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42
FeatUres
28 Tutorial
The Fantasy stitch is explored
33 Anatomy of design
Fiona Morris takes us through
the design process used for the
Tumbling Lace Cardi
42 Interview
Talented upholsterer, Melanie
Porter, chats to us about her
innovative use of knitting
51 Knitting Genie
Penelope Hemingway shares her
love of Inland Ganseys with us
76 App review
We take a look at knitting
technology
86 Behind the scenes
What’s on
A look back at the early days the cover?
of Rowan Zigzag tunic
by Iryna Klionava
SubScribe Make Iryna’s nautical
everY IssUe today! take on a summer
tunic. Made from
11 The knitty gritty from only £48
See page 62 for lightweight cotton,
31 Yarn review details it’s ideal for a sunny
weekend.
56 Your gallery
Add a touch of Riviera
62 Subscribe chic to your wardrobe!
77 Abbreviations
98 Community knitting

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Original
14 Patterns InsIde 6 ZIGZAG TunIC
by Iryna Klionava
16 LAdY GrAnThAm hAT
by Brenda Castiel
20 KATh KAnGAroo
by Laura Long
25 LITTLe Green BAG
by Bianca Boonstra
36 TumBLInG LACe CArdI
by Fiona Morris

46 46 WrIST Cuff TrIo

by Brenda Castiel 79
58 CAndY STrIpe VeST
by Kirsty Inglis
65 dIddY Tee
by Meg Crowther
70 pICnIC BLAnKeT
by Sîan Brown CuShIon
by Tracey Todhunter
79 CABLeWeAVe moCASSInS
by Lynne Rowe
82 CeCILY mITTS
by Miranda Jollie

91 91 VeronICA Tee
by Rita Taylor 36
70

6 25
16

65 58
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 Zigzag
TENSION
Work 21 sts and 25 rows in Chevron Pattern
to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 4mm (US
6) needles, or size required to obtain correct
tension.

Tunic
NOTIONS
4mm (US 6) circular needle, 80-100cm/32-40in
long
3.5mm (US 4) circular needle, 80-100cm/32-40in
long
3.5mm (US 4) circular needle, 60cm/24in long
(for bottom rib)
Two 4mm (US 6) double-point needles (for
i-cord)
Versatile and easy to wear, this nautical Tapestry needle
inspired tunic makes an ideal summer project
SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS
Chevron pattern (for tension swatch)
(Multiple of 7 sts + 1)
Designer Row 1: (K1, yo, k1, skpo, k2tog, k1, yo) to last st,
Iryna Klionava k1.
Row 2: Purl.
is an amateur knitter-designer living Rep Rows 1-2 for pattern.
in southern Belgium. She loves
handmade goods and is never tired
of trying new crafts and techniques.
PATTERN NOTES
Find Iryna’s knitting blog at Correct row tension is essential to this
www.knottingnoodles.wordpress.com project, so make sure that it is accurate before
beginning the piece.
“Love the sea but live on dry
The tunic consists of two halves held together
land? Inspired by classic striped with the help of the central seam and ribbing at
shirts, this casual tunic top will the bottom.
add a touch of sailor style to your As the cotton yarn is not elastic, use the long tail
summer wardrobe.” cast-on method with two needles held together
to obtain a loose edge. Also, take care not to
DIffICULTY InTERMEDIATE knit the selvedge stitches too tightly.

Each half is worked sideways with the cast on

SKILLS USED YARN REVIEW forming the side, and ends on a different row of
n Increasing n Iryna says “This the pattern depending on the size.
n Decreasing new yarn by
n Lace stitches Rowan has all RECOMMENDED EASE
n Pick up & knit the benefits 2.5-7.5cm/1-3in Positive Ease
n Knitting in of pure cotton
the round – it can feel
n Knitting in rows a little dry
n Working from while working,
a chart but it softens
n Seaming beautifully
words Iryna Klionava photography studiomag.co.uk

n I-cord with washing.”

MEASUREMENTS
YARN USED YARN FInIShED BUST 83 92.5 102 109 118.5 125 131.5 cm
n Rowan, Pima ALTERNATIVES 32¾ 36½ 40½ 43 46¾ 49¼ 51¾ in
Cotton DK n Save: Sirdar,
n 100% cotton Simply Recycled LEngTh 52 52 52 55 55 58.5 58.5 cm
n 50g/130m/ DK 20½ 20½ 20½ 21¾ 21¾ 23 23 in
142yd n Spend: Sublime (MC) 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 balls
n 11 WPI Yarns, Cotton
TOTAL METRES 390 390 520 520 650 650 780 m
n (MC) 050 Kapok DK
Pampas (White) n Spoil Yourself: TOTAL YARDS 426 426 568 568 710 710 852 yard
n (CC) 062 Skipper Rowan, Amy (CC) 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 balls
(Blue) Butler Belle
TOTAL METRES 260 260 260 390 390 520 520 m
Organic DK
TOTAL YARDS 426 426 568 568 710 710 852 yard

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 Pattern Zigzag Tunic

Land Ahoy!
Iryna has worked her
nautical sample in classic
blue and cream.
If worked in black and
silver, it can be ideal
evening wear

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 Work up a length of
i-cord for the belt, or
cheat and use a lucet!

fIRST HALf 172 (172: 172: 185: 185: 198: 198) sts.
With larger needles and MC, cast on 94 (94: 94: Cast Row 29 and all foll RS rows to row 41: Sl1, (k1,
101: 101: 108: 108) sts. on yo, k4, skpo, k2tog, k4, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
Row 43: Sl1, (k1, yo, k12, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
Rows 1, 3 & 5: Sl1, (k1, yo, k1, skpo, k2tog, k1, 198 (198: 198: 213: 213: 228: 228) sts.
yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1. Row 44 (WS): Sl1, purl to end, decreasing 1 (0:
Row 2 and all foll WS rows unless otherwise 0: 0: 0: 0: 0) st(s) at end of row. 197 (198: 198:
noted: Sl1, purl to end. 213: 213: 228: 228) sts.
Row 7: Sl1, (k1, yo, k6, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
120 (120: 120: 129: 129: 138: 138) sts. SIZES 92.5 (102: 109: 118.5: 125: 131.5)cm or
36.5 (40¼: 43: 46¾: 49¼: 51¾)in ONLY:
Cont to work as follows, alternating 2 rows CC Row 45 and all foll RS rows to row 49 (55: 59:
with 2 rows MC: 61: 61: 61): Sl1, (k1, yo, k5, skpo, k2tog, k5, yo)
Rows 9, 11 & 13: Sl1, (k1, yo, k2, skpo, k2tog, k2, to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
Row 15: Sl1, (k1, yo, k8, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1. Row 50 (56: 60: 62: 62: 62 - WS): Sl1, purl to
146 (146: 146: 157: 157: 168: 168) sts. end, decreasing 1 (1: 0: 0: 0: 0) st(s) at end of
row. 197 (197: 213: 213: 228: 228) sts.
Rows 17, 19, 21, 23 & 25: Sl1, (k1, yo, k3, skpo, SIZES 118.5 (125: 131.5)cm or 46¾ (49¼: 51¾)
k2tog, k3, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1. in ONLY:
Row 27: Sl1, (k1, yo, k10, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1. Row 63: Sl1, (k1, yo, k14, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
241 (258, 258) sts.
Row 65 and all foll RS rows to row 65 (69: 73):
Sl1, (k1, yo, k6, skpo, k2tog, k6, yo) to last 2 sts,
k1, p1.
Row 66 (70: 74 - WS): Sl1, purl to end,
decreasing 0 (1: 1) st(s) at end of row. 241 (257:
257) sts.

ALL SIZES
Begin Rib:
Cut CC and cont with MC only.
Change to smaller needles.
Row 1 (RS): Sl1, (k1, p1) to end.
Row 2: Sl1, (p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2.
Rep last 2 rows three times more. Cast off all sts.

SECOND HALf
Work as for First half.

fINISHING
With wrong sides of halves together, seam
ribbing from side of work (front hem) to
beginning of desired opening for neck.
Repeat for back of work.
Do not join sides, but fold in half at shoulders,
ready to pick up stitches around bottom hem.

Bottom Rib:
With smaller needles and MC, starting at the
side corner of the Right Front, pick up and knit 1
st in every row across the front, then around the

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 PatternXxxxx
ZigzagXxxxx
Tunic

Mirror, mirror
To ensure a perfect fit
between the two sides,
the same cast on style
should be used and
tension must
be even

back in the same manner, picking up

each st as follows: *pick up and knit 1,
yo; rep from * to end of rnd.
Pm and join to work in the rnd.

Rnd 1: (K1, p1) around.

Rep Rnd 1 fourteen times more.
Cast off all sts in pattern.

I-cord: SCHEMATIC
With dpns and CC, cast on 4 sts.
20½ (20½, 20½, 21¾, 21¾, 23, 23)in

*Knit 4. Do not turn but slide these

52 (52, 52, 55, 55, 58.5, 58.5)cm,

sts to other end of dpn.

21 (23.5, 26, 28, 30, 32, 33)cm,
Rep from * until i-cord is long
8¼ (9¼, 10¼, 11, 11¾, 12½, 13)in
enough to wrap around the
waist and tie a bow. Cast off.
Thread the i-cord through the
column of yarnover eyelets closest
to the ribbing.

Wash gently, lay the wrap flat on a

towel and pat it gently into shape.
Avoid hanging the wrap while
it’s wet. Cast
Weave in ends. off
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What’s happening right now in the world of wool

THIS MONTH’S
ESSENTIAL READS

GMC Publications
photography Nick Holt

ClassiC ElitE QuiCk knits

Enter The Imaginerium!
ClassiC ElitE Yarns
GMC PubliCations, £17.99
Classic Elite Yarns bring us a
Fabrications’ brand-new education community groups and host craft
centre is now open! In the spirit parties and events. There will bumper book showcasing
of Fabrications’ creator Barley be classes in creative up-cycling not only their yarns but 100
Massey’s up-cycling approach, with Barley, garment making with patterns that are quick to
the design incorporates building Hackney’s Rosie Martin (author produce and range from
materials and components that are of DIY Couture), Laura Lee’s ‘The blankets, cowls and socks.
either reclaimed, recycled or made Mighty Stitch’ and thought-
using low-energy techniques. provoking ‘craftivism’ workshops
Each pattern is easy to follow
Craft classes in textile techniques with Sarah Corbett, founder of and neatly presented on the
have run at the shop for seven The Craftivist Collective. page, and general pattern
years, and now the new workspace For more information visit notes are provided along with
will allow Fabrications to offer a www.fabrications1.co.uk yarn substitutions within the
wider range of skills, work with or phone 020 7275 8043
Classic Elite Yarn range.
www.thegmcgroup.com

Paul Martin’s Classic Elite Quick Knits

Handmade Revolution
The BBC has launched a new craft have been continued in
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the coming months called Paul centuries according to modern Closing date: 31st August 2012.
Martin’s Handmade Revolution. tastes and technology, and hopes Please note: p&p is £2.95 for
Coming from the makers of the to be a celebration of handmade the first item and £1.95 for each
channel’s popular antiques show, items and the craftspeople that
additional item.
Flog It!, the series searches for the make them.
brightest British ‘designer-makers’. If you’re interested in being
From textiles to leather-working, featured, simply email craft4@
glass-blowing to greenwood bbc.co.uk or phone 0117 974
furniture making, the show aims to 2325 for more information. Look
demonstrate how traditional crafts out for the pilot on BBC Two!

News Editor Catherine Waterfield catherine@tailormadepublishing.co.uk Contributing news Helen Barker

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THIS MONTH’S
ESSENTIAL READS
Cooperative Press

illustration James Hall

BEYond knit & Purl
katE athErlEY
CooPerative Press, £16.99
This is a handy reference for
those who are new to knitting
and are keen to build their
knowledge and skills. Kate
manages to reduce the gulf
K2Tog – Knit 2 Together
between knowing the basics K2Tog – Knit 2 Together is an art installation that will see all six columns
of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery covered with knit graffiti. The
and how to choose and installation will open on 27th July 2012 to coincide with the opening of the
successfully work a pattern. As Olympic Games. Sara Fowles, textile artist and co-founder of a Birmingham
well as discussing tension, the based ‘guerrilla knitters’ group, says: ‘We are excited that the Jamaican and
first section concentrates on American teams are using Birmingham as their base before the Olympics.
assessing the difficulty level, K2Tog – Knit 2 Together will be our unique way of welcoming them. We need
every knitter to pick up their needles in order to make this happen. One of
reading and understanding a
the biggest aims is to spread the skill of handknitting. It is a real skill and once
pattern. The second section you’ve learnt how to knit, it opens other creative avenues.’
tackles knitting techniques Inspired by the colours used on both of the teams’ national flags, which are
such as working in the round, also those of the Olympic rings logo, the project will use red, blue, white,
knitting with lace, cable yellow, green and black to create the installation. Made up of hundreds of
effects and colourwork. knitted squares, this extraordinary project will use 1,300 balls of wool and
take an estimated 4,500 hours to create.
www.cooperativepress.com To find out more, visit the project’s blog at knit2together.tumblr.com

KNITTING ON THE NET

www.superknits.com
Launched by Gemma in the Summer of 2010,
Superknits is an online shop based in the West
Midlands. The shop offers four ranges of yarn dyed by
Gemma herself and these are Bessie, Ramona, Mary
and Anne. Superknits champions the British Wool
industry and promotes small British yarn companies
and brands. The online shop offers the usual stitch
markers, notions and branded yarns and there’s a
Super Knits

regularly updated blog which details and showcases

new yarns and Gemma’s own dyed yarns. The website
is easy to navigate and the tabs are clearly labelled.

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THIS MONTH’S
More fascinating knitting blogs and websites. ESSENTIAL READS
There’s something for everyone on the
world wide web and this month is no exception

GMC Publications
Nest
a turn in
www.handmadenestshop.co.uk thE road
dEBBiE MaCoMBEr
This beautifully designed website knitting rescue. Nest also provides GMC PubliCations, £9.99
complements Nest’s family-run one-on-one tutorials during
Knit Along with Debbie
shop in North London’s Crouch shop hours and knitting and
End. The site is packed: there’s a crochet groups every Monday and Macomber is a series of
detailed blog and online shop, Friday. Although there’s a lot of pattern books inspired by
gallery images, gift ideas and information, the design is clear her novels and A Turn in the
workshop information ranging and it doesn’t look too busy on the Road is her latest offering. The
from classes for knitting for screen. Opening times and contact book includes 18 portable
beginners to finishing techniques details are clear and quick to find
for the more advanced and for browsing customers.
projects that are ideal for the
travelling knitter. The patterns
are extremely varied. Among
them you’ll find a wedding
set, spiral socks, lace shawl,
a baby blanket and a clutch
bag. Each pattern has been
clearly laid out, the written
instructions are easy to follow
and in the rare event that you
do find yourself struggling,
there is a list of general
instructions and help for the
beginner knitter at the back
of the book. Each pattern has
Wool Bath

been rated from beginner

to experienced, making this
book suitable for all abilities.
www.woolbath.co.uk www.thegmcgroup.com
Bath’s premier knitting emporium, been knitted by five African tribes
Wool is a quaint website that who rear, shear, spin and knit. We Knit Along with Debbie Macomber:
provides information on their shop particularly loved the blog, which A Turn in the Road, RRP £9.99, offer
in Bath. Wool Bath is launching its is a captivating read, with plenty
online shop in August – until then, of humour and personality shining
price £7.49 plus p&p. To order please
there’s detail about what the shop through. Workshops are available call 01273 488005 or go to www.
itself sells and phone ordering is and every Wednesday night they thegmcgroup.com and quote code:
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in being a Kenana stockist and is for those who enjoy sewing, 2012. p&p is £2.95 for the first item
sells delightful toys that have knitting and stitching.
and £1.95 for each additional item.

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The Stash Brooch

Check out this
handmade brooch,
complete with
four mini skeins of
yarn nestling in a
handwoven basket
alongside a tiny pair
of knitting needles
– how cute? You can
purchase one now at
www.maxsworld.
co.uk for £9.75

Coffee cup: WineMakersSister/Stash Brooch: Max’s World/Troon Bag Kit: Texere Yarns/Nest Stitch Markers: Nest/Knitting & Crocheting the Mandelbrot Set: Where Dogs Run
Coffee warning Shopping
A great travel mug, for all knitters! This porcelain mug is
decorated with hand lettering, written with black ceramic
pen and then baked. Fancy a different slogan? Go for it –
they are fully customisable, and are available at
www.winemakerssister.etsy.com for around £9.10. So,
as the mug states, ‘Just pour me my coffee, hand me my
wishlist
Yarnwise brings you the best in
knitting, and slowly back away!’ knitting accessories, gift ideas and
all-round, must-haves!

Troon Bag Kit

Combine knitting, felting and patriotism and create
Nest stitch Markers
Nest have developed their own range of super-sweet,
this fabulous felt bag, using Texere’s Aran Troon Tweed handmade stitch markers. Our favourite is their signature
yarn. The kit contains all of the ingredients for a large bird design in an elegant silver metal finish. As with all
bag measuring 51x34cm and includes yarn, needles the designs, these markers are available in both clip and
and a fully illustrated pattern. Kits are currently priced at ring styles. Priced at £5.95 for a set of four, they can be
£27.45 and are available in various colours from purchased from their London shop, or online at
www.texere-yarns.co.uk www.handmadenest.co.uk

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ESSENTIAL READS

Abrams & Chronicle

CustoM knits
aCCEssoriEs
WEndY BErnard
abraMs & ChroniCle, £16.99
Custom Knits Accessories is

KNITTING AND CROCHETING the third in the Custom Book

series from Wendy Bernard.
THE MANDELBROT SET Having already explored
techniques for top-down
The Calvert 22 Foundation are inviting experienced knitters to take part in a
knitted sweaters, this one
live art installation created by maverick Russian collective Where Dogs Run.
This unique performance piece will be a part of Calvert 22’s forthcoming focuses on accessories that
exhibition The Russian Art Show, which will showcase the best in emerging are quick to knit. The book
and established Russian art. not only provides knitting
Participants will be asked to knit in the gallery, amongst the other artworks, patterns but encourages you
using a pattern based on the mathematical equation the Mandelbrot Set. The to customise the patterns
knitted pattern will develop on a daily basis becoming an intriguing three-
dimensional object and, as the pattern itself has no conceivable end point,
and includes unique tips
the piece of knitting itself could feasibly go on to infinity! for simplifying common
The exhibition runs from 25 July to 16 September, and participants need techniques. Advice on how to
to be available for 2–3 hour shifts for up to 5 days a week throughout the substitute yarns and knitting
period. A fee of £7 per hour will be offered, as well as a copy of the exhibition accessories without a pattern
catalogue and free entry to gallery events.
is also provided. There are 25
For more information on this unique installation, and to be considered
for this opportunity, please contact Giulia Crossley on 020 7613 2264, patterns in this book and each
email giulia@ calvert22.org or visit www.calvert22.org pattern contains ideas for
further customisation. Among
the attractive patterns to be
Yarn bombing and high found here are ones for hats,
scarves, gloves, mittens,

street renovations socks and leg warmers. Yarn

sources and abbreviations
The town of Liskeard, in Cornwall, guerilla gardening and yarn art are available at the back of
has secured a place in the Portas are taking pride of place. the book.
Pilot scheme which aims to Of the 371 towns that applied
www.abramsbooks.co.uk
regenerate struggling towns. A for a share of the £1.2 million
key element of their application grant, only 12 were accepted.
was yarn bombing! Liskeard will not only be awarded
Liskeard Town Team (who £100,000, but will also receive

Get featured!
made the application) are keen to advice and support from Mary
improve the town’s appearance, Portas and other retail experts.
and are taking a somewhat Mary will be making a
unusual approach. Cornwall is television programme about the If you would like to be featured on these pages,
well known for its vibrant art 12 towns, and we look forward to please email catherine@tailormadepublishing.co.uk
scene, so it’s not surprising that seeing how they get on.

