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Patterns
8 EMMA VINING 49 MARTIN STOREY
Shaftesbury Carmine
Cardigan featuring a Fair Isle fringed cardigan
distinctive slot rib pattern
55 BRONAGH MISKELLY
24 SARAH HATTON Rockall
Neve Scarf and mittens with a
45 59 Lace and cable sweater
with a contemporary shape
cable and moss stitch fabric

59 SANDRA NESBITT
36 JENNIE ATKINSON Seren
Marble Hill Fair Isle tunic for little girls
Fitted yoked cardigan has
a pretty stitch pattern 66 SANDRA NESBITT
Cyclamen
41 MARTIN STOREY Cosy textured wrap
Enchanted Forest
Wintry cushion is worked 73 IEVA OZOLINA
in intarsia and Fair Isle Orange Sun Mittens
Traditional Latvian mittens
45 JULIET BERNARD
Optic Blanket PLUS RACHEL COOPEY
73 41 This throw uses a range of
colourwork techniques
Sock Collection
Three modern sock designs

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 Emma Vining

Shaftesbury
A distinctive slot pattern creates interest
on this ribbed cardigan design
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 SIZE
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
TO FIT
BUST 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 122 cm

32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 in

ACTUAL
89 95½ 101 106 110½ 115 120½ 125 131½ cm
BUST
35 37½ 39¾ 41¾ 43½ 45¼ 47½ 49¼ 51¾ in

ACTUAL
56½ 57 58 58½ 59 59½ 60½ 61 61½ cm
LENGTH
22¼ 22½ 22¾ 23 23¼ 23½ 23¾ 24 24¼ in

SLEEVE
40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 cm
SEAM
15¾ 15¾ 15¾ 15¾ 15¾ 15¾ 15¾ 15¾ 15¾ in

YARN
Walcot Yarns Opus (4ply weight; 70% Falkland merino wool, 30% baby alpaca; 325m/355yds
Emma Vining per 100g skein)

Shaftesbury GOLDENROD 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 x100g

SKEINS

“MY SLOT rib cardigan uses one-row PATTERN NOTES 110 (116:120:122:128:132:136:140:146) sts.
buttonholes to create an interesting Work armhole 2 sts in from each armhole Dec 1 st at each end of every row 1 (3:3:3:
openwork design,” says Emma Vining. edge. 3:3:5:5:5) times, then every foll RS row
“The slots are worked on the upper part When working Slot Pattern, do not work 2 (2:3:3:5:6:6:7:9) times.
of the fronts and back, and they allow MS (Make Slot) unless enough stitches 104 (106:108:110:112:114:114:116:118) sts.
any garment worn underneath to show are available to complete the entire slot. Patt 1 WS row.
through. The placement of the slots If there are not enough stitches, simply
forms an interlinked series of openings continue to work the stitches in pattern Sizes 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 only
which are joined by the rib pattern. as established by previous row. Place 1 mrk 5 (-:7:8:3:4:10:11:6) sts in from
Rib is used for the front bands, with the each edge.
upper slots forming three buttonholes. BACK Next row (RS): Purl to mrk, work Slot
The lower part of the fronts and back are Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 116 (124:132: Pattern to last mrk, purl to end.
worked in a wide rib pattern that runs 138:144:150:158:164:172) sts, placing 1 mrk This row sets the patt of Slot Pattern
into the upper slot pattern. The set-in 5 (3:1:4:1:4:2:5:3) sts in from each edge. between mrks and rev st st at each end.
sleeves are also knitted in wide rib.” Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): Knit to mrk, K10, *P2, K10; Size 10 only
rep from * to mrk, knit to end. Work Slot Pattern over next RS row.
STITCH PATTERNS Rep last 2 rows twice more.
WIDE RIB PATTERN All sizes
(multiple of 12 sts + 10) Change to 4mm needles. Work even in patt as set until armholes meas
Row 1 (RS): *P10, K2; rep from * to last 10 approx. 18½ (19:19½:20½:21:21½:22:23:23½)
sts, P10. BEGIN WIDE RIB PATTERN cm, ending after Row 2 or 6 (WS) of patt.
Row 2 (WS): *K10, P2; rep from * to last 10 Row 1 (RS): Purl to mrk, work row 1 of
sts, K10. Wide Rib Pattern to mrk, purl to end. SHAPE RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK
Rep these 2 rows for pattern. Row 2 (WS): Knit to mrk, work row 2 of Next row (RS): Cast off 10 (10:10:10:10:11:11:
Wide Rib Pattern to mrk, knit to end. 11:11) sts, patt until there are 29 (30:30:31:
SLOT PATTERN 31:31:31:31:32) sts on RH needle. Turn and
(multiple of 12 sts + 10) Cont in Wide Rib and rev st st as set until cont on these sts only.
Row 1 (RS, slot row): P4, *K2, P2, MS, P1; work measures 36cm from cast-on edge or 29 (30:30:31:31:31:31:31:32) sts.
rep from * to last 6 sts, K2, P4. desired length to underarm, ending after
Row 2 (WS): K4, *P2, K4; rep from * to end. a WS row. Cont in patt, cast off 6 sts at beg of next WS
Row 3: P4, *K2, P4; rep from * to end. row, 9 (9:9:10:10:10:10:10:10) sts at beg of
Row 4: As Row 2. SHAPE ARMHOLES next RS row, 6 sts at beg of foll WS row, then
Row 5 (slot row): P2, *MS, P1, K2, P2; Note: Remove markers when necessary. rem 8 (9:9:9:9:9:9:9:10) sts on next RS row.
rep from * to last 7 sts, MS, P1. Maintain patt over remainder of sts.
Rows 6-8: as Rows 2-4. Cont in patt, cast off 3 (4:6:8:8:9:11:12:13) SHAPE LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK
Rep these 8 rows for pattern. sts at beg of next 2 rows. Join yarn to held sts with RS facing and

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BLOCKING DIAGRAM NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
3 x 14mm buttons
56½ (57:58:58½:59:59½:60½:61:61½ ) cm

Stitch holders
Stitch markers

44½ (47¾:50½:53:55¼:57½: TENSION

60¼:62½:65¾) cm 27 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Wide Rib
40cm
Pattern using 4mm needles.
25 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over Slot Pattern
(slightly stretched) using 4mm needles.

YARN STOCKISTS
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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
MS: Make Slot. Sl 1 wyif, *Sl 1 wyib, pass
second st on RH needle over first st; rep from
* 5 more times. Slip 1 st on RH needle back to
LH needle. Turn. Cast on 7 sts onto LH needle
using cable cast-on. Turn. Sl 1 wyib from LH
needle to RH needle. Pass second st on RH
needle over first st.
For general abbreviations, see p81

62 (63:64:65:66:67:67:68:69) sts.

Sizes 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 only

With RS facing, pm after first 5 (-:7:8:3:4:10:
11:6) sts.
The slot rib pattern
Next row (RS): Purl to mrk, work Slot
appears on the cuffs
and the upper body Pattern to last mrk, patt as set to end.
This row sets the patt of Slot Pattern
between mrks, rev st st at beg of row,
and rib patt at end of row.
cast off first 26 (26:28:28:30:30:30:32:32) Change to 4mm needles.
sts for back neck, patt to end. Next row (RS): Purl to mrk, work row 1 of Sizes 10 only
39 (40:40:41:41:42:42:42:43) sts. Wide Rib Patt to mrk, (K2, P4) 1 (0:1:1:0:0:1: Next row (RS): Work Slot Pattern to mrk,
Cont as for right shoulder and neck, 1:0) time, (K2, P2) twice, K3. patt as set to end.
reversing shapings. Next row (WS): P3, (K2, P2) twice, (K4, P2) This row sets the patt of Slot Pattern before
1 (0:1:1:0:0:1:1:0) time, work row 2 of Wide first mrk and rib patt at end of row.
LEFT FRONT Rib Patt to mrk, knit to end.
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on Cont in patt as set until work meas same as All sizes
68 (72:76:79:82:85:89:92:96) sts. Back to underarm, ending after a WS row. Cont in patt as set until 22 total rows of
Turn so RS is facing and place first mrk Slot Pattern have been completed.
after first 5 (3:1:4:1:4:2:5:3) sts and 2nd mrk SHAPE ARMHOLE
before last 17 (11:17:17:11:11:17:17:11) sts. Cont in patt, cast off 3 (4:6:8:8:9:11:12:13) SHAPE NECK
sts at beg of next row. Note: Maintain 3 sts at neck edge in rev st st.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. 65 (68:70:71:74:76:78:80:83) sts. Next row (RS): Patt 49 (50:51:52:53:54:54:
Row 2 (WS): P3, (K2, P2) twice, (K4, P2) Patt 1 WS row. 55:56), turn and leave rem 13 sts on holder.
1 (0:1:1:0:0:1:1:0) time, slm, *K10, P2; rep Dec 1 st at armhole edge of every row 49 (50:51:52:53:54:54:55:56) sts.
from * to 10 sts before mrk, K10, slm, knit to 1 (3:3:3:3:3:5:5:5) times, then every foll RS
end. row 2 (2:3:3:5:6:6:7:9) times. Cont in patt, cast off 7 (7:7:7:7:7:7:8:8) sts
Rep last 2 rows twice more. Patt 1 WS row. at beg of next 2 WS rows, then dec 1 st at

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neck edge of every row 4 (4:4:4:6:6:6:6:6) mrk and rib patt at beg of row. Next row (RS): P3, work row 1 of Wide Rib
times, then every foll WS row 4 (4:5:5:4:4: Patt to last 3 sts, P3.
4:3:3) times. All sizes Cont in patt as set, inc 1 st at each end of
27 (28:28:29:29:30:30:30:31) sts. Cont in patt as set until 23 total rows of next RS row, then every foll 8th (6th:6th:
Slot Pattern have been completed. 4th:4th:4th:6th:4th:4th) row 10 (12:13:15:
Work 4 (4:2:4:2:2:0:2:0) rows even in patt. 17:19:15:17:19) times more, working inc sts
SHAPE NECK into rev st st.
SHAPE SHOULDER Note: Maintain 3 sts at neck edge in rev st st. 86 (90:92:96:100:104:108:112:116) sts.
Cast off 10 (10:10:10:10:11:11:11:11) sts at beg Next row (WS): Patt 49 (50:51:52:53:54:54: Work even in patt until Sleeve measures
of next (RS) row, 9 (9:9:10:10:10:10:10:10) 55:56), turn, leaving rem 13 sts of row on 40cm from cast-on, ending after a WS row.
sts at beg of foll RS row, then rem 8 (9:9:9: holder.
9:9:9:9:10) sts on foll RS row. 49 (50:51:52:53:54:54:55:56) sts. SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD
Cont in patt, cast off 3 (4:6:8:8:9:11:12:13)
RIGHT FRONT Cont in patt, cast off 7 (7:7:7:7:7:7:8:8) sts at sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on beg of next 2 RS rows, then dec 1 st at neck 80 (82:80:80:84:86:86:88:90) sts.
68 (72:76:79:82:85:89:92:96) sts. edge of every row 4 (4:4:4:6:6:6:6:6) times, Dec 1 st at each end of every row 1 (3:3:3:
With RS facing, place first mrk after first then every foll RS row 4 (4:5:5:4:4:4:3:3) 3:3:5:5:5) times, then every foll alt row
17 (11:17:17:11:11:17:17:11) sts and 2nd mrk times. 13 (14:15:15:16:17:17:18:19) times, then every
before last 5 (3:1:4:1:4:2:5:3) sts. 27 (28:28:29:29:30:30:30:31) sts. row 3 times.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. 46 (42:38:38:40:40:36:36:36) sts.
Row 2 (WS): Knit to mrk, *K10, P2; rep Work 4 (4:2:4:2:2:0:2:0) rows even in patt. Cast off 5 (4:4:4:4:4:3:3:3) sts at beg of next
from * to 10 sts before mrk, K10, (P2, K4) 4 rows, then cast off rem 26 (26:22:22:24:
1 (0:1:1:0:0:1:1:0) time, (P2, K2) twice, P3. SHAPE SHOULDER 24:24:24:24) sts.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. Cast off 10 (10:10:10:10:11:11:11:11) sts at beg
of next (WS) row, 9 (9:9:10:10:10:10:10:10) MAKING UP
Change to 4mm needles. sts at beg of foll WS row, then rem 8 (9:9:9: Block gently to measurements, following
Next row (RS): K3, (P2, K2) twice, (P4, K2) 9:9:9:9:10) sts on foll WS row. any yarn care instructions on the ball
1 (0:1:1:0:0:1:1:0) time, work row 1 of Wide band.
Rib Patt to mrk, purl to end. SLEEVES Join shoulder seams.
Next row (WS): Knit to mrk, work row 2 of (both alike)
Wide Rib Patt to mrk, (P2, K4) 1 (0:1:1:0:0:1: Using 3.25mm needles, cast on NECKBAND
1:0) time, (P2, K2) twice, P3. 64 (64:64:64:64:64:76:76:76) sts. With RS facing and using 3.25mm needles,
Row 1 (RS): Knit. work across 13 held Right Front neck sts as
Cont in patt as set until work meas 36cm Row 2 (WS): K7, *P2, K4; rep from * to last foll: K3, (P2, K2) twice, P2; pick up and knit
from cast-on, ending after a RS row. 9 sts, P2, K7. 31 (31:31:33:31:31:29:31:29) sts to shoulder
Rep last 2 rows twice more. seam; 50 (50:52:52:54:54:54:56:56) sts
SHAPE ARMHOLE across back neck; 31 (31:31:33:31:31:29:
Cont in patt, cast off 3 (4:6:8:8:9:11:12:13) Next row: P7, *K2, P4; rep from * to last 31:29) sts down left front neck to holder,
sts at beg of next (WS) row. 9 sts, K2, P7. then work across 13 held Left Front neck sts
65 (68:70:71:74:76:78:80:83) sts. Next row: K7, *P2, K4; rep from * to last as foll: P2, (K2, P2) twice, K3.
9 sts, P2, K7. 138 (138:140:144:142:142:138:144:140) sts.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of every row
1 (3:3:3:3:3:5:5:5) times, then every foll RS Change to 4mm needles. Next row (WS): P3, (K2, P2) twice, K to last
row 2 (2:3:3:5:6:6:7:9) times. 11 sts, (P2, K2) twice, P3.
Patt 1 WS row. BEGIN CUFF SLOT RIB PATTERN Next row (RS): K3, (P2, K2) twice, P2, K to
62 (63:64:65:66:67:67:68:69) sts. Row 1 (RS, slot row): P7, *K2, P2, MS, P1; last 13 sts, P2, (K2, P2) twice, K3.
rep from * to last 9 sts, K2, P to end. Rep these two rows twice more, ending
Sizes 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 only Row 2 (WS): K7, *P2, K4; rep from * to last after a RS row.
With RS facing, pm before last 5 (-:7:8: 9 sts, P2, K7. Cast off in patt.
3:4:10:11:6) sts. Row 3: P7, *K2, P4; rep from * to last 9 sts,
Next row (RS): Patt as set to mrk, work K2, P7. FINISHING
Slot Pattern to last mrk, purl to end. Row 4: as Row 2. Mark centre point of each sleevehead
This row sets the patt of Slot Pattern Row 5 (slot row): P5, *MS, P1, K2, P2; cast-off. Match this point to shoulder seam
between mrks, rev st st at end of row, and rep from * to last 11 sts, MS, P4. and pin sleeve head in place around
rib patt at beg of row. Rows 6-8: as Rows 2-4. armhole. Sew in place.
Work rows 1-5 once more. Repeat for other sleeve.
Size 10 only Sew underarm seams and side seams.
Next row (RS): Patt as set to mrk, work BEGIN WIDE RIB PATTERN Weave in ends. Sew on buttons to front
Slot Pattern to end. Next row (WS): K3, work row 2 of Wide Rib band of Left Front opposite three slots on
This row sets the patt of Slot Pattern after Patt to last 3 sts, K3. Right Front below neck.

