critical SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS dtr: double treble tr: treble MEASUREMENTS Size: Width 25 cm Length 123 cm STITCH GUIDE With a 4.00mm hook and C1 work 65 ch. Row 1: miss 4 ch, 1 dtr, 1 tr in same ch, 2 ch, miss 2 ch, *1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr in same ch, 2 ch, miss 2 ch* 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr, turn. Change to C2. Row 2: sl st into top of dtr of previous row, 5 ch, *1 tr into top of next dtr, 3 ch* to end, 3 ch, 1 tr…

YARN 9, 10, 11, 12 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette in Pebble 763 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 3.25mm circular needle 2 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 85, 95, 104.5, 114cm Garment length: 58, 59, 60.5, 61.5cm Sleeve length: 48cm TENSION 25 sts by 33 rows over Stocking st on 3.25mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 119 (131, 143, 155) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P1, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K1, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K2, P1 rib pattern. Rep these 2 rows until length measures 8cm, ending on a WS row. (RS) Now working in St st throughout, work…

YARN Long Version: 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Cotton 4ply Short Version: 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Cotton 4ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles 5.50mm knitting needles Stitch holder MEASUREMENTS Size: 76-81, 86-91, 97-102, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132cmFinished fit: 122, 137, 152, 163, 178, 188cmGarment length: 56, 58, 59, 63, 66.5, 71cmShort version: 30.5, 32, 32.5, 34.5, 36, 38cm¾ Sleeve length: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26cmRibbed sleeve: 15, 15, 17, 17, 18, 18cm TENSION 28sts by 30 rows over 2 x 2 rib on 4.00mm needles to 10cm 17sts by 24 rows over lace patt on 5.50mm needles to 10cm TOP – LONG VERSION BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 105 (117, 129, 137, 149, 161) sts. Row 1:…

YARN Hat 2 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK main colour 1 ball 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK A colour 1 ball 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK B colour Rucksack 3 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK main colour 1 ball 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK A colour 1 ball 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK B colour 1 button NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.50mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Hat size: 54-56cm Rucksack size: 33x33cm, excluding strap TENSION 17 sts by 15 rows over stripe pattern on 3.50mm hook to 10cm WORKING PATTERN HAT Using 3.50mm hook and M, make 6 ch, join with a slip st to form a ring. Continue in M in patt as follows:- Row 1: RS - 2 ch (counts as 1…

YARN 4, 5, 6 balls 100gm Panda Minky Plush main colour (M) Eggshell 208 2, 2, 2 balls 100gm Panda Magnum Soft contrast colour (CC) in White 4600 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 8-10, 12, 14-16 To fit bust: 70, 80, 90cm Finished fit: 88, 98, 108cm Garment length: 40, 47, 51cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cluster = * yoh, draw up a lp in specified st, yoh and draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * twice in same st, yoh and draw through all 4 lps on hook. Dec = draw up a lp in each of next 2 sts, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. TENSION 7 Clusters by 8.5 rows over patt, on 5mm hook to 10cm GETTING…

YARN Version 1 10 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 665 Pear Version 2 5 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour A in 667 Dew 4 x 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour B in 246 Sapphire 1 x 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour C in 666 Arizona 3 x 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour D in 665 Pear Version 3 5 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour A in 666 Arizona 4 x 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour B in 246 Sapphire 1 x 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour C in 665 Pear 3 x 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton colour D in 667 Dew…

YARN 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Cloud 34 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm crochet hook wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cmFinished fit: 78, 88, 98, 110, 120cmGarment length: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Dec = * yoh twice, draw up lp in next st, (yoh and draw through 2 lps) twice, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. Ddec = * yoh twice, draw up lp in next st, (yoh and draw through 2 lps) twice, rep from * in each of next 2 sts, yoh and draw through all 4 lps on hook. TENSION 13.5 dtr and 5.5 rows over dtr…

