Table of contents for Volume 9 Issue 2 in Australian Knitting

Welcome to our winter edition of Australian Knitting. This issue is full of ideas for you to create for the whole family. Why not try our cover poncho? It’s easy to knit and looks absolutely beautiful on. If that’s not your style we have scarves, jumpers, hats and lots more for you to choose from. There are some fantastic ideas for babies and toddlers this issue. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions to make your hours of knitting even more enjoyable. We would love to see your ideas so please send an email to editorial@wpco.com.au with your latest knitting accomplishments. A new issue of Australian Knitting is on sale every 12 weeks, so keep an eye out at your local newsagent. Taking out a subscription will ensure you don’t miss…

Styles We Love This season is all about layers on layers! Wearing multiple garments on top of one another is a sure-fire way to be on trend throughout winter (with the added plus of keeping warm.) Play around with pieces such as vests, ponchos, capes and jackets to get the perfect layered style. Try to keep your overall look balanced by keeping an eye on asymmetry, textures, volume and colours. By making all these features cohesive and consistent, you can create the perfect outfit for cooler weather. Layering different sizes and lengths will keep you looking chic and you can stay comfortably cosy this winter! Velvet fabric is rising in popularity for the cooler months, and you can get a similar effect with velvet inspired yarns. Create some sleek garments…

YARN • 8, 8, 9, 9, 10 balls 100gm Cleckheaton California 8ply in 3404 Sepia Tone • Plain yarn for sewing seams NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 2 stitch markers • 4 stitch holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 98, 108, 118, 128, 138cm Back length: 64, 64, 64, 64, 64cm Front length: 56, 56, 56, 56, 56cm Sleeve length: 47, 47, 47, 47, 47cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C9B = Slip next 6 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then (P3, K3) from cable needle. C9F = Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, (K3, P3), then K3 from cable needle. TENSION 19…

YARN • 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 50gm Patons Dreamtime Merino 8ply in Cream 0051 • 1 button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3 stitch, holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18 months To fit chest: 40, 45, 50, 55cm Finished fit: 46, 53, 59, 66cm Garment length: 21, 25, 29, 33cm Sleeve length: 13, 16, 20, 26cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS TWR = knit into front of second stitch on left-hand needle, then into the front of first stitch on left-hand needle, slipping both sts off needle together. TWL = taking right-hand needle behind left-hand needle, knit into back of second stitch on left-hand needle, then into the front of first stitch on left-hand needle, slipping both sts off needle together. TENSION 25 sts by 34…

YARN • 4, 5, 6, 8 balls 50gm Original Aran 10ply in shade 505 and 507 • 2 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L359 & L596 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 4 - 10 years To fit chest: 61, 66, 71, 76cm Finished fit: 69, 74, 81, 86cm Garment length: 35, 39, 45, 52cm Sleeve length: 27, 30, 34, 39cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Rev Stst - Reverse Stocking stitch (P on RS rows/K on WS rows). M1p – purl into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left-hand needle. TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: For best shading consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside.…

YARN • 1 ball 30g Kaalund Yarns Enchantè100% Silk colour Boysenberry NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm non-slip knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: Width 18 cm Length 152 cm TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Cast on loosely 45 sts Row 1: sl1, k to end of row. Row 2: sl1, k1, k2tog, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, k8, k2tog, yf, k2, k2tog, yf, k3, yf, k2tog, k2, yf, k2tog, k8, yf, k1, yf, k2tog, k2tog, k2. Row 3: sl 1, k to end of row. Row 4: sl1, k3, k2tog, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, k4, k2tog, yf, k2, k2tog, yf, k7, yf, k2tog, k2, yf, k2tog, k4, yf, k1, yf, k2tog, k2tog, k4. Row 5: sl1, k to end of row. Row 6: sl1, k5, k2tog, k2tog, yf, k2,…

YARN • 1 ball Debbie Bliss pure silk NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size ages: 2-4 years, 6-8 years, 10-12 years or small adult, average adult. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skpo: slip 1 stitch knitwise, k1, pass slipped stitch over yo twice: yarn over needle twice to make 2 stitches TENSION Not critical to project GETTING STARTED One ball of yarn will make 3 or more headbands, depending on size. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 12 stitches. Row 1 and 3: RS - Slip 1, knit 11 Row 2 and 4: Slip 1, k1, p8, k2 Row 5: Slip1, knit 3, k2tog, yo twice, skpo, k4 Row 6: Slip 1, k1, p3, k1, p4, k2 Row 7: Slip1, k1, (k2tog, yo twice, skpo ) twice, k2 Row 8: Slip1, k1, p1,…