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Neve
This relaxed, cosy jumper
features a lace and cable fabric
and a modern silhouette
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The design has a

wide neckline
 SIZE NEEDLES &
S M L 1XL 2XL ACCESSORIES
TO FIT 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7)
BUST 81-86 91-97 101-107 112-117 122-127 cm
knitting needles
32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8)
ACTUAL 105 115 125 135 150 cm knitting needles
BUST
41¼ 45¼ 49¼ 53 59 in 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular
59 61 63 65 67 cm needles, 40cm long
ACTUAL
LENGTH 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular
23¼ 24 24¾ 25½ 26½ in
needles, 40cm long
SLEEVE 39 39 40 40 40 cm
Cable needle (cn)
SEAM
15½ 15½ 15¾ 15¾ 15¾ in Stitch holders
Stitch markers
YARN
Erika Knight Wild Wool (Aran weight; 85% wool, 15% nettle
TENSION
viscose; 170m/186yds per 100g skein) 16 sts and 26 rows to 10cm
Sarah Hatton over patt on 5mm needles

Neve MEANDER
(701) 6 7 7 8 9 100g
SKEINS

SARAH HATTON’S jumper design has 3 (4:4:5:6) times, K2, P1, C6B, C6F, P1, K3, Cast on 9 (9:10:12:12) sts at beg of next
a modern look, with its airy mesh lace (yo, sk2po, K1) 7 (7:8:8:9) times, K2, P1, 2 rows.
and large horseshoe cables. The body C6B, C6F, P1, K2, (K1, yo, sk2po, yo) 145 (153:165:181:193) sts.
incorporates the upper arm sections, 3 (4:4:5:6) times, K1 (1:3:4:3). Place markers at each end of last row. **
which have a subtle batwing shape; Row 5: K3 (3:1:2:1), (yo, sk2po, yo, K1)
the sleeves are knitted on to the body, 3 (4:5:6:7) times, P1, K12, P1, K1, (yo, sk2po, Cont without shaping until work meas
and it’s finished with a wide ribbed yo, K1) 8 (8:9:9:10) times, P1, K12, P1, (K1, 18 (19:20:21:22) cm from markers, ending
neckline. Wild Wool by Erika Knight is yo, sk2po, yo) 3 (4:5:6:7) times, K3 (3:1:2:1). after a WS row.
a new aran-weight yarn that mixes wool Row 7: K1 (1:3:4:3), (yo, sk2po, yo, K1)
and viscose sourced from nettle fibres. 3 (4:4:5:6) times, K2, P1, K12, P1, K3, SHAPE SHOULDERS
The result is incredibly soft, with a (yo, sk2po, K1) 7 (7:8:8:9) times, K2, P1, Cast off 8 (9:10:11:12) sts at beg of next
lovely lustre and halo. It comes in a K12, P1, K2, (K1, yo, sk2po, yo) 3 (4:4:5:6) 8 (10:10:4:4) rows.
choice of eight nature-inspired shades. times, K1 (1:3:4:3). 81 (63:65:137:145) sts.
Row 8: P15 (19:21:26:29), K1, P12, K1, Cast off 9 (0:0:12:13) sts at beg of next
P33 (33:37:37:41), K1, P12, K1, P15 (19:21:26: 2 (0:0:6:6) rows.
BACK 29). 63 (63:65:65:67) sts.
Using 4.5mm needles, cast on These 8 rows set lace and cable pattern. Leave rem sts on a holder for Back neck.
94 (102:110:118:130) sts. Working in patt as set throughout, cont
Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. until work meas 28 (29:30:31:32) cm from FRONT
Row 2: *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. Work as given for Back to **.
These 2 rows set rib. 145 (153:165:181:193) sts.
Work in rib as set until Back meas 7 (7:8:8:8) SHAPE UPPER ARM
cm from cast-on edge, ending after a RS Note: Take inc sts into patt where possible, Cont without shaping until you have
row. and work in st st where not possible. worked 12 (12:14:14:14) rows less than Back
Next row (inc): K1, M1, work in patt as set to shoulder, ending after a WS row.
Next row: Rib to end and AT THE SAME to last st, M1, K1. 2 sts inc’d. Front should meas 13 (14:14½:15½:16½) cm
TIME dec 3 (3:3:1:3) sts evenly across row. from markers.
91 (99:107:117:127) sts. Work 3 rows straight.
Rep inc row again. SHAPE LEFT FRONT NECK
Change to 5mm needles. Rep last 4 rows once more. Next row: Patt 49 (53:59:67:72), turn and
Row 1 (RS): K3 (3:1:2:1), (yo, sk2po, yo, K1) leave rem 96 (100:106:114:121) sts on a
3 (4:5:6:7) times, P1, K12, P1, K1, (yo, sk2po, Work 1 row straight. holder.
yo, K1) 8 (8:9:9:10) times, P1, K12, P1, (K1, Rep inc row again. Cont on these sts only for first side of neck.
yo, sk2po, yo) 3 (4:5:6:7) times, K3 (3:1:2:1). Rep last 2 rows 5 more times. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows, then on
Row 2 and every foll WS row: P15 (19:21:26: 109 (117:125:135:145) sts. 2 (2:3:3:3) foll RS rows.
29), K1, P12, K1, P33 (33:37:37:41), K1, P12, 41 (45:50:58:63) sts.
K1, P15 (19:21:26:29). Cast on 9 (9:10:11:12) sts at beg of next Work 1 row straight, ending after a WS row.
Row 3: K1 (1:3:4:3), (yo, sk2po, yo, K1) 2 rows. Front should now match Back to start of

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YARN STOCKISTS BLOCKING DIAGRAM

Erika Knight c/o Thomas B. Ramsden
01943 872 264 www.tbramsden.co.uk

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
C6B: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at back of
work, K3, K3 from cn.

59 (61:63:65:67) cm
C6F: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at front of 39 (39:40:40:40) cm
work, K3, K3 from cn.
For general abbreviations, see p81 52½ (57½:62½:67½:75) cm

SHAPE SHOULDER Sizes M, L, 1XL and 2XL only

Cast off 8 (9:10:11:12) sts at beg of next and Work - (7:7:5:5) rows straight.
3 (3:3:1:1) foll WS rows. Work dec row again. 2 sts dec’d.
Cast off 0 (0:0:12:13) sts at beg of next and Rep last - (8:8:6:6) rows - (8:7:5:12) more
0 (0:0:1:1) foll WS row. times.
9 (9:10:11:13) sts. -(33:37:37:37) sts.
Work 1 row straight, ending after a RS row.
Cast off rem 9 (9:10:11:13) sts. All sizes
Work 2 rows, ending after a RS row. Work
SLEEVES should now meas 35 (35:36:36:36) cm from
(both alike) picked-up edge.
Chunky horseshoe
Join both shoulder seams. Next row (WS): Purl to end, inc 1 st at end of
cables stand out
against the mesh row.
With RS facing, using 5mm needles, pick 34 (34:38:38:38) sts.
up and knit 51 (55:59:63:67) sts between
shoulder shaping. armhole markers across side of armhole Change to 4.5mm needles.
and shoulder. Work 4cm in 2x2 rib.
SHAPE SHOULDER Row 1 (WS): Purl. Cast off in patt.
Cast off 8 (9:10:11:12) sts at beg of next and Row 2 (RS): K2, *yo, sk2po, yo, K1; rep from
3 (3:3:1:1) foll RS rows. * to last st, K1. TO MAKE UP
9 (9:10:36:39) sts. Row 3: Purl. NECK EDGING IN THE ROUND
Cast off 0 (0:0:12:13) sts at beg of next and Row 4: K4, *yo, sk2po, yo, K1; rep from * to With RS facing, using 4.5mm circular
0 (0:0:1:1) foll RS row. last 3 sts, K3. needles, pick up and knit 17 (17:20:20:20)
9 (9:10:12:13) sts. These 4 rows set lace pattern. sts down left side of neck, knit across
Work 1 row, ending after a WS row. Working in lace patt where possible and 47 (47:47:47:49) sts from front neck holder,
Cast off rem 9 (9:10:11:13) sts. all other sts in st st, cont as foll: pick up and knit 17 (17:20:20:20) sts up right
side of neck, knit across 63 (63:65:65:67) sts
SHAPE RIGHT FRONT NECK SHAPE SLEEVES from back neck holder.
Working on rem sts, leave 47 (47:47:47:49) Work 7 rows, ending with RS facing for 144 (144:152:152:156) sts.
sts on a holder for front neck, rejoin yarn to next row. Pm and join to work in the round, being
rem sts and patt to end. Next row (dec): K1, skpo, work in patt to careful not to twist sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows, then on last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 2 sts dec’d. Work 9 rounds in 2x2 rib.
2 (2:3:3:3) foll RS rows. Cast off loosely.
41 (45:50:57:63) sts. Work 9 (9:9:7:7) rows straight.
Work dec row again. 2 sts dec’d. Join side and sleeve seams.
Work 2 rows straight, ending after a RS row. Rep last 10 (10:10:8:8) rows 7 (0:1:5:0) Block garment gently to measurements,
Front should now match Back to start of more times. following any yarn care instructions on
shoulder shaping. 33 (51:53:49:63) sts. the ball band.

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The Ryder Sisters

Yorkshire sisters Elizabeth and Henrietta were a big success
with their pattern cards, as Penelope Hemingway discovers

ELIZABETH AND Henrietta Ryder House, in the centre of the town; where wealthy background. Other siblings were
published a series of ‘knitting cards’ Elizabeth and Henrietta were to remain Herbert (1836, educated Marlborough
from the 1860s to the 1890s. These were until their deaths in 1913. College); Mary was an older sister, and
practical knitting ‘recipes’ printed on Anne Ryder, and later her daughters Frances, a younger. Elizabeth and
card stock, placed in a sturdy envelope Henrietta and Elizabeth, were usually Henrietta were to suffer that 19th
and sold for a shilling, making them listed in censuses as living on “income century mortification we read about in
comparatively cheap and accessible. from dividends”. The women had eleven novels - their younger sister married.
The sisters were not living the dull life servants in 1841, but ‘only’ four by 1911; A newspaper article titled “Marriage in
you might imagine for Victorian knitting scaling down the household after Anne’s High Life” described the wedding of
manual writers; they lived the high life, death in 1875. Frances Ryder to the fourth son of Col.
one long round of ‘glittering’ social In 1891, Henrietta visited their older William Stobart of Etherley House, a civil
events. At one point, we glimpse them sister, Mary Hales, who lived in the engineer. In the 1861 census was living at
in a newspaper report as bridesmaids; Dales at Aysgarth District School for the impressive gothic pile, Witton Tower,
wearing white grenadine (a gauzy, lacy boys - where Mary’s husband taught. with his older brother, a coalmine owner.
fabric), with pink roses and white Aysgarth was one of the great centres Mary, Elizabeth and Henrietta were
heather in their hair, like Jane Austen of hand-knitting in 19th century Britain. bridesmaids, who were described in the
heroines - “husband-hunting Maybe the Board School boys had local newspaper as “an assemblage of
butterflies”, as Mary Russell Mitford knitting in their curriculum. beautiful and tastefully-dressed
called Austen herself. Like Austen, they Anne gave her birthplace as Carleton, maidens”. The writer went on to say:
were the daughters of a clergyman. in the Craven district of the Dales, and
Elizabeth Ryder was born in near she had married in Bedale. In 1851 there “...The bride, although a little pale,
Sheffield, in 1832, and Henrietta Pulleine are two Thirsk-born servants, and one looked very charming, and went
Ryder, two years later. Their parents from Danby Wisk. The household came through the entire ceremony like a
were the Reverend Thomas Ryder, from various Dales’ locations, and it is thoughtful, sensible woman”...
vicar of Ecclesfield, and his wife, Anne likely this influenced the Ryder sisters. [THE YORKSHIRE GA ZET TE, AUGUST 8th, 1863]
Pulleine. The Rev. Ryder died in 1839, so Richmond was already famous for its
Anne, with her four daughters and infant knitted gloves. Frances was to live just a few more
son, moved to Richmond and lived at the The Ryders were typical of early years, dying in 1868. By then, her older
imposing, fifteen-roomed Frenchgate manual writers in that they were from a sisters were published writers.
Newspapers record a social whirligig
- tennis parties, Primrose League
The sisters helped to dinners - and the Misses Ryder were
make knitting a
often in the company of the Marquis
fashionable pastime
and Marchioness of Zetland in various
“glittering gatherings”. In 1890, the
house was described in The North
Eastern Daily Gazette as a “fine
mansion”. Frenchgate House still stands,
an old cedar tree dominating its walled
garden. Why would two such privileged
women want to publish knitting
patterns? Twenty years earlier, in
The Hand-Book of Knitting, the writer
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Mlle. de Lorette declared:

“...Knitting has become a fashionable

occupation; and the lady of rank and
distinction, as well as those of lower
grade, have equally engaged in the
pleasurable employment…”

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1 THE RYDER
SISTERS’ BOOKS
By Elizabeth: How To Knit Socks;
How To Knit Spun-Silk Socks and
Stockings; How To Knit Stockings.
By Henrietta: Children’s Comforts
and How I Knit Them; Winter
Comforts and How To Knit Them
(1877); How To Knit the ‘Richmond’
Glove; Cycling and Shooting
Knickerbocker Stockings and How
To Knit Them With Fancy and Plain
Turnover Tops (1896).
Elizabeth and Henrietta died as they one-colour, fine glove- and fingerless
had lived; together. Both died in the glove combined, of ingenious
winter of 1913, aged 81 and 79. construction, knitted in brioche stitch.
The Ryders’ books are very clearly 3
Popular products written, with straightforward
The sisters’ known publications aren’t instructions very accessible to the
always dated, but appear to have been modern knitter. Their manuals are tiny,
first produced in the 1860s and were and in a recipe card format rather than
re-printed into the 1890s, frequently sold books; designed to be slipped into a
as “knitting cards” rather than ‘patterns’ work-bag. Patterns written out fully,
or ‘books’. All the cards were still in print with no abbreviations.
in the 1890s, which is a testament to The Misses Ryder patterns used several
their practicality. different, popular mid-19th century
Elizabeth’s second book advertised her wools such as Berlin, andalucian, and
earlier book, How To Knit stockings: ‘Laine de Vienne’. Colours mentioned by
“Sold by MISS NORMAN, BERLIN the Ryders reflect the new aniline dyes
REPOSITORY, RICHMOND, and are the usual Victorian mix of
YORKSHIRE, from whom the different natural wool shades with vividly dyed
wools can be procured.” In 1851, the colours, including magenta, or scarlet.
Berlin Repository in Market Place, Regarding stripey socks, Elizabeth
Richmond, was run by Anne and Mary recommended mauve and white or
Norman. By the 1871 Census, Mary scarlet and grey as colour choices.
Norman was listed alone. In the world
of yarn-selling and design, Victorian FURTHER READING
women had surprising autonomy - – Most of the Ryder sisters’ work
4
there were female publishers and can be viewed on the University of
writers across the UK. Southampton’s digitised library
The Ryders’ work seem to have been of Victorian knitting manuals:
produced for specific mills and promoted https://archive.org/details/
certain products; both women were victorianknittingmanuals
BOOK IMAGES COURTESY OF THE KNITTING REFERENCE LIBRARY, WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART,

careful to mention “Chambers’

registered bell gauges” to check needle
sizes, and sometimes the books
promoted specific yarns, like “Imperial
Knitting Silk”; evidencing one of the
earliest co-dependencies between
manufacturers and writers.
Until recently, no-one had tracked
down a single extant copy of Henrietta’s
Richmond glove book, until historian
Lesley O’Connell Edwards stumbled on
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON LIBRARY

one when researching another of

Henrietta’s sets of cards. Lesley explains: 1 + 2 The knitting patterns were printed on
“I found it entirely by chance. It is the card and sold in sturdy envelopes for a shilling
same size as their other cards, and was in each, making them durable and affordable
with the set of a copy of the 1860 version 3 Elizabeth’s designs included a collection of
of Winter Comforts at the Bodleian elegant silk socks and stockings 4 + 5 The
Library in Oxford - it fitted in that 5 sisters’ patterns were for everyday essentials,
packet…” The Richmond glove was a such as socks, mittens and ‘chest protectors’

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S WA T C H E S
S HOW N
A C T UA L
SIZE

Yarn choice
This month, we pick out six special hand-dyed yarns
from Britain and beyond which offer beautiful colour

Botanic
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MIDWINTER YARNS PICHINKU

Black & Blue Keensa
Shade pictured Eternal Dalek (1805)
Shade pictured Ida
Skein weight/length 100g/232m
Skein weight/length 100g/275m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)
Tension 18-20 sts and 30-34 rows to 10cm
Tension 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 100% wool
Fibre content 100% superwash merino wool
Care Hand wash RRP £16.00
Care Hand wash RRP £25.00
Contact 07792813280
Contact www.thefibrelounge.com
www.midwinteryarns.com

Grown in Wales, spun in Cornwall, hand-dyed in Scotland, Keensa is created by artisans through a sustainable social
this gorgeous DK yarn is a real British delight. The fibre blend enterprise in Peru, and this stunning yarn is hand-dyed
of white and black Bluefaced Leicester gives a lustrous grey without chemicals and using botanical materials. It is spun
yarn that is overdyed in rich, heathery shades. Woolly yet soft, into a snug and distinctly rounded strand, which knits up into
and so wonderfully full of bounce, this is a great yarn for a smooth and springy fabric that’s next-to-skin soft. The
classic, cosy cardigans and jumpers you’ll wear for years. colour palette is slightly semi-solid and completely sumptuous!

