Table of contents for Issue 78 in Creative Knitting

GETTING STARTED Work two threads together throughout. WORKING PATTERN With 10.00mm needles cast on 3 stitches. Row 1: K1, p1, k1 to end. Next Row: as previous row, increase one stitch at the end of the row. Next Row: k1, p1 to end. Repeat these rows, working moss stitch with increase at the end of every second row until there are 33 stitches. Continue to work moss stitch until work measures 135 cm from the beginning. Decrease 1 stitch at the end of next and every second row until 3 sets remain. Cast off. MAKING UP I-cord trim: using double pointed needles and a single thread cast on 3 stitches. Knit 3. Do not turn work: slide stitches to the right hand end of the needle, bring yarn around the…

STITCH GUIDE SPECIAL NOTE:- Use a separate ball of yarn for each block of colour and twist yarns together where they meet on WS to avoid holes forming. Lace Motif worked over 24 sts. Row 1: RS - K3,* yfwd, sl 1, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K2, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: P. Repeat these 2 rows until 30 rows have been worked. Moss Stitch Motif worked over 24 sts. Row 1: RS - * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, K1, rep from * to end. Repeat these 2 rows until 30 rows have been worked. Heart Motif worked over 24 sts. Row 1: RS - Purl. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: K11, P2, K11. Row 5: P10, K4,…

WORKING PATTERN CAP 5 ch, join with a sl st to first ch to form ring. Round 1: RS - 1 ch, 10 dc in ring; join with a sl st to first dc 10dc. Round 2: 1 ch, turn, dc in each st; join with a sl st to first dc. Round 3: 1 ch, turn, 2 dc in each st; join with a sl st to first dc 20dc. Round 4: 1 ch, turn, dc in each st; join with a sl st to first dc. Round 5: 2 ch, (counts as first tr here and throughout), turn, 2 tr in each st; join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 40dc. Rounds 6-8: 1 ch, turn, dc in each st; join with a sl st…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4mm needles, cast on 67 (75, 85, 95) sts. Starting with a Knit row, work in stocking st throughout as follows:-Dec 1 st at each end of 7th (9th, 5th, 5th) and every foll 6th row until 55 (61, 67, 73) sts rem.Work 3 rows, ending with a WS row. Back should measure 14 (17, 20, 24) cm Shape armholes Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 51 (57, 63,69) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on foll 1 (2, 3, 4) alt rows. 43 (47, 51, 55) sts. Cont straight until armhole measures 10 (11, 12, 13) cm, ending with a WS row. Shape shoulders Cast off 5 (5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next…

STANDARD VERSION BACK AND FRONT ALIKE With 3.75mm needles, cast on 70(76, 78, 84, 86, 92) sts and work in K1, P1 rib for 7cm. Inc row: Rib 0(6, 1, 7, 2, 8), * inc in next st, rib 6, rep from* to end. 80(86, 89, 95, 98, 104) sts. Change to 4.50mm needles and work in patt thus: Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: K1,* K1 winding yrn twice, rep from* to last st, K1. Row 4: K1, * sl next 3 sts off left-hand needle and onto right, dropping extra loops, sl these 3 long sts back onto left-hand needle and work (K1, P1, K1) through all 3 sts tog, rep from * to last st, K1. These 4 rows form patt. Cont in…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 65 (71, 77, 83) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib for a further 8 (10, 10, 12) rows, ending with a WS row. Change to 4mm needles.** Starting with a Knit row, work in st st throughout as follows: Cont straight until back measures 17 (20, 24, 27)cm, ending with a WS row. Shape raglan armholes Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 59 (65, 71, 77) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 1 (1, 3, 7) rows, then on 1 (0, 0, 0) foll 4th row, then on foll 14…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 3.75mm needles and A, cast on 67 (73, 77, 83, 95, 105, 117, 133, 145) sts. Change to MC. K1, p1 rib for 12 (12, 12, 14, 16, 16, 18, 18, 18) rows. Change to 4mm needles. Stocking st until piece measures 14 (16, 18, 21, 32, 35, 36, 36, 38)cm from beg, end with a WS row.**A, Stst 2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) rows.MC, Stst 2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) rows. A, Stst 4 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6) rows.MC, Stst 2 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) rows. A, Stst 2 rows.** Shape Underarm MC, cont in Stst and cast off 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 67 (73, 79, 85, 95, 107, 117, 135, 145) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) times more. Change to 4.00mm needles. Stst until piece measures 18 (20, 23, 27, 41, 45, 45, 45, 46) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Cast off 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each end every RS row 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) times. 51 (55, 59, 63, 69, 79, 87, 103, 111) sts. Cont straight…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.00mm hook, loosely make 142 (172) ch. Row 1: RS - Miss 1ch, 1dc in next ch, * 5ch, miss 4ch, 1dc in next ch, rep from * to end. 28 (34) lps. Row 2: (1dc, 3ch) in first dc, 1dc in first 5ch lp, * 5ch, 1dc in next 5ch lp, rep from * to end, 2ch, 1tr in last dc. Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in first tr, * 5ch, 1dc in next 5ch lp, rep from * to turning ch lp, 5ch, 1dc in 3rd ch of turning ch lp. Last 2 rows form mesh patt. Work a further 21 rows mesh patt. Shape Sides *** Row 1: (1dc, 3ch, 1dc) in first tr, 5ch, 1dc in next 5ch lp, patt to last 5ch…