YARN • 3 x 100gms skeins Noro Tennen NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size Width 90cm Length 54cm TENSION As per wool WORKING PATTERN BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE, KNITTED SIDEWAYS) Cast on 85 sts loosely Rib Row 1: RS – k2 *p1, k1*, rep from * to last st, k1 Row 2: WS – k1 *p1, k1*rep from * to end Repeat last 2 rows twice more (6 rows rib in total) Main Pattern Row 1: RS – *p1, yon, k2tog, rep from * to last st, p1 Row 2: WS – k1, *p1, k2, rep from * to end Row 3: RS – *p1, ybk, sl1, k1, psso, yrn, rep from * to last st, p1 Row 4: WS – As 2nd row…

YARN • 8 skeins Noro Ginga in shade #11 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm knitting needles • 9.00mm circular needle 80cm long • Stitch holders • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS One size Size Width of Back or Front 92.5cm Garment length 66cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS SKP-slip one, knit one, pass slip stitch over SK2P-slip one, knit two tog, pass slip stitch over pm-place marker TENSION 10 sts by 16 rows over Pattern Stitch on 9.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED PATTERN STITCH Row 1: WS – *K2tog, yo; rep from *, end k1 Rows 2, 4, and 6: RS – Knit. Rows 3 and 5: Purl. Row 7: *SKP, yo; rep from *, end k1. Rows 8 to 12: Rep rows 2 to 6. Rows 13 and 14: Rep rows 1 and 2. Row 15: Rep row…

YARN • 1 hank 100g Kaalund Yarns 8 Ply Wool 100% wool colour Mint C1 • 1 hank 100g Kaalund Yarns 8 Ply Wool 100% wool colour Strawberry C2 • 1 hank 100g Kaalund Yarns Cotton Chenille 100% cotton colour Pebble C3 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 7.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size Width 21 cm Length 159 cm TENSION Not critical to project GETTING STARTED Pattern uses Australian crocheting terminology. WORKING PATTERN Holding a strand of both C1 and C2 together work 23 ch. Row 1: miss 3 ch, 1 tr into each ch. 19 tr, turn. Row 2: 3 ch, 1 tr into each tr of previous row. 19 tr, turn. Repeat row 2 twice (4 rows of tr in total). Change to C3 Row 5: 3 ch, *1 tr…

YARN • 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 balls 100gm Crazy Colour Aran 10ply in shade 148. • 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 buttons for jacket • 1 button for headband (Incomparable Buttons: L5) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • 3.25mm x 2 double ended needles • Stitch holder • Markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 6, 9-12, 18 mths, 2, 3 years To fit chest: 43, 46, 48, 53, 58.5cm Finished fit: 48, 51, 53, 58.5, 63.5cm Garment length: 22, 24, 27, 30, 34cm Sleeve length: 16, 18, 20, 21, 24cm Headband (circumference): 41, 42, 43, 45, 47cm TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN JACKET BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 59 (63, 65, 69, 75) sts, Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from…

YARN • 2 balls each 50gm shade Original Aran 10ply in shades 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509 and 510 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles • 4.50mm circular needle 40cm length • 4 markers • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Finished length: approx 140cm Finished width: approx 112cm TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED NOTE: For best shading consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. The finished item may vary in appearance compared with the leaflet image. Every item is unique and no two balls of Original are totally identical. WORKING PATTERN AFGHAN (MAKE 20 SQUARES) Use a new ball of yarn for each square (remnants will be used for edging). With 4.50mm knitting needles, cast on 24…

