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29   31                                                            31                               26
          Patterns
          Cotton T-Shirt............................................ 25
          Mobius........................................................ 31
          Puff Skirt.................................................... 29
          Reversible Wrap......................................... 30
          Scoop Neck Vest........................................ 27
          Travel Rug.................................................. 25
          Twisted Scarf............................................. 31
          V Neck Sweater.......................................... 28
          Yoke Cardigan............................................ 26
          INFORMATION
          Abbreviations............................................. 23
          Needle Conversion Table........................... 23
          General Information.................................. 23
          Jo Sharp Yarn Collections....................33-35
          Other Jo Sharp Books............................... 32
          Where to Shop........................................... 36
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    The Reversible Wrap worn below as a bolero,
    with or without spike closure. Worn also with
    collar folded upwards into a cosy hood.
    Bottom left showing back view worn as a
    bolero. Pattern on page 30.
  Information
                                                 square. Using the yarn, needle size and                            beg	      beginning
                                                 stitch pattern specified, cast on 40 sts and
                                                                                                                    ch	       chain
                                                 work approximately 40 rows. Lay work flat
                                                                                                                    circ	     circular
                                                 and without stretching, measure 10cm both
                                                 vertically and horizontally. Mark with pins.                       cn	       cable needle
                                                 Count the stitches and rows between the                            cm	       centimetres
                                                 pins, these should match the required                              Col	      colour
                                                 tension given in the pattern being worked.                         cont	     continue
                                                 If not, try changing up or down a needle size.                     dc	       double crochet
                                                 If your tension is too loose (too few stitches                     dc/tr	    US double crochet
                                                 and rows), try smaller needles. If it is too                       	         UK treble crochet
                                                 tight (too many stitches and rows), try larger
                                                                                                                    dec	      decrease
                                                 needles. Incorrect tension will result in a
                                                 mis-shapen piece.                                                  foll	     follow/ing
                                                                                                                    in	       inch/es
                                                 COLOUR REPRODUCTION                                                inc	      increase
                                                 Colours in this publication are as accurate as                     incl	     including
                                                 photographic processes allow. It is advisable to                   K	        knit
                                                 view an actual yarn sample before purchasing
                                                                                                                    Kb1	      knit into the back of stitch
                                                 yarn. Yarn sample tassles are available at
                                                                                                                    Kfb	      knit into front and back of
                                                 www.josharp.com. Our sample tassles allow
                                                                                                                    	         K stitch (increases 1 st)
                                                 approx 1m of each shade, enough yarn for
                                                 tension testing.                                                   K2tog	    knit 2 stitches together
                                                                                                                    	         (decreases 1 st)
                                                 PatternS                                                           K3tog	    knit 3 stitches together
                                                 Yarn quantities given are approximate                              	         (decreases 2 sts)
                                                 estimations based on average requirements                          M1	       make 1 - pick up loop between
                                                 using specified tension and Jo Sharp yarn.                         	         sts and knit into back of it
                                                 Prior to starting a project, we suggest you read                   	         (increases 1 st)
KNITTING RATINGS                                 through the pattern and visit our website                          mm	       millimetres
                                                 www.josharp.com to view corrections pages and                      patt	     pattern
Beginner                                         pattern updates. Pattern questions should be                       P	        purl
Suitable for a beginner knitter, familiar with   directed via the store or website where you
                                                                                                                    Pb1	      purl into the back of stitch
reading a pattern and abbreviations, able to     purchased Jo Sharp products.
                                                                                                                    Pbf	      purl into back and front of
cast on, knit, purl and cast off.
                                                                                                                    	         P stitch (increases 1 st)
Able to work very basic shaping.