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 5.5mm needles, cast on 70 (74, 78, 82, 88, 92) sts. Garter Stitch (k every row) for 4 rows. Change to 5mm needles. Beg Lace Pattern Place removable marker (end of yarn) at centre of first RS row to keep track of RS facing. Row 1: RS – K3; *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts; k3. Rep this row until piece measures 10cm from beg. Next Row: K1; *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st; k1. Rep last row until piece measures 36 (35, 35.5, 35, 35.5, 35) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Cast off 4 sts beg next 2 rows. 62 (66, 70, 74, 80, 84) sts. Dec 1 st each end next 4 (4, 4,…

WORKING PATTERN PILLOW With 4.50mm needles and Mohair, cast on 87 sts. For ZIP only version: K1, p1 rib for 2 rows. SEWN-UP and ZIP Version: Stocking st for 96cm, end with a WS row. For ZIP only version: K1, p1 rib for 2 rows. SEWN-UP and ZIP Version: Cast off loosely in rib. Fold piece in half and place markers each side to denote front and back. Mark centre front of pillow. ROSES Using shade 906 (red) make the following roses: 2 in A; 5 in B; 3 in C; 2 in D; 2 in E. Using shade 943 (fuchsia) make the following roses: 1 in A; 3 in C; 1 in E. Rose A With 4.50mm needles cast on 60 sts. Stocking st 2 rows. Next Row: RS…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 123 (129, 135, 141, 147, 153) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib for a further 2 rows, ending with a WS row. Change to 4mm needles. Starting with a Knit row, now work in stocking st throughout as follows:- Work 6 rows, ending with a WS row. Next Row: RS - K6, sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 8 sts, K2tog, K6. Working all side seam decreases as set by last row, dec 1 st at each end of 8th and 11 foll 8th rows. 97 (103, 109, 115, 121, 127) sts. Cont straight until back…

STITCH GUIDE TEAPOT COSY (MAKE 2 PIECES ALIKE) Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 43 (57) sts. Beg Patt Row 1: K1, * P2, TK, P2, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, TP, K1, P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form patt. Cont in patt until Cosy measures 8 (10) cm from beg, ending with a 2nd row. Note: If your teapot is taller (or shorter) than the finished length given above, the length worked to this point should be adjusted to allow for this. Shape Top Row 1: P2tog, * P1, TK, P1, P3tog, rep from * to last 6 sts, P1, TK, P1, P2tog. 31 (41) sts. Row 2: * P1, K1, TP, K1, rep from* to last…

STITCH GUIDE NOTE – This Shawl is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. SHAWL A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Do not join but work backwards and forwards in rows. Placing markers on needle (between sts) as you cast on will help with counting the sts as well as assist with working first row of the border patt. Markers can be removed once the patt rep is established. Using 4.50mm circular needle, cast on as folls – Cast on 16 sts then place marker, * cast on 17 sts then place marker *, rep from * to* 10 (14) more times, cast on 29 sts then place marker, rep from * to * 11 (15)…

WORKING PATTERN BLANKET Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 101 sts. Row 1: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: As 1st row. Last 2 rows form moss st. Work a further 8 rows moss st. 10 rows moss st in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Pattern Row 1: Moss 7, (K25, moss 6) twice, K25, moss 7. Row 2: Moss 7, (P25, moss 6) twice, P25, moss 7. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 5 times. Row 13: Moss 7, K12, P1, K12, moss 6, K25, moss 6, K12, P1, K12, moss 7. Row 14: Moss 7, P11, K1, P1, K1, P11, moss 6, P25, moss 6, P11, K1, P1, K1, P11, moss 7. Row 15: Moss 7, K10, (P1, K1) twice, P1, K10, moss 6,…

