Table of contents for 200 in The Knitter

Dario Tubiana Italian designer Dario loves to play with colourwork, construction and stitches to create sweaters and accessories that will bring a smile to your face! Dario’s latest design for us is an intarsia cardigan in two vivid shades. Turn to p71 for the pattern. Mary Henderson Mary is passionate about traditional Scottish knitting patterns, and we have two patterns from her this month: a floor cushion with a cheerful Fair Isle pattern on p51 and her classic ‘Rosemoor’ Shetland lace wrap from our archives on p83. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and urban environments. This month, she brings us a chic sleeveless jumper decorated with a broken blocks pattern. Find it on p8. Sandra…

The Almanac Series from The Fibre Co. offers seasonal pattern ideas for knitters, and the new collection for spring-summer has eight breezy pieces inspired by the oceans, which will be ideal for the warmer months ahead. There’s a mix of knitting and crochet projects, and among the knitted pieces is the ‘Ocean Blooms Sweater’ by Julia Disini, a relaxed, drop-shoulder pullover with cropped sleeves, which has the option to embroider a Hawaiian-style flower motif on the front. The ‘Sandhills Sweater’, with its delicate wave-like textures, is knitted top-down using Meadow, a lightweight blend of linen, silk, llama and wool. For sunnier days, the ‘Fanshell Tee’ is a feminine T-shirt with a central panel of lace shells. We also love the understated elegance of the ‘Soft Shores Top’, which has a…

KNITTING WITH OLIVE The Fruity Knitting Podcast interviews design duo Pernille and Caroline https://bit.ly/fruity138 COLOUR CREATIONS Peek inside West Yorkshire Spinners’ mill as its spins Zandra Rhodes yarns https://bit.ly/wyszandra ROWAN ON LOCATION Go behind the scenes with Rowan at Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens https://bit.ly/rowanmag75 SOCK TECHNIQUES Arne and Carlos demonstrate how to work a short-row sock heel https://bit.ly/arnecarlosheel…

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FIRST SOCK LEG Using 2.5mm DPNs and yarn B, cast on 68 (76) sts. Join to work in the round, dividing sts evenly over 4 DPNs. Work 10 rnds in K2, P2 ribbing. Change to 3mm needles. Knit 1 rnd, at the same time inc 2 (4) sts evenly spaced around. 70 (80) sts. Knit 1 more rnd. Now work in pattern following Chart A, 7 (8) times per rnd. After completing Rows 1-20 of Chart A, change to yarn B and knit 1 rnd, at the same time dec 0 (2) sts evenly spaced around. 70 (78) sts. Pm on each side of centre stitch – st 53 (59) – on back of sock. Work in pattern following Chart B to the mrk; the centre st is always knitted…

PATTERN NOTES The body of this cardigan is worked in two halves - the Left Front and Left Back are one piece, and the Right Front and Right Back are a second piece. Once completed, they are joined at the centre back using mattress stitch. Take care when joining the two pieces to ensure that the patterning lines up correctly. The sleeves are worked separately with set-in shaping. Work the coloured panel using the intarsia method, using small balls of colour and twisting colours together on the WS where they meet to prevent holes forming. Due to the complexity of offering different sizes in this pattern, a single chart is given for both sides of the body (Chart A), and separate charts for the left sleeve (Chart B) and right…

PATTERN NOTES The upper part of back piece is worked back and forth using circular needles, top down until the armholes are finished. Stitches are then picked up along each shoulder for the front piece, where you increase for the neck. The two sides of the front are then joined and continued back and forth using circular needles to the bottom of the armholes. Front and back pieces are joined into the round and the body is continued in the round. Stitches are picked up around the armholes and the sleeve caps are worked back and forth, then the sleeves are joined and completed in the round. STITCH PATTERNS CHART A Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): Purl. Row 3: K4, K2tog, yo, *K6, K2tog, yo; rep from *…

STITCH PATTERNS PATTERN A (worked over multiple of 15 sts and 12 rows) Row 1: K2, C3F, K10. Row 2: K10, P1, K4. Row 3: K4, C3F, K8. Row 4: K8, P1, K6. Row 5: K6, C3F, K6. Row 6: K6, P1, K8. Row 7: K8, C3F, K4. Row 8: K4, P1, K10. Row 9: K10, C3F, K2. Row 10: K2, P1, K12. PATTERN B (worked over multiple of 15 sts and 16 rows) Row 1 (RS): K4, C2B, K5, C2B, K2. Row 2 (WS): P4, K6, P5. Row 3: K3, C2B, K5, C2B, K3. Row 4: P5, K6, P4. Row 5: K2, C2B, K5, C2B, K4. Row 6: K12, P1, K2. Row 7: K2, C3F, K10. Row 8: K10, P1, K4. Row 9: K4, C3F, K8. Row 10: Purl.…

