Table of contents for Volume 8 Issue 3 in Australian Knitting

We hope you enjoy our spring edition of Australian Knitting. We have creative ideas for you to make in this issue. There is an amazing singlet top pattern designed by Jo Sharp that you may wish to make plus booties for the latest edition in the family. We even have a vest for the man in your life. We have some very creative and talented designers throughout this issue of Australian Knitting. They all have great ideas for your spring fashion and every design comes with easy to follow step by step instructions to make your knitting experience even better. There are so many ideas for you to choose from, we know there is something perfect just for you. A new issue of Australian Knitting is on sale every 12…

KEY FASHION TRENDS Bright and bold stripes: Classic navy and white nautical stripes get an update this season in the form of every stripe style imaginable! Horizontal, vertical, thick, skinny – you name it, it’s in. Whether you are looking for a new lightweight jumper or rib knit top, stripes are the way to add interest and update your look. Sequins and sparkle: Sequins can be used in any form on all styles of garments. Jazz up your knitwear with some traditional black sequins or create impact by using silver for head-turning detail. If you’re hesitant to wear sequins, you can keep it casual by styling an oversized sequin top or shirt with black jeans or loose-fitted trousers. It is also ideal to avoid garments that fit too snugly. Replacing…

YARN • 6, 7, 8, 10 balls 50gm Crazy Days 12ply in shade A6 • 4 large fasteners • Beads or buttons for centre of flowers Incomparable Buttons L564 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • 5.50mm knitting needles • Markers • 4.00mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8 years To fit chest: 56, 61, 66, 71cm Finished fit: 61, 66, 71, 76cm Lower Edge: 76, 81, 86, 91cm Garment lengthat back : 43, 48, 53, 58cm Sleeve length: 24, 27, 31, 35cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over; M1 - place yarn between last st worked and next onto left hand needle and k into the back of this strand. TENSION 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.50mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN…

YARN • Warp Yarn - Ashford 100% Unmercerized Cotton 16/2, approx. 1350m (1477 yds) per 100gm (3oz) cone, #952 Rust • Weft Yarn – Dupion 100% silk 115cm wide x 2.5m (45ins x 8ft) dyed in stripes using Ashford dyes in Rust, Scarlet, Hot Pink, Purple and Yellow, cut or ripped in 2.5cm (1in) strips; Ashford 100% Unmercerized Cotton #952 Rust • Lining in dyed Dupion silk 115 x 40cm (45 ½ x 15 ¾ ins); inkle braid woven in Ashford 100% Unmercerized Cotton #952 Rust 75cm (30ins) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • Loom – Knitters loom 50cm/20ins • Reed – 12.5 dpi (20/10cm) WORKING PATTERN Total warp ends: 204 Total warp length: 1.5m (5ft) Finished width: 38cm (15ins) Finished length: 114cm (45ins) WARPING Warp the reed in the unmercerized cotton. WEAVE STRUCTURE Plain weave WEAVING…

The Biggan Design yarn is perfect for this purpose, as the yarn is so soft you can wear it next to the skin without feeling it at all. Many customers have bought my yarn for this reason to knit chemo beanies for friends, but now I can myself verify that it is absolutely true. I had a lot of fun and many positive comments wearing my HAPPY HARE HAT while going through the treatment and it seemed to cheer up not only me, but my surroundings as well! YARN • 1 ball Biggan Design DK/8ply Merino Wool in any colour – Main Colour (MC) • 1 Stash bag (100gm) Biggan Design yarn OR your own BD leftover yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00 mm circular needle • 4.00 mm circular needle • 4.00 mm double-pointed…

YARN • 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country Naturals 8 ply in Taupe 1828 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 1 stitch-holder • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size : S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL To Fit Chest: 95, 105, 115, 125, 135,145cm Finished Fit: 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155cm Garment Length: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 117 (129, 139, 151, 161, 173) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 10 times. 22 rows rib in all. Change to 4mm needles.…

