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8 Fashion – Trends
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Naturallly Yarns
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Knit Picks
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News Knitting snippets from around the globe
Our Spring news edition features some helpful tips to keep your wool
garments in perfect condition. We also recap the latest book releases
for knitting enthusiasts, as well as highlight the best upcoming events
to attend – mark your calendars! By Danielle Ryan
6 Australian Knitting
Shows and Fairs – Australia and New Zealand Books that inspire
Learn to Knit by Fiona Goble
Learn to Knit will help you learn the
basic stitches and how to read a pattern,
as well as some simple techniques
such as casting on and binding off, and
increasing and decreasing. The book
features 25 projects for you to try, all
using stitches and techniques that you
have just learned. There are chunky
scarves and cowls that knit up really
quickly using big needles, beanies and
bobble hats that can be made in a
Craft Alive weekend, and bunting and a pillow cover
that even a novice can knit in no time.
13 August 2016, The Great New 9-10 September 2016, Noosa Put those new skills to use and create a
Zealand Craft Show, Addington Country Show, 1PNPOB 4IPXHSPVOET whole range of fantastic things to wear
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craftshows.co.nz information, visit:
25-28 August 2016, Australian www.noosashowsociety.org.au/
Machine Quilting Festival, Adelaide 23-25 September 2015, Craft
Convention Centre – Adelaide, Alive! Stitch, Cardinia Cultural Centre
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providing inspiration, education show. There will be plenty to learn, Rugged Knits showcases practical,
and encouragement to all machine create and inspire you over the three beautiful designs to wear every day.
quilters. AMQ Festival features day show www.craftalive.com.au/ Knitters love stitching pieces that
up to 40 vendor booths and free 4-7 November 2016, Tasmanian Craft become mainstays, garments and
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be missed by anyone that loves piece for yourself, unique purchases for sweaters and sock patterns are more
to sew! Tickets are discounted if Christmas gifts or a great day out, this is unexpectedly delicate looking pieces,
purchased online – visit the event for you. For more information, such as a warm, resilient shawl with lace
www.amqfestival.com.au visit www.tascraftfair.com.au trim and a cosy cowl with gentle drape.
RRP $23.99
Australian Knitting 7
F ture
Feat
FashionTrends by Danielle Ryan
Spring is on its way and with the warmer change many knitters are looking for those key
pieces to knit that will see them through the season. Our trend predictions are sure to
give you some inspiration to keep up-to-date with this season’s latest looks and
our colour trends will assist when picking the all-important yarn.
to 1305
Patons Sorren
patter n b o o k
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Mesh Stripes
leggings and skin-tight dresses with with many jumpers and dresses trousers and mid-length dresses
structured tops, midi silhouettes and sporting a high neck which cascades trending in this print, it is no wonder
loose trousers will give your sequin effortlessly down the shoulders. The the look has reached full bloom.
look that extra high-fashion feel. relaxed look is proving to be popular
Patterned patchwork: Forget this spring and many are combining WHAT TO KNIT
patchworking your quilts – this season off-the-shoulder sweaters with jeans Everyone’s wardrobes need updating
patchwork is taking over fashion and maxi skirts. from time to time. If you’re stuck on
runways! Many women are embracing Knit mesh: Once thriving in what to knit for the season ahead,
the patchwork trend because of its popularity, lace has taken a step here are the must knit patterns to stay
quirkiness and vibrancy. The trend back in place of a much sportier look stylish this spring!
lends itself to the 70s theme, with – knit mesh. These contemporary
microprints and patterns in bright knits pair perfectly with your spring Stripey knit
colours and ditsy flowers appearing basics to bring a high fashion vibe to Your spring wardrobe isn’t complete
on everything including skirts, dresses your outfit. without a striped knit. Patons Sorrento
and jackets. Plaid: The tartan and plaid trend is book 1305 pattern book features the
Romantic ruffles: Ruffles have been making a huge comeback this season! perfect knits for a warm day. A collection
a huge trend for many spring seasons This print comes in different outfits of 8 spring/summer knits focus on easy
and it looks like they are here to stay. like plaid shirts, skirts, dresses and fitting shapes and stripes designed to
The runways are showing that soft, even shoes. Plaid can be described as feature the unique texture of Sorrento.
loose, cascading ruffles are favourable timeless and elegant, always looking Pattern styles include singlets, short
amongst high fashion designers. wonderful in all fashion combinations. and long sleeved tops and cover-ups, a
Whether created in suede or silk, It’s no secret that plaid brightens up poncho, a long vest
ruffles offer an ultra-feminine look. any outfit, making it look eye catching and an easy fitting
Although ruffles exude a feminine and individual. mesh top.
charm, they can also add a sense Gingham: Gingham has always
of drama that makes for a perfect proven to be a versatile print and has Beach cover up
evening look. If you’re considering a wavered in popularity over the years. The Beach Cover
more structured look you can always There is no doubt that gingham has Up pattern by
pair a ruffled blouse or shirt with black always created a youthful, fun vibe, Patons is ideal for
tailored trousers. however the print has turned a leaf creating the knit
Exposed shoulders: A huge trend this season, giving a more mature mesh look which
in knitwear right now, this season’s feel for spring 2016. With classic is a major style
shoulder-less look is slightly refined, wardrobe essentials including tailored trend heading
Australian Knitting 9
Featture
Cleckheaton’s
Check Stitch
pattern
Patchwork cardigan
Keeping in line with the patchwork
trend, the Patchwork Cardi or Vest
pattern by Cleckheaton features a
contrasting checkerboard effect and
has a long sleeve or sleeveless option.
Choose from neutral colourway or a
denim friendly palette – or have fun
making up your own combination of
colours. The classic fit means you will
wear this over and over again.
Cleckheaton’s Check Stitch pattern
Dazzle in sequins
Knit your next design with the
Patons Lace Sequin yarn and keep
your wardrobe up-to-date with the
latest sequin trend. The soft, lace
weight yarn with sequins is available
in a saturated shade range and is
ideal for heirloom and special event
accessories. You can also use the yarn
to create everyday accessories that
could use a little extra sparkle.
10 Australian Knitting
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Patchwork Cardi pattern by Cleckheaton Jumpers with dazzle
Check Stitch number of soothing shades as well colour that relays feelings of relaxation,
Create a beanie or scarf with as a couple of unexpected colour whilst Snorkel Blue is described as a
Cleckheaton’s Check Stitch pattern. combinations. Set to top the trends little more fun and serves as the basis
The interesting plaid pattern formed list this spring is the beautiful pink of the spring colour palette.
adds visual interest and texture to shade, Rose Quartz. The ultra-soft Additional colours to keep an eye
your garment. Start small with the and feminine colour is said to carry on include Buttercup, a bright yellow
cute beanie or on a grand scale with an essence of compassion, peace that reflects sunshine, happiness and
the voluminous, wedge shaped wrap. and comfort. Also predicted to be energy; Limpet Shell, a lovely and
Choose between monotone or two favourable is Peach Echo, a light refreshing blue which features a green
tone colour schemes. orange shade which brings a sense twinge; Lilac Gray, a soft and subtle
of warmth and friendliness. Alongside key neutral; Fiesta, a free-spirited
COLOUR TRENDS Peach Echo will sit two soothing shade of red; Iced Coffee, a deep tan
According to colour experts Pantone, shades of blue; Serenity and Snorkel hue and Green Flash, a bright green
colours this season will include a Blue. Serenity is a particularly calming shade with yellow undertones. Q
DESIGNER TO WATCH hands. Each pieces is as much a feat Below: Little Dandelion, Extreme
Little Dandelion of endurance as it is a loving creative Wall Hanging in progress. Commercial
Australian designer Jacqueline Fink process. Commission, Sydney 2016. Made
is a crafter of hand knitted, oversized At the heart of Jacqueline’s work is the from Australia merino wool.
scale textiles and installation works made oversized scale her choice of materials
from a selection of natural fibres and allows her to achieve. Most recently,
raw materials. With a strong focus on Jacqueline developed a new yarn called
naturally coloured high grade unspun K1S1 Extreme knitting yarn. It’s made
wool from Australia and New Zealand, from high grade, fully felted merino
Jacqueline creates bespoke woollen woollen tops. This means the yarn has a
blankets and throws using large scale beautiful soft handle at the same time as
knitting needles. possessing great functionality in terms of
While the ‘Woollies’ are the mainstay its performance and care.
of her label Little Dandelion, Jacqueline
also crafts woollen installations, both For more information, visit
extreme in their scale and the physical Little Dandelion’s website
challenge they represent for one pair of www.littledandelion.com
Australian Knitting 11
atterns
2
Rating Sweater with Lace– see page 48 for pattern instructions
12
2
Happy Hare Hat – see page 50 for pattern instructions Rating
Patterns
2
Rating Strawberry Clutch– see page 52 for pattern instructions
2
Fitted Singlet – see page 54 for pattern instructions Rating
Patterns
2
Rating Men’s Vest – see page 56 for pattern instructions
Pot Plant Covers – Patons Yarns
Design by Patons
18 Australian Knitting
B
E
round C2, 3 rounds C3 and 1 round C2. A, working in stripes of 3 rounds C1 and join with a sl st in first ch to form
Work rounds 9 to 16 incl as for Style and 1 round C3. Fasten off. a ring, taking care not to twist ch.
A, working in stripes of 3 rounds C1, Work rounds 1 to 15 incl as for Style
1 round C2 and 4 rounds C3. STYLE D A, using C1 throughout.
Fasten off. Using 4mm hook and C1, make 47ch Change to C2
and join with a sl st in first ch to form Round 16: As round 2.
STYLE C a ring, taking care not to twist ch. Fasten off.
Using 4mm hook and C1, make 47ch Work rounds 1 to 15 incl as for Style
and join with a sl st in first ch to A, working in stripes of 1 round C1 MAKING UP (ALL STYLES)
form a ring, taking care not to twist and 1 round C2 throughout. Do not press. Turn to inside. Sew in
ch. Change to C3. ends.
Work rounds 1 to 12 incl as for Style Round 16: As round 2.Fasten off.
A, working in stripes of 3 rounds C1 Patons
and 1 round C2 throughout. STYLE E Ph: 1800 337 032
Work rounds 13 to 16 incl as for Style Using 4mm hook and C1, make 47ch www.patonsyarns.com.au
Australian Knitting 19
Child’s Coat – Naturally Yarns
2
Rating Child’s Coat Design by Gitta Schrade for
Naturally Yarns
YARN
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WORKING PATTERN
BODY
With 5.50mm needles, cast on 125
(133, 141, 149) sts.
Garter Stitch (=k every row) for 6 rows.
Next Row: RS - K98 (104, 110,
116) sts, turn, slip 1 st firmly with
yarn at WSF, p70 (74, 78, 82) sts,
turn, slip 1 st firmly with yarn at WSF.
Next Row: RS - K75 (79, 83, 87) sts,
turn, slip 1 st firmly with yarn at WSF,
p80 (84, 88, 92) sts, turn, slip 1 st
firmly with yarn at WSF.
Next Row: RS - K85 (89, 93, 97) sts,
turn, slip 1 st firmly with yarn at WSF,
p90 (94, 98, 102) sts, turn, slip 1 st these sts on hold for right front, cast Next Row: Cast off 5 (6, 6, 7) sts in
firmly with yarn at WSF. off next 2 (2, 2, 3) sts, k to next k, p to end.
Next Row: RS - K95 (99, 103, 107) marker (26 (28, 30, 32) sts rem, Dec 1 st at neck edge next 6 rows.
sts, turn, slip 1 st firmly with yarn at leave on hold for left front), turn, on Cast off rem 8 (9, 11, 11) sts.
WSF, p100 (104, 108, 112) sts, turn, these sts only, cast off 2 (2, 2, 3) sts,
slip 1 st firmly with yarn at WSF. p to end. RIGHT FRONT
Next Row: RS - K105 (110, 114, With WS facing return to right front sts,
118) sts, turn, slip 1 st firmly with BACK rejoin yarn and cast off 2 (2, 2, 3) sts.
yarn at WSF, p110 (116, 120, 124) Dec 1 st each end next row then Keeping front edge correct, dec 1 st at
sts, turn, slip 1 st firmly with yarn at every other row twice more. armhole edge every other row 3 times.
WSF. Dec 1 st each end every other RS row Dec 1 st at armhole edge every other
Next Row: RS - K113 (120, 126, twice. 35 (39, 43, 45) sts. RS row twice. 19 (21, 23, 24) sts.
132) sts, turn, slip 1 st firmly with Stst straight until back from beg of Keeping front edge correct, work
yarn at WSF, p116 (124, 132, 140) armhole measures 10 (11, 13, 14) straight until armhole measures 9 rows
sts, turn, slip 1 st firmly with yarn at cm, end with a WS row. less than back to shoulder, end with a
WSF. RS row.
Next Row: RS - K120 (128, 136, Shape Neck and Shoulders
144) sts. Next Row: RS - K12 (14, 16, 16) sts, Shape Neck and Shoulder
Next Row: WS - K4, p to last 4 sts, turn, on these sts only. Next Row: WS - P to last 7 (8, 8, 9)
k4. 125 (133, 141, 149) sts. Next Row: WS - Cast off 2 sts, p to sts, k to end.
Next Row: RS - K all sts and place end. K1 row.
marker 32 (34, 36, 38) sts in from K 1 row. Next Row: P to last 7 (8, 8, 9) sts,
each end of needle to denote fronts Next Row: Cast off 2 (3, 3, 3) sts, p k to end.
(61 (65, 69, 73) sts for back). to end. Next Row: Cast off 5 (6, 6, 7) sts in
Next Row: WS - K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Cast off rem 8 (9, 11, 11) sts. k, k to end.
Next Row: RS - K all sts. Return to sts on hold, rejoin yarn, Dec 1 st at neck edge next 6 rows.
Next Row: WS - K4, p to last 4 sts, k4. cast off next 11 (11, 11, 13) sts for Cast off rem 8 (9, 11, 11) sts.
Next Row: RS - K30 (32, 34, 36) sts, centre back neck, work 2nd half to
k2tog, (marker), skp, k to 2 sts before match reversing shapings. SLEEVES
next marker, k2tog, (marker) skp, k to With 5.00mm needles, cast on 27
end. 121 (129, 137, 145) sts. LEFT FRONT (29, 31, 31) sts.
