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ISSUE 185 AUTUMN 2018

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71 79

REGULARS FEATURES
1 Editor’s letter 12 Guest column:
5 N ews Seams v seamless?
10 I love knitting 14 Profile: Dee Hardwicke
11 Spotlight on 18 Feature: Colourwork
38 Style file tips and inspiration
46 Your views
93 Coming next month HOW TO
96 Purl about town 48 Techniques A-Z:
Kitchener Stitch part 1
KAFFE FASSETT • FRANCESCA HUGHES • BRIAN SMITH

REVIEWS 66 Masterclass: beaded

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PATTERNS MEN’S
50 Royale 82 Comfort Zone
52 Selma 84 Urbino
54 N osegay
57 Classica CHILDREN & PETS
59 N ora
86 Narvik Woof
63 Tshonga Tunic
87 Superhero Stan
67 Portobello Road
89 Little William's
73 Myrtle
bodysuit
76 Cable-edge jacket

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78 Farmhouse Felt
61 Opposites Attract 79 Scottie cushion
62 Pluscious wrap 80 Checkerboard
68 Fealdan shawl
71 Damas cowl
72 Where's the Fish
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NEWS
We catch up on the latest yarns
FADING SHADES
Luxury Yarns has released a range
of mini-skein gradient sets in its pure
cashmere 5 ply Di Lusso Baby. Each set
includes five 25g mini-skeins ranging
from a pale to a deep version of the
same shade, and retails for £75 on the
company’s website, luxuryyarns.co.uk.
As Knitting went to press the sets were
available in blue, emerald, lilac, mustard
and rose – but owner and dyer Abby
Parkes is always experimenting with
new ways to colour her yarns.

CUTE KITS FROM CLOVER

LOVER
Clover’s handy knitting accessory sets for
beginners and sock knitters are just the
thing for autumn and winter knitting.

ROWAN SEES
The beginners’ set includes 10 quick-
locking stitch markers, 20 small and

RED AT 40
20 large soft stitch ring markers and
two point protectors for needles sized
from 3.75-6.5mm. The sock knitters’

S tar designers including

Zandra Rhodes, Sasha
Kagan, Kaffe Fassett,
Brandon Mably and Arne &
Carlos have teamed up with
Fine Lace and Cashmere Tweed.
Rowan’s Emma King says: “It’s a big
season for us, and because it’s our
40th we’ve dedicated one story in
the magazine to the ruby theme,
accessory kit includes 10 quick-locking
stitch markers and 20 small soft ring
markers, two double-pointed needle
protectors for needles up to 3.75mm
and two darning needles. Both come in
Rowan Yarns to celebrate the and we’ve gone through our neat, compact cases and are priced at
brand’s 40th anniversary. collection and added ruby shades.” £14.40 and £15.60 respectively.
These designers have joined At the beginning of September
forces with Rowan regulars Rowan is launching a travelling
including Lisa Richardson, exhibition of garments from SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY
Martin Storey and Sarah Hatton its archives, past yarns and Sarah Cressall, founder of creative
to create the Ruby collection publications. The show starts educational and activity business The
in Rowan’s autumn-winter in London, then an edited Creation Station, has released a book
magazine, number 64. version will tour the brand’s of life lessons and creative activities
Rowan has also added red global markets and for parents and children – Creative
shades to yarn ranges where they Rowan retailers will host Sparks – and we have five copies to give
were missing to celebrate its ruby birthday parties. away. The book includes a wide range
anniversary. These include new Find out what’s of creative activities suitable for even
ruby shades in Kidsilk Haze, happening near you the busiest of parents as well as Sarah’s
at knitrowan.com. life story and plenty of exercises to
review life lessons
ns and
encourage creativity
tivity
in both parents and
children. For your
our
chance to win, visit
our Competitionsons
page at knittingmag.
mag.
com. Deadline: e:
September 19.9.
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MOHAIR MADNESS YAY FOR YARNDALE!

New York-based chunky yarn specialist Loopy Mango Yorkshire yarn festival Yarndale
has launched a chunky mohair yarn after a successful is on its way, and we have five
crowdfunding campaign. tickets to give away!
The small business, which is headquartered in its shop Five lucky Knitting readers will
in Beacon, New York State, raised a massive US$17,125 win a weekend ticket to the event
(£12,916) through a Kickstarter campaign, smashing its in Skipton, North Yorkshire,
US$10,000 target. which they can use on Saturday,
Mohair So Soft is spun in Italy from 47% superkid Sunday or both days.
mohair and 53% superfi ne Merino wool. Yarndale takes place on
Loopy Mango’s Anna Pulvermakher tells Knitting: “Just September 29 and 30 and brings
like all of our yarns it is quite chunky and we have many together more than 180 talented
designs available as DIY kits to go with it. One ball is exhibitors keen to share their
enough to make a beanie, two for a beret, four to six for a passion for all things woolly.
sweater and eight for a long cardigan.” Yarn stalls include Bigwigs
It comes in 12 shades and patterns available include Angora, Blackbird Yarns, Coop
hats, wraps, sweaters and a striking pinafore dress. Knits, Daughter of a Shepherd,
“We are beyond excited about knitting with this Debonnaire, For The Love of
beautiful, soft, light and warm fibre,” Anna adds. Yarn, Home Farm Wensleydales,
Mohair So Soft is available from loopymango.com Ida’s House, In The Wool Shed
as well as the company’s bricks and mortar shop.
hop. and many more.
There are also creative
workshops, exhibits including
BACK TO NATURE WITH WENDY more than a kilometre of woolly
Wendy has released a bulky-weight multi-coloured yarn for autumn – Botanics Chunky. bunting and more than 1,000
The 100% acrylic yarn is backed by a design collection including sweaters for men and crocheted mandalas, and textile
women, accessories and homeware. skill demonstrations in the
Wendy says: “Botanics is presented in a precise palette of six shades. Each ball contains a workshop theatre.
myriad of colours which subtly blend and evolve as the yarn is worked, with colours evocative Find out more at yarndale.
of heathery moorlands, dark pine forests, dappled oceans and spring meadows. co.uk or for your chance to win,
“Why not take a stroll and be at one with nature wrapped in a warm, chunky, handmade visit our Competitions page at
Botanics garment?” knittingmag.com.
Wendy Botanics Chunky comes in 100g balls of 170m and knits up on 6.5mm needles to a Deadline: September 10.
tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm. It is recommended to retail at £3.99 a ball.

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My Yarn Shop
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BACKSTITCH, BURWASH MANOR,
NEAR CAMBRIDGE
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Yarn shop and haberdashery from basics to luxuries, along
NEW YARNS FOR EDEN COTTAGE Backstitch, in Burwash Manor
B with all the essential bits. All
Eden Cottage Yarns has released two new hand-dyed yarns: B Brimham
i h outside Cambridge, hit Knitting’s presented to people in a happy
4 Ply and Eldwick Lace. headlines after it abandoned environment with helpful and
Brimham 4 Ply is a soft and bouncy sock yarn, made up of 85% plastic packaging in a bid to take friendly staff!”
superwash Merino wool and 15% nylon. It comes in 100g skeins of an environmental stand. Customers love how bright
400m and is recommended to knit with 2.5-4mm needles. The retailer, which started and airy Backstitch is, and some
Eldwick Lace is a luxuriously soft blend of 70% kid mohair and 30% out online in 2010 and opened regulars travel more than an
mulberry silk which comes in 50g hanks of 420m and knits up on a bricks and mortar business in hour to get there.
3-4mm needles. 2014, now posts all its online The shop is situated in a
“The mohair is naturally light as a cloud and soft as a fluffy duckling packages wrapped in recycled courtyard surrounded by
with a gorgeous halo,” says ECY’s Laura Littler. “It is delicate but strong, brown paper and “tied up” with other independent businesses,
making it ideal for lightweight lace designs in both knitting and crochet, brown paper tape. making it a lovely place to visit.
and yet is also warm and cosy as the fibres trap warmth near the body. Backstitch stocks more Online sales remain
Eldwick Lace is also very compliant when held double with other yarns, than 40 different yarns from “massively important”, Alice
making it perfect for adding the soft, fuzzy halo to larger garments.” producers including Adriafil, says, and complement the
Both yarns will be dyed in Eden Cottage’s signature muted palette Coop Knits, Fyberspates, bricks and mortar store well.
of semi-solid shades complemented with dappled and variegated Malabrigo, Sublime and West “It enables us to increase our
colourways inspired by nature. Yorkshire Spinners alongside volume and therefore take a
fabric, dress patterns and all larger variety of stock than we
sorts of haberdashery. In 2015 could if we didn’t have online. It
CLASSIC ELITE CLOSES Elite Yarns will live on – on your the shop doubled its floor also enables our local customers
US yarn brand Classic Elite has needles or in your stash, as space and it continues to grow, to browse at home before they
shut its doors after nearly 40 finished pieces, on Ravelry, and according to owner Alice Synge. buy. You can also sign up to
years in business. yes, for a while anyway, in shops. She tells Knitting: “Our classes and yarn socials via our
The company had a wide But as it fades away, be sure you focus is on great quality and website,”
, she adds.
range of yarns including popular do your best to enjoy the craft and although we have quite a
Alpaca Sox, Firefly and Liberty do your best to support those who discerning customer, we also
Wool, as well as a number of bring you the fibres and designs have some fantastic more
stylish patterns. we all love.” economical ranges. The newestt
President Betsy Perry writes in She urges knitters to visit local manufacturer we have brought
her blog: “It was a very difficult yarn shops, thank the owners in is Mondial, an Italian spinnerr
decision – one made with a lot of for their hard work and make a that creates some super yarns at
careful thought. Times change, purchase, no matter how small – very competitive prices.
tastes change, business
ess “it all adds up”. “In “We want to be people’s first
changes. As much a ttime when small choice haberdashery in the
as those of us in business is under
bu Cambridge area. The ethos is
the company love incredible pressure,
in to create a happy, inclusive,
working with yarn, these women and
th inspiring and invaluable shop.
creating beautiful men get up every
m We want to help people to
products, fostering day and are in their
da create beautiful things. So that
a nurturing work shops to serve you
sh is all about an interesting and
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What’s on
SEPTEMBER 2018 11-14
THE KNITTING &
1 STITCHING SHOW
THE GREAT LONDON The UK’s biggest textile event
YARN CRAWL returns to London’s iconic
Pick a route and celebrate Alexandra Palace this autumn,
London’s best yarn shops on showcasing more than 300
a friendly, fibre-filled trek across designer-makers from across
the capital. the country, plus much more.
yarninthecity.com theknittingandstitching
STITCH A WORK OF ART
T WITH DMC show.com
Embroidery thread brand DMC kits, and this particular team- 1
has teamed up with Argentinian up celebrates the beauty of the SOUTHERN WOOL SHOW 13-14
textile designer and illustrator feminine and aims to inspire A brand new show brought to BAKEWELL WOOL
Hiedra to release limited edition crafters to make and create. you from the team at Spring Into GATHERING
embroidery kits featuring an DMC creative director Wool: products, workshops and A wealth of woolly supplies
original design on “magic paper” Jade Harwood says: “We free demonstrations in Newbury. and a flock of exhibitors all in
that can be transferred to canvas, want to encourage craft, self southernwoolshow.co.uk one agricultural centre in the
needle and thread. creation and the meditation of Peak District.
Hiedra, whose real name is Sofia handmade. This collaboration 8-9 bakewellwool.co.uk
Salazar, produces work revolving marks a cornerstone of how PERTH FESTIVAL OF YARN
around the female figure, gender- embroidery is no longer seen Bringing together indie dyers, 19-21
blurred limits and sexuality, with as a grandmother’s pastime, farmers, knitters, spinners THE LOCH NESS KNIT
elements of classical sculpture and but rather a way to make your and everyone in between, FEST 2018
Greek mythology all brought into own mark on fashion and your Perth Festival of Yarn is Enjoy a great day out with live
her embroidery. own wardrobe. We see artists Scotland’s contemporary yarn music, fashion shows and a
The DMC Design Collective like Hiedra and James Merry and fibre festival. vibrant marketplace packed
is a project that aims to bring innovating what can be done with perthfestivalofyarn.uk full of knitting wonder in
artists and designers together thread and in turn creating waves Inverness.
to collaborate in embroidery of inspiration for everyone.” 22-30 lochnessknitfest.com
SHETLAND WOOL WEEK
Celebrate the wonderful wools 27-28
of the Shetlands and learn about THE BIG TEXTILE SHOW
spinning, dyeing and much more Discover a variety of textile craft
at this packed week-long event. stalls and workshops as well as
shetlandwoolweek.com cool exhibitors such as Painting
The Town, Sheep On Mars and
29-30 La La With Love at Leicester
YARNDALE Racecourse.
A “creative festival celebrating thebigtextileshow.co.uk
all things woolly and wonderful”
in Skipton, North Yorkshire, 27-28
packed with stalls and a full THE KENDAL WOOL
VISIT THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW schedule of workshops. GATHERING
London’s biggest yarn fair returns in October, and we have five pairs yarndale.co.uk Head to Kendal Leisure
of tickets to give away. Centre to browse a wide
The Knitting & Stitching Show takes place in Alexandra Palace from OCTOBER 2018 range of woolly exhibitors,
Thursday October 11 to Sunday October 14, and features a brand new plus take a look outside to
Prosecco bar, the complete Edward’s Menagerie from Toft and extra 6 enjoy Westmorland County
seating in the Craft Village, surrounded by boutique craft companies. WEST WALES WOOL SHOW Agricultural Society’s livestock
Exhibitions this year include Jenni Dutton’s The Dementia Darnings A day filled with demonstrations marquee and food stalls.
– a series of portraits woven in fine wool tracing the artist’s mother’s and workshops showcasing the kendalwoolgathering.co.uk
life and the story of ageing – and textile designer John Allen’s Spirit talents of local wool producers
of Place, inspired by the ever-changing variety of British landscapes, and small craft businesses. NOVEMBER 2018
seascapes and London scenes. westwaleswoolshow.
There will also be workshops, talks, demonstrations by sewing weebly.com 2-3
celebrities and textile artists and a dressmaking studio with classes YARNPORIUM
for all levels, as well as drop-in knitting and crochet lessons from UK The celebration of sweater
Hand Knitting volunteers at the Knitworking Station. weather, yarn, fibre and friends
And of course there will be more than 300 exhibitors selling is making its return to the
essential craft supplies to replenish your stash. capital this winter, showcasing
For your chance to win one of five pairs of tickets for any day new and emerging talents.
except the Saturday, visit our Competitions page at knittingmag.com. yarninthecity.com
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A structured debate
To seam or not to seam? For many knitters, that is the question.
Here two top designers debate their favourite ways to construct garments

SEA MS: A GA RMENT ’S SKELETON

ed designs
Yarntelier creator Louisa Harding takes a stand for seam
In my opinion, seams are my sewing foundation firmly instilled in me to identify and seam into. I always finish all
the skeleton of a hand- I approached hand-knitted garment and my pieces by sewing in all the loose ends
knitted garment. fabric garment design in the same way. Each and press and block each piece. I like to set
As a teenager I loved hand-knitted piece was like the pattern piece aside time for sewing up, with a table to lay
to sew, I had a sewing in a sewing jigsaw with the seams holding the pieces out, pinning or even tacking in
machine for my 18th the finished garment together. Just as in place to ensure the pieces fit. I generally use
birthday and appreciated the spontaneity of dressmaking, the seams are there to give the mattress stitch or backstitch to seam, gently
cutting out the fabric and in a few hours having garment structure, its skeleton. pressing the pieces with a warm iron over a
a new skirt or pair of trousers. These early I know many knitters fear the sewing up damp tea towel to ensure even seams.
endeavours were a little rough around the process, but I always say it is like breathing As a designer I feel the most important
edges and my finishing left a lot to be desired. life into your garment – constructing a three- seams are the shoulder and back neck, which
I studied dressmaking and pattern cutting dimensional, flattering sculptureure to be worn. add structure and stability. By nature knitted
at A level and it was over these two years that Like fabric garment construction,
tion, there are fabrics drape, and if a fabric is knitted from the
I learned about tailoring procedures. If you procedures that ensure that your hand-knitted bottom up all the weight of the piece is held
put the work in during the making process flat pieces are prepared for sewing
ewing up. at the shoulders – so these seams have to be
with tailors’ tacks, pressing and turning seams, Just as with a woven or printed
nted fabric, I the garment’s foundation. The back
mitring corners, tacking pieces together in the always create a selvedge in my knitting, by neck seam is also important:
correct order, etc – then the finished garment knitting the first and last stitch
ch on every if the back neck is too wide
would fit better and last longer. row of knitting and working any shaping g and not tightly secured, all
At degree level I studied textiles for one stitch in from this edge stitch. The the weight of the sleeves will
fashion, specialising in knitwear, and with result is a garter stitch edge which is easy create a stress point at the neck
and shoulders, and eventually
the body and sleeves of the
garment will grow.
For many knitters the
idea of seamless knitting
is a revelation and from
a design perspective it is
a great way to create a
knitted garment, pattern
repeats can be skilfully
engineered to include
shaping, self-striping
yarns can be worked
without interruption.
Seamless hand knits
work if they are
knitted using a yarn
with good memory to
a tight tension such as
traditional woollen-spun,
✂

predominantly sheep’s
wool yarns. Personally, I feel
speciality fibre yarns with
more drape, loft and sheen
such as silk, linen, alpaca
and viscose blends need a
more delicate touch, and like
delicate sewing fabrics they
require the extra stability of a
seamed design.

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GOING SEAMLESS
renée callahan of east
london knits makes thecase
for knits without seams
In the world of knitting, heated debates rage:
picking versus throwing, yarn snobs versus
fibre egalitarians, swatching evangelists
versus anti-swatchers. But the mother of all
debates pivots around the question: to seam
or not to seam? OK, perhaps I am overstating
the drama, but it is true that there are knitters
who love a seam, extolling the virtues as the back neck or shoulders, and I have done worth checking. In the second situation, the
they sew, and knitters who would not dream this on both seamless and seamed sweaters, whole garment can be put on to waste yarn,
of knitting a garment in pieces. I myself because if structure is required, seams are blocked and tried on at strategic points. This
fall between these two camps. Although I often not enough. is more
o e time-consuming,
t e co su but certainly worth
enjoy seaming (mattress stitch done well is False seams
ms can also provide structure and the wait for a well-fitted
t garment.
magical!), there is no doubt about the joy of a definition without
thout the work of seaming: a One of the many beautiful
b things about
garment coming off the needles complete and strategic column
umn of slipped stitches will pull knitting is that we cacan choose every variable
ready to wear. Because garments may take the fabric in and create a visual line defining of our project to suit ourselves. Knitting is a
weeks or even months of knitting, it is worth the side body,y, for example, without adding pleasurable activity, and the knitter should
deciding what your preference is in advance. any bulk. Thisis is of particular benefit be able to choose techniques they enjoy
On first consideration, I think the biggest to projects worked in thicker yarn, using. Many knitters
k dislike purling,
advantage of seamless knitting is the level where the double
ouble layer of fabric for example, and seamless sweaters
of finish achieved with the technique. And contained in a seam may be too entirely purl-free. The ability
can be enti
by finish, I mean that the project is actually thick for comfort.
mfort. to work stranded
s colourwork
brought to completion. How many wonderful An often-cited
ited advantage of the right side is a massive
from th
seamed projects have been entirely knitted seamless construction
nstruction is the ability advantage, making the patterns
advan
up, but then languish in some dark and lonely to try as you go, although this more intuitive and speedy
corner, forever unfinished because the knitter fabulous benefi efit comes with knits (generations of Nordic
knit
does not enjoy or feel confident sewing a caveat: the difference knitters are not wrong!).
kni
seams? This is a great tragedy in the world of between blocked ked and Luckily, there is no wrong
Lu
knits, and if seamless knitting can prevent it, unblocked knitting.
nitting. Taking or right way to construct a
let us embrace knitting in the round! the gauge on a swatch sweater, only a multitude
sw
That said, there are those who will argue before and afterter blocking of good options,
for the technical advantages of seams, such is one way to take this into ready for
re
as providing structure, resulting in a better account. The difference may your needles.
yo
fit and longer lasting garments. These are be minimal, and nd therefore
legitimate arguments. And while seams does not need much
provide a good solution, they are not the only consideration, but it may
answer, and the hassle may well outweigh the be considerablyy different,
✂

benefit. For example, when using yarns that and in that case, e, trying
have little or no loft in the fibre, the resulting on a garment that hat is not
fabric will stretch if uncontrolled. Seams are blocked will be quite
one way of containing the stretch, but so is different from the fi nished
the use of woven tapes – sewing a ribbon into garment, so it iss certainly

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 PROFILE

Colourful
Knitter, painter and fine artist Dee Hardwicke tells Knitting
how her art has translated to textiles
artistry
Tell us about yourself and your work. While there’s a certain fluidity to using
I’m an artist, designer and knitter with a paints that can take a design in different and
fine arts background. I trained in painting exciting directions, I also fi nd that my ideas
and sculpture before undertaking an evolve while I’m knitting, depending on how
apprenticeship with Quaker potters in the a particular yarn responds. In that sense,
Welsh Marches, and – very much in the the materials that I’m working with really
tradition of the Arts & Crafts movement – I feed into the creative process as a whole,
love working with a wide range of materials, in ways that can be quite unexpected and
from paints and paper to clay and yarn. I’m often spark other ideas. I think that’s one of
based in a studio in the historic market town the reasons why I enjoy working with such a
of Monmouth and my work encompasses variety of materials.
everything from designing chinaware,
stationery and flooring for partners including What are your favourite colourwork
the National Trust, Harvey Maria and the Royal techniques?
Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, to creating knits I love working in intarsia since it’s a perfect
to treasure. Colourwork Knits: 12 Hand Knit technique for creating pictures in yarn.
Designs Inspired By Nature (Quail Publishing, I sometimes strand yarn behind a section
£12.99) is my third book and it features my What inspires your designs? of a motif though, just to create a little
debut knitwear collection. My main aim is always to bring joy and more texture and to highlight a particular
colour to everyday life since I know how element. I explain both the intarsia
How did you get into knitting and much pleasure one can get from simple, and Fairisle techniques in Colourwork
knitwear design? accessible things such as a pretty cup and Knits since I know that everyone likes to
I’ve been knitting ever since I was a saucer set for afternoon tea or a gorgeous fi nd their own technique.
teenager. I’ve always loved the fact that as knitted top. The ever-changing colours and
well as being a wonderfully creative process, shapes to be found in the natural world are Do any types of yarn work better for
knitting results in beautiful, practical pieces a constant source of inspiration for my work, colourwork knitting than others?
that you can wear, use and enjoy. As an and I only need to step outside to feel ideas Fine yarns, such as Rowan’s Valley Tweed,
enthusiastic knitter, it feels just as natural to start to take shape. Even the tiniest petal or are ideal for “drawing” with and they’re
“translate” my designs into knitted motifs a little dash of colour on an autumn leaf can perfect for creating detailed motifs such as
as it does to use them on ceramics or plant an idea in my mind. the pretty butterflies on my Pom Pom Shawl,
stationery. I’ve always loved clothes, and so and the design on the Circle Flowers Sweater
it was a natural progression to start thinking What are the similarities and differences featured on the cover of Colourwork Knits.
about a knitwear collection. Colourwork between painting and knitting for you, Rowan’s Felted Tweed is ideal for any type of
Knits includes everything from fitted and how do the two feed into each colourwork and it’s particularly forgiving, so
cardigans to a sophisticated Hydrangea other in your work? it’s a great choice for anyone new to this kind
Flower Coat, and shawls and scarves that Painting and knitting both involve a process of knitting. It’s available in a wide range of
will instantly give any outfit a lift. of interpreting things that I’m inspired by. colours too.

