Knitting Magazine 2015-05

28 STYLISH NEW PATTERNS FREE SUPPLEMENT
8 CROCHET PROJECTS
FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
Style
it simple
28 DESIGNS
RELAXED
• Lace edged cardigan

• Denim jacket
• Pocket tee
• Lace socks
FEATURE
Meet master darner
Tom of Holland
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Editor’s letter
Emma Kennedy [email protected]
ith so much of fashion and knitting, dedicated to bright and
Pebble V-neck top,
page 54
W colourful new yarns and fabrics, it is often easy to overlook
the calmer, more subdued shades, which hide quietly in the
background. But, what they may lack in shelf-shout, they will always make
up for in sophistication. With spring in the air, though not quite in the
throws of the summer heat, this month is all about combining the cooler,
calmer shades with styles to layer for effortless elegance. From the soft
pink of the Strawberry lace jumper (pagepage 58)
58 to the muted blues of the
Pebble V-neck top (pagepage 54),
54 it’s a beautiful collection for the new season.
Cover star and Fashion gallery opener this month is the Drape front
cardigan by Amanda Jones (page page 50).
50 A beautiful, flattering design,
with its balanced combination of rib and lace stitches, it is the must-have
pattern of the issue, paving the way for a host of gorgeous knits to follow.
If, like me, you were beginning to wonder whatever happened to the
seemingly lost art of darning, read Tracy Hallett’s interview with darner-
extraordinaire, Tom of Holland, in Darn that yarn (pagepage 46)
46 and see how
he has quite literally turned it into an art form.
And finally, following on from last month’s feature on Pinterest, in part
two of our three-part series, Sian Hamilton takes a practical look at A
guide to Facebook (page page 42),
42 and explains how to make the most of this
social media platform for you and your knitting.
So, I will leave you to embrace the softer hues of spring and enjoy this
latest issue of Knitting.
If you like this...

If you like this you’ll love Graziella
in next month’s issue.
The Fibre Festival, Chipping Norton, will be held on Saturday

23 May, not 4 May as previously reported in the April issue.
For more information on the festival visit www.thefibreworks.co.uk
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Contents...
ISSUE 141 MAY 2015
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REGULARS GALLERIES
1 Editor’s letter 18 Fashion
4 In stitches 30 Accessories
6 Events diary 36 Children’s
8 Offers and giveaways
16 Spotlight on FEATURES
28 Style file 42 A guide to Facebook
45 The Crafter 46 Darn that yarn
86 Retail therapy
87 Casting on HOW TO
88 Ask Jeanette 85 Tips for success
95 Coming next month
96 Purl about town 45
REVIEWS
Join Knitting on.. 10
14
Yarn review
On the shelf
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59
PATTERNS HOME
FASHION 71 Modern art cushion
50 Drape front cardigan 73 Striped door stop
51 Ladies’ jacket 74 Scattered flowers
54 Pebble V-neck top crochet rug
55 Lace edge cardi
58 Strawberry lace jumper
CHILDREN’S
59 Oversized three-tone top 76 Rainbow tunic
60 Pocket tee 77 College cardigan
63 Cybele 79 Pleat neck top
66 Man’s round neck 80 Tiger onesie
sweater 81 Giraffe
ACCESSORIES
68 Willow
70 Lacy socks
72 Striped fingerless
gardening mitts 81
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Knitting News
What’s on in
In stitches
Find out what’s caught our eye this month
09
May!
It’s a month of festivals this May, so make
sure you don’t miss out on one near you!
WHARFE WOOL FAIR

FAIR, West Yorkshire
UP AT THE MILL www.wharfewool.co.uk
After the success of the first Open Weekend last
year, John Arbon Textiles are throwing open the 15-16
doors to their mill in Devon again this month, I KNIT FANDANGO,
FANDANGO London
and inviting you all in for the second official www.iknit.org.uk
John Arbon Textiles Mill Open Weekend. So,
if you’re curious as to how your beautiful yarn 16-17
gets from sheep to skein, get down there! Held SHEEP’S HEAD YARN FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL,
GET CREATIVE on the 16-17 May at the Fibre Harvest Mill in West Cork, Ireland
The BBC, in partnership with What Next, has South Molton, you will be able to go inside the www.sheepsheadyarnfestival.
BUNTING IMAGE: © BARBALISS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

launched a year-long celebration of the nation’s mill and see how John himself makes all their weebly.com
arts, culture and creativity, aptly named Get luxurious tops and yarns, plus he will be giving
Creative, in collaboration with arts and cultural tours of the vintage machinery, showing off their 23
organisations across the UK. Set up to inspire, new spinning machine and sharing his wealth HIGHLAND WOOLFEST
WOOLFEST,, Ross-shire
encourage, and strengthen the role of arts of knowledge on all things woolly. There will www.highlandwoolfestival.co.uk
and culture in our society, it hopes to engage also be a sale on yarns, tops and socks, and of
the public in a conversation about what the course, tea and cake to wash it all down with! 30-31
arts mean to us and why they are important. Find out more at www.jarbon.com
www.jarbon.com. PROPER WOOLLY,
WOOLLY, Devon
Tony Hall, Director-General of the BBC, www.properwoolly.co.uk
outlined the BBC’s commitment to working 07551 396650
with organisations, large and small, across the Don’t forg
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UK on this unique opportunity to celebrate the 10th an t, it is
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creativity and “inspire everyone to make art or of World W iversary
do something creative.” Over 150 organisations Public Da ide Knit in
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have signed up to participate so far, holding June (yes, a
back to just y 13
events and shows throughout 2015. Supporting this year) so on e day
the campaign are a host of celebrities with their let’s make
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own passion for craft, art and design, including to hear wh ’d love
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Kate Moss, Timothy Spall, Johnny Vegas, Lucy are plannin u
Worsley and many more. This is a unique way to g!
get the British public involved in celebrating and
sharing their creative skills, hobbies and crafts,
and maybe even learning something new!
Visit the BBC website for info on how to get
involved. You can also tweet @BBCGetCreative,
not forgetting to use #BBCGetCreative to
help spread the word! www.bbc.co.uk/arts/
sections/get-creative
ISLAND WOOL DESIGNER COLLECTIVE

The Island Wool Company has launched its new Designer Collective: a
collaborative project with top international designers making new knitting and
crochet patterns with Faroese yarns. The Designer Collective has launched as an
online gallery on the Island Wool Co. website, with designers invited to upload
patterns when they are ready to do so, rather than the traditional commissioning
of patterns. Previously, patterns in the three Faroese brands the company
distributes, Navia, Siri and Snældan, have been designed by in-house Faroese
designers and it is looking forward to seeing designers from a wide range of
backgrounds and knitting traditions be inspired by these unique yarns. 100% of
the pattern sale price goes directly to the designer so it really is a designer-led
operative. So far, designers featured include Anna Maltz, Anniken Allis, Karie
Archiepelago hat Summarnátt sweater Westermann, Lisbet Clements, Lucinda Guy, and Oddvör Jacobsen, with more
by Anna Maltz by Oddvör Jacobsen to follow. Find out more at www.islandwool.co.uk/design-collective
Please send details of your knitting events and news at least eight weeks in advance to: Katy Evans, Deputy Editor, Knitting, 86 High Street, Lewes,
East Sussex, BN7 1XN or email [email protected]
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Don’t knit without
TOP KNITS
This month: Kim Badcock of Remember When,
based in Coleshill Birmingham
T: 01675 466418, 07584 656701
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Joining the growing trend for
E: [email protected]
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01
Crochet comes into its own
summer Aran yarns, Stylecraft
has launched Malabar, a
It was always a dream of mine to
own a wool shop, so when the
Cats Protection League and Life,
for premature babies. A beginners’
in the warmer months and gorgeously soft blend of opportunity presented itself I crochet class is held every Tuesday
the bright, colourful Addi cotton and silk that comes in 12 jumped at the chance. Remember afternoon and some of the ladies
Swing crochet hooks have fantastic shades, including the When opened on 1 December have now moved onto learning
definitely caught our eye. jewel-toned Amethyst, here. 2010 and we are now into our how to read patterns to make
Ergonomically designed for www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk fourth year, and we are pleased garments, scarves, throws and
stress-free stitching, each 01535 609798 to say that we have gone from even a heart-shaped rug.
colour represents a different strength to strength. We pride ourselves on being a
size. Pretty and practical! We stock a vast array of beautiful very friendly shop and are always
www.roosteryarns.com yarns, patterns and accessories, on hand to help customers with any
01829 740903 including Adriafill, Araucania
Araucania, queries they may have, be it with
Bergère de France,
France Debbie Bliss,
Bliss a pattern or even helping them
King Cole,
Cole Colinette
Colinette, James C. to unravel their knitting project
Brett, Stylecraft, Rico
Brett Rico, Rowan
Rowan, to rectify a mistake, and we take
Sirdar, Mirasol
Sirdar Mirasol, Louisa Harding,
Harding commissions to knit/crochet items
Erika Knight,
Knight Wendy
Wendy, Lion Brand
Brand, as and when required.
04
We love a stripe and a bit of
Twilleys, Noro
Twilleys Noro, Woolyknits and
West Yorkshire Spinners
Spinners. There are
Our shop is rather quirky in that
I am actually an antiques dealer
sparkle and Rico has got both also craft items such as embroidery whose passion is knitting and all
covered this spring/summer. threads, cross stitch kits, aida and things woolly! So we have not only
Fashion Cotton Mouliné DK other items of haberdashery. a great selection of wool but also
and its glittery sister, Glitz Bergère de France visited the two rooms full of antiques and
DK, are both multi-stranded shop last year with a display of collectables and in fact have been
cotton/acrylic blends, with autumn/winter yarn for 2014/15 featured on Celebrity Antiques
03
Artesano has launched a
a polyester thread adding
shimmer to the Glitz.
and gave a very interesting talk
about the company itself to our
Road Trip when the comedian
Rory McGrath visited the shop
brand new range of hand- www.rico-design.de knit and natter group. We also and Antiques Road Trip when the
painted yarns in some seriously held a workshop to make ribbon antiques expert Thomas Plant
fabulous colours. Alpaca bracelets, which was very popular. came to see us and bought items
Blend, a blend of alpaca and Our popular knit and natter from us to sell at auction to raise
Peruvian Highland wool, class held every Monday morning funds for children’s charities.
comes in both a DK and 4 ply has been running since the shop The future looks promising in the
weight and Alpaca Silk Lace is opened and is known as the knitting world and we are always
a beautiful lace weight yarn. Remember When Knitters. We looking to stock new yarn and
www.artesanoyarns.co.uk have knitted for charities such as accessories, so why not pay us a
0118 9503350 the Fish and Chip Babies in Africa, visit – you will not be disappointed.
Getting in the swing of spring, Bergère de France has

05 released a new yarn, Reflet, a fine 4 ply cotton yarn with a
metallic thread that gives a lovely sheen. Available in eight
bright, summery shades. www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
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Sew-In of Marple Knitting Diary
Didsbury & Buxton
Stockists of
Rowan, Sublime, Millamia

Debbie Bliss, Noro, Sirdar and more.
Events
What’s happening in your area
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April 2015
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a fantastic retrospective of one and machine knitting.
of Britain’s most innovative and New Lanark Visitor Centre,
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The V&A Museum, London www.scottishmachine
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Now until 23 August

