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KNITTERS SET TO SAVE THE WORL
Crafters are increasingly interested in
wellbeing and the environment, a new report
has found.
The most popular reason to take up a craft
was because of illness or stress, or for its
wellbeing potential, according to the 2019
Craft Report, produced by Linda Jones &
Associates for trade show CHSI Stitches.
Knitting remains the most popular craft,
and was the favourite of 66% of those polled.
There has been a surge in interest in the
environment since previous reports, with
46% of those polled saying environmental
factors influence the craft supplies they
buy, and 69% saying they would consider
spending more on craft supplies if they were
environmentally friendly.
Key concerns were to cut plastic waste,
avoid overpackaging and non-recyclable
packing, responsible sourcing, British-made
products, natural materials and dyes and
biodegradability.
Report author Linda Jones says: “Being able
to trace supplies back to a specific source
NEWS
ROWAN’S SUMMER KAL
Rowan has launched a blanket or
cushion knit-along to celebrate its
collection for spring and summer 2019.
Designed by Martin Storey in Rowan
Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, the
KAL offers options for a throw or one
of five cushion designs, each using
combinations of textured squares and
with the opportunity for a stunning
bead detail. The shopping list will
be launched on April 20 and the first
pattern will be released on May 13,
followed by six further weekly releases.
Find out more at knitrowan.com.
SPARKLE AND SHINE
DesignEtte has launched a
yarn that combines organic
Shetland wool with eco-
friendly metal yarn, linen,
Merino wool and super
kid mohair – Renaissance
PHOTOGRPAH: VERA ORLOVA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Glow. The yarn combines
a range of colour tones
and comes in two shade
types: Magdalena, which
has a multi-coloured metallic thread
running through it and comes only
in blue, and Rachel, which has a pale
gold metallic thread and comes in five
shades: pink, rose gold, coral, beige and
brown. Designs in the yarn are mainly
wide A-shapes with voluminous sleeves
and include Magdalena, from Knitting
and knowing this is ethical will increasingly 189, January 2019.
influence behaviour. We need to think not
only about craft but about society and retail
in general and apply it to our offer, be that a SPRING KNITTING
focus on wellbeing or the growing focus on & STITCHING SHOW MOVES
the environment.” The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show is
The report found that there are some 14.6 on the move after outgrowing its previous
million crafters in the UK, with a median age home at Olympia in West London, its
of 50 and a strong female bias at around 76%. organisers have announced. The show
However, new, younger crafters are coming is moving to the Business Design Centre
into the market: seven percent only started in Islington. Visitor numbers have grown
crafting in the past five years, and of those by 11% in the past two years and the new
many are younger and more likely to be space will give the four-day event an extra
working than the traditional market. 1,000 square metres of floor space and
The report also found that the craft market abundant natural light. Event director
is much more dynamic and on the ball than Katie Ventresca says: “Interest in knitting
its demographics might suggest at face value, and stitching is growing all the time and
with shoppers voting with their feet if they the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show has
don’t like what is being offered. quite simply outgrown Olympia.”
Linda says: “The power of consumers is
changing in terms of attitudes and how much
leverage they have these days. If suppliers
underestimate that and fail to respond they
will ultimately lose out to savvier competitors.”
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IN FULL COLOUR
West Yorkshire Spinners has launched
ColourLab DK, a 100% British wool in a
collection of bold solid and self-striping shades.
WYS says: “Formulating colours with
beautiful fibres is our passion. With evolving
colour trends and the demand for sustainable
natural fibres increasing, developing a 100%
wool DK with an ever-growing colour palette
seemed the perfect choice.”
ColourLab currently comes in 18 solid
and five self-striping shades. It knits up to
a standard DK tension of 22 stitches and 28
rows to 10cm and comes in 100g balls of
225m, priced at £6.50.
Meet the maker
Marina Skua
Hand dyer and avid knitter Marina Skua
made her first appearance at a yarn fair at
last November’s Yarnporium, showing off
two beautiful lines: Mendip 4 Ply, a 100%
Shetland-cross wool from an eco-
farm in the Mendip Hills, and
Caia, made from 100% baby
alpaca from a smallholding
south of Bristol.
Marina became obsessed
with dyeing after trying it
out three years ago. She
had been knitting for years
and was working full-time in
publishing, but she soon set up
and ran a little Etsy shop on the side.
She says: “Towards the end of 2017 I was
offered some part-time work at a local farm,
helping with their wool business. That was
a tipping point – I left my job in publishing,
trained as a tech editor and flung myself fully
into the fibre world. I’m now approaching
one year as a full-time ‘fibre person’, selling
my yarn on my website, tech editing and
working with the farm, and I love it!”
She adds: “While I’ve always focused on
using natural fibres and British wool where
A collection of eight knitting designs called
Collaboration in Design, priced at £9.95,
has been released to support the launch,
with patterns by designers including Rosee
Woodland, Emma Vining, Helen Metcalfe and
Francesca Hughes.
There are also a number of single-leaflet
crochet designs by Jane Crowfoot,
Emma Leith, Anna Nikipirowicz
and Cassie Ward,
priced at
£2.99 each.
colourlab dk
possible, over the past year
I’ve started creating yarn
ranges using fibre from farms
local to me, that I’ve visited
and where am familiar with the
animals and the conditions they’re
kept in. I’m excited to create unique, ethical
and traceable yarns in colours that I love!
Mendip and Caia are two of these, and I’m
really looking forward to further developing
my range and creating more yarns that are
different from a lot of the familiar bases a
lot of indie dyers use.”
Marina also produces a video podcast
and will be appearing at Wonderwool
Wales on April 27-29. Find out more at
marinaskua.com.
VIBRANT SHADES
IN NEW WAYS
Indie dyeing brand Easyknits, known for its
vibrant colours, has launched two new yarns:
Super Speckle and Fade Braid.
Super Speckle is a 75% Merino, 25% nylon
fingering-weight yarn perfect for socks but
“soft enough for anything really”, according
to dyer and business owner Jon Dunn-Ballam.
“It is dyed with a minimum of six speckle
colours to give a dazzling finish to the
yarn. Pair with a solid shade for colourwork
that pops or use alone for a very beautiful
finished garment,” he adds. Super Speckle
comes in 100g skeins of 425m and is priced
at £17 per skein.
Fade Braid is also a 75% Merino and 25%
nylon fingering-weight yarn, this time dyed in
a braid to produce a subtle shift from shade
to shade.
Jon explains: “It is dyed in our signature
vibrant and vivid style, and the subtle shift in
colour from one end of the braid to the other
will give a flowing gradient or ombré effect
to any knit. Simply undo the braid, pull the
strand of yarn at the end and begin to knit
your fade.
“Use it for shawls, or pair with a solid
colour for a larger garment with stripes that
fade.” The yarn comes in 100g braids of 425m
and is priced at £19 per braid.
super speckle
fade braid
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IT’S A STITCH UP experienced knitters there
Independent yarn dyer Suzie are tips on customisation
jane Blackman set up her business in and incorporating advanced
crowfoot
2015, with the aim of producing techniques.
hand-dyed, ethical yarn and “Our design influences are
NEW SHADES FOR SPRING original knitting patterns. diverse, from reinterpreted
Stylecraft has added four new additions to the palette. She says: “Our mission is to traditional Scandinavian style
shades to the 88-strong palette A collection of stylish and empower everyone to create to nature and landscape. We
of its popular premium acrylic practical garments and accessories their own original, ethical love innovative construction
yarn Special DK: Cornish Blue, has also been released. fashion. We believe that techniques, geometric
Spearmint, Powder Pink and Toy. Star crochet designer Jane beautiful quality clothing that’s patterns and unique ways of
A new collection of knitting and Crowfoot has launched a blanket made to last, to fit perfectly, and combining colours and textures.
crochet designs including relaxed- design in two colourways called most importantly, to express You’ll find bold, contemporary
fit jumpers and cardigans with Summer Palace, adding to our individuality is a luxury design alongside classic pieces.”
textural touches has been released her collection of designs for available to all of us if we make Suzie actually started out
to go with the new colours. Stylecraft – which also includes it ourselves. blogging as a new knitter in
It has also boosted kids’ and Persian Tiles Blanket, Mexican “It’s our aim to help makers 2007, and that evolved first
babies’ yarns Wondersoft Merry Diamonds, Magic Circles, on their journey to mastering into designing and then into
Go Round with three new shades Fields of Gold, Delft and their craft by providing dyeing yarn. As well as running
and Wondersoft Prints with two Mystical Lanterns. patterns and tutorials, beautiful It’s a Stitch Up she works as a
materials and inspiration. Our freelance creative technologist.
focus is hand knitting, but The business is based in a
BABY BOOM our blog provides inspiration studio in East London. Find out
Wool Couture has launched a baby wool and a set of adorable knitting for all aspects of fashion and more at itsastitchup.co.uk.
and crochet kits to go with it, perfect to make as gifts for new arrivals. fibre crafts.”
Beau Baby is a blend of 50% Merino wool and 50% acrylic dyed, spun It’s a Stitch Up has an online
and finished in a Yorkshire mill close to the company’s home in Barnsley. shop selling not only its own
The kits have been created and designed by Wool Couture co- hand-dyed yarns, but also
founder Claire Gelder, and are sized from newborn to 24 months. patterns, dyeing kits, books and
Designs include cardigans, a crocheted ballet wrap, jumpers and leaflets and spinning fibre.
tunic dresses with co-ordinating headbands, as well as accessories All the business’s yarns are
such as booties, mittens and pompom hats. British-spun and some are
Beau Baby comes in four colours: baby pink, baby blue, natural homegrown. The aim is to
cream and natural grey – so there is sure to be something to suit any be best quality, responsible
new parent’s taste. and affordable.
Kit prices start from £14.99 and are available online. The site offers patterns
free online or as paid-for pdf
downloads. Suzie says: “We
design our knitting patterns to
be approachable, engaging and
challenging so that makers of
all abilities can enjoy them.
New knitters can pick up skills
along the way with clear photo
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BOOST YOUR TECHNIQUES REPERTOIRE
Arnall-Culliford Knitwear has
pulled together a star cast of
designers for its latest book
release, Boost Your Knitting:
Another Year of Techniques.
The book is a follow-up to A
Year of Techniques, but doesn’t
require any knowledge from the
previous book.
Top names include Joji
Locatelli, Nancy Marchant, Carol
Feller, Anna Maltz, Sarah Hatton
and Sockmatician.
Boost Your Knitting features 12
techniques, each with photo and
video tutorials and a matching
pattern – including brioche,
double knitting, Marlisle, tuck
stitches and dip stitches.
Authors Jim and Jen Arnall-
Culliford say: “When did you last
learn something new in your
FABULOUS FREE DESIGNS
Rooster Yarns has released a
collection of free patterns for its
Manos del Uruguay yarns.
The designs include Coluin
Cardigan by Helen Metcalfe in
Manos Fino, Percy Shawl in Manos
Silk Blend Fino and Hugo Shawl
in Alegria by Lisa R Myers and
Mangrove crochet cowl by Tracey
Goodwin in Alegria Grande.
knitting? Do you remember that
feeling when you crossed your
first cable? Or perhaps the first
time you cast on without getting
in a twist? Or the adrenaline
that ran through you when you
corrected a mistake in your
knitting without handing it over
to a friend to deal with?
“We do! And we can’t get
enough of it. Boost Your Knitting
is a completely self-contained
programme that will grow your
skills and build your confidence
in your knitting.”
The book is being released
digitally in instalments over
the summer months, and a
print book will be released in
September. Yarn kits to go with
the techniques are also available
from acknitwear.co.uk.
These join a large collection
of patterns by designers
including Anniken Allis,
Fairmount Fibers and Rita
Taylor, all available for free on
the Rooster Yarns website.
The patterns show off Manos
del Uruguay’s vibrant and
textured colourways in a range
of yarn weights and textures.
NEWS
What’s on
APRIL
4-6
THE CREATIVE CRAFT
SHOW
The Creative Craft Show ends its
spring run in London, after shows
in Glasgow and Birmingham.
stitchandhobby.co.uk
11-13
CRAFT4CRAFTERS
Head to Somerset and explore
two floors of exciting craft stalls,
exhibitions, live demonstrations
and workshops under one roof.
bathandwestshowground.com
13-14
SRING INTO WOOL
This fantastic wool show is
returning to Leeds this spring
to celebrate everything woolly.
Enjoy a selection of workshops,
free demos and 90 amazing stalls.
springintowool.co.uk
27-28
WONDERWOOL WALES
The 13th annual Wonderwool
Wales Festival is your chance to
enjoy a fantastic range of artisan
products. Including stands
selling materials, equipment,
books and finished products – as
well as a series of “Woolschool”
workshops that will be running
over the weekend.
wonderwoolwales.co.uk
MAY
4 and future of the craft.
COLOUR CONFIDENCE
AFTERNOON limited
If you have ever felt spaces
overwhelmed by colour choices
in your projects then this is
the workshop for you. This
masterclass in colour theory
will look at how designers put
together a colour palette and
help you pick the perfect yarns
for your project.
blacksheepwools.com
Spring
Into Wool
4-5
KNIT AND STITCH SHOW
Whether you enjoy practical
projects or prefer experimental
textiles, you will find everything
you need to get inspired at this
craft show.
rheged.com
11-12
BUXTON WOOL
GATHERING
This year’s new wool festival is
opening in a stunning location
at Buxton Pavilion Gardens in
the Peak District. Originally
the Bakewell Wool Gathering,
this event has expanded into
50 exhibitors selling everything
you could want.
buxtonwool.co.uk
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BRAINTREE TEXTILE FAIR
Save the date and head to
Braintree’s Textile Fair in Essex
to explore stalls and archive
collections from the Warner
Textile Archive.
warnertextilearchive.co.uk
JUNE
8
BATH KNITTING GUILD
On the second Saturday of
each month The Fashion
Museum hosts the Bath branch
of the Knitting & Crochet
Guild. This is a great place to
meet like-minded knitters and
learn more about the history
fashionmuseum.co.uk
9
WORLDWIDE KNIT IN
PUBLIC DAY
Head to your local event and
join in with the annual Knitting
in Public day. Bring along your
latest project and spread the
word about the best craft in
the world.
wwkipday.com
28-29
WOOLFEST
The original British wool
festival is back for another year
showcasing the best of wool and
wool crafts.
woolfest.co.uk
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Accommodation
with alpacas
Lynn Fletcher has turned a 200-year-old Dordogne farmhouse into a
cosy retreat for knitters and non-knitters alike. She shares her story
W e bought our property in Dordogne
in 2013 and spent the first year in
major renovations, turning our little
bit of heaven into a bed and breakfast with a
two-bedroomed gite. We’ve been updating
and renovating on a smaller scale ever since.
We already owned alpacas in the UK
and couldn’t wait to bring them over and
introduce them to their new home. I think
most of the locals thought we were bonkers,
and when we put up Wall’s ice-cream sun
shades for them when the temperatures got
too hot, they nodded and were happy to have
their thoughts confirmed. Luckily my sense
of humour and my husband Richard’s ability
to create something wonderful out of nothing
keep us rolling along.
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GUEST COLUMN
Our alpacas give us fleece every year and
I’ve been desperate to get involved in finding
a way to use their gorgeous yarn. I knit and
spin and I’m just learning to crochet – my
knitting is slow and even a couple of years in
I still call myself a beginner. I start well but
struggle to keep going, and trying to find
quality time to spin was impossible to begin
with. But it is getting easier every winter,
especially as I rope in my husband and father-
in-law for the less exciting chores while I
indulge more in my crafting passions.
Last year, with most of the bigger
renovation plans completed, we had the
time to start putting together our plan for
knitting and crochet retreat weeks. The
B&B was ready – we have the alpacas – we
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have the yarn – and with a tutor we are
trying to push ahead with a plan where I get
to indulge guilt-free, plus hopefully attract
like-minded people who must surely be the
absolute perfect fit for us and hopefully us for
them. Add to the mix some of our yarn for
projects, plus days out and the odd glass of
wine, and fingers crossed we can provide the
perfect retreat for knitters and crocheters.
I just wish I could split myself in three
sometimes, as one day my main passion is
the alpacas and our breeding programme,
the next day my main passion is the B&B
and tweaking the rooms and what we can
provide, and then I like nothing more than
to sit down with a good book before picking
up my knitting with a glass of wine in front
 Where it’s at
All about the Alpaca B&B in
North Dordogne
• The farmhouse is more than
200 years old
• It is set in ive acres of land
• Accommodation is for adults only
• English-speaking hosts
• Swimming pool, hot tub and massage
room on site
• The surrounding area boasts
chateaux, beautiful villages, caves,
lakes, cities within half an hour’s
drive, great walking, great cycling,
museums, markets, cafes, forests
and unpolluted night skies

To find out more visit

alpacabnbdordogne.com, email
ready@thealpacabnbdordogne.com
or call Lynn on +33 5 53 52 70 95
or +33 673 329270

of the log burner, or by the pool, depending

on the time of year. Upcoming
Our irst craft retreat week was crochet
with Sarah Lally as our instructor, and I must craft reteats
admit I was hooked from day one (see what
I did there?) I went from not being able to MAY 11-18
make a decent granny square to completing Knitting with Fiona Morris
a beanie and a scarf, and they honestly Learn to make a beaded project in the
looked great. B&B’s own alpaca yarn from Fiona’s
Our next week is knitting in May, and I’m new book, Knitting With Beads.
really excited about it, it’s with Fiona Morris
using techniques from her latest book and JUNE 3-7
she’s creating a beaded knitting project just Crochet with Sarah Lally
for us using our yarn – possibly from our Learn the basics and improve your
champion stud male Locomotion. It’s going to crochet over three days of lessons.
be fantastic.
We have six rooms: two are twins and OCTOBER 6-13
four are king-size beds. Most lessons will Crochet with Fiona Morris
be arranged for mornings, which leaves Programme to be conirmed.
afternoons free to indulge, relax or explore
our part of France. I can’t tell you how The retreats are based on eight people
wonderful our roads are – the fact that there on a course and also include materials,
is no such thing as a trafic jam in my book is accommodation, meals at the hotel,
right up there with wine in the reasons to be hot tub, swimming pool, trips out and a
happy list. discount on the in-house boutique.

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Where in
the world?
Where is the most unusual place
you’ve ever knitted? In a zoo, up a tree,
or even on the moon? We asked the
knitting community the strangest
places they’ve ever stitched
CLAIRE GELDER, WOOL COUTURE
“We were camping in the middle of nowhere
and we had been attacked by ants, I had been
bitten and had a severe reaction so I was sat
outside of my tent, legs propped up and twice
their normal size and I knitted all week – and
it was supposed to be a walking holiday! So
while it wasn’t an unusual place it was an
unusual experience!
The last time I was on holiday, I was
knitting by the pool in Portugal, everyone was
looking at me and I was getting a little self-
conscious. But the next day literally all of the
ladies had brought their pieces down to the
pool and we were all knitting and crocheting,
it was amazing how everyone needed to see
someone else knitting by the pool before they
had the confidence to do it themselves! We
were all knitting and chatting by the end of
the holiday! Love it!”
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JON DUNN-BALLAM, EASYKNITS
“I’m not sure about unusual, but I’ve certainly
got some funny looks while knitting on the
London Underground, local buses and the
Olympic Park during the 2012 Olympics. I was
once asked to knit a few stitches when my
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needles were pulled out at an airport security
check, just to prove that I was a knitter and
not someone planning on using the needles
as a weapon, that was a little unusual.
Also unusual for me was knitting on TV,
for Kirstie Allsopp’s Kirstie’s Handmade
Christmas show. I was so nervous I could
hardly knit a stitch.”
LINDA LENCOVIC, KETTLE YARN CO
“I can’t really say as I knit pretty much
everywhere I sit down and don’t think of it as
an odd thing to do … though others might!”
CAZ DAVIES, WULLA
“Not very unusual but inspiring was a trip to
the Isle of Skye. I took myself off to Scotland
for a month when I was thinking about
starting the business. It was the best bit of
self-care I have ever practised. The view of
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PEPITA MARIN AND ALBERTO BRAVO, BEATA JEZEK, HEDGEHOG FIBRES

WE ARE KNITTERS
“Probably a plane. We travel quite a lot to
New York, so knitting keeps us entertained
and makes the light seem shorter. It’s also
a good way to start a conversation with
the person sitting next to you or even the
light assistants!”
“Gee, I don’t know, I’ll knit anywhere at
any time!”
Where is the most unusual place you’ve ever
knitted? Share it with us on Instagram or Facebook,
preferably with a photo, using the hashtag
#getcaughtknitting and you could win a prize!

where the heart is

Where is your favourite place to knit? Is it snuggled up on your
sofa, out and about or somewhere completely different? We asked
some of our favourite knitting people where they like to knit

HELEN REED,
THE WOOL
KITCHEN
“On the beach,
because my
children leave
me alone!”

the mountains from my window was superb,
only obscured by the odd wandering sheep.
As a natural introvert, I ind it very useful to
give myself time alone to create. The sense of
isolation and quiet was stimulating in ways I
could never have predicted.”
HAZEL TINDALL,
WORLD’S FASTEST KNITTER
“This is the hardest question! Mostly I just
knit at home and occasionally when I travel.
I don’t knit obsessively every moment that I
have spare. It’s especially soothing in hospital
whether as a relative or patient.”
LOUIS BORIA, BROOKLYN BOY KNITS
“I think the most unusual place I’ve knitted
would have been on the beach. Let’s just
say sand and knitting don’t work best on a
windy day!”
LAURA PARKINSON,
PURL ABOUT TOWN
“My top three favourite places to knit are:
• While travelling. Be it on my daily
commute on the grimy London tube or
on a light across the world I love getting
out my knitting on the go. I hate dead
time, so knitting is perfect for making
those hours of my life happier and
more productive.
• On hot holidays, next to the pool or on
the beach. I love the way people look
at you like you’re mad for knitting in
sunshine. And it’s the ultimate in being
relaxed with the calming pool or waves
to accompany the gentle stitching.
• At a knitting shop. When a knitting shop
welcomes you in and is happy to have
you sit and knit for an hour or three it’s
the ultimate treat! You get to soak up the
inspiration, really consider any purchases
you’re going to make and maybe get
some knitting chat in too. Heaven!
JON DUNN-
BALLAM,
EASYKNITS
“I love to knit
anywhere and
everywhere.
I get a lot of
knitting done
while travelling, in
particular lying:
I’m a little nervous when lying, so keeping
my hands busy is a real distraction. I also
love to knit in bed – it’s soothing and calms
me after a busy day, and I’m soon nodding
off after a few rounds on a simple sock or
sweater pattern.”
BEATA JEZEK, HEDGEHOG FIBRES
“The sofa!”
LINDA LENCOVIC, KETTLE YARN CO
“On the Fire Hills in Fairlight, East Sussex,
near where I live. I have found a perch
overlooking the ocean, white cliffs and
gorse that is just breathtaking.”
CLAIRE GELDER, WOOL COUTURE
“Outside in my garden, because my other
love is my plants.”
PEPITA MARIN AND ALBERTO BRAVO,
WE ARE KNITTERS
“At home, watching a nice movie, or just
listening to music.”

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Who Are Knitters?
Financial auditors Pepita Marín and Alberto Bravo set up knitting kits
business We Are Knitters in Spain in 2011. Today the brand sells around
the world. They tell Knitting about the journey

W hen two new but dedicated knitters

launched their start-up, We Are
Knitters, in Spain in 2011 they hit
on a trend that has turned the business into
an international and growing enterprise. It
hit headlines when Jessica Jones star Kristen
Ritter (pictured opposite) designed and
modelled a collection for the business, and
it launched a dedicated UK website last year.
There is plenty of innovation coming up for
the spring and summer season: look out for
a new Japan-inspired petit point collection,
a collection of designs in cotton yarns and a
new recycled denim fibre. But how did We
Are Knitters get here?

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 PROFILE

When did you learn to knit?

We both learnt with video tutorials on YouTube.
Unfortunately, we don’t have that romantic story
of our grandmas teaching us how to knit in front
of a fireplace. Because we were able to learn, we
realised more people would be able to do it too!

How and why did you come to found

We Are Knitters?
We decided to found We Are Knitters after a
trip in New York where we saw a cool young
girl knitting in the subway. We realised quickly
that the DIY community was becoming a trend
among young people. They were more and more
interested in discovering a new hobby, slow
fashion and high-quality material.

What is your main aim?

Our aim with the company was to revolutionise
the knitting hobby and make it accessible
to everyone.
We want to gather the concept of DIY and
fashion together and modernise the hobby of
knitting with colours, high quality and 100%
natural yarn from Peru and inspiring patterns
for home accessories and clothing.
Our kits are designed so that [knitters of]
every skill level can complete the kit – from
super beginners to advanced level – following
directions and online tutorials as necessary
and resulting in a final knitwear product that is
unique and your own.

How did you start out?

We Are Knitters was born in 2011, when we
decided to quit our job as financial auditors and
dedicate our time to get into the DIY community
and trend.
We created our company with €13,000 (around
£11,000) of our own funds. After four months we
managed to raise €45,000. When we decided to
found We Are Knitters, we had no entrepreneurial
skills and Spain was in a general crisis with 45%
unemployed among young people. But we believed
in it and worked day and night to make it happen.
Seven years later, We Are Knitters has become the
leader in knitting and crochet kits, with more than
120,000 orders per year and an online community
of more than a million followers.

What are your goals for the business?

To open new markets and make We Are
Knitters even more international than it
is already.

What do you love most about knitting?

The fact that it’s so relaxing and that it
encourages creativity in any of us! Knitting is a
hobby for everyone: many of our clients have
started with a beginner kit, not having a clue of
how to knit, and many of them are now knitting
our advanced level kits: this is such a self-
t

rewarding hobby!

