Table of contents for Issue 58 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 7 balls 100g Patons Botanica in colour 6 Moon Needles and Tools 4.50mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 21.5 sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.50mm needles. Note: This kimono is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. Special Abbreviations yrn (yarn round needle) – take yarn right around needle, into purling position, making a stitch. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK (WORKED SIDEWAYS) Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 148 (154, 160) sts loosely. Beg Main Patt Row 1: (RS) K1, (P1, K1) twice, purl to end. Row 2: Knit to last 5 sts, P1, (K1, P1) twice. Last 2 rows form main patt for Back. Cont in main patt until…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 5,5, 6, 6, 7 balls 50g Chantal in shade 03 Needles and Tools 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles 5..00 knitting needles Stitch holders and markers Special Abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; s2kp - slip 2 stitches together to right hand needle as if working k2tog, k1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the k1; W&T - wrap and turn. Work (k or p) to the stitch that needs to be wrapped. Move the working yarn between the needles to the opposite position, i.e. if you are knitting then move it to the front, if you are purling then move it to the back. Slip the stitch to be wrapped to the right hand…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 8, 8, 9 balls 50gm Patons Sorrento in colour 8729 Plain yarn for sewing up Needles And Tools 3.75mm knitting needles 3.75mm circular knitting needle 3.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension 24 sts by 32 rows over stocking st, on 3.75mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN SINGLET Note – This singlet is worked in one piece to the armholes. Using 3.75mm circular needle, cast on 256 (280, 304, 328, 352) sts and join to work in rounds. Round 1: * K4, P4, rep from * to end. Rep last round 15 times, dec 4 sts evenly in last round. 252 (276, 300, 324, 348) sts (16 rounds rib in all). Knit 10 rounds. Beg Shaping Next Round: K20 (26, 32,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 10, 12 balls 50g Patons Cotton Blend 8 ply in colour 1 White 4 x 1cm beads (optional) Needles and Tools 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Piece of cardboard 10cm wide for fringes and tassels Tension 4.5 patts by 12.5 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm hook. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm hook, make 63 (73, 103, 113) ch. Row 1: (RS) - Miss 3ch (counts as 1tr), (1tr in each of next 4ch, 1ch, miss 1ch) 11 (13, 19, 21) times, 1tr in each of last 5ch. 12 (14, 20, 22) patts. Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in first st, (4ch, 1dc in next 1ch sp) 11 (13, 19, 21) times, 4ch, 1dc in turning ch. Row 3: (1dc,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED 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 Special Abbreviations ch - chain dc double crochet dtr - double treble sp(s) - spaces ss- slip stitch tr(s) - treble(s) 0 - no stitch, time or row to be worked in this size. Tension 32 stitches by 14 rows over pattern using 2.00mm hook to 10cm.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 100gm Panda Minky Plush in Lilac 205 Needles and Tools 3.25mm knitting needles 3.25mm double-pointed knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 25 sts by 33 rows over stocking st, on 3.25mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS GETTING STARTED Note: This Bag is worked on smaller needles and at a firmer tension than usually recommended for this yarn. WORKING PATTERN BAG (MAKE 2 PIECES ALIKE) Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 47 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Last 2 rows form stocking st. Cont in stocking st until Bag measures 19cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Cast off loosely. I-CORD STRAP Using two 3.25mm double-pointed needles, cast on 6 sts. Row 1: K6, do not turn. Slip sts to other end…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 5, 6, 7, 7 balls 50g Patons Cotton Blend 8 ply in 28 Orchid Needles and Tools 4.50mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension Rounds 1 to 4 inclusive of Back and Front motif measure 9cm across, using 4.50mm hook. Note: This top is worked on a larger hook and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK AND FRONT MOTIF (MAKE 2) Using 4.50mm hook, make 3ch and join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: 3ch, 2tr in ring, (2ch, 3tr in ring) 3 times, 2ch, sl st in 3rd ch at beg, sl st in each of next 2tr, sl st in 2ch sp. Round 2: 3ch, (2tr,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 balls 50gm Exotic Jeans in shade #19 Needles and Tools 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers Special Abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; tbl – through back of loop(s); sl2-k1-psso - slip 2 stitches together to right hand needle as if working k2tog, then k1, pass the slipped stitches over; Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN BACK **With 4.00mm needles, cast on 97 (103, 109, 115, 121, 127) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: (K1, p1) 3 times; p1, *k1, p1; rep from * to last 6…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6 x 50g balls of Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette yarn Needles and Tools 3.75mm knitting needles Tension 20 sts by 32 rows over Wave Stitch on 3.75mm needles to 10cm. Special Abbreviations yfrn (yarn forward and round needle) Yarn forward then wrap