YARN 5, 5, 6, 7 balls 25gm Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair in Wisteria 607 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm circular needle 2 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 83, 92, 101, 111cm Garment length: 50, 51, 52, 53cm TENSION 17 sts by 25 rows over Stocking st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN FRONT & BACK (MAKE 2). Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 74 (82, 90, 98) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, *yon, K2, sl1, K2tog, psso, K2, yon, K1; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: WS - Purl. Row 3: RS - K1, *yon, K2, sl1, K2tog, psso, K2, yon, K1; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 4: WS - Purl. Row…

YARN 15, 17, 19, 21 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool in Heath 011 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm circular needle MEASUREMENTS To fit chest: 90, 100, 110, 120cm Finished fit: 96, 107, 118, 128cm Garment length: 67.5, 69, 70, 71.5cm Sleeve length: 46, 46.5, 47.5, 48cm TENSION 22.5 sts by 30 rows over of Stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 111(123, 135, 147) sts. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: WS - *P3, K1, P1, K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3. These 2 rows form Rib Pattern. Rep these 2 rows until length measures 35cm, ending on a WS row. Now work in St st, until length measures 45cm, ending on a WS…

YARN 4 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed in colour 1 Magnolia 407 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK in Cotton colour 2Oyster 235 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK in Cotton colour 3 Calico 228 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK in Cotton colour 4 Fob 250 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 12.00 mm needles MEASUREMENTS Size 168cm x 40cm TENSION 13sts by 14 rows over of k1, p1 rib using two yarns together on 12.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: Tension varies between knitters, especially on the large needles used in this pattern. This scarf looks great in a variety of tensions, therefore we advise knitters to enjoy the process and enjoy the result – the finished length or width may vary…

YARN 1 ball Heirloom Merino Magic 8 ply 3 buttons (small) or 2 buttons (med/large) NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size adult TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Cast on 114 sts loosely. Row 1: K2* P2,K2 repeat from * to end. Row 2: P2 * K2,P2 repeat from * to end. These 2 rows form rib pattern. Continue in rib pattern until work measures 8cm from cast on edge. Cast off loosely in rib pattern. MAKING UP Form into a circle overlapping ends slightly. Pin into place and try on for size. If too large increase overlap until desired fit is achieved. Ear warmer should be firm but not tight. Sew buttons evenly onto overlap, close to edge, securing both layers. Fasten off.…

YARN Sweater or Cardigan with or without hood 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton or Wendy DK with Wool Gilet with or without hood 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton or Wendy DK with Wool 26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 46cm open ended zip for cardigan and gilet NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holder MEASUREMENTS Size: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 years To fit chest: 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81cm Finished fit: 61, 66, 72, 77, 83, 88cm Garment length: 33, 38, 44, 49, 54, 54cm Sleeve length: 20, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42cm TENSION 22 sts by 31 rows over patt on 4.00mm needles to 10 cm WORKING PATTERN SWEATERS…

YARN Plain Version 2, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK OR 4, 5, 5, 6, 7 balls 50gm Wendy Pearl DK 4 buttons 2 Colour Version 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK in main colour 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ball 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK in contrast colour OR 4, 4, 4, 6, 6 balls 50gm Wendy Pearl DK in main colour 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ball 50gm Wendy Pearl DK in contrast colour 4 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holder MEASUREMENTS To fit chest: 56, 61, 66, 71, 76cm Garment length: 31, 34, 37, 39, 41cm TENSION 22 stitches by 31 rows over pattern on 4.00mm needles to 10cm…

YARN Long version 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7 balls 100gm, shade #1512 Short version 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK, shade #1506 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.00mm knitting needles 3.75mm knitting needles Cable needle MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76, 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112cm Finished fit: 83.5, 86, 94, 98, 102, 109.5, 112.5, 116cm Garment length: 48, 49.5, 51, 52, 53.5, 53.5, 56, 56cm Short Version: 38, 39.5, 40.5, 42, 43, 43, 45.5, 45.5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Make picot - K into first st, * do not sl loop off left hand needle, sl new st back onto left hand needle, * K into this st, rept from * to * K the 2 new sts, pass first…

