Table of contents for Issue 50 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED 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) 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 2: Join 2nd col in next ch 3 sp,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply in Rust 4364 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm circular knitting needle 60-80cm long 2 stitch-holders Wool sewing needle 3 buttons Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 92 (96, 102, 106, 112) sts. Work 17 (21, 27, 31, 35) rows garter st (first row is wrong side). Work 6 (8, 8, 8, 10) rows stocking st (beg with a knit row). Shape Sides Next Row: K1, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 90 (94, 100, 104, 110) sts. Work 5 (5, 7, 7, 7) rows. Dec one st (as before) at each end of…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply each in: Cloud 34 Cream 3 Pink 15 Royal Blue 23 Persian Green 30 Apple Green 16 Linen 33 Coral 26 Mineral 29 Red 8 Flamingo 25 White 1 Needles and extras 4.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle 60cm x 30cm cushion insert Tension Diamond measures 29cm high x 18cm wide, using 4.00mm hook. Special abbreviations Dec = * yoh and draw up a lp in next st, yoh and draw through first 2 lps on hook, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. STITCH GUIDE DIAMOND Make 2 each of Coral, Pink and Persian Green. Make 1 each of Cream, Linen, Royal Blue and Apple Green. Using 4.00mm…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 8, 8, 9 balls 50gm Patons Brushed Ombre in Turquoise 5414 Plain yarn for sewing seams Needles 7.00mm knitting needles 6.50mm knitting needles. 2 stitch-holders Wool sewing needle Tension 12.5 sts by 20 rows over stocking st, on 7.00mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 70 (78, 82, 90, 94) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 6 times. 14 rows rib in all. Change to 7.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 42cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 5 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts at beg of next…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Heirloom Merino Magic 8 ply OR Heirloom Color Works 8 ply 2 buttons Needles 4.50mm knitting needles Tension Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Using 4.50mm needles cast on 23 sts. Commence pattern. Row 1: Knit Row 2: Knit Row 3: K1, P1, * yo, p2tog, repeat from * to last stitch, K1 Row 4: Knit Repeat this row until work measures approx 58cm from beginning ending with a 1st row. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew on buttons as pictured. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7, 8, 10, 12 balls 50gm Loyal Pattern Prints DK 8ply in shade # 3009 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Tension 22 sts and 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles = 10cm STITCH GUIDE NOTE: For pattern print consistency, knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. The individual look of an item depends on the size of the garment. The finished garment may vary in appearance compared with the leaflet image. Every garment is unique. BACK With 4.00mm needles cast on 89 (95, 101, 107) sts. K1, p1 rib for 8 (8, 10, 10) rows. Cont in Stst until piece measures 46 (52, 57, 65)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Cast off 28 (30,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11 balls 50gm Loyal Pattern Prints DK 8ply in shade 3007 1 Incomparable Button: L100 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 2 markers Optional for neckband: 4.00mm circular needle of 100cm Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviations M1 – k into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left-hand needle. STITCH GUIDE Note: For pattern print consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. The individual look of an item depends on the size of the garment. The finished garment may vary in appearance compared with the leaflet image. Every garment is unique. BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 95 (98, 104,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 balls 50gm Brilla in shade #402 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking Stitch on 4mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over; yo – yarn over needle. STITCH GUIDE BACK **With 3.75mm needles, cast on 120 (128, 136, 146, 154, 162) sts. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 6 rows. Change to 4.00mm needles. Cont in Stst and dec 1 st each end next 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) RS rows, then every other RS row (= every 4 rows) 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, then every 3rd RS row (= every 6…