Next Row: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2. With RS facing return to left front sts, Garter Stitch (=k every row) for 8
Keeping front edge correct (alternating cast off 2 (2, 2, 3) sts at underarm, k rows and inc 3 sts evenly across last
k2 and 4 on WS rows), work 6 (8, 8, to end. row to 30 (32, 34, 34) sts.
8) rows straight. Keeping front edge correct, dec 1 st Change to 5.50mm needles.
Keeping front edge correct, cont to at armhole edge every other row 3 Stst and inc 1 st each end every 9th
dec next row then every 8th (10th, times. (9th, 10th, 7th) row to 38 (40, 44,
10th, 10th) row once, then every 6th Dec 1 st at armhole edge every other 50) sts.
(6th, 8th, 8th) row 3 times more. 101 RS row twice. 19 (21, 23, 24) sts. Cont straight until sleeve measures 24
(109, 117, 125) sts. Keeping front edge correct, work (27, 31, 35) cm from beg, end with a
Keeping front edge correct, cont straight until armhole measures 9 rows WS row.
straight until work measures at centre less than back to shoulder, end with a
back 31 (35, 38, 42) cm from beg, RS row. Shape Top
end with a WS row. Cast off 2 (2, 2, 3) sts beg next 2 rows.
Shape Neck and Shoulder Dec 1 st each end next 8 (8, 10, 10)
Shape Underarms Next Row: WS - K7 (8, 8, 9) sts, p rows.
Next Row: RS - Keeping front edge to end. Cast off 4 sts beg next 2 (2, 2, 4) rows.
correct, k26 (28, 30, 32) sts, leave K1 row. Cast off loosely rem sts.
Australian Knitting 21
Knitted Dress – Patons Yarns
22 Australian Knitting
Beg Hem Patt Shape Neck With right side facing, join yarn to rem
Work 12 rows moss patt as for Next Row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, K13 17 (19, 19, 19, 17, 19) sts for right
Sleeves. (15, 15, 15, 13, 15), turn. side of neck and proceed as folls –
Cont on these 16 (18, 18, 18, 16, Next Row: Knit to last 4 sts, K2tog,
Place Centre Panel Patt 18) sts for left side of neck. K2. 16 (18, 18, 18, 16, 18) sts.
Row 1: K38 (42, 44, 46, 46, 48), Dec one st (as before) at armhole Dec one st (as before) at armhole edge
patt across next 10 (10, 14, 14, 18, edge in every foll alt row 4 (5, 5, 5, in every foll alt row 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 7)
18) sts, knit to end. 6, 7) times, AT SAME TIME dec one st times, AT SAME TIME dec one st at
Row 2: P38 (42, 44, 46, 46, 48), patt at neck edge in every row 6 (6, 6, 6, neck edge in every row 6 (6, 6, 6, 4, 4)
10 (10, 14, 14, 18, 18), purl to end. 4, 4) times, then in every foll alt row times, then in every foll alt row 1 (2, 2,
Last 2 rows places patt for skirt. 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 4) times. 5 (5, 5, 5, 3, 2, 3, 4) times. 5 (5, 5, 5, 3, 3) sts.
Keeping moss patt correct, work a 3) sts. Work 1 row.
further 53 (65, 77, 89, 105, 121) Work 1 row.
rows skirt patt. Sizes 0, 3, 6 and 9 months only
Next Row: WS – P5 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10), Sizes 0, 3, 6 and 9 months only Next Row: K3tog, K2. 3 sts.
(P2tog) 14 times, P5 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10), Next Row: K2, sl 1, K2tog, psso. 3 sts. Work 1 row.
patt 10 (10, 14, 14, 18, 18), P5 (7, Work 1 row.
8, 9, 9, 10), (P2tog) 14 times, P5 (7, All sizes. 3 sts.
8, 9, 9, 10). 58 (66, 74, 78, 82, 86) All sizes. 3 sts. Next Row: K2tog, K1. 2 sts.
sts. Next Row: K1, sl 1, K1, psso. 2 sts. Next Row: P2, turn, K2tog, fasten off.
Next Row: P2, turn, K2tog, fasten off.
Beg Moss Patt Stripe Slip next 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 18) BACK
Work 12 rows moss patt, beg with sts onto stitch-holder and leave for Work as for Front to **.
row 1. neckband. Keeping centre panel patt correct, dec
Australian Knitting 23
Cushion cover – Patons Yarns
Knitted Dress continued. With right side facing, join yarn to rem up 8 (10, 12, 12, 13, 13) sts evenly
22 (23, 24, 25, 25, 25) sts for left along left side of neck, knit across sts
one st (as before) at each end of next side of neck and proceed as folls – from front stitch-holder, knit up 8 (10,
row, then in every foll 4th row 2 (2, 1, Next Row: K1, patt 4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8), 12, 12, 13, 13) sts evenly along right
2, 1, 1) times, then in every foll alt row knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. 21 (22, side of neck, work across sts from right
until 44 (46, 48, 50, 50, 50) sts rem. 23, 24, 24, 24) sts. sleeve stitch-holder as folls – (K2tog,
Work 1 row. Next Row: Purl to last 5 (5, 7, 7, 9, knit to last 2 sts, sl 1, K1, psso), work
9) sts, patt 4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8), K1. across sts from right side of back neck
Divide for Back Opening Keeping patt correct at edge of stitch-holder as folls – K2tog, knit to
Next Row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, patt 18 opening, dec one st (as before) at end. 80 (88, 100, 104, 112, 112) sts.
(19, 20, 21, 21, 21), turn. armhole edge in next row, then in Row 1: K3, * P2, K2, rep from * to
Cont on these 21 (22, 23, 24, 24, every foll alt row until 16 (17, 18, 19, last st, K1.
24) sts for right side of back neck. 19, 19) sts rem. Row 2: K1, P2, * K2, P2, rep from *
Next Row: K1, patt 4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8), Work 1 row. to last st, K1.
purl to end. Do not break off yarn and leave rem Rep last 2 rows once.
Next Row: K2, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to sts on needle. Cast off loosely in rib (on wrong side).
last 5 (5, 7, 7, 9, 9) sts, patt 4 (4,
6, 6, 8, 8), K1. 20 (21, 22, 23, 23, NECKBAND MAKING UP
23) sts. Join raglan seams, noting that tops of Do not press. Join side and sleeve
Keeping patt correct at edge of sleeves form part of neckline. seams. Make a button loop at neck
opening, dec one st (as before) at With right side facing and using 2.75mm on left side of back opening. Sew on
armhole edge in every foll alt row until circular needle, work across sts from left button.
16 (17, 18, 19, 19, 19) sts rem. side of back neck as folls – knit to last 2
Work 1 row. sts, sl 1, K1, psso, work across sts from Patons
Break off yarn and leave rem sts on left sleeve stitch-holder as folls – (K2tog, Ph: 1800 337 032
stitch-holder. knit to last 2 sts, sl 1, K1, psso), knit www.patonsyarns.com.au
Cushion Cover
YARN
Design by Patons
24 Australian Knitting
FLAP (WORKED SIDEWAYS) Cont in patt until Flap measures 45cm and oversew edges (diagram 2). Fold
Using 6mm needles and 2 strands of from beg, working last row on wrong main piece with cast-off edge meeting
yarn tog, cast on 38 sts. side. cast-on edge. Join side seams, working
Row 1: K2, (P1, K1) twice, P2, (K2, Cast off in patt. through all 3 thicknesses at overlap
C4F, P2) 3 times, (K1, P1) twice, K2. (diagram 3). Place insert inside cover.
Row 2: (K1, P1) 3 times, K2, (P6, MAKING UP Fold flap over front of Cushion.
K2) 3 times, (P1, K1) 3 times. Do not press. Sew one side edge of
Row 3: K2, (P1, K1) twice, P2, (C4B, flap to cast-on edge of main piece Patons
K2, P2) 3 times, (K1, P1) twice, K2. (diagram 1). Fold flap over main Ph: 1800 337 032
Row 4: As row 2. piece so that right sides are facing www.patonsyarns.com.au
Australian Knitting 25
Sakiori Bag – Ashford
2
Rating Duo Columns Reversible Scarf– see page 57 for pattern instructions
2
Triangular Shawl – see page 58 for pattern instructions Rating
Patterns
3
Rating Lacy Cable Sweater and Cardigan– see page 60 for pattern instructions
1
Ayre Hat– see page 65 for pattern instructions Rating
Tea Cosy – Jo Sharp
Tea Cosy 2
Rating
YARN Row 7: RS - Knit. Row 13: RS - K1, P1, K1, P4, yb, sl1,
rCBMMTHN+P4IBSQ%FTFSU Row 8: WS - As row 6. K1, psso, K3, K2tog, k1.
(BSEFO"SBO$PUUPO1FBS Rep the last 2 rows once more. Row 14: WS - P6, inc into next st, K3,
Row 11: RS - K1, *C2B, C2F; rep P1, K2.
NEEDLES AND TOOLS from * to last st, K1. Row 15: RS - K1, P1, K1, P5, yb, sl1,
rNNLOJUUJOHOFFEMFT Row 12: WS - As row 2. K1, psso, K1, K2tog, K1.
rDBCMFOFFEMF These 12 rows form Honeycomb Row 16: WS - P4, inc into next st, K4,
rNNDSPDIFUIPPL Cable Stitch pattern. Rep these 12 P1, K2.
rows once. 24 rows. Row 17: RS - K1, P1, K1, P6, yb, sl1,
MEASUREMENTS Work 4 rows Garter St (knit all rows). K2tog, psso, K1.
8JEUImDN)FJHIUmDN Make eyelets RS - K2, *yf, K2tog, K2; Row 18: WS - P2tog, cast off 5 sts
rep from * to end. using P2tog as first of these sts, K1,
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Work 3 rows Garter St (knit all rows). P1, K2.
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BUUIFTBNFUJNF Using 5.00mm needles cast on 5sts. to fit around lower edge of both tea
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,OJUJOUPUIF Row 1: RS - K2, yf, K1, yf, K2. cosy pieces, ending on last row of
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UIFO Row 2: WS - P6, inc in next st by pattern.
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TMJQQJOHCPUITUTPGG OFFEMF knitting into the front and back of it.
BUUIFTBNFUJNF Row 3: RS - K1, P1, K2, yf, K1, yf, K3. MAKING UP
Row 4: WS - P8, inc into next st, K1. Join side seams using edge-to-edge
TENSION Row 5: RS - K1, P2, K3, yf, K1, yf, st, leaving a gap for teapot handle and
TUTCZSPXTPWFS4UTUPO K4. spout (to fit your chosen teapot). Join
NNOFFEMFTUPDN Row 6: WS - P10, inc into next st, ends of Leaf Edging, then st around
K2. lower edge of tea cosy, using slip
WORKING PATTERN Row 7: RS - K1, P3, K4, yf, K1, yf, stitch.
TEA COSY (MAKE 2 PIECES). K5.
Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 42 sts. Row 8: WS - P12, inc into next st, DRAWSTRING
Row 1: RS - Knit. K3. Using a 4.00mm crochet hook, work
Row 2: WS - K2, *P2, K2; rep from * Row 9: RS - K1, P4, yb, sl1, K1, psso, a 40cm length of chain. Thread
to end. K7, K2tog, K1. drawstring through eyelets. Thread
Rep the last 2 rows once more. Row 10: WS - P10, inc into next st, K4. beads on each end of drawstring and
Row 5: RS - K1, *C2F, C2B; rep from Row 11: RS - K1, P5, yb, sl1, K1, knot to secure.
* to last st, K1. psso, K5, K2tog, K1.
Row 6: WS - P2, *K2, P2; rep from * Row 12: WS - P8, inc into next st, K2, Jo Sharp
to end. P1, K2. www.josharppatterns.com
32 Australian Knitting
Ruffle vest – Patons Yarns
Ruffle Vest
Design by Patons
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TENSION
10 patts by 18 rows over patt, on
4.5mm hook to 10cm.
WORKING PATTERN
BACK
Using 4.5mm hook, make 47 (51, 55,
59, 63, 67) ch.
Row 1: Miss 1ch, 1dc in each ch to
end. 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66) dc.
Row 2: 2ch, miss first dc, dclA, * 1ch,
dclB, rep from * to end, 1ch, 1dc in
same st as last st worked into.
22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) patts.
Note: 2ch at beg of each row does Last row forms patt. Rep last 2 rows 0 (1, 1, 0) times. 8
not count as a st throughout. Rep last row until Left Front measures (8, 9, 11) patts.
same as Back to beg of armhole Sizes 12 months, 2 and 4 years
Row 3: 2ch, dclA (using dc as first shaping. only
st), * 1ch, dcl, rep from * end, 1ch, Work 1 row patt.
1dc in same st as last st worked into. Shape Armhole Next Row: Patt to last 2 sts, 1dc in
Last row forms patt. Row 1: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, same st as last st worked into, turn.
Rep last row until Back measures 2ch, dclA, patt to end. 10 (11, 12, Rep last 2 rows (0, 2, 2) times.
14 (15, 17, 19, 20, 23) cm from beg. 13, 14, 15) patts.
All sizes. 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) patts.
Shape Armholes Sizes 3, 6, 9 and 12 months only Work 3 (2, 4, 3, 3, 3) rows.
Next Row: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, Row 2: Patt to last 2 sts, 1dc in same
2ch, dclA, patt to last 2 sts, 1dc in st as last st worked into, turn. Shape Neck
same st as last st worked into, turn. Row 3: As row 1. 8 (9, 10, 11) patts. Row 1: Sl st in each of first 2 sts,
20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30) patts. Rep 2nd row 0 (1, 1, 0) times. 2ch, dclA, patt to end.
Rep last row 2 (3, 3, 2, 0, 0) times. 8 (8, 9, 11) patts. Row 2: Patt to last 2 sts, 1dc in same
16 (16, 18, 22, 28, 30) patts. st as last st worked into, turn. 6 (6, 7,
Work 1 row patt. Sizes 12 months, 2 and 4 years only 8, 9, 10) patts.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0, 0, 1, 3, 3) times. Work 1 row patt. Row 3: As 1st row.
16 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) patts. Next Row: As row 1. Work 1 row.
Work 6 (7, 9, 10, 10, 12) rows Rep last 2 rows (0, 2, 2) times. Rep last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3)
without shaping. times. 4 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6) patts.
All sizes. 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) patts. Work 0 (0, 0, 2, 0, 2) rows.
Shape Back Neck Work 3 (2, 4, 3, 3, 3) rows. Fasten off.
