Table of contents for Volume 11 Issue4 in Australian Knitting

YARN • 15, 17, 18 x 50gm balls Patons Jet NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles • 5.5mm circular knitting needle 80cm long • 2 stitch-holders. • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit bust size: 80, 90, 100 cm Actual size: 95, 105, 115 cm Length centre back: 80, 81, 82 cm Sleeve length: 49 cm TENSION 16.5 sts and 22 rows to 10 cm over stocking st, using 5.50mm needles. GETTING STARTED Design note: Due to the colour mixes in multi coloured Patons Jet, we recommend working from 2 balls simultaneously. Work 2 rows from one ball, then 2 rows from the other ball, carrying yarn not in use loosely up side of work. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 19 (27, 35) sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Cont…

YARN 8 ply Biggan yarn: • Colour A Plum 995 • Colour B Light Russet 185 • Colour C Yellow Green 455 • Colour D Electric Blue 775 • Colour F Navy 795 • Colour G Aubergine 855 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS 120cm x 12cm TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED This scarf begins with two middle rows and is then worked out from the middle in treble net rows with novelty shapes on the end of chain lengths. WORKING PATTERN Begin with the spiral of Col A and Col B, Using Col A (Red): Row 1: 4ch, sl st into 1st chain to form ring, 1ch for height, work 8 dc into ring, leave yarn attached, using Col B (Orange), * work 1dc into next dc of previous round, 2 dc into…

YARN • 5 (6, 8) 50g balls Filatura Di Crosa Tempo in shade #23 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm knitting needles • 4.5mm circular needle 100cm or longer • Stitch markers • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: S, M, L Across back from underarm to underarm: 45, 52, 60cm Length from centre back neck approx: 51, 53, 55cm Upper Arm circumference: 32, 35, 38cm Sleeve Length to underarm: 9, 10, 11cm 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 to 10cm using 4.5mm needles. GETTING STARTED This garment is worked from cuff to cuff. WORKING PATTERN MAIN BODY WORKED FROM CUFF TO CUFF With 4.5mm needles, cast on 72 (78, 84) sts. Row 1: RS –…

YARN Hat: • Fibra Natura Heaven 50% wool 50% silk Blend 115 metres per 50gms Shade Chili Pepper 2 balls Scarf: • Fibra Natura Heaven 50% wool 50% silk Blend 115 metres per 50gms Shade Chili pepper 2 balls • 2 large fashion buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6.00mm crochet hook SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Yoh: yarn over hook BFP: bobble front post: (yoh, insert hook from front right to left with post of next st sitting in front of crochet hook, yoh draw loop through and up) twice, yoh draw through 5 loops, 1ch. BBP: bobble back post: (yoh, insert hook from right to left with post of next st sitting behind crochet hook, draw loop through and up) twice,yoh, draw through all 5 loops, 1ch. Slst: slip stitch Dec: (draw up loop in next…

YARN • Panda Cotton Blend 8 ply 50g balls • 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 Colour 1 – C1: Sky 10 • 1, 2, 2, 3, 3 Colour 2– C2: Navy 11 • 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 Colour 3– C3: Natural 4 • 1, 2, 2, 2, 3 Colour 4 – C4: Spearmint 13 • 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 Colour 5– C5: Petrol 12 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm set double-pointed knitting needles • 2 stitch-holders. • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 cm Actual size: 63, 68, 74, 80, 85 cm Length 38: 42, 46, 50, 54 cm Sleeve length: 23, 28, 33, 38, 41 cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st,…

YARN • 2 (2, 2, 3) 50g balls Filatura Di Crosa Dolce Amore 100% Cotton in shade #7 (MC) • 1 ball in shade #48 (A) • 1 ball in shade #1 (B) • 1 ball in shade #67 (C) • 1 ball in shade #19 (D) • 1 button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.75mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 2.75mm circular needle 40cm • 2.75mm crochet hook • Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 18 months Finished fit Chest: 48, 52.5, 57, 61.5cm Length of Back: 24, 28, 32, 38cm Sleeve Length: 16, 16.5, 20.5, 24cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  ch –chain; s2kp – slip 2 sts knitwise at the same time, k1 pass the 2 sl sts over; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped st over; dc – double (UK = treble) crochet;…