the yarn right round the needle, finishing at the front. yfrn2 (yarn forward and round needle twice) Yarn forward then wrap the yarn right round the needle twice, finishing at the front. MEASUREMENTS GETTING STARTED This poncho is made from a simple rectangle, folded and sewn along one edge, with a gap remaining at one side for neck opening. The fabric is made using wave stitch, which involves winding the yarn around the needle once or twice on some stitches. Correct…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 10 balls 50g Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool in Winter 904 Needles and Tools 4.00mm needles 4.00mm circular needle 1 cable needle Tension 22.5 sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm (approximately 4 in) of St st using 4.00mm needles. Special Abbreviations C3B (Cable 3 back): Sl next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next st from left needle, then K sts from cable needle. C6B (Cable 6 back): Sl next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K next 3 sts from left needle, then K sts from cable needle. C6F (Cable 6 front): Sl next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, K next 3 sts from left…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Scarf 25gm ball Kidsilk Haze or Baby Kid Extra Shawl 50gm Kidsilk Haze Stripe Needles and Tools 6.00mm knitting needles Tension Approx 14sts in pattern to 10cm MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN Cast on (scarf) 45 sts or (shawl) 63 stitches. Knit 5 rows. Beg patt 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 Inn Shop 14 NK Centre 450 High St, Penrith Ph: 02 4732 2201 www.the-wool-inn.com.au…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2,2,3,4 balls 50g Dolce Amore in shade 84 4 (4, 4, 5) buttons – Incomparable Buttons: L580 Needles and Tools 2.75mm knitting needle 3.25mm knitting needle Stitch holders and markers Special Abbreviations skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over Tension 28sts by 36 rows over Stst on 3.25mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS CARDIGAN STITCH GUIDE BODY Worked in one piece to underarm. With 2.75mm needles, cast on 113 (125, 141, 153) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rib 8 (8, 10, 10) more rows. Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg Texture Pattern Row 1: RS - K. Row 2: WS -…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Heirloom Chelsea for headband 1 ball Heirloom Chelsea contrast colour for bow Needles And Tools  4.00mm needles Wool sewing needle Tension Not critical to project MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN HEADBAND Cast on 8, 8, 8, 8, 10 stitches. WORKING PATTERN * K1, P1, repeat from * to end of row. Repeat this row until work measures 31cm, 33cm, 35cm, 37cm, 39cm. Cast off leaving a tail of yarn. Using a wool needle thread tail of yarn and sew cast on and cast off ends together to form a circle. Sew in ends. GARTER STITCH BOW Cast on 10 stitches and knit every row until work measure 8cm from beginning. Cast off. Neaten ends. Fold work in half to find centre. Tie centre of…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 3 balls 50g Knit Picks Wonderfluff in Sweet Pea Heather 27194 Wool sewing needle Stitch markers and holder Cable needle Needles and Tools 5.00mm double pointed needles 6.00mm double pointed needles 5.00mm 40cm circular needles Tension 16 sts by 22 rows in Stockinette st on larger needles to 10cm Special Abbreviations Right Twist (RT) - Skip the first st, knit into 2nd st, then knit skipped st. Slip both sts from needle together. Left Twist (LT) - Sl1 to CN, hold in front. K1, K1 from CN. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Notes: Both hat and mittens are worked in the round. Twisted Rib (in the round over an even number of sts) Round 1: (Ktbl, P1) to end. Rep Round 1 for pattern.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED 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 Tension 32 sts by 40 rows over Stocking st on 2.50mm needles, single-stranded to 10cm. Sections where yarn is held double will work out bigger than the gauge specifies. MEASUREMENTS GETTING STARTED For a more custom fit, alter the stitch count. For instance, if your foot is long but narrow, follow the cast-on and stitch count directions for the small size, but work subsequent directions for the instep, heel and ankle in the lengths described for a larger size. If…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED 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 Tension 25 sts and 33 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4 in) of St st using 3.25mm needles. MEASUREMENTS 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 working in St st throughout, work straight until length measures 10cm (from beg), ending on a WS row. Shape bodice Next Row:…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED 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 Tension 24 sts by 34 rows over stocking st, on 3.25mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS 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 1: Using M, knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3:…