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How did you come up with the idea for What advice do you offer crafters who to a brief or deadline. Since being in nature
an intarsia heirloom quilt? want to create their own, personal, is such an inspiration for me, I always look
I’ve always been fascinated by the tradition of heritage quilt? forward to long walks in the countryside,
American quilts and the stories they tell, and I My quilt design is made up of a series of followed by some delicious home-cooked food
thought it would be wonderful to create a quilt knitted hexagons so you can make it as large (I find cooking really relaxing and creative).
that could be treasured for generations. Plants or as small as you want, which is really helpful
and flowers make fantastic motifs and they if the thought of starting with the full-size How can knitters fi nd out more
have a universal language which is so full of version is a little daunting. You could always about you?
meaning and symbolism, so I knew they’d be just begin with a knitted cushion cover. I love social media – including Instagram,
perfect for the quilt design. My second book, A In A Story In Yarn I explain how to create Facebook and Twitter – as a way of giving
Story In Yarn: How To Design And Knit An templates and charts, and once armed with people a behind-the-scenes look at my work
Intarsia Heirloom Quilt (Quail Publishing), those techniques, you can create endless and inspirations. It’s wonderful to be able to
takes the reader through every step of the designs. For example, Oxford Yarn Store share the creative process, whether that’s a
quilt-making process, from creating templates recently held a knit-along based on the watercolour or knitwear design taking shape
and designing charts to deciding on palettes book, and the beautiful designs that people in the studio, or an image of something
and working in intarsia. The reaction to the knitted included bird motifs as well as plants beautiful that has caught my eye on a
book has been incredible, and every week I and flowers. You can make your quilt totally Sunday afternoon walk. I’m incredibly lucky
receive messages from as far afield as Australia unique and really personal, and you’ll feel an to have such enthusiastic and knowledgeable
and the United States from people wanting immense sense of satisfaction as you begin social media followers and it’s always lovely
to share pictures of their very own quilts. It’s to see your design emerge. Quilt-making is a to meet them when they come along to my
something that really does seem to have struck lovely thing to do with friends too. events and workshops.
a chord, which I’m thrilled about. deehardwicke.co.uk
Where is your favourite place to knit?
What do knitters learn on your I always really enjoy knitting in my studio
workshops? since it’s such a creative space, but there’s
As well as colourwork and design tips, I nothing quite like settling down by the
think one of the main things that people wood burner with a cup of tea and a slice of
learn during the workshops is that they can homemade cake for a spot of winter knitting!
really trust in their creativity. I spend a lot of
time talking to people about how and where What do you do when you’re not working?
to look for things that might inspire them, I’ve been passionate about making and
and it’s so exciting to see people developing drawing things ever since I was really young,
their own ideas and palettes, and gaining in so even after a busy day in my studio I’ll
confidence throughout a workshop. There’s still happily get out my paint box or knitting
always such a happy and creative atmosphere. needles … enjoying the luxury of not working

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Check out these splashes of colour to choose
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designs to dye for

Crescent
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TOP TIP: General by Kiera by
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“When doing TOP TIP: Kieran says: obvious or simple as it may c o m
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colourwork in the “Work strands loosely sound, take the time to
round, always knit for a soft and flexible choose the right colours
the piece inside out. fabric. Hold on to for your project. For mosaic
This way the floats leftover pieces of yarn, colourwork, as used in my
will have to travel on even short bits, and shawl design Emiliana, a
the outside of the splice similar colours good contrast between your
work and you’ll have together to use in colours is very important
less chance of the intarsia motifs – the so the mosaic motif really
stranding getting resulting variation in pops. The higher the
too tight – especially colour and tone within contrast, the better the
at the gap between the motifs adds an motif will show. If the
the needles.” extra bit of shimmer to colours are too similar and
the surface.” the contrast is too low, the
l motif will look blurry or not
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 REVIEWS
Christine Boggis puts the spotlight on the latest accessories and entertainment

PONY PERFECT
The latest offering from Pony is a range of wooden
needles and crochet hooks including straight needles
35cm long, sets of five double-pointed needles and
interchangeable circular needles. For this review I tried
out 4mm interchangeables with a 100cm long cord and
worked on the beginning of a shawlette in a blend of
Merino wool and silk. Unlike many other interchangeables
I’ve tried, there was no tool to tighten the join – but it
still held perfectly well, which is a big plus in my book:
one less thing I need to find before I can start knitting!
The needle tip meets the cable in Pony’s patented Glydon
joint, which I’ve tried before in other needles and which
really does encourage stitches to flow smoothly from
the narrow, flexible cable in clear plastic to the tips. The
wooden needle tips – made from three types of wood
sourced from sustainable forests and fused together – feel
warm in the hand and allow the stitches to glide smoothly
along, without being too slippery. If you’re looking for the
perfect pins, these could definitely be worth a try! CB
£3.99-9.99, groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk

Best of the web watch out for

Loved those?
Audio podcasts are popular among knitters because they let us feel part
Want more? Try these
of a lively community without ever taking our eyes off our knitting.
But there are also some brilliant video podcasts out there, so this Knitting By The Sea
week we’re checking out some of the most popular ones on YouTube Inside Number 23
Grocery Girls
FRUITY KNITTING The Woolen Homestead
Ninja Chickens
Andrea and Andrew are an Australian couple living in Germany who both The Yarn Hoarder Podcast
love knitting. Since 2016 the pair have posted 57 around 90-minute-long Sticks + Twine
episodes of their video podcast, Fruity Knitting. The show started off with In a Pickle Knitting
just the couple talking about their lives and their podcasts, but over the … or search YouTube for
years it has evolved to feature in-depth interviews with star yarny guests many more!
including top designer Joji Locatelli, Ravelry founders Jessica and Casey
Forbes,
F b Meg M Swansen,
S designer
d i and daughter of knitting legend Elizabeth Zimmermann, and even out-
and-about reports from the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. Join the couple in their comfy living room for their
take on the latest yarns they’re using, their current projects and their top techniques – which are also
available as separate video tutorials. You’re sure to love it, darls!
grocery girls
ASK ME MONDAY
We already love Vickie Howell’s designs and her online programme The
Knit Show, but Vickie also broadcasts live on Facebook every Monday,
usually with a knitting or crochet technique to talk you through. These
are bite-size 20-minute shows and the fact that they’re live adds an extra
element of fun as Vickie greets viewers arriving on the social media site.
Once they’ve aired, the podcasts are posted on YouTube, where you can inside number 23
now watch
t h more ththan 100 episodes.
i Recent topics include sock knitting and crochet, how to make plarn
and crochet mats for rough sleepers and the brilliant Navajo plying technique, which allows you to knit a
thin yarn at triple thickness with little advance preparation – plus many, many more.

ninja chickens
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WIN
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COPY – SEE CREATIVE SPARKS
PAGE 5 Sarah Cressall
Part autobiography, part parenting guide and part life manual, this accessible book tells
the life story of creative entrepreneur Sarah Cressall, focusing on lessons she has learned
that could help her readers. Sarah is the founder of The Creation Station, which runs
award-winning educational programmes and activities and aims to inspire imaginations
and nurture creativity through arts and crafts. The book is divided into four sections: first
the story of Sarah’s own creative journey; next, an exploration of why creativity matters;
third, tips on how parents can help children express their creativity, and finally 52 creative
activities to share with children. Each section includes plenty of space for readers to review
their own lives and experiences and ask questions about lessons they could learn, how they
can express creativity and how to help their children do the same. This is a light, easy read
– great for dipping in and out of but which also stands up to sitting down and reading from
cover to cover. Sarah’s friendly, creative approach means it’s not a daunting or hectoring
parenting manual, instead focusing on a can-do attitude that anyone can share.
£9.99, The Creation Station

KNIT YOUR OWN DOLLS

Fiona Goble
Hand-knitted dolls make wonderful gifts because they are unique – but patterns can be
restrictive and impersonal. This book puts an end to that. Fiona Goble’s latest toy collection
includes 25 separate dolls but is made up of more than 35 patterns once you include their
outfits, accessories and pets. Fiona says she never quite grew out of making clothes for her
toys, and that long-term love shines through in these wonderful creations. The book starts
off with a basic doll, whose pattern is then adapted to suit not just ordinary girls and boys
but superheroes, mythical creatures and even animals. It’s hard to choose a favourite but,
completely at random, I love Bob the Baker with his iced sandwich cake, Rainbow Bella
with her cute pet bunny and Beach Babe Jessica with her bikini and flipflops. If you like the
sound of all this, you can even try before you buy as we have an extract from this gorgeous
book, Superhero Stan, for you to knit on page 86.
£12.99, Cico Books

KNITTED ANIMAL SOCKS AND HATS

Fiona Goble
Also new from Fiona Goble is this cute collection of 35 “furry and friendly creatures to
keep you warm”. This is a truly adorable book of designs split into three groups: Little Ones
(babies to around seven years old), In-betweeners aged seven to 12 and Teens and Grown-
ups for all the rest. The projects are targeted at beginner to advanced knitters, with plenty
of projects perfect for those just starting out. What really makes these designs stand out is
the little touches, like the Pocket Buddy Socks which have tiny pockets to hold teeny weeny
toy bunnies, socks with faces, hats with ears and socks and hats with pompoms. Favourite
designs include the Raccoon Socks, Monster Feet and Llama Hat. These knits will make
fantastic gifts – if you can bear to give them away.
£12.99, Cico Books

INDIGO: CULTIVATE, DYE, CREATE

Kerstin Neumüller and Douglas Luhanko
Dark blue indigo dye is not just on-trend in the fashion world – it’s been used to colour textiles
blue for more than 6,000 years and has spawned countless myths and legends, including one
that it is “the devil’s dye”. In this beautifully presented hardback book Douglas Luhanko and
Kerstin Neumüller – who together run the shop Second Sunrise in Södermalm, Stockholm –
have compiled everything they’ve ever learned about indigo, along with a guide to creating
indigo dyes yourself and a range of projects. There is plenty of fascinating information about
the history and production of the dye, and everything is accompanied by beautiful, stylish
photography that makes this book perfect for the coffee table as well as for an in-depth read.
Projects include Japanese shibori-style dyeing, patching and mending denim, ikat and quilting.
Well worth a read, and it will only give you the blues in a good way!
£15.99, Pavilion

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YARN REVIEW
Sarah Hazell is getting ready for autumn
knitting with this selection of yarns

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LANG AMANTANI RICO RICORUMI DK WILLOW & LARK RAMBLE PASCUALI BAYAK
Lang has been supplying Ricorumi is a deliciously soft, Willow & Lark is a new yarn Ethical yarn company Pascuali
yarns in Switzerland since 1867. matt DK yarn made from 100% from LoveKnitting, which aims has produced yet another
The company prides itself on cotton that is set to become to celebrate beautiful British fantastic yarn with great eco
producing very soft, high quality a go-to yarn for toy makers, design through yarns sourced credentials. Bayak is a luxurious
yarns and Amantani certainly crafters and crocheters alike. from around the world. Ramble blend of 75% yak fibre from
makes the grade. It is made Not only is it easy to work is a superwash wool that knits Tibet and 25% viscose spun in
from 100% baby alpaca, which is with, having a lovely handle to a standard DK tension. It China. The resulting fabric is
guaranteed to create a fabric that and beautifully clean stitch has been tested rigorously to soft, silky and kind to skin. It has
is both lofty and lightweight. The definition, it also comes in handy ensure that it is hardwearing, a beautiful drape and would suit
yarn base is further enhanced by 25g balls with an impressive while also providing great stitch all kinds of stitch patterns. I think
its unusual structure. It looks a length of 58m. definition. Ramble is really it works particularly well in the
little bit like an i-cord or French Ricorumi is available in comfortable to knit with and lace sample pictured.
knitting, with bobbles added for a massive palette of 60 has a lovely bouncy finish. The sample is knitted in
extra interest. mouthwatering colours – this is a There is a colour available for 13 Peach, one of the 16 exquisite
As you wind it off the skein, real sweetshop fix! Many of the any project you can think of! on-trend colours selected by
it is difficult to imagine how shades have been developed Our sample below is knitted in Pascuali’s designer Sabine
comfortable it will be to knit with with toy making in mind, but this 111 Cranberry, a deep, rich red. Berlipp. This yarn is naturally
– but trust me, it is actually very range will also appeal to any Other jewel tones include 130 brown and so has been bleached
easy! The bobbles don’t get in knitter or crocheter who likes to Boysenberry and 117 Hunter. There and dyed to achieve the
the way and have the advantage experiment with colour. The yarn are also delightful pastels like 126 sophisticated palette available.
of adding texture to even the is a particularly good resource Rose and sophisticated neutrals, Care is taken at every stage to do
simplest of stitches. for crocheted squares. notably 104 Battleship Grey. as little environmental damage
At the moment there are As the name suggests, Patterns can be found in as possible. There is an excellent
only seven shades available, Ricorumi was developed with Willow & Lark’s new collection, selection of blues to choose from
but they are all highly wearable, amigurumi crochet in mind, and Best of British – including as well as some understated
fashionable colours, especially Rico has released three booklets everything from classic pinks and neutrals.
gorgeous 60 Rich Coral (pictured). dedicated to this ancient art: sweaters and cardigans to While there is no specific pattern
This would be a fabulous yarn Rumimagic features fantasy intarsia colourwork. Some support for this yarn, it could be
for knitting scarves, shrugs characters. Rumipuppies focuses lovely accessories designed by used as a substitute for most
and cowls and would also on cute puppies, bunnies and Georgia Farrell have a welcome DK patterns – do always swatch.
create some lovely textured kittens and Rumifriends includes contemporary feel. Machine- Hand-wash at no more than 30ºC
cushions, throws or even a rug woodland creatures. wash at 40ºC, do not tumble-dry. in wool detergent, dry flat.
for your home. The yarn comes in single balls Dry flat and use a cool iron.
or boxed sets. Composition: 75% yak,
Composition: 100% alpaca Composition: 100% Merino wool 25% viscose
Weight: 100g Length: 60m Composition: 100% cotton Weight: 50g Length: 125m Weight: 50g Length: 163m
Rec needle size: 10mm Weight: 25g Length: 58m Rec needle size: 4mm Rec needle size: 3.25-3.75mm
Tension (10cm): 8 sts x 14 rows Rec needle size: 4mm Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows Tension (10cm): 23 sts x 30 rows
RRP: €18.95 RRP: £0.99 RRP: £4.49 RRP: £13.45
Contact: langyarns.com Contact: rico-design.de Contact: loveknitting.com Contact: pascuali.de

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SIRDAR BOHEMIA ULTRA CASCADE ALPACA LACE MALABRIGO WENDY HARRIS
SUPER CHUNKY PERUVIAN TONES DOS TIERRAS SUPER CHUNKY
Sirdar Bohemia is a big yarn in This lovable laceweight yarn is Uruguay’s family-owned If you are a fan of bulky yarns,
every sense of the word. It is made from 100% baby alpaca. Malabrigo is known for combining you will love Wendy Harris
sold in skeins, which look very It is soft and hypoallergenic, so colour with high quality yarn Super Chunky. It has all the
impressive and give you a clear is suitable to wear next to the bases. Dos Tierras DK is a great appearance of pure wool, but
idea as to how many colours skin. It has a slight halo, but not example of this, and literally is a convincing blend of wool,
have been used in each blend. enough to affect stitch definition. translated means “two lands”: the viscose and acrylic. It is flecked
It has a high wool content, If you have previously shied away yarn is spun from 50% Uruguayan with little tweedy fibres for an
balanced with enough acrylic to from laceweight yarn, this would superwash Merino wool and 50% authentic country look, knits up
ensure your work will keep its be a good one to start with as I baby alpaca from Peru. The result very smoothly and has excellent
shape and wash well. And not found it pretty durable. is an exceptional DK-weight yarn stitch definition. It is also super
surprisingly, it knits up in next This yarn is similar to soft enough to wear next to the quick to knit with.
to no time. You will however Cascade’s already popular skin but crisp enough to define Harris Super Chunky is
need to invest in a pair of 20mm Alpaca Lace, except that your stitches. available in four natural colours,
knitting needles. Peruvian Tones has twice the Malabrigo uses kettle-dyeing including 5141 Fulmar (pictured),
Bohemia is available in just metreage, making it possible to achieve the 16 semi-solid a lovely warm grey flecked with
four colourways, but those pack to knit a shawl from just one and variegated shades in the tan. It can be used for any of
in every colour you can imagine. skein. There is an eight-strong collection. Semi-solid 845 Cirrus Wendy’s super chunky patterns,
My personal favourite, 703 Teal palette including the heathery Gray (pictured) shows how the which include contemporary
Appeal, is pictured. The other two-tone effect of 02 Dark method enhances and defines as well as traditional garments,
shades are bright rainbow 700 Denim (pictured), which gives stitches, making it suitable for such as a cosy wrap-around
Flowerpower, purplish 701 the knitted fabric a convincing lace, cables and textures. shawl collar jacket and a clever
New Wave and “grellow” denim effect. There is an e-book featuring cable tunic.
702 Yellowcake. This 2 ply yarn would suit accessories like shawls and If you want something a
The yarn comes with a free hundreds of shawl patterns, scarves, but you could use this little simpler, there is a striking
A5 leaflet from Sirdar featuring and there is a free sleeveless yarn for any 4 ply pattern. Please geometric-patterned scarf and
a one-ball snood knitted up in cardigan to download from the note that no continuity of colour is chunky vest top with matching
each of the four colourways. Cascade Yarns website. With guaranteed, even within the same cowl. For the more adventurous,
This project would be an ideal its generous length you could dye lot – so if you are planning this yarn would make a great
starting point before moving even hold the yarn double and a large project, change balls blanket and would not take long
on to bigger projects. Machine- still make a small shawl or wrap. regularly to avoid breaks in colour. to make! Machine-wash on the
wash at 40ºC, dry flat. Hand-wash, dry flat away from Hand-wash in cold water, dry flat. wool cycle, do not iron.
direct sunlight.
Composition: 51% wool, Composition: 50% Merino wool, Composition: 20% wool,
49% acrylic Composition: 100% baby alpaca 50% alpaca 70% acrylic, 10% viscose
Weight: 150g Length: 50m Weight: 100g Length: 800m Weight: 100g Length: 192m Weight: 100g Length: 70m
Rec needle size: 20mm Rec needle size: 2.75m Rec needle size: 3.75-4mm Rec needle size: 10mm
Tension (10cm): 5 sts x 20 rows Tension (10cm): 28 sts x 36 rows Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows Tension (10cm): 10 sts x 14 rows
RRP: £9.89 RRP: £17.29 RRP: £17.79 RRP: £10.87
Contact: sirdar.co.uk Contact: cascadeyarns.com Contact: malabrigoyarn.com Contact: tbramsden.co.uk

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If you love colourwork, we’ve
got it all in this issue. From
intricate stranded designs to
slipped stitches, from intarsia
to stripes and much more.

ROYALE
Francesca Hughes
Yarn Easyknits Smoke
Skill level Advanced
Pattern page 50

Royale is a cropped colourwork

steeked cardigan. With dropped
shoulders and a boxy shape, this
surprisingly lightweight garment
is great fun to knit.

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Bronagh Miskelly
Yarn Cascade Yarns Heritage
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 52

The pretty slip stitch pattern on this

cardigan’s yoke is simple yet effective,
a great way of working colour patterns
without using two strands of yarn in the
same row. Try out different shades from
Cascade’s massive palette to get your own
unique knit.

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Natalie Warner
Yarn Willow & Lark Nest
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 54

This is a neatly fitted, feminine cardigan

with a spray of flowers up each front
and an on-trend colour-tipped edging.

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 CLASSICA
Pat Menchini
Yarn Rico Essentials Merino
Plus Tweed DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 57

This lovely houndstooth jacket is

worked using the stranded or Fairisle
technique and is perfect for layering.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT
Bronagh Miskelly
Yarn Coop Knits Socks Yeah!
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 61

These gorgeous Fairisle socks – super

simple with an afterthought heel – can
be worked both the same or as a mix-
and-match pair.

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NORA
Sian Brown
Yarn Yarn Stories Fine Merino
and Baby Alpaca
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 59

If you’d like to work your first

Fairisle yoke sweater, this
simple design is a great place to
start – especially if you prefer
knitting flat to in the round, as
this jumper is knitted in pieces
to the yoke, which is the only
part worked in the round.

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 PLUSCIOUS
Brian Smith
Yarn Cascade Melilla
and Pluscious
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 62

Go colour-mad with this

beautiful textured wrap in a
simple chevron lace pattern.

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TSHONGA TUNIC
Camilla Ette-
Gotfredsen
Yarn DesignEtte Mini
Cottonette 5 Ply and
Andrea di Bonaiuto
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 63

Get your African vibes on

with this gorgeous lightweight
oversized tunic in a Fairisle
pattern with a delicate
beaded yoke.

PORTOBELLO ROAD
Masterclas
See page 6s Pat Menchini
6 Yarn King Cole Majestic DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 67

Worked from side to side, this short-

sleeved cardigan with a pretty Fairisle
pattern is an intriguing knit.

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 FEALDAN
Kate Groop
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Fino
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 68

Clever short rows create a series of garter

stitch triangles showing off this beautiful
yarn in a great knit for mini-skein-set fans.
It would also work as a brilliant stashbuster.

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WHERE’S THE DAMAS
FISH GONE? Elisabeth Davis
Jo Allport de Herraiz
Yarn Novita Nordic Wool Yarn Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK
Skill level Beginner Plus Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 72 Pattern page 71

These tropical fish have escaped the warm This cosy cowl is super soft and it’s simple
ocean and ended up wrapped around your to knit too, with a pleasing regular slip
neck! This fun-filled scarf is a great project stitch pattern.
to practise stranded or Fairisle knitting.

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 Masterclas
See page 7s
4
MYRTLE
Jo Allport
Yarn Baa Ram Ewe Titus
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 73

This gorgeous and flattering sweater in a wool and alpaca

blend is perfect for all you knitters out there with an
unconventional outlook.

CABLE-EDGE JACKET
Martin Storey
Yarn Rowan Hemp Tweed
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 76

Light, airy and perfect for autumn layering, this elegant

textured jacket with a cable edge makes a delightful
in-between-seasons project.

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 FASHION

STYLE FILENOSEGAY IN WILLOW & LARK NEST DK

BUTTERCUP MILK FONDANT PINK

AND GARNET AND HUNTER AND CLOUDY DAYS

CLASSICA IN RICO ESSENTIALS MERINO PLUS TWEED DK

005 AND 004 003 AND 001 002 AND 003

NORA IN YARN STORIES FINE MERINO & BABY ALPACA DK

LEAF, ROUGE FRENCH NAVY, ANTHRACITE, CREAM

AND COBALT LILAC AND DOVE AND FUCHSIA

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Lauren Goodchild suggests alternative colourways and styling ideas

for three knits from this month’s gallery
As autumn approaches it’s time to swap your summer knits for something a little cosier. Be sure to pair these with your summer wardrobe
essentials for a smooth transition to the next season. Wear Nosegay with a simple shirt dress and wedges for the perfect cover-up on a late
summer evening. A straw hat and bag will make sure the outfit screams sunshine. Classica is such a versatile knit. Team it with a vest top
and jeans and add accessories with tan hues to bring out the natural colours in the yarn. Nora paired with a white tee and satin culottes
makes for a great smart-casual vibe. For an extra fashion statement, pop on a pair of sunglasses and ankle boots.

DRESS WEDGES BAG HAT

£75, Seasalt Cornwall £70, Dune London £28, Bohemia £12.99, New Look

JEANS TOP BAG SANDALS

£59.50, Oliver Bonas £25, Matalan £79, Marks & Spencer £19.99, Deichmann

TOP CULOTTES BOOTS SUNGLASSES

£30, Cath Kidston £35, Elvi £29, Jasper Conran @ Debenhams £14, River Island

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 Bright beautiful
and Deck your home and loved ones
out in bold colours ready for the
cool grey days to come.

FARMHOUSE FELT
Jacqueline van Dillen
Yarn Noro Kureyon Air
Skill level Beginner
Pattern page 78

Contrasting crocheted seams act as borders

and transform five felted panels into a
warm, rustic throw or accent rug.

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 GET
CHECKERBOARD THE LOOK
Kaffe Fassett
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 80
Colourful
Kaffe Fassett’s gorgeous colour
combinations are shown at
BOHO
their best here in this beautiful
bedspread or throw.

Blue tit cushion

£40, marthaandhepsie.com

SCOTTIE CUSHION
Pat Strong
Yarn New Lanark Aran
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 79
Boho sofa
This lovely intarsia Scottie dog is
£1,345, Loaf
just the creature to brighten up
your home.

Frida Kahlo paper cups

£4.50, talkingtables.co.uk
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 COMFORT ZONE
Pat Menchini
Yarn King Cole Magnum Chunky
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 82

Get stuck into glorious cables with

this beautifully intricate design.

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URBINO
Pat Menchini
Yarn Rico Creative Melange Big
Super Chunky
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 84

This gorgeously chunky wide-

ribbed sweater is the perfect thing
to snuggle into as days get cooler.

Knit yourater
first swe

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LITTLE WILLIAM’S
BODYSUIT
Drops Design
Yarn Drops Baby Merino
or Baby Alpaca Silk
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 89

Babies will look adorable in this

sweet Fairisle bodysuit knitted
from the neck down.

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SUPERHERO STAN
Fiona Goble
Yarn Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 87

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Superhero

Stan – and he’s coming soon to knitting
needles near you.

NARVIK WOOF
Drops Design
Yarn Drops Merino Extra Fine
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 86

It’s not just people who love Scandi style

– man’s best friend will look wonderful
in this stranded Nordic dog coat.

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possible is vital to your overall satisfaction start all over again. When picking up along a
STARER with a project. The good news is that there horizontal edge, insert your needle through
T
LET are several things you can do to ensure a
successful finish. My first tip would be to
the centre of the first stitch below the cast
off – not through the cast off itself – and
start thinking about how you are going to then start to work in the usual way, knitting
be picking up stitches when you first start through the centre of each stitch until you
a project. If you know that you are going to reach the end. In this example you are trying
have to pick up for a button band, then it is to mimic the stitch as opposed to getting
a good idea to knit the first and last stitches a best fit in the case of picking up along a
of every row. This will help you to see really vertical edge.
clearly where to insert your needle between The trickiest pick up is usually along a
the first and second stitches. Always start at neck edge. This is the most important one to
the bottom left hand corner of the knitted get right as it is visible at all times and often
fabric. To ensure a really good fit on a button an integral part of the design. Once again, it
band, you will only need to pick up three out is a good idea to start thinking about picking
of every four rows. This is because you have up those stitches when you are shaping the
PICK IT UP more rows than stitches along a vertical edge neckline. In other words, it is often better to
I keep coming across patterns asking me to and you want to achieve a smooth fit rather work any shaping one or two stitches away
pick up stitches. I’ve got the basics – but I’m than a ruffle. from the edge of the neckline. This has the
not sure I’m always doing it in the neatest You may find that you need to pick up advantage of reducing bulk and also allowing
possible way. Do you have any tips on the stitches along the horizontal edge of a for the knitted edge to be maintained,
best way to pick up stitches along the sides project – a blanket or throw perhaps. There is so it is easier to see where to pick up. I
and the cast-on or cast-off edges of garments? nothing more frustrating than starting to pick would also highly recommend marking out
And if a pattern doesn’t give me an exact up stitches and reaching the recommended intervals for picking up stitches, as this will
number of stitches, is there a rule of thumb to stitch count before you get to the end of the avoid any clumping or stretching along this
working out how many to pick up? work. You can prepare for this by measuring important seam.
Juliana Harris, Deptford the length of your piece and then placing pins It is worth practising how you are going to
or stitch markers at regular intervals. This will pick up stitches on your tension square before
As with so many finishing techniques, picking enable you to calculate how many stitches starting on the garment, so that you know you
up stitches in as even and neat a way as to pick up in each space and avoid having to have given yourself the best chance of success.

GOING PUBLIC public, so the more of us that do it, the better!

This year’s Worldwide Knit in Over the years, knitters have come up with
Public Day has inspired me to various ways to keep their stitches safe. The
take my knitting out and about first suggestion I have is to invest in a project
with me more often. But I’m a bag. There are lots of examples available
sock knitter and I keep finding online and at craft shows. This will not only
that stitches are slipping off the help to keep your work clean, but prevent your
end of my dpns while they’re at yarn and needles from getting tangled up with
the bottom of my handbag. Do all the rest of the contents of your handbag!
Point protectors you have any advice to keep my There are several other ways that you might
and some of stitches safe? keep the stitches safe. Some sock knitters pop
Sarah’s own Frances Howlett, via Facebook a point protector on the end of each needle.
project bags, This will allow you to focus on one section at
available from So pleased to read that this year’s Worldwide a time, which is important if you are working
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Knit in Pu a lace or cable pattern. Alternatively you
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come across
acrr people who still say that they place of point protectors. You may also want
embarrassed
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that their stitches are less likely to slip on Knitting 178, March 2018. Vivienne Richards adds: “I love
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is to work with four out of the five dpns. Shelley Godwin named But Ginny Gilmore says: “It would
This means your work will be distributed this amazing border collie depend on what the pattern was –
over three needles in a triangular shape, Fiddle because the tiny toy for small bits, stranding, but for big
which is more stable than spreading the was so fiddly to knit! Then blocks it is easier to do as intarsia.”
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Jeanette
Sloan’s
A-Z of Knitting
Techniques

k is for kitchener stitch Part 1: Grafting stocking stitch

K itchener stitch is the process of

grafting one set of (often live) stitches
to another in order to create a neat,
invisible seam. It’s a technique widely used
to finish the toe section of top-down socks,
British, Canadian and American women
to knit “comforts” for the troops such as
scarves, mittens and socks. Before this
campaign, socks included a seamed toe that
caused lots of foot problems when worn. To
wouldn’t recommend using it for joining
shoulder seams where you could use a
three-needle cast off, I’ve actually found that
it creates a beautifully smooth seam which
can be particularly useful when working
and the prospect of it can be enough to address this issue, it’s said that Kitchener in slightly bulkier yarns. It’s also useful for
make the blood of the newbie sock knitter contributed a pattern with a much more adding a collar on to a garment, joining cowls
run cold. So where does the name come comfortable seamless, grafted toe – and the or infinity scarves and finishing the tops of
from? Well, this technique is said to take its technique is now known as Kitchener stitch. mittens. But before we start getting ahead of
name from British Secretary of State for War The good news is that once the basic ourselves, let’s first start with stocking stitch
Horatio Herbert Kitchener who, in a First method has been demystified it can be used and then move on to grafting together other
World War Red Cross campaign, encouraged for much more than just socks. While some basic stitches like moss and rib.