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Donegal
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URTH YARNS SKEIN QUEEN

Uneek Fingering Tweedore
Shade pictured 3008 Shade pictured Royal Ascot
Skein weight/length 100g/400m Skein weight/length 100g/400m
Needle size 2.25-3.25mm (UK 13-10/US 1-3) Needle size 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)
Tension 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm Tension 26 sts and 36 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 100% superwash merino wool Fibre content 85% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool,
Care Machine wash 30°C RRP £21.00 15% Donegal nep
Contact www.tribeyarns.com (UK) Care Hand wash RRP £22.75
www.urthyarns.com Contact www.loopknittingshop.com

This vibrant self-striping yarn is a delicious and engaging treat New Tweedore brilliantly combines the classic look of tweed,
for your senses. The colour changes are a delight as you knit, with its characterful neps, and a sleek and lustrous yarn that
while the super-soft, smooth merino yarn glides through your brings it very much into the 21st century. It’s hand-dyed in
fingers. Fine plies are spun into a rounded strand that create glorious hues from deep earthy colours to brights and pastels,
even and distinct stitches, and a lovely drape. We think an all showcasing the contrast shades of the neps. The smooth
enveloping shawl would show off the colours perfectly. rounded spin gives a lovely bounce and drape to the fabric.

EDEN COTTAGE YARNS EWE & PLY

Brimham 4ply Shropshire Ply DK
Shade pictured Hagthorn
Shade pictured Misty Woods
Skein weight/length 50g/120m
Skein weight/length 100g/400m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)
Needle size 2.5-4mm (UK 13-8/US 1-6)
Tension 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm
Tension 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm on 3.5mm
Fibre content 34% Welsh mule, 28% Shropshire,
Fibre content 85% superwash merino wool, 15% nylon
20% Sherino (Shetland x merino), 18% Bluefaced Leicester
Care Machine wash RRP £15.00
Care Machine wash RRP £6.00
Contact www.edencottageyarns.co.uk
Contact 07702563632 www.eweandply.co.uk

Wonderfully soft merino, spun with a dash of durable nylon, Plump, woolly and wonderfully squooshy in the skein,
makes for the perfect sock yarn. Add the luscious semi-solid this fully British yarn is so lovely to knit with. It’s woollen spun
tones that Eden Cottage Yarns is known for, and you are in for to create a light yet very cosy yarn that will be fantastic
a fantastic sock experience! With its great handle and a palette for colourwork as well as textured and cable stitches.
of warm shades as well as some zingy brights, we think The hand-dyed shades include saturated brights as well as
Brimham is perfect for socks and just about anything else. some more muted colours, all with a semi-solid tonal look.

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Great reads
Want to design your perfect sweater, but not sure where to start?
This comprehensive guide will tell you all you need to know!
AMY HERZOG’S ULTIMATE She demonstrates the principles with
SWEATER BOOK sweater ‘recipes’ that make simple
by Amy Herzog (£18.99) modifications to the basic templates.
These include a Henley-style raglan
CALLING ADVENTUROUS knitters: pullover, a pretty cardigan with set-in
Amy Herzog wants to show you how you sleeves and colourwork around the
can make your ‘best sweater ever’. Her neckline, and an oversized drop-shoulder
latest book is aimed at people who have cardigan with a tapered, cocoon shape.
knitted lots of sweaters, but who now want Finally, there are stand-alone, complete
to try adapting patterns or designing from instructions for eight stylish, wearable
scratch to achieve their ideal fit and style. garments. ‘Fiddler’s Reach’, for example, is
Before we start getting creative, there’s a spectacular A-line cardigan with a richly
a short section on the basics we’ll need: cabled fabric, while the ‘Meadowbrook’
taking the relevant body measurements, tunic jumper has a sophisticated look,
understanding ease, and so on. thanks to its draping cowl neck, neat
Next, Amy explores the construction cabled panel and choice of luxurious yarn. Amy Herzog’s Ultimate Sweater
of the four basic sweater shapes - raglan, Colourwork yoke styles are very popular, Book is published by Abrams Books,
drop-shoulder, circular yoke, and set-in and the book includes a yoked turtleneck priced £18.99. Available to order from
sleeve - in both pullover and cardigan tunic that can be modified with your www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk or
formats. Her easy-to-follow guide talks us chosen motifs. Raglan projects include from Amazon.co.uk
through drafting our own pattern from the sleek yet comfy ‘Jump Shot Hoodie’.
scratch. Or, if you prefer, you can use her Play with cables on the shawl-collar
detailed templates for these eight sweater ‘Campfire Cardigan’, or create some
types, which offer stitch counts and indulgently cosy warmth with the ‘Baxter
pattern instructions for 12 sizes and Turtleneck’, a slouchy drop-shoulder
three yarn weights (sport, DK and aran). sweater decorated with a graphic diagonal
Along the way, the book explains eyelet pattern.
how these templates can be adjusted or Everything is written in Amy’s clear,
customised, for example by adapting shape friendly and encouraging manner, and the
Use the basic ‘recipes’ to
or length of the body and sleeves, and book cannot fail to give every keen knitter create a unique design,
choosing different necklines, edgings, the skills and confidence to adapt and or follow the stand-alone
cardigan closures and pockets. design their own sweaters! pattern instructions
PHOTOGRAPHS BY BURCU AVSAR

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Marble Hill
Neat shaping and a textured yoke give
this fitted cardigan a feminine look
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Short rows are

used to give a
flattering shape
 SIZE
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
TO FIT
BUST 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 122 127 cm

32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 in

ACTUAL
87½ 93½ 98 103½ 108 113½ 118 124 128½ 134 cm
BUST
34½ 36¾ 38½ 40¾ 42½ 44¾ 46½ 48¾ 50½ 52¾ in

ACTUAL
52 52 53½ 54 54 55 56 56 57 57 cm
LENGTH
20½ 20½ 21 21¼ 21¼ 21¾ 22 22 22½ 22½ in

SLEEVE
45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 cm
SEAM
17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ 17¾ in

YARN
Willow & Lark Nest (DK weight; 69% wool, 11% cashmere, 20% Tencel; 115m/125yds per
50g ball)
Jennie Atkinson

Marble Hill VERDIGRIS

GREEN (214) 8 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 x50g
BALLS

WITH ITS feminine, vintage look, 123:129) sts, sk2po and place removable 11:12), pm, K5 (3:5:3:6:4:6:4:7:5), M1,
this yoked cardigan by Jennie Atkinson mrk in this st, patt to end. [K6 (7:7:8:8:9:9:10:10:11), M1] 5 times,
will be a classic piece for your working 177 (189:199:211:221:233:243:255:265:277) slip last 9 sts of row to holder.
wardrobe. The design features a sts. 165 (177:187:199:209:221:231:243:253:265)
textured yoke, which is worked after sts.
joining the body and sleeves; short-row Note: On non-decrease rows, work marked Purl 1 row.
shaping at the bust ensures a flattering sts in st st.
fit. Jennie’s designed is worked in SHAPE BUST
Willow & Lark’s Nest yarn, a wool that’s Row 4 (WS): Work even in patt. Inc row (RS): *K to 2 sts before mrk, M1L,
blended with a touch of cashmere and Row 5 (RS): K2, P1, K2tog, yo (buttonhole K4, M1R; rep from * once more, K to end.
Tencel for softness and durability. made), patt to end. 4 sts inc’d.
Rows 6-8: Work 3 rows even in patt. Cont in st st, repeating Inc row every foll
Row 9: *Patt to 1 st before marked st, sk2po, 8th row 5 times more.
PATTERN NOTES move mrk into last st; rep from * once more, 189 (201:211:223:233:245:255:267:277:289)
The body is knitted back and forth in patt to end. 4 sts dec’d. sts.
one piece to the armholes using circular Rows 10-14: Work 5 rows even in patt. Purl 1 WS row.
needles. The sleeves are each knitted using Row 15: as Row 9. Cont in st st until work meas 29cm from
DPNs to the underarm. All pieces are then 169 (181:191:203:213:225:235:247:257:269) cast-on or desired length to underarm,
joined to work the yoke. The fronts are sts. ending after a WS row. Set aside.
shaped with short-row shaping before the Rows 16-20: Work 5 rows even in patt.
textured yoke is knitted in one piece. Row 21: as Row 9. SLEEVES
165 (177:187:199:209:221:231:243:253:265) Using 3.25mm DPNs, cast on 46 (48:48:
BODY sts. 50:50:52:52:54:54:56) sts.
Using 3.25mm circular needles, cast on 181 Rows 22-24: Work 3 rows even in patt. Pm and join to work in the rnd, being
(193:203:215:225:237:247:259:269:281) sts. Row 25: as Row 9. careful not to twist sts.
161 (173:183:195:205:217:227:239:249:261) Rnds 1-24: *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 1 (RS): K2, *P1, K1; rep from to last st, sts.
K1. Row 26: Work even in patt. Change to 4mm DPNs.
Row 2 (WS): *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, Remove both markers. Knit 4 rnds.
K1.
These 2 rows set the patt in K1, P1 rib with Change to 4mm circular needles. Inc rnd: K2, M1R, K to last 2 sts, M1L, K2.
1 st in garter st at each end. Next row (RS): Patt 9 and leave these 9 sts 2 sts inc’d.
on holder, M1, [K6 (7:7:8:8:9:9:10:10:11), M1] Rep Inc rnd every foll 6th (6th:6th:6th:6th:
Row 3 (RS): Patt 48 (51:53:56:59:62:64:67: 5 times, K5 (3:5:3:6:4:6:4:7:5), pm, 6th:6th:6th:4th:4th) rnd 3 (3:6:6:10:11:13:
70:73) sts, sk2po and place removable mrk K8 (1:8:3:6:1:7:2:6:1), [K6 (7:7:8:8:9:9:10: 17:6:9) times, then every foll 8th (8th:8th:
in this st, patt 79 (85:91:97:101:107:113:119: 10:11), M1] 10 times, K5 (8:7:8:9:10:10:11: 8th:8th:8th:8th:0:6th:6th) rnd

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NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES BLOCKING DIAGRAM

1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,

52 (52:53½:54:54:55:56:56:57:57) cm
100cm long
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles,
80cm long
1 set 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed
needles (DPNs) 43¾ (46¾:49:51¾:56:
1 set 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed 56¾:59:62:64¼:67) cm
45cm
needles
Removable stitch markers
Stitch holders
8 x 13mm buttons

TENSION
22 sts and 30 rows/rnds to 10cm over st st
using 4mm needles

YARN STOCKISTS For general

Willow and Lark abbreviations,
c/o Love Knitting www.loveknitting.com see p81

9 (9:8:8:5:4:3:0:13:11) times. Next row (RS): Cast off 3 (3:5:5:5:7:7:7:9:9)

72 (74:78:80:82:84:86:90:94:98) sts. sts, K to mrk, turn. Cont on these 92 (98:102:
Work even in st st until Sleeve meas 45cm 108:112:116:122:128:130:136) sts only.
or desired length to underarm. Next row (WS): Cast off 3 (3:5:5:5:7:7:7:9:9)
sts, P to end.
Next row (RS): Cast off 3 (3:5:5:5:7:7:7:9:9) 89 (95:97:103:107:109:115:121:121:127) sts.
sts, K to end of rnd, turn. Cont in st st, dec 1 st each end of next row,
69 (71:73:75:77:77:79:83:85:89) sts. then again on foll 4th row.
Eyelets and cluster
Next row (WS): Cast off 3 (3:5:5:5:7:7:7:9:9) 85 (91:93:99:103:105:111:117:117:123) sts.
stitches bring
sts, P to end. Break yarn and leave sts on holder. texture to the yoke
66 (68:68:70:72:70:72:76:76:80) sts.
Cont working st st back and forth, LEFT FRONT
dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on Return to rem 47 (50:52:55:58:61:63:66: 293 (309:311:327:341:341:355:375:377:397)
foll 4th row. 69:72) sts held for Body with RS facing. sts.
62 (64:64:66:68:66:68:72:72:76) sts. Join yarn.
Break yarn and place sts on holder. Begin yoke shaping and short rows:
Next row (RS): Cast off 3 (3:5:5:5:7:7:7:9:9) Next row (RS): K38 (41:41:44:47:48:50:53:
Repeat for other sleeve. sts, K to end. 54:57), K2tog, K2, pm, K2, skpo,
44 (47:47:50:53:54:56:59:60:63) sts. K54 (56:56:58:60:58:60:64:64:68), K2tog,
RIGHT FRONT Next row: Purl. K2, pm, K2, skpo, K77 (83:85:91:95:97:103:
Return to sts held for Body with RS facing. 109:109:115), K2tog, K2, pm, K2, skpo,
Cont in st st, dec 1 st at armhole edge of K54 (56:56:58:60:58:60:64:64:68), K2tog,
Next row (RS): K to mrk, turn. Cont on next row, then again on foll 4th row. K2, pm, K2, skpo, K30 (33:33:36:39:39:41:
these 47 (50:52:55:58:61:63:66:69:72) sts Do not break yarn. 44:45:48), w&t. 8 sts dec’d.
only. 42 (45:45:48:51:52:54:57:58:61) sts. Next row (WS): P to last 8 (8:8:8:8:9:9:9:
Next row (WS): Cast off 3 (3:5:5:5:7:7:7:9:9) 9:9) sts, w&t.
sts, P to end. YOKE
44 (47:47:50:53:54:56:59:60:63) sts. Next row (WS): P42 (45:45:48:51:52:54:57: Next row (RS): *K to 4 sts before mrk,
Cont in st st, dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 58:61) from Left Front, pm, purl across K2tog, K2, slm, K2, skpo; rep from * 3 times
row, then again on foll 4th row. 62 (64:64:66:68:66:68:72:72:76) held sts of more, K to 5 sts before previous w&t, w&t.
42 (45:45:48:51:52:54:57:58:61) sts. first sleeve, pm, purl across 85 (91:93:99: 8 sts dec’d.
Break yarn and leave sts on holder. 103:105:111:117:117:123) sts of Back, pm, purl Next row (WS): P to 5 sts before previous
across 62 (64:64:66:68:66:68:72:72:76) w&t, w&t.
BACK held sts of second sleeve, pm, purl across Rep last 2 rows 4 times more.
Return to sts held for Body with RS facing. 42 (45:45:48:51:52:54:57:58:61) held sts of 245 (261:263:279:293:293:307:327:329:349)
Join yarn. Right Front. sts.

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Next row (RS): *K to 4 sts before mrk, Purl 1 RS row. Purl 1 row.
K2tog, K4, skpo; rep from * 3 times more, Knit 1 row.
K to end, working wraps with wrapped sts. Next row (WS): K1 (1:1:1:2:1:1:2:0:1),
237 (253:255:271:285:285:299:319:321:341) *(K1, P1, K1) into next st, P3tog; rep Dec row 7 (WS): K8 (8:7:6:9:10:6:6:7:7),
sts. from * to last 0 (0:0:0:2:1:0:1:0:1) sts, *K2tog, K2; rep from * to last 6 (5:5:5:6:
Next row (WS): P to end, removing mrks K0 (0:0:0:2:1:0:1:0:1). 8:4:4:4:4) sts, K6 (5:5:5:6:8:4:4:4:4).
and working wraps with wrapped sts. Purl 1 row. 80 (85:84:89:96:96:97:103:104:110) sts.
Next row (WS): K1 (1:1:1:2:1:1:2:0:1), *P3tog,
Work in st st for 0 (0:2:2:2:2:4:4:4:4) rows. (K1, P1, K1) into next st; rep from * to last Purl 1 RS row.
Knit 2 rows. 0 (0:0:0:2:1:0:1:0:1) sts, K0 (0:0:0:2:1:0:1:
0:1). Dec row 8 (WS): K1, (P1, K1) 0 (0:0:3:1:
Begin texture pattern: 1:2:2:2:0) times, *(P1, K1) 4 times, P2tog,
Next row (RS): K1, *yo, K2tog; rep from * to Purl 1 row. (K1, P1) twice, K2tog; rep from * 3 (4:4:4:4:
end. Knit 1 row. 4:4:5:5:5) times more, [(P1, K1) 4 times,
Knit 1 row. P2tog] 1 (0:0:0:1:1:1:0:0:1) time, (K1, P1)
Dec row 4 (RS): K7 (9:6:8:10:6:8:8:8:8), (2:1:1:0:0:0:1:1:0) times, (P1, K1) 2 (0:0:0:1:
Dec row 1 (RS): K13 (10:11:10:12:12:14:14: *K2tog, K5; rep from * to last 1 (4:0:3:5: 1:1:0:0:1) times, K1 (0:1:0:1:1:0:0:1:1).
10:10), *K2tog, K8; rep from * to last 0:2:2:3:3) sts, K1 (4:0:3:5:0:2:2:3:3). 71 (75:74:79:85:85:86:91:92:97) sts.
4 (3:4:3:4:5:3:3:4:4) sts, K4 (3:4:1:3:3:5:5: 146 (157:156:167:177:174:184:196:197:209)
1:1). sts. Next row (RS): Work even in K1, P1 rib as
215 (229:231:245:258:258:271:289:290:308) set by last row for 5 rows more.
sts. Work in st st for 1 (1:1:1:1:3:3:3:3:3) row(s). Cast off fairly loosely in pattern.

