Table of contents for Issue 74 in Creative Knitting

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.75mm needles and Isis, cast on 14 (23, 30, 38) sts. Work 2 rows stocking st. Beg Side Shaping Cast on 3 sts at beg of next 14 rows, then 2 sts at beg of next 6 rows. 68 (77, 84, 92) sts. Work 12 rows stocking st. Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to mark beg of side seams. Inc one st at each end of next row, then in every foll 14th row until there are 74 (83, 90, 98) sts. Cont without shaping until work measures 44cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to mark end of side seams. Shape Armholes Next Row: K3, P3tog, knit to last…

WORKING PATTERN SHAWL With 3.25mm needles, cast on loosely 108 sts. Row 1: RS – P all sts. Row 2: P all sts. Row 3: K2tog, yo, p to last 2 sts, yo, skp. Row 4: P all sts. Change to 3.5mm needles. Beg Main Cable & Lace Pattern Row 1: RS – K2tog, yo; p2, *k2, yo, k2tog, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts; yo, skp. Row 2: P2, k2, *p2, yo, p2tog, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. Row 7: K2tog, yo; p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2, *C4F, p2, k2, yo, k2tog, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts; yo, skp. Row 8: As row 2. Rep rows 1 & 2 three times more. Row…

STITCH GUIDE LEG With 2.75mm needles, cast on loosely 48 (56, 64) sts. Divide evenly on 4 needles (= each needle 12 (14, 16) sts) and join to round, ensure not to twist sts. Mark beg of round. K1, p1 rib for 8 (10, 10) rounds. Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg Cuff Pattern Rounds 1, 2, 3 and 4: *P1, k1, p4, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Round 5: *P1, yo, skp, p2, k2tog, yo, p1; rep from * to end. Round 6: *P1, k2, p2, k2, p1; rep from * to end. Round 7: *P2, yo, skp, k2tog, yo, p2; rep from * to end. Round 8: *P2, k4, p2; rep from * to end. Rep these 8 rows for Cuff patt until piece measures approx 10…

GETTING STARTED 3-needle cast-off: With the right side of the two pieces facing each other, and the needles parallel, insert a third needle knitwise into the first stitch of each needle. Wrap the yarn around the needle as if to knit; knit these two stitches together and slip them off the needles. *Knit the next two stitches together in the same way; slip the first stitch on the third needle over the second stitch and off the needle. Repeat from * across row until all the stitches are cast off. One-Row-Buttonhole: Step 1) Work the row up to the point where the buttonhole will begin. Bring the yarn to the front of the work. Slip one stitch from the left needle to the right and then return the yarn to…

BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 79 (91, 101, 113) sts loosely. Work 20 rows stocking st. Shape Sides Inc one st at each end of next row, then in every foll 20th row twice. 85 (97, 107, 119) sts. Cont without further shaping until Back measures 26cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 2 (4, 6, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 81 (89, 95, 103) sts. Next Row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. Dec one st (as before) at each end of every foll alt row until 73 (79, 83, 87) sts rem. Cont without further shaping until Back measures 45 (46, 47, 48) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Shoulders…

STITCH GUIDE With 5mm needles, cast on 76 (80, 84) sts. K1, p1 rib for 10 rows. Next Row: RS – *Rib 2, M1, rib 3, M1; rep from * to last 6 (5, 4) sts, rib 2 (2, 1), M1, rib 3 (2, 2), M1, rib 1. 106 (112, 118) sts. Purl 1 row. Change to 5.5mm needles. Next Row: RS – K7 (8, 9), M1, k1, M1; (k17 (18, 19), M1, k1, M1) 5 times, k8. 118 (124, 130). Stst 3 rows. Next Row: RS – K8 (9, 10), M1, k1, M1; (k19 (20, 21), M1, k1, M1) 5 times, k9. 130 (136, 142). Stst 3 rows. Next Row: K9 (10, 11), M1, k1, M1; (k21 (22, 23), M1, k1, M1) 5 times, k10. 142 (148, 154). Stst…

WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 70 (74, 82, 86, 94) sts. 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 5 (6, 8, 8, 8) times, dec 2 (0, 2, 0, 0) sts evenly across last row. 68 (74, 80, 86, 94) sts, 12 (14, 18, 18, 18) rows rib in all. Using C2, work in stocking st (beg with a knit row) until Back measures 17 (19, 21, 23, 25) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Using C3, work 6 rows. Using C4 for rem, work 4 (10, 10, 10, 14) rows. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 (3, 4, 4,…

