Table of contents for Issue 54 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 balls 100gm Panda Minky Plush in 209 Legion Blue 5 buttons Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 19 sts by 25 rows over stocking st, on 5.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 73 (79, 83, 87, 93) 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 4 times. 10 rows rib in all. Change to 5.00mm needles. Work in stocking st, beg with a knit row until Back measures 18 (21, 25, 25, 25) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7, 8, 9, 9, 10 balls 50gm Original 10ply Aran in shade #503 1 button (Incomparable Buttons: L296) Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles 2 stitch holders 3 markers Tension 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations M1 – k into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left-hand needle; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; tbl -through back of loops; MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 105 (111, 117, 129, 135) sts. Row 1: RS – K3; *p3, k3; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P3; *k3, p3; rep from * to end. Row 3: RS – P3;…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9 balls 50gm Portofino in shade #9 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Markers Tension 22 sts over Stocking st on 4.00mm needles to10cm Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over tbl – through back of loop; MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 90 (96, 104, 112, 116, 122) sts. Row 1: RS - *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: RS - *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 4: WS - *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 4 rows once more. Cont in Stocking st until piece measures 28cm…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 50gm Patons Merino EXFM 8ply in 2101 Fawn or 2102 Mint Needles 4.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations TKS = Knit into the front of 2nd st on left-hand needle (taking needle behind first st), then insert right-hand needle into front of first st purlways, slipping both sts off needle tog. TPS = Insert needle purlways into 2nd st on left-hand needle, then knit into front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. Cluster = Insert needle purlways into 3rd st on left-hand needle and slip over first two sts and off needle, then K1, yfwd, K1, completing cluster. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE NOTE:…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 15, 17, 18, 20 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 658 Evening Needles 5.00mm needles 4.50mm circular needle 2 stitch holders Tension 18 sts by 24 rows over St st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations yf - yarn forward. yfrn - yarn forward and round needle. yon - yarn over needle. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Leaf Lace Panel (24 sts) Row 1: RS - Sl1, K2tog, psso, K7, yf, K1, yfrn, P2, yon, K1, yf, K7, K3tog. Row 2 and every alt row: WS - P11, K2, P11. Row 3: RS - Sl1, K2tog, psso, K6, [yf, K1] twice, P2, [K1, yf] twice, K6, K3tog. Row 5: RS - Sl1, K2tog, psso, K5, yf, K1, yf K2, P2, K2,…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 x 125gm balls Heirloom Merino Magic Chunky or 3 x 100gm balls Rowan Cocoon Needles and Tools 7.00mm 60cm circular needle Wool needle 2 x stitch markers Cable needle 40cm cushion insert 4 x large buttons Special Abbreviations C4B, Cable 4 back. Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle, k2, then knit 2 sts from cable needle C8B, Cable 8 back. Slip next 4 sts onto cable needle, k4, then knit 4 sts from cable needle Tension 13sts and 16 rows = 10cm over moss stitch MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN Cushion is knitted in the round in one piece. Cast on 94 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker at beginning of round. Round 1: Work first…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5, 6, 7, 7 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 254 Paisley Needles 3.25mm knitting needles Tension 27 sts by 30 rows over of K3, P1 rib on 3.25mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE K1, P1 RIB Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib patt. Rep these 2 rows. K3, P1 RIB Row 1: RS - K3, *P1, K3; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P3, *K1, P3; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K3, P1 rib patt. Rep these 2 rows. FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 91 (99, 107,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Scarf 3 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour A 256 Bisque Sarong 4 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour A 253 Kiwi 4 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour B 251 Shamrock 1 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour C 252 Blush 1 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour D 215 Tigerlily 1 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour E 258 Azul Needles 4.00mm knitting needles Tension 26 sts by 28 rows over Chevron pattern on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Chevron Pattern Multiple of 12 plus 1 Row 1: RS -…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 5, 6, 7 balls 50gm Loyal DK 8ply in shade #906 1 large snap fastener Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holder Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to10cm Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; M1 – pick up strand between last st worked and next st from front to back onto left-hand needle and knit it through the back loop MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 79 (85, 91, 97) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: P1; *k1, p1; rep from *…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 x ball Patons Jet Main colour (MC) 1 x ball Patons Jet Contrast colour (CC) Needles 5.50mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 16.5 st by 22 rows over stocking stitch on 5.50mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Cast on 75 stitches using 5.50mm needles and MC Row 1: K2, *P1, K1, repeat from * to last stitch, K1 Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, repeat from * to end Last 2 rows form rib pattern Continue in rib pattern until work measures 4cm from beginning ending with a 2nd row. Next Row: Change to CC and stocking stitch (1 row knit, 1 row purl) commencing with a knit row. Work 4 rows. Change to MC and work 4 rows. Change to…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 8, 8, 9, 9 balls Patons Regal 4ply in Jade 2930 Needles 3.