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Explore materials, designs FESTIVAL
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Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5.30pm Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Sheep’s Head Peninisula,
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celebrating all things woolly and
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natural fibres and local yarns. Dingwall Mart, Ross-shire
Otley Courthouse, Otley, www.highlandwoolfestival.co.uk
West Yorkshire
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30-31
PROPER WOOLLY
15-16
I KNIT FANDANGO
Another new event bringing
together fibre crafters and
Brand new festival from London’s producers in the South West.
popular I Knit yarn shop. Holsworthy Livestock
Royal Horticultural Halls, Market, Devon
Westminster, London www.properwoolly.co.uk
www.iknit.org.uk 07551 396650
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Offers
6 X PAIRS HIGHLAND WOOL FESTIVAL TICKETS
&giveaways
We have six pairs of tickets to the Highland Wool Festival,
Saturday 23 May, to give away.
Following the success of the very first Highland Wool Festival
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in 2014, this year is set to be better than ever! With the aim to raise
even more money for charity, there will be more workshops, taster
sessions covering an array of techniqes, competitions, raffles and
food. Plus, a wide variety of exhibitors from all over Scotland,
especially the Highlands, showing off the talented and passionate
craftspeople who operate in this region. All of the profits go
to charity and the organisers are hoping to beat the amazing
£4,000 they made last year. This year, their selected charities are
Alzheimer’s Scotland, the Highland Hospice, Myeloma UK and
Unicef. The Highland Wool Festival is held at the Dingwall Mart,
Humberston, Dingwall on Saturday 23 May. For more information
Closing date: 1 May 2015 about the Festival visit www.highlandwoolfestival.co.uk
www.highlandwoolfestival.co.uk.
3 X THE KNITTING ANSWER BOOK

We have three copies of the revised and updated The
Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe to give away!
WIN!
The Knitting Answer Book purports to give you ‘Solutions to every

problem you’ll ever face; Answers to to every question you’ll ever
ask’. That’s a pretty daring statement, but this updated and revised
second edition has even more answers to questions posed by knitters
since the first edition was published, set out in an easy Q&A style. Just
flicking through, we came across tips for measuring tension on tricky
fabrics and keeping the fabric smooth when knitting in the round,
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how to discover your personal knitting style and cabling without a THE YARN TO
cable needle. There are illustrations, instructions, notes, tricks and tips on how to make informed
choices. For a small book, we were impressed! The Knitting Answer Book MAKE THE PEBBLE
is published by Storey Publishing www.storey.com
www.storey.com. Closing date: 31 May 2015
V-NECK TOP
5 X NOTEBOOK SETS We have teamed up with Artesano to
offer three lucky readers the chance to
We have five Cartolina GreenBooklets win the yarn to make the Pebble v-neck top
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notebook sets from teNeues to give away. from this month’s gallery.
These pretty notebooks, inspired by Japanese Designed by Natalie Smart and knitted in
woodblock prints and vintage papers, are the beautiful Artesano Linen Silk DK, a wool/
lightweight, compact, and versatile. Bundled with silk/linen blend, we love the clever shaping
a twine tie, it comes in sets of three with blank, and apparent simplicity of this top. The silk
lined, and graph paper, they are printed with soy- content of the yarn gives it a pretty, iridescent
based inks and made with environmentally-friendly sheen, very apt for the shade used; Sea Turtle!
materials. Perfect for taking notes, sketching This is a perfect mid-season top for spring or
designs and drawing charts, keep these slim a lovely layer for summer.
notebooks in your bag for whenever inspiration strikes! For more www.artesanoyarns.co.uk
information on teNeus stationary visit www.teneues.com
www.teneues.com. 01189 503350
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Knitting Review
Yarn review
As we head from spring into summer, Jeanette Sloan tries out the latest new yarns
1 2 3
4 5
1. Debbie Bliss Delphi

2. Patons Washed Cotton DK
3. Louisa Harding Azalea
4. Stylecraft Malabar
5. Rico Design Fashion Summer Denim
6. Rico Design Fashion Fantasy DK
7. Rowan Summerlite 4 ply
8. Sirdar Cotton 4 ply
6 7 8 PHOTOGRAPHS: ANTHONY BAILEY, SWATCHES: LAUREL GUILFOYLE
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Knitting Review
1. Debbie Bliss 2. Patons 3. Louisa Harding 4. Stylecraft

Delphi Washed Cotton DK Azalea Malabar
If you’re a fan of big tape yarns then Patons Washed Cotton DK is a Made from multiple ends of 100% Stylecraft Malabar is a softly twisted
you’ll enjoy working with Debbie combed, gassed yarn spun from cotton, Louisa Harding Azalea Aran weight blend of 78% cotton
Bliss Delphi
Delphi. It’s a very broad tape 100% cotton. It has a gently aged is a soft and rounded yarn with a and 22% silk. It’s a luxurious yarn
yarn made from 100% cotton and colour effect, which produces a printed colour effect that knits to with a gentle lustre that knits to a
has a beautiful ombré colouring, variety of tones within each shade, a standard DK tension. It produces standard tension of 18 sts and 24
which grades gently from pale to creating interest to even plain a lightweight fabric that drapes rows, producing a lightweight,
deep tones of the same shade as stocking stitch projects. With a beautifully and is cool to wear. slightly open fabric with excellent
you knit. As it is 10mm wide, this standard tension of 26 sts and Although the melange effect is drape and a really soft, silky handle.
yarn knits up extremely quickly 36 rows on 2.5-3.5mm needles, created by combining multiple Although this yarn initially looks
on 8mm needles, producing a it produces a fine, lightweight colours, there is actually quite a solid coloured, it actually has a
dense, chunky fabric with a soft fabric with a matte finish and a soft, lot of white within each shade, subtle tweed effect that is created
springy texture and fat, well- supple handle, making it ideal for which means there is good by combining close tones of the
defined stitches. Pattern support small baby knits and accessories stitch definition and open lace two different fibres. It is beautiful to
can be found in the Delphi booklet as well as large-scale projects. It patterns and textures won’t get work with, whether you’re knitting
of sweaters, tops, cardigans and would also work well for crochet, completely lost in the colouring. stocking stitch, cables, lace or
accessories, which features cables, too. Pattern support can be found (If you’re initially startled at the colour blocking or crocheted into
lace, colourwork and dropped in a collection of eight brand new price then don’t be, remember simple granny squares. The palette
stitch techniques on a super designs for women and children, the ball is 100g rather than 50g). of 12 shades offers something for
chunky scale. There is a choice of which are available as single leaflets There is a choice of 12 pretty, all tastes, including soft pastels like
12 summery shades available, from for around £2.95 each. There is a sprayed shades, including shade 2528 Petal Pink and 2525 Powder
subdued neutrals like 01 Charcoal great choice of 12 shades, including 212, shown here. Pattern support Blue as well as juicy brights like
and 02 Silver to more vibrant intense brights such as shade 120 can be found in the Azalea book 2521 Mandarin and jewel shades
colours like 08 Pool and 10 Lilac, Lemon, 130 Watermelon and three of nine ultra-feminine designs, like 2523 Amethyst, shown here.
shown here. Hand wash, dry flat. denim-inspired blues; 153 Pale Blue, which includes simple sleeveless Pattern support can be found in a
May also be dry cleaned with care 150 Navy and 152 Denim, shown tops, cardigans, dresses and range of leaflets, which feature both
but do not iron or tumble dry. here. Machine washable at 40°c on accessories. Hand washing at 30°c garment and accessory projects for
a gentle setting. May also be dry is recommended, dry flat. May also both knitting and crochet. Machine
Composition: 100% cotton cleaned but do not tumble dry. be dry cleaned with care but do washable at 30°c on a gentle
Weight: 50g not tumble dry. setting. Tumble dry on a
Length: 50m Composition: 100% cotton cool setting. May also be dry
Rec needle size: 8mm Weight: 50g Composition: 100% cotton cleaned with care.
RRP: £4.50 Length: 125m Weight: 100g
Contact: Designer Yarns Ltd Rec needle size: 2.5-3.5mm Length: 240m Composition: 78% cotton, 22% silk
T: 01535 664222 RRP: £2.95 Rec needle size: 4mm Weight: 100g
E: [email protected] Contact: Coats Craft UK RRP: £8.95 Length: 165m
W: www.designeryarns.uk.com T: 01484 681881 Contact: Designer Yarns Ltd Rec needle size: 5mm
E: [email protected] T: 01535 664222 RRP: £5.25
W: www.makeitcoats.com E: [email protected] Contact: Stylecraft Ltd
W: www.designeryarns.uk.com T: 01535 609798
W: www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