Work in st st for 1 (1:3:3:3:3:3:3:3:3) row(s), Purl 1 RS row. TO MAKE UP

then in rev st st for 2 rows. BUTTON BAND
Next row (WS): K1, *yo, K2tog; rep from * Using 3.25mm straight needles and with
Note: Decreases on next row are to last 1 (0:1:0:0:1:1:1:0:0) st, K1 (0:1:0:0: RS facing, join yarn to 9 sts for Left Front
permanent; (K1, yo, K1) increases are 1:1:1:0:0). buttonband and cont in patt on these sts
temporary in order to work the texture until band meas same length as front
pattern. Sts are counted after the Purl 1 RS row. opening to top of ribbed collar when
temporary increases are decreased. slightly stretched. Cast off in rib.
Work in st st for 1 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1:3:3) row(s).
Dec row 2 (RS): P1 (4:1:3:5:1:3:3:3:3), BUTTONHOLE BAND
(K1, yo, K1) into next st, *P2tog, P2, Dec row 5 (RS): K9 (9:8:8:10:11:8:8:8:8), Place removable markers in buttonband
(K1, yo, K1) into next st, P3, (K1, yo, K1) into *K2tog, K4; rep from * to last 5 (4:4:3:5: as foll: place one marker in fabric approx.
next st; rep from * to last 6 (8:4:7:9:4:6:6:7: 7:2:2:3:3) sts, K5 (4:4:3:5:7:2:2:3:3). 5 rows below neck and another marker
7) sts, P3, (K1, yo, K1) into next st, 124 (133:132:141:150:148:155:165:166:176) at top of bottom rib of body. Place 5 more
P2 (4:0:3:5:0:2:2:3:3). sts. markers evenly spaced between these
two markers.
Next row (WS): K2 (4:0:3:5:0:2:2:3:3), *P3, Work in st st for 1 (1:1:1:1:1:1:1:3:3) row(s).
K3; rep from * to last 4 (7:4:6:8:4:6:6:6:6) Using 3.25mm straight needles and with
sts, P3, K1 (4:1:3:5:1:3:3:3:3). Work in rev st st for 2 rows. RS facing, join yarn to 9 sts held for Right
Next row: P1 (4:1:3:5:1:3:3:3:3), *K3, P3; Front buttonband.
rep from * to last 5 (7:3:6:8:3:5:5:6:6) sts, Dec row 6 (RS): P5 (4:5:4:4:6:4:4:4:4),
K3, P2 (4:0:3:5:0:2:2:3:3). (K1, yo, K1) into next st, *P2tog, P2, *Work in patt until position of next marker
Next row: K2 (4:0:3:5:0:2:2:3:3), *P3tog, (K1, yo, K1) into next st; rep from * to last has been reached, ending after a WS row.
K3; rep from * to last 4 (7:4:6:8:4:6:6:6:6) 8 (8:6:6:10:11:5:5:6:6) sts, P3, (K1, yo, K1) Buttonhole row (RS): K2, P1, K2tog, yo,
sts, P3tog, K1 (4:1:3:5:1:3:3:3:3). into next st, P4 (4:2:2:6:7:1:1:2:2). patt to end.
192 (205:206:219:231:230:242:258:259:275) Rep from * until all buttonholes have been
sts. Next row (WS): K4 (4:2:2:6:7:1:1:2:2), *P3, worked.
K3; rep from * to last 8 (7:8:7:7:9:7:7:7:7) sts,
Work in rev st st for 2 rows. P3, K5 (4:5:4:4:6:4:4:4:4). Work in patt until piece meas same length
Next row: P5 (4:5:4:4:6:4:4:4:4), *K3, P3; as buttonband. Cast off in rib.
Dec row 3 (RS): K7 (10:6:9:11:6:8:8:9:9), rep from * to last 7 (7:5:5:9:10:4:4:9:9) sts,
*K2tog, K6; rep from * to last 1 (3:0:2:4:0: K3, P4 (4:2:2:6:7:1:1:2:2). FINISHING
2:2:2:2) sts, K1 (3:0:2:4:0:2:2:2:2). Next row: K4 (4:2:2:6:7:1:1:2:2), *P3tog, K3; Block gently, following any yarn care
169 (181:181:193:204:202:213:227:228:242) rep from * to last 8 (7:8:7:7:9:7:7:9:9) sts, instructions on the ball band.
sts. P3tog, K5 (4:5:4:4:6:4:4:4:4). Sew underarm seams. Sew button and
102 (109:108:115:123:122:126:134:135:143) buttonhole bands to front edges. Sew on
Work in st st for 1 (1:1:3:3:3:3:3:3:3) row(s). sts. buttons and weave in ends.

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 Martin Storey

Enchanted
Forest
Bring a touch of wintry glamour to your favourite
armchair with this colourwork design

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 SIZE YARN STOCKISTS
To fit a cushion pad approx. 46cm (18in) square Rowan 01484 950630
www.knitrowan.com
YARN
Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted For general abbreviations, see p81
(Heavy DK/worsted weight; 100% wool;
200m/218yds per 100g ball)
A Black (109); 3 x 100g balls This pattern also
B Soft Cream (102); 1 x 100g ball appears in the
book Rowan At
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Home, a collection
1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles of nine designs
1 cushion pad, approx. 46cm (18in) square by Martin Storey
including cushions
Martin Storey TENSION and throws. Visit
20 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st on www.knitrowan.com to buy a copy
Enchanted 4.5mm needles. for £12, or call 01484 950630 to get

Forest 21 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over patterned

st st on 4.5mm needles.
details of your nearest stockist.

A WINTRY scene worked in black and BACK

white gives this cushion a cosy yet Using 4.5mm needles and yarn A, USING BLACK
modern look. Mixing intarsia and Fair cast on 90 sts.
Isle, Martin Storey’s design is knitted Beginning with a K row, work 114 rows in AND WHITE GIVES
in Rowan’s Pure Wool Superwash st st, ending with RS facing for next row.
Worsted. This comes in a choice of 23 Cast off. THE INTARSIA
neutral and bright colours. The back of AND FAIR ISLE
the cushion is in plain stocking stitch. MAKING UP
Block pieces gently, following any PATTERNING
yarn care instructions on the ball band.
FRONT Sew pieces together along three sides. A MODERN LOOK
Using 4.5mm needles and yarn A, Insert cushion pad and sew fourth side
cast on 95 sts. to close.
Beginning with a K row, work 6 rows in
st st, ending with RS facing for next row. Martin Storey has created
a book of cushion and
PLACE MOTIF CHART throw designs for Rowan
Breaking off and joining in colours as
required and using the intarsia and Fair Isle
techniques, now place chart for motif,
which is worked entirely in st st beginning
with a K row, as folls:

Next row (RS): Using yarn A, K8, work next

79 sts as row 1 of chart for motif, using yarn
A, K to end.
Next row: Using yarn A, P8, work next
79 sts as row 2 of chart for motif, using yarn
A, P to end.
These 2 rows set the sts – centre 79 sts from
chart for motif with edge sts using yarn A.

Work the rem 100 rows of chart for motif as

set, ending with RS facing for next row.

Using yarn A only, cont as folls:

Work 6 rows.
Cast off.

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CHART
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KEY Yarn A Yarn B

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Optic Blanket
Play with different colourwork techniques
to create this luxurious patchwork blanket
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 SIZE TENSION
110cm x 110cm (43in x 43in) All on 4mm needles to 10cm:
Moss Stitch: 21 sts and 32 rows.
YARN Loop Stitch: 24 sts and 42 rows.
Willow & Lark Woodland (DK weight; 50% Intarsia Zigzag: 22 sts and 29 rows.
merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; Fair Isle Zigzag: 24 sts and 25 rows.
175m/191yds per 50g ball) Slip Stitch Zigzag: 24 sts and 23 rows.
A Marmalade (410); 4 x 50g balls Stranded Zigzag: 25 sts and 40 rows.
B Thunder (402); 6 x 50g balls
C Plover Grey (400); 7 x 50g balls YARN STOCKISTS
D Foxglove (424); 4 x 50g balls Willow and Lark c/o Love Knitting
www.loveknitting.com
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles For general abbreviations, see p81
Ju et Bernard 2 sets of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles,

Optic Blanket 200cm long

Stitch markers

IF YOU love a bit of colourwork, there’s cast on 35 sts. marker, K1, M1, slm; rep from * 3 more
lots to enjoy with Juliet Bernard’s Using the Fair Isle method, stranding times.
blanket! It comprises six different colour not in use loosely across the back of
square designs, using Fair Isle, intarsia, the work, work Chart B across all sts, Change to yarn D.
slip stitch and moss stitch, and a square repeating rows 1-12, 3 times. Round 3: *K1, slm, (K1, P1) to 1 st before
where the yarn is stranded at the front. Cast off using yarn B. marker, K1, slm; rep from * 3 more times.
The blanket uses four shades of Willow Round 4: *K1, slm, M1, (P1, K1) to 1 st before
& Lark’s tweedy Woodland DK yarn. SLIP STITCH ZIGZAG marker, P1, M1, slm; rep from * 3 more
(make 4) times.
Using 4mm needles and yarn C,
MOSS STITCH SQUARE cast on 40 sts. Change to yarn C.
(make 12 in yarn B and 4 in yarn D) Work from Chart C until square meas 15cm. Round 5: *K1, slm, (P1, K1) to 1 st before
Using 4mm needles, cast on 31 sts. Cast off using yarn C. marker, P1, slm; rep from * 3 more times.
Row 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1. Round 6: *K1, slm, M1, (K1, P1) to 1 st before
Repeat this row until work meas 15cm. STRANDED ZIGZAG marker, K1, M1, slm; rep from * 3 more
Cast off. (make 4) times.
Using 4mm needles and yarn C,
LOOP STITCH SQUARE cast on 35 sts. Change to yarn A.
(make 12 in yarn C and 5 in yarn A) Using the Fair Isle method and stranding Round 7: *K1, slm, (K1, P1) to 1 st before
Using 4mm needles, cast on 36 sts. yarn C on the front of your work to create marker, K1, slm; rep from * 3 more times.
Row 1: *K1, Sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. the strands, work from Chart D until Round 8: *K1, slm, M1, (P1, K1) to 1 st before
Row 2: Knit. square meas 15cm. Make sure you don’t marker, P1, M1, slm; rep from * 3 more
Row 3: *K2, Sl 1, rep from * to end. pull your strands too tight. times.
Row 4: Knit. Cast off using yarn C. Cast off all sts.
These 4 rows form the pattern.
Rep rows 1-4 until square meas 15cm. TO MAKE UP
Cast off, but not too loosely. Sew in ends.
Block squares, following any yarn care
INTARSIA ZIGZAG instructions on the ball band.
(make 4) Sew squares together, using the
Using 4mm needles and yarn B, photograph on the right as a guide.
cast on 32 sts.
Using the intarsia method, twisting yarns BORDER
together at the back of the work when Using 4mm circular needles and yarn B,
changing colour, work Chart A until square *pick up one st from a corner, pm, pick up
meas 15cm. Cast off using yarn B. 217 sts, pm, repeat from * 3 more times.
Join to work in the round. 872 sts.
FAIR ISLE ZIGZAG Round 1: *K1, slm, (P1, K1) to 1 st before
(make 4) marker, P1, slm; rep from * 3 more times.
Using 4mm needles and yarn B, Round 2: * K1, slm, M1, (K1, P1) to 1 st before

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CHARTS
Chart A Chart B
16 14
15 13
14 12
13 11
12 10
11 9
10 8
9 7
8 6
7 5
6 4
5 3
4 2
3 1
2
1 5

30 25 20 15 10 5

Chart C
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2 This zigzag square
1
involves stranding
40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
yarn at the front
Chart D KEY
8
7
6 Yarn A Yarn B Yarn C Yarn D
5
4 Sl 1 wyib Sl 1 wyif Repeat
3
2
1 K5 in Yarn D, stranding Yarn C across the front
15 10 5

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 Martin Storey

Carmine
Brighten up the darkest of winter days in
this long, snuggly and vibrant cardigan
 SIZE NEEDLES &
8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26
ACCESSORIES
1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7)
TO FIT
BUST 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm needles
32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8)
needles
123 131 142 152 163 cm
ACTUAL 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular
BUST
48½ 51½ 56 60 64 in needles, at least 150cm long
85 87 89 91 93 cm 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double-
ACTUAL
LENGTH pointed needles (DPNs)
33½ 34½ 35 36 36½ in
Stitch holders
40 40 41 41 41 cm Stitch markers
SLEEVE
SEAM
15½ 15½ 16 16 16 in
TENSION
23 sts and 20 rows to 10cm
YARN over patterned st st on
Rowan Kid Classic (Aran weight; 70% wool, 22% mohair, 5mm needles
8% polyamide; 140m/153yds per 50g ball)
A CHERRY x50g
YARN STOCKISTS
RED (847) 11 12 13 14 16 BALLS Rowan 01484 950630
B PUMICE x50g www.knitrowan.com
Martin Storey (888) 4 4 4 5 5 BALLS

Carmine C SMOKE
(831) 3 3 3 3 4 x50g
BALLS
For general abbreviations,
see p81

THIS LONG, open cardigan designed by next 2 rows. 133 (143:155:167:179) sts. **Work in garter st for 9 rows, ending with
Martin Storey has a bold and beautiful Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 4 alt RS facing for next row.
pattern in stranded colourwork. The rows. 123 (133:145:157:169) sts.
shawl collar, front bands and lower hem Cont straight until armhole meas Using 4.5mm DPNs, now work fringe
are all edged with tassels, which are 21 (22½:24:25½:27) cm, ending with RS cast-off as folls: K3, *(without turning slip
created using an i-cord cast-off. The facing for next row. these 3 sts to opposite end of needle and
garment has a wonderfully cosy feel, bring yarn to opposite end of work pulling
thanks to the use of Rowan’s Kid Classic SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK it quite tightly across WS of work, K these
yarn. This perennial favourite, an Keeping patt correct, cast off 11 (12:13:15:16) 3 sts again) 26 times, K3tog and fasten off,
aran-weight mix of wool and mohair, sts at beg of next 2 rows. rejoin yarn and K next 3 sts, rep from * until
comes in 13 sophisticated colours. 101 (109:119:127:137) sts. all sts are cast off.

Next row (RS): Cast off 11 (12:13:15:16) sts, LEFT FRONT

BACK patt until there are 24 (27:30:32:35) sts on MAIN SECTION
MAIN SECTION right needle and turn, leaving rem sts on Using 5mm needles and yarn A, cast on
Using 5mm needles and yarn A, cast on a holder. 71 (76:82:88:94) sts.
141 (151:163:175:187) sts. Work each side of neck separately.
Beg on stitch 24 (19:13:7:1) of chart and
Beg on stitch 24 (19:13:7:1) of chart and Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at neck edge ending on stitch 46, repeating the sts in the
ending on stitch 68 (73:79:85:91), repeating of next 3 rows and AT THE SAME TIME repeat box, cont in patt from chart as folls:
the sts in the repeat box and using the cast off 11 (12:13:15:16) sts at beg of 2nd row. Cont straight until 32 rows less have been
Fair Isle technique by stranding yarn not Cast off rem 10 (12:14:14:16) sts. worked than on Back to beg of armhole
in use loosely across the back of the work, shaping, ending with RS facing for next
and repeating the 100-row pattern repeat With RS facing, slip centre 31 (31:33:33:35) row.
throughout, cont in patt from chart, which sts onto a holder, rejoin appropriate yarns
is worked entirely in st st beg with a K row, and patt to end. SHAPE FRONT SLOPE
as folls: Complete to match first side, reversing Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at end of
Cont straight until Back meas 58 (58½:59: shapings. next and foll 2 (0:1:0:0) alt rows, then on
59½:60) cm, ending with RS facing for next 6 (7:7:7:7) foll 4th rows.
row. HEM BORDER 62 (68:73:80:86) sts.
With RS facing, using 4.5mm needles and
SHAPE ARMHOLES yarn A, pick up and knit 117 (126:135:147: Work 3 (3:1:3:3) rows, ending with RS
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 sts at beg of 156) sts evenly along cast-on edge. facing for next row.

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 Carmine

BLOCKING DIAGRAM Beg on stitch 4 (3:1:1:48) of Chart and

ending on stitch 40 (41:43:43:44),
repeating the sts in the repeat box, cont in
patt from chart as folls:
Inc 1 st at each end of 15th (9th:5th:3rd:3rd)
and every foll 16th (10th:6th:4th:4th) row
to 89 (97:95:99:113) sts, then on every foll
18th (-:8th:6th:6th) row until there are
91 (-:105:111:117) sts, taking inc sts into patt.
61½ (65½:71:76:81½) cm
40

85 (87:89:91:93) cm
(40 Cont straight until Sleeve meas 40 (40:41:
:41 41:41) cm, ending with RS facing for next
:41
:41 row.
) cm

SHAPE TOP
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 sts at beg of
next 2 rows. 83 (89:97:103:109) sts.
Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 3 alt
rows, then on foll row, ending with RS
facing for next row.
Cast off rem 73 (79:87:93:99) sts.