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 Lady
Grantham Hat
This light and lacy 1920s-style cloche is a perfect Summer
project for confident beginners and experienced knitters alike!
MEASUREMENTS
Designer ‘Inspired by Hat measures 46cm/18in circumference,
Brenda Castiel recent 1920s unstretched; but stretches to fit heads
51-56cm/20-22in.
is an amateur knitter-designer who period dramas
has been knitting on and off since
she was in her teens, but became and by the TENSION
Work 20 sts and 28 rows in stocking stitch to
somewhat obsessed with it in 2007.
She loves squishy wools for the short, mild Los Angeles
feminine, yet measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 3.75mm (US
winters, and likes cottons and blends for the rest of the strong ladies 5) needles, or size required to obtain tension.
year. Brenda firmly believes that even beginner knitters
can create something beautiful and useful, so she strives of that era, this NOTIONS
to keep patterns simple yet original. See www.ravelry.
com/designers/brenda-castiel for more of her designs.
hat features 3.75mm (US 5) needles (set of four DPNs or
a lace design circular(s), whichever is preferred for working
a small circumference in the round)
She blogs about knitting and life at:
www.knitandtravelandsuch.blogspot.com that is lovely 6 stitch markers (optional)

She has had designs published in Interweave Knits,

and delicate Tapestry needle
Vogue Knitting, Creative Knitting, Classic Elite Yarns,
Knitpicks, The Sanguine Gryphon, YARN magazine,
but not too PATTERN NOTES
and Three Irish Girls Yarns. flimsy. It is It is helpful to use stitch markers between
each lace repeat to help keep your place and
worked in a detect any mistakes more quickly.
knitted lace When a stitch following a YO is a purl, bring
yarn to front, then over the needle from front
pattern, with to back, then to the front again, so that it is
DIffIcULTY INTeRmeDIATe lace stitches in front of work ready for next st.

SKILLS USED YARN REVIEW

worked in hAT
n Increasing & n Brenda says every row, but Cast on 102 sts and join to work in Cast
on
decreasing
n Lace
“This yarn is
wonderfully
is certainly the rnd, being careful not to twist sts.
Pm to note beginning of rnd.
n Knitting in soft and springy, achievable for For DPNs, distribute sts so there are 34 sts on
the round and it is lovely a confident each of three needles.
n Working from to work with. It Purl 1 rnd.
a chart is nice and beginner. The Working from Lace Chart (or from written
stretchy, allowing decreases at instructions below), work Rnds 1-28, working
YARN USED the hat to fit a 17-st rep six times total across round.
the crown
words Brenda Castiel photography studiomag.co.uk

n Debbie Bliss, wide range of Rnds 1-2: Knit.

Baby Cashmerino head sizes.” echo the lace Rnd 3: *Yo, k3, ssk, k6, k2tog, k3, yo, p1; rep
n 55% wool, from * around.
33% microfibre, YARN design so Rnd 4: *K1, yo, k3, ssk, k4, k2tog, k3, yo, k1,
12% cashmere ALTERNATIVES the hat has p1; rep from * around.
n 50g/125m/137yd n Save Phildar, Tonic Rnd 5: *K2, yo, k3, ssk, k2, k2tog, k3, yo, k2,
n WPI 12 n Spend Louisa
a consistent p1; rep from * around.
n Shade: 340203 Harding, appearance all Rnd 6: *K3, yo, k3, ssk, k2tog, k3, yo, k3, p1;
(Teal Blue) Kashmir Baby rep from * around.
n 1 ball n Spoil Yourself
the way to Rep Rnds 3-6 twice more.
Dream in Color, the top.’ Rnds 15-17: Knit.
Smooshy Rnd 18: Purl.
Rnd 19: *(Yo, ssk) four times, (k2tog, yo) four
times, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 20: Purl.

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 Pattern Lady Grantham Hat

Keeping
track in lace
Using stitch markers
between each lace
repeat helps you keep
your place and detect
mistakes
more quickly

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 Rnds 21-22: Knit. Rnds 44-45: *K14, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 23: *(Yo, k1) twice, yo, (ssk) three times, Rnd 46: *P5, (p2tog) twice, p6; rep from * around.
(k2tog) three times, (yo, k1) twice, yo, p1; rep (78 sts)
from * around. Rnd 47: *(Yo, ssk) 3 times, (k2tog, yo) 3 times, p1;
Rnds 24-28: Rep rnds 16-20. rep from * around.
Rep Rnds 1-14 of Lace Chart (or written lace Rnd 48: Purl.
pattern instructions) once more. Rnd 49: *K4, ssk, k2tog, k4, p1; rep from * around.
(66 sts)
Begin decreases Rnd 50: *K10, p1; rep from * around.
Work Rnds 43-58 of Decrease Chart once, or follow Rnd 51: *Yo, k1, yo, (ssk) twice, (k2tog) twice, yo,
written instructions below: k1, yo, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 43: *K6, ssk, k2tog, k6, p1; rep from * around. Rnd 52: *K3, ssk, k2tog, k3, p1; rep from * around.
(90 sts) (54 sts)
Rnd 53: *K8, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 54: *K2, ssk, k2tog, k2, p1; rep from * around.
(42 sts)
Rnd 55: *K6, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 56: *K1, ssk, k2tog, k1, p1; rep from * around.
(30 sts)
Rnd 57: *K4, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 58: *Ssk, k2tog, p1; rep from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 15-20cm/6-8in tail.

Using tapestry needle, draw yarn end
through rem sts.
Pull tight and stitch down on WS.

fINIShINg Cast
Weave in ends and block. off

DEcREASE chART LAcE chART

Key
●
� \ 58 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 28

● 57 ●
 �  �  �  � \  \  \ \  27 knit
●
� \ 56 ●

●
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 26
25
● purl
● 55
●
� \ 54 ● 24  yo

● 53 ●
   � � � \ \ \    23 � k2tog
●
� \ 52 ● 22
\ ssk
●
  � � \ \   51 ● 21

● 50 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 20 ●
� p2tog
●
� \ 49 ●
 �  �  �  � \  \  \  \  19
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 48 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 18
●
� � � \ \ \  47 ● 17
● ● ● ● ● ●
� �
● ●
● ● ● ● ● 46 ●

●
16
15
●

● ●
 � \  14
●
� \ ●
 � \  13
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ●
 � \  12
●
 � \  11
●
 � \  10
●
 � \  9
●
 � \  8
●
 � \  7
●
 � \  6
●
 � \  5
●
 � \  4
●
 � \  3
● 2
● 1
17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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 Kath Kangaroo
& her baby Joey
Kath Kangaroo and baby Joey are two delightful
characters from Laura Lang’s book, Knitted Toy Travels:
15 wild knitting projects from across the globe

Kath Kangaroo
Designer Cast head and Body
Laura Long on Starting at the head: cast on 7 sts using size 6
(4mm) knitting needles.
Laura graduated in 2003 with a First Class Knitted
Textiles Degree from Central St Martins College of Art row 1: [Kfb] 6 times, k1. (13 sts)
and Design. She works out of her central London studio row 2: (and all even rows unless indicated) P.
designing, making and selling her knitted creations to
boutiques and galleries all over the world.
row 3: [Kfb, k1, kfb] 4 times, k1. (21 sts)
row 5: [Kfb, k3, kfb] 4 times, k1. (29 sts)
row 7: [Kfb, k5, kfb] 4 times, k1. (37 sts)
row 9: [Kfb, k7, kfb] 4 times, k1. (45 sts)
Cont in St st for 11 rows.
row 21: [K2tog, k7, skpo] 4 times, k1. (37 sts)
row 23: [K2tog, k5, skpo] 4 times, k1. (29 sts)
Readers can order Knitted Toy Travels for the
special price of £11.24 (rrp £14.99) with free Cont for neck and body:
p&p (UK only). Please visit www.rucraft. Cont in St st for 11 rows.
co.uk/knittedtoy-travels and quote promo row 35: [Kfb, k5, kfb] 4 ti mes, k1. (37 sts)
row 37: [Kfb, k7, kfb] 4 times, k1. (45 sts)
code R11664 upon checkout or call RUCraft row 39: [Kfb, k9, kfb] 4 times, k1. (53 sts)
on 0844 8805851. row 41: [Kfb, k11, kfb] 4 times, k1. (61 sts)
row 43: [Kfb, k13, kfb] 4 times, k1. (69 sts)
DIffIcULtY InTerMeDIATe Cont in St st for 21 rows.
row 65: [K2tog, k13, skpo] 4 times, k1. (61 sts)
row 67: [K2tog, k11, skpo] 4 times, k1. (53 sts)
SKILLS USED tEnSIon row 69: [K2tog, k9, skpo] 4 times, k1. (45 sts)
n Increasing n Tension is not row 71: [K2tog, k7, skpo] 4 times, k1. (37 sts)
& decreasing important to row 73: [K2tog, k5, skpo] 4 times, k1. (29 sts)
n Basic this project, but row 75: [K2tog, k3, skpo] 4 times, k1. (21 sts)
embroidery should remain row 77: [K2tog, k1, skpo] 4 times, k1. (13 sts)
fairly tight so row 78: P.
words Laura Long photography F&W Media International

mEaSUrEmEntS the stuffing does Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.
n Kath: not escape.
32cm/12½in tall nose
n Joey: notIonS Cast on 30 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
16cm/6¼in tall n 4mm (US 6) needles.
needles Work in St st for 8 rows.
Yarn USED n Tapestry needle
n 100g Aran yarn n Fibrefill/stuffing row 9: [K1, k2tog] rep to end. (20 sts)
(from designers n Fabric scraps row 11: [K2tog] rep to end. (10 sts)
stash) Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.
n MC: Brown PattErn notES
n CC: Oddments n Purl all Ears
of pink, black even rows (Make 2)
and white Aran throughout, Cast on 3 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
for embroidery unless otherwise needles.
indicated. row 1: Kfb, kfb, k1. (5 sts)
row 3: K.

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 Pattern Kath Kangaroo

Kath Kangaroo
can jump really
high and Joey
has to hold
on tight so he
doesn’t fall out

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 row 5: K1, kfb, kfb, k2. (7 sts) Legs
row 7: K. (Make 2)
row 9: K2, kfb, kfb, k3. (9 sts) Cast on 19 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
row 11: K. needles.
row 12: P. row 1: K8, kfb, kfb, k9. (21 sts)
Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight. row 3: K9, kfb, kfb, k10. (23 sts)
row 5: K10, kfb, kfb, k11. (25 sts)
tail row 7: K11, kfb, kfb, k12. (27 sts)
Cast on 36 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting row 9: K12, kfb, kfb, k13. (29 sts)
needles. Cont in St st for 5 rows.
row 1: K. row 15: K12, skpo, k1, k2tog, k12. (27 sts)
row 3: K16, skpo, k2tog, k16. (34 sts) row 17: K11, skpo, k1, k2tog, k11. (25 sts)
row 5: K15, skpo, k2tog, k15. (32 sts) row 19: K10, skpo, k1, k2tog, k10. (23 sts)
row 7: K14, skpo, k2tog, k14. (30 sts) row 21: K9, skpo, k1, k2tog, k9. (21 sts)
row 9: K13, skpo, k2tog, k13. (28 sts) Cont in St st for 3 rows.
row 11: K12, skpo, k2tog, k12. (26 sts) row 25: K9, kfb, kfb, k10. (23 sts)
Cont in St st for 21 rows. row 27: K14, turn. (9 sts rem)
row 33: [K2tog, k9, skpo] twice. (22 sts)
Cont in St st for 5 rows. Cont for top of foot:
row 39: [K2tog, k7, skpo] twice (18 sts) row 28: P5, turn. (9 sts rem)
Cont in St st for 5 rows. row 29: Sl 1, k4, turn.
row 45: [k2tog, k5, skpo] twice. (14 sts) row 30: Sl 1, p4, turn.
Cont in St st for 5 rows. rep rows 29 and 30, 5 times.
row 51: [K2tog, k3, skpo] 2 times. (10 sts) Hold 5 sts and cut yarn.
Cont in St st for 5 rows. row 41: Start from the inner end of the 9 sts,
Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight. rejoin yarn, pick up and k7 sts from the right-
hand side of the top of the foot, k5 sts (held),
Pouch pick up and k7 sts from the left-hand side of the
Cast on 24 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting top of the foot, k9 sts. (37 sts)
needles.
St st for 24 rows. Cont for side of foot:
Cast off. row 42: P across 37 sts.
Cont in St st for 4 rows.
arms row 47: Skpo twice, k10, skpo twice, k1, k2tog
(Make 2) twice, k10, k2tog twice. (29 sts)
Cast on 6 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting row 48: P.
needles. Cast off.
row 1: Kfb, k4, kfb. (8 sts)
row 3: Kfb, k6, kfb. (10 sts)
row 5: Kfb, k8, kfb. (12 sts) fInIShIng
row 7: Kfb, k10, kfb. (14 sts) head and Body
Cont in St st for 21 rows. Sew the back seam from each end, leaving
row 29: [K2tog] rep to end. (7 sts) an opening of approximately 3cm/1in in the
Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight. middle. Fill with stuffing. Sew up the opening.

Use scraps of nose

pretty fabric for Sew up the seam starting from the tip of the
the hands, ears nose. Loosely fill with stuffing – too much
and feet
stuffing will make the nose look big.
Stitch the nose to the front of the head using
the shaping of the face to position it correctly.

Ears
Cut two patches of fabric for the inner ears.
Bond fusible interfacing to the wrong side of
the fabric. neatly sew one pad inside each ear.

arms
Fold each arm in half and sew the seam from
the paw to under the arm. Fill with stuffing.
Position the arms correctly at each side of the
body and sew, leaving a small opening for
stuffing. Fill to the top of the arm with stuffing
and sew up the opening. Cut two patches of
fabric for the paws. Bond fusible interfacing to
the wrong side of the fabric.
neatly sew one pad on each paw.

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 Pattern Kath Kangaroo

Kath Kangaroo
has a cute little Cont in St st for 5 rows.
embroidery knot
for a nose!
row 15: [Kfb, k1, kfb] 4 times, k1. (21 sts
row 17: [Kfb, k3, kfb] 4 times, k1. (29 sts)
Cont in St st for 9 rows.
row 27: [K2tog, k3, skpo] 4 times, k1. (21 sts)
row 29: [K2tog, k1, skpo] 4 times, k1. (13 sts)
row 30: P.
Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.

nose
Cast on 14 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
needles. Work in St st for 3 rows.
row 4: [P2tog] rep to end. (7 sts)
Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.

Ears
(Make 2)
Cast on 2 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
needles.
row 1: Kfb, k1. (3 sts)
row 3: Kfb twice, k1. (5 sts)
row 5: K.
row 6: P.
Scented Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.

stuffing tail
tail Add dried lavender Cast on 14 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
Fold the tail in half and sew the seam. Fill with when stuffing for needles.
stuffing. Position the tail near the base of the a gorgeous row 1: K5, skpo, k2tog, k5. (12 sts)
kangaroo’s back. Use the shaping of the back scent Work in St st for 3 rows.
seam for guidance. Sew a few gathering stitches row 5: K4, skpo, k2tog, k4. (10 sts)
along the top of the tail and pull gently to make it Work in St st for 3 rows.
bend upwards. row 9: [K2tog, k1, skpo] twice. (6 sts)
row 10: P.
Pouch Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.
Sew the pouch to the lower front of the
kangaroo. Leave an opening at the top to fit arms
Joey in. (Make 2)
Cast on 9 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
Legs needles.
Fold each leg in half and sew the seam from the St st for 8 rows.
heel to the top of the leg. Fill with stuffing. row 9: [K2tog] rep to last st, k1. (5 sts)
Sew up the top of the leg. Position the legs Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.
correctly at the base of the body and sew them
on tightly. Cut two patches of fabric for the feet. Legs
Bond fusible interfacing to the wrong side of (Make 2)
the fabric. neatly sew one pad to the bottom of Cast on 9 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting
each foot. needles.
row 1: K3, kfb twice, k4. (11 sts)
finishing touches row 3: K4, kfb twice, k5. (13 sts)
Make the nose by embroidering a number of St st for 3 rows.
small knots in pink yarn at the tip of the nose. row 7: K4, skpo, k1, k2tog, k4. (11 sts)
embroider the mouth and eyes using dark row 9: [K2tog, k1] rep to last 2 sts, k2tog. (7 sts)
brown or black yarn. Use the shaping of Cont in St st for 11 rows.
the head to position them correctly and Cast Thread yarn through rem sts and pull tight.
evenly apart. off
fInIShIng
BaBY JoEY Finish Joey in the same way as you made
head and Body Cast Kath, but with fabric patches just on his ears,
Cast on 7 sts using size 6 (4mm) knitting on not his paws. Because he is much smaller,
needles. stuff him as you sew him up to make it
row 1: [Kfb] 6 times, k1. (13 sts)
row 2: (and all even rows unless indicated) P.
easier for yourself. When you have sewn
and stuffed the leg seams, fold and sew
Cast
row 3: [Kfb, k1, kfb] 4 times, k1. (21 sts) the lower part of each leg so that it bends
off
Cont in St st for 5 rows. forward to make the foot. Pop little Joey into
row 9: [K2tog, k1, skpo] 4 times, k1. (13 sts) Kath Kangaroo’s pouch, all cosy and warm.

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YW50_024.indd 1 21/06/2012 20:13
 Pattern Little Green Bag

Little
Green
Bag
Cables and an unusual stitch
pattern combine to make this
handy bag that’s just the right
size for everyday essentials

Designer
Bianca Boonstra
words Bianca Boonstra photography studiomag.co.uk

mum of four, designer for pleasure,

knitter for life, her dream is to own
her own yarn shop! Find out more at
www.lansingerland.blogspot.com
Ravelry: Lansingerland Twitter: @lansingerland

“For me, the colour triggered

Little Green Bag, a song from the
George Baker Selection –it was also
used as the theme song in Quentin
Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs!”

YW50_025_027_littlegreenbag_zmc_jb.Lou.idml 25 22/06/2012 17:31

 DIFFIcULtY
INTeRmeDIATe

SKILLS USED
n Increasing &
decreasing
n Cables
n Lace stitches
n Knitting in the
round
n Basic crochet

YARN USED
n John Arbon Textiles,
Knit by Numbers
n 100% merino
n 100g/250m/273yds
n WPI 11
n Shade: KBN 56
n 1 skein

YARN REVIEW
n Bianca says:
“The yarn is soft
and rich in colour. I
almost think it has a
tweedy twist.”

YARN
ALtERNAtIVES
n SAVE Drops, Lima
n SPEND Cascade,
Ultra Pima
n SPOIL YOURSELF
Debbie Bliss,
Rialto DK

FINISHED
MEASUREMENtS
n Small measures: 19x
35cm/7.5x13.75in
n Large measures:
25x35cm/9.75x
13.75in
n Shown in size large

TUTORIAL
For a step-by-step
guide to the
Fantasy stitch,
see page 28

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 Pattern Little Green Bag

tENSION Rnd 2: Purl.