Next Row: 2ch, work 5 (4, 5, 6, 6,
7) patts, 1dc in same st as last st Shape Neck RUFFLE SLEEVES
worked into, turn. Row 1: Patt to last 2 sts, 1dc in same Using 4.5mm hook, make 22 (26, 30,
Next Row: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, st as last st worked into, turn. 34, 38, 42) ch.
2ch, dclA, patt to end. 4 (3, 4, 5, 5, Row 2: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, 2ch, Row 1: Miss 1ch, 1dc in each ch to
6) patts. dclA, patt to end. 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) end. 21 (25, 29, 33, 37, 41) dc.
Fasten off. patts. Row 2: 4ch, miss 2ch, dclA (using
With right side facing, miss centre 5 (7, Row 3: As row 1. next 2ch as first 2 sts), patt to end.
7, 7, 9, 9) patts and join yarn with a sl Work 1 row. 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) patts.
st in next dcl, 2ch, dclA, patt to end. Rep last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) Rep last row 3 (3, 3, 3, 5, 5) times.
Next Row: Patt to last 2 sts, 1dc in times. 4 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6) patts. 14 (16, 18, 20, 24, 26) patts.
same st as last st worked into. Work 0 (0, 0, 2, 0, 2) rows. Fasten off.
Fasten off. Fasten off.
MAKING UP
LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT Do not press. Join shoulder seams.
Using 4.5mm hook, make 25 (27, 29, Work as for Left Front to armhole Sew shaped, short edge of sleeve
31, 33, 35) ch. shaping. along straight section of armhole,
Row 1: Miss 1ch, 1dc in each ch to creating pleats over shoulder with
end. 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) dc. Shape Armhole remainder of sleeve. Join side seams.
Row 2: 2ch, miss first dc, dclA, * 1ch, Row 1: Patt to last 2 sts, 1dc in same Sew toggle to left front neck and make
dclB, rep from * to end, 1ch, 1dc in st as last st worked into, turn. a chain loop on right front neck to fit
same st as last st worked into. toggle.
11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16) patts. Sizes 3, 6, 9 and 12 months only
Row 3: 2ch, dclA, * 1ch, dcl, rep from Row 2: Sl st in each of first 2 sts, Patons
* to end, 1ch, 1dc in same st as last st 2ch, dclA, patt to end. Ph: 1800 337 032
worked into. Row 3: As row 1. 8 (9, 10, 11) patts. www.patonsyarns.com.au
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Scrunchy Booties – Knit Picks
36 Australian Knitting
Row 7: K to second marker, remove Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until 0 (1, 2, LEG
marker, W&T. 1, 2) sts remain un-twinned in the Round 1: Knit. On this round, you
Row 8: P to marker, remove marker, middle. End on Row 4. may choose to PU one st in the
W&T. Row 5: K to the first twinned st, PM, “corners” at the start and end of the
Row 9: K to first wrapped st, K the K until the last st in the round, TK, heel, and K each of these with a live
wrapped st with its wrap, W&T. turn. st. This maintains the stitch count, but
Row 10: P to first wrapped st, P the Remember to work all twinned sts as closes any gaps that may have arisen
wrapped st with its wrap, W&T. though the two strands of yarn form a during heel formation.
regular, single st. Rounds 2 and 3: Knit.
Working outward from the middle to Row 6: P to first twinned st, PM, purl Rounds 4-6: Purl.
the edges of the heel to last heel st, TP, turn. Rounds 7-9: Knit.
Row 7: K to second marker, remove Repeat Rounds 4-9 1 (2, 2, 3, 3)
Repeat Rows 9 and 10 until there are marker, TK, turn. more times.
two wrapped sts at each end of the Row 8: P to marker, remove marker,
heel. End on Row 10. TP, turn. CUFF
Row 11: K to the end of heel sts. Row 9: K to first twinned st, K the Next Round: (K1, P1) to end of
Proceed to Leg instructions. twinned st, TK, turn. round.
Row 10: P to first twinned st, P the Repeat this round four more times.
TWIN STITCH HEEL twinned st, TP, turn. Cast off, using a stretchy method.
Row 1: set up - K until two sts from
the end of the round, TK, turn. Working outward from the middle to MAKING UP
Row 2: set up - P until two sts from the edges of the heel. Weave in ends, wash and block
the centre of the round, TP, turn. Repeat Rows 9 and 10 until there are lightly.
Row 3: K until the last un-twinned st, two twinned sts at each end of the
TK, turn. heel. End on Row 10. Knit Picks
Row 4: P until the last un-twinned st, Row 11: K to the end of heel sts. www.KnitPicks.com
TP, turn. Proceed to Leg instructions. Ph: 1800 106 750
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Jacket and Hat – Naturally Yarns
38 Australian Knitting
Main Pattern until piece measures 14 5, 6) rows. 21 (24, 27, 29) sts. Boys Version
(15, 16, 17) cm from beg, end with a Patt straight until work measures 19 Next Row: RS - K4, k2tog, yo twice,
WS row. (21, 23, 25) cm from beg, end with a skp, (k11 (13, 10, 12), k2tog, yo
Shape Underarms WS row. twice, skp) 3 (3, 4, 4) times; k4 (4,
Keeping Main Pattern correct 5, 5).
throughout, cast off 3 sts beg next 2 Shape Neck
rows. Next Row: RS - Cast off 6 sts, patt to Both Versions
Dec 1 st each end next 4 (4, 5, 6) end. Next Row: WS - K to double yo, k
rows. 45 (51, 57, 61) sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge next 4 (5, 6, first yo, p 2nd yo; cont in this manner
Patt straight until work measures 23 6) rows. 11 (13, 15, 17) sts. across row.
(25, 27, 29) cm from beg, end with a Patt straight until front measures same Gtst 2 (2, 4, 4) more rows.
WS row. as back to shoulder, end with a RS Cast off loosely.
Cast off 11 (13, 15, 17) sts beg next row.
2 rows for shoulders, leaving rem 23 Cast off rem sts for shoulder. NECKBAND
(25, 27, 27) sts on holder for back With RS facing and 2.75mm needles,
neck. SLEEVES omitting half of right front band
With 2.75mm needles, cast on 41 edge, pick up and k 26 (27, 30, 32)
LEFT FRONT (43, 45, 47) sts. sts up front neck edge to shoulder,
With 2.75mm needles, cast on 28 Gtst for 6 (6, 8, 8) rows and inc 1 st k the back neck holder 23 (25,
(31, 35, 38) sts. at centre of last row to 42 (44, 46, 27, 27) sts, pick up and k 26 (27,
Gtst for 8 (8, 10, 10) rows. 48) sts. 30, 32) sts down front neck edge,
Change to 3.25mm needles. Change to 3.25mm needles. omitting half of frontband. 75 (79,
Main Pattern until piece measures 14 Main Pattern and inc 1 st each end 87, 91) sts.
(15, 16, 17) cm from beg, end with a every 4th row to 58 (62, 66, 70) sts. Next Row: WS - K.
WS row. Patt straight until piece measures 13.5 Next Row: RS - K1, skp, k to last 3
(15, 17, 19) cm from beg, end with a sts, k2tog, k1.
Shape Underarm WS row. Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4) times more.
Cast off 3 sts beg next row. Cast off loosely.
Patt 1 row straight. Shape Top Sew sleeve tops in place. Join side and
Dec 1 st at armhole edge next 4 (4, Cast off 3 sts beg next 2 rows. sleeve seams. Sew on buttons.
5, 6) rows. 21 (24, 27, 29) sts. Dec 1 st each end next 4 (4, 5, 6)
Patt straight until work measures 19 rows. 44 (48, 50, 52) sts. HAT
(21, 23, 25) cm from beg, end with a P 0 (0, 1, 0) row. With 2.75mm needles, cast on 89
RS row. Cast off loosely. (97, 105, 113) sts.
Gtst for 10 (10, 12, 12) rows.
Shape Neck MAKING UP Change to 3.25mm needles.
Next Row: WS - Cast off 6 sts, patt Join shoulder seams. Main Pattern until piece measures
to end. 11 (12, 13, 14) cm from beg
Dec 1 st at neck edge next 4 (5, 6, BUTTONBAND or desired length, end with a
6) rows. 11 (13, 15, 17) sts. With RS facing and 2.75mm needles, WS row.
Patt straight until front measures same pick up and k57 (63, 69, 77) sts
as back to shoulder, end with a WS down straight left front edge for girls Shape Top
row. or up right front edge for boys. Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k9 (10,
Cast off rem sts for shoulder. Gtst for 9 (9, 11, 11) rows. 11, 12); rep from * to end. 81 (89,
Cast off loosely. 97, 105) sts.
RIGHT FRONT Next Row: WS - P.
With 2.75mm needles, cast on 28 BUTTONHOLE BAND Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k8 (9,
(31, 35, 38) sts. With RS facing and 2.75mm needles, 10, 11); rep from * to end. 73 (81,
Gtst for 8 (8, 10, 10) rows. pick up and k57 (63, 69, 77) sts up 89, 97) sts.
Change to 3.25mm needles. straight right front edge for girls or Next Row: WS - P.
Main Pattern until piece measures 14 down left front edge for boys. Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k7 (8, 9,
(15, 16, 17) cm from beg, end with a Gtst for 5 rows. 10); rep from * to end. 65 (73, 81,
RS row. 89) sts.
Girls Version Next Row: WS - P.
Shape Underarm Next Row: RS - K4 (4, 5, 5), k2tog, yo Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k6 (7,
Cast off 3 sts beg next row. twice, skp, (k11 (13, 10, 12), k2tog, 8, 9); rep from * to end. 57 (65, 73,
Dec 1 st at armhole edge next 4 (4, yo twice, skp) 3 (3, 4, 4) times; k4. 81) sts.
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Sizes 3 months (6-9 months,
12-18 months)
Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k1 (2, 3);
rep from * to end. 17 (25, 33) sts.
Next Row: WS - P.
Size12-18 months
Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k1; rep
Jacket and Hat continued. from * to end. 17 sts.
Next Row: WS - P.
Next Row: WS - P. rep from * to end. 33 (41, 49, 57) sts.
Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k5 (6, Next Row: WS - P. All Sizes
7, 8); rep from * to end. 49 (57, 65, Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k2 (3, Break yarn leaving longer end, thread
73) sts. 4, 5); rep from * to end. 25 (33, 41, yarn through rem sts, draw up tightly
Next Row: WS - P. 49) sts. and fasten off. Join back seam.
Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k4 (5, Next Row: WS - P.
6, 7); rep from * to end. 41 (49, 57, Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k1 (2, Wentworth Distributors NZ Ltd
65) sts. 3, 4); rep from * to end. 17 (25, 33, Free phone AU: 1800 150 542
Next Row: WS - P. 41) sts. Free phone NZ: 0800 738 998
Next Row: RS - K1; *k2tog, k3 (4, 5, 6) Next Row: WS - P. www.naturallyyarnsnz.com
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WORKING PATTERN
BACK
**With 3.50mm needles, cast on 145
(145, 163, 163, 181, 181, 199) sts.
Row 1: RS - *K1, (k1, p3) 4 times,
k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: WS - P1; *p1, (k3, p1) 4
times, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 3: RS - *K1, (k1, p1, p2tog) 4
times, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
113 (113, 127, 127, 141, 141,
155) sts.
Row 4: WS - P1; *p1, (k2, p1) 4
times, p1; rep from * to end.
Beg Lace Pattern Shape Neck Next Row: WS - P.
Row 1: RS - *K1, yo, (k1, p2) 4 times, Next Row: RS - K27 (29, 31, 33, 35, Change to 3.25mm needles.
k1, yo; rep from * to last st, k1. 129 37, 39) sts, Turn; on these sts only Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 4
(129, 145, 145, 161, 161, 177) sts. (leave rem sts on hold). rows.
Row 2: WS - P1; *p2, (k2, p1) 4 Cast off 3 sts at neck edge beg next Change to 3.50mm needles.
times, p2; rep from * to end. 3 WS rows. 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, Cont in Stst and inc 1 st each end
Row 3: RS - *K2, yo, (k1, p2) 4 30) sts rem. every 14th (13th, 13th, 11th, 9th,
times, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, Stst 2 rows. 9th, 8th) row to. 77 (79, 81, 85, 89,
k1. 145 (145, 163, 163, 181, 181, Cast off loosely rem shoulder sts. 91, 93) sts.
199) sts. With RS facing return to sts on hold, Stst straight until sleeve measures 45
Row 4: WS - P1; *p3, (k2, p1) 4 slip next 21 (21, 23, 23, 25, 25, 27) (45, 46, 46, 46, 47, 47) cm from
times, p3; rep from * to end. sts to holder for centre back neck, beg, end with a WS row.
Row 5: RS - *K3, yo, (k1, p2) 4 rejoin yarn, k to end of row.
times, k1, yo, k2; rep from * to last st, Cast off 3 sts at neck edge beg next Shape Top
k1. 161 (161, 181, 181, 201, 201, 3 RS rows. 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, Cast off 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) sts beg
221) sts. 30) sts rem. next 2 rows.
Row 6: P1; *p4, (k2, p1) 4 times, p4; P 1 row on WS. Dec 1 st each end next 4 (4, 4, 4, 4,
rep from * to end. Cast off loosely rem shoulder sts. 6, 6) rows.
Row 7: *K4, yo, (k1, p2) 4 times, k1, Dec 1 st each end every RS row 19
yo, k3; rep from * to last st, k1. 177 FRONT (19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 24) times.
(177, 199, 199, 221, 221, 243) sts. Work as for Back from ** to **. Dec 1 st each end next 6 (6, 6, 6, 6,
Row 8: P1; *p5, (k2, p1) 4 times, p5; Stst straight until work measures 48 4, 4) rows.
rep from * to end. (49, 49, 50, 50, 51, 51)cm from beg, Cast off loosely rem 9 sts.
Row 9: *K5, yo, (k1, p2) 4 times, k1, end with a WS row.
yo, k4; rep from * to last st, k1. 193 MAKING UP
(193, 217, 217, 241, 241, 265) sts. Shape Neck Join left shoulder seam.
