Table of contents for Issue 64 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5(6, 6) balls 50g Sirdar escape Wool Rich dK Needles and tools 3.75mm circular needles 4mm circular needles 4mm knitting needles cable needle 3.75mm crochet hook Tension 22sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch MEASUREMENTS SmALL, (medIUm, LARge) GETTING STARTED If you finish each length of knitting at the underarm front and back neck and shoulder lengths on the 6th or 12th row of pattern a frilly edge will be avoided on the cable plaits. All edge stitches are knitted. Plaited cable: worked over 15 st and 12 rounds or rows Knitted in the round Round 1 to 4: K15 Round 5: slip 5 sts on cable needle and leave at back of work, K5sts, K5 from cable needle, K5. Round 6…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Long sleeve – 3(4, 4, 5, 7, 8)balls 50gm Snuggly baby bamboo DK shade 158 Cap sleeve – 2(3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls 50gm Snuggly baby bamboo DK shade 155 2 buttons Needles and tools 4mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles Special abbreviations MB: make bobble knit into front, back, front, back of next st, turn, p4, turn, k4, turn, (p2tog) twice, 2sts, k2tog. yfwd: yarn forward yon: yarn over needle yrn: yarn round needle s2: slip 2 stitches knitways as if to k2tog p2sso: pass 2 slipped stitches over Tension 22st by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. MEASUREMENTS GETTING STaRTED Work both cardigans the same omitting the sleeve set not required. WORkING PaTTERN baCk Using 4mm needles…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Felix in shade #8 Needles 9mm circular needle 80cm 9mm Spare needle Stitch marker Tension 8 sts by 13 rows to 10cm over Stst on 9mm needles MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Swirl Pattern (multiple of 5 sts) Rounds 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9: Knit. Round 2: *K3, k2tog, yo; rep from * to end. Round 4: K2, *k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, yo, k1. Round 6: K1, *k2tog, yo, k3; rep form * to last 4 sts, k2tog, yo, k2. Round 8: *K2tog, yo, k3; rep from * to end. Round 10: Remove endof-rnd marker, slip next st, replace marker; *yo, k3, k2tog; rep from * to end. Rep Rnds 1-10 for…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Sportwool 100% pure virgin wool, superwash in shade #1598 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4mm knitting needles cable needle stitch holder and markers Tension 22 sts and 28 rows over Stst on 4mm (US 6) needles – 10cm/4ins Special abbreviations T3F – slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work, p1, then k2 from cable needle T3B – slip next 1 st to cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, then p1 from cable needle C4B – slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle C4F – slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at front…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 400 (450, 500, 550, 600) gm of noro Silk Garden Shade 282 3 Buttons Needles 1 Pair of 5mm (US8) knitting needles 1 Pair of 4mm (US6) knitting needles Stitch holders Tension 18sts by 24 rows to 10cm, over stocking stitch using 5mm knitting needles Special abbreviations m1 - make one stitch. Pick up loop between last and next stitch and work into back of this loop. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIdE 1x1 Rib. 1st Row: * K1, P1, rep from * to last st, K1. 2nd Row: P1, * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows. 2x2Rib. 1st Row: * K2, P2, rep from * to last 2sts, K2. 2nd Row: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 25gm Heirloom Babysilk 4ply Needles and tools 3.25mm knitting needles set 2.5mm double pointed needles Tension As per wool MEASUREMENTS SIZE 3 TO 6 MONTHS WORKING PATTERN HAT Using 3.25mm needles cast on 104sts. Row 1: (WS) knit Row 2 and 3: knit Begin pattern Row 1: p3, slip 1, k2, psso * p5, ybk sl1, k2psso * rep from * till 2 sts remain, p2 Row 2: p3, yrn * p7 yrn * rep from * till last 4sts, p4. Row 3: p3, k3, * p5, k3, * rep from * till last 2sts, p2. Row 4: Purl Repeat last 4 rows once, then first and second row once. Purl 5 rows on last row p4, * p2tog, p17* rep from…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 6, 8, 8, 9, 9 balls 50gm Patons Zhivago Main colour 4443 (M) 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5 balls 50gm Patons Zhivago Contrast colour 4467 (C) Zipper Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles wool needle for sewing seams Tension 20 sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. MEASUREMENTS BACK Using 3.25mm needles and Main, cast on 61 (64, 67, 73, 76, 82) sts. Knit 15 (15, 19, 19, 21, 21) rows garter st (1st row is wrong side), inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 65 (68, 71, 77, 80, 86) sts. Change to 4.00mm needles. ** Using C, work 2 rows stocking st. Using M, work 14 (16, 16, 20, 22, 24) rows stocking st.