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension 7 patts by 14 rows over patt on 3.00mm hook to 10cm Special abbreviations ttr – triple treble MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.00mm crochet hook, make 166 (174, 190, 206, 222) chain. Row 1: miss 9ch, 1tr in next ch, *3ch, miss 3ch, 1tr in next ch, rep from * to end. 40 (42, 46, 50, 54) patterns. Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in first tr, *3ch, 1dc in next tr, rep from * to end , miss 3ch, 1dc in next ch of turning ch loop. Row 3: (1dc, 4ch), 1tr in next dc, *3ch, 1tr in next dc, rep from * to…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50gm Knit Picks Cotlin DK Sprout 24462 (MC) 1 ball 50gm Knit Picks Cotlin DK Planetarium 24465 (C1) Scrap yarn or stitch holder 2 decorative buttons for neck edge (Optional) Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 3.50mm circular needles 40cm or longer Wool sewing needle Locking stitch markers Tension 19 sts by 24 rows over Stockinette pattern on larger needles to 10cm Special abbreviations K2tog tbl - slip 2 sts one at a time kwise, K these 2 sts tog tbl P2tog tbl - slip 2 sts one at a time kwsie, P these 2 sts tog tbl MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Notes: Front and back are knitted flat and separately from waist upward in a Striped Stockinette pattern with the knit side considered as…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 15, 18 balls 50gm Patons Merino EXFM 8ply in 2108 Nutmeg Needles 5.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm circular needle Wool needle for sewing seams Tension 20 sts by 27 rows over stocking st, on 5.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE NOTE – This Wrap is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. BACK Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 58 (72) sts. Row 1: WS - Purl. Row 2: Cast on 6 (8) sts, knit to last st, inc in last st. Row 3: Cast on 6 (8) sts, purl to last st, inc in last st. 72 (90) sts. Row 4: Cast on 4 (6) sts, knit to last st, inc in last st. Row…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10 balls 50gm Original 10ply Aran in shade 502 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers Tension 20 sts and 26 rows over Stst on 4.5mm needles – 10cm Special abbreviations M1 – k into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left-hand needle; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 99 (105, 111, 117, 123, 129) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: RS – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Crochet Jumper Yarn 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 balls 50g Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8 ply in Pink 4962 – Colour 1 (C1) 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 balls 50g Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8 ply in Garnet 5026 – Colour 2 (C2) 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls 50g Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8 ply in Purple 4984 – Colour 3 (C3) 1 ball 50g Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8 ply in Cream 4964 – Colour 4 (C4) 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 50g Shepherd Colour 4 Me Prints 8 ply in Piggie 4991 – Colour 5 (C5) Needles and Tools 4mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Special Abbreviations Dec – * yoh and draw up a lp in next st, yoh…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 9 x 100g balls Katia Azteca Needles and Tools 1 pair 5.00mm (UK 6) knitting needles, or Size needed to give correct tension Wool needle Tension 1 square measures (approx) 22cm x 22cm using 5.00mm needles. Check your tension carefully. MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN SQUARE (MAKE 30) Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 65 sts. Row 1 and foll alt rows: (WS) – Knit. Row 2: K31, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K31… 63 sts. Row 3: K30, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K30… 61 sts. Row 5: K29, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K29… 59 sts. Row 7: K28, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K28… 57 sts. Row 9: K27, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K27… 55 sts. Row 11: K26, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K26… 53 sts. Row…

