Table of contents for Volume 12 Issue 1 in Australian Knitting

YARN • 6 x 100g balls Ella Rae Classic Superwash #60 Mint Green NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Width approximately 75cm Length approximately 103cm TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows measured over Pattern using 4.50mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Pattern Repeat Row 1: (RS) (and all RS rows): Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: K6, p3 * k3, p3; repeat from * to last 6 sts, k6. Rows 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24: K6, k3 * p3, k3; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. These 24 rows form pattern; repeat. WORKING PATTERN BLANKET Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 171 sts. Work 3cm in Garter st (knit all rows), ending on a WS row. Cont working in pattern repeat until length measures approx 100cm,…

As knitting yarns go, Bamboo is a relative newcomer but it is also a yarn that is becoming increasingly popular – and for good reason. For knitters it is an interesting natural fibre that wears well and can be considered the ‘friendly fibre’. In history, bamboo has traditionally been used in the manufacture of paper which was invented in China centuries ago. During this time, bamboo was also used for many of the things that we now would normally use timber for – including houses, boxes, needles and in cooking utensils. Patents for bamboo paper were first developed in 1864 and 1869 and both of these describe using the bamboo fibre in a particular way which was not unlike the way paper was made. Later on, in 1881, another patent…

YARN • 2 (2, 3, 3) balls 25gm 2 ply Lace Merino/Dehaired Angora, in shade #10 • 3 (3, 4, 4) buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.25mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch holders • Markers MEASURESUREMENTS To Fit Age Newborn: 3, 6-9, 9-12 months Finished Fit Chest: 40, 45, 50, 55 cm Length to Shoulder: 23, 25, 27, 29 cm Sleeve to Underarm: 13.5, 15, 17, 19 cm Hat around Head 33, 35, 38, 42 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS sl1-k2tog-psso – slip 1 stitch to right hand needle, k2tog, pass the slipped st over; skp – slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; yo – yarn over needle (to make 1 stitch). TENSION 36 sts by 46 rows over Stst to10cm on 2.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN SWEATER BACK ** With 2.25mm needles,…

YARN • 6, 7, 8 x 50gm balls Katia Mississippi Tex NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.75mm circular needle 60cm MEASUREMENTS Ladies: S, M, L Actual measurement: 84cm, 96cm, 108 cm Length: 53, 57, 59 cm TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows slightly stretched to 10cm GETTING STARTED Pattern Rows Row 1: (Right side) P2, K2, * P4, K2 * rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. Row 2: (Wrong side) K2, P2, * K4, p2 * rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 84, (96, 108) sts. Repeat pattern 2 rows until work measures 30, (32, 34) cm. End with a wrong side row. Shape Armhole Cast off 5 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 74, (86, 98)…

YARN • 1 x hank Rowan Colourscape colour 442 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.50mm circular needle 40cm • 6.50mm set of double pointed needles • Cable needle (CN) • Ring marker • Wool sewing needles MEASUREMENTS Hat fits average lady’s head TENSION 17 sts by 21 rows to 10cm over cable pattern GETTING STARTED Cable Pattern Rounds 1-4: Knit. Round 5: * C3R (sl 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back, k 3, k 3 from CN), k6, rep from * to end. Rounds 6-9: Knit. Round 10: * k6, C3L (sl 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front, k 3, k 3 from CN), rep to end. WORKING PATTERN Using 6.50mm circular needle cast on 88 sts. Place marker and join work into round being careful not to twist sts. Work…

YARN – BRUSHED PIQUE SCARF • 3 x 50g balls of The House of Alpaca Brushed Australian Alpaca Superfine Merino 80/20% in Baby Blue NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6mm knitting needles • Crochet hook • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 115cm approximately excluding fringing TENSION Not critical WORKING PATTERN Cast on 36 stitches or for a narrower scarf, cast on 26 stitches. Row 1: * K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: Purl to end of row. Row 3: * P1, K1, repeat from * to end of row. Row 4: Purl to end of row. These four rows make up the scarf pattern. Continue in this pattern until work measures 115cm or desired length. Cast off. MAKING UP Using wool needle, darn in loose ends. For fringing, cut 30cm lengths…

YARN • 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 balls of 50g 8 ply Cleckheaton Country Tartan NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.75mm double, pointed knitting needles • 1 stitch, holder • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit Bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 cm Finished fit: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 cm Length: 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 cm Sleeve length: 46cm TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 98 (106, 118, 130, 142) sts. Beg Rib Band  Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 14 rows, rib dec 2 (0, 0,…

