Table of contents for Issue 88 in Creative Knitting

STITCH GUIDE SLOUCHY HAT With 4.00mm needles, cast on 90 (96, 102) sts. K1, p1 rib for 11 rows. Next Row: WS - P5 (4, 2), M1p; (p10 (8, 7), M1p) 8 (11, 14) times; p5 (4, 2). 99 (108, 117) sts. Change to 5.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *K1, p1, k3, p4; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - *K4, p3, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: RS - *P1, k1, p1, k3, p3; rep from * to end. Row 4: WS - *K3, p3, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 5: *P2, k1, p1, k3, p2; rep from * to end. Row 6: *K2, p3, k1, p1, k2; rep from * to end. Row 7: *P3,…

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 94 (100, 106, 112, 118, 124) sts. Row 1: RS - *K4, p2; rep from* to last 4 sts, k4. Row 2: P4, *k2, p4; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 5 times more. Next Row: RS - (K4, p2) twice; k to last 12 sts, (p2, k4) twice. Next Row: (P4, k2) twice, p to last 12 sts, (k2, p4) twice. Rep these last 2 rows 3 times more. Cont in Stst over all sts until piece measures 44cm from beg, end with a WS row. Place marker each end of last row (first set of markers to meet with fronts). Shape Armholes Next Row: RS - (K1, p1) twice, skp, k to last 6 sts, k2tog, (p1,…

STRIPED COLOUR VERSION (WORKED IN 2 NON-IDENTICAL PIECES) First Piece Using 5.00mm needles and C cast on 150 sts. Row 1: Knit Row 2: P1, *K2 together, repeat from * to last st, P1 Row 3: K1, *knit into front and back of next st, repeat from * to last st, K1. Row 4: Purl to last 2sts, P2 together. Row 5: ** Using C2, K2 together, knit to end. Row 6: same as 2nd row. Row 7: same as 3rd row. Row 8: Purl to last 2 sts, P2 together. Using C3, repeat rows 5 to 8 inclusive once. Using C1 repeat rows 5 to 8 inclusive once** Repeat from** to ** twice more = 131sts. Using C1, cast off knitways. Second Piece Using 5.00mm needles and C1cast on…

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 122 (134, 146, 158) sts. Row 1: RS - K2; *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - *P2, k2; rep from* to last 2 sts, p2. Rep these 2 rows 6 times more. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *P2, k10; rep from* to last 2 sts, p2. Row 2: WS - K2; *p10, k2; rep from * to end. Row 3: *K2, p2, k6, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 4: P2; *k2, p6, k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 5: *K4, (p2, k2) twice; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 6: P2; *(p2, k2) twice, p4; rep from * to end. Row 7: *K6, p2, k4;…

STITCH GUIDE SKINNY SCARF With 5.50mm needles, cast on 26 sts. Row 1: RS - K1, p1, k1; p4, (k4, p4) twice; k1, p1, k1. Row 2: WS - P1, k1, p1; k4, (p4, k4) twice; p1, k1, p1. Rep last 2 rows twice more. Row 7: RS - K1, p1, k1; k4, (p4, k4) twice; k1, p1, k1. Row 8: WS - P1, k1, p1; p4, (k4, p4) twice; p1, k1, p1. Rep last 2 rows twice more. Beg Main Rib Row 1: RS - K1, p1, k1; p4, (k4, p4) twice; k1, p1, k1. Row 2: WS - P1, k1, p1; k4, (p4, k4) twice; p1, k1, p1. Rep these last 2 rows until piece measures 150cm from beg, end with a WS row. Next Row: RS -…

GETTING STARTED NOTE – This Throw is knitted throughout using 2 strands of yarn tog. Slip all slip sts knitways. WORKING PATTERN FIRST STRIP Using 10.00mm needles and 2 strands of C1 tog, cast on 49 sts. First Square Row 1: WS – Knit to last st, K1tbl. Row 2: Sl 1, K22, K3tog, K22, K1tbl. 47 sts. Row 3 and foll alt rows: Sl 1, knit to last st, K1tbl. Row 4: Sl 1, K21, K3tog, K21, K1tbl. 45 sts. Row 6: Sl 1, K20, K3tog, K20, K1tbl. 43 sts. Cont dec 2 sts in this manner in every foll alt row until 5 sts rem, working last row on WS Row 46: Sl 1, K3tog, K1tbl. 3 sts. Row 47: Sl 1, K1, K1tbl. Second Square ** Change…

STITCH GUIDE COWL With 5.50mm needles, cast on 128 sts. Row 1: RS - P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1. Row 2: WS - K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Beg Main Pattern Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7: RS - *K1, p6, k1; rep from * to end. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: Purl. Row 9: RS - *P1, k6, p1; rep from * to end. Row 10: WS - *K1, p6, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these last 10 rows for Main patt until piece measures approx 25cm from beg, end with a row 8 of Main patt. Next Row: RS - P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2,…