Work 22 sts and 29 rows in Stocking stitch Rep Rnds 1-2 for pattern.
to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 4mm
(US 6) needles, or size required to obtain PAttERN NOtES
correct tension. Where Pattern A or B are referred to in the
text, you can follow Chart A or B if preferred.
NOtIONS
Two 4mm (US 6) circular needles Cast BAG
4mm (US G-6) crochet hook
Cable needle
On With 4mm crochet hook,
chain 36 (48) sts and fasten off.
Stitch marker With first circular needle, pick up and
Tapestry needle knit 1 st in the front loop of each chain,
for a total of 36 (48) sts on the needle.
SPEcIAL StItcH PAttERNS With second circ, pick up and knit 1 st in
c4F: Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold at front the back loop of each chain, for another
of work, k2; k2 from cable needle. 36 (48) sts. 72 (96) sts.
c4B: Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold at back Join to work in the rnd. Pm for beg of rnd.
of work, k2; k2 from cable needle.
Set-up Rnd: K36 (48), pm to divide front
Pattern A (Fantasy st) and back of bag, knit to end.
(multiple of 6 sts)
Rnd 1: (K3, yo twice, k3) around. Begin Pattern:
Rnd 2: *K3, drop both yos. (K1, p1, k1) into Rnd 1: Work Pattern A (Fantasy st) over next
next 3 sts as if to k3tog. Rep from * around. 12 (18) sts, work Pattern B (Cable patt) over
Rnd 3: (Yo twice, k6) around. next 12 sts, work Pattern A over next 24 (36)
Rnd 4: *Drop both yos. (K1, p1, k1) into next 3 sts, work Pattern B over next 12 sts, work
sts as if to k3tog. Rep from * around. Pattern A to end.
Repeat Rnds 1-4 for pattern. Continue in established pattern for 55 rnds
more, or until bag reaches desired length to
Pattern B (cable patt) handles, ending on Rnd 2 or 4 of Pattern A.
(Worked over 12 sts) Work 10 rnds in Garter Stitch.
Rnd 1: Sl1 k-wise, p1, k8, p1, sl1 k-wise.
Rnd 2: K1, p1, k8, p1, k1. Form Handles:
Rnd 3: as Rnd 1. Rnd 1: K9 (15), cast off 18 sts, knit to m, sm,
Rnd 4: as Rnd 2. k9 (15), cast off 18 sts, knit to end.
Rnd 5: Sl1 k-wise, p1, C4F, C4B, p1, sl1 k-wise. Rnd 2: P9 (15), cast on 18 sts, p18 (30), cast
Rnd 6: Rep Rnd 2. on 18 sts, purl to end.
Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 1.
Rnd 8: K1, p1, k2, C4B, k2, p1, k1. Work 12 rnds in Garter Stitch.
Repeat Rows 1-8 for pattern. Cast off all sts.

Garter Stitch (In the Round) FINISHING

Cast
Rnd 1: Knit. Weave in ends and block to measurements.
Off

PAttERN A (FANtASY St) PAttERN B (cABLE PAtt)

8
4
3
7
3
3
3 6
2
3
5
1
4

KEY 3
3
3 2
knit yo k1, p1, k1 drop yo no stitch
into next 3 1
sts as if to
k3tog
KEY

knit slip 1 purl C4B C4F

k-wise

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 Fantasy We take a step-by-step
look at how to work this
unusual, textural stitch

Stitch Tutorial
InstructIons
(Worked in the round over
multiples of 6 sts)
k(p)3tog; rep from * around.
rnd 3: (Yo twice, k6) around.
rnd 4: *Drop both yo’s, (k1,
step 2
rnd 1: (K3, yo twice, K3) p1, k1) into next 3 sts as if to
Slip each of the next three stitches purlwise,
around. k(p)3tog; rep from * around. one by one, on to the RH needle and stretch
rnd 2: *K3, drop both yo’s, (k1, Follow the steps below to them out as you move them
p1, k1) into the next 3 sts as if to help you work rnds 2 and 4:

step 1
Knit 3, drop
both yarn
overs. This gives
a big loop

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 Tutorial Fantasy Stitch

step 3 step 4
The stitches will pick up the slack of the Slip the three
dropped yarnovers, and become taller (taller) stitches
back to the LH
needle

step 5 step 6
Working into Slip the three
Working back into the three
the three (taller) stitches,
(taller) stitches p3tog. Do
stitches, knit 3 backdrop
not to theoffLH
the needle
together (but needle.
do not drop
off the needle)
words Zoé Clements photography Sharon Jane

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 Tutorial Fantasy Stitch

step 7 The Fantasy stitch

Working back pattern mimics the look
into the three
(taller) stitches, of broomstick crochet,
k3tog and drop
off the needle
adding interesting texture
to your knitted fabric

For extra
definition
This stitch can be worked
to great effect in a chunky
yarn, where the
stitches really
stand out
to contInue
repeat steps 1-7
to end of round.

For round 4 work

steps 1-7, working into
the Yo’s first

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 Yarn Review

YARN REVIEW
A beautiful yarn to work with, John Arbon Textiles: Knit
by Numbers gets an in-depth review by Bianca Boonstra

MADE
IN BRITAIN
John Arbon Textiles
has a wide range of
environmentally
friendly British
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The softness of the

yarn offers great Bianca’s bag is an
stitch definition ideal quick knit

John ArBon: doesn’t damage the yarn – it clear. The swatch instantly project for the hands or arms –
Knit by Numbers stays in perfect shape, with zero bloomed, felt super-soft and it’s definitely worth the pricetag.
splitting. The hank looks much didn’t pile throughout the hand- When cared for in the way
Type 100% merino double knit smaller than its meterage and washing process. intended, you will enjoy your
at 250m to a hank, you get a This yarn does take a little knitwear for many years.
length 100g = 250m/273yds great deal for your money! The extra time during the drying
softness comes as a surprise and process, though, and it’s best sTAr rATing
shade reviewed KBN56 this shade is particularly great to block your knitting flat. Knitability
for any lover of khaki green. However, the swatch remained Value for money
needles 4mm in shape after it was dry, and
WAshing with very pleasing results. cosT for A proJecT
words Bianca Boonstra photography studiomag.co.uk

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new range under the John swatch for ‘Little Green Bag’ (see it’s a desired design effect! colour mittens or wristwarmers,
Arbon umbrella and is available page 25) was washed in hand- or the Little Green Bag on pg 25.
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An absolute must when planning your knits for the coming autumn and winter, with a great palette of
colours to choose from. It knits well and stays in excellent shape when cared for in the right way. Care for this
yarn and your knitwear will care for you! I will definitely use Knit by Numbers again in the near future.

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 Anatomy of a Design

Inspired by
diamonds
We delve into the design process behind
Fiona Morris’s tumbling lace cardi

D
esigns can emerge in a lozenge effect, rather than a diamond Left Fiona Morris
number of ways. they shape. When working on a previous Below One of Fiona’s
shawls using a long
can be as a result of design for a shawl i used these two
lozenge pattern
developing drawings, lace patterns together; working the that provided the
sketches and playing diamond pattern for a set number inspiration for the
with colour, stitch of repeats and then changing it into Tumbling Lace Cardi
patterns, inspiration from a picture or the lozenge pattern for a number of on page 36
object, trying out a new technique, repeats making the two patterns flow
being inspired by a particular yarn or from one to the other. When working
a combination of any of these things. in lace i prefer to use charts as it helps
words Fiona Morris photography Fiona Morris

the inspiration for the tumbling lace me see how the pattern works more
cardi (on page 36) came mainly from clearly before casting on.
experiments with a lace stitch pattern. on another lace garment design
i started off with the simple diamond i produced several years ago, i used a
lace pattern that i have used in the lace rib pattern for the welts. looking
past and can be found in a number of at the long lozenge pattern i thought
stitch pattern library books. i would try adding a purl stitch into
in the Jane sowerby book Victorian the pattern to make it into a lace rib.
Lace Today, she uses a diamond making the lace rib pattern, i kept to
pattern in one of the shawls which she just one repeat of the lozenge pattern
called ‘mrs lambert’s point’ pattern. but then extended it for the length
she also showed an extended version of the rib which worked well. then,
of the point pattern that gives a long having selected my stitch patterns

Sketch one: Fiona’s

initial sketch shows
how easy it would be to
convert the final design
into a cropped cardi

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 Xxxxx Xxxxx

i started to think about how i might the centre Front and back (see ‘sketch can be problematic because once you
use them in a full garment design. two’, below). the rest of the body was start to add or take away stitches you
then picked up from these pieces and get sections of stocking stitch at the
sketch one knitted down. there were a number edges of the knitting. this is fine when
my first idea was to knit a cropped of factors to think about: do i knit the increasing up the sleeve but does not
cardigan with three-quarter-length sleeves from the cuff to the centre or work so well if you want to add shape
sleeves (see ‘sketch one’ on previous the centre to the cuffs? do i include to the body section of a garment
page). i usually knit fairly fitted shapes waist shaping in the body section of without side seams. one way to create
so this garment had set-in sleeves, a lace or find another way to add more more shape in the body section is to
scoop neckline and the rib lace welt shape if i want? change the needle sizes; gradually
would bring the garment shape in initially, i thought i would start getting smaller and then larger again.
under the bust line. the body would the sleeves at the centre back/Front this method of creating shape
be knitted in the diamond pattern and with a provisional cast on and knit the works well in lace but as part of this
the sleeves in the long lozenge with sleeves down but i decided the lace garment design i wanted to be able
lace rib at the welt and cuffs. would look better if it was worked to use the rib lace pattern in areas
i would probably knit this from the cuff up to the centre back/ other than just the cuffs. the rib lace
garment idea in flat pieces, it could Front. in order to achieve a neat finish pattern would create a closer fit and
actually be worked in the round but at the centre back, as i knew i would if i used the same size needles as the
i thought it would be interesting to not be able to get the lace pattern body, it should make this section fitted
design something that was made in grafted exactly (when grafting two without being tight.
a less conventional way with as little top ends together the pattern is half i had already decided to use garter
sewing as possible. i could possibly a stitch out) i decided to finish at the stitch on the edges of the garment. i
have knit the sleeves in the round up centre back with some rows of garter wanted a pattern break between the
to the point they were to be joined stitch and work a 3-needle cast off for cuffs and the rest of the sleeves and
to the body but sometimes knitting the centre join. between the upper and lower body
everything in the round doesn’t the lower body section is picked sections so after picking up stitches
improve the overall design. up from the sleeves and knitted down. for the body i decided to work several
i wanted the top part of this section rows of garter stitch either side of the
sketch two to fit the body shape as i didn’t want rib lace pattern to define the different
For my next idea the sleeve sections the body section to just hang from patterns in the body section as well.
went across the upper body to meet at the upper bust point. shaping in lace by knitting the body section
downwards it is much easier to alter
the length to suit the individual. You
could make the garment into a shrug/
Sketch two: Fiona bolero by stopping after the garter
extended the stitch rows at the bottom of the rib
length to use an
intriguing blend of
lace section or continue on down in
three lace patterns the lozenge pattern as shown in the
final garment (left).

words Xxxxxx photography Xxx

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 Anatomy of a Design

Knit from the top

down, this pattern
is easy to alter to
suit your frame

Pattern
on Page 36
Fiona has combined
three different
lace patterns to
create a modern
cardigan
photography studiomag.co.uk

Looking at the long lozenge pattern

I thought I would try adding a purl
stitch to make it into a rib

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 Tumbling
tENSION
Work 21 sts and 30 rows in diamond Lace patt to
measure 10x10cm/4x4in (after blocking) using 4mm
(US 6) needles, or size required to obtain correct

Lace Cardi
tension.

Work 23 sts and 30 rows in Pillar Lace patt to measure

10x10cm/4x4in (after blocking) using 4mm (US 6)
needles, or size required to obtain correct tension.

NOtIONS
Three lace patterns combine to make this 3.25mm (US 3) needles
interesting and textural, minimal seaming cardi 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle, 80–100cm/32–40in long
4mm (US 6) circular needle, 80–100cm/32–40in long
Six stitch holders
Four split pin stitch markers
Five 1cm/½in diameter buttons
Sewing needle & thread
DIFFIcULtY advanCed PAttERN NOtES
Increases and decreases are all worked 1 st in from the
SKILLS USED YARN REVIEW edge; for example:
n Increasing & decreasing n Fiona says: “King Cole Bamboo at the beginning of a RS row – k1, ssk, continue to
n Lace stitches Cotton drapes well, is easy to work the row in pattern.
n Lace shaping knit with and comes on 100gm at the end of a RS row – work in pattern to the last
n Pick up & knit balls (so less ends to sew in). 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
n Knitting in rows The bamboo adds drape to the
n Working from a chart cotton and the cotton reduces the If you want a looser fit in the lower body section,
n Seaming amount the bamboo may stretch. start knitting the Pillar Lace pattern rather than the rib
Both fibres absorb moisture well lace pattern.
YARN USED to keep you cool in the summer.”
n King Cole Bamboo Cotton Split pin markers are used to mark the sleeve/upper
n 50% bamboo, 50% cotton YARN ALtERNAtIVES body point to make it easier to identify where you are
n 100g/230m/251yd n SAVE Sirdar Snuggly Baby picking up stitches for the lower body section.
n WPI 11 Bamboo
n Shade 527 n SPEND Sublime Bamboo & Pearls SPEcIAL StItcH PAttERNS
words Fiona Morris photography studiomag.co.uk

n SPOIL YOURSELF Louisa Harding Diamond Lace patt

Jasmine (Multiple of 6 sts + 9)
Row 1 (RS): K3, (yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3) to end.
Row 2 and all foll WS rows: Purl.
MEASUREMENtS tABLE FOR GARMENtS Row 3: K2, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1) to last st, k1.
Row 5: K1, k2tog, yo, (k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo) to last
FInISHed BUST 85.5 88.5 96 101 106 111 116 126.5 129 cm 6 sts, k3, yo, ssk, k1.
33¼ 34¾ 37¾ 39¾ 41¾ 43¾ 45¾ 49¾ 50¾ in Row 7: K1, (k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 8 (WS): Purl.
LengTH 57 58.5 59 59.5 59 59.5 59.5 59.5 59 cm Rep Rows 1–8 for patt.
22½ 23 23¼ 23½ 23¼ 23½ 23½ 23½ 23¼ in
(MC) 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8balls Pillar Lace patt
(Multiple of 6 sts + 9)
ToTaL MeTReS 1150 1150 1150 1380 1380 1380 1610 1610 1840 m Row 1 (RS): K3, (yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3) to end.
ToTaL yaRdS 1255 1255 1255 1506 1506 1506 1757 1757 2008 yard Row 2 and all foll WS rows: Purl.
Rows 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11: K1, (k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk) to
last 2 sts, k2.
cHARt 1 - DIAMOND LAcE PAtt KEY Row 13: K1, k2tog, (yo, k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso) to last 6
sts, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1.
Rows 15, 17, 19, 21 & 23: K1, (k1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog,
yo) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 24 (WS): Purl.
Rep Rows 1–24 for patt.

Rib Lace patt

(Multiple of 6 sts + 9)
Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, (k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k1, p1)
to last st, k1.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 (WS): P1, (k1, p5) to last 2 sts,
k1, p1.
Rows 3, 5, 7 & 9: K1, p1, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, p1) to

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 Pattern Lace Cardi

Designer
notes
To read how Fiona
designs, turn
to pg 33

Designer
Fiona Morris
Fiona has been working as a
knitwear designer and teacher since
the mid-1990s. She teaches one-day
workshops and City and guilds
courses. See her website www.distanceknitting.com

“I enjoy swatching different stitch

patterns and yarns – this design
developed while playing with
lace stitch patterns. I also like
constructing garments in a non-
standard way, keeping the seaming
to a minimum!”

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 cHARt 2 - PILLAR LAcE PAtt KEY

last st, k1. next row, then every foll 6 (6: 4: 4: 4: 2: 2: 2: 2) rows 4
Row 11: K1, k2tog, (yo, k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso) to last 6 (12: 1: 9: 14: 1: 4: 5: 9) times more, and then every 8
sts, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1. (8: 6: 6: 6: 4: 4: 4: 4) rows 8 (2: 14: 8: 4: 19: 17: 15: 12)
Row 12 (WS): Purl. times more. 83 (89: 93: 97: 101: 105: 109: 109: 113) sts.
Rep Rows 1–12 for patt.
Continue straight in pattern until sleeve measures 37
REcOMMENDED EASE (37: 36: 35: 33.5: 32.5: 32: 29: 28)cm or 14½ (14½: 14¼:
5–10cm/2–4in Positive ease Cast 13¾: 14¼: 12¾: 12½: 11½: 11)in.

RIGHt SLEEVE AND

on Place a split pin marker in the edge stitches of the next KEY
UPPER BODY row and continue straight in the diamond Lace patt
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 57 (59: 61: 61: 63: 63: until the Sleeve/Upper Body piece measures 50.5 (51:
65: 67: 69) sts. 52: 51.5: 51: 50.5: 50.5: 50: 50)cm or 20 (20: 20½: 20¼:
Knit 4 rows. 20: 20: 20: 19¾: 19¾)in from cast on, ending after a WS
row.***
Begin Rib Lace pattern
Row 1 (RS): K0 (1: 2: 2: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0), work Row 1 of Rib Shape Front neckline
Lace patt to last 0 (1: 2: 2: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0) st(s), knit to end. Make of note of which pattern row you are on.
Row 2: P0 (1: 2: 2: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0), work Row 2 of Rib Lace Keeping continuity of the lace pattern, work 24 (25:
patt to last 0 (1: 2: 2: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0) st(s), purl to end. 27: 29: 31: 32: 34: 34: 34) sts, k2tog, k1. Slip next 15 (17:
Cont in patt until Row 12 of Rib Lace patt has been 17: 17: 17: 18: 18: 18: 20) sts onto a stitch holder and
completed. the remaining 41 (44: 46: 48: 50: 52: 54: 54: 56) sts onto
Knit 4 rows. another stitch holder for the Back section. Turn.
Purl 1 row.
Change to 4mm needles (or size needed to obtain
correct tension). Continue to dec 1 st at the neck edge (as above) on
the next row, then every alt row 7 (8: 8: 8: 8: 8: 8: 8: 8)
Begin Diamond Lace and Sleeve increases times more. 18 (18: 20: 22: 24: 25: 27: 27: 27) sts.
Begin to work diamond Lace Patt over centre 57 (57:
57: 57: 63: 63: 63: 63: 69) sts and working selvedge sts Continue straight in diamond Lace patt until Right
in St st, aT THe SaMe TIMe, incorporating increases Sleeve/Upper Body measures 57 (58: 59: 59: 59: 59:
into pattern as possible, inc 1 st at each end of the 59: 59: 59)cm or 22½ (22¾: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼:

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 Pattern Lace Cardi

Form &
function
A three-needle
cast off joins the
two back sections
beautifully

cHARt 3 - RIB LAcE PAtt

23¼: 23¼)in, finishing after Row 4 or Row 8 of pattern

– note which row you finish on.

Cut the yarn and slip these 18 (18: 20: 22: 24: 25: 27: 27:
27) sts onto a stitch holder.

complete Right Sleeve and

Upper Body Back section
With RS of work facing, slip 41 (44: 46: 48: 50: 52: 54:
54: 56) sts for the Back from the stitch holder to 4mm
needle and rejoin yarn.
Cont in diamond Lace patt until the Sleeve/Back
measures 57 (58: 59: 59: 59: 59: 59: 59: 59)cm or 22½
(22¾: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼)in, finishing
on the same row as for the Front section.
Knit 4 rows and leave these 41 (44: 46: 48: 50: 52: 54:
54: 56) sts on a stitch holder.

LEFt SLEEVE AND UPPER BODY

Work as for Right Sleeve and Upper Body to ***,
ending on same row of Lace pattern.