Rachael Prest, technical editor “I love Issue 157! This textured stripe jumper by Oksana Dymyd is a fabulously chic project, and the lovely Candace is an incredible model!” Rachael Hawkins, commercial brand lead “It’s Issue 194 for me - those Fair Isle colours really pop against the dark background! I always look forward to seeing our special accessories issue every autumn.” Sarah Malone, senior creative lead “Issue 191 from summer 2023 is a real treat - I love the combination of colours, and model Micky Monroe’s smile is infectious!” Jen Bartlett, technical editor “It’s important for us to show a diversity of faces, ages and body shapes in The Knitter, and Issue 184 is proof that women of all ages can be cover stars!” Kayla Cato, creative designer “My favourite…

BAA RAM EWE Skipper Shade pictured Bailey Red (G105) Ball weight/length 100g/219m Needle size 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) Tension 30 sts and 39 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% British wool Care Hand wash RRP £7.90 Contact www.baaramewe.co.uk Skipper is a new 5ply guernsey-style yarn developed by Baa Ram Ewe specifically for knitting traditional ganseys. Worked on small needles, it gives a crisp, durable fabric which should last a lifetime, and will showcase your textured stitch patterns to perfection. It’s available in 11 handsome colours, including mid-blue, fir green, mustard, navy and maroon. DROPS DESIGN Baby Merino Shade pictured Peanut (55) Ball weight/length 50g/175m Needle size 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) Tension 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% superwash wool Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £3.50 Contact…

STITCH PATTERNS CABLE PATTERN (written instructions) Row 1 (RS): P2, C4F, P1, K1tbl, P1, K4, C4B, C4F, K4, P1, K1tbl, P1, C4B, P2. Row 2 (WS): K2, P4, K1, P1tbl, K1, P16, K1, P1tbl, K1, P4, K2. Row 3: P2, K4, P1, K1tbl, P1, K2, C4B, K4, C4F, K2, P1, K1tbl, P1, K4, P2. Row 4: K2, P4, K1, P1tbl, K1, P16, K1, P1tbl, K1, P4, K2. Row 5: P2, K4, P1, K1tbl, P1, C4B, K8, C4F, P1, K1tbl, P1, K4, P2. Row 6: K2, P4, K1, P1tbl, K1, P16, K1, P1tbl, K1, P4, K2. Note: cable pattern including textured pattern for sides and back will be worked over 12 rows, to account for pattern change. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES BUTTONHOLES Work a buttonhole at beg of Row 1 of the patt…

PATTERN NOTE Tension can vary between the same stitch pattern knitted in the round and knitted flat, so make a conscious effort to match the tension and appearance of the stitches when transitioning from one to the other. STITCH PATTERNS RICK RACK RIB Rnd 1: (K4, P1, LT, P1) to end. Rnd 2: (K4, P1, RT, P1) to end. RICK RACK CHECK PATTERN (worked in the round) Rnd 1: (K4, P1, LT, P1) to end. Rnd 2: (K4, P1, RT, P1) to end. Rnds 3 to 6: Rep Rnds 1 and 2 twice more. Rnd 7: (P1, LT, P1, K4) to end. Rnd 8: (P1, RT, P1, K4) to end. Rnds 9 to 12: Rep Rnds 7 and 8 twice more. RICK RACK CHECK PATTERN (worked flat) Row 1 (RS):…

PATTERN NOTES Start by working with 1 strand of yarn A and B, as specified, so 2 strands are in work at the same time. Use the yarn end from the middle of the ball, which can easily be pulled out. When introducing a new strand of yarn, overlap the ends by 10cm and knit the ends in at the back of the work. WORKING TURNING STITCHES Slip first stitch pwise with yarn in front, then bring yarn around the back, creating a loop over the stitch. Knit the stitch and the loop together on the next row. NECKBAND Using 3.5mm circular needles and 1 strand of yarn A and 1 strand of yarn B held tog, cast on 96 (96:100:100:104:104) sts. Pm and join to work in the round,…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 117 (129:141:155:167:179) sts evenly. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P1, K1; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2 (WS): K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows until piece meas 5 (5:6:6:7:7) cm, ending after a RS row. Next row (WS): P2 (1:10:7:6:5), *M1P, P7 (7:6:7:7:7); rep from * to last 3 (2:11:8:7:6) sts, M1P, P to end. 134 (148:162:176:190:204) sts. Change to 4mm needles. Row 1 (RS): K7, *P3, TW2, P3, K6; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 2 (WS): P7, *K3, P2, K3, P6; rep from * to last st, P1. Rows 3-10: Rep rows 1-2 another 4 times. Row 11: *P3, TW2, P3, K6; rep from * to last 8 sts, P3, TW2, P3.…