STITCH GUIDE RIDGE STITCH (ANY NUMBER OF STS) Row 1: RS - Purl. Row 2: WS - Knit. Row 3: RS - Knit. Row 4: WS - Purl. Repeat Rows 1-4 for Ridge Stitch. BACK Cast on 99 (107, 117, 125) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Work in Ridge Stitch until piece measures 28 (30.5, 33, 35.5) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Next Row: RS - Cast off 3 (4, 4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2 (2, 3, 3) sts at beg of next 2 rows, 1 st at beg of next 6 (6, 8, 8) rows – 83 (89, 95, 101) sts…

GETTING STARTED Note: Knit the knuckle/palm section first and leave on holder; then knit the thumb section; join the thumb and knuckle sections and continue up the hand, wrist and arm. The Mitt is ribbed at both ends. There is only a tiny bit of sewing up at the thumb join. LACE PATTERN Round 1, 3 and 5: RS – *P1, k7, p1; rep from * to end. Round 2: RS – *P1, yo, k2, SK2P, k2, yo, p1; rep from * to end. Round 4: *P1, k1, yo, k1, SK2P, k1, yo, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Round 6: *P1, k2, yo, SK2P, yo, k2, p1; rep from * to end. These 6 rounds form Lace pattern. WORKING PATTERN FINGERLESS MITTS KNUCKLE/PALM With 2.75mm dpn cast on…

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…

GETTING STARTED Cast on and off loosely Lace pattern Back Row 1: *K1, k2tog, yf, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk, yf, ssk,* k1. Row 2: K. Lace pattern Fronts Row 1: size XS, M *K2tog, yf, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk, yf, ssk, k1*. Row 1: size S, L – K3*K2tog, yf, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk, yf, ssk, k1*, to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: K. Lace pattern Sleeves Row 1: Size XS – *K1, k2tog, yf, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk, yf, ssk,* k2. Row 1: Size S – K2,*K1, k2tog, yf, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk, yf, ssk,* to last 2 sts, k2. Row 1: Size M – K3,*K1, k2tog, yf, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, ssk, yf, ssk,* to last 3 sts, k3. Row 1: Size…

SCARF Using 4.50mm needles and main colour cast on 56 sts. Work 7 rows garter st (1st row is wrong side). Beg Patt Row 1: Knit. Row 2, 4 and 6: Purl. Row 3: * K2tog, K3, yfwd, K1, yfwd, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 5: K1, * K2tog, K3, yfwd, K1, yfwd, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, rep from * to end. Row 7: As 3rd row. Row 8: Purl. Work 4 rows garter st. Last 12 rows form patt. Cont in patt until scarf measures approx 145cm from beg, ending with an 8th patt row. Work 7 rows garter st. Cast off loosely on wrong side. MAKING UP Block scarf to shape. Wind contrast colour around piece of cardboard 20cm…

BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 83 (89, 95) sts. Work 10 rows garter st (every row knit). Change to 4.00mm needles. Work 8 rows stocking st, beg with a knit row. Next Row: RS – K1, [K12 (13, 14), sl 1, K2tog, psso, K12 (13, 14)] 3 times, K1. 77 (83, 89) sts. Work 15 (21, 27) rows. Next Row: K1, [K11 (12, 13), sl 1, K2tog, psso, K11 (12, 13)] 3 times, K1. 71 (77, 83) sts. Work 15 (21, 27) rows. Next Row: K1, [K10 (11, 12), sl 1, K2tog, psso, K10 (11, 12)] 3 times, K1. 65 (71, 77) sts. Work 15 (21, 27) rows. Next Row: K1, [K9 (10, 11), sl 1, K2tog, psso, K9 (10, 11)] 3 times, K1. 59 (65, 71) sts. Work…

STITCH GUIDE Due to the way the strips of yarn are joined together and because of the special characteristics of the yarn, we have not given pattern measurements. For size small: work following the instructions. For size medium: add 12 stitches to each strip (= 1 extra motif). For size large: add 24 stitches to each strip (= 2 extra motifs) Joining Strips: A) Join the 1st and 2nd strip: * 7 sts joining both strips, 5 sts in the front strip only * rep from * to * and finish with 7 sts joining both strips. B) Join the 2nd and 3rd strip: 1 st joining both strips * 5 sts in the front strip only, 7 sts joining both strips * rep from * to * and finish…

