Table of contents for 227 in The Knitter

Rosee Woodland Rosee is a knitwear designer and technical editor who specialises in pattern grading. This month, she explores the technique of marling with a vibrant cardigan pattern and an accompanying masterclass, which you can find in our special supplement. Caroline Birkett Caroline has a degree in textile design and a postgraduate diploma in knitwear design. Formerly head of design for a luxury knitwear brand, she now produces handknit patterns. Turn to p58 to find her ‘Bluebell Wood’ lacy raglan cardigan. Chloé Elizabeth Birch Chloé is a freelance knitwear designer who loves to create fun yet timeless pieces, and has designed for West Yorkshire Spinners and Vogue Knitting. This month, she brings us a chic jumper embellished with embroidery, which is on p36. Kath Andrews Kath has been publishing her…

THIS MODERN design from Chloé Elizabeth Birch has a cropped, drop-shoulder shape, and a ribbed rollneck collar. The back and front pieces feature a pattern of knit and purl textured chevrons. This pattern is emphasised by embroidering two lines of running stitch through each purl chevron section, using shades of burnt orange and teal; the collar and cuffs are then finished with lines of whip stitch. BACK Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A, cast on 100 (112:124:136:148:160:172:184:196) sts. Knit 2 rows. Next row (WS): K50 (56:62:68:74:80:86: 92:98), pm, knit to end. Change to 4mm needles. Row 1 (RS): K2, (K1, P4, K1) to mrk, slm, (K1, P4, K1) to last 2 sts, K2. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl to end. Row 3: K2, (P4, K2) to mrk, slm,…

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THIS RAGLAN cardigan from Caroline Birkett features a twisted bell rib lace pattern around the hems and cuffs, and bands of chevron lace either side of the button bands. The body is knitted first to the armholes, followed by the sleeves, then the pieces are joined to work the upper body. The garment is finished with ribbed button and neck bands. It’s knitted in The Fibre Co.’s &Make DK, a blend of Highland wool, alpaca and linen which offers a beautiful handle and crisply defined stitches. CHART PATTERNS CHART A (worked flat over 12 sts + 7) Row 1 (RS): *(K1tbl, P1) 4 times, yo, s2kpo, yo, P1; rep from * to last 7 sts, (K1tbl, P1) 3 times, K1tbl. Row 2 (WS): (P1tbl, K1) 3 times, P1tbl, *K5, (P1tbl,…

MARY HENDERSON has taken elements from Shetland lace knitting for her delicate blouse design. Columns of diamond openwork and eyelets extend up the body. The same stitch pattern is used on the puffed sleeves and the distinctive collar, which has a serrated edging. It’s knitted in Shetland Heritage wool from Jamieson & Smith. PATTERN NOTE Join new balls of yarn at the side seam; the join would be visible in the lace pattern if yarn is joined mid-row. STITCH PATTERNS LACE PATTERN (multiple of 21 sts) Row 1 (RS): *K2, (yo, K2tog) twice, K2, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K3, (yo, K2tog) twice, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2, 4, 6 and 8 (WS): *K6, P9, K6; rep from * to end. Row 3: *K7, K2tog, yo, K3,…

Abbreviations alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise LH left hand meas measures M1 make one (see M1L) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with LH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip,…

“THE MOST stunning diamonds reflect, refract and disperse light to create a beautiful sparkle and glow,” says Emma Vining. “This short-sleeve sweater was inspired by the glitz and glamour of these beautiful gemstones. Each diamond is knitted with a combination of two - and three-stitch cables on a reverse stocking stitch background. The smaller diamond shapes link together and appear as the many facets of a larger diamond. The short sleeves also feature a centre panel of diamond motifs.” CHART PATTERNS PATTERN A (worked over 20-st rep + 11 sts and 12 rows) Row 1 (RS): K6, [K8, C3B, K9], K5. Row 2 (WS): K4, P1, [(K1, P1, K7, P1) twice], K1, P1, K4. Row 3: K6, [K6, C3B, K1, C3F, K7], K5. Row 4: K4, P1, [K1, P1, K5,…

THIS SPRING-LIKE design from Sarah Hatton features an interesting fabric, with textured cross motifs that are created by working a series of elongated stitches and wrap stitches. The socks are knitted from the toe-up, and Sarah has used Judy’s Magic Cast-on method. She has chosen The Fibre Co.’s Amble sock yarn, a lovely blend of Merino wool, suri alpaca and recycled nylon fibres which have been treated using an eco-friendly alternative to the superwash process. Amble comes in a wide choice of gorgeous colours. SOCKS (work both alike) TOE Using 2.5mm circular needles and Judy’s Magic Cast-on method, cast on 24 sts. 12 sts on each needle. Pm for beg of rnd. For guidance on Judy’s Magic Cast-on method, see our Masterclass in Issue 190 or online at gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/knitting/how-to-work-judys-magic-cast-on Foundation…

THIS SWEATER design by Sanna Mård Castman has a handsome pattern of cable twists and diamond motifs on the body. It has a drop-shoulder shape, a small roll collar, and stocking stitch sleeves. For a pop of colour, Sanna has worked the first few rows of the body and sleeve ribbing in a contrast shade. Her garment is knitted in Cascade’s ever-popular 220 yarn, which is available in a huge choice of colours. BODY Using 4mm circular needles, 80-120cm long, and yarn A, cast on 219 (240:258: 279:300) sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Round 1: *K1, P2; rep from * to end of rnd. Round 1 sets rib. Work in rib until hem measures 2.5cm. Change to yarn B. Next…