TO MAKE UP
Block pieces gently, following any yarn
care instructions on the ball band.
Join both shoulder seams using back stitch,
or mattress stitch if preferred.
SHAPE ARMHOLE RIGHT FRONT
Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 sts at beg MAIN SECTION FRONT BANDS AND COLLAR
and dec 1 (1:0:1:1) st at end of next row. Using 5mm needles and yarn A, cast on With RS facing, using 4.5mm circular
57 (63:69:75:81) sts. 71 (76:82:88:94) sts. needles and yarn A, beg and ending at end
Work 1 row. of garter st section of hem border (this is
Beg on stitch 46 of Chart and ending on the point where the fringe begins), pick up
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next and foll 4 alt stitch 68 (73:79:85:91), repeating the sts in and knit 92 (93:94:95:96) sts up right front
rows and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at the repeat box, cont straight until 32 rows opening edge to beg of front slope shaping,
front slope edge of 3rd (3rd:next:3rd:3rd) less have been worked than on Back to beg and 80 (84:86:90:92) sts up right front
and 1 (1:2:1:1) foll 4th rows. of armhole shaping, ending with RS facing slope, pm, pick up and knit 3 sts down right
50 (56:61:68:74) sts. for next row. side of back neck, K across 31 (31:33:33:35)
Dec 1 st at front slope edge only on sts on back neck holder dec 0 (1:0:1:0) st at
2nd (2nd:4th:2nd:2nd) and 6 (7:7:7:9) foll SHAPE FRONT SLOPE centre, pick up and knit 3 sts up left side
4th rows, then on 0 (0:0:1:0) foll 6th row. Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at beg of of back neck, pm, then pick up and knit
43 (48:53:59:64) sts. next and foll 2 (0:1:0:0) alt rows, then on 80 (84:86:90:92) sts down left front slope
6 (7:7:7:7) foll 4th rows. to beg of front slope shaping, and
Cont straight until Left Front matches Back 62 (68:73:80:86) sts. 92 (93:94:95:96) sts down left front
to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with RS opening edge.
facing for next row. Complete to match Left Front, reversing 381 (390:399:408:417) sts.
shapings.
SHAPE SHOULDER Work in garter st for 1 row, ending with RS
Keeping patt correct, cast off 11 (12:13:15:16) SLEEVES facing for next row.
sts at beg of next and foll 2 alt rows. Using 4.5mm needles and yarn A, cast on
Work 1 row. 86 (86:90:90:94) sts. Working in garter st throughout, now
Cast off rem 10 (12:14:14:16) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. shape collar as folls:
Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Row 2 (RS): K to left neck mrk, wrap next st
HEM BORDER These 2 rows form rib. (by slipping next st from left needle onto
With RS facing, using 4.5mm needles and Cont in rib until Sleeve meas 10cm, right needle, taking yarn to opposite side of
yarn A, pick up and knit 60 (63:69:75:78) sts dec (inc:inc:inc:dec) 1 st at end of last row work between needles and then slipping
evenly along cast-on edge. and ending with RS facing for next row. same st back onto left needle - when
85 (87:91:91:93) sts. working back across wrapped sts work the
Complete as given for hem border of Back wrapped st and the wrapping loop tog as
from **. Change to 5mm needles. one st) and turn.

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Row 3: K to right neck mrk, wrap next st I-cord tassels are

added to the front
and turn.
bands and hem

Row 4: K to 2 (3:3:3:3) sts beyond left neck

marker and re-position mrk after last st,
wrap next st and turn.
Row 5: K to 2 (3:3:3:3) sts beyond right neck
marker and re-position mrk after last st,
wrap next st and turn.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (26:25:21:19) times more.

Next row (RS): K to 3 (3:4:4:4) sts beyond

left neck mrk and re-position mrk after last
st, wrap next st and turn.
Next row: K to 3 (3:4:4:4) sts beyond right
neck mrk and re-position mrk after last st,
wrap next st and turn.
Rep last 2 rows 23 (0:1:5:7) times more,
ending with RS facing for next row.

Next row (RS): K to end.

Remove markers.

Now working in garter st across all sts,

cont as folls:
Cont in garter st until front band section
meas 3cm from pick-up row, ending with
RS facing for next row.

Using 4.5mm DPNs, now work fringe

cast-off as folls: K3, *(without turning slip
these 3 sts to opposite end of needle and
bring yarn to opposite end of work pulling
it quite tightly across WS of work, K these
3 sts again) 26 times, K3tog and fasten off,
rejoin yarn and K next 3 sts, rep from * until
all sts are cast off.

FINISHING
Place centre of cast-off edge of sleeve to
shoulder seam. Join cast-off sts at beg of
armhole shaping to cast-off sts at start of
sleevehead shaping. Sew sleevehead into
armhole, easing in shapings.
Join side and sleeve seams.

This design also

appears in
Rowan’s latest
seasonal pattern
collection,
Knitting & Crochet
Magazine 64. For
details of your
nearest stockist, call 01484 950630
or visit www.knitrowan.com.
 Carmine

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90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

KEY
Yarn A
Yarn B
Yarn C
Repeat

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 Bronagh Miskelly

Rockall
Decorated with cables and textures, this scarf and
mitten set is knitted in a gorgeous yarn
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 SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
Scarf: 20cm (8in) wide x 136cm (53½in) long, 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
after blocking Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed
Mittens: needles (DPNs), or circular needles for Magic
Loop method
S M L
Set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double-pointed
CIRCUM-
17 20 23½ cm needles (DPNs), or circular needles for Magic
FERENCE
Loop method
6¾ 8 9¼ in 3 stitch markers
Cable needle (cn)
22 23 25 cm
Scrap yarn
LENGTH
8½ 9 10 in
TENSION
25 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over moss st on
YARN 3.5mm needles before blocking
Stolen Stitches Nua (Sport/baby weight;
Bronagh Miskelly 60% merino wool, 20% yak, 20% linen; YARN STOCKISTS
Rockall 140m/153yds per 50g skein)
Hatter’s Teal Party (9803); 4 x 50g skeins
Fyberspates For retailers call 075469 48378
or visit www.fyberspates.com/retailers

BRONAGH MISKELLY has worked M1, K1, P1, K1, P2tog, K1, P1. RIGHT MITTEN
smart cables on a background of moss Round 6: (K1, P1) 3 times, P6, (K1, P1) Using 3.25mm DPNs or circular needles,
stitch to create a pleasingly textured, twice, P1, K1. cast on 43 (51:59) sts.
rustic fabric for her scarf and mittens Round 7: P1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1, K6, M1, Pm and join to work in the round, taking
set. Soft and cosy, the accessories are K1, P1, K1, P2tog, P1. care not to twist sts.
knitted in Carol Feller’s Stolen Stitches Round 8: K1, (K1, P1) twice, P8, (K1, P1) Round 1: (K1, P1) 8 (9:10) times, (P1, K1) to
Nua yarn, a blend of merino, yak and twice, K1. last st, P1.
linen that comes in 14 warm colours. Round 9: K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1, K8, M1, K1, Rep Round 1 three more times.
It offers well defined stitches, along P1, K1, P2tog.
with a gorgeous silkiness and glow. Round 10: (K1, P1) twice, P10, (K1, P1) Round 5: (K1, P1) 4 (5:6) times, Cr8F,
twice. (P1, K1) to last st, P1.
Round 11: M1pw, K1, P1, K1, P2tog, K8, Rounds 6-8: As Round 1.
SCARF K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1pw. Rep rounds 5-8, 2 (2:3) more times.
Using 3.5mm needles, cast on 56 sts. Round 12: As Round 8. Next round: As Round 5.
Round 13: P1, M1, K1, P1, K1, P2tog, K6, Next round: (P1, K1) 5 times, (K1, P1) to
Work rows 1-46 of Scarf Chart. K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1, P1. end.
Rep rows 17 to 46 eleven more times, Round 14: As Round 6.
then work rows 47 to 77 once. Round 15: P1, K1, M1pw, K1, P1, K1, P2tog, Change to 3.5mm needles.
K4, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1pw, K1, P1. Round 1: K1, (P1, K1) 1 (2:3) times, work
Cast off loosely in rib as set. Round 16: As Round 4. round 1 of Mitten Chart, (P1, K1) to end.
Block scarf to measurements given, Round 17: P1, K1, P1, M1, K1, P1, K1, P2tog, Round 2: P1, (K1, P1) 1 (2:3) times, work
following any yarn care instructions K2, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1, P1, K1, P1. round 2 of Mitten Chart, (K1, P1) to end.
on the ball band. Round 18: As Round 2. These two rows set cable and moss st
Round 19: (P1, K1) twice, M1pw, K1, P1, K1, positions.
STITCH PATTERN - MITTEN P2tog, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1pw, (K1, P1) Work straight until 10 chart rows are
MITTEN CABLE (18 sts) twice. complete.**
NOTE: For Left Mitten work Cr8F as Cr8B Round 20: (K1, P1) twice, K1, (K1, P1) 6
on Rounds 21, 25 and 29. times, K1. START THUMB SHAPING
Round 21: (P1, K1) twice, P1, CR8F, (P1, K1) Round 11: Patt 24 (28:32), pm, M1, P1, K1,
Round 1: (P1, K1) twice, K2tog, P1, K1, PFB, twice, P1. M1pw, pm, patt to end.
M1, K1, P1, K1, P2tog, (K1, P1) twice. Round 22: As Round 20. 45 (53:61) sts.
Round 2: (K1, P1) 4 times, P2, (K1, P1) Round 23: P1, (K1, P1) 6 times, (P1, K1) Round 12: Patt to mrk, slm, (P1, K1) twice,
twice, (P1, K1) twice. twice, P1. slm, patt to end.
Round 3: P1, K1, P1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1, Round 24: As Round 20. Round 13: Patt to mrk, slm, M1pw, (K1, P1)
K2, M1, K1, P1, K1, P2tog, P1, K1, P1. Rep rounds 21-24 once more. to mrk, M1, slm, patt to end.
Round 4: K1, P1, K1, (K1, P1) twice, P4, Round 29: As Round 21. 47 (55:63) sts.
(K1, P1) 3 times, K1. Round 30: As Round 20. Round 14: Patt to mrk, slm, (K1, P1) to mrk,
Round 5: P1, K1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, M1, K4, These 30 rounds form the cable repeat. slm, patt to end.

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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS CHARTS

Cr8F: Slip 4 sts on cn and hold at front, (K1, P1) Scarf Chart
twice, (K1, P1) twice from cn. 77
76
Cr8B: Slip 4 sts to cn and hold at back, 75
74
(K1, P1) twice, (K1, P1) twice from cn. 73
72
For general abbreviations, see p81 71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
Thumbs and palms 29
are in moss stitch 28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
Round 15: Patt to mrk, slm, M1, (P1, K1) to 20
19
mrk, M1pw, slm, patt to end. 18
17
49 (57:65) sts. 16
15
Round 16: Patt to mrk, slm, (P1, K1) to mrk, 14
13
slm, patt to end. 12
11
10
9
Keeping cable pattern correct, rep rounds 8
7
13-16 until there are 20 sts between mrks. 6
5
61 (69:79) sts. 4
3
Next round: Patt to mrk, remove mrk, 2
1
place thumb sts on scrap yarn, remove 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
mrk, cast on 2 sts, patt to end.
43 (51: 59) sts.
Mitten Chart
KEY
30
Cont in moss and cable pattern until two 29 K on RS; P on WS
28
30-row cable repeats are complete. 27
26 P on RS; K on WS
25
24
Size L only 23
K2tog
Work the last 4 rows once more. 22
21 P2tog
20
19
M1
All sizes 18
17
SHAPE MITTEN TOP 16 M1pw
15
Next round: Patt 2 (3:4) in moss st, 14
Sl1
13
work 3 tog in pattern, patt 3 (4:5), 12
11 Slpw wyif
(K1, P1, SSK) twice, patt 4 (4:7), work 3 tog, 10
9
*patt 3 (5:5), work 3 tog; rep from * twice 8 Cr8F
7
more, patt to end. 6 Repeat
5
31 (39: 47) sts. 4
Next round: (P1, K1) 3 (4: 5) times, 3 PFB
2
(K1,P1, K1) twice, (K1, P1) to last st, K1. 1 No stitch
25 20 15 10 5

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Round 2: Patt to last st, Sl 1, remove mrk,

slip st back to left needle, pm.
Round 3: Work 3 tog, patt to end. 20 sts.
Round 4: Patt to last st, Sl 1, remove mrk,
slip st back to left needle, pm.
Round 5: Work 3 tog, patt to end. 18 sts.
Round 6: As Round 4.
Round 7: As Round 5. 16 sts.
Round 8: Patt to end.
Cont in moss st patt until mitten thumb
reaches tip of actual thumb.

Next round: (SSK, P2tog) to end. 8 sts.

Next round: (P1, K1) to to end.
Next round: (SSK, P2tog) to end.
4 (4:5) sts.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail
through rem sts and pull tight, fasten off
and weave in end.

LEFT MITTEN
Work as Right Mitten to ** replacing Cr8F
Our photoshoot has been with Cr8B throughout.
styled with the distinctive,
flattering clothes of Gudrun START THUMB SHAPING
Sjödén. View the range at Round 11: Patt 41 (49:57), pm, M1pw, K1, P1,
www.gudrunsjoden.com M1, pm, patt to end.
45 (53:59) sts.
Round 12: Patt to mrk, slm, (K1, P1) twice,
slm, patt to end.
Next round: (K1, P1) 3 (4: 5) times, slip next – (15: 23) sts.
3 sts onto cable needle, K1, P1, K1, (K1, P1, Round 13: Patt to mrk, slm, M1, (P1, K1) to
K1) from cable needle, P1, (K1, P1) to end. Size M only mrk, M1pw, slm, patt to end.
Next round: (P1, K1) 3 (4: 5) times, (K1, P1, Next round: (P1, K1) twice, K2tog, (K1, P1) 47 (55: 61) sts.
K1) twice, (K1, P1) to last st, K1. 4 times, K1. - (14:-) sts. Round 14: Patt to mrk, slm, (P1, K1) to mrk,
Next round: P2tog to end. - (7:-) sts. slm, patt to end.
Size S only Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Round 15: Patt to mrk, slm, M1pw,
Next round: Patt 1, work 3 tog, patt 2, (K1, P1) to mrk, M1, slm, patt to end.
(SSK, K1) twice, patt 2, work 3 tog, Size L only 49 (57:63) sts.
(patt 3, work 3 tog) twice, patt to end. Next round: Patt 1, work 3 tog, patt 2, Round 16: Patt to mrk, slm, (K1, P1) to mrk,
21 (-:-) sts. K2tog, patt 2, work 3 tog, patt 2, slm, patt to end.
Next round: (P1, K1) twice, K4, patt to end. (work 3 tog, patt 1) twice. - (-:14) sts. Keeping cable pattern correct, rep rounds
Next round: (Work 3 tog, patt 1) 3 times, Next round: P2tog to end. - (-:7) sts. 13-16 until there are 20 sts between mrks.
patt 1, (patt 1, work 3 tog) twice. Break yarn, leaving a long tail. 61 (69:77) sts.
11 (-:-) sts. Next round: Patt to mrk, remove mrk,
Next round: P1, (P2tog) to end. All sizes place thumb sts on scrap yarn, remove
6 (-:-) sts. Thread tail through rem sts and pull tight, mrk, cast on 2 sts, patt to end.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. fasten off and weave in end. 43 (51:59) sts.
Next round: Patt to end as set by moss and
Size M and L only THUMB cable patterns. 43 (51:59) sts.
Next round: Patt - (2: 3), work 3 tog, Return thumb sts to needles.
patt - (3: 4), (SSK, K1) twice, patt – (3: 5), Work in moss st throughout. Complete mitten and thumb as for Right
work 3 tog, *patt – (3:4), work 3 tog; Mitten, replacing Cr8F with Cr8B
rep from * twice more, patt to end. With RS facing and using 3.5mm needles, throughout and mirroring the cable
– (27:35) sts. pick up and knit 2 sts from cast-on at end of direction during the shaping.
Next round: (P1, K1) -(3:4) times, K4, thumb shaping, patt across thumb sts from
patt to end. holder, pick up and knit 1 st from gap. TO FINISH
Next round: Patt – (1: 2), work 3 tog, patt 23 sts. Lightly steam mittens to shape, following
- (2:3), K2tog twice, patt 2, [work 3 tog, Round 1: Pm, work 2 tog, patt to end. any yarn care instructions on the ball
patt-(1:3)] 3 times, work 3 tog. 22 sts. band. Weave in ends.