STITCH PATTERNS RIB BORDER Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, K1; rep to end. Row 2: *P1, K1; rep to last st, P1. TEXTURED PATTERN - PATT A (multiple of 4 sts + 3) Row 1: *K3, P1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3. Row 2: P3, *K1, P3; rep from * to end. Row 3: As row 1. Row 4: Knit. RIB TWIST (RIGHT CROSS) - PATT B (multiple of 6 sts) Row 1: P1, K1tbl, P2, K1tbl, P1. Row 2: K1, P1tbl, K2, P1tbl, K1. Rows 3-4: As rows 1-2. Row 5: Cr6B. Row 6: As row 2. Rows 7-8: As rows 1-2. RIB TWIST (LEFT CROSS) - PATT C (multiple of 6 sts) Row 1: P1, K1tbl, P2, K1tbl, P1. Row 2: K1, P1tbl, K2, P1tbl,…

Issue 199 Fair Isle vestCabled cardigan Brioche scarf Fair Isle cowl Lace cardigan Men’s sweater Cabled hat Lace shawl Fair Isle socks Lacy jumper Mohair sweater Lacy socks Knitted doll SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 198 Entrelac scarf Colourblock jumper Fair Isle footstool Stripe cardigan Cabled hat, cowl & mitts Lace jumper Intarsia shawl Fair Isle sweater Cabled top Hat Colourwork vest Issue 197 Cabled cardigan Lacy pullover Gansey tank top Men’s cabled sweater Brioche hat Legwarmers Sweater dress Colourwork socks Fair Isle dog coat Lace shawl Chunky jumper Issue 196 Brioche hoody Fair Isle tunic Cabled cardigan Mosaic top Norwegian sweater Cable hat Coat Moebius lace cowl Men’s cabled sweater Colourwork cardigan Mittens Digital copies are available from issue 11 Once you’ve downloaded an issue, you…

ROCK THE SOCK West Yorkshire Spinners has launched a brand-new, DK-weight sock yarn, ColourLab DK, in six eye-catching colourways inspired by modern music. The variegated options include Jazz, a mix of vibrant pink tones; Soul, with moody blues and pinks; and Pop, which combines bright green, yellow and red. ColourLab DK has been developed with cosy socks in mind, and is a machine-washable blend of 75% British wool with 25% nylon. It comes in 150g/150m balls, and costs £10.95. Much-loved designer Winwick Mum has created two sock patterns using ColourLab DK: ‘Soundwaves’, which has zigzag details; and the richly cabled ‘Good Vibrations. They are available as free downloads from West Yorkshire Spinners’ website. www.wyspinners.com Local heroes Baa Ram Ewe’s new Coast aran and Natural Meadow chunky yarns are spun from pure…

We’ve been admiring the gorgeous cabled patterns produced by Kelbourne Woolens using its Erin chunky heathered yarn, which is spun in Donegal, Ireland. Among the new pattern releases designed by Kathleen Meehan is the ‘Clare Pullover’, a raglan sweater which uses an array of classic Aran stitch patterns such as diamond cables, ropes, twists and bramble stitch. ‘James’ is inspired by traditional lumber jackets, and it’s a cardigan design with pockets, a folded collar, and a beautiful selection of cable patterns. The elegant ‘Orla’ vest is perfect for spring layering, and it has an attractive cable and broken rib fabric; we love how it looks in the ‘Curry’ shade of Erin. The same stitch pattern is used on a hat and mitten set called ‘Quinn’. Kelbourne’s Erin yarn is also…

WORKSHOPS 6 APRIL Loughborough Fair Isle Knitting www.beingknitterly.co.uk 6 APRIL Truro Finishing Techniques www.trurowool.com 01872 270661 6 APRIL Fareham Embroidery on Knitting with Fiona Morris www.jolly-stitcher.co.uk 01329 608017 7 APRIL Tideswell, Derbyshire Introduction to Yarn Dyeing www.peakdistrictyarns.co.uk 07730 682275 9 APRIL Bovey Tracey Professional Finishing with Anniken Allis www.spinayarndevon.co.uk 01626 836203 10 or 13 APRIL Edinburgh Sock Knitting https://helenchattertontextiles.co.uk/pages/knit-happens-knitting-classes 12 APRIL Exeter Introduction to Mosaic Knitting www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 16 APRIL Bovey Tracey Brioche Knitting Basics with Anniken Allis www.spinayarndevon.co.uk 01626 836203 18 APRIL Warrington Mosaic Knitting with Carol Meldrum www.blacksheepwools.com 26 APRIL Ripley, Harrogate Cable Knitting with Judith Schur www.justmakers.co.uk 01423 772903 27 APRIL/25 MAY/15 JUNE Norwich Knitted Lace Shawl www.norfolkyarn.co.uk 01603 927034 28 APRIL London Shaped Intarsia www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 8985 5231 11 MAY Chipping Norton Learn to Spin…