Stocking stitch

1 2 3

1. Start by making sure both sets of stitches 2. Using a yarn the same colour as your 3. Now take the darning needle back, taking
to be grafted are live on needles and placed project, thread a darning needle with a length care that the yarn is under both needle tips,
opposite each other with the purl sides of yarn about three times as long as the seam and insert it knitwise into the first stitch
together as shown. Take care to hold the to be grafted. I’m using a contrast colour on the rear needle and again leave it on
front needle slightly lower than the rear for demonstration purposes. To set up for the needle. These two steps should only be
needle so that you can clearly see which grafting, insert the needle into the first stitch worked once.
stitch you should be working into. on the front needle as if to purl and pull the
yarn through until you have enough left for
weaving in when you’ve finished.

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4 5 6

4. To begin grafting the seam proper, *bring 5. Then, staying at the front, insert the 6. Now moving to the rear set of stitches,
the yarn forward once again under both needle purlwise into the second stitch, but take the yarn under both needle tips and
needle tips and insert the needle knitwise this time leave it on the needle. insert the darning needle purlwise into the
into the first stitch on the front needle tip first stitch on the rear needle and slip it off
and slip it from the needle. the needle.

7 8 9

7. Then insert it knitwise into the second 8. Keep repeating this four-step process 9. When you have just one stitch left on both
stitch on the rear needle, but this time leave from * across all stitches, making sure that front and back, insert the darning needle
it on the needle. as you move from front to back the yarn knitwise into the front stitch then purlwise
always remains under the needles. into the rear stitch to complete these last
two loops.

10 11 12

10. If you find the graft is a little on the 11. Insert the needle under one side of the 12. Once you’ve got the hang of it, the
baggy side, you can use the darning needle stitch and pull gently to close the gap. Take finished seam will be smooth with an even
to tweak the stitches and tighten the loops care when doing this and only work one tension across its width, in fact you shouldn’t
to get a neater finish. stitch at a time, as pulling too tightly can be able to spot the join at all!
cause puckering in the grafted seam.

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PATTERNS
1
2

ROYALE BY FRANCESCA HUGHES

1
3

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on colour i-cord cast on, pm, cast on 5 sts using
average requirements and are approximate. long tail cast on to use for steek, pm to mark
4

beg of rnd, join to work in the rnd, taking

TENSION care not to twist sts.
5

32 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over colourwork Work Chart to end of row 37, working patt
2

patt worked in the round using 3.25mm rep 26[28:29:31:32:34:36:37:39:40:42:44]

needles. times around.
6

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Rep Chart rows 28-37 only
to obtain correct tension. 6[6:6:6:6:7:7:7:7:7:7:7] more times.
7

Shape armholes
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Next rnd: Patt 60[65:65:70:75:80:85:85:90:
3

90:95:100] sts for Right Front, place next

8

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 10[10:10:12:12:12:12:14:14:16:16:16] sts on

Note: You can find tutorials on both these holder for armhole, patt 120[130:140:146:
9

techniques on the craftsy.com blog by 146:156:162:172:182:188:198:208] for Back,

searching for i-cord cast on and i-cord place next 10[10:10:12:12:12:12:14:14:16:16:16]
cast off. sts on holder for armhole, patt rem
10

Two-colour i-cord cast on 60[65:65:70:75:80:85:85:90:90:95:100] sts for

4

Using B, cast on 3 sts using a long tail cast on. Left Front (5 steek sts not counted).
Slide sts to LH needle with working yarn on Next rnd: Patt across 60[65:65:70:75:80:
11

the opposite end of LH needle tip. 85:85:90:90:95:100] sts, pm, cast on 5 sts for
Kfb in first st, then k next 2 sts on LH needle armhole steek using long tail cast on, pm,
12

(4 sts). patt 120[130:140:146:146:156:162:172:182:

Slide 3 sts pwise back to LH needle. 188:198:208] across Back, pm, cast on 5 sts
5

Using C, kfb in first st on LH needle (3 sts on for armhole steek using long tail cast on,
13

RH needle, 2 sts on LH needle), then k2 (5 sts). pm, patt across 60[65:65:70:75:80:85:85:90:

SIZES Rep the last two steps, always sliding 3 sts to 90:95:100] sts to centre steek. 240[260:270:
14

To fit: UK 6[8:10:12:14:16:18:20:22:24:26:28] LH needle and inc 1 st each time, alternating 286:296:316:332:342:362:368:388:408] sts.
76[81:86:91:97:102:107:112:117:122:127:132]cm between B and C, until you have the desired Work from Chart until patt rep has been
(30[32:34:36:38:40:42:44:46:48:50:52]in) number of sts plus 1, then sl2 sts back to LH completed 2[2:2:3:3:3:3:4:4:4:4:4] times from
15

Actual measurement: needle and k2tog. armhole shaping.

6

82.5[89:92:98.5:101.5:108:114:117.5:124:127: Two-colour i-cord cast off On final rnd, cast off 10[10:10:10:12:12:14:14:14:
16

133.5:140]cm (32½[35:36¼:38¾:40:42½:45: Using B, cast on 3 sts to LH needle. 16:16:16] sts before first steek marker for left
46¼:48¾:50:52½:55]in) K the first 2 sts. neckline, cast off 5 steek sts, cast off 10[10:10:
Length to armhole: 31[31:31:31:31:34.5:34.5: K next 2 sts tbl (ie third cast-on st with next st). 10:12:12:14:14:14:16:16:16] sts for right neckline.
17

34.5:34.5:34.5:34.5:34.5]cm (12¼[12¼:12¼:12¼: Sl all 3 sts from RH needle back to LH needle. Shape neckline
12¼:13½:13½:13½:13½:13½:13½:13½:]in) Rep steps 2-4, alternating between C and B Rnd 1: Patt to end, pm, cast on 5 sts for
7

Armhole depth: until 3 sts rem on LH needle, k3tog tbl. neckline steek, pm.
18

14[14:14:17:17:17:20.5:20.5:20.5:20.5:20.5]cm Break yarn and fasten off. Dec rnd: Sm, ssk, patt to 2 sts before end
(5½[5½:5½:6¾:6¾:6¾:6¾:8:8:8:8:8]in) of rnd, k2tog, sm.
19

Sleeve length: 29[29:30.5:32:33:33:33.5:33.5: PATTERN NOTES Next rnd: Patt to end.

33.5:33.5:34.5:34.5]cm (11½[11½:12:12½:13:13: The Body is worked in the round from the Rep last two rnds 12[12:8:9:12:12:14:13:13:13:
13¼:13¼:13¼:13¼:13½:13½]in) bottom up with the front seam, armholes 13:13] more times, until you have 38[43:47:51:
20

Figures in square brackets refer to larger and neck shaping being steeked. Armhole 51:56:58:58:63:61:66:71] sts for each shoulder.
8

sizes: where there is only one set of figures steeks are reinforced and cut. The sleeves Cont in patt for 4[4:12:10:4:4:0:2:2:2:2:2]
21

this applies to all sizes. are then picked up and worked in the round more rnds.
to the cuff. The centre seam and neckline Next rnd: Patt to right Sleeve steek, cast off
YOU WILL NEED are then reinforced and cut, and clasp bands 5 armhole steek sts, patt to left Sleeve steek,
22

Easyknits Smoke 55% Exmoor Blueface, are worked using Kate Davies’ sandwich trim cast off 5 armhole steek sts, patt to end.
25% White Wensleydale, 10% Grey Gotland, technique. There are plenty of great tutorials Turn Body inside out.
23
9

10% Zwartbles (approx 500m per 150g) online and in books, but Kate Davies’ step- Next rnd: Using A only, p to right armhole
2[2:2:2:2:2:2:3:3:3:4:4] x 150g skeins in by-step steeking tutorial – to be found at cast off, introduce third needle, hold right
Royale (A) katedaviesdesigns.com – is especially helpful. sides tog and work three-needle cast off
24

1[1:1:1:1:1:1:1:2:2:2:2] x 150g skeins in Coif (B) The trims, neck, hem and cuff seams are two- across 38[43:47:51:51:56:58:58:63:61:66:71] sts
1[1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:2:2] x 150g skeins in Ember (C) colour i-cords (see Special Techniques). for right shoulder. Remove third needle and
2 x 3.25mm circular needles at least Work charts outside the markers and cast off 44[44:46:44:44:44:48:56:66:66:
25

80cm long work across steek stitches in a stripe or 66] sts. Introduce third needle, hold right
10

3mm crochet hook checkerboard pattern unless otherwise stated. sides tog and, using three-needle method,
26

Spare strong yarn for steeking cast off 38[43:47:51:51:56:58:58:63:61:66:71]

Stitch markers BODY for left shoulder.
5[5:5:6:6:6:6:6:6:6:6:6] Old Pewter Clasps Bottom trim – two-colour i-cord cast on
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from Textile Garden Using B and C, cast on 260[280:290:310:320: SLEEVE (BOTH ALIKE)
Row counter 340:360:370:390:400:420:440] sts using two- Reinforce armhole steeks using Kate Davies’
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PATTERNS

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crochet chain technique method NECKBAND

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(see katedaviesdesigns.com). Cut steek. At Right Front neckline, pick up and k33[33:

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With RS facing, place sts from holder back 33:33:35:35:37:37:37:39:39:39] sts up to back
on to needle. Pick up and k35[35:35:44:44: neck, pick up and k44[44:46:44:44:44:46:56:
44:44:48:48:47:47:47] sts up to shoulder 56:66:66:66] across back neck, pick up and

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seam, pick up and k35[35:35:44:44:44:44:48: k33[33:33:33:35:35:37:37:37:39:39:39] sts
48:47:47:47] sts down to underarm, knit down left neck.

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across 5[5:5:6:6:6:6:7:7:8:8:8] underarm sts, Next row: Purl.

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pm and cont to knit in rnds. 80[80:80:100:100: Cast off using two-colour i-cord cast-off
100:100:110:110:110:110:110] sts. technique.

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Work rows 28-37 from Chart Sew on clasps every 9cm (3½in).
3[3:3:3:3:4:4:4:4:4:5:5] times, then work

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colourwork set-up repeat upside down, Colourwork Chart
starting with row 27 and ending on row 22.

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Knit
Cont in A only until piece meas

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A
29[29:30.5:31.5:33:33:33.5:33.5:33.5:33.5:34.5:
34.5]cm (11½[11½:12:12½:13:13:13¼:13¼:13¼: B
C

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13¼:13½:13½]in).
Work Border Rep upside down, starting
with row 21 and ending with row 1.

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Cast off using B and C and the

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two-colour i-cord cast-off method.

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TO FINISH
Reinforce centre steek using a crochet chain

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(see above), then cut. Reinforce and cut
neckline steek.

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RIGHT FRONT BAND
With C and RS facing, pick up and k144[144:

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144:160:160:168:168:176:176:176:176:176] sts,
(3 sts for every 4 rows) along Right Front.
Work 5 rows in st st. Leave sts on needle.

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With WS facing, pick up and k144[144:144:

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160:160:168:168:176:176:176:176:176] sts,

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(3 sts for every 4 rows).
Work 6 rows in st st, ending with a k row.
Introduce third needle and cast off trim

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using three-needle cast off.

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LEFT FRONT BAND

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Work as for Right Front Band.

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SELMA BY BRONAGH MISKELLY

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 k1, -[ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk], k to last 3 sts,

k2[k2tog:k2tog:k2tog:k2tog:k2tog:k2tog:
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SLIP STITCH PATTERN k2tog], k1. 103[105:111:115:123:125:129:135] sts.

Multiple of 6 plus 5 sts Next row: Knit in B.
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Rows 1-2: Knit in B. These eight rows set position of Slip Stitch
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Row 3: Using A (k5, sl1 wyib) rep to last 5 sts, Pattern.

k5. Cont in patt, dec as set at each end of foll
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Row 4: Using A (p5, sl1 wyif) rep to last 5 sts, 0[0:1:0:1:1:3:4] RS rows.
p5. Once decs are complete, work straight in
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Rows 5-6: Knit in B. patt for 25[27:27:27:27:29:27:27] rows.

Row 7: Using A, k2, sl1 wyib, (k5, sl1 wyib) Inc 1 st at each end of next row.
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rep to last 2 sts, k2. 105[107:111:117:123:125:125:129] sts.

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Row 8: Using A, p2, sl1 wyib, (p5, sl1 wyib) Work straight for 27[29:29:31:31:33:33:37] rows.
rep to last 2 sts, p2. Inc 1 st at each end of next row.
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107[109:113:119:125:127:127:131] sts.
BACK Cont straight until 70[74:78:80:84:88:88:94]
Using 2.75mm needles and A, cast on patt rows have been worked, armhole
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119[125:133:139:147:153:159:165] sts. meas 18.5[19.5:20.5:21:22:23:23:25]cm

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Knit four rows. (7¼[7¾:8:8¼:8½:9:9:¾]in).

Change to B and work two more rows in g st. Shape shoulder
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Rep last six rows once more. Next row: Patt 30[30:31:33:35:35:35:36]
Change to 3.25mm needles and cont in st st and place sts on holder, cast off
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and A only, starting with a k row. 47[49:51:53:55:57:57:59] sts, patt to end.

Cont straight until 10 st st rows are complete. Next row: Patt to end.
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Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Next row: K1, ssk, patt
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117[123:131:137:145:151:157:163] sts. 13[13:13:14:15:15:15:16], w&t.

SIZES Cont to dec as set on foll three 12th rows. Next row: Patt to end.
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To fit: UK size 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22:24] 111[117:125:131:139:145:151:157] sts. Leave rem 29[29:30:32:34:34:34:35] sts

81[87:92:97:102:107:112:117:122]cm Cont straight for 15[15:15:13:13:13:11:11] rows. on holder.
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46:48]in) Next row: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. With WS facing rejoin yarn to right shoulder
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Actual measurement: 113[119:127:133:141:147:153:159] sts. sts and patt 16[16:16:17:18:18:18:19], w&t.

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90[95:101:105.5:111.5:116:121:125.5]cm Cont to inc as set at each end of foll three Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
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(35½[37¼:39¾:41½:44:45¾:47½:49½]in) 12th rows. 119[125:133:139:147:153:159:165] sts. Leave rem 29[29:30:32:34:34:34:35] sts

Length to shoulder: Cont until work meas on holder.
52[53:54:55:55:57:58:59]cm 34[34:33.5:34:33:34:35:34]cm
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(20½[20¾:21¼:21¾:21¾:22½:22¾:23¼]in) (13½[13½:13¼:13½:13:13½:13¾:13½]in), LEFT FRONT

Sleeve seam length: ending with a WS row. Using 2.75mm needles and A, cast on
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43[43:44:44:45:45:46:47]cm Shape armhole 58[61:65:68:72:75:78:81] sts.

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(17[17:17¼:17¼:17¾:17¾:18:18½]in) Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:7:8:8] sts at beg of next two Knit four rows.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger rows. 113[117:125:129:137:139:143:149] sts. Change to B and work two more rows in g st.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Add in B. Rep last six rows once more.
this applies to all sizes. Next row: Using B cast off 2[2:3:3:3:3:3:3] sts, Change to 3.25mm needles and cont in st st
k to end. 111[115:122:126:134:136:140:146] sts. and A only, starting with a k row.
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YOU WILL NEED Next row: Cast off 2[2:3:3:3:3:3:3] sts, k to Cont straight until 10 st st rows are complete.**
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Cascade Yarns Heritage 75% superwash end. 109[113:119:123:131:133:137:143] sts. Next row: K1, ssk, k to to end.
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Merino, 25% nylon (approx 400m per 100g) Next row: Using A, k1, ssk, k3[5:2:4:2:3:5:2], 57[60:64:67:71:74:77:80] sts.
3[3:3:3:3:4:4:4] x 100g balls in 5605 Plum (A) (sl1 wyib, k5); rep to last 7[9:6:8:6:7:9:6] sts, Cont to dec as set on foll three 12th rows.
1 x 100g ball in 5617 Raspberry (B) sl1 wyib, k3[5:2:4:2:3:5:2], k2tog, k1. 54[57:61:64:68:71:74:77] sts.
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2.75mm and 3.25mm needles 107[111:117:121:129:131:135:141] sts. Cont straight for 15[15:15:13:13:13:11:11] rows.
2.75mm circular needle Next row: Using A, p5[7:4:6:4:5:7:4], (sl1 wyif, Next row: K1, m1, k to end.
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Stitch holders p5); rep to last 6[8:5:7:5:6:8:5] sts, sl1 wyif, 55[58:62:65:69:72:75:78] sts.
Stitch markers p5[7:4:6:4:5:7:4]. Cont to inc as set at each end of foll three
14[14:14:14:14:15:15:15] buttons Next row: Using B, k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, 12th rows. 58[61:65:68:72:75:78:81] sts.
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Row counter k2tog, k1. 105[109:115:119:127:129:133:139] sts. Cont until work matches Back to armhole
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Next row: Knit in B. shaping, ending with a WS row.
average requirements and are approximate. Next row: Using A, k1, ssk, k4[0:3:5:3:4:0:3], Shape armhole
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(sl1 wyib, k5); rep to last 8[4:7:9:7:8:4:7] sts, Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:7:8:8] sts at beg of next row.
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TENSION sl1 wyib, k4[0:3:5:3:4:0:3], k2tog, k1. 55[57:61:63:67:68:70:73] sts.

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26 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st using 103[107:113:117:125:127:131:137] sts. Next row: Purl.
3.25mm needles. Next row: Using A, p6[2:5:7:5:6:2:5], (sl1 wyif, Add in B.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary p5); rep to last 7[3:6:8:6:7:3:6] sts, sl1 wyif, Next row: Using B cast off 2[2:3:3:3:3:3:3] sts,
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to obtain correct tension. p6[2:5:7:5:6:2:5]. k to end. 53[55:58:60:64:65:67:70] sts.

Next row: Using B, Next row: Knit.
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Next row: Using A, k1, ssk, k3[5:2:4:2:3:5:2], Cont until work matches Back to armhole Next row: Patt to end.

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(sl1 wyib, k5); rep to last 5 sts, sl1 wyib, k4. shaping, ending with a RS row. Next row: K1, ssk, patt to end.

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52[54:57:59:63:64:66:69] sts. Shape armhole 37[37:39:42:45:45:45:46] sts.
Next row: Using A, p4, (sl1 wyif, p5) to last Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:7:8:8] sts at beg of next row. Cont to dec at neck edge of foll
6[8:5:7:5:6:8:5] sts, sl1 wyif, p5[7:4:6:4:5:7:4]. 55[57:61:63:67:68:70:73] sts. 6[6:6:7:9:8:8:7] RS rows and then

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Next row: Using B, k1, ssk, k to end. Add in B on foll 2[2:3:3:2:3:3:4] 4th rows.
51[53:56:58:62:63:65:68] sts. Next row: Knit. 29[29:30:32:34:34:34:35] sts.

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Next row: Knit in B. Next row: Using B cast off 2[2:3:3:3:3:3:3] sts, AT THE SAME TIME when

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Next row: Using A, k1, ssk, k4[0:3:5:3:4:0:3], k to end. 53[55:58:60:64:65:67:70] sts. 60[66:68:68:70:74:76:82] patt rows are
(sl1 wyib, k5); rep to last 2 sts, sl1 wyib, k1. Next row: Using A, k4, (sl1 wyib, complete, inc 1 st as set on armhole edge of

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50[52:55:57:61:62:64:67] sts. k5); rep to last 7[9:6:8:6:7:9:6] sts, foll RS row. 30[30:31:33:35:35:35:36] sts.
Next row: Using A, p1, (sl1 wyif, p5); sl1 wyib, k3[5:2:4:2:3:5:2], k2tog, k1. Cont straight until 72[76:80:82:86:90:90:96]

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rep to last 7[3:6:8:6:7:3:6] sts, sl1 wyif, 52[54:57:59:63:64:66:69] sts. patt rows have been worked.
p6[2:5:7:5:6:2:5]. Next row: Using A, p5[7:4:6:4:5:7:4], Next row: K1, ssk, patt

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Next row: Using B, k1, (sl1 wyif, p5); rep to last 5 sts, sl1 wyif, p4. 13[13:13:14:15:15:15:16], w&t.

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-[ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk:ssk], k to end. Next row: Using B, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Next row: Patt to end.
50[51:54:56:60:61:63:66] sts. 51[53:56:58:62:63:65:68] sts. Leave rem 29[29:30:32:34:34:34:35] sts

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Next row: Knit in B. Next row: Knit in B. on holder.
These 8 rows set position of Slip Stitch Pattern. Next row: Using A, k1, (sl1 wyib,
Cont in patt, dec as set at armhole k5); rep to last 8[4:7:9:7:8:4:7] sts, SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

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end of foll 0[0:1:0:1:1:3:4] RS rows. sl1 wyib, k4[0:3:5:3:4:0:3], k2tog, k1. Using 2.75mm needles and A, cast on

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50[51:53:56:59:60:60:62] sts. 50[52:55:57:61:62:64:67] sts. 53[55:57:59:59:61:61:63] sts.
Once decs are complete, work straight in Next row: Using A, p6[2:5:7:5:6:2:5], Knit four rows.

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patt for 25[27:27:27:27:29:27:27] rows. (sl1 wyif, p5); rep to last 2 sts, sl1 wyif, p1. Change to B and work two rows in g st.
Inc at beg of next row. Next row: Using B, k to last 3 sts, Rep last six rows once more.

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51[52:54:57:60:61:61:63] sts. k2[k2tog:k2tog:k2tog:k2tog:k2tog:k2tog: Change to 3.25mm needles and cont in st st
Cont straight until 41[45:45:45:49:51:51:53] k2tog], k1. 50[51:54:56:60:61:63:66] sts. and A only, starting with a k row.

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patt rows are complete. Next row: Knit in B. Work straight for 10[6:6:8:8:8:6:6] rows.

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Shape neck These eight rows set position of Slip Next row: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Next row (WS): Cast off Stitch Pattern. Inc as set at each end every

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10[11:11:11:11:12:12:13] sts, patt to end. Cont in patt, dec as set at armhole foll 10[10:10:10:8:8:8:8]th row to
41[41:43:46:49:49:49:50] sts. end of foll 0[0:1:0:1:1:3:4] RS rows. 77[81:85:85:89:93:97:99] sts.
Next row: Patt to end. 50[51:53:56:59:60:60:62] sts. Cont until Sleeve meas

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Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. Once decs are complete, work straight in 43[43:43:44.5:44.5:45:45.5:46.5]cm

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38[38:40:43:46:46:46:47] sts. patt for 25[27:27:27:27:29:27:27] rows. (17[17:17¼:17¼:17¾:17¾:18:18½]in).

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Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Inc at end of next row. Shape Sleeve top
37[37:39:42:45:45:45:46] sts. 51[52:54:57:60:61:61:63] sts. Cast off 3[4:4:5:5:7:8:8] sts at beg of next
Cont to dec at neck edge of foll Cont straight until 40[44:44:44:48:50:50:52] two rows. 71[73:77:75:79:79:81:83] sts.

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6[6:6:7:9:8:8:7] RS rows and then patt rows are complete. Join in B.
on foll 2[2:3:3:2:3:3:4] 4th rows. Shape neck Next row: Using B cast off 2[2:3:3:3:3:3:3] sts,

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29[29:30:32:34:34:34:35] sts. Next row (RS): Cast off k to end. 69[71:74:72:76:76:78:80] sts.

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AT THE SAME TIME when 10[11:11:11:11:12:12:13] sts, patt to end. Next row: Cast off 2[2:3:3:3:3:3:3] sts,
60[66:68:68:70:74:76:82] patt rows are 41[41:43:46:49:49:49:50] sts. k to end. 67[69:71:69:73:73:75:77] sts.

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complete, inc 1 st as set on armhole edge Next row: Patt to end. Next row: Using A, k1, ssk, k0[1:2:1:3:3:4:5],
of foll RS row. 30[30:31:33:35:35:35:36] sts. Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. (sl1 wyib, k5); rep to last 4[5:6:5:7:7:8:9] sts,
Cont straight until 70[74:78:80:84:88:88:94] 38[38:40:43:46:46:46:47] sts. sl1 wyib, k0[1:2:1:3:3:4:5], k2tog, k1.

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patt rows have been worked.

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Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

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29[29:30:32:34:34:34:35] sts.
Next row: Patt 15[15:15:16:17:17:17:18], w&t.
Next row: Patt to end.
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Leave rem 29[29:30:32:34:34:34:35] sts
on holder.
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RIGHT FRONT
Work as Left Front to **.
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58[61:65:68:72:75:78:81] sts.
Next row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
57[60:64:67:71:74:77:80] sts.
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Cont to dec as set on foll three 12th rows.

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54[57:61:64:68:71:74:77] sts.
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Cont straight for 15[15:15:13:13:13:11:11] rows.

Next row: K to last st, m1, k1.
55[58:62:65:69:72:75:78] sts.
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Cont to inc as set at each end of foll three

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65[67:69:67:71:71:73:75] sts.
NOSEGAY
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Next row: Using A, p2[3:4:3:5:5:6:7], (sl1 wyif,

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p5); rep to last 3[4:5:4:6:6:7:8], sts, sl1 wyif,

2[3:4:3:5:5:6:7].
BY NATALIE WARNER
Next two rows: Knit in B.
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Next row: Using A, k1, ssk, k2[3:4:3:5:5:6:7],

(sl1 wyib, k5); rep to last 6[7:8:7:9:9:10:11]
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sts, sl1 wyib, k2[3:4:3:5:5:6:7], k2tog, k1.

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63[65:67:65:69:69:71:73] sts.
Next row: Using A, p4[5:6:5:7:7:8:9], (sl1 wyif,
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p5) rep to last 5[6:7:6:8:8:9:10] sts, sl1 wyif,

p4[5:6:5:7:7:8:9].
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Next two rows: Knit in B.

These eight rows set position of Slip Stitch
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Pattern.
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Cont to dec at each end as set on next and

every 4th row 1[5:6:8:8:11:9:12] more times and
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then on every RS row 13[10:10:7:9:4:7:5] times.

35[35:35:35:35:39:39:39] sts.
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
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Cast off rem 23[23:23:23:23:27:27:27] sts.

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NECKBAND
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Using 2.75mm needles and B, with RS facing

pick up and k13[13:13:13:14:14:14:14] sts
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across Right Front cast offs,

27[28:30:31:31:33:33:36] sts up side front,
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4 sts down side neck, 45[47:49:51:53:55:55:57]

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sts across Back neck, 4 sts down side neck,

27[28:30:31:31:33:33:36] sts down left side
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front, 13[13:13:13:14:14:14:14] sts across Left SIZES

Front cast offs. To fit: XXS[XS:S:M:L:XL:2XL]
133[137:143:147:151:157:157:165] sts. 81[86:91:97:102:107:112]cm
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Row 1 (WS): Knit in B. (30[32:34:36:38:40:42:44]in)

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Rows 2-5: Knit in A. Actual measurement:

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Rows 6-7: Knit in B. 77[84:92:99:106:113:120]cm

Rows 8-9: Knit in A. (30¼[33:36¼:39:41¾:44½:47¼]in)
Cast off. Designed with negative ease
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Length to shoulder:
BUTTON BAND 48[48.5:49:50:51.5:52.5:54]cm
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Using 2.75mm needles and B, with RS facing (18¾[19:19¼:19¾:20¼:20¾:21¼in)

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pick up and k125[127:127:127:127:135:135:135] Sleeve length: 29[30:30:31:31:32:32]cm

sts down Neckband edge and Left Front. (11½[11¾:11¾:12¼:12¼:12½:12½]in)
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Row 1 (WS): Knit in B. Figures in square brackets refer to larger

Rows 2-5: Knit in A. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
Rows 6-7: Knit in B. this applies to all sizes.
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Rows 8-9: Knit in A.