YARN Sweater (long sleeves) • 8, 9, 10, 11 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette 756 Pearl Cardigan (short sleeves) • 6, 7, 8, 8 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette 755 Musk NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular needle • Cable needle • Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size: A, B, C, D To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 76, 84, 90, 98cm Garment length: 50, 51, 52, 53cm Short Sleeve: 5, 5, 5, 5cm Long Sleeve: 48, 48, 48, 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B (Cable 4 Back) - Slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 2 sts from left hand needle, then K sts from cable needle. C4F (Cable 4 Front) - Slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle…

YARN • 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 hanks 50gm Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud main colour Smoke Heather 23496 • 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 hanks 50gm Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud contrast colour Algernon 26781 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm circular needle 80cm or longer • Wool sewing needle • Stitch markers • Sewing needle • Sewing thread MEASUREMENTS Finished fit chest 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches Or 81.2, 91.4, 101.6, 111.7, 121.9, 132, 142.2cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1L (Make 1 Left-leaning stitch): PU the bar between st just worked and next st and place on needle as a regular stitch; knit through the back loop. M1R (Make 1 Right-leaning stitch): PU the bar between st just worked and next st and place on needle backwards (incorrect stitch mount). Knit through the front loop.…

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…

Little Dandelion Australian designer Jacqueline Fink is a crafter of hand knitted, oversized scale textiles and installation works made from a selection of natural fibres and raw materials. With a strong focus on naturally coloured high grade unspun wool from Australia and New Zealand, Jacqueline creates bespoke woollen blankets and throws using large scale knitting needles. While the ‘Woollies’ are the mainstay of her label Little Dandelion, Jacqueline also crafts woollen installations, both extreme in their scale and the physical challenge they represent for one pair of hands. Each pieces is as much a feat of endurance as it is a loving creative process. At the heart of Jacqueline’s work is the oversized scale her choice of materials allows her to achieve. Most recently, Jacqueline developed a new yarn called…

YARN • 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls 100g Patons Big Baby 4 ply in Sky 2554 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 2.75mm circular knitting needle • 4 stitch-holders • Wool sewing needle • 1 small button MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 months To Fit Chest: 35, 40, 45, 50, 53, 55cm Finished Fit (At Underarm): 39, 44, 49, 54, 57, 59cm Garment Length (Approx): 31, 35, 39, 44, 49, 54cm Sleeve Length: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1cm TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN SLEEVES Note: The pieces of this Dress should be knitted in the order given to avoid yarn joins at edges of back opening. Using 3mm needles, cast on 42 (46, 50, 54,…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 665 Pear NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • 1 cable needle • 4.00mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Width – 24cm; Height – 20cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C2F (cross 2 Front) = Knit into the Front of the 2nd stitch on needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle at the same time. C2 B (cross 2 Back) = Knit into the Back of the 2nd stitch on needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle at the same time. TENSION 18 sts by 24 rows over St st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN TEA COSY (MAKE 2 PIECES). Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 42 sts. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: WS - K2, *P2, K2;…

YARN 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Loyal Baby Prints 4ply in shade #70301 4, 4, 5, 5 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L527 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 2 .75mm knitting needles 3 .25mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS Jacket Size : 0-3, 6-9, 12-18 months To fit chest: 36, 41, 46, 51cm Finished fit: 41, 46, 51, 56cm Garment length: 23, 25, 27, 29cm Sleeve length: 13.5, 15, 17, 19cm Hat Width around Head: 33, 35, 38, 42cm TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over Stst on 3.25mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED For pattern print consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. MAIN PATTERN **Stst 6 rows. Gtst 4 rows. Stst 4 rows. Gtst 2 rows. ** Rep from ** to ** throughout for Main Pattern. WORKING PATTERN JACKET BACK…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four C1 colour Waratah • 1 ball 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four C2 colour Sunflower • 1 ball 50gm Kaalund Yarns Classic Four C3 colour Cream • 1 skein Kaalund Yarns Silk Strands 100% silk C4 colour Lime • 1 skein Kaalund Yarns Silk Strands 100% silk C5 colour Spring Flowers • Lining – matching colour • Cardboard – matching colour • Stitch on magnetic clasp NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.00 mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Pins TENSION Not critical SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS dc = double crochet dtr = double treble tr = treble MEASUREMENTS Size Width 14 cm Length 20 cm STITCH GUIDE With a 3.00mm hook and C1 work 53 ch. Row 1: Miss 3 ch, 1 tr into each ch, turn. Row 2: 3 ch, 1 tr into each ch and 1…