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26 balls 50gm Patons Classic Totem 8ply Main colour charcoal #4329 (M) 1 ball 50gm Patons Classic Totem 8ply Contrast 1 – grey #4328 (C1) 1 ball 50gm Patons Classic Totem 8ply Contrast 2 – black #4330 (C2) Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm circular knitting needle 3.25mm circular knitting needle 1 stitch, holder cable needle wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. Special abbreviations C12R = Slip next 6 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K6, then K6 from cable needle. C12L = Slip next 6 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K6, then K6 from cable needle.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Folklore colour 4 Needles 6.50mm knitting needles 5.50mm knitting needles 6.50mm circular knitting needle 60cm long 4 stitch holders cable needle wool sewing needle Tension 14.5 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 6.50mm needles. Special abbreviation Cable = slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. MEASUREMENTS BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE) Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 62 (70, 78, 86, 94) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 6 times. 14 rows rib in all. Change to 6.50mm needles.…

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SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Scarf – 1 ball Panda magnum 8ply 100gm Beanie – 1 ball Panda manum 8ply 100gm Needles 5.00mm double pointed knitting needles 3.75mm double pointed knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles for Scarf cable needle wool sewing needle Tension 19 sts by 27 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 5.00mm needles. Special abbreviations C6B = slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. C6F = slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. C5B = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K2 from cable needle. C5F = slip next 3 sts onto cable…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6 balls 50gm Shepherd Baby Wool Merino 4ply colour 2943 Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 3.25mm circular knitting wool needle for sewing seams Tension 28 sts by 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles. MEASUREMENTS Back Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 101 (101, 111, 111, 121, 131) sts. ** Beg trim patt Row 1: WS - Purl. Row 2: K1, * yfwd, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3, yfwd, K1, rep from * to end. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: P1, * K1, yfwd, K2, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K2, yfwd, K1, P1, rep from * to end. Row 5: K1, * P9, K1, rep from * to end. Row 6: P1, * K2, yfwd, K1, sl…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 10 skeins knitalpaca Granda 100% huacaya alpaca yarn small quantity of silk lurex or other contrasting yarns Needles and tools 10mm knitting needles Tension Not critical in this project MEASUREMENTS 130CM LENGTH WORKING PATTERN Cast on 40 stitches or desired width, ensuring an even number of stitches. Row 1: knit Row 2: * k1, yo k2tog, * to end of row. Row 3: knit Row 4: k1, * K, wrapping yarn twice around needle * to end. Row 5: knit These 5 rows make up pattern. Continue working pattern until work measures 130cm or desired length. Cast off. Design Option: if you wish you can wrap yarn 3 times around needle for a more dramatic “dropped” stitches look. MAKING UP Weave in ends use…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 25gm Madil Kid Seta or substitute with approx 210mts of any laceweight yarn Needles and tools 4.00mm crochet hook Special Abbreviations picot: 3 ch, sl st into first st. Tension Lacewight yarn MEASUREMENTS LENGTH APPROX 96CM GETTING STARTED Please note 1 ball makes a short scarf, allow 2 balls for longer length. The first half of the scarf is made and then the second half is worked into the back of the foundation chain so that the pattern is the same at both ends of the scarf. WORKING PATTERN Make 60 Chain Row 1: 3 tr into 8th ch from hook, ch 2, 3 tr into same ch as previous 3 tr, ch 1, miss 3 ch, 1 tr into next ch,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 12ply Stokesay Mohair Farm Hand dyed looped mohair Needles and tools 4. 