Row 10: P1; *p6, (k2, p1) 4 times, Next Row: RS - K30 (32, 34, 36, 39,
p6; rep from * to end. 41, 43) sts, Turn; on these sts only NECKBAND
Row 11: *K5, (p3tog) 5 times, k4; (leave rem sts on hold). With RS facing, and 3.50mm needles,
rep from * to last st, k1. 113 (113, Dec 1 st at neck edge next 10 rows, pick up and k11 sts down back neck,
127, 127, 141, 141, 155) sts. then every RS row 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) k the back neck holder 21 (21, 23,
Row 12: Purl. times. 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) 23, 25, 25, 27) sts, pick up and k11
Rep these last 12 rows of Lace patt 6 sts rem. sts up back neck, 39 sts down front
times more. Stst straight until front measures same neck, k the front neck holder 15 (15,
Change to 3.25mm needles. as back to shoulder, end with a WS row. 17, 17, 17, 17, 19) sts, pick up and
Next Row: RS - K4 (8, 4, 10, 2, 3, Cast off loosely rem shoulder sts. k39 sts up front neck to shoulder. 136
5); (k2tog, k6 (17, 7, 13, 7, 17, 9)) With RS facing return to sts on hold, (136, 140, 140, 142, 142, 146) sts.
13 (5, 13, 7, 15, 7, 13) times; k2tog, slip next 15 (15, 17, 17, 17, 17, 19) Next Row: WS - K.
k3 (8, 4, 10, 2, 3, 5). 99 (107, 113, sts to holder for centre front neck, Change to 3.25mm needles.
119, 125, 133, 141) sts. rejoin yarn, k to end of row. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 2
Next Row: WS - Knit. Dec 1 st at neck edge next 10 rows, rows.
Next Row: RS - Knit. then every RS row 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) Change to 3.50mm needles.
Next Row: WS - Knit. times. 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) Next Row: RS - K2; *yo, k2tog; rep
Change to 3.50mm needles. sts rem. from * to end.
Cont in Stst until piece measures Stst straight until front measures same Next Row: WS - P.
44cm from beg, end with a WS row. as back to shoulder, end with a RS Change to 3.25mm needles.
row. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 3
Shape Underarms Cast off loosely rem shoulder sts. rows.
Cast off 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) sts beg Cast off loosely in k on WS.
next 2 rows. SLEEVES Join right shoulder and neckband
Dec 1 st each end next 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, With 3.25mm needles, cast on 59 seams. Insert sleeve tops. Join side
6, 6) rows, then every other row 3 (4, (59, 61, 61, 61, 63, 63) sts. and sleeve seams.
4, 4, 4, 4, 4) times. 75 (79, 85, 89, Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 4
95, 99, 105) sts.** rows. Wentworth Distributors NZ Ltd
Stst straight until work measures 59 Change to 3.50mm needles. Free phone AU: 1800 150 542
(60, 60, 61, 61, 62, 62) cm from Next Row: RS - K1; *yo, k2tog; rep Free phone NZ: 0800 738 998
beg, end with a WS row. from * to end. www.naturallyyarnsnz.com
Australian Knitting 49
Happy Hare Hat – Biggan Design
Happ Hare H t -
ulti oloured eanie
This hat is designed with Biggan Design leftover yarns for chemo patients, who have lost
their hair during the course of chemotherapy treatment and need a beanie to keep their bald
head warm and also be so soft that they can sleep in it.
The Biggan Design yarn is perfect Tension is very important to follow to WORKING PATTERN
for this purpose, as the yarn is so get the Right Size! With Mc cast on 120 sts with size
soft you can wear it next to the 3mm circ needle (40cm). Close the
skin without feeling it at all. Many Design note: Before starting to knit, loop to start knitting in the round,
customers have bought my yarn for please read carefully through the which means that beg and end of row
this reason to knit chemo beanies for whole pattern. is where first and last sts meet. Make
friends, but now I can myself verify sure all sts are hanging down in the
that it is absolutely true. I had a lot GETTING STARTED same direction, so edge is
of fun and many positive comments The hat is made with BD leftover yarn not twisted!
wearing my HAPPY HARE HAT while tied together with 2,5 cm/1” length of
going through the treatment and it yarn sticking out of the knot, once it’s Work st.st. On rows 4, 8 &12 work 1
seemed to cheer up not only me, but tied, to give the effect row contrasting colour to make a thin
my surroundings as well! of hair. stripe, otherwise work in Mc. After 15
If you want a lot of knots make the rows change to size 4mm circ needle
YARN yarn ends you tie together no more (40cm).
rCBMM#JHHBO%FTJHO%,QMZ.FSJOP than 20 cm (8”) – 50 cm (20”) long. Inc1 in every 4th st over row (150 sts
Wool in any colour – Main Colour If you want fewer knots, make the yarn on needle). Start to work with ball of
(MC) ends 1 metre (40”) – 2 metres (80”) leftover yarn.
r4UBTICBH HN
#JHHBO%FTJHO long. Every time you come to a new colour,
yarn OR your own BD leftover yarn As you tie the yarn ends together, roll make sure that the tie is fully visible,
them up into a ball. It’s a lot of fun to sticking out on RS of work, so you’ll
NEEDLES AND TOOLS do this part of tying together, adding get the hairy effect!
rNNDJSDVMBSOFFEMF colour after colour into a ball. This is (Please NOTE! St.st is only KNIT on
rNNDJSDVMBSOFFEMF where you add the Mc yarn wherever circ needle).
rNNEPVCMFQPJOUFEOFFEMFT TFU you feel like it.
PG
When hat measures 9 cm (3¾“) dec1
It’s useful to have one ball of MC, every 4th st over row (120 sts on
MEASUREMENTS which you keep adding in all through needle). When work measures12 cm
To fit a medium sized adults head the yarn ends being tied together to (4¾”) dec1 every 10th st over row.
give it a feeling of coherency. This is Rep this row of dec every 2nd row,
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS not necessary, though, as you can just but with 1 st less in between the dec,
circ = circular needle use leftover yarn all the way through. i.e every 9th, 8th, 7th, 6th st etc, until
EFDEFDSFBTF ,UPH
In the latter case you would only need there are 10 sts remaining.
JODJODSFBTF ,JOTBNFTU
a longer piece of yarn for the first 15
rows, at the beginning of beanie, as Note: When sts get hard to work on
TENSION the edge will curl up. You would not circ needle, knit them over on DPNS.
TUTBOESPXT4UPDLJOH4UJUDIUP want any knots in this first bit! Work 1 row. On next row work sts
DN tog 2 and 2 (5 sts left on needles).
50 Australian Knitting
If you want to knit last 5 sts into a
stem cont to knit another 3 cm (1¼”)
and cast off.
If not just tie the last 5 sts tog on the
2
WS of work in a tight knot. Rating
MAKING UP
Fasten off all loose ends.
To tie up last 5 sts, on WS thread a
darning needle with yarn from last row
of work and pull it through the 5 sts.
Make a secure knot.
The Happy Hare Hat is ready to enjoy!
Australian Knitting 51
Strawberry Clutch – Kaalund Yarns
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
EDEPVCMFDSPDIFU
EUSEPVCMFUSFCMF
USUSFCMF
2
Rating MEASUREMENTS
Size Width 14 cm Length 20 cm
STITCH GUIDE
With a 3.00mm hook and C1 work 53
ch.
Row 1: Miss 3 ch, 1 tr into each ch,
turn.
Row 2: 3 ch, 1 tr into each ch and 1
tr into turning ch.
Repeat row 2 42 times (44 rows in
total).
Row 45: 1 ch, 1 dc into each tr of
previous row.
Row 46: repeat row 45.
End off and sew in ends using a
darning needle.
Vine With C4 work 62 ch. BERRIES - MAKE 3 DECORATIONS
Row 1: Miss 2 ch, 1 dc into each ch. Round 1: With C5 and leaving a 20 Twist vine tightly and fold in half
End off leaving a 20 cm length of cm length of yarn work 3 ch, 6 tr into allowing the crocheting to twist
yarn. 1stch, sl st to join. together. Pin vine in place starting
Sew in short end with wool sewing Round 2: 2 ch, 1 dc into each tr of from just under the flap and trail vine
needle. previous round, sl st to join. to bottom. Stitch in place with the long
Leave long end for stitching onto End off. Sew in other end except for end of yarn.
clutch. 20 cm end with a wool sewing needle. Stitch the flowers and berries using
the long end of yarn and in the
FLOWERS – MAKE 5 MAKING UP following way: 1st flower just below
With C2 work 5 ch, join with a sl st to The following instructions refer to the top of vine, 2nd flower on right hand
form a circle. body of crocheting missus the 2 rows side of 1st flower, 3rd flower opposite
Round 1: *5 ch, 1 dc into circle* of dc. 1st flower on other side of vine, 4th
repeat from * to * 4 times (5 loops in Cut lining 2cm larger, cut cardboard flower next to 3rd flower, berries in a
total), sl st into beg ch. End off leaving 5mm smaller than body of crocheting. bunch on both sides of vine and 5th
a 20 cm length of yarn. Machine lining and crocheting with flower snuggled next to top berry at
Change to C3 Join new colour into right sides facing leaving the short end of vine.
back of dc of previous round. side with dc open. Turn through. Refer to photo for further placement
Round 2: 7 ch, *1 sl st into back of Place cardboard between lining and assistance. Ensure all ends and
dc of previous round, 7 ch*, sl st into crocheting. Hand stitch opening decorations are securely stitched.
beg ch. closed stitching lining to the last
Round 3: sl st into ch loop, 2 ch, 1 tr, row of tr (not to the last row of dc). Kaalund Yarns
1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc into loop, *1 dc, 1 tr, Turn up bottom half 13cm, pin well Shop 5, 216 Shaw Road
1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc into next ch loop*, sl and machine each side (to form the Wavell Heights Qld 4012
st into beg ch. End off. Sew in all ends clutch and leaving the flap free). Stitch Ph: 07 3861 9403
except for 20 cm end. magnetic clasp into place. www.kaalundyarns.com.au
Australian Knitting 53
Fitted Singlet– Jo Sharp
2
Rating
Version 1
54 Australian Knitting
YARN This row sets patt for dec.
Version 1 Dec 2 sts as set on foll alt rows,
r
CBMMTHN+P4IBSQ4PIP 4 (5, 6, 7) times. 64 (72,
4VNNFS%,$PUUPO1PQMJO 80, 88) sts, 11 (13, 15, 17)
Version 2 armhole shaping rows.
r
CBMMTHN+P4IBSQ4PIP WS - Work 1 row.
4VNNFS%,$PUUPO#BZPV
Shape Left Neck
NEEDLES AND TOOLS RS - Work 27 (30, 33, 36)
rNNLOJUUJOHOFFEMFT sts, turn, leaving rem sts on a
holder. Work each side of neck
MEASUREMENTS separately.
4J[F"
#
$
% WS - Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8) sts,
5PGJUCVTU
DN P to end.
'JOJTIFEGJU
DN RS - Dec 1 st at neck edge of
-FOHUI7FSTJPO
DN this row, then foll 8 rows. 13
-FOHUI7FSTJPO
DN (15, 17, 19) sts, then foll alt
rows 6 (7, 8, 9) times. 7 (8,
WORKING PATTERN 9, 10) sts then foll 4th rows
FRONT AND BACK (MAKE 2) twice. 5 (6, 7, 8) sts, 31 (33,
Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 86 35, 37) neck shaping rows.
(98, 108, 120) sts.
Working in St st throughout, work LEFT SHOULDER STRAP
straight until length measures 6cm Work straight until length from
(Version 1) or 16cm (Version 2), beg armhole shaping measures
ending on a WS row. 19 (20, 21, 22) cm. Cast off.
Version 2
Shape Bodice Shape Right Neck
RS dec: K21 (24, 29, 34), sl1, K1, RS - With RS facing, leave 10
psso, K to last 23 (26, 31, 36) sts, (12, 14, 16) centre sts on a holder,
K2tog, K21 (24, 29, 34). 84 (96, rejoin yarn to rem sts, and work to end. Neck Edge
106, 118) sts. WS - Dec 1 st at end (neck edge) of With RS facing and using 3.25mm
This row sets patt for dec. this row. circular needles, pick up 45 (49, 53,
Dec 2 sts as set on foll 6th rows, RS - Cast off 5(6, 7, 8) sts, K to end. 57) sts down left side front neck,
6 times. 72 (84, 94, 106) sts, 37 WS - Dec 1 st at neck edge of this 10 (12, 14, 16) sts from holder at
shaping rows. row, then foll 7 rows. 13 (15, 17, centre front neck, 45 (49, 53, 57) up
Work 9 rows straight. 19) sts], then foll alt rows 6 (7, 8, 9) right side front neck, 45 (49, 53, 57)
RS inc: K22 (25, 30, 35), M1, K to times. 7 (8, 9, 10) sts then foll 4th down right side back neck, 10 (12,1
last 22 (25, 30, 35) sts, M1, K22 rows twice. 5 (6, 7, 8) sts, 31 (33, 4, 16) sts from holder across centre
(25, 30, 35). 74 (86, 96, 108) sts. 35, 37) neck shaping rows. back neck, and 45 (49, 53, 57) up
This row sets patt for inc. left side back neck. 200 (220, 240,
Inc 2 sts as set on foll 6th rows, 4 RIGHT SHOULDER STRAP 260 sts.
times. 82(94,104,116) sts. Work straight until length from beg RS - Cast off.
Cont working straight until length (from armhole shaping measures 19 (20,
beg) measures 36cm (Version 1) or 21, 22) cm or length desired. Cast off. Armhole Edge
46cm (Version 2), ending on a WS row. With RS facing and using 3.25mm
MAKING UP circular needles, pick up 104 (114,
Shape Armholes Press back and front pieces very 124, 134) sts evenly around armhole
RS - Cast off 4 (5, 5, 6) sts at beg gently, using a warm iron over a damp edges. Cast off.
next 2 rows. 74 (84, 94, 104) sts. cloth. Using edge-to-edge st, join side
RS dec - K2, K2tog, K to last 4 sts, sl seams. Join shoulder seams. Press Jo Sharp
1, K1, psso, K2. seams gently. www.josharppatterns.com
Australian Knitting 55
Men’s vest - Cleckheaton Yarns
YARN
r
CBMMTH
$MFDLIFBUPO$PVOUSZ/BUVSBMTQMZ
JO5BVQF
MEASUREMENTS
4J[F4
.
-
9-
99-
999-
5P'JU$IFTU
DN
'JOJTIFE'JU
DN
(BSNFOU-FOHUI
DN
TENSION
TUTCZSPXTPWFSTUPDLJOHTU
PO
NNOFFEMFTUPDN
WORKING PATTERN
BACK
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 117
(129, 139, 151, 161, 173) sts.
Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to
last st, K1.
Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to
end.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows 10 times.
22 rows rib in all.
