Table of contents for 224 in The Knitter

Jennie Atkinson Jennie has a worldwide fanbase, thanks to her feminine designs which have appeared in Vogue Knitting, The Knitter and Rowan’s magazines. This month, she has designed a vintage-inspired buttoned jumper and tank top for our special supplement. Pat Menchini Pat is a prolific designer whose work regularly appears in the UK’s top knitting magazines, and her patterns often feature decorative stitches and smart shaping. Her ‘Clodagh’ sweater, which is on p56, is an Aran-inspired design with beautiful stitch textures. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by urban environments and historical artefacts. Her newest design is a beautiful sweater with floral lace motifs and a lace and cable border. Turn to p8. Outi Kater Outi is a Finnish…

FOR THIS sock design, Bronagh Miskelly has used a broken rib pattern which forms subtle zigzags of texture across the fabric. The socks are knitted top-down with a ribbed heel, and are nice and stretchy which ensures a good fit. Terra is a hand-dyed sock yarn from KnitPro’s yarn brand, Symfonie, which comes in semi-solid and variegated options. PATTERN NOTES If you are working with DPNs, rearrange the number of stitches on each needle by one or two every few rows to avoid developing ladders of looser stitches. When working the short-row ribbed heel, work P3tog and K3tog on RS rows and SSSK and SSSP as appropriate on WS rows. SOCKS (both alike) Using 2.5mm needles, cast on 60 (72:84) sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking…

“THESE WRISTWARMERS are longer than usual, with a slightly relaxed fit for a really cosy layered look,” says Mary Henderson. “It was great fun to knit the stranded colourwork in a combination of deep red, rust, turquoise and dark teal, with a touch of light fawn to calm things down a bit.” Mary has used six shades of her favourite yarn, Jamieson & Smith’s 2ply Jumper Weight Shetland wool, and this project will be a great way to use up odds and ends of 4ply yarn in your stash. PATTERN NOTES The wristwarmers are knitted in the round from the elbow to the second knuckle. The shaping is provided by changing needle size. Working the corrugated ribbing on 3.25mm needles gives a flexible fabric for the arms, with the stranded…

THIS HANDSOME design draws inspiration from the rich history of fisherman’s sweaters, and was designed by the team at Dutch yarn brand Scheepjes. It’s knitted in a neutral shade of Stone Washed XL yarn, a blend of cotton and acrylic that comes in a choice of solid colours as well as the variegated Minerals range used here. The cosy sweater has a double moss stitch fabric on the body, and thick cables running down the raglan sleeves. CABLE PATTERN (for sleeves, worked over 24 sts) Row 1: P2, C4F, P2, C4B, C4F, P2, C4B, P2. Row 2 and every foll WS row K2, P4, K2, P8, K2, P4, K2. Row 3: P2, K4, P2, K8, P2, K4, P2. Row 5: P2, C4B, P2, C4B, C4F, P2, C4F, P2. Row 7:…

INSPIRED BY the classic jackets created by Coco Chanel, this knitted design from Lisa Richardson has a moss stitch fabric and tailored details. These include a revere collar, a touch of waist shaping, and a buttoned strap above the lower back vent. The lower back sections are worked in two pieces, then joined to work the rest of the back. Lisa’s jacket is knitted in Rowan’s much-loved Kid Classic yarn, an aran-weight blend of wool, mohair and polyamide that comes in 30 sophisticated shades. BACK LOWER RIGHT BACK SECTION Using 5mm needles, cast on 41 (46:51:56:60:65:69:74:79) sts. Work in moss st patt as folls: Row 1 (RS): K1 (0:1:0:0:1:1:0:1), *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K1, P1; rep from * to last 1 (0:1:0:0:1: 1:0:1) sts, K1…

THIS OVERSIZED sweater is knitted from the top down, with European/diagonal shoulders and a folded neckband. It features a Nordic-inspired stranded colourwork pattern, knitted in a pale colour; the background is worked in a series of tone-on-tone stripes which produces a gradient effect. The fabric feels wonderfully soft and cosy, as it combines one strand of DROPS Alpaca yarn with one strand of fluffy Kid-Silk laceweight. PATTERN NOTES The pattern uses both long and short needles; start with the length which fits the number of stitches and change when necessary. The piece is started back and forth, casting on stitches at the back of the neck and working the back piece top down with pattern, while increasing stitches on each side for the shoulders, which become slightly diagonal. The back…