Knitting Review
5. Rico Design 6. Rico Design 7. Rowan 8. Sirdar

Fashion Summer Fashion Fantasy DK Summerlite 4 ply Cotton 4 ply
Denim
Rico Design Fashion Fantasy DK Made using 100% of the finest Made from 100% mercerised
Rico Design Fashion Summer is a smooth, rounded yarn made up cotton, Rowan Summerlite 4 ply cotton, Sirdar Cotton 4 ply is a
Denim is a broad tape yarn of multiple ends of 100% cotton. has the softness of their much- classic, superior quality yarn that is
made from 100% cotton. As you The colour effect is achieved by loved Handknit DK cotton but in wonderfully smooth to work with.
may guess from the name, it’s combining the white base yarn with a 4 ply weight. It’s a beautifully If you’re a fan of fine weights and
reminiscent of a favourite pair of a blend of vibrant shades, which soft yarn with a matte finish that lace knitting you’ll love this yarn as
denim jeans, with a sprayed colour creates a rich melange effect, while knits to a standard 4 ply tension, it knits up beautifully, producing
effect along the length of the yarn, still offering crisp, well-defined producing a lightweight, supple a crisp, lightweight fabric with
which gives it an all-over distressed stitches. There are five shades fabric that is perfect for summer outstanding stitch definition,
look. Each of the six shades available, including the juicy garments and accessories. In terms making it the perfect vehicle for
available either emulates the look of concoction of cherry red, orange of pattern support, the Summerlite lace borders, bobbles and fully-
worn denim or mixes aged denim and purple that makes up shade 4 ply booklet features 12 romantic fashioned details. This is a great all-
with pops of bright colour, so while 002 Berry Mix,shown here. This is and feminine designs by Martin round yarn as it’s not only perfect
shade 002 contrasts purple and an extremely strong, versatile yarn Storey and includes wrap tops, for adult, children, baby and home
orange flashes against a washed that knits to a standard DK tension cropped cardigans and scoop projects but gives great results,
out background, shade 005 Dark and with its soft handle and subtle neck sweaters. The palette of 12 whether used for hand knitting,
Blue, shown here, translates into sheen it will definitely have you shades is largely based on cool, machine knitting or crochet. There
deep blue tones softened with thinking of long, warm summer summer shades but with a couple is a palette of 10 shades available,
subtle flashes and speckles of ecru. days. You’ll find patterns for simple of richer additions, including including the very pretty shade
This yarn is around 5mm wide, summer cover-ups and accessories 429 Navy Ink, 426 Pinched Pink 525 Sheer Coral, shown here. To
so knits up quickly on 8-10mm in the Compact 312 & Compact 313 and 428 High Tide, shown here. add to its versatility this yarn knits
needles, producing a soft, chunky brochures. Machine washable at Machine washable at 40°c on to the same tension as Sirdar’s
fabric that is cool to wear. It’s 30°c on a gentle cycle and dry flat. a wool cycle. Dry out of direct standard 4 ply yarns and is machine
perfect for simply-shaped, easy-to- May also be dry cleaned but do not sunlight. May also be dry cleaned washable at 40°c on a wool cycle.
wear jackets, coats, sweaters and tumble dry. but do not tumble dry. May also be dry cleaned with care
accessories and patterns can be but do not iron or tumble dry.
found in the Compact 314 & 318 Composition: 100% cotton, Composition: 100% cotton
brochures. Hand wash, dry flat. Weight: 50g Weight: 50g Composition: 100% cotton
May also be dry cleaned with care Length: 120m Length: 175m Weight: 100g
but do not tumble dry. Rec needle size: 3.5mm Rec needle size: 3mm Length: 335m
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Knitting Book Reviews
On the shelf
This month’s selection of knitting books
to inspire you. By Katy Evans
Knitting Basics Animal Knits for Kids Knitted Cushions YouTutorial Knitting
By Tracey Lord By Amanda Berry By Alison Howard By Tessa Evelegh
£14.99 £12.99 £9.99 £7.99
Published by CICO Books Published by Apple Press Published by GMC Publications Published by Carlton Books
ISBN 9781782491941 ISBN 9781845436025 ISBN 9781861087768 ISBN 9781780974200
This is a lovely book to learn This is a fun pattern book for kids, The latest title in the hugely This book is one of the most
from for first-time knitters. Tracey with a difference. It takes us on a popular Cozy series of craft y books interesting ideas I’ve seen in a
Lord has created 20 stages that journey around a zoo, complete with brings you 30 original cushion while, and is so simple I’m actually
will take you from starting at the a map of the zoo and all its different cover patterns, and who doesn’t surprised this is the first of its kind
very beginning, through stitch zones, each equating to a chapter. love a cushion? There are all sorts I’ve seen – I’m sure it won’t be the
technique workshops and projects We start with the first chapter of styles and techniques covered last. Tessa Evelegh, of the Great
to practise them on, right up to equipping our ‘Safari adventurer’ here, from easy skill levels right British Sewing Bee tie-in books, has
detailed finishing touches and with outfit, boots and bag before up to expert. Whether you want compiled a knitting techniques
additional techniques. There are moving on to ‘In the jungle’, which seasonal snowflakes or star-shaped guide using QR codes that take you
lots of clear photographs and includes rhino boots, an elephant cushions, heart-shaped, lacy, directly to a YouTube tutorial video.
illustrations that show everything hat and the very sweet Tiger onesie stripey, square, round or rectangle. Now, you will need a smartphone
from how to hold your needles, (the pattern for which we have There are entrelac covers and or tablet to use this book (or at least
to step-by-step instructions, on page 80!)80!). The ‘Reptile House’ chunky cables, intarsia patterns the internet), and to download a
knitted swatches and details of the features crocodile boots, a swirly and attachable bows, patchwork, QR-reader app (there are many free
projects. Although there is lot of snake toy and tortoise storage checkered, bobbles, rib, in the ones available). Once you have,
information included in this book, baskets, while the ‘Polar Regions’ has round designs and much more. just hover your screen over the QR
it never feels overwhelming but the cutest polar bear paw mittens There is a great techniques section code and it will take you straight to
stays very calm (the neutral colour and arctic animal ear headbands. at the back with clear information the video. Alternatively, there is a
palette may well help with this). The ‘In the Forest’ chapter stars the on stitches, fastenings, finishing short URL address you can type into
There are some great projects brilliant reindeer antler hat and owl and even customising your own your browser, but where’s the fun in
too, including a pretty shawl, pillow. The final chapter takes us into designs, plus lots of illustrations that? Each video is presented by a
cabled bag and the fun kids’ the ‘Tropical Seas’ with the cutest and photographs. To brighten up well-know vlogger (video blogger),
College cardigan pattern, which sea turtle coasters and the frankly any room, we have the fabulous from Wool and the Gang to Very
we have on page 77. hilarious shark body warmer. Great Modern Art pattern on page 71. Pink Knits. Could this be the new
book, great patterns. way for how-tos?
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SPOTLIGHT ON...
Denim
PLUS
ORLA KIELY S/S15
F
rom a classic wrap-around skirt
PRINGLE S/S15
to the summer staple denim shirt,

the catwalk has got the blues this
season – in the most stylish way. Orla
Kiely’s simple skirt in denim colours
incorporates pattern to give it a 2015
makeover. This look from Uniqlo does
the same, with a simple repeated motif,
BACKGROUND IMAGE: WATIN/SHUTTERSTOCK
Denim is back on trend combined with a ‘90s-style checked

sweatshirt wrapped around the waist.
this spring and summer, The Takafumi Tsuruta design team
turned heads at the Haha show at the
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo
but with a little with this denim tunic with tie-dye details.
Always ready to update a classic look,
HAHA S/S15
something extra! Pringle has taken a knitted shift dress

and transformed it with a washed-out
By Katie Holloway denim shade for ultimate cool.
16 to s ubs c r ib e v is it w w w.c r af t s in s titu te.c o m
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Explore more
KIY (Knit it Yourself)
UNIQLO S/S15
For a classic yarn, Sirdar Cotton Rich Aran is
Pattern designers are clearly following perfect. The cotton content gives a real denim
the catwalk this season, as are yarn feel, and the yarn comes in muted shades
spinners, with a wealth of denim and that add to the effect. For that faded denim/
cotton yarns available. A simple denim ombré look, try Rico Fashion Summer Denim,
shirt is a must as we head towards a tape yarn (another huge trend this season)
summer, and the Elektra design by that is gently variegated. Don’t miss our cabled
Lisa Richardson is perfect. For a more jumper pattern in this yarn, in our July issue!
seaside feel, Sirdar’s pattern 7275
uses a beautiful shade of a cotton Aran
weight yarn and is great for layering
up. If you want to explore some of the
season’s latest yarns, this Moss stitch
cardigan by Debbie Bliss is gorgeous,
and ticks the box for another hot
trend: ombré.
ABOVE: Sirdar
Cotton Rich Aran
RIGHT: Rico Fashion
Summer Denim
Add something extra to your denim knits by

experimenting with bleaching them. Don’t
be scared! In Knitting magazine issue 131,
August 2014, we showed you step by step how
to do it. For a collection of denim knits for
PATTERN 7275 IN SIRDAR all the family, it has to be the Rowan book
COTTON RICH ARAN Denim The Next Generation, which contains
STAY ON TREND seven patterns by Martin Storey.
Add a bit of sparkle
with the beaded
White butterfly in
next month’s issue!
h, from
MOSS STITCH CARDIGAN Denim sailboat jumper by Maisie Smit
131, Aug ust 2014
FROM THE DEBBIE BLISS ELEKTRA BY LISA RICHARDSON, Knitting magazine issue
pattern
DELPHI COLLECTION IN ROWAN COTTON GLACÉ Denim the Next Generation, Rowan
book by Mar tin Storey.
What to wear with
h
Make the most of this relaxed look with a
simple white shirt. A crisp collar worn under
der On course
a denim knit smartens the look just enough,gh, Want to create a custom denim look for your
whilst a pair of retro sunglasses adds a sense
nse yarns, or to try your hand at creating truly
of whimsy. Herald in the warmer weatherr bespoke colours? Sitting Knitting, based in
with a pair of simple black sandals, whichh Sutton Coldfield, is holding a natural dyeing
look great under full-length jeans if spring
g workshop p on Sunday 17 May. The class runs
doesn’t quite show up on time. from 10am – 4pm; for more details or to book,
telephone RaRachel on 01213 084205 or visit
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WHITE SHIRT, £37.50, www.whitestuff.com www.sittingknitting,com.
www.sitting
STRAPPY SANDALS, £35, www.evans.co.ukk
RETRO SUNGLASSES, £18, www.marksandspencer.com
to s ubs c r ib e v is it w w w.c r af t s in s titu te.c o m 17
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Knitting Fashion gallery
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THIS PAGE
LADIES’ JACKET
BY SIRDAR
Yarn Sirdar Cotton
Rich Aran
Pattern page 51
OPPOSITE PAGE
DRAPE FRONT
CARDIGAN BY
AMANDA JONES
Yarn King Cole
Bamboo Cotton
Pattern page 50
19

20

THIS PAGE
LACE EDGE CARDI
BY SIAN BROWN
Yarn Debbie Bliss
Eco Baby Print
Pattern page 55
OPPOSITE PAGE
PEBBLE V-NECK TOP
BY NATALIE SMART
Yarn Artesano Linen Silk DK
Pattern page 54
21

THIS PAGE
STRAWBERRY LACE
JUMPER BY
ALISON ROBSON
Yarn Patons 100%
Cotton DK
Pattern page 58
OPPOSITE PAGE
OVERSIZED THREE-TONE
TOP BY PAT MENCHINI
Yarn Rico Fashion
Cotton Mouline DK
Pattern page 59
22

23

THIS PAGE
POCKET TEE BY
EMMA WRIGHT
Yarn Louisa Harding
Azalea and Louisa
Harding Cassia
Pattern page 60
OPPOSITE PAGE
CYBELE BY
AMY HERZOG
Yarn Rowan Wool
Cotton 4 ply
Pattern page 63
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DE FRANCE
Yarn Bergère de France
Quality Ecoton
Pattern page 66
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Knitting Fashion
Style file
LADIES’ JACKET IN SIRDAR COTTON RICH ARAN
STRAWBS 005 DOUBLE DENIM 002 HERB 007
STRAWBERRY LACE JUMPER IN PATONS 100% COTTON 4 PLY
YELLOW 2740 DELTA 2729 PINK 1725
DRAPE FRONT CARDIGAN IN KING COLE BAMBOO COTTON
DENIM 619 [MAIN] AND LAWN 635 [MAIN] AND SAFFRON 637 [MAIN]
CLARET 539 [EDGE] NAVY 542 [EDGE] AND RED 544 [EDGE]
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Knitting Fashion
Martha Bamford takes three knits from this month’s gallery
and offers you alternative shades and styling ideas.
his month, we see spring in full bloom, so let’s celebrate with jeans, glamorised with a pair of block heels and a silver clutch. And
T bold, vibrant colours. The tailored structure of this Ladies’

jacket can be contrasted well with a more feminine shape,
lastly, the Drape front cardigan would look great with a pair of floral
wide-leg trousers, a coloured cami top and simple, geometric
Martha
such as a mid-length skirt, heels and a statement necklace. The sliders. So let those daring spring colours echo in your
Strawberry lace jumper works paired with the popular boyfriend knitwear, and enjoy the outdoors!
Midi skirt, £49.50, Statement necklace, £10, Breton top, £8, Mid heels, £75,
www.marksandspencer.com, www.simplybe.co.uk, www.matalan.co.uk, www.dunelondon.com,
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Block heels, £59.95, Silver clutch, £79, Boyfriend jeans, £29, Fedora, £28,
www.whitestuff.com, www.phase-eight.com, www.very.co.uk, www.missselfridge.com,
020 3752 5360 020 7471 4422 0844 822 2321 03441 840263
Cami top, £6.99, Wide leg trousers, £55, Sliders, £38, Stacking rings, £10,
www.getthelabel.com, www.topshop.com, www.office.co.uk, www.accessorize.com,
0844 880 6201 0344 984 0264 0845 058 0777 020 3372 3052
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Knitting Accessories gallery
THIS PAGE
WILLOW BY
NANCY MARCHANT
Yarn Rowan Kidsilk
Pattern page 68
OPPOSITE PAGE
LACY SOCKS
BY SIAN BROWN
Yarn Debbie Bliss
Cashmerino Aran
Pattern page 70
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31