“THIS COWL design is named after August Ferdinand Moebius, the mathematician who discovered the single-sided and single-edged nature of the moebius shape,” explains designer Kath Andrews. “This cowl is a true moebius that begins in the centre and grows outwards top and bottom at the same time and has a single cast-off edge. “The pattern of knit and purl blocks is totally reversible, which is ideal in a moebius design. Using a yarn with very long colour changes adds to the magic of the moebius construction. The cowl has a relaxed tension to create a fabric suitable for a spring or summer accessory. It can be worn long or twisted double around the neck for a cosier feel.” PATTERN NOTES This cowl is designed to use Rita Buchanan’s moebius cast-on…

THIS SWEATER is knitted in a stretchy, comfortable double rib fabric, and features an intarsia colourblock chevron pattern. Jo Allport’s design uses Scheepjes Woolwise, a DK-weight yarn which is spun from excess wool fibres that would otherwise go to waste. It offers excellent stitch definition and comes in a huge choice of colours. PATTERN NOTES The project is worked flat from the bottom up. Use the intarsia technique for the Chevron Pattern: use separate balls for each colour section and twist yarns together at colour changes at the back of the work to avoid holes. When working Chevrons on the Back and Front, adjust the central colour area by working 2 sts more at each side of the colour change in each row. This means that compared to previous the…

"THIS TOP-DOWN cardigan has a set-in sleeve construction," explains Rosee Woodland. "You cast on for the back neck and shoulders, shape them using short rows and then pick up stitches from the cast-on for the front shoulders and knit down a little. Once these small sections have been made you have something like a tiny shallow cape, which can then be turned into a back yoke, with stitches for sleeves picked up from the sides of the front shoulders. This places the seam slightly behind the shoulder, which is comfortable and flattering." SAMPLE YARNS The sample garment has been made by combining pairs of yarns or holding one colour doubled. Only the edging yarn Kis held single. See 'Sample Fade Order' below for how these yarns have been combined in…

DO THE TWIST! ColourLab Twist is a brand-new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, which is spun using four different-coloured plies to create a fun marled fabric. Spun from British wool, it’s a DK-weight yarn that comes in four colourways combining shades of green, gold, pink and blue. Sarah Hatton has designed four timeless, comfortable sweater patterns for children using ColourLab Twist. These include ‘Maple’, a top-down jumper with bands of texture around the yoke, and ‘River’, a drop-shoulder sweater with a colourblock yoke. ‘Clover’ is a shawl-collar cardigan with buttonbands worked in a solid shade of ColourLab DK, and ‘Blossom’ is a round-neck cardigan with textured stripes. The designs are sized to fit children aged 3-12 years. Yarn £8.50 per 100g ball, PDF patterns £3.50 each from wyspinners.com Moorland moods…

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“THE INSPIRATION for this bolster cushion came from English gardens in the summer, full of bright flowers and green borders,” says Mary Henderson. “Using Yarnsmiths Merino DK makes this a very cuddly cushion - great for squeezing during scary films or using as a yoga prop!” This pure Merino yarn comes in an incredible choice of 120 shades, so you can pick the perfect colours to reflect your own garden. PATTERN NOTES The tension is firm to give good coverage on the cushion pad. The body of the cushion is worked flat in rows on circular needles. The advantage is the rows can be worked from either end depending on where the colours end up. Remember to purl on the wrong side and knit on the right side. BOLSTER BUTTON…

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WITH TRAVELLING cables, moss stitch and a deep hem, this retro-inspired vest is brought up-to-date with a modern silhouette. The tweedy neps of Sirdar’s Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend add extra interest to the textured fabric. This DK-weight blend of recycled fibres comes in eight soft shades. BACK Using 3.25mm needles and thumb method, cast on 98 (110:122:134:146:158:170) sts. Row 1: *K2, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Rows 1 and 2 set 2x2 rib. Work in 2x2 rib for 14 (15:15:16:16:17:17) cm, ending with a RS row. Next row: Rib to end, inc 1 st in centre of row. 99 (111:123:135:147:159:171) sts. Change to 4mm needles. Sizes 1, 3, 5 and 7 only Row 1: P1,…

THIS VEST top will be a versatile layering piece for year-round wear, and is knitted in DROPS Daisy, a DK-weight non-superwash Merino wool that’s soft and smooth, and comes in 36 timeless colours. The design features knit and purl patterns inspired by traditional gansey sweaters. It’s knitted top down in the round with diagonal shoulders, and is finished with a double-folded neckband and armhole edgings. PATTERN NOTES The pattern uses both long and short circular needles; start with the length which fits the number of stitches and change when necessary. The neck is worked in the round using circular needles, top down and from the right back shoulder. When the neck is finished, the yoke is worked with short rows back and forth until the neckline is finished. The work…

Issue 226 Embroidered cardigan • Lace jumper • Intarsia pullover • Fair Isle tea cosy • Men’s gansey • Cabled jumper • Fisherman’s rib top • Colourwork socks • Cabled jumper • Hat & scarf set • Colourwork yoked jumper SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 225 Mosaic sweater • Fair Isle top • Gansey jumper • Mosaic cardigan • Brioche mitts • Hot water bottle cosy • Socks • Intarsia cardigan • Hooded scarf • Colourwork jumper • Men’s sweater Issue 224 Polo jumper & tank top • Fair Isle hat • Floral lace jumper • Gradient sweater • Mosaic cushion • Cabled cardigan • Tailored jacket • Fair Isle armwarmers • Aran sweater • Tote bag • Dutch gansey Issue 223 Fair Isle cardigan • Textured…