Table of contents for Issue 89 in Creative Knitting

BERET WORKING PATTERN Using set of 6.00mm double-pointed needles, cast on 60 sts and divide between 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Round 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st round 3 times. Change to set of 7.00mm double-pointed needles. Next Round: * K1, inc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * to end. 100 sts. Work in stocking st (every round knit) until work measures 11cm from beg. Shape Crown Round 1: * K8, K2tog, rep from * to end. 90 sts. Knit 2 rounds. Round 4: * K7, K2tog, rep from * to end. 80 sts. Knit 2 rounds. Round 7: * K6, K2tog, rep from * to end. 70 sts. Knit 2 rounds.…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles and thumb method, cast on 49 (53, 61, 65, 69, 77) sts. Row 1: Knit This will now be referred to as g-st (garter stitch). Work 1 row more in g-st. Change to 4mm needles and proceed as follows: Row 1: P0 (2, 2, 0, 2, 2), *k1, p3, rep from * to last 1 (3, 3, 1, 3, 3) sts, k1, p0 (2, 2, 0, 2, 2). Row 2: Purl. Row 3: P2 (0, 0, 2, 0, 0), *k1, p3, rep from * to last 3 (1, 1, 3, 1, 1) sts, k1, p2 (0, 0, 2, 0, 0). Row 4: Purl. Row 1 to 4 sets first patt. Keeping patt as set cont until back measures 7 (8, 8, 10, 11, 12) cm ending…

WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using C1, cast on 15 sts. Work 16 rows garter stitch (every row knit). Break off C1, leaving a 10cm end. Using C2, work 16 rows garter stitch. Break off C2, leaving a 10cm end. Last 32 rows form stripe patt. Continue in stripe pattern until scarf measures approx 200cm in length, ending with 16 rows C2. Cast off. FRINGE Wind C1 around a piece of cardboard 15cm wide 20 times and cut along one edge. Fold 4 strands in half and using crochet hook, draw loop through 2nd stitch at same coloured end of scarf. Draw ends through loop and pull to tighten. Repeat in every 3rd stitch across end. Repeat with C2 on other end of scarf. MAKING UP Sew in all ends. Panda Yarns…

STITCH GUIDE K1/P1 RIBBING (odd number of sts) Row 1: RS – K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rep Rows 1-2 for Rib patt. CABLE PANEL (WORKED OVER 16 STS) Rows 1, 3, 5, 9, 11: P2, k12, p2. Even-numbered Rows 2-12: K2, p12, k2. Row 7: P2, slip 6 sts to cn, hold to front, k6, k6 from cn, p2. Rep Rows 1-12 for Cable Panel. BACK With 8mm needles, cast on 42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts. Next Row: RS – K1/P1 Rib 19 (21, 23, 27, 29, 31) sts, pm, work Row 1 of Cable Panel across next 16 sts, pm, K1/P1 Rib 7 (9, 11, 11, 13, 15) sts. Cont as…

BODY Design Note: Body is worked in one piece to underarms. With 10mm straight needles and MC, cast on 41 (48, 53, 60, 65) sts. Starting with a Knit row (rS), Stst and inc 1 st at each end of every WS row to 53 (60, 65, 72, 77) sts. Stst straight until piece meas 28cm from beg, end with a WS row. Divide for Fronts and Back Next Row: rS – K11 (13, 14, 16, 17), place sts on holder for right front, cast off next 4 sts for right underarm, k until there are 23 (26, 29, 32, 35) sts on needle, cast off next 4 sts for left underarm, k to end, place last 11 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts on holder for left front; do not…

STITCH GUIDE CABLE PANEL I (WORKED OVER 16 STS) **Rows 1 and 9: RS – P5, C6B, p5. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: K5, p6, k5. Rows 3, 5 and 7: P5, k6, p5. Row 11: P4, 3-st RPC, 3-st LPC, p4. Rows 12 and 30: K4, p3, k2, p3, k4. Row 13: P3, 3-st RPC, p2, 3-st LPC, p3. Rows 14 and 28: K3, p3, k4, p3, k3. Row 15: P2, 3-st RPC, p4, 3-st LPC, p2. Rows 16 and 26: K2, p3, k6, p3, k2. Row 17: P1, 3-st RPC, p6, 3-st LPC, p1. Rows 18 and 24: K1, p3, k8, p3, k1. Row 19: 3-st RPC, p8, 3-st LPC. Rows 20 and 22: P3, k10, p3. Row 21: K3, p10, k3. Row 23: 3-st LPC,…

BACK With 4.5mm needles, cast on 85 (91, 97, 103, 109, 115) sts. **Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 4: K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 4 rows once more, then rows 1& 2 once.** Stst until piece measures 28cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape underarms Cast off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end next 5 rows. Dec 1 st each end every other row to 59 (63, 67, 73, 77, 83) sts. Stst straight until piece meas 44 (44, 45, 46, 47, 47)cm from beg, end with a…

WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles with main colour cast on using thumb method 54 (62, 66, 74, 78, 86) Change to Contrast colour and proceed as follows: Row 1: * k2, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: p2, * k2, p2, rep from * to end. These 2 rows will now be referred to as 2x2 rib. Work 7 more rows of 2x2 rib. Row 10: p6(6, 8, 6, 8, 2) p2tog, p8(6,10, 8, 8, 8, 2). 49(55, 61, 67, 71, 77)sts. Commence Stocking St Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Work in stocking stitch throughout cont until back measures 12(15, 18, 23, 26, 31) cm ending with a WS row. Shape Raglan Cast off 4(4, 4, 5, 5, 5)sts at beg of next 2…

BACK With 5.5mm needles, cast on 73 (77, 81, 85, 89, 93) sts. Row 1: WS – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Beg Lace Pattern Row 1: rS – K1; *yo, S2kp, yo, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P4; *k1, p3; rep from * to last st, p1. rep these last 2 rows for lace pattern throughout. lace pattern for 19cm, end with a WS row. change to 5mm needles. cont in lace patt until piece meas 45 (44, 44.5, 44, 44.5, 44)cm from beg, end with a WS row.** Shape Armholes Cast off 4 sts beg next 2 rows. 65 (69, 73, 77, 81, 85) sts. Dec 1 st each end next 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) rS rows. 57…

BACK **With 4.5mm needles, cast on 111 (117, 123, 127, 133, 137) sts. Row 1: RS – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Beg Lace panels Next Row: RS – Rib 29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 39) sts, place marker (pm); skp, yo, k1, yo, k2tog; pm, rib 43 (45, 47, 47, 49, 49) sts, pm; skp, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, pm; rib 29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 39) sts. Next Row: WS – Rib 29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 39) sts; p2, slip 1, p2; rib 43 (45, 47, 47, 49, 49) sts; p2, slip 1, p2; rib 29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 39) sts. Rep last 2 rows once more. Beg Main Body Lace panels Next…

GETTING STARTED Worked from the top down. Buttonhole Knit Over One Row: Knit to the point where the buttonhole will be placed. Slip the first stitch on the left needle as if to knit. Move the yarn to the front of the work and leave it there. Slip the next stitch from the left needle to the right needle as if to knit. Pass the first slipped stitch over the second slipped stitch and off the needle. Repeat until you have bound off the number of required stitches for the buttonhole. Slip the last stitch from the right needle back to the left needle. Turn. Bring the yarn to the front of the work. At the edge where the buttonhole was begun, cast on the number of stitches you bound…

Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 81 sts. Knit 4 rows. Beg patt: Next Row: Knit, wrapping yarn around needle 3 times for each st. Next Row: Knit to end, dropping extra loops of each st. Knit 8 rows. Rep last 10 rows until work measures approx 85cm from beg, ending with 4 knit rows instead of 8 knit rows. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Do not press. Using a flat seam, sew cast on and cast off edges together. Panda YarnsPh: 1800 337 032 www.auspinners.au SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 balls 50gm Panda Cotton blend 8ply Needles 5.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 17 sts by 22 rows to 10cm over patt using 5.00mm needles.…

STITCH GUIDE V NECK TUNIC BACK Using 10mm needles and thumb method cast on 43 (49, 49, 55, 61, 61) sts. Row 1: K2, p3, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: P2, * k3, p3, rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, p2. These two rows set rib. Work in rib for 10cm, ending with a RS row. For 1st and 4th sizes only Next Row: Purl to end dec 1 st in centre of row. 42 (54) sts. For 2nd and 5th sizes only Next Row: P (7, 12), p2tog, (p (15, 16), p2tog) twice, p (6, 11). (46, 58) sts. For 3rd and 6th sizes only Next Row: P (24, 30), inc in next st purlways, purl to end. (50,…

BACK Using 6.00mm needles, cast on 62 (74, 86) sts. Beg Band Patt Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows twice (6 rows band patt in all). Work 86 (90, 92) rows stocking st, beg with a knit row [at this point work should measure 44 (45, 46) cm from beg if tension is correct]. Shape Armholes Cast off 2 (3, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 58 (68, 78) sts. Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until 54 (60, 68) sts rem. Cont in stocking st until Back measures 63 (65, 67) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape…

BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 129 (141, 153, 163, 175) sts. Note – If this number of sts does not fit comfortably on a pair of needles we suggest using a circular needle. Working in garter st throughout, work 5 rows (1st row is wrong side). Beg Turnings Design note - When pattern specifies ‘turn’ – proceed as follows to avoid holes in work. Take yarn under needle and onto other side of work, slip next st onto right-hand needle, take yarn under needle and back to original position, slip st back onto left-hand needle, then turn and proceed as instructed in pattern. Row 1: Knit to last 10 sts, turn. Row 2: As 1st row. Row 3: Knit to last 15 sts, turn. Row 4: As 3rd row.…

