Table of contents for Volume 13 Issue 1 in Australian Knitting

This 1965 song reflecting the fashion of the day was recorded in 1968 by the legendary Frank Sinatra and written by songwriters Johnny Mercer, Henry Mayer and Hans Bradtke will surely take you on a nostalgic trip, no matter what age you are. If you want to listen and step back in time - go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9wNfAheqnA Social change, music and fashion go hand in hand throughout history – for example the years following World War II saw the resurgence of haute couture, which was the nemesis of the austere war years that saw the square shoulders, short skirts which used the minimum of materials and were practical for wartime duties. Indeed, luxurious fabrics such as wool and silk were highly regulated. During the war years, items of clothing were…

YARN • 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide in colour 0009 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needles • 7.00mm double-pointed knitting needles • cable needle • 2 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 6, 8-10, 12-14, 16-18, 20-22 To Fit Bust: 70, 75-80, 85-90, 95-100, 105-110cm Finished Fit: 78, 88, 98, 108, 118cm Length: 80, 81, 82, 83, 84cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4F = Slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. C4B = Slip next 2 sts onto a cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. TENSION 14 sts by 18 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 7.00mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 68 (74, 82,…

YARN • 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm Waikiwi in shade #414 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm needles • 3.25mm circular needle 60cm long • 2.75mm needles • 2.75mm circular needle 60cm long • Stitch markers • Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit: 71-76, 81-86, 91-96, 101-106, 112-117, 122-127cm Finished fit Bust: 80, 90, 101.5, 112, 123, 133.5cm Length of Back: 53.5 , 54.5, 58, 60.5, 61.5, 64cm Sleeve Length: 21.5, 21.5, 22, 22, 23, 23cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1L – make 1 st left - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop); M1R – make 1 st right - pick up running thread from back to front, k it through the front loop); ssk - slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time to righthand needle, then insert…

YARN • 2 balls Misti Alpaca Tonos Carnaval 4ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 5.00mm circular needle 80cm long MEASUREMENTS One size fits most TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED Pattern Row 1: RS – knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: K1, * (k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times * repeat from * to * to last st, k1. Row 4: knit These four rows form one pattern set. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using circular needle cast on 200sts. Work pattern set (4 rows) 34 times ending on a 2nd row. Cast off loosely. CUFFS Using 3.75mm needles pick up 110sts evenly along side edge of main piece. Starting with Row 2: Purl - work 22 rows of pattern. Change to 3.25mm needles and…

YARN • Beanie 1 ball 50gm Mohair 12ply in shade #512 • Scarf 2 balls 50gm Mohair 12ply in shade #503 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles • 5.5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit: Adult Head Small, Medium, Large Scarf without fringe: 150cm x 13cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over; TENSION 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BEANIE With 5mm needles, cast on 76 (80, 84) sts. K2, p2 rib for 5cm, end with a WS row. Change to 5.5mm needles. Stst until hat measures 13 (13, 14) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Top Next Row: RS – K1, k2tog, k13 (14, 15), [skp, k2, k2tog, k13 (14, 15)] 3 times, skp,…

YARN • 5 balls 50gm Patons Romance 8ply in colour 4172 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles • cable needle • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Length: approx 31cm Circumference: approx 75cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C6B = Slip next 3 sts onto a cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. C6F = Slip next 3 sts onto a cable needle and leave at front of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. TENSION 21 sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st using 4.50mm needles WORKING PATTERN COWL Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 101 sts. Beg Foundation rows Row 1: RS – Sl 1 knitways, P1, (K1, P1) 4 times, K1, * P3, K13, P3, (K1, P1) 5 times, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2:…

• “Happyknits”, colourful store is in an old county jail – ‘peace, love and happyknits’. That’s the idea behind a new yarn, knitting, crocheting and felting store - the first retail shop to open in the former Somerset County Jail, now the Somerset Grist Mill in Maine, USA. • Have you tested your knitting knowledge lately? Take a look at the knitting quizzes around on the Internet – for example: http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz6151b7850.html • The term Stitch ‘n’ Bitch originated in World War II, when casual groups of knitters would socialise in cafes.…