STITCH GUIDE COWL Using 7.00mm needles and M, cast on 61 sts. Work in garter st (first row is wrong side) until work measures 40cm from beg, working last row on wrong side. NOTE – When working stripes, do not break off colour not in use, but carry yarn loosely along side edge of work until required again. Beg Patt Change to 6.00mm needles. Row 1: Using C – Knit, wrapping yarn twice around needle for each st. Row 2: Knit, dropping extra loop for each st off needle. Using M, work 2 rows garter st. Last 4 rows form patt. Work a further 24 rows patt. Change to 7.00mm needles. Using M and working in garter st for rem, cont until Cowl measures 72cm from beg, working last row…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 94 (102, 106, 114, 118, 126) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2, rep from* to end. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib for a further 20 rows, inc (dec, inc, dec, inc, dec) 1 st at end of last row and ending with a WS row. 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125) sts. Change to 4.00mm needles. Starting with a Knit row, now work in stocking st throughout as follows:- Cont straight until back measures 40 (41, 41, 42, 42, 43) cm, ending with a WS row. Shape armholes Cast off 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 89 (93, 99, 103,…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 59 (67, 75, 85, 91) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from* to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 3 times. 8 rows rib in all. Work 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) rows stocking st.** Using C1, work 2 rows garter st. Using M, work 2 rows stocking st. Using C1, work 2 rows garter st. ** Using M, work 12 rows stocking st. Rep from ** to ** once. Using M for rem, work in stocking st until Back measures 11 (13, 15, 18, 20) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 6) sts at…

STITCH GUIDE BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE) Using 6.00mm needles and using 2 strands of yarn together, cast on 84 (92, 100, 108, 116) sts. Row 1: K4, * P4, K4, rep from * to end. Row 2: P4, * K4, P4, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 10 rows rib, dec 6 sts evenly across last row. 78 (86, 94, 102, 110) sts. Beg Patt Note – When using single strand, do not break off 2nd strand, but carry it loosely along side edge catching in on alternate rows. Row 1: Using single strand of yarn, knit, wrapping yarn twice around needle for each stitch. Row 2: Purl, dropping extra loop for each st off needle. Row 3: As 1st row. Row…

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 89 (95, 101, 107, 113, 119, 125) sts. K1, p1 rib for 10 rows. Change to 4mm needles. Next Row: RS - K28 (31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46), p3, (k4, M1, k3, p3) 3 times; k28 (31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46). 92 (98, 104, 110, 116, 122, 128) sts. Next Row: P28 (31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46), k3, (p8, k3) 3 times; p28 (31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46). Beg Cable Panels Note: Left & Right cables are facing down and Centre cable faces up. Row 1: RS - K28 (31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46), p3, C4F, C4B, p3, C4B, C4F, p3, C4F, C4B, p3; k28 (31, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46). Row 2: P28 (31, 34, 37,…

Special abbreviations Cluster A = * yoh and draw up an lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2 lps, rep from* twice more in same st, yoh and draw through all 4 lps on hook. Cluster B = * yoh and draw up an lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2 lps, rep from * 3 more times in same st, yoh and draw through all 5 lps on hook. STITCH GUIDE BASIC MOTIF Using 4.00mm hook and selected colour, make 8ch and join with a sl st in first ch to make a ring. Round 1: 1ch, 1dc in same st as sl st, 1dc in each of next 7ch, sl st in first dc. Round 2: 2ch, Cluster A in same st as sl…

GETTING STARTED Note to join each round: join with slip stitch around the first front post treble crochet of previous round (or beginning 2 ch of the first round), 2 ch, then fptr down into the same front post treble crochet you just did the slip stitch to (again, this will be a ch 2 for the beginning round). This pushes the 2 ch behind the fptr you just made (ignore the 2 ch, it doesn’t exist). This isn’t necessary, but it looks better than a standard 2 ch and makes the join less obvious. Make a magic ring (adjustable ring which avoids a hole forming at top of hat).There are many online tutorials if you are not familiar with this technique. WORKING PATTERN Round 1: 15 tr…

WORKING PATTERN Instructions (make 2): Cast on 44 (52) stitches. Rows 1 and 2: *K2, P2 repeat from * to end Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Row 5 and 6: *K2, P2 repeat from * to end Row 7: Purl Row 8: Knit These 8 rows form pattern. Cont in pattern until work measures 14 (17) cm from beg. Cast off. MAKING UP Join side seams, leaving an opening for handle on one side and spout on the other. Gather top edge with a running stitch, draw up and fasten off securely. Decorate as desired. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls Heirloom Merino Magic 8ply Needles and tools 3.75mm…

STITCH GUIDE RIB PATTERN Row 1: RS - K2; *p1, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P all sts. Rep these 2 rows throughout. BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 101 (107, 113, 119, 125, 131, 137) sts. Row 1: RS - K2; *p1, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P all sts. Rep these 2 rows for 5cm, end with a WS row. Stst for 18 rows. Dec 1 st each end next row, then every 18th row twice more. 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125, 131) sts. Stocking st straight until piece measures 33 (33, 34, 34, 34, 34, 34)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Beg Rib Pattern Row 1: RS - K2; *p1, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2:…

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…