THIS PAGE
MODERN ART BY
ALISON HOWARD
Yarn Inti Alpaca Select and
Debbie Bliss Blue-faced
Leicester DK
Pattern page 71
OPPOSITE PAGE
STRIPED FINGERLESS
GARDENING GLOVES
BY SIAN BROWN
Yarn Patons Merino
Cotton DK
Pattern page 72
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33

34

THIS PAGE
SCATTERED FLOWERS
CROCHET RUG
BY JEMIMA SCHLEE
Yarn Any chunky
weight cotton yarn
Pattern page 74
OPPOSITE PAGE
STRIPED DOORSTOP
BY SIAN BROWN
Yarn Rowan Hand
Knit Cotton
Pattern page 73
35

Knitting Children’s gallery
THIS PAGE
RAINBOW TUNIC BY
BEINTA JOHANNESSEN
Yarn Navia Duo
Pattern page 76
OPPOSITE PAGE
COLLEGE CARDIGAN
BY TRACEY LORD
Yarn Debbie Bliss
Cashmerino Aran
Pattern page 77
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THIS PAGE
PLEAT NECK TOP
BY DEBBIE BLISS
Yarn Debbie Bliss
Eco Baby Prints
Pattern page 79
OPPOSITE PAGE
TIGER ONESIE BY
AMANDA BERRY
Yarn Sirdar Hayfield
Bonus DK
Pattern page 80
38

39

GIRAFFE BY
VANESSA MOONCIE
Yarn Rico Design
Essentials Merino DK
Pattern page 81
40

7273 7272
7274
7275
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with 20 designs for all the family
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Knitting Feature
A guide to Facebook
In social media terms Facebook is the powerhouse but request. As you build a friends list, Facebook
will suggest more people for you to add. If you
do you really know it? In the second of her three-part want your Facebook account to work for you, it’s
good to reach out to as many friends as possible.
series on social media, Sian Hamilton focuses on using Subject to the friend’s privacy settings, any time
they comment or like a post you write, their
Facebook for your business and finds out what’s to ‘like’ friends (beyond your friends list) will see that and
they could possibly be your next customer!
Understanding the layout

It can be a little confusing when you first look at
Facebook, as you have both a news feed and a
personal timeline. We’ll start with the top (blue)
bar. You have the search box (used to search
for anything from people, to groups and pages)
then to the right of that three buttons. The first
is your account, so if you click on that it will take
you to your timeline. The middle one called
‘home’ is where the news feed resides. The
other one is pretty obvious as it’s called ‘find
friends’!
News feed – Home button

The home screen (news feed) is really the hub of
your account; it has a bar on the left that includes
your profile at the top (where you can edit your
information, privacy settings etc.), with the news
feed option, messages and events directly
below. Running down the left hand bar is a list
of your ‘liked’ pages, groups and other options.
It will not show all the pages and groups you
like, but the ones you view the most. If you want
to view the full list of pages and groups you are
signed up to then click on the word (group etc.).
The news feed shows a continuously moving
list of what your friends are posting, liking and
commenting on, along with posts Facebook has
kay, so lets get down to basics: Facebook has over 1.3 decided to show you. Everything on the news
O Facebook has over 1.3 billion

monthly active users and it is
increasing by over 10% every
year (figures from Facebook.
com). So, if you are not already using Facebook
for your business then you are really losing out,
especially as it is still free. At the end of last year
billion monthly active
users and it is increasing
by over 10% every year
71% of adults using the internet used Facebook. other users as friends, you can also ‘like’ and
As you would expect, around 90% of under comment on other posts, write directly on
30-year-olds use social media but increasing friends’ timelines and tag people in images.
numbers of older people are joining in, with In recent years Facebook has added video
46% of over 65s now regularly using social content to its feeds as well. The term ‘feed’ is
media sites (PEW Research Center). So the used to denote the scrolling line of posts that
figures are there but is your business making the appear on whatever page you have open.
best of it and how can you reach those people?
Finding friends
What is Facebook? Once you have set up an account (you simply
Facebook is a social networking service that need an email address and your name) you can
allows users to create an account and interact search for friends’ names and click the ‘add
with others, sharing both images and written friend’ button. The person you are trying to
content as posts to their ‘timeline’. By adding friend will have the option to say yes or no to the
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Knitting Feature
FACEBOOK PAGE TOP TIPS

Finding customers, growing
your online followers
BE ENTERTAINING
Don’t just plug your products for sale.
About 80% of page posts should
be informative, interesting, funny
or engaging and 20% should be
promotional. If you can combine the
two then all the better.
BE ENGAGING
Ask questions, post polls, request
photos and reply to comments. Users
get disillusioned if their comments are
ignored, and are more likely to engage
with your brand if they feel appreciated.
INCLUDE IMAGES
feed can be hidden or deleted by clicking on the and groups on Facebook; the main difference
Research suggests that posts that
small down arrow at the top right of each post. is that anyone in a group can post on the main
include an image get 53% more Likes
To keep the news feed showing the newest group feed and it becomes like a conversation.
content, click on the down arrow on the right of So if you want to have a place to interact directly and 104% more Comments than those
the words ‘News Feed’ in the left side bar, this with like-minded people then a group is the without (HubSpot).
gives you options for top stories and most recent. best thing to set up. Anyone in the group can REMOVE UNSIGHTLY URLS
post to it and the post will show up as that
If you’re posting a link to a website
Your timeline individual. Groups are not places for your
Every account has a timeline; this is the visual business activity (keep that to your Facebook
Facebook will automatically create
story of your Facebook life, so anything you have page) but should be used for interacting with a preview box of the page you are
posted to your account goes onto this timeline other makers; you can still show what you do linking to, with an image. This box
with the most recent posts at the top. Don’t get but make it more of a conversation rather than a is a hyperlink, which means you can
confused with posting things on business pages selling post. remove the unsightly URL from your
and in groups, they are different and those posts main post.
will not show on your timeline. Friends can also Events
post directly on your timeline, but you do have Facebook has an ‘events’ option, which is a SHARE THE THINGS THAT
an option on who sees all posts and the ability to great place to advertise anything you have INTEREST YOU
delete or hide content you don’t want shown. coming up. If you are hosting or attending a fair If you find something on Facebook or
or have a specific thing going on (like a sale, for the internet in general that interests or
Pages instance) then an event will allow you to invite a entertains you, and is related to your
If you have a business it’s a good idea to create a list of people, give details, a time and date for business, share it! Chances are your
specific ‘page’ for it. This is linked to your account the event. The invitees can accept or decline the followers will find it interesting too, and
and makes it easy to separate the business side of event or even give a ‘maybe’ response. Unless the it creates trust as it shows that you are
your Facebook interaction and the personal stuff event is set up as a secret, if someone accepts the
not just there for self-promotion.
that can stay on your timeline. On pages the feed invite it shows on their news feed and can be seen
will show only the posts that the page owner (or by their friends, bringing you a wider audience. CHECK YOUR INSIGHTS
anyone signed up as an admin) posts. You can Each Facebook page offers an ‘Insights’
opt for anyone who ‘likes’ your page to be able To conclude section, which gives data ranging from
to post to it (or not) and this is then placed in a If you have to pick one social media site to spend
which posts are doing well to what time
separate thread found on the left side under ‘posts time with then currently Facebook has the
users are most active on your page.
to page’. The advantage of pages is that you can biggest reach. It can be linked to lots of other sites
show customers what you are doing, post up like Twitter and Instagram, so it’s worth setting up Study the data and make informed
pics of your makes, sneak peeks, pose questions decisions on your future posts.
and provide news and interesting stories without Find us on Facebook by searching SCHEDULE POSTS
worrying about others posting things that are not Knitting Magazine.
Magazine Join in the You might not have time to post to
relevant to your business. chatter in Knitting’s Facebook Facebook all through the day, but
group. Search Knitting magazine’s Knit that doesn’t mean you have to post
Groups ‘N’ Natter group
There has been a lot of confusion about pages everything all at the same time. You
can ‘schedule’ your post so that it
goes online at the best time.
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White Horse and Birling Gap Landscape
knits by J.W. Anderson Resort S/S15
Colourful lightweight knits from Alison Dupernex

Knitting
Fever installation
The Crafter:
words from the craft world
by artist
Clare Sams
op Drawer – the trade show, not where you (£890 since you ask) you will be happy to buy the
T keep your smalls – used to be the place to

go if you ran a gift shop in the ‘shires and
wanted to buy stock. Held at Olympia, London,
yarn to knit your own out of homespun twenties.
Clare Sams has been suffering from Knitting
Fever at the Colchester Minories gallery, down
there is a new section called CRAFT
CRAFT, dedicated Essex way. Her exhibition; a shop window that
to the more handmade elements. I came across replicates the flood in Cockermouth, Cumbria
the friendly Layla Chelache
Chelache, complete with back in 2009 that wrecked a wool shop of the
phrenological head. In her ‘Knit Laboratory’ same name and wound its contents around
RCA student Jessica
in Hackney she experiments with colour and the waterlogged town. To relieve my own
Leclere’s knitted textiles
shape. What comes out the other end are rather knitting fever, I couldn’t resist a trip to Loop
desirable scarves, plus she gives 10% of any sales in Camden Passage, Islington, to delight in
to the charity Hand in Hand for Syria,
Syria a very all the gorgeousness of the yarn and knitting
good cause. accessories there. This is run by Susan Cropper,
I also came across Alison Dupernex
Dupernex, a owner, author and collector of all things lovely.
knitted textiles designer who has shown her Since winning awards for having a fab knitting
work at the Guild at 51, 51 part of The Wilson, shop she is starting a new venture called Swoon
Cheltenham’s art gallery and museum, for Lounge (www.swoon-lounge.com) where
members of the Gloucestershire Guild of you can browse more yummy things online or at
Craft smen. Such a delightful array of colour, the various fairs they’ll be frequenting.
pattern and texture results in garments that are Spoiler alert: these things are not
feather-light and won’t bulk you out. necessarily knitting related but are
It’s always worthwhile making the trip to nevertheless lovely. Who knew
the Royal College of Art’sArt Work-in-Progress there was such a thing?
exhibitions and this year was no exception.
Antigone Lentzos is doing interesting things
with plaits and cables, while Jessica Leclere is
experimenting with patinas on her knitting. It
doesn’t take long for these ideas to trickle down
into the high street, our knitting patterns and to
our wardrobes.
A brief trip into Selfridges, purely for research LEFT: Layla
purposes you understand, led me to see Chelache’s
jacquard landscape sweaters from designer J. W. ‘Knit Laboratory’
Anderson (inspired by textile artist John Allen). at Top Drawer
I remember these from the ‘70s, though we did ABOVE LEFT: Layla’s
have sleeves back then, we were such wimps. Visit the Swoon Lounge ‘Knit Laboratory’
When you see how much these are retailing at for quirky vintage objects phrenological head
For more words from the craft world follow The Crafter at her blog www.thecrafter.me and on Twitter @thecrafteruk
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Knitting Feature
Darn that yarn

