Table of contents for Volume 11 Issue2 in Australian Knitting

YARN • 2 x 25gm balls Anny Blatt Angora Super 70% angora, 30% wool NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4 short 4.00mm double ended needles • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 18cm hand circumference, 21cm long SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 = Make 1, lift horizontal loop between sts. Place on left hand needle and knit into the back of it. TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED Mittens are worked as a tube, with a gusset for the thumb. Stitches are picked up around thumb opening after completion of mitt. WORKING PATTERN Mittens make 2. Cast on 44 sts onto 3 needles as follows, 16 sts each on 2 needles, 12 sts on 3rd needle. Place marker (pm) at end of sts. Join for working in the round ensuring there are no twists in cast on sts.…

YARN 8ply black Granead Alpaca NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles MEASUREMENT 142cm WORKING PATTERN Using 3.75mm needles, and black Granead Alpaca (8ply), cast on 46 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: Knit. Row 5: Purl. Row 6: Knit. This forms garter stitch ridges at beginning of scarf. Row 7: Using Black, Slip 1, Knit 1, (P2, K2) 3 times, P1. Picking up Caramel (twist yarns around each other, as for intarsia knitting), P1, K2, (P2, K2) 3 times, P1. Joining in Light Caramel yarn as for intarsia method, P1, (K2, P2) 3 times, K2. Row 8: Using Light Caramel, Slip 1, P1, (K2, P2) 3 times, K1, – using Caramel, K1, (P2, K2) 3 times, P2, K1 – using Black yarn, K1, (P2,…

YARN • 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) 50gm balls 10 ply ARAN TWEED shade #84 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • 3 stitch holders • 6 markers • 1 button MEASUREMENTS To Fit: 81 (86, 91, 96, 102, 107) cm Finished fit Bust 87 (91, 97, 103, 107, 113) cm Garment Length 68 (68, 69, 69, 70, 70) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped st over (= left slanting decrease) TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst = 10cm using 4mm needles GETTING STARTED LACE PANEL Pattern worked over 13 sts Row 1: (RS) K. Row 2: and all other WS rows P. Row 3: K. Row 5: K4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k4. Row 7: K3, k2tog, yo,…

YARN • 1 x 100g hank hand dyed possum wool NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Approxiamately 120cm TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED To avoid a hole when turning, wrap the yarn as following before turning. Slip next st purlwise onto RH needle and take yarn to back of work between needles, slip same stitch back onto LH needle. Turn. WORKING PATTERN Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 23 sts. Row 1: K1 (K1 P1) 7 times, knit to end. Row 2: S1 K7 * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, P1. Row 3: S1 (K1 P1) 7 times, TURN (see note) * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, P1. Row 4: S1 (K1 P1) 6 times, TURN, * P1, K1, rep from * to last…

YARN • 2 balls of 8ply Biggan DK Merino First Cross Wool MC 795 • 1 ball each of 8ply Biggan DK Merino Frist Cross Wool Cc1 390; Cc2 370; Cc3 745; Cc4 240; Cc5 210 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4mm circular needle 40cm 4mm circular needle 80cm MEASUREMENTS Scarf length: 160cm TENSION 22 sts by 29 rows in stocking stitch = 10cm GETTING STARTED When knitting on a circular needle for a beanie you have no seam at all. To knit st.st on a circ needle only make knit sts (NO PURL sts) always knitting in the same direction. Beanie can be knitted on straight needles if you prefer add 2 extra sts for back seam. Sew together with yarn in a backstitch. Basket weave pattern for Scarf: * K7, P7 alt…

Baby booties, fluffy scarves and cardigans – there is nothing like Angora for giving a sensation of being pampered. And for knitters it remains one of the most unique yarns to work with. The Angora is an old breed of rabbit, and although the Romans kept these petit animals, an industry did not become established until the 1700s when they were introduced to France from England in 1723. The use of Angora fibre in garments was first recorded in 1870, although many consider that the heyday of Angora fashion occurred in the 1940s and 1950s, when plush twin sets were teamed with chic pencil skirts, capri pants and, of course, a string of pearls. Angora wool refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit and is known for…