                                                                                                                    P2tog	    purl 2 stitches together
                                                                                                                    	         (decreases 1 st)
Novice
                                                                                                                    psso	     pass slipped stitch over
The novice knitter has gained a degree of            needle size conversion
independence in their knitting and is able                                                                          rem	      remain/ing
                                                     mm.......................USA..................... UK
to pick up dropped stitches, identify the RS                                                                        rep/s	    repeat/s
                                                     2............................0.......................... 14
& WS of their work, join in a new colour                                                                            rev	      reverse/ing
                                                     2.25.......................1.......................... 13      rnd	      round
and more. Novice projects offer some new
skills to learn such as; decreasing, picking         2.75.......................2.......................... 12      RS	       right side
up stitches for a band, basic stitch patterns        3............................-........................... 11   sc/dc     US single crochet
like Moss or Rib and more.                           3.25.......................3.......................... 10      	         UK double crochet
                                                     3.5.........................4.......................... -      sl	       slip
Intermediate                                         3.75.......................5.......................... 9       ssk	      slip 2 sts individually knitwise to
Suitable for a knitter with experience in            4............................6.......................... 8     	         RH needle, K the 2 slipped sts
increasing, decreasing, shaping and basic                                                                           	         tog from left to right (dec 1 st)
                                                     4.25.......................6.5....................... -
texture or cable patterns.                                                                                          st/s	     stitch/es
                                                     4.5.........................7.......................... 7
                                                     5............................8.......................... 6
                                                                                                                    St st	    Stocking stitch
Experienced                                                                                                         	         (knit RS rows, purl WS rows)
                                                     5.5.........................9.......................... 5
Suitable for a knitter with experience in                                                                           tbl	      through back of loop(s)
intarsia, fairisle, cables, complicated              6............................10........................ 4
                                                                                                                    tog	      together
texture or lace patterns and shaping.                6.5.........................10.5...................... 3
                                                                                                                    tr	       treble
                                                     7............................10.5...................... 2      vers	     version
Learn New Skills                                     7.5.........................-........................... 1     WS	       wrong side
View a selection of videos demonstrating             8............................11........................ 0      yb	       yarn back
knitting techniques at youtube.com. For              9............................13........................ 00     yf	       yarn forward
example, search; how to pick up stitches in          10..........................15........................ 000     yfon	     yarn forward and over needle
knitting, how to cast on knitting or how to
                                                     12.........................17........................ -        yfrn	     yarn forward and round needle
decrease knitting. This site is invaluable to
                                                                                                                    yon	      yarn over needle
knitters and is recommended.
                                                                                                                    yrn	      yarn round needle
                                                                                                                    yrs	      years
3 4
   YARN
   Colour		                               Quantity
   Size		A		                                              B		            C
   .......................................................................................	
  Version 1
  Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool x 50g ball
  Col A 913 Ironwork	 5		        5		                                    6
  Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair x 25g                                ball
  Col B 608 Char	      5		       5		                                    6	                    Yoke Cardigan version 1                         Yoke Cardigan version 2
  Version 2
  Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool x 50g ball
  Col A 904 Winter	    7		       8		                                    9                     Back, Left & Right Bodice                       Yoke
  Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair x 25g                                ball                  Version 1 & 2                                   Working with RS facing and using 9.00mm
  Col B 602 Romany	 7		          8		                                    9                     Using 9.00 mm circular needle and cols A&B      circular needle, knit across sts of right front,
                                                                                              tog, cast on 94(105,116)sts. Work 21(22.5,24)   right sleeve on stitch holder, back, left
                                                                                              cm St st, ending on a WS row.                   sleeve on stitch holder and left front
                                                                                              Underarm Shaping K21(23,26) cast off 6,         [106(121,136)sts].
                                                                                              K40(47,52) cast off 6, K21(23,26).              Work 13(13,15)rows st st.
mEASUREMENTS                                                                                  Left Front Raglan Shaping Purl 1 row.           Next Row (RS) K2, K2tog, *K3, K2tog, rep
Womens sizing                                                                                 Dec one st at beg of next and foll alt rows     from * to last 2 sts, K2 [85(97,109)st].
A	             B	                    C                                                        until 18(20,23)sts rem. Purl 1 row.
................................................................................                                                              Work 5 rows St st, Size A inc 1 st, Size B(C)
                                                                                              Leave rem sts on circular needle for Yoke.      dec 1(3) st evenly across last row [86(96,106)
To fit bust
                                                                                                                                              sts].
80	       90	         100 cm                                                                  Back Raglan Shaping                             Next Row (RS) K2, K2tog, *K3, K2tog, rep
Bodice Circumference
                                                                                              With WS facing join in yarn at first stitch.    from * to last 2 sts, K2 [69(77,85)sts].
85	       95	         100 cm
                                                                                              Purl 1 row 40(47,52)sts.                        Cast off very tightly purlwise. A tight cast off
Bodice Length Version 1					
                                                                                              Dec one st at each end of the next and foll     row ensures yoke shape is maintained.
