Table of contents for Volume 15 Issue 3 in Australian Knitting

For some of us that means hitting the shops for an addition to our wardrobe for the new season, however, for others it means the challenge of creating a new sweater, cardigan, shawl or dress to meet the seasons fashion trends and styles. Wearing a light T-shirt and sandals may be a bit premature, however with a bit of thought (and some knitting!) you can introduce some key pieces to your wardrobe that won’t break the bank, max out your credit card or leave you shivering at work if temperatures plummet. Trends in knitwear seem to be in two opposing camps this season – in one camp you have the designers who are looking to the future and bringing us very futuristic designs whilst the other camp looks back to…

YARN 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 balls 100gm Panda Twista 12ply in #5839 Kaleidoscope Large press stud or embellished kilt pin NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.50mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 59, 64, 69, 74, 79cm Garment length: 31, 35, 39, 43, 47cm Sleeve length: 21, 26, 31, 36, 38cm TENSION 16 sts by 33 rows over garter st on 5.50mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN RIGHT FRONT Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 30 (32, 34, 36, 38) sts. Work in garter st (first row is wrong side) until Right Front measures 26 (30, 34, 38, 42) cm from beginning, working last row on wrong side. ** Shape Neck Row 1: RS - Cast…

YARN Multi Coloured Version • 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme 4 Ply in main C Peppermint 1831• 1 ball each 100gm Wendy Supreme 4 Ply in A Peach 1830and B Melon 1823• One Colour Version Shorter Length• 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme 4 Ply White 1820• One Colour Version Longer Length• 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 Balls 100gm Wendy Supreme 4 Ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2mm Crochet Hook MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 86, 91, 96, 101, 106, 111cm Garment length long version: 59.5, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65cm Shorter Version: 47 , 49, 50, 51, 52, 53cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ch - chaindc double crochetdtr - double treblesp(s) - spacesss- slip…

YARN • 7, 7, 8, 9 balls Ashford Tekapo 8ply DK yarn random colours• Buttons 5 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit chest,: 86-91, 97-102, 107-112, 117-122cm Garment length: 58cm, 60, 65, 66cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1: make a new stitch by picking up the yarn in between the two stitches, and knitting into the back of it. Sl 1: slip 1 stitch (always purl wise) TENSION 17 sts over garter st to 10cm GETTING STARTED The jacket is knitted in garter stitch, with a slip stitch selvedge. The first stitch of every row is slipped purl wise, with yarn in front. Then the yarn is moved to the back and you knit across the remainder of the row. When making a stitch after this slipped stitch,…

YARN • 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme DK NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 88, 94, 99, 105, 110, 115cm Garment length: 61, 61, 62, 63, 63, 64cm Sleeve length: 17cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 - make one by picking up strand laying between next stitch and knit it tbl TENSION 22 sts and 31 rows to 10cm, (4ins) over pattern on 4mm needles. WORKING PATTERN SWEATER FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 98 (102, 110, 114, 122, 126) sts. Row 1: RS - * K1, P1, repeat from * to end. Row 2: As 1st row. Repeat last 2 rows once more. Commence pattern. Row 1: * yon, K2tog tbl, repeat from*…

YARN • 5 balls 25gms Katia Illusions• Small amount waste yarn in contrasting colour NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm knitting needles• 8.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: Medium TENSION As per Katia Illusions WORKING PATTERN BACK AND FRONT BOTH ALIKE. With 8.00mm needles and illusion cast on 67 sts. Work 6 rows garter stitch (knit every row). Change to 9.00mm needles. Work 1 row purl. Begin cluster star pattern Row 1: RS – knit. Row 2: * P1, P 5 wrapping yarn around needle twice for each st, rep from*to last st, P1. Row 3: K1,*Cluster 5 (over next 5 sts as follows; slip next 5 sts knitways onto right hand needle dropping off the extra loops, pass these 5 sts back onto left hand needle, (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1)…

YARN 14, 16, 18, 20, 23 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Artisan 12ply in colour 9 reflections NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm knitting needles4.50mm knitting needles4.00mm knitting needlesCable needleWool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 72, 82, 92, 102, 112cm Garment length: 49, 50, 51, 52, 53cm Sleeve length: 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C6B = Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. TENSION 16.5 sts by 24 rows over stocking st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK AND FRONT (MAKE 2 ALIKE) Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 98 (106, 122, 130, 146) sts. Row 1: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Row 2: K2,…

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. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. KNITTING IN ELASTIC Elastic yarn prevents sagging in cuffs, collars and waists. You can work it in with knitting yarn on knitted or crocheted garments. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat piece of metal or plastic with a ruler marked on one side and/or a window cut out in the centre. It allows you to mark and measure easily and accurately. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in…