NSW and ACT Alpaca Ultimate 130 Davis Lane Yass NSW 2582 Ph: 02 6227 3158 or 0429 783 575 Email: sales@alpacaultimate.com.au www.alpacaultimate.com.au. Cherryhills Shop 7 The Pennant Arcade 354 Pennant Hills Rd. Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Ph: 02 9484 0212 Email: pczerney@unwired.com.au Galifrey Alpaca Textiles PO Box 326, Braidwood NSW 2622 Ph: 02 4847 5139 Fax: 02 4847 5129 Mob: 0412 719 834 Email: jfrederick@galifrey.com.au www.galifrey.com.au Greta’s Handcraft Centre 321 Pacific Highway Lindfield NSW 2070 Ph: 02 9416 2489 Fax: 02 9924 2434 Email: vivienne@gretashandcraft.com.au www.gretashandcraft.com.au Gulgee Woolshed 6 Henry Lawson Dr, Mudgee NSW 2850 Ph: 02 6373 3589 Mob: 0428 733 589 Fax: 02 6373 3460 Email: marianne@gmail.com www.gulgee.com.au The House of Alpaca PO Box 107 Crookwell NSW 2583 Ph: 0409 986 235 Email: thehouseofalpaca@bigpond.com www.thehouseofalpaca.com.au Nundle Woollen Mill…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 5, 6 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Cotton DK Lemonade 1960 Needles and tools 4.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm crochet hooks Tension 16tr by 12 rows over tr and dc row patt on 5mm hook to 10cm Special abbreviations dc – double crochet, dcb – double crochet working into the back loop only, tr - treble, ss - slip stitch gr - group, yoh - yarn over hook, Ip(s) - loop(s), dec 1tr- decrease 1 treble, (yoh and insert hook into next dc and draw a lp through, yoh and draw through 2Ips on hook) twice, yoh and draw through all 3Ips on hook, dec 1dc – decrease 1dc, (insert hook into next dc and draw a Ip through) twice, yoh and draw through all…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 9, 10, 10, 11 50g balls Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed in 408 Cedar 4, 5, 6, 7 50g balls Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre in 859 Brew Needles and Tools 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm circular needle 2 x stitch holders Tension 21 sts and 38 rows measured over 10cm of Moss Stitch using 4.00mm needles. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Colour Sequence Work 22 rows Col A, *3 rows Col B, 3 rows Col A; rep from * 6 times [58 rows]. Rep these 58 rows. FRONT Using 4.00mm needles and Col A, cast on 117 (127, 137, 149) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 skeins 50g Knit Picks Stroll Sock Yarn in MC Black 23701 1 skein 100g Knit Picks Stroll Gradient Sock Yarn in C1 Hula Girl 27384 Needles and Tools 3.25mm double pointed needles 40cm circular needle Wool sewing needle Stitch markers Tension 28sts by 46 rounds in St st in the round, unblocked to 10cm 27sts by 40 rounds in St st in the round, blocked to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Notes: This scarf is knit the round in a single piece beginning from the narrow end. Do not cut your yarn between stripes. Instead, carry the unused yarn along the inside of the scarf, twisting your yarns together when switching colours to avoid creating holes. Once the scarf is long enough, use the…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 21, 22, 23, 24 50g balls Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton Hand Knitting Yarn in 237 Solstice Needles and Tools 4.50mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles 1 x 50cm zipper. Tension 18 sts and 24 rows measured over 10cm (approximately 4”) st st using 5.00mm needles. Special Abbreviations Dec right - Sl 1, k1, psso, put st back onto left hand needle, bring second st on left hand needle over first st, put st back onto right needle. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE POCKET LININGS (MAKE 2) Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 25 sts. Work 11 rows st st. Break yarn, leave sts on a holder. LEFT FRONT Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 48 (52, 56, 60)sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 3cm, ending…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 9, 10, 11 balls 50gm Portofino in shade 10 5 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L312 Needles and Tools 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers Special Abbreviations skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass the slipped st over Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 98 (102, 106, 114, 122, 126) sts. Row 1: RS - P2; *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: K2; *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 3: P2; *k2tog, yo, p2; rep from * to end. Row 5: P2; *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 7: P2; *yo, skp, p2;…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50g Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton (Col A) 237 Solstice 1 ball 50g Soho Summer DK Cotton Hand Knitting Yarn (Col B) 219 Sailboat Needles 4.50mm needles 5.00mm needlesVersion 4.50mm crochet hook. Tension 18 sts and 24 rows measured over 10cm st st using 5.00mm needles. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE HAT Using 4.50mm needles and col A, cast on 85 sts. Work 4 rows garter st (knit all rows). Change to 5.00mm needles. Cont working in st st, beg with a knit row, work 8 cm. ** Shape top Row 1: (RS) K2, k2tog, (k17, k3tog tbl) 3 times, k17, k2tog tbl, k2 [77 sts]. Row 2: Purl Row 3: K2, k2tog, (k15, k3tog tbl) 3 times, k15, k2tog tbl, k2 [69…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 skeins 50g Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Sock Yarn in MC White 26082 1 skein 100g Knit Picks Stroll Gradient Sock Yarn in Deep Dive 27369 Needles and Tools 3.50mm double pointed needles Wool sewing needle Crochet hook Stitch marker Tension 34sts by 28 rows in stranded St st in the rnd, blocked to 10cm Special Abbreviations CO – cast on BO – bind off MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Notes: To make the tassels for the end of the scarf, cut several 6” lengths of yarn for each tassel. Pick the edge stitch where you want to attach the tassel. Fold the yarn lengths in half, use a crochet hook to pull the loops of yarn an inch through the edge stitch, then pull…

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. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat…