Table of contents for Volume 11 Issue3 in Australian Knitting

It’s time to shake off the heavy yarn and chunky knits. You need to get to work on your warm weather projects because spring is around the corner and before you know it you’ll be basking in ‘splashes of sunshine’. Here are a few seasonal trends to help you out of knitting in hibernation. The next quarter is looking pretty hot if the Australian and international runways are anything to go by. Sheer, short, draped and just plain sexy fabrics and styles abound – but don’t think this limits the scope for knitters. On the contrary, there’s plenty to keep your needles click-clacking. Admittedly this is mainly due to the happy news that lace and crochet have made big statements this season from tops, cardigans and camis to jackets, leggings,…

YARN • 5 (6, 7, 8) 50gm balls Aran Tweed in shade #81 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • 5mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch holder and markers MEASURESUREMENTS To fit: 56 (61, 66, 71) cm Finished fit Chest: 61 (66, 71, 76) cm Garment Length: 33 (37, 42, 46) cm Sleeve Length to underarm: 24 (27, 31, 35) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4F – slip 2 st to cable needle and hold at front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle C4B – slip 2 st to cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows in Stocking st = 10cm on 4.5mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4mm needles, cast on 61 (67, 71, 77) sts. K1,…

YARN • 4 (6, 7, 9) 50gm balls Aran Tweed in shade #82 • 4 buttons or toggles NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • Stitch holder and markers • 4mm crochet hook for button loops MEASURESUREMENTS To fit: 56 (61, 66, 71) cm Finished fit Chest: 61 (67, 73, 79) cm Garment Length: 37 (40, 45, 49) cm Sleeve Length to underarm: 24 (27, 30, 34) cm TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows = 10cm in Stocking st on 4.5mm needles GETTING STARTED Garment is worked in one piece to underarms with 4mm needles, cast on 150 (162, 174, 186) sts. WORKING PATTERN Body Row 1 – K all sts. Change to 4.5mm needles. BEG MAIN PATTERN Row 1: RS – K2; p2; [k4,…

Design note: Work M1 knitways throughout hexagon pattern. YARN • 2 x balls 100gm 8 ply Panda Magnum colour 316 • 35 x 35 cm cushion insert NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm double-pointed knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Cushion (approximately) 35 x 35 cm TENSION Each hexagon measures 21cm, from one corner to the opposite corner. GETTING STARTED Make eight Hexagons for Cushion WORKING PATTERN Using a set of double-pointed 4.00mm needles, cast on 132 sts. Round 1: (right side) Knit. Round 2: Purl. Round 3: Purl. Round 4: * K1, P2tog, P16, P2tog, K1, rep from * to end. 120 sts. Round 5: * K1, P18, K1, rep from * to end. Round 6: * K1, K2tog, K14, K2tog, K1, rep from * to end. 108 sts. Knit…

YARN 11 x 50gm Patons Inca NEEDLES AND TOOLS 10mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Large crochet hook for attaching fringe MEASUREMENTS Width 50 x 150 cm TENSION 11 sts to 10cm in width over patt, using 10mm needles WORKING PATTERN WRAP Using 10mm needles, cast on 56 sts. Beg Pattern Knit 4 rows garter st. Row 5: K1, * K1 wrapping yarn around needle 4 times for each st, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 6: * Slip 8 sts onto right-hand needle, dropping extra loops of each st, then using left-hand needle pass the first 4 sts over the second 4 sts, then return all sts to left-hand needle and knit the 8 sts in the crossed order, rep from * to end. Knit 4 rows…

YARN • 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) 50gm balls Heather DK in shade #209 (MC) • 1 ball each of #204 (A) and #207 (B) • 5 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm knitting needles • 4mm knitting needles • Stitch markers MEASURESUREMENTS To fit Chest: 76-117cm Finished fit Chest: 81 (91, 102, 112, 122) cm Back Garment Length: 58 (60, 61, 61, 62) cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows in Stocking st on 4mm needles = 10cm GETTING STARTED Pattern for Single Moss Stitch (over uneven number of sts) Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows. Pattern for Single Moss Stitch (over even number of sts) Row 1: RS – *K1, p1; rep from *…