YARN • 8 (13, 16, 19) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Zara 100% extrafine Superwash Merino wool in colour #1466 Red NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm knitting needles • 4mm knitting needles • 3.5mm circular needle • Cable needle • Tapestry needle • Stitch marker MEASUREMENTS Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) Finished size: Bust 84 (92, 100, 108) cm Length 50 (54, 58, 62) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1K: M1 knitwise: Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit it through the back loop, twisting it. M1P: Make 1 purlwise: Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and purl it through the back loop, twisting it. C4B A: Slip 1 st on cable needle and hold in back of work, k3, knit st from cable needle. C4F A: Slip 3 sts on cable needle and hold in…

YARN • 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 x 50gm balls Cleckheaton Country Wide NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.50mm knitting needles • 7.00mm knitting needles • 6.50mm double-pointed knitting needles • 2 stitch holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust: 70, 75-80, 85-90, 95-100, 105-110 cm Actual Size (at underarm): 78, 88, 98, 108, 118 cm Length (approximately): 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION MB = (K1, P1) twice all into next st, then pass 2nd, 3rd and 4th sts over first st and off needle. TENSION 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over patt, using 7.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using a pair of 6.50mm needles, cast on 54 (62, 70, 78, 82) sts. Beg Rib Band:  Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2,…

YARN Granead Alpaca 8ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 150cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cable 4 = slip next 2 sts on to a cable needle and leave at front of work, K2. K2 from cable needle. WORKING PATTERN Using Granead Alpaca 8ply and 3.75mm needles, Cast on 80sts. Beginning with a K row, work 4 rows st st. Row 5: *K2 tog – rep. from * to end of row. 40 sts Row 6: Knit Beg Lace Patt:  Row 1: K1, * P2, cable 4, rep from * to last 3 sts, P2, K1. Row 2: K3, * P2 tog, y.r.n., P2, K2, P4, K2 – rep from * to last st, K1. Row 3: K1, * P2, K4, P2, K2 tog, y.fwd., K2, – rep from * to…

YARN • 400g of mixed 8 ply Galifrey Natural Undyed Alpaca • 4 colours @ 2 x 50gram balls Eg: Kluger (Ivory), Marli (Chocolate), Honey (Honey), Aoiffe (Sand) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 1 pair of 12mm knitting needles • Crochet hook • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Finished width: 13 x 163 cm excluding fringe TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED Using 12mm needles and holding 1 strand of each of the 4 yarns together, cast on 11 stitches. WORKING PATTERN Row 1: k1, p1, (repeat to end of row, ending k1) – moss stitch. Repeat first row 16 times. Knit in garter stitch until work measures 147cm (or desired length). Repeat Row 1 moss stitch pattern for 16 rows (k1p1; repeat to end of row, ending on k1). Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Using the…

YARN • 10 (13, 16, 19) 50gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Zara in colour #1494 • 5 (7, 9, 11) 25gm balls Filatura Di Crosa Baby Kid in colour #509 • 4 grey square buttons, two 3cm and two 4cm, each side NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles • 6mm knitting needles • Tapestry needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) Bust 120 (126, 132, 140) cm Length 54 (58, 62, 66) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Sl 1-k2tog-psso: Slip 1, knit 2 sts together, psso – Slip 2 stitches knitwise to right-hand needle without working it and hold yarn at back, knit next 2 stitches together, using the left-hand needle pass the slipped stitch over the stitch obtained. M1K: Make 1 knitwise: Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit it through the back loop,…

YARN Patons Clasic Totem 8 ply 50gm balls 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 x Main colour (M-4323) 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 x Colour 1 (C1-4324) 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 x Colour 2 (C2-4340) NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm circular knitting needle Cable needle Stitch, holder Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S (90-95), M (100-105), L (110-115), XL (120-125), XXL (130) Actual Fit: 105, 115, 125, 135, 145 cm Length: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 cm Sleeve Length: 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C3F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, P1, then K2 from cable needle. C3B = Slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then P1 from cable needle. C4F =…