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 Sandra Nesbitt

Seren
Little girls will feel cosy and Christmassy
in this sweet colourwork tunic
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 SIZE Note: for the red version of the dress, the
6 12 18 24 quantities of red and cream yarn required
TO FIT
mths mths mths mths are reversed.
53 56½ 60 63½ cm
ACTUAL
CHEST NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
20¾ 22¼ 23½ 25 in
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
30 34 38 42 cm 1 set 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed
ACTUAL
LENGTH needles (DPNs)
11¾ 13½ 15 16½ in
4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long
13 14 15 16 cm Stitch markers
SLEEVE
SEAM 3 (4:4:4) x 15mm buttons
5 5½ 6 6¼ in

TENSION
YARN 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st on
4mm needles
Yarn Stories Fine Merino & Baby Alpaca DK
(DK weight; 70% wool, 30% alpaca;
120m/131yds per 50g ball) YARN STOCKISTS
A CREAM x50g Yarn Stories
Sandra Nesbitt (2504) 2 3 3 3 BALLS 01484 848431

Seren B ROUGE
(2515) 1 1 1 1 x50g
BALLS
www.yarnstories.com

FOLK-INSPIRED COLOURWORK in pm, K1, pm, K20, pm, K1, pm, K8, pm, K1, band is lying on top of the button band.
red and cream lends a festive feel to this pm, K10, (K1, P1) twice. *Knit the next stitch together with the first
tunic dress for girls aged from six months stitch of next round, purl the next stitch
to two years, and Sandra Nesbitt has Row 6 and all even rows (WS): (P1, K1) together with the second stitch of the next
suggested two colourways for her twice, P to last 4 sts, (P1, K1) twice. round; rep from * once more.
design. It features raglan sleeves, a Row 7 (RS, inc): (K1, P1) twice, *K to mrk, 116 (124:132:140) sts.
buttoned opening at the back neck, and M1L, slm, K1, slm, M1R; rep from * 3 more
a slightly flared skirt section in moss times, K to last 4 sts, (K1, P1) twice. Next round (partial): (K1, P1) 14 (15:16:17)
stitch. The fine merino and baby alpaca 8 sts inc’d. times, pm.
blend from Yarn Stories feels super-soft. Repeat last 2 rows 14 (16:18:20) more times,
AND AT THE SAME TIME working further Round now begins at centre of underarm.
buttonholes on Rows 11, 23 and -(-:35:35)
CHART NOTES by working to last 4 sts and working as: Round 1: *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
When working motif charts, on rounds K1, yo, K2tog, P1. Round 2: *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
where there are a large number of stitches Repeat last 2 rounds 0 (1:2:3) more times.
plain between each set of motifs, it is best Work 1 row straight, ending after a WS row.
to use short lengths of yarn, approx 30cm 188 (204:220:236) sts.
long, starting with a new one on each SKIRT
relevant round, so that you don’t have to DIVIDE FOR BODY AND Sizes 6mths and 12mths only (optional)
strand yarn over the entire round. SLEEVES If desired, you can work extra increases
Change to 4mm circular needles. now to give a little more room in the dress.
YOKE If preferred, inc 8 sts evenly across first
Using 4mm straight needles, yarn A and Set-up row (RS): (K1, P1) twice, of following plain rounds and then
the cable cast-on method, cast on 68 sts. K26 (28:30:32), transfer 38 (42:46:50) following skirt motif instructions for
sleeve sts to waste yarn, cast on 4 sts for sizes - (-:18mths:24mths) instead of those
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end. underarm, K52 (56:60:64) sts for front, given for your size.
Row 2 (WS): *P1, K1; rep from * to end. cast on 4 sts for underarm, transfer 124 (132:-:-) sts.
Row 3 (buttonhole): *K1, P1; rep from * to 38 (42:46:50) sleeve sts to waste yarn,
last 4 sts, K1, yo, K2tog, P1. K26 (28:30:32), end 4 sts before end of All sizes
Row 4: *P1, K1; rep from * to end. round. Leave the last 4 sts on the needle, Knit 5 (6:7:8) rounds.
unworked.
SET UP MARKERS WORK MOTIF
Markers will be placed before and after the Join to work in the round by working the Set-up round: *K1 (3:0:2) in A, work
raglan stitch. 4 stitches of each button band together 55 (55:65:65) sts from Chart A (A:B:B),
as foll: K2 (4:1:3) in A; rep from * once more.
Row 5: (K1, P1) twice, K10, pm, K1, pm, K8, With RS still facing, ensure the buttonhole Cont as set until chart is complete.

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BLOCKING DIAGRAM

30 (34:38:42) cm
26½ (28¼:30:31¾) cm 13 (14
:15
16) c :
m

For general
abbreviations, see p81

CHARTS
Chart A
36
Buttoned opening at 35
34
the back neck makes 33
32
for easier dressing 31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
Round 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. 23
22
21
Round 2: *P1 , K1; rep from * to end. 20
19
Repeat last 2 rounds 4 (6:9:11) more times. 18
17
Cast off in pattern. 16
15
14
13

SLEEVES 12
11
10
With RS facing, and using 4mm DPNs, knit 9
8
across 38 (42:46:50) sleeve sts, pick up and 7
6
5
knit 2 sts from underarm, pm, pick up and 4
3
knit 2 sts from underarm. 2
1
42 (46:50:54) sts. 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

Chart B
Work 24 (25:25:26) rounds in st st (knit
36
every round), ending last round at marker, 35
34
and inc 0 (0:2:0) sts across last round. 33
32
31
42 (46:52:54) sts. 30
29
New round starts here. 28
27
26
25
24
WORK MOTIF 23
22
Set-up round: *K2 (3:0:1) in A, work 21
20
17 (17:26:17) sts from Chart C (C:D:C), 19
18
K2 (3:0:0) in A; rep from * to end. 17
16
15
Cont as set until chart is complete. 14
13
12
11
HEMLINE 10
9
8
Round 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. 7
6
Round 2: *P1 , K1; rep from * to end. 5
4
Repeat last 2 rounds 1 (2:3:4) more times. 3
2
Cast off in patt. 1
65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

TO MAKE UP Chart C Chart D

Weave in ends. Block gently to 10
9
10
9
measurements, following any yarn care 8
7
8
7
KEY
6 6
instructions on the ball band. 5 5
4 4 Yarn A
Sew on buttons to the button band, lining 3 3
2 2
them up with the button holes. 1 1 Yarn B
15 10 5 25 20 15 10 5

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 2
1 Guests enjoy spending time and sharing skills
with other knitting enthusiasts 2 Belinda (centre
back) with a group of her guests 3 The hotel
has a welcoming lounge where guests gather
to knit and relax 4 Knitted and crochet flowers
decorate the hall and the terrace dining room

F E AT U R E
3 4

Seaside special!
A restful retreat created especially for knitters, The Knitting Hotel
in Devon is the latest venture from Belinda Harris-Reid
HOW DOES a long, lazy Belinda. “All our bedrooms are named owner of Blacker Yarns, lace designer
weekend of knitting, after knitting techniques: TBL, KFB, PSSO, Anniken Allis, and knitting experts Claire
good company and SSK, M1 and YO.” Crompton and Alison Crowther-Smith.
delicious food sound? Three-day retreats run from Thursday Retreat dates and availability for 2019
That’s what is on offer evening to Sunday, and visitors can either and 2020 are listed on the hotel’s website
at The Knitting Hotel, choose a ‘Getaway’ retreat - where they - but be warned, they sell out fast!
the wonderful destination can devote time to their own knitting and So, what is it like staying in a hotel
on the Devon coast. It’s the brainchild of relaxation - or a ‘Learnaway’ weekend, dedicated to knitting? We asked four guests
Belinda Harris-Reid - knitting designer, with dedicated workshops on the Saturday. about their experiences.
yarn producer, and all-round woolly These are run by Belinda with assistance
entrepreneur - who has been teaching from Brenda Watson, a knitting expert I so enjoyed last weekend, can’t believe
workshops and organising knitting events who has worked as a sample knitter for it was a week ago! The whole concept
for many years. a long list of designers, as well as Rowan, works perfectly; from the tea and
Belinda decided to set up the hotel to Wendy and Stylecraft. biccies in the rooms with fluffy towels,
offer retreats where knitters could relax All guests receive a goody bag, to the wonderful food, to the comfy
and enjoy their knitting in the company containing a knitting project, Belinda’s chairs and accessibility to the sea.
of like-minded people, as well as learn and luxurious yarn, and special needles; they’ll The teaching was excellent and,
WORDS: HELEN SPEDDING

share skills. Since spring 2018, she has been also enjoy home-cooked breakfasts and although challenging, allowed
welcoming guests to Iona House, a villa lunches. Belinda invites designers, yarn everyone to achieve at their own
next to the sea with views across Lyme Bay. producers, spinners, hand-dyers and pace (with Belinda’s and Brenda’s
“We have six knitting-themed bedrooms crochet experts to host workshops at the infinite patience).
with spaces for up to eight guests,” says hotel. These have included Sue Blacker, JACKIE MILLICHAP

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5 7

The hotel overlooks

Lyme Bay in Dawlish

6
5 Delicious home-made treats are always on
offer! 6 Workshops are led by Belinda, who is
often joined by other knitting and yarn experts
7 Knitters of all ages take part in the retreats
8 Each of the six bedrooms has a knitting theme

“I can think of no better holiday than a “You are never too old for a learning (Note from Belinda: “At 96 years old,
long knitting weekend at The Knitting experience, particularly if it is in the Eunice is our most mature guest so far,
Hotel. I have been lucky enough to lovely Knitting Hotel overlooking the and our cardboard sheep is named in
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Cyclamen
Treat yourself to a woolly hug with
this indulgently warming, lacy
wrap in a special British yarn
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 Cyclamen

The pinwheel lace

stitch looks striking
in a chunky yarn
 SIZE TENSION
74cm (29in) wide x 172cm (67¾in) long 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over st st using
6.5mm needles.
YARN 1 repeat of Pinwheel Lace Pattern meas 12cm
West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat wide by 21cm high.
(Chunky weight; 100% Bluefaced Kerry Hill
wool; 140m/153yds per 100g ball) YARN STOCKISTS
Escape (562); 6 x 100g balls West Yorkshire Spinners
01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 6.5mm (UK 3/US 10½) knitting needles SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
Cable needle (cn) C2F: Slip 1 st to cn and hold at front of work,
2 stitch markers K1; K1 from cn.
Sandra Nesbitt T6F: Slip 2 sts on to cn and hold at front of

Cyclamen work, K2, P2; K2 from cn.

For general abbreviations, see p81

LACE STITCH patterns can look end. Row 24: *K2, P5, K2, P5, K2; rep from * to
amazing when worked in a chunky Row 9: *P1, yo, SSK, K4, P2, K4, K2tog, yo, end.
yarn, as Sandra Nesbitt’s cosy wrap P1; rep from * to end. Row 25: *P1, K2tog, yo, K4, P2, K4, yo, SSK,
demonstrates. The pinwheel lace Row 10: *K2, (P5, K2) twice; rep from * to P1; rep from * to end.
pattern gives an attractive fabric, and is end. Row 26: *K1, P6, K2, P6, K1; rep from * to
paired with simple moss stitch edges. Row 11: *P2, yo, SSK, K3, P2, K3, K2tog, yo, end.
Sandra has selected a new yarn from P2; rep from * to end. Row 27: *P1, K4, K2tog, yo, P2, yo, SSK, K4,
West Yorkshire Spinners for her wrap. Row 12: *P1, (K2, P4) twice, K2, P1; rep P1; rep from * to end.
Called Re:treat, it’s a chunky-weight from * to end. Row 28: *K1, P5, K4, P5, K1; rep from * to
British wool using fleece from Row 13: *Yo, SSK, P1, yo, SSK, K2, P2, K2, end.
Bluefaced Kerry Hill. The yarn is soft K2tog, yo, P1, K2tog, yo; rep from * to end. Row 29: *P1, K3, K2tog, yo, P4, yo, SSK, K3,
yet durable, with a roving texture, Row 14: *P2, (K2, P3) twice, K2, P2; rep P1; rep from * to end.
and comes in 11 sophisticated solid from * to end. Row 30: *K1, P4, K2, P2, K2, P4, K1; rep
shades plus two marled colourways. Row 15: *K1, yo, SSK, P1, yo, SSK, K1, P2, from * to end.
K1, K2tog, yo, P1, K2tog, yo, K1; rep from * Row 31: *P1, K2, K2tog, yo, P1, K2tog, yo
to end. twice, SSK, P1, yo, SSK, K2, P1; rep from *
CHART NOTES Row 16: *P3, (K2, P2) twice, K2, P3; rep to end.
Row 35 shows a simple C2F cable at the from * to end. Row 32: *K1, P3, K2, P4, K2, P3, K1; rep
start and end of the pattern repeat. This is Row 17: *K2, yo, SSK, P1, T6F, P1, K2tog, yo, from * to end.
how it is to be worked at the start and end K2; rep from * to end. Row 33: *P1, K1, K2tog, yo, P1, K2tog, yo,
of the rows after and before the selvedges. Row 18: *P4, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P4; rep from K2, yo, SSK, P1, yo, SSK, K1, P1; rep from *
In the middle of the row when working * to end. to end.
across the repeat you will need to replace Row 19: *(K1, K2tog, yo) twice, K1, P2, K1, Row 34: *K1, P2, K2, P6, K2, P2, K1; rep
the last (C2F, P1) and first (P1, C2F) with (yo, SSK, K1) twice; rep from * to end. from * to end.
T6F. See written pattern for clarification. Row 20: *P7, K2, P7; rep from * to end. Row 35: P1, C2F, *P1, K2tog, yo, K4, yo,
Row 21: *(K2tog, yo, K1) twice, K1, P2, K1, SSK, P1, T6F; rep from * to last 13 sts, P1,
PINWHEEL LACE PATTERN (K1, yo, SSK) twice; rep from * to end. K2tog, yo, K4, yo, SSK, P1, C2F, P1.
Row 1 (RS): *P1, (K1, yo, SSK) twice, K2, Row 22: *K3, P4, K2, P4, K3; rep from * to Row 36: *K1, P2, K1, P8, K1, P2, K1;
(K2tog, yo, K1) twice, P1; rep from * to end. end. rep from * to end.
Row 2: *K1, P14, K1; rep from * to end. Row 23: *P2, K2tog, yo, K3, P2, K3, yo, SSK,
Row 3: *P1, K1, (K1, yo, SSK) twice, (K2tog, P2; rep from * to end. WRAP
yo, K1) twice, K1, P1; rep from * to end. Using 6.5mm needles, cast on 104 sts.
Row 4: *K1, P4, K6, P4, K1; rep from * to Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
end. THE CHUNKY, Row 2: *P1, K1; rep from * to end
Row 5: *P1, K3, yo, SSK, P4, K2tog, yo, K3, Rep last 2 rows once.
P1; rep from * to end. PURE BRITISH WOOL
Row 6: *K1, P5, K4, P5, K1; rep from * to Next row (RS): (K1, P1) twice, pm, work
end.
IS SOFT YET DURABLE, row 1 of Pinwheel Lace Pattern over 96 sts,
Row 7: *P1, K4, yo, SSK, P2, K2tog, yo, K4, WITH A ROVING pm, (K1, P1) twice.
P1; rep from * to end. Next row: (P1, K1) twice, pm, work row 2 of
Row 8: *K1, P6, K2, P6, K1; rep from * to TEXTURE Pinwheel Lace Pattern over 96 sts, pm,

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 Cyclamen

CHART
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15 10 5

KEY
K on RS; P on WS
P on RS; K on WS

Yo

SSK
K2tog

C2F (See Chart Note)

T6F

(P1, K1) twice.

The last 2 rows set the placement of the
selvedges and the Pinwheel Lace Pattern.
Cont in patt as set until all 36 rows of
the Pinwheel Lace Pattern have been
completed.
Work all 36 rows of the Pinwheel Lace
Pattern a further 6 times, then work rows
1 -33 of the Pinwheel Lace Pattern once
more.

Next row (WS): *P1, K1; rep from * to end.

Next row: *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Cast off on WS of work in pattern.