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Cast off. YOU WILL NEED

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Willow and Lark Nest DK 69% extra fine

BUTTONHOLE BAND Merino, 11% cashmere, 20% Tencel
Using 2.75mm needles and B, with RS facing (approx 115m per 50g)
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pick up and k125[127:127:127:127:135:135:135] 7[7:8:8:9:9] x 50g balls in 211 Peashoot

sts up Right Front and Neckband edge. Green (A)
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Row 1 (WS): Knit in B. 1 x 50g ball in 223 Rhubarb Pink (B)

Rows 2-4: Knit in A. 3.25mm and 4mm needles
Row 5: K3, (k2tog, yo, k7) 3.25mm circular needle 80cm long
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13[13:13:13:13:14:14:14] times, k2tog, yo, 2 stitch markers

k to end. Stitch holder
Rows 6-7: Knit in B. 6 buttons
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Rows 8-9: Knit in A. Row counter

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Cast off. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

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average requirements and are approximate.

TO FINISH
Join side and Sleeve seams. Set in Sleeves. TENSION
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Weave in ends. Attach buttons to match 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using
buttonholes. 4mm needles.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Break off B, join in A. Shape armholes

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to obtain correct tension. Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end Cast off 5[5:5:6:6:6:7] sts at beg of next

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Row 2: P1, (k1, p1) to end. 2 rows. 75[83:91:97:105:113:119] sts.
ABBREVIATIONS These two rows form rib. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3[3:3:5:5:5:5]
s2kp = slip next 2 sts as if to knit together, Counting in from both ends of last row, pm on rows, then on every alt row 2[2:2:0:1:1:2]

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k1, pass 2 slipped sts over 37th[41st:45th:49th:53rd:57th:61st] st in from times. 65[73:81:87:93:101:105] sts.
C2B = slip next st on to cn and hold at back, each side. Both marked sts should be k sts. Cont straight until armhole

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k1, then k1 from cn Work a further 4 rows in rib. meas 16[16.5:17:17.5:18:18.5:19]cm

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C2F = slip next st on to cn and hold at front, Row 7 (dec): *Rib to 2 sts before m, (6¼[6½:6¾:7:7:7¼:7½]in), ending with a WS row.
k1, then k1 from cn s2kp; rep from * once more, rib to end. Shape neck and shoulders

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BC = slip 1 st on to cn and hold at back, k1, 91[99:107:115:123:131:139] sts. Patt 14[16:18:20:22:24:26] sts and turn,
then p1 from cn Row 8: Work all sts as now set. leaving rem sts on a holder.

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FC = slip 1 st on to cn and hold at front, p1, Rep these 2 rows 5 more times, ending with Cont straight on these sts for a further 11 rows.
then k1 from cn a WS row. 71[79:87:95:103:111:119] sts. Armhole should now meas

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For more abbreviations see page 91 This completes rib shaping. 20[20.5:21:21.5:22:22.5:23]cm

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Work a further 2 rows in rib, ending with a (7¾[8:8¼:8½:8½:8¾:9]in).
PATTERN NOTE WS row (20 rows total). Cast off 7[8:9:10:11:12:13] sts at beg of

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When working row 1 of Chart for the first Change to 4mm needles. next row.
time, (ie after rib is complete), work a lifted Beg with a k row, work in st st as foll: Work 1 row.
increase into central stitch to create the 2 sts Work 8[8:8:8:8:10:10] rows. Cast off rem 7[8:9:10:11:12:13] sts.

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needed for flower stem. This should be the Inc row: Inc 1 st at each end of row. With RS facing slip rem sts back on

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marked stitch at centre of dart decreases on Work 7 rows without shaping. to LH needle and cast off centre
each front piece. Rep inc row. 37[41:45:47:49:53:53] sts for centre Back neck,

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Rep last 8 rows a further 5 times. k to end. 14[16:18:20:22:24:26] sts.
BACK 85[93:101:109:117:125:133] sts. Complete to match first side, reversing

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Using 3.25mm needles and B cast on Work 7[7:7:9:9:9:9] rows without shaping, shaping by working an extra row before
95[103:111:119:127:135:143] sts. ending with a WS row. shoulder cast off and casting off on WS.

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LEFT FRONT Work 1 row. Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next

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Using 3.25mm needles and B cast on Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 3[3:3:5:5:5:5] rows, then on every alt row
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52[54:56:60:64:68:72] sts. 3[3:3:5:5:5:5] rows, then on every alt row 2[2:2:0:1:2:2] times. 38[40:42:46:48:52:56] sts.
Break off B, join in A. 2[2:2:0:1:2:2] times. 38[40:42:46:48:52:56] sts. Cont straight for a further 14[16:16:16:16:16:14]
Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Cont straight for a further 13[15:15:15:15:15:13] rows, ending after pattern row
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Row 2: (K1, p1) to end. rows, ending after pattern row 7[9:9:11:11:13:13] and a RS row.
These two rows form rib with selvedge st 6[8:8:10:10:12:12], a WS row. Shape front neck and shoulder
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at front opening edge. Shape front neck and shoulder Next row (WS): P14[16:18:20:22:24:26] sts,
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Work a further 4 rows in rib. Next row (RS): Patt 14[16:18:20:22:24:26] sts turn, leaving rem 24[24:24:26:26:28:30] sts
Counting in from side seam, pm on and turn, leaving rem 24[24:24:26:26:28:30] sts on a holder.
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35th[37th:39th:43rd:47th:49th:53rd] st on a holder. Cont straight on these 14[16:18:20:22:24:26]

(this should be a k st). Cont straight on these 14[16:18:20:22:24:26] sts until Right Front matches Back to beg of
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Row 7 (RS) (dec): Rib to 2 sts before m, sts until Left Front matches Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with a RS row.
s2kp, rib to end. 50[52:54:58:62:66:70] sts. shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row. Cast off 7[8:9:10:11:12:13] sts at beg of next
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Row 8: Work all sts as now set. Cast off 7[8:9:10:11:12:13] sts at beg of next row, k to end.
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Rep these 2 rows 5 more times, ending row, k to end. Work 1 row.
with a WS row. 40[42:44:48:52:56:60] sts. Work 1 row. Cast off rem 7[8:9:10:11:12:13] sts.
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This completes rib shaping. Cast off rem 7[8:9:10:11:12:13] sts.

Work a further 2 rows in rib, ending with SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
a WS row (20 rows total) **. RIGHT FRONT Using 3.25mm needles and B, cast on
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Change to 4mm needles. Work as for Left Front to **. 61[63:65:67:69:71:73] sts.
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Set Chart Change to 4mm needles. Break off B, join in A.

Next row (RS): K17[19:21:23:27:29:33], Set Chart Work in rib as given for Back for 20 rows in
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work next 24[24:24:26:26:28:28] sts of Next row (RS): Work next total, ending with a WS row.
Chart row 1 (see Pattern Note) to end. 24[24:24:26:26:28:28] sts as row 1 of Chart Change to 4mm needles.
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41[43:45:49:51:55:59] sts. (see Pattern Note), k17[19:21:23:27:29:33] to Beg with a k row, cont in st st, inc 1 st at
Next row: Work next end. 41[43:45:49:51:55:59] sts. each end of 11th and every foll 10th row to
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24[24:24:26:26:28:28] sts as row 2 of Chart, Next row: P17[19:21:23:27:29:33] sts, work next 71[73:75:77:79:81:83] sts.
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p17[19:21:23:27:29:33] to end. 24[24:24:26:26:28:28] sts as row 2 of Chart. Cont straight until Sleeve
Cont to work from Chart as set for a further Cont to work from Chart as set for a further meas 29[30:30:31:31:32:32]cm
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6[6:6:6:6:8:8] rows. 6 rows. (11½[11¾:11¾:12¼:12¼:12½:12½]in),

Inc 1 st at side seam of Inc 1 st at side seam of ending with a WS row.
9th[9th:9th:9th:9th:11th:11th] and on every 9th[9th:9th:9th:9th:11th:11th] and every Shape Sleeve head
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subsequent 8th row 6 times, taking inc’d sts subsequent 8th row 6 times, taking inc’d sts Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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into st st. 48[50:52:56:58:62:66] sts. into st st. 48[50:52:56:58:62:66] sts. 61[63:65:67:69:71:73] sts.
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Work a further 7[7:7:9:9:9:9] rows, ending Work a further 8[8:8:10:10:10:10] rows, Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 rows, then
with a WS row. ending with a RS row. on every alt row until 21 sts rem, then on foll
Shape armhole Shape armhole 3 rows.
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Cast off 5[5:5:6:6:6:7] sts at beg of next row. Cast off 5[5:5:6:6:6:7] sts at beg of next row. Cast off rem 15 sts.
43[45:47:50:53:57:61] sts. 43[45:47:50:53:57:61] sts.
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INTERIM MAKE-UP
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Steam pieces gently with an iron and join

both shoulder seams using mattress stitch.
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NECKBAND
With RS facing, A and using 3.25mm circular
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needle, slip 24[24:24:26:26:28:28] sts from

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Right Front neck on to circular needle and

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work across sts as foll: K1[1:1:2:2:1:1], (k1, p1)

5[5:5:5:5:6:6] times, k2tog (these are 2 sts
of flower stem), (p1, k1) 5[5:5:5:5:6:6] times,
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p1[p1:p1:p2tog:p2tog:p1:p1], pick up and k1

st from corner and mark this st, pick up and
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k30[32:34:36:38:40:42] sts up Right Front

neck, 11 sts down right Back neck, pick up
and k1 st from corner and mark this st, slip
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37[41:45:47:49:53:53] sts on holder back on

to needles and work across these sts as
foll: p1, (*k1, p1) to end; pick up and k1 st
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from corner and mark this st, pick up and

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k11 sts from left Back neck, pick up and

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k30[32:34:36:36:38:38] sts down Left Front

neck, pick up and k1 st from corner and mark
this st, slip 24[24:24:26:26:28:28] sts from Left
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Front on to circular needle and work across

Measurements are given in cm sts as foll: (p1, k1) 5 times, p1, k2tog (these
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are the 2 sts of flower stem), (p1, k1) 5 times,
CLASSICA

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k1. 171[179:185:193:199:215:219] sts total, with

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4 sts marked at inner corners of Front and
Back neck, and selvedge sts still at front
BY PAT MENCHINI
opening edges.

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Row 1 (WS) (set-up row): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
This row forms rib.

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Row 2 (RS): Rib to 1 st before marked

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st, s2kp (marked st is second slipped
st); rep from * 3 more times, rib to end.

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163[171:177:185:191:207:211] sts.
Row 3: Work in rib as now set.

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Rep last 2 rows 2 more times, ending with a
WS row. 147[155:161:169:175:191:195] sts.

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Break off A and join in B.

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Cast off in rib on RS, dec either side of
marked sts as before.

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LEFT FRONT BAND
With RS facing, B and using

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3.25mm needles, pick up and

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k99[99:99:99:101:101:101] sts down Left Front
opening edge.

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Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Break off B and join in A.

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Work in rib as foll:
Row 1 (RS): K1, (k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2.

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Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end.

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These 2 rows form rib.
Work in rib for a further 6 rows, ending

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with a WS row. SIZES
Cast off in rib. To fit:
74-79[84-89:97-102:107-112:119-124:129-134]cm

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RIGHT FRONT BAND (29-31[33-35:38-40:42-44:47-49:51-53]in)

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With RS facing, B and using Actual measurement:

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3.25mm needles, pick up and 82[95:107:120:132:144]cm
k99[99:99:99:101:101:101] sts up Right Front (32½[37½:42¼:47¼:52¼:57]in)
opening edge. Length at centre back excluding

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Row 1 (WS): Knit. neckband: 61[62:63:65:66:67]cm
Break off B and join in A. (24¼[24¾:25:25½:26:26½]in)

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Work in rib as given for Left Front Band for Figures in square brackets refer to larger

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4 rows. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
Buttonhole row (RS): Rib 4[4:4:4:6:6:6], yo, this applies to all sizes.

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k2tog, (rib 18, yo, k2tog) to last 3 sts, p1, k2.
Work in rib for a further 3 rows, ending with YOU WILL NEED
a WS row. Rico Essentials Merino Plus Tweed DK

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Cast off in rib. 45% virgin wool, 45% acrylic, 10% viscose

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(approx 125m per 50g)

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FLOWER BOBBLES (MAKE 32) 5[5:6:6:7:7] x 50g balls in 01 (A)
Prepare by cutting 32 x 60cm (23½in) lengths 4[4:5:5:5:6] x 50g balls in 05 (B)
of B, one for each bobble. 3.25mm, 3.75mm and 4mm needles
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Cast on 1 st. Stitch holder
Row 1: (K1, p1, k1) into st (3 sts). 7 buttons from Duttons for Buttons
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Knit 4 rows. Row counter

Next row: Sk2po. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
Fasten off. average requirements and are approximate.
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TO FINISH TENSION
Join side and Sleeve seams using mattress 26 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over patt using
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stitch. Insert Sleeves into armholes. 4mm needles.

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Neatly sew on bobble flowers to ends of Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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flower stalks. to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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PATTERN NOTES Next row: Patt to end, cast on 8 sts. **** worked 13[15:17:19:21:23] times across.
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Strand colour not in use loosely across back 58[66:74:82:90:98] sts. Shape sleeves
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of work over not more than 3 sts at a time. Pm at centre of last row. Next row: Cast on 8 sts to needle holding
You may find it helpful to use a circular Work in patt across all sts until work meas sts, patt across these sts, patt to end,
needle for the top 2 sizes, working 12[12:12:14:14:15]cm (4¾[4¾:4¾:5½5½:6]in) cast on 8 sts. 122[138:154:170:186:202] sts.
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backwards and forwards in rows not rounds. from m, ending after a WS row. Work in patt on all sts until Back meas same
Shape neck as Left Front to shoulder shaping, ending
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RIGHT FRONT Next row: Cast off 14[15:16:19:20:21] sts, after a WS row.
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With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on patt to end. Shape shoulders

48[56:64:72:80:88] sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows. Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12] sts at beg of next
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Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. 39[46:53:58:65:72] sts. 10 rows, then 9[11:13:13:15:12] sts at beg of
Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Work straight until Right Front meas next 2 rows. Slip rem 44[46:48:54:56:58] sts
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Rep these 2 rib rows 4 more times, then row 19[20:21:23:24:25]cm (7½[8:8½:9:9½:10]in) on to a holder and leave.
1 again. from m, ending at sleeve edge.
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Next row: Purl, inc 1 st at each end of row. Shape shoulder NECKBAND
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** 50[58:66:74:82:90] sts. Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12] sts at beg of next row, Join shoulders.
Set main pattern and 4 foll alt rows. With 3.25mm needles and A, RS facing,
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Change to 4mm needles, join in B and work Work 1 row straight. pick up and k13[14:15:18:19:20] sts
in st st in patt as foll: Cast off rem 9[11:13:13:15:12] sts. from Front cast-off sts, pick up and
Row 1 (RS): K1A, reading from R to L k24[25:26:26:28:28] sts evenly up to right
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rep 8 patt sts from row 1 of Chart LEFT FRONT shoulder, k across 44[46:48:54:56:58] sts
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6[7:8:9:10:11] times across, K1A. Work as for Right Front to ***. from stitch holder dec 6[4:6:6:6:6] sts evenly
Row 2: P1A, reading from L to R rep Shape sleeve across, pick up and k24[25:26:26:28:28] sts
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8 patt sts from row 2 of Chart 6[7:8:9:10:11] Next row: Cast on 8 sts to needle holding evenly down left side of neck, finally pick up
times across, P1A. sts, patt across these sts, patt to end. and k13[14:15:18:19:20] sts evenly from Front
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Rows 3-8: Rep rows 1-2 three times but Complete as Right Front working from **** cast-off sts. 112[120:124:136:144:148] sts.
working rows 3-8 from Chart. to end, noting that 1 row fewer should be Row 1 (WS): P3, (k2, p2) to last st, p1.
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These 8 rows set patt. worked before neck shaping so you end Row 2: K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1.
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Cont in patt until work meas 14cm (5½in) after a RS row. Rep these 2 rows twice more.
from beg, ending after a p row. Cast off evenly in rib.
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Change to 3.75mm needles and work 10 rows. BACK

Change to 3.25mm needles and work 24 rows. With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on SLEEVE BORDERS
Change to 3.75mm needles and work 10 rows. 104[120:136:152:168:184] sts and work as With 3.25mm needles and A, RS facing,
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Change to 4mm needles for remainder and Right Front to **. 106[122:138:154:170:186] sts. pick up and k88[92:96:104:108:116] sts
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cont straight until Right Front meas 37cm Set main pattern evenly along Sleeve edge.
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(14¾in) from beg, measured through centre Change to 4mm needles, join in B and work Work as given for Neckband.
of work, ending after a WS row. *** in patt as on Right Front to ***,
Shape sleeve noting that 8 patt sts from Chart will be BUTTONHOLE BORDER
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With 3.25mm needles and A, starting at

lower corner of Right Front, pick up and
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k124[124:124:128:128:132] sts evenly up edge

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of Right Front.
Beg with row 2, work 2 rows in rib as on
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Right Front.
Classica Chart Next row (buttonhole row): Rib 4, cast off
2 sts loosely kwise, rib 14[14:14:16:16:16]
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6 times – these sts include st on RH needle

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after cast off – cast off 2 sts, rib to end.

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Next row: Rib to end, casting on 2 sts in

each place where sts were cast off.
Rib 4 more rows.
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Cast off evenly in rib.

BUTTON BORDER
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Omitting buttonholes and starting at

upper corner of Left Front, work as given
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for Right Front.

TO FINISH
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Press work lightly on WS foll pressing

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instructions. Join side and Sleeve seams.

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Sew on buttons.
Press seams.
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NORA BY SIAN BROWN

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PATTERN NOTES
To wrap and turn: On a k row, bring yarn

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to front, sl1, take yarn to back, place slipped
st back on LH needle, on foll k row, using

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RH needle, pick up wrap and ktog with

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wrapped st.
On a p row, take yarn to back, sl1, bring yarn

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to front, place slipped st back on LH needle,
on foll p row, using RH needle, pick up wrap

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and ptog with wrapped st.
When working from Chart for Sleeves, read

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odd (RS) rows from R to L and even (WS)

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from L to R.
When working Yoke, every round is a k

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round and read from R to L.
Strand yarn not in use loosely across wrong
side of work.

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Alternatively the Yoke can be knitted entirely

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in A and the pattern then embroidered on
using Swiss darning or duplicate stitch.

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SIZES

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To fit: UK 8[10:12:14:16:18:20]
81[86:91:97:102:107:112]cm
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44]in)

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Actual measurement:

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92[99:106:113:120:127:134]cm

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(36¼[39:41¾:44½:47¼:50:52¾]in)
Length to shoulder: 50[51:52:53:54:55:56]cm
(19¾[20:20½:21:21¼:21½:22]in)

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Sleeve length: 44cm (17¼in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures

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YOU WILL NEED
Yarn Stories Fine Merino and Baby
Alpaca DK 70% Merino wool, 30% alpaca

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(approx 120m per 50g)

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10[11:11:12:13:13:14] x 50g balls in 2504

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Cream (A)
1 x 50g ball in 2508 French Navy (B)
1 x 50g ball in 2502 Burnt Sienna (C)
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3.75mm and 4mm needles
3.25mm and 4mm circular needles
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Stitch holders
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION
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22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using

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4mm needles.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

to obtain correct tension.
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BACK 0[3:2:1:0:3:2] sts after patt rep. st and decreasing 1 st from centre 41 sts,
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With 3.75mm needles and A cast on These 2 rows set Chart. k61 from Front, k30 from right Sleeve and,
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98[106:114:122:130:138:146] sts. Work in patt to end of Chart. decreasing 1 st in centre, k61 from Back
Rib row 1: K2, (p2, k2) to end. Cont in A. (180 sts).
Rib row 2: P2, (k2, p2) to end. Inc row: K3, m1, k to last 3 sts, m1, k3. Work in rnds as foll:
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Work a further 10 rows, inc 1 st at centre of Work 9 rows. Rnd 1: (Work across 12-st patt rep from
last row. 99[107:115:123:131:139:147] sts. Rep last 10 rows 9 more times, then inc row Chart 1) 15 times.
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Change to 4mm needles. again. 70[76:82:88:94:100:106] sts. This round sets patt.
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Beg with a k row, work in st st until work Work straight until Sleeve meas 47cm (18½in) Rnds 2-12: Work across rnds 2-12 as set.
meas 45cm (17¾in) from cast-on edge, from cast-on edge, ending with a p row. Rnd 13 (dec): Using A, (k2, skpo, k4, k2tog,
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ending with a p row. Shape raglan top k2) 15 times (150 sts).
Shape raglan armholes Cast off 4[6:8:10:12:14:16] sts at beg of next Rnd 14: Using A, k to end.
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Cast off 4[6:8:10:12:14:16] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 62[64:66:68:70:72:74] sts. Rnd 15: (Work across row 1 of 10-st patt rep
2 rows. 91[95:99:103:107:111:115] sts. Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 only from Chart 2) 15 times.
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Work 2 rows. Next row: K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Rnds 16-24: Work across rnds 2-10 as set.
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Next row: K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Next row: Purl. Rnd 25 (dec): Using A, (k2, skpo, k2, k2tog,
Next row: Purl **. Next row: Knit. k2) 15 times (120 sts).
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Rep last 2 rows 12[14:16:18:20:22:24] times, Next row: Purl. Rnd 26: Using A, k to end.
then first row again (63 sts). Rep last 4 rows 0[1:2:3:4:5] times (62 sts). Rnd 27: (Work across row 1 of 8-st patt rep
Next row: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. All sizes from Chart 3) 15 times.
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Leave these 61 sts on a spare needle. Next row: K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Rnds 28-34: Work across rnds 2-8 as set.
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Next row: Purl. Rnd 35 (dec): Using A, (k4, skpo) 20 times

FRONT Rep last 2 rows 13 more times and first row (100 sts).
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Work as given for Back to **. again (32 sts). Rnd 36: Using A, k to end.
Rep last 2 rows 5[7:8:11:13:15:17] times Next row: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. Change to 3.25mm circular needle.
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(79 sts). Leave these 30 sts on a spare needle. Rnds 37-41: Using A, (k2, p2) to end.
Shape Front neck Cast off in rib.
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Next row: K2, skpo, k14, w&t, YOKE

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work on these 18 sts for first side of Join four short raglan seams. TO FINISH
Front neck. Using 4mm circular needle, k30 from left Join side and Sleeve seams.
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Next row: Purl. Sleeve, working wraps tog with wrapped

Next row: K2, skpo, k to last 2 sts, w&t.
Rep last 2 rows 6 more times.
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Next row: P1, p2tog.

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Leave these 10 sts on a spare needle.

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With RS facing place centre 41 sts on a

holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts, k to last 4 sts,
k2tog, k2.
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Next row: P to last 2 sts, w&t.

Next row: K to last 2 sts, k2tog, k2.
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Rep last 2 rows 6 more times.

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Next row: P2tog, p1.

Leave all 61 sts on a spare needle.
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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
With 3.75mm and A cast on
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46[50:54:58:62:66:70] sts.
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Rib row 1: K2, (p2, k2) to end.

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Rib row 2: P2, (k2, p2) to end.

Work a further 10 rows, inc 0[2:4:6:8:10:12] sts
evenly across last row.
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46[52:58:64:70:76:82] sts.
Change to 4mm needles.
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Beg with a k row, work in st st.

Work 2 rows.
Inc row: K3, m1, k to last 3 sts, m1, k3.
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48[54:60:66:72:78:84] sts.
Work 1 row. Measurements are given in cm
Place Chart
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Row 1 (RS): Patt 0[3:2:1:0:3:2] sts before

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patt rep, (work row 1 of 8-st patt rep

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from Chart 4) 6[6:7:8:9:9:10)] times, patt

0[3:2:1:0:3:2] sts after patt rep.
Row 2: Patt 0[3:2:1:0:3:2] sts before patt
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rep, (work row 2 of 8-st patt rep from

Chart 4) 6[6:7:8:9:9:10] times, patt
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OPPOSITES ATTRACT BY BRONAGH MISKELLY

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TIP
If you are working with dpns, rearrange the

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number of sts on each needle by one or two
stitches every few rows to avoid developing

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ladders of looser sts.

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SOCK (MAKE 2)

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Using A and 2.5mm needles, cast on
64[72:80] sts and join in the rnd, taking care

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not to twist the sts. Pm for the start of rnd.
Rnd 1: (K1, p1) to end.

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Rep rnd 1 a further 13[13:15] times.

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Cont in st st (knit every rnd) for 20[22:25] rnds.
Set Fairisle pattern

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Next rnd: Work rnd 1 of Diamond Pattern
Chart 8[9:10] times around.
This rnd sets Chart. Cont working as set

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until Chart is complete.

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Change to 2.25mm needles and cont in st st
in B for 24[28:30] rnds.

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Next rnd: Using A, k32[36:40], slip all sts
back to LH needle, k whole rnd in B.

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Note: The line of sts in the contrast yarn mark
the position of the heel. These are temporary

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sts that will be removed when you pick up for

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the heel so do not weave in end.
SIZES Cont in B until foot meas 14[15:16]cm

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To fit: UK shoe size 5-7[8-10:11-12] (5½[6:6¼]in) from line of heel sts or to
Actual measurement: Leg circumference desired foot length minus 3.5[4:5]cm
19.5[22:24]cm (7¾[8¾:9½] in) (1¼[1½:2]in).

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Toe

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Change to A.

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this applies to all sizes. Rnd 1: K1, ssk, k26[30:34], k2tog, k1, pm, k1,
ssk, k26[30:34], k2tog, k1. 60[68:76] sts.
YOU WILL NEED Rnd 2: Knit.

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Coop Knits Socks Yeah! 75% superwash Rnd 3: *K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog,
Merino, 25% nylon (approx 212m per 500g) k1; rep from * once more. 56[64:72] sts.

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1[1:1] x 50g skein in 118 Citrine (A) Rnd 4: Knit.

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1[1:1] x 50g skein in 121 Melanite (B)
1 set each of 2.25mm and 2.5mm double-

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pointed needles or 2.25mm and 2.5mm
circular needles
Stitch markers

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Row counter Diamond Pattern Chart

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

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average requirements and are approximate.
Yarn amounts will be the same ie a matching Knit
pair is worked.
A 22

TENSION B
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33 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over st st using

2.5mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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PATTERN NOTES
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This sock features an afterthought heel

which is worked at the end.
You can use this pattern to create matching
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socks or a contrast pair by starting the second

sock with B and reversing the colour changes.
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Rep last two rnds 3[4:5] more times.

PLUSCIOUS
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44[48:52] sts.
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Cont working rnd 3 only 5[6:6] more times.