YARN • 400 grams of same shade yarn in different textures: • 1 x 50g ball Eki Riva Carioca Flame – white • 1 x 50g ball Eki Riva Natal – natural • 2 x 50g balls Eki Riva Sport – white • 1 x 50g ball Tailored Strands Brushed – white • 1 x 50g ball Tailored Strands Boucle – white • 1 x 100g ball Galifrey Natural Undyed Alpaca – Snowy NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9mm knitting needles • Sewing wool needle MEASUREMENTS Finished width: 77cm Finished length: 190cm TENSION Correct tension is not essential for this garment WORKING PATTERN PATTERN Using 9mm needles, and starting with the Eki Riva Carioca Flame, cast on 60 stitches. Knit 12 rows. Change to next yarn, and knit 12 rows. Repeat for all of the different yarns, except for the…

YARN Long sleeve jacket: • 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 x 50gm balls Escape DK in shade 191 Sleeveless jacket: • 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 x 50gm balls Escape DK in shade 189 • 8 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.25mm 80cm Circular Needle MEASUREMENTS To fit: 81-86, (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm Actual fit: 96, (107, 117, 127, 137, 147) cm Sleeve length: 46, (46, 47, 48, 48, 48) cm TENSION 22 sts by 28 rows to 10cm, over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. GETTING STARTED Placing a circle around the size you are working with will make it easier to read pattern. 2x2 rib Pattern: Row 1: * K2, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: P2, *…

YARN 10 balls x 50g 12 ply Brushed Tailored Strands 100% Australian Alpaca knitting yarn 2 bobble or shank buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6mm knitting needles 6 mm circular knitting needle Knitting pins Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Small (S) 80cm; Large (L) 100cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Yon – yarn on needle Sl2kw – slip the next two stitches on to the needle as if you were going to knit them Sl1kw – slip the next stitch on to the needle as if you were going to knit it Psso – pass the slip stitches over the knitted stitch Make bobble – knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1 into stitch to make 5 stitches, turn, purl 5, turn, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th stitches over the first…

YARN • 1 (2) x 50gm balls Aran Tweed in shade #87 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • Cable needle MEASUREMENTS To fit: 2-4, 6-8 years Hat circumference 44 (50) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C2R – slip 1 st to cable needle and hold at back of work, k1, k1 from cable needle C2L – slip 1 st to cable needle and hold at front of work, k1, k1 from cable needle M1p – make 1 stitch – pick up running thread from front to back, p it through the back loop; [ ] repeat these stitches a number of times TENSION 20 sts over Stst – 10cm on 4.5mm needles WORKING PATTERN BERET With 4mm needles, cast on 86 (98) sts. K2, p2 rib for 4 (5) cm,…

At some point, each of us has had the dreadful realisation that a treasured jumper has ended up in the washing machine, or worse still, in the clothes dryer. The end result is always a much thicker jumper usually several sizes smaller! So rather than berate yourself for not being the ultimate laundry goddess – take a step back and remember that instead, the shrunken fuzzy jumper makes you a textile artist! Felting is considered to be one of the oldest textile forms, and there are many references to felt in ancient writings. Myths suggest that during the middle ages Saint Clement, who was to become the fourth bishop of Rome, was a wandering monk who discovered felting by accident. After stuffing his sandals with ‘tow’ (short flax or linen…

YARN • Patons Classic Bluebell 5 ply 50gm • 3, 3, 4 x Main colour 4340 • 1 x Contrast colour 4331 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00mm knitting needles • 3.75mm knitting needles • 3.00mm double pointed needle set cable needle. • Stitch holder • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Years: 2, 4, 6 To fit chest: 55, 60, 65 cm Finished fit: 61, 66, 71 cm Length: 38, 42, 46 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Twist – worked over 11 sts. Slip next 4 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K1, then P3, K1 from cable needle, P1, slip next st onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K1, P3, then K1 from cable needle. TENSION 26 sts by 35 rows = 10cm over stocking st, using 3.75mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.00mm…

YARN • 6, 7 x 50gm balls Cleckheaton studio Mohair – variegated or self striping NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm circular 80cm length • 5.50mm knitting needles • 4.00mm crochet hook • Ring markers • Small safety pin MEASUREMENTS Fits size 12-14 Finished measures 96cm Length 60cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  sm, slip marker tbl, through back of loop TENSION 15 sts to 10cm over garter stitch WORKING PATTERN BACK Using circular needle, cast on 240 sts, place markers (pm) as follows, after 88, 64, sts. Row 1: RS (mark with safety pin) Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog tbl, sm, K2tog, Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog tbl, sm, K2tog, knit to end of row. Row 2: Knit Rep rows 1 and 2 until 2 sts remain between the markers, ending with a WS row.…