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Knitting can be a solitary activity for a
lot of people, but one of your marketing
tools is your knitting parties. How did
you come up with the idea?
Many people indeed love to knit alone,
because this a relaxing moment for them.
After work, during the weekends they like to
have some me-time and knit.
But it also happens that many people love
to knit with their knitting friends! They love to
gather together, drink tea, knit, teach knitting
techniques to each other and share their
progress on their projects. Our knitting parties
encourage this group’s activity. We created
them for people to get to know the knitters in
their area, gather and knit together!
We help the interested ambassador to
create the knitting party from A to Z: she
only has to give us the place, the date, the
time and the selection of three kits she
wants to knit during her knitting party. From
our side, we create an event on our website
in the Knitting Party section and share
the event on our Facebook page. We also
propose different benefits, such as a 20%
discount on the selected kits, £50 voucher
for the ambassador and a 25%-off coupon for
all the participants for their next purchase
on We Are Knitters.
How do you choose and source
your yarns?
All our yarn is sourced in the highlands
of Peru, close to the Andes where the
animals live over 14,000 feet above sea level.
Environment is important for us, so we make
sure all our processes are environmentally
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friendly and that the animals are well treated.
We only work with 100% natural yarn and
today we have 11 different fibres.
How do you collate your design
collections?
We have an in-house knitting design team,
but we seek inspiration everywhere: from
Instagram and Pinterest to fashion magazines
and street styles we see when travelling. We
adapt pretty fast to fashion trends, so if we
detect a style that seems to be popular,
we try to have a DIY version ASAP.
Are knitting trends different in the
different countries you operate in?
Knitting happens to be a trend in many
countries and various ones!
The American, French, German, Spanish,
Italian and British markets are our first
markets, but the Nordic countries and even
Asiatic ones have a real interest in knitting.
All countries operate differently. Some
countries will be much more local than others.
In some countries, knitting is a fashion trend
and in others it’s more of a traditional trend.
Where do you think knitting is heading?
We live in a fast society, where everything
moves so fast. Therefore, people are more
and more looking for new hobbies that
help them reconnect with themselves, or
disconnect from the digital world, and
encourage their creativity. Knitting reunites
so many of those advantages and for that
reason, we hope and believe, it will keep on
growing as a fashion trend in the future!
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SOMETHING NEW TO LEARN ABOUT HELICAL KNITTING

Arnall-Culliford Knitwear
Husband-and-wife team Jim and Jen Arnall-Culliford’s Something New to Learn About series
takes techniques such as cables or lace and explores exactly what you can do with them, from
the relatively simple to the extremely complex. Jen has long been investigating how to eliminate
jogs in stripy circular knitting, and this is how she came to helical knitting. After a number of
experiments she found that by working single-row stripes and slipping three stitches at the end
of each colour stripe, she was able to create two simultaneous spirals of stitches with absolutely
no jog. Not content with this marvellous revelation, perfect for both coloured stripes and garter
stitch in the round, she has taken the technique further and further, introducing shaping,
textures, multiple rounds and multiple colours. Something New to Learn About Helical Knitting
started life as a series of chapters released in stages, but is now available as a complete ebook
featuring seven patterns, mainly for cowls, as well as several bonus patterns. It is comprehensive,
in-depth and fascinating, with each technique explained clearly using photographs, and
problems raised and outlined before they are solved. I am absolutely intrigued by helical knitting
and can’t wait to get my needles around some of these interesting and stylish projects. CB
£13.99, shop.acknitwear.co.uk

KNITTING MODULAR SHAWLS, WRAPS AND STOLES

Melissa Leapman
If you love shawl knitting but can’t find the perfect pattern for you – or you simply can’t get
enough of it – this comprehensive guide to building a unique shawl, stole or wrap from scratch
is for you. 6000+ Pullover Possibilities author Melissa Leapman has written a seven-step guide
to creating anything from a small shawlette to a voluminous cape using various different
combinations of triangular wedges. And she has paired it with 185 stitch patterns, ranging from
simple textures to complex lace, to personalise your design. The modular construction starts
with choosing a shawl silhouette, then you pick stitch patterns, background textures, edging,
the cast on, the border and the cast off. The collection also includes 20 beautiful shawl designs,
all created using the modular method. CB
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HAND DYED Anna Joyce

From the therapeutic process of setting up the dye bath and choosing your fabric to the
planning of pattern and the joys of revealing your final piece, this book documents every step
of the magical journey of hand-dyeing in your home. Anna Joyce covers traditional techniques
like shibori and tie-dye and uses natural materials, making these projects accessible even for
beginners. The book features inspiring makes split into three sections: For your family, For
you and For your home. Favourite makes include the Indigo Stripe Hammock, Festive Cotton
Bunting and Confetti Quilt. Anna Joyce is the perfect teacher with plenty of practical advice on
prepping fabrics, types of dyes to use and their outcomes, what to include in an essential dyer’s
kit and much more. SA
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Many knitters spend an awful lot of time thinking about stash. How to get more of it, how
and where to store it, how much is too much – and of course, what to knit with it. Faced with
a large and growing stash of her own, Emma Osmond has come up with a collection of 25
beautiful knits designed to use up those tricky odds and ends you’ve had hanging around for
too long – and many of them could be done, dusted and finished off all in a weekend. There
are tiny makes like mug hugs, baby booties and lavender pillows for small amounts of yarn
and bigger knits such as shawls, blankets, pillows and cowls for when you’ve got a couple of
balls of this or that you don’t know what to do with. There is also advice on how to sort your
stash and work out which yarns will work together and which won’t. Favourite makes include
the beautiful Lace Wrap for fine weight yarn, cute Baby Striped Beanie for DK and soft and
chunky Cabled Beanie. CB
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WEST GREEN LOFT YARNS
100% SUPERWASH MERINO
West Green Loft Yarns is run
by Vykky MacIntosh, an indie
dyer from West Sussex. She
sources all her yarns in the UK
from suppliers who provide high
quality, cruelty-free yarn. This
4 ply yarn was really pleasing
to knit with. The little speckles
of colour reminded me of
raspberry ripple ice-cream!
West Green Loft Yarns has
created one of the most beautiful
palettes I have come across
recently. Vykky takes inspiration
not only from nature and the
passing of the seasons, but also
from literature. There is a real
painterly quality to her yarns,
such as Turbulence – a pack of
three hanks of yarn depicting
the colours of a fading summer
sky. Our swatch is knitted in one
of the Print series and is called
Pop – delicate splashes of a deep
rose pink on a cream base.
I think it would make an ideal
sock or shawl yarn, with many
of the colours ideal for that
transition from winter to spring.
Machine-washable at a low
temperature, dry flat.
Composition: 100% Superwash
Merino
Weight: 50g Length: 200m
Rec needle size: 2.75-3.25mm
Tension (10cm): 28 sts x 38 rows
RRP: £17
Contact: westgreenloftyarns.com
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IT’S A STITCH UP
DYNAMITE DK
East London-based It’s a Stitch
Up is all about making beautiful,
ethically-sourced yarn available
to all knitters. Most of its yarn,
including Dynamite DK, is
sourced and spun in the UK and
dyed by hand at the studio.
Dynamite DK is a gorgeously
round, springy yarn made from
100% Bluefaced Leicester. The
subtle sheen that you might
associate with this breed adds to
the depth of colour. This yarn is
fabulous to knit with and delivers
a lively, even-textured fabric.
The swatch below is knitted
in the Japan-inspired Shinjuku
colourway, with splashes of
neon representing the enticing
colours of Kabukicho, the red
light district of Shinjuku.
Since Dynamite DK knits to a
standard DK tension, you could
easily use it as a substitute yarn.
There are also free patterns on
the website and lots of customer
projects to inspire you. However
small a project you make, you
can’t help but make a statement
with this yarn. Machine-wash
at 40ºC.
Composition: 100% Bluefaced
Leicester Superwash
Weight: 100g Length: 225m
Rec needle size: 3.5-4mm
Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows
RRP: £17
Contact: itsastitchup.co.uk
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TRISKELION YARN
SCYLFING DK
The DK version of Triskelion
Yarns Scylfing is just as buttery-
soft and versatile as the 4 ply I
reviewed last month. Its
3 ply construction and medium
spin ensures wonderful stitch
definition and a lightweight
fabric, great for cables and
twisted stitches as well as any
kind of rib.
One skein would be perfect for
accessories like hats and gloves,
but it would make an excellent
choice for a special garment. As
with all small producers, please
ensure you order enough yarn for
your project in case dye lots alter
or a shade is not repeated.
My swatch is knitted in Fenrir
– a soft mid-grey with silvery
overtones. There are 15 other
colours to choose from, all with
the same slightly heathered
appearance due to the blend
of BFL and Gotland. Owner
Caerthan Wrack recommends
hand-washing this yarn with a
gentle detergent in warm water
to help maintain the quality of
the colour. Dry flat away from
direct sunlight.
Composition: 75% Bluefaced
Leicester, 25% Gotland
Weight: 100g Length: 230m
Rec needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows
RRP: £18
Contact: triskelion-yarn.com
STYLECRAFT MONET
The latest addition to Stylecraft’s
aran-weight range is a 50:50
blend of premium acrylic and
cotton which guarantees a crisp
knit that will not go out of shape
after washing. It has a lovely cool
handle and knits up quickly to
a standard aran tension. Once
blocked, stitch work is clearly
defined and it is particularly
suited to textures and cables.
Monet comprises four
loosely-spun strands, so use
needles with fine points to avoid
splitting. The palette is inspired
by the French impressionist
painter who gave the yarn its
name, and our sample is in 3971
Giverny, named after the artist’s
Normandy home which inspired
much of his painting.
The painterly effect of the yarn
is achieved by each of the four
strands being dyed the same
colours but twisted randomly so
that sometimes there will be a
concentration of colour and at
other times there will be more
contrast. Four pattern leaflets of
relaxed designs with interesting
details are available. Machine-
wash, may be tumble-dried.
Composition: 50% premium
acrylic, 50% cotton
Weight: 100g Length: 183m
Rec needle size: 5mm
Tension (10cm): 18 sts x 24 rows
RRP: £5
Contact: stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
RICO FASHION
COLOUR SPIN
Rico Fashion Colour Spin is
one of those yarns that looks
interesting even before you start
to knit with it. The ball is spun
so that you are able to see the
full extent of the colour gradient
of this 100% cotton yarn. If you
have never knitted with a tape
yarn before, fear not! Colour
Spin has a lovely smooth handle
and does not split. As with most
other tape yarns I have worked
with, you forget that it is flat and
once knitted and blocked it has
the appearance of a standard,
round yarn. This would be a
lovely yarn to knit with on hot
summer days and would lend
itself to weaving projects too.
Colour Spin comes in a
small, modern palette of five
shades, but has been designed
to complement the colours of
Rico’s Fashion Cotton Ribbon
yarn. Pattern support is modern
and inspired by the beach. This
yarn would make a fabulous
throw for when the sun goes
down, but you are not quite
ready to go indoors. Machine-
wash at a low temperature, do
not iron or tumble-dry.
Composition: 100% cotton
Weight: 100g Length: 230m
Rec needle size: 6mm
Tension (10cm): 17 sts x 21 rows
RRP: £9.50
Contact: rico-design.de
WOOL COUTURE
FATT YARN
Fatt Yarn is the latest addition
to Barnsley-based Wool
Couture’s impressive portfolio.
Wool Couture is proud to
promote all aspects of British
textile production and design,
and its ethos is an antidote
to today’s throwaway culture,
focusing on slowing down and
making garments that will last.
Fatt Yarn is a roving-style yarn
made from pure Merino in a
Yorkshire mill. It knits up really
quickly and feels soft next to
your skin. The recommended
needle size varies from 10-
25mm, so I plumped for
15mm. This was a comfortable
combination, although I
found that the swatch spread
a little when blocking – so I
recommend washing a swatch
before starting a garment.
It has a palette of six shades
including Mustard (pictured)
and pattern support comes in
the form of three kits: two hats
and some über-chunky mittens.
Hand-wash in tepid water with
minimal detergent to prevent
felting. Lay flat to dry.
Composition: 100% Merino wool
Weight: 200g Length: 80m
Tension (10cm): 7 sts x 10 rows
Rec needle size: 10-25mm
RRP: £14.99
Contact: woolcouture
company.com
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DEBBIE BLISS PIPER
If you were to make a list of all
the things you would like to have
in a trans-seasonal yarn, Piper
would probably meet all your
criteria and more. This addition
to the Debbie Bliss range is a
versatile DK-weight 50:50 blend
of cotton and viscose, which
means it is not only easy to
wear against the skin but has
drape, great stitch definition
and glides with ease across your
needles. Piper has a crepe-like
texture which will give you a
good handle even when you are
knitting in warmer months.
Our swatch is knitted in 15
Lavender, and there are some
equally vibrant colours in the
collection, alongside a few
reliable neutrals.
Piper has its own collection of
designs available to download,
inspired by “the natural style
and mood of the women who
walk around fabulous cities like
New York, Paris and London in
great outfits”, according to
Debbie Bliss. Machine-wash
on the delicate cycle at 30ºC.
Cool iron where required, do
not tumble-dry.
Composition: 50% cotton,
50% viscose
Weight: 100g Length: 200m
Rec needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows
RRP: £6.50
Contact: loveknitting.com
PAINTBOX YARNS
METALLIC DK
Paintbox Yarns has become a
really popular brand due to its
wide and often eye-popping
range of colours. Alongside
Cotton DK and Simply DK, it
has now introduced a metallic
quality to the range. Metallic DK
is made up of two contrasting
strands of yarn – one cotton and
the other metallic, linked by their
chainette construction.
The result is a lightweight
fabric that has lots of sheen
and drape without losing any
stitch definition.
The 12-strong colour palette
is bright, summery and inspired
by drinks and cocktails,
including 12 Daiquiri (pictured).
This yarn would be ideal for
summer shawls and wraps, and
there are six free patterns to
download, all of which would be
ideal to take on holiday. They
include a halter top, a cropped
top with a cut-away back and
oversized cover-ups, handy for
the beach or a chilly evening.
Projects may be machine-
washed at 30ºC and ironed on a
low setting. Do not tumble-dry.
Composition: 55% cotton,
45% polyamide
Weight: 50g Length: 120m
Rec needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): 24sts x 36 rows
RRP: £3.99
Contact: paintboxyarns.com
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SPRING
INTO
COLOUR
Bring out those
bold shades
and soft
pastels to
celebrate
the new
life of
springtime

WATERFALL
Bronagh Miskelly
Yarn John Arbon Viola DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 50

As new buds and shoots pop up

all over the place, go green along
with the rest of the world with
this beautiful waterfall cardigan,
perfect for layering.

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ALEXIA
Pat Menchini
Yarn King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 52

Spring leaves adorn this pretty

cardigan, perfect for in-between
seasons.

RIGHT
HERBS AND SPICES
Drops Design
Yarn Drops Delight
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 55

This simple yet effective stripy

shawl makes a really relaxing
knit and is perfect for draping
on chillier spring days.

FAR RIGHT
LYSETTE
Pat Menchini
Yarn Rico Fashion Cotton Métallisé
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 56

Add a little sparkle to the colour

of new leaves with this lightweight
cotton tunic that will suit you all
summer long.

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LACY WRAP
Jo Allport
Yarn Walcot Yarns Opus
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 60

This pretty wrap with a lacy motif will

knit up quickly and make a perfect
layering piece.

BELOW
GLID SNOOD
We Are Knitters
Yarn We Are Knitters The Meriwool
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 74

This gorgeous snood from on-trend

knitting kit business We Are Knitters
(see profile, page 16) is worked in one
piece, then sewn up for a quick and
easy knit.

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RUBIA WINTER LEAF
Camilla Ette Gotfredsen
Yarn DesignEtte Naturino
Skill level Advanced
Pattern page 58

The international fashion scene loves to see

a mix of patterns on bodices and sleeves.
This is DesignEtte’s contribution to that
trend, juxtaposing a small, graphic cross
stitch pattern and an organic leaf motif to
create a feminine play of effects.

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EDEN
Jacinta Bowie
Yarn Three Bears Yarn Passion DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 62

Get some spring colour in your

wardrobe with this simply stripy
cotton sweater.

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 PRETTY
Brian Smith
Yarn Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Stärke 6
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 64

Play with springtime shades in this brioche

shawl in a pair of colour-changing yarns.

ABBY MITTS
Christine Boggis
Yarn Malabrigo Merino Worsted
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 65

When Knitting’s lovely editorial assistant

Abby left for an adventure in New Zealand,
I wanted to make her something special to
take with her. These mitts with a pretty lace
panel are designed to keep her cosy for her
first ski season.

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LIBBIE
Jo Allport
Yarn Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 66

Spring is a great time for trying

out new things, so why not make
this striking sweater in three new
season shades and three textures?

s
Masterclas68
See page

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CARDIGAN
Wendy
Yarn Wendy Supreme Cotton DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 70

This pretty cotton cardigan, perfect for

warmer weather, has a straightforward
pattern repeat of just two rows.

LOTUS MOCK
CABLE SOCKS
Bronagh Miskelly
Yarn West Yorkshire Spinners Signature
4 Ply
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 71

These stylish mock-cable and lace socks are

worked from the top down from charts,
with a heel flap and side gussets.

On
cha e ba
llen ll
ge
KATZ
Grace Jones
Yarn Rowan Kidsilk Haze
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 73

Simple and elegant, this

lightweight sweater is perfect
for the changing seasons.

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 FASHION

STYLE FILE
LYSETTE IN RICO FASHION COTTON METALLISE

ROSE QUARTZ ROSE GOLD CHROME

WATERFALL IN JOHN ARBON VIOLA

ENGLISH MUSTARD NORTH SEA NIMBUS CLOUD

LIBBIE IN YARN STORIES FINE MERINO DK

CREAM, SIENNA, DOVE, TAUPE, DUCK EGG, BLUE GREY,

RASPBERRY ENGLISH ROSE FRENCH NAVY

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Sophie Axtell suggests alternative colourways and styling ideas

for three knits from this month’s gallery.
Moving into spring it’s time to bring some new shades into your wardrobe and swap chunkier knits in darker shades for something more
bright and lightweight. Wear pretty Lysette over a pair of smart nude pink trousers and pair with a classic mac for the perfect seasonal
work outfit. Why not add a basket bag and matching tonal earrings to keep the look fresh? Layer Waterfall over a flattering jumpsuit and
heeled boots for a fun transitional party piece. Wear with a glittering embellished clutch and silver necklace to really make the outfit stand
out. Team Libbie with your favourite jeans and statement earrings for a fun and casual springtime look. Pair with a bright boxy handbag
and trainers with a pop of colour to give you a spring in your step.

TROUSERS MAC BAG EARRINGS

£28, Roman Originals £18, Primark £29, Dorothy Perkins £10, Accessorize

JUMPSUIT EMBROIDERED CLUTCH NECKLACE HEELED BOOTS

£89.50, Oliver Bonas £29, Monsoon £20, J by Jasper Conran for £49.99, Mango
Debenhams

JEANS TRAINERS HANDBAG EARRINGS

£25.99, New Look £25, Marks & Spencers £70, Dune £10, Littlewoods

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home
SPRINGTIME BLANKET
Lauren Bergstrom
Yarn Rowan Super Fine Merino 4 Ply
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 78

Work this gorgeous blanket in blocks in

between projects or go for broke and make
Celebrate the arrival of warmer it all in one go. It’s knitted from charts
and sewn together at the end to make the
weather with some stylish spring knits perfect throw for cool spring evenings.

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BARK DIRECTOR’S CHAIR
Alison Dupernex
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed DK, Cotton
Glacé DK and Summerlite DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 75

This chair was inspired by many photos

and sketches of the barks of all different
trees, and designer Alison Dupernex
wanted to extend the idea of painting with
yarn to include different textures, mixing
fluffy wool with firm cotton and bright
clear colours with soft tweedy tones.

FUNKY FACECLOTHS
Christine Boggis
Yarn Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK
Skill level Beginner
Pattern page 77

Add a little glitz to bathtime with these

cute and funky facecloths, super simple
to make and perfect as a stashbuster.

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GET THE LOOK

S pringtime
home
Koira ja Kissa tea towel Tapered hanging plant pot Fowler tall shelving unit
£16, lapuankankurit.fi £10, gardentrading.co.uk £299, made.com
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 SPORTIVO
Pat Menchini
Yarn Rico Creative Sport Print DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 79

This cool sweater with a stylish cabled

saddle shoulder looks and feels great.

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RIDGEWAYS
Pat Menchini
Yarn West Yorkshire Spinners
Illustrious DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 81

This textured slipover is perfect

for in between seasons.

HOOF AND CLAW SOCKS

Christine Boggis
Yarn SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 82

Horseshoe and claw cables make an interesting pairing in these

stylish and comfortable socks, which can be knitted in any of
SweetGeorgia’s amazing range of colours but look particularly
dashing in British racing green. They also have a slip stitch heel
for extra strength.

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 BABY PINAFORE
Pat Strong
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 84

This cute striped pinafore is sized for

ages 2-6 and comes complete with handy
pockets to put things in.

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AFTERNOON NAP
Drops Design
Yarn Drops Baby Merino
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 85

Keep babies cosy at nap time with

this gorgeous cabled blanket,
knitted from charts.

CARDIGAN
Rico Design
Yarn Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 86

Little girls will be pretty in pink

with this sweet cardigan with twists
to add texture.

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ASK SARAH
Your queries answered by Sarah Hazell
STARER
T
LET
Jo Allport’s Clouds and Mountains throw
from Knitting 162, December 2016, is a great
way to practise slip stitch colourwork
NO SLIP-UPS PLEASE
I would like to add more colour to my
knitting, but am not really a fan of Fairisle.
I have heard of something called slip stitch
knitting, but it looks very complicated. Do
you think I could do it?
Laura Ansty, via email so much of a strain on your hands and wrists
The good news is that slip stitch colourwork
is actually very easy! This technique allows
you to create all sorts of brilliant effects using will only count as half a row. It is similar to
only one stand of yarn in any given row. In
addition, you will not only be able to add
colour to your work, but also texture and
optical illusion. Most slip stitch colourwork
stitches use two or three colours, but there
is no reason to limit yourself to these
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numbers and you worth taking the time to knit a tension square
may like to add more before starting your project. I usually find that
colours once you I have to move up at least one and sometimes
are familiar with two needle sizes. The second is linked to
how the sequence abbreviations and confusion as to what is
of rows affects the meant by holding yarn to the front or back of
pattern. Instead of the designated stitch. Your pattern will typically
repeating an ABAB instruct you to “sl1 wyif” (with yarn in front) or
sequence, you could “wyib” (with yarn in back) – sometimes referred
introduce ABACAD, to as “yf” or “yb”. The key thing to remember
for example. is that the instruction is referring to the row
Alternatively try that is in front of you, regardless of whether it
working a variegated is the actual front or back of the work. Finally,
yarn in conjunction always slip stitches purlwise unless the pattern
with a solid colour states otherwise: this will prevent twisting and
to create a totally means that the stitch will be lying in the correct
unique effect. Adding position for the subsequent row.
texture to the mix
can also be fun – try
alternating smooth SEAM DREAMS
and fuzzy yarns as In the finishing instructions to a pattern, it
a way of softening often says: join seams using mattress stitch, or
changes in colour. backstitch if preferred. How do I know which
So how does it is the best choice to make?
work? The most Dinah Smith, Norfolk
simple explanation is
that unlike stranded This can sometimes be a difficult choice to
colourwork, instead make, especially if you are new to knitting.
of carrying the floats However, it is worth testing out the different
across the back of methods for joining seams so that when you
your work, you simply have completed a project you know exactly
slip the stitches of the which one will be best suited to the style and
colour that you are weight of the yarn you have been working with.
not using. Slip stitch colourwork has several Mattress stitch is a good option for stocking
advantages. It is quicker than Fairisle because stitch and ribbed seams. It is worked by
you are simply slipping stitches rather than placing the two pieces that you need to join
stranding and securing the floats. It tends to with the right sides facing you, which is great
use less yarn than stranding and consequently if you are trying to match stripes or patterns.
your completed project will be lighter and not Once completed the join is virtually invisible
and delivers a nice flat seam. It is one of
as Fairisle. However, while the technique itself those techniques that you need to see being
is speedy, it takes longer to achieve the length demonstrated and there are lots of tutorials
you may require as every row that is slipped on YouTube to help you. Mattress stitch is
a lot easier if you have knitted the first and
comparing garter stitch with stocking stitch. last stitches on every row of your knitting.
If you are new to the technique then there This helps to form a selvedge to your work
are a couple of things to look out for. The and makes it easier to identify where to place
first is to do with tension. The more slipped your stitches when joining. Mattress stitch is
stitches a pattern requires the less stretchy and also a good option if you have used a yarn
tighter the resulting fabric will become, so it is that is loosely spun and prone to breaking if
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Jeanette
Sloan’s
A-Z of Knitting
Techniques

l is for lace
Part 2: Diagonal and Zigzag Effects
In part 1 of our focus on lace knitting we Still using those decreases, this month we
showed how basic lace holes are created explore how moving their placement within
using single-stitch decreases and how a pattern repeat over successive rows creates
playing with their placement creates simple movement or direction, producing lace
all-over eyelet fabrics. fabrics with diagonal and zigzag effects.

1. Here a pairing of a k2tog decrease and a

yarn over increase are separated by 3-stitch
blocks of plain knitting. The k2tog decrease
sitting on the right of the lace hole already
slants naturally to the right. But further
moving this pairing of instructions to the
right on every RS row produces a fabric of
right-leaning diagonal lace with a pronounced
ridge where each decrease occurs.
Multiple of 5 sts + 3
Row 1 (RS): K2tog, (yo, k3, k2tog)
to last 2 sts, yo, k1.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K1, (k3, k2tog, yo) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 5: (K2, k2tog, yo, k1) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7: (K1, k2tog, yo, k2) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 9: (K2tog, yo, k3) to last 2 sts, k2.

2. Here we’re still using a k2tog decrease,

but rather than sitting immediately next to
the yarn over a single stitch separates them.
This causes the slant of the k2tog decrease
to sit to the right of the single stitch,
widening the diagonal ridge.
Multiple of 5 sts + 6
Row 1 (RS): K5, (k2, k2tog, k1, yo)
to last st, k1.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K4, (k2, k2tog, k1, yo) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 5: K3, (k2, k2tog, k1, yo) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 7: K2, ( k2, k2tog, k1, yo) to last 4 sts,
k4.
Row 9: K1, (k2, k2tog, k1, yo) to last 5 sts,
k5.

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3. Here we’ve got the reverse of swatch 1,

this time pairing a ssk decrease and a yarn
over. As the ssk naturally slants to the left in
this example the fabric has repeating lines
of left-leaning diagonal lace.
Multiple of 5 sts + 3
Row 1 (RS): K1, yo (ssk, k3, yo)
to last 2 sts, ssk.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, (yo, ssk, k3) to last st, k1.
Row 5: K2, (k1, yo, ssk) to last st, k1.
Row 7: K2, (k2, yo, ssk) to last st, k1.
Row 9: K2, (k3, yo, ssk) to last st, k1.

4. Here we’re still using the ssk decrease,

but once again it’s been moved one stitch to
the left away from the yarn over.
Multiple of 5 sts + 6
Row 1 (RS): K1, (yo, k1, ssk, k2) to last
5 sts, k5.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, (yo, k1, ssk, k2) to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 5: K3, (yo, k1, ssk, k2) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 7: K4, (yo, k1, ssk, k2) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 9: K5, (yo, k1, ssk, k2) to last st, k1.

5. Here we’re using both k2tog and ssk

decreases paired with yarn overs to create
a vertical zigzagging lace fabric.
Multiple of 5 sts + 4
Row 1 (RS): K1, (k3, k2tog, yo) to last 3 sts,
k3.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K1, (k2, k2tog, yo, k1) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 5: K1, (k1, k2tog, yo, k2) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 7: K1, (k2tog, yo, k3) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 9: K3, (yo, ssk, k3) to last st, k1.
Row 11: K3, (k1, yo, ssk, k2) to last st, k1.
Row 13: K3, (k2, yo, ssk, k1) to last st, k1.
Row 15: K3, (k3, yo, ssk) to last st, k1.

6. Finally this sample uses both k2tog and

ssk single-stitch decreases, but also a central
double-stitch to create horizontal rows of lace.
Multiple of 10 sts + 11
Row 1 (RS): K4, (k2tog, yo, k8) to last 7 sts,
k2tog, yo, k5.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K3, k2tog, (yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog)
to last 6 sts, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3.
Row 5: K2, k2tog, yo, (k3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog,
yo) to last 7 sts, k3, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 7: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, (k4, yo, ssk, k1,
k2tog, yo, k1) to last 7 sts, k4, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 9: K2tog, yo, k2, *k5, yo, (sl1, k2tog, psso),
yo, k2; rep from * to last 7 sts, k5, yo, ssk.