41	       42.5	       45 cm
Bodice Length Version 2					
                                                                                              alt rows until 34(41,46)sts rem.
84	       90.5	       98 cm						                                                             Purl 1 row.                                     Version 2 only
Sleeve Length (seam) 				                                                                     Leave rem sts on circular needle for Yoke.      Make panels Using 9.00mm needles and
44	       45	         46 cm                                                                   Right Front Raglan Shaping With WS facing       cols A&B cast on 34 sts.
                                                                                              join in yarn at first stitch.                   Work 43(48,53)cm St st, cast off.
                                                                                              Purl 1 row, 21(23,26)sts.                       Work second panel to match first panel. For
                                                                                              Dec one st at end of next and foll alt rows     best result, press all edges firmly with a
                                                                                              until 18(20,23)sts rem.                         warm iron on wrong side of fabric.
                                                                                              Purl 1 row.
                                                                                              Leave rem sts on circular needle for Yoke.
                                                                                                                                              Making up version 2
                                                                                                                                              With RS tog, using backstitch, join ends of
                                                                                              Sleeves                                         panels to form one long horizontal panel
                                                                                              Using 9.00mm needles and cols A&B, cast         with a vertical feature seam at centre and
                                                                                              on 32(34,36)sts.                                WS of fabric facing the same way as feature
                                                                                              Work in St st until work (from beg) measures    seam. Using backstitch, join long panel to
                                                                                              44(45,46)cm, ending on a WS row.                bottom bodice edge with feature seams to
                                                                                              Beg Raglan Shaping Cast off 4 sts at beg of     the outside. The finished garment should
                                                                                              next 2 rows 24(26,28)sts.                       show St st with RS facing outwards for the
                                                                                              Dec one st at each end of the next and foll     top section of the garment and St st with WS
                                                                                              alt rows until 18(20,22)sts rem.                facing outwards for lower panel.
                                                                                              Purl 1 row.                                     For best result, press all edges firmly with a
NEEDLES                                                                                                                                       warm iron on wrong side of fabric.
1 pair 9.00mm needles (USA 13) (UK 00)                                                        Leave rem sts on stitch holder for Yoke.
1 9.00mm circular needle (60cm length)
                                                                                              Making Up
TENSION
                                                                                              Using edge to edge st, join sleeve seams.
11 sts and 15 rows measured over a 10cm
square of Stocking Stitch using 9.00 mm
needles and specified yarn.
Stocking Stitch
Row 1 (RS) Knit to end of row.
Row 2 (WS) Purl to end of row.
Repeat these two rows.
                                                                                                                            around armhole.
                                                                        yarn to rem 30(32,34,36) sts, work to end.          Round 1 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
                                                                        (WS) (dec) P to last 5 sts, P3tog tbl, P2.          Rep this round until armhole band measures
                                                                        (RS) (dec) K2, K3tog tbl, K to end.                 2cm. Next 2 rounds Knit. Cast off.
                                                                        This row sets patt for dec. Dec 2 sts as set
                                                                        on foll alt rows, 3 times, then foll 4th row,
                                                                        once. Work 3 rows straight.
                                                                        (RS) K2, K2tog tbl, K to end.
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                                                                                                                                                                               RIDGE PATTERN
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 1 (RS) Knit.
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 2 (WS) Purl.
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 3 (RS) Knit.
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 4 (WS) Purl.
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 5 (RS) Purl.
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 6 (WS) Knit.
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 7 (RS) Purl.
                                                                                                                                                                               Row 8 (WS) Knit.
                                                                                                                                                                               These 8 rows form pattern repeat.
                                                                                                                                                                               SECTION 1
                                                                                                                                                                               Upper back and sleeves Using 5.50mm
                                                                                                                                                                               needles, cast on 43(51)sts. Work in Garter st
                                                                                                                                                                               until the work (from beg) measures 124(138)
                                                                                                                                                                               cm. Cast off loosely and evenly.
                                                                                                                                                                               SECTION 2
                                                                                                                                                                               Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 48(58)sts and
                                                                                            Reversible Wrap Version 1
                                                                                                                                                                               work in Ridge Pattern until work (from beg)
                                                                                                                                                                               measures approx. 80(92)cm. ending on the
Reversible Wrap Version 1                                                                   Reversible Wrap Version 2                                                          second row in the Ridge Pattern sequence.