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. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. 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…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Long sleeve version 1: 15 17 19 21 23 25 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 667 Dew Short sleeve version 2: 11 12 14 15 16 18 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 660 Boat Beret version 1: 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 659 Onyx Beret version 2: 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 237 Solstice Needles 5.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm circular needle 2 stitch holders Tension 18 sts by 24 rows over Stocking st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm SWEATER FRONT Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 82(90,102,110,118,130) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K2, P2;…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls 25gm Delight in shade #05 Needles and tools 5.50mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm circular needle 100cm length Special abbreviations psso – pass slipped stitch over; skp – slip 1 stitch knitwise, k 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over; yo – yarn over needle Tension 18 sts over Stocking st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm SHAWL Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 378 sts. Change to 5.00mm needles. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 4 rows. Stocking st 2 rows. When working short rows, do not slip the first or last st of rows but knit them on RS rows and purl them on WS rows (this will create eyelet row as work progresses). Next Row: RS - K to…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Patons Dreamtime 8 ply OR Heirloom Colorworks Small amount of contrast yarn for embroidery 1 button Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm set double pointed needles Wool sewing needle Tension 18 stitches by 22 rows over stocking stitch on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN Cast on 18sts. Knit 8 rows garter stitch. Commence pattern. Row 1: knit 4, purl 10, knit 4 Row 2: Knit Continue in pattern until work measures circumference of mug less 4cm. (for our 27cm mug 23cm) Knit 8 rows garter stitch. Cast off. Press lightly. MAKING UP Make a 6cm long icord on 4 stitches leaving a 20cm tail. Fold icord into a loop and attach to centre of one end of the mug cosy using the…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 balls 50gm Loyal Baby Pattern Prints DK 8ply in shade #2004 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6 Incomparable Buttons: L77 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers Tension 21 sts over Garter Stitch on 4mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE NOTE: For pattern print consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. The individual look of an item depends on the size of the garment. The finished garment may vary in appearance compared with the leaflet image. Every garment is unique. JACKET Worked in one piece and begins at lower back edge Join new balls of yarn only at sideseam edge not within the rows. This garment is worked with the…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Noro Kureopatora main colour (M) 4 balls Heirloom Merino Magic 10ply contrast colour (C) Needles and tools 4.50mm knitting needles Tension 18 sts to 10cm over stocking stitch. WORKING PATTERN Using contrast colour, cast on 39 sts. Row 1: knit to end Row 2: purl to end. Row 3: using M, k2, sl 3, *k13, sl 3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2 Row 4: using M k2, yf, sl3, yb, * k13, yf, sl 3, yb; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2 Row 5: using M, p2, yb, sl 3, yf, * p13, yb, sl 3, yf; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2 Rep the last 2 rows twice more then 4th row again. Next…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 balls 50gm Patons Jet 12ply in Heathered Denim 837 Needles 5.50mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles 2 stitch-holders Cable needle Wool sewing needle Tension 16.5 sts by 22 rows over stocking st, on 5.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations C4B = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. C4F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 58 (62, 66, 74, 78) sts. Beg Lower Band Row 1: K0 (2, 0, 2, 0), * P2, K2, rep from * to last 2 (0, 2, 0, 2) sts,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Loyal Baby Prints DK 8ply in shade # 2005 Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 6 stitch markers Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking Stitch on 4mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations 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. STITCH GUIDE NOTE: For pattern print consistency, knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. The individual look of an item depends on the size of the garment. The finished garment may vary in appearance compared with the leaflet image. Every garment is unique. SHRUG This…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls 25gm Delight in shade #12 Needles and tools 5.00mm knitting needles 5.50mm knitting needles Special abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; Tension 18 sts over Stocking st on 5mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: when working into double yo on WS rows, do only purl into the first and knit into the 2nd yo, do NOT work these 2 sts through the back of loop as it will make the eyelets smaller. WORKING PATTERN Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 100 sts. Change to 5.00mm needles. Next Row: WS - foundation row – Purl. Beg Main Lace Pattern Row 1: RS - K2, *k1, k2tog, yo twice, skp, k5; rep from * to last…