YARN • 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 balls Wendy Supreme DK in Fern 1954 Main colour• 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5 balls Wendy Supreme DK in Berry 1958 Contrast colour• 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9 buttons for Round Neck Cardigan.• 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6 buttons for V-Neck Cardigan NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm Knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit chest: 71, 76, 81, 86, 91, 97-102, 107-112, 117-122cm Finished fit: 74, 81, 88, 95, 101, 106, 114, 123cm Garment length: 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72cm Sleeve length: 31, 35, 38, 42, 44, 46, 47, 48cm TENSION 22 sts by 31 rows over st st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN COLOUR…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Peter Pan DK: A 938 Kiwi, B 937 Puddle, A 932 Begonia, B 943 Mango NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size Bootees: 9, 10, 11.5, 12.5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 - make stitch by picking up strand lying between the next stitch and knitting into the back of it. TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows over stocking st on 4mm needles to 10 cm. GETTING STARTED Instructions given for smallest size, larger sizes given in brackets. Where only one figure is given this applies to all sizes. WORKING PATTERN Using 4.00mm needles and B cast on 30 (36, 42, 46) sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: (K2, M1, K1) twice, knit to last 6 sts, (K1, M1, K2) twice. 34 (40, 46, 50)…

YARN Sweater1, 2, 2, 3 balls Roam Fusion 4ply2024 Dale and 2023 Fosse Tunic1, 2, 2, 3 balls Roam Fusion 4ply2024 Dale and 2023 Fosse2 Buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 2.5mm knitting needles Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 46, 51, 56, 61cmGarment lengthSweater: 24, 26.5, 29, 32cmTunic: 29, 32, 34.5, 38cmSleeve lengthSweater: 15, 18, 20.5, 23cmTunic: 4, 4, 5, 5cm TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm (4ins) over patt on 3¼mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BUTTON THROUGH TUNIC BACK Using 2.50mm needles cast on 86 (92, 98, 104) sts and work 5 rows in garter st. Change to 3.25mm needles and patt. Row 1, 3, 5 and 7: Knit. Row 2 and 6: Purl Row 4: P3, K2,* P4, K2, rept from * to last 3…

YARN • 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9 10 balls Wendy Supreme Cotton DK 100g Iris 1952 and Viola 1957 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107, 112cm Finished fit: 98, 105, 112, 118, 125, 132, 138cm Garment length: 58, 62, 66, 68, 68, 70, 70cm Sleeve length: 45, 46, 46, 47, 47, 48, 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Tw2F - K2 together but do not slip these sts off left needle, K first of these 2 sts again, then slip both sts off needle. Cr2R. - K into front of 2nd st on left needle, then P into front of first st, slip both sts off needle together. Cr2L - P into back of 2nd st…

YARN • 12 balls knitalpaca ‘Salvation’ or ‘Luxa’yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm kitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size medium To fit bust: 88-96cm Sleeve length: 40cm TENSION 19 sts over stocking stitch to 10 cm WORKING PATTERN Sleeves and yoke Cast on 50 sts. Row 1: RS - knit. Row 2: purl. Row 3: knit. Row 4: knit. Row 5: k 24, yo, k2 tog, k 24. Row 6: knit. Row 7: as row 5. Row 8: purl. Repeat rows 7 and 8 until work measures 5 cm, finishing on a WS row. Continue in this pattern, maintaining the yo, k 2 tog in the centre of each RS row, whilst at the same time increasing one stitch at each end of next and every 6th row until 84 sts. Mark…

YARN • 2 balls Heirloom Damasco NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size:18cm wide x 1 50cm long TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Cast on 38 stitches. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, *(K2tog) 3 times, (yfwd, K1) 6 times, (K2tog) 3 times. Repeat from * to last stitch, K1. Row 4: Knit. Repeat Rows 1-4 until work measures 150cm or length desired, ending with a 4th row. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew in ends and press lightly. Knitting Yarns by Mail114 Fox and Fanckes RdBoolarra Sth, VicPh: 0408 992 927www.knittingyarns.com.au…

YARN • 1 ball 25gm Wendy Air Light Grey Cowl 2611 Zara• 1 ball 25gm Wendy Air Dark Grey Cowl 2613 Flora• 1 ball 25gm Wendy Air Mitts 2619 Bella NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6.50mm knitting needles 3.75mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size Cowl/shrug: Finished fit 25.5cm x 120cmMitts: Width around hand 10 x 14cm long TENSION Cowl – 9.5 sts by 12 rows over st st on 10mm needles using 2 strands of yarn together throughout to 10 cm. Mitts – 25 sts by 19 rows over patt to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN COWL/SHRUG Using 6.50mm needles and using two strands together (1 grey and 1 light grey) cast on 36 stitches. Commence Drop Stitch pattern Row 1: Knit Row 2: Knit Row 3: K, wrapping yarn twice around needle for each…