Self-taught knitter and mender Tom van Deijnen has made quite a name for
himself with his Visible Mending Programme. Here he talks to Tracy Hallett about
hand-knitting snobbery, Anna Karenina, and making the most of what you’ve got
ine years ago Tom van Deijnen fell in To prove not all of his sources date back to
N love with a Paul Smith scarf. “Back

then I used to spend a lot of money
on clothes,” he admits “but even I thought
the last century, Tom singles out artist Rachael
Matthews as an important influence. Rachael is
co-founder of yarn shop and textile collective
that £400 was over the top.” Thanks to his Prick Your Finger, based in Bethnal Green,
mother Tom already knew how to knit, so he London. “She takes inspiration from anything
decided to make his own version of the scarf, and everything, and pulls it all together,”
using Rowan felted tweed. The result bore little enthuses Tom. “Hand-knitters often look down
relation to the original, but Tom was delighted on machine knitters, and machine knitters
nonetheless. His next project was a tank top, pooh-pooh hand-knitters – the snobbery is
but the pattern proved far too limiting. Not ridiculous! Rachael makes pieces that include
one to be discouraged, he turned to knitting hand-knitting, crochet, darning, weaving – any
revolutionary Elizabeth Zimmermann for technique that she thinks will help her to achieve
inspiration. “Many of the patterns you find in the result she’s looking for.”
books and magazines are very prescriptive; Rachael is also behind one of Tom’s favourite
they don’t encourage creativity,” he suggests. knitting moments. Five years ago he stumbled
“Zimmermann was a very free-thinking across her shop while out with his partner
person.” Tom’s other influences include Mary Anthony. “I thought it was amazing,” he
Walker Phillips and Mary Thomas (author of recalls. “All of the yarns were sourced from UK
the popular Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book, first manufacturers, and the space was kitted out with
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published in 1938). things the girls had found out on the street. They
“By exploring the story behind the garment and its repair, the Programme
reinforces the relationship between an item and its owner,”
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PHOTOGRAPH © TRACY HALLET
didn’t spend anything furnishing the shop – it was I found in a Dutch booklet – published in 1888 Even if it’s something cheap I will try and wear
really inspiring.” Tom paid regular visits to Prick – designed to teach darning and repair skills to it for as long as possible.” These days clothes,
Your Finger, and on one such occasion he spoke girls,” he explains. The work took the best part of furniture and electrical items are often treated
to Rachael about an idea he had been mulling a weekend – including an entire day dedicated as disposable items, but Tom refuses to accept
over. “I wanted to portray characters from classic to knitting swatches. The result is impressive, and this view. The home he shares with Anthony is
novels as gloves,” he laughs. The girls loved the the repair intentionally noticeable. full of second-hand items, many of which have
idea, and asked him to produce a window display. been lovingly repaired. “I don’t like buying new
A few months later, the gloves were ready. things,” says Tom. “Even if I don’t know the
One of the exhibits depicted Anna Karenina history of an object I like to imagine it. We have
moments after she committed suicide. “I made an ercol sofa with a dip on the left-hand side, for
a pair of deconstructed black lace gloves in example, either a very large person always sat
Shetland Ultra Cobweb, with red beads for on the left, or nobody ever sat on the right!”
blood,” explains Tom. Another piece focused This desire to respect and preserve objects
on Lady Chatterley and her lover. “Lady has led Tom to teach mending skills via group
Chatterley was represented by a dainty glove workshops, blog updates (tomofholland.com)
of undyed white wool, but the ribbing on the and volunteer sessions at the Brighton Repair
cuff was made to look like a corset,” he recalls. Café (brightonrepaircafe.wordpress.com).
“By contrast, her lover’s gloves were made of “There used to be repair shops in most towns
really coarse hemp.” He even tackled Oscar and cities, and you could bring along just about
Wilde’s Dorian Gray. “I knitted one pristine pair anything that needed fixing,” says Tom. “But
of gloves [representing youth and beauty] and these places have disappeared – people seem to
another that were made to look old and dirty.” have forgotten how to mend things, it’s just not
Tom obviously enjoys a challenge: in July 2014 fashionable anymore.” The first Repair Café was
he accepted a commission to repair a beautiful held in Fine Wood Theater, Amsterdam, in 2009,
hand-knitted Fairisle cardigan for the Knitting & when local resident Martine Postma gathered
Crochet Guild. The garment had five holes (the But it’s not just hand-knitted garments that together skilled volunteers, broken appliances,
result of corrosive fluid spilt on the garment during Tom considers worth repairing; to his mind a and eager students, and encouraged them to
a flood of the archives), and Tom was asked to £10 T-shirt has as much intrinsic value as a £400 share their knowledge. By 2013 there were more
repair them using Visible Mending techniques. scarf. “When I buy clothes I always think about than 150 repair groups in the Netherlands. The
The small holes were tackled with an advanced whether I will still want to wear them next year, concept is now gathering momentum in the UK,
form of Swiss darning, but the larger one proved or the year after,” he explains. “I look at the style with Cafés in Southampton, Brighton, Malvern,
much trickier. “I wanted to employ a technique of a piece, rather than whether it’s fashionable. Hereford, and Warminster, to name a few.

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When we do spend time and money repairing some, the idea of lavishing care and attention moment though, so I’ll have to learn how to
something we usually want it to look as good on a £10 shop-bought T-shirt seems faintly do that first.” Tom’s ambition and patience are
as new; something that Tom believes is a big ridiculous – especially as these products are admirable. Most of us dart from one project to
mistake. In his view every hole, dent and tear not designed to last. But Tom takes a different another, failing to meet our own high standards,
tells a story, and should be celebrated. “People view. “When an item is cheap it often falls apart but Tom recognises the importance of slowing
are always trying to get back to this pristine because it has been constructed using cheap down, relishing the process, and appreciating
thing, but it’s not real, it’s a mirage,” he says. materials,” he explains. “But that doesn’t mean what you already have. “People often don’t want
“When something has a past it should not be that the person who made it is unskilled. Often to make the time to do things; they prefer to sit
hidden.” Tom’s desire to reveal the history of an he/she will have been under a great deal of in front of the telly and do nothing,” he argues.
object led to the Visible Mending Programme: pressure to deliver a garment on time and “I have a full-time job [Tom works for a company
a way of thinking, rather than a list of steadfast under budget. Before the fabric can be sewn, producing radiotherapy treatment for cancer
instructions. “By exploring the story behind the cotton has to be grown, harvested, and sufferers] but I still find time to knit on the train.
the garment and its repair, the Programme processed with gallons of water. When you The trouble is people want instant results – if
reinforces the relationship between an item realise how much effort goes into making a you want instant results, don’t take up knitting!”
and its owner,” he explains. ”As a result, people piece of clothing, throwing away a £10 t-shirt Perhaps it’s time to swap the remote control
wear their clothes for longer, with the darn worn just doesn’t make sense.” for a needle or two and follow Tom’s lead. Let’s
as a badge of honour.” Having recently taken up spinning, Tom is well make do and mend, mend, mend.
Repairing a much-loved garment is hugely aware of the time, energy and resources it takes
satisfying to Tom, and he often looks forward to produce a bespoke handmade garment, Tracy caught up with Tom at a darning
to flaws appearing so that he can practise and he will soon be channelling his energy into workshop hosted by The Seamstress in
repairing them. “When I make a garment, making a suit for himself. “It might end up being Lewes, East Sussex.
it’s not finished when I cast off,” he explains. a five or ten year project,” he laughs. “I would For a full list of workshops and events
“For me it’s only finished when I can’t wear it like to spin all of the yarns myself, and then use visit www.theseamstresslewes.com.
anymore. At this point it becomes a cushion knitting and weaving techniques for some of To see more of Tom’s work visit
cover, a rag, or something else useful.” For the pieces. I don’t know how to weave at the www.tomofholland.com
“When I make a garment, it’s not finished when I cast off,” he explains.
“For me it’s only finished when I can’t wear it anymore. At this point it
becomes a cushion cover, a rag, or something else useful.”

cm
in
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Instructions
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Lace Pattern (worked over 4 sts + 7) Cont without shaping until armhole meas
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Row 1 (RS): K2, skpo, (k2, yo, skpo) to last 3 sts, 18[21:23:25]cm (7[8.25:9:10]in) from beg of
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k2, yo, k1. shaping ending on a WS row.

Row 2 (WS): P1, yrn, p2, (p2tog tbl, yrn, p2) Shape shoulder and Back neck
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to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p2. Cast off 25[29:32:35] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Row 3: As Row 1. Cast off rem 37[38:39:42] sts for back neck.
Row 4: As Row 2.
5
2
Row 5: K1, yo, k1, (k1, k2tog, yo, k1) to last 5 sts, LEFT FRONT
k1, k2tog, k2. With RS of Back facing, using 4mm needles
Row 6: P2, p2tog, p1, (p1, yrn, p2tog, p1) to last and A, starting at armhole shaping, pick up and
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2 sts, p1, yrn, p1. k63[63:67:67] sts evenly down side seam to
Row 7: As Row 5. cast-on edge of Back.
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Row 8: As Row 6. Purl 1 row.

These 8 rows set patt. Work 8 rows in Lace Patt.
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Cast on 32[36:40:44] sts. 95[99:107:111] sts.

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BACK Rep Rows 1-8 of patt until work meas

With 4mm needles and B, cable cast on 11[13:15:17]cm (4.25[5:6:6.75]in) from beg
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95[104:113:122] sts. ending on a WS row.

Rib row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k2) to end. Shape neck
Rib row 2 (WS): P2, (k1, p2) to end. Keeping patt correct throughout dec 1 st at
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Rep these 2 rows until work meas 10cm (4in) neck edge on every row until
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from beg ending on a WS row. 85[89:97:101] sts rem.

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Change to A and cont in rib as set until work Dec on next 2 foll 4th rows. 83[87:95:99] sts.
Drape front cardigan meas 38[38:40:40]cm (15[15:15.75:15.75]in) Cont working without shaping until you have
by Amanda Jones from beg ending on a WS row. completed 14[15:16:17] full patt reps.
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Shape armhole Change to B and knit 6 rows of g-st.

SIZES Cast off 4[4:5:5] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Work 4 rows in st st.
5
13
To fit: 81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117]cm 87[96:103:112] sts. Cast off loosely.

(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46]in)
Actual measurement across back Lace Pattern RIGHT FRONT
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unstretched: 42[46:50:54]cm With 4mm needles, RS facing and A, starting at

(16.5[18:19.75:21.25]in) hem, pick up and k63 sts evenly up to armhole.
Length to shoulder: 56[59:63:65]cm Purl 1 row.
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(22[23.25:24.75:25.5]in) Work Rows 1 to 7 of patt as written for Left Front.

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Sleeve length: 46[46:48:48]cm (18[18:19:19]in) Next row (WS): Cast on 32[36:40:44] sts,
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: work Row 8 of Lace patt.
where there is only one set of figures this applies Cont in patt until work meas 11[13:15:17]cm
to all sizes. (4.25[5:6:6.75]in) from cast-on ending on
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a RS row.
YOU WILL NEED Read all RS (odd) rows from R to L Work neck shaping as written for Left Front.
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King Cole Bamboo Cotton 50% bamboo, Read all WS (even) rows from L to R Complete to match Left Front.
50% cotton (approx 230m per 100g)
K on RS, p on WS
4[5:6:6] x 100g balls 618 Dusty Pink (A) SLEEVES
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1 x 100g balls 626 Earth (B) k2tog on RS, p2tog on WS Using 4mm needles and B cast on
1 pair 4mm needles skpo on RS, p2tog tbl on WS 41[44:50:56] sts.
yo on RS, yrn on WS
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Row counter Work in rib as for Back until work meas 10cm
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average Patt rep (4in) from beg ending on a WS row.
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requirements and are approximate.