YARN • 4, 5, 5, 6 balls 50gm Loyal Prints DK 8ply in shade #990 • 8 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • cable needle • stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit approx: 2, 4, 6, 8 years Finished fit: 63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 79cm Length of Back: 33, 35.5, 38, 41cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Rev Stst – Reverse Stocking Stitch = P on RS rows, K on WS rows; skp – slip next st, k1, pass the slip st over k tbl – through the back of loop; M1 – make 1 st by picking up running thread from front to back and k it through the back loop; M1P – make 1 st by picking up running thread from front to back and p it through the back loop; MB (make…

YARN 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm Loyal Prints DK 8ply in shade #991 waste yarn in contrasting colour for provisional cast-on 2 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4mm knitting needles 3.75mm circular needle 80cm long 4mm crochet hook cable needle stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit: 2, 4, 6, 8 years Finished fit: 58, 64, 69, 73cm Length Back: 29, 32, 34, 38cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Rev Stst – Reverse Stocking Stitch = P on RS rows, K on WS rows; skp – slip next st, k1, pass the slip st over k st; tbl – through the back of loop; M1 – make 1 st by picking up running thread from front to back and k it through the back loop; M1P – make 1 st by picking…

YARN • 1 skein Park Avenue natural NEEDLES • 4.5mm knitting needles TENSION Not critical MEASUREMENTS Size: 120cm approx STITCH GUIDE When working make sure to unfold the ribbon after finishing each row pull it out to widen it. Create a neat small knot at end of skein, later untie and retie in smaller knots. Unfold the ribbon. Step one: cast on 3sts in the cast-on edge of the ribbon. By threading needle through ribbon edge. Step two: Insert RH needle in the 3rd st (the left most st) and knit it without letting it go off the needle. Step three: Insert needle in the 2nd st and knit it without letting it go of the needle. Step four: Insert needle in the 1st st and knit it without dropping it off…

YARN • 4 balls 50gm Panda Cotton blend 8ply in colour 4 • pair of handles 22.5cm wide, with opening 19.5cm wide NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.50mm crochet hook • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 23cm wide x 19cm deep excluding handles SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Popcorn = 5tr in next st, draw up lp and remove hook, insert hook from back to front into first of these tr and draw lp through (reducing lp to working height), work 1ch to fasten. TENSION 7 patts to 9cm wide by 13 rows over popcorn patt, using 3.50mm hook to 10cm WORKING PATTERN SIDES OF BAG (MAKE 2 ALIKE) Using 3.50mm hook, loosely make 38ch. Row 1: Miss 1ch, 1dc in each ch to end. 37dc. Row 2: (1dc, 1ch) in first dc, * Popcorn in next dc, 1tr…

YARN • 5, 6, 7 balls 50g Wendy Osprey Aran in shade #2682 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm knitting needles • 5.5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76-81, 86-91, 102-107cm Finished fit: 82, 97, 108cm Length: 50, 52, 55cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  psso - pass slipped stitch over yfwd - yarn forward yon - yarn over needle TENSION 9 sts over patt on 5.5mm needles to 5cm WORKING PATTERN BACK **With 4.5mm needles cast on 75 (87, 99) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows for 7.5cm, end with WS row. Change to 5.5mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - P3, *K3, yon, sl 1, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K3, P3, rep…

YARN • 20, 22, 23, 25 balls 50gm Patons Inca in colour 7019 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needles • 6.00mm set double-pointed knitting needles • 2 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L, XL To fit: 95, 105, 115, 125cm Finished fit:115, 125, 135, 145cm Length: 76, 77, 78, 79cm Sleeve length: 50cm TENSION 13 sts by 19 rows to 10 cm over patt, using 7.00mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 78 (86, 90, 98) sts. 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 6 rows rib, dec one st in centre of last row. 77 (85, 89, 97) sts. Beg Main Pattern  Row…

