Table of contents for Volume 11 Issue1 in Australian Knitting

YARN • 26 balls of pure wool 8 ply/DK Heirloom Easycare • 2 balls each C1 2 #766, C2 #772, C3 #700, C5 #752, shade 766 • 8 balls C4 #753 • 4 balls C6 #735 • 3 of each C7 #768 and #746 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS 110 x 110 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  trc – treble cluster: yarn over hook, insert hook into next st and draw a loop back through, yarn over hook and draw the yarn back through the first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yarn over hook, insert hook into next st and draw a loop back through, yarn over hook and draw the yarn back through the first 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook, insert hook into next st and draw…

Alpaca is a luxury fibre that is finer than cashmere, stronger than mohair, softer than cotton and smoother than silk. To understand the history of the alpaca, we need to look to Peru, where textiles have played an important part in the civilisation of the high Andes since pre-Inca times. Native to South America, the alpaca was favoured by the Incan empire and the fleece was reserved for Inca royalty who were believed to be direct descendants of the Gods. Alpaca were vitally important to the native Indians as a source of food and fibre, and their ability to not only survive but also thrive in the harsh Andean mountains was impressive. However, the fates of history intervened and although the Inca civilisation no longer exists, alpaca herds now span…

YARN 6 skeins Jo sharp Rare Kid Mohair colour 630 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5mm knitting needles SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS MK – make knot (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) all in the same st, making 5 sts from one st, pass the 4th 3rd, 2nd, and 1st of the new sts separately over the last st made. TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED This scarf is made by knitting from both ends, casting on and knitting to the centre; save the stitches on a spare needle, repeat for second end. Once you have the scarf to desired length graft the centre stitches together – this avoids an unsightly seam in the centre. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 64 sts, knit in garter stitch for 6 rows. Beg pattern:  Row 1: (WS) and all…

YARN Patons Lite Inca 8 ply • 1 x colour 1 #106 • 1 x colour 2 #101 • 1 x colour 3 #2 • 1 x colour 4 #102 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 15 x 175 cm TENSION 20 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.50mm needles. WORKING PATTERN Using 4.50mm needles and C1, cast on 33 sts. Beg patt Knit 5 rows (1st row is wrong side). Row 6: RS * K2tog, K2, knit into front and back of each of next 2 sts, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, rep from * to end. Row 7: Purl. Rep 6th and 7th rows twice, then 6th row once. Last 12 rows form patt. Work a further 12 rows patt. 24 rows C1 patt in…

YARN King Cole Bamboo cotton DK 100g balls • Long sleeves 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 • Short sleeves 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 • Button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit bust cm: 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112 Actual fit cm: 86, 91, 97, 102, 108, 113, 117 Length cm: 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 Long sleeve cm: 43, 46, 46, 47, 47, 48, 48 Short sleeve cm: 11, 12, 12, 13, 13, 14, 14 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 1 x 1 rib – 1st row: k1, p1, rep to last st k1. 2nd row: p1, k1, rep to last st p1. TENSION 22 st by 30 rows to 10cm over sticking sti using 4mm needles. WORKING…

YARN Biggan Design Merino First Cross DK Yarn • 5 x 50g balls of #000 Black (MC) • 2 x 50g balls each of #210 Burgundy (CC1), #220 Crimson (CC2), #270 Red Earth (CC3), #280 Burnt Orange (CC4) and #310 Pumpkin (CC5) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles OR • 4mm circular needle 80cm long MEASUREMENTS S (150-159cm), M (160-169cm), L (170-179cm), XL (180-189cm) TENSION 22 sts and 29 rows st.st = 10 cm GETTING STARTED Moss stitch pattern: * k1, p1, rep from * until last st, k1. Rep this row 16 times. The poncho consists of two rectangular pieces that are sewn together to make a poncho. WORKING PATTERN Using 4mm straight needles and MC cast on 87 (93, 99, 105) sts and work 16 rows moss st. OR…

1. Cut out two circles of cardboard for your project. Cut the hole in the centre of both circles. 2. Put the two circles together and wind yarn round and round the cardboard. 3. Keep winding until the centre hole is completely filled up. 4. Place the point of a pair of scissors between the two circles of cardboard and cut around the yarn, keeping the scissors between the circles all the time. 5. Using a double strand of yarn, wrap it round between the two circles of cardboard, knot firmly and take away the cardboard. 6. Trim the pompon.…