WORKING PATTERN BACK & SLEEVES With 5.50mm needles, cast on 73 (77, 83, 87, 91, 95) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: (RS) – 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 more. Cont in Stst until back measures 35cm from beg, end with a WS row. Cast on 14 (14, 14, 15, 15, 15) sts beg next 4 rows, then 12 sts next 2 rows. 153 (157, 163, 171, 175, 179) sts. Next Row: RS - P6, k to last 6 sts, p6. Next Row: P all sts.…

WORKING PATTERN With 3.50mm hook Ch 25. Working from the stitch diagram work from Rows 1 to 15. Continue repeating Rows 4 to 15 until scarf measures 160cm ending with row 9 or 15 of pattern graph. MAKING UP Block the scarf and weave in all loose ends. 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 1 ball 100gm Patons Patonyle OR 100gm any 4ply wool Needles 3.50 mm crochet hook Special Abbreviations Cluster (cl) - (yarn over hook, insert hook in next space, yarn over hook, draw yarn through space, yarn over hook and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yarn over hook, draw yarn through 3 loops on hook. Bobble - (yarn over…

WORKING PATTERN COWL With 4.50mm needles, cast on 171 sts. Row 1: RS - Knit all sts. Row 2: Knit all sts. Rep last 2 rows once more. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - K1; *skp, k9, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 145 sts. Row 2: WS - Purl. Row 3: RS - K1; *skp, k7, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 119 sts. Row 4: WS - Purl. Row 5: RS - K1; *skp, yo, [k1, yo] 5 times, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 171 sts. Row 6: WS - Knit. Rep these 6 rows until piece measures 32cm from beg, end with a row 6 of patt. Next Row: RS - Knit all sts. Next Row: Knit all sts.…

STITCH GUIDE Note - This garment is knitted in rounds not rows. With 4.00mm Circular needle cast on 196 sts for neck edge. Place a stitch holder on the needle to keep track of rounds for counting. Beg with a K row, knit 6 rounds. PATTERN Next Round: Purl 2 rounds Next Knit 2 rounds. These four rows form the pattern and are repeated throughout the garment. Pattern for 8 more rounds finishing on a knit round. Shaping for hood Decrease rounds*P5, P2 tog; repeat from * to end of round. 168 sts Next Round: Pattern for 11 rounds Next Round: decrease *P4, P2 tog; repeat from * to end of round. 140sts Next Rounds: Pattern for another 169 rounds ending on a purl round. Next Rounds: Knit 6 rounds…

STITCH GUIDE DESIGN FEATURE – This Jumper has been designed with raglan armhole shaping on the Back, but the Front features saddle shoulder shaping. BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 114 (122, 126, 130, 138, 142) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from* to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from* to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 20 rows rib, inc 2 (0, 2, 2, 0, 2) sts evenly in last row. 116 (122, 128, 132, 138, 144) sts. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 42cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 110 (116, 122, 126, 132, 138) sts. ** Row 3: K3, K2tog,…

Notes: The Evergreen Cap is a simple, unisex hat featuring an all-over cable pattern. The cap is knit from the bottom up, with 8 braided cables growing from simple ribbing at the brim. Carefully arranged decreases allow the cables to continue uninterrupted to the very top of the hat. BRIM Loosely cast on 96 sts. Join in the round and place marker (PM) being careful not to twist sts. Next Row: Rib Round: *K2, P2, rep from * to end of round. Work Rib Round a total of 4 times. CAP Work Rows 1 - 12 of Chart 1 around the hat (repeat the chart 8 times across the round, PM between repeats if desired). Work Rows 1-12 of Chart 1 two more times. The hat should measure approximately 14.5cm…

STITCH GUIDE BACK First piece Using 10.00mm needles cast on 31sts. Row 1: RS – K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end This row forms moss st when repeated. Continue in moss st until work measures 16cm from beg, working last row on WS ** Beg Shaping Keeping moss st correct Next Row: RS - K3, moss 2 tog, moss to end. Next Row: moss to last 3 sts P3. Rep last 2 rows once more. 29sts Cont dec one st at RS edge as before, inside 3 edge sts in next row, then in every foll alt row 7 times at same time dec one st at left side edge in next row, then in every foll alt row 7 times. 13 armhole opening sts. Continue without shaping…

NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted. BACK AND FRONT ALIKE (MAKE 2) Using 6.00mm needles, cast on 46 (54, 58, 62, 70) sts. Beg Lower Band Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from* to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from* to end. Rep last 2 rows 3 times, inc 2 (0, 2, 2, 0) sts evenly across last row. 48 (54, 60, 64, 70) sts, 8 rows rib in all. Change to 9.00mm needles. Cont in stocking st (1 row knit, 1 row purl) until work measures 38cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 7 (9, 11, 12, 13) sts loosely at beg of next 2 rows. 34 (36, 38, 40, 44) sts.…

WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 87 (99, 109, 121) 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 8 times. 18 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 39cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 (5, 6, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 81 (89, 97, 103) sts. ** Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until 75 (79, 83, 87) sts rem. Work 51 (49, 49, 51) rows without further shaping. Beg Short Rows for Shoulder Shaping Note – When working short rows,…