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in

PATTERNS
1
2
1

WATERFALL BY BRONAGH MISKELLY

3

ABBREVIATIONS Next row: K36[39:41:44:46:49:50:53], M1R,

4

CDD = central double decrease: sl2tog
kwise, k1, pass slipped sts over (dec 2)
k1b = knit into stitch below
5
2
k1, M1L, k17[17:19:19:21:21:23:23], M1R, k1,
M1L, k to end.
95[101:107:113:119:125:129:135] sts.

M1L = left-leaning increase, make 1 st by Cont in patt until Back meas

inserting tip of LH needle under bar of yarn 33[33:33.5:34:34:33:33:32]cm
between sts from front of work to back, k (13[13:13¼:13½:13½:13:13:12½]in).
6

created st through back of loop Shape armholes

M1R = right-leaning increase, make 1 st by Cast off 3[4:4:5:6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next
7

inserting tip of LH needle under bar of yarn 2 rows. 89[93:99:103:107:111:115:119] sts.

between sts from back of work to front, k Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
3

created st 87[91:97:101:105:109:113:117] sts.

8

p1b = purl into stitch below Cont to dec at each end of every foll RS row
For more abbreviations see page 91 to 79[83:89:91:93:97:97:99] sts.
9

Cont straight for 21[23:25:23:21:23:19:17] rows.

BACK Next row (RS): K1, m1, patt to last st, m1, k1.
Using 3.75mm needles cast on 81[85:91:93:95:99:99:101] sts.
10

95[101:107:113:119:125:129:135] sts. Cont straight until armhole meas

4

Row 1: K1, (p1, k1) to end. 19[20:20.5:21:22:23:24:25]cm

11

Row 2: (P1, k1) to last st, p1. (7½[7¾8:8¼:8½:9:9½:1]in), ending with

Row 3: K1, (p1, k1b) to last 2 sts, p1, k1. a WS row.
Row 4: (P1, k1) to last st, p1. Shape shoulders
12

Rep last 2 rows twice more. Next row (RS): Patt 20[21:23:23:24:25:24:25],
Change to 4mm needles and cont in st st, turn and work on these sts only.
5

beg with a k row. Next row: Purl.

13

Work 20 rows, ending with a WS row. Next row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
SIZES Next row (RS): K36[39:41:44:46:49:50:53], 19[20:22:22:23:24:23:24] sts.
14

To fit: UK size 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22] CDD, k17[17:19:19:21:21:23:23], CDD, Next row: P9[10:11:11:11:12:11:12], w&t.
81[87:92:97:102:107:112:117]cm k to end. 91[97:103:109:115:121:125:131] sts. Next row: K9[10:11:11:11:12:11:12].
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46]in) Work 17 rows. Next row: P to end, picking up and
15

Actual measurement: Next row: K35[38:40:43:45:48:49:52], CDD, working wrap.

6

89[94:100:106:111:117:121:126]cm k15[15:17:17:19:19:21:21], CDD, k to end. Leave rem 19[20:22:22:23:24:23:24] sts

16

(35[37:39¼:41¾:43¾:46:47¾:49½]in 87[93:99:105:111:117:121:127] sts. on a holder.

Length to shoulder: Work 17 rows. With RS facing rejoin yarn to rem back sts,
52[53:54:55:56:56:57:57]cm Next row: K35[38:40:43:45:48:49:52], M1R, cast off 41[43:45:47:47:49:51:51] sts, k to end.
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(20½[20¾:21¼:21¾:22:22:22½:22½]in) k1, M1L, k15[15:17:17:19:19:21:21], M1R, k1, Next row: Purl.

Sleeve length: M1L, k to end. Next row: K1, ssk, patt 7[8:9:9:9:10:9:10], w&t.
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42[43:43:44:44.5:44.5:45:46]cm 91[97:103:109:115:121:125:131] sts. Next row: Purl.

(16½[17:17:17¼:17½:17½:17¾:18]in) Work 17 rows.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures

this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

8

John Arbon Viola DK 100% Merino wool

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(approx 250m per 100g)

4[5:5:5:5:6:6:6] x 100g skeins in Fern
3.75mm and 4mm needles
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3.75mm circular needle

Stitch holders
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9

Stitch markers
6 x 15mm buttons
Row counter
24

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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21 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using

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4mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.
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Measurements are given in cm

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Next row: K to end, picking up and
working wrap.
Leave rem 19[20:22:22:23:24:23:24] sts
on a holder.
LEFT FRONT
Using 3.75mm needles cast on
47[49:51:54:57:60:62:64] sts.
Row 1: K0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1], (p1, k1)
13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21] times, p1, k3, (p1, k1)
3 times, p1, k3, (p1, k1) 3 times, k1.
Row 2: Sl1p, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, p3, (k1, p1)
3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21]
times, k1, p0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1].
Row 3: K0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1], (p1, k1b)
13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21] times, p1, yo, CDD,
yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b)
3 times, k1.
Row 4: Sl1p, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, p3, (k1, p1)
3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21]
times, k1, p0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1].
Rep last 2 rows twice more.
Change to 4mm needles.
Row 9: K20[22:24:27:30:33:35:37], pm,
(p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b)
3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, k1.
Row 10: Sl1p, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, p3,
(k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1,
sm, p to end.
Last 2 rows set position of lace rib and
st st sections.
Cont as set for 4 more rows.
Shape slope increases
Next row: K to 1 st before m, M1L, k1, sm,
(p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b)
3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, k1.
Next row: Sl1p, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, p3,
(k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1,
sm, p to end.
Cont to inc as set on every 4[4:2:2:4:2:4:4]th
row 28[30:6:3:34:3:33:33] more times
and then on every 6[6:4:4:0:4:6:6]th row
2[2:30:32:0:32:1:1] times.
AT THE SAME TIME when Left Front
matches Back to armhole, work shaping
as foll:
Cast off 3[4:4:5:6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next
RS row.
Keeping slope shaping correct, work 1 row.
Next row: K1, ssk, patt to end keeping
slope shaping correct.
Keeping patt correct as far as possible, cont
to dec at beg of foll 4[4:4:5:6:6:8:9] rows.
Cont straight at armhole edge for
21[23:25:23:21:23:19:17] rows.
Next row (RS): K1, m1, patt to end.
Cont straight at armhole edge until all slope
incs are complete.
71[74:80:80:80:83:82:82] sts.
Work straight until work is 8 rows shorter
than Back to shoulder.
Next row (RS): K57[59:64:64:64:67:66:66],
w&t.
Next row and every WS row: Purl.
Next RS row: K44[46:50:50:50:52:51:51], w&t.
Next RS row: K31[33:36:36:36:38:37:37], w&t.
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PATTERNS
Next RS row: K19[20:22:22:23:24:23:24], w&t.
Next RS row: K9[10:11:11:11:12:11:12], w&t.
Next RS row: K19[20:22:22:23:24:23:24]
picking up and working wrap tog with st.
Place these sts on holder for shoulder.
Place rem slope sts on separate holder.
RIGHT FRONT
Using 3.75mm needles cast on
47[49:51:54:57:60:62:64] sts.
Row 1: K2, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k3,
(p1, k1) 3 times, p1, k3, p1, (k1, p1)
13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21] times, k0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1].
Row 2: P0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1], (k1, p1)
13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21] times, k1, p3, (k1, p1)
3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 3 times, p1.
Row 3: Sl1 kwise, k1b, (p1, k1b) twice, p1, yo,
CDD, yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo,
p1, (k1b, p1) 13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21] times,
k0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1].
Row 4: P0[0:0:1:0:1:1:1], (k1, p1)
13[14:15:16:18:19:20:21] times, k1, p3, (k1, p1)
3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 3 times, p1.
Change to 4mm needles.
Row 9: Sl1 kwise, k1b, (p1, k1b) twice, p1,
yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD,
yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, pm, k to end.
Row 10: P20[22:24:27:30:33:35:37], sm,
(k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1,
p3, (k1, p1) twice, p2.
The last 2 rows set position of lace rib and
st st sections.
Work 4 rows.
Shape slope increases
Next row: Patt to m, sm, k1, M1R, k to end.
Next row: P to m, sm, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1,
p3, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) twice, p2.
Cont to increase as set on every
4[4:2:2:4:2:4:4]th row 28[30:6:3:34:3:33:33]
more times and then on every
6[6:4:4:0:4:6:6]th row 2[2:30:32:0:32:1:1] times.
AT THE SAME TIME when Left Front
matches Back to armhole, work shaping
as foll:
Cast off 3[4:4:5:6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next
WS row.
Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1,
keeping slope shaping correct.
Keeping patt correct as far as possible,
cont to dec at beg of foll 4[4:4:5:6:6:8:9] rows.
Cont straight at armhole edge for
21[23:25:23:21:23:19:17] rows.
Next row (RS): Patt to last st, m1, k1.
Cont straight at armhole edge until all slope
incs are complete.
71[74:80:80:80:83:82:82] sts.
Work straight until work is 8 rows shorter
than Back to shoulder, ending on RS row.
Next row (WS): Patt
57[59:64:64:64:67:66:66], w&t.
Next row: Patt to end.
Next row: Patt 44[46:50:50:50:52:51:51], w&t.
Next row: Patt to end.
Next row: Patt 31[33:36:36:36:38:37:37], w&t.
Next row: Patt to end.
Next row: P19[20:22:22:23:24:23:24], w&t.
cm
in
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2
Next row: Knit.
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Next row: P9[10:11:11:11:12:11:12], w&t.
3
Next row: Knit.
Next row: P19[20:22:22:23:24:23:24] picking
4
up and working wrap tog with st.
Place these sts on holder for shoulder.
Place rem slope sts on separate holder.
5
2
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Using 3.75mm needles cast on
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45[45:45:49:49:49:55:55] sts.
Row 1: K1, (p1, k1) to end.
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Row 2: (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
Row 3: K1, (p1, k1b) to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
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Row 4: (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
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Rep last 2 rows twice more.
Change to 4mm needles and cont in st st,
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beg with a k row.
Work 8[8:8:8:8:6:6:6] rows, ending with
a WS row.
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Next row (RS): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
4
47[47:47:51:51:51:57:57] sts.
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Inc as set on every foll 8[8:8:8:8:8:8:6]th row
to 67[69:71:73:73:77:83:87] sts, taking new sts
into patt.
12
Work straight in patt until Sleeve
meas 42[43:43:44:44.5:44.5:45:46]cm
5
(16½[17:17:17¼:17½:17½:17¾:18]in).
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Shape Sleeve top
Cast off 3[4:4:5:6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next
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2 rows. 61[61:63:63:61:63:69:71] sts.
Next row: K1, ssk, patt to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1. 59[59:61:61:59:61:67:69] sts.
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Cont to dec at each end of foll
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3[4:4:4:5:6:4:5] 4th rows and then on every
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RS row to 39[35:39:35:33:33:37:41] sts.
Next row (WS): P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts,
p2tog tbl, p1. 37[33:37:33:31:31:35:39] sts.
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Cont to dec at each end of every row to
25[25:25:25:27:27:27:27] sts.
7
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Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
Cast off rem 17[17:17:17:19:19:19:19] sts.
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NECKBAND
Join both shoulders with three-needle
cast off.
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Return Right Front slope sts to needle
8
using spare 3.75mm needle.
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Using 3.75mm circular needle and with RS
facing, picking up and working wraps as
needed, sl1 kwise, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p1, yo,
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CDD, yo, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD,
yo, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, pm, (k1b, p1)
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12[13:15:15:15:16:16:15] times, k1[1:1:1:0:0:0:1]b,
pick up and k3 sts up Right Front shoulder,
4 sts down right Back shoulder,
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39[41:43:45:45:47:49:49] sts across Back neck
cast off, 4 sts up left Back shoulder, 3 sts
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down Left Front shoulder, return Left Front
slope sts to spare needle, k1[1:1:1:0:0:0:1]b,
10
(p1, k1b) 12[13:15:15:15:16:16:15] times, pm,
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(p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b)
3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, k1.
157[163:173:175:173:179:181:179] sts.
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Row 1 (WS): Sl1p, p1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, p3,
t
(k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1,
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PATTERNS
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2

sm, p1, (k1, p1) to marker, sm, (k1, p1b)

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3 times, k1, p3, (k1, p1b) 3 times, k1, p3, ALEXIA

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(k1, p1b) twice, p1b, p1.

Row 2 (buttonhole row): Sl1, k1, p2tog, yo,
BY PAT MENCHINI
4

p1, k1, p1, yo, CDD, yo (this serves as second

buttonhole), (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD,
yo, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, sm, k1b, (p1, k1b) to
5
2

marker, sm, (p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD,

yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo (3rd buttonhole),
CDD, yo, p1, k1b twice, p1, yo, p2tog, k1b, k1.
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Row 3: As row 1.
Row 4: Sl1 kwise, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p1, yo,
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CDD, yo, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo,

(p1, k1) 3 times, p1, sm, k1b, (p1, k1b) to
3

marker, sm, p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD,

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yo, (p1, k1b) 3 times, p1, yo, CDD, yo,

(p1, k1b) 3 times, k1.
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Row 5: As row 1.
Cast off in patt.
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TO FINISH
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Block pieces to size.

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Join side and Sleeve seams. Set in Sleeves.

Overlap Right and Left Fronts with Right
Front on top, lining up neckline, use pins
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to mark button positions on shoulders (use

pictures as guide). Sew 2 buttons to RS of
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left shoulder as marked. Sew other buttons

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to both front and back of right shoulder at

marked positions. The buttons on WS line
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up with buttonholes on Left Front while the SIZES

ones on the RS create a symmetrical look. To fit: UK size 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28]
Weave in ends. l 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122:127-132]cm
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(30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48:50-52]in)
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Actual measurement:
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88[98:108:118:128:138]cm
(34¾[38½:42¾:46½:50¾:54½]in)
Length to shoulder: 52[53:54:56:56:57]cm
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(20½[21:21½:22:22¼:22¾]in)
Sleeve length: 43[44:44:44:45:45]cm
7
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(17[17½:17½:17½:17¾:17¾]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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this applies to all sizes.

YOU WILL NEED

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King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK

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50% bamboo, 50% cotton

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(approx 230m per 100g)

5[5:6:6:6:7] x 100g balls in 3199 Lemon
3.25mm and 4mm needles
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Stitch holder
1 button from Duttons for Buttons
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9

Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using

4mm needles.
10

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

26

to obtain correct tension.

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PATTERNS
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2

ABBREVIATIONS Row 2: K1, p5, k6. Row 1 (RS): K3, work 12 sts from row 1 of
1

yon = yarn over needle Row 3: P4, p2tog, k5, yf, yrn (to make 1 st), p1. Right Panel, TW2, p1, k5[7:9:12:14:16], p1,
3

TW2 = slip next st, k1, pass slipped st over Row 4: K2, p5, k5. TW2, work 12 sts from row 1 of Left Panel,
st just knitted and k into back of it Row 5: P3, p2tog, k5, yfrn, p2. TW2, p1, k12[15:19:21:25:28].
For more abbreviations see page 91
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Row 6: K3, p5, k4. Row 2: P15[18:22:24:28:31], work 12 sts from

Row 7: P2, p2tog, k5, yfrn, p3. row 2 of Left Panel, p11[13:15:18:20:22],
RIGHT PANEL Row 8: K4, p5, k3. work 12 sts from row 2 of Right Panel, p3.
5
2

Worked over 12 sts Row 9: P1, p2tog, k5, yfrn, p4. Rows 3-12: Rep rows 1-2 five times but
Row 1 (RS): Yf, k5, p2tog tbl, p5. Row 10: K5, p5, k2. working rows 3-12 of Panels.
Row 2: K6, p5, k1. Row 11: P2tog, k5, yfrn, p5. These 12 rows set patt.
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Row 3: P1, yon, k5, p2tog tbl, p4. Row 12: K6, p5, k1. Cont in patt until work meas 36cm (14in)
Row 4: K5, p5, k2. These 12 rows form Left Panel. measured through centre of work, excluding
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Row 5: P2, yon, k5, p2tog tbl, p3. first 4 rows of lower border, and ending at
Row 6: K4, p5, k3. RIGHT FRONT side edge. Pm at centre of last row.
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Row 7: P3, yon, k5, p2tog tbl, p2. With 3.25mm needles, cast on Shape armhole
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Row 8: K3, p5, k4. 53[58:64:69:75:80] sts. Loosely cast off 5[6:7:8:9:10] sts at beg of
Row 9: P4, yon, k5, p2tog tbl, p1. Beg with a k row for WS, work 2 rows in rev next row. 48[52:57:61:66:70] sts.
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Row 10: K2, p5, k5. st st. Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next
Row 11: P5, yon, k5, p2tog tbl. Change to 4mm needles. 3[5:7:7:9:9] rows, then on every foll alt row
Row 12: K1, p5, k6. Beg with a k row, work 4 rows in rev st st. until 41[44:47:50:53:56] sts rem.
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These 12 rows form Right Panel. Change to 3.25mm needles. Work straight until Front meas
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Purl 1 row. 8[8:9:10:10:11]cm (3¼[3¼:3½:4:4:4½]in) from

LEFT PANEL
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These 7 rows form lower border. ** pm, ending at Front edge.

Worked over 12 sts Set patt Shape neck
Row 1 (RS): P5, p2tog, k5, yf. Change to 4mm needles. Loosely cast off 19[20:20:21:22:23] sts at
12

beg of next row. 22[24:27:29:31:33] sts.

Right Panel Left Panel Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row until
5

18[19:21:23:24:26] sts rem.

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Work straight until Front meas

17[18:19:20:21:22]cm (6½[7:7½:8:8¼:8¾]in)
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from pm, ending at armhole edge.

Shape shoulder
Keeping continuity of Panel correct,
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loosely cast off 6[6:7:8:8:9] sts at beg of next

6

row and foll alt row.

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Work 1 row straight.

Cast off rem 6[7:7:7:8:8] sts.
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LEFT FRONT
Work as Right Front to **.
7
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Set patt
Change to 4mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): K12[15:19:21:25:28], p1, TW2,
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work 12 sts from row 1 of Right Panel, TW2,

p1, k5[7:9:12:14:16], p1, TW2, work 12 sts from
row 1 of Left Panel, k3.
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Row 2: P3, work 12 sts from row 2 of Left

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Panel, p11[13:15:18:20:22], work 12 sts from

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row 2 of Right Panel, p15[18:22:24:28:31].

Rows 3-12: Rep rows 1-2 five times but
working rows 3-12 of Panels.
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These 12 rows set patt.

Complete to match Right Front.
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BACK
With 3.25mm needles cast on
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96[106:118:128:140:150] sts and work as Right

Front to **.
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Change to 4mm needles and beg with a

k row, work in st st until Back meas 36cm
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(14in), ending after a WS row.

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Shape armholes
Loosely cast off 5[6:7:8:9:10] sts at beg of
next 2 rows. 86[94:104:112:122:130] sts.
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Dec 1 st at each end of next 3[5:7:7:9:9] rows,

Measurements are given in cm then on every foll alt row until
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PATTERNS

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72[78:84:90:96:102] sts rem.

1
Work straight until Back meas same as Fronts HERBS AND SPICES

3
to shoulder shaping, ending after a purl row.
Shape shoulders
BY DROPS DESIGN

4
Loosely cast off 6[6:7:8:8:9] sts at beg of next
4 rows, then 6[7:7:7:8:8] sts at beg of next
2 rows.

5
2
Slip rem 36[40:42:44:48:50] sts on to holder
and leave.

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
With 3.25mm needles, cast on

7
42[44:46:48:50:52] sts.
Work as Right Front to **.

3
Change to 4mm needles and, beg with a k

8
row for RS, work in st st, shaping Sleeve by
inc 1 st at each end of 5th row, then on every

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foll 6th[6th:6th:4th:4th:4th] row until there
are 50[62:72:56:62:76] sts, then on every foll
8th[8th:8th:6th:6th:6th] row until there are

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68[74:78:84:88:94] sts.

4
Work straight until Sleeve

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meas 43[44:44:44:45:45]cm
(17[17½:17½:17½:17¾:17¾]in) measured
through centre of work, omitting first 4 rows

12
of lower border and ending after a purl row.
Shape top

5
Loosely cast off 5[6:7:8:9:10] sts at beg of

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next 2 rows. 58[62:64:68:70:74] sts.
Work 0[0:2:4:6:6] rows straight.

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Dec 1 st each end of next row then every foll SIZE
k row until 32[34:36:42:44:46] sts rem, then Height in the middle: approx 52cm (20½in)
on every row until 22[24:26:32:34:36] sts rem. Length at the top: approx 172cm (75¾in)

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Cast off loosely.

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YOU WILL NEED

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NECK BORDER Drops Delight 75% wool, 25% polyamide
Join shoulders. (approx 175m per 50g)
With 3.25mm needles and RS facing, pick 2 x 50g balls in 08 Green/Beige Print (A)

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up and k36[40:42:43:45:46] sts evenly round 2 x 50g balls in 10 Olive/Rust/Plum Print (B)
Right Front neck, k across 4mm circular needle 60 to 80cm long

7
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36[40:42:44:48:50] sts from Back, finally pick (to accommodate large number
up and k36[40:42:43:45:46] sts evenly round of stitches)
Left Front neck. 108[120:126:130:138:142] sts. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

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Beg with a k row for WS, work 7 rows in average requirements and are approximate.
rev st st.
Cast off pwise. TENSION

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21 sts and 41 rows to 10cm over g st.

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FRONT BORDERS Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

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With 3.25mm needles, RS facing, omitting to obtain correct tension.
first 3 row ends of lower border and leaving
last 3 rows free on Neck Border, pick up and ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 22
k108[120:126:130:138:142] sts evenly along
Right Front edges. SHAWL
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Row 1 (WS): P2, k to last 2 sts, p2. Worked back and forth on a circular
Row 2: Purl. needle.
Rep these 2 rows twice. Using A, cast on 3 sts.
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Cast off evenly pwise. Knit 1 row.

Row 1 (RS): K1, (yo, k1) twice (5 sts).
TO FINISH
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Row 2: Knit.
Omitting borders, press work lightly on WS foll Change to yarn B. Do not fasten off yarn A.
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pressing instructions. Sew in Sleeve tops. Join Row 3: K2tog, k to last st, yo, k1.
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side and Sleeve seams. Sew button to base Row 4: Knit.

of Left Front neckband leaving Front Border Change to yarn A. Do not fasten off yarn B.
free. Lightly stitch down on WS the groups Row 5: K to last 2 sts, (yo, k1) twice
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of 3 sts left free. Work a buttonhole loop to (inc 2).

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Rep rows 3-6, changing yarn every 2 rows as

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set and carrying unused yarn along the side LYSETTE BY PAT MENCHINI
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of the work until there are approx 221 sts on

needle – or work to desired length, making BACK
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sure you have enough yarn to cast off. With 4mm needles, cast on
Elastic cast off: K1, *yo, k1, pass yo over last 101[111:121:133:143] sts.
st on RH needle, pass first st on RH needle Set border
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over last st on RH needle; rep from * until all Row 1 (RS): P2, (s1p, p1) to last st, p1.
sts have been cast off. Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: P3, (s1p, p1) to last 2 sts, p2.
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TO FINISH Row 4: Purl.

Weave in ends. l Rows 5-8: As rows 1-4.
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These 8 rows form border.

Set lace patt
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Row 1 (RS): K5[5:5:6:6], (p1, k2, k2tog, yf,

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k1, yf, k2tog tbl, k2) to last 6[6:6:7:7] sts, p1,

k to end.
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Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K5[5:5:6:6], (p1, k1, k2tog, yf, k3, yf,
k2tog tbl, k1) to last 6[6:6:7:7] sts, p1, k to end.
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Row 4: Purl.
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Row 5: K5[5:5:6:6], (p1, k2tog, yf, k5, yf,

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k2tog tbl) to last 6[6:6:7:7] sts, p1, k to end.

Row 6: Purl.
Rows 7-24: Rep rows 1-6 three times.
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Set narrow lace panels

Row 1: K10[10:10:11:11], (yf, k2tog tbl, k8)
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to last 1[1:1:2:2] sts, k to end.

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Row 2: Purl.
SIZES Row 3: K8[8:8:9:9], (k2tog, yf, k1, yf, k2tog
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To fit: UK size 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24] tbl, k5) to last 3[3:3:4:4] sts, k to end.

76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122]cm Row 4: Purl.
(30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48]in) These 4 rows set narrow lace panels.
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Actual measurement: 85[95:105:117:126]cm Keeping panels correct as placed on last

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(33¾[37½:41½:46:49¾]in) 4 rows, work shaping as foll:

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Length to centre back neck (excl Next row (dec): K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last
neckband): 58[60:61:62:65]cm 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 99[109:119:131:141] sts.
(23[23½:24¼:24¾:25½]in) Work 9 rows straight.
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Sleeve length: 5[5:6:6:7]cm (2[2:2½:2½:3]in) Rep last 10 rows until 89[99:109:121:131] sts
Figures in square brackets refer to larger rem.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Work a few rows straight until Front meas
this applies to all sizes. 32cm (12¾in) from cast-on edge,
ending after a purl row.
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YOU WILL NEED Change to st st and beg with a knit row for
Rico Fashion Cotton Métallisé DK RS, work straight until Front meas 42cm
53% cotton, 35% acrylic, 12% metallic (16½in) from cast-on edge, ending after
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(approx 130m per 50g) a purl row.

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7[7:8:8:9] x 50g balls in shade 13 Shape raglan

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3.25mm and 4mm needles Rows 1-2: Loosely cast off 2[2:3:3:3] sts,
2 stitch holders work to end. 85[95:103:115:125] sts.
Stitch markers Sizes 1, 2 and 3 only
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Row counter Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 4: K1, p to last st, k1.
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average requirements and are approximate. Row 5: Knit.

Row 6: K1, p to last st, k1.
TENSION Rep last 4 rows 2[0:1] more times.
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21 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using 79[93:99] sts.

4mm needles. Sizes 4 and 5 only
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
obtain correct tension. Row 4: K1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, k1.
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Row 5: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

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ABBREVIATIONS Row 6: K1, p to last st, k1. 109[119] sts.

s1p = with yarn at front slip next st pwise All sizes
For more abbreviations see page 91 Next row: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts,
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k2tog, k1.
Next row: K1, p to last st, k1.
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Rep last 2 rows until 45[47:51:53:57] sts rem, Shape raglan

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ending after a WS row. Rows 1-2: As for Back. 53[59:63:67:73] sts.

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Slip sts on to a holder and leave. Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 4: K1, p to last st, k1.
FRONT

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Row 5: Knit.
Work as for Back until 53[55:61:63:67] sts rem Row 6: K1, p to last st, k1.
in raglan shaping, ending after a WS row. Rep last 4 rows 7[7:8:9:10] more times.

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Shape neck

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37[43:45:47:51] sts.
Next row (RS): K1, k2tog tbl, k7[7:10:10:10], Rep rows 3-4 only until 23[25:25:27:29] sts rem.
turn. Work 1 row straight.

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** Work 4[4:6:6:6] rows, dec 1 st at neck Slip sts on to a spare needle.
edge on every row and at raglan edge on

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knit rows only as before (3 sts). NECKBAND
Work 3 rows, dec at raglan edge only on Join raglan shapings, except left back raglan.

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2nd of these rows. With 3.25mm needles and RS facing,

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Cast off. k across 45[47:51:53:57] sts of Back dec 1 st
With RS facing, sl next 33[35:35:37:41] sts at centre, k across 23[25:25:27:29] sts of left

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(centre sts) on to a holder and leave. Sleeve, pick up and k7[7:9:9:9] sts down left
With RS facing, neatly rejoin yarn at side of Front, k across 33[35:35:37:41] sts of
neck edge. Front, pick up and k7[7:9:9:9] sts up right

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Next row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. side of Front, finally k across

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Complete as left side of neck, working from 23[25:25:27:29] sts of right Sleeve.

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** to end. 137[145:153:161:173] sts.
Row 1 (WS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Row 2: K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1.

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With 4mm needles, cast on Rep rows 1-2 five more times.
53[59:65:69:75] sts. Cast off firmly in rib.

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Work 8 rows of border as given for Back.

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Change to st st and beg with a knit row, TO FINISH
work 2 rows. Join edges of Neckband and left back raglan.

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Cont in st st, shaping Sleeve by inc 1 st Join side and Sleeve seams. l
at each end of next row, then on the foll
4th[4th:4th:4th:6th] row. 57[63:69:73:79] sts.

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RUBIA WINTER LEAF BY CAMILLA ETTE GOTFREDSEN

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Row 1: Knit using 3mm needles. BACK

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Row 2: Purl using 3.5mm needles. Using 2.5mm needles, cast on

Row 3: Using 3mm needles, *put RH 112[122:128:146:162:180:196] sts.
needle through 1st st on LH needle as if to Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end.
5
2

p, knit 2nd st through 1st st then k 1st st tbl, Row 2 (WS): (K1, p1) to end.
let both sts slide off LH needle; rep from * These 2 rows form rib.
to end. Cont in rib until work meas 5cm (2in), ending
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Row 4: Purl using 3.5mm needles. on a WS row.

Row 5: Using 3mm needles, k1, *put RH Change to 3mm and 3.5mm needles
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needle through 1st st on LH needle as if and work in Cross Stitch patt until
to p, knit 2nd st through 1st st then k 1st st work meas 36[38:36:38:40:37.5:39.5]cm
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tbl, let both sts slide off LH needle; (14¼[15:14¼:15:15¾:14¾:15½]in), ending on

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rep from * to last st, k1. a WS row.

Rows 2-5 form patt and are repeated. Shape armhole
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Cast off 4[4:4:4:6:6:6] sts at beg of next

LEAF PATTERN 2 rows. 104[114:120:138:150:168:184] sts.
Worked over 18 sts plus 1 Cast off 3[3:3:3:5:5:5] sts at beg of next
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Note: Work either a yo or yrn if next st is 2[2:4:4:2:2:2] rows.

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going from purl to knit or vice versa. 98[108:108:126:140:158:174] sts.

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Work all yarn overs through back loop Cast off 2[2:2:2:4:4:4] sts at beg of next
on WS. 8[8:8:8:2:2:2] rows.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, p2, k5, p3tog, k5, p2, 82[92:92:110:132:150:166] sts.
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yo, k1; rep from * to end. Cast off 1[1:1:1:3:3:3] sts at beg
Row 2 (WS): (P2, k2, p11, k2, p1) to last st, p1. of next 10[10:10:10:2:2:4] rows.
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Row 3: K1, *yo, k1, p2, k4, p3tog, k4, p2, k1, 72[82:82:100:126:144:154] sts.
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yo, k1; rep from * to end. Sizes 5, 6 and 7 only

SIZES Row 4: (P3, k2, p9, k2, p2) to last st, p1. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 8 rows.
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To fit: XS[S:M:L:XL:2XL:3XL] Row 5: K1, *yo, k2, p2, k3, p3tog, k3, p2, k2, 110[128:138] sts.
Actual measurement: yo, k1; rep from * to end. Cast off 1 st at beg of next 6 rows.
80[86:90:104:116:128:140]cm Row 6: (P4, k2, p7, k2, p3) to last st, p1. 104[122:132] sts.
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(31½[34:35½:41:45½:50½:55]in) Row 7: K1, *yo, k3, p2, k2, p3tog, k2, p2, k3, All sizes
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Length to shoulder: yo, k1; rep from * to end. Next row (RS): Patt 13[18:18:25:27:34:37]
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52[54:56:58:60:62:64]cm Row 8: (P5, k2, p5, k2, p4) to last st, p1. sts, k46[46:46:50:50:54:58], patt
(20½[21¼:22:22¾:23½:24½:25¼]in) Row 9: K1, (yo, k4, p2, k1, p3tog, k1, p2, k4, 13[18:18:25:27:34:37].
Sleeve length: 25[25:31:31:31:38:38]cm yo, k1; rep from * to end. Next row (WS): Patt 13[18:18:25:27:34:37]
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(10[10:12¼:12¼:12¼:15:15]in) Row 10: (P6, k2, p3, k2, p5) to last st, p1. sts, k46[46:46:50:50:54:58], patt
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 11: K1, *yo, k5, p2, p3tog, p2, k5, yo, k1; 13[18:18:25:27:34:37].
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows until g st band meas 3cm
this applies to all sizes. Row 12: (P7, k2, p1, k2, p6) to last st, p1. (1¼in), ending with a WS row.
Row 13: K2tog, *k5, p2, yo, k1, yo, p2, k5, Shape right back neck
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YOU WILL NEED p3tog; rep from * to end, ending last rep Next row (RS): Patt 22[27:27:34:39:43:46],
DesignEtte Naturino 100% wool p2tog. turn, work on these sts only for right back
(approx 175m per 50g) Row 14: As row 10. neck.
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4[4:5:5:6:7:7] x 50g balls in Ecru Row 15: K2tog, *k4, p2, (k1, yo) twice, k1, p2, Next row (WS): Wyif, slip next 2 sts pwise,
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2.5mm, 3mm and 3.5mm needles k4, p3tog; rep from * to, end ending last rep k7, patt to end.
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Stitch holders p2tog. Next row (RS): Patt to last 9 sts, k9.
Stitch markers Row 16: As row 8. Rep last 2 rows until neck g st section meas
Row counter Row 17: K2tog, *k3, p2, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p2, 6cm (2¼in), ending on a WS row.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on k3, p3tog; rep from * to end, ending last rep Cast off in patt.
average requirements and are approximate. p2tog. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts,
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Row 18: As row 6. cast off next 28[28:28:32:32:36:40] sts, patt

TENSION Row 19: K2tog, *k2, p2, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p2, to end.
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over Cross St k2, p3tog; rep from * to end, ending last rep Shape left back neck
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Patt using 3mm and 3.5mm needles. p2tog. Complete as for right back neck, working
30 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Leaf Patt Row 20: As row 4. 2 sts at neck edge as set.
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using 3mm needles. Row 21: K2tog, *k1, p2, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, p2,
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary k1, p3tog; rep from * to end, ending last rep FRONT
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to obtain correct tension. p2tog. Work as for Back until work

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Row 22: As row 2. meas 40[42:43:44:46:47:49]cm

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Row 23: K2tog, *p2, k5, yo, k1, yo, k5, p2, (15¾[16½:17:17¼:18:18½:19¼]in), ending on a
p3tog; rep from * to end, ending last rep WS row.
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CROSS STITCH PATTERN p2tog. Neckband

Cast on using 3.5mm needles. Row 24: (P1, k2, p13, k2) to last st, p1. Next row (RS): Patt 13[18:18:25:27:34:37] sts,
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k46[46:46:50:50:54:58], patt

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13[18:18:25:27:34:37].

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Next row (WS): Patt 13[18:18:25:27:34:37] sts,
k46[46:46:50:50:54:58], patt

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13[18:18:25:27:34:37].
Rep these 2 rows until g st band meas 3cm
(1¼in), ending with a WS row.

5
2
Next row (RS): Patt 22[27:27:34:39:43:46],
turn, work on these sts only for right
front neck.

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Next row (WS): Wyif, slip next 2 sts pwise,
k7, patt to end.

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Next row (RS): Patt to last 9 sts, k9.
Rep last 2 rows until neck g st section meas

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12[12:13:14:14:15:15]cm

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(4¾[4¾:5¼:5½:5½:6:6]in), ending on
a WS row.

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Cast off in patt.
Shape left front neck
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts,

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cast off next 28[28:28:32:32:36:40] sts,

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patt to end.

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Complete as for right front neck, reversing Measurements are given in cm
shaping.
Leaf Chart

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Using 2.5mm needles, cast on

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72[72:90:90:90:108:108] sts.

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Work 3cm (1¼in) in rib as for Back.
Change to 3mm needles.

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Work in Leaf Patt from Chart, inc 1 st on
first row. 73[73:91:91:91:109:109] sts.
Work straight until patt rep has been worked

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a total of 3½[3½:4½:4½:4½:5½:5½] times.

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Note: At this point it is important to be

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accurate about number of rows and sts
worked in order to achieve a perfect
Sleeve cap.

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Sleeve cap
Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows.

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18
65[65:83:83:83:101:101] sts.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
61[61:79:79:79:97:97] sts.

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Cast off 1 st at beg of next 24 rows.
37[37:55:55:55:73:73] sts.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows.

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29[29:47:47:47:65:65] sts.

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Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2[2:4:4:4:4:4] rows.

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23[23:35:35:35:53:53] sts.
Sizes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 only
Cast off 1 st at beg of next 18 rows.
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17[17:17:35:35] sts.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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13[13:13:31:31] sts.
All sizes
Cast off rem 23[23:13:13:13:31:31] sts.
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TO FINISH
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Join shoulder seams using Kitchener stitch.

Join Sleeve and side seams using mattress
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stitch. Set in Sleeves using mattress stitch,

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slightly gathering the fabric at top

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LACY WRAP BY JO ALLPORT

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Knit 7 rows.
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Change to 4mm needles and work as foll

using written or charted instructions.
**Row 1 (RS): K6, *k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk,
5
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k1; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6.

Row 2: K5, p to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 3: K6, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk; rep from *
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to last 6 sts, k6.

Row 4: K5, p to last 5 sts, k5. **
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Set main patt

Row 1 (RS): K7, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k42.
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Row 2 and all WS rows: K5, p44, k5.

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Row 3: K6, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k41.

Row 5: K7, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog,
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yo, k1, yo, ssk, k35.

Row 7: K6, (k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk) twice, k34.
Row 9: K7, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2) twice,
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k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k28.

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Row 11: K6, (k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk) 3 times,

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k27.
Row 13: K14, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2)
twice, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k21.
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Row 15: K13, (k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk) 3 times,

k20.
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Row 17: K21, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2)

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twice, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k14.

SIZE Row 19: K20, (k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk) 3 times,
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24 x 160cm (9½ x 63in) k13.

Row 21: K28, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2)
YOU WILL NEED 3 times, k5.
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Walcot Yarns Opus 70% Falkland Merino Row 23: K27, (k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk) 3 times,
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wool, 30% baby alpaca k6.

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(approx 325m per 100g) Row 25: K35, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2)
2 x 100g skeins in Love Potion twice, k5.
3.5mm and 4mm needles Row 27: K34, (k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk) twice, k6.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 29: K42, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k7.
average requirements and are approximate. Row 31: K41, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k6.
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Row 32: K5, p44, k5.

TENSION These 32 rows form patt. Cont in patt until
23 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over main patt work meas 156cm (61½in), measured from
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using 4mm needles. the cast-on edge and ending with row 32.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Rep from ** to **.
to obtain correct tension. Change to 3.5mm needles.
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Knit 7 rows.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Cast off.

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WRAP TO FINISH
Weave in ends and block. l
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Using 3.5mm needles, cast on 54 sts.
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Wrap Pattern Key for Charts

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RS: knit, WS: purl

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yo
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RS: k2tog
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RS: ssk
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RS: purl, WS: knit

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EDEN BY JACINTA BOWIE

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Set stripe sequence

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Change to 4mm needles and work in stripe

PATTERN NOTES sequence in st st, beg with a k row for RS,
The Front and Back are split at the hem trim as given for Back from ** to ****.
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which is made from a mock rib stitch. The Cont until armhole meas
Back panel is longer than the Front. The 12[13:14:14:15:15]cm (4¾[5¼:5½:5½:6:6]in),
yoke is knitted in garter stitch throughout ending with a WS row.
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with a 1 x 1 rib neck trim. Left neckline

Patt 34[37:40:44:47:51] sts and turn,
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BACK leaving rem sts on a holder.

Using 3.25mm needles and A cast on Next row: Knit.
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101[113:123:135:145:157] sts. Next row: K to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.

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Row 1 (WS): K1, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Rep last 2 rows 15 more times.
Row 2 (RS): Knit. 18[21:24:28:31:35] sts.
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These 2 rows form mock rib and are repeated. Cont on rem sts until armhole meas same
Cont in patt as set as foll: as Back to shoulder, ending with a WS row.
Work another 15 rows in A. Shape shoulder
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Change to F, work 12 rows. Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12] sts at beg of next and
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Change to A, work 10 rows ending with a foll alt row.

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WS row, dec 0[1:0:1:0:1] sts at end of last row. Work 1 row.

101[112:123:134:145:156] sts. Cast off rem 6[7:8:10:11:11] sts.
Set stripe sequence With RS facing slip centre 17[17:19:20:21:22] sts
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Change to 4mm needles and, starting with a on to a holder for Front neck.
k row for RS, work in stripe sequence as foll: Right neckline
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** 10 rows in B. Rejoin yarn to rem 34[37:40:44:47:51] sts.

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8 rows in A. Next row: K1, k2tog, k to end.

SIZES 10 rows in C. Next row: Knit.
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To fit: 8 rows in A. Rep last 2 rows 15 more times.

81[91-100:102-111:112-117:127-132:135-142]cm 10 rows in D. 18[21:24:28:31:35] sts.
(32[35¾-39¼:40-43½:44-46:50-52:53-56]in) 8 rows in A. Cont until armhole meas same as Back
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Actual measurement: 10 rows in E. to shoulder, ending with a RS row.

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94[104:114:124:135:144]cm 8 rows in A. Shape shoulder

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(37[41:45:48¾:53¼:56¾]in) 10 rows in F. Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12] sts at beg of next

Length to shoulder: 65[66:67:67:68:68]cm 8 rows in A. and foll alt row.
(25½[26:26¼:26¼:26¾:26¾]in) Yoke Work 1 row.
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Sleeve length: 45cm (18in) Change to 3.5mm needles and yarn G, Cast off rem 6[7:8:10:11:11] sts.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger cont in g st from here to end.
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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Knit 14 rows.

this applies to all sizes. Shape armhole Using 3.25mm needles and A cast on
Cast off 4[5:6:7:8:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 53[55:57:59:61:63] sts.
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YOU WILL NEED 93[102:111:120:129:138] sts. Work in mock rib as given for Back for
Three Bears Yarn Passion DK Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 17 rows.
100% Supima cotton (approx 125m per 50g) 91[99:109:118:127:136] sts. Set stripe sequence
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3[4:4:5:5:5] x 50g balls in 30 Prussian (A) Knit 3 rows. Change to 4mm needles.
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1[1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 21 Lime (B) Rep last 4 rows 3[4:5:5:6:6] more times. Working in st st in stripe sequence as
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1[1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 48 Hot Pink (C) 85[91:99:108:115:124] sts. **** given for Front, cont as foll:
1[1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 13 Pale Honey (D) Cont on these sts until armhole meas Inc 1 st at each end of last row of each
1[1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 16 Coral (E) 22[23:24:24:25:25]cm (8¾[9:9½:9½:10:10]in), stripe. 75[77:79:81:83:85] sts.
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1[2:2:2:2:2] x 50g balls in 40 Red Lava (F) ending with a WS row. Change to G and cont in g st throughout.
4[5:5:6:6:6] x 50g balls in 01 Cream (G) Shape shoulders Work 9 rows.
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3.25mm, 3.5mm and 4mm needles Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12] sts at beg of next Inc 1 st at each end of next row.
Stitch holders 4 rows. 61[63:67:72:75:76] sts. 77[79:81:83:85:87] sts.
Row counter Cast off 6[7:8:10:11:11] sts at beg of next Cont on these sts until Sleeve meas 45cm
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on 2 rows. (18in) from cast-on edge, ending with
average requirements and are approximate. Leave rem 49[49:51:52:53:54] sts on holder a WS row.
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for Back neck. Shape Sleeve head

TENSION Cast off 4[5:6:7:8:9] at beg of next 2 rows
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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st FRONT (69 sts).

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using 4mm needles. Using 3.25mm needles and A cast on Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog,
21 sts and 40 rows over g st using 3.5mm 101[113:123:135:145:157] sts. k1 (67 sts).
needles. Work in mock rib as for Back for 17 rows, Knit 3 rows.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary ending with a WS row, dec 0[1:0:1:0:1] sts at Rep last 4 rows 3 more times (61 sts).
to obtain correct tension. end of last row. 101[112:123:134:145:156] sts. Work 0[2:6:6:10:10] rows.
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Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, Work in k1, p1 rib in stripe sequence as foll:

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k1 (59 sts). 1 row in D.

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Next row: Knit. 1 row in B.
Rep last 2 rows until 11 sts rem. 2 rows in E.

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Cast off. 2 rows in C.
2 rows in F.
NECKBAND 1 row in A.

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Join left shoulder seam of body using Cast off in rib using A.
mattress st. With RS facing, yarn G and
3.25mm needles k49[49:51:52:53:54] sts left TO FINISH

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on holder for Back neck, pick up and k8 sts Weave in all ends and trim.
down to neck shaping, 16 sts along neck Join rem shoulder seam and neck trim with

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shaping, k17[17:19:20:21:22] sts from Front mattress stitch. Set in Sleeves. Join side and
neck holder, 16 sts up neck shaping, Sleeve seams starting at end of hem mock

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7 sts along right neck. rib trim so that Front and Back hem sections

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PRETTY BY BRIAN SMITH

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front of 1st st, drop both sts from LH needle; Section one
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rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, pass 1st st on RH Rows 1-9: K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3.
needle over this st, k3. Row 10 (WS): K3, yo, (kfb, k2) 8 times, k2,
Row 2: Knit. yo, k3 (42 sts).
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Work Lateral Braid Rows Patt.

SHAWL Section two
Using A cast on 3 sts. Next row (RS): K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo,
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Knit 9 rows. k3 (44 sts).

At the end of last row, do not turn, rotate Row 1: K3, yo, *k1, yfsl1yo; rep from * to last
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work 90 degrees clockwise so that you are 5 sts, k2, yo, k3 (2 sts inc).
looking at the long side of the rectangle, Row 2: K3, yo, k3, *brk1, k1; rep from * to last
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pick up and knit 1 st in the purl bump of 4 sts, k1, yo, k3 (2 sts inc).
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each of the 4 garter ridges, rotate work Row 3: K3, yo, k1, *k1, yfsl1yo; rep from * to
another 90 degrees, pick up and knit 3 sts last 4 sts, k1, yo, k3 (2 sts inc).
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along the cast-on edge (10 sts). Row 4: K3, yo, k2, *brk1, k1; rep from * to
Turn to work WS row. last 5 sts, k2, yo, k3 (2 sts inc).
Next row (WS): K3, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo, k1, Rep rows 1-4 three more times (76 sts).
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yo, k3 (14 sts).

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SIZE
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Finished measurements after blocking:

Wingspan: 224cm (88¼in)
Depth at widest point: 61cm (24in)
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YOU WILL NEED

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Schoppel Wolle Zauberball Stärke 6

75% wool, 25% nylon (approx 400m per 150g)
1 x 150g ball in 2334 Malerwinkel (A)
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1 x 150g ball in 2170 Pale Shimmer (B)

4mm circular needle 150cm long
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Tapestry needle
Blocking kit
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION
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16 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over brioche

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stitch patt measured after blocking.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS
brk1 = brioche knit, knit the next stitch
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tog with its corresponding yarn over

yfsl1yo = yarn forward, slip one stitch pwise,
yarn over
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yof = yarn over RH needle then bring

between needles to front
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For more abbreviations see page 91

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LATERAL BRAID ROWS PATTERN

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Row 1: K3, cable cast on 1 st and put on to

LH needle, k into back loop of 2nd st, k into
front of 1st st, drop both sts off LH needle,
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*slip 1st st on RH needle back to LH needle,

k into back of 2nd st on LH needle, k into
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Row 17 (WS): K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3

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(78 sts). ABBY MITTS BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS

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Work Lateral Braid Rows Patt.
Row 20 (RS): K3, yo, k1, *k2, kfb; rep from * LEFT MITT

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to last 5 sts, k5 (102 sts). Cast on 24 sts. Join to work in the round,
Section three taking care not to twist sts, and pm to mark
Work rows 1-4 from section two for 32 rows beg of rnd.

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Set single rib

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(166 sts).
Row 33 (WS): K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3 Rnd 1: (K1, p1) around.
(168 sts). Rep rnd 1 until piece meas approx

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Work Lateral Braid Rows Patt. 10cm (4in).
Row 36 (RS): K3, *k2, kfb; rep from * to last Knit 1 rnd.**

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3 sts, k3 (222 sts). Set Fishtail Patt and increases
Section four Next rnd (inc): K1, m1R, pm, work rnd 1

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Work rows 1-4 from section two for 44 rows of Fishtail Patt, k to last st, m1L, k1 (26 sts).

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(310 sts). Next rnd: K to m, sm, work rnd 2 of Fishtail
Row 61 (WS): K3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3 Patt, k to end.

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(312 sts). These 2 rnds set patt and increases. Cont as
Work Lateral Braid Rows Patt. set until you have completed rnd 6 of Fishtail
Row 64 (RS): K6, kfb, *k2, kfb; rep from * to Patt (30 sts).

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last 8 sts, k8 (412 sts). Now cont without increasing, keeping

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Break yarn A. Fishtail Patt correct as set, through rnds 1-5

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Section five of Fishtail Patt.
Join yarn B. Next rnd: K to last 3 sts, slip last 3 sts of this
Row 1 (WS): K3, yo, k2, yf, *yof, p2tog; rep rnd and first 3 sts of next rnd on to holder

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from * to last 5 sts, k2, yo, k3 (2 sts inc). (24 sts).
Row 2: K6, *yo, ssk; rep from * to last 6 sts, Next rnd: K to m, sm, work rnd 1 of Fishtail

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k6. Patt, k to end.

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Row 3: K3, yo, k3, yf, *yof, p2tog; rep from * ***This rnd sets patt for hand.
to last 6 sts, k3, yo, k3 (2 sts inc). SIZE Cont as set for 1 full rep of Fishtail Patt.

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Row 4: K7, *yo, ssk; rep from * to last 7 sts, To fit: Average woman’s hands Next rnd: (K1, p1) around.
k7. Cuff circumference: 13cm (5in) Rep last rnd 4 more times.
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4. Length: 20cm (8in) Cast off in rib.

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Row 9: Knit.

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Row 10 (RS): Work Lateral Braid Rows Patt, YOU WILL NEED THUMB

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row 1 only. Malabrigo Merino Worsted 100% Merino Slip 6 sts from holder back to needle and
Rep rows 1-10 twice more (436 sts). wool (approx 192m per 100g) pick up and knit 4 sts from side of hand.
Next 3 rows: Knit. 1 x 100g hank in MM145 Forest Work 5 rnds in single rib.

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Loosely cast off. 6mm double-pointed or circular needles Cast off in rib.
Stitch holder

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TO FINISH RIGHT MITT

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Stitch markers
Weave in all ends and block to finished Note: Yarn amounts are based on average Work as for Left Mitt to **.
measurements. l requirements and are approximate. Set Fishtail Patt and increases

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Next rnd: K1, work rnd 1 of Fishtail Patt,
TENSION k1, m1L, k1, pm, k1, m1R, k to end.
18 sts and 24 rnds to 10cm over single rib. Next rnd: K1, work rnd 2 of Fishtail Patt,

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary k to end (knit all sts) (26 sts).

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to obtain correct tension. Next rnd: K1, work Fishtail Patt over next

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9 sts, k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L,
ABBREVIATIONS k to end (28 sts).
m1L = make 1 left: insert the tip of the LH Next rnd: Knit.
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needle into the bar between sts from front Rep last 2 rnds once more (30 sts).
to back, then knit this loop tbl Now cont without increasing, keeping
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m1R = make 1 right: insert the tip of the LH Fishtail Patt correct as set, through rnds 1-5
needle into the bar between sts from back of Fishtail Patt.
to front, then knit this loop Next rnd: K1, work rnd 6 of Fishtail Patt,
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For more abbreviations see page 91 k to 3 sts before m, slip 3 sts before and 3 sts
after m on to holder, k to end (24 sts).
FISHTAIL LACE PATTERN
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Next rnd: K1, work Fishtail Patt across next

Worked over 9 sts and 6 rnds 9 sts, k to end.
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Rnd 1: K1, yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo, k1. Work as for Left Mitt from *** to end.
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Rnd 2 and all alt rnds: Knit.

Rnd 3: K2, yo, k1, sk2po, k1, yo, k2. TO FINISH
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These 6 rnds form patt and are repeated.

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LIBBIE
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BY JO ALLPORT
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Masterclass
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see page 68
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SIZES
To fit: UK size 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22]
81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117]cm
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(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46]in)
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Actual measurement:
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88[94:98:104:110:114:121:127]cm
(34¾[37:38½:41:43¼45:47¾:50]in)
Length to shoulder:
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54[55:56:57:58:59:60:60]cm
(21¼[21½:22:22½:23:23¼:23¾:23¾]in)
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Sleeve length: 33[35:35:35:35:36:37]cm

(13[13¾:13¾:13¾:13¾:14:14½]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures

this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

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Yarn Stories Fine Merino DK

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100% Merino wool (approx 120m per 50g)

4[4:4:5:5:5:5:6] x 50g balls in 2516 Spring
Green (A)
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5[5:6:6:6:7:7:7] x 50g balls in 2538

Lunar Grey (B)
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3[3:3:3:4:4:4:4] x 50g balls in 2513

Primrose (C)
3.25mm and 4mm needles
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3.25mm circular needle 80cm long

2 stitch holders
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Cable needle
Row counter
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on

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TENSION
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18 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over Lace Patt DOT STITCH Change to B.

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using 4mm needles. Worked over 4 sts and 8 rows Next row (RS): Knit.

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29 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Cable Patt Row 1 (RS): Knit. Next row (WS) (inc): K2[1:3:3:2:3:4:2],
using 4mm needles. Rows 2 and 6: Purl. (m1, k1, m1, k2) to last 2[1:2:2:1:3:3:2] sts, m1,

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Rows 3, 5 and 7: Knit. k to end. 130[138:146:156:164:172:178:190] sts.
to obtain correct tension. Row 4: (P3, k1) to end. Set Cable Patt
Row 8: (P1, k1, p2) to end. Row 1 (RS): K2[6:1:6:1:5:8:5], Cable Patt row

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ABBREVIATIONS

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1 across 126[126:144:144:162:162:162:180] sts,
dd = slip 1 st pwise, k2tog, pass slipped st BACK k2[6:1:6:1:5:8:5].
over k2tog st **Using A and 3.25mm needles, cast on Row 2: P2[6:1:6:1:5:8:5], Cable Patt row 2

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C6F = slip next 3 sts on to a cn and hold at 102[108:114:122:128:134:140:148] sts. across 126[126:144:144:162:162:162:180] sts,
front, k3, then k3 from cn Rib row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end. p2[6:1:6:1:5:8:5].