Change to 4mm needles.
Work in stocking st until Back
measures 45cm from beg, ending
with a purl row.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 7 (9, 10, 12, 14, 15) sts at
beg of next 2 rows. 103 (111, 119,
127, 133, 143) sts.
Dec one st at each end of every row
until 97 (105, 113, 121, 123, 133)
56 Australian Knitting
sts rem, then in every foll alt row Shape Shoulder Row 2: Rib to within 2 sts of centre
until 91 (95, 99, 103, 107, 113) sts Cast off 9 (10, 10, 10, 10, 11) sts at st, ybk, sl 1, K1, psso, K1 (centre st),
rem. ** beg of next row and foll alt row. K2tog, rib to end.
Work 65 (63, 63, 61, 65, 63) rows. Work 1 row. Row 3: Rib to within 2 sts of centre
Cast off rem 10 (9, 10, 11, 11, 11) st, K2tog, P1 (centre st), K2tog tbl, rib
Shape Shoulders sts. *** to end.
Cast off 9 (10, 10, 10, 10, 11) sts at Slip next st (centre st) onto a thread Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 3 times. 140
beg of next 4 rows, then 10 (9, 10, or safety pin and leave for neckband. (142, 144, 150, 154, 156) sts, 9
11, 11, 11) sts at beg of foll 2 rows. With right side facing, join yarn to rem rows rib in all.
Leave rem 35 (37, 39, 41, 45, 47) 45 (47, 49, 51, 53, 56) sts for right Cast off loosely in rib.
sts on stitch-holder for neckband. side of neck and knit to end.
Rep from *** to ***, working 6 rows ARMHOLE BANDS
FRONT instead of 5 before shoulder shaping. Join left shoulder and neckband seam.
Work as for Back to **. With right side facing and using 3.25mm
Work 1 row. NECKBAND needles, knit up 151 (155, 163, 167, 175,
Using mattress stitch, join right 179) sts evenly along armhole edge.
Divide for V Neck shoulder seam. With right side facing Work 9 rows rib as for Back, beg with
Next Row: K45 (47, 49, 51, 53, 56), and using 3.25mm needles, knit up a row 2.
turn. 60 (60, 60, 62, 62, 62) sts evenly Cast off loosely in rib.
Cont on these 45 (47, 49, 51, 53, along left side of neck, K1 (centre
56) sts for left side of neck. st) from thread or safety pin, knit up MAKING UP
*** Dec one st at neck edge in every 60 (60, 60, 62, 62, 62) sts evenly Do not press. Join side and armhole
foll alt row until 40 (39, 39, 38, 38, along right side of neck to shoulder, band seams.
38) sts rem, then in every foll 4th then knit across sts from back
row until 28 (29, 30, 31, 31, 33) stitch-holder. 156 (158, 160, 166, Cleckheaton Yarns
sts rem. 170, 172) sts. Phone 1800 337 032
Work 5 rows. Row 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. www.cleckheaton.com.au
Australian Knitting 57
Duo Columns Reversible Scarf – Knit Picks
Duo Columns
Reversible Scarf Design by Quenna Lee
YARN
rIBOLTHN,OJU1JDLT#JHHP
$BMZQTPJO)FBUIFS
2
NEEDLES AND TOOLS
Rating
rNNLOJUUJOHOFFEMFTPSTIPSU
DJSDVMBSOFFEMFT
r8PPMTFXJOHOFFEMF
r4UJUDINBSLFST
MEASUREMENTS
4J[FDNXJEFYDNMPOH
TENSION
0OFSFQFBUPG .PDL$BCMF1BUUFSOBGUFS
CMPDLJOHDNXJEFYDN
GETTING STARTED
Notes: Since the scarf is reversible,
please mark the RS. Slip the first
st of each row purlwise. If row
and stitch gauge are met, scarf
uses just under 2 hanks of the
recommended yarn. If using the
chart, work from the bottom up
with the odd rows (RS) from right
to left and even rows (WS) from left
to right.
yo, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, yo, (k1, Set-up Rows Row 2: WS - sl l st, p1, (k1, p1) x4,
p1) x2, ss k, k1, p1. Row 1: RS - sl l st, (k1, p1) x5, k4, to k6, (p1, k1) x5.
Row 6: sl l st, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, end, p1, (k1, p1) x5. Rep Rows 1-2 once more.
p1, k6, (p1, k1, p2, k1) x2. Row 2: WS - sl l st, p1, (k1, p1) x4, Loosely Cast off in pat.
Row 7: sl l st, k2tog, (p1, k1) x2, yo, k6, (p1, k1) x5.
(k1, p1) x2, k4, (p1, k1) x2, yo, (k1, Rep Rows 1-2 once more. MAKING UP
p1) x2, ss k, p1. Work Rows 1-8 of Mock Cable pattern Weave in ends and block to
Row 8: Rep Row 4. 24 times. measurements.
Rep Rows 1-8 for pat.
Ending Rows Knit Picks
WORKING PATTERN Row 1: RS - sl l st, (k1, p1) x5, k4, to www.KnitPicks.com
Loosely cast on 26 sts. end, p1, (k1, p1) x5. Ph: 1800 106 750
YARN
1 ball of Lang Yarns Ja Woll Magic 2
2 balls of Indicieta Boucle / Astrakhan Rating
WORKING PATTERN
Using 1 strand of each yarn together:
Row 1: Make 6ch & join to form a
ring. Into ring work: 3ch 1tr, 2ch 2tr,
5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr, 5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr.
Row 2: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch
sp 4ch 1dc into 5ch sp 4ch* rep to
last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp.
Rows 3 - 9: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into
2ch sp (4ch 1dc) into each 4ch sp*
rep to last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into
2ch sp.
Row 10: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch
sp (3tr 3ch 3tr) into each 4 ch sp*
rep to last (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp.
Rows 11-17: As row 3.
Row 18: As row 10.
Rows 3 – 17 form the pattern.
Continue in this way until length
required. Finish off & sew in all loose
ends.
Banksia Yarns
Shop 7 Magnolia Mall,
285 Windsor St Richmond NSW
Ph: 0401 279 853
www.banksiayarns.com.au
Lacy Cable Sweater and Cardigan – Jo Sharp
YARN
Sweater (long sleeves)
r
CBMMTHN+P4IBSQ
3 .VMCFSSZ4JML(FPSHFUUF1FBSM
Rating Cardigan (short sleeves)
r
CBMMTHN+P4IBSQ
.VMCFSSZ4JML(FPSHFUUF.VTL
MEASUREMENTS
4J[F"
#
$
%
5PGJUCVTU
DN
'JOJTIFEGJU
DN
60 Australian Knitting
(BSNFOUMFOHUI
DN Rep these 6 rows. Row 5: RS - (T3B, P2) twice.
4IPSU4MFFWF
DN Cable 1B - 4 stitch cable Right (6 sts) Row 6: WS - K3, P2, K3, P2.
-POH4MFFWF
DN Row 1: RS - P1, K4, P1. Row 7: RS - (T3F, P2) twice.
Row 2: WS - K1, P4, K1. Row 8: WS - As Row 4.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Rep these 2 rows once. Row 9: RS - P1, T3F, P2, T3F, P1.
$# $BCMF#BDL
4MJQOFYUTUT Row 5: RS - P1, C4F, P1. Row 10: WS - As Row 2.
POUPBDBCMFOFFEMFBOEIPMEBUCBDL Row 6: WS - K1, P4, K1. Row 11: RS - (P2, T3F) twice.
PG XPSL
,OFYUTUTGSPNMFGUIBOE Rep these 6 rows. Row 12: WS - P2, K3, P2, K3.
OFFEMF
UIFO,TUTGSPNDBCMFOFFEMF Rep these 12 rows.
$' $BCMF'SPOU
4MJQOFYUTUT CABLE 2 - CABLE WITH BOBBLES
POUPBDBCMFOFFEMFBOEIPMEBUGSPOU (9 STS) CABLE 4B - WAVING RIB RIGHT (10
PG XPSL
,OFYUTUTGSPNMFGUIBOE Row 1: RS - P2, T5R, P2. STS)
OFFEMF
UIFO,TUTGSPNDBCMFOFFEMF Row 2: WS - K2, P2, K1, P2, K2. Row 1: RS - (T3F, P2) twice.
53 5XJTU3JHIU
4MJQOFYUTUT Row 3: RS - P1, T3B, P1, T3F, P1. Row 2: WS - K2, P2, K3, P2, K1.
POUPBDBCMFOFFEMFBOEIPMEBUCBDL Row 4: WS - K1, P2, K3, P2, K1. Row 3: RS - P1, T3F, P2, T3F, P1.
PG XPSL
,GSPNMFGUIBOEOFFEMF
UIFO Row 5: RS - T3B, P3, T3F. Row 4: WS - K1, P2, K3, P2, K2.
1
,GSPNDBCMFOFFEMF Row 6: WS - P2, K5, P2. Row 5: RS - (P2, T3F) twice.
5# 5XJTU#BDL
4MJQOFYUTUPOUPB Row 7: RS - K2, P2, MB, P2, K2. Row 6: WS - P2, K3, P2, K3.
DBCMFOFFEMFBOEIPMEBUCBDLPG XPSL
Row 8: WS - As Row 6. Row 7: RS - P2, T3B) twice.
,OFYUTUTGSPNMFGUIBOEOFFEMF
UIFO Row 9: RS - T3F, P3, T3B. Row 8: WS - As Row 4.
1TUGSPNDBCMFOFFEMF Row 10: WS - As Row 4. Row 9: RS - P1 T3B, P2, T3B, P1.
5' 5XJTU'SPOU
4MJQOFYUTUT Row 11: RS - P1, T3F, P1, T3B, P1. Row 10: WS - As Row 2.
POUPBDBCMFOFFEMFBOEIPMEBUGSPOU Row 12: WS - As Row 2. Row 11: RS - (T3B, P2) twice.
PG XPSL
1OFYUTUGSPNMFGUIBOE Rep these 12 rows. Row 12: WS - K3, P2, K3, P2.
OFFEMF
UIFO,TUTGSPNDBCMFOFFEMF Rep these 12 rows.
.# .BLF#PCCMF
,JOUPGSPOU
CABLE 3 - DOUBLE WAVING RIB
CBDL
BOEGSPOUPG OFYUTU
UVSO
,
(20 STS) WORKING PATTERN
UVSO
1
UVSO
,
UVSO
TM
,UPH
Row 1: RS - (P2, T3B) twice, (T3F, BACK SWEATER AND CARDIGAN
QTTP P2) twice. Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 110
Row 2: WS - K2, P2, K3, P2, K2, P2, (122, 134, 146) sts.
TENSION K3, P2, K2. Row 1: RS - *K1, P1; rep from * to
TUTCZSPXTPWFS4UTUPO Row 3: RS - P1, (T3B, P2) twice, T3F, end.
NNOFFEMFTUPDN P2, T3F, P1. Row 2: WS - *P1, K1; rep from * to
TUTCZSPXTPWFS,
13JCPO Row 4: WS - K1, P2, K3, P2, K4, P2, end.
NNOFFEMFTUPDN K3, P2, K1. These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib pattern.
-BDF1BOFMNFBTVSFTBQQSPYDN Row 5: RS - (T3B, P2) twice, (P2, Cont working in K1, P1 rib until length
$BCMFT"#NFBTVSFBQQSPY T3F) twice. measures 18cm (Sweater) or 6cm
DN Row 6: WS - P2, K3, P2, K6, P2, K3, (Cardigan), ending on a WS row.
$BCMFNFBTVSFTBQQSPYDN P2. Establishment rows
$BCMFNFBTVSFTBQQSPYDN Row 7: RS - (T3F, P2) twice, (P2, Row 1: RS - (K2, P1), 5 (7, 7,
$BCMFT"BOE#NFBTVSFBQQSPYDN T3B) twice. 9) times, (size C and D only, work
Row 8: WS - As Row 4. Row 1 Cable 1A) work Row 1 Lace
GETTING STARTED Row 9: RS - P1, (T3F, P2) twice, T3B, Panel, work Row 1 Cable 1A,
LACE PANEL (5 STS) P2, T3B, P1. Work Row 1 Lace Panel, work Row 1
Row 1: RS - K1, yf, K3, yf, K1. Row 10: WS - As Row 2. Cable 2,
Row 2: WS - Purl. Row 11: RS - (P2, T3F) twice, (T3B, Work Row 1 Lace Panel, work
Row 3: RS - K2, sl1, K2tog, psso, K2. P2) twice. Row 1 Cable 3, work Row 1 Lace
Row 4: WS - Purl. Row 12: WS - K3, P2, K3, P4, K3, Panel, work Row 1 Cable 2, work
Rep these 4 rows. P2, K3. Row 1 Lace Panel, Work Row 1 Cable
Rep these 12 rows. 1B, work Row 1 Lace Panel, (size
CABLE 1A - 4 STITCH CABLE LEFT C and D only, work Row 1 Cable
(6 STS) CABLE 4A - WAVING RIB LEFT (10 1B), (P1, K2) 5 (7, 7, 9) times.
Row 1: RS - P1, K4, P1. STS) Row 2: WS - (P2, K1), 5 (7, 7, 9)
Row 2: WS - K1, P4, K1. Row 1: RS - (P2, T3B) twice. times, (size C and D only, work Row 2
Rep these 2 rows once. Row 2: WS - K1, P2, K3, P2, K2. Cable 1A) (P2, K1) 5 (7, 7, 9) times.
Row 5: RS - P1, C4B, P1. Row 3:RS - P1, T3B, P2, T3B, P1. Work Row 2 Lace Panel,
Row 6: WS - K1, P4, K1. Row 4: WS - K2, P2, K3, P2, K1. Work Row 2 Cable 1B,
Australian Knitting 61
Shape Right Neck WS dec: Dec 1 st neck edge of this
RS: Work 24 (27, 30, 33) sts, turn, place row and foll 7 rows.
rem 58 (63, 68, 73) sts on a holder. WS: Work 1 row.
Work each side of neck separately. RS: Dec 1 st at beg (neck edge) of
WS: Dec 1 st at neck edge of this row this row, then foll alt rows, 4 (5, 6, 7)
and foll 4 rows. 19 (22, 25, 28) sts, times. 19 (22, 25, 28) sts, 19 (21,
6 neck shaping rows. 23, 25) neck shaping rows.
WS: Work 4 rows straight.