24[24:28] sts.
BY BRIAN SMITH
Join toe using Kitchener stitch (see To
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Finish, below).
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HEEL
2

Using 2.25mm needles, unzip the contrast

line of heel sts and return sts on both sides of
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the gap to needles. To avoid losing stitches,

do this gradually by inserting the needle tips
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into a small number of sts on each side of

the waste yarn, unzip the contrast yarn from
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these stitches only leaving the stitches on

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needles on each side of the gap. Rep until all

the contrast yarn is removed.
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Rnd 1: Using A and 2.25mm needles and

with RS facing, pick up and k 1 st in gap at
side of heels, k32[36:40] across one set of
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sts on needles, pick up and k 2 sts in gap,

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k32[36:40] sts from second needle, pick

up and k 1 st in gap. Pm for start of rnd.
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68[76:84] sts.
Rnd 1: K1, ssk, k28[32:36], k2tog, k1, pm, k1,
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ssk, k28[32:36], k2tog, k1. 64[72:80] sts.

Rnd 2: Knit.
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Rnd 3: *K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog,

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k1; rep from * once more. 60[68:76] sts.

Rnd 4: Knit.
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Rep last two rows 9[11:12] more times. SIZE

24[24:28] sts. Finished measurements after blocking:
Join heel using Kitchener stitch (see below). Length: 232cm (91in)
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Width: 43cm (17in)

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TO FINISH
YOU WILL NEED
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Kitchener stitch
Thread yarn end through a blunt-tipped Cascade Melilla 45% silk, 35% wool,
needle. With the set of stitches with the yarn 20% nylon (approx 201m per 100g)
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attached at the back, hold both needles 1 x 100g ball in 14 Plum (A)
parallel to each other in one hand. 1 x 100g ball in 08 Tropical Bird (B)
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Insert the needle into the first stitch on front 1 x 100g ball in 04 Blue Green (C)
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knitting needle as if to purl, leave stitch on 1 x 100g ball in 03 Stained Glass (D)
knitting needle before taking the needle Cascade Pluscious 100% polyester
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through the first stitch on the back knitting (approx 136m per 100g)
needle as if to knit and leave stitch on 1 x 100g ball in 41 Cloudburst (E)
knitting needle. 1 x 100g ball in 42 Kiwi (F)
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** Take needle back through first stitch on 5.5mm needles

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front knitting needle as if to knit and slip off Tapestry needle

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the knitting needle, take yarn through next Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
stitch on this knitting needle as if to purl but requirements and are approximate.
leave on the knitting needle.
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Take needle back through the first stitch TENSION

on the back needle as if to purl and slip off 14 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st.
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the knitting needle, take yarn through next Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
stitch on this needle as it to knit but leave on to obtain correct tension.
the knitting needle.
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Rep from ** until all of the stitches have ABBREVIATIONS

been worked, tightening up the sewn line S2kp = slip two stitches together as if to knit
as you work. two together, k1, pass the slipped stitches
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Take yarn to WS of work, fasten off and over

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weave in all ends. For more abbreviations see page 91

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PATTERN 1
Row 1 (RS): K2, *k1, yo, k6, s2kp, k6, yo, k1;
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rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 2: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
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PATTERN 2
TSHONGA TUNIC

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Row 1 (RS): K2, *k1, yo, k6, s2kp, k6, yo, k1;

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rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: Knit.
BY CAMILLA ETTE
GOTFREDSEN

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SHAWL
Using A cast on 72 sts.

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Knit 2 rows.

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Join B but do not break A.
*Alternating 2 rows B and 2 rows A, work

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Pattern 1 for 44 rows.
Using E work Pattern 2 for 6 rows.

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Alternating 2 rows B and 2 rows C, work
Pattern 1 for 44 rows.

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Using F work Pattern 2 for 6 rows.

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Alternating 2 rows C and 2 rows D, work
Pattern 1 for 44 rows.

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Using E work Pattern 2 for 6 rows.
Alternating 2 rows D and 2 rows A, work
Pattern 1 for 44 rows.*

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Using F work Pattern 2 for 6 rows.

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Rep from * to * once more.
Knit 2 rows using D.

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TO FINISH

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Cast off loosely and weave in all ends.
It is essential to block this garment to open

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the pattern.

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Masterclass

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see page 66
SIZES

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To fit: S-M[L-XL:2XL-3XL]

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Actual measurement: 114[133:155]cm

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(45[52¼:61]in)
Length to shoulder: 67[70:73]cm
(26½[27½:28¾]in)

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Yoke length: 13[16:19]cm (5[6¼:7½]in)
Sleeve length: 31cm (12¼in)

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.

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YOU WILL NEED
DesignEtte Mini Cottonette 5 ply

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100% mercerised Egyptian cotton

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(approx 127m per 50g)

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8[10:12] x 50g balls in White (A)
3[4:5] x 50g balls in Red (B)
2[3:3] x 50g balls in Navy (C)
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1[2:2] x 50g balls in Dark Green (D)
2[3:3] x 50g balls in Turquoise (E)
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DesignEtte Andrea di Bonaiuto 70% super

kid mohair, 30% silk (approx 220m per 25g)
1[2:2] x 25g balls in Dark Blue (F)
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1[2:2] x 25g balls in Dark Red (G)

1[2:2] x 25g balls in Dark Green (H)
3.5mm needles
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3.5mm crochet hook

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Traditional Czech Beads 800[1120:1404] pcs,

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(approx 155 beads 6[8:10] strings)

Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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Tshonga Tunic Size S to 3XL

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TENSION PATTERN NOTES Size S-M only

23 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over st st using Where in the pattern there are triangles or Work across 131 sts and 155 rows of Chart
3.5mm needles. dominoes knit with two strands one of each between orange lines.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary yarn B/G, C/F and D/H held together. Size L-XL only
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to obtain correct tension. Work across 153 sts and 155 rows of Chart
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BODY (MAKE 2) between yellow lines.

ABBREVIATIONS Using 3.5mm needles and B cast on Size 2XL-3XL only
chwb = chain with bead, slide bead to hook, 131[153:175] sts. Work across 175 sts and 155 rows of Chart
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1ch, 1tr Work in patt according to Chart as foll: between pink lines.
For more abbreviations see page 91 Cast off.
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SLEEVES Rnd 2: (17tr, miss 7tr, chwb 10) around.

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Using 3.5mm needles and E cast on Rnd 3: Rep rnd 2.

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83[105:127] sts. Rnd 4: (17tr, miss chwb 10, chwb 9) around.
Size S-M only Rnd 5: (Miss 1tr, 15tr, miss 1tr and chwb 9,
Work across 83 sts marked with dark green chwb 8) around.

4
outline. Rnd 6: (15tr, miss chwb 8, chwb 8) around.
Size L-XL only Rnd 7: (15 tr, miss chwb 8, chwb 7) around.

5
Work across 105 sts marked with dark blue Rnd 8: (Miss 1tr, 13tr, miss 1tr and chwb 7,

2
outline. chwb 7) around.
Size 2XL-3XL only Rnd 9: (13tr, miss chwb 7, chwb 7) around.

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Work across 127 sts marked with pale blue Rnd 10: Rep row 9.
outline. Rnd 11: (13tr, miss chwb 7, chwb 6) around.

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Cast off. Rnd 12: (Miss 1tr, 11tr, miss 1tr and chwb 6,
chwb 6) around.

3
YOKE Rnd 13: (11tr, miss chwb 6, chwb 6) around.

8
Join side seams of Body and Sleeve seams Rnd 14: (Miss 1tr, 9tr, miss 1tr and chwb 6,
using mattress stitch. chwb 5) around.
Shape armhole

9
Rnd 15: (Miss 1tr, 7tr, miss 1tr and chwb 5,
Place Body and Sleeves with side seams chwb 4) around.
of Body matching seams of Sleeves. Using Sizes L-XL and 2XL-3XL only

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mattress st sew together 7 sts on each side Rnd 16: (7tr, miss chwb 5, chwb 4) around.

4
of Sleeve seam to Body 7 sts on each side of Rnd 17: (Miss 1tr, 5tr, miss 1tr and chwb 4,
side seam (14 sts in total for each armhole). chwb 4) around.

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With RS facing, 3.5mm crochet hook and Rnd 18: (5tr, miss chwb 4, chwb 4) around.
A starting at front gathering between Body For size 2XL-3XL only

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and Sleeve on RH side work 1tr in each Rnd 19: Rep row 18.
second knitted st round yoke for a total of Row 20: (5tr, miss chwb 4, chwb 3) around.

5
184[228:274] tr. Break yarn. Row 21: (5tr, miss chwb 3, chwb 2) around.

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Thread beads on to A (place only a third of
the beads on to yarn at a time). Attach yarn to TO FINISH

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RH-side Sleeve gathering 3 sts to the right. Sew in all loose ends and block lightly.
Join every foll rnd with sl st.

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Quick technique
MASTERCLASS
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BEADED CROCHET CHAIN with DesignEtte

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5
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1 2 3
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1. Once you have sewn the Sleeve to the 2. This close-up image shows how to place 3. Thread beads on to yarn A.
Body as described, work rnd 1 as foll: with the treble stitches.
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RS facing, using a 3.5mm crochet hook and

A, attach the working yarn and work 1 tr
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between every other knitted st around the

yoke, then break yarn.
5
13
14
15
6
16
17
7
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4 5 6
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4. Attach yarn 3 sts to the right of the 5. Now start rnd 2 with a block of 17 tr. 6. Still on rnd 2, start to work 10 chain
RH sleeve join and ch2 – this counts as with bead stitches by sliding a bead on
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your first tr. to the hook…

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22
23
9
24
25
10
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7 8 9
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7. … then ch1. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have 9. Miss 7tr on the row below then cont as
worked 10 chwbs. set, working (17tr, chwb10) around.
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PORTOBELLO ROAD BY PAT MENCHINI

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When working Fairisle section, strand yarn Row 1 (RS): Reading from R to L work first
not in use loosely across back of work over 2 sts as indicated from row 1 of Chart,

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not more than 3 sts at a time. rep 15 patt sts 7[7:7:8:8:8] times, work last
The varying stitch numbers are controlled by 8 sts as indicated from row 1 of Chart.

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the depth of the Sleeve for the various sizes. Row 2: Reading from L to R work first

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8 sts from row 2 of Chart, rep 15 patt sts
RIGHT FRONT 7[7:7:8:8:8] times, work last 2 sts from row

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Begin at right sleeve edge. 2 of Chart.
With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on Rows 3-8: Rep rows 1-2 three times but

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42[45:48:52:55:58] sts. working rows 3-8 of Chart.
Work 9 rows in g st, inc 1 st at each end of Change to 4mm needles and using A only,

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last row. 44[47:50:54:57:60] sts. work 4 rows in st st.

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Change to 4mm needles and beg with a k Change to 4.5mm needles and work rows
row for RS, work in st st until sleeve meas 1-8 again.

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10cm (4in), ending after a RS row. ** Break B and C.
Cont in st st with shaping as foll: Change to 4mm needles and cont in A
Next row (WS): P to last st, m1p, p1. until work meas 19[21:23:26:28:30]cm

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Next row (RS): K1, m1, k to end. (7½[8½:9¼:10¼:11:12]in), ending after a

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Rep last 2 rows twice more, then WS row knit row. ****
again. 51[54:57:61:64:67] sts. Shape front slope

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Next row (RS): Cast on 64[61:58:69:66:63] sts Loosely cast off 10[10:12:11:5:5] sts at beg
to end of needle holding sts, k to end. of next row. 105[105:103:119:125:125] sts.

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Pm at centre of last row. Work 1 row straight.
115[115:115:130:130:130] sts. Loosely cast off 6[6:5:6:6:6] sts at beg of

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*** Work straight in st st until Front meas next row, then on 7[7:8:8:9:9] foll alt rows.

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SIZES 4[6:9:11:14:17]cm (1½[2½:3½:4½:5½:6½]in) 57[57:58:65:65:65] sts.
To fit: UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28] from m, ending after a purl row. Change to 3.25mm needles and work

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76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122:127-132]cm Set Chart 13 rows in g st.
(30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48:50-52]in) Change to 4.5mm needles and cont in st st Cast off loosely and evenly kwise.
Actual measurement: with Fairisle border as foll:

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97[107:117:127:137:147]cm

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(38[42:46:50:54:58]in) Fairisle Chart

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Length to shoulder (excluding
border): 52[52:52:60:60:60]cm A Navy
(20¾[20¾:20¾:23½:23½:23½]in) B Cerise

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger C Violet
sizes: where there is only one set of figures

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this applies to all sizes.

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YOU WILL NEED

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King Cole Majestic DK 50% wool,
30% acrylic, 20% polyamide
(approx 121m per 50g) Measurements are given in cm

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8[8:9:9:10:10] x 50g balls in 2643 Navy (A)

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1 x 50g ball in 2659 Cerise (B)

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1 x 50g ball in 2653 Violet (C)
3.25mm, 4mm and 4.5mm needles
Stitch holders
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1 large button from Duttons for Buttons
Row counter
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9

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using
4mm needles.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

10

to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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PATTERN NOTES
Worked sideways.
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LEFT FRONT
FEALDAN
1

Work as Right Front to **.

3

Next row (WS): P1, m1p, p to end.

Next row (RS): K to last st, m1, k1.
BY KATE GROOP
Rep last 2 rows twice more, then WS row
4

again. 51[54:57:61:64:67] sts.

Next row (RS): K to end of row, cast on
5

64[61:58:69:66:63] sts.
2

115[115:115:130:130:130] sts.
Pm at centre of last row.
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Work as Right Front from *** to ****.

Next row: Purl.
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Shape front slope

Complete as for Right Front but working
3

12 rows only in g st.

8

RIGHT HALF OF BACK

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Work as Right Front to ****.

Place a coloured marker at shoulder edge
on last row.
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Work 17[17:19:19:21:21] rows straight.

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Cast off loosely.

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LEFT HALF OF BACK

Work as Left Front to start of front slope
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shaping.
Place a marker at shoulder edge on last row.
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Work 17[17:19:19:21:21] rows straight.

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Cast off loosely.

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RIGHT HALF OF COLLAR SIZE

Join centre back seam. Join shoulders as 178cm (70in) along upper edge and 40cm
far as coloured markers. (15¾in) wide
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With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on 10 sts.

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Work 4 rows in g st. YOU WILL NEED

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Next row (inc): K to last st, m1, k1. Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend Fino
Cont in g st, working inc row on every foll 4th 70% extra fine Merino, 30% silk
row until there are 20 sts, then on every foll (approx 450m per 100g)
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6th row until there are 31[32:32:33:33:34] sts. 1 x 100g hank in 416 Amethyst Earring (A)
Work straight until shaped edge, when Plus 1 miniskein set:
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slightly stretched, fits from side edge of 436 Porcelain (B)

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front g st border, up front slope and round 413 Rosewater (C)

to centre back of neck. 414 Ivory Letter-opener (D)
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Cast off very loosely. 415 Silver Teaset (E)

429 Stormglass (F)
LEFT HALF OF COLLAR 4mm circular needle 60cm long
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Work as right half of collar but noting that Tapestry needle

8

inc row will be, k1, m1, k to end. Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
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requirements and are approximate.

LOWER BACK BORDER
With 3.25mm needles and A, RS facing, TENSION
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pick up and k94[102:112:124:134:144] evenly 23 sts and 42 rows to 10cm over g st.
along lower edge of Back. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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9

Work 12 rows in g st. to obtain correct tension.

Cast off loosely kwise.
ABBREVIATIONS
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LOWER FRONT BORDERS m1R = insert LH needle under horizontal

Work as Lower Back Border but picking up strand between st just worked and next st
54[59:64:70:75:81] sts only. from the back to front, knit through the front
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loop (inc 1)
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TO FINISH ssp = slip 2 sts, one at a time kwise to RH

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Sew Collar in place all round, leaving a few needle. Return sts to LH needle in turned
rows free at cast-off edge for buttonhole as position then purl them together through
in photograph and joining cast-off edges at the back loops (dec 1)
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back of neck. Join side and sleeve seams. For more abbreviations see page 91
Sew on button.
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PATTERN NOTES Row 30: K to last st, closing gaps as you Row 58: K to last st, closing gaps as you

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Unless otherwise instructed, slip the come to them, sl1. come to them, sl1.

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selvedge stitch at the end of the row pwise Triangle 2 Triangle 2
with yarn in front. Do not slip stitches on Row 1 (RS): K2, m1R, k to last 3 sts, turn Row 1 (RS): K2, m1R, k to last 3 sts, turn (61 sts).
either side of the short row turning gaps. (34 sts). Row 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1.

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It is not necessary to wrap the stitches at Row 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 3: K to 2 sts before previous turning
the short row turning points. Row 3: K to 2 sts before previous turning gap, turn.

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Directions for closing the gaps are given in gap, turn. Row 4: K to last st, sl1.

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the Stitch Guide. Row 4: K to last st, sl1. Row 5: K2, m1R, k to 2 sts before previous
The sections in the decreasing second half Row 5: K2, m1R, k to 2 sts before previous turning gap, turn (1 st increased).

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of the shawl occasionally contain fewer turning gap, turn (1 st increased). Row 6: K to last st, sl1.
rows than the corresponding sections in the Row 6: K to last st, sl1. Row 7: K to 2 sts before previous turning

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increasing first half of the shawl. Row 7: K to 2 sts before previous turning gap, turn.
gap, turn. Row 8: K to last st, sl1.

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STITCH GUIDE Row 8: K to last st, sl1. Rows 9-74: Rep rows 5-8 sixteen more

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Close Gaps Rows 9-38: Rep rows 5-8 seven more times, times, then work rows 5 and 6 once more
K to the turning gap, insert LH needle tip then work rows 5 and 6 once more (43 sts). (79 sts).

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underneath the purl bump below the first st Row 39: K to last st, closing gaps as you Row 75: K to last st, closing gaps as you
on the RH needle (the stitch before the gap), come to them, sl1. come to them, sl1.
lift the bump on to the LH needle, then k the Row 40: K to last st, sl1. Row 76: K to last st, sl1.

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bump tog with the st after it. Triangle 3 Triangle 3

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Row 1 (RS): K2, m1R, k to last st, sl1 (44 sts). Row 1 (RS): K2, m1R, k to last st, sl1 (80 sts).
SECTION 1 Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn. Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn.

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With A, cast on 4 sts. Row 3: K to last st, sl1. Row 3: K to last st, sl1.
Rows 1 (RS) and 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning

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Row 3: K2, m1R, k to last st, sl1 (1 st gap, turn. gap, turn.
increased). Rows 5-38: Rep rows 3 and 4 seventeen Rows 5-74: Rep rows 3 and 4 thirty-five

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Row 4: K to last st, sl1. more times. more times.

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Rows 5-24: Rep rows 3 and 4 ten more Row 39: K2, m1R, k to last st, sl1 (45 sts). Row 75: K to last st, sl1.
times (15 sts). Row 40: K to last st, closing gaps as you Row 76: K to last st, closing gaps as you

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Rows 25-60: Rep rows 1-4 nine times come to them sl1. come to them, sl1.
(24 sts). Break A. Break A.
Rows 61 and 62: Work rows 1 and 2 once

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more (25 sts). SECTION 4 SECTION 6

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Break A. Join F. Join C.

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Row 1 (RS): K2, m1R, k to last 3 sts, turn Row 1 (RS): K to last 3 sts, turn.
SECTION 2 (46 sts). Row 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1.
Join E. Row 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 3: K to 3 sts before previous turning

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Rows 1 (RS) and 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 3: K to 2 sts before previous turning gap, turn.
Row 3: K2, m1R, k to last 3 sts, turn (26 sts). gap, turn. Row 4: K to last st, sl1.

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Row 4: K to last st, sl1. Row 4: K to last st, sl1. Row 5: K2, m1R, k to 3 sts before previous

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Row 5: K to 2 sts before previous turning Row 5: K2, m1R, k to 2 sts before previous turning gap, turn (1 st increased).
gap, turn. turning gap, turn (1 st increased). Row 6: K to last st, sl1.

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Row 6: K to last st, sl1. Row 6: K to last st, sl1. Row 7: K to 3 sts before previous turning
Row 7: K2, m1R, k to 2 sts before previous Row 7: K to 2 sts before previous turning gap, turn.
turning gap, turn (1 st increased). gap, turn. Row 8: K to last st, sl1.

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Row 8: K to last st, sl1. Row 8: K to last st, sl1. Rows 9-44: Rep rows 5-8 nine more times

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Rows 9-28: Rep rows 5-8 five more times Rows 9-56: Rep rows 5-8 twelve more times (90 sts).

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(32 sts). (59 sts). Row 45: K to last st, closing gaps as you
Row 29: K to last st, closing gaps as you Row 57: K2, m1R, k to last st, closing gaps come to them, sl1.
come to them, sl1. as you come to them, sl1 (60 sts). Row 46: K to last st, sl1.
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Row 30: K to last st, sl1. Row 58: K to last st, sl1. Break C.
Break E. Break F.
SECTION 7
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SECTION 3 SECTION 5 Join B.

This section contains three triangles. This section contains three triangles. Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1.
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Join A. Join A. Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn.

Triangle 1 Triangle 1 Row 3: K to last st, sl1.
Row 1 (RS): K2, m1R, k to last st, sl1 (33 sts). Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1. Row 4: K to 3 sts before previous turning
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Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn. Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn. gap, turn.
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Row 3: K to last st, sl1. Row 3: K to last st, sl1. Rows 5-50: Rep rows 3 and 4 twenty-three
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Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning more times.
gap, turn. gap, turn. Row 51: K to last st, sl1.
Rows 5-28: Rep rows 3 and 4 twelve more Rows 5-56: Rep rows 3 and 4 twenty-six Row 52: K to last st, closing gaps as you
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times. more times. come to them, sl1.

Row 29: K to last st, sl1. Row 57: K to last st, sl1. Break B.
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SECTION 8 Row 76: K to last st, closing gaps as you Row 38: K to last st, closing gaps as you
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This section contains two triangles; the come to them, sl1. come to them sl1.
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centre of the piece is between them. Triangle 2 Triangle 2

Join D. Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 3 sts, turn Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 3 sts, turn
Triangle 1 (77 sts). (39 sts).
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Rows 1 (RS) and 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1.
Row 3: K to last 6 sts, turn. Row 3: K to 2 sts before previous turning Row 3: K to 2 sts before previous turning
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Row 4: K to last st, sl1. gap, turn. gap, turn.

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Row 5: K to 3 sts before previous turning Row 4: K to last st, sl1. Row 4: K to last st, sl1.
gap, turn. Row 5: K2, ssk, k to 2 sts before previous Row 5: K2, ssk, k to 2 sts before previous
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Row 6: K to last st, sl1. turning gap, turn (1 st decreased). turning gap, turn (1 st decreased).
Rows 7-52: Rep rows 5 and 6 twenty-three Row 6: K to last st, sl1. Row 6: K to last st, sl1.
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more times. Rows 7-38: Rep rows 3-6 eight more times Rows 7-22: Rep rows 3-6 four more times
Row 53: K to last st, closing gaps as you (68 sts). (34 sts).
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come to them, sl1. Row 39: K2, ssk, k to 2 sts before previous Rows 23-26: Rep rows 5 and 6 two more
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Row 54: K to last st, sl1. turning gap, turn (1 st decreased). times (32 sts).
Triangle 2 Row 40: K to last st, sl1. Row 27: K to last st, closing gaps as you
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Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1. Rows 41-54: Rep rows 39 and 40 seven come to them, sl1.
Row 2 (WS): K to last 6 sts, turn. more times (60 sts). Row 28: K to last st, sl1.
Row 3: K to last st, sl1. Row 55: K to last st, closing gaps as you Triangle 3
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Row 4: K to 3 sts before previous turning come to them, sl1. Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1.
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gap, turn. Row 56: K to last st, sl1. Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn.
Row 5-50: Rep rows 3 and 4 twenty-three Triangle 3 Row 3: K to last st, sl1.
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more times. Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1. Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning
Row 51: K to last st, sl1. Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn. gap, turn.
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Row 52: K to last st, closing gaps as you Row 3: K to last st, sl1. Rows 5-26: Rep rows 3 and 4 eleven
come to them, sl1. Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning more times.
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Rows 53 and 54: K to last st, sl1. gap, turn. Row 27: K to last st, sl1.
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Break D. Rows 5-56: Rep rows 3 and 4 twenty-six Row 28: K to last st, closing gaps as you
more times. come to them, sl1.
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SECTION 9 Row 57: K to last st, sl1. Break A.

Join B. Row 58: K to last st, closing gaps as you
Work rows 1-52 as for Section 7. come to them, sl1. Break A. SECTION 14
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Break B. Join E.
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SECTION 12 Rows 1 (RS) and 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1.

SECTION 10
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Join F. Row 3: K2, ssk, k to last 3 sts, turn (31 sts).

Join C. Rows 1 (RS) and 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 4: K to last st, sl1.
Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k to last st, sl1 (89 sts). Row 3: K2, ssk, k to last 3 sts, turn (59 sts). Row 5: K to 2 sts before previous turning
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Row 2 (WS): K to last st, sl1. Row 4: K to last st, sl1. gap, turn.
Row 3: K to last 3 sts, turn. Row 5: K2, ssk, k to 2 sts before previous Row 6: K to last st, sl1.
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Row 4: K to last st, sl1. turning gap, turn (1 st decreased). Row 7: K2, ssk, k to 2 sts before previous
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Row 5: K2, ssk, k to 3 sts before previous Row 6: K to last st, sl1. turning gap, turn (1 st decreased).
turning gap, turn (1 st decreased). Rows 7-30: Rep rows 5 and 6 twelve more Row 8: K to last st, sl1.
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Row 6: K to last st, sl1. times (46 sts). Rows 9-12: Rep rows 5-8 once more (29 sts).
Row 7: K to 3 sts before previous turning Row 31: K2, ssk, k to 1 st before previous Rows 13-20: Rep rows 7 and 8 four times
gap, turn. turning gap, turn (1 st decreased). (25 sts).
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Row 8: K to last st, sl1. Row 32: K to last st, sl1. Row 21: K to last st, closing gaps as you
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Rows 9-44: Rep rows 5-8 nine more times Rows 33-42: Rep rows 31 and 32 five more come to them, sl1.
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(79 sts). times (40 sts). Row 22: K to last st, sl1.
Row 45: K2, ssk, k to last st, closing gaps as Row 43: K to last st, closing gaps as you Break E.
you come to them, sl1 (78 sts). come to them, sl1.
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Row 46: K to last st, sl1. Row 44: K to last st, sl1. SECTION 15
Break C. Break F. Join A.
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Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k to last st, sl1

SECTION 11 SECTION 13 (1 st decreased).
This section contains three triangles. This section contains three triangles. Rows 2, 3 and 4: K to last st, sl1.
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Join A. Join A. Rows 5-20: Rep rows 1-4 four more times
Triangle 1 Triangle 1 (20 sts).
Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1. Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1. Rows 21-51: Rep rows 1 and 2 fifteen times,
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Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn. Row 2 (WS): K to last 3 sts, turn. then work row 1 once more (4 sts).
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Row 3: K to last st, sl1. Row 3: K to last st, sl1. Cast off all sts with WS facing.
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Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning Row 4: K to 2 sts before previous turning
gap, turn. gap, turn. TO FINISH
Rows 5-74: Rep rows 3 and 4 thirty-five Rows 5-36: Rep rows 3 and 4 sixteen Weave in ends.
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more times. more times. Block to measurements.