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 Pattern Lace Cardi

Back section
Work 41 (44: 46: 48: 50: 52: 54: 54: 56) sts in diamond
Lace patt. Slip next 15 (17: 17: 17: 17: 18: 18: 18: 20) sts
onto a stitch holder and the remaining 27 (28: 30: 32:
34: 35: 37: 37: 37) sts onto a second stitch holder for
Front. Turn.

Continue straight in diamond Lace patt over Back until

Sleeve/Back measures 57 (58: 59: 59: 59: 59: 59: 59: 59)
cm or 22½ (22¾: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼: 23¼)
in, finishing on the same row as for the Right Sleeve
and Upper Body.
Knit 4 rows.

Slip the stitches from the Right Sleeve and Upper Body
Back section onto another 4mm needle and, holding
both pieces of knitting with right sides together, join
the two Back sections using three-needle cast off.
Change to 3.75mm needle and knit 5 rows.
Slip the 27 (28: 30: 32: 34: 35: 37: 37: 37) sts for the Cast off.
Front back onto 4mm needle and continue to work
the Front neckline as for the Right Sleeve but working FINISHING
decreases as follows: k1, ssk, work to end of row in Neckband
diamond Lace patt. after Front is complete, place sts With RS of Right Sleeve/Upper Body facing you and
on holder. using 3.25mm needles, pick up and knit 21 (23: 23: 24:
26: 26: 26: 27: 27) sts across the shaped section of the
LOWER BODY SEctION Right Front neckline, knit 15 (17: 17: 17: 17: 18: 18: 18:
With RS of the Left Sleeve/Upper Body piece facing 20) sts from the stitch holder, pick up and knit 36
you and using a 4mm needle, pick up and knit 51 (53: (40: 40: 42: 46: 46: 46: 50: 50) sts across the Back neck,
57: 59: 63: 66: 68: 72: 75) sts from the centre Front to knit 15 (17: 17: 17: 17: 18: 18: 18: 20) sts from the
the split pin marker, 101 (105: 113: 117: 125: 131: 135: stitch holder, and pick up and knit 21 (23: 23: 24: 26:
143: 149) sts across the Back sections from split pin 26: 26: 27: 27) sts down the shaped section of the Left
marker to split pin marker, and 51 (53: 57: 59: 63: 66: Front neckline. 108 (120: 120: 124: 132: 134: 134: 140:
68: 72: 75) sts from the Right Sleeve/Upper Body split 144) sts.
pin marker to the centre Front. 203 (211: 227: 235: 251: Knit 6 rows. Cast off.
263: 271: 287: 299) sts.
Knit 4 rows. Button Band
With RS of Left Sleeve/Upper Back facing you and
Set-up Row (WS): P1 (2: 1: 2: 1: 1: 2: 1: 1), pm, work using 3.25mm needles, knit 18 (18: 20: 22: 24: 25: 27:
Row 2 (WS) of Rib Lace patt to last 1 (2: 1: 2: 1: 1: 2: 1: 1) 27: 27) sts from Left Front stitch holder, pick up and
st(s), pm, purl to end. knit 20 (20: 20: 22: 22: 22: 22: 23: 23) sts over the garter
Row 1 (RS): Knit to marker, sm, work Row 1 of Rib Lace stitch and rib lace sections and 65 (65: 65: 61: 59: 56:
patt to marker, sm, knit to end. 54: 52: 51) sts to the bottom edge. 103 (103: 105: 105:
Row 2: Purl to marker, sm, work Row 2 of Rib Lace patt 105: 103: 103: 102: 101) sts.
to marker, sm, purl to end. Knit 6 rows. Cast off.
Row 3: Knit to marker, sm, work Row 3 of Rib Lace patt
to marker, sm, knit to end. Buttonhole Band
Row 4: Purl to marker, sm, work Row 4 of Rib Lace patt With RS of Right Sleeve/Upper Body facing you and
to marker, sm, purl to end. using 3.25mm needles, pick up and knit 65 (65: 65:
Rep Rows 3–4 7 (7: 7: 8: 8: 8: 8: 9: 9) times more 61: 59: 56: 54: 52: 51) sts from the bottom edge to the
(working Rows 3–4 of chart only). garter stitch divide, 20 (20: 20: 22: 22: 22: 22: 23: 23) sts
over the garter stitch and rib lace sections, and knit
Next Row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, work Row 11 of Rib 18 (18: 20: 22: 24: 25: 27: 27: 27) sts from Right Front
Lace patt to marker, sm, knit to end. stitch holder.
Next Row: Purl to marker, sm, work Row 12 of Rib Lace Knit 2 rows.
patt to marker, sm, purl to end.
Knit 4 rows. Buttonhole Row (WS): K2, (k2tog, yo, k7) 4 times,
k2tog, yo, knit to end of row.
Begin Pillar Lace patt
Row 1 (RS): Knit to marker, sm, work Row 1 of Pillar Knit 3 more rows and cast off.
Lace patt to marker, sm, knit to end.
to make up
Cont in Pillar Lace patt until the Lower Body section Join the underarm seams and weave in any ends.
measures 37 (37: 37: 36: 35: 34: 33: 33: 32)cm or 14½ Wash and lay out the garment to dry flat, blocking if Cast
(14½: 14½: 14¼: 13¾: 13½: 13: 13: 12½)in from the necessary to open up the lace pattern. oFF
picked up edge, ending after a WS row. attach buttons.

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 INTERVIEW

Melanie Porter

A chair
named
Charlie
Knitting meets design and
upholstery in the extraordinary
creations of Melanie Porter

V
ictoria, albert and business. We began by asking Woking- herself had studied Womenswear
maggie sport patriotic born melanie about her early life and fashion at central st martins
union flag designs. whether there was anything in her college of art and design. “i was
the raffish archie wears background that might have sown the particularly interested in tailoring
stripes, while modern seeds of the art and industry that drive and manipulating fabrics to create
marc looks very cool in her work. structural forms,” she says. “it was only
a minimalist white. harry, humphrey, “my mother is very creative – she’s in my last months that i realised that
charlie and maud possess their own a successful artist,” melanie says. knit was the perfect medium for this. i
highly individual styles, too. although “there’s a photo of me as a child that then specialised in knitwear during an
they have their differences, these i thinks sums me up completely. my ma at nottingham trent.”
colourful characters have one thing mum was running a spinning and st martins has produced many
in common. weaving class and i’m in the front of innovators in the field of fibre arts
they are all the bespoke the photo aged about one, with not and holds a special place in melanie’s
creations of designer melanie porter, a toy in sight, just a pile of un-spun affections, too. “it’s a very unique
whose knit-clad, up-cycled items of fleece that i’m happily playing with. environment,” she says. “st martins
furniture are created with the sort of my grandmother taught me to knit – teaches you to experiment and to
painstaking craftsmanship that seems she made lampshades and tapestries. challenge the conventional. as a
to hail from another age. despite such my grandfather was an architect who result, i initially found the professional
old-fashioned values, the furniture she did upholstery in his spare time.” fashion industry quite challenging. it’s
produces is as modern as next week probably only now that i appreciate
and injects vibrant colour and a dash inFlUenCeS having been in such a creative
words Ross Gilfillan photography Melanie Porter

of humour into the homes of those so her family has been a strong atmosphere.”
who appreciate innovative design and influence on her career? not entirely, melanie’s talents were quickly
a quality finish. melanie says: “my father is an spotted. “straight out of university,
melanie’s specialty is bringing accountant – i’m not quite sure where i was asked if i wanted to go for an
carefully sourced vintage furniture that fits in, but he’s very useful!” interview as a men’s shirt designer at
back to life. she strips, repairs and Before launching the melanie Burberry. the head of menswear took
re-upholsters chairs, lamps and other porter brand on the internet, melanie one look at my portfolio and sent me
items before designing and hand-
knitting the felted-wool covering
which instills each piece with a “I was particularly interested in
character all of its own.
seeing melanie’s work on tV tailoring and manipulating fabrics
recently, we were keen to know more
about the designer, and her online to create structural forms”
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 Melanie’s designs
burst with colour

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 INTERVIEW

Green Throne
‘Charlie’ Chair by
Melanie Porter

Union Jack ‘Edward’

Chair by Melanie Porter; Union Jack ‘Maggie’
an iconic design given a Chair by Melanie Porter.
modern twist Quirky and original, but
retaining a stately look.

to the women’s knitwear department. does melanie consider herself the long hours spent in the creation of
it was all very exciting. i travelled all an artist or an artisan, she replies each one.
over italy, visiting clients and knitting resolutely, “Knitter!” despite the design getting the knitting exactly right
factories. When i came back to work work and the upholstery (in which she can be difficult. “understanding
in the uK for pure collection, i was took a course to master the necessary the shrinkage of the yarn to create
travelling out to china several times skills) it’s clear that melanie’s first love precisely perfect, shaped covers has
a year. however, i was becoming is knitting. “you start with a piece of been the hardest part to perfect,”
slightly disillusioned by not physically yarn and there are no boundaries to melanie says. “stitches and colours
making things.” what you can create – texture, colour often shrink by different amounts,
Was this the moment she decided or even working three-dimensionally,” which can be hard to calculate.”
to branch out on her own? “there she says. and new knitters will be and before that, there’s the little
wasn’t ever really a moment when i encouraged to hear that like anyone’s matter of sourcing a chair frame that
made a decision,” melanie says. “at first, early attempts at a new craft, melanie’s matches the client’s requirements.
i just wanted to learn to re-upholster first creations weren’t without their “it can take several weeks to find the
so that i could restore a couple of problems. “at first,” she says, “i didn’t perfect piece,” she says. and, given
chairs that i had bought. i couldn’t find felt the knit, so the first few pieces that these are mostly old and even
a fabric that i liked, so decided to make were actually sold with the instruction vintage frames, where on earth does
my own. there was no commercial that you can’t really sit on them!” she get them?
consideration. i made a few pieces “antique markets, auctions,
for fun and then, suddenly, people Creation warehouses, the occasional skip,” she
started calling me to place orders. now, though, melanie’s chairs are says. “i’ve always got my eye out, but
the moment when i thought i might exquisite examples of knitting at it’s sometimes a real challenge when
be able to make a living out of it was its most skilled, the prices (ranging someone says that they want the exact
when my albert chair was featured in from just over a hundred pounds to a same frame as a previous piece. my
The Times. couple of thousand pounds) reflecting works are investments for people, so

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 it’s better for me to take the time to
find the right piece for each client.”
so what is melanie’s process? how
does she get from the commissioning
of an idea to seeing it delivered to a
customer? “i’ll draw the design so that
the client can see exactly what the
final piece will look like,” melanie says,
“which i’ll either post to them with
swatches of colour, or meet them at
their home, where we can pick colours
together from my extensive colour
card. once the order is confirmed with
a 50 percent deposit, i’ll order the yarn
from italy, strip and re-upholster the
chair, or prepare the lamp-stand or
any other piece, ready for the cover
to be individually made. the yarn
arrives in different weights, which i ply
up to create the thickness i require –
sometimes a single cover will involve
several different thickness of yarn, but
in exactly the same colour. i plan each
knit panel, taking into consideration
the shrinkage caused by the felting.
once each panel is made, it is felted
to form a tight, hardwearing fabric.
most pieces are finished with hand-
crocheted buttons.”

tranSForMation
does melanie work mainly with
pure wool, or does she incorporate
other fibres into her work? “i
predominantly use 100% merino
wool,” she says, “although i have done
pieces in cashmere and other wool
blends. currently, i’m working with
‘Poppy’ is the lampshade
some cotton rope, which i am really and ‘Humphrey’ is the
excited about. “ vibrant footstool
looking at any of the pieces
melanie makes, it’s very hard to
imagine a more time-consuming well past midnight quite often. a there is a movement of people gaining
business; does she do it all herself? “i piece such as albert or marc takes experience and knowledge and
love doing all the individual steps so significantly longer, as every single interest in what could be considered
much that i do most pieces entirely piece of fabric is hand-knitted to traditional craft-based techniques.”
by myself!” melanie says. “it is time- precise shapes and textures.” though melanie’s work is bright,
consuming, but not everyone is lucky melanie’s creations seem to reflect modern and artistically designed,
enough to do something they truly the current interest in up-cycling and most of her pieces conceal beautiful
love, so i don’t mind the long hours finding new uses for vintage items. her frames that harbour much older
and sore fingers. i do occasionally use knit-covered standard lamp has the histories. is this meeting of old and
an upholsterer for some of the pieces humour of street knitting. Would she new intentional? “i love taking a
if i am particularly busy, but all the say she has her finger on the pulse of piece which is old and unloved and
designing, knitting and finishing is the way crafting is moving just now? transforming it into something which
down to me.” “i have definitely noticed an increased is desirable,” melanie says. “i will work
how long would a single piece interest in the sorts of things you with new pieces, but it is the vintage
take? “for most of my work,” melanie mention,” she says. “different people frames that truly inspire me.”
says, “i give a lead time of ten weeks view my designs as either classical or at the time we spoke, melanie was
and as with most things, as the contemporary and sometimes both! working on a collaboration for the
deadline gets closer, the hours extend so it’s probably just fortuitous that Queen’s Jubilee and a series of knitting
patterns for a book on Knitting for
the Home. this busy knitter truly is an
“I love taking a piece which is old inspiration to us all.

and unloved and transforming it into You’ll find more examples of

Melanie Porter’s work at her shop
something which is desirable” www.melanieporter.co.uk

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 Wrist
Cuff Trio
A great look this year is the casual fibre or
fabric accessory like these knitted cuffs. They
are also a great way to use up small amounts
of a special yarn – you could even showcase
some handspun yarn!

DIFFIcULtY
InTERMEDIATE
Cavendish cuff
tENSION
Work 24 sts in stocking stitch to measure
SKILLS USED 10x10cm/4x4in using 3.75mm (US 5) needles,
n Lace or size required to obtain correct tension.
n Knitting in rows
n Working from NOtIONS
a chart 3.75mm (US 5) needles
n Simple crochet 3.75mm (US F) crochet hook
Two buttons
YARN USED Tapestry needle
n Handmaiden, Mini
Maiden PAttERN NOtES
n 50% wool, 50% silk Chart (on page 48) shows RS rows only.
n 100g/499m/546yd All WS rows are worked in purl unless otherwise noted.
n WPI 14
n Shade: Ivory Cast on 49 sts.
n Project uses approx Set-up Row 1: Sl1 k-wise, Cast
125m/137yd p1, k1, p1, k41, (p1, k1) twice. on
Set-up Row 2: Sl1 p-wise,
YARN REVIEW
n Brenda says
k1, p1, k1, k41, (k1, p1) twice.
Cavendish
“Handmaiden, Mini Row 1 (RS): Sl1 k-wise, p1, k1, p1, work Cavendish Lace Lace chart
Maiden yarn is Chart over next 41 sts, (p1, k1) twice. The Cavendish
pretty with a lovely Row 2: Sl1 p-wise, k1, p1, k1, work Cavendish Lace lace chart can be
silken sheen.’” Chart over next 41 sts, (k1, p1) twice. found on p48
Cont in patt until Row 29 of Cavendish Lace Chart is
YARN complete.
ALtERNAtIVES
n SAVE Regia, Row 30 (WS): Sl1 p-wise, k1, p1, k1, k41, (k1, p1) twice.
words Brenda Castiel photography studiomag.co.uk

Hand-dye Effect Row 31: Sl1 k-wise, p1, k1, p1, k41, (p1, k1) twice.
n SPEND Dream in
Color, Smooshy Cast off all sts, but do not cut yarn. Slip remaining st to
n SPOIL YOURSELF crochet hook. Work double crochets along short edge
Sublime, Baby of work (working approx 1dc in every row) as follows:
Cashmere Merino Double crochet evenly across first 1cm/½in, ch 6 for
Silk 4ply button loop, dc to 1cm/½in before end of piece, ch 6
for button loop, dc to end.
FINISHED Break yarn and draw through last st, pull tight.
MEASUREMENtS
n Approximately 11.5 Finishing
x21.5cm/4½x8½in Weave in all loose ends and block.
Sew on buttons opposite of button loops.
Cast
off

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 Pattern Wrist Cuff

Designer
Brenda Castiel
Brenda has been knitting on and
off since she was in her teens, but
became somewhat obsessed with it
in 2007. She blogs about knitting and
life at www.knitandtravelandsuch.blogspot.com

“This trio of cuffs, from lacy to

sporty, are ideal for adding the
finishing touches to any outfit.”

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 cAVENDISH LAcE cHARt KEY

DIFFIcULtY
EASy
Portsmouth cuff
tENSION Begin decreases:
SKILLS USED Work 16 sts in stocking stitch to measure Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. (21 sts)
n Knitting in rows 10x10cm/4x4in using size 4.5mm (US 7) needles, or Row 2 (WS): Knit.
n Increasing & size required to obtain tension. Repeat these 2 rows eight times more. (5 sts)
Decreasing Exact tension is not essential to this project. Next Row (RS): K1, k2tog, ssk. (3 sts)
n I-Cord
NOtIONS Cast off rem sts.
YARN USED 4.5mm (US 7) needles
n noro, Kureyon Two buttons Finishing
n 100% wool Two snap fasteners Weave in all loose ends.
n 50g/101m/110yd Tapestry needle
n WPI 8 Work Applied I-Cord around piece. Keep sts extra
n Shade: 052 SPEcIAL StItcH PAttERNS loose around the corners. When you have reached
n Project uses approx Applied I-cord the point where you began, cut the yarn, thread the
34m/37yd Cast 4 sts on to needle. end through a tapestry needle and sew the two ends
Step 1: K4. Slip all 4 sts p-wise back to LH needle, together.
YARN REVIEW bringing yarn behind work for next row.
n Brenda says ‘I like Step 2: K3, sl1 p-wise. Pick up st from edge of cuff and Block to measurements, pinning edges as necessary to
to see what colour place on LH needle. Knit this st and psso. stretch and straighten them.
will come up next!’ Step 3: Slip all 4 resulting sts back to LH needle.
Rep Steps 2-3 for i-cord. Sew on snap fasteners at desired position
Cast
Cast off after completion. and sew on buttons over snaps.
off
YARN
ALtERNAtIVES
cUFF
n SAVE Sirdar, Click
Cast on 3 sts. Cast
Chunky
n SPEND Rowan, Row 1 (RS): (Kfb) twice, k1. (5 sts) on
Colourscape Row 2 and all foll WS rows: Knit.
n SPOIL YOURSELF Row 3: Kfb, k2, kfb, k1. (7 sts)
Sublime, Cashmere Row 5: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. (9 sts)
Merino Silk Aran
Repeat rows 4-5 seven times more, then knit 1 WS
FINISHED row. (23 sts)
MEASUREMENtS
n Approximately Next Row (RS): K1, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1.
10x21.5cm/4x8½in Next Row (WS): Knit.
Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 14cm/5½in
from cast on corner, ending after a WS row.