YARN • 5, 6, 7, 8 x 50g balls Patons Classic Bluebell 5 ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 3.00mm knitting needles • 2 stitch-holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 4, 6, 8, 10 Fits chest cm: 60, 65, 70, 75 Actual garment cm: 72, 77, 82, 90 Length cm: 52, 58, 62, 66 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS TWR = knit into front of second stitch on left-hand needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle tog; TWL = knit into back of second st on left-hand needle (taking needle behind first st), then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. TENSION 26 sts by 35 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.75mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 97 (105, 113, 121) sts. Work…

YARN 11 balls Heirloom Alpaca 8 ply or Heirloom Silk Touch 8ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 135 x 90 cm approximately TENSION As per wool. GETTING STARTED Mock cable pattern: Row 1: (K1, P1) twice, K1, * P4, K1, P1, K4, rep from * to last 5 sts, (P1, K1) twice, P1. Row 2: (P1, K1) twice, P1, * P3, K2, P2, K3, rep from * to last 5sts, (K1, P1) twice, K1. Row 3: (K1, P1) twice, K1, * P2, K2, P1, K1, P2, K2, rep from * to last 5 sts, (P1, K1) twice, P1. Row 4: (P1, K1) twice, P1, * P1, (K2, P2) twice, K1, rep from * to last 5sts, (K1, P1) twice, K1. Row 5: (K1, P1) twice, K1, * K2,…

YARN Hat • 2 x 50g balls 4 ply Waikiwi in shade #405 A • 1 x 50g ball 4 ply Waikiwi in shade in #206 B • One 2.5cm/1in button Gauntlets • 2 x 50g balls Waikiwi 4 ply in shade #400 (A) • 1 ball Waikiwi 4 ply in #406 (B) • 1 ball Waikiwi 4 ply in #405 (C) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm double pointed needles – one set of 5 • Stitch marker MEASUREMENTS Hat to Fit: One Size fits most Gauntlets to Fit: One Size fits most TENSION 30 sts and 30 rows/rounds to 10cm over Stst following chart patts using size 3.25mm dpns. GETTING STARTED Remember when working in the round for stocking stitch, knit every round. WORKING PATTERN HAT With dpn and B, cast on 176 sts. Divide sts onto…

This simple repeat pattern will start you on a fun new direction using beautiful wool. YARN • 70g or more for a longer and wider scarf 4ply Tarndwarncoort Polwarth hand dyed yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6mm to 8mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 150cm approx TENSION Free GETTING STARTED This scarf is a beginner project; experiment with using different size needles to get the tension desired before starting. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 30 st. Row 1: Knit 3, * wool around needle, purl 2 st together * repeat from * to * to last 3 st, knit 3. Repeat Row 1 until the scarf is desired length, allowing wool for fringe. MAKING UP Add a fringe to suit. Tarndwarncoort Warncoort Vic Ph: 03 5233 6241 www.tarndwarncoort.com…

YARN • 8 x 50g balls Alpaca yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 2.5m long x 40cm wide TENSION: As per wool. GETTING STARTED Design note: Alpaca yarn is strong and light and makes up lightweight and warm clothing. Alpaca yarn has thermal qualities which makes the fibre popular in the apparel industry. It has a higher tensile strength and yet is more lightweight than Merino wool. It is as soft as Cashmere and can be easily dyed without losing its natural sheen. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 50 stitches. Every row – Knit each stitch. Repeat ‘Every row’ until you have a shawl length you desire. The Design is 2.5 metres long. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Fringe: Cut 36cm lengths of the yarn and fold in half. Using…

YARN • 1 x 100g Touch Possum yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • 5.50mm circular needle MEASUREMENTS 53cm x 25cm TENSION: 20st x 10cm WORKING PATTERN Using 5.00mm needles cast on 49 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: K1 * K2tog, YO, P1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K2tog,YO, K1. Row 4: P3 * K1, P2; rep from * to las 4sts, K1, P3. Row 5: K1, YO, ssk, * P1, YO, ssk, rep from * to last st K1. Row 6: Rep Row 4. Repeat Rows 3 to 6 until scarf measures 52cm or length required, finishing with 2 Knit rows. Cast off. MAKING UP EDGING Using 5.50mm needles pick up evenly around all four edges of the scarf approximately 242 sts. Knit one…

YARN • 3 balls Silk Garden Lite NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 1.25 metres approx TENSION: As per wool GETTING STARTED When turning to make sure you have no holes in your work, knit as required, slip next stitch on to working needle and take thread around between needles, slip st back to non working needle and start next row. WORKING PATTERN Using 4.50mm needles cast on 25 sts. Knit 1 row. Commence pattern as follows: Row 1: Knit 2, turn Row 2: Knit 2 Row 3: Knit 4, turn Row 4: Knit 4 Row 5: Knit 6, turn Row 6: Knit 6 Row 7: Knit 8, turn Row 8: Knit 8 Row 9:Knit 10, turn Row 10: Knit 10 Row 11: Knit 12, turn Row 12: Knit 12…