STITCH GUIDE MOSS STITCH (OVER ODD NUMBER STS) Row 1: RS - *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2 & all even number rows: WS - Work sts as they face you (knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts). Row 3: RS - *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Repeat rows 1-4 for Moss Stitch. Note: Use 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. FRONT PANEL With 2 strands of B held together, cast on 39 sts. Begin with a RS row, work Moss Stitch and alternate 30 rows using 2 strands of B held together, 24 rows using 2 strands of A held together, 24 rows using 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B held together. Work in…

BACK **With 3.75mm needles, cast on 85 (97, 109, 121) sts. Row 1: RS - *P1, k2, p2, k3, p2, k2; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 2: Purl. Rep these 2 rows 2 (2, 3, 3) times more. Change to 4mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *K3, p7, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2 and all WS rows: P. Row 3: *K3, p3, k1, p3, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 5: *K3, p2, k3, p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 7: *K3, p1, k5, p1, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 9: *K2, p2, k5, p2, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 11: *K1, p3, k5,…

Note: The bulkiness of the chains makes this cushion comfy to sit on – it is a popular style of flat floor cushion in Japan. It would look equally at home as a chair pad at your dining room table! STITCH GUIDE A note on gauge: Whilst gauge/tension is not essential for this project, it is important to keep in mind that a firm fabric for your cushion is preferable. If you are a loose crocheter, try going down to a 4.5mm hook. Conversely, if you are tight, try a 5.5mm hook. Design Notes: The chain links which form the structure of top of the pad are crocheted as open links and then joined by whipstitching together during the making-up phase of the pattern. After the chain links has been…

WORKING PATTERN Cast on 4 sts as follows: Insert right hand needle every 2 loops along top edge. Work Garter St as follows Row 1: * Insert RH needle into first st on LH needle from front to back, skipping one hole between each stitch, wrap the next loop along the top edge of the yarn around the RH needle. Pull loop through and slide stitch on LH needle off, *; rep from * to * Continue in this manner, working each row as for Row 1, until 25.5cm of yarn remain. Cast off. MAKING UP Make a small hem at each end and tack to inside with sewing needle and thread. Distributed by Texyarns International P/L Level 1, 105-115 Dover Street Cremorne VIC 3121 Melbourne Ph: 03 9427 9009…

RUG Using 4.50mm hook and red, leaving an end of 15cm at beg (for fringe), make 137ch. Row 1: Miss 3ch, 1tr in each ch to end. 135tr, counting turning ch as 1tr. Cut yarn, leaving a 15cm end. Note – When changing colour, use new colour to work final lp of last st in old colour, each time leaving a 15cm end of both new and old colours. Row 2: Using navy and leaving a 15cm end, (1dc, 1ch) in first tr, 1tr in each tr to end, 1tr in top of turning ch. Cut yarn, leaving a 15cm end. Rep 2nd row for rem, working in stripes of 1 row each petrol, yellow, orange, taupe, natural, black and lolly. Cont in 1 row stripes as folls: Navy, petrol,…

BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE) Using 3.75mm needles and M, cast on 135 (157) sts. Working in garter st throughout, work 7 rows (1st row is wrong side). Beg Centre Shaping Note: A stitch marker can be placed before centre stitch for easy identification on subsequent rows. Row 1: K65 (76), K2tog, K1 (centre st), sl 1, K1, psso, knit to end. 133 (155) sts. Work 5 rows. Row 7: K64 (75), K2tog, K1, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to end. 131 (153) sts. Work 5 rows. Row 13: K63 (74), K2tog, K1, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to end. 129 (151) sts. Work 5 rows. Row 19: K62 (73), K2tog, K1, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to end. 127 (149) sts. Work 3 rows. Beg Stripe Patt Note: Do…