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C6B = slip next 3 sts on to a cn and hold at Rib row 2 (WS): (K1, p1) to end. These 2 rows set position of patt with first
back, k3, then k3 from cn These 2 rows set rib. and last 2[6:1:6:1:5:8:5] sts, worked in st st

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For more abbreviations see page 91 Cont in rib until work meas 3cm (1¼in), (k on RS, p on WS), and central

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ending with a RS row. 126[126:144:144:162:162:162:180] sts worked
LACE PATTERN Change to 4mm needles. in Cable Patt.

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Worked over multiples of 6 plus 5 sts Next row (WS) (dec): P6[5:8:8:7:10:9:9], Cont in patt as set until work meas 41cm
and 4 rows (p2tog, p2) to last 8[7:10:10:9:12:11:11] sts, (16in), ending with a WS row and measured
Row 1 (RS): K1, (k3, yo, dd, yo) to last 4 sts, p2tog, p to end. from cast-on edge.

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k4. 79[83:89:95:99:105:109:115] sts. Change to C.

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Row 2: Purl. Set Lace Patt Next row (RS): Knit.

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Row 3: K1, (yo, dd, yo, k3) to last 4 sts, yo, Row 1 (RS): K1[0:0:0:2:2:1:1], Lace Patt row Next row (WS) (dec):
dd, yo, k1. 1 across 77[83:89:95:95:101:107:113] sts, P10[10:10:11:11:11:14:12], (p2tog, p2) to last
Row 4: Purl. k1[0:0:0:2:2:1:1]. 12[12:12:13:13:13:16:14] sts, p2tog, p to end.

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Row 2: P1[0:0:0:2:2:1:1], Lace Patt row 102[108:114:122:128:134:140:148] sts.
CABLE PATTERN 2 across 77[83:89:95:95:101:107:113] sts, Set Dot Stitch

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Worked over multiples of 18 sts and p1[0:0:0:2:2:1:1]. Row 1 (RS): K1[0:1:1:0:1:0:0], Dot St row 1

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12 rows These 2 rows set position of patt, with across 100[108:112:120:128:132:140:148] sts,
Row 1 (RS): (K6, p6, k6) to end. first and last 1[0:0:0:2:2:1:1] sts worked k1[0:1:1:0:1:0:0]. (Note: all sts are k on

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Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. in st st (k on RS, p on WS), and central this row.)
Rows 3 and 9: Knit. 77[83:89:95:95:101:107:113] sts worked in Row 2: P1[0:1:1:0:1:0:0], Dot St row 2 across
Row 5: (K3, C6B, C6F, k3) to end. Lace Patt. 100[108:112:120:128:132:140:148] sts,

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Row 7: (P3, k12, p3) to end. Cont in patt as set until work meas 22cm p1[0:1:1:0:1:0:0]. (Note: all sts are p on this row.)

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Row 12: Purl. from cast-on edge. and last 1[0:1:1:0:1:0:0] sts, worked in st st
(k on RS, p on WS), and central
100[108:112:120:128:132:140:148] sts worked

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Lace Pattern Dot Stitch in Dot St. **
Cont in patt as set until work
RS: knit

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RS: knit

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WS purl meas 54[55:56:57:58:59:60:60]cm
WS purl (21¼[21½:22:22½:23:23¼:23¾:23¾]in),
yo RS: purl ending with a WS row and measured from

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WS: knit cast-on edge.
RS: dd 4-st patt Shape shoulders
rep Keeping patt correct, cast off

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6-st patt rep
8[9:9:11:11:12:13:14] sts at beg

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52[54:94:54:106:108:88:120] sts.
Cable Pattern Cast off 0[0:10:0:12:13:14:15] sts at beg
of next 0[0:4:0:4:4:2:4] rows.
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RS: knit, WS purl Put rem 54[54:54:54:58:56:60:60] sts on
RS: purl, WS: knit
a holder.
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C6B FRONT
Work from ** to ** as for Back.
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C6F
102[108:114:122:128:134:140:148] sts.
18-st patt rep Cont in patt as set until work
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meas 46[47:48:49:49:50:51:51]cm
(18[18½:19:19¼:19¼:19¾:20:20]in), ending
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cast-on edge.
Shape left neckline
Next row (WS): Patt
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Quick
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MASTERCLASS OLD NORWEGIAN CAST ON technique by

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This is a great stretchy cast on perfect for socks, hats and mitts. It’s a variation of the long-tail cast on and is sure to Jo Allport
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become a firm favourite. If you tend to cast on tightly you may want to go up a needle size.
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1. Make a slip knot and put it 2. Hold the slip knot in place 3. Take the tip of the needle 4. After bringing up the tip with
on to your RH needle, making with your left index finger. Hold and insert it underneath both the two strands wrapped round
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sure you have a long tail. To get the tail and working yarn in strands that are around your it, put the tip down between the
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the right length of tail (as there your left hand so that the tail thumb from front to back. front and back strands that are
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is nothing worse than running is around your thumb and the around your thumb and bring it
out of yarn and having to cast working yarn is around your up to the front.
on the whole lot once more), index finger.
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either measure out 3-4 times

the width of your stitches once
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they are all there, or 2.5cm (1in)

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for each stitch.

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5. Take the tip back over and 6. Now that the tip is back 7. The stitch has now been 8. From above you can see the
under the working yarn that is between the thumb and index pulled through on to your RH loop around the thumb that
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wrapped around your index finger, you can see the yarn needle, and the next step is to has caught the strand over your
finger. You can see that the yarn that is around your thumb. You let go of the loop that is around index finger.
around your thumb is twisted. are now going to hook the yarn your thumb.
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around your thumb over the tip

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of the needle to catch the yarn

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from your index finger.

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9. Let go of the loop from 10. Pull the loop tight to secure 11. Prepare for the next stitch by 12. Here is a completed row
your thumb. the stitch. getting the yarn into its position of stitches.
as in image 2. Repeat steps 2-11
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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2[2:2:2:4:4:4:4] across 90[90:90:108:108:108:108:126] sts, NECKBAND

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rows. 29[32:34:38:41:44:46:50] sts. p6[6:8:1:6:7:8:1]. Weave in ends and block pieces lightly.

3
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every alt These 2 rows set position of patt with Sew both shoulder seams. With RS facing,
row for a total of 10[10:10:10:12:12:12:12] rows. first and last 6[6:8:1:6:7:8:1] sts worked using 3.25mm circular needles and C

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24[27:29:33:35:38:40:44] sts. in st st (k on RS, p on WS), and central and starting at end of Front (ready to
Work straight until Front meas same as Back 90[90:90:108:108:108:108:126] sts worked in pick up sts along right neck), pick up and
to the shoulders and ending with a WS row. Cable Patt. k21[21:22:22:24:25:24:24] sts along right

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Shape shoulders

2
Cont in patt as set until work meas 27cm neck curve, k54[54:54:54:58:56:60:60]
Keeping patt correct, cast off (10½in), ending with a WS row and measured sts from Back holder, pick up and
8[9:9:11:11:12:13:14] sts at beg of next from cast-on edge. k21[21:22:22:24:25:24:24] sts along left Front

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3[3:1:3:1:1:2:1] RS rows. Change to C. curve, and k40[40:42:42:38:38:40:40] sts from
Cast off 0[0:10:0:12:13:14:15] sts at beg of Next row (RS): Knit. Front holder.

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next 0[0:2:0:2:2:1:2] RS rows. Next row (WS) (dec): P8[8:10:8:9:10:11:9], 136[136:140:140:144:144:148:148] sts.
Shape right neckline (p2tog, p2) to last 10[10:12:10:11:12:13:11] sts, Join to a rnd, pm to denote start of rnd.

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With RS facing and leaving central p2tog, p to end. Rnd 1: (K1, p1) to last 40[40:42:42:38:38:40:40]

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40[40:42:42:38:38:40:40] sts on holder, 80[80:84:86:94:96:98:100] sts. sts, p40[40:42:42:38:38:40:40] from Front
join yarn at neck edge and patt to end. Set Dot Stitch holder.

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31[34:36:40:45:48:50:54] sts. Row 1 (RS): K0[0:0:1:1:0:1:0], Dot St row Rep this rnd twice more.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2[2:2:2:4:4:4:4] 1 across 80[80:84:84:92:96:96:100] sts, Next rnd: (K1, p1) to last
rows. 29[32:34:38:41:44:46:50] sts. k0[0:0:1:1:0:1:0]. Note: all sts are k on 40[40:42:42:38:38:40:40] sts, cast off

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Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every alt this row. these sts.

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row for a total of 10[10:10:10:12:12:12:12] rows. Row 2: P0[0:0:1:1:0:1:0], Dot St row 2 across Cont backwards and forwards in rows:

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24[27:29:33:35:38:40:44] sts. 80[80:84:84:92:96:96:100] sts, p0[0:0:1:1:0:1:0]. Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end.
Work straight until Front meas same as Back Note: all sts are p on this row. Row 2 (WS): As row 1.
to shoulders, ending with a RS row. These 2 rows set position of patt, first Rep these 2 rows 5 more times.

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Shape shoulder and last 0[0:0:1:1:0:1:0] sts worked in Work row 1 once more, to end on a RS row.
Keeping patt correct, cast off st st (k on RS, p on WS), and central Cast off in rib on WS.

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8[9:9:11:11:12:13:14] sts at beg of next 80[80:84:84:92:96:96:100] sts worked in

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3[3:1:3:1:1:2:1] WS rows. Dot St. ** TO FINISH
Cast off 0[0:10:0:12:13:14:15] sts at beg of Cont in patt as set until work Measure from each shoulder

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next 0[0:2:0:2:2:1:2] WS rows. meas 33[35:35:35:35:36:37]cm 19[19:20:21:22:23:24:24]cm
(13[13¾:13¾:13¾:13¾:14:14½]in), ending with (7½[7½:7¾:8¼:8¾:9:9½:9½]in) down Front
SLEEVES (MAKE 2) a WS row and measured from cast-on edge. and Back and insert Sleeve between these

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Using A and 3.25mm needles, cast on Cast off 26[26:28:28:31:32:32:33] sts at beg 2 points. Rep for other Sleeve.

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80[80:84:86:94:96:98:100] sts. of next 2 rows. Sew side and Sleeve seams.

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Work in rib as for Back for 3cm (1¼in), Cast off rem sts. See ball band for further care instructions. l
ending with a RS row.

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Change to 4mm needles. For close-up photographs see page 70

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Next row (WS) (dec): P7[7:5:6:6:7:4:5],
(p2tog, p2) to last 9[9:7:8:8:9:6:7] sts, p2tog,

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p to end. 63[63:65:67:73:75:75:77] sts.
Set Lace Patt
Row 1 (RS): K2[2:0:1:1:2:2:0], Lace Patt

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row 1 across 59[59:65:65:71:71:71:77] sts,
k2[2:0:1:1:2:2:0].
Row 2: P2[2:0:1:1:2:2:0], Lace Patt row

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2 across 59[59:65:65:71:71:71:77] sts,

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p2[2:0:1:1:2:2:0].

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These 2 rows set position of patt with
first and last 2[2:0:1:1:2:2:0] sts worked
in st st (k on RS, p on WS), and central
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59[59:65:65:71:71:71:77] sts worked in
Lace Patt.
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9

Cont in patt as set until work meas 15cm

(6in), ending with a WS row and measured
from cast-on edge.
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Change to B.
Next row (RS): Knit.
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Next row (WS) (inc): K3[3:3:2:2:3:2:1], (m1,

k1, m1, k2) to last 3[3:2:2:2:3:1:1] sts, m1, k to
10

end. 102[102:106:110:120:122:124:128] sts.

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Set Cable Patt

Row 1 (RS): K6[6:8:1:6:7:8:1], Cable Patt row
1 across 90[90:90:108:108:108:108:126] sts,
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k6[6:8:1:6:7:8:1].
Row 2: P6[6:8:1:6:7:8:1], Cable Patt row 2 Measurements are given in cm
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PATTERNS
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2
1

CARDIGAN BY WENDY
3

Sleeve shaping
4

Next row: Patt to end, cast on 19 sts, turn.

Next row: K3, patt as row 2 to end, cast on
19 sts, turn.
5
2

Next row: K3, patt as row 1 to last 3 sts, k3.

Cont in patt, keeping 3 sts at each end
of every row in g st until work meas
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58[60:60:62:62]cm (22¾[23½:23½:24½:24½]in)
from beg, ending with a WS row.
7

Shoulder shaping
Loosely cast off 41[43:45:49:51] sts at beg of
3

next 2 rows (34 sts).

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Work 6 rows in g st for Back neckband.

Cast off loosely.
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RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 41[45:49:49:53] sts.
10

Work 6 rows in g st.

4

Set patt
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Row 1 (RS): K4, (k2, yf, skpo) to last st, k1.

Row 2: P1, (p2, yrn, p2tog) to last 4 sts, p1, k3.
Rept last 2 rows until work meas
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40[41:41:42:42]cm (15¾[16:16:16½:16½]in)
from beg, ending with a WS row.
5

Sleeve and Front shaping

13

Next row: K3, patt to end, cast on 19 sts,

SIZES turn.
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To fit bust: 81[86:91:97:102]cm Next row: K3, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
(32[34:36:38:40]in) Next row: K3, skpo, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Actual measurement: 86[91:95:104:108]cm Next row: K3, patt to last 4 sts, p1, k3.
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(34[36:37½:41:42½]in) Keeping patt correct, rep last 2 rows for

6

Length: 58[60:60:62:62]cm Front shaping until 44[46:48:52:54] sts rem.

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(23[23½:23½:24½:24½]in) Cont straight until work meas

Sleeve seam: 10[10:10:10:10]cm (4[4:4:4:4]in) 58[60:60:62:62]cm (22¾[23½:23½:24½:24½]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger from beg.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Cast off loosely.
this applies to all sizes.
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LEFT FRONT
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YOU WILL NEED Cast on 41[45:49:49:53] sts.

Wendy Supreme Cotton DK 100% Work 6 rows in g st.
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mercerised cotton (approx 201m per 100g) Set patt

3[3:4:4:5] x 100g balls in 1980 Sea Thistle Row 1: K1, (k2, yf, skpo) to last 4 sts, k4.
4.5mm needles Row 2: K3, p1, (p2, yrn, p2tog) to last st, p1.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Rep last 2 rows until work meas
8

average requirements and are approximate. 40[41:41:42:42]cm (15¾[16:16:16½:16½]in)

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from beg, ending with a RS row.

TENSION Sleeve and Front shaping
18 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt. Next row: K3, patt to end, cast on 19 sts,
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary turn.

to obtain correct tension. Next row: K3, patt to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3.
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9

Next row: K3, p1, patt to last 3 sts, k3.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Dec inside Front border in this way on next
and every RS row and complete to match
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BACK Right Front.

Cast on 78[82:86:94:98] sts.
TO FINISH
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Work 6 rows in g st.

Set patt Join shoulder seams by top sewing,
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Row 1 (RS): K1, (k2, yf, skpo) to last st, k1. joining Front g st borders to sides of Back
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Row 2: P1, (p2, yrn, p2tog) to last st, p1. neckband. Join side and underarm sleeve
These 2 rows form patt. seams by top sewing. l
Cont in patt until work meas
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40[41:41:42:42]cm (15¾[16:16:16½:16½]in)
from beg, ending with a WS row.
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LOTUS MOCK CABLE SOCKS BY BRONAGH MISKELLY
SIZE
To fit: UK shoe size 4-7[7-8]
Actual measurement: Leg circumference
20[22]cm (8[8¾]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
YOU WILL NEED
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply
75% wool, 25% nylon
(approx 400m per 100g)
1 x 100g ball in 129 Dusty Miller
2.5mm double-pointed needles or
short 2.5mm circular needle
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
34 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to
obtain correct tension.
ABBREVIATIONS
S2ppo = p2tog, slip to LH needle, pass
2nd st on LH needle over 1st st, slip back
to RH needle
For more abbreviations see page 91
PATTERN NOTES
If you are working with dpns, rearrange the
number of sts on each needle by one or two
every few rows to avoid developing ladders
of looser sts.
for pattern updates see knittingmag.com
cm
in
PATTERNS
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2
1
3
k1, turn.
4
Row 4: Sl1 pwise, p to 1 st before gap,
p2tog, p1, turn.
Rep rows 3 and 4 until all heel sts have been
5
2
worked. 21[25] sts.
Gusset
Next row: Sl1 kwise, k20[24] heel sts, pick
6
up and k18[22] sts up side of heel flap, pm,
pick up and k1 more st in gap between side
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of heel and top of sock, patt 35[43], pick up
and k1 st in gap between top of sock and
3
side of heel, pm, pick up and k18[22] sts
8
down other side of heel flap. 94[114] sts.
Rejoin to work in rnd.
9
Next rnd: K to first marker. This marker is
the new start of rnd.
Shape instep
10
Rnd 1: P1, patt 35[43], p1, sm, ssk, k to 2 sts
4
before next marker, k2tog, sm. 92[112] sts.
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Rnd 2: P1, patt 35[43], p1, sm, k to end.
Rep rnds 1 and 2 until 70[86] sts rem.
Next rnd: P1, patt 35[43], p1, sm, k to end.
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Rep last rnd until 3 full Chart patt reps from
the start of the sock are complete, plus rnds
5
9 to 16[11 to 20], or until foot meas 5cm (2in)
13
less than desired length to toes.
When working in the rnd work all sts as for Work Chart patt for rnds 25 to 33[31 to 40].
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RS. The heel is worked in rows so use WS st Toe
instructions as appropriate. Rnd 1: Ssk, rib as set to 2 sts before marker,
For Charts see page 72 k2tog, sm, ssk, k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) to 2 sts
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before marker, k2tog. 66[82] sts.
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SOCK (MAKE 2) Rnd 2: *K1, rib to 1 st before marker, k1, sm,
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Cast on 72[88] sts and join to work in the rep from * once.
rnd, pm for beg of rnd. Rnd 3: *Ssk, rib as set to 2 sts before marker,
Rnd 1: (K1 tbl, p1) to end. k2tog, sm, rep from * once. 62[78] sts.
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Rep rnd 1 a further 13 times. Rep rnds 2 and 3 until 54[74] sts rem, then
Set chart dec as set on every row until 26[34] sts rem.
7
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Rnd 1: Work rnd 1 of small[large] Chart 4 Cut yarn leaving at least a 20cm (8in) tail.
times around. Divide remaining 26[34] sts between 2
Rnd 2: Work rnd 2 of small[large] Chart 4 needles and join toe using Kitchener st.
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times around.
Cont working from Chart as set to end of rnd TO FINISH
42[52], then work rnds 9-24[11-30] once more. Kitchener stitch
20
Divide for heel Thread yarn end through a blunt-tipped
8
Next rnd: Patt to end, turn and work heel in needle. With the set of sts with the yarn
21
rows as foll: attached at the back, hold both needles
Next row (WS): Sl1, patt 35[43], k1, turn. parallel to each other in one hand.
Cont on these 37[45] sts only, working in Insert the needle into the first st on front
22
rows. knitting needle as if to purl, leave st on
Next row (RS): Sl1, patt 35[43], p1. knitting needle before taking the needle
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9
Next row (WS): Sl1, patt 35[43], k1. through the first st on the back knitting
Cont as set until Chart row 34[42] is complete. needle as if to knit and leaving this st on
Cont in rib as set by Chart rows 33 and knitting needle.
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34[41 and 42] for 16[22] rows. ** Take needle back through first st on front
Next row (RS): Sl1, work Chart row knitting needle as if to knit and slip off the
25
35[43] twice. knitting needle, take yarn through next st on
Next row (WS): Sl1, work Chart row this knitting needle as if to purl but leave on
10
36[44] twice. the knitting needle.
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Cont until Chart row 42[52] is complete. Take needle back through the first st on
Turn heel the back needle as if to purl and slip off the
Row 1: Sl1 kwise, k19[23], ssk, k1, turn. knitting needle, take yarn through next st
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Row 2: Sl1 pwise, p4, p2tog, p1, turn. on this needle as it to knit but leave on the
Row 3: Sl1 kwise, k to 1 st before gap, ssk, knitting needle.
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PATTERNS
1
2

Rep from ** until all of the sts have been

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worked, tightening up the sewn line as

3

you work.
Take yarn to WS of work, fasten off and
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weave in all ends. l

Small Chart Large Chart

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8
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10
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RS: knit, WS: purl RS: k tbl, WS: p tbl yo

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RS: purl, WS: knit RS: S2ppo, WS: Sk2po pattern repeat
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PATTERNS

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2
1
KATZ BY GRACE JONES

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FRONT

4
Using B loosely cast on
97[107:119:129:141] sts.
Break off B and join in A.

5
2
Beg with a k row, work in st st until Front
meas 5[5.5:6:6.5:7]cm (2[2:2½:2½:2¾]in),
ending with RS facing for next row.

6
Dec 1 st at each end of next and 6 foll 6th
rows. 83[93:105:115:127] sts.

7
Work 15 rows, ending with RS facing for
next row.**

3
Inc 1 st at each end of next and 6 foll 6th

8
rows. 97[107:119:129:141] sts.
Work 15 rows, ending with RS facing

9
for next row. Front should meas approx
39.5[40:40.5:41:41.5]cm
(15½[15¾:16:16¼:16½]in).

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Shape armholes

4
Cast off 3[4:5:6:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows.

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91[99:109:117:127] sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of next 5[5:7:7:9] rows,
then on foll 3[5:5:5:4] alt rows.

12
75[79:85:93:101] sts.
Work 29[29:31:35:37] rows, ending with RS

5
facing for next row.

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Shape Front neck
SIZES Next row (RS): K24[26:29:33:37] and turn,

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To fit bust: leaving rem sts on a holder.
81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127]cm Work each side of neck separately.
(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 8 rows, then

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Actual bust measurement of on foll 4[4:5:5:6] alt rows. 12[14:16:20:23] sts.

6
garment: 88[97.5:108:117.5:128cm] Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for

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(34½[38½:42½:46¼:50½]in) next row. Armhole should meas approx
Length: 60[62:64:66:68]cm 20[21.5:23:24.5:26]cm (7¾[8½:9:9½:10¼]in).
(23½[24½:25¼:26:26¾]in) Shape shoulder

17
Width (at underarm): Cast off 6[7:8:10:11] sts at beg of next row.
44[48.5:54:58.5:64]cm Work 1 row.

7
18
(17¼[19:21¼:23:25¼]in) Cast off rem 6[7:8:10:12] sts.
Sleeve seam: 47[47:48:48:48]cm With RS facing, slip centre 27 sts on to a
(18½[18½:19:19:19]in) holder (for neckband), rejoin yarn and knit

19
Figures in square brackets refer to larger to end.
sizes: where there is only one set of figures Complete to match first side, reversing
this applies to all sizes. shapings.

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8
YOU WILL NEED BACK

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Rowan Kidsilk Haze 70% super kid mohair, Work as given for Front to **.
30% silk (approx 210m per 25g) Inc 1 st at each end of next and 5 foll 6th
4[4:5:5:6] x 25g balls in 612 White (A) rows. 95[105:117:127:139] sts.
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1[1:1:1:1] x 25g balls in 599 Wicked (B) Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for
4mm needles next row.
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9

4mm circular needle no more than Divide for Back opening

60cm long Next row (RS): K47[52:58:63:69] and turn,
Stitch holders leaving rem sts on a holder.
24

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Work each side of Back separately.
average requirements and are approximate. Dec 1 st at Back opening edge of 2nd and
25

foll alt row and at same time inc 1 st at side

TENSION seam edge of 4th row. 46[51:57:62:68] sts.
10

22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st. Work 5 rows, ending with RS facing for
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to next row.

obtain correct tension. Inc 1 st at Back opening edge of next and
foll 4th row. 48[53:59:64:70] sts.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for

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next row.
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PATTERNS
1
2

Place marker at beg of last row (to denote and knit 12 sts up left side of Back opening
1

top of Back opening and beg of Back (25 sts). GLID SNOOD
3

neck shaping).
Shape Back neck
Cast off kwise (on WS).
Neckband
BY WE ARE KNITTERS
4

Dec 1 st at end of next and foll alt row. With RS facing, using 4mm circular needle
46[51:57:62:68] sts. and B, cast on 50 sts (to form first tie), turn
Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for and pick up and knit 53[56:59:62:65] sts up
5
2

next row. left side of Back neck from cast-off edge of

Shape armhole Back opening trim to shoulder seam, and
Cast off 3[4:5:6:7] sts at beg and dec 1 st at 19[19:21:21:23] sts down left side of Front
6

end of next row. 42[46:51:55:60] sts. neck, knit across 27 sts on Front holder,
Work 1 row. then pick up and knit 19[19:21:21:23] sts up
7

Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next right side of Front neck, and 53[56:59:62:65]
5[5:7:7:9] rows, then on foll 3[5:5:5:4] alt rows sts down right side of Back neck to cast-
3

and at same time dec 1 st at Back neck off edge of Back opening trim, turn
8

edge of next and foll 5[7:8:8:8] alt rows. and cast on 50 sts (to form second tie).
28[28:30:34:38] sts. 271[277:287:293:303] sts.
9

Dec 1 st at neck edge only on 2nd and foll Cast off kwise (on WS).
11[7:5:3:3] alt rows, then on 3[5:7:9:10] foll 4th Set in Sleeves using the set-in method. l
rows, then on foll 6th row. 12[14:16:20:23] sts.
10

Work 5 rows, ending with RS facing for

4

next row.
11

Shape shoulder
Cast off 6[7:8:10:11] sts at beg of next row.
Work 1 row.
12

Cast off rem 6[7:8:10:12] sts.

With RS facing, slip centre st on to a holder
5

(for Back opening trim), rejoin yarn and knit

13

to end.
Complete to match first side, reversing
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shapings. SIZE
Circumference: 149cm (58½in)
SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Depth: 21cm (8in)
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Using B cast on 36[38:40:40:42] sts loosely.

6

Break off B and join in A. YOU WILL NEED

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Beg with a k row, work in st st throughout We Are Knitters The Meriwool 100%
as foll: Merino wool (approx 136m per 100g)
Inc 1 st at each end of 7th[7th:7th:5th:5th] 3 x 100g balls in Superwash Sprinkle Pink
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and every foll 8th[8th:8th:6th:6th] row 5mm needles

to 50[62:70:54:64] sts, then on every foll Tapestry needle
7
18

10th[10th:10th:8th:8th] row until there are Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
64[68:72:76:80] sts. requirements and are approximate.
Cont straight until Sleeve meas
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47[47:48:48:48]cm (18½[18½:19:19:19]in), TENSION

ending with RS facing for next row. 16 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over st st.
Shape top Use larger or smaller needle if necessary
20

Cast off 3[4:5:6:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows. to obtain correct tension.
8

58[60:62:64:66] sts.
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Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

on foll 2 alt rows, then on 3 foll 4th rows.
42[44:46:48:50] sts. SNOOD
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Work 1 row. Cast on 35 sts.

Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll Rows 1 and 3: Sl1, p1, k15, p17, k1.
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alt row until 30 sts rem, then on foll 9 rows, Rows 2 and 4: Sl1, k17, p15, k2.
ending with RS facing for next row. Rows 5 and 7: Sl1, p1, k15, p1, k15, p1, k1.
Cast off rem 12 sts. Rows 6 and 8: Sl1, k1, p15, k1, p15, k2.
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Rep rows 1-8 until you reach row 328.

TO FINISH Snood meas approx 149cm (58½in).
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Press. Join both shoulder seams using back Cast off.

stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred.
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Back opening trim TO FINISH

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With RS facing, using 4mm needles and B, Once you have finished knitting your project
beg and ending at markers denoting beg of it will look like the image in the diagram. To
Back neck shaping, pick up and knit 12 sts make it into a snood, sew the ends together
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down right side of Back opening, knit the st as shown in the diagram. To do this, thread
on holder at base of opening, then pick up the tapestry needle with the same yarn used
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picking up one stitch from each end of the BARK DIRECTOR’S CHAIR BY ALISON DUPERNEX

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scarf. Make a knot and weave in the tail
end of yarn, then trim. Weave in any loose TENSION

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ends in the same way. For tips on making an 25 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st, after
invisible seam see the We Are Knitters blog washing and pressing.
at weareknitters.com. l Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

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to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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PATTERN NOTES

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Read the chart from right to left for RS rows
and left to right for WS rows.

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Use the Fairisle technique throughout, and

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strand the yarn across the back of the work.
Stitches

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Rows BACK PANEL
Using 3.25mm needles and A, cast on, and
work 2 rows in st st.

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Following the Bark Chart and using the

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Note: The schematics here are not drawn to scale Fairisle technique, use the following colour

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sequence:
Finishing Diagram Work 10 rows with Treacle and X = Shoot.
Work 10 rows with Cumin and X = Shoot.

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Work 10 rows with Cumin and X = Khaki.
Work 10 rows with Camel and X = Khaki.

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Work 10 rows with Camel and X = Mocha.

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Work 10 rows with Barn Red and X = Mocha.
SIZE Work 10 rows with Barn Red and X = Dijon.

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Every chair seems to differ in size; however, Work 10 rows with Treacle and X = Dijon.
the model used for the sample is widely Work 10 rows with Treacle and X = Oyster.
available from furnishing stores and garden Work 10 rows with Cumin and X = Oyster.

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centres. The method below outlines how to Work 10 rows with Cumin and X = Shoot.

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produce the pattern of the knitted fabric, Work 10 rows with Camel and X = Shoot.

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but a tension swatch will have to be knitted Work 10 rows with Camel and X = Summer.
and the appropriate size of fabric be worked Work 10 rows with Barn Red and X = Summer.
out (including the number of stitches to cast Cast off.

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on and rows to work) for the chair you are
using. As knitted fabrics are stretchy, the TO FINISH

canvas of the chair is used as a base: the
knitted cover is pulled over the top of the
canvas and is secured with Velcro.
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Sew in all yarn tails, trim the ends, then
wash, block and press the knitted fabric.
Fold the fabric in half so that the cast-on and

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cast-off edges meet, and sew together the
YOU WILL NEED LH-side edges and then the RH-side edges,
Rowan Felted Tweed DK 50% Merino wool, ensuring that the seamed fabric will fit over

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25% alpaca, 25% viscose the back of your chair.

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(approx 175m per 50g) Pull the knitted Panel over the canvas back

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2 × 50g balls each in 145 Treacle, panel to ascertain where the Velcro needs
193 Cumin, 157 Camel and to be placed to secure the knitted cover
196 Barn Red in place.
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Rowan Cotton Glacé DK 100% cotton Cut a small oblong shape of the paired
(approx 115m per 50g) Velcro strip, and sew or stick one side of
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1 × 50g ball each in 814 Shoot, 739 Dijon the Velcro strip to the inside of the knitted-
and 730 Oyster fabric cover, and sew or stick the other side
Rowan Summerlite DK 100% cotton of the strip in place on the corresponding
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(approx 130m per 50g) inside face of the fabric.

1 x 50g ball each in 461 Khaki, 451 Mocha, Sew or stick on another pair of Velcro strips
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453 Summer and 463 Pear if required.

3.25mm needles
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Sewing thread or Velcro (the traditional or SEAT PANEL

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sticky-back version) For the upper side of the Seat Panel, cast
Scissors on and work as for the Back Panel, but
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on continue by adding the following rows after
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Work 10 rows with Barn Red and X = Pear. Bark Chart

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Work 10 rows with Treacle and X = Pear.

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For the underside of the Seat Panel, work 10

rows st st with Treacle.
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Continue by working 20-row stripes of st st

using the foll colour sequence: Red Barn,
Cumin, Camel.
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Continue with the established stripe colour

sequence until the underside of the Seat
Panel meas the same as the upper side.
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Cast off.
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TO FINISH
Sew in all yarn tails, trim the ends, then
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wash, block and press the knitted fabric.

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Fold the fabric in half so that the cast-on and

cast-off edges meet.
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Cut a length of paired Velcro strip that is as

long as the width of the seat cover, to join
the cast-on and cast-off edges together,
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and sew on or stick on the strips.

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With the fabric still folded in half and the

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seat-width Velcro secured, turn the seat

cover inside out. Cut several 3cm (1¼in)
lengths of paired Velcro strip. Sew or stick
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one side of each Velcro strip in place along

one edge of a LH-side layer of the folded
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knitted fabric seat cover (the Velcro must

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be placed so that it cannot be seen when

the seat cover is the right way out), turn the
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folded seat cover over, then sew or stick the

other side of each strip in place on the other
layer of the LH-side fabric, so that the halves
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of each Velcro strip line up, to keep the

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two layers of the LH side of the seat

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cover together.
Repeat sewing or sticking on paired Velcro
strips for the RH-side layers of fabric, so that
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the seat cover will be secured in place when

it is turned the right way out and fitted over
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the canvas seat. l

Pattern taken from

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Hand Knits for the

Home and Garden
by Alison Dupernex,
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£20, published by
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The Crowood Press

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crowood.com
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FUNKY FACECLOTHS BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS

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SIZE again on the same side, pulling the working

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22cm (8½in) square yarn round to create a tube of knitting.
Rotate the work 90 degrees and pick up and
YOU WILL NEED knit 3 sts along the side of it, then pick up

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Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK 55% cotton, and knit 3 sts along cast-on edge (9 sts).

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45% polyamide (approx 120m per 50g) Set-up row (WS): K to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.

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1 x 50g ball in 12 Daiquiri, 09 Tequila Sunrise Set increases
or 02 Dark and Stormy Row 1: K3, M1L, k to last 3 sts, M1R, sl3p wyif.
4.5mm needles Row 2: K to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.

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4.5mm double-pointed needles Rep rows 1 and 2 until piece meas approx
Stitch marker (optional – see tip) 15cm (6in) and 22cm (8½in) along side edge,

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Note: Yarn amounts are based on average ending with row 2.
requirements and are approximate. Set decreases
Row 1 (RS): K3, ssk, k to last 5 sts, k2tog,

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TENSION sl3p wyif.
Approx 20 sts and 18 rows to 10cm over g st. Row 2: K to last 3 sts, sl3p wyif.
Tension is not critical to this project. Rep rows 1 and 2 until 9 sts rem.

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I-cord cast off

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ABBREVIATIONS *K2, k2 tog tbl, slip 3 sts back to LH needle;

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M1L = insert the tip of the LH needle into rep from * until 3 sts rem on LH needle and
the bar between the next 2 sts from front to 3 on RH needle.
back and knit it tbl Graft rem 6 sts together using Kitchener
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M1R = insert the tip of the LH needle into stitch.
the bar between the next 2 sts from back to
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front and knit it TO FINISH

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TIP
Both sides of the Facecloth should look
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almost exactly the same. To keep track of

which side you are on, attach a stitch marker
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to the RS of the work.

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FACECLOTH
Using a double-pointed needle, cast on 3 sts.
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Work 5 rows in i-cord as foll: K3, slip the 3 sts

to the other end of the needle, then work
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SPRINGTIME BLANKET BY LAUREN BERGSTROM

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YOU WILL NEED BLOCK 2 (MAKE 31)

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Rowan Super Fine Merino 4 Ply 100% Cast on 33 sts.

Merino wool (approx 165m per 50g) Work from Chart 2, beg at bottom RH corner
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11 x 50g balls in 269 Marble (first row is RS of work) until all 49 rows have
3.25mm needles been worked, ending with WS facing for
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on next row.
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average requirements and are approximate. Cast off kwise.

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TENSION TO FINISH
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st. Using back stitch or mattress stitch if
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to preferred, join all 63 squares as shown by
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obtain correct tension. diagram to form a large rectangle seven

blocks wide and nine blocks long. l
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

Pattern from
PATTERN NOTE Martin Storey’s
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When working from Charts, RS rows are read Afghan Knits by

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from right to left; WS rows are read from left Lauren Bergstrom,
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to right. published by Berry &

Co, £15.99, available
BLOCK 1 (MAKE 32) from thegmcgroup.
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Cast on 33 sts. com and many good

Work from Chart 1, beg at bottom RH corner bookshops
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(first row is RS of work) until all 49 rows have

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been worked, ending with WS facing for

SIZE next row.
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Approx 87 x 112cm (34½ x 44 in) Cast off kwise.

Block 1 Block 2
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Layout Diagram

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SPORTIVO BY PAT MENCHINI

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1 2 1 2 1 2 1 CF = slip next 2 sts on to cn and hold at

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front of work, k2, now k2 form cn
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 For more abbreviations see page 91

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BACK

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1 2 1 2 1 2 1
With 3.25mm needles, cast on
101[113:123:135:145] sts.

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2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1.
Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end.

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1 2 1 2 1 2 1 Rep these 2 rib rows until work meas 7cm
(3in), ending after row 1. **

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2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Next row: P10[16:21:27:32], (mp, p10) 8

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times, mp, p to end. 110[122:132:144:154] sts.
Set patt
1 2 1 2 1 2 1

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Change to 4.5mm needles.
Row 1 (RS): K15[21:26:32:37], (p4, CB)
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 times, p4, (CB, CF) 3 times, p4, (CF, p4)

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3 times, k15[21:26:32:37].

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1 2 1 2 1 2 1 Row 2: P15[21:26:32:37], (k4, p4) 3 times, k4,

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p24, k4, (p4, k4) 3 times, p to end.
Row 3: K15[21:26:32:37], (p4, k4) 3 times, p4,
k24, p4, (k4, p4) 3 times, k to end.

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Rows 4-6: Rep rows 2-3 once, then
row 2 again.

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These 6 rows form patt.

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Cont in patt until work meas
SIZES 60[60:61:61:62]cm (23½[24:24:24¼:24½]in)

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To fit: UK size XS[S:M:L:XL] measured through centre of work, ending
81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127]cm after a WS row.
(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) Shape shoulders

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Actual measurement: Loosely cast off 9[11:12:13:14] sts at beg

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92[103:112:123:132]cm of next 6 rows. 56[56:60:66:70] sts.

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(36¼[40½:44:48½:52]in) Loosely cast off 11[10:11:13:14] sts at beg
Length to centre back (excl neckband): of next 2 rows.
66[66:67:67:69]cm (26[26:26¼:26½:27]in) Loosely cast off rem 34[36:38:40:42] sts.

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Sleeve length: 46[47:48:48:49]cm
(18[18½:19:19:19½]in) FRONT

Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
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Work as Back until Front meas 12[12:14:14:16]
rows fewer than Back up to start of shoulder
shaping, ending after a WS row.

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Shape neck
YOU WILL NEED Next row (RS): Patt 43[48:52:57:61] sts, turn.
Rico Creative Sport Print DK 50% cotton, Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck.

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50% acrylic (approx 145m per 50g) Work 5 rows, dec 1 st at neck edge on every

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9[9:10:10:11] x 50g balls in Shade 16 row. 38[43:47:52:56] sts.

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3.25mm and 4.5mm needles Work 6[6:8:8:10] rows straight, ending at
Stitch holder side edge.
Cable needle Shape shoulder 22
Row counter Loosely cast off 9[11:12:13:14] sts at beg
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on of next row and 2 foll alt rows.
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average requirements and are approximate. Work 1 row straight.

Cast off rem 11[10:11:13:14] sts.
TENSION With RS facing, slip next 24[26:28:30:32] sts
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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using (centre sts) on to a stitch holder and leave.
4.5mm needles. Neatly rejoin yarn to rem 43[48:52:57:61] sts
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary and patt to end of row.

to obtain correct tension. Complete as left half of neck but working
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1 row more before shaping shoulder.

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ABBREVIATIONS
mp = pick up and purl into back of RIGHT SLEEVE
horizontal strand lying before next st With 3.25mm needles, cast on
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CB = slip next 2 sts on to cn and hold at 43[45:47:49:51] sts.

back of work, k2, now k2 from cn Work as for Back to **.
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Next row: P4[5:3:4:6], (mp, p9[9:7:7:5]) NECKBAND

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4[4:6:6:8] times, mp, p to end. Join front section of saddles to cast-off

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48[50:54:56:60] sts. edges of shoulder.

Set patt Using 3.25mm needles and with RS facing,
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Change to 4.5mm needles. pick up and k15[16:17:18:19] sts evenly along

Row 1 (RS): K3[4:6:7:9], p4, CB, p4, CB, CF, left back neck section of saddle, k11 from
p2, CB, CF, p4, CF, p4, k3[4:6:7:9]. length of yarn, pick up and k17[17:19:19:20]
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Rows 2-6: Work 5 rows, knitting all k sts and sts evenly down left side of Front neck,
purling all p sts as they present. k across 24[26:28:30:32] sts on holder, pick
These 6 rows set patt. up and k18[18:20:20:21] sts evenly up right
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Cont in patt and working extra sts in st st, side of Front neck, k11 from length of
shape Sleeve by inc 1 st at each end of next yarn, pick up and k15[16:17:18:19] sts evenly
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row, then on every foll 5th[4th:4th:4th:4th] along right back neck section of saddle.
row until there are 62[60:60:72:76] sts, 111[115:123:127:133] sts.
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then on every foll 6th row until there are Beg with row 2, work 12 rows in rib as
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82[86:90:96:100] sts. for Back.

Work straight until Sleeve meas Loosely cast off in rib.
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46[47:48:48:49]cm (18[18½:19:19:19¼]in) from

beg, ending after a WS row. TO FINISH
Shape saddle Join cast-off edges of back saddle sections
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Next 2 rows: Loosely cast off and side edges of Neckband to form a short
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30[32:34:37:39] sts, work to end. centre back seam. Join back edge of saddle
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Work straight on rem 22 sts until side edge section to upper edge of Back. Stitch cast-
of saddle (not stretched) fits across front off edges of Sleeves to upper side sections
shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row. of Back and Front. Omitting ribbing, press
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Work back section of saddle as foll: work lightly on WS foll pressing instructions.
Next row: Patt 11 and slip these sts on to a Join side and Sleeve seams. Fold Neckband
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length of yarn and leave for Neckband. in half to WS and hem in place.
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halfway across Back neck cast-off sts.
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Loosely cast off.

LEFT SLEEVE
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RIDGEWAYS BY PAT MENCHINI

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C2B = slip next 2 sts on to cn and hold at Next row: P8[10:11:11:11:10], (mp,

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back of work, k2, now k2 from cn p7[9:10:9:10:13]) 13[11:11:13:13:11] times, mp,
CRBp = slip next st on to cn and hold at p to end. 122[132:144:154:166:176] sts.
back of work, k2, now p1 from cn Set patt

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CRFp = slip next 2 sts on to cn and hold at Change to 4mm needles.
front of work, p1, now k2 from cn Row 1 (RS): K18[22:26:29:32:35], p6[6:6:6:7:9],
For more abbreviations see page 91 k1, p8[8:9:9:10:10], k1, p7[8:9:11:12:12], work

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40 sts from row 1 of Panel, p7[8:9:11:12:12],
PANEL k1, p8[8:9:9:10:10], k1, p6[6:6:6:7:9],

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Worked over 40 sts k18[22:26:29:32:35].
Row 1 (RS): P3, (C2F, p6) 3 times, C2F, p3. Row 2: P18[22:26:29:32:35], k6[6:6:6:7:9], p1,

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Row 2: K3, (p4, k6) 3 times, p4, k3. k8[8:9:9:10:10], p1, k7[8:9:11:12:12], work 40

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Row 3: P3, (k4, p6) 3 times, k4, p3. sts from row 2 of Panel, k7[8:9:11:12:12], p1,
Row 4: As row 2. k8[8:9:9:10:10], p1, k6[6:6:6:7:9], p to end.

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Rows 5-14: Rep rows 1-4 twice, then rows Rows 3-28: Rep rows 1-2 thirteen times but
1-2 again. working rows 3-28 of Panel.
Row 15: P2, (CRBp, CRFp, p4) 3 times, CRBp, These 28 rows set patt.

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CRFp, p2. Cont in patt until work meas 39cm (15½in),

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Row 16 and every foll WS row: Work across ending after a WS row.

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40 sts knitting all knit sts and purling all purl Note: Single knit sts at each side of Panel will
sts as they present, so row 2 will read: be used as a guide for optional crab st ridges.
(k2, p2) twice, (p4, k2, p2, k2) 3 times, p2. Shape armholes

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Row 17: P1, (CRBp, p2, CRFp, p2) 3 times, Loosely cast off 9[11:13:14:16:18] sts at beg
CRBp, p2, CRFp, p1. of next 2 rows. 104[110:118:126:134:140] sts.

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Row 19: (CRBp, p4, CRFp) 4 times. Next row: K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts,

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Row 21: K2, (p6, C2F) 3 times, p6, k2. k2tog, k1.
SIZES Row 23: (CRFp, p4, CRBp) 4 times. Next row: P1, p2tog, patt to last 3 sts,

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To fit: Row 25: P1, (CRFp, p2, CRBp, p2) 3 times, p2tog tbl, p1.
91-97[102-107:112-117:122-127:132-137:142-147]cm CRFp, p2, CRBp, p1. Rep these 2 dec rows until
(36-38[40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54:56-58]in) Row 27: P2, (CRFp, CRBp, p4) 3 times, CRFp, 94[100:108:112:116:122] sts rem.

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Actual measurement: CRBp, p2. Now dec 1 st as before but on every RS row

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102[112:122:132:142:152]cm Row 28: K3, (p4, k6) 3 times, p4, k3. only until 84[90:96:100:106:112] sts rem.

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(40¼[44:48¼:52:56¼:60]in) These 28 rows form Panel. Work straight until Back meas
Length to shoulder: 63[65:65:66:67:69]cm 63[65:65:66:67:69]cm (25[25½:25¾:26½:27]in)
(25[25½:25¾:26¼:26½:27]in) BACK from beg, ending after a WS row.

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger With 3.25mm needles, cast on Shape shoulders
sizes: where there is only one set of figures 108[120:132:140:152:164] sts. Loosely cast off 7[7:8:8:9:9] sts at beg of

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this applies to all sizes. Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. next 4 rows, then 6[8:8:8:8:10] sts at beg of
Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. next 2 rows.
YOU WILL NEED Rep these 2 rib rows until work meas 7cm Slip rem 44[46:48:52:54:56] sts on to a holder

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West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious DK (3in), ending after row 1. and leave.
70% Falkland wool, 30% British alpaca
(approx 225m per 100g)

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4[4:5:5:6] x 100g balls in 826 Lichen

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3.25mm and 4mm needles

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Stitch holders
Cable needle
3mm crochet hook (optional)
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Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION
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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using

4mm needles.
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obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS
mp = pick up and purl into back of
horizontal strand lying before next st
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front of work, k2, now k2 from cn Measurements are given in cm
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FRONT
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Work as for Back until Front meas HOOF AND

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30[34:36:38:38:40] rows fewer than Back up

to start of shoulder shaping, ending after
CLAW SOCKS
BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS
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a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row (RS): Patt 25[27:29:29:31:33] sts, turn.
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Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck.

Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows.
20[22:24:24:26:28] sts.
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Work 24[28:30:32:32:34] rows straight,

ending at armhole edge.
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Shape shoulder
Loosely cast off 7[7:8:8:9:9] sts at beg of next
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row and foll alt row.

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Work 1 row straight.

Cast off rem 6[8:8:8:8:10] sts.
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With RS facing, slip next 34[36:38:42:44:46]

sts (centre sts) on to a holder and leave.
Neatly rejoin yarn at neck edge and patt to
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end of row.
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Complete right half as left but working 1 row

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more before shaping shoulder.

NECKBAND
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Join left shoulder, taking care that single

“k1” sts meet.
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Using 3.25mm needles and with RS facing,

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k across 44[46:48:52:54:56] sts at back

of neck dec 7 sts evenly, pick up and
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k27[30:30:33:33:33] sts evenly down left side

of Front neck, k across 34[36:38:42:44:46] sts SIZE
at front of neck dec 5[3:3:5:5:6] sts evenly, To fit: UK size 10-12
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finally pick up and k27[30:30:33:33:34] Actual cuff circumference (stretchy):

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sts evenly up right side of neck. 22cm (8¾in)

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120[132:136:148:152:156] sts. Actual foot length (adjustable): 25cm

Beg with row 2, work 6 rows in rib as for Back. (9¾in)
Cast off in rib working firmly around 2 front
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corners of neck. YOU WILL NEED

SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock
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ARMBANDS
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80% superwash Merino wool, 20% nylon

Join right shoulder and Neckband. (approx 388m per 115g skein)
Using 3.25mm needles and with RS facing, 1 x 115g skein in Racing Green
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pick up and k124[136:140:148:156:164] sts 2mm and 2.25mm double-pointed needles

evenly round armhole. (or circular needles for magic loop method)
Beg with row 2, work 6 rows in rib as for Back. Cable needle (see Tip)
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Cast off evenly in rib. Stitch markers

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Note: Yarn amounts are based on average

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TO FINISH requirements and are approximate.

Optional crochet ridges: With RS facing,
fold work along one of single knit sts at top TENSION
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of left side of Back at top of welt and rejoin 31 sts and 46 rows to 10cm over st st using
yarn to top of welt and using 3mm crochet 2.25mm needles.
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hook work as foll: 36 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over 1 x 1 rib

1ch *, 1dc in each of next 2 knit sts, miss 1 using 2mm needles.
knit st; rep from * along knit st ridge up to Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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shoulder seam and down to top of welt at to obtain correct tension.

left side of Front, fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS
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Rep this edging along 2nd single knit st at

top of left side of Back. C4L = sl1 st to cn at front, k3, k1 from cn
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Next, rejoin yarn to top of welt on one of the C4R = sl3 sts to cn at back, k1, k3 from cn
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single knit sts at top of right side of Front. C6B = sl3 sts to cn at back, k3, k3 from cn
Complete to match previous crochet ridges. C6F = sl3 sts to cn at front, k3, k3 from cn
Join side seams and Armbands. l For more abbreviations see page 91
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PATTERN NOTE flap, work 40 instep sts in patt as set, pick up

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This pattern divides neatly into four so and k19 sts down side of heel flap, k across

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works well divided over four double-pointed 22 sole sts to temporary beg of rnd marker
needles and using a fifth to work the stitches. (100 sts).

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Set-up rnd: K16 tbl, k2tog, move original
TIP start of rnd marker to this point, k2tog (last
If you don’t have a small enough cable picked-up st with first instep st), patt as set

needle, use a spare dpn to work your cables.
MINI-CLAW CABLE
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to last instep st, ssk (last instep st with first
picked-up st), move mid-rnd marker to this
point, ssk, k16 tbl, k to end (96 sts).

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Worked over 9 sts and 4 rows Rnd 1: K to m, sm, work instep sts in patt as
Row 1: Knit. set, sm, k to end.

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Row 2 and every alt row: Knit. Rnd 2: K to 2 sts before m, k2tog, sm, work
Row 3: C4R, k1, C4L. instep sts in patt as set, sm, ssk, k to end

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These 4 rows form patt and are repeated. (dec 2).

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Rep rnds 1 and 2 until you have 80 sts:
HORSESHOE CABLE 40 across instep worked in patt as set and

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Worked over 12 sts and 6 rows. 40 sts in st st for sole.
Row 1: Knit. Note: Beg of rnd now returns to start of
Row 2 and every alt row: Knit. instep sts. Remove temporary beg of rnd

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Row 3: C6B, C6F. marker.

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Row 5: Knit. Foot

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These 6 rows form patt and are repeated. Rnd 1: Patt across 40 instep sts, sm, k to end.
Rnd 1 sets patt for foot with patt on top
SOCK (MAKE 2) of foot and st st across sole. Cont as set

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Using 2mm needles and a stretchy cast on until you have worked a total of 33 full reps
such as the long-tail method, cast on 80 sts. of Mini-claw Cable and 22 full reps

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Distribute over dpns and join to work in the of Horseshoe Cable. Foot meas approx

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round, taking care not to twist stitches. Pm 20.5cm (8in).
to mark beg of rnd and after 40 sts to mark Note: To adjust foot length, work fewer or

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halfway point. more pattern repeats before working toe.
Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around. End with rnd 6 of Horseshoe Cable.
Rep rib rnd until piece meas 2.5cm (1in). If you extend the length you may need

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Set main pattern additional yarn.

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Change to bigger needles. Shape toe

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Rnd 1: *K1, p2, work row 1 of Mini-claw Knit 1 rnd.
Cable, p2, work row 1 of Horseshoe Cable, Rnd 1: *K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog,
p2, work row 1 of Mini-claw Cable, p2, k1; k1; rep from * to end (76 sts).

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sm, rep from * to end. Rnds 2-4: Knit.
This rnd sets positions of patterns for leg. Rep rnds 1-4 twice (68 sts).

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Cont in this way until 15 full reps of Mini-claw Then work rnd 1 every alt rnd until 36 sts
Cable and 10 full reps of Horseshoe Cable remain.
have been worked. Graft rem sts together using Kitchener

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Heel flap stitch.
Next rnd: Cont in patt as set to end of rnd,
then turn and work on second half of sts only. TO FINISH

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Row 1 (WS): Sl1 kwise, p39, turn. Weave in ends and block. l

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Row 2: (Sl1, k1) to end.

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Rep these 2 rows 17 more times,
then row 1 once more.
Shape heel 22
Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k21, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2: Sl1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
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Row 3: Sl1, k6 (to last st before gap), ssk,

k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl1, p7 (to last st before gap), p2tog,
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p1, turn.
Cont working short rows as set, working 1
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more stitch to the last stitch before the gap

on each row, to row 16.
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Row 17 (RS): Sl1, k20, k2tog, turn.

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Row 18: Sl1, p20, p2tog, turn.