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TENSION
18[21:23:25]
23 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over unstretched

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rib using 4mm needles.

19 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stretched
23
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rib using 4mm needles.

18 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt on Back View
4mm needles. 42[46:50:54]
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38[38:40:40]
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85

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PATTERN NOTES
When working the neck shaping be careful to
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consider the yo`s and k2togs. To help, check the

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pattern from the end of the row back so that you

know where you are starting. 42[46:50:54] Measurements are given in cm
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cm
in
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2
Change to A and cont in rib as set. 8 buttons
1
Next row (RS): Inc 1 st at each end of this and Row counter
3
every foll 6th row until there are 69[72:80:88] sts. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average
Cont without shaping until work meas requirements and are approximate.
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46[46:48:48]cm (18[18:19:19]in) from beg
ending on a WS row. TENSION
Shape Sleeve head 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st using
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2
Cast off 4[4:5:5] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 5mm needles.
61[64:70:78] sts. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 8 rows. to obtain correct tension.
6
Cast off rem 13[16:22:30] sts.
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TO FINISH OFF
Catch stitch loosely to cast-off edge of Front BACK
3
edging to WS of work. Using 4mm needles and thumb method cast on
8
Join side seams. 89[93:100:104:111:115] sts.
Place marker at each end of back neck. Row 1 (RS): Knit.
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Join shoulder seams. Row 2 (WS): Knit.
Set in Sleeve, matching centre of Sleeve to Row 3: K4[6:4:6:5:7], k2tog, (k8, k2tog)
shoulder seam. 8[8:9:9:10:10] times, k3[5:4:6:4:6].
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Lightly press work. ● 80[84:90:94:100:104] sts.
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Change to 5mm needles and cont as folls:
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Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end.
Row 2 (WS): (P1, k1) to end.
These 2 rows form m-st.
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Cont in m-st until Back meas 7cm, (2.75in),
ending with a RS row.
5
13
Next row: Purl.
Beg with a k row cont in in st st (throughout)
until Back meas 28[28:28:28:29:30]cm,
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(11[11:11:11:11.5:11.75]in), ending with a WS row.
Shape raglan
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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72[76:80:84:88:92] sts.
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Next row: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
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70[74:78:82:86:90] sts.
Next row: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog.
68[72:76:80:84:88] sts.
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Work 14[14:16:16:18:20] rows dec 1 st at each
end of every row. 40[44:44:48:48:48] sts.
7
18
Work 22[26:26:28:28:28] rows dec 1 st
at each end of next and every foll alt row.
18[18:18:20:20:20] sts.
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Cast off.
LEFT FRONT
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Ladies’ jacket by Sirdar Using 4mm needles and thumb method cast on
8
151[157:162:167:175:181] sts.
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SIZES Knit 2 rows in g-st.
To fit: 81[86:91:97:102:107]cm Next row: K3[6:5:3:6:9], k2tog, (k7[6:8:8:7:7],
(32[34:36:38:40:42]in) k2tog) 16[18:15:16:18:18] times, k2[5:5:2:5:8]. 22
Actual measurement: 89[93:100:104:111:115]cm 134[138:146:150:156:162] sts.
(35[36.75:39.5:41:43.75:45.25]in) Change to 5mm needles.
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Length to shoulder: 48[50:51:52:54:56]cm Cont in m-st until Left Front meas 7cm, (2.75in),
(19[19.75:20:20.5:21.25:22]in) ending with a RS row.
Sleeve length: 29[31:31:31:31:32]cm Next row: Cast off 101[103:108:111:114:118] sts
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(11[12:12:12:12:12.5]in) purlways, p to end. 33[35:38:39:42:44] sts.

Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: Beg with a k row cont in st st (throughout)
25
where there is only one set of figures this applies until Left Front meas 28[28:28:28:29:30]cm,
to all sizes. (11[11:11:11:11.5:11.75]in), ending with a WS row.
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Shape raglan
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YOU WILL NEED Next row (RS): Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts, k to

Sirdar Cotton Rich Aran 60% cotton, end. 29[31:33:34:36:38] sts.
40% acrylic (approx 200m per 100g) Next row (WS): Purl.
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4[4:5:5:5:6] x 100g balls 003 Marin Work 16[16:18:18:20:22] rows dec 1 st at raglan
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1 pair each 4mm and 5mm needles edge in every row. 13[15:15:16:16:16] sts.
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cm
in
1
Instructions
2
Work 21[25:25:27:27:27] rows dec 1 st at raglan Cont as folls:

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edge in next and every foll alt row. 2 sts. Beg with a k row, cont in st-st (throughout)
3
Next row: P2tog. inc 1 st at each end of 16th and every

Fasten off. foll 14th[8th:8th:8th:6th:6th] row to
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56[54:56:58:58:72] sts.
RIGHT FRONT Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
Using 4mm needles and thumb method cast on Inc 1 st at each end of every foll
5
2
151[157:162:167:175:181] sts. 16th[10th:10th:10th:8th] row to

Knit 2 rows in g-st. 58[62:64:64:68] sts.
Next row: K2[5:5:2:5:8], k2tog, (k7[6:8:8:7:7], All Sizes
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k2tog) 16[18:15:16:18:18] times, k3[6:5:3:6:9]. Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas
134[138:146:150:156:162] sts. 36[38:38:38:38:39]cm (14[15:15:15:15:15.5]in),
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Change to 5mm needles. ending with a purl row.

Work in m-st until Right Front meas 7cm, Shape raglan
3
(2.75in), ending with a RS row. Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
8
Next row: P33[35:38:39:42:44], cast off rem 50[54:54:54:56:60] sts.

101[103:108:111:114:118] sts purlways. Work 4[4:8:16:16:12] rows dec 1 st at each end
9
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem of next and every foll 0[0:4th:4th:4th:4th] row.
33[35:38:39:42:44] sts and working in st 48[52:50:46:48:54] sts.
st (throughout) cont until Right Front meas Work 34 [38:36:30:32:38] rows dec 1 st
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28[28:28:28:29:30]cm, (11[11:11:11:11.5:11.75]in), at each end of next and every foll alt row.
4
ending with a RS row. 14[14:14:16:16:16] sts.

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Shape raglan Cast off.

Next row (WS): Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6] sts,
p to end. 29[31:33:34:36:38] sts. TO FINISH OFF
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Work 16[16:18:18:20:22] rows dec 1 st at raglan Join raglan seams.

edge in every row. 13[15:15:16:16:16] sts. Fold front borders at lower edges and sew to
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Work 21[25:25:27:27:27] rows dec 1 st at raglan Fronts, Sleeve tops and halfway across back
edge in next and every foll alt row. 2 sts. of neck.
Next row: P2tog. Join back neck seam.
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Fasten off. Join side and Sleeve seams reversing sewing

for turnbacks.
SLEEVES Sew 3 buttons to each Front and make button
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Using 4mm needles and thumb method cast on loops on borders.

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56[56:58:58:60:60] sts. Sew 1 button to each Sleeve and make a button

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Knit 2 rows in g-st. loop on cuff.

Next row: K7[7:3:3:4:4], k2tog, Pin out garment to measurement given.
(k6[6:8:8:8:8], k2tog) 5 times, k7[7:3:3:4:4]. Cover with damp cloths and leave until dry.
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50[50:52:52:54:54] sts. See ball band for washing and further care
Change to 5mm needles. instructions. ●
7
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Cont in m-st until Sleeve meas 7cm, (2.75in),

ending with a RS row.
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8
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22
48[50:51:52:54:56]
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9
29[31:31:31:31:32]
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25
10
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44.5[46.5:50:52:55.5:57.5]
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Measurements are given in cm

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in
1
Instructions
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Row 8: As Row 6. FRONT

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These 8 rows form patt. Work as given for Back until work meas
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14[14:15:15:16:16]cm (5.5[5.5:6:6:6.5:6.5]in) less

Make 1 st by placing RH needle through than Back to start of shoulder shaping.
4
horizontal bar between st just worked and next Shape neck

st, pull the yarn through as if to knit, then twist Next row: Patt 29[29:35:35:41:41] sts, cast off
the loop onto LH needle then knit loop. next st, leave sts just worked on a holder,
5
2
patt to end.
BACK Work 1 row straight.
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on Sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
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19[19:25:25:31:31] sts. Next row (RS): K3, skpo, patt to end.

Row 1 (RS) (inc): K3, m1, work in Vertical Dash Next row: Patt to last 5 sts, p2tog, p3.
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patt to last 3 sts, m1, k3. Rep dec at neck edge on every row to
Row 2 (WS) (inc): P3, m1, work in Vertical Dash 28[28:36:36] sts.
3
patt to last 3 sts, m1, p3. All sizes

8
Keeping Vertical Dash patt correct, cont Next row (RS): K3, skpo, patt to end.
in patt, inc as on last 2 rows until there are Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, p3.
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55[63:69:75:75:79] sts. Rep dec at neck edge on every RS row to

Cont in patt, inc on every foll RS row to 16[16:18:18:21:21] sts.
79[85:91:97:103:109] sts. Work straight until armhole meas
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Work straight (incorporating first and last 3 sts 17.5[18:18.5:19:19.5:20]cm (7[7:7:7.5:7.5:8]in)

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into Vertical Dash patt) until Back meas 48cm from beg of armhole shaping ending on a RS row.
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(19in) measured through the middle. Shape shoulders

Pebble V-neck top Shape armhole Cast of 4[4:6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next and every
by Natalie Smart Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. alt row until all sts have been cast off.
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75[81:87:93:99:105] sts. Rejoin yarn to WS of work at neck edge.

Dec 1 st at each end of every row to Work 1 row.
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SIZES
13
71[73:83:85:95:97] sts. Next row: Patt to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3.

To fit: 81[86:91:97:102:107]cm Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row to Work second side to match first reversing shaping.
(32[34:36:38:40:42]in) 61[61:73:73:85:85] sts.
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Actual measurement: 80[84:90:96:102:108]cm Cont straight until armhole meas SLEEVES

(31.5[33:35.5:37.5:40:42.5]in) 17.5[18:18.5:19:19.5:20]cm (7[7:7:7.5:7.5:8]in) Using 3.75mm needles, cast on
Length: 66[66.5:68:69.5:71:73.5]cm from beg of armhole edge ending on a WS row. 49[49:55:55:61:61] sts.
15
(26[26:27:27.5:28:29]in) Shape shoulders Work in Vertical Dash st patt until Sleeve meas
6
Sleeve seam: 25cm (10in) Cast off 4[4:6:6:7:7] sts, work in patt until there 25cm (10in) ending on a WS row.
16
Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: are 12[12:12:12:14:14] sts on RH needle, turn and Shape top
where there is only one set of figures this applies place rem sts on holder. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
to all sizes. Cast off 4[4:6:6:7:7] sts on every foll alt row until 45[45:51:51:57:57] sts.
17
all sts have been cast off. Dec 1 st at each end of every row to
YOU WILL NEED With RS facing, rejoin yarn and cast off centre 41[41:43:43:51:51] sts.
7
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Artesano Linen Silk DK 40% wool, 35% silk, 29[29:37:37:43:43] sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next and every RS row
25% linen (approx 100m per 50g) Work second side to match first. to 17[17:19:19:25:25] sts.
6[6:7:7:8:8] x 50g balls EV37 Sea Turtle
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1 pair 3.75mm needles

Stitch holder
20
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average
8

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66[66.5:68:69.5:71:73.5]
TENSION
20 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st using
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4mm needles.
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9

48
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PATTERN NOTES
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Vertical Dash Stitch Pattern

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Row 1 (RS): P3, k1, (p5, k1) to last 3 sts, p3.