Shape Right Shoulder
RS: Cast off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at beg of Shape Right Shoulder
this row, then foll alt row. WS: Cast off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at beg of
WS: Work 1 row. this row, then foll alt row.
RS: Cast off rem 7 (8, 9, 10) sts. RS: Cast off rem 7 (8, 9, 10) sts.
62 Australian Knitting
set on foll alt rows, 7 (8, 9, 10) times. (from beg) measures 30cm, ending on Shape Right Shoulder
41 (45, 49, 53) sts, 17 (19, 21, 23) a RS row. WS: Cast off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at beg of
armhole-shaping rows. this row, then foll alt row.
WS: Work 27 rows straight. Shape Armhole RS: Cast off rem 7 (8, 9, 10) sts.
WS: Keeping Cable and rib patt
Shape Left Neck correct, cast off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at beg LONG SLEEVES
RS: Work 32 (36, 40, 44) sts, turn, of row, patt to end. Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 54
place rem 9 sts on a holder. Work RS dec: Patt to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. (54, 58, 58) sts.
each side of neck separately. This row sets patt for dec. Dec 1 st as Row 1: RS - *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
WS: Dec 1 st at neck edge of this row set on foll alt rows, 7 (8, 9, 10) times. Row 2: WS *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
and foll 7 rows. 41 (45, 49, 53) sts, 17 (19, 21, 23) These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib pattern.
WS: Work 1 row. armhole-shaping rows. Rep these 2 rows until length
RS: Dec 1 st at end (neck edge) of WS: Work 27 rows straight. measures 5cm, ending on a WS row.
this row, then foll alt rows, 4 (5, 6, 7) Establishment rows:
times. 19 (22, 25, 28) sts, 19 (21, Shape Right Neck Row 1: RS - K1 (1, 3, 3),
23, 25) neck shaping rows. RS: Slip first 9 sts onto a holder, patt Work Row 1 Lace Panel,
WS: Work 3 rows straight. to end. Work Row 1 Cable 1A,
WS: Working on rem 32 (36, 40, 44) Work Row 1 Lace Panel,
Shape Left Shoulder sts, dec 1 st at neck edge of this row Work Row 1 Cable 3,
RS: Cast off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at beg of and foll 7 rows. Work Row 1 Lace Panel,
this row, then foll alt row. WS: Work 1 row. Work Row 1 Cable 1B,
WS: Work 1 row. RS: Dec 1 st at beg (neck edge) of Work Row 1 Lace Panel,
RS: Cast off rem 7 (8, 9, 10) sts. this row, then foll alt rows, 4 (5, 6, 7) K1 (1, 3, 3).
times. 19 (22, 25, 28) sts, 19 (21, Row 2: WS - P1 (1, 3, 3),
CARDIGAN RIGHT FRONT 23, 25) neck shaping rows. Work Row 2 Lace Panel,
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 55 WS: Work 4 rows straight. Work Row 2 Cable 1B,
(61, 67, 73) sts.
Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from *
to end.
Row 2: WS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from *
to end.
These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib pattern.
Rep these 2 rows until length
measures 6cm, ending on a WS row.
Establishment rows:
Row 1: RS - Work Row 1 Cable 4B,
Work Row 1 Lace Panel,
Work Row 1 Cable 2,
Work Row 1 Lace Panel,
Work Row 1 Cable 1B,
Work Row 1 Lace Panel,
(size C and D only, Work Row 1 Cable
1B),
(P1, K2) 5 (7, 7, 9) times.
Row 2: WS - (P2, K1), 5 (7, 7, 9)
times,
(size C and D only, work Row 2 Cable
1B),
Work Row 2 Lace Panel,
Work Row 2 Cable 1B,
Work Row 2 Lace Panel,
Work Row 2 Cable 2,
Work Row 2 Lace Panel,
Work Row 2 Cable 4B.
These 2 rows set position of Cables
and K2, P1 rib edge. Working in Cable
and rib patt for rem, work until length
Lacy Cable Sweater and Cardigan
continued. Work Row 1 Cable 1B, rib patt. Rep this round until length
Work Row 1 Lace Panel, measures 4cm. Cast off in rib.
Work Row 2 Lace Panel, P9 (11, 13, 15).
Work Row 2 Cable 3, Row 2: WS - P9 (11, 13, 15), CARDIGAN BUTTON BAND
Work Row 2 Lace Panel, Work Row 2 Lace Panel, With RS facing, using a 3.25mm needles
Work Row 2 Cable 1A, Work Row 2 Cable 1B, pick up 127 sts up left front edge.
Work Row 2 Lace Panel, Work Row 2 Lace Panel, Row 1: WS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from *
P1 (1, 3, 3). Work Row 2 Cable 3, to end.
These 2 rows set position of Cables Work Row 2 Lace Panel, Row 2: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from *
with St st edges. Work Row 2 Cable 1A, to end.
Working in Cable and St st patt for Work Row 2 Lace Panel, These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib. Rep
rem, work 12 rows straight. P9 (11, 13, 15). these 2 rows twice then Row 1 once
These 2 rows set position of Cables more. 7 rows.
Shape Sleeve with St st edges. Cast off loosely.
RS inc: Keeping Cable and St st patt
correct, inc 1 st at each end of this Shape Sleeve CARDIGAN BUTTONHOLE BAND
row, then foll 12th (10th, 10th, 10th) RS inc: Working in Cable and St st With RS facing, using a 3.25mm
rows, 10 (12, 12, 4) times (work new patt for rem, inc 1 st at each end of needles (or circ needle) pick up 127
sts either side of Cable Panels in St this row, then foll alt rows, twice (work sts down right front edge.
st). 76 (80, 84, 68) sts, 121 (121, new sts either side of Cable Panels in Row 1: WS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from *
121, 41) shaping rows. St st). 74 (78, 82, 86) sts. to end.
Work 7 rows straight. Row 2: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from *
Size D only to end.
Inc 1 st at each end of foll 8th rows, **Shape Sleeve Cap Row 3: WS - Keeping K1, P1 patt
10 times. 88 sts, 121 shaping rows. RS: Keeping patt correct, cast off 6 correct, patt 3 sts, cast off 2 sts, *patt
(7, 7, 8) sts at beg next 2 rows. 22 sts, cast of 2 sts, rep from * to last
All Sizes RS dec: Dec 1 st at each end of this 2 sts, patt to end.
Work 7 rows straight. row, then foll 4th rows, 5 (6, 6, 7) Row 4: RS - Patt 2 sts, cast on 2 sts,
times, then foll alt rows, 8 (7, 8, 7) *patt 22 sts, cast on 2 sts, rep from *
Shape Sleeve Cap times, then every row 9 times. 16 to last 3 sts, patt to end.
RS: Cast off 6 (7, 8, 9) sts at beg (18, 20, 22) sts, 48 (50, 52, 54) Work 3 rows K1, P1 rib. Cast off
next 2 rows. shaping rows. loosely.
RS dec: Dec 1 st at each end of this RS: Cast off 5 sts at beg next 2 rows.
row, then foll 4th rows, 5 (6, 6, 7) Cast off rem 6 (8, 10, 12) sts. CARDIGAN NECKBAND
times, then foll alt rows, 8 (7, 8, 7) With RS facing, using a 3.25mm circ
times, then every row 9 times. 18 (20, MAKING UP needle, pick up 7 sts across top of
20, 22) sts, 48 (50, 52, 54) shaping Press all pieces gently, on WS using right front band, 9 sts from holder at
rows. a warm iron over a damp cloth. With right front neck, 24 (26, 28, 30) sts
RS: Cast off 6 sts at beg next 2 rows. RS tog, using backstitch, join shoulder up right side front neck, 9 sts down
Cast off rem 6 (8, 8, 10) sts. seams. With RS tog, centre sleeves to right side back neck, 34 (36, 38, 40)
shoulder seam and using backstitch, sts from holder across back neck, 9
SHORT SLEEVES join to bodice. Using edge-to-edge st, sts up left side back neck, 24 (26,
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on join side and sleeve seams. 28, 30) sts down left side front neck,
68 (72, 76, 80) sts. 9 sts from holder at left front neck, 7
Row 1: RS - *K1, P1; rep from * to end. SWEATER NECKBAND sts across top of left front band. 132
Row 2: WS - *P1, K1; rep from * to end. With RS facing, using a 3.25mm circ (138, 144, 150) sts.
These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib pattern. needle, pick up 24 (26, 28, 30) sts Row 1: WS - *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Rep these 2 rows until length down left side front neck, 18 sts from Row 2: RS - *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
measures 3cm, ending on a WS row. holder at centre front neck, 24 (26, These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib patt.
Establishment rows: 28, 30) sts up right side front neck, Rep these 2 rows 2 times, then Row 1
Row 1: RS - K9 (11, 13, 15), 9 sts down right side back neck, 34 once more. 7 rows.
Work Row 1 Lace Panel, (36, 38, 40) sts from holder across Cast off loosely. Sew on buttons to
Work Row 1 Cable 1A, back neck and 9 sts up. 118 (124, correspond with buttonholes.
Work Row 1 Lace Panel, 130, 136) sts.
Work Row 1 Cable 3, RS: *K1, P1; rep from * to end of Jo Sharp
Work Row 1 Lace Panel, round. This round forms K1, P1 www.josharppatterns.com
64 Australian Knitting
Ayre Hat – Knit Picks
YARN
Ayre Hat 1X1 RIBBING (WORKED IN THE
by Emily Guise
GETTING STARTED
Notes: This versatile hat works up
quickly in super bulky Tuff Puff and
is guaranteed to cover your head 1
with warmth and style! Rating
Add a pom-pom in a matching
colour, or make a fake fur one using
roving for a fluffy contrast.
2 WRAP
Rating Using MC and 8.00mm needles, cast
on 182 sts. Work two pattern repeats
(8 rows).
Next, with colour C1 work a further
two pattern repeats.
Continue working in this way,
arranging colours as follows: MC, C1,
MC, C2, MC, C3, MC, C4, MC, C3,
MC, C2, MC, C1, MC.
Cast off loosely. To finish, darn in ends
and lightly block if desired.
SCARF
Using 8mm needles cast on 38 stitches.
Work 4 row pattern until work
measures 140 cm or desired length.
Cast off loosely. Darn in ends.
Knitalpaca
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Classic Lines Cardigan – Knit Picks
YARN if to purl, return the yarn to the back; slip the wrapped st P-wise onto the
r
IBOLT HN turn work and slip wrapped st onto RH RH needle, and use the LH needle to
,OJU1JDLT"MQBDB$MPVENBJODPMPVS needle. Continue across row. If purling: lift the wrap(s) and place them on the
4NPLF)FBUIFS bring yarn to the back of the work, RH needle. Slip wrap(s) and unworked
r
IBOLTHN,OJU slip next st as if to purl, return the st back to LH needle; purl all together
1JDLT"MQBDB$MPVEDPOUSBTUDPMPVS yarn to the front; turn work and slip through the back loop.
"MHFSOPO wrapped st onto RH needle. Continue
across row. STRIPE PATTERN
NEEDLES AND TOOLS Picking up wraps: Work to the wrapped Rounds 1-5: Alpaca Cloud (held
rNNDJSDVMBSOFFEMFDNPSMPOHFS st. If knitting, insert the RH needle double).
r8PPMTFXJOHOFFEMF under the wrap(s), then through the Rounds 6: Alpaca Cloud held double
r4UJUDINBSLFST wrapped st K-wise. Knit the wrap(s) plus single strand of Alpaca Cloud.
r4FXJOHOFFEMF together with the wrapped st. If Purling, Stripe pattern is worked in the body
r4FXJOHUISFBE
MEASUREMENTS
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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
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JODPSSFDUTUJUDINPVOU
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TENSION
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GETTING STARTED
CLASSIC LINES CARDIGAN
Notes: This cardigan is worked
holding two strands of Alpaca Cloud
throughout. The subtle stripes come
from adding a third strand every
sixth row. A steek in front and turned
hems make this a sophisticated yet
simple knit.
Wrap and Turn: Work until the stitch
to be wrapped. If knitting: bring yarn
to the front of the work, slip next st as
Classic Lines Cardigan continued. Side Seam Increases other round 21 (24, 25, 29, 30, 36,
Work where indicated in next section: 38) times: 138 (154, 162, 178, 182,
and up the sleeves. It does not Work to 1 st before RU marker. M1R, 182, 202) sts remain.
continue into the hems. By carrying K1, SM, K1, M1L. Repeat at LU
Alpaca Cloud up the back of the steek marker. NECKLINE
stitches, you will not have so many The neckline is created using short rows.
ends to weave in. Begin working in Stripe Pattern. Row 1: Work around the body as in
Work until body measures 38 (38, a decrease row until you have just
WORKING PATTERN 39.5, 41, 41, 40, 40.5) from hem completed the last decrease on the left
Sleeves (make 2) cast on 50 (50, 54, turn round. At the same time, work a front. Knit to 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts
58, 60, 66, 70) sts; Place marker and Side Seam Decrease on round 14 (17, before Beg of Rnd marker. Wrap and
join in the round. 17, 25, 17, 27, 32), then every 9th Turn.
K 10 rounds. (7th, 8th, 8th, 9th, 9th, 11th) round 5 Row 2: Purl around body until 6 (6,
Purl one round. This will be the hem- (5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 3) more times. As you 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts before Steek marker;
turn. work up the body, occasionally place a W&T.
Sleeve Increase round work where split-ring marker between the sts that Row 3: Work as a decrease round
indicated in next paragraph: K1, M1L, mark off the 6 steek sts (where the until 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) sts before
K to last st, M1R, K1. first two markers are placed). You may wrapped st; W&T.
Begin working in Stripe Pattern. At the also wish to run a contrasting thread Row 4: Purl around body until 4 (4,
same time, work an Increase Round up the column of stitches to make the 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) sts before wrapped st;
every 8th (7th, 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd) steek more obvious. W&T.
round 14 (18, 18, 21, 23, 26, 30) K 7 (13, 12, 15, 19, 18, 10) rounds Row 5: Work as a decrease round
times: 78 (86, 90, 100, 106, 118, plain. until 3 sts before wrapped st; W&T.
130) sts. Continue working plain until Work Side Seam Increases on the next Row 6: Purl around body until 3 sts
sleeve measures 43 (43, 43, 43, round, then every 8th (8th, 9th, 7th, before wrapped st; W&T.