THIS RAGLAN sweater for women is also sized to fit older children - so a parent and child duo can enjoy wearing matching outfits! The smallest design has long, straight sleeves, ensuring it can be worn for longer as the child grows. The larger sizes have a more contemporary look with three-quarter sleeves, ideal for layering over a shirt. Both the body and sleeve lengths can be easily adjusted to your preference. The sweaters are knitted in Scheepjes Stone Washed, a cotton-acrylic blend in a wide range of colours that offers a woolly appearance and a soft feel. BACK **Using 3.5mm needles, cast on 101 (105:117:129:139:151:161) sts. Work in rib patt as follows: Row 1 (RS): K1, (P1, K1) to end. Row 2 (WS): P1, (K1, P1) to end. These…

“A BOUQUET of flowers provided the inspiration for this sweater design,” says Emma Vining. “The garment features a lower section representing the stems and leaves, and an upper section full of beautiful blossoms. The lower borders are knitted with a combined pattern of three-stitch cable stems and textured feather and fan pattern leaves. This stitch pattern forms a dramatic pointed lower edge with the cables placed between each point.” CHART PATTERNS PATTERN A (worked over 16 sts + 23 sts) Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): K2, P3, K7, *K6, P3, K7; rep from * to last 11 sts, K6, P3, K2. Row 3: K2, C3B, M1, K5, *sk2po, K5, M1, C3B, M1, K5; rep from * to last 13 sts, sk2po, K5, M1, C3B, K2. Row 4: As…

“THIS UNISEX hat, named after a small village on the Isle of Skye, has been knitted using 100% Shetland wool in the colours of the land and the sea,” explains designer Outi Kater. “The stitch patterns include waves in the body of the hat and an eight-pointed compass rose on the crown.” The stripy ribbed brim can be turned up to make this hat extra cosy and warm. HAT Using 2.75mm DPNs and yarn A, cast on 144 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Work 40 rounds in K2, P2 rib as set by Chart A, making sure at the beginning of each round to wrap the working yarn around the previous yarn used, to avoid holes forming. Change to 3.25mm…

ANNIKEN ALLIS has used a two-colour zigzag mosaic pattern for this elegant cushion cover design. It’s knitted in two shades of Cascade’s 220 Superwash, a DK-weight wool that comes in a huge choice of colours and is easy to care for, making it ideal for homeware projects. PATTERN NOTES The cushion is worked in the round. CABLE CAST-ON Insert RH needle between first 2 sts on LH needle, wrap the yarn around the needle and pull through to create a new stitch. Place the new stitch on LH needle. ONE-ROW (3-STITCH) BUTTONHOLE Work to the place where you need to start the buttonhole. 1. Slip one stitch pwise to RH needle, take yarn to the front between the needles. 2. *Slip the next stitch pwise and pass the previous slipped…

TAKING DESIGN cues from classic Aran sweaters, Pat Menchini has created this timeless sweater. The patterned panels include diamond cables, ropes and bobbles, which will keep you entertained as you knit. The garment has drop shoulders, and the sleeves are knitted top-down. Pat’s project uses Cascade’s classic 220 aran-weight yarn, a pure wool which comes in an enormous range of colours. CHART PATTERNS DIAMOND PANEL (worked over 23 sts) Row 1 (RS): P9, C5F, P9. Row 2: K9, P2, K1, P2, K9. Row 3: P8, T3B, K1, T3F, P8. Row 4: K8, P3, K1, P3, K8. Row 5: P7, C3B, P1, K1, P1, C3F, P7. Row 6: K7, P2, (K1, P1) twice, K1, P2, K7. Row 7: P6, T3B, (K1, P1) twice, K1, T3F, P6. Row 8: K6, P3, (K1,…

Issue 223 Fair Isle cardigan • Textured cardigan • Fair Isle headband • Cabled cowl • Lace & bobble cardigan • Fair Isle hot water bottle cosy • Nordic sweater for men & kids • Waistcoat • Chunky socks • Poncho Issue 222 Colourwork sweater • Fair Isle cardigan • Sweater dress • Cable shawl • Men’s gansey • Colourwork cowl • Cabled jumper • Bag & hat set • Mini scarf • Nordic sweater • Cable yoked jumper Issue 221 Nordic cardigan • Christmas wreath • Longline cabled sweater • Fair Isle tank • Textured jumper • Fair Isle scarf • Men’s sweater • Lace shawl • Children’s cardigan • Balloon-sleeve ribbed jumper SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HEREhttp://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 220 Fair Isle hat & mitts • Gansey •…

