Table of contents for Volume 16 Issue 4 in Australian Knitting

Keeping you in the loop with the latest knitting news from around the world, we’ll discuss this season’s best buys, must read books that will inspire you and upcoming shows around Australia and overseas for you to visit. This Season’s Best buys If it’s time to update your needle set, you can’t go past the Options Interchangeable Caspian Circular Knitting Needle Set – the newest addition to the Knit Picks Options family! Boasting the same strong and smooth layers of laminated birch that you know and love, Caspian shows off a sea-inspired colour along with a distinctive emerald cord to complement its oceanic hues. The set provides just the right amount of grip to make slick yarns manageable, plus the gradual tapered points easily slip into stitches making complicated patterns…

YARN • 16 balls 200g Panda Mega Magnum Main Colour (M) – Cream #102 • 6 balls 200g Panda Mega Magnum Contrast Colour (C) – Navy #150 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 20.00mm circular knitting needle 80-100cm long MEASUREMENTS Size: 170 x 180cm TENSION 5.25 sts by 8 rows over St st on 20.00mm circular needle and 2 strands of yarn together to 10cm GETTING STARTED A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Do not join to work in rounds, but work backwards and forwards in rows. To keep outer edges neat, when starting new balls of yarn, join on the right side of the strip for the left-hand band and on the left side of the strip for the right-hand band. WORKING PATTERN CENTRE PANEL…

YARN • 6, 7, 7, 8 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in 252 Blush NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cmFinished fit: 78 , 89 , 99 , 110cmSleeve length: 4cm TENSION 22.5 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 90 (102, 114, 126) sts. Working in St st throughout, work 46 rows straight Shape armholes Next Row: RS – Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 80 (90, 100, 110) sts). Next Row: RS – (dec) Dec 1 st at each end of this row, then foll alt rows, 3 (5, 7 ,9) times. 72…

YARN • 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 balls Gioiello in shade 57 • 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 balls Nirvana in shade 11 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • 5.00mm circular needle, 60cm • Stitch markers • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X To fit bust: 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142cm Finished fit: 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5, 157.5cm Front length: 42, 43, 44.5, 45.5, 46.5, 47.5cm TENSION 17sts by 26 rows in stocking st on 5.00mm needles using 1 strand of each thread to 10cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1L – make 1 left inc – lift strand between needles to LH needle from front to back and work strand through the back look, twisting it…

YARN • 6, 7, 8, 8 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette 777 Ecru NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular needle • 2 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 85, 94 ,105 ,114cm Garment length: 58, 59, 60, 61cm Sleeve length: 5cm TENSION 25 sts and 33 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4 in) of St st using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 113 (125, 137, 149) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P1, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P2, *K1, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K2, P1 rib pattern. Rep these 2 rows twice (6 rows). Next Row: RS – Now…

YARN • 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply colour 1 (C1) Rust 4364 • 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply colour 2 (C2) Spritz 4378 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • 2 stitch holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L , XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 94, 104, 114, 124, 134cm Garment length: 62, 63, 64, 65, 66cm Sleeve length: 52cm TENSION 21 sts by 28 rows over stocking st, on 4.50mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED Note: This jumper is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles…

Knitwear is extremely versatile and never seems to go out of style no matter what the season. As the weather starts to heat up, spring knitwear is slightly altering to make way for lighter summer garments. Key items this summer include light cardigans, ribbed sweater dresses, oversized light weight jumpers and statement knits. Although many of the key trends from spring 2015 will carry through to summer 2015-2016, soft silhouettes, feminine and chic garments channelled from the 1950’s in pastels, sorbets, neutrals and jewel tones are taking reign as a popular trend to look out for this season. Take inspiration from: http://www.fashion-era.com/Vintage_fashion/a11_collecting_fifties_vintage_2.htm#Knitwear to better understand the look. Create a versatile summer wardrobe and standout from the crowd this season. Replace key winter items with knitwear designed for the warmer weather.…

YARN • 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 balls 50gm Patons Dreamtime Merino 8ply in shade 3896 Icypole Main colour (M) • 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 ball 50gm Patons Dreamtime Merino 8ply in shade 0333 Sweet Pink Contrast colour (C) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle • 4 buttons MEASUREMENTS Size: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18To fit chest: 35, 40, 45, 50, 53, 55cmFinished fit: 38, 43, 48, 52, 56, 58cmGarment length approx: 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK AND FRONT (MAKE 2 PIECES ALIKE) Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 44 (49, 55, 60, 63, 66) sts. Knit 5 rows garter…