YARN • 11, 12, 14, 16 balls 50gm Wendy Norse Chunky in shade #2704 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.5mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch Holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76-81, 86-91, 97-102, 107-112cm Finished fit: 90, 101, 113, 124cm Length: 62, 64, 66, 68cm Sleeve length: 45 , 46, 46, 47cm 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 needle and hold at back of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle C8F – slip next 4 sts to cable needle and hold at front of work, k4, then k4 from cable needle C8B – slip next 4 sts to cable needle and back at front of work, k4,…

YARN • 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 balls 50gm Waikiwi Prints in shade #457 • 9 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 2.75mm knitting needles • 2.75mm circular needle 60cm length • Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit: 86-91 , 96-101, 104-109, 112-117, 122-127, 129-134cm Finished Chest: 96.5, 105.5, 114.5, 123, 131.5, 140.5cm Length of Back: 66 , 66.5, 69, 70.5, 73, 74.5cm Sleeve Length: 51cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  ssk - slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time to righthand needle, then insert tip of left hand needle into fronts of these stitches from left to right and knit them together to decrease 1 stitch; TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over Stst on 3.25mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: Use circular needle back and forth in rows. STITCH PATTERN Rib…

alt: alternate beg: beginning ch: chain cir: circular cbn: cable needle cm: centimetres col: colour cont: continue dc: double crochet – known in US as sc: single crochet dec: decrease foll: following gtst garter stitch – knit every row htr: half treble crochet – known in US as half double crochet inc: increase K: knit KB1: knit into the back of the stitch Kibf: knit into front and back of stitch K2tog: knit 2 together M1: make 1 by starting knit and looping onto working needle P: purl Pibf: purl into front and back of stitch psso: pass slip stitch over rem remaining rs: right side sc: single crochet st: stitch or stitches ss: stocking stitch knit right side row purl wrong side row ssk: slip slip knit - slip…

YARN • 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, balls 100gm Patons London in colour 6047 • 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle • cable needle • 3 stitch-holders MEASUREMENTS Size: 2 4 6 8 10 years To fit chest: 55 60 65 70 75cm Finished fit: 65 70 75 80 85cm Length: 38 42 46 50 54cm Sleeve length: 23 28 33 38 41cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cable = Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 74 (78, 82, 90, 94) sts. Beg Rib Band Row 1: K2, * P2,…

YARN • 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 balls 50gm Shepherd Baby wool Merino 4ply main colour 2957 • 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls 50gm Shepherd Baby wool Merino 4ply contrast colour 4969 • 5 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • stitch-holder • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10years To fit: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 65, 70, 75, 80, 85cm Length: 38, 43, 46, 60, 54cm Sleeve length: 23, 29, 33, 38, 40cm TENSION 32 sts by 44 rows over patt, using 3.25mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 104 (116, 122, 128, 140) sts. Beg Pattern Row 1: Using Main colour K3, P2, * K4, P2, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3. Row 2: P3, K2,…

YARN 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Dolce Amore 100% Cotton in shade #43 (MC) 2, 2, 3, 3 balls in shade #48 (A) 1 button 2.5cm wide elastic of required length for pants NEEDLES AND TOOLS 2.75mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size To fit: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 18months Finished Chest: 48.5, 52, 56.5, 61cm Garment length: 25.5, 29.5, 35, 39cm Sleeve length: 2.5cm Pants Inseam: 19, 21.5, 24, 25.5cm Pants Hip: 46, 51, 53.5, 56cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop. TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows over Stst to 10cm on 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 2.75mm needles and MC, cast on 132 (144,…