Row 75: K to last st, sl1. Row 37: K to last st, sl1.
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Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd, sm.
Rnds 2-3: As rnd 1.

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Rnd 4: *K2 using A, p2 using B; rep from * to
end of rnd, sm.

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Rnds 5-7: As rnd 4.

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Rnd 8: Knit in B, sm.
Rnd 9: As rnd 8.

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Rnd 10: *Sl2wyib, k2 using A; rep from * to
end of rnd, sm.

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Rnd 11: As rnd 10.
Rnd 12: Knit in A, sm.

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Rnd 13: As rnd 12.

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Rnd 14: *Sl2wyib, k2 using B; rep from * to
end of rnd, sm.

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Rnd 15: As rnd 14.
Rnds 16-63: Rep rnds 8-15 six more times.
Rnd 64: As rnd 8.

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Rnd 65: As rnd 8.

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Rnds 66-68: As rnd 4.
Rnds 69-71: As rnd 1.

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Cast off in rib.

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TO FINISH
Weave in ends. Block if required.

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SIZE

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27 x 55cm (10¾ x 21¾in)

YOU WILL NEED

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Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK 100% wool

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(approx 120m per 50g)

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1 x 50g ball in 2513 Primrose (A)
1 x 50g ball in 2506 Dove (B)
4.5mm circular needle 50cm long

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Stitch marker
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

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average requirements and are approximate.

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TENSION

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17 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS

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Sl2wyib = slip 2 sts pwise, with yarn at the
back of the work
For more abbreviations see page 91 22

PATTERN NOTES
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Maintain an even, loose tension when

slipping stitches and be sure not to pull the
yarn too tightly to avoid puckering.
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Only one colour of yarn is used at a time for

the slip stitch pattern (rnds 8-65), drop the
yarn you are not using behind your work
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and carry it up the back of the work without

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breaking it so as to have fewer ends to

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weave in.

COWL
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Using A, cast on 120 sts, join to work in the

round and pm to mark beg of rnd.
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WHERE’S THE FISH GONE? BY JO ALLPORT

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YOU WILL NEED Work eleven 36-row pattern repeats. Use

Novita Nordic Wool 100% wool small amounts of black yarn for the eyes –
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(approx 115m per 50g) these can be worked as part of the Fairisle
4 x 50g balls in 180 Petrol (A) pattern or Swiss-darned on afterwards.
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2 x 50g balls in 287 Saffron (B) Cont in A only.

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4mm needles Next row (RS): Knit.

Small amount of black yarn for the eyes Next row: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
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Tapestry needle Work in double rib as before for 10cm (4in),

Note: Yarn amounts are based on average ending with a WS row.
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requirements and are approximate. Cast off in patt.

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TENSION TO FINISH
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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st. Weave in ends and block. See ball band for
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary further care instructions.
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to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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SCARF
Using A, cast on 58 sts.
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Set double rib Chart Key

Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
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Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. RS: knit, WS: purl
Rep these 2 rows until work meas 10cm (4in), RS: purl, WS: knit
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ending with a WS row.

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Shade 180
Set Fish Chart
Shade 287
SIZE Work in Fairisle pattern from Fish Chart using
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26 x 162cm (10¼ x 63¾in) 2 colours. Strand A across the back of the fish. Black

Fairisle Pattern
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MYRTLE BY JO ALLPORT

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PATTERN NOTES

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Inc in first/last st: If the stitch is a k st, knit
into front and back, if the stitch is a purl

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stitch, purl into front and back.

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Dec 1 st = Ssk at beg and k2tog at end of a
knit row, and p2tog at beg and p2tog tbl at

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end of a purl row.

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CORRUGATED RIB PATTERN
Worked over an odd number of sts and

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2 rows

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Row 1 (RS): (K1C, p1A) to last st, k1C.
Row 2: (P1C, k1A) to last st, p1C.

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BACK
** Starting with A, cast on

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39[42:45:48:52:55:58:61] sts, join in B and cast

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on 8 sts, join in C and cast on 12 sts, join
in B and cast on 8 sts, join in A and cast on

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39[42:45:48:52:55:58:61] sts.
106[112:118:124:132:138:144:150] sts.

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Keeping colours correct, work in single rib
across all sts from row 1 for 5cm (2in),
Masterclass

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ending with a WS row.

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see page 74 Beg with a k row, cont in st st across all sts,
SIZES keeping vertical stripes correct, until work

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To fit: UK 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22] meas 38cm (15in), ending with a WS row.
81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117]cm Shape armholes
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46]in) Cast off 4[5:6:7:8:9:10:11] sts at the beg of

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Actual measurement: next two rows.

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89[95:101:106:112:117:123:129]cm 98[102:106:110:116:120:124:128] sts.

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(35[37½:39¾:41¾:44:46:48½:50¾]in) Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows.
Length to shoulder: 92[96:100:104:110:114:118:122] sts.
57[57:58:59:60:61:62:62]cm Work one row.

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(22½[22½:22¾:23¼:23¾:24:24½:24½]in) Dec 1 st at each end of next and every
Sleeve length: 43[46:46:46:46:47:47:48]cm RS row until 86[90:92:94:100:104:106:108] sts

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(17[18:18:18:18:18½:18½:19]in) rem. **

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Work straight in patt as set until
sizes: where there is only one set of figures armhole meas 19[19:20:21:22:23:24:24]cm

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this applies to all sizes. (7½[7½:7¾:8¼:8¾:9:9½:9½]in), ending with
a WS row.
YOU WILL NEED Shape shoulders

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Baa Ram Ewe Titus 50% Wensleydale wool, Cont in patt as set, casting off

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20% Bluefaced Leicester, 30% British alpaca 8[9:9:9:10:11:11:12] sts at beg of next 2 rows.

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(approx 320m per 100g) 70[72:74:76:80:82:84:84] sts.
3[3:4:4:4:4:4:5] x 100g balls in Bishopthorpe (A) Cast off 9[9:9:10:11:12:12:12] sts at beg of
1 x 100g ball in Brass Band (B) foll 2 rows.
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1 x 100g ball in Rose Window (C) Put rem 52[54:56:56:58:58:60:60] sts on
3.25mm needles a holder.
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2 stitch holders
Row counter FRONT
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Work ** to ** as for Back.
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average requirements and are approximate. Work straight in patt as set until
armhole meas 10[10:11:12:12:13:14:14]cm
TENSION (4[4:4¼:4¾:4¾:5:5½:5½]in), ending with
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23 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over st st. a WS row.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Shape left neck

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to obtain correct tension. Next row (RS): Patt 26[27:27:28:30:32:32:33]

sts, turn and put rem sts on a holder. Cont
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 on these 26[27:27:28:30:32:32:33] sts only.
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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows.

Work one row.
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Quick
MASTERCLASS COLOUR CHANGE CAST ON
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technique by
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If you want a colour change that starts right at the cast-on edge, try this method. It’s easy – especially if you Jo Allport
know how to work a cable cast on – and looks really effective, as well as much more complicated than it really is.
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1. Start by making a slipknot in the usual 2. Slip this loop on to the LH needle. This is 3. Insert your RH needle between the two
way in your first colour. Slip this on to your stitch number two. stitches and wrap the yarn round the RH
LH needle. Insert your RH needle tip into the needle clockwise. Pull the loop through
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slipknot and wrap the yarn around the right and slip it on to the LH needle as before.
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needle clockwise. Pull the loop through so Repeat this step till you have the relevant
that it is on the RH needle. number of stitches.
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4 5 6
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4. Here 15 stitches have been created using 5. Now tie the second yarn to the working 6. Insert your RH needle between the last
the cable cast on method and the first yarn. yarn from the first colour (you will undo this two stitches as before and, using the second
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and weave in the end once the knitted work colour, pull through a loop. Slip this on to
has been completed). I use an overhand your LH needle and repeat for the number
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knot to tie it to the working yarn of the first of stitches required in this colour.
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colour, so it is easy to manipulate and undo

ready for weaving in.
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7. This image shows the two 8. The third colour has been 9. All the stitches in the three 10. Now having worked two
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sets of stitches in different tied as for the second and colours have been cast on. You rows of single rib, as in the
colours. Now it is time to add the first loop is being pulled can see the different shades pattern, you can see that the
the third colour. through to make the first stitch and all the various tails and coloured rib follows the cast-on
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in the third colour. working yarns. You will notice edges (almost).
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that you can see a bit of the next

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colour on the cast-on edge at

the end of the last colour. This
is unavoidable, but once the
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knitted item has been finished,

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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every foll 1 st at each end of next 4[6:6:6:6:6:6:6] rows. Insert Sleeve caps into armholes.

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WS row until 17[18:18:19:21:23:23:24] sts rem. 63[63:65:65:65:65:67:69] sts. Sew side and Sleeve seams.

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Work straight until Front meas same as Back Dec 1 st at each end of next 4[4:5:5:5:5:5:5] Weave in ends. See ball band for further
to shoulder, ending with a WS row. alt rows. 55[55:55:55:55:55:57:59] sts. Work care instructions.
Shape shoulders 4[6:6:10:14:16:18:18] rows straight.

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Cont in patt as set, casting off Dec 1 st at each end of next 5[5:5:5:4:4:5:6] For close-up photographs see page 76
8[9:9:9:10:11:11:12] sts at beg of next row. alt rows. 45[45:45:45:47:47:47:47] sts.

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9[9:9:10:11:12:12:12] sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 4 rows. Fairisle Chart

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Work one row. 37[37:37:37:39:39:39:39] sts.
Cast off. Cast off 13 sts at beg of next 2 rows.

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Shape right neck Cast off rem 13 sts.
With RS facing and leaving centre

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34[36:38:38:40:40:42:42] sts on holder, RIGHT SLEEVE
join yarn at neck edge, k to end. Work as for the Left Sleeve, setting up st st

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26[27:27:28:30:32:32:33] sts. and Fairisle patt as foll:

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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows. Right Sleeve set-up
Work one row. Row 1 (RS): Work Fairisle patt row 1 across

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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every 32 sts (4 x 8-st patt rep), with A, k to end.
alt row until 17[18:18:19:21:23:23:24] sts rem. Row 2: With A, p to last 32 sts, work Fairisle
Work straight until Front meas same as Back patt row 2 across 32 sts.

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to shoulder, ending with a RS row.

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Shape shoulders NECKBAND
Cont in patt as set, cast off Block pieces lightly. Join left shoulder

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8[9:9:9:10:11:11:12] sts at beg of next row. seam. Starting at Back with RS facing,
9[9:9:10:11:12:12:12] sts. k52[54:56:56:58:58:60:60] sts from Back

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Work one row. holder keeping colours correct, pick up and
Cast off. k22[22:22:22:25:25:25:25] sts evenly across

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left neck, k34[36:38:38:40:40:42:42] sts from

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LEFT SLEEVE Front holder, keeping colours correct, pick
Strand unused yarn across back of Fairisle up and k22[22:22:22:25:25:25:25] sts evenly

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section then work only in A across rem sts. across right neck.
With A, cast on 57[57:59:59:61:61:63:63] sts. 130[134:138:138:148:148:152:152] sts.
Work in Corrugated Rib Patt across all sts Work in st st in colour as set until Neckband

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using A and C. meas 6cm (2½in) ending with a WS row.

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Left Sleeve set-up Knit 5 rows in colours as set.
RS: knit, WS: purl

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When work meas 4cm (1½in), ending with a Cast off on WS.
WS row, work in st st and Fairisle patt as foll: Yarn A: Bishopthorpe
Row 1 (RS): With A, k to last 32 sts, work TO FINISH Yarn B: Brass band

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Fairisle patt row 1 across 32 sts (4 x 8-st Sew right shoulder and neckline seam.
Yarn C: Rose Window
patt rep).

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Row 2: Work Fairisle patt row 2 across 8-st patt rep

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32 sts, with A, p to end.
These 2 rows set position of patt.

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Cont in Fairisle patt and work another
4[12:4:4:10:10:4:4] rows.
Inc row (RS): Kfb, patt to last st, kfb (inc of

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2 sts).

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Keeping patt correct, rep Sleeve inc row

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every foll 12[8:8:8:6:6:6:6] rows.
Note: It may help to pm at beg of patt rep
so you can work the new sts in Fairisle patt.
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Complete 2 x 26-row patt reps (52 rows).
67[69:73:73:77:77:81:81] sts.
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Cont in st st in A only, work 8[8:8:8:6:6:6:6]

rows.
Inc row (RS): Kfb, k to last st, kfb (inc 2).
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Rep inc row every foll 10th[8th:8th:

8th:8th:8th:8th:6th] row until there are
79[85:89:91:93:95:99:103] sts.
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Cont without shaping in st st until

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Sleeve meas 43[46:46:46:46:47:47:48]cm

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(17[18:18:18:18:18½:18½:19]in), ending with

a WS row.
Shape Sleeve cap
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Cast off 4[5:6:7:8:9:10:11] sts at beg of next

two rows. 71[75:77:77:77:77:79:81] sts. Dec Measurements are given in cm
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CABLE-EDGE JACKET BY MARTIN STOREY

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BACK
With 4mm circular needle, cast on
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123[135:147:159] sts.
Work backwards and forwards in rows.
5

Knit 6 rows.
2

Change to 4.5mm circular needle and work

in patt as foll:
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Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2: Purl.
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Row 3: K3, (p1, k3) to end.

Row 4: Purl.
3

Row 5: Knit.
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Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: K1, (p1, k3) to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
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Row 8: Purl.
These 8 rows form patt and are repeated
throughout.
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Cont in patt until Back meas 35[36:37:38]cm

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(13¾[14:14½:15]in) from cast-on edge, ending

with a WS row.
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Armhole border
Row 1: Cast on 13 sts, k these 13 sts,
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then patt to end.

Row 2: Cast on 13 sts, k3, p7, k3, patt to
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last 13 sts, k3, p7, k3. 149[161:173:185] sts.

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Row 3: K13, patt to last 13 sts, k13.

Row 4: K3, p2, (m1, p1) 5 times, k3, patt
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SIZES to last 13 sts, k3, p2, (m1, p1) 5 times, k3.

To fit bust: 92-97[102-107:112-117:122-127]cm 159[171:183:195] sts.
(36-38[40-42:44-46:48-50]in) Set cable patt
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Finished measurements: Row 1: Work row 1 of Chart, patt to last

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Bust: 128[140:152:165]cm (50½[55:60:66]in) 18 sts, work row 1 of Chart.

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Length to back neck: 67[70:73:76]cm Row 2: Work row 2 of Chart, patt to last
(26½[27½:28¾:30]in) 18 sts, work row 2 of Chart.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger These 2 rows set the 12-row, 18-st cable
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures panel at each end of the row.
this applies to all sizes. Cont in patt until Back meas 58[60:62:64]cm
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(23[23½:24½:25¼]in) from cast-on edge,

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YOU WILL NEED ending with a RS row.

Rowan Hemp Tweed 75% wool, 25% hemp Next row: K3, p2, (p2tog) 5 times, k3, patt
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(approx 95m per 50g) to last 18 sts, k3, p2, (p2tog) 5 times, k3.
12[13:15:16] x 50g balls in 139 Duck Egg 149[161:173:185] sts.
4mm and 4.5mm needles Shape shoulder
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4mm and 4.5mm circular needles Cast off 13 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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Cable needle 123[135:147:159] sts.

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Stitch holders Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 20[22:24:26]

Note: Yarn amounts are based on average rows (3 sts).
requirements and are approximate. Work 3tog and fasten off.
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TENSION POCKET LININGS (MAKE 2)

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19 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st using Using 4.5mm needles cast on 30[34:34:38] sts.
4.5mm needles. Beg with a k row, work 30[32:34:36] rows in
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary st st.
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to obtain correct tension. Leave these sts on a holder.

ABBREVIATIONS LEFT FRONT

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C8B = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold With 4mm needles cast on 72[78:84:90] sts.
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at back of work, k4, then k4 from cn Knit 6 rows.

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C8F = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold Change to 4.5mm needles and work in
at front of work, k4, then k4 from cn patt as foll:
For more abbreviations see page 91 Row 1 (RS): Knit.
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Row 2: K3, p2, (m1, p1) 5 times, k3, (for cable

border) p to end. 77[83:89:95] sts.
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Row 3: K3[5:3:5], (p1, k3) to last 18 sts, k18. repeat the 12 rows and AT THE SAME TIME TO FINISH

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Row 4: K3, p12, k3, p to end. work a further 24[26:28:30] rows. Join shoulder seams. Join cast-off edges

3
Row 5: K to last 18 sts, k3, C8B, k7. Place pocket of front bands. Join side and cast-on edges
Row 6: K3, p12, k3, p to end. Next row: Patt 31, place next 30[34:34:38] sts of armbands. Sew down pocket linings and
Row 7: K1[3:1:3], (p1, k3) to last 20 sts, p1, k19. on a holder, patt across 30[34:34:38] sts of pocket tops.

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Row 8: K3, p12, k3, p to end. pocket lining, patt to end.
These 8 rows form the main patt and the first Cont in patt until Right Front meas Pattern from Martin

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6 rows of the cable panel. 35[36:37:38]cm (13¾[14:14½:15]in) from cast- Storey’s Easy Cable

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Work rows 7-12 of panel from Chart, then on edge, ending with a RS row. Knits, published by
repeat the 12 rows and AT THE SAME TIME Armhole border Berry & Co

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work a further 24[26:28:30] rows. Row 1: Cast on 13 sts, k3, p7, k3, patt to end.
Place pocket 90[96:102:108] sts.

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Next row: Patt 16[18:24:26], place next Row 2: Patt to last 13 sts, k13.
30[34:34:38] sts on a holder, patt across Row 3: K3, p2, (m1, p1) 5 times, k3,

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30[34:34:38] sts of pocket lining, patt to end. patt to end. 95[101:107:113] sts.

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Cont in patt until Left Front meas Set cable patt
35[36:37:38]cm (13¾[14:14½:15]in) from Row 1: Patt to last 18 sts, work row 1 of

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cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. Chart.
Armhole border Row 2: Work row 2 of Chart, patt to end.
Row 1: Cast on 13 sts, k these 13 sts, These 2 rows set the cable panel for

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then patt to end. armhole border.

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Row 2: Patt to last 13 sts, k3, p7, k3. Cont in patt until Right Front meas
90[96:102:108] sts. 58[60:62:64]cm (23[23½:24½:25¼]in) from

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Row 3: K13, patt to end. cast-on edge, ending with a RS row.
Row 4: Patt to last 13 sts, k3, p2, (m1, p1) Next row: K3, p2, (p2tog) 5 times, k3,

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5 times, k3. 95[101:107:113] sts. patt to end. 90[96:102:108] sts.
Set cable patt Patt 1 row.

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Row 1: Work row 1 of Chart, patt to end. Shape shoulder

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Row 2: Patt to last 18 sts, work row 2 of Next row: Cast off 13 sts, patt to end.
Chart. 77[83:89:95] sts.

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These 2 rows set the cable panel for Patt 1 row.
armhole border. Cast off 6 sts at beg of next and 8[9:10:11]
Cont in patt until Left Front meas foll WS rows (17 sts).

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58[60:62:64]cm (23[23½:24½:25¼]in) from Patt 1 row.

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cast-on edge, ending with a RS row. Next row: Cast off 6 sts, k next st, p2,

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Next row: Patt to last 18 sts, k3, p2, (p2tog) (p2tog) 5 times, k3 (12 sts).
5 times, k3. 90[96:102:108] sts. Cast off.
Shape shoulder

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Next row: Cast off 13 sts, patt to end. POCKET TOPS (BOTH ALIKE)
77[83:89:95] sts. With RS facing and using 4mm needles,

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Patt 1 row. place held sts on a needle.

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Cast off 6 sts at beg of next and 9[10:11:12] Row 1: K4, (p2, k2) to last 6 sts, p2, k4.
foll RS rows (17 sts). Row 2: K2, (p2, k2) to end.

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Next row: K3, p2, (p2tog) 5 times, k2 Rep the last 2 rows twice more.
(12 sts). Cast off in rib.
Cast off.

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RIGHT FRONT Cable-edge Jacket Chart

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With 4mm needles cast on 72[78:84:90] sts.
Knit 6 rows. 12
Change to 4.5mm needles and work in patt 10 22
as foll:
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
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Row 2: P59[65:71:77], k3, p2, (m1, p1) 5 times,

k3, for cable border. 77[83:89:95] sts.
Row 3: K18, for border, (k3, p1) to last
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3[5:3:5] sts, k3[5:3:5].

Row 4: P to last 18 sts, k3, p12, k3. 1
Row 5: K3, C8B, k to end.
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Row 6: P to last 18 sts, k3, p12, k3. 18 sts

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Row 7: K19, p1, (k3, p1) to last 1[3:1:3] sts,

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k1[3:1:3].
K on RS, P on WS
Row 8: P to last 18 sts, k3, p12, k3.
These 8 rows form the main patt and the first P on RS, K on WS
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6 rows of the cable panel. C8B

Work rows 7-12 of panel from Chart, then C8F
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FARMHOUSE FELT BY JACQUELINE VAN DILLEN

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Work in st st and stripes as foll: With crochet hook and C (using red sections
*6 rows B, 6 rows C; rep from * until piece for most contrast), arrange blocks according
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meas 87cm (34½in) from beg. to placement diagram and crochet blocks
Cast off. tog as foll:
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Place blocks with RS facing up. From RS,

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BLOCK 3 insert hook in one piece at 3 rows or 2 sts in

With A, cast on 66 sts. from edge and work 1 dc, then insert hook
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Work in st st until piece meas 58cm (23in) in corresponding st or row on opposite

from beg. edge and work 1 dc, ch 3, *skip a few sts or
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Cast off. rows and work 1 dc as before in first piece,

then 1 dc in 2nd piece, ch 3; rep from * until
3

BLOCK 4 blocks are joined.

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With B, cast on 66 sts.

Work in st st and stripes as foll: OUTER BORDER
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*2 rows B, 2 rows A, 2 rows C; rep from * With crochet hook and C, and inserting
until piece meas 58cm (23in) from beg. hook 4 rows or 3 sts in from edge, work *1
Cast off. dc, ch 3, skip a few sts or rows; rep from
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* around entire outside edge of blanket,

4

BLOCK 5 working 3 dc in each corner.

With B, cast on 66 sts. Fasten off.
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Work in st st until piece meas 58cm (23in)

from beg. Pattern from
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Cast off. Noro Kureyon:

The 30th Anniversary
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TO FINISH Collection,
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Machine-felt all blocks. If necessary, block published by

SIZE individual pieces while still wet so they will Sixth&Spring
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Width (after felting, with edging): align into finished rectangle, as shown in the (£21.99, available
approx 127cm (50in) placement diagram. Allow pieces to fully dry from thegmc
Length (after felting, with edging): before joining. group.com)
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approx 150cm (59in)

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YOU WILL NEED

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Noro Kureyon Air 100% wool

(approx 100m per 100g)
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6 x 100g hanks in 381 Violet’s Memoir (A) Placement Diagram

6 x 100g hanks in 378 Turq Island (B)
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4 x 100g hanks in 392 Mary Ellen Jasper (C)

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9mm needles
6mm crochet hook
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Note: Yarn amounts are based on average BLOCK 3

requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION BLOCK 2
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10 sts and 14 rows to 10cm over st st,

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before felting.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 BLOCK 4

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RUG
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BLOCK 1
With A, cast on 66 sts.
Work in st st and stripes as foll:
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*6 rows A, 6 rows C; rep from * until piece

BLOCK 1
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meas 87cm (34½in) from beg.

BLOCK 5
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Cast off.

BLOCK 2
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With B, cast on 66 sts.

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SCOTTIE CUSHION BY PAT STRONG

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CUSHION rep from * twice, rib to the end of row.
Using A, cast on 62 sts. Next row: Rib 15 (cast on 2 sts, rib 13)

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Work in st st for 27cm (10¾in). three times, rib to the end of row.
Row 1 (RS): Using A, k6, starting at the Work 3 more rows in rib.

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bottom right of the chart with B k12, k13 in Cast off on the WS.

2
A, k12 in B, k to end of row in A.
Row 2: P19 in A, p12 in B, p13 in A, p12 in B, TO FINISH

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p to end of row in A. Weave in yarn ends. Hand-wash and dry flat,
Complete Chart as set, then using A only pinning to measurements or pin out and

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cont in st st until work meas 72cm (28¼in) block in the preferred manner. Always refer
from cast-on edge. to yarn manufacturer’s care instructions.

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Buttonhole band Seam sides. Sew buttons to correspond

8
Row 1 (RS): (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2. to buttonholes and fit ribbon for collar,
Row 2: (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2. attaching on the WS of the fabric.

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These two rows set the 2x2 rib. Fit cushion pad.
Work 2 more rows in rib.
Buttonhole row (RS): Rib 15, *cast off 2 sts, For close-up photographs see page 80

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rib 13 (includes 1 st left after cast off);

4
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Chart Key

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A

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RS: knit, WS: purl

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Scottie Chart B
SIZE

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To fit a 35cm (13¾in) cushion pad. As knitters
and cushion pads vary, it is better to fit the
pad once the knitting has been completed.

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6
YOU WILL NEED

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New Lanark Aran 100% wool
(approx 160m per 100g)
2 x 100g balls in 7610 Blossom (A)

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1 x 100g ball in 7616 Dyed Black (Scottie)
or 7623 Ecru (Westie) (B)

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3 x 2.5cm buttons

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5mm needles
20cm ribbon

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35cm cushion pad
Tapestry needle
Note: Yarn amounts are based on average

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requirements and are approximate.

8
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TENSION
17 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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PATTERN NOTES
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Intarsia technique is used.

The cushion is worked in one piece, folded,
with the button fastening on the
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centre back.
10
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TIP
Twist yarns at colour change.
Always change yarn when colour changes,
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yarn is not carried behind as this alters the

tension and the quality of the fabric.
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CHECKERBOARD
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BY KAFFE FASSETT
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5
2
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H E D
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3
8
9
10
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G I E
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5
13
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F J I
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SIZE
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76 x 255cm (30 x 100½in)

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YOU WILL NEED

Rowan Felted Tweed 50% Merino wool,
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25% alpaca, 25% viscose

(approx 175m per 50g)
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2 x 50g balls in 198 Zinnia (A)

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1 x 50g ball in 199 Pink Bliss (B)

1 x 50g ball in 200 Barbara (C) I H K
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2 x 50g balls in 201 Iris (D)

2 x 50g balls in 202 Turquoise (E)
2 x 50g balls in 203 Electric Green (F)
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2 x 50g balls in 204 Vaseline Green (G)

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2 x 50g balls in 205 Lotus Leaf (H)

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2 x 50g balls in 183 Peony (I)

3 x 50g balls in 170 Seafarer (J)
3 x 50g balls in 194 Delft (K)
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1 x 50g ball in 178 Seasalter (L)

4mm needles
G K F
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3.5mm crochet hook

Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
requirements and are approximate.
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25
10

Chart Key
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A E I
B F J
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C G K D J I
D H L
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end/beg
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180

1
3
170

4
5
2
160

6
A F K L C G I E K D G
150

7
3
8
140

9
130

10
4
C A H K J E C I H F J
120

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12
110

5
13
100

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180 row patt rep
A J D B H I L B K D A

15
90

6
16
80

17
70

7
18
J C H G I F A D J B E

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60

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8
50

40 21
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A D G B K H E K I A
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F
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30
24

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25
10
26

10
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L E K H A J K L C G K
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TENSION
COMFORT ZONE BY PAT MENCHINI
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24 sts and 25 rows to 10 cm over patt.