Gusset
Next rnd (rejoin in the rnd): K22 across
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sole, pm at this point for temporary new beg

of rnd, pick up and k19 sts up side of heel
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BABY PINAFORE BY PAT STRONG

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CDD. k25[27:29]. 89[99:107] sts. fewer on the vertical pieces and 2 sts fewer
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Note: Marking the central stitch in the
decrease with a contrasting piece of yarn
will make it easier to see where future
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on the horizontal piece, with the double
decreases occurring around the marked
sts on every RS row until 55[61:61] sts rem,

decreases will occur. ending with a RS row. AT THE SAME TIME,

Row 2 (WS): Knit. work 3 buttonholes on the foll 2nd[3rd:3rd]
Row 3: K24[26:28], CDD, k35[41:45], CDD, row, then on the foll 6th[6th:8th] row twice
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k24[26:28]. 85[95:103] sts. as foll:

Row 4: Knit. Buttonhole row: K4, yo, k2tog, work as set
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The last 2 rows set the sequence for the to the last 6 sts, k2tog, yo, k to end of row.
Yoke shaping. Cont as set, working 1 st Cast off on the WS.
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fewer on the vertical pieces and 2 sts fewer

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on the horizontal piece, with the double BACK SKIRT

decreases occurring around the marked Work as for Front Skirt.
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sts on every RS row until 41[47:47] sts rem,

ending with a RS row. POCKETS (MAKE 2)
Cast off on WS. Using A, cast on 24 sts.
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Knit 4 rows.
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FRONT SKIRT Cont in st st until Pocket meas 12cm (4¾in),

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Using B, with RS of Yoke facing, cast on ending with a RS row.

10[10:10] sts, pick up and knit 41[47:51] sts Cast off on the WS.
along the cast-on central edge of the Yoke,
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cast on 10[10:10] sts. 61[67:71] sts. TO FINISH

Stripe sequence from now on Weave in ends.
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8 rows B, 5 rows C, 3 rows A, 2 rows B, 1 row Block using manufacturer’s instructions

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C, 1 row A. on care of the yarn. Sew side seams, using

SIZES Working in stripe sequence as given, mattress stitch. Attach pockets using
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Age: 2[4:6]yrs starting with 8 rows in B: photograph as a guide. Attach buttons to

To fit chest: 54[57:61]cm (21¼[22½:24]in) Row 1 (WS): (K1, p1) 5 times, p to last 10 sts, correspond with buttonholes. l
Actual chest: 59[62:66]cm (23¼:24½:26]in) (k1, p1) 5 times.
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Length (shoulder to hem): 47[55:63]cm Row 2: (K1, p1) 5 times, k to last 10 sts,
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(18½[21¾:24¾]in) (k1, p1) 5 times.

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Rep the last 2 rows 3 more times.
sizes: where there is only one set of figures Cont in st st starting with a p row, in stripe
this applies to all sizes. sequence, AT THE SAME TIME work the
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foll increases:
YOU WILL NEED Next RS row (inc): K1, kfb, k to last 3 sts,
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Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash 100% wool kfb, k2. 63[69:73] sts.
(approx 200m per 100g) Work the inc row on the next 4[6:7] RS rows.
2[2:2] x 100g balls in 263 Gold Fusion (A) 71[81:87] sts.
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1[2:2] x 100g balls in 882 Plum Crazy (B) Then work the inc row on every foll
1[1:1] x 100g ball in 285 Pistachio Green (C) 6th[8th:8th] row to 91[105:115] sts.
4.5mm needles Cont in stripe sequence until garment meas
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6 x 12mm buttons approx 47[55:63]cm (18½[21¾:24¾]in) from

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on shoulder to hem, ending with 8 rows in B.
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average requirements and are approximate. Cast off loosely kwise on WS.

TENSION BACK YOKE

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20 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over g st. Using A cast on 107[117:125] sts, using a long
20 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st. tail cast on.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Knit 2 rows.

to obtain correct tension. Row 1 (RS): K32[34:36], CDD, k37[43:47],
CDD, k32[34:36]. 103[113:121] sts.
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ABBREVIATIONS Note: Marking the central stitch in the

CDD = slip next 2 sts as if to k2tog, k1, decrease with a contrasting piece of yarn
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pass slipped sts over (2 sts dec) will make it easier to see where future
For more abbreviations see page 91 decreases will occur.
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Row 2 (WS): Knit.

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FRONT YOKE Row 3: K31[33:35], CDD, k35[41:45], CDD,

Using A cast on 93[103:111] sts, using a long- k31[33:35]. 99[109:117] sts.
tail cast on. Row 4: Knit.
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Knit 2 rows. The last 2 rows set the sequence for the
Row 1 (RS): K25[27:29], CDD, k37[43:47], Yoke shaping. Cont as set, working 1 st
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AFTERNOON NAP BLANKET BY DROPS DESIGN

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CHART A2

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Worked over 8 sts, increasing to 10 sts
Row 1 (RS): K4, yo, k1, yo, k3 (10 sts).
Row 2: K3, p1 tbl, p1, p1 tbl, p1, k3.

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CHART A3
Worked over 16 sts

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Row 1 (RS): P2, C2B, p2, C4F, p2, C2B, p2.
Row 2: K2, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, k2.

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Row 3: P2, C2B, p2, k4, p2, C2B, p2.
Row 4: K2, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, k2.

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Rows 5-6: As rows 3-4.

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Rows 7-18: Rep rows 1-6 twice.
Row 19: P2, C2B, p2, C4F, p2, C2B, p2.

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Row 20: K2, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, k2.

CHART A4

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Worked over 10 sts

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Row 1 (RS): P3, C4B, p3.

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Row 2: K3, p4, k3.
Row 3: P3, k4, p3.
Row 4: As row 2.

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Rows 5-6: Rep rows 1-2.
Row 7: P2, T3R, T3L, p2.

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Row 8: K2, p2, k2, p2, k2.

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Row 9: P1, T3R, p2, T3L, p1.
SIZE Row 10: K1, p2, k4, p2, k1.

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Width: approx 40[65]cm (15¾[25½]in) Row 11: T3R, p4, T3L.
Height: approx 50[80]cm (19¾[31½]in) Row 12: P2, k6, p2.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 13: K2, p6, k2.

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Row 14: As row 12.

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this applies to all sizes. Row 15: T3L, p4, T3R.

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Row 16: As row 10.
YOU WILL NEED Row 17: P1, T3L, p2, T3R, p1.
Drops Baby Merino 100% wool Row 18: As row 8.

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(approx 175m per 50g) Row 19: P2, T3L, T3R, p2.
5[7] x 50g balls in 23 Light Beige Row 20: K3, p4, k3.

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3mm circular needle 60 to 80cm long (to
accomodate large number of stitches) CHART A5
Cable needle Worked over 16 sts, decreasing to 14 sts

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 1 (RS): P2, k2, p2, (k2tog) twice, p2, k2,
average requirements and are approximate. p2 (14 sts).
Row 2: P to end.

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TENSION

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24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st. CHART A6

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Worked over 10 sts, decreasing to 8 sts
to obtain correct tension. Row 1 (RS): P3, (k2tog) twice, p3 (8 sts).
Row 2: P to end.
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ABBREVIATIONS
C2B = sl1 to cn at back of work, k1, k1 from cn BLANKET
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T3R = sl1 to cn at back of work, k2, p1 from cn Worked back and forth in rows.
T3L = sl2 to cn at front of work, p1, k2 from cn Cast on 108[170] sts.
C4B = sl2 to cn at back of work, k2, k2 from cn Knit 6 rows.
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C4F = sl2 to cn at front of work, k2, k2 from cn Row 1 (RS): K6[7], work first row from Charts
For more abbreviations see page 91 A1 and A2 or written instructions as foll:
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For Charts see page 86 *A1, (A2 twice); rep from * 0[1] time, A1, A2,
A1, **(A2 twice), A1; rep from ** 0[1] time,
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CHART A1 k6[7]. 126[200] sts.

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Worked over 14 sts, increasing to 16 sts Row 2: K3, p3[4], work second row from
Row 1 (RS): K7, yo, k1, yo, k6 (16 sts). Charts A1 and A2 or written instructions as
Row 2: K2, p2, k2, p1 tbl, p1, p1 tbl, p1, k2, foll: *A1, (A2 twice); rep from * 0[1] time, A1,
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p2, k2. A2, A1, **(A2 twice), A1; rep from * 0[1] time,
p3[4], k3.
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Row 3: K6[7], work first row from Charts A3 Next row (RS): K6[7], work first row from
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and A4 or written instructions as foll: *A3, Charts A5 and A6 or written instructions CARDIGAN
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(A4 twice); rep from * 0[1] time, A3, A4, A3,

**(A4 twice), A3; rep from ** 0[1] time, k6[7].
as foll: *A5, (A6 twice); rep from * 0[1] time,
A5, A6, A5, **(A6 twice), A5; rep from ** 0[1]
BY RICO DESIGN
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Row 4: K3, p3[4], work second row from
Charts A3 and A4 or written instructions as
foll: *A3, (A4 twice), rep from * 0[1] time, A3,
5
2
time, k6[7]. 108[170] sts.
Next row: K3, p3[4], work second row from
Charts A5 and A6 or written instructions as

A4, A3, **(A4 twice), A3; rep from * 0[1] time, foll: *A5, (A6 twice), rep from * 0[1] time, A5,
p3[4], k3. A6, A5, **(A6 twice), A5; rep from * 0[1] time,
Cont as set until all 20 rows from A3 and A4 p3[4], k3.
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have been worked. Knit 6 rows.

Rep Charts A3 and A4 as set with 3 sts in g Cast off.
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st each side and 3[4] sts in st st inside these,

until piece meas approx 48[78]cm (19[31]in), TO FINISH
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ending with row 6 of Charts. Weave in all ends. l

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Charts
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SIZES
Ages: Small newborn[3-6mths:9-12mths]
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To fit chest: Small newborn[47-49:51-53]cm

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(Small newborn[18½:19¼]in)
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Actual measurement (at chest):

48[52:56]cm (19[20½:22]in)
Full length: 25[29:33]cm (9¾[11½:13]in)
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Sleeve length: 17[19:24]cm (6½[7½:9½]in)

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

this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK 50% cotton,
50% acrylic (approx 125m per 50g)
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Key 3[3:4] x 50g balls in 060 Powder

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3.25mm and 4mm needles

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k on RS, p on WS 3 x buttons
p on RS, k on WS Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
yo (work tbl on next row to avoid holes) average requirements and are approximate.
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C2B
T3R TENSION
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T3L 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt.

C4B Pattern panel of 24 sts meas 13cm using
C4F 4mm needles.
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k2tog Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS
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k1b = insert RH needle below marked loop,

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knit into this loop and pull up

p2tog with loop = purl tog long loop with
next st
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k2tog with loop = knit tog long loop with

next st
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T2R = knit 2nd st from LH needle leaving it Cont without shaping until armhole meas Size 3 only

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on the needle, k first st from LH needle, slip 11[12:13]cm (4¼[4¾:5¼]in), ending with Work 2 rows, dec 1 st at armhole edge of

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both sts off needle tog a WS row. every row (22 sts).
T2L = knit tbl 2nd st from LH needle leaving Shape neck and shoulder All sizes

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it on the needle, k first st from LH needle, Next row: Patt 14, turn and leave rem sts Work 3[5:5] rows, dec 1 st at armhole edge
slip both sts off needle tog on a stitch holder (14 sts). of next and foll alt row. 18[18:19] sts.
For more abbreviations see page 91 Next row (WS): Cast off 3 sts, patt to end Cont without shaping until armhole meas

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(11 sts). 9[10:11]cm (3½[4:4¼]in), ending with a RS row.
BACK Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (8 sts). Shape neck
Using 3.25mm needles and thumb method Next row: P2tog, patt to end (7 sts). Next row: Cast off 5 sts, patt to end.

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cast on 60[64:72] sts. Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (4 sts). 13[13:14] sts.
Row 1 (WS): Knit. Work 1 row. Work 2 rows, dec 1 st at neck edge on every

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Work 4 more rows in g st. Cast off rem 4 sts. row. 11[11:12] sts.
Set patt With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem 24[24:26] sts, Work 1[1:3] rows, dec 1 st at neck end in

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Change to 4mm needles. cast off 10[10:12] sts, patt to end (14 sts). next and foll alt row (10 sts).

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Row 1: K18[20:24], (k3, T2R, k3) 3 times, Work 1 row. Cont without shaping until armhole meas
k18[20:24]. Next row (RS): Cast off 3 sts, patt to end 11[12:13]cm (4¼[4¾:5¼]in), ending with

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Row 2: Purl. (11 sts). a WS row.
Row 3: K18[20:24], (k2, T2R, pm, T2L, k2) Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (8 sts). Shape shoulder
3 times, k18[20:24]. Next row: P2tog, patt to end (7 sts). Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (7 sts).

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Row 4: Purl. Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (4 sts). Work 1 row.

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Row 5: K18[20:24], (k1, T2R, k2, T2L, k1) Cast off rem 4 sts. Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (4 sts).

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3 times, k18[20:24]. Work 1 row.
Row 6: Purl. LEFT FRONT Cast off rem 4 sts.
Row 7: K3, k2tog, k13[15:19], (k2tog, m1, Using 3.25mm needles and thumb method

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(k1, k1b) 4 times, m1, skpo) 3 times, k13[15:19], cast on 29[31:35] sts. RIGHT FRONT
skpo, k3. 58[62:70] sts. Work 5 rows in g st. Using 3.25mm needles and thumb method

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Row 8: P17[19:23], (p2, (p2tog with loop) Set patt cast on 29[31:35] sts.

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4 times, p2) 3 times, p17[19:23]. Change to 4mm needles. Work 5 rows g st.
Remove markers. Row 1: K19[21:25], T2R, k7, k1. Set patt

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Row 9: K21[23:27], (k3, T2L, k3) twice, Row 2: Purl. Change to 4mm needles.
k21[23:27]. Row 3: K18[20:24], T2R, pm, T2l, k6, k1. Row 1: K8, T2R, k19[21:25].
Row 10: Purl. Row 4: Purl. Row 2: Purl.

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Row 11: K21[23:27], (k2, T2R, pm, T2L, k2) Row 5: K17[19:23], T2R, k2, T2L, k5, k1. Row 3: K7, T2R, pm, T2L, k18[20:24].

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twice, k21[23:27]. Row 6: Purl. Row 4: Purl.

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Row 12: Purl. Row 7: K3, k2tog, k11[13:17], k2tog, m1, (k1, Row 5: K6, T2R, k2, T2L, k17[19:23].
Row 13: K21[23:27], (k1, T2R, k2, T2L, k1) k1b) 4 times, m1, skpo, k5. 28[30:34] sts. Row 6: Purl.
twice, k21[23:27]. Row 8: P7, (p2tog with loop) 4 times, Row 7: K5, k2tog, m1, (k1, k1b) 4 times, m1,

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Row 14: Purl. p17[19:23]. skpo, k11[13:17], skpo, k3. 28[30:34] sts.
Row 15: K3, k2tog, k16[18:22], (k2tog, m1, Remove markers. Row 8: P17[19:23], (p2tog with loop)

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(k1, k1b) 4 times, m1, skpo) twice, k16[18:22], Row 9: K22[24:28], T2R, k4. 4 times, p7.
skpo, k3. 56[60:68] sts. Row 10: Purl. Remove markers.
Row 16: P20[22:26], *p2, (p2tog with loop) Row 11: K21[23:27], T2R, pm, T2L, k4. Row 9: K4, T2R, k22[24:28].

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4 times, p2; rep from * once more, p20[22:26]. Row 12: Purl. Row 10: Purl.
Remove markers. Row 13: K20[22:26], T2R, k2, T2L, k2. Row 11: K13, T2R, pm, T2L, k21[23:27].
Rows 1-16 set patt. Row 14: Purl. Row 12: Purl.

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Keeping continuity of patt as set Row 15: K3, k2tog, k14[16:20], k2tog, m1, Row 13: K2, T2R, k2, T2L, k20[22:26].

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throughout, work 15[23:31] rows, dec 1 st at (k1, k1b) 4 times, m1, skpo, k1. 27[29:33] sts. Row 14: Purl.

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each end as before in 7th and every foll 8th Row 16: P3, (p2tog with loop) 4 times, Row 15: K1, k2tog, m1, (k1, k1b) 4 times, m1,
row. 52[54:60] sts. p20[22:26]. skpo, k14[16:20], skpo, k3. 27[29:33] sts.
Cont without shaping until work meas Remove markers. Row 16: P20[22:26], (p2tog with loop)
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13[16:19]cm (5¼[6¼:7½]in), ending with Rows 1-16 set patt. 4 times, p3.
a WS row. Keeping continuity of patt as set Remove markers.
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Shape armholes throughout, work 15[23:31] rows, dec 1 st at Rows 1-16 set patt.
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. beg as before in 7th and every foll 8th row. Keeping continuity of patt as set
46[48:54] sts. 25[26:29] sts. throughout, work 15[23:31] rows, dec 1 st at
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Next row: Skpo, patt to last 2 sts, k2tog. Cont without shaping until work meas beg as before in 7th and every foll 8th row.
44[46:52] sts. 13[16:19]cm (5¼[6¼:7½]in), ending with 25[26:29] sts.
25

Next row: P2tog, patt to last 2 sts, p2tog a WS row. Cont without shaping until work meas
tbl. 42[44:50] sts. Shape armhole 13[16:19]cm (5¼[6¼:7½]in), ending with
10

Size 3 only Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. a RS row.

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Work 2 rows, dec 1 st at each end of every 22[23:26] sts. Shape armhole
row (46 sts). Work 1 row. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. 22[23:26] sts.
All sizes Next row: Skpo, patt to end. 21[22:25] sts. Next row: Skpo, patt to end. 21[22:25] sts.
27

Work 3[5:5] rows, dec 1 st at each end of Next row: P to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl. Next row: P to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl.
t

next and foll alt row. 38[38:40] sts. 20[21:24] sts. 20[21:24] sts.
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PATTERNS
1
2

Size 3 only Change to 4mm needles and proceed as foll: LEFT FRONT BORDER
1

Work 2 rows, dec 1 st at armhole edge of Row 1: Knit. With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles,
3

every row (22 sts). Row 2: Purl. pick up and knit 48[56:62] sts evenly down
All sizes Cont in st st throughout and work Left Front.
4

Work 3[5:5] rows, dec 1 st at armhole edge 7[35:27] rows, inc 1st at each end of 3rd and Work 2 rows in g st.
of next and foll alt row. 18[18:19] sts. every foll 4th row. 36[54:54] sts. Cast off.
Cont without shaping until armhole meas Work 36[12:36] rows, inc 1 st at each end of
5

RIGHT FRONT BORDER

2

9[10:11]cm (3½[4:4¼]in), ending with a every foll 6th row. 48[58:66] sts.
WS row. Cont without shaping until work meas With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles,
Shape neck 17[19:24]cm (6½[7½:9½]in), ending with pick up and knit 48[56:62] sts evenly up
6

Next row: Cast off 5 sts, patt to end. a WS row. Right Front.
13[13:14] sts. Shape top Work 1 row in g st.
7

Work 1 row. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Next row: K to last 21 sts, (k2tog, yf, k6)
Work 2 rows, dec 1 st at neck edge on every 42[52:60] sts. twice, k2tog, yf, k3.
3

row. 11[11:12] sts. Work 12[16:20] rows, dec 1 st at each end of Cast off.
8

Work 1[1:3] rows, dec 1 st at neck end on every row. 18[20:20] sts.
next and foll alt row (10 sts). Cast off 3[4:4] sts at beg of next 2 rows TO FINISH
9

Cont without shaping until armhole meas (12 sts). Fold Sleeves in half lengthways, then placing
11[12:13]cm (4¼[4¾:5¼]in), ending with Cast off rem 12 sts. folds to shoulder seams, sew Sleeves in
a RS row. position, easing in top to create a puff.
10

Shape shoulder NECKBAND Join side and Sleeve seams.

4

Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (7 sts). Join shoulder seams. Sew on buttons.
11

Work 1 row. With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles, pick Block out garment to the measurements
Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end (4 sts). up and knit 15[16:17] sts evenly up Right given, cover with damp cloths and leave
Cast off rem 4 sts. Front neck, 6 sts evenly down right Back until dry. See ball band for washing and
12

neck, 10[10:12] sts evenly across Back neck, further care instructions. l
SLEEVES (MAKE 2) 6 sts evenly up left Back neck, 12[16:17] sts
5

Using 3.25mm needles and thumb method evenly down Left Front neck. 52[54:58] sts.
13

cast on 32[36:40] sts. Work 2 rows in g st.

Work 5 rows in g st. Cast off.
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k knit rem remain/ing
p purl rep repeat
CASCADE YARNS SCHOPPEL WOLLE alt alternative rev st st reverse stocking stitch
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W: artyarn.co.uk ch chain rnd round
cm centimetre/s RS/WS right side/wrong side
DESIGNETTE cn cable needle skpo slip one, knit one, pass
T: +45 58 37 10 11 SWEETGEORGIA cont continue the slipped stitch over
E: info@designette.dk W: sweetgeorgiayarns.com dc double crochet (decrease 1)
W: designette.co.uk dec decrease sk2po slip one, knit two
dpn(s) double-pointed together, pass slipped
THREE BEARS YARN needle(s) stitch over (decrease 2)
DROPS DESIGN T: 01254 53051 foll follows/following s2kpo slip two stitches
W: garnstudio.com E: info@threebearsyarn.co.uk g gramme/s one at a time knitwise,
W: threebearsyarn.com g st garter stitch knit one, pass two
(every row knit) slipped stitches over
JOHN ARBON in inch/es (decrease 2)
T: 01598 752490 WALCOT YARNS inc increase sp2po slip one purlwise, purl
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together (decrease 1) slipped stitch over
k3tog knit three stitches (decrease 2)
KING COLE WE ARE KNITTERS together (decrease 2) sl1 slip one stitch
T: 01756 703670 W: weareknitters.co.uk kfb knit into front and sl1p slip one stitch purlwise
W: kingcole.co.uk back of next stitch sm slip marker
(increase 1) ssk slip next two stitches
WENDY kwise knitwise one at a time, knitwise,
MALABRIGO TB Ramsden LH/RH left hand/right hand to right hand needle,
T: 020 3514 1551 T: 01943 872264 m marker insert tip of left hand
W: malabrigoyarn.com E: enquiries@tbramsden.co.uk m1 make 1 stitch: pick up needle through both
W: tbramsden.co.uk the loop lying between stitches and knit them
the two stitches and together (decrease 1)
PAINTBOX YARNS knit into the back of it st(s) stitch(es)
LoveKnitting WEST YORKSHIRE (increase 1) st st stocking stitch
T: 01409 404010 SPINNERS m1p make 1 purlwise tbl through back loop
W: loveknitting.com T: 01535 664500 meas measures tog together
E: sales@wyspinners.com mm millimetre/s tr treble crochet
W: wyspinners.com m st moss stitch w&t wrap and turn
RICO ndl needle wyib with yarn in the back
T: +49 (0)52 72 602-0 p2tog purl two stitches wyif with yarn in the front
E: info@rico-design.de YARN STORIES together (decrease 1) yf yarn forward
W: rico-design.de T: 01484 848431 p3tog purl three stitches yfrn yarn forward and round
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W: yarnstories.com patt pattern yo yarn over
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T: 01484 681881 psso pass slipped stitch over y2rn yarn twice round needle
E: mail@knitrowan.com pwise purlwise
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Laura ‘Purl Princess’ Parkinson reveals the top things you need to know
about knitting socks and what you can learn along the way
These are my top things you need to
know about knitting socks:
1. They usually take just a single skein
of yarn. You know that single stunning skein
of yarn that you don’t know what to knit with?
All of those one-off beauties that you bought
at a yarn show or shop because they were
just too gorgeous to walk away from? You
can knit socks with them! Granted,
if it’s a skein of fine silk, you
probably don’t want to use it
for socks – unless you’re a
very fancy person, that
is. But most of those
single-skein purchases
would be perfect
for sock knitting. It
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wrapped up in something you made with that
stunner from your stash.
2. They are fantastic teachers. Almost
every pair of socks I have made has taught
me a new technique. First of all there’s the
choice to knit them cuff-down or toe-up. For
toe-up there is Judy’s magic cast on, Turkish
cast on and countless other methods. For cuff-
down there is the long-tail cast on, German
twisted cast on, mega-stretchy cast on, and
so on. Making a heel is frankly magical the
first time you create one, but there are lots
of different methods such as a heel flap, the
afterthought heel, German short rows and
regular short rows. You can even make a tube
sock with no heel, which is what I did with my
daughter’s latest pair of hand-knitted socks.
If she will insist upon outgrowing her socks
then there is no reason to put heels in them
at all. These techniques are before you add
in any colourwork or textures such as cables.
By trying different sock patterns each time
you knit a pair, you’re adding to your knitting
technical repertoire very quickly.
3. The feel of a knitted
sock on the foot is
pure joy. My husband
doesn’t like knitted
garments, as he’s
somehow hot all year
round, meaning that
anything more than
a shirt and jeans is
to s ubs c r ib e v isit w w w.c r af t sin s tit u te.c o m
too many clothes. But he LOVES hand-knitted
socks, because of the way they feel. The shaping
you put into them means that they hug your foot
unlike any shop-bought socks. The heel alone is
a little pocket of joy that fits on the back of your
foot perfectly. My husband loves socks to the
point that he stole a pair I had made for a friend
before I had a chance to give them away. I love
making them for him as they’re the only knitted
items he will allow on his over-heated person.
4. They are highly addictive. Once you are
bitten by the sock-knitting bug you’re in it for
life. You’d think you wouldn’t need that many
pairs of socks, but I’d like to hold up Amy
Florence of the Stranded Dyeworks podcast
as an example. Granted, she is a yarn dyer
so lives a life of knitting, but last year she set
herself the challenge of knitting a pair of socks
for every day of December. She succeeded
in making her Christmas sock box and is still
knitting more socks! I think their addictive
nature comes from them being such fun to
make and so portable. With tiny manageable
rows you can easily squeeze in a few practically
anywhere. This also gives the knitter a sense
of constant progress and huge feelings of
achievement. I like to think of it as the social
media of knitting projects, giving you that
quick dopamine, good-feeling hit each time
you knit them. This is in contrast to War and
Peace knitting projects: larger, slow-going
items where it’s harder to see progress and you
can’t pop them in your handbag.
So if you’ve never knitted socks before,
grab a beautiful skein from your stash, learn
some new techniques as you knit, then finally
feel the wonder of hand-knitted socks on
your feet. You’ll want to cast on another pair
immediately. Happy sock knitting!
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W arning: sock knitting can be
highly addictive. If you’ve never
knitted a sock before, you may be
shaking your head in disbelief at this point
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6
Socks are your oyster:
design inspiration

Walking on air: yarn inspiration

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– but it’s true! If you Google “sock knitting

addiction” you will get some 14.4 million 8 Technique: knitting in the
hits and find whole blogs and websites round using double-pointed
devoted to this not-so-dangerous desire. needles
Why is it so addictive? It starts with your
first sock. Many sock virgins fear that first 10 Pattern: Boot socks
turning of the heel – but as with most
things in knitting, it’s far simpler than 14 Technique: helical stripes
it seems and the effect is a little bit like
magic. Apart from that socks are pretty 16 Pattern: Molton
much as simple as knitting a tube. They
come together with little need for lengthy 20 Technique: afterthought heel
sewing up, and they’re small, portable and
relatively quick. 22 Pattern: Sun Dance
This is our second sock knitting
workshop and is designed to draw in 26 Best foot forward:
newbie sock knitters as well as to excite design your own socks
the hardcore addicts. We’ve got a guide
to knitting in the round and a simple 30 Resources
boot sock, helical stripes – as invented
by the brilliant Jen Arnall-Culliford of 31 Abbreviations
Arnall-Culliford Knitwear – and a cute
footie sock by Drops Design, along with
techniques, tips and plenty of inspiration.
Try knitting a sock today – you’re sure
to find yourself hooked!