YARN • 3, 4, 4, 4, 5 balls 100gm Panda Minky Plush Main Colour (MC) in 204 Pale Pink • 3, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 100gm Panda Minky Plush Colour 1 (C1) in 208 Eggshell • 1 ball 100gm Panda Minky Plush Colour 2 (C2) in 209 Legion Blue • 1 ball 100gm Panda Minky Plush Colour 3 (C3) in 202 Cream NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 5.00mm knitting needles • 2 stitch holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 To fit chest: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90cm Finished fi: 88, 93, 98, 103, 108cm Garment length: 48, 52, 55, 58, 59cm Sleeve length: 38, 40, 42, 43, 43cm TENSION 19 sts by 25 rows over stocking st, on 5.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 4.00mm…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 5 hanks 50gm Harmony Colour Tweed DK 8ply in shade #33 • 4, 4, 5, 5 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L526 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 6-9, 12-18 mths, 2-3, 3-4 years To fit chest: 46, 51, 56, 61cm Finished fit: 51, 56, 61, 66cm Garment length: 25, 29, 33, 37cm Sleeve length: 16, 18, 22, 25cm Hat (circumference): 39.5, 42, 44, 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 - knit into the 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; C4B - slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold at back, k2, k2 from cable needle C4F - slip…

YARN • 3 balls 150g Knitalpaca Luxa 100% Huacaya Alpaca in main colour (MC) • 3 balls Knitalpaca Luxa 100% Huacaya Alpaca in contrast colour (CC) OR • 2 skeins Knitalpaca Colouratura hand dyed Suri Alpaca Note: Colouratura yarn is a little finer than Luxa so if using this, work two strands together. • Brooch, pin or button to finish. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles 55 cm OR • 4.50mm circular needle MEASUREMENTS Size: medium Garment length: 60cm TENSION 22 sts by 24 rows over garter stitch to 10cm WORKING PATTERN With MC cast on 248 sts. Knit 3 rows. Next Row: RS – Using CC, knit 15 sts. Switch to MC and knit to end of row. (To avoid a gap when changing colour, bring the new yarn under the old yarn…

YARN • 12, 14, 15, 16, balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette in Pearl 756 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 1 stitch holder MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 84, 94, 104, 113cm Garment length: 60, 61, 62.5, 63.5cm Sleeve length: 48, 48, 48, 48cm TENSION 25 sts by 33 rows over St st on 3.25mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN CARDIGAN LEFT FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 54 (60, 66, 72) sts. Row 1: RS – *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – *P1, K1; rep from * to end. This 2 rows form Moss st patt. Work in patt until length measures 4cm, ending on a WS row. Now working in St st throughout, work until length…

Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns: 40 Motifs and 20 Projects for Knitters by Maja Karlsson Knitting designer Maja Karlsson delved into the fascinating history of Swedish fibercrafts, and discovered a rich tradition of multi-colour patterning—the perfect source of inspiration for this lovely collection of 40 uniquely Swedish motifs, applied and combined into 22 projects. Flowers, borders, geometric figures, landscapes, people, and animals, on their own or together, form the backbone of traditional Swedish stranded patterns. With the help of clear diagrams and full-colour knitted swatches, a little knitting school, a pattern library, and eye-catching photography, intermediate knitters can confidently try out wrist warmers, hats, and ponchos; and veterans can challenge themselves with sweaters, jackets, and gloves. RRP $34.99 Mosaic and Lace Knits: 20 Innovative Patterns Combining Slip-Stitch Colourwork and Lace Techniques…

YARN • 2 skeins 100gm Knit Picks Biggo in Brass Heather 26571 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.5mm circular needle 40cm, or dpns, or two 60cm circular needles for two circulars technique, or one 80cm or longer circular needle for Magic loop technique, or size to obtain gauge. (If using 40cm circular, switch to dpns when hat gets smaller at the crown.) • Wool sewing needle • Stitch marker • Cable needle MEASUREMENTS Size Adult one size fits all, slouchy fit 45.5-48cm circumference lying flat, will stretch up to 58.5-61cm TENSION 13 sts by 18 rows over Stockinette stitch worked in the round, blocked to 10cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Kfb – Knit Front & Back – Knit into the front and back of the same st. 1 st inc. Ssk – Slip, Slip, Knit – slip…

YARN • 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 hanks 50gm Harmony Colour Tweed DK 8ply in shade 40 or 51 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch holder • Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76-81, 86-91, 96-102, 107-112, 117-122cm Finished fit: 89, 99, 109, 120, 129cm Garment length: 63, 68, 70, 71, 73cm Sleeve length: 45, 46, 46, 47, 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skp – slip 1 stitch, k 1 stitch, pass slipped st over; M1 – k into back of yarn between last st worked and next st. 1/2cross – slip next stitch to cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, k stitch from cable needle; 2/1cross – slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and hold at front of work, k1, k the stitches…