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SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 12, 14 balls 25gm Katia Air Alpaca Needles 5.00mm knitting needles Tension 17 sts by 25 rows over stocking st, on 5.00mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 94 (105) sts. Work in stocking st until work measures 17cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Raglan Armholes Row 1: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. Row 2: Purl. Rep 1st and 2nd rows until 40 (47) sts rem, ending with a purl row. Cast off. RIGHT FRONT Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 105 (119) sts. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: Purl to last 5 sts, K5. Rep 1st and 2nd rows until work measures 17cm from beg, ending with…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls 100gm Wendy Roam or Roam Fusion 4ply in shade #2026 Needles 2.75mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles Stitch holder Tension 28 sts by 36 rows over st st on 3.25mm needles to 10 cm GETTING STARTED As this design is given in 11 sizes, we suggest that you underline all the figures for the size you require before commencing. WORKING PATTERN BACK ** Using 2.75mm needles, cast on 91 (97, 105, 111, 119, 125, 133,139,147,153,161) sts. Row 1: K1, *P1, K1, rept from * to end. Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, rept from * to end. Rept the last 2 rows for 5 (5, 5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm Patons Dreamtime Merino 4ply in Main colour (M) 2959 Silver Small quantity Patons Dreamtime Merino 4ply in Contrast colour 2942 Purple 8 buttons Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 3.00mm knitting needles 3.00mm double-pointed knitting needles 2 stitch-holders Wool sewing needle 8 buttons Tension 28 sts by 36 rows over stocking st, on 3.25mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE BACK LEFT BACK LEG Using 3.00mm needles and M, cast on 25 (29, 31, 35, 37, 37) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows twice. 6 rows rib in all. Change to 3.25mm needles. Work 2 rows…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 25gm Delight in shade #08 Needles 4.50mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Markers Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch knit 1 stitch pass slipped st over; sl 1-k2tog-psso - slip 1 stitch knitwise to right hand needle, knit next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over; sl 2-k1-psso - slip 2 stitches to right hand needle as if working k2tog, k next stitch, pass the 2 slipped stitches over. Tension 20 sts over Stocking st on 4.50mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED BACK LACE PANEL (OVER 23 STS) Row 1: RS - K7, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo, k7. Row 2 & all other WS rows: P23. Row 3: K5, k2tog, yo, k1,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5, 6, 7, 7, 8 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply main colour (M) in Mariner 4372 1 ball 50gm Patons Totem 8ply colour 1 (C1) in Rust 4364 6, 7, 8, 8, 9 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply colour 2 (C2) in Pink Satin 4373 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 50gm Patons Totem 8ply colour 3 (C3) in Vintage 4369 5 buttons Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Cable needle Wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations C4F = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 100gm Patons Big Baby 8ply colour 1 (C1) in Poppy 2559 1 ball 100gm Patons Big Baby 8ply colour 2 (C2) in Lupin 2557 1 ball 100gm Patons Big Baby 8ply colour 3 (C3) in Blush Pink 2564 1 ball 100gm Patons Big Baby 8ply colour 4 (C4) in Cerise 2578 Needles 6.50mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 15 sts by 26 rows over garter st, on 6.50mm needles and 2 strands of yarn tog. to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: Wind off approx half the ball of C2, C3 and C4 to make 2 balls of these colours before beginning to knit. RUG Using 6.50mm needles and 2 strands of C1 tog, cast on 77 sts. Work 75 rows garter st…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls Heirloom Mohair Mist 1 ball Heirloom Jigsaw Needles and tools 8mm crochet hook GETTING STARTED (Cluster – yoh, draw loop through, yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times, yoh and draw loop through 6 loops on hook) WORKING PATTERN Make 162 ch. Row 1: 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, *2ch, miss 3ch, (1tr, 3ch, 1tr) in next ch, 2ch, miss 3ch, 1dc in next ch. Rep from * to end. 6ch turn. Row 2: 1dc in 3ch sp, *3ch, 1 cluster in next dc, 3ch, 1dc in next 3ch sp. Rep from * ending with 1tr in last dc, 1ch, turn. Row 3: 1dc in tr *2ch (1tr, 3ch, 1tr) in dc, 2ch, 1dc in top of cluster.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 25gm Delight in shade #09 Needles 4.5mm & 5mm straight needles Stitch holders Stitch markers Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; Tension 20 sts over Stst - 10cm on 4.5mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK **With 5.00mm needles, cast on 94 (102, 106, 114, 118, 126) sts. Change to 4.50mm needles. Row 1: RS - K2; *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2; *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rib 4 more rows. Cont in Stocking st and dec 1 st each end every 14 rows 5 (6, 5, 6, 5, 6) times. 84 (90, 96, 102, 108, 114) sts. Stocking st straight…