                                                                                                                                                                               Cast off very loosely and evenly in purl.
Reversible Wrap                                                                                                                                                                SECTION 3
This pattern is very simple and suitable for                                                                                                                                   Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 36sts for
                                                                                                                                          approx 48(54) cm
beginner knitters as a first project. The wrap                                                                                                                                 Version 1 or 60sts for Version 2. Work in
                                                                                                                                                             approx 63(69)cm
                                                                                                  cm
is made from 3 rectangles each knitted                                                                                                                                         Garter Stitch until work (from beg) measures
                                                                                               40)
                                                                                                                                          approx
                                                                                            36(
separately, then sewn together to complete.                                                                                                                                    84(96)cm. Cast off loosely and evenly.
The fabrics are worked with Garter stitch                                                                                              !"#"!$%&'"()!*+
and Reverse Stocking Stitch Ridge pattern                                                                 Version 1                    !"#"!$%&'"()!*+
                                                                                                                                             Making Up
                                                                                                                                       !"#"!$%&'"()!*+
(very easy!). The finished garment may be
worn either as a cardigan or upsidedown as                                                                Version 2                         Step 1 Find the centre of section 1 by folding
a bolero. Two lengths are given.                                                                                                            in half with cast on and cast off edges
                                                                                                                      42(47) cm
                                                                                                                                            together. Place marker C at the centre edge
Knitting Rating: Beginner                                                                                                                   and marker D at centre edge opposite. Now
                                                                                                                                            lay Section 1 unfolded on table with cast on
                                                                                                                                            edge to the left and marker C at the top.
 YARN                                                                                                                           !"#"!$%&'"()!*+
                                                                                                                                            Place markers A & B, 12 cm to left and right
                                                                                                                           !"#"!$%&'"()!*+  of marker C. There is now a 24cm section
 Colour		                                    Quantity
                                                                                                                                            marked at centre edge of section 1 with
 Size		                                      A		               B	
 .......................................................................................
                                                                                        	
                                                                                                                                            marker C at centre (as in diagram below).
 Version 1
 Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed x 50g balls
 425 Peppercorn	                             5		               7
 Version 2
 Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette x 50g balls
 750 Briar	                                  8		               10
                                                                                                                                                                               Step 2 Next fold section 1 lengthways and
                                                                                                                                                                               using a flat seam stitch, sew first sleeve
mEASUREMENTS                                                                                                                                                                   seam working 36(40)cm from cast on edge
Sizes are fluid as wrap coverage can vary                                                                                                                                      towards centre. Now sew second sleeve
when worn as a cardigan (stretch to fit) or                                                                                                                                    seam from other end to match first sleeve.
bolero (loose fit).                                                                         TENSION                                                                            This leaves an opening of 52(58)cm at the
                                                                                            Garter Stitch 16 sts and 32 Rows measured                                          centre of section 1, with a sewn sleeve at
Sizes                                                                                       over 10 cm Garter Stitch using 5.50mm                                              each end (as in diagram below).
A	                    B	                                                                    needles and Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed
To fit bust                                                                                 yarn.
80-90	      90-100 cm
Garment circumference worn as a cardigan                                                    Stocking Stitch Ridge Pattern 16 sts
                                                                                                                                                                                             14(17)cm         14(17)cm
84 	        94 cm approx.                                                                   measured over 10cm of Stocking Stitch
                                                                                            using 5.50mm needles and Jo Sharp
Garment length (version 1) worn as a cardigan.
                                                                                            Silkroad DK Tweed or Alpaca Silk Georgette                                         Step 3 Find the centre of Section 2 by
48	         54
                                                                                            yarn. The number of rows per 10cm will vary                                        folding with cast on and cast off edges
Garment length (version 2) worn as a cardigan.
                                                                                            with each yarn. Pieces are to be knitted to                                        together. Pin the centre edge of section 2 to
63	         69
                                                                                            lengths given.                                                                     marker D on section 1. The remaining
Sleeve length (underarm)
36	         40cm
                                                                                                                                                                               Section 2 edges to the left and right of this
                                                                                            GARTER STITCH                                                                      point are to be pinned, curving around the
                                                                                            Row 1 (RS) Knit across the row.                                                    opening of section 1 past both top sleeve
NEEDLES                                                                                                                                                                        openings, and ending at marker A on the left
1 pair 5.50mm needles (USA 9) (UK 5)                                                        Row 2 (WS) Knit across the row .