YARN 1 hank 100g Kaalund Yarns 8 Ply Wool colour Brick C1 1 hank 100g Kaalund Yarns 8 Ply Wool colour Fudge C2 NEEDLES 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle TENSION 18 sts and 10 rows to measure 10cm x 10cm worked in treble stitches on 4mm hook. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Trcl: Treble Cluster - work 2 treble stitches keeping the last loop of each treble on hook, (3 loops should be left on hook) yarn over, pull through all loops. Xtr: Cross Stitch - miss first treble, treble into next treble, treble into missed treble. MEASUREMENTS Size 54cm circumference STITCH GUIDE With a 4.00mm hook and C1 work 5 ch. Row 1: 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into next 3 ch (4 dc), 1 ch, turn.…

YARN 3 balls Noro Kureyon NEEDLES AND TOOLS 10.00mm knitting needles 12.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle TENSION Not critical to project SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Kfb – knit in front and back of stitch MEASUREMENTS Size 40cm STITCH GUIDE Using 10.00mm needles cast on 3 stitches. Row 1: K1, Kfb in next stitch (to make a stitch) K1. 4 stitches. Row 2: K1, Kfb into next 2 sts, K1. 6 stitches Beg patt: Slip 1, Kfb, Knit to last 2 stitches, Kfb, K1. Continue in pattern until work measures 40 cm from beginning. Change to 12.00mm needles. Work 1 row without shaping. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew in ends. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…

YARN 16 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Cream 03 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: One size fits most Width back/front: 72cm Garment length: 70cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Popcorn A = 3ch, 4tr in ring, draw up the lp. Remove hook from lp, then insert hook from front to back through 3rd ch. Replace lp on hook and draw through st, reducing lp size to normal. Popcorn B = 5tr in 5ch sp, draw up the lp. Remove hook from lp, then insert hook from front to back through first tr of 5tr. Replace lp on hook and draw through st, reducing lp size to normal (see diagram). Dec = * yoh and draw up a lp in next st or sp, yoh and…

YARN Wrap 4 x balls knitalpaca Luxa 100% alpaca in main colour A 1 x ball knitalpaca Luxa 100% alpaca in colour B 1 x ball knitalpaca Luxa 100% alpaca in colour C 1 x ball knitalpaca Luxa 100% alpaca in colour D 1 x ball knitalpaca Luxa 100% alpaca in colour E Scarf 5 x balls knitalpaca Luxa 100% alpaca NEEDLES 8.00mm knitting needles 8.00mm circular needle TENSION Not critical to this project MEASUREMENTS Wrap: length 78 cm x width 150 cm Scarf: length 140 cm x width 25cm STITCH GUIDE Pattern Row 1: knit. Row 2: purl. Row 3: K1, *K2 tog 3 times, yo, K1 6 times, k2tog 3 times*. Repeat from * to *, k1. Row 4: knit. These four rows make up the pattern. WRAP…

YARN 5 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton Silk DK in Rice 1510 One button NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.50mm crochet hook 4.00mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size: 76-81, 86-91, 97-102cm Finished fit: 86, 95.5, 104.5cm Garment length: 58.5cm Sleeve length: 48cm TENSION 1 motif measures 9.5cm, on a 4.50mm hook WORKING PATTERN CROCHET MOTIF CARDIGAN FRONTS AND BACK (Worked in one piece to armhole) FIRST MOTIF Using 4.50mm hook, make 4 ch, sl st to form a ring. Round 1: 1 ch, 6 dc into ring, sl st into first dc. Round 2: 2 ch and 1 dc into same place, 2 dc into each of next 5 dc, sl st to 2nd of 2 ch. Round 3: 3 ch, work 2 tr into same place leaving last loop of each…