YARN • 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) 50g balls Filatura Di Crosa Tempo in shade #1 • 5 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Stitch markers • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Finished Bust: 91, 96, 102, 107, 112, 117cm Garment Length: 38, 39, 40, 40, 41, 41cm TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst to 10cm using 4.5mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4mm needles, cast on 91 (97, 103, 107, 113, 117) sts. K1, p1 rib for 6 rows. Change to 4.5mm needles. Stst until piece measures 21cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Cast off 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) sts beg next 2 rows. 81 (87, 93, 95, 101, 105) sts.…

YARN • 6, 7, 8 balls 50g Katia Tobago 100% Cotton NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 5.50mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes S, M, L Finished fit Bust S-88cm, M-98cm, L-106cm. TENSION 17 sts by 26 rows in stocking st to 10cm using 4mm – after blocking. WORKING PATTERN BACK Horizontal Upper Part of Back Using 5.50mm needles cast on 31 (32, 34) sts. Work in stocking stitch MAINTAINING 4 sts at right edge (beginning of row = shoulder) in garter st. Design note: To prevent garter st from being too tight, work an extra row every 12 rows as follows (begin of row: work 4 sts in garter st, wrap and turn work, work 4 sts in garter st, turn work and work across entire row. When…

YARN • 100g x 2 ply fine single Merino or 3 x 4 ply 50g balls Merino NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 160cm x 40cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  wy – wind yarn TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED The edges of the stoles should not be too tight. If you slip the first stitch of every row this will help to have a nice straight edge. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 58 stitches. Row 1: K1, * K3, K2tog, K3, wind yarn fwd, * repeat from * to last stitch, K1. Row 2 and alt rows: Purl Row 3: K1, * wy fwd, K2, K3tog, K2, wy fwd, K1, * repeat from * to last stitch, K1 Row 5: K2, * wy fwd, K1, K3tog, K1, wy fwd, K3, * repeat…

YARN • 4 balls 50g Patons Zhivago Main colour 4443 • 1 ball Contrast colour 4512 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Length: 47cm Circumference: 80cm TENSION 13.5 sts by 26 rows to 10cm over garter st, using 7.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN Using 7.00mm needles and Main colour, cast on 63 sts. Work in garter st (every row knit) until work measures 35cm from beg. Change to Contrast colour, cont in garter st until work measures 45cm from beg. Change to Main colour, cont in garter st until work measures 80cm from beg. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Join cast on and cast off edges together. Wool available. Patons Ph: 1800 337 032 www.patonsyarns.com.au…

YARN • 7 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13) Top – Juicy DK 50g balls shade #426 • 6 (7, 8, 10, 11, 12) Vest – Juicy DK 50g balls shade #429 • Also suitable for Luxury Soft Cotton DK, Calico DK and Flirt DK – amounts may vary NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Stitch holder • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137cm Actual: 88, 101, 110, 121, 130, 141cm Full length: 53, 55, 59, 63, 65, 67 cm Top sleeve length: 2cm TENSION 22 sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st usig 4mm needles. WORKING PATTERN TOP – BACK AND FRONT ALIKE Using 3.25mm needles and thumb method cast on 99 (113, 127, 141, 141, 155) sts. Row 1 and 2: Knit. Change…

YARN • 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) 50g balls Filatura Di Crosa Millefili Fine 100% mercerised Egyptian cotton in shade #107 • Seven sets of hooks and eyes NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm knitting needles • 3mm knitting needles • 3.25mm crochet hook MEASURESUREMENTS To fit sizes: 71-76, 81-86, 91-96, 101-106, 112-117, 122-127cm Finished fit Bust: 79.5, 89.5, 99.5, 110, 120, 130cm Length of Back: 56, 56.5, 58, 59.5, 61, 63.5cm Sleeve Length: 2.5, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  ch – chain; ch sp – chain space; cl – cluster; dc – double (UK = treble) crochet; sc – single (UK = double) crochet, sk – skip; tr – treble (UK = double treble) crochet; M1L – make 1 stitch left - pick up running thread from front to back, k it…