                                                                                            Repeat these two rows.                                                             and marker B on the right. A 24cm space
                                                                                                                                                                               remains at the centre front of Section 1
                                                                                                                                                                               between markers A & B. Sew Section 2 in
                                                                                                                                                                               place using a flat seam stitch (as in diagram
                                                                                                                                                                               next page).
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                                                 MEASUREMENTS
                                                 Width - 14cm
   14(17)cm                  14(17)cm
                                                 Length - 195cm
                                                                                             &)Xb
                                                                       &-%Xb
                                                                      195cm
                                                 NEEDLES
            <   52(58)cm   >                     1 pair 5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6)
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                     Cotton
                     100% Cotton. Tension: 22.5 sts & 30 rows      218 Cloudless   254 Paisley     234 Currant     232 Grove                   223 Cactus
                     measured over 10cm of Stocking stitch
                     using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8).
                     Length: 100m (109 yds) 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).
236 Jet 233 Crete 216 Sapote 227 Putty 222 Freesia
                                                                   235 Oyster      221 Carmen      255 Siren       252 Blush                   213 Azalea
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  Yarn Collection
630 Cloud 634 Damask 640 Cranberry 609 Tranquil 639 Reed
                    Rare Comfort
                    Kid Mohair
                    &                                              608 Char        602 Romany      610 Millet      635 Dapple                  607 Wisteria
                    Infusion
                    Kid Mohair
                    80% Kid Mohair, 5% Wool
                    & 15% Polyamide.
                    Tension: 17 sts & 25 rows measured             604 Foxglove    606 Swamp       601 Clove       603 Velvet
                    over 10cm of Stocking stitch using
                    5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6).
                    Length: 87m (95 yds) 25g ball (7/8 oz).
615 Earl Grey 616 Chai 611 Iced Tea 620 Darjeerling
126 Highland 115 Wintergrass 150 Spain 127 Posie 124 Jewel
417 Fleece 407 Magnolia 413 Pulp 426 Asparagus 427 Lime
                       Silkroad DK Tweed
                        85% Wool, 10% Silk
                       & 5% Cashmere.
                       Tension: 20 sts & 30 rows measured          425 Peppercorn   408 Cedar         403 Emerald    412 Beanshoot   402 Serpentine
                       over 10cm of Stocking stitch
                       using 4.00mm needles (USA 6) (UK 8).
                       Length: 135m (147 yds)
                       50g ball (1 3/4 oz).
404 Boheme 418 Iceberg 421 Resonate 410 Berry 423 Blaze
424 Treasure 414 Autumn 420 Eden 415 Festival 406 Paper Rose
405 Emporio 416 Cocoa 411 Granary 400 Ambrosia 419 Butternut
762 Quince 761 Woodland 760 Sprig 759 Pond 758 Devon
751 Pebble
Classic DK Wool
100% Pure Wool.
Tension: 22.5 sts and 30 rows
measured over 10cm of Stocking               913 Ironwork   327 Navy        508 Cape        358 Moon            006 Cyclamen
stitch using 4.00mm needles
(USA 6) (UK 8).
Length: 98m (107 yds)
50g ball (1 3/4 oz).
354 Pine 357 China 351 Muscat 326 Ruby 359 Lush
907 Scarlet 803 Lichen 345 Beetle 904 Winter 901 Ink
                                             722 Cement     707 Snow        721 Nero        712 Truffle         717 Clinker
Silkroad Ultra
85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere.
Tension: 13.5 sts & 16 rows measured
over 10cm of Stocking stitch.
Using 7mm needles (USA 10.5) (UK 2).
Length: 55m (60 yds), 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).   720 Rosso      719 Verdi
Silkroad Aran
85% Wool, 10% Silk
& 5% Cashmere.
Tension: 18 sts & 24 rows measured
over 10cm of Stocking stitch using
5.00mm needles (USA 8)(UK 6).
Length: 85m (93yds)
50g ball (1 3/4 oz).
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