WORKING PATTERN Cast on 18sts. Knit 1 row. Commence pattern. Row 1: knit 4, slip1, purl 8, knit 5 Row 2: knit 4, slip1, c4b twice, Knit 5 Row 3: as Row 1 Row 4: knit 4, slip 1, K2, c4f, K7 Continue in pattern until work measures approx 46cm, ending with a Row 3. Knit 1 row. Cast off leaving a tail of yarn. MAKING UP Thread wool needle with tail of yarn and sew cast on and cast off ends together. 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 1 ball Heirloom 8 ply Cotton Needles 4.00mm knitting needles Cable needle Wool sewing needle Special Abbreviations C4b – slip next 2 sts onto…

STITCH GUIDE NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted. FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 63 (69, 75, 79, 85) sts. Beg Rib 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, then 1st row once. Row 8: Cast on one st (seam st), P1, rib 11 (13, 13, 15, 17),* P2tog, K2tog, rib 14 (16, 18, 18, 20), rep from * once, P2tog, K2tog, rib to end. 58 (64, 70, 74, 80) sts. Beg Moss St Row 1: Cast on one st (seam st), * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, P1. 59 (65, 71, 75, 81) sts. Row 2: *…

STITCH GUIDE This top is worked in one piece from the top down. YOKE With shorter circular needle, cast on 90 (94, 98, 102) sts. Join taking car not to twist sts and place marker (pm) for begin of round. Beg with a knit round, work 5 rounds in garter st. Beg Pattern Stitch Note: change to a longer needle when sts no longer fit comfortably on shorter needle. Round 1: Knit. Round 2: *k1wrap3, rep from* around. Round 3: Knit dropping extra wraps. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: Purl. Round 6: Inc - *k1, kfb, rep from * around. 135 (141, 147, 153) sts. Round 7: Purl. Round 8 to 12: rep rounds 1-5. Round 13: Inc - *k2, kfb, rep from * around. 180 (188, 196, 204) sts.…

STITCH GUIDE HAT With 4.00mm needles, cast on 91 (97, 103) sts. Row 1: RS - P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows 3 times more. Change to 5.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *P1, k5; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 2: P1; *k5, p1; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows for Main patt until piece measures 20 (21, 22) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Top Next Row: RS - *P1, k1, k2tog, k2; rep from * to last st, p1. 76 (81, 86) sts. Next Row: P1; *k4, p1; rep from * to end. Next Row: *P1, k4; rep from *…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 95 (107, 117, 129, 139, 151) 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 9 times. 20 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 38cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 6 (8, 10, 11, 12, 14) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 83 (91, 97, 107, 115, 123) sts. Dec one st at each end of every row until 77 (81, 87, 97, 101, 105) sts rem, then in every foll alt row until 71 (75, 79, 87, 91, 95) sts rem. ** Work 55…

STITCH GUIDE YOKE (BEG AT NECK EDGE) Using 4.00mm hook and M, make 92 (96, 100, 104, 104) ch and join with a sl st in first ch to make a circle (take care not to twist ch). Round 1: 3ch, 2tr in same ch as sl st, * 1ch, miss 3ch, 3tr in next ch, rep from * to last 3ch, 1ch, miss 3ch, sl st in 3rd ch at beg, sl st in each of next 2tr, change to C1, sl st in next ch sp. 23 (24, 25, 26, 26) groups, counting 3ch and 2tr at beg of round as first group throughout yoke. Round 2: 3ch, 2tr in same ch sp, (1ch, group) 4 times, 1ch,* Inc, (1ch, group) 7 times, 1ch, rep from * once,…

GETTING STARTED Note: A circular needle is used to hold the large number of sts. The pattern is worked in rows, not rounds. WORKING PATTERN THROW Using a 5.00mm circular needle, cast on 209 sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P1, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K1, P2; rep from * to end. These two rows form K2, P1 rib pattern. Work in rib pattern until length measures 165cm. Cast off loosely in rib. MAKING UP FRINGE Cut strands of yarn 20cm in length. Using 3 strands tog, fold in half. Insert a crochet hook just above cast on (or off) edge from back to front. Catch the folded strands of yarn with the hook and pull through the knitting. Insert the ends of…

WORKING PATTERN Cast on 48 sts. Ensure there is no twist of wool on needles, knit in the round. Round 1: Rib: *K1,P1 to end . Use a stitch marker if necessary. Continue in 1 x 1 rib for 8 to 10 rounds. approx 5cm. Purl 1 round. PATTERN Round 1: * K1, yfwd* repeat from * to end of round. Round 2: *Purl 1, drop the yfwd from previous round*. Repeat from * to end. Repeat these 2 pattern rounds until end of yarn leaving a 20cm tail. MAKING UP Thread tail through all sts, pull and secure thread to create hat. Rare Yarns Phone NZ: – 643 548 7273 www.rareyarns.co.nz SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Rare Yarns Fire Needles 8mm circular needle 40cm long Stitch…

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…