YARN • 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls 100g ASPIRE 8 Ply/DK, 70% NZ wool, 30% alpaca, in shade 1053 • 1 button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • 4.5mm circular needle 40.5cm long • Cable needle MEASUREMENTS S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X Bust cm: 82.5, 94, 107, 117, 129.5, 141 Length to shoulder cm: 66, 68.5, 68.5, 71, 71, 74 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS T4B: Slip next 2 sts onto CN and hold at back of work, k2 from left needle, p2 from CN. T4F: Slip next 2 sts onto CN and hold at front of work, p2 from left needle, k2 from CN. Seed St: Row 1: (K1, p1) to end. Row 2: (P1, k1) to end. TENSION 28 sts by 30 rows to 10cm over cable pattern…

YARN 2 balls SILK GARDEN NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 125cm approx SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS tbl: Through back of loop TENSION As per wool WORKING PATTERN Cast on 30 sts. Row 1: Inc in 1 st, k13, k2tog tbl, K14. Repeat row 1 until scarf measures 135cm along straight edge. End shaping: Row 1: K14, K2 tog tbl, knit to end. Row 2: Same as row 1. Row 3: K13, k2 tog tbl, knit to end. Row 4: Same as row 3. Row 5: K12, k2 tog tbl, knit to end. Row 6: Same as row 5. Continue in this manner, decreasing in centre until 3 sts remain. Next Row: K3 tog tbl. Fasten off. MAKING UP Attach tassels to both ends. Yarns available. Wondoflex Yarn Craft Centre 1353…

YARN • 2 x balls Recycled Sari Silk Yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • Size 8 crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Childs Size 4 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS dc = Double crochettr = Trebledbtr = Double Treble TENSION As per yarn. GETTING STARTED Work with double yarn (2 strands of yarn). Working from the bottom up make 1 Front Panel. WORKING PATTERN FRONT Chain 28. Row 1: Miss 4 chain acts as first treble), treble in the next 24 stitches. Row 2: Turn work, 3 chain, miss 1st treble and treble in the next 24. Repeat Row 2 for a total of 12 rows. Row 13: Slip Stitch through 2 trebles, treble 21 times, slip stitch through 2 trebles. Row 14: Slip Stitch through 4 trebles, treble 17 times, slip stitch through 4 trebles. Row 15: Slip…

YARN 1 x 50g ball of 8 ply PURE wool NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Pre felt 75 x 11 cm GETTING STARTED Design note: The headband can be made in many different sizes using the same pattern. Shorten the shrink time in the felting process. WORKING PATTERN BAND Cast on 190. Work in Stocking Stitch until work measures 11cm. Cast off. FLOWER Use 6mm needles. Cast on 6. Row 1: K3,yfwd,K3. [7 stitches]. Row 2: And each alternate row, Knit. Row 3: K3,yfwd,K4. [8 stitches]. Row 5: K3,yfwd,K5. [9 stitches]. Row7: K3,yfwd,K6. [10 stitches]. Row 9: K3,yfwd,K7. [11 stitches]. Row 11: K3,yfwd,K8 = 12stitches. Row 12: Cast off 6 stitches, knit to end [6 stitches]. Repeat rows 1-12 inclusive 5 times, cast off. FINISH FLOWER Join the…

YARN 1 x 50g 8 ply contrast colour 2 x 50g 8 ply yarn main colour 2 x press studs NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Small dog Width: 36cm Length: 42cm TENSION As per wool. WORKING PATTERN Begin with neck. Cast on 45 stitches with the contrast colour. Begin ribbing using contrast colour. Row 1: K2 * P1, K1 repeat from * to last stitch P1. Row 2: K1 *P1,K1 repeat from * to end. Repeat last two rows until your work measures 10cm ending on row 1. Cast off 7 stitches at beginning of next two rows. Rib stitch, keeping correct order to end of the rows. 31 stitches. BODY Continue in contrast colour work 12 rows in stocking stitch. Change to main colour…

YARN • Cleckheaton Country 8 ply 50g balls • Main Colour #0216 light grey 9, 10, 10, 11, 11 • Contrast C1 #0006 black 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 • Contrast C2 #2292 dark grey 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 • Contrast C3 #0050 cream 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 • 1 large button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS XS, S, ML, XL 6, 8-10, 12-14, 16-18, 20-22 To Fit Bust cm; 70,75-80, 85-90, 95-100, 105-110 Finished Fit cm: 88, 98, 108, 118, 128 Length cm (approx): 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Sleeve Length cm: 16, 16, 16, 16, 16 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 = make 1 – pick up loop which lies before next st, place on left hand needle and knit into back of loop; 0 =…