1. Yay for Yarn The Whimsical World of Thomas Joseph Key rings – $8.50 Christmas cards – $11.80 Also available: Mugs, Blank Cards and 2011 Calendar. Address: PO Box 5772, Brendale Qld 4550 Ph/Fax: 07 3264 7384 Website: www.yayforyarn.com.auEmail: info@yayforyarn.com.au 2. Tracey Lee Tracey Lee wool is all handspun by Tracey Lee in the softest Alpaca, silk and beautiful Merino. Each creation is a one-off design which will add individuality to anything you create. Ph: 0422 425 355 Email: tracey@traceylee.net Web: www.traceylee.net 3. Knitting Yarns by Mail Debbie Bliss 100% pure silk. 50 grams (125 metres) $29.00 each. Cleckheaton Bamboo 4 ply. New shades available: Navy, Dusty and Rose. Hand crafted wooden crochet hooks. Available in sizes 10mm, 12mm and 15mm. From $10.00. 114 Fox & Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth,…

YARN • 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls 50g Patons Sorrento NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm circular knitting needle • 2 stitch-holders • Wool sewing needle • Plain yarn MEASUREMENTS Sizes: XS-70 , S-80, M-90, L-100, XL-110 cm Finished Fit: 95, 105, 115, 125, 135cm Length: 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 cm TENSION 14 sts by 32 rows to 10cm over patt, using 3.75mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 74 (82, 82, 90, 98) sts loosely. Row 1: RS – K3, * P4, K4, rep from * to last 7 sts, P4, K3. Row 2: P3, * K4, P4, rep from * to last 7 sts, K4, P3. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 14 rows rib, dec 6 (6, 0, 0, 2)…

YARN • 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 balls Panda Cotton Blend 8 ply 50gm NEEDLES • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm double-pointed knitting needles • 4 stitch-holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL To fit chest: 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120cm Finished fit: 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132cm Garment length: 70, 71, 71, 72, 72, 73 cm Sleeve length: 48cm Tension 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 119 (125, 131, 137, 141, 147) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Rep last 2 rows 9 times ……

YARN • 6, 7, 7, 8, 9 balls 50g 4 ply Panda Regal Cotton in shade #7663 • 1 button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Actual size: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Length: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91cm TENSION 7 patts and 14 rows to 10cm over patt, using 3.00mm hook WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.00mm hook, make 106 (118, 134, 146, 162) ch. Row 1: Miss 9ch, 1tr in next ch, * 3ch, miss 3ch, 1tr in next ch, rep from * to end. 25 (28, 32, 35, 39) patts. Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in first tr, * 3ch, miss 3ch, 1dc in next tr, rep from * to end, working last…

YARN • 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) 50g balls Filatura Di Crosa Tempo in shade #24 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles • 5.5mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Finished fit Bust: 91, 96, 102, 107, 112, 117cm Garment Length: 63, 63, 64, 64, 65, 65cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS S2kp – slip next 2 stitches as if to work k2tog to righthand needle, k1, pass the 2 slipped sts over together (= the centre stitch of the 3 sts just worked is laying over top). TENSION 16 sts over Lace Pattern - 10cm on 5mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 5.5mm needles, cast on 73 (77, 81, 85, 89, 93) sts. Note: Model is wearing low front neck as low back. Garment can…

YARN • 1 100g hank 4 ply Touch • Small quantity of waste yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 45cm x 120cm TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED As the first row and last row will be grafted together in a cast off use a waste yarn to cast on and to hold l ast row. WORKING PATTERN Using the waste yarn cast on 62 sts. Row 1: Knit. Change to Main yarn. Row 1: K2, * yrn, P2tog * repeat * to * to last 2 sts, K2. Repeat this row until length desired. Sample shown uses complete hank – leaving enough wool to finish off. Do not cast off yet. MAKING UP Leave stitches on a waste yarn length of wool. Block main work to size. Return stitches…

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. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in varying lengths and widths. Straight needles come in pairs and doublepointed needles come in sets of four. KNITTING BAG A knitting bag is essential for those who like to knit ‘on the go’. Not only is it a practical way to keep all your knitting paraphenalia together, it also helps keep the yarn clean and tangle-free. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. CIRCULAR KNITTING NEEDLES Circular needles have two…