Christine
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 knit
safari
crochet
Socks fabric
fancies

never not
Socks are
knitting
your oyster
Be inspired by a selection of sock designs
Once you’ve knitted a tube, turned a heel and tried
your hand at Kitchener stitch, you have pretty much
all the skills you need to knit any sock you like. Sock
knitting can be highly addictive, with hundreds if
not thousands of patterns available to choose from
– so here are just a few to get you started. mamie rosa

fran carle

becky curran
designs

cristina
ferreira

qianer
huang

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 TECHNIQUE

NATALIA
Vasilieva

molly
alborea

louleigh

aud bergo designs

jo torr

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 biffsugar purple lamb
yarns fIber arts

Walking Homespun

on air
wonders

How do you choose from twinkly knits

the wealth of glorious
sock yarns on the market?
Here are some indie-dyed
wonders to inspire you
Any yarn can be a sock yarn. Knit intricate
details in a lace-weight for a super-light
summer sock, or craft a cosy bed sock in
a super chunky stunner. One thing to bear
joy to the wool
in mind: if you’re planning to wear your
socks a lot they’re going to encounter
some rough use – so that cashmere silk
blend might not be the perfect choice for
something you’re going to be treading on
day in, day out.
Many sock yarns have a percentage of
nylon to give them extra strength and
sturdiness. If you’re keen to avoid man-
k
made fibres, go for a yarn with a high cinnabar pin
twist, or a more hardwearing wool – for
example, British Bluefaced Leicester and
Wensleydale yarns are stronger than
Merino, but are still deliciously soft. If your
heart is set on a super-soft fibre, don’t
despair. A high-twist spin and a tight knit
– say by going down a needle size or two –
can help prolong your socks’ life.
We’ve picked some gorgeous sock
yarns from independent dyers to whet
darkwave
your appetite.
fIbers
6
 claire
nettleship
the urban
wildwoole17 purl

needle
and fred

damson tree
studios burrow
& soar

ladodeya
birdstreetuk

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 TECHNIQUE

Working with
four needles
Sue Whiting explains how to knit in the round using
double-pointed needles
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 TECHNIQUE

2. To start to knit, arrange the three

needles in a triangle. The working yarn will
be at the end of the third needle.

3. Loosely knot a coloured thread around

the needle next to the working yarn to
mark the start of the rounds. Then start
to knit with the fourth needle, closing the
cast-on triangle when knitting through the
first stitch on the first needle.

When you want to knit a tube without a

seam, you use four needles rather than
two. When you knit, you simply work
clockwise around three needles, using
the fourth as the working needle. First,
of course, you have to cast stitches on to
three of the four needles. A chain-edge or
knitted-on cast on is recommended.

CAST ON WITH FOUR NEEDLES

1. Using the chain-edge cast on, cast the
stitches on to one needle, then divide 3
them evenly between the three needles.

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 PATTERN
BOOT SOCKS BY SUE WHITING
These classic long gumboot socks are
knitted up in really warm aran yarn, for
great insulation on a cold day. They are
knitted on four double-pointed needles.
SIZES
To fit foot length: 23[25:28]cm (9[10:11]in)
Finished length: 38cm (15in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes. Where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
YOU WILL NEED
Aran-weight wool-blend yarn
All sizes: 250g (approx 410m) in grey
or off-white
4mm double-pointed needles
Note: Yarn amounts given are based
on average requirements and are
approximate.
TENSION
20 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 31
SOCK (MAKE 2)
Cast on 52 sts, distributing sts evenly over
3 needles (17 sts on first 2 needles and
18 sts on 3rd needle).
Rnd 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep this rnd for 10cm (4in), dec 1 st at end
of last rnd (51 sts – 17 sts on each needle).
Now work as foll:
Rnd 1 (RS): K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog tbl
(49 sts).
Rnds 2-6: Knit.
Rnds 7-12: As rnds 1-6 (47 sts).
Rnd 13: As rnd 1 (45 sts).
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Rnd 14: Knit.
Rep last rnd until work meas 30cm (12in).
Shape heel
Next rnd (RS): K11 and turn, slip last
12 sts of previous rnd on to other end of
this needle (23 heel sts now on this needle),
and then divide rem 22 instep sts between
rem 2 needles.
Work on 23 heel sts only as foll:
Next row (WS): Sl1p, p22, turn.
Next row: Sl1 kwise, k22, turn.
Rep last 2 rows 9 more times, then first
of these rows again, ending with RS facing
for next row.
Next row (RS): K13, skpo, turn.
Next row: P4, p2tog, turn.
Next row: K5, skpo, turn.
Next row: P6, p2tog, turn.
Cont in this way until all heel sts are on one
needle, ending with RS facing for next row.
Next row (RS): K7.
Heel complete.
Slip all 22 instep sts on to one needle.
With RS facing and using a spare needle,
k rem 6 heel sts, pick up and knit 15 sts
along side of heel, using another needle
k22 instep sts, using another needle pick
up and knit 14 sts along other side of heel,
then k other 7 heel sts (64 sts – 21 sts
on first needle, 22 instep sts on second
needle and 21 sts on third needle).
Next rnd (RS): Knit.
Next rnd: K to last 3 sts on first needle,
k2tog, k1, k all 22 sts on second needle,
work across sts on third needle as foll: k1,
k2tog tbl, k to end.
Rep last 2 rnds 9 more times (44 sts).
Next rnd (RS): Knit.
Rep last rnd until work meas 14[17:19]cm
(5½[61/2: 71/2]in) from picked-up sts at heel.
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Shape toe
Next rnd (RS): K to last 3 sts on first
needle, k2tog, k1, work across sts on
second needle as foll: k1, k2tog tbl, k to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k1, work across sts on third
needle as foll: k1, k2tog tbl, k to end.
Next rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds 4 more times (24 sts).
Knit across sts on first needle, transferring
them on to same needle as last set of sts.
Arrange sts so that there are 2 sets of
12 sts on needles. Fold sock flat so that
needles holding sts are next to each other
and, using a third needle, cast off sts from
both needles together to form toe seam.

TO FINISH
Press following instructions on ball band. l

Pattern and
technique from
pages 8-9 from
Learn to Knit edited
by Sue Whiting,
published by Berry
& Co. Available
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 TECHNIQUE

Helical
jogless stripes
Banish jogged stripes with this simple method
Jen and Jim Arnall-Culliford, the husband-
and-wife team behind Arnall-Culliford
Knitwear, have pioneered helical stripes
in their books A Year of Techniques and
Something New to Learn about Helical
Knitting. This simple but effective – and
highly pleasing to work – version of the
technique invented by Jen means you
have two spirals interchanging along
the length of your sock, so you end
up with the Holy Grail of completely
jogless stripes.

1 2

1. After switching from the toe colour, work 2. Switch to B and knit to 3 sts before the
one round in shade A. Do not break yarn A. end of the round, leaving 3 sts in A on the
LH needle. Do not break B.

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3 4

3. Now slip those 3 st purlwise to the 4. This brings the working yarn in A to the
RH needle. next stitch to be knitted. Pick this up and
start working the next round.

5 6

5. Keep working until you come to the last 6. Slip these 3 sts purlwise to the RH
3 sts in B. needle, bringing you to the point where
you left yarn B, then start working the first
stitch in A with yarn B.

7. Keep repeating steps 2-6 to create a pattern of jogless helical stripes.

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MOLTON BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS
These simple stripy socks are perfect for
sock knitting newbies: start at the toe with
Judy’s Magic Cast On (find tutorials online
or in Knitting’s last sock supplement, free
with Knitting 168, June 2017), work your
sock in helical stripes (see page 14), work
a stretchy cast off and then finish with a
simple afterthought heel (see page 20).
These socks are named after the Devon
home of John Arbon’s mill, where the
company spins its Exmoor Sock Yarn from
the fleece of local sheep breeds.
SIZE
To fit: Average adult – length is adjustable.
Circumference: 20cm (8in) (stretchy)
Foot length: 26cm (10¼in) (adjustable)
YOU WILL NEED
John Arbon Exmoor Sock Yarn
60% Exmoor Blueface wool, 20% Corriedale
wool, 10% Zwartbles wool, 10% nylon
1 x 50g ball in Bell Heather (A)
1 x 50g ball in Mackerel-Sky (B)
1 x 50g ball in Whortleberries (C)
Scrap yarn in a contrast colour
2.5mm double-pointed needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Note: Yarn amounts are based on average
requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
30 sts and 45 rows to 10cm over st st
stripe patt.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.
ABBREVIATIONS
m1L = make 1 left: insert LH needle tip
through the bar between 2 sts from front
to back, then knit it tbl
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m1R = make 1 right: insert LH needle tip
through the bar between 2 sts from back
to front, then knit it
For more abbreviations see page 31
TIP
Always stop at the end of a round to
avoid losing track of which yarn you’re
working with.
SOCK (MAKE 2)
Using A and Judy’s Magic Cast On
(tutorials are available online), cast on
24 sts across 2 dpns. Place markers to mark
beg of rnd and mid-point (after 12 sts).
Set-up rnd: Using a third needle, knit 1 rnd,
working any twisted sts tbl to untwist them.
You may wish to distribute your stitches
across 3 or 4 dpns at this point.
Set toe increases
Rnd 1: *K1, m1L, k to 1 st before m, m1R,
k1; rep from * once (inc 4).
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep rnds 1 and 2 until you have 60 sts,
ending with rnd 2.
Break A.
Set helical stripes
Note: Do not break B or C during entire
stripe section.
Rnd 1: Knit in B.
Rnd 2: Using C, k to last 3 sts before end of
rnd (which are worked in B) and slip these
3 sts pwise to the RH needle. This brings
the working yarn in B to the tip of the RH
needle ready to work the next stitches.
Rnd 3: Using B, knit until you reach the
last 3 sts in C. Slip these 3 sts pwise to RH
needle and cont in C to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: Using C, knit until you reach the
last 3 sts in B. Slip these 3 sts pwise to RH
needle and cont in B to end of rnd.
Rep rnds 3 and 4 for helical stripe patt.
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Cont as set until piece meas approx 20cm
(8in) or 5cm (2in) less than desired foot
length.
Position afterthought heel
Take a note of where your stripe colour
change is. If it is in the first half of the
stitches, you will position your heel across
the second half; if it is in the second half
your heel will be positioned across the first
half of the stitches. If the colour change is
in between the two halves you may wish to
work a couple of extra rounds (or unknit a
few rounds) until it sits neatly in one half or
the other.
Where colour change is in the first half
of stitches
Next rnd: Patt to m, work across rem
30 sts in contrast yarn, then slip the 30 sts
just worked back to LH needle and work
them again in patt.
Where colour change is in the second
half of stitches
Next rnd: Work across first 30 sts in contrast
yarn, slip these 30 sts just worked back to LH
needle and work them again in patt.
All socks
Cont in patt as set until piece meas approx
30cm (12in) or 2.5cm (1in) less than desired
leg length.
Work cuff
Break B and C and join A.
Next rnd: Using A, (k1, p1) around.
Rep last rnd for 2.5cm (1in).
Cast off using a stretchy cast off.
Afterthought heel
Use 2 dpns to pick up sts on either side of
scrap yarn (60 sts).
Set-up rnd: Using A, pm to mark beg of
rnd, pick up and k1 in between 2 sets of
sts, k across first 30 sts, pm to mark mid-
point, pick up and k1 in between 2 sets of
sts, k to end (62 sts).
Knit 1 rnd.
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Set heel decreases
Dec rnd 1: *Ssk, ssk, k to 3 sts before m,
k2tog, k1; sm, rep from * once (56 sts).
Knit 3 rnds.
**Dec rnd 2: *K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m,
k2tog, k1; sm, rep from * once (dec 4).
Knit 2 rnds.
Rep from ** once more, then work dec rnd
2 every alt rnd until you have 24 sts.
Join heel sts using Kitchener stitch
Line up the two rows of heel sts on two
dpns with the working yarn at the RH end.
Break yarn leaving a long tail and thread
this tail on to a tapestry needle.
Set-up: Insert tapestry needle into first st
on front knitting needle as if to purl and
pull yarn through, but do not slip this st off
the needle.
Insert tapestry needle into first st on back
knitting needle as if to knit and pull yarn
through, but do not slip this st off the needle.
Step 1: Insert tapestry needle into first st
on front knitting needle as if to knit, pull
yarn through and slip this st off the end of
the needle.
Step 2: Insert tapestry needle through the
new first st on the front knitting needle as
if to purl, pull yarn through but do not slip
this st off the needle.
Step 3: Insert tapestry needle through the
first st on the back knitting needle as if to
purl, pull yarn through and slip this st off
the needle.
Step 4: Insert tapestry needle through the
new first st on the back knitting needle as
if to knit, pull yarn through but do not slip
this st off the needle.
Rep steps 1 to 4 until you have 1 st
remaining on each knitting needle, then
work steps 1 and 3 again.
Pull yarn tight to secure.
TO FINISH
Weave in ends. Block. l
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Afterthought heel
If you’re nervous about turning a heel, want to work the
body of your sock all in one go or fancy a contrast heel,
try this simple technique
1. Working either from the top down or
from the toe up, knit to the point where you
want your heel to go. Work across the back
half of the stitches in a contrasting piece of
scrap yarn, leaving a short tail loose at each
end. Slip the stitches you have just worked
back to the left-hand needle and work them
again in your pattern. Now continue on to
the end of your sock.
2. Once you have cast off your sock, return
to the scrap yarn. First use a double-
pointed needle to pick up all the stitches
along one side of the scrap yarn …
3. … then use a second double-pointed
needle to pick up all the stitches along the
second side.
4. You have now secured all the stitches
held by the scrap yarn.
5. Now it’s time to remove the scrap yarn.
You can use a double-pointed needle, a
blunt-ended sewing needle or just your
fingers to pull it gently out of the loops
holding it. Don’t worry if you don’t catch
every single stitch – they won’t run too far
and are easy enough to pick up if they do.
6. Now you should have a tube with a hole
in it, ready to start knitting your heel.
7. Starting at one side of the heel, pick up
a stitch at the side of the hole between the
two sets of stitches.
8. Work across the first set of stitches.
9. Then pick up and knit a stitch at the
other side of the hole between the two
sets of stitches …
10. … before working across the second
set of stitches.
11. You now have a full set of stitches
picked up, ready to work the heel
decreases as detailed in your pattern.
12. And this is the result.

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7 8

9 10

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SUN DANCE SOCKS

BY DROPS DESIGN
SIZE and 14th stitches. It may be helpful to put
Europe: 35-37[38-40:41-43] stitch markers on the row in these positions
UK: 4-6½[7-9½:10-12½] before working the row.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of figures CHART A1
this applies to all sizes. Worked over 10 sts in the round.
Row 1: Knit.
YOU WILL NEED Row 2: Purl.
Drops Flora 65% wool, 35% alpaca (approx Rows 3 and 4: Rep rows 1 and 2.
210m per 50g) Rows 5 and 6: Knit.
1[1:2] x 50g balls in 17 Yellow Row 7: K1, yo, k3, sk2po, k3, yo.
2.5mm double-pointed needles Row 8: As row 2.
Stitch holder or spare yarn Row 9: K2, yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo, k1.
Stitch markers Row 10: As row 2.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 11: K3, yo, k1, sk2po, k1, yo, k2.
average requirements and are approximate. Row 12: As row 2.
Row 13: K4, yo, sk2po, yo, k3.
TENSION Row 10: Purl.
26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Chart Key
to obtain correct tension.
k on RS, p on WS
p on RS, k on WS
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91
yo
sk2po
TIPS
To strengthen the heel, the heel and
heel decreases can be worked with two
strands of yarn: use the strand from both
the outside and inside of the ball and
work one stitch with one yarn and the next
with the other, then continue alternating
strands in this way. This gives you a SOCK (MAKE 2)
slightly thicker heel. The socks are worked in the round from
the top down using dpns.
To work out how to decrease evenly, count Cast on 54[54:63] sts, join to work in the
the total number of stitches on the needle round making sure not to twist the sts.
(eg 54 stitches) and divide by the number Knit 1 rnd.
of decreases to be made (eg 4) = 13.5. Rib rnd: (K1, p2) to end.
In this example, knit together alternately Rep rib rnd until work meas 2[2:3]cm
the 12th and 13th stitches and the 13th (¾[¾:1½]in).

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Knit 1 rnd, dec 4[4:3] sts evenly across
(see Tips). 50[50:60] sts.
Next rnd: K35[35:45], place the last
20[20:30] sts worked on a stitch holder or
spare yarn (this will form the mid top of
foot), k to end. 30[30:30] heel sts.
Now work in rows on the heel sts only.
Cont in st st, starting with a p row (see Tips
for heel) until heel meas
5[5.5:6]cm (2[2¼:2¼]in), ending with a WS
row. Place a stitch marker in the middle
of the last row.
Shape heel
Row 1 (RS): K to last 8[8:9] sts, skpo, turn.
Row 2: P to last 8[8:9] sts, sl1p, p1, psso,
turn.
Row 3: K to last 7[7:8] sts, skpo, turn.
Row 4: P to last 7[7:8] sts, sl1p, p1, psso,
turn.
Cont to dec as set, working 1 st fewer
before the slip st on each pair of rows until
there are 16[16:14] sts left.
Now return to working in rounds.
Next rnd: K16[16:14] heel sts, pick up and
k13[14:16] sts along the side of the heel,
k20[20:30] sts from the stitch holder for the
mid top of foot, pick up and k13[14:16] sts
along the other side of the heel.
62[64:76] sts.
Cont by working Chart A1 in the round
(or follow the written instructions).
AT THE SAME TIME on the first round
decrease 12[14:16] sts evenly across the
round (see Tips). 50[50:60] sts.
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There is now room for 5[5:6] repeats of the
10-st patt around the sock.
Cont working from Chart A1 until the piece
meas approx 18[20:22]cm (7[7¾:8¾]in)
from the heel marker, ending with row 13
(a complete repeat) of the chart. If the sock
measures less than this after a complete
repeat, work in st st in the round to the
correct length. Note that there are now
4[4:5]cm (1½[1½:2]in) left to finished length.
Insert a st marker in each side of the sock
so that there are 25[25:30] sts on top of
foot and 25[25:30] sts under the foot.
Next rnd (dec): (K to 2 sts before marker,
k2tog, sm, skpo) twice, k to end.
46[46:56] sts.
Next rnd: K to end.
Rep last 2 rows 5[5:6] more times.
26[26:32] sts.
Rep dec round only 3[3:4] more times.
14[14:16] sts.
Next rnd: K2tog to end. 7[7:8] sts.
Cut the strand, thread through the rem sts,
pull tight and fasten well.
TO FINISH
Weave in all ends. l
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Best foot
forward
Create the socks of your dreams with our handy guide
to designing your own

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have your pattern running over just one part

of the sock, and soles should always be kept
in stocking stitch or reverse stocking stitch,
for the comfort of the wearer.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Start by knitting a couple of tension
swatches. It’s worth doing one in stocking
stitch and one in the pattern you want
to work in. Measure them to find out the
number of stitches and rows to 10cm (4in),
then wash them, block if necessary, and
measure again.
Now measure the circumference of
your calf or ankle at the point you want
the sock cuff to reach. Subtract around
2.5cm (1in) from that measurement
so that the leg will sit tightly – known
as negative ease – and use this
measurement to work out how many
stitches to cast on. You will use the same
number of stitches for the leg and for the
PHOTOGRAPH: BUSHALEX/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

foot, but if you are working a short-row

heel that number will change in between
– so make sure you keep a note of it. This
number will be called A below. Also make
a note of the number of stitches to 10cm
(4in), as this is what you will decrease
to or increase from at the toe and heel.
We will call this B. These instructions are
written for double-pointed needles, but
can be adapted to work with the magic
loop method.

TUBE SOCKS FROM THE

O
nce you’ve got the hang of
knitting a basic sock, it’s fairly TOP DOWN
straightforward to adapt a simple 1. Cast on A stitches, join in the round
formula to create your own bespoke without twisting and pm to mark start
design. Many written sock patterns look of round.
complicated and elaborate, but that is 2. Work a stretchy cuff, for example in rib,
because socks are easier to knit than to for around 2.5cm (1in).
write about. In essence they are simply 3. Knit straight until you are around 5cm
knitted tubes, closed at one end, with or (2in) short of your desired length. If
without a bend in the middle for the heel. you are working a textured stitch pattern
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heel will sit and continue across the sole
in stocking stitch.
4. Divide your stitches evenly across two
needles and work as follows over each
needle:
Rnd 1: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Rnd 2: Knit.
These two rounds decrease four stitches.
5. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have B
stitches remaining, then join the two
sets of stitches using Kitchener stitch.
TUBE SOCKS FROM THE
TOE UP
1. Cast on B stitches, divide evenly over
two needles and join in the round without
twisting. Pm to mark start of round. To
avoid grafting at the end, I recommend
using Judy’s Magic Cast On.
2. Work as follows over each needle:
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
These two rounds increase four stitches.
3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have
A stitches.
4. Now work straight until your sock is
2.5cm (1in) less than the desired length.
5. Work in a stretchy stitch such as rib for
2.5cm (1in).
6. Cast off using a stretchy cast off. If
necessary, graft toe stitches together.
AFTERTHOUGHT HEELS FROM
THE TOP DOWN
1. Work steps 1-3 as for tube socks, until
your sock reaches the desired length
for the leg, leaving approximately 5cm
(2in) for the heel.
2. At this point, knit across half the stitches
in a contrasting scrap yarn, then slip
these stitches back to the left hand
needle and work them again in the
working yarn. This line of scrap yarn
stitches is where the heel will be.
3. Now work steps 3-5 as for tube socks.
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4. You will be decreasing 4 stitches on
each decrease row. Calculate how
many decrease rounds you need to take
you from A to B. Now work out how
many rounds you need for a 5cm (2in)
heel – this will be half the number of
rows in your 10cm (4in) tension square.
Divide the decrease rows evenly over
the number of rounds you want to work.
5. Pick up the stitches on each side of the
scrap yarn, then gently remove it.
6. Now work your decreases as planned in
step 4 until you have B stitches left.
7. Graft the stitches together using
Kitchener stitch.
AFTERTHOUGHT HEELS FROM
THE TOE UP
1. Work steps 1-4 as for toe-up tube socks
until your foot measures 5cm (2in) less
than the desired length.
2. Work step 2 as for top-down
afterthought heel.
3. Now work steps 4-6 as for toe-up
tube socks.
4. Work steps 4-7 as for top-down
afterthought heel.
BASIC TOE-UP SOCKS WITH
A TURNED HEEL
1. Work steps 1-4 as for toe-up tube socks
until your foot measures 5cm (2in) less
than the desired length.
2. Over half of the stitches, work short
rows back and forth until you have
4-6 stitches remaining in between the
wrapped stitches.
3. Now work back and forth over the short
rows, working one more wrap together
with its wrapped stitch and turning on
each round until you have worked all
the wraps together with their wrapped
stitches. You should have A stitches again.
4. Now work steps 4-6 as for toe-up
tube sock.
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TOP-DOWN SOCKS WITH your measurements

A HEEL FLAP Fill in the stitch counts for your
1. Work steps 1-3 as for top-down tube sock design here
sock until you reach the desired length
for your sock leg, leaving around 5cm A = ......................................... sts
(2in) for the heel. B = ......................................... sts
2. Now work back and forth across half the C = ......................................... sts
stitches for 5cm (2in) for the heel flap. You
can reinforce this flap by using a slip stitch
pattern, a rib or a cable design if you
get inspired
want. Slipping a stitch at the start of each Opposites Attract
row can help with picking up stitches later. by Bronagh Miskel
3. Calculate your short row stitches by ly,
Knitting 185,
dividing B by 2 and adding 1. We will Autu mn 2018
call this C.
4. Now, beginning on a WS row, turn the
heel by working back and forth across
the stitches as follows:
Row 1: Sl1, pC, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 2: Sl1, k4, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 3: Sl1, p to last st before gap,
p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 4: Sl1, k to last st before gap, ssk,
k1, turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until no stitches
remain after the gap, ending with row 4.
Do not turn, ready to begin working in Zing in your Step
ly,
the round again. by Bronagh Miskel
Knitti ng 180,
5. Pick up and knit stitches up one side of
the heel flap, pm, work across the stitches May 2018
held for the top of the foot, pm, pick up
Crosshatch Socks
and knit stitches down the other side of
by Bronagh Miskel
the heel flap. If you slipped stitches along ly,
Knitting 188,
the side of the heel flap, pick up and knit Dece mber 2018
a stitch in each slipped stitch.
6. Now decrease as follows:
Row 1: Work to 3 sts before the marker
at the start of the top foot stitches,
k2tog, k1, sm, work to next marker, k1,
ssk, work to end of round.
Row 2: Patt as set.
7. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have A
stitches again.
8. Now work steps 3-5 as for top-down
tube socks.

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k knit rem remain/ing
p purl rep repeat
alt alternative rev st st reverse stocking stitch
beg begin/ning (RS purl, WS knit)
ch chain rnd round
cm centimetre/s RS/WS right side/wrong side
cn cable needle skpo slip one, knit one, pass
cont continue the slipped stitch over
dc double crochet (decrease 1)
dec decrease sk2po slip one, knit two
dpn(s) double-pointed needle(s) together, pass slipped
foll follows/following stitch over (decrease 2)
g gramme/s s2kpo slip two stitches
g st garter stitch one at a time knitwise,
(every row knit) knit one, pass two
in inch/es slipped stitches over
inc increase (decrease 2)
k2tog knit two stitches together sp2po slip one purlwise, purl two
(decrease 1) together, pass slipped
k3tog knit three stitches stitch over (decrease 2)
together (decrease 2) sl1 slip one stitch
kfb knit into front and sl1p slip one stitch purlwise
back of next stitch sm slip marker
(increase 1) ssk slip next two stitches one
kwise knitwise at a time, knitwise, to
LH/RH left hand/right hand right hand needle, insert
m marker tip of left hand needle
m1 make 1 stitch: pick up the through both stitches
loop lying between the and knit them together
two stitches and knit into (decrease 1)
the back of it (increase 1) st(s) stitch(es)
m1p make 1 purlwise st st stocking stitch
meas measures tbl through back loop
mm millimetre/s tog together
m st moss stitch tr treble crochet
ndl needle w&t wrap and turn
p2tog purl two stitches together wyib with yarn in the back
(decrease 1) wyif with yarn in the front
p3tog purl three stitches yf yarn forward
together (decrease 2) yfrn yarn forward and
patt pattern round needle
pm place marker yo yarn over
psso pass slipped stitch over yrn yarn round needle
pwise purlwise y2rn yarn twice round needle

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