YARN • Beanie: 4 x 50gm balls Cleckheaton Folklore • Scarf: 8 x 50gm balls Cleckheaton Folklore • Large decorative button or brooch for Beanie NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.50mm knitting needles for beanie • 7.00mm knitting needles for scarf • Crochet hook for scarf fringe • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Beanie: to fit head 56cm Scarf: 21 x 170 cm (excluding fringe) TENSION For Beanie: 14.5 sts by 20 rows = 10cm over stocking st, using 6.50mm needles. For Scarf: 14 sts by 19 rows = 10cm over stocking st, using 7.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BEANIE Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 86 sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows until work measures 30cm from beg, ending…

YARN 6 (8, 9, 10, 11) x 50gm balls Heather DK 100% NZ Wool in shade #207 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4mm knitting needles Cable needle Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large) Bust 81 (94, 104, 124.5, 132) cm Length of Back 54.5 (56, 57, 58.5, 59.5) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 2/2 RC (right cross) – sl 2 sts to cable needle, hold at back; k2, k2 from cn; 2/2 LC (left cross) – sl 2 sts to cable needle, hold at front; k2, k2 from cn; [ ] repeat these stitches a number of times TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st on 4mm needles = 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4mm needles, cast on 89 (103, 113, 131, 141) sts. Row 1: RS…

YARN • 2 skeins Lorna’s Laces Lion and Lamb shown in Pioneer NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6mm circular knitting needle or straight needles MEASUREMENTS Length of straight edge: 130cm Height at centre: 43cm Smaller shawl option measures 85 x 25cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  kf&b = knit into the front and back of each stitch TENSION 16 sts x 6 rows in stocking stitch using 6mm needles after blocking. GETTING STARTED It is recommended that you use a circular knitting needle to be able to hold all of the stitches. For a smaller shawl without the ruffle, use 1 skein of yarn and cast off in knit after the 3rd repeat. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 6 stitches using long tail cast-on. Row 1: Kf & b, repeat for all stitches. Row 2: Purl. Repeat…

YARN Kaalund Yarns Enchanté 100% silk yarn 3 x balls in Teal 3 x balls in Denim 1 x ball in Magnolia 1 x ball in Pawpaw NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4mm wooden knitting needles Large eyed sewing needle Pins SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  yf = yarn forward GETTING STARTED We recommend using non-slippery knitting needles such as wooden or bamboo knitting needles with silk yarn. WORKING PATTERN LILY PAD Using 4mm needles and holding 2 strands of Teal, cast on 18 sts. Row 1: k4, yf, k14. Row 2 and every even row to row 36: knit. Row 3: k4, yf, k15. Row 5: k4, yf, k16. Row 7: k4, yf, k17. Row 9: k4, yf, k18. Row 11: k4, yf, k19. Row 13: k4, yf, k20. Row 15: k4, yf, k21.…

YARN • 1 (1, 2, 2) x 50gm 4 ply balls Waikiwi blended Merino Alpaca Possum, in shade #452 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.75mm knitting needles • 3.25mm straight needles • Stitch holder and marker MEASUREMENTS To Fit Age, approximately: Newborn (3, 6-9, 12-18) months Finished Chest 38 (43, 48, 53) cm Length to Shoulder 18 (21, 24, 27) cm TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows in Stocking stitch = 10cm on 3mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 2.75mm needles, cast on 53 (61, 67, 75) sts. K1, p1 rib for 6 rows. Change to 3.25mm needles. Stst until work measures 12 (14, 16, 18) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Underarms Cast of 2 sts beg next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end next 2 (3, 4, 5) RS…

YARN • 4 x 50gm balls 4ply Waikiwi blended Merino Alpaca Possum Nylon, in shade #451 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm straight needles • Set (5) of 3.25mm double pointed needles • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS To Fit Age, approximately: 0-3 months Length from base excluding rib 48cm TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over Stocking stitch = 10cm using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN Base Circle Using double pointed needles, cast on 8 sts and arrange on 4 needles; join to round. Round 1: K. Round 2: K into front and back of every stitch – 16 sts. Rounds 3, 5 and 7: Knit. Round 4: [K2, M1] 8 times – 24 ts. Round 6: [K3, M1] 8 times – 32 ts. Round 8: [K4, M1] 8 times – 40 sts.…