YARN 5 balls 50g Cleckheaton Folklore NEEDLES AND TOOLS 7.00mm knitting needles 10mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Beanie to fit 56cm Scarf length 140cm x 15cm wide TENSION 9 sts by 15 rows to 10cm over lace patt, using 10mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BEANIE Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 61 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 twice, then 1st row once. Row 8: Rib 1, * rib 2tog, rib 2, rep from * to end. 46 sts. Beg Lace Patt Change to 10mm needles. Row 1: P1, * yrn, P2tog, rep from * to last st, P1.…

YARN • 3 balls 2 ply 25gm Lace Merino/ Dehaired Angora mix, in shade #6 • Optional: Lightweight beads for decoration NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Width 15cm x Length without fringe 130cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ch – chain sc – single crochet (UK = double crochet) tr – treble (UK = double treble) TENSION 7 squares – 10cm on 3mm crochet hook. WORKING PATTERN SCARF With 3mm crochet hook, ch 388. Row 1: Tr 1 into 8th ch from hook; * ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr 1 into next ch; rep from * to end = 96 squares. Row 2: Ch 8; tr 1 into next tr of previous row; *ch 3, tr 1 into next tr of previous row; rep from * to end. Row 3: Ch 8;…

• Catwalk, a documentary covering life on the fashion runways, was filmed in 1993 by director Robert Leacock and premiered in 1996. The film followed models Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Moss, and Carla Bruni as they jetted around London, Milan, Paris, and New York during Spring Fashion Week, including behind-the-scenes footage. The film was shot in black and white and colour, and featured many top designers at work – like a young John Galliano, Justin Thomas, Karl Lagerfeld, and Gianni Versace four years before his death. (Ref: Wikipedia) • Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, footwear or accessories. Fashion refers to anything that is the current trend in the look and dress-up of a person. (Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion)…

• Bamboo is a grass. • Bamboo also has ultra-violet protective properties. • Fabric knitted with bamboo is quite breathable and cool and has great drape. • Bamboo is strong and flexible; has good lustre; and can be softer than silk when spun into yarn. Tips for Working with Bamboo Yarn • Because bamboo yarn isn’t very cohesive, knitters can experience splitting. To cut down on splitting use blunt ended needles and knit a little more slowly. • If you’re using a fine bamboo yarn, try knitting with two strands together for a stronger or thicker effect. • Consider the bamboo blended yarns – bamboo and silk for lustre, bamboo and wool for warmth, bamboo and cotton for an especially light, cool yarn, or bamboo plus wool and nylon for…

YARN 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) balls 50gm Peter Pan DK Moondust Optional: Button or ribbon for decoration NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 4mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit ages: Newborn-6 months: 6-12 mths, 1-2, 2-3, 4-5 years Finished fit chest: 41, 46, 52, 55, 61 cm Sleeve Length: 5cm Length from back neck: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 cm TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows to 10 cm over St st on 4mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4mm needles cast on 39 (45, 51, 55, 61) sts. Working in St st throughout. Work 3 (7, 5, 11, 13) rows inc 1 st at each end of 2nd (3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 5th) and every foll 1st (2nd, 2nd, 4th, 4th) row. 43 (51, 55, 61, 67) sts. 1st…

• Touch the different yarns that fit the pattern you have chosen and pick one that looks and feels good. • Don’t buy the cheapest wool you can find for your first garment or project as you will be disappointed in the result. • Check out the feel of the yarn specified in the pattern by folding over an 8cm length of the yarn; pinch both ends between your fingers with the loop sticking out – if the loop flops, it’s a soft yarn; if it stays upright it’s not very flexible and a more solid yarn.…

YARN • 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) x 50gm balls Mohair/Wool in shade #501 • 1 large clasp NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles • 5.5mm knitting needles • 6mm circular needle 100cm long • Stitch holders and stitch markers MEASUREMENTS To fit: 86 (91, 96, 102, 107, 112) cm Finished fit Bust: 91 (96, 102, 107, 112, 117) cm Garment Length: 66 (67, 68, 68, 69, 69) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread between last st worked and next st from front to back, k it through the back loop; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped st over (= left slanting decrease) TENSION 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst using 5.5mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK With 5mm needles,…

YARN • 4 x Patons Mist 50g balls colour 4530 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.50mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Width after blocking: 60cm x 160cm length TENSION 15 sts by 22 rows to 10 cm over patt, using 6.50mm needles, after blocking. WORKING PATTERN WRAP (made in 2 pieces) Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 91 sts. Work 7 rows garter st (1st row is wrong side). Beg Lace Pattern  Row 1: RS – K1, * yfwd, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3, yfwd, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: P1, * K1, yfwd, K2, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K2, yfwd, K1, P1, rep from * to end. Row 4: K1, * P9, K1, rep from * to end. Row 5: P1, * K2, yfwd, K1,…