YARN • 6 (6, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls 50g Yoshie in shade #09 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.5mm and 6mm straight needles • Circular needle size 5.5mm 60cm long • Stitch markers • Cable needle MEASUREMENTS To fit cm: 71-76, 84-89, 94-99, 107-112, 117-122, 129-135 Bust cm: 79.5, 91, 103, 114.5, 125.5, 137 Length of Back cm: 54.5, 56, 57, 60.5, 61.5, 63 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 3/3 LC (left cross) – sl 3 sts to cn, hold at front; k3, k3 from cn; 3/3 RC (right cross) – sl 3 sts to cn, hold at back; k3, k3 from cn; M1L – make 1 stitch left – pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop); M1R – make 1 stitch right – pick up running thread from back to…

YARN • 5, 6 x 25g balls Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Sizes: SM, ML Actual piece measurements across cm: 69, 79 Actual piece measurements deep cm: 68, 78 to be folded in half TENSION As per wool. WORKING PATTERN Using 6.50mm needles cast on 114, 130 sts. Row 1: (RS) K2, * P2, K2 *, rep from * to end. Row 2: (WS) P2, * K2, P2 *, rep from * to end Repeat these two rows until piece measures 68, 78 cm. Cast off loosely in rib. MAKING UP Fold piece in half lining up cast on with cast off edge. Using a flat seam sew up 20, 22 cm from beginning leaving armhole opening. Wool available. The Wool Inn Shop…

YARN • 3 x 98.8m per 50g Hand Dyed 8 ply Australian Alpaca Yarn in ‘Breeze’ or alternative Alpaca yarn eg: SpinNKnit Fibre Design 5 ply or 8 ply Hand Dyed Alpaca Blend or Knitalpaca 5ply or 8ply Design note: yarn quantity & scarf length may vary NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5mm knitting needles Crochet hook MEASUREMENTS 19cm width by 155cm length without tassels SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Sl1pw = slip 1 stitch purlways Ssk = slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over K1 tbl = knit 1 through back of loop P2tog tbl = purl 2 stitches together through back of loop Yo = yarn on needle WORKING PATTERN Cast on 38 stitches loosely. Knit 5 rows in garter stitch remembering to slip first stitch purl ways each row starting row 2. Beg…

YARN • 3 x 50g balls Patons Jet colour 813 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4mm double pointed needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 31 x 21 cm deep SPECIAL ABBREVIATION  psso – pass slip st over. TENSION 26 sts and 26 rows to 10 cm over patt, using 4.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN SIDE (MAKE 2 – BEG AT TOP EDGE) Using pair of 4.00mm needles, cast on 80 sts. Beg patt:  Row 1: RS K1, * sl 1, K1, psso, K9, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1. 68 sts. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, * sl 1, K1, psso, K7, K2tog, rep from * to last st, K1. 56 sts. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: K1, * sl 1, K1, psso, yfwd, (K1, yfwd) 5 times, K2tog,…

YARN 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 balls Karamea DK 8 ply 50g in shade #359. NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4mm knitting needles 4mm double point needles Cable needle Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X Bust cm: 84, 91.5, 102, 112, 122, 132 Length to shoulder cm: 57, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63.5 Sleeve length to underarm cm: 43, 44.5, 44.5, 46, 47, 48 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS T3F: Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle (cn), hold at front of work, p1 from left needle, k2 from cn T3B: Slip next st onto cn, hold at back of work, k2 from left needle, p1 from cn C4F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn, hold at front of work, k2 from left needle, k2 from cn C4B: Slip next 2…

YARN • 1 ball Naturelle 14 ply 100% Pure NZ Wool 100g in shade #550. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • Set of 5 double pointed needles sizes 5.5mm and 6.5mm • 5.5mm straight needles • Stitch markers • 1 button 25mm round MEASUREMENTS Medium Adult Head Band circumference approximately 51.5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS W&T – wrap and turn (slip next st to RH needle, wrap working yarn around it 1x1 RIBBING (worked over an even number of sts) All Rnds – * K1, p1; rep from * to end. TENSION 14sts on 6.5mm to 10cm over stocking stitch GETTING STARTED The brim is worked flat using short rows for shaping, folded on the turning row and joined tog on last row. Additional sts are cast on for the band, and then joined into the round with the…

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…