YARN • 3 balls Heirloom Picasso NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 20mm knitting needles • 25mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 140cm wide x 95cm to point TENSION Garment is designed to be knitted on large needles WORKING PATTERN Using 20mm needles cast on 3 stitches. Row 1: M1, knit to end. Repeat Row 1 until 60 stitches on needle. Change to 25mm needles Knit 1 row. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew in ends. Fringe side edges. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…

YARN • Hat - 2 balls Katia Darling colour 206 • Scarf – 5 balls Katia Darling colour 206 • Gloves – 1 ball Katia Darling colour 200 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 1.75mm crochet hook • Set of 4, 3.5mm double pointed needles MEASUREMENTS Hat: One size fits most Scarf 20cm wide x 150cm long (without fringe) Gloves – medium TENSION 1 square using 1.75mm crochet hook to 10cm Gloves – 30sts by 40 rows over Stocking St on 3.5mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED See Graph A for square Graph A @9@ chain 1 @8@ slip st @174@ treble crochet HAT Chain 5 and work 9 rows of Square following graph A. Cut yarn and fasten off weaving in ends. Make 4 more Squares. MAKING UP Join the Squares using Single Crochet in the…

YARN 8 balls 100gm King Cole Riot NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.50mm circular needle MEASUREMENTS One size fits all TENSION 22sts over pattern to 10cm GETTING STARTED Pattern Row 1: Knit Row 2: Knit 3, * k2tog, k5, yfwd, k1, yfwd, k5, k2tog * repeat * to * till the last 3 sts k3. Row 3: purl These 3 rows form the pattern. WORKING PATTERN SIDES MAKE 2 Cast on 306sts. Work in pattern for 180 rows (60 x pattern in total) Cast off loosely. BACK INSERT Cast on 36 sts Work in pattern for 291 rows (97 x pattern in total) MAKING UP Fold 2 sides in half, forming front and back. Place insert along back half of each side. Sew into position by overlapping scallops from sides down the…

YARN 1 skein Ronda NEEDLES 5mm knitting needle TENSION Knit directly from the skein. Do not wind the skein into a ball. MEASUREMENTS Size: 120cm STITCH GUIDE Knit all sts and rows. INSTRUCTIONS Cast on 8sts (1sts in each 2nd hole) work garter st. Note: when turning from one row to the next insert needle in the first hole instead of in the 2nd one. When the skein is finished, cast off all sts. Tech editor’s note: I tie a small tight knot for added security in the end of my scarf after casting off; it tucks up into the end of the scarf and can not be seen. The Wool Inn Shop 14 NK Centre 450 High St, Penrith Ph: 02 4732 2201 www.the-wool-inn.com.au…

YARN • 3 x balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Zara 100% Merino Wool NEEDLES • 8mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle TENSION 12sts by 22 rows over garter st using 2 strands to 10cm MEASUREMENTS Size: average size woman’s head. HAT Using 4.50mm needles and 2 ends of yarn together cast on 62sts Row 1: K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, K2, rep from* to last 2sts, P2. These 2 rows will now be referred to as 2 x 2 rib. Work 5 rows more in 2 x 2 rib. Row 8: *P2, pick up loop between last and next st and work into back of this loop (this will now be referred to as M1), P3, M1, rep from * to last 2sts,…

YARN • 4 balls 30gm Kaalund Yarns Silk Solstice 100% silk Pacific • 1 ball 30gm Kaalund Yarns Silk Solstice 100% silk Grape • 1 ball 30gm Kaalund Yarns Silk Solstice 100% silk Berry • 1 ball 30gm Kaalund Yarns Silk Solstice 100% silk Amethyst • Shawl pin to hold garment together when being worn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle • Pins MEASUREMENTS Length 46cm Width 100cm TENSION Not critical GETTING STARTED Ch = chain DC = double crochet Sl st = Slip Stitch Tr = Treble This garment is crocheted in 100% silk. It should be laid flat. WORKING PATTERN Centre panel Using 4mm crochet hook and pacific yarn ch 4 and sl st into the 1st ch to form a circle. Row 1: 3 ch, 2 tr into the circle,…