FINISHING
Weave in all ends and gently block to The lace pattern is
measurements, following any yarn care paired with moss
instructions on the ball band. stitch edgings
 ADVANCED
KITCHENER STITCH
Learn how to use classic Kitchener stitch for reverse stocking
stitch and garter stitch with Lou Smith’s simple guide
3 Insert the sewing needle through the the sewing needle through the first stitch
About our expert first stitch on the front needle, purlwise, on the front needle, purlwise, and pull it all
Lou Smith is The Knitter’s and pull it all the way through. Remove the way through. Leave this stitch on the
production assistant. this stitch from the knitting needle. Insert knitting needle.
Discovering new knitting the sewing needle through the next stitch
techniques and swatching on the front needle, knitwise, and pull it 2 Insert the sewing needle through the
yarns are two of her favourite things to do. all the way through. Leave this stitch on first stitch on the back needle, purlwise,
the knitting needle. and pull it all the way through. Leave this
stitch on the knitting needle.
IN ISSUE 129, we explored how Kitchener 4 Insert the sewing needle through the
stitch can be used to graft together sections first stitch on the back needle, knitwise, 3 Insert the sewing needle through the
of 1x1 and 2x2 ribbing. Here, we look at and pull it all the way through. Remove first stitch on the front needle, knitwise,
how the technique can also be used on this stitch from the knitting needle. Insert and pull it all the way through. Remove
reverse stocking stitch and garter stitch. the sewing needle through the next stitch this stitch from the knitting needle. Insert
This method can come in useful when on the back needle, purlwise, and pull it all the sewing needle through the next stitch
joining the shoulders of a garment, or if the way through. Leave this stitch on the on the front needle, purlwise, and pull it all
you would like to create a seamless finish knitting needle. the way through. Leave this stitch on the
for an accessory. Simply leave your stitches knitting needle.
on the needles and you’re ready to graft! 5 Repeat Steps 3 to 4 until all stitches
have been grafted together, working the 4 Insert the sewing needle through the
REVERSE STOCKING STITCH last two stitches on each needle as one first stitch on the back needle, knitwise,
1 When you’re ready to begin grafting, stitch (this will prevent a bumpy finish). and pull it all the way through. Remove
don’t cast off your stitches. Hold the two Gently pull the yarn tail to neaten stitches this stitch from the knitting needle. Insert
needles containing the stitches together and weave in end. Block if needed. the sewing needle through the next stitch
with wrong sides facing. Your working on the back needle, purlwise, and pull it all
yarn should be coming from the last stitch GARTER STITCH the way through. Leave this stitch on the
on the back needle, to the right of your 1 This method is for grafting separate knitting needle.
work. Cut a long tail, leaving enough yarn pieces of knitting together. When you’re
to graft the stitches together. Thread this ready to begin grafting, don’t cast off your 5 Repeat Steps 3 to 4 until all stitches have
tail through a blunt, wide-eyed sewing stitches. With both needle tips pointing been grafted together, working the last
needle. Insert the sewing needle through towards the right, make sure that the two stitches on each needle as one stitch
the first stitch on the front needle, purl bumps are directly under the needles (this will prevent a bumpy end).
knitwise, and pull it all the way through. (as you have just worked a knit row on the Gently pull the yarn tail to neaten stitches
Leave the stitch on the knitting needle. stitches). Your working yarn should be on and weave in end. Block if needed.
the right-hand side as you look at your
2 Insert the sewing needle through the work, towards the tips of the needles. Cut If you would like to graft together garter
first stitch on the back needle, purlwise, a long tail, leaving enough yarn to graft the stitch in the round, beginning with a WS
and pull it all the way through. Leave the stitches together. Thread this tail through round, follow our instructions for basic
stitch on the knitting needle. a blunt, wide-eyed sewing needle. Insert Kitchener stitch at http://bit.ly/ksref

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REVERSE STOCKING STITCH

1 2 3

4 5 6

GARTER STITCH
1 2 3

4 5 6

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Orange Sun
Mittens
Explore traditional Latvian colourwork
The Knitter Issue 131
 SIZE John Arbon Knit By Numbers (4ply weight;
Palm circumference: 20cm (8in) 100% organic merino; 400m/437yds per 100g
Length: 24cm (9¼in) ball)
A KBN80; 1 x 100g ball
YARN B KBN15; 1 x 100g ball
Ieva Ozolina recommends a natural two-ply C KBN55; 1 x 100g ball
100% wool, and is also the yarn that has D KBN18; 1 x 100g ball
been traditionally used for Latvian mittens.
Suggested yarns to use: NEEDLES
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (4ply weight; Set of five 2mm (UK 14/US 0) double-pointed
100% Shetland wool; 105m/115yds per 25g needles (DPNs) (the Magic Loop method is not
ball) recommended for this pattern)
Ieva Ozo na A Cobalt (684); 1 x 25g ball Stitch marker

Orange Sun B Pumpkin (470); 2 x 25g balls

C White (304); 1 x 25g ball
D Tangerine (308); 1 x 25g ball
TENSION
34 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over colourwork
Mittens pattern on 2mm needles

KNITTED MITTENS hold an important Right Mitten Rearrange the stitches so that they are
place in Latvian culture and history, Round 45: Work Front Chart, knit the evenly distributed on 4 needles. 32 sts.
and Ieva Ozolina loves to use traditional first 2 sts of Palm Chart, knit the next Note the Chart is worked the same on both
techniques and symbols to create 15 sts onto waste yarn, work to end of the back and the front of the thumb. Follow
bright, modern designs. These colourful Palm Chart. the chart for the mitten corresponding to
mittens feature the sun motif, which is the thumb you are making, working the
the most commonly used in Latvian Left Mitten picked-up corner sts on each side together
mittens, and represents the goddess of Round 45: Work Front Chart, knit the with the st next to them on the first round.
fertility. Ieva recommends using a 4ply first 18 sts of Palm Chart, knit the next 30 sts.
pure wool, and we have suggested two 15 sts onto waste yarn, work to end of
yarns that would suit this project. Palm Chart. Work rows 46-62 of Thumb section of
Chart without shaping.
Both Mittens
MITTENS Continue to work both Charts as set over Round 63: *K1B, SSKB, patt to 3 sts before
Using 2mm needles and yarn A, cast on all sts and waste sts to Row 82, ignoring the mrk, K2tog, K1B, rep from * once more.
68 sts. thumb shaping. The thumb sts will be Rep round 63 until 10 sts remain.
Divide sts equally over 4 double-pointed picked up from the waste yarn when the
needles, pm and join to work in the round, mitten is complete and worked in the Round 69: *S2kpoB, K2togB; rep from *
taking care not to twist sts. pattern and shaping given. once more.

Knit 5 rounds. Round 83: K1B, SSKB, pattern to last 3 sts of Cut yarn and pull through rem sts. Turn
Eyelet round: (K2tog, yo) to end of round. front, K2togB, K1B, K1B, SSKB, pattern to the thumb inside out, pull the yarn tail
Knit 5 rounds. last 3 sts of back, K2togB, K1B. through to the wrong side and secure.
Fold work at the eyelet round, bringing the If there are holes at the base of the thumb,
cast-on edge up at the back of the needles Cont to follow Chart as set, shaping using use the yarn tail there to tighten it up.
to meet the working edge. colours as as est in Row 83 every row until
Joining round: *Knit 1 st from the cast-on 3 sts remain for each side.
edge together with the next stitch;
rep from * to end. Round 99: (S2kpoB) twice. This pattern is taken
Fasten off. from Knit Like a
BEGIN CHART Latvian, a book of
Work rounds 1-20 of Front Chart over THUMB 50 mittens designed
needles 1 and 2, and Palm Chart over Use one needle to pick up the sts directly by Ieva Ozolina
needles 3 and 4, bringing in yarn B where above the waste yarn, picking up the right (SewandSo, a division
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YARN STOCKISTS SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS KEY

Jamieson’s of Shetland 01595 693114 K1B / SSKB / K2togB / s2kpoB: Work
Yarn A K2tog
www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk instruction given in yarn B.
John Arbon Textiles 01598 752490 For general abbreviations, see p81 Yarn B SSK
www.jarbon.com Yarn C S2kpo

CHART Yarn D
Palm Chart Front Chart
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Abbreviations Contacts
alt alternate MB make a bobble BOOK PUBLISHERS John Arbon Textiles
approx approximately mrk marker Abrams Books 01598 752490
beg beginning P purl 01903 828501 www.jarbon.com
ch chain patt pattern(s) www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk Rowan
cn cable needle PB place bead Interweave Press 01484 950630
cont continue PFB purl into front and c/o F+W Media www.knitrowan.com
dc double crochet back of stitch 01392 797680 Walcot Yarns
(US single crochet) pm place marker www.fwcommunity.com/uk www.walcotyarns.com
dec decrease (work two prev previous Sincerely Louise Available from A Yarn Story
stitches together) psso pass slipped stitch www.sincerelylouise.co.uk 01225 429239
DK double knitting over www.ayarnstory.co.uk
DPN double-pointed needle P2tog purl 2 stitches YARN SUPPLIERS West Yorkshire Spinners
dtr double treble together Coopknits / Stolen Stitches 01535 664500
(US treble crochet) P3tog purl 3 stitches c/o Fyberspates www.wyspinners.com
est established together www.fyberspates.com/retailers Willow & Lark
foll following pwise purlwise Erika Knight c/o Love Knitting
inc increase rem remain(ing) c/o Thomas B. Ramsden www.loveknitting.com
K knit rep(s) repeat(s) 01943 872 264 Yarn Stories
KFB knit into front and rev st st reverse stocking stitch www.tbramsden.co.uk 01484 848431
back of stitch RH right hand Jamieson’s of Shetland www.yarnstories.com
K2tog knit the next two RS right side 01595 693114
stitches together skpo slip 1, knit 1, pass www.jamiesonsofshetland.
kwise knitwise slipped stitch over co.uk
meas measures sk2po slip 1, knit 2 tog, pass
M1 make one (see M1L) slipped stitch over
M1pw make 1 st purlwise:
with LH needle lift the
s2kpo slip 2 tog kwise, knit 1,
pass slipped sts over Pattern updates
strand between next Sl slip
and last st from front sl st slip stitch Our archive of updates can be found at:
to back and purl ss slip stitch (crochet) www.theyarnloop.com/magazine/the-knitter/corrections
through the back loop slm slip marker
M1L left leaning increase: SSK slip 2 stitches one at
with left needle tip, lift a time, return to LH
strand between needle, knit 2 slipped
needles from front to stitches together tbl
back. Knit lifted loop SSP slip 2 stitches one at
through back of loop a time, return to LH
M1R right leaning increase: needle, purl 2 slipped
with left needle tip, stitches together tbl
lift strand between st(s) stitch(es)
needles from back to st st stocking stitch
front. Knit lifted loop tbl through back of loop
through front of loop tog together
tr treble crochet
(US double crochet)
w&t wrap and turn
WS wrong side
wyib with yarn in back
wyif with yarn in front
yb take yarn back (no inc)
yf bring yarn to front
(no inc) There is a correction
yfwd yarn forward for the Ailsa Craig
yo yarn over mittens from Issue 116
yrn yarn round needle

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An archive of all our Masterclasses is Ailsa Craig
available online: http://bit.ly/tech-index The knitter should continue working the Mitten Chart to
Round 33 (not Round 34) before working decreases.

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Interview

MY I N SPI RAT I O N

Dianna Walla
Nordic culture and landscapes influence
the exquisite knits of this Canadian designer
BASED IN Montreal, style colourwork in particular, so it’s
Canada, Dianna Walla probably no surprise that Norway’s
is a knitwear designer, landscape is often at the forefront of
photographer and writer. my mind. I recently released a pattern
She regularly contributes collection called Fog & Frost, with a
designs to Quince & Co., colour palette directly pulled from my 1
and her work has also own photos of Norway. My time spent
appeared in Interweave Knits and living in northern Norway has had an
Brooklyn Tweed’s Wool People series. influence as well, and can be seen in the

© SOUND OF A HANDSHAKE, 2013

Having recently spent two years living colour palette of my ‘Lyngen’ pullover,
in northern Norway, Dianna is hugely named for the heather that can be found
inspired by Nordic culture. We spoke everywhere in early autumn (lyng is the
with Dianna about her life as a designer. Norwegian word for heather).”

Who inspired you to take up knitting?

“My mother first taught me when I was
What is your favourite knitting book?
“It feels impossible to choose only one
2 3
young – I was always encouraged to make book, but the works of Annemor Sundbø 1 ‘Pine Bough Cowl’ was one of Dianna’s early
things, and I learned to sew at a young age about Norwegian knitting history have designs 2 She loves stranded colourwork; this
as well. It wasn’t until I was a teenager had an undeniable influence in my hat is called ‘Hoopla’ 3 Dianna listens to the
that I got very into knitting, though, and own trajectory. The first book of hers music of Norwegian artists such as Amiina and
by then the age of the knitting blog was I purchased was Knitting in Art, an Múm 4 She admires the work of Kate Davies
in full swing. I was very inspired by the exploration of (Norwegian) knitting
beautiful projects of others, and began history through artwork.”
sharing my own knits. The online
community definitely fuelled my desire What fibres do you love to work with?
to branch out and learn new techniques.” “Wool is the ruler of my world, and I love
exploring breed-specific yarns, especially
Do you have a favourite artist, writer, those tied to a particular locality.
poet or musician who inspires you? Norwegian pelsull or pelt wool has been
“There are so many! My creative work has a favourite for a few years, both because

© KATE DAVIES DESIGNS

always gone hand in hand with listening of the qualities of the wool, but also
to a handful of Icelandic artists that I love: because I love the depth of the dyed
Múm, Amiina, and Ólöf Arnalds, in colours, which are dyed on a natural
particular. Their music often inspires a grey base.”
particular reflective mood in me, and that
4
feeling is sometimes at the root of my own Which design from your portfolio are you
creative work. To me, their music is very most proud of, or is most special to you?
tied to northern landscapes, as well, and “I will always have a special place in my
after time spent living above the Arctic heart for ‘Pine Bough Cowl’, which was
Circle I really identify with that.” my first unexpected success. It is always
difficult to predict which patterns will
Which designer has most inspired you? take off, but as a newer designer at the
“Kate Davies has long been an inspiration time it was released, I never expected
to me, not only because I love her the wonderful response it received.”
colourwork designs, but also because of
how her academic curiosity comes through Are there any techniques or styles of
in her work. Kate’s own work is very knitting you’d like to explore further?
influenced by her surrounding landscapes, “There is always something new to try.
and I love the way that comes through in As a lover of stranded colourwork, at the
her designs and her writing.” moment I’m feeling very interested in
the creative possibilities of combining ‘Skógafjall’ is a
Tell us about the colours, landscapes or brioche and double knitting.” yoked design
architecture that inspire your design work. using Ístex
“I have always been drawn to Norwegian- www.paper-tiger.net Léttlopi yarn

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Helmi
Stripes and textures combine to give a
vibrant fabric on these DK-weight socks
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YARN SIZES
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK (DK weight;
S M L XL
75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; TO FIT
112m/122yds per 50g skein) FOOT
20½ 22 23 24½ cm
CIRCUM-
A Aeacus (210); 2 x 50g skeins FERENCE
B Tyburn (211 ); 1 x 50g skein 8 8½ 9 9½ in

ACTUAL 17 19½ 21½ 23½ cm

NEEDLES SOCK
CIRCUM-
3mm (UK 11/ US 2½) circular needles, FERENCE 6¾ 7½ 8½ 9¼ in
60-80cm long for Magic Loop method,
or a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) Leg length to top of heel flap: 13cm (5in).
Stitch markers Foot length is fully adjustable within the
Tapestry needle pattern. Finished sock measures 0.5cm
(¼in) less than actual foot length, to
Rachel Coopey TENSION ensure a good fit.