YARN • 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Jeans in shade #29 • 1 button (Incomparable Buttons: L570) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Optional: 3.75mm circular needle of 80cm-100cm • Stitch holder • Markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 8, 10, 12, 14 yearsTo fit chest: 71, 76, 81, 86 cmFinished fit: 76, 81, 86, 92 cmGarment length: 32, 36, 42, 46 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS yo - yarn over needle. M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles cast on 83 (89,…

YARN • 1, 1, 2 balls 100gm Cleckheaton California 8ply Colour 1 (C1) • 1, 2, 3 balls 100gm Cleckheaton California 8ply Colour 2 (C2) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm double-pointed knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: Small, Medium, Large Diameter after felting Approx: 12, 19, 22cm Height after felting: 7, 10, 16cm TENSION Not essential for these bowls. GETTING STARTED Small Bowl pictured in C1 (6756Regal) and C2 (0827 Teal)Medium Bowl pictured in C1 (0830Antique Pink) and C2 (2326 Plum)Large Bowl pictured in C1 (1211Hot Pink) and C2 (0999 Ox Blood) WORKING PATTERN BOWL Using set of 3.75mm double-pointed needles and C1, cast on 80 (120-170) sts and divide as evenly as possible between 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on…

YARN • 7, 8, 9 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply Skirt in 4362 Champagne Pink • 9, 10, 11 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply for Top • Length of round elastic for Skirt NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm crochet hook. • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, LTo fit bust: 75-80, 85-90, 95-100cmTop Finished fit: 80, 90, 100cmGarment length approx: 50, 50, 50cmSleeve length: 13cmSkirt Hips: 85, 95, 105cmLength approx: 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Dec = * yoh and draw up an lp in next st, yoh and draw through first 2 lps, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. TENSION 16.5tr by 10 rows over treble fabric, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN TOP BACK Using 4.00mm hook, make 76…

YARN Wrap • 5 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Colour A 233 Crete • 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Colour B 228 Calico • 5 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Colour C 235 Oyster Poncho • 5 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 216 Sapote NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles TENSION 20 sts by 30 rows of Lace Pattern on 4.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Lace Pattern Multiple of 7 plus 2. Row 1: RS – K2, *K2tog, yf, K1, yf, sl 1, K1, psso, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, *K2tog, yf, K3, yf, sl 1, K1, psso; rep from * to last st, K1. Row…

YARN Version 1 • 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 248 Sorbet Colour A • 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 238 Dandelion Colour B Version 2 • 3 balls Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 237 Solstice NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm needles Version 2 only – 1 crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Version 1 Width:12cm, Length: 101cm Version 2 Width: 12cm, Length: 78cm TENSION 28 sts by 21 rows of Rib Pattern (unstretched) on 5.00mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED RIB PATTERN (Even number of stitches). Row 1: Sl 1, Kb1, *Pb1, Kb1, rep from * to end. Repeat this row. WORKING PATTERN SCARF VERSION 1 Using 5.00mm needles and Col A,cast on 34 sts. Work in Rib Pattern throughout in…

YARN • 5, 7, 8 balls 50gm Jeans DK 8ply in shade #18 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • Optional: 4.00mm circular needle of 80 cm or 100 cm • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L Finished Lower Edge approx 145, 164, 183cm Length at centre Front or Back: 51, 54, 56cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS psso – pass slipped stitch over; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; tbl – through back of loops; yo – yarn over needle; sk2p – slip 1 stitch knitwise, k2tog, pass the slipped stitch over. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 179 (201,…

YARN Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool Version 1 7 (8) x 50gm balls First Colour 7 (8) x 50gm balls Second Colour NEEDLES 1 x 5.00mm crochet hook SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ch - chain dc - double crochet (USA sc) rnd - round sl st - slip st sp - space tr - treble (USA dc) MEASUREMENTS To fit hip:, 85-95, 105-115cm Skirt circumference: 95, 115cm Skirt length: 65, 65cm STITCH GUIDE HEXAGONS (3 ROUNDS). Starting Ch: Using 1st col, ch 6. Join with a sl st in the 1st ch, to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st tr), 2 tr in ring, (ch 3, 3 tr in ring) 5 times, ch 3, sl st in top of beg ch 3 of this rnd. End yarn. Round…