YARN • 1 skein 100gm Knit Picks Chroma Twist Fingering in Carnival 27258 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.75mm set double pointed needles or • 2 circular needles for two circular needles technique or • 1 long circular needle for Magic Loop • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 9” foot circumference, customizable foot length and leg length 39.5cm TENSION 28 sts by 40 rows over Stockinette stitch in the round, blocked to 10cm GETTING STARTED This pattern is easily adaptable for DPNs, Magic Loop or 2 circulars so you can use your favourite knitting method. For the perfect fit, measure around the widest part of your foot for the circumference and choose the size slightly smaller than your measurement (for instance, if your foot is 7.5” around, knit the 7” size). Then…

YARN • 14, 15, 17, 18 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Silkroad Ultra in Verdi 719 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.50mm knitting needles • 7.00mm knitting needles • 8.00mm circular needle • 1 stitch holder MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 90, 96, 108, 119cm Garment length: 53, 55, 57, 59cm Sleeve length: 48, 48, 48, 48cm TENSION 13.5 sts by 18 rows over St st on 7.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 62 (66, 74, 82) sts. Row 1: RS – K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows twice. 6 rows 2 x 2 rib. Now working in St st throughout, work until length (incl band) measures…

YARN • 4 skeins 100gm Knit Picks Chroma Twist Bulky in Manzanita 27283, NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles or circular needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 19cm wide x 165cm long SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Wyif – with yarn in front TENSION 15 sts by 27 rows over cartridge rib pattern, blocked to 10cm. Gauge is not crucial. GETTING STARTED Cartridge Rib Pattern Row 1: sl1 pwise, *k3, sl1 wyif, rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. Row 2: sl1 pwise, k1, *sl1 wyif, k3, rep from * to last 3 sts, sl1 wyif, k2. DIRECTIONS Cast on 29 sts. Begin Cartridge Rib Pattern and continue until scarf reaches 165cm. Cast Off all sts loosely. MAKING UP Weave in ends, wash and block to final measurements. Knit Picks www.KnitPicks.com Ph:…

YARN • 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 65gm Australian Superfine Merino 8ply main colour White #6 • 1 ball 65gm Australian Superfine Merino 8ply contrast colour Dark Grey #2 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle • 4mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 months To fit chest: 35, 40, 45, 50, 53, 55cm Finished fit: 38, 43, 48, 53, 56, 58cm Garment length: 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32cm TENSION 21 sts by 44 rows over garter st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 41 (47, 53, 57, 61, 63) sts. Work in garter st (every row knit, first row is wrong side) until Back measures 8 (10, 12, 14, 17, 19) cm from beg,…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette in Pebble 751 Colour 1 (C1) • 2 balls 25gm Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair in Char 608 Colour 2 (C1) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles 80cm length • 4.50mm knitting needles 80cm length • 3.50mm knitting needles 80cm length MEASUREMENTS Size approx Circumference 200cm TENSION 9sts by 33 rows on 5.50mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED The ruffles and elasticity of this scarf cause measurements to vary. Working in a soft tension gives the best result. To err on the side of loose is better than tight for this project. Test tension on a small Garter stitch square before starting. Tight knitters may need to move up a half size on all needles to soften the result. SCARF Section 1 Using…

YARN • 2 balls 65gm Australian Superfine Merino 8ply Colour 1 (C1) in Dark Grey 02 • 2 balls 65gm Australian Superfine Merino 8ply Colour 2 (C2) in Stone 05 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm circular knitting needle 80-100cm • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 17cm wide x 150cm length TENSION 20 sts by 40 rows over garter st, on 4.50mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: This scarf is knitted sideways using larger needles than usually recommended for this yarn. Work in rows not rounds. WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using 4.50mm circular needle and C1, cast on 300 sts. Beg Stripe Patt Row 1: WS – Knit. Using C1, knit 5 rows garter st. Using C2, knit 5 rows garter st. Last 10 rows form garter st stripes for rem. Cont in garter…

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. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat piece of metal or plastic with a ruler marked on one side and/or a window cut out in the centre. It allows you to mark and measure easily and accurately. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in…