YARN • 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5 Balls 100g Wendy Supreme DK Azure 1959 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles• Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit chest: 51, 56, 61, 66, 71, 76cmFinished fit: 58.5, 67.5, 73.5, 77, 86, 91cmGarment length: 31.5, 37, 42, 47, 52, 58.5cmSleeve length: 21.5, 25.5, 29, 33, 37, 40.5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS T2R. - twist 2 right, K second st on left hand needle, then K the first st, slip both sts off the needle together. TENSION 27 sts by 31 rows over pattern on 4mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 78 (90, 98, 102, 114, 122) sts. Commence Patt Row 1: RS - P2, (T2R, P2) 1(1, 2, 1, 1, 2) times, K6, * P2, T2R, P2, K6,…

YARN • 4 balls each 50gm Peter Pan DK: A 943 Mango, B 932 Begonia, C 330 Cream NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: 120 x 100cm TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows over stocking st on 4mm needles to 10 cm. WORKING PATTERN BASIC SQUARE Work 7 in A, 7 in B, and 7 in C. Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 48 sts and work in garter st for 9 rows. Row 10: K8, P32, K8. Row 11: Knit. Row 12 – 55: repeat Rows 10 and 11. Row 56 – 64: - Knit. Cast off. LETTER SQUARES Cast on 48 sts and work in garter st for 9 rows. Row 10: K8, P32, K8. Row 11: Knit. Row 12: K8, P32, K8. Row 13: Knit.…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 5 balls Wendy Supreme 4 Ply in Mushroom 1821 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117cm Finished fit: 91, 102, 112, 122 cm Garment length: 30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5cm TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over stocking st on 3.25mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 127 (139, 157, 169) sts.** Knit 4 rows. COMMENCE PATTERN Row 1: RS - K8, *K4, yfwd, sl1, K1, psso; rept from * to last 11 sts, K11. Row 2 and every alt row: K8, P to last 8 sts, K8. Row 3: K10, *K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl1, K1, psso, K1; repeat from * to last 9 sts, K9. Row 5: K9, K2tog, yfwd, *K3,…

YARN • Scarf 25gm ball Kidsilk Haze or Baby Kid Extra• Shawl 50gm Kidsilk Haze Stripe NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size scarf 27cm x 125cm Size shawl 43cm x 160cm TENSION Approx 14sts in pattern to 10cm WORKING PATTERN Cast on (scarf) 45 sts or (shawl) 63 stitches. Knit 5 rows. Begin pattern. Row 1: K2, *yfwd, K2tog*, repeat to last st, K1. Rows 2, 3, 4: Knit. Repeat pattern till desired length, Knit 2 rows. Scarf should measure approximately 125cm, shawl 160cm. MAKING UP Cast off loosely. Weave in any loose threads. The Wool InnShop 14 NK Centre450 High St, PenrithPh: 02 4732 2201www.the-wool-inn.com.au…

YARN • 13 balls Noro Silk Garden NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00 crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size: 110cm x 120cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS dc - double crochet tr -treble sp/s - space/s, yoh - yarn over hook,tr2tog - yoh, insert hook as indicated, yoh, draw up loop, yoh, draw through two loops, yoh, insert hook into nextst as indicated, yoh, draw up loop, yoh, draw through 2 loops, yoh, draw through all loops on hook. v st - 1tr, ch2, 1tr in same space. GETTING STARTED Note: Instructions are given in UK/ Australian terminology. WORKING PATTERN MOTIF (MAKE 48) Using 5.00mm hook make 8ch, join with a sl st to form a ring. Round 1: 3ch (counts as 1tr), 31tr into ring, join with a sl st to top of beg 3ch.…

YARN • 1 ball 200gm Patons Rainbow 8ply in shade 245 Horizon NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles• 4.00mm double-pointed knitting needles• 2 stitch-holders• Wool sewing needle• Pom-pom maker or piece of cardboard MEASUREMENTS To fit woman 56cm To fit man 58cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN Ear flap (make 2, beg with i-cord tie) Using two 4.00mm double-pointed needles, cast on 6 sts. Row 1: K6, do not turn. Slip sts to other end of needle, pull yarn firmly across back of work and rep 1st row, working each row in the same direction until work measures 12cm from beg, forming i-cord tie. Do not turn. Change to pair of 4.00mm needles and work backwards and forwards…

YARN • 18, 20, 122 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Wool Mohair 12ply in Stone 0003 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles• 5.00mm circular knitting needles 60cm long• 5.50mm circular knitting needles 60cm long• 1 stitch-holder• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L To fit bust: 75-80, 85-90, 95-100cm Finished fit: 192, 204, 216 Garment length: 68, 70, 72cm Sleeve length: 80, 82, 84cm TENSION 16.5 sts by 22 rows over stocking st, on 5.50mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 81 (87, 93) sts. Purl 1 row – WS Working in stocking st (beg with a knit row), inc one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until there are 101 (107, 113) sts. Tie a coloured thread…