YARN • 3 hanks 100gm Knit Picks Biggo Calypso in Heather 25621 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm knitting needles or short circular needles • Wool sewing needle • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 18.5cm wide x 134cm long TENSION One repeat of Mock Cable Pattern after blocking 18.5cm wide x 5.5cm GETTING STARTED Notes: Since the scarf is reversible, please mark the RS. Slip the first st of each row purlwise. If row and stitch gauge are met, scarf uses just under 2 hanks of the recommended yarn. If using the chart, work from the bottom up with the odd rows (RS) from right to left and even rows (WS) from left to right. MOCK CABLE PATTERN (WORKED FLAT OVER 26 STS) Row 1: RS - sl l st, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, (p1, k1)…

YARN • 2 balls 100g Knit Picks Tuff Puff Sky 26850 • 1 hank Full Circle Roving (100% Wool): 100g, Quarry 25812 optional Pom-Pom NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 12mm circular needle • 12mm set of 4 double pointed needles or 100cm circular for magic loop method • Wool sewing needle • Pom-pom maker, optional” • Spare yarn for round MEASUREMENTS Head circumference 48 53 58cm approximately 23cm long TENSION 7 sts by 10.5 rows in St st in the round to 10cm GETTING STARTED Notes: This versatile hat works up quickly in super bulky Tuff Puff and is guaranteed to cover your head with warmth and style! Add a pom-pom in a matching colour, or make a fake fur one using roving for a fluffy contrast. STOCKINETTE STITCH (WORKED IN THE ROUND) Round 1: Knit…

YARN 2 Colour Snood • 4, 5, 6 balls Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply 65g 1st colour (C1-53 Cream) • 2, 2, 3 balls Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply 65g – 2nd colour (C2-64 Truffle) Multi Colour Snood • 1, 1, 2 balls Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply 65g – 1st colour (C1) – 05 Stone • 1, 1, 2 balls Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply 65g – 2nd colour (C2) – 02 Dark Grey • 1, 1, 2 balls Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply 65g – 3rd colour (C3) – 53 Cream • 1, 1, 2 balls Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply 65g – 4th colour (C4) – 26 Dune • 2, 2, 3 balls Australian Superfine Merino by Cleckheaton 8 ply 65g –…

Learn to Knit by Fiona Goble Learn to Knit will help you learn the basic stitches and how to read a pattern, as well as some simple techniques such as casting on and binding off, and increasing and decreasing. The book features 25 projects for you to try, all using stitches and techniques that you have just learned. There are chunky scarves and cowls that knit up really quickly using big needles, beanies and bobble hats that can be made in a weekend, and bunting and a pillow cover that even a novice can knit in no time. Put those new skills to use and create a whole range of fantastic things to wear or for the home. RRP $24.99 Rugged Knits by Andrea Rangels Rugged Knits showcases practical, beautiful…

YARN STYLE A Multi-Coloured Stripes • 1 ball each 50g Patons Cotton Blend 8 ply in Flamingo 25 – Colour 1 (C1), White 1 – Colour 2 (C2), Mineral 29 – Colour 3 (C3), Persian Green 30 – Colour 4 (C4) and Aqua 17 – Colour 5 (C5) STYLE B 3 Colour Stripes • Colourway 1: 1 ball each 50g Patons Cotton Blend 8 ply in Mineral 29 – Colour 1 (C1), White 1 – Colour 2 (C2) and Flamingo 25 – Colour 3 (C3) • Colourway 2: 1 ball each 50g Patons Cotton Blend 8 ply in Persian Green 30 – Colour 1 (C1), White 1 – Colour 2 (C2) and Aqua 17 – Colour 3 (C3) STYLE C 2 Colour Stripes With Contrast Rim • 1 ball each 50g Patons Cotton Blend…