YARN Beanie • 1 x 50gr Ball Noro Silk Garden Scarf • 1 50gm Ball Noro Silk Garden • 1 x 50gm 4 ply Ball Sublime Baby Cashmer Merino Silk NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm knitting needles 7.00mm knitting needles 1 x 9.00mm circular needle MEASUREMENTS 140cm x 12cm TENSION As per wool SCARF GETTING STARTED Sequence of rows for scarf. All garter knit rows. Row 1: Noro. Rows 2, 3, 4: Sublime. WORKING PATTERN Using 9mm circular needle cast on 140 sts. Working in sequence, break yarn at end of row, leaving a tail of around 20cm, at beginning and end of each row. Repeat sequence 7 times, cast off loosely with Noro. Knot three strands at a time to form tassles at each end of scarf. BEANIE Using 5.00mm needles cast on…

YARN • 8ply yarn in main colour – Pink • 3 contrast colours – yellow, purple and green NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle TENSION As per wool used GETTING STARTED Rib pattern: Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib pattern. WORKING PATTERN Using MC cast on 29 stitches. In MC work 4 rows rib pattern. – Pink. Change to C1 and work 2 rows. – Yellow. Change to C2 and work 2 rows. – Purple. Change to C3 and work 2 rows. – Green. These 10 rows form stripe pattern. Working in rib pattern throughout repeat stripe pattern until work measures 12cm from beginning. Cast off…

YARN • 4 x balls Knitalpaca ‘Softa’ 100% alpaca, or ‘Surindulgence’ suri alpaca yarn • Decorative button, brooch or scarf pin for closure NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.5mm knitting needles • 5mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS One size fits all TENSION 17 sts by 23 rows to 10cm on 5.5mm needles GETTING STARTED Using 5.5mm needles will give a slightly open fabric to this garment; if you would like more openness and drape use 6mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Cast on 80 stitches. Work in stocking stitch until work measures 34cm. Armhole shaping Cast off 5 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next and alternate knit rows, 4 times, then 1 stitch at each end of each 4th row 3 times (56 sts). Continue…

YARN • 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Cleckheaton Country 8 ply 50gm balls NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular knitting needle • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit chest: 85, 95, 105, 115, 125 cm Finished fit: 105, 115, 125, 135, 145 cm Length: 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 cm Sleeve: 48cm TENSION 22 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 114 (130, 138, 154, 162) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 10 times. 22 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Patt  Row 1: right side, Knit. Row 2: K2, * P6, K2,…

YARN • 1 x 100gm ball Sirdar Denim Ultra NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm 40cm circular • 9.00mm set of 4 double pointed needles MEASUREMENTS Fits average woman’s head TENSION 9.5 sts to 10cm over stocking stitch GETTING STARTED I-Cord and Earflaps – make 2 With 9.00mm dpns cast on 4 sts. Knit 4, * do not turn, push sts to other end of needle, holding across back of work, knit 4 *. Repeat this row until work measures 18cm. Next row: Turn, purl 2, m1 (m1=pick up horizontal loop between stitches and purl into back of it), purl 2. 5 sts Do not cast off, continue on earflaps. Working in Rows: Row 1: k1, m1 (m1 = pick up horizontal loop between stitches and knit into back of it), k to last…

YARN • 11, 15, 20 balls 50gm Heather DK 100% NZ Wool in shade #203 • 1 kilt pin and 3 beads for flower or a clasp NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4mm knitting needles • 3mm crochet hook • Knitting markers MEASUREMENTS To fit: Small, Medium/Large, X-Large Width of Back 59, 75, 91 cm Length from Shoulder 54, 57, 64 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain dc = double crochet [ ] repeat these stitches a number of times TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows over Main pattern = 10cm using 4mm needles GETTING STARTED This garment is worked in two rectangles then sewn together at centre back. Main Pattern A  Row 1: RS – K1, yo, skp, k2; [p2, k3, yo, skp, k2]; 6 (8, 10) times; p2, k4. Row 2…