3

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

to obtain correct tension. ABBREVIATIONS
C4F = slip next 2 sts on to cn at front of
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THROW work, k2, then k2 from cn

Using K cast on 175 sts. tw2 = slip next st, k1, pass slipped st over st
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Breaking off and joining in colours as just knitted and k into back of it
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required, using the intarsia and Fairisle C1B = slip next st on to cn at back of work,
techniques and working in st st throughout k2, then p1 from cn
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beg with a k row, work in patt from Chart C2F = slip next 2 sts on to cn at front of
as foll: work, p1, then k2 from cn
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Beg and ending rows as indicated, work m1p = pick up and p into back of horizontal
Chart rows 1-180 three times, then rows strand lying before next st
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1-90 once more. For more abbreviations see page 91

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Cast off.
PANEL
EDGING
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Worked over 84 sts

With RS facing, using crochet hook, attach Row 1 (RS): C4F, (p6, C4F) 8 times.
J to outer edge, 3 ch (does NOT count as Row 2 and every alt row: Work across 84
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st), now work 1 rnd of tr around entire outer sts, knitting all knit sts and purling all purl
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edge of throw, 3 tr into each corner point, sts (including C4Fs and tw2s) as they present
1 tr into each st, and 2 tr for every 3 rows, – so row 2 will read: P4, (k6, p4) 8 times.
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ending with a slip st to first tr. Row 3: K1, tw2, k1, (p5, C1B, C2F, p5, k1,
Rnd 1: 3 ch, 1 tr into each st of previous row, tw2, k1) 4 times.
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working 3 tr into each corner point, ending Row 5: K1, tw2, k1, (p4, C1B, p2, C2F, p4,
with slip st to first tr. k1, tw2, k1) 4 times.
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Break yarn and fasten off. Row 7: K1, tw2, k1, (p3, C1B, p4, C2F, p3,
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Change to H and work rnd 1 twice more. k1, tw2, k1) 4 times.
Break yarn and fasten off. SIZES Row 9: K1, tw2, k1, (p2, C1B, p6, C2F, p2,
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To fit: k1, tw2, k1) 4 times.

TO FINISH 81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127:132-137]cm Row 11: K1, tw2, k1, (p2, C2F, p6, C1B, p2,
Weave in ends, press or block. (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54]in) k1, tw2, k1) 4 times.
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Actual measurement: Row 13: K1, tw2, k1, (p3, C2F, p4, C1B, p3,
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97[105:117:126:137:146]cm k1, tw2, k1) 4 times.

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(38[41½:46:49½:54:57½]in) Row 15: K1, tw2, k1, (p4, C2F, p2, C1B, p4,
Length to shoulder: 63[65:66:67:69:70]cm k1, tw2, k1) 4 times.
(25[25½:26:26½:27:27½]in) Row 17: K1, tw2, k1, (p5, C2F, C1B, p5, K1,
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Sleeve length: 44[46:47:47:47:48]cm tw2, k1) 4 times.

(17½[18:18½:18½:18½:19]in) Row 19: As row 1.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 21: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p5,
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures C1B, C2F, p5, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
this applies to all sizes. tw2, k1.
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Row 23: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p4,
YOU WILL NEED C1B, p2, C2F, p4, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
King Cole Magnum Chunky 70% acrylic, tw2, k1.
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30% wool (approx 110m per 100g) Row 25: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p3,
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9[9:10:10:11:11] x 100g balls in 3118 Bracken C1B, p4, C2F, p3, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
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5mm and 6mm needles tw2, k1.

Set of 4 x 5mm double-pointed needles Row 27: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p2,
2 stitch holders C1B, p6, C2F, p2, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
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Cable needle tw2, k1.

Row counter Row 29: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p2,
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on C2F, p6, C1B, p2, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
average requirements and are approximate. tw2, k1.
Row 31: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p3,
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TENSION C2F, p4, C1B, p3, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
14 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st using tw2, k1.
6mm needles. Row 33: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p4,
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Width of 84-st Panel is approx 40cm (15¾in) C2F, p2, C1B, p4, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
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when not stretched. tw2, k1.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 35: K1, tw2, k1, p6, k1, tw2, k1, (p5,
to obtain correct tension. C2F, C1B, p5, k1, tw2, k1) 3 times, p6, k1,
tw2, k1.
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Row 36: As row 2.

These 36 rows form Panel.
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TIPS Sizes 1 and 2 only Shape armholes

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You may find it useful to place a marker at Row 1 (RS): P9[12], work 84 sts from row 1 Loosely cast off 6[6:7:7:8:8] sts at beg of next

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each side of the centre 84 sts to denote of Panel, p9[12]. 2 rows. 90[96:102:108:114:120] sts.
Panel position. Row 2: K9[12], work 84 sts from row 2 Dec 1 st at each end of next 5[5:5:7:7:7]
of Panel, k9[12]. rows, then on every foll alt row until

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BACK Sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 only 76[80:86:90:96:100] sts rem.
With 5mm needles, cast on Row 1 (RS): P6[9:13:16], k1, tw2, k1, p6, work Work straight until Back meas

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71[77:85:91:99:105] sts. 84 sts from row 1 of Panel, p6, k1, tw2, k1, 63[65:66:67:69:70]cm (25[25½:26:26½:27:27½]in)

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Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. p6[9:13:16]. from beg, measured through centre of work,
Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. Row 2: K6[9:13:16], p4, k6, work 84 sts from ending after a WS row.

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Rep these 2 rib rows for 8cm (3¼in), row 2 of Panel, k6, p4, k6[9:13:16]. Shape shoulders
ending after row 1. All sizes Loosely cast off 6[6:7:7:8:8] sts at beg of

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Next row: P5[8:12:15:4:8], (m1p, Rows 3-36: Rep rows 1 and 2 seventeen next 6 rows. 40[44:44:48:48:52] sts.
p2[2:2:2:3:3]) 30 times, m1p, p to end. times but working rows 3-36 of Panel. Loosely cast off 6[7:6:8:7:8] sts at beg of

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102[108:116:122:130:136] sts. These 36 rows set patt. next 2 rows. 28[30:32:32:34:36] sts.

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Set Panel Work straight in patt until work meas 43cm Slip rem sts on to a holder and leave.
Change to 6mm needles. (17in) at centre, ending after a WS row.
FRONT

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Work as Back until Front meas
12[14:16:16:18:20] rows fewer than Back up

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to start of shoulder shaping, ending after

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a WS row. 76[80:86:90:96:100] sts.
Shape neck

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Next row: Patt 28[29:31:33:35:36], turn.
Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck.

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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows.
24[25:27:29:31:32] sts.

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Work 7[9:11:11:13:15] rows straight, ending

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at armhole edge.
Shape shoulder

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Loosely cast off 6[6:7:7:8:8] sts at beg of next
row and 2 foll alt rows.
Cast off rem 6[7:6:8:7:8] sts.

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With RS facing, slip next 20[22:24:24:26:28]

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sts (centre sts) on to a holder and leave.

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Rejoin yarn neatly to rem 28[29:31:33:35:36]
sts and patt to end of row.
Complete as left half but working 1 row

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more than stated before shaping shoulder.

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

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With 5mm needles, cast on
29[29:31:31:33:35] sts.

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Comfort Zone Chart

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Work 6cm (2½in) in rib as on Back,

URBINO
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ending after row 1.

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Next row: P2[2:3:3:4:2], (m1p, p4[3:4:3:3:5])

6[8:6:8:8:6] times, m1p, p to end.
BY PAT MENCHINI
36[38:38:40:42:42] sts.
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Set patt
Change to 6mm needles.
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Row 1 (RS): P1[2:2:3:4:4], k1, tw2, k1, (p6, k1,

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tw2, k1) 3 times, p1[2:2:3:4:4] sts.

Row 2: K1[2:2:3:4:4], p4, (k6, p4) 3 times,
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k1[2:2:3:4:4].
These 2 rows set patt.
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Cont in patt, shaping Sleeve by inc 1 st

at each end of next row, then on every foll
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6th[4th:4th:4th:4th:4th] row until there are

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42[44:54:62:70:70] sts, then on every foll

6th[6th:6th:6th:6th:4th] row until there are
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60[64:68:72:76:80] sts, taking extra sts

into patt.
Work straight until Sleeve meas
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44[46:47:47:47:48]cm (17½[18:18½:18½:18½:19]in)
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from beg, ending after a WS row.

Shape top
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Loosely cast off 5[5:6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next

2 rows. 50[54:56:60:62:66] sts.
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Work 0[0:2:2:4:4] rows straight.

Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on
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every foll RS row until 30[34:34:38:40:42] sts

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rem, then on every row until

20[24:24:28:30:32] sts rem. SIZES
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Cast off. To fit:

81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127:132-137]cm
POLO NECK (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54]in)
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Join shoulders. Actual measurement:

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With set of four dpns, RS facing, k across 96[103:114:123:134:145]cm

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28[30:32:32:34:36] sts of Back dec 4 sts (37¾[40¾:45:48¾:53:57¼]in)

evenly, pick up and k14[16:17:17:19:20] sts Length to centre back: 62[64:66:68:69:70]cm
evenly down left side of neck, k across (24¾[25¼:26:26¾:27¼:27½]in)
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20[22:24:24:26:28] sts of Front dec 2 sts Sleeve length: 44[46:47:47:47:48]cm

evenly, finally pick up and (17½[18:18½:18½:18½:19]in)
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k14[16:17:17:19:20] sts evenly up right side of Figures in square brackets refer to larger
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neck. 70[78:84:84:92:98] sts. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
Work in rnds of k1, p1 rib for 17cm (6¾in). this applies to all sizes.
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Cast off loosely in rib.

YOU WILL NEED
TO FINISH Rico Design Creative Melange Big Super
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Sew in Sleeve tops. Chunky 53% wool, 47% acrylic

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Join side and Sleeve seams. (approx 100m per 100g)

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6[7:7:7:8:8] x 100g balls in 01 Multi Nature

8mm and 9mm needles
2 stitch holders
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Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION
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11 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over wide rib patt

using 9mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

BACK
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With 8mm needles, cast on

40[44:48:56:60:64] sts.
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Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. of wide rib as on Back.

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Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Cont in wide rib and working extra sts into

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Rep these 2 rib rows until work meas 9cm patt, shape Sleeve by inc 1 st at each end of
(3½in), ending after row 1. ** 3rd[3rd:3rd:3rd:next:next] row, then on every
Next row (WS): P4[6:5:3:6:4], (m1p, foll 4th[4th:4th:4th:alt:alt] row until there

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p3[3:3:5:4:4]) 11[11:13:10:12:14] times, m1p, are 25[35:35:37:33:37] sts, then on every foll
p to end. 52[56:62:67:73:79] sts. 6th[6th:4th:4th:4th:4th] row until there are

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Change to 9mm needles and wide rib: 39[41:45:47:51:53] sts, gradually taking extra

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Row 1 (RS): P3[2:2:3:3:3], (k1, p2) to last sts into patt.
4[3:3:4:4:4] sts, k1, p3[2:2:3:3:3]. Work straight until Sleeve meas

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Row 2: P1, k2[1:1:2:2:2], (p1, k2) to last 44[46:47:47:47:48]cm (17½[18:18½:18½:18½:19]
4[3:3:4:4:4] sts, p1, k2[1:1:2:2:2], p1. in) at centre, ending after a WS row.

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These 2 rows form patt. Shape raglan
Cont in patt until work meas 41cm (16in) Rows 1-2: Cast off 2[2:2:3:3:4] sts, rib to end.

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from beg, ending after a WS row. 35[37:41:41:45:45] sts.

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Shape raglan Row 3: K2, k2tog tbl, rib to last 4 sts, k2tog,
Rows 1-2: Cast off 2[2:2:3:3:4] sts, rib to end. k2.

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48[52:58:61:67:71] sts. Row 4: K1, p2, rib to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Row 3: K2, k2tog tbl, rib to last 4 sts, Row 5: K3, rib to last 3 sts, k3.
k2tog, k2. Row 6: As row 4.

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Row 4: K1, p1, p2tog, rib to last 4 sts, Rep last 4 rows 2[2:2:3:3:3] more times,

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p2tog tbl, p1, k1. ending after row 6. 29[31:35:33:37:37] sts.
Row 5: K2, k2tog tbl, rib to last 4 sts, Now rep rows 3-4 only until 15[15:17:17:17:17]

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k2tog, k2. sts rem, ending after row 4.
Row 6: K1, p2, rib to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Slip sts on to a length of yarn and leave.

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Rep last 4 rows 3[3:5:5:7:7] more times.
24[28:22:25:19:23] sts. POLO NECK

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Rows 7-8: As rows 5-6. 22[26:20:23:17:21] sts. Join all raglan seams except right Back

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Rep last 2 rows 4[5:2:3:0:1] more times, raglan seam.
ending after row 6. With 8mm needles and RS facing, k across

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Slip rem 14[16:16:17:17:19] sts on to a holder 14[16:16:17:17:19] sts of Back, dec 5[5:5:4:4:6] sts
and leave. evenly, k across 15[15:17:17:17:17] sts of right
Sleeve, k across 14[16:16:17:17:19] sts

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FRONT of Front dec 5[5:5:4:4:6] sts evenly, k

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Work as for Back. Note there is no neck across 15[15:17:17:17:17] sts of left Sleeve.

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shaping on Front. 48[52:56:60:60:60] sts.
Work in k1, p1 rib for 17cm (6¾in).
SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Cast off in rib.

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With 8mm needles, cast on
16[20:20:20:24:24] sts. TO FINISH

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Work as Back to **, taking care not to cast Join rem raglan seam and polo neck.

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on tightly on first size. Join side and Sleeve seams using a flat
Next row (WS): Purl, working m1p 3[3:3:5:1:1] seam for the welt and cuffs, and mattress or

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times evenly across. 19[23:23:25:25:25] sts. backstitch seam for remainder.
Change to 9mm needles and work rows 1-2

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NARVIK WOOF BY DROPS DESIGN

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52 stitches) and divide by the number of Now work patt in rnds from Chart A1
increases to be made (eg 8) = 6.5. In this (working correct chart for size) and working
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example, make 1 yarn over after alternately 12-st patt rep 5[7:9] times around.
the 6th and 7th stitch. On the next round, Cont until work meas 9[13:17]cm (3½[5:6¾]in).
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knit the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. Cast off for front legs as foll:
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Next rnd: K2tog, k9[9:21], k2tog, place

PATTERN NOTES these 11[11:23] sts on holder for chest and
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Strand yarn not in use loosely across back of work to end of rnd. 47[71:83] sts for back.
work. If work is puckering, go up a needle Back
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size for the Fairisle section. Cont in patt, working as if on straight

The piece is worked in the round with dpns needles until work meas 15[21:27]cm
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or a circular needle from the neck down to (6[8¼:10¾]in), ending with a WS row. Leg
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the front legs. Then divide for front legs openings should meas approx 6[8:10]cm
and work back and chest pieces separately, (2¼:3:4]in). Place sts on a holder.
Chest
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backwards and forwards as if on straight

needles. Continue working in the round Place 11[11:23] sts from holder back on
down the body and then back and forth to needle and work patt as if on straight
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towards the tail. The legs are worked in needles until same number of rows have
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rounds on dpns. been worked as on back.

Body
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JUMPER Place all sts on same dpns or circular needle,

Starting at collar edge, with 3mm dpns or pick up and k1 st at each side between back
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circular needle and C, cast on 52[72:92] sts, and chest pieces. 60[84:108] sts.
join to a rnd without twisting sts. Cont in patt in rnds. When Chart A1 has
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Rib rnd: (K2, p2) to end. been worked to end, cont in st st in A only.
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Rep this rnd until work meas 6[8:10]cm When work meas 19[27:35]cm (7½[10¾:13¾]in)
SIZES (2¼[3¼:4]in). from start, cast off centre 9[13:17] sts mid
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To fit: XS[S:M] (eg Chihuahua[Bichon Change to 3.5mm dpns or circular needle. under chest and cont working backwards
Frise:Cocker Spaniel]) Next rnd: Knit, inc 8[12:16] sts evenly and forwards in rows. 51[71:91] sts.
To fit chest approx: 28-32[40-44:48:52]cm around. 60[84:108] sts. Cont to cast off as foll:
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(11-12½[15¾-17¼:19-20½]in)
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Back length approx: 24[34:40]cm

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(9¾[13½:15¾]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Chart Key
sizes: where there is only one set of figures B
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C
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YOU WILL NEED

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Drops Merino Extra Fine 100% Merino

(approx 105m per 50g)
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2 x 50g balls in 07 Light Brown (A)

1 x 50g ball in 01 Off White (B)
1 x 50g ball in 11 Red (C)
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Sizes 1 and 2 use 3.5mm dpns, size 3 uses

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a 3.5mm circular needle 40cm long

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All sizes use 3mm dpns and size 3 uses

3mm circular needle 40cm long
Stitch holders
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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TENSION
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22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using

3.5mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

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TIPS
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To work out how to increase evenly, count

the total number of stitches on needle (eg
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Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2[4:6] rows.
SUPERHERO STAN BY FIONA GOBLE

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47[63:79] sts.

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Dec 1 st at each end of next 8[9:10]
RS rows. 31[45:59] sts. it with the left thumb and forefinger, then
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2[4:6] rows. remove the needle and reinsert it into the

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27[37:47] sts. loop from front to back. Knit into the stitch
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. then knit into the stitch on the needle

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21[31:41] sts. For more abbreviations see page 91

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Work should meas approx 27[37:47]cm
(10½[14½:18½]in). BODY AND HEAD (MAKE 2)

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Cast on 18 sts in A.
TO FINISH Work 28 rows in st st, beg with a k row.

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With 3mm dpns and A, pick up and Row 29: (Ssk) 4 times, k2, (k2tog) 4 times
k84[108:140] sts around cast-off edge at (10 sts).

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bottom of jumper. Row 30: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl (8 sts).

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Work in k2, p2 rib for 2.5[3:3]cm (1[1¼:1¼]in). Work 2 rows in st st, beg with a k row.
Cast off in rib. Row 33: K1, (m1 below) twice, k2, (m1 below)

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twice, k1 (12 sts).
LEG Row 34: Purl.
With 3mm dpns and A, pick up and Row 35: K1, (m1 below) twice, k6, (m1 below)

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k36[44:52] sts around one front leg opening. twice, k1 (16 sts).

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Work in k2, p2 rib for 3[4:6]cm (1¼[1½:2¼]in). Row 36: Purl.
Cast off in rib. Row 37: K1, (m1 below), k12, (m1 below),

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Rep for other leg opening. k1 (18 sts).
Work 13 rows in st st, beg with a p row.

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TO FINISH Row 51: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
Weave in loose ends. (16 sts).

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Row 52: Purl.

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Rep rows 51-52 once more (14 sts).
SIZE Row 55: K2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2 (12 sts).

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Doll is 28cm (11in) tall from heel to head. Cast off pwise.

YOU WILL NEED ARMS (MAKE 2)

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Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino 55% wool, Cast on 10 sts in A.

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33% acrylic, 12% cashmere Work 28 rows in st st, beg with a k row.

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(approx 125m per 50g) Row 29: K5, m1, turn, p1, turn, k1, turn, p1,
½ x 50g ball in 65 Clotted Cream (A) turn, k to end (11 sts).
¾ x 50g ball in 89 Sapphire (B) Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a p row.

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¼ x 50g ball in 98 Tobacco (C) Row 33: K1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1 (9 sts).
¾ x 50g ball in 34 Red (D) Break yarn and thread it through rem sts.

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Small amount of 91 Acid Yellow (E)

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Very small amount of 300 Black (F) LEGS (MAKE 2)
Very small amount of coral, red or pink Cast on 24 sts in B.

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embroidery thread or yarn for mouth Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a k row.
30g polyester toy filling Row 5: K6, (ssk) 3 times, (k2tog) 3 times,
3.25mm needles k to end (18 sts).

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3.25mm crochet hook Row 6: Purl.

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Yarn sewing needle Row 7: K5, (ssk) twice, (k2tog) twice,

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Large-eyed embroidery needle k to end (14 sts).
Colouring pencil in deep pink or red Row 8: Purl.
4 x stitch markers or small safety pins Row 9: K5, ssk, k2tog, k to end (12 sts).
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Note: Yarn amounts are based on average Work 29 rows in st st, beg with a p row.
requirements and are approximate. Cast off.
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TENSION HAIR
Approx 25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over Cast on 18 sts in C.
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st st. Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a k row.

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to Row 5: Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (16 sts).
obtain correct tension. Row 6: Purl.
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Rep last 2 rows twice more (12 sts).

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ABBREVIATIONS Row 11: Inc, k to last 2 sts, inc, k1 (14 sts).

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m1 below = find the top loop of the stitch Row 12: Purl.
below the next stitch on the LH needle. Rep last 2 rows once more (16 sts).
Insert the tip of the RH needle into that top Row 15: Inc, k4, cast off 6 sts, (1 st rem on
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loop from front to back. If this is difficult try needle from casting off), k2, inc, k1
picking up the stitch from the back, hold (2 groups of 6 sts).
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Work on 6 sts just worked only, leaving rem work a few chain stitches in A, in a short TO FINISH
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sts on needle. vertical line at the side of the head, in line Using the crochet hook and yarn tail from
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Next row: Purl. with the eyes. Then work another row of casting off, work a 9cm (3½in) crochet
Next row: Ssk, k to end (5 sts). chain stitches on top to make the ears a chain for one side of the fastening. Make
Next row: P to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl (4 sts). bit more prominent. Add a bit of colour a matching crochet chain and sew it on to
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Next row: Ssk, k to end (3 sts). to the cheeks using the colouring pencil. the other side to form the second fastening.
Next row: P1, p2tog tbl (2 sts). Seam the Hair piece to form a cap shape. Weave in all loose ends.
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Next row: Ssk (1 st). Pin then oversew the Hair piece to
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Fasten off. Head, using matching yarn. Embroider SHORTS (MAKE 1)

Rejoin yarn to rem sts on WS of work. curl at front of Hair in chain stitch using Cast on 18 sts in D.
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Next row: Purl. photograph as a guide. Work 13 rows in st st, beg with a p row.
Next row: K to last 2 sts, k2tog (5 sts). Weave in all loose ends. Break yarn and leave sts on needle.
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Next row: P2tog, p to end (4 sts). Cast on 18 sts in D on needle without sts.
Next row: K2, k2tog (3 sts). SWEATER FRONT AND BACK Work 13 rows in st st, beg with a p row.
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Next row: P2tog, p1 (2 sts). (MAKE 2) Now work across all 36 sts.
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Next row: K2tog (1 st). Cast on 22 sts in B. Work 12 rows in st st beg with a k row.
Fasten off . Row 1: Knit. Next row: (K1, p1) to end.
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Work 8 rows in st st, beg with a k row. Rep last row once more.
Basic doll Mark beg and end of last row with stitch Cast off keeping to the k1, p1 patt.
markers or small safety pins. Also mark the
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middle two stitches of the row (the 11th and TO FINISH

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12th sts), which will indicate where you will Sew inside leg and back seams.
begin working the star motif on the Front Weave in all loose ends.
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(see below).
Work 10 rows in st st, beg with a k row. BOOTS (MAKE 2)
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Row 20: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 Cast on 26 sts in D.

(20 sts). Knit 3 rows.
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Row 21: Purl. Work 4 rows in st st, beg with a k row.

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Rep rows 20-21 once more (18 sts). Row 8: K7, (ssk) 3 times, (k2tog) 3 times, k to
Work 6 rows in st st, beg with a k row. end (20 sts).
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Row 30: Cast off 3 sts, k to end (15 sts). Row 9: Purl.
Row 31: Cast off 3 sts pwise, p to end Row 10: K6, (ssk) twice, (k2tog) twice, k to
(12 sts). end (16 sts).
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Work 3 rows in st st, beg with a k row. Work 6 rows in st st, beg with a p row.
6

Cast off kwise loosely. Cast off kwise loosely.

16

SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE) TO FINISH

Join neck edges and shoulders of Front and Fold Boot pieces in half so that the RS is on
17

Back pieces. With RS facing, pick up and the inside and oversew sole. Turn the pieces
k8 sts from one stitch marker or safety pin the right way out and sew the back seams.
7

to shoulder edges and another 8 sts from Weave in all loose ends.
18

shoulder edges to second stitch marker or

safety pin (16 sts).
19

TO FINISH Work 19 rows in st st, beg with a p row.

Join side and top seams of Body and Head Knit 2 rows. Star Chart
pieces using mattress stitch. Stuff, shaping Cast off loosely.
20

the doll as you go. Close lower seam using

8

mattress stitch. TO FINISH

21

Join sole of foot seam and back of Leg Using Swiss darning or duplicate stitch
seams using mattress stitch, leaving top technique, work star in E following the
ends open. Stuff and oversew Legs to chart. Add an extra single chain stitch
22

outside edges of lower Body. between the top two stitches to make the
Join hand and Arm seams using mattress star extra pointy.
23
9

stitch, leaving top ends open. Stuff then Join side and Sleeve seams.
oversew to sides of Body about 1.25cm (½in) Weave in all loose ends.
down from the thinnest part of the neck,
24

with the Arm seam facing the Body with the CAPE Pattern from Knit
thumb on the outside. Cast on 30 sts in D. Your Own Dolls
For eyes, work French knots using F. Row 1: Purl. by Fiona Goble,
25

Embroider mouth in straight stitch using Row 2: Knit. published by

10

embroidery thread or a separated strand Row 3: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. CICO Books (£12.99)
26

of yarn. Work nose by working a couple of Rep rows 2-3, 19 more times. Photography by
chain stitches in A, in a short vertical line. Row 42: K6, (ssk) 3 times, k6, (k2tog) times, Geoff Dann ©
To make the nose slightly more prominent, k to end (24 sts). CICO Books
27

work another couple of chain stitches over Row 43: Knit.

the ones you have just sewn. For the ears, Cast off, leaving a long yarn tail.
28
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PATTERNS

1
2
LITTLE WILLIAM’S BODYSUIT BY DROPS DESIGN

1
3
PATTERN NOTES
Worked from the neck down backwards

4
and forwards in rows and then joined and
worked in the round.

5
When working Yoke Pattern work Chart

2
M1, then M2, then M3. Then for sizes 2yrs
and 3-4yrs only work Chart M2 once more.

6
25[25:25:30:30] rows in total.

7
NECK AND YOKE
With 2mm circular needle and A, cast on

3
49[57:65:73:81] sts.

8
Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to last st, k1.
Row 2 (WS): (P1, k1) to last st, p1.

9
Rep last 2 rows until work meas 1cm (½in),
ending on a RS row.
Next row (WS): Rib to end, inc

10
7[9:11:13:15] sts across row working m1 inc.

4
56[66:76:86:96] sts.
Change to 2.5mm circular needle.

11
Next row (RS): K1 (mid-back), k7[9:12:14:16]
(right back), k1 and pm in this st, k8[9:8:9:10]

12
(right sleeve), k1 and pm2 in this st,
k20[24:30:34:38] (front), k1 and pm3 in this st,

5
k8[9:8:9:10] (left sleeve), k1 and pm4 in this st,

13
SIZES k7[9:12:14:16] (left back), k1 (mid back).
To fit: Note: Read all of next section before

14
1-3mths[6-9mths:12-18mths:2yrs:3-4yrs] continuing.
Actual chest measurement: Cont in st st.
44[50:56:62:68]cm (17¼[19¾:22:24½:26¾]in Next row: Purl, slipping markers.

15
Length: 38[43:48:53:58]cm (15[17:19:21:23]in) Inc row: K1, k7[9:12:14:16], yo, k1, yo,

6
Sleeve length cuff to shoulder: k8[9:8:9:10], yo, k1, yo, k20[24:30:34:38], yo,

16
26[30:34:38:42]cm (10¼[11¾:13½:15:16½]in) k1, yo, k8[9:8:9:10], yo, k1, yo, k7[9:12:14:16],
Figures in square brackets refer to larger k1. 64[74:84:94:104] sts.
sizes: where there is only one set of figures Next row: Purl, slipping markers and

17
this applies to all sizes. working p1 tbl into each yo.
Rep last 2 rows 10[10:10:11:13] more times,

7
YOU WILL NEED then inc row again.

18
Drops Baby Merino 100% Merino wool Then work inc row on 2[3:4:4:4] foll 4th rows.
(approx 175m per 50g) AT THE SAME TIME when work meas

19
3[4:4:4:4] x 50g balls in 18 Brown (A) 3[4:5:5:6]cm (1¼[1½:2:2:2¼]in) from cast-on
1 x 50g ball in 17 Beige (B) edge work Yoke Pattern (see Pattern Notes),
OR Drops Baby Alpaca Silk 70% alpaca, working inc’d sts into patt.

20
30% silk (approx 167m per 50g) When work meas 8[9:9:10:10]cm

8
3[3:4:4:4] x 50g balls in 5670 Brown (A) (3¼[3½:3½:4:4]in) from cast-on edge, cast on

21
1 x 50g ball in 2110 Wheat (B) 4 sts at each end of next row from WS for sts
2mm and 2.5mm circular needles 60cm long at bottom of neck opening. Work these sts
2mm and 2.5mm dpns in patt.
22
Stitch holders Once all Charts and incs are worked there
Stitch markers will be 172[190:208:226:252] sts on needle.
23

Divide for Sleeves

9

6 x 15mm Drops mother of pearl buttons

No 521 Rearrange sts, placing 38[41:42:45:50] sts for
Row counter each Sleeve on to a holder and cont in rnds
24

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on on rem 96[108:124:136:152] sts, pm for start of
average requirements and are approximate. rnd and mid-under left sleeve armhole as foll:
25

TENSION BODY
10

26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st using Set-up rnd (rnd 1 of Chart M4): Pm,
26

2.5mm needles. cast on 4 sts, k48[54:62:68:76] sts of front,

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to cast on 8 sts, k48[54:62:68:76] sts of back,
obtain correct tension. cast on 4 sts. 112[128:144:160:176] sts.
27

Next rnd: Work rnd 2 of Chart M4 (a plain

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 knit rnd), working patt rep 7[8:9:10:11] times.
28
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in

PATTERNS
1
2
1

This rnd sets position of Chart M4. Cont Next 2 rows: (K1, p1) to end. Next rnd: (K1, p1) to end.
3

until M4 has been completed. Next row (RS): K1, *yo, k2tog, rib 4[5:5:6:6] sts; Rep last rnd until rib meas 3[3:3:4:4]cm
Then work Chart M5, working patt rep rep from * once more, yo, k2tog, k1. (1¼[1¼:1¼:1½:1½]in).
28[32:36:40:44] times around. Next row: Rib to end, working into back Cast off loosely.
4

Then cont in A only, working in rnds until of all yarn overs.

work meas 15[17:19:21:23]cm Cont until rib meas 1½cm (½in). RIGHT BACK NECK EDGING
5

(6[6¾:7½:8¼:9]in) from armhole opening. Cast off. With RS facing, A and 2mm dpns, pick up
2

Divide for Leg Openings and k21[21:23:23:25] sts up right back neck
Divide sts so there are 56[64:72:80:88] sts SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE) opening.
6

each for Back and Front. Place 38[41:42:45:50] sts from holder on to Next row (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end.
Lower back section 2.5mm dpns, cast on 8 sts, pm at centre Next row (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
7

Cont in rows as foll: of these 8 sts to denote start of rnd, move Rep last 2 rows until work meas 1.5cm (½in),
Row 1 (RS): K1, skpo, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, marker up each rnd. 46[49:50:53:58] sts. ending on a WS row.
3

k1. 54[62:70:78:86] sts. Note: Read all of next section before Cast off in rib.
8

Row 2 (WS): K1, p to last st, k1. continuing.

Rep last 2 rows until 16[18:18:20:20] sts rem, Work Chart M4 and then work Chart M5. LEFT BACK NECK EDGING
9

ending on a WS row. Beg with first st on first rnd of M4. With RS facing, A and 2mm dpns, pick
Change to 2mm needles. When Sleeve meas 2[3:3:3:3]cm up and k21[21:23:23:25] sts down left back
Next row (RS): (K1, p1) to end. (¾[1¼:1¼:1¼:1¼]in), work dec row as foll: neck opening.
10

Rep this row until rib meas 1½cm (½in). Dec row: K2tog, patt to last 2 sts, skpo. Next row (WS): (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
4

Cast off. 44[47:48:51:56] sts. Next row (RS): Rib to end, working
Lower front section Cont for another 1.5[1.5:2:2.5:2.5]cm 3 buttonholes evenly along by working
11

Rejoin yarn to rem 56[64:72:80:88] front sts. (½[½:¾:1:1]in). yo, k2tog.

Row 1 (RS): K1, skpo, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, Work dec row again. 42[45:46:49:54] sts. Next row: Rib to end, working into back
12

k1. 54[62:70:78:86] sts. Cont in this way, working decs every loop of yo.
Row 2 (WS): K1, p2tog tbl, p to last 3 sts, 1.5[1.5:2:2.5:2.5]cm (½[½:¾:1:1]in) until Cont until rib meas 1.5cm (½in), ending on
5

p2tog, k1. 52[60:68:76:84] sts. 32[35:36:41:42] sts rem. a WS row.

13

Rep last 2 rows 2[2:3:3:4] more times. Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas Cast off in rib.
44[52:56:64:68] sts. 12[15:18:20:23]cm (4¾[6:7:8:9]in) from armhole Place Back Neck Edging over Right Neck
14

Now dec on every RS only until opening, dec 1 st on last rnd on sizes Edging and fasten together with a few
16[18:18:20:20] sts rem, ending on a WS row. 6-9mths and 2 yrs only. 32[34:36:40:42] sts. sewn stitches.
Change to 2mm circular needle. Change to 2mm dpns.
15

LEG OPENINGS (BOTH ALIKE)

6

With RS facing, 2mm circular needle and A,

16

Chart pick up and k16 sts for every 5cm (2in) along
leg opening, ending with an odd no of sts.
Next row (WS): (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
17

Next row (RS): (K1, p1) to last st, k1.

Rep last 2 rows until rib meas 1cm (½in)
7

ending with a WS row.

18

Cast off on RS.

19

TO FINISH
Sew openings under sleeves.
Sew buttons to rib at bottom of back piece
20

and on to right neck band opening.

8

Weave in loose ends.

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Key
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B
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STOCKISTS ABBREVIATIONS
BAA RAM EWE k knit rem remain/ing
W: baaramewe.co.uk p purl rep repeat
alt alternative rev st st reverse stocking stitch
CASCADE beg begin/ning (RS purl, WS knit)
W: cascadeyarns.com ch chain rnd round
cm centimetre/s RS/WS right side/wrong side
COOP KNITS cn cable needle skpo slip one, knit one, pass
Fyberspates cont continue the slipped stitch over
T: 07546 948378 W: fyberspates.com dc double crochet (decrease 1)
dec decrease sk2po slip one, knit two
DEBBIE BLISS dpn(s) double-pointed together, pass slipped
LoveKnitting needle(s) stitch over (decrease 2)
W: loveknitting.com foll follows/following s2kpo slip two stitches
g gramme/s one at a time knitwise,
DROPS DESIGN g st garter stitch knit one, pass two
W: garnstudio.com (every row knit) slipped stitches over
in inch/es (decrease 2)
DUTTONS FOR BUTTONS inc increase sp2po slip one purlwise, purl
T: 01423 502092 E: info@duttonsforbuttons.co.uk k2tog knit two stitches two together, pass
W: duttonsforbuttons.co.uk together (decrease 1) slipped stitch over
k3tog knit three stitches (decrease 2)
EASYKNITS together (decrease 2) sl1 slip one stitch
W: easyknits.co.uk kfb knit into front and sl1p slip one stitch purlwise
back of next stitch sm slip marker
KING COLE (increase 1) ssk slip next two stitches
T: 01756 703670 W: kingcole.co.uk kwise knitwise one at a time, knitwise,
LH/RH left hand/right hand to right hand needle,
MANOS DEL URUGUAY m marker insert tip of left hand
Rooster Yarns m1 make 1 stitch: pick up needle through both
T: 01829 7409031 E: sales@roosteryarns.com the loop lying between stitches and knit them
W: roosteryarns.com the two stitches and together (decrease 1)
knit into the back of it st(s) stitch(es)
NEW LANARK (increase 1) st st stocking stitch
T: 01555 661345 E: enquiries@newlanarkshop.co.uk m1p make 1 purlwise tbl through back loop
W: newlanarkshop.co.uk meas measures tog together
mm millimetre/s tr treble crochet
NORO m st moss stitch w&t wrap and turn
Knitting Fever ndl needle wyib with yarn in the back
W: knittingfever.com p2tog purl two stitches wyif with yarn in the front
together (decrease 1) yf yarn forward
NOVITA p3tog purl three stitches yfrn yarn forward and round
W: novitaknits.com together (decrease 2) needle
patt pattern yo yarn over
RICO pm place marker yrn yarn round needle
T: +49 (0)52 72 602-0 E: info@rico-design.de psso pass slipped stitch over y2rn yarn twice round needle
W: rico-design.de pwise purlwise

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time, I improvised a top with some strange, called Picovoli by Grumperina have been the
fuzzy yarn which looked a bit like moss. I took inspiration for waist shaping on the majority
this look as inspiration for a woodland-themed of my hand-knitted jumpers for the past two
knit and made a simple tube for the body, years. I have quite a small waist compared to
picked up for what can only be described as my hips and bust and this pattern’s shaping
boob-holders and finished it off with a racer just worked for me. So when knitting a jumper
back. I then knitted some little ivy leaf shapes, with no waist shaping, like the So Faded
embellished them with silver thread and beads sweater, I use the shaping I learned from
and sewed them on to the shoulder. It was a Picovoli to make it into something I would
great adventure in knitting, but it sadly wasn’t wear a lot more in future. When knitting the
a very wearable item and I didn’t really like it, Lorelle Jumper by Kari-Helene Rane I knew
even though it did fit me very well. that the boat neckline was not going to work
Years later I have much more experience and for me, so I remodelled this based upon a lopi
When you start making your own clothes you can apply that to my knits with the confidence sweater I had knitted the year before and a
imagine creating clothing that perfectly suits that they will turn out right and wearable. It short row neckline technique I had tried in
you and is tailored to your exact shape and size. feels irritating to say that you need to build Owls by Kate Davies. The main thing to note
But just like the clothing you buy in the shops, up experience before you know how to adapt here is that these patterns are in different
patterns are made with a certain body shape your knits, but it’s only when you have knitted weight yarns and different tensions, so I’m
in mind. This shape could be the designer’s lots of different patterns that you begin to see not taking the exact stitch count and trying
own shape or, if from a big company, it will be how they work and how they can work for you. to apply it to another jumper – it’s the idea
a standardised set of measurements for hip, I don’t mean to say that I can now make it up itself I’m borrowing. From my experience and
bust, waist, torso, arm, neck and so on. As we all as I go – I’m not that clever. But what I lookingg back at patterns
p that have worked in
know, our own bodies do not conform to do have in my knitting ng toolkit is the past, I can make changes to suit
set measurements because we are all beautifully a few patterns which I know me and my m shape.
different. So unless you have the knowhow work for my body shape ape Sadly this may not be
to adapt and change these patterns, you are and from which I can n terribly helpful if you’re just
terri
potentially going to end up with something that borrow elements to starting out in knitting,
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and we can make more presents before the big day – 14 Morgenfrost mittens
or we can use that extra time to craft the odd bit for
ourselves in between, thank you very much. 18 Flen candle holder
We’ve got some delightful patterns for you to offer
your loved ones in this supplement – from bigger 22 Bokstav gift tags
projects like Martin Storey’s gorgeous Oswald Owl
cushion cover and Drops Design’s Morgenfrost cabled 25 Mitred square
mitts to quick-fi x knits for the last minute, blanket
like MillaMia’s cute Flen candle holder.
And even if you’re not giving knitted gifts, you 28 Rainbow coffee cosy
can present them in style – Knitting’s Abby Costen
has put together a rainbow of gift wrapping options 30 Stockists and
to really show off your precious presents, and what resources
better way to finish them off than with a hand-
knitted, initialled gift tag like MillaMia’s Bokstav? 31 Abbreviations
Happy planning and making!
Christine
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 PresentPlan your gift knitting today
NAME GIFT YARN

Mum Oswald Owl Rowan Hemp Tweed

cushion cover

BACKGROUND PHOTOGRAPH: MELICA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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COLOUR FINISH DATE DONE

132 Plum and 141 Almond 15 November

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OSWALD OWL CUSHION COVER

BY MARTIN STOREY
SIZE Next row: Using A, p22, work next 49 sts
To fit cushion pad approx 46cm (18in) as row 2 of Chart for motif, using A,
square p to end.
These 2 rows set the sts – centre 49 sts
YOU WILL NEED from chart for motif with edge sts using
Rowan Hemp Tweed 75% wool, 25% hemp yarn A.
(approx 95m per 50g) Work the rem 74 rows of Chart for motif
5 x 50g balls in 141 Almond (A) as set, ending with RS facing for next row.
1 x 50g balls in 136 Granite (B) Break B and cont in A only as foll:
4.5mm needles Work 18 rows in st st.
1 cushion pad approx 46cm (18in) square Cast off.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based
on average requirements and are BACK
approximate. Using A cast on 85 sts.
Beg with a k row, work 112 rows in st st,
TENSION ending with RS facing for next row.
19 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st. Cast off.
21 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over
patterned st st. TO FINISH
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Press as described on the ball band.
to obtain correct tension. Sew pieces together along three sides.
Insert cushion pad and close fourth side. ●
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 31
For Chart see page 10
FRONT
Using A cast on 93 sts.
Beg with a k row, work 18 rows in st st,
ending with RS facing for next row.
Place motif Chart
Breaking off and joining in colours as
required and using the intarsia and
Fairisle techniques, place Chart for motif,
which is worked entirely in st st beg with
a k row, as foll:
Next row (RS): Using A, k22, work next
49 sts as row 1 of Chart for motif, using A,
k to end.

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Owl Chart Key

76 A
B
70

60

50

40

30

20

10

end/beg beg/end

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MORGENFROST MITTENS BY DROPS DESIGN

SIZES Next rnd: K1 tbl, k1, k1 tbl, k25, work 20 sts

To fit: One size M/L of Chart A2, k4.
Next rnd: Yo, k3, yo, k25, work 20 sts of
YOU WILL NEED Chart A2, k4 (54 sts)
Drops Karisma 100% wool Next rnd: K1 tbl, k3, k1 tbl, k25, work 20 sts
(approx 100m per 50g) of Chart A2, k4.
2 x 50g balls in 01 Off White Inc in this way on every alt rnd 4 more
3mm and 3.5mm double-pointed needles times (62 sts).
Cable needle Place 13 Thumb sts on a holder, cast on
Row counter 1 st behind Thumb on next rnd and cont in
Note: Yarn amounts given are based rnds in patt on rem 50 sts until work meas
on average requirements and are approx 26cm (10¼in) or until 3cm (1¼in)
approximate. less than desired finished length, insert
markers after first st and after 24th st.
TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using Chart
3.5mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 31

RIGHT MITTEN
With 3mm dpns, cast on 48 sts,
join to a rnd without twisting sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Rib rnd: (K2, p2) to end.
Rep rib rnd until work meas 7cm (2¾in).
Next rnd: (K2, p2tog, k2, p2) 3 times, k2,
p2, k2, work chart A1 over next 14 sts, k2,
p2tog (50 sts). Key
Change to 3.5mm dpns. k
Next rnd: K26 (for palm), work 20 sts of p
Chart A2, k4.
C4F
Rep last rnd until work meas 14cm (5½in).**
kfb
Increase for Thumb
Next rnd: Yo, k1, yo, k25, work 20 sts of
Chart A2, k4 (52 sts).

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Shape top LEFT MITTEN

Dec rnd: K1, sm, skpo, patt to 3 sts before Work as for Right Mitten to **.
next m, k2tog, k1, sm, skpo, k to 3 sts Increase for Thumb
before m, k1, k2tog (46 sts). Next rnd: K21, yo, k1, yo, k4, work
Next rnd: Patt to end. 20 sts of Chart A2, k4 (52 sts).
Rep last 2 rnds twice more (38 sts). Next rnd: K21, k1 tbl, k1, k1 tbl, k4, work
Rep dec rnd once more (34 sts). 20 sts of Chart A2, k4.
Next rnd: Rep dec rnd and at the same These 2 rnds set position of inc.
time work k2tog twice across each cable Cont as set working remainder of mitten
(24 sts). as for Right Mitten.
Next rnd: K2tog around (12 sts).
Next rnd: K2tog around (6 sts). TO FINISH
Cut yarn, thread through rem sts, pull tight Weave in loose ends. ●
and fasten well.

THUMB
Place 13 thumb sts back on to 3.5mm dpns,
pick up and k3 sts from base of Thumb
(16 sts).
Next rnd: Knit.
Rep last rnd until Thumb meas approx
5cm (2in).
Next rnd: K2tog around (8 sts).
Rep last rnd (4 sts).
Cut yarn and thread through rem sts,
pull tight and fasten well.

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FLEN CANDLE HOLDER

BY MILLAMIA
SIZE
To fit a candle holder 9cm (3½in) high with
24cm (9½in) circumference

YOU WILL NEED

MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 100%
extra fine Merino (approx 125m per 50g)
1 x 50g ball in 100 Pitch Black (A)
1 x 50g ball in 124 Snow (B)
Set of 5 x 3.25mm double-pointed needles
Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
requirements and are approximate.

TENSION
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 31

PATTERN NOTES
When working from Chart all rows are k
rows and read from right to left.
Use the Fairisle method, stranding yarn not
in use loosely across the WS of work.

CANDLE HOLDER
Using A cast on 60 sts.
Arrange these sts evenly on 4 needles,
purl 1 rnd.
Work in rounds from Chart to end.
Cut A and cont in B only.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: Purl.
Cast off.

TO FINISH
Weave in ends. ●

For Chart see page 20

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Chart

Key

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BOKSTAV GIFT TAGS BY MILLAMIA

SIZE For all letters
Height: approx 5.5cm (2¼in) Work in st st with m st border.
Width: varies depending on letter Row 1: Using A m st 3 sts, using B k to last
3 sts, using A m st 3 sts.
YOU WILL NEED Row 2: Using A m st 3 sts, using B p to last
MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino 100% 3 sts, using A m st 3.
extra fine Merino (approx 125m per 50g) Rep the last 2 rows 5 more times,
Small amounts in 101 Midnight (A) and then row 1 again.
124 Snow (B) Cont in A only.
3.25mm needles Next row: M st 3 sts, p to last 3 sts,
Note: Yarn amounts are based on average m st 3 sts.
requirements and are approximate. Work 3 rows in m st.
Back only
TENSION Cast off in m st.
25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over patt. Front only
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Cast on 20 sts for loop, cast off 20 sts
to obtain correct tension. kwise, then cast off rem sts in m st.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 31 TO FINISH

Using A, work from alphabet letter Charts
TIP and Swiss darn letters within 2 st/2 row
The letters are Swiss darned on to the gift border of B. Leaving end of loop free,
tags to give the most solid look, but if you join sides.
prefer you could work them into the fabric Sew end of loop to beg of loop. ●
of the knitting using the intarsia method.
Once finished, press flat with an iron for For Letter Charts see page 24
a neat, precise finish.

BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE)

For letters with an even number of sts
With 3.25mm needles and A cast on the
number of sts in the letter plus 10 sts.
Row 1: (K1, p1) to end.
Row 2: (P1, k1) to end.
Rep the last 2 rows once more.
For letters with an odd number of sts
With 3.25mm needles and A cast on the
number of sts in the letter plus 10 sts.
M st row: K1, (p1, k1) to end.
Rep this row 3 more times.

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Letter Charts

A
B

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MITRED SQUARE BLANKET BY WENDY YARNS

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MITRED SQUARE BLANKET BY WENDY YARNS

SIZE
90 x 120cm (35½ x 47¼in)

YOU WILL NEED

Wendy Botanics Chunky 100% acrylic
(approx 170m per 100g)
8 x 100g balls in 5400 Fennel
6.5mm needles
Note: Yarn amounts given are based
on average requirements and are
approximate.

TENSION
14 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 31

PATTERN NOTE
For this Blanket squares are worked by
picking up stitches from the sides of
squares already worked.
Use the diagram as a guide.

Blanket Diagram
Diagram for first two rows of Patchwork Squares Blanket

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BLANKET
First square
Cast on 20 sts, pm, cast on 20 more sts
(40 sts).
Sl1p, k to end.
Row 2: Sl1p, k to 2 sts before m, k2tog,
sm, k2tog tbl, k to end.
These two rows form patt.
Rep these 2 rows until only 2 sts rem,
k2tog and fasten off.
Second square
Cast on 20 sts and pick up 20 sts from one
row end edge of first square.
Work as given for first square.
Third, fourth, fifth and sixth squares
Work as given for second square.
Seventh square
Pick up and k20 sts from second row end
edge of first square and cast on 20 sts.
Work as given for first square.
Eighth square
Pick up and k20 sts from second row end
edge of first square and 20 sts from end
of second square.
Work as given for first square.
Cont as set, using diagram as a guide,
until Blanket has eight rows of squares.

TO FINISH
Weave in ends. ●

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RAINBOW COFFEE COSY BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS

SIZE Rnd 6: Knit in C.
Circumference at base: 20cm (8in) Rnd 7 (inc): Using A, k1, kfb, k12, kfb,
Circumference at top: 23cm (9in) k to end (29 sts).
Length: 10cm (4in) Rnd 8: Knit in D.
Rnds 9, 11 and 13: Knit in A.
YOU WILL NEED Rnd 10: Knit in E.
Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Rnd 12: Knit in F.
100% superwash Merino wool Rnd 14: Knit in G.
(approx 117m per 100g) Rnd 15 (inc): Using A, k1, kfb, k13, kfb,
1 x 100g hank in 817 Ecru (A) k to end (31 sts).
Small amounts each in Rnd 16: Knit in H.
809 Really Red (B) Break H and cont in A only.
822 Pumpkin (C) Rnd 17: Knit.
820 Lemon (D) Rnds 18 and 19: (K1, p1) around.
235 Ivy (E) Cast off.
896 Blue Horizon (F)
1959 Deep Sapphire (G) COSY KNITTED FLAT
1965 Dark Plum (H) Cast on 27 sts in A.
6.5mm needles Row 1: (K1, p1) to last st, k1.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Row 2: (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
on average requirements and are Rows 3 and 5: Knit in A.
approximate. Row 4: Purl in B.
Row 6: Purl in C.
TENSION Row 7 (inc): Using A, k1, kfb, k12, kfb,
13 sts and 19 rows to 10cm. k to end (29 sts).
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 8: Purl in D.
to obtain correct tension. Rows 9, 11 and 13: Knit in A.
Row 10: Purl in E.
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 31 Row 12: Purl in F.
Row 14: Purl in G.
PATTERN NOTE Row 15 (inc): Using A, k1, kfb, k13, kfb,
This pattern can be knitted flat or in the k to end (31 sts).
round. If knitting in the round, use a set Row 16: Purl in H.
of double-pointed needles or a circular Break H and cont in A only.
needle for the magic loop method. Row 17: Knit.
Row 18: (K1, p1) to last st, k1.
COSY IN THE ROUND Row 19: (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
Cast on 26 sts in A. Join in the round taking Cast off.
care not to twist stitches and pm to mark
beg of rnd. TO FINISH
Rnds 1 and 2: (K1, p1) around. If knitting flat, join side seams using
Rnds 3 and 5: Knit in A. mattress stitch. Weave in ends neatly.
Rnd 4: Knit in B. Block if required. ●

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RESOURCES

Cascade Yarns Rowan

W: cascadeyarns.com T: 01484 681881
E: mail@knitrowan.com
Drops Design W: knitrowan.com
W: garnstudio.com
Wendy
MillaMia TB Ramsden
LoveKnitting T: 01943 494184
W: loveknitting.com E: sales@tbramsden.co.uk
W: tbramsden.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPH: BONCHAN/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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k knit rem remain/ing
p purl rep repeat
alt alternative rev st st reverse stocking stitch
beg begin/ning (RS purl, WS knit)
ch chain rnd round
cm centimetre/s RS/WS right side/wrong side
cn cable needle skpo slip one, knit one, pass
cont continue the slipped stitch over
dc double crochet (decrease 1)
dec decrease sk2po slip one, knit two
dpn(s) double-pointed needle(s) together, pass slipped
foll follows/following stitch over (decrease 2)
g gramme/s s2kpo slip two stitches
g st garter stitch one at a time knitwise,
(every row knit) knit one, pass two
in inch/es slipped stitches over
inc increase (decrease 2)
k2tog knit two stitches together sp2po slip one purlwise, purl two
(decrease 1) together, pass slipped
k3tog knit three stitches stitch over (decrease 2)
together (decrease 2) sl1 slip one stitch
kfb knit into front and sl1p slip one stitch purlwise
back of next stitch sm slip marker
(increase 1) ssk slip next two stitches one
kwise knitwise at a time, knitwise, to
LH/RH left hand/right hand right hand needle, insert
m marker tip of left hand needle
m1 make 1 stitch: pick up the through both stitches
loop lying between the and knit them together
two stitches and knit into (decrease 1)
the back of it (increase 1) st(s) stitch(es)
m1p make 1 purlwise st st stocking stitch
meas measures tbl through back loop
mm millimetre/s tog together
m st moss stitch tr treble crochet
ndl needle w&t wrap and turn
p2tog purl two stitches together wyib with yarn in the back
(decrease 1) wyif with yarn in the front
p3tog purl three stitches yf yarn forward
together (decrease 2) yfrn yarn forward and
patt pattern round needle
pm place marker yo yarn over
psso pass slipped stitch over yrn yarn round needle
pwise purlwise y2rn yarn twice round needle

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