MITTEN (make both alike) CUFF INNER Using 2.25mm circular needles, 60cm long, and yarn A, cast on 64 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Round 1: Knit to end. Rounds 2 to 16: Rep round 1. Round 17: Purl to end. Fasten off yarn A, join in yarn B. CUFF OUTER Round 1: Knit to end. Round 2: Purl to end. Fasten off yarn B, join in yarn C. Round 3: Knit to end. Round 4: Purl to end. Fasten off yarn C. Change to 2.75mm needles. Join in yarns D and yarn E. Work rounds 1 to 9 from Chart A, working the 32-st rep twice across the round. Fasten off yarns D and E. Join in yarn C. Round…

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES ATTACHED I-CORD EDGE 1. Using 2 DPNs, cast on 3 sts. 2. K2, then slip the third (last) stitch as if you were working a purl stitch from the left needle onto the right needle. 3. With the wrong (bumpy) side facing, pick up 1 st through the edge of the knitting. 4 sts. 4. Pass the slipped stitch back over the newly picked-up stitch and off the needle. 3 sts. The first stitch of your i-cord is now attached to the edge of the bag. 5. Without turning the work, slide all 3 sts to the end of the needle, passing the yarn around the back of the edging. Place the needle with 3 sts on it in your left hand. You have now completed 1 row.…

PATTERN NOTES The cushion cover is knitted in rows: the front is knitted as a square. The back is worked in two parts, each worked from the side towards the middle, with a button band on one side and a buttonhole band on the other side. On RS rows knit the chart from right to left. On WS rows purl the chart from left to right. Catch the colour not in use behind the first stitch on RS, and in front of the first stitch on WS. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES ELASTIC CAST-OFF *K2tog tbl, slip st back on to LH needle; rep from * to last st. Cut yarn and pull through final loop. FRONT Using 6mm needles, yarn A and the long-tail method, cast on 123 sts. Knit 1 WS…

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CASTING ON TO DPNS EVERY KNITTER is different, and that includes how we like to knit in the round, particularly when it comes to smaller pieces like socks, mittens, sleeves and hats. Fortunately, there are several different ways to knit in the round over small circumferences, so every knitter should be able to find something that suits them. I’m going to take a look at five different ways to achieve tiny tube mastery in this two-part masterclass series. We’ll start with the most traditional: double-pointed needles, also known as DPNs. DPNS DPNs usually come in sets of five, and you can choose to knit over three needles with a fourth, or over four needles with a fifth (or you can add more – the only limit is how many you…

FROM THE archives STITCH PATTERNS CHART - WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, K2tog, yo, K2, K2tog, yo, K3, pm, yo, s2kpo, yo, K1, pm, K2, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K5, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K5, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K2, pm, K1, yo, s2kpo, yo, pm, K3, yo, SSK, K2, yo, SSK, yo, K2. Row 2 and all even and WS rows: Wyib, insert needle as if to P2tog, wrap yarn around from back to front to create a yarnover, P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, P2tog, then cast on 1 st using the backwards loop method (marked as yo on Chart). Row 3: K2, yo, K2tog, yo, K2, (K2tog, yo) twice, K2, slm, yo, s2kpo, yo, K1, slm, K1, K2tog, yo, K3, yo, SSK,…

Abbreviations alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise meas measures M1 make one (see M1L) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with LH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between…

PATTERN NOTES From Row 3 onwards, the first stitch of every row should be slipped purlwise with yarn held at the front of the work - this forms a neat slip stitch edging. BOBBLES When working the row before a row with bobbles and a row with bobbles (such as rows 54 and 55), slip all stitches with yarn held at WS of work - this is the front of the work on WS rows, and the back of the work on RS rows. SHAWL Using 4 mm needles and yarn A, cast on 5 sts. Row 1 (RS): (Kl, inc in next st) twice, Kl. 7 sts. Row 2: P7. Row 3: SI 1(see Pattern Notes), (Kl, Ml) twice, Kl and mark this (centre) st with a coloured thread, (Ml, Kl)…

ROWAN’S DESIGN collections for the new spring-summer season are an absolute treat - filled with fresh, floralknits, easy going elegance, and light layers using subtle stitch patterns. Many of Rowan’s best-loved designers appear in the company’s seasonal publications. "Designs from Martin Storey, Lisa Richardson, Chloe Thurlow, Anna Hull, Quail Studio and Georgia Farrell feature throughout our spring-summer season," explains Rowan’s content creator, Emma King. "They are joined in Magazine 75 by Arne & Carlos, Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably, Erika Knight, Vibe Ulrik, Quail Studio, Galina Carroll and Annika Andrea Wolke. We enjoy working with all our designers as an ideas pool - everyone adds to the eclectic mix that is Rowan." Rowan’s flagship publication is its Knitting & Crochet Magazine, and this season’s edition, Mag 75, is filled with modern shapes…