YARN • 1 x 300gm ball Panda Astraka NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 8.00mm knitting needles long or 8.00mm circular knitting needle • Wool needle MEASUREMENTS 200 x 62 cm excluding tassel TENSION 10 sts by 16 rows = 10 cm over stocking st, using 8.00mm needles. GETTING STARTED We recommend making tassels first. Cut a piece of cardboard 30cm long and wind yarn around cardboard 12 times. Cut yarn off approximately 20cm from cardboard and thread through wool needle. Slip needle under all strands along one side of cardboard and tie a knot securely to fasten as a bundle. Remove cardboard. Cut a separate piece of yarn approximately 30cm long and wrap tightly around bundle slightly below top knot. Thread end of yarn through wool needle and fasten off through centre of bundle…

YARN • Luxa 100% Alpaca yarn • 5 x 50gm balls Colour 1 • 5 x 50gm balls Colour 2 • 1 x 50gm ball contrast NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm or 4.5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 75 x 90 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C3B = slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, k3 then k3 from the cable needle. GETTING STARTED The rug is knitted in two strips which are then joined down the centre. WORKING PATTERN STRIP ONE With Colour 1, cast on 64 sts. Row 1: k2, p2, to end. Row 2: p2, k2, to end. This creates the main ‘broken’ rib pattern. Continue in this pattern until work measures 38cm. Join in contrast colour:  Row 1: k to end. Row 2: p to end. Row 3: k…

YARN Patons Dreamtime 8 ply 50g balls Two colour options: • 5 x 1st Colour (C1 – 2953) or (C1 – 2953) • 5 x 2nd Colour (C2 – 2957) or (C2 – 2952) • 5 x 3rd Colour (C3 – 2955) or (C3 – 2955) • 5 x 4th Colour (C4 – 2943) or (C4 – 2949) • 4 x 5th Colour (C5 – 2954) or (C5 – 2954) • 4 x 6th Colour (C6 – 2956) or (C6 – 2957) NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 120cm length x 84cm wide TENSION 21 sts by 44 rows = 10 cm over garter st, using 4.00mm Needles. WORKING PATTERN STRIP 1 Using 4.00mm needles and C4, cast on 27 sts. Work in garter st (every row knit) until work measures 12cm…

• Angora fibre production is the third largest animal fibre industry in the world. • The Angora rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of the order Lagomorpha and is descended from European wild rabbit. • Angora wool is very fine, being only 10-12 microns in diameter which compares to fine merino wool that is 18.5-20 microns, or to human hair that is 60-70 microns. • There are 50 million Angora rabbits in China that produce about 10,000 tonnes of Angora fibre each year. • Angora rabbit fibre is warmer than wool.…

YARN 2 balls Zara MC for Lattice 2 part balls Zara C1 and C2 for flowers NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.5mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS 150cm TENSION We have used 4.50mm hook - use a larger or smaller hook as desired to achieve the drape you are happy with. GETTING STARTED After completing lattice make 10 flowers and add randomly to scarf. WORKING PATTERN Using MC, make 38 chains. Row 1: 1 tr into 8th ch from hook, 2 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 tr into next ch, rep from * to end finishing with 1 tr in last chain. Row 2: (1 dc 1 ch) into 1st tr, * 2ch, miss 2 ch, 1 tr on top of next tr, rep from * to turning chains at end of row. 1…

YARN Sweater: • 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) x 50gm balls Persia Chunky shade 397 Top: • 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) x 50gm balls Persia Chunky shade 396 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.5mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81/86 (91/97, 102/107,112/117, 122/127, 132/137) cm Sleeve length: 48 (48, 49, 50, 50, 51) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 0 = do no rows TENSION 14 sts by 19 rows to 10cm, over stocking stitch on 5.5mm needles. GETTING STARTED 2x2 rib pattern, Row 1: * K2, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: P2, * k2, p2, rep from * to end. WORKING PATTERN SWEATER BACK Using 4.5mm needles and thumb method cast on 74 (82, 90, 98, 106, 114) sts loosely. Work…

YARN 1 x 100 gram ball Sari Silk – red 1 x large wooden button NEEDLES AND TOOLS 9.00mm needles MEASUREMENTS 42cm long x 26cm wide GETTING STARTED When making buttonhole, casting off and then ‘mid cast on’ method has been used. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 30. Knit garter stitch for 5 rows. * knit 5, purl 20, knit 5. Knit 1 row. * Repeat from * to * for 36cm. Knit garter stitch for 2 rows. Knit 10, cast off 5, knit 15. Knit 15, mid cast on 5, knit 10. Knit 2 rows, cast off. MAKING UP Stitch button on. Yarns available. Creative Craft Class www.creativecraftclass.com…