GETTING STARTED STRIPE PATTERN FOR BODY (2 rows A, 4 (6, 6, 6) rows MC) 3 (3, 4, 4) times; (4 (6, 6, 6) rows A, 2 rows MC) 2 (2, 3, 3) times; 4 (6, 6, 6) rows A; 14 (14, 18, 18) rows MC; 4 (6, 6, 6) rows A; 4 (6, 6, 6) rows MC; cont in A to end. STRIPE PATTERN FOR SLEEVE (4 (6, 6, 6) rows MC, 2 rows A) 3 (3, 4, 4) times; 14 (14, 18, 18) rows MC; *2 rows A, 4 (6, 6, 6) rows MC; rep from * to end. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 2.75mm needles and MC, cast on 70 (78, 82, 90) sts. Row 1: RS - K2; *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2:…

BLANKET With 3.5mm needles and A, cast on 181 sts. Gtst (= Garter Stitch – k every row) for 8 rows. Beg Main Pattern (*)**Row 1: RS – Using A, k6; join B and k1; *(k2tog) twice, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, (skp) twice, k1; rep from * to last 6 sts; using A, k6. Row 2: WS – A k6, B p to last 6 sts; A k6. Rows 3, 5 and 7: As row 1. Rows 4, 6 and 8: A k6, B p to last 6 sts; A k6. Row 9, 10, 11 and 12: Using A only, K all sts.** Rep from ** to ** but using C instead of B. (*) Rep from (*) to (*) throughout using A as the main colour for Garter…

GETTING STARTED Scarf is worked in Garter Stitch (= knit every row) WORKING PATTERN Place 3 sts on needle, skipping every 2nd hole on yarn. Garter Stitch throughout, again skipping always every 2nd hole on working yarn. Cast off. MAKING UP Secure ends. Wentworth Distributors NZ Ltd Free phone AU: 1800 150 542 Free phone NZ: 0800 738 998 www.naturallyyarnsnz.com SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 hank of Filatura Di Crosa Rumba shade 5 Needles 8mm-10mm (size does not matter as tension will be the same due to construction of yarn) Tension Not critical…

WORKING PATTERN Using 7.5mm knitting needles cast on 23 stitches and work in Moss stitch as follows: Row 1: K1 * P1, K1, rep from * to end of row. Repeat Row 1 until work measure approx 20cm from beginning. Next Row: Button Hole row – keeping moss stitch pattern correct, work 5 stitches. Cast off 2 stitches, moss stitch to the end last 7 sts, cast off 2 sts, moss stitch to end. Next Row: keeping moss stitch pattern correct, work 5 stitches, turn, cast on 2 sts, turn, moss stitch 9 sts, turn, cast on 2sts, turn, moss stitch to end. Continue work in moss stitch for approx 90cm – leave sufficient yarn to cast off (approx 4 times the width of scarf) Cast off in moss stitch.…

Note: We recommend washing your handknit prior to wear to enhance its natural softness and texture. See ball band for care instructions. BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 117 (123, 129, 135, 139, 145) sts. Note: Due to the tweedy colour mix of this woollen spun yarn, we recommend working from 2 balls of yarn to ensure an even mix of colour tones. Work 2 rows from 1st ball, then 2 rows from 2nd ball, then 2 rows from 1st ball and so on. Carry yarn loosely up side edge of work. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 9 times, 20 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm…

STITCH GUIDE HAT With 3.75mm needles cast on 110 (114, 118) sts. K1, p1 rib for 6cm. Stst for 11 (12, 13) cm or as required, end with a WS row. Shape Top Next Row: RS - K2, k2tog, k21 (22, 23), [skp, k2, k2tog, k21 (22, 23)] 3 times, skp, k2. 102 (106, 110) sts. Next Row: P all sts. Next Row: 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 all sts. Cont to dec in this manner until there are 30 (34, 30) sts rem in total. Next…

WORKING PATTERN Cut yarn leaving a long tail, draw through rem sts and fasten off. LEFT GLOVE CUFF With 2mm needles, cast on 60 (66, 72) sts, divided evenly among 4 dpn. Place marker and join in a round, being careful not to twist. Round 1: RS – *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Round 2: RS – *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rounds twice more. Change to 2.25mm dpns. Beg Ridged Eyelet Pattern Round 1: K all sts. Round 2: P all sts. Round 3: K all sts. Round 4: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to end. Round 5: K all sts. Round 6: P all sts. Round 7: K all sts. Round 8: K all sts. Rep these last 8 Rounds until…