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 Pattern Wrist Cuff

Easy to
customise
Work more or less
repeats to make
your cuffs longer
or shorter

Cuffs and accessories are a

great way to showcase your
vintage buttons collection

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 Pattern Wrist Cuff

DIFFIcULtY
EASy
Lancaster cuff
tENSION Pattern to last 6 sts, (p1, k1) three times.
Work 16 sts in stocking stitch to measure Row 4: Sl1 p-wise, (k1, p1) twice, k1, purl to last 2 sts,
SKILLS USED 10x10cm/4x4in using size 4.5mm (US 7) needles, or k1, p1.
n Knitting in rows size required to obtain tension. Repeat Rows 3-4 until piece measures 2.5cm/1in.
n Increasing & Exact tension is not essential to this project.
decreasing Repeat Row 3.
NOtIONS Knit 1 row.
YARN USED 4.5mm (US 7) needles
n noro, Kureyon Two buttons Repeat Rows 3-4 for a further 2.5cm/1in.
n 100% wool Two snap fasteners
n 50g/101m/110yd Tapestry needle Repeat Row 3.
n WPI 8 Knit 1 row.
n Shade: 052 SPEcIAL StItcH PAttERNS
n Project uses approx chevron Stitch: Repeat Rows 3-4 for 2cm/¾in more.
34m/37yd (Multiple of 10 sts)
Row 1: *K2tog, k2, kfb, kfb, k2, ssk; rep from * to end. Knit 2 rows.
YARN REVIEW Row 2: Purl. Cast off all sts.
n Brenda says
“noro Kureyon has cUFF Cast Finishing
fabulous colour Cast on 38 sts. on Weave in all loose ends, block piece, Cast
repeats.’” Knit 2 rows. sew on snap fasteners at desired position.
Row 3 (RS): Sl1 k-wise, p1, work Row 1 of Chevron Sew on buttons over snaps.
off
YARN
ALtERNAtIVES
n SAVE Sirdar, Click
Chunky
n SPEND Rowan,
Colourscape
n SPOIL YOURSELF
Sublime, Cashmere
Merino Silk
Button
FINISHED Loops
MEASUREMENtS Crochet or i-cord a
n Approx button loop as an
23x19cm/9x7½in alternative way
to fasten

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 dispelling
Knitting Genie

the myth
The Knitting
Genie delves into
the history of the
Inland Gansey
and discovers
links to her own
family too!

R
esearching Yorkshire’s knitting
history in the records of an
18th/19th Century school, I The Admissions records
stumbled on three familiar names of The York Blue coATs
from my own family tree: my great, chAriTY school
great, great uncles. Their different
birthplaces were various stop-offs on the River 1847. GeorGe shilliToe.
Ouse, within ten miles of York. The boys’ father
Acaster selby. Born 26 march 1837
Admitted 1.4. 1847 ”…An industrious
hauled boats on the inland waterways and was

boy of fair capacity. on a vessel with

a sometime small farmer, no doubt providing
horses to haul the boats.
In 1984, when his book Traditional Knitting his father. dead. Waterman.”
1848. roBerT shilliToe.
was almost complete, Michael Pearson
stumbled on the fact that inland mariners also
wore ganseys. He wrote: “While I was preparing spurriergate. Born 19 march 1839,
to visit Norfolk and Cornwall I was invited to send 7.7. Admitted. 8.8. 1848. “…of
some of my collection of ganseys to a knitting medium capacity and tolerably obedient.
exhibition run by the Humber Keel and Sloop
on a vessel with his father.”
Society. Why, I thought, should people interested
in boats which plied the inland waterways of 1855. WilliAm shilliToe.
cawood. Baptised 21 september 1845.
England be interested in knitting? It turned out

Admitted 5.4. 1855. ”died

various people in the society had noted the
fishermen’s patterns and wondered whether
there was a similar tradition amongst keelmen. of consumption, 19.4.1858.”
There was, of course; and I rushed to catch what
I could...”
Michael Pearson managed to shoe-horn
a couple of the patterns the Keel and Sloop
Society shared with him into his book. Since
1984 this has remained almost all that is in
words Penelope Hemingway additional images Shutterstock

print regarding the inland ganseys of the rivers The admissions records
A typical river and canals of England. of the York Blue Coats
keel boat Charity School
Mr Pearson’s book was what drew me
to traditional knitting. I was not even a keen
knitter when the book first appeared in 1984,
but was strangely drawn to it in the library and
had it virtually on permanent loan so, when
Inland Waterways Museum, Goole

Why, I thought, should people

interested in boats which plied
the inland waterways of England
be interested in knitting?
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 it came out in paperback, I bought it. For me,
one of the most compelling things about it was Mr Pockley, a Humberside
a little hand-drawn map, showing the rivers shopkeeper wearing a coastal
and canals that carried the Humber sloops. At (Flamborough) pattern
the heart of that map was Cawood, the village
where, according to my late mother, we went
back for generations.
My family had been farming as long as
anyone could remember, on the Vale of York,
and anything else our ancestors might have
done, had fallen out of folk memory. The farm
was prosperous as, alongside the river, it had
rich soil and my great granddad and granddad
had a large herd of thriving dairy cattle. We
only left farming when a catastrophic flood
wiped out the stock in the 1930s.
With that one disaster, we realised the power of
the river that took, as well as gave, and my mother
– then a child at primary school – lost her beloved
animals and home forever. For the rest of her life,
she spoke with absolute love and nostalgia about
the farm where she’d grown up, and her idyllic
childhood. Teaching me to knit as her mother had
taught her in turn, was another way to pick up
that thread. I grew up very aware of my roots, and
wanted to know more.
In the 1990s, I got into genealogy and
discovered that not quite all my maternal
ancestors had farmed. Some had been ‘haulers’
– the 18th/19th Century equivalent of a modern
haulage firm, only the rivers and canals were their
motorways. My great grandfather x6, William

Mr Brian Pockley and East Riding Museums

Richardson, was a fisherman. He ended his days
by the River Ouse in Wistow, but was born in 1798
in Patrington, or Sunk Island as it’s also known, on
the Humber. Any traditional knitter worth their salt
will recognise ‘Patrington’ as the name of the first
gansey in Gladys Thompson’s pioneering Patterns
for Guernseys, Jerseys & Arans, (1969), and ‘Patrington’
ganseys reappear in various incarnations in
subsequent books.
“Many years ago Patrington was a small fishing
village with a creek harbouring its boats. This is no
longer the case, but just below the village, towards
the Humber, Haven Side shows the site of the old
harbour…” [Gladys Thompson, page 10]. out to the Humber area to find wives, then brought
them back to Wistow and Cawood. I can assume
KnittinG dna these women were my knitting mitochondrial DNA,
William Richardson married a local girl, Rose Ann the fishermen’s daughters or wives who taught their
Ablett, and although they moved inland along the daughters (now farmers’ wives) to knit in a long line
Ouse, the subsequent generation had several sons down to my mother, born on a farm by the Ouse in
including my great x3 grandfather, who went back the 1920s.
Another of my great x5 grandfathers was the
wealthy Isaac Moses, sometimes described as
‘farmer’, sometimes ‘yeoman’ or ‘gentleman’ or
‘hauler’. He ran vessels between York and Howden
These women were my knitting and Hull, some of which were inland and sea-going,
and made regular runs across to Holland. If there
mitochondrial DNA, the is one big outside influence on Yorkshire inland
ganseys, it is the Netherlands.
fishermen’s daughters or wives Other relatives and ancestors were ‘horse
marines’ – often farmers by the river had a lucrative
who taught their daughters sideline, hiring out horses and men to haul the
vessels along the river. Rivers, unlike canals, are
(now farmers’ wives) to knit in not straight and they couldn’t rely on having the
wind in the sails at any given time, and as the rivers
a long line down to my mother were tidal, sometimes the tides were against them.

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 Knitting Genie

Lovick’s Law: The quality ganseys – they were simply better documented.
Pretty seaside towns, even if they were working

of a photograph is inversely ports, often had a burgeoning tourist trade and

with tourism came professional photographers,

proportional to the interest keen to make a living. Photographers like Sutcliffe

in Whitby, Brigham Foster in Bridlington, and

of the stitch pattern Walter Fisher in Filey, often photographed the

local fishermen and girls in their down time,
or for their own ‘arty’ reasons. Few worldclass
photographers could make a living photographing
the less picturesque, grimy docksides of the inland
They got around this by hauling the boats along waterways, by contrast. This left me with a paucity
towpaths on canals and the River Ouse. Some horse of evidence. Even when ganseys appear, they are
marines were poorer farmers, with smaller acreages, specks in the distance, or blurred, as the figures in
who needed the money from working as horse a landscape might be incidental; photographers of
marines to survive. inland vessels were more interested in the vessels
When researching the Admissions records or the processes of industry, than mariners.
of the York Blue Coat charity school, a school There was a lack of written sources too, but
that educated the sons of poor families, I found slowly and surely I began to patch together an idea
reference to some in-laws of my ancestors, the little of the inland knitters, from odd asides in keelmen’s
boys of the Shillito family of Cawood, Naburn and memoirs, and references to the culture.
other villages along the river. Another ancestor,
Stephen Green of Cawood, born 1793, made a living the miGration of motifs
as a horse marine and was called as a witness to an I wondered if there were patterns or motifs
inquest in 1833, when an accident on the river Ouse unique to the inland mariners. I discovered, in all
drowned 11 church singers. Green’s horse’s rope of knitting history, there is a tendency to classify
had capsized the Singers’ little rowing boat. patterns and motifs by area. The earlier (1950s/60s)
knitting historians tended to be working under
researchinG inland Ganseys the constrictions and conventions imposed on
Apart from the odd random ‘Patrington’ pattern, them by their publishers. So Gladys Thompson’s
and the several pages in Michael Pearson’s book, book, for example, is almost a travelogue format,
inland ganseys seemed ephemeral. As a child, I with chapter headings according to regions of
spent many a happy weekend on my grandad’s the country. This gives the (false) impression that
boat on the River Ouse at Acaster Malbis, near York. there is a Filey or Whitby or Patrington gansey.
When my grandad died I felt I had lost my link with When you start studying photos of ganseys from
Stockings knit
my beloved river, as my parents had no reason to by inland mariners’,
all over the UK, and further afield, you discover that
go there anymore. The grown up genealogist in me mid 20th Century. They many gansey motifs are relatively universal, and
had started uncovering ancestors who were haulers show the kind of everyday something people thought of for decades as, say
with vessels, and horse marines, and other inland knitting that families ‘Cornish’ was, in fact, equally at home in Yorkshire
had to do
mariners on this same stretch of river. Had I been or Scotland or Norfolk.
drawn to Pearson’s book, all those years ago, That said, certain configurations of gansey
because of my background on the motif patterns are broadly characteristic of certain
river? These inland ganseys were
my ancestors’.
I decided to use all my
genealogist super-powers, and
visit every local museum, archive
and reference library possible, to
piece together the story. I started
by looking for photos.
The inestimable Dr Elizabeth
Lovick postulates ‘Lovick’s Law’:
Goole Museum

“The quality of a photograph

is inversely proportional to the
interest of the stitch pattern.”
Lovick’s Law proved especially
true in the case of inland ganseys.
It is almost impossible to find a
single clear, detailed photo that
shows the ganseys of inland
mariners. On the rare occasion
there was one, the annoying
mariner was wearing a jacket Famous image of Mary Jane Langmaid and
Polperro Press

over the gansey, or had someone Ann Elizabeth Jolliff, early 1870s, by Lewis
Harding, Polperro. This is proof of Ganesh
standing just in front of him or… you get motifs from Humber area migrating to
the picture. Or not. I quickly realised why distant knitting communities
most knitting historians stuck to the coastal

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 Dr Anne Coombs has documented the
The Blacknell family migrations of the famous herring girls, whose
from Stainforth
patterns have been so expertly brought to life by
Dr Elizabeth Lovick. Less well documented were the
Humberside girls travelling up and down the East
coast of Scotland and England. Hull historian, Dr
The Keel and Sloop Preservation Society

Alec Gill MBE, interviewed a Hull herring girl, Louisa

‘Cissie’ Ashley of Gillett Street. She became a herring
girl in the 1920s and described her typical garb: she
wore wellies, an oil-skirt, white abb boot socks and
a ‘Scotch turban’ scarf. Cissie’s hands were bound
with ‘thumb rags’. The girls gutted the herring
and sometimes also helped with the kippering
process. Work was seasonal. The girls worked until
the herring fleet left. She became a ‘travelling girl’
based at Scarborough. They’d travel the coast –
sometimes in Scotland living rent free in huts.
Dr Gill concluded: “Unfortunately, the herring-
girls were looked down on by outsiders, and some
Herring girls were the worker considered their filthy work as ‘the lowest of the low’.”
Sadly, Cissie did not discuss knitting.
bees cross-pollinating gansey Herring girls were thought of as a coastal
phenomenon but Dr Gill uncovered the fact there
motifs from one area to another; were Humberside lasses (who may have learned
– and returned – to knit inland) amongst them.
not only bringing their own We can say these girls were the worker bees,
cross-pollinating gansey motifs from one area
motifs, but learning new ones to another; not only bringing their own motifs,
but learning new ones wherever they went. One
wherever they went keelman recalled his mother, a keen gansey knitter,
constantly improvising and never knitting the
same thing twice. Food for thought for anyone
who has bought into the myth of ganseys being
‘family’ patterns. Photos of family groups confirm
areas. I was able to spot a coastal (Flamborough) this where you see several fishermen from the
pattern on a Humberside shopkeeper, for example, same family group, all wearing radically different
in one photograph. When I traced the gentleman,
captured in the image, across several censuses, One of the few photos
it became apparent that although he raised his that show gansey
children and died on Humberside, he was born a from this area up close
Flamborough fisherlad, and his wife – possibly the
knitter of his gansey – came from Scarborough.
Their Flamborough and Scarborough patterns
would have been seen, and maybe copied over a
period of decades by the locals in their Humberside
village. Knitting historians have talked about the
migration of motif patterns for decades, but this is
hard evidence of it.
Another example of the potential for the
geographical spread of gansey motifs is in the
famous Lewis Harding photo of two little Cornish
girls knitting (see previous page). During a routine
look-up on the Censuses, I discovered one of the
children’s mothers was a Humberside (Grimsby)
lass. Just as my own inland mariners migrated
from Humberside to the Ouse, 30 miles inland, the
coastal mariners frequently moved from one fishing
ground to the next.
Courtesy Hull Maritime Museum

herrinG Girls
We have to remember this was at a time when
most of England’s working population were static
– and required a Settlement Order to even move
to live in the next village. So the mobility of fishing
communities was really unusual at the time and
also accounts for the fact you find the same motif
from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

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 Knitting Genie

ganseys. I concluded, from everything I did find,

‘Bess Mitchell’ built
that most gansey motifs we think of as ‘coastal’ 1871, painted by Reuben
were also common inland. Chappell of Goole
There is, however, one motif that stands out as
unique to one culture and place. Of all the various
motifs – ladders, cables, ropes, diamonds, hearts,
anchors – the Humber Star, an inland motif – seems
to be the only motif unique to one place. Michael
Pearson wrote: “The distinctive feature of their
[inland] patterns is the central star pattern, exclusive
to this tradition. I have never seen it anywhere else on
my travels”.
During my research, I came to feel that the
Humber Star is probably based on the Bethel Star,

Goole Museum
the symbol of the inland fishermen’s favourite
belief system, a brand of Methodism. In the 18th
Century, John Wesley ‘spread the word’ by boat,
travelling up the Ouse, and other rivers, and
preaching wherever he stopped on the river banks.
There is a record of Wesley preaching not far from trawlermen’s wives bought their yarn in a Hull
the Derwent, in my ancestor Barnard Clarkson’s department store, or the Hessle Road wool shop.
farmhouse, at Foggathorpe, Yorkshire. At the spot Dr Alec Gill recorded this gem: “The Hessle Rd wool-
by the River Ouse where Clarkson preached in shop-keepers found that this was definitely a no-no
Kelfield, a Methodist chapel was raised. In fact, my colour when it came to making baby clothes. Green
hauler ancestor Isaac Moses seems to have been woollen jumpers and mufflers (neck scarves) caused
strongly Methodist in views; leaving money in his problems at sea… Jenny Pattison from Easington,
will expressly to educate his grand-daughters as however, interviewed the Spurn life-boat men and
much as his grand-sons, leaving a vessel to his son, they confirmed that there is still a strong superstition
but the bulk of his land and property to a daughter, against green amongst east-coast fishermen and
Jane. One of his grandsons, also Isaac, became themselves.” [Superstitions and Folk Magic in Hull’s
Master of Vessels on the River Trent, that branch of Fishing Community, Alec Gill, 1993].
family moving from York to Nottinghamshire, which Another big influence on inland ganseys was
also points to the migration of gansey motifs from the trade with Holland. In 1987, Henriette van der
county to county, inland. Klift-Tellergen wrote Knitting from the Netherlands:
Inland mariners were notoriously Methodist Traditional Dutch Fishermen’s Sweaters. In this, she
but also seemed to believe in something ‘older’. documented the amazing and beautiful Dutch
Some of the motifs on ganseys play into this ganseys. From at least medieval times onwards,
superstition. The Bethel Star would have been seen there was trade in knitted goods, between the
as protective, as was another common Yorkshire Netherlands and the UK. By the 1860s, the Dutch
motif, the ‘Eye of God’. Diamonds, or ‘masks’ were seem to have been knitting ganseys remarkably like
thought to be a portent of death, so probably those from the North of England, only patterned
appear a lot on inland ganseys as a sort of ‘reverse above the yoke. Their ganseys were also influenced
magic’ – summoning up the thing you dread, to by Belgian ones. A favourite Dutch motif was the
protect you from it. ‘Eye of God’ which was also known there as ‘the
English pattern’. You can find the Eye of God on the
Gansey construction US dollar note; like the Bethel Star, it is a powerful,
Inland ganseys frequently seem to have been Methodist inspired symbol; whether it started
patterned only from the yoke upwards. Patterning in Yorkshire, or a Dutch port, we have no way of
often started at the underarm gusset, or slightly knowing. But like the Humber Star, it is not seen so
below this point, and the sleeves were knitted much outside Yorkshire.
downwards from the shoulders, and half patterned. Inland ganseys have, at the time of writing,
They also frequently had pearl buttons on the left almost passed out of memory, locally. Sadly, when
hand shoulder/neck (because they carried things I contacted the Society in 2011, their archivist Brian
on their right). Peeps told me “The only people that I know of that
Like coastal ganseys, the predominant colours still do knitting are the people that sell them at
were navy blue, cream or grey and ganseys could Whitby.” Whitby is a world away from the river, and
be knitted from 4 or 5 ply worsted-spun yarn. Vale of York.
Ganseys were never green. The Hessle Road, Hull I hope by shedding more light on the forgotten
inland ganseys of Yorkshire, knitters from here,
there, and everywhere will start to knit them again.
There will be some patterns in my forthcoming
book, River Ganseys (Co-operative Press). Knitting
There is still a strong superstition histories are often written by well-meaning
outsiders to cultures. I hope my book is an
against green (ganseys) amongst authentic offering from the inside, and will help
revive my ancestors’ art, far beyond our home by
east-coast fishermen the river.

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 Candy Striped
Vest Designer
This clever combination of differently textured
silk yarns makes for a luxurious Summer vest!

TENSION
Work 26 sts and 41 rows in Colour Pattern to
Kirsty Inglis measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 3.25mm (US 3)
needles, or size required to obtain tension.
is a knitting designer, teacher and
dyer based in Brisbane, Australia. Her
work is regularly exhibited at shows in NOTIONS
Australia and featured in magazines. 3.25mm (US 3) needles
www.kaalundyarns.com.au Tapestry needle
Pins
‘Perfect for a warm summers’ day,
this vest is lightweight, cool and SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS
Colour Pattern
the silk is a touch of luxury!’ Knit 2 rows with MC.
Knit 2 rows with CC1.
Knit 2 rows with CC2.
Rep these 6 rows for pattern.

Garter Stitch (worked flat)

Knit every row.