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Row 2: K3, p1 (k5, p1) to last 3 sts, k3.

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Row 3: As Row 1.
Row 4: As Row 2.
Row 5: K1 (p5, k1) to end.
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40[42:45:48:51:54]
Row 6: P1 (k5, p1) to end.
Row 7: As Row 5. Measurements are given in cm
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cm
in
1
2
Dec 1 st at each end of every row to Sleeve length: 8cm (3.75in)
1
13[13:13:13:19:19] sts ending on a RS row. Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes:
3
Cast off knitwise. where there is only one set of figures this applies
to all sizes.
4
BACK NECK BAND
Press pieces lightly according to ball band and YOU WILL NEED
darn in loose yarn ends. Join shoulder seams. Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Print 100% cotton
5
2
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 4 sts. (approx 125m per 50g)
Work in st st until band meas 5[5:5:6:6:6:7:7] x 50g balls 01 Safari
28[28:31:31:34:34]cm (11[11:12:12:13.5:13.5]in) 1 pair each 3mm and 3.25mm needles
6
from beg. Stitch holders
Cast off. 5 buttons
7
Row counter
TO FINISH OFF Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average
3
Pin band evenly along back neck with st st side requirements and are approximate.
8
facing RS of garment and matching edges to
front neck edges at shoulders. TENSION
9
Sew to front neck edges and back neck using 25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st using
mattress stitch. 3.25mm needles.
Pin and sew Sleeve heads in place along armhole. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
10
Join side and Sleeve seams. ● to obtain correct tension.
4
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ABBREVIATIONS
s2kpo = slip 2, knit 1, pass slipped sts over
For more abbreviations see page 85
12
PATTERN NOTES
5
13
Edging Pattern (20 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS): (K1, yo, k8, s2kpo, k8, yo)
rep to last st, k1.
14
Row 2 (WS): P1, (p1, k17, p2) rep to end.
Row 3: (K2, yo, k7, s2kpo, k7, yo, k1)
rep to last st, k1.
15
Row 4: P1, (p2, k15, p3) rep to end.
6
16
rep to last st, k1.
17
rep to last st, k1.
7
18
rep to last st, k1.
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rep to last st, k1.
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Lace edge cardi
23
9
by Sian Brown BODY

Using 3.25mm needles cast on
24
221[221:241:261:261:281:301:301] sts.
SIZES Work all 17 rows of Edging Patt.
25
To fit: 81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117]cm Starting with a p row cont in st st for 13 rows.

(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46]in) Sizes 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 only
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Actual measurement: Next row: K-[54:59:-:64:69:-:74] m1, k2, m1,

26
82[92:100:105:108:113:121:124]cm k-[109:119:-:129:139:-:149] m1, k2, m1, k to end.

(34.75[36:39.25:41:42.25:44.25:47.5:48.5]in) Work 11 more rows.
Length to shoulder: Next row: K-[55:60:-:65:70:-:75] m1, k2, m1,
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39[40:40.5:40.5:41.5:41.5:42:42.5]cm k-[111:121:-:131:141:-:151] m1, k2, m1, k to end.

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(15.25[15.75:16:16:16.25:16.25:16.5:16.75]in) 221[229:249:261:269:289:301:309] sts.

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cm
in
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Instructions
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All Sizes All sizes

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Cont in st st until body meas Dec as set on every RS row to

3
20[20:20:19.5:19.5:18.5:18:17.5]cm 31[29:33:53:39:35:35:55] sts.

(8[8:8:7.75:7.75:7.25:7:6.75]in) from edging Dec at each end of every row as set to
4
points ending with a WS row. 19[21:21:21:23:23:23:23] sts.

Divide for armholes Leave these sts on a spare needle.
Next row (RS): K51[53:57:60:61:64:68:70],
5
2
cast off 8[8:10:10:12:12:14:14], k until NECKBAND

103[107:115:121:123:129:137:141] sts Join raglan shoulder seams.
on RH needle from cast-off, With RS facing, using 3mm needles pick up and
6
cast off 8[8:10:10:12:12:14:14], k to end. k10[10:10:10:12:12:12:12] sts across cast off at front

Left Front right neck, 32[34:34:35:38:39:39:41] sts up right
7
Next row (WS): P51[53:57:60:61:64:68:70]. front slope, k2 from front holder, k last st of front
Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to end. tog with first Sleeve st, k17[19:19:19:21:21:21:21]
3
Dec at armhole edge as set on foll across Sleeve sts, k last st of Sleeve tog
8
22[25:22:22:26:28:27:30] alt rows and with first Back st, k15[15:16:17:17:18:19:19],

then on every row for 2[0:6:8:4:4:8:6] rows, k2tog, k13[15:15:15:17:17:17:19], k2tog,
9
AT SAME TIME shape neck as folls: at beg of k15[15:16:17:17:18:19:19] across Back sts from
next[next:3rd:3rd:5th:5th:7th:7th] row (WS) holder k last st of Back tog with first Sleeve st,
cast off 8[8:8:8:10:10:10:10] sts. k17[19:19:19:21:21:21:21] across Sleeve sts, k last
10
On next WS row cast off 3 sts. st of Sleeve tog with first front st, k2 from front
4
Dec 1 st at neck edge of foll 5[5:8:9:6:6:8:8] WS holder, pick up and k32[34:34:35:38:39:39:41]

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rows and then on foll 7[8:6:6:8:9:8:9] 4th rows. down Left Front, and k10[10:10:10:12:12:12:12] sts
Once neck shaping is finished, complete across cast off sts on Left Front.
armhole raglan shaping as set while working 171[181:183:187:203:207:209:215] sts.
12
straight at neck edge. 3 sts. Work 5 rows in g-st.

Place rem 3 sts on holder. Cast off all sts
5
13
RIGHT FRONT BUTTON BAND

With WS facing, rejoin yarn to Right Front sts With RS facing, using 3mm needles, pick up
14
and p to end. and k52[52:52:52:52:50:50:50] sts along Left

Next row: K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Front edge.
Complete to match Left Front, reversing all Work 5 rows in g-st.
15
shaping. Cast off all sts

6
16
BACK BUTTONHOLE BAND

With WS facing, rejoin yarn to Back sts and With RS facing, using 3mm needles, pick up
p to end. and k52[52:52:52:52:50:50:50] sts along Right
17
Next row: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Front edge.
Dec at each end of RS rows as set until Work two rows in g-st.
7
18
61[59:73:79:73:75:85:83] sts and then on Buttonhole row: K2, (k2tog, yo, k6) four times,
every row until 49[51:53:55:57:59:61:63] sts. k2tog, yo, k to end.
Place rem sts on holder. Work two more rows in g-st.
19
Cast off all sts.

SLEEVES
TO FINISH OFF
20
Using 3.25mm needles cast on

81[81:81:101:101:101:101:121] sts. Join side and Sleeve seams.
8
Work all 17 rows of edging. Weave in ends.

21
Starting with a p row, work 3 rows in st st. Sew on buttons. ●

Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:6:7:7] at beg of next two rows.
73[73:71:71:89:89:87:107] sts.
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Start raglan shaping

Next row: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
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9
39[40:40.5:40.5:41.5:41.5:42:42.5]
Sizes 2, 3, 6 and 7 only

Dec as set on every foll 4th row to
-[67:61:-:-:85:79:-] sts.
24
25
8
10
26
27
Measurements are given in cm 41[46:50:52.5:54:56.5:60.5:62]

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Instructions
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For more abbreviations see page 85 Row 8: P3, (yrn, p2, p3tog, p2, yrn, p5)
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12[13:14] times ending last rep p3.

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PATTERN NOTES Row 9: K4, (yrn, k1, sk2po, k1, yrn, k7)
When working the Lace Pattern you may find it 12[13:14] times ending last rep k4.
4
easier to work from the Chart. Row 10: P5, (yrn, p3tog, yrn, p9) 12[13:14] times
ending last repeat p5.
BACK These 10 rows form patt.
5
2
Using 3.75mm needles cast on 145[157:169] sts. Cont in patt until work meas 44cm (17.5in)
Knit 5 rows in g-st. (114 rows).
Change to 4mm needles. Shape sleeves
6
Work in patt as folls: Cast off 12 sts at beg of next 2 rows

Row 1 (RS): Ssk, (k4, yrn, k1, yrn, k4, sk2po) 121[133:145] sts.
7
12[13:14] times ending last rep k2tog instead Cont in patt until work meas 68[69:70]cm
of sk2po. (26.75[27:27.5]in) from cast-on edge.
3
Row 2 (WS): P2tog, (p3, yrn, p3, yrn, p3, p3tog) Shape shoulders
8
12[13:14] times ending last rep p2tog instead of Cast off 11[12:14] sts at beg of next 6 rows.
p3tog. 55[61:61] sts.
9
Row 3: Ssk, (k2, yrn, k5, yrn, k2, sk2po) Cast off.
12[13:14] times ending last rep k2tog.
Row 4: P2tog, (p1, yrn, p7, yrn, p1, p3tog) FRONT
10
12[13:14] times ending last rep p2tog. Work as given for Back until work meas
4
Row 5: Ssk, (yrn, k9, yrn, sk2po) 12[13:14] times 63[64:65]cm (24.75[25.25]in) from cast-on
11
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Strawberry Lace Chart
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Strawberry lace jumper K on RS, p on WS
by Alison Robson yrn

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sk2po
SIZES
6
To fit: 81-86[91-97:102-107]cm p3tog

16
(32-34[36-38:40-42]in) K2tog on RS, p2tog on WS

Actual measurement approx: 116[124:132]cm
ssk
(46[49:52]in)
17
Length to shoulder: 68[69:70]cm

(2675[2725:275]in) Pattern Repeat
7
18
Sleeve length: 46cm (18in) Read all RS (odd) ows from R to L

Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: Read all WS (even) rows from L to R
where there is only one set of figures this applies
19
to all sizes
YOU WILL NEED

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Patons 100% Cotton DK 100% mercerised

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cotton (approx 210m per 100g)

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7[8:9] x 100g balls 2714 Raffia

1 pair each 375mm and 4mm needles
Stitch holder
22
Row counter
68[69:70]

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9
requirements and are approximate
TENSION
24
46