YARN Colourway 1: • 12 balls 50g Patons Extra Fine Merino EXFM 8 ply in Rust 2105 Colourway 2: • 12 balls 50g Patons Extra Fine Merino EXFM 8 ply in Mint 2102 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Wool sewing needle • 50cm square cushion insert MEASUREMENTS Finished size: 50cm square (approx) SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. C4B = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. TENSION 16 sts by 22 rows over stocking st, on 6mm needles and 2 strands of yarn tog to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN MAIN PIECE Using 6mm needles and 2 strands of yarn tog, cast on…

YARN • 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls 100g Patons Big Baby 8 ply in Sea 2556 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm crochet hook • 1 toggle • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 3, 6, 9, 12 months, 2, 4 years To Fit Chest: 40, 45, 50, 53, 55, 60cm Finished Fit: 43, 48, 52, 56, 60, 63cm Garment Length: 20, 23, 26, 29, 31, 35cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  dclA = draw up a lp in each of next 3 sts, yoh and draw through all 4 lps on hook. dclB = draw up a lp in same st as last st worked into and in each of next 2 sts, yoh and draw through all 4 lps on hook. dcl = draw up a lp in same st as last st worked into, in next 1ch sp and…

YARN • 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Zarina in shade #49 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.50mm knitting needles • 2 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76, 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 76, 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Garment length: 61, 62, 62, 63, 63, 64, 64cm Sleeve length: 45, 45, 46, 46, 46, 47, 47cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 26 sts by 34 rows over Stocking Stitch on 3.50mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK **With 3.50mm needles, cast on 145 (145, 163, 163, 181, 181, 199) sts. Row 1: RS - *K1, (k1, p3) 4 times, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: WS -…

YARN 1 ball of Lang Yarns Ja Woll Magic 2 balls of Indicieta Boucle / Astrakhan NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6.00mm hook WORKING PATTERN Using 1 strand of each yarn together: Row 1: Make 6ch & join to form a ring. Into ring work: 3ch 1tr, 2ch 2tr, 5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr, 5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr. Row 2: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp 4ch 1dc into 5ch sp 4ch* rep to last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp. Rows 3 - 9: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp (4ch 1dc) into each 4ch sp* rep to last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp. Row 10: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp (3tr 3ch 3tr) into each 4 ch sp* rep to last (2tr 2ch 2tr)…

YARN Wrap • 4 balls knitalpaca ‘Luxa’ 100% alpaca in Main Colour (MC) and 1 ball each of four colours (C1, C2, C3, and C4). Scarf • 5 balls knitalpaca ‘Luxa’ 100% alpaca. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 8.00mm needles or 8.00mm circular needle. MEASUREMENTS Wrap: Length 78 cm; width 150 cm Scarf: Length 140 cm; width 25cm TENSION Not critical to this project. WORKING PATTERN Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Row 3:K1, *K2 tog 3 times, yo, K1 6 times, k2tog 3 times*. Repeat from * to *, k1 Row 4: knit These four rows make up the pattern. WRAP Using MC and 8.00mm needles, cast on 182 sts. Work two pattern repeats (8 rows). Next, with colour C1 work a further two pattern repeats. Continue working in this way, arranging colours…

YARN • 2 balls Heirloom Merino Magic 8ply or 2 balls Cleckheaton Country 8 ply • 2 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size approx13 cm wide, 58cm long TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Cast on 33 stitches Row 1: *p1, k3, repeat from * to last stitch, p1. Row 2: k1, * p1, yon (to make a stitch), p2 tog, k1, rep from * to end. Row 3: as row 1. Row 4: Knit. Repeat last 4 rows until work measures approx 58cm from beginning ending with a knit row. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew both buttons along one short edge. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…