PATTERN NOTES
DIffICULTY BEgINNER Shoulders are worked at the same time for Front
and Back. Instructions for each shoulder are
SKILLS USED for summer separated by a semi-colon (;).
n Decreasing garments By
n Knitting in rows using two Cast on and off loosely and use wood or
n Seaming different silk bamboo needles if working with silk – this fibre
textures, the can be slippery.
YARN USED surface of the
n (MC) Kaalund garment is no When blocking silk, be careful – follow the
Yarns, Silk Solstice longer flat, instructions on the ball band. Do not use heat
n 100% silk therefore the and do not be over-zealous.
n 30g/105m/114yd yarns add a lot
n WPI 20 more interest to a RECOMMENDED EASE
n Shade: (MC) Berry simple garment.” 2.5-5cm/1-2in Positive Ease
n (CC1/2) Kaalund
Yarns, Enchanté YARN
n 100% silk ALTERNATIVES
n 30g/300m/329yd n Save: Presencia,
n WPI 30 Perle 8 cotton/
MEASUREMENTS TABLE fOR GARMENTS
words Kirsty Inglis photography studiomag.co.uk

n Shade: Wendy, Happy

(CC1) Nectarine, 4Ply Bamboo FINISHED BUST 80 84.5 90 94.5 100.5 105 115 125 131 cm
(CC2) Lilac n Spend: Natural 31½ 33¼ 35½ 37¼ 39½ 41¼ 45¼ 49¼ 51½ in
Dye Studio,
YARN REVIEW Precious Lace/ LENgTH 52.5 54 55 57 58.5 59.5 63 65.5 66 cm
n Kirsty says: Rowan Organic 20¾ 21¼ 21¾ 22½ 23 23½ 24¾ 25¾ 26 in
“Kaalund Yarns Cotton Naturally
(MC) 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 balls
Enchanté and Dyed 4 Ply
Silk Solstice are n Spoil Yourself: TOTAL METRES 210 315 315 315 315 420 420 420 525 m
soft silk yarns Hand Maiden, TOTAL YARDS 228 342 342 342 342 456 456 456 570 yard
which are light Lace Silk/Hand YARNS CC1-2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 balls
and shiny, perfect Maiden, Sea Silk
TOTAL METRES 300 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 900 m
TOTAL YARDS 329 658 658 658 658 658 658 658 987 yard

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 Pattern Candy Striped Vest

This light,
colourful vest
top is perfect
for layering –
it reminds us
of Love Heart
candy!
Ideal for
beginners
Knit entirely in garter
stitch and featuring
simple shaping, this vest
is ideal for budding
knitters

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 Storing silk
garments
Silk is not very elastic,
so if knitting yours in
silk, always store it
lying flat to prevent
it stretching

Garter stitch edging

makes a refreshing
change from knitted rib

BACK Knit to 3 sts before end, k2tog, k1; k1, ssk, knit to
Cast Cast on 104 (110: 117: 123: 130: 136: 149: 162: end. (15 sts for each shoulder)
on 169) sts in MC.
Work 144 (150: 150: 154: 154: 160: 164: 164: 164) Continue in colour pattern for 4 rows. Cast off
rows in Colour Pattern. rem 15 shoulder sts on each side.

Shape armholes fRONT

Cast off 6 (6: 6: 6: 6: 9: 9: 9: 10) sts at the Work as for Back to ***.
beginning of the next 2 rows. 92 (98: 105: 111:
118: 118: 131: 144: 149) sts. Continue in colour pattern for 23 (21: 19: 15:
Dec 1 st each end of every RS row 3 (4: 6: 8: 9: 15: 17: 11: 7: 9) rows more, for a total of 174
8: 12: 16: 16) times. 86 (90: 93: 95: 100: 102: 107: (180: 182: 186: 188: 194: 200: 204: 206) worked
112: 117) sts.*** from hem.

Continue in colour pattern for 56 (54: 54: 54: Shape neck

58: 60: 60: 62: 64) rows more, for a total of 207 K33 (34: 34: 34: 36: 37: 37: 37: 37); attach new
(213: 217: 225: 231: 237: 249: 259: 261) rows ball of yarn and cast off 20 (22: 25: 27: 28: 28: 33:
from cast on. 38: 43) sts, knit to end.

Shape shoulders Continue shaping the neck by working both

Next Row: K16, attach new ball of yarn; cast off sides at the same time as follows:
54 (58: 61: 63: 68: 70: 75: 80: 85) sts, knit to end.
Knit across shoulder; cast off 2 sts at beg of next
Cont to work both shoulders at the same time shoulder, knit to end.
as follows: Rep last row 9 (9: 11: 11: 13: 13: 15: 19: 19) times

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 Pattern Candy Striped Vest

more. 23 (24: 22: 22: 22: 23: 21: 17: 17) sts rem Neck trim
on each side. Holding 2 strands of CC2 together, cast on 148
(154: 164: 176: 190: 192: 214: 236: 246) sts and
Dec Row: Knit to 3 sts before neck, k2tog, k1; knit 8 rows.
k1, ssk, knit to end.
Rep Dec row every other row 3 (4: 2: 1: 1: 2: 0: 1: Using a tapestry needle, sew side seams and
1) times more, then every 4th row 4 (4: 4: 5: 5: 5: shoulders.
2: 1: 1) times, then finally every 6th row 0 (0: 0:
0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0) times. (15 sts remaining on each Pin one armhole trim around armhole with the
side) start and end placed at the underarm.
Sew into place.
Continue in colour pattern for 12 (12: 19: 25: Repeat for other armhole.
29: 25: 35: 67: 67) rows more, for a total of 212
(218: 222: 230: 236: 242: 254: 264: 266) rows Pin the neck trim into place around the neck,
from cast on. with the start and end placed at the centre
back.
Cast off all rem sts.
Cast Sew into place.
off Weave in remaining ends.
fINISHING
Weave in all ends.
Block.

Armhole trim:
(Make 2)
Holding 2 strands of CC2 together, cast on 136
(136: 144: 152: 164: 164: 180: 200: 204) sts and
knit 8 rows.
Cast off.

6cm/2.25in

33.5 (35: 36: 37: 39.5: 40: 42: 44: 45.5)cm,

6.75 (6.75: 7: 7.5: 8: 8: 8.75:

13.25 (13.75: 14.25: 14.5: 15.5: 15.75: 16.5: 17.25: 18)in

17 (17: 18: 19: 20.5: 20.5:
22: 25: 25.5)cm,

9.75: 10)in

SCHEMATIC
35.5 (37.5: 37.5: 38: 38: 39.5: 40.5: 40.5: 40.5)cm,
14 (14.75: 14.75: 15: 15: 15.5: 16: 16: 16)in

40.5 (43: 45.5: 48.5: 51: 53.5: 58.5: 63.5: 66)cm,

16 (17: 18: 19: 20: 21: 23: 25: 26)in

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 Pattern Diddy Tee

Diddy Tee
Intarsia motifs give a youthful touch to a classic sweater
shape, bringing a fun element to your wardrobe!

Designer
Meg Crowther
words Meg Crowther photography studiomag.co.uk

A knitting nut, Meg takes her

knitting everywhere: visits to
friends, the pub, meetings! She
learned to knit aged six, and has
been designing and teaching for over ten years.

“When I was a teenager my mother

knitted me a beautiful top from a
1950s pattern. I always remember it
fondly and decided to recreate the
feel of it in the Diddy Tee, named
after my mother.”

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 Diddy Tee
TENSION
DIffIcULTY ADvAnCED Work 23.5 sts and 31 rows in Stocking stitch to
measure 10x10cm/4x4in (after blocking) using
SkILLS USED YaRN REVIEW 3.75mm (US 5) needles, or size required to
n Increasing & decreasing n Meg says: “This obtain correct tension.
n Colourwork (stranded) summer-weight
n Colourwork (intarsia) cotton yarn is lovely NOTIONS
n Knitting in rows to knit with, giving Pair of 3.75mm (US 5) needles
n Working from a chart a soft handle. The Spare 3.75mm (US 5) needle for three-needle
n Three-needle cast off high twist gives a cast off
n Seaming good stitch definition Tapestry needle
n Basic crochet and is great for colour 3.25mm (US D-3) crochet hook
work and stitch
YaRN USED patterns.” PaTTERN NOTES
n Rowan Cotton Glace When working the intarsia section use separate
n 100% cotton YaRN strands of yarn for each colour section and carry
n 50g/115m/125yd aLTERNaTIVES CC1 across the back of all sections, twisting
n WPI 12 n Save: Drops, Safran yarns wherever necessary to prevent gaps
n Shade: n Spend: Louisa Harding, between colours.
MC – Twilight (829) Aimee
CC1 – Chalk (827) n Spoil Yourself: Before starting the intarsia design, mark the
CC2 – Ecru (825) Fyberspates, armhole decreases for your size onto the chart
CC3 – Persimmon (832) Scrumptious 4-ply at the appropriate rows so that you don’t forget
CC4 – Poppy (741) the shaping as you work on the design.
CC5 – Black (727)
REcOMMENDED EaSE
2.5–6.5cm/1–2½in Positive Ease

MEaSUREMENTS back
Using 3.75mm (US 5) needles and MC, Cast
FInISHED BUST 82 94.5 102 113.5 124 134 cm cast on 103 (117: 129: 141: 153: 165) sts. on
32¼ 37¼ 40¼ 44¾ 48¾ 52¾ in
Work 10 rows of k1, p1 rib, decreasing 1 st at
LEnGTH 56.5 60.5 63.5 64 67.5 71 cm
each end of the 10th row. 101 (115: 127: 139:
22¼ 23¾ 25 25¼ 26½ 28 in 151: 163) sts.
(MC) 5 5 6 7 7 8 balls
Starting with a knit (RS) row, continue in St st,
ToTAL METRES 575 575 690 805 805 920 m
decreasing 1 st at each end of the 3rd (4th: 2nd:
ToTAL yARDS 625 625 750 875 875 1000 yard 5th: 4th: 5th) and every following 4th (4th: 4th:
CC1 3 3 3 3 3 4 balls 5th: 4th: 6th) row 1 (2: 4: 2: 6: 4) times. 97 (109:
117: 133: 137: 153) sts.
ToTAL METRES 345 345 345 345 345 460 m
ToTAL yARDS 375 375 375 375 375 500 yard Then decrease 1 st at each end of every
CC 2–5 1 ball each CC following 2nd (2nd: 2nd: 2nd: 2nd: 3rd)
ToTAL METRES 115 m row 10 (9: 7: 9: 4: 6) times. 77 (91: 103: 115: 129:
141) sts.
ToTAL yARDS 125 yd
Inc 1 st at each end of 6th (7th: 7th: 6th: 9th: 5th)
row and every following 6th (5th: 7th: 7th: 8th:
9th) row 9 (9: 8: 8: 7: 7) times. 97 (111: 121: 133:
145: 157) sts.
When working intarsia, use
Continue without shaping until work measures
separate bobbins for each 33 (34.5: 36: 37.5: 39: 42.5)cm or 13 (13½: 14½:
14¾: 15¼: 16¾)in from cast on edge, ending
section and carry the main after a WS row.

colour across the back, Shape armholes:

Change to CC1 and cast off 5 (6: 5: 6: 7: 7) sts at
twisting to prevent gaps the beginning of the next 2 rows. 87 (99: 111:
121: 131: 143) sts.**

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 Pattern Diddy Tee

Working on only these 20 (24: 27: 28: 32: 33) sts

for the left shoulder, purl 1 row.

Cast off 1 (4: 5: 4: 3: 5) sts at beg of next RS row,

then cast off 0 (0: 0: 0: 3: 0) sts at beg of next 0
(0: 0: 0: 1: 0) RS row(s).

Work a further 0 (0: 1: 1: 1: 1) rows then place the

remaining 19 (20: 22: 24: 26: 28) sts on holder.

With WS facing re-join the yarn to the right

shoulder sts and work to match the left shoulder,
reversing all shaping.

fRONT
Work as Back to **.

Dec 1 st at each end of every row 1 (1: 1: 3: 3: 3)

times, then at each end of every alt row 1 (1: 1: 0:
0: 0) times. 83 (95: 107: 115: 125: 137) sts.

Dec 1 st at each end of every row 1 (1: 1: 3: 3: 3) next Row (WS): P15 (21: 27: 31: 36: 42) sts in
times, then at each end of every alt row 7 (8: 9: 9: CC1, p4 sts in CC2 (this is the first colour change
7: 9) times more. 71 (81: 91: 97: 111: 119) sts. in Row 6 of chart, reading from left to right).
Continue to work across the chart until the final
Continue working without shaping until work change back to CC1, then p15 (21: 27: 31: 36: 42)
measures 55 (57: 59.5: 61: 63: 67.5)cm or 21¾ sts in CC1.
(22½: 23½: 24: 24¾: 26½)in from beg of work,
ending after a WS row. Continue working from chart, working from left
to right on WS rows and right to left on RS rows.
Shape neck: AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at each end of next
K20 (24: 27: 28: 32: 33) sts, cast off the next 31 row and then every alt row 5 (6: 7: 8: 6: 8) times
(33: 37: 41: 47: 53) sts, knit to end. more. 71 (81: 91: 97: 111: 119) sts.

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 When Row 42 of chart has been completed, Shape neck:
continue in Stocking st using CC1 only until work K29 (31: 35: 37: 41: 41) sts, cast off the next 13
measures 48 (50: 52.5: 54.5: 56: 59.5)cm, 19 (19¾: (19: 21: 23: 29: 37) sts. Knit to end.
20¾: 21½: 22: 23½)in from beg of work, ending
after a WS row. Working on only these 29 (31: 35: 37: 41: 41) sts
for right neck, purl 1 row.

Cast off 4 (4: 5: 5: 5: 5) sts at beg of next row,

then cast off 3 (3: 4: 4: 5: 4) sts at beg of next RS
row. Dec 1 st at neck edge of the following 3
(4: 4: 4: 5: 4) alternate rows. 19 (20: 22: 24: 26:
28) sts.

Continue without shaping until Front measures

same as Back to top of shoulder. Place the
remaining stitches on holder.

With WS facing, re-join the yarn to the left neck

sts and work to match the right neck, reversing
22 (23: 23.5: 23.5: 24: 25)cm all shapings.

SLEEVES
8¾ (9: 9¼: 9¼: 9½: 9¾)in

Using MC and 3.75mm needles, cast on 76

(80: 84: 88: 94: 98) sts.

Work 10 rows in 1x1 rib.

Starting with a knit row, continue in Stocking

SchEMaTIc stitch until work measures 8 (8: 8: 8.5: 8.5: 9)cm
or 3¼ (3¼: 3¼: 3½: 3½: 3¾)in from cast on edge,
ending after a WS row.
42 (48.5: 52: 58: 63: 68)cm Change to CC1 and cast off 5 (6: 5: 6: 7: 7) sts at
16½ (19: 20½: 22¾: 24¾: 26¾)in the beginning of the next 2 rows.
13 (13½: 14¼: 14¾: 15¼: 16¾)in

Then dec 1 st at each end of the next row and

33 (34.5: 36: 37.5: 39: 42.5)cm

then every alt row 4 (5: 3: 4: 5: 4) times more.

Dec 1 st at each end of every following 3rd row 8

(7: 8: 6: 6: 5) times, then every following alt row 4
(6: 3: 5: 4: 7) times. 32 (30: 44: 44: 48: 50) sts.

Dec 1 st at each end of every row until 26

(28: 28: 30: 32: 36) sts remain.
Cast off the remaining sts.

fINIShINg
Block all the pattern pieces according to the ball
44 (49.5: 54.5: 60.5: 65.5: 70.5)cm
band instructions.
17¼ (19½: 21½: 23¾: 25¾: 27¾)in
Join shoulders using three-needle cast off.

Sewing up
Lay the garment flat and pin the sleeves into
place.
3¼ (3¼: 3¼: 3½: 3½: 3¾)in

Stitch in carefully and then pin and sew the side

seams of the body and sleeves. Carefully weave
in any loose ends.
8 (8: 8: 8.5: 8.5: 9)cm

Press the seams lightly according to the ball

SchEMaTIc band instructions.

Neckband
With RS facing, using crochet hook and starting
at the right shoulder seam, work 2 rows of
double crochet around the neck to finish off,
Cast making sure that the crochet edge does not pull
33 (34.5: 36: 38: 40.5: 42.5)cm
13 (13½: 14¼: 15: 16: 16¾)in
off tight and is loose enough to go over the head.
Weave in ends.

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 Best The British Isles boasts an
amazing fibre heritage –
celebrate it with this blanket
cushion combination!

of British
Argyle Picnic Blanket
With British yarns as inspiration, a traditional argyle design
combined with a simple textured stitch makes a great blanket
Designer TENSION
Work 17 sts and 24 rows in Stocking stitch
Siân Brown to measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 5mm (US
8) needles, or size required to obtain correct
Siân became interested in knitting
tension.
during her Degree in Fashion and
Textiles. She worked for suppliers to
the main retailers of factory machine NOTIONS
knits, but switched to commercial hand knits. Siân now 5mm (US 8) circular needle
designs for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. Tapestry needle
“This pure wool aran that has been SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS
produced in the UK has a lovely Diamond Brocade Pattern
muted, natural feel.” (Worked over 33 sts)
Row 1 (RS): K4, *p1, k7; rep from * to last 5 sts,
p1, k4.
Row 2: P3, *K1, p1, k1, p5; rep from * to last 6
DIffICULTY InTeRMeDIATe sts, k1, p1, k1, p3.
Row 3: K2, *p1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, p1,
SkILLS USED YARN REVIEW k2.
n Intarsia nSian says Row 4: P1, *k1, p5, k1, p1; rep from * to end.
n Knitting in rows “This pure wool Row 5: *P1, k7; rep from * to last st, p1.
n Seaming aran produced in Row 6: as Row 4.
n Working from the UK has a Row 7: as Row 3.
a chart lovely muted, Row 8: as Row 2.
natural feel.” Rep Rows 1-8 for patt.
YARN USED
nBlacker, Classic YARN Moss stitch
Aran: ALTERNATIVES (Worked over an odd number of sts)
nSave: Rico,
words Siân Brown photography studiomag.co.uk

n100% wool Row 1: (K1, p1) to last st, k1.

n50g/70m/76yd Merino Aran Rep Row 1 for patt.
nWPI 8 nSpend: Debbie
nMC: Grey – 15 balls Bliss, Cashmerino BLANkET
nCC1: White – Aran Right side panel
Cast
4 balls nSpoil Yourself: With MC, cast on 109 sts. on
nBlacker Alpaca Select, Inti Work 14 rows in Moss st.
Herdwick, Aran: 50/50 Alpaca Row 1 (RS): Moss st 9 in MC, work Row 1 of
n100% wool Diamond Brocade Patt across next 33 sts in MC,
n50g/70m/76yd MEASUREMENTS work Row 1 of Argyle Chart across next 33 sts,
nWPI 8 n113.5x130cm/ work Row 1 of Diamond Brocade Patt across
nCC2: 3 (Overdyed 44½x51¼in next 33 sts in MC, k1 in MC.
Purple) – 1 ball Row 2: K1 MC, work Diamond Brocade Patt in
MC, work Argyle Chart, work Diamond Brocade

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 Pattern Argyle Picnic Blanket

Vibrant
colourways
You might think of plain
white when you think of
natural fibres, but there
are dozens of colours
available

Team warm and cool

naturals for a really
interesting look

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 Patt in MC, moss st 9 in MC.
These 2 rows set the pattern placement for the
squares. Cont in patt until Row 48 of Argyle
Chart has been completed.

Row 49 (RS): Moss st 9 in MC, work Row 1 of

Argyle Chart over next 33 sts, work Row 1 of
Diamond Brocade Patt across next 33 sts in MC,
work Row 1 of Argyle Chart across next 33 sts,
k1 MC.

Row 50: K1 MC, work Argyle Chart, work

Diamond Brocade Patt in MC, work Argyle Chart,
Moss st 9 in MC.

These 2 rows set the pattern placement for the

squares. Cont in patt until Row 48 of Argyle
Chart has been completed (96 rows total).