5mm knitting needles 6mm knitting needles wool sewing needle Tension 16.5 sts to 10cm using 6mm over stocking stitch MEASUREMENTS SIZE : ADULT WORKING PATTERN Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 80sts. Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl These 2 rows form pattern (stocking stitch). Repeat these 2 rows twice (6 rows in all). Change to 6mm needles. Work 34 rows stst. Begin shaping: Row 1: *K8, K2tog, rep from * to end. Row 2 and alt rows: Knit Row 3: *K7, K2tog, rep from * to end. Row 5: *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end. Continue decreasing in this manner until 8sts remain. Draw up last 8sts and fasten…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3 balls Fibra Natura Sensational 100% Superwash Merino colour 40803 Needles and tools 5.00mm crochet hook wool sewing needle Special Abbreviations picot: 3 ch, sl st into first st. Tension motif 18cm x 12cm blocked MEASUREMENTS 12CM AT WIDEST POINT X 152CM WORKING PATTERN First motif: 4 ch, 1dtr into 4th ch from hook, to form ring. Row 1: 3 ch, (counts as tr throughout), 13 tr into ring, turn. (14tr.) Row 2: 3 ch tr in next 2tr, *3ch, 1 tr in next 4 tr; rep from * 3 ch , tr in next 2 tr, tr in top of turning chain, turn. Row 3: 3 ch, tr in next 2 tr ,*4 ch 1 tr in next 4 tr; rep from *…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3 balls Debbie bliss Cashmerino Aran Needles and tools 5mm knitting needles wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Tension 18sts by 24 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 5mm needles. MEASUREMENTS 15CM WIDE X 140CM LONG - UNISEX WORKING PATTERN Using 5mm needles, cast on 30sts. Row 1 and every alt row : Knit. Rows 2, 4 and 6 : *P4, K1, rep from * to end. Row 8 : Knit. These 8 rows form pattern. Continue in pattern until work measures 140cm or length desired. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew in ends and using a damp pressing cloth, press firmly to shape. Knitting Yarns by Mail Ph 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 x 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Charly 100% pure virgin wool, superwash in shade #1670 Needles 5.5mm circular needle 120cm or 150cm Stitch marker Tension 12 sts by 20 rows to 10cm over pattern stitch on 5.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Pattern Stitch (even number of sts) Round 1: *Yo, k1; rep from * around. Round 2: Knit. Round 3: [P2tog] around. Round 4: *P2tog, yo; rep from * around. Round 5: *Yo, k2tog; rep from * around. Round 6: Purl. Round 7: Knit. Round 8: *Yo, k2tog; rep from * around. Round 9: Purl. Round 10: Knit. Rep Rounds 1-10 for Pattern Stitch. K2/P2 RIBBING (multiple of 4 sts) All Rounds:*K2, p2; rep from * around. SCARF Cast on 180 sts. Place…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50gm knitalpaca ‘Softa’ 100% baby alpaca or ‘Surindulgence’ suri alpaca 1 skein 100gm knitalpaca ‘Granda’ Needles and tools 7.5mm knitting needles Tension Not critical MEASUREMENTS 30 X 140CM GETTING STARTED For a neater edges when using finer yarn slip the first stitch of every row. WORKING PATTERN Using ‘Softa’ yarn cast on 40 stitches. Knit 4 rows Change yarn to ‘Granda’ knit 2 rows Change yarn to ‘Softa’ and continue knitting until work measures 70cm. Next Row: k20, turn. Place remaining stitches on stitch holder and continue to knit on 20 sts until work measures 140cm from the beginning. Change yarn to ‘Granda’ knit 2 rows. Change yarn to ‘Softa’ knit 4 rows. Cast off. Return to the stitches on holder and…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 16 (16, 17, 17, 18) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Felz in shade #18 (MC) 1 x 50gm ball Filatura Di Crosa Lupo in shade #11 (A) One purchased belt buckle approx 7.5cm in height Needles 8mm knitting needles wool sewing needle Tension 10 sts by 14 rows to 10cm over Stst on 8mm needles MEASUREMENTS BACK With MC, cast on 60 (64, 69, 74, 79) sts. Purl 1 row. Starting with a P row (WS), Stst and dec 1 st at each end of every following 12th row to 50 (54, 59, 64, 69) sts. Stst straight until piece measures 57 (58.5, 59.5, 61, 61)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 450 (500, 550, 600, 650, 700)gm of Noro Silk Garden Shade 272 Needles 1 Pair of 5mm knitting needles 1 Pair of 4mm knitting needles Stitch holders Tension 18sts by 24 rows to 10cm, over stocking stitch using 5mm knitting needles Special abbreviations m1. make one stitch. Pick up loop between last and next stitch and work into back of this loop. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE 2x2Rib. Row 1: * K2, P2, rep from * to last 2sts, K2. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows. St-st. Stocking stitch. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Rep 1st and 2nd rows. FRONT Using 4mm needles cast on 98 (102, 110, 114, 122, 126) sts and work in…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7 (8, 10, 12, 13, 14) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Smile in shade #6 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) 28mm buttons 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) 16mm snaps Needles 8mm circular needle 80cm long 5 double-pointed needles set (dpn) Stitch markers Wool Sewing needle and thread to match Tension 7 sts and 12 rows/rnds over Stst on 8mm (US 11) needles – 10cm/4ins MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Loop Row/Rnd (RS) – *Knit into front of next st, but do not drop st from LH needle. Bring yarn forward between needle points, wrap around your thumb making a loop about 4 cm/ 1 ½ ins long, then bring yarn back between needle points. Knit into the back of the same st, dropping st…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Cincilla in shade #13 one 4cm fancy button one 4cm flat button Needles 8mm knitting needles 8mm circular needle 80 cm 8mm crochet hook Stitch markers Tension 10 sts by14 rows to 10cm over Stst on 8mm needles MEASUREMENTS BAcK Cast on 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts. Garter st 5 rows. Beg with a k row on RS, Stst even until piece measures 33 (33, 34.5, 34.5, 34.5, 34.5)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Cast off 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of next 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) rows. 40 (40, 42, 46,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8 (9, 9, 10, 10) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Charly 100% pure virgin wool, superwash in shade #01 Needles 5.5mm knitting needles 6mm knitting needles stitch holder cable needle Tension 15 sts by 20 rows to 10cm over Stst on 6mm needles Special abbreviations 4-st RPC – Slip 1 st to cn and hold to back, k3, p1 from cn. 4-st LPC – Slip 3 sts to cn and hold to front, p1, k3 from cn. C6F – Slip 3 sts to cn and hold to front, k3; k3 from cn. C6B – Slip 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3; k3 from cn. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Cable Panel (worked over 18 sts) **Rows 1 and 5: RS – P3, C6F,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country 8ply Colour 0216 Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm double pointed knitting needles 2 stitch holders cable needle wool sewing needle Tension 30 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm needles. special abbreviations C4B = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. C4F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. MEASUREMENTS BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 107 (117, 127, 137, 147) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from *…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2,2,3,3,4 balls 50gm Patons Classic Bluebell 5ply Main colour 4332 (M) 1 ball 50gm Patons Classic Bluebell 5ply contrast one colour 4334 (C1) 1 ball 50gm Patons Classic Bluebell 5ply contrast two colour 4318 (C2) 4 buttons Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 3.75mm double pointed knitting needles 3.75mm circular knitting needle 2 stitch holders wool sewing needle Tension 26 sts by 35 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.75mm needles MEASUREMENTS RIGHT LEG Using a set of 3.75mm double pointed needles and C2, cast on 56 (64, 72, 78, 84) sts and divide as evenly as possible onto 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast on edge. Round 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8 (10, 11, 12) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Charly 100% pure virgin wool, superwash in shade #1672 Needles 4.5mm knitting needles 5mm knitting needles 4.5mm circular needle of 40cm lenght Cable needle Tension 17 sts and 21 rows to 10cm in Stocking stitch using 5mm needles. 18 sts and 21 rows to 10cm in Stocking stitch and Cable Pattern using 5mm needles. Special abbreviations C2B – knit into front of second st on needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle at the same time. Alternative: Slip 1 st to cable needle and hold at back of work, k1, then k1 from cable needle. C2F – knit into back of second st on needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts…

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. 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. KNITTING BAG A knitting bag is essential for those who like to knit ‘on the go’. Not only is it a practical way to keep all your knitting paraphenalia together, it also helps keep the yarn clean and tangle-free. 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…