CHEERFUL SOCKS Create fun colourwork socks and step out in style with Scheepjes’ new Pattern Portfolio - Arcadia Socks. This collection of designs by Carmen Jorissen is available as an e-book from Ravelry, and comprises two sock templates - cuff-down, and toe-up - which can be knitted using 11 different colourwork patterns. These include the forest-inspired ‘Pine Horizon’, the floral ‘Retro Bloom’ and ‘Pink Petal’, checkerboard and zigzag designs, and the leafy ‘Emerald Vine Socks’. £3.35 from bit.ly/arcadia-portfolio Mix it up Mode at Rowan’s new Colourmix is a light, cosy blend of wool, alpaca & cotton with soft speckles of colour £9.50; knitrowan.com/mode-at-rowan DEVON DELIGHTS Knitters in Devon have a new destination to discover exciting yarns! Yarnology is an independent yarn shop in Babbacombe near Torquay, which has been opened…

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MODE AT ROWAN Colourmix Shade pictured Blush Pinks (105) Ball weight/length 50g/100m Needle size 5mm (UK 6/US 8) Tension 17 sts and 24 rows to 10cm Fibre content 47% cotton, 30% wool, 23% alpaca Care Hand wash RRP £9.50 Contact knitrowan.com/mode-at-rowan This airblown yarn has a cotton core filled with wool and alpaca fibres, and the result is voluminous, cosy and light. Colourmix knits to an aran-weight, and gives a soft fabric with hazy stitches. The six shades all have a cream base lightly speckled with dabs of delicate colour, including olive, grey, cocoa, powder blue, and a multicoloured rainbow option. NOVITA Aino Shade pictured Path (6071) Ball weight/length 50g/110m Needle size 6mm (UK 4/US 10) Tension 14 sts and 22 rows to 10cm Fibre content 55% alpaca, 23% wool,…

THIS SEAMLESS cardigan is knitted flat from the top down, and has a raglan construction. Lisa Richardson’s design has a V-neck, and is decorated with horseshoe cables along the raglans, and cable twists down the sides of the garment. Lisa has used Rowan’s much-loved Kid Classic yarn, a cosy aran-weight blend of wool and mohair which comes in a choice of 30 colours. BODY (worked from the top down in rows) Using 5mm needles, cast on 86 (88:88:88:90:90:90:92:92) sts. SHORT-ROW SHAPING & PLACING MARKERS Row 1 (WS): Purl, placing markers as folls; P1, pm, P1, pm, P12, pm, P6, pm, P12, pm, P22 (24:24:24:26:26:26:28:28), pm, P12, pm, P6, pm, P12, pm, P1, pm, P1. 10 markers placed. Row 2 (RS): K1, slm, M1, K to mrk, M1, slm, K to…

THIS TOTE bag, designed by Anniken Allis, is worked in one piece. The lower section is knitted in stocking stitch, while the upper half features a two-colour lace stripe pattern, followed by V-shaped openings. The straps are knitted separately and grafted on, and the bag is lined with felt. Anniken’s project is knitted in a bamboo-cotton DK yarn from Stylecraft. PATTERN NOTES The knitted shoulder strap is likely to stretch slightly, but the seam will add some stability. To make a longer strap, you can knit it longer as you should have enough yarn with the recommended quantities. Alternatively, there is a wide choice of shoulder straps available for purchase. Felt fabric has been used for the lining because it is thicker than cotton so doesn’t need interfacing. It is…

Arne & Carlos The Scandinavian pair share insights into their lives, garden and of course knitting on this channel. Their ‘Sit and knit for a bit’ episodes feel like a lovely knit and natter session with friends, as Arne and Carlos show off their latest projects and keep us updated on their upcoming work. youtube.com/@arnecarlos Anniken Allis – YarnAddict The videos produced by designer Anniken include reviews and tutorials, and her regular ‘Confessions of a Yarn Addict’ updates. We particularly enjoyed her guide to repairing a hole in a lace sweater, and a look at online versus in-person yarn shopping. youtube.com/@annikenallis Stolen Stitches Carol Feller presents a wealth of knitting knowledge in her informative podcast. In her ‘Master the stitch’ series, Carol shares patterns that will help you practise a…

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 LH left hand 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,…

JENNIE ATKINSON has designed this collared sweater and matching vest for winter layering. Both pieces use a pattern of textured diamonds and zigzags. The vest is knitted in a darker teal shade, while the jumper is in a lighter teal; both have subtle stripes of the other shade around the openings. Jennie has used World of Wool’s pure Merino Fluff 4 Ply yarn. VEST Using 3.25mm circular needles and yarn A, cast on 200 (220:238:256:274:292:310:328:346) sts. Pm and join to work in the rnd, taking care not to twist sts. Change to yarn B. Rib rnd: (K1, P1) to end. Rep rib rnd once more. Change to yarn A. Work another 16 rnds in rib. Change to 3.5mm circular needles. Next rnd: Kto end, inc 20 (20:22:24:26:28:30:32:34) sts evenly across…