4mm needles
25
24 sts and 20 rows to 8cm x 10cm over lace

patt using 4mm needles
10

26
to obtain correct tension
ABBREVIATIONS
27
sk2po = slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped 58[62:66]

stitch over Measurements are given in cm
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cm
in
1
2
*Cont in patt dec 1 st at neck edge until there
1
are 33[36:42] sts.
3
Cont until Front matches Back ending at
shoulder edge.
4
Shape shoulders
Cast off 11[12:14] sts at beg of next row and
2 foll alt rows.
5
2
SLEEVES
Using size 3.75mm needles cast on 49[61:73] sts.
6
Knit 5 rows in g-st.
Change to 4mm needles and work in patt
7
as given for Back rep patt 4[5:6] times for
4[6:8] rows.
3
Cont in patt, inc 1 st at each end of next and
8
every foll 4th row until there are 103[109:115] sts.
Patt until Sleeve meas 46cm (18in) from cast-on
9
edge ending on a WS row.
Cast off.
10
NECKBAND
4
Join left shoulder seam.
11
Using 3.25mm needles and with RS of work
facing pick up and k53[57:59] sts from back Oversized three-tone top
neck, 16[17:18] sts from left front neck, by Pat Menchini
12
36[40:44] sts from front neck and 16[17:18] sts,
from right front neck. 121[131:139] sts.
5
SIZES
13
Knit 7 rows in g-st.
Cast off. To fit:
76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122:127-132]cm
14
TO FINISH OFF (30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48:50-52]in)
Press very gently on RS of work. Actual measurement approx:
Do not press too hard or on WS as it will stretch 104[114:124:134:144:154]cm
15
the work. (41[45:49:53:57:61]in)
6
Join right shoulder seam. Length to shoulder approx:
16
Insert Sleeves into square shape formed by 69[69:70:70:71:71]cm
cast-off at right angles to the work and join (27[27:27.5:27.5:28:28]in)
cast-off edge to side of Sleeve with a back st. Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes:
17
Join Sleeve and side seams using back stitch on where there is only one set of figures this applies
rib and flat stitch on g-st. to all sizes.
7
18
Press seams gently on RS of work. ●
YOU WILL NEED
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(approx 100m per 50g)
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TENSION
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4mm needles.
25

10
ABBREVIATIONS
26
tw3 = slip next 2 sts, k1, pass 2nd st on RH

needle over first st and k into back of it, now
pass 3rd st on RH over first 2 sts and k into
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back of it.
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cm
in
1
Instructions
2
PATTERN NOTES Cast off loosely 6[7:9:9:10:13] sts at beg of next

1
When shaping the sides, sts quoted refer to the 2 rows. 59[61:63:67:69:71] sts.
3
basic number, therefore double yf’s are counted Change to 3.25mm needles.
as 1 st. Knit 2 rows in g-st dec 1 st at each end of
4
every row.
FRONT AND BACK (BOTH ALIKE) Cast off rem 53[55:57:61:63:65] sts.
Using 4mm needles and A, cast on
5
2
125[137:149:161:173:185] sts. ARMHOLE BORDERS

Work in Striped Patt as folls: Join all shoulder shapings and side shapings.
Row 1 (RS): With A, p2, (k1, p4, tw3, p4) Place marker on side edges 54 rows below
6
to last 3 sts, k1, p2. seams to denote armholes.

Row 2: With A, k2, (p1, k4, p3, k4) With 3.25mm needles and C, RS facing,
7
to last 3 sts, p1, k4. k up 84 sts evenly between 1 set of markers.

Row 3: With A, p2, (k1, p4, k1, yf x 2, k2tog, p4) Work 6 rows in g st.
3
to last 3 sts, k1, p2. Cast off loosely.

8
Row 4: As Row 2 but purling firmly into double

yfs and dropping off extra yf. TO FINISH OFF
9
These 4 rows set basic patt. With WS facing, block work out to
Rows 5 to 20: Rep Rows 1 to 4 four times. measurement and press according to ball band.
Rows 21 to 23: As Rows 1-3. Join remainder of side seams, including edges
10
Break off A. Join in B. of armhole borders.

4
Row 24: Purl. Press seams. ●

11
Rows 25 to 47: Working in B as Rows 1-23.

Break off B. Join in C.
Row 48: Purl.
12
Rows 49-71: Working in C as Rows 1-23.

Break off C. Join in A.
5
13
Row 72: Purl.

Rep Rows 1 to 48 once more.
Cont in C only until work meas 53cm (21in) at
14
centre, ending after a WS row.

Shape sides
Keeping patt correct dec 1 st at each end
15
of next row, then on every foll 4th row until

6
117[129:141:153:165:177] sts rem, then on every

16
foll alt row until 101[113:123:135:143:155] sts rem,

ending after a WS row.
Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 rows.
17
91[103:113:125:133:145] sts.
Shape shoulders
7
18
Cast off loosely 5[7:8:10:11:12] sts at beg of next

4 rows. 71[75:81:85:89:97] sts.
19
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9
SIZES
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53
To fit: 81[86:91:97:102]cm (32[34:36:38:40]in)

Actual measurement approx:
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84[89:94:99:104]cm (33[35:37:39:41]in)
Length to shoulder: 51[51.5:57:59:63]cm
10
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26
Sleeve length: 9[9:10:10:12]cm

(3.5[3.5:4:4:4.75]in)
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Instructions
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YOU WILL NEED Shape armhole Now work straight in rev st st until armhole meas
1
Louisa Harding Azalea 100% cotton Cast off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 18[18:19:19:20]cm (7[7:7.5:7.5:8]in) ending with
3
(approx 240m per 100g) 76[82:88:94:98] sts. RS facing for next row.
3[4:4:4:4] x 100g balls 206 Moondust (A) Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Shape shoulders
4
Louisa Harding Cassia 75% wool, 25% nylon 68[74:80:86:90] sts. Cast off rem sts.
(approx 133m per 50g) Dec 1 st at each end of next 3[3:4:4:5] RS rows. Rejoin yarn to rem sts left on holder and work
1[1:1:2:2] x 50g balls 105 Glacier (B) 62[68:72:78:80] sts.** right side of neck reversing all shaping.
5
2
1 pair 4mm needles Work straight in rev st st until armhole meas

Stitch holders 18[18:19:19:20]cm (7[7:7.5:7.5:8]in) POCKETS
Row counter Shape shoulders Using 4mm needles and B, cast on 22 sts.
6
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average Cast off 11[14:16:19:20] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Work in rev st st until pocket meas 9cm (3.5in)
requirements and are approximate. 40 sts. ending on a WS row.
7
Leave rem sts on holder for back neck. Next row (RS): (K1, p1) to end.
TENSION Rep last row for 3.5cm (1.5in) ending on a WS row.
3
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over rev st st FRONT Cast off loosely in rib.
8
using 4mm needles. Work as for Back to **.

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Now work straight in rev st st until armhole SLEEVES
9
to obtain correct tension. measures 15[15:16:16:17]cm Using 4mm needles, A and thumb method,
(6[6:6.25:6.25:6.75]in) with a WS row. cast on 76[76:84:84:94] sts.
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 Shape left front neck Knit 4 rows in g-st, ending with RS facing for
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Next row (RS): P31[34:36:39:40] sts, turn, next row.

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BACK leave rem sts on a holder. Beg working in rev st st as given for Back until
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Using 4mm needles, A and thumb method, Next row (WS): Cast off 10 sts, k to end. Sleeve meas 9[9:10:10:12]cm
cast on 92[98:104:110:114] sts. 21[24:26:29:30] sts. (3.5[3.5:4:4:4.75]in) ending with a WS row.
Cont in rib as folls: Work 1 row. Shape armholes and sleeve heads
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Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end. Next row (WS): Cast off 5 sts, k to end. Cast off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Rep Row 1 until work meas 7.5cm (3in) 16[19:21:24:25] sts. 60[60:68:68:78] sts.
5
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Begin working reverse st st as folls: Work 1 row. Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Row 1 (RS): Purl. Next row (WS): Cast off 3 sts, k to end. 52[52:60:60:70] sts.
Row 2 (WS): Knit. 13[16:18:21:22] sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows.
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Rep these 2 rows until work meas Work 1 row. 46[46:54:54:64] sts.
33[35.5:38:40:43]cm (13[14:15:15.75:17]in) Next row (WS): Cast off 2 sts, k to end. Work 1 row.
ending with with a WS row. 11[14:16:19:20] sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3[3:4:4:5] RS rows.
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40[40:46:46:54] sts.
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Sizes 1, 2 and 5 only

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Work 1 row.
All Sizes
Change to B.
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Dec 1 st at each end of every 3rd row 4 times.

32[32:38:38:46] sts.
7
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Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row 5 times.

22[22:28:28:36] sts.
51[51.5:57:59:63]
Dec 1 st at each end of every row 4 times ending

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with RS facing. 14[14:20:20:28] sts.

Work 1 WS row.
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Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4[4:4:4:6] rows.

6[6:12:12:16] sts.
8
Cast off rem sts.

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NECKBAND
9[9:10:10:12]
Join left shoulder seam.

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With RS facing and 4mm needles and B, k40 sts

from Back neck holder, 26 sts down left front
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neck, 26 sts up right front neck. 92 sts.

42[44.5:47:49.5:52] Row 1 (WS): (K1, p1) to end.
Rep last row 4 more times.
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Measurements are given in cm Cast off loosely in rib.

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TO FINISH OFF
Join right shoulder seam and neckband.
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Handmade is better Join centre of Sleeve head cast-off to shoulder

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seam and ease Sleeve head into armhole of

explore more at garment. Rep for second Sleeve. Beg at hem,
sew side seam using mattress st and cont down
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www.craftsinstitute.com Sleeve seam. Sew on pockets approx 2.5cm

(1in) from bottom. Darn in loose ends. ●
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cm
in
1
2
Change to 3.25mm needles.
1
Beg with a k row, work in st st throughout as folls:
3
Work 2 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Inc 1 st at each end of next and 2 foll 10th rows,
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then on 3 foll 12th rows. 117[131:149:165:185] sts.
Work 11 rows, ending with RS facing for next
row. (Back should meas approx 22cm (8.75in).)
5
2
Shape armholes
Cast off 5[6:7:8:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
107[119:135:149:167] sts.
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Dec 1 st at each end of next 5[7:9:11:13] rows,
then on foll 3[4:6:6:9] alt rows, then on foll 4th
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row. 89[95:103:113:121] sts.
Work 45[43:41:43:39] rows, ending with RS
3
facing for next row. (Armhole should meas
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approx 17[18:19:20:21]cm
(6.75[7:7.5:7.75:8.25]in).)
9
Shape shoulders
Cast off 4[4:5:5:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
81[87:93:103:109] sts.
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Shape Back neck
4
Next row (RS): Cast off 4[4:5:6:6] sts, k until
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there are 23[26:26:30:32] sts on RH needle and
Cybele by Amy Herzog turn, leaving rem sts on a holder.
Work each side of neck separately.
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SIZES Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows and at
To fit: 81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127]cm same time cast off 4[5:5:6:6] sts at beg of 2nd
5
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(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) and foll 2[2:2:2:1] alt rows,then -[-:-:-:7] sts at beg
Actual measurement: 84[94:106:118:132]cm of foll -[-:-:-:1] alt row.
(33[37:42:46:52]in) Work 1 row.
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Length to shoulder: 42[43:44:45:46]cm Cast off rem 5[5:5:6:7] sts.
(16.5[17:17.5:17.5:18]in) With RS facing, slip centre 27[27:31:31:33] sts
Sleeve length: 33[34:35:35:35]cm onto a holder, rejoin yarn and k to end.
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(13[13.5:14:14:14]in) Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
6
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where there is only one set of figures this applies LEFT FRONT
to all sizes. Using 2.75mm needles cast on
99[113:131:147:167] sts.
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YOU WILL NEED Work in rib as given for Back for 2 rows.
Rowan Wool Cotton 4 ply 50% cotton, Keeping rib correct, dec 1 st at end of next row
7
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50% Merino wool (approx 180m per 50g) and at same edge on foll 7 rows, ending with RS
8[9:10:10:11] x 50g balls 482 Celanden facing for next row. 91[105:123:139:159] sts.
1 pair each 2.75mm and 3.25mm needles **Change to 3.