Rep last 96 rows once more, then Rows 1-48

once more.

With MC, work 14 rows in Moss st.

Cast off.

Left side panel

With MC, cast on 109 sts.
ARgYLE CHART Work 14 rows in Moss st.
Key  MC CC1 CC2 Row 1 (RS): K1 MC, work Row 1 of Argyle
Chart over next 33 sts, work Row 1 of Diamond
Brocade Patt across next 33 sts in MC, work Row
1 of Argyle Chart across next 33 sts, Moss st 9
in MC.

Row 2: Moss st 9 in MC, work Argyle Chart, work

Diamond Brocade Patt in MC, work Argyle Chart,
k1 MC.

These 2 rows set the pattern placement for the

squares. Cont in patt until Row 48 of Argyle
Chart has been completed.

Row 49 (RS): K1 MC, work Row 1 of Diamond

Brocade Patt across next 33 sts in MC, work Row
1 of Argyle Chart across next 33 sts, work Row
1 of Diamond Brocade Patt across next 33 sts in
MC, Moss st 9 in MC.

Row 50: Moss st 9 in MC, work Diamond

Brocade Patt in MC, work Argyle Chart, work
Diamond Brocade Patt in MC, k1 MC.

These 2 rows set the pattern placement for the

squares. Cont in patt until Row 48 of Argyle
Chart has been completed (96 rows total).

Rep last 96 rows once more, then Rows 1-48

once more.

With MC, work 14 rows in Moss st.

Cast off.

fINISHINg
Block according to yarn band instructions.
Sew centre seam.
Cast
Weave in ends.
off

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 Pattern Argyle Picnic Blanket

The combination of textured

stitches and natural fibres will
keep a Summer chill at bay

A natural
partnership
The Argyle dates back to
the 17th Century, making
it a perfect combination
with traditional
British fibres

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 Stone WAll Cushion
Alpaca complements the traditional British wool perfectly in
this yarn, and makes for a particularly soft and snuggly cushion
TENSION
Designer Work 18 sts and 24 rows in stocking stitch to
Tracey Todhunter measure 10x10cm/4x4in after blocking using
4mm (US 6) needles, or size required to obtain
Tracey learnt to knit and crochet as correct tension.
a child and currently works in a yarn
shop in Cheshire. When she doesn’t
have wool in her hand she loves to NOTIONS
bake. Read her blog at www.bakingandmaking.com 4mm (US 6) needles
36cm/14in zip
“When I think of British wool, I 40cm/16in square cushion pad
am transported back to holidays Locking stitch marker
Tapestry needle or crochet hook
in the Yorkshire Dales, watching
sheep grazing in the fields SPECIAL STITCH PATTERNS
Raised Trellis Pattern
surrounded by dry stone walls. As (Worked over a multiple of 14 sts + 5).
this yarn comes from Yorkshire Row 1 (RS): Purl.
Row 2: Knit.
I wanted to create a pattern that Row 3: Purl.
reminded me of that landscape.” Row 4: P8, sl3 wyif, *p11, sl 3 wyif; rep from * to
last 8 sts, p8.
Row 5: K8, sl 3 wyib, *k11, sl 3 wyib; rep from *
to last 8 sts, k8.
Row 6: as Row 4.
Row 7: as Row 5
Row 8: as Row 4.
Row 9: Purl.
DIffICULTY InTeRMeDIATe Row 10: Knit.
Row 11: Purl.
words Tracey Todhunter photography studiomag.co.uk

SkILLS USED YARN REVIEW Row 12: P1, sl 3 wyif, *p11, sl 3 wyif; repeat from
n Knitting in rows nTracey says * to last st, p1.
n Seaming “A beautiful Row 13: K1, sl 3 wyib, *k11, sl 3 wyib; repeat
n Inserting a zipper blend of British from * to last st, k1.
Wool with a soft Row 14: as Row 12.
YARN USED haze. Lovely Row 15: as Row 13.
nLittle Houndales stitch definition Row 16: as Row 12.
Knits, Yorkshire which lends
Wolds Suffolk X itself to textured PATTERN NOTES
with 50% Alpaca stitches and the All slipped stitches are slipped purlwise with
n 50% British wool, yarn blooms the yarn on the wrong side of the work. This
50% alpaca wonderfully after cushion needs to be blocked to size as the stitch
n 100g/200m/220yd washing.” pattern ‘pulls in’ the fabric when knitted.
n WPI 11
n Shade: Brown YARN CUSHION
n 2 skeins ALTERNATIVES
nSave: Rowan,
BACk
Cast on 75 sts.
Cast
MEASUREMENTS British Sheep Row 1 (RS): Purl.
on
nTo fit a 40cm/ Breeds DK Row 2: Knit.
16in square nSpend: new These two rows form the reverse stocking
cushion pad Lanark, Organic stitch pattern.
British Wool DK Repeat these two rows until a total of 97 rows
nSpoil Yourself: have been worked.
natural Dye Cast off all sts.
Studio, Dazzle DK
fRONT
Cast on 75 sts.

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 Pattern Stone Wall Cushion

Stitch
Markers
Use a stitch marker to
mark the right side of your
work so that you always
slip stitches
to the correct
side.

“Hand-stitch a zip into

the top – alternatively,
The Raised Trellis
Pattern puts us in mind
the cushion can be
of the rolling Yorkshire
Dales where this fibre
sewn closed.”
originates

Beg on Row 1, work Raised Trellis Pattern until Sew up side seams and bottom of cushion
6 total repeats have been completed (96 rows). using mattress stitch.
Purl 1 RS row.
Cast off. Hand stitch zip into centre of top of cushion,
seaming 2.5cm/1in sides at each end. Insert
fINISHINg cushion pad.
Soak pieces in cold water for ten minutes, Alternatively, the cushion can be
gently squeeze out excess water and block to sewn closed.
measurements (40cm/16in square). Tuck ends to the inside using crochet
Cast
Leave until completely dry. hook or tapestry needle.
off

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 Review Knitting Apps

TechKnits Knit
Minder
Customise your smart phone
with these handy knitting
applications – we’ve chosen
the best of the bunch!

Knit-n-
count
£1.99, iPhone £1.99, iPhone
Rid yourself of pesky Track multiple projects at
scraps of paper, notebooks any time and save your
and row counters with this progress. The large row
app. Keep track of where counter button is easy to
you are in a pattern on up tap without taking your
to four different knitting eyes off your knitting. You
projects. You can also store can even set reminder
lists of your stash, patterns alerts to tell you when you
and needles as a handy hit a specified row. There’s
reference for when you are also a handy section for
out and about. Download notes so you can add your
the KnitMinder Lite version own comments, reminders
for free. and more.

JKnit easY
Pro stitch
£9.99, iPhone £1.99, iPhone
JKnit Pro has a lot of Easy Stitch is packed with
functions – a row counter, step-by-step instructions
PDF viewer for charts, and how-to’s, full colour
pattern place marker, knit illustrations and videos
timer and database for all for learning crochet,
your patterns, yarns and embroidery and knitting.
needles. Set up projects on It’s a great reference for
any computer and transfer both experienced crafters
them to your iPhone, iPod and beginners, too. There
touch or iPad with just a are pattern abbreviations
push of a button. Try this plus some sample
app for free with the JKnit patterns, so you can get
Lite version. stuck in right away.

YouKnits stitch
designer oPedia
Free, Android £1.49, iPhone
Created specifically for the With over 100
Android Market, this app can photographed stitch
be used to arrange some of patterns and more than
the 100 included lace knitting 300 knitting abbreviations,
pattern modules to create this app is a must-have
your own lace design. The reference tool for all
YouKnits Designer generates knitters. Scroll through to
a PDF with pictures, reference view each stitch, swatch
charts, links and prices of your photo and easy-to follow,
design. It is available as a free row-by-row instructions.
Android app for smart phones It makes finding the right
or tablets and as a free web stitch for your next project
version, too. quick and easy.
words Laura Cruickshank

tech–KnoW:
So, you have your smart phone, you’ve read our knitting App review – now what? Depending on the brand
of phone you have, you will need to buy your app at the iTunes store for iPhones or at the Android Market for
other smart phones. Simply search by your preferred knitting app and download to your phone ready to use.

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 Yarnwise Abbreviations
Xxxxx Xxxxx

AbbreviAtions Get to know your M1Ls from your PSSOs with our
comprehensive knitting abbreviation guide

alt alternate M1r make 1 right

approx approximately M1p make 1 purl
beg beginning Mb make bobble
bM before marker Mc main colour
cc contrasting colour p purl
ch chain (crochet) patt pattern
cM centimetre p2tog purl 2 together
cn cable needle pb place bead
cont continue pfb purl into front and back of stitch
dc double crochet (UK crochet) pM place marker
dec decrease prev previous
dpn(s) double-pointed needle(s) psso pass slipped st over
est established pwise purlwise
foll following reM remaining
g grams rep(s) repeat(s)
in inch rev st st reverse stocking stitch
inc increase/increasing rnd(s) round(s)
k knit rh right hand
kfb knit into front and back of stitch rs right side
k2tog knit the next two sts together skpo slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped st over
photography Shutterstock

kwise knitwise sk2po slip 1, knit 2 stitches together,

lh left hand pass slipped st over
M metre(s) sl1 slip 1 stitch
MM millimetres sl st slip stitch
Meas measures sM slip marker
M1 make 1 (increase 1 st) ssk slip 2 sts (one at a time), knit 2
slipped stitches together tbl
M1l make 1 left
ssp slip 2 sts (one at a time), purl 2
slipped stitches together tbl
st(s) stitch(es)
st st stocking stitch
tbl through back loop
tog together
w&t wrap & turn
ws wrong side
wyib with yarn in back
wyif with yarn in front
yb yarn back (no increase)
yd yard(s)
yf yarn forward (no increase)
yo yarn over
yrn yarn round needle

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 Pattern Cableweave Moccasins

Put your feet up –

these moccasins
are perfect for
lounging around in
Cableweave
Moccasins
after a hectic day

Slip into something comfortable and give your feet a

treat with these gorgeous, fun-to-knit cabled slippers
words Lynne Rowe photography studiomag.co.uk

Designer ‘I love aran designs but don’t

Lynne Rowe always want to knit large garments,
is a knit and crochet designer and
writer from Congleton, Cheshire.
so I’ve designed these cute little
She runs knit and crochet slippers as a great alternative. Knit
workshops, and sells patterns
online. Find out more about Lynne and her designs from just one skein, they’ll make a
on her website www.lynnesknits.weebly.com
perfect last-minute gift. You could
use beautiful British yarns for an
extra special touch.’

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 Cableweave
Left sLipper
sole Cast
With straight needles, cast on 8 sts on

Moccasins
(starting at the heel).
rows 1-2: Knit.
row 3 (rs): K1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. (10 sts)
row 4: Knit.
rows 5-8: Rep Rows 3-4 twice. (14 sts)
rows 9-42: Knit.
DiffiCULtY INTERMEDIATE row 43: K1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. (16 sts)
rows 44-74: Knit.
row 75: k1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (14 sts)
sKiLLs UseD kind to my sensitive hands. rows 76-78: Knit.
n Decreasing The colours are vibrant, and row 79: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (12 sts)
n Cables best of all, it’s a British yarn.” row 80: Knit.
n Pick up & knit rows 81-82: Rep Rows 79 & 80 once. (10 sts)
n Knitting in rows YArN ALterNAtiVes Place sts on stitch holder.
n Short rows n save: Stylecraft, Life Aran Cut yarn.
n Seaming n spend: Debbie Bliss,
Cashmerino Aran Cut two lengths of yarn, 1.5m/1.6yd each. With
YArN UseD n spoil Yourself: Erika Knight, the right side of the sole facing, starting at the
n Addicted2Knit, Brigantia Vintage Wool centre of the cast on edge (heel), and with first
Luxury Aran length of yarn, pick up 4 sts from cast on edge, 40
n 100% pure wool fiNisHeD MeAsUreMeNts sts along the side of the sole, then transfer the 10
n 100g/160m/175yds n Designed to fit ladies UK foot sts from stitch holder onto the circular needle.
n Shade: Old Gold size 4½-6 Use second length of yarn to pick up 40 sts
n 1 ball n (Unstretched slippers are along the second side of the sole and 4 sts from
approximately 23.75cm/9.5in cast on edge. (98 sts)
YArN reVieW long and will stretch to Next, with RS facing and using main ball of yarn,
n Lynne says “This yarn was approximately 25cm/10in) knit across all 98 sts. Turn and cast on 1 st. (99 sts)
beautifully soft and easy to
work with, as well as being sides
Note: Do not join.
Continue to work flat as follows:
rows 1-8: (K2, p2) to the last 3 sts, k2, p1.
teNsiON row 9 (Ws): (K2, p2) twelve times, k2tog, p2,
Work 20 sts and 25 rows in stocking stitch to (k2, p2) eleven times, k2, p1. (98 sts)***
measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 4mm (US 6)
needles, or size required to obtain tension. Left Upper
row 1: (K2, p2) ten times, k18, ssk, turn.
NOtiONs row 2 (and all following even rows to row
A pair of 4mm (US 6) needles (for the sole) 44): Sl1, p18, p2tog, turn.
One 4mm (US 6) circular needle (for the upper row 3: Sl1 k-wise, k1, (C4B) four times, k1,
slipper – knitted in rows) ssk, turn.
Medium-sized crochet hook (for picking up row 5: Sl1 k-wise, k18, ssk, turn.
stitches around the sole) row 7: Sl1 k-wise, k3, (C4F) three times, k3,
Cable needle ssk, turn.
Tapestry needle row 9: Sl1 k-wise, k18, ssk, turn.
row 11: Sl1 k-wise, k1, (C4B) four times, k1,
Note: For safety reasons, you may wish to apply a ssk, turn.
non-slip product to the sole of the slipper. row 13: Sl1 k-wise, k18, ssk, turn.
row 15: Sl1 k-wise, k3, (C4F) three times, k3,
speCiAL stitCH pAtterNs ssk, turn.
C4F: Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold to front, rows 17-40: Rep Rows 9-16 three times more.
k2; k2 from cable needle. row 41: Rep Row 9.
C4B: Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold to back, rows 42-44: Rep Rows 2-4.
k2; k2 from cable needle.
54 total sts rem.
pAtterN NOtes
picking up stitches
Use the crochet hook to pick up sts around the I find that picking up
sole edge by inserting the crochet hook into
the edge of a stitch, yarn over hook and pull the stitches in between
hook and yarn back through the stitch. Place
the loop on to the circular needle. I find that the garter st ridges
picking up stitches in between the garter stitch
ridges gives the neatest finish. gives a neat finish
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 Pattern Cableweave Moccasins

The thicker cabled

You will now begin working over all sts. upper section adds
warmth as well as
interesting detail
row 45: Sl1 k-wise, k19, p2, (k2, p2)
three times, k2, p1.
row 46: (P1, k1) eight times, p22, (k1, p1)
eight times.
row 47: (K1, p1) eight times, k5, (C4F)
three times, k5, (p1, k1) eight times.
row 48: Rep Row 46.
row 49: (K1, p1) eight times, k22, (p1, k1)
eight times.
row 50: Rep Row 46.
row 51: (K1, p1) eight times, k3, (C4B)
four times, k3, (p1, k1) eight times.
row 52: Rep Row 46.

Note: For a larger foot or ankle, you may prefer

to knit all sts on Row 53 (i.e. do not decrease),
then work Row 54.

row 53: K16, (k2tog) twice, k6, k2tog,

k6, (k2tog) twice, k16. (49 sts)
row 54: Knit.
Cast off loosely knitwise.

riGHt sLipper
Work as for Left Slipper to ***.

right Upper
row 1: (K2, p2) ten times, k18, ssk, turn.
row 2 (and all following even rows to row
44): Sl1, p18, p2tog, turn.
row 3: Sl1 k-wise, k1, (C4F) four times, k1,
ssk, turn.
row 5: Sl1 k-wise, k18, ssk, turn.
row 7: Sl1 k-wise, k3, (C4B) three times, k3,
ssk, turn.
row 9: Sl1 k-wise, k18, ssk, turn.
row 11: Sl1 k-wise, k1, (C4F) four times, k1,
For non-slip
ssk, turn. slippers
row 13: Sl1 k-wise, k18, ssk, turn. Dot or paint the sole of
row 15: Sl1 k-wise, k3, (C4B) three times, k3, the moccasins with
ssk, turn.
puff y fabric paint
rows 17-40: Rep Rows 9-16 three times more.
row 41: Rep Row 9.
and allow to dry
rows 42-44: Rep Rows 2-4.
completely

54 total sts rem.

You will now begin working over all sts.

row 45 Sl1 k-wise, k19, p2, (k2, p2)

three times, k2, p1. to knit all sts on Row 53 (i.e. do not decrease),
row 46: (P1, k1) eight times, p22, (k1, p1) then work Row 54.
eight times.
row 47: (K1, p1) eight times, k5, (C4B) row 53: K16, (k2tog) twice, k6, k2tog,
three times, k5, (p1, k1) eight times. k6, (k2tog) twice, k16. (49 sts)
row 48: Rep Row 46.
row 49: (K1, p1) eight times, k22, (p1, k1)
row 54: Knit. Cast
eight times. Cast off loosely knitwise.
oFF
row 50: Rep Row 46.
row 51: (K1, p1) eight times, k3, (C4F) fiNisHiNG
four times, k3, (p1, k1) eight times. Stitch back seam using mattress stitch or your
row 52: Rep Row 46. preferred method of seaming. Weave in and
trim all loose ends of yarn.
Note: For a larger foot or ankle, you may prefer Block gently.

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 Cecily
TENSION
Work 20 sts and 24 rnds in Trellis Rib pattern
to measure 10x10cm/4x4in unstretched after
blocking, using 3.75mm needles or size required
to obtain correct tension.

Mitts
NOTIONS
3mm (US 2.5) double point needles
3.75mm (US 5) double point needles
Two stitch markers
Stitch holder

AbbrEvIATIONS
Sk2po: Sl1 k-wise, k2tog, psso
These delicate, rose-coloured mitts are the k3tog: Knit 3 together
perfect accessory to your Summer wardobe
SpEcIAl STITch pATTErNS
Trellis rib pattern
(Multiple of 5 sts + 2)
Designer rnd 1: P2, (yo, sk2po, yo, p2) to end.
rnd 2: P2, (k3, p2) to end.
Miranda Jollie rnd 3: P2, (p1, yo, ssk, p2) to end.
rnd 4: P2, (p1, k2, p2) to end.
is a barrister who knits and designs
rnd 5: P2, (yo, k3tog, yo, p2) to end.
as the ideal way to relax after
appearing in court rnd 6: P2, (k3, p2) to end.
rnd 7: P2, (k2tog, yo, p3) to end.
“These pretty fingerless mitts rnd 8: P2, (k2, p3) to end.
Rep Rnds 1–8 for pattern.
are worked in a lacy rib pattern
inspired by the rambling roses pATTErN NOTES
The Trellis Rib is very stretchy so allow for some
and trailing clematis of an negative ease (choose a finished circumference
English country garden.” smaller than your actual hand circumference)
when choosing a size.