42.5, 40.5, 39.5)cm from hem turn 7th, 9th, 11th) round 5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 4, Row 7: (Sizes 36-56 only)Work as
row. 3) times. You should have as many sts a decrease round until 2 sts before
Next round: K to 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) now as you cast on. wrapped st; W&T.
sts before marker, and cast off 8 (8, If necessary, work additional rounds so Row 8: Purl around body until 2 sts
10, 10, 12, 12, 14) sts. that you are one Stripe Pattern round before wrapped st; W&T.
Break yarn and put sleeve on scrap below where you left off in the sleeves. Repeat rows 7-8 0(0, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3)
yarn or holder, keeping in mind what more times. 114 (122, 122, 130,
round of the Stripe Pattern you’re on. Break for Sleeves 134, 134, 146) sts remain.
Loosely cast on 206 (230, 254, K to 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) sts before RU Begin working in the round. Knit to the
282, 306, 330, 358) sts. Place marker, cast off 8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12, end of round, working raglan decreases,
marker and join in the round. 14) sts. Repeat at LU marker. and picking up wraps and knitting them
Round 1: knit around, placing marker together with the st they wrap.
after 6th st to mark steek, then place Attach Sleeves
markers after sts: Sleeves are knit onto body. NECKBAND
Size 32: 56, 156 On body, knit across front to edge of The neckband is knit in a solid color;
Size 36: 62, 174 Right Underarm, place marker. Place break contrast colour and continue
Size 40: 68, 192 a sleeve on spare needles and hold with the main colour only.
Size 44: 75, 213 it next to the body so that the bound Knit one round plain, picking up wraps
Size 48: 81, 231 off stitches are facing each other. Knit and knitting them together with the st
Size 52: 87, 249 around the sleeve, connecting it to the they wrap. Knit 9 more rounds, then
Size 56: 94, 270 to mark the Right body. PM, and continue knitting around purl one round. This will become the
Underarm (RU) and Left Underarm the back of the body. PM, and attach Hem turn row. K for 9 more rounds,
(LU). left sleeve in the same manner. then cast off loosely.
Continue in St st for 8 more rounds There are now 330 (370, 394, 442,
Next Round: Purl. This will be the 470, 518, 562) sts on the needle. Attach Hems and Neckband
hem turn. Raglan Decrease Round Fold Hems of body and sleeves
work where specified in next and the Neckband inward along the
Side Seam Decreases paragraph: K to 3 sts before RU hem turn row. Turn garment inside
Work where indicated in next section: marker, SSK, K1, SM, K1, K2tog; out. Using a single strand of yarn,
Work to 3 sts before RU marker. SSK, repeat at all other underarm markers. carefully whipstitch cast-on rows of
K1, SM, K1, K2tog. Repeat at LU Work a decrease round every round sleeve hems to the back of the 10th
marker. 3 (3, 4, 4, 6, 6, 7) times, then every sleeve row, being careful not to let
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the stitching show on the right side. Repeat on other edge, starting at the
Repeat with the body hem; begin and top of the neckband and working
end the stitching in the steek portion. down to the bottom of the hem.
Sew cast off round of neckband down
to first neckband round, also beginning MAKING UP
and ending in the steek portion. If you wish to attach a closure, do
so now and sew to front layer only
STEEK (first 9 rows) of band. Use a light
This steek must be reinforced, either stabilizer underneath so as not to
by machine sewing or by hand sewing, damage the knitted fabric.
as described below. If you wish to
machine sew, follow the hand-sewing Turn front bands over along the purl
diagram for placement and test your turn row, covering the steek edges.
tension on your swatch. Because the Sew bound-off row to back of cast-
fabric is quite loose, you may wish to on row, being careful not to let sts
use a very light tear-away stabilizer show on front. Sew top and bottom
underneath it. Use an elastic stitch that of front band ‘loops’ shut.
allows for the stretch of knitted fabric.
Once steeks have been reinforced, cut Stitch underarms closed. Weave in
up the centre of the steek. ends, wash and block. help keep the cut edges from fraying.
Hold work so that end stitch is in
FRONT BANDS HAND-SEWN STEEK the centre of the piece. Reach in and
With RS facing, PU and Knit sts along This technique is useful in those cases smooth all yarn ends away from this
the column of sts 2 sts away from the where the yarn doesn’t readily felt to stitch. Lay piece on a flat surface to
steek sts (see diagram). Start at the itself. The cut line will be between the help with sewing.
base of the hem and finish at the top first and last sts of the round; a line of
of the neckband. PU 3 sts for every stitching three sts to each side of this With sewing needle and thread, sew a
4 rows. cut line will help to stabilize the cut running stitch between the third and
Work in St st for 9 more rows, edge. It may help to use a contrasting fourth sts to the right of the centre cut
Purl 1 row. colour of thread; this will not be visible line. Sew right through the yarn. Turn
Work in St st for 9 rows and cast off in the finished piece. Once the edging work and backstitch down the same
all sts loosely. has been knit and sewn down, it will column of stitches. To backstitch,
run the needle under and out as a
normal stitch, but begin the next stitch
halfway between the beginning and
end of the first. This will create little
loops of thread in the fabric that can’t
be pulled out. Be sure to make many
tiny stitches and pierce the yarn with
each stitch if possible. Do not pull the
thread so tight as to pucker the fabric.
The more time you take in this step,
the stronger the edge will be!
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Australian Knitting 69
Crochet Snood – The Wool Inn
Crochet Snood
YARN Multi Colour Snood
Easy crocheted snood can be
worn as a cowl or poncho.
MEASUREMENTS
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TENSION
This snood has been designed at a
tension of 3 Groups to 8cm or 3” in
width and 10 rows to 10cm or 4” in
length over patt.
To check your tension, using 4mm
hook, make 26ch.
Row 1: Miss 3ch, Group in next ch, *
1ch, miss 3ch, Group in next ch, rep
from * to last 2ch, miss 1ch, 1tr in last
ch.
Row 2: (1dc, 1ch, 2tr) in first tr, *
1ch, Group in next ch sp, rep from *
to turning ch lp, 1ch, 3tr in top of
turning ch.
Row 3: (1dc, 1ch) in first tr, Group
in next ch sp, * 1ch, Group in next
ch sp, rep from * to end, 1tr in top
of turning ch.
Rep last 2 rows 5 times. Fasten off.
Check your tension carefully.
If less Groups to 8cm or 3” use a
smaller hook, if more Groups use a
larger hook.
70 Australian Knitting
Button-up Neckwarmer – Knitting Yarns by Mail
WORKING PATTERN Round 2: Sl st in ch sp, 4ch, Group in Next round – 4ch, (Group, 1ch) in
STRIPE SEQUENCE 2 COLOURS same ch sp, (1ch, Group each ch sp to last ch sp, 3tr in last sp,
Work 5 rounds C1, then 2 rounds C2. in next ch sp) 10 times, 1ch, (Group, sl st in 3rd of 4ch at beg. **
Last 7 rounds form stripe patt. 1ch, Group) in next ch sp, (1ch, Group Next round – Sl st in ch sp, 4ch,
in next ch sp) 10 times, 1ch, 3tr in Group in same ch sp, 1ch, (Group,
MULTI COLOUR same sp as sl st at beg of round, sl st 1ch) in each ch sp to next corner
Work 1 round each of C1, C2, C3 and in 3rd of 4ch at beg. ch sp, (Group, 1ch, Group) in corner
C4, then 2 rounds C5, then Round 3: Sl st in ch sp, 4ch, Group in ch sp, (Group, 1ch) in each ch sp to
1 round C6. same ch sp, (1ch, Group end, 3tr in same sp as sl st at beg of
Last 7 rounds form stripe patt. in next ch sp) 11 times, 1ch, (Group, round, sl st in 3rd of 4ch at beg.
1ch, Group) in next ch sp, (1ch, Group Rep last 3 rounds 9 (8-8) times …
SNOOD (BEG AT NECK EDGE) in next ch sp) 11 times, 1ch, 3tr in 48 (56-64) Groups.
Using 4mm hook and C1, make same sp as sl st at beg of round, sl st Rep from ** to ** until snood measures
104ch. Join with a sl st in first ch to in 3rd of 4ch at beg. approx 39 (41-43) cm or
form a circle, taking care not to twist Round 4: Sl st in ch sp, 4ch, Group in 15 (16-17) “ from neck edge; 2
ch. same ch sp, 1ch, (Group, 1ch) Colour Snood only: ending with a
in each ch sp to next corner ch sp, complete stripe.
Beg Patt (Group, 1ch, Group) in corner ch sp, Both Colour Options: Fasten off.
Round 1: 4ch, Group in next ch, 1ch, (Group, 1ch) in each ch sp to
(1ch, miss 4ch, Group in next ch) end, 3tr in same sp as sl st at beg of MAKING UP
10 times, 1ch, miss 1ch, Group in round, sl st in 3rd of 4ch at beg. Do not press. Sew in ends.
next ch, (1ch, miss 4ch, Group in next Keeping stripes correct, rep 4th round
ch) 9 times, 1ch, miss 4ch, 3tr in last 0 (5-9) times … 28 (38-46) Groups. The Wool Inn
ch, sl st in 3rd of 4ch at beg … 22 ** Next round: Sl st in ch sp, 3ch, 3tr Shop 14 NK Centre
Groups. in same ch sp, 1ch, (Group, 1ch) 450 High St, Penrith
Working in stripes of selected in each ch sp to end, sl st in 3rd of Ph: 02 4732 2201
colourway (see above), cont as folls – 4ch at beg. www.the-wool-inn.com.au
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Yp X k_`e epcfe n`i\% K_\p Xi\ dfi\ YXcXeZ\[
k_Xe jkiX`^_k e\\[c\j Xe[ Xccfn k_\ n\`^_k f]
pfli nfib kf i\jk `e pfli cXg%
BE@KK@E> @E <C8JK@:
<cXjk`Z pXie gi\m\ekj jX^^`e^ `e
Zl]]j# ZfccXij Xe[ nX`jkj% Pfl ZXe
nfib `k `e n`k_ be`kk`e^ pXie fe
be`kk\[ fi ZifZ_\k\[ ^Xid\ekj%
K8G< D<8JLI< BE@KK<IËJ E<<;C<J
8 YXj`Z kXg\ d\Xjli\ `j \jj\ek`Xc ]fi Z_\Zb`e^ pfli Be`kk\iËj e\\[c\j e\\[ kf _Xm\ X cXi^\ \p\ Xe[
^Xid\ek d\Xjli\d\ekj% X Yclek gf`ek jf k_\p [f efk jgc`k jk`kZ_\j n_\e
j\n`e^ lg pfli be`kk`e^%
JK@K:? ?FC;<I
JK@K:? >8L>< 8 jk`kZ_ _fc[\i `j lj\[ kf j\Zli\ jk`kZ_\j efk `e
8 jk`kZ_ ^Xl^\ `j X ]cXk g`\Z\ f] d\kXc fi gcXjk`Z n`k_ Zlk flk `e k_\ Z\eki\% @k Xccfnj pfl kf dXib Xe[ lj\% Pfl ZXe Xcjf lj\ jX]\kp g`ej ]fi _fc[`e^ X
X ilc\i dXib\[ fe fe\ j`[\ Xe[&fi X n`e[fn d\Xjli\ \Xj`cp Xe[ XZZliXk\cp% jdXcc eldY\i f] jk`kZ_\j%
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:8JK@E> FE
Diagram 1
:Xjk`e^ fe `j Zi\Xk`e^ X ifn f] cffgj fe X be`kk`e^ Glcc X cffg k_ifl^_ k_\ jc`g befk n`k_ k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[
e\\[c\ kf ]fid k_\ YXj\ ifn ]fi pfli be`kk`e^% Fe\ f] e\\[c\ j\\ ;`X^iXd ) % GcXZ\ k_`j cffg fe k_\ c\]k$
k_\ dfjk gfglcXi d\k_f[j f] ZXjk`e^ fe `j k_\ ZXYc\ _Xe[ e\\[c\ Xe[ ^\ekcp glcc k_\ pXie kf j\Zli\ k_\