Helmi 28 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over st st on

3mm needles
For general abbreviations, see p81 of the
main magazine

THE BRIGHT stripes on these socks next row of chart each time, cont in SSK, K1, turn.
incorporate a rib-like textured pattern as set until Chart A has been Row 4: Sl 1 wyif, purl to 1 st before gap,
pattern, offset on each stripe, which completed. 14 rounds. Break yarn A. P2tog, P1, turn.
uses lace stitches to give a slight Repeat last 2 rows a further 2 (3:4:5)
curve to the blocks of knit stitches. Round 42: Using yarn B, *reading from times. All heel sts have been worked.
The result is an unusual fabric with right to left, work 6 sts from row 1 of 16 (17:18:19) heel sts remain.
a dynamic feel. Like the other socks Chart A; repeat from * to end.
in this supplement, Helmi is knitted Last round sets chart pattern. Working GUSSET
in Rachel’s own yarn, Socks Yeah! next row of chart each time, cont in Begin working in the round again as foll:
This design uses her DK-weight, pattern as set until Chart A has been Set-up round: Sl 1, K15 (16:17:18), pick
which comes in 16 vibrant colours. completed. 14 rounds. Break yarn B. up and knit 12 sts along edge of heel flap
(1 st in each slipped st along edge of the
Round 56: Using yarn A, knit. flap), pm, P0 (1:0:1), reading from right
SOCK ONE to left, work 6 sts from row 2 of Chart A
LEG HEEL SET-UP 4 (4:5:5) times, P0 (2:0:2); across instep
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, Sizes M and XL only sts, pick up and knit 12 sts along edge
cast on 48 (54:60:66) sts. Partial round; K5. of heel flap, K28 (29:30:31). Pm for new
Pm and join to work in the round, being start of round (at start of instep sts).
careful not to twist sts. HEEL FLAP 64 (68:72:76) sts.
All sizes
Round 1: *Reading from right to left, Turn work so WS is facing. Heel flap will Round 1: Working next row of Chart
work 6 sts from row 2 of Chart A; be worked back and forth on the next each time, cont in pattern as set on
repeat from * to end. 24 (27:30:33) sts, beg with a WS row. instep sts, slm, SSK, knit to 2 sts before
Last round sets chart pattern. Working Keep rem 24 (27:30:33) sts on needles for end of round, K2tog. 2 sts dec’d.
next row of chart each time, cont in instep. Round 2: Cont in pattern as set on instep
pattern as set until Chart A has been sts, knit to end.
completed. 13 rounds. Break yarn A. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P23 (26:29:32).
Row 2 (RS): *Sl 1 wyib, K1; repeat from * Last 2 rounds set gusset decreases. Rep
Round 14: Using yarn B, *reading from until 0 (1:0:1) st remain, K1. these 2 rounds a further 7 (6:5:4) times.
right to left, work 6 sts from row 1 of Repeat these 2 rows a further 10 times, 16 (14:12:10) sts dec’d; 48 (54:60:66) sts
Chart A; repeat from * to end. then work row 1 once more. remain.
Last round sets chart pattern. Working You should now have 24 (27:30:33) sts
next row of chart each time, cont in HEEL TURN each on instep and sole.
pattern as set until Chart A has been Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, K14 (15:16:17),
completed. 14 rounds. Break yarn B. SSK, K1, turn, leaving rem 6 (8:10:12) sts FOOT
unworked. Work as set until 3 repeats of Chart A
Round 28: Using yarn A, *reading from Row 2: Sl 1 wyif, P7 (6:5:4), P2tog, have been worked since instep started.
right to left, work 6 sts from row 1 of P1, turn, leaving rem 6 (8:10:12) sts Break yarn A.
Chart A; repeat from * to end. unworked.
Last round sets chart pattern. Working Row 3: Sl 1 wyib, knit to 1 st before gap, Using yarn B , knit until sock meas

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CHARTS
Helmi Chart A Helmi Chart B
14 14
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
5 5

KEY Knit K2tog

Purl SSK
Yo

GUSSET
Begin working in the round again as
The pattern is
follows:
mirrored on
the two socks Set-up round: Sl 1, K15 (16:17:18),
pick up and knit 12 sts along edge of
heel flap (1 st in each slipped st along
4½ (5:5:6) cm less than desired foot completed. 13 rounds. Break yarn A. edge of the flap), P0 (2:0:2), reading
length. from right to left, work 6 sts from row
Round 14: Using yarn B, *reading from 2 of Chart B 4 (4:5:5) times, P0 (1:0:1);
TOE right to left, work 6 sts from row 1 of across instep sts, pick up and knit 12 sts
Round 1: K1, SSK, K18 (21:24:27), Chart B; repeat from * to end. along edge of heel flap, K28 (29:30:31).
K2tog, K1; rep from * once more. Last round sets chart pattern. Working Place marker for new start of round
44 (50:56:62) sts. next row of chart each time, cont in (at start of instep sts). 64 (68:72:76) sts.
pattern as set until Chart B has been
Round 2: Knit. completed. 14 rounds. Break yarn B. Round 1: Working next row of chart
Round 3: *K1, SSK, knit to 3 sts before each time, cont in pattern as set on
mrk, K2tog, K1, slm; rep from * once Round 28: Using yarn A, *reading from instep sts, SSK, knit to 2 sts before end
more. 4 sts dec’d. right to left, work 6 sts from row 1 of of round, K2tog. 2 sts dec’d.
Repeat last 2 rounds a further 6 (7:8:9) Chart B; repeat from * to end. Round 2: Cont in pattern as set on
times. Last round sets chart pattern. Working instep sts, knit to end.
16 (18:20:22) sts. next row of chart each time, cont in
pattern as set until Chart B has been Last 2 rounds set gusset decreases. Rep
MAKING UP completed. 14 rounds. Break yarn A. these 2 rounds a further 7 (6:5:4) times.
Cut yarn, leaving a 30cm tail. Graft sts 16 (14:12:10) sts dec’d; 48 (54:60:66) sts
together using Kitchener stitch. Round 42: Using yarn B, *reading from remain.
Weave in ends. right to left, work 6 sts from row 1 of You should now have 24 (27:30:33) sts
Chart B; repeat from * to end. each on instep and sole.
SOCK TWO Last round sets chart pattern. Working
LEG next row of chart each time, cont in FOOT
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, pattern as set until Chart B has been Work as set until Chart B has been
cast on 48 (54:60:66) sts. completed. 14 rounds. Break yarn B. completed 3 times since instep started.
Pm and join to work in the round, Break yarn A.
being careful not to twist sts. Round 56: Using yarn A, knit.
Using yarn B, knit until sock meas
Round 1: *Reading from right to left, HEEL SET-UP 4½ (5:5:6) cm less than the desired
work 6 sts from row 2 of Chart B; Sizes M and XL only foot length.
repeat from * to end. Partial round; K4.
Last round sets chart pattern. Working TOE
next row of chart each time, cont in HEEL FLAP AND TURN Work Toe and Making Up instructions
pattern as set until Chart B has been Work as for Sock One. as for Sock One.

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Hilde
These socks have a sophisticated look thanks
to their pattern of cables and moss stitch
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 YARN SIZES
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! DK (DK weight;
S M L XL
75% superwash merino wool, 25% TO FIT
nylon; 112m/122yds per 50g skein) FOOT
20½ 22 23 24½ cm
CIRCUM-
A Morpheus (206); 1 x 50g skein FERENCE
B Moselle (213); 2 x 50g skeins 8 8½ 9 9½ in

ACTUAL 17 19½ 21½ 23½ cm

NEEDLES SOCK
CIRCUM-
3mm (UK 13-12 /US 2-3 ) circular needles, FERENCE 6¾ 7½ 8½ 9¼ in
60-80cm long for Magic Loop method,
or set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) Leg length to top of heel flap: 13cm (5in).
Stitch markers Foot length is fully adjustable within the
Rachel Coopey Cable needle (cn) pattern. Finished sock measures 0.5cm

Hilde Tapestry needle (¼in) less than actual foot length, to

ensure a good fit.

RACHEL COOPEY loves to play beginning with a WS row. Keep each time, continue in pattern as set
with cabled patterns on her sock remaining 24 (27:30:33) sts on on instep sts, SSK, knit to 2 sts before
designs, and this pair features needles for instep. end of round, K2tog. 2 sts dec’d.
undulating columns of twisted Round 2: Continue in pattern as set
stitches, with moss stitch in Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P23 (26:29:32). on instep sts, knit to end.
between. A pretty braided cable Row 2 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, K23 (26:29:32). Last 2 rounds set gusset decreases.
runs down the side of the leg to Repeat these 2 rows a further 10 Rep these 2 rounds a further 7 (6:5:4)
the start of the heel flap. The times, then work row 1 once more. times. 48 (54:60:66) sts.
patterning appears on the outer You should now have 24 (27:30:33) sts
half of each sock; the inner half HEEL TURN each on instep and sole.
is worked in stocking stitch. Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, K14 (15:16:17),
SSK, K1, turn, leaving remaining FOOT
6 (8:10:12) sts unworked. Work as set until sock measures
SOCK ONE Row 2: Sl 1 wyif, P7 (6:5:4), P2tog, P1, 5 (6:6:7) cm less than the desired foot
CUFF turn, leaving remaining 6 (8:10:12) sts length. Break yarn B.
Using 3mm needles and yarn A, unworked.
cast on 48 (54:60:66) sts. TOE
Pm and join to work in the round, Row 3: Sl 1 wyib, knit to 1 st before Using yarn A, knit 3 rounds.
being careful not to twist sts. gap, SSK, K1, turn. Round 1: K1, SSK, K18 (21:24:27),
Row 4: Sl 1 wyif, purl to 1 st before K2tog, K1, slm; rep from * once more.
Round 1: *P2, K2; rep from * to end. gap, P2tog, P1, turn. 44 (50:56:62) sts.
Work this round a further 15 times Repeat last 2 rows a further 2 (3:4:5)
(16 rounds total). Break yarn A. times. All heel sts have been worked. Round 2: Knit.
16 (17:18:19) heel sts remain. Round 3: *K1, SSK, knit to 3 sts before
LEG Break yarn A. marker, K2tog, K1, slm; rep from *
Round 1: Using yarn B, reading from once more. 4 sts dec’d.
right to left, work 18 sts from row 1 of GUSSET Rep last 2 rounds a further 6 (7:8:9)
Chart A, K22 (28:34:40), P2, reading Begin working in the round again times.
from right to left, work 6 sts from with yarn B as follows: 16 (18:20:22) sts.
row 1 of Chart B. Set-up round: Sl1, K15 (16:17:18), Cut yarn, leaving a 30cm tail. Graft
Last round sets pattern. Working pick up and knit 12 sts along edge of sts together using Kitchener stitch.
next row of charts each time, heel flap (1 st in each slipped st along Weave in ends.
continue in pattern as set until Chart edge of the flap), reading from right to
A has been completed twice and left, work 18 sts from row 10 of Chart SOCK TWO
rounds 1-9 have been worked once A, K6 (9:12:15) across instep sts, pm, CUFF
more. 41 rounds. pick up and knit 12 sts along edge of Using 3mm needles and yarn A,
Break yarn B. heel flap, K28 (29:30:31). cast on 48 (54:60:66) sts.
Place marker for new start of round Pm and join to work in the round,
HEEL FLAP (at start of instep sts). being careful not to twist sts.
Turn work so WS is facing. Heel flap 64 (68:72:76) sts.
will be worked back and forth on the Round 1: *K2, P2; rep from * to end.
next 24 (27:30:33) sts, using yarn A, Round 1: Working next row of chart Work this round a further 15 times

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TENSION CHARTS KEY

28 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over st st Hilde Chart A Hilde Chart B K on RS; P on WS
on 3mm needles 4
16
15 3 P on RS; K on WS
14 2
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 13
12
1
Tw3F
C3F: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at 11 5
10
front of work, K1, then K2 from cn. 9 Tw3B
8
C3B: Slip next st to cn and hold at back 7 C3F
6
of work, K2, then K1 from cn. 5
Tw3F: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at 4 C3B
3
2
front of work, P1, then K2 from cn. 1
Tw3B: Slip next st to cn and hold at 15 10 5
back of work, K2, then P1 from cn.
For general abbreviations, see p81 of
the main magazine

(16 rounds total). Break yarn A. 64 (68:72:76) sts. Rep these 2 rounds a further 7 (6:5:4)
times.
LEG Round 1: Working next row of chart 48 (54:60:66) sts.
Round 1: Using yarn B, reading from each time, continue in pattern as set on You should now have 24 (27:30:33) sts
right to left, work 6 sts from row 1 of instep sts, SSK, slm, knit to 2 sts before each on instep and sole.
Chart B, P2, K22 (28:34:40), reading end of round, K2tog. 2 sts dec’d.
from right to left, work 18 sts from Round 2: Continue in pattern as set on FOOT AND TOE
row 1 of Chart A. instep sts, knit to end. Work Foot, Toe and finishing
Last round sets pattern. Working next Last 2 rounds set gusset decreases. instructions as for Sock One.
row of charts each time, continue in
pattern as set until Chart A has been Toes, heels and cuffs
completed twice and rounds 1-9 have are worked in a
been worked once more. contrast colour
41 rounds. Break yarn B.

HEEL FLAP
Heel flap will be worked back and forth
on the next 24 (27:30:33) sts, using
yarn A, beginning with a RS row.
Keep remaining 24 (27:30:33) sts on
needles for instep.

Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, K23 (26:29:32).

Row 2 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P23 (26:29:32).
Rep these 2 rows a further 11 times.

HEEL TURN
Work as for Sock One.

GUSSET
Begin working in the round again with
yarn B as follows:
Set-up round: Sl 1, K15 (16:17:18), pick
up and knit 12 sts along edge of heel
flap (1 st in each slipped st along edge of
the flap), K6 (9:12:15), reading from
right to left, work 18 sts from row 10 of
Chart A across instep sts, pm, pick up
and knit 12 sts along edge of heel flap,
K28 (29:30:31).
Place marker for new start of round
(at start of instep sts).

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Hanna
Brighten your day with a pair of socks
worked in cheerful stripes and Fair Isle
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YARN SIZES
CoopKnits Socks Yeah! (4ply weight; S M L XL
TO FIT
75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; FOOT
CIRCUM- 20½ 23 25½ 27 cm
212m/231yds per 50g skein) FERENCE
A Topaz (113); 1 x 50g skein 8 9 10 11 in

B Jadeite (115); 1 x 50g skein ACTUAL 18 20 22 24 cm

SOCK
C Ammolite (102); 1 x 50g skein CIRCUM-
FERENCE 7 7¾ 8¾ 9 in

NEEDLES Leg length to top of heel flap: 15cm (5¾in).

2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) circular needles, Foot length is fully adjustable within the
60-80cm long for Magic Loop method, pattern. Finished sock measures 0.5cm
or a set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) (¼in) less than actual foot length, to
Stitch markers ensure a good fit.
Tapestry needle
CHART KEY
TENSION Hanna Chart Yarn B
Rachel Coopey 36 sts and 50 rows to 10cm over st st on 4

Hanna
3
2.5mm needles 2 Yarn C
1
5

THESE SOCKS are worked in the Work in Stripe Sequence for 4 more sts; pm, pick up and knit 16 sts along
4ply version of CoopKnit’s Socks rounds. edge of heel flap, K35 (38:39:40). Pm for
Yeah! yarn, which comes in a With yarn C, knit 1 round. new start of round (at start of instep sts).
gorgeous palette of 22 colours and 84 (90:94:98) sts.
can be machine-washed at 30°C. HEEL FLAP Maintaining stripe sequence as
The legs are decorated with a simple Turn work so WS is facing. Heel flap will previously set, work as folls:
Fair Isle pattern of crosses, while be worked back and forth on the next Round 1: Knit across instep sts to mrk,
the feet are knitted in stripes, and 33 (36:39:42) sts, with yarn C, beg with a slm, SSK, K to 2 sts before end of round,
a vivid contrast colour is used for WS row. Keep rem 33 (36:39:42) sts on K2tog. 2 sts dec’d.
the cuffs and toes. needles for instep. Round 2: Knit.
Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P32 (35:38:41). Last 2 rounds set gusset decreases and
Row 2 (RS): *Sl 1 wyib, K1; rep from * instep pattern.
SOCKS (both alike) until 1 st remains, K1. Rep these 2 rounds a further 8 (8:7:6)
Rep last 2 rows a further 14 times, times. 18 (18:16:14) sts dec’d;
CUFF then work Row 1 once more. 66 (72:78:84) sts remain.
Using 2.5mm needles and yarn A, You now have 33 (36:39:42) sts on instep
cast on 66 (72:78:84) sts. HEEL TURN and on sole.
Pm and join to work in the round, being Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, K17 (20:21:22),
careful not to twist sts. SSK, K1, turn, leaving rem 12 (12:14:16) FOOT
Round 1: *P2, K1 tbl; rep from * to end. sts unworked. Work in stripe sequence as set until sock
Work this round a further 17 times Row 2 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P4 (7:6:5) P2tog, measures 4½ (5:6:6) cm less than
(18 rounds). Break yarn A. P1, turn, leaving rem 12 (12:14:16) sts desired foot length.
unworked. Break yarns B and C.
LEG Row 3: Sl 1 wyib, K to 1 st before gap,
Round 1: Using the stranded knitting SSK, K1, turn. TOE
technique with yarns B and C, and Row 4: Sl 1 wyif, P to 1 st before gap, Join in yarn A.
reading from right to left, *work 6 sts P2tog, P1, turn. Round 1: Knit.
from Row 1 of Chart A; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows a further 5 (5:6:7) times. Round 2: K1, SSK, K27 (30:33:36),
Last round sets chart pattern. All heel sts have been worked. K2tog, K1; rep from * once more.
Working next row of chart each time, 19 (22:23:24) heel sts remain. 62 (68:74:80) sts.
continue in pattern as set until Chart A Round 3: Knit.
has been completed 10 times and rounds GUSSET Round 4: *K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before
1-3 have been worked once more With RS facing, begin working in the marker, K2tog, K1, slm; rep from * once
(43 rounds total). round again as follows: more. 4 sts dec’d.
Set-up round: Sl 1 wyib, K18 (21:22:23), Rep last 2 rounds a further 9 (10:12:13)
STRIPE SEQUENCE pick up and knit 16 sts along edge of heel times. 22 (24:22:24) sts.
Rounds 1 and 2: Using yarn C, knit. flap (1 st in each slipped st along edge of Cut yarn, leaving a 30cm tail. Graft sts
Rounds 3 and 4: Using yarn B, knit. the flap); K33 (36:39:42) across instep together using Kitchener stitch.

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