DIFFIcUlTY INTeRMeDIATe MITT

Cast (Make 2)
SKIllS USED bolder yet still on Using smaller DPNs, cast on 25 (30: 35) sts. Pm
n Increasing feminine shades.” and join to work in the round.
& decreasing rnds 1–8: (K3, p2) to end of rnd.
n Picking up stitches YArN Change to larger DPNs.
n Knitting in AlTErNATIvES rnd 9: K3, work Rnd 1 of Trellis Rib to end.
the round nSave Sirdar, Calico rnd 10: K3, work Rnd 2 of Trellis Rib to end.
nSpend Rowan,
YArN USED Amy Butler Belle Cont in established pattern, knitting the first
n Louisa Harding, Organic DK 3 sts of every rnd and working the remainder of
Ianthe nSpoil Yourself the rnd in Trellis Rib, for 6 rnds more, ending on
n 50% merino, Manos del Rnd 8 of Trellis Rib Pattern.
50% cotton Uruguay,
n 50g/100m/110yd Silk Blend
n WPI 11
words Miranda Jollie photography studiomag.co.uk

n Shade: 03 Petal FINIShED

n 1 ball (all sizes) MEASUrEMENTS
n Sizes S (M: L)
YArN rEvIEW n Hand
nMiranda says: Circumference
“Ianthe is a above Thumb
wonderfully (See Pattern
crisp cotton/ Notes): 12.5
merino blend with (15: 18)cm
excellent stitch or 5 (6: 7)in
definition, available n Length: 18
in both delicate (19.5: 20.5)cm
pastels and some or 7 (7¾: 8)in

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 Pattern Cecily Mitts

Customise
your mitts
You can easily shorten or
lengthen these mitts, add
Half-cotton and
buttons, beads or
knit in silk for
half-merino, these
eveningwear! mitts are cool
and breathable
for the Summer

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 Shape thumb rnds 19–20: Knit to m, sm, patt to end.
Note: Cont working Trellis Rib in pattern, rnd 21: K1, (kfb) twice, k1, sm, patt to end.
repeating Rnds 1–8 for remainder of mitt. 28 (33: 38) sts.
rnd 17: K3, pm, work Trellis Rib to end. rnds 22-23: Knit to m, sm, patt to end.
rnd 18: K1, kfb, k1, sm, patt to end. rnd 24: K1, kfb, knit to 2 sts before m, kfb, k1,
26 (31: 36) sts. sm, patt to end – 2 sts increased.
rnd 25–26: Knit to m, sm, patt to end.

Rep Rnds 24–26 1 (2: 2) time(s) more, then

Rep Rnd 24 1 (0: 1) time more. 34 (39: 46) sts;
12 (12: 14) sts between markers for thumb.

Next rnd: K11 (11: 13), transfer last 10 (10: 12)

sts worked to a holder.

Using the knitted cast on method, turn work

and cast on 4 (6: 6) sts over the gap, turn so RS is
facing once more and k1, sm, patt to end.
28 (35: 40) sts.

Next rnd: Knit into second st on LH needle

(do not slip st from needle), knit into first st on
LH needle and slip both these sts from needle
(this will close the gap from the cast on). Knit to
m, sm, patt to end.

Work 0 (0: 1) rnd even in patt.

Size M (l) only

Next rnd, K1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1, sm, patt to
end. 33 (38) sts.
Next rnd: Knit to m, sm, patt to end.

All sizes
Next rnd: Knit to m, sm, patt to end.
Next rnd: K1, k2tog, k2tog, k1, sm, patt to end.
26 (31, 36) sts.
Next 2 rnds: Knit to m, sm, patt to end.
Next rnd: K1, k2tog, k1, sm, patt to end.
25 (30, 35) sts.

Work 1 (1, 2) rnd(s) even in patt.

rib rnd: (K3, p2) to end.

Rep Rib Rnd 3 times more.
Cast off all sts in rib patt.

Thumb
Using larger DPNs, pick up and knit 4 (6: 6) sts
from cast on edge of thumb, knit across 10
(10: 12) sts held sts, join to work in rnd.
14 (16: 18) sts.
K2 (3: 3). Pm for beg of rnd.
Knit 1 rnd.

Next rnd: K1 (2: 2), k2tog, k8 (8: 10), k2tog,

k to end.
Knit 2 rnds. Purl 1 rnd. Knit 1 rnd.
Cast off all sts purlwise.

FINIShING Cast
Weave in ends and block gently,
letting rib pull in. off

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 PatternXxxxx
CecilyXxxxx
Mitts

The Trellis Rib is very

stretchy, so allow for
some negative ease

TrEllIS rIb chArT

● ● ● ● ● 8

Key

 knit
● ● ●
� ● ● 7

● ● ● ● 6
purl

� 
 ●

● ● ● ● 5
 yo

\ sl1, k2tog, psso ● ● ● ● ● 4

�
\ ssk

k3tog
● ●
\  ● ● ● 3

● ● ● ● 2
�
 \ 
k2tog
● ● ● ● 1
Pattern Repeat
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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 Behind the Scenes

Rowan HQ
in Holmfirth,
Yorkshire

The
Rowan Story
Producing high quality, hand-knit yarns since 1978, Rowan
is an internationally renowned hand-knitting company.
Yarnwise delves into their history.

S
elling weaving kits, yarn Stephen and Simon were deliberating
and hand-woven rugs to over what word would most fittingly
begin with, Rowan was represent the yarn company they
words Naomi Leeds images Coats Crafts UK

created by Stephen Sheard were forming. “We wanted a word that

and business partner Simon captured a feeling of good design and
Cockin above a grocery natural materials,” says Stephen. “We
store in 1978. The aim was always to both thought the name Rowan was
develop yarns and colours specifically evocative of nature, without being too
targeted at designers but they soon quaint or twee.”
realised that it was equally important In 1982, Stephen Sheard met
to provide exciting, contemporary Kaffe Fassett at a craft fair. Kaffe was
and unique designs for handknitters to become a hugely-influential figure
too. This has remained at the core of in the Rowan team, both in terms of
Rowan’s thinking ever since. colour selection and iconic design.
The name Rowan was born on a Four years later, 1986 saw the launch
HQ is nestled among
weekend in the summer of 1978, when of the first Rowan pattern magazine. the Yorkshire fields!

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 Rowan are renowned
for their use of
colour and texture

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 Behind the Scenes

Original Rowan
weaving kits, yarn
and rugs

Then called The Rowan Knitting Book, the Royal College of Art was set Alongside the hugely-loyal
it featured the work of Kaffe, Sasha up in 2007 to highlight new talent. following of the Rowan Magazine,
Kagan and Annabel Fox; Rowan was This culminated in the launch of a Rowan’s subscription club also
already attracting top-flight talent. A special edition of the Rowan Studio boasts thousands of members in the
young Kate Moss graced the cover of publication and the partnership US, Europe, Scandinavia and even
Rowan Magazine 10, looking stunning continues in the form of briefs that Australia. This year has also seen
in Kaffe Fassett’s Kilim design. Head Designer Marie Wallin sets for the launch of a new online club –
fashion students as part of the Love Row@n. Free to register and offering
Staying on trend Wool UK campaign, run in association exclusive news, events and patterns,
In order to fulfill what it considered an with the Rowan Purelife label. the January-launched club has been
essential part of its core fashion focus, Rowan’s commitment to amazingly popular and already has
Rowan launched its Studio concept in sustainability saw the introduction over fifty thousand members.
2006, transforming key catwalk looks of the Purelife brand in 2007. “With
into exciting designs for both new and so much conflicting information WorKSHoPS
experienced knitters and mirroring about what is and isn’t sustainable, Another aspect that is hugely
catwalk trends. “The Rowan Studio we wanted to be sure that any yarn important to Rowan is spreading the
concept is purely fashion-focused, carrying the Purelife and Rowan brand knitting and crochet gospel. As part
reacting quickly to trends and themes names could be thoroughly checked of this, Rowan holds a programme
unfolding on the catwalks,” says and would be organically and ethically of workshops, led by their team
Rowan Brand Manager Kate Buller. sound,” says Marie Wallin. Now, the of dedicated tutors, both at its
“Through designs published every Rowan Purelife range incorporates headquarters in Holmfirth and also at
two months, Rowan aims to translate five yarns and is an extremely integral stockists nationwide. Their dedicated
these trends into wearable designs for aspect of Rowan’s ethos. Particularly web tutorial videos can be watched on
handknitters, bringing the latest looks iconic and close to people’s hearts their YouTube channel.
into the knitting community.” are the British Sheep Breeds yarns, Kate Buller loves her role at the
In addition to this, the Rowan shorn and spun in the hills of Rowan’s helm of the brand, and says, “Running
Design Award in association with heartland of Yorkshire. the Rowan brand is a privilege, but
keeping an iconic yarn and design
house ahead of its competition can be
The Rowan Studio concept is fashion a challenge. We continue, as a team, to
endeavour to bring excitement to the
focused, reacting quickly to trends knitter and keep to Rowan’s principles
of offering only the best quality of
and themes unfolding on the catwalk design and yarn.”

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 Pattern Veronica Tee

Veronica Tee
Use up all those odds and ends you have in your knitting
bag and create this ‘make do and mend’ style knitted tee!

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 The ribbed collar is knit
Designer in one piece with the
body, making it easy to
Rita Taylor knit as well as stylish!

Rita has a large collection of old

patterns and loves looking through
them for inspiration.

“I was inspired by the ‘Make Do

and Mend’ attitude prevailing in
the 1940s. Some of the knitters
were very ingenious in their use of
oddments of yarn and striped tops
were most popular.”

DIffIcULTY TENSION
BEgINNER Work 22 sts and 28 rows in Stocking stitch to
measure 10x10cm/4x4in using 4mm
SkILLS USED (US 6) needles, or size required to obtain
n Increasing & correct tension.
decreasing
n Colourwork (striped) NOTIONS
n Knitting in rows 3.25mm (US 3) needles
n Seaming 4mm (US 6) needles
Removable stitch marker
YaRN USED Tapestry needle
n John Arbon Fibre
Harvest, Knit by SPEcIaL STITcH PaTTERNS
Numbers Stripe pattern
n 100% Merino Note: Work CC stripes in sequence, starting
n 100g/250m/274yd with CC1 and ending with CC8 before
n WPI 11 starting again with CC1.
n MC: KBN55,
natural white *With MC and starting with a RS row, work 4
n CC1: KBN46, green rows in St st.
n CC2: KBN24, pink With CC, knit 2 rows.
n CC3: KBN35, denim Rep from * for pattern.
n CC4: KBN54, yellow
n CC5: KBN30, lilac Rib: (Over an odd number of sts) Back
n CC6: KBN32, royal Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to last st, k1. With smaller needles and MC, cast on 81 Cast
blue Row 2: (P1, k1) to last st, p1. (87: 89: 95: 97: 101: 107: 111: 119: 129) sts. on
n CC7: KBN18, orange Rep Rows 1-2 for pattern. Work in Rib until piece measures 8cm/3¼in
n CC8: KBN42, from cast on, increasing 1 st at end of last row
turquoise Rib: (Over an even number of sts) and ending after a WS row. 82 (88: 90: 96: 98:
Row 1: (K1, p1) to end. 102: 108: 112: 120: 130) sts.
YaRN REVIEW Rep Row 1 for pattern.
n Rita says: “Knit Change to larger needles.
by Numbers is a Sleeve cap decreases Working in Stripe pattern, inc 1 st at beg and
beautifully soft (RS): K3, k2tog, knit to last 5 sts, ssk, k3. end of 9th then every foll 10th row 4 (4: 4: 3: 5: 6:
words Rita Taylor photography studiomag.co.uk

merino yarn in a (WS): P3, ssp, purl to last 5 sts, p2tog, p3. 6: 6: 6: 7) times more. 92 (98: 100: 104: 110: 116:
range of ten colours, 122: 126: 134: 146) sts.
each in six different REcOMMENDED EaSE
shades.” 2.5-7.5cm/1-3in positive ease Cont in patt until piece measures 31 (35: 36: 38:
38: 39: 41: 41: 41: 42)cm or 12¼: (13¾: 14¼: 15:
YaRN aLTERNaTIVES 15: 15¼: 16¼: 16¼: 16¼: 16½)in from cast on,
n Save: King Cole, ending after a WS row; AT THE SAME TIME, when
Merino Blend piece measures approx. 32cm/12½in from cast
n Spend Artesano, on, ending after a CC stripe, cut CC and cont in
Superwash merino St st with MC only. (Note: For the smallest size,
n Spoil Yourself this will be after the armhole begins.)***
Sublime, Superfine
Merino Shape armholes
Cast off 5 (5: 5: 6: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8) sts at beg of next

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 Pattern Veronica Tee

Knitting the stripes

in garter stitch adds
texture and really makes
the colours pop

MEaSUREMENTS TaBLE
FINISHEd BUST 83 89 91 94 99.5 105.5 111 114.5 122 132.5 cm
32¾ 35 36 37 39¼ 41½ 43¾ 45 48 52¼ in

LENgTH 51 54.5 57 59.5 59.5 61.5 64 64 64 66.5 cm

20 21½ 22½ 23½ 23½ 24¼ 25¼ 25¼ 25¼ 26¼ in

(MC) 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 Skeins

TOTAL METRES 750 750 750 1000 1000 1000 1250 1250 1250 1500 m

TOTAL yARdS 822 822 822 1096 1096 1096 1370 1370 1370 1644 yd

C1-8 1 Skein each

TOTAL METRES 250 m

TOTAL yARdS 274 yd

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 2 rows. 82 (88: 90: 92: 98: 104: 110: 112: 120:
130) sts.
dec 1 st at each end of every RS row 4 (5: 6: 6: 8:
11: 12: 11: 15: 16) times. 74 (78: 78: 80: 82: 82: 86:
90: 90: 98) sts.

Work even until piece measures 16 (16: 17: 18:

18: 19: 19: 19: 19: 21)cm or 6¼ (6¼: 6¾: 7: 7: 7½:
7½: 7½: 7½: 8¼)in from armhole, ending after a
WS row.

Next Row (RS): K18 (18: 18: 19: 20: 20: 22: 22: 22:
24), rib 18 (20: 20: 20: 20: 20: 20: 22: 22: 24), kfb,
rib 19 (21: 21: 21: 21: 21: 21: 23: 23: 25), k18 (18:
18: 19: 20: 20: 22: 22: 22: 24) – 1 st increased.

Next Row (WS): P18 (18, 18: 19: 20: 20: 22: 22:
22: 24), rib 39 (43: 43: 43: 43: 43: 43: 47: 47: 51),
purl to end.
Cont in pattern, working in St st and rib as set,
until piece measures 2cm/¾in from beg of rib,
ending after a WS row.

Shape Shoulders
Cast off 6 (6: 6: 6: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8) sts at beg of next
6 (6: 6: 4: 2: 2: 2: 4: 4: 6) rows and 0 (0: 0: 7: 7: 7:
8: 8: 8: 0) sts at beg of foll 0 (0: 0: 2: 4: 4: 4: 2: 2:
0) rows.
Cast off rem sts in rib.

fRONT
Work as for Back to ***. 92 (98: 100: 104: 110:
Weave in the ends
116: 122: 126: 134: 146) sts.
of your yarns as you
With RS facing, place removable marker
after first 27 (28: 29: 31: 34: 37: 40: 40: 44: 48) sts
join on a new colour
of row.
to save time
Shape armholes
Cast off 5 (5: 5: 6: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8) sts at beginning
of next 2 rows. 82 (88: 90: 92: 98: 104: 110: 112:
120: 130) sts.

dec 1 st at each end of every RS row 4 (5: 6: 6:

8: 11: 12: 11: 15: 16) times. AT THE SAME TIME,
when piece measures approx. 5.5cm/2¼in from
armhole, ending after a WS row, shape neck as
follows:

Neck Shaping Row (RS): Patt to m, sm, rib 5 (7: Cast off rem 5 (7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7) sts in rib.
7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7), cast off 29 (29: 29: 29: 29: 29:
29: 33: 33: 37) sts, rib 5 (7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7: 7), kfb, Left front
patt to end. Work to match Right Front, reversing shapings.

Right front SLEEVES

Cont in est rib patt and St st over Right Front (Make 2)
only, working armhole decreases as necessary With smaller needles and MC, cast on 59 (61: 63:
until piece measures same as Back to shoulder, 63: 65: 65: 67: 71: 77: 85) sts.
ending after a RS row. 23 (25: 25: 26: 27: 27: 29: Work in Rib until piece measures 3cm/1¼in
29: 29: 31) sts rem after all shaping is complete. from cast on, inc 1 st at end of last row and
ending after a WS row. 60 (62: 64: 64: 66: 66: 68:
Shape Shoulder 72: 78: 86) sts.
Cast off 6 (6: 6: 6: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8) sts at beg of next
3 (3: 3: 2: 1: 1: 1: 2: 2: 3) WS row(s) and 0 (0: 0: 7: Change to larger needles.
7: 7: 8: 8: 8: 0) sts at beg of foll 0 (0: 0: 1: 2: 2: 2: 1: Cont in St st, inc 1 st at each end of 5th and
1: 0) WS row(s). every foll 6th row 2 (3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 2: 3: 3: 3) times

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 Pattern Xxxxx
Veronica
Xxxxx
Tee

more. 66 (70: 72: 72: 74: 74: 74: 80: 86:

94) sts.
Cont even in St st until piece measures
12 (13: 13: 13: 13: 13: 13: 13: 13: 13)cm
or 4¾ (5: 5: 5: 5: 5: 5: 5: 5: 5)in, ending
after a WS row.

Shape cap
Cast off 5 (5: 5: 6: 6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8) sts at
beg of next 2 rows. 56 (60: 62: 60: 62:
62: 62: 66: 72: 78) sts.
Note: See Pattern Notes for details on
working sleeve cap decreases.
dec 1 st at each end of every 0 (1: 1: 2:
2: 2: 2: 2: 2: 2) row(s) 0 (2: 2: 6: 6: 9: 7: 7:
8: 10) times, then every 2 (2: 2: 3: 3: 3:
3: 3: 3: 3) rows 18 (16: 16: 6: 6: 2: 6: 6: 4:
2) times, then finally every 0 (1: 1: 2: 2:
2: 2: 2: 2: 2) row(s) 0 (2: 2: 5: 6: 9: 6: 6: 8:
10) times.
Cast off 20 (20: 22: 26: 26: 22: 24: 28:
32: 34) rem sts loosely.

fINISHING
Join shoulder seams, joining ribbed sts
to the corresponding sts of back neck.
Set in sleeves.
Join sleeve and side seams.
Weave in ends and block to
Cast
measurements.
off

34.5 (36, 36, 37, 38, 38, 40, 41.5, 41.5, 45)cm,
13.5 (14.25, 14.25, 14.5, 15, 15, 15.75, 16.25, 16.25, 17.75)in

18 (19.5, 19.5, 19.5, 19.5, 19.5, 19.5, 21.5, 21.5, 23.5)cm,

7 (7.75, 7.75, 7.75, 7.75, 7.75, 7.75, 8.5, 8.5, 9.25)in
7 (7, 7.5, 7.75, 7.75, 8.25, 8.25, 8.25, 8.25, 9)in
18 (18, 19, 19.5, 19.5, 21, 21, 21, 21, 23)cm,

ScHEMaTIc
12.25 (13.75, 14.25, 15, 15, 15.25, 16.25, 16.25, 16.25, 16.5)in

12 (13, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13) cm,
4.75 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5)in
31 (35, 36, 38, 38, 39, 41, 41, 41, 42) cm,

42.5 (45, 46.5, 48.5, 51, 53.5, 56.5, 58.5, 61.5, 67.5)cm,
16.75 (17.75, 18.25, 19, 20, 21, 22.25, 23, 24.25, 26.5)in

37.5 (40, 41.5, 44, 45, 46.5, 49.5, 51.5, 55, 59.5)cm, 30.5 (32.5, 33, 33, 34.5, 34.5, 34.5, 37, 40, 43)cm,
14.75 (15.75, 16.25, 17.25, 17.75, 18.25, 12 (12.75, 13, 13, 13.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14.5, 15.75, 17)in
19.5, 20.25, 21.75, 23.5)in

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