ZXjk fe% =fid X jc`gbefk XYflk ),Zd XnXp ]ifd k_\ jk`kZ_% =fi k_\ i\dX`e`e^ ZXjk$fe jk`kZ_\j# `ej\ik k_\
\e[ f] k_\ pXie% i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ Y\kn\\e k_\ jc`g befk Xe[ k_\ ]`ijk
Diagram 2 GcXZ\ k_\ jc`gbefk fe X be`kk`e^ e\\[c\ Xe[ glcc ^\ekcp jk`kZ_ fe k_\ c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\% N`e[ k_\ pXie Xifle[
kf j\Zli\% ?fc[ k_`j e\\[c\ `e pfli c\]k _Xe[% @ej\ik k_\ gf`ek f] k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\% ;iXn X cffg
k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ k_ifl^_ k_\ jc`g befk% GXjj k_ifl^_ Xe[ gcXZ\ k_`j cffg fe k_\ c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\%
k_\ pXie fm\i k_\ gf`ek f] k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ :fek`el\ `e k_`j dXee\i lek`c pfl _Xm\ ZXjk fe k_\
j\\ ;`X^iXd ( % [\j`i\[ eldY\i f] jk`kZ_\j%
FeZ\ pfl _Xm\ ZXjk fe# pfl k_\e pXie k_ifl^_ k_\ jk`kZ_ kf ]fid K_\ glic jk`kZ_ `j YXj`ZXccp k_\ jk`kZ_ kf ]fid X e\n jk`kZ_ fe
be`k `ekf k_\ jk`kZ_\j pfl _Xm\ X e\n jk`kZ_ fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ i\m\ij\ f] k_\ be`k jk`kZ_% ?fc[ k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\% Jc`g k_\
dX[\ kf ]fid k_\ be`kk\[ ]XYi`Z% e\\[c\% Jc`g k_\ fi`^`eXc jk`kZ_ k_\ e\\[c\ n`k_ k_\ jk`kZ_\j fe fi`^`eXc jk`kZ_ f]] k_\ c\]k$_Xe[
?fc[ k_\ e\\[c\ n`k_ k_\ ZXjk fe f]] k_\ c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\# b\\g`e^ `e pfli c\]k _Xe[# n`k_ k_\ cffj\ e\\[c\# b\\g`e^ k_\ e\n jk`kZ_
jk`kZ_\j `e pfli c\]k _Xe[# n`k_ k_\ e\n jk`kZ_ fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ pXie Xk k_\ ]ifek f] pfli nfib% fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\% Kf
k_\ cffj\ pXie Xk k_\ YXZb f] e\\[c\% Kf be`k X ifn# i\g\Xk @ej\ik k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ glic X ifn# i\g\Xk k_\j\ jk\gj
pfli nfib% @ej\ik k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ k_\j\ jk\gj lek`c Xcc k_\ jk`kZ_\j ]ifd i`^_k kf c\]k `ekf k_\ ]ifek lek`c Xcc k_\ jk`kZ_\j _Xm\
e\\[c\ ]ifd c\]k kf i`^_k k_ifl^_ _Xm\ Y\\e kiXej]\ii\[ ]ifd k_\ f] k_\ ]`ijk jk`kZ_ fe k_\ c\]k$ Y\\e kiXej]\ii\[ ]ifd k_\
k_\ ]ifek f] k_\ ]`ijk jk`kZ_ fe k_\ c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ kf k_\ i`^_k$ _Xe[ e\\[c\ j\\ ;`X^iXd ( % c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ kf k_\ i`^_k$
c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ j\\ ;`X^iXd ( % _Xe[ e\\[c\% Klie pfli nfib# N`e[ k_\ pXie ]ifd i`^_k kf _Xe[ e\\[c\% Klie pfli nfib#
N`e[ k_\ pXie ]ifd c\]k kf i`^_k kiXej]\ii`e^ k_\ e\\[c\ n`k_ k_\ c\]k fm\i k_\ gf`ek f] k_\ i`^_k$ kiXej]\ii`e^ k_\ e\\[c\ n`k_
fm\i k_\ gf`ek f] k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ jk`kZ_\j fe `ekf pfli c\]k _Xe[ kf _Xe[ e\\[c\ j\\ ;`X^iXd ) % k_\ jk`kZ_\j fe `ekf pfli c\]k
e\\[c\ j\\ ;`X^iXd ) % ;iXn k_\ nfib k_\ e\ok ifn% ;iXn k_\ pXie k_ifl^_ k_\ _Xe[ kf nfib k_\ e\ok ifn%
:8JK@E> F==
;`X^iXd ( ;`X^iXd )
BE@KN@J< GLICN@J<
Be`k knf jk`kZ_\j% Lj\ k_\ gf`ek f] k_\ Glic knf jk`kZ_\j% Lj\ k_\ gf`ek f] k_\
c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ kf c`]k k_\ ]`ijk jk`kZ_ fe c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ kf c`]k k_\ ]`ijk jk`kZ_
k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ fm\i k_\ j\Zfe[# fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ fm\i k_\
Xe[ [ifg `] f]] k_\ e\\[c\% Be`k k_\ e\ok j\Zfe[# Xe[ [ifg `k f]] k_\ e\\[c\%
jk`kZ_ fe k_\ c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ jf k_Xk k_\i\ Glic k_\ e\ok jk`kZ_ fe k_\ c\]k$_Xe[
Xi\ knf jk`kZ_\j fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ e\\[c\ jf k_Xk k_\i\ Xi\ knf jk`kZ_\j
X^X`e# Xe[ i\g\Xk% :fek`el\ `e k_`j dXee\i fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ X^X`e# Xe[
lek`c Xcc k_\ jk`kZ_\j _Xm\ Y\\e nfib\[ f]] k_\ c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ Xe[ fecp i\g\Xk% :fek`el\ `e k_`j dXee\i lek`c Xcc k_\ jk`kZ_\j _Xm\ Y\\e nfib\[
fe\ jk`kZ_ i\dX`ej fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[ e\\[c\% :lk k_\ pXie# c\Xm`e^ X kX`c f]] k_\ c\]k$_Xe[ e\\[c\ Xe[ fecp fe\ jk`kZ_ i\dX`ej fe k_\ i`^_k$_Xe[
Xe[ k_i\X[ k_\ pXie k_ifl^_ k_\ cffg Xe[ glcc `k ]`idcp kf ]Xjk\e f]]% e\\[c\% J\Zli\ k_`j cXjk jk`kZ_ Xj [\jZi`Y\[ `e ZXjk`e^ f]] be`kn`j\%
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JL9JK@KLK@E> P8IEJ BE@KK@E> K<EJ@FE
@] pfl jlYjk`klk\ fi jg`e X pXie ]fi X :_\Zb`e^ pfli be`kk`e^ k\ej`fe# k_Xk XZifjj Xe[ ifnj [fne `eZcl[`e^
gifa\Zk# pfl ZXe ZfdgXi\ k_\ n\`^_k `j# k_\ k`^_ke\jj fi cffj\e\jj f] pfli ]iXZk`fej f] jk`kZ_\j Xe[ ifnj `e
f] k_\ pXie kf k_\ gifa\Zk pXie Yp be`kk`e^# `j `dgfikXek% Kf Z_\Zb pfli ('Zd% I\g\Xk k_\j\ d\Xjli\d\ekj
ZfdgXi`e^ niXgj g\i `eZ_% NiXg pfli k\ej`fe# ZXjk fe *' jk`kZ_\j lj`e^ knf kf k_i\\ k`d\j fe X [`]]\i\ek
pXie Xifle[ X ilc\i ]fi fe\ `eZ_ Xe[ k_\ i\Zfdd\e[\[ e\\[c\ j`q\% gXikj f] k_\ jnXkZ_ kf Z_\Zb pfli
Zflek k_\ eldY\i f] niXgj% @] pfl Nfib `e k_\ gXkk\ie lek`c pfli nfib d\Xjli\d\ekj% @] pfl _Xm\ dfi\
_Xm\ dfi\ niXgj g\i `eZ_ k_Xe k_\ d\Xjli\j ('Zd ]ifd k_\ ZXjk fe jk`kZ_\j Xe[ ifnj k_Xe ZXcc\[ ]fi
gifa\Zk pXie# pfli pXie `j kff k_`e2 `] \[^\ k_\e ZXjk f]]% Pfl efn _Xm\ X `e k_\ `ejkilZk`fej# pfl j_flc[ lj\
pfl _Xm\ ]\n\i niXgj g\i `eZ_ k_Xe ÈjnXkZ_É% D\Xjli\ pfli k\ej`fe Yp cXi^\i e\\[c\j2 `] pfl _Xm\ ]\n\i# lj\
k_\ gifa\Zk pXie# pfli pXie `j kff gcXZ`e^ X ilc\i fm\i pfli jnXkZ_ Xe[ jdXcc\i e\\[c\j% :_\Zb pfli k\ej`fe
k_`Zb% Zflek`e^ k_\ eldY\i f] jk`kZ_\j X^X`e Y\]fi\ jkXik`e^ pfli gifa\Zk%
98:BJK@K:?
;`X^iXd (
K_`j `j k_\ jk`kZ_ dfjk Zfddfecp lj\[ ]fi af`e`e^ be`kk\[ ^Xid\ekj% N`k_
k_\ i`^_k j`[\j f] pfli nfib kf^\k_\i# g`e k_\ be`kk\[ ]XYi`Z kf^\k_\i n`k_
k_\ \[^\j \m\e% K_\ j\Xd j_flc[ Y\ j\ne fe\ ]lcc jk`kZ_ ]ifd k_\ \e[
f] k_\ ifn% Fe\ jk`kZ_ j_flc[ Y\ nfib\[ fm\i \m\ip ifn% K_i\X[ k_\ pXie
e\\[c\% @ej\ik k_\ e\\[c\ k_ifl^_ Yfk_ cXp\ij Xe[ j\n knf jk`kZ_\j kf k_\
c\]k k_\e fe\ jk`kZ_ YXZb kf k_\ i`^_k% B\\g jk`kZ_\j Xk Xe \m\e [`jkXeZ\%
:fek`el\ nfib`e^ ]ifd i`^_k kf c\]k `e k_`j Z`iZlcXi dfk`fe% ;`X^iXd (
:lk pXie kn`Z\ k_\ c\e^k_ f] pfli [\j`i\[ kXjj\c gclj X Y`k \okiX ]fi k_\ befk% 8]k\i nfib`e^ X kXjj\c# kXb\ fe\ _Xc]
8ZZfi[`e^ kf k_\ [\j`i\[ k_`Zbe\jj f] k_\ kXjj\c# j\c\Zk X eldY\i f] c\e^k_j f] k_\ jkiXe[j ]ifd \XZ_ kXjj\c Xe[
f] pXie% =fc[ k_\ c\e^k_j f] pXie `e _Xc] fm\i X ZifZ_\k _ffb% Fe k_\ nife^ befk k_\d n`k_ _Xc] k_\ jkiXe[j
j`[\# `ej\ik k_\ ZifZ_\k _ffb ]ifd k_\ ]ifek kf k_\ YXZb k_ifl^_ k_\ \[^\ f] ]ifd k_\ e\`^_Yfli`e^ kXjj\c% Ki`d%
k_\ nfib% >iXY k_\ pXie Xe[ glcc k_ifl^_ Xe[ k`^_k\e% Ki`d k_\ \e[j kf k_\
jXd\ c\e^k_%
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:IF:?<K :?8@E ;FL9C< :IF:?<K ?8C= KI<9C< :IF:?<K ?KI
;: LJ J@E>C< LJ ?8C= ;FL9C< :IF:?<K ?;:
:IF:?<K J:
GXjj k_\ pXie fm\i k_\ _ffb%
;`X^iXd (
@ej\ik k_\ _ffb k_ifl^_ k_\ kfg
knf cffgj f] X jk`kZ_ ;`X^iXd
( % GXjj k_\ pXie fm\i k_\ _ffb
Xe[ [iXn lg X cffg jf k_Xk k_\i\
;`X^iXd (
Xi\ k_i\\ cffgj fe k_\ _ffb
;`X^iXd ) % ;iXn k_ifl^_
Xcc k_i\\ cffgj fe k_\ _ffb
;`X^iXd * %
;`X^iXd )
;`X^iXd )
;`X^iXd *
DXb\ X jc`g befk fe pfli _ffb%
GXjj k_\ pXie fm\i k_\ _ffb Xe[ @ej\ik k_\ _ffb k_ifl^_ k_\ kfg
ZXkZ_ `k n`k_ k_\ _ffb Xe[ [iXn knf cffgj f] X jk`kZ_% GXjj k_\
`k k_ifl^_ k_\ cffg fe k_\ _ffb% pXie fm\i k_\ _ffb Xe[ [iXn lg ;`X^iXd *
8 [ifgg\[ jk`kZ_ ZXe Y\ g`Zb\[ lg lj`e^ X ZifZ_\k _ffb Xe[ [feËk Y\ glk
f]] Yp jk`kZ_\j k_Xk _Xm\ leiXm\c\[ j\m\iXc ifnj [fne `ekf k_\ nfib% Kf
g`Zb lg be`k jk`kZ_\j# `ej\ik k_\ ZifZ_\k _ffb `ekf k_\ [ifgg\[ jk`kZ_# [iXn
k_ifl^_ k_\ YXi cp`e^ XYfm\ k_\ [ifgg\[ jk`kZ_ Xe[ glcc `k k_ifl^_ k_\ cffg
f] k_\ [ifgg\[ jk`kZ_%
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BE@KK@E> 899I<M@8K@FEJ :IF:?<KK<IDJ899I<M@8K@FEJ:FEK@EL<;%%%
Alt - Alternate; alternately P2tog - Purl two stitches together LH left-hand sl st slip stitch
Patt - pattern lp(s) loop(s) sp(s) space(s)
Beg - Begin; begins; Psso - Pass slipped stitch over pre- m metre(s) st(s) stitch(es)
beginning vious stitch MC main colour t-ch turning chain
Pb - Purl through the back of the mm millimetre tog together
CC - Contrasting colour stitch oz ounces tr treble (US dc)
Ch - Chain Pwise - Purlwise pat(s) pattern(s) WS wrong side
Cm - Centimetre/s pm place markers. Place or work even/work straight.
CO - Cast on Rem - Remaining attach a loop of contrast Continue in
Cont - Continue; continuing Rep - Repeat yarn or a stitch marker as the pattern without
indicated. increasing or decreasing
Dec - Decrease; decreasing Sl 1 - Slip one stitch across from rem remaining yd yards
Dk - Double Knitting left needle to right rep repeat yo yarn over. Wrap the yarn
needle without knitting it. rnd(s) round(s) around the hook
Foll - Follow; follows; Sl 1 Purlwise - Slip next stitch off RH right-hand * repeat the directions fol-
following left needle onto right as if to purl RS right side lowing * as many times
the stitch. sk skip, miss as indicated
G st - Garter stitch. If knitting back Sts - Stitches
and forth, knit every row. If knit- St st - Stocking stitch.
ting circularly, one round knit, next If knitting back and forth,
round purl. one row knit, next row purl.
If knitting circularly, knit
Inc - Increase; increasing each round. :IF:?<K ?FFBJ BE@KK@E> E<<;C<J
Incl - Including SSK - Slip, slip knit. Makes
a left slanting decrease. METRIC US METRIC UK US
K - Knit Slip two stitches knitwise, on at
.60mm 14 steel 2mm 14 0
K1 - Knit one stitch a time from the left to the right
K2tog - Knit two stitches together needle, then knit them together
.75mm 12 steel 2.25mm 13 1
Kb - Knit through the back of the through their backs. 1.00mm 10 steel 2.5mm
stitch 1.50mm 6 steel 2.75mm 12 2
Kwise - Knitwise Tog - Together 1.75mm 5 steel 3mm 11
2.00mm B/1 3.25mm 10 3
M - Make one stitch WS - Wrong side
2.5mm C/2 3.5mm 4
MC - Main colour.
When two or more colours are Ybk - Yarn back 3.00mm D/3 3.75mm 9 5
used, the main colour is the yarn Y fwd - Yarn forward - bring yarn 3.50mm E/4 4mm 8 6
that is dominant. under the needle, then over to the 4.00mm F/5 4.5mm 7 7
knitting position again, creating a 4.50mm G/6 5mm 6 8
P - Purl new stitch.
5.00mm H/8 5.5mm 5 9
P1 - Purl one stitch Yo - Yarn over.
5.50mm I/9 6mm 4 10
6.00mm J/10 6.5mm 3 10.5
6.50mm K 7mm 2
:IF:?<K K<IDJ 899I<M@8K@FEJ 7.00mm K/10.5 7.5mm 1
P 8mm 0 11
approx approximately together or skipping the Q 9mm 00 13
beg begin(ning) stitches. S 10mm 000 15
CC contrast colour foll follow(s)(ing)
ch chain(s) gm grams
cm centimetre(s) htr half treble crochet (US
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