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 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 practical way to keep all your knitting paraphenalia together, it also helps keep the yarn clean and tangle-free. CIRCULAR KNITTING NEEDLES Circular needles have two…

GETTING STARTED Hexagon (make 3 with each coordinating Kureyon and Jo Sharp yarn, make 8 with assorted Kureyon and Beach Jo Sharp yarn) total 44 hexagons WORKING PATTERN Round 1: With Kureyon make 2 ch, 6 dc in second chain from hook, sl st in beg dc. Round 2: 5 ch (counts as tr and 2 ch), tr in first dc, *(tr, 2 ch, tr) in next dc, repeat from * 4 times; sl st in 3rd ch of 5 ch. Round 3: Sl st to 2 ch sp, 3 ch (counts as first tr on this and following Rounds), (tr, 3 ch, 2 tr) in first 2 ch sp, *(2 tr, 3 ch, 2 tr) in next 2 ch sp, repeat from * 4 times; sl st in top…

STITCH GUIDE EYELET COLUMN (WORKED OVER 2 STS) Row 1: Ssk, yo. Rows 2 and 4: Purl. Row 3: Yo, k2tog. Rep Rows 1-4 for patt. BACK With straight needles, cast on 58 (66, 74, 82, 90, 98)sts. Next Row: WS – P. Next Row: RS - K28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48), place marker, work Eyelet Column over next 2 sts, place marker, k to end. Work 1 more row (keeping sts outside markers in Stst and 2 center sts in Eyelet Column). Next Row: Inc Row – RS – K2, M1R, work as est to last 2 sts, M1L, k2. Cont as est, rep Inc Row every 6 (6, 6, 8, 8, 8) rows 1 (2, 3, 1, 2, 2) times, then every 4 (4, 4, 6, 6,…

LACE DRESS BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE) Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 86 (100, 114) sts. Beg patt Row 1: Knit. Row 2 and alt rows: Purl. Row 3: K4, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, * K5, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3. Row 5: K2, * K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K2, rep from * to end. Row 7: K1, * K2tog, yfwd, K3, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 8: Purl. Rows 1 to 8 incl form patt. Cont in patt until work measures approx 19 (23, 26) cm from beg, ending with a 2nd row of patt. Next Row: K10, * K2tog, rep from * to last 10 sts, K10. 53…

BACK (BEG AT CROTCH) Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 19 (21, 23, 27, 31) sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Cast on 4 sts, purl to last st, inc in last st. Row 3: Cast on 4 sts, knit to last st, inc in last st. 29 (31, 33, 37, 41) sts. Row 4: Cast on 3 sts, purl to last st, inc in last st. Row 5: Cast on 3 sts, knit to last st, inc in last st. 37 (39, 41, 45, 49) sts. Row 6: Cast on 2 sts, purl to last st, inc in last st. Row 7: Cast on 2 sts, knit to last st, inc in last st. 43 (45, 47, 51, 55) sts. Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 2, 2,…

BERET Using a set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles, cast on 152 sts and divide as evenly as possible onto 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Beg Band Patt Round 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep last round 7 times. Round 9: * Rib 6, inc in each of next 3 sts, rib 29, rep from * to end. 164 sts. Change to set of 3.75mm double-pointed needles. Beg Main Patt Round 1: * K16, P6, (K1, P2, Inc A, P2) twice, K1, P6, rep from * to end. Round 2: * K16, P6, (K1, P8) twice, K1, P6, rep from * to end. Round 3: * C8B, C8F, P6, (K1, P8) twice, K1, P6, rep from * to…

BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE) Beg at Neck:Using 4.00mm hook, make 50 (54, 58, 62) ch, loosely. Row 1: Miss 1ch, 1dc in next ch, * miss 3ch, 5ch, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) into next ch, rep from * to last 4ch, miss 3ch, 5ch, 1dc in next ch. 12 (13, 14, 15) 5ch sps. Beg Inc for Armholes: Next Row: 8ch (counts as 3 turning ch and 5ch sp), * (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in next 5ch sp, 5ch, rep from * to last 5ch sp, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in last 5ch sp, 5ch, 1tr in dc. Next Row: 8ch (counts as 3 turning ch and 5ch sp), * (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in next 5ch sp, 5ch, rep from * to last 5ch sp, (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in last 5ch sp, 5ch,…

WORKING PATTERN Cast on 46 Stitches Working in garter (every row knit) continue until piece measures 120cm Next Row: K1 *knit 2 together, K3, repeat from * until end of row Row 2: Knit Row 3: K1 *knit 2 together, K2, repeat from * to end of row Row 4: Knit Row 5: K1 *knit 2 together, K1, repeat from * to end of row Row 6: Knit Row 7: K1 *knit 2 together, repeat from * to end of row Using a wool needle draw thread through remaining stitches and fasten off MAKING UP Join side using flat seam. Brim will roll naturally The Wool Shop58 Main Road Moonah TasPhone 03 62781800www.woolsuppliers.com.au SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 x ball Yogi Needles 10mm knitting needles…