YARN 1 x 50g ball 4 ply Supreme Possum in Cherry Red 4 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 2.75mm knitting needles 3mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Sized to fit Lady’s Hand – 16-17cm. GETTING STARTED These gloves are knitted at a tighter tension than normally recommended for this yarn. This is normal for gloves, and ensures better wearability of yarn. The gloves and lace cuff are knitted separately and stitched together when finished. WORKING PATTERN Using 2.75mm needle, Cast on 50 sts, Proceed as follows: RIGHT HAND GLOVE Beginning with K row, work 4 rows of stocking stitch. Row 5: K28, m1, K2, m1, K20. Row 6: K1, purl to last st, K1. Row 7: Knit. Row 8: K1, purl to last st, K1. Row 9: K28, m1, K4,…

YARN • 2 x Rowan Cashsoft Chunky • 3 x buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 8.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 20cm x 45cm TENSION Not critical WORKING PATTERN Cast on 36 Stitches Row 1: K4 * P4, K4 * repeat * to * to end of row. Row 2: P4 * K4, P4 * repeat * to * to end of row. Continue rib until work measures 42cm, ending with a WS row. Next row: Buttonholes – K4, P1 yfwd K2tog P1, K4, P4, K1 yfwd K2tog K1, P4, K4, P1 yfwd K2tog P1, K4. Next row: As row 2. Continue in Rows 1 and 2 until work measures 45cm. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew in ends and place buttons to match buttonholes. Wools available. Tasmanian Wool Suppliers Pty Ltd 58 Main Road Moonah…

YARN • 5, 7, 9 balls 50g Cleckheaton Bamboo 100% bamboo #59 Blue • 3, 4, 5 balls 50g Patons Sorrento Viscose & Cotton #8727 • 40-50 x 6mm Beads NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Sizes: XS, S-M, L-XL SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS sp – space picot – make 3 ch; work 1dc back into first ch TENSION Fan Pattern 8.5cm wide by 5cm high = 1 fan Mesh Pattern 5cm by 5cm = 8 St x 4 rows GETTING STARTED This garment has been made using two strands of Bamboo and one strand of Sorrento yarn worked together. Take two strands of Bamboo from two balls of yarn. Use the inside and outside strand of the last remaining ball. Design note: This garment can easily be adapted in size through a combination…

YARN Sidar Flirt DK 50gm balls • Top – 8, 9, 10, 13, 13, 15 colour #229 • Vest – 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 colour #226 or #220 Also suitable for Calico DK, Juicy DK and Luxury Soft Cotton DK. Button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular needle • Stitch holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137 cm Finished fit: 89, 98, 109, 120, 129, 138 cm Length: 54, 56, 60, 64, 68, 70 cm Sleeve: 4cm TENSION 22sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st on 4mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25 mm needles and thumb method, cast on 97 (109, 119, 131, 141, 153) sts. Row 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to last…

YARN • 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm 8 ply Patons Dreamtime in colour 0333 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 3 mths, 6 mths, 9 mths, 12 mths, 18 mths Fits head approx: 40, 45, 47, 48, 50 cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. GETTING STARTED Note: If desired a circular needle may be used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work in rows not rounds. WORKING PATTERN BALACLAVA Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 162 (170, 186, 194, 202) sts. Beg Rib Band Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Beg Shaping  Row 3: K1, sl…

YARN • Peter Pan Jeanie Aran 50gr • 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 balls Short Sweater • 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 balls Long Sweater NEEDLES AND TOOLS • Pair each of 4mm & 4.5mm straight Knitting Needles. • 2 Stitch holders. • Cable Needle. MEASUREMENTS To fit ages: 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10 years To fit chest sizes: 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76cm Finished chest: 61, 66, 71, 76, 81, 86cm Sleeve Length: 19, 23, 28, 33, 38, 40.5cm Length of back from shoulder: Short Sweater: 25.5, 30.5, 35.5 40.5, 48, 56cm Long Sweater: 33, 38, 43, 51, 58.5, 66cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4F – slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle. C4B – slip next 2 sts to cable…