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. 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…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 5 balls 50gm Jeans in shade #35 colour A • 1 ball 50gm Jeans in shade #56 colour B • 1 ball 50gm Jeans in shade #29 colour C • 1 button (Incomparable Buttons: L570) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Stitch holder MEASUREMENTS Size: 8, 10, 12, 14 yearsTo fit chest: 71, 76, 81, 86 cmFinished fit: 76, 81, 86, 92 cmGarment length: 35, 40, 45, 51 cmSleeve length: 8, 8, 10, 10 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, passthe slipped stitch over;yo - yarn over needle. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles and B cast on 84 (90, 96, 102) sts. Row 1:…

YARN • 4 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in 7 Orange Main colour (M) • 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in 26 Coral Colour 1 (C1) • 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in 17 Aqua Colour 2 (C2) • 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in 2 Black Colour 3 (C3) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.50mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle • Polyester fibre filling • Piece of cardboard or medium pom-pom maker MEASUREMENTS Size Lion measures approx 30cm across SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Dec = * yoh and draw up a lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2 lps, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. TENSION Correct tension is not essential. GETTING STARTED…

YARN • Knit Picks Stroll Pink version: MC Rouge 25020, 2 balls; CC Burgundy 23698 1 ball. Brown version: MC Agate Heather 25022, 2 balls; CC Fedora 25030 1 ball. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.50mm double pointed needles • 2.50mm circular needle 100cm • Wool sewing needle • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS To fit women’s size Small, Medium, Large To fit women’s US Shoe size 5-7 (7.5, 9, 9.5) To fit Men’s 8 and up for the largest fit SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1L (Make 1 Left-leaning stitch): PU the bar between st just worked and next st and place on LH needle as a regular stitch; knit through the back of the loop. M1R (Make 1 Right-leaning stitch): PU the bar between st just worked and next st and place on LH…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5 balls 50gm Jeans DK 8ply in shade #7 • 3 buttons (Incomparable Buttons:L570) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cmFinished fit: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cmGarment length: 44, 44, 45, 45, 46, 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over;yo – yarn over needle. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st on 4mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125) sts. Rows 1, 3, 5 & 7: RS – K4; *p3, k3; rep from * to last st,…

YARN • 5, 6, 7, 8, 8 balls 50gm Jeans DK 8ply in shade #15 • 3 buttons (Incomparable Buttons: L533) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needle • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm circular needle of approx 100cm • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 81-86, 89-94, 96-102, 104-109 112-117cm To fit bust: 86 , 94, 102, 109, 117cm Garment length, 53, 56, 58, 61, 62cm Max Lower Edge: 122 , 130, 137, 145, 153cm Sleeve length: 12cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; tbl – through back of loops; yo – yarn over needle sl2-k1-p – slip 2 stitches to right hand needle as if to work k2tog, k1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over. TENSION 22…

YARN • 15, 17 balls 50gm Patons Regal 4ply Cotton in 1001 Carmine NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S-M, L-XL To fit bust: 80-90, 100-110cm Garment length approx: 60, 63cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Block = 1dc in next dc, 3dc in 3ch sp, (turn, 1ch, 1dc in each of next 4dc) 3 times. TENSION 3 patts to 8cm in width and 8 rows to 11cm in depth over patt, using 3.5mm hook. GETTING STARTED Note: This vest is worked on a larger hook and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. WORKING PATTERN WRAP (WORKED SIDEWAYS) Using 3.50mm hook, make 186 (192) ch. Row 1: RS – Miss 8ch, 1dc in next ch, turn, 1ch, 1dc in dc, 3dc…

YARN • 6, 6, 7, 7 balls 50gm Soho Summer DK Cotton in 218 Cloudless NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles or circular needle • 2 stitch holders (large). MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 84, 91, 99, 106cm Garment length: 39, 39, 41, 41cm Sleeve length: 9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5cm TENSION 37 sts by 27 rows over 2 x 2 rib (unstretched fabric) on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED A circular needle may be used to hold the large number of stitches, working in rows not rounds. 2 x 2 rib pattern (Multiple of 4 plus 2) Row 1: K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows set patt…

YARN • 4 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in #26 Coral Main colour (M) • 3 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in #29 Mineral Colour 1 (C1) • 3 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in #33 Linen Colour 2 (C2) • 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in #34 Cloud Colour 3 (C3) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Width: 31cm Height: 39cm TENSION 24 sts by 34 rows over stocking st, on 3.25mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: This bag is worked on smaller needles and at a firmer tension than usually recommended for this yarn. WORKING PATTERN SIDE (MAKE 2) Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 76 sts. Beg Stripe Patt Row…