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. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in varying lengths and widths. Straight needles come in pairs and doublepointed needles come in sets of four. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 x 100g balls Katia Azteca Needles 1 pair 9.00mm (UK 00) knitting needles Wool needle Measurements Width (approx) 35 cm Circumference 110 cm Special Abbreviations K1B = knit into next st one row below, slipping both sts off needle together. Tension Correct tension is not essential for this cowl. MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN COWL Using 9.00mm needles, cast on 35 sts. Row 1 : (RS) - P1, * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Beg Patt Row 1 : (RS) – P1, * K1B, P1, rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form patt. Cont in patt until work measures…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball each 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Apple Green (16) Yellow (6) Brown (20) Persian Green (30) Orchid (28) Flamingo (25) Coral (26) Cream (3) Denim (21) Cloud (34) Mineral (29) Linen (33) Needles 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension 19 sts by 14 rows over patt, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm Correct tension is not essential MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE DISH CLOTHS Note: Australian/UK croghet terminology used throughout Make 3 dishcloths in colour order as listed in table. Using 4.00mm hook and first colour, make 4ch and join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Using diagram as a guide, cont as folls: Foundation round: RS - 3ch, 2tr in ring, (3ch, 3tr in ring) 3 times, 3ch,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 30g Kaalund Yarns Alpaca 100% – colour Reef (C1) 1 ball 30g Kaalund Yarns Alpaca 100% – colour Anemone (C2) Needles 5.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension Not critical Special abbreviations k2tog: knit 2 stitches together psso: pass slipped stitch over MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE To change colour do not cut off yarn. Simply carry yarn up the side, twisting the yarn every second row to avoid a loop on the side of the scarf. Cast on 47 sts using C1 Row 1: k 5, k2tog, k 6, yo, k 9, yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k 9, yo, k 6, k2tog, k 5. Row 2: k to end of row, change colour to C2 by twisting yarn at the side (do…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls Biggan Design DK 8ply Merino Black/Latte Main Colour 1 ball Biggan Design DK 8ply Merino Black/Latte Contrast Colour 8 buttons Needles 3.00mm knitting needles Tension 24 sts by 32 rows over stocking stitch to 10cm Special abbreviations Moss st = knit 1 purl 1, on first row, on second row purl knit stitches and knit the purl stitches. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE NOTE - Before starting to knit, please read carefully through the whole pattern. Tension is very important to follow to get the Right Size! Your tension must coincide with tension given in pattern, otherwise garment may come out one to several sizes smaller or, larger. To check tension cast on 40 sts on size 4.00mm knitting needles and knit 44 rows…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 9, 11, 12 balls 50gm Loyal Aran 10 pl in shade 962 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers Tension 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN BACK **With 4.00mm needles, cast on 86 (90, 98, 102) sts. Row 1: RS – K2; *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: (WS) – P2; *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rib 11 (11, 13, 13) more rows. Next Row: WS – P all sts. Change to 4.50mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS – P0 (2, 2, 0), (k2, p2) 5 (5, 6, 7) times; place marker, k2; (k4, p6, k4) 3 times, k2; place marker; (p2, k2)…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 hank of Colinette Jitterbug 3 balls of Heirloom 4 ply Baby Merino Needles 6mm hook Tension Not critical for this pattern WORKING PATTERN Begin with the 4ply Baby Merino: Row 1: Make 6ch & join to form a ring. Into ring work: 3ch 1tr, 2ch 2tr, 5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr, 5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr. Row 2: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp 4ch 1dc into 5ch sp 4ch* rep to last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp. Rows 3-9: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp (4ch 1dc) into each 4ch sp* rep to last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp. Row 10: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp (3tr 3ch 3tr) into each 4 ch sp* rep…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1, 1, 1, 2 skeins 100gm Brava Bulky in 25736 Needles and tools 5.00mm set of double pointed needles 4.00mm set of double pointed needles Wool sewing needle 5, 6, 7, 8 stitch markers Pom-Pom maker (optional) Tension 12.5 sts by 23 rows in Bee Stitch pattern, after blocking to 10cm. MEASUREMENTS Bee Stitch Chart GETTING STARTED Knit in the round, with a very easy stitch pattern, this hat was designed with no ease. To have a snug hat, go down a size. For slouchier, go up one size. Remember to knit to your original lengths. Bee Stitch (in the round over an even number of sts) Round 1: Purl all sts. Round 2: (k1, k1b) to end of round. Round 3: Purl…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in colour A 668 Stark 3 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in colour B 660 Boat Needles 5.00mm needles Tension Wash Cloth – 16 sts by 24 rows over Moss st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm Hand Towel – 18 sts by 24 rows over St st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE WASH CLOTH Using 5.00mm needles and Col A, cast on 32 sts. Row 1: RS – *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form Moss st. Working in Moss st throughout, work 4 rows. 6 rows. Next Rows: RS –…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country 8ply in 2345 Barberry 6 buttons Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 95 (107, 117, 129, 139, 151) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 9 times. 20 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 38cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 6 (8, 10, 11, 12, 14) sts at beg…

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