YARN • 1 each of 4 colours Shepherd Baby Wool Merino 8ply 50gm balls will make 4 cupcakes C1 - white 0051 C2 - stone 2949 C3 - pink 0333 C4 - blue 2934 C5 - A small quantity of contrast colour for strawberries NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle • 4 bells one for each cupcake • Polyester filling MEASUREMENTS Finished size: approx 8cm x 9cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  p3sso = pass 3 slipped sts over. TENSION 26 sts by 34 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN Side of cupcake case Using 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 34 sts. Row 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st row 3 times. 4 rows rib in all. Row 5: * K1, inc…

YARN • 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 balls 50g 8 ply Cleckheaton Perfect Day NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles • 4.50mm circular knitting needle • 1 stitch, holder • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit Bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 cm Finished fit: 78, 88, 98, 108, 118 cm Length: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 cm TENSION 21 sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.50mm needles. GETTING STARTED A circular needle has been used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work in rows not rounds. This garment has been worked on bigger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended. WORKING PATTERN BACK AND FRONTS (worked in one piece to armholes) Using 4.50mm circular needle, cast on 169 (189, 209, 229, 249) sts. Work 3 rows…

YARN 2 balls of 14 ply yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS As desired approx 100cm TENSION  Not critical WORKING PATTERN Cast on 29 stitches, knit 4 rows. Row 5: Knit 4 * yarn forward, knit 2 together, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, knit 3. Row 6: Knit 3, purl to last 3 stitches, knit 3. Repeat rows 5 and 6 until scarf measures 28cm. Divide for opening Row 1: Knit 4 * yarn forward, knit 2 tog, repeat from * 3 times, knit 3 Using second ball of wool knit 3 * yarn forward, knit 2 tog, repeat from * 3 times knit 3. Row 2: Knit 3 purl 8 knit 3 – on the second side of the opening, using second ball, knit 3,…

YARN • 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) balls 25gm 2 ply Lace Merino Dehaired Angora mix, in shade #8 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2mm knitting needles • 2.25mm knitting needles • Stitch markers and holders MEASUREMENTS To fit size 81-86 (86-91, 96-102, 102-107, 107-112) cm Finished fit Bust: 88 (95, 102, 108, 115) cm Length of Back: 51 (52, 53, 54, 55) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – Place strand between last st worked and next st onto left-hand needle and k into back of it on RS rows or p into back of it on WS rows. ssk – slip 2 sts knitwise one at a time, then knit these 2 sts together. TENSION 36 sts and 46 rows over Stst on 2.25mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 2mm needles, cast on…

YARN • 200gm Touch 2 ply Mohair Merino NEEDLES AND TOOLS • Small – 3.75mm knitting needles, 4mm knitting needles • Medium – 4mm knitting needles, 4.5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS • Sizes Small/Medium • Back: 64cm/66cm • Body: 91cm/99cm • Tie: 40cm TENSION Small – 22 sts by 31 rows to 10cm using 3.75mm needles Medium – 20.5sts by 29 rows to 10cm using 4.mm needles GETTING STARTED Yarn is used double. Work from both end of ball. Project is knitted sideways. WORKING PATTERN LEFT FRONT Using 4mm (4.5mm) needles and with yarn doubled cast on 108sts. Change to 3.75mm (4mm) needles and work 5 rows in * K1, P1 * repeat * to * to end of row. Next rows: Work in stocking st until work measures 23 (25cm) from the cast on, finishing with a…

YARN • 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls 50gm Mohair/Wool/Nylon in shade #504 • Set of clasps NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles • 5.5mm knitting needles • Stitch holders and stitch markers MEASUREMENTS To fit: 86 (91, 96, 102, 107, 112) cm/34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) ins Finished fit Bust: 91 (96, 102, 107, 112, 117) cm Garment Length at longest points: 48 (49, 50, 50, 51, 51) cm Sleeve Length to underarm: 10 (10, 10, 12, 12, 12) cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS S2kp – slip 2 sts (as if to working k2tog), k1, pass slipped stitches over. TENSION 16 sts and 22 rows over Stst – 10cm on 5.5mm needles WORKING PATTERN BODY Worked in one piece to underarm. With 5.5mm needles, cast on 235 (243, 263, 272, 289, 297) sts.…

YARN • 1 skein Alchemy Yarns Pagoda in Chickasaw Ground NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 16cm x 102cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows in stocking stitch to 10cm after blocking (not critical for this project) GETTING STARTED Part of the pattern is created by wrapping the yarn around the needle twice to create an elongated stitch, the two loops created are treated as one stitch in following rows, knit into first loop and then drop both loops off needle together. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 40 stitches. Work 4 rows stocking stitch. ** Work 5 rows garter stitch. Knit across row wrapping the yarn twice around the needle for each stitch. Knit into first loop of stitch then drop both loops off together creating an elongated stitch, repeat across…