YARN • Panda Regal 4 ply 50g balls x 8, 9, 10, 11 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles. • 3.25mm circular knitting needle. • Stitch holder. • Wool needle. MEASUREMENTS Size: S 8-10, M 12-14, L 16-18, XL 20-22 Finish fit: 88, 98, 110, 120 cm Length: 70, 71, 72, 73 cm Sleeve length: 43, 43, 43, 43 cm TENSION 26 sts by 35 rows (slightly stretched) to 10cm over patt, using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 114 [130-146-162] sts. Beg Band Patt: Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 6 times (14 rows rib in all). Beg Main Patt:  Row 1: K2 (10-6-2), P2, * K10, P2, rep…

YARN • 1 x 100gram 12 ply Tailored Strands 100% Alpaca Claret (#255) MC • 1 x 100gram 12 ply Tailored Strands 100% Alpaca Cyclamen (#354) C1 • 1 x 100gram 12 ply Tailored Strands 100% Alpaca Dusty Pink (#258) C2 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm double pointed needle set • 7.00mm double pointed needle set • 7.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 150cm GETTING STARTED Pattern for Scalloped edge: Using 7.00mm knitting needles and main colour (MC) (Claret #255), cast on 23 stitches. Knit one row before beginning the pattern. Row 1: (this is the right side of the pattern) Slip 1, knit 2, *yon, knit 2 together* to end. Row 2: Knit 17, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3. Row 3: Slip 1, knit 2, [yon, knit 2 together] twice, knit…

YARN 2-3 x 50gm balls of Naurally New Zealand Stella Bamboo NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3mm Crochet hook Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: Small, Medium GETTING STARTED 11 squares are made then joined in a triangular shape to form a halter shape, then the straps and trim are added. WORKING PATTERN Chain 6, sl st into first ch to form a ring. Round 1: ch 3, (counts as first treble) 15tr into ring, sl st into 3rd chain of beginning ch to join. Round 2: ch 3, (counts as first treble) tr in each of next 4tr, * ch5, tr in same st as previous tr, tr in each of next 4 tr; rep from * 2 more times. Ch2, tr in 3rd ch of beg ch to join. Round 3:…

YARN • 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) 50gm balls Heather DK in shade #202 (MC) • 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) 50gm balls in shade #204 (A) • 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) 50gm balls in shade #209 (B) • 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) 50gm balls in shade #205 (C) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm circular needle 80cm long for Shadow Rib to be worked back and forth • 3.75mm straight needles • Stitch markers and stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit: 76-81 (86-91, 96-102, 107-112, 117-122) cm Actual Chest 86 (96, 107, 122, 132) cm Length of Back 66 (67, 68, 69, 70) cm Sleeve Length 42 (44, 45, 46, 47) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  k1B = insert needle through centre of st below next st on left-hand needle and knit this st the usual way, slipping…

YARN • 1 ball of each colour 50gm Patons Classic Totem 8 ply C1 – purple; C2 – red; C3 – green NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit: 2 to 4 years, 6 to 8 years, 10 years to adult Actual fit: 13, 14, 16 cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st = 10cm, using 4.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN MITTEN (MAKE 2 ALIKE) Using 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 34 (38, 46) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 5 times (12 rows rib in all). Work 6 (8, 10) rows stocking st, beg with a knit row. Work 3 rows…

YARN Scarf • 2 x 50gm balls Heather DK 100% NZ Wool in shade #204 (A) • 5 x 50gm balls in shade #200 (B) Hat • 1 x 50gm ball Heather DK 100% NZ Wool in shade #204 (A) • 2 x 50gm balls in shade #200 (B) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm • 4.00mm straight needles • Stitch markers • Cable needle • 3mm crochet hook • Optional: Embroidery needle for duplicate stitching MEASUREMENTS To fit: Medium Adult Head Scarf length 170 x 14 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 4/4 LCKP – sl 4 sts to cn, hold at front; k4, p4 from cn. TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles – 10cm GETTING STARTED Chart is knit in Stocking Stitch. WORKING PATTERN SCARF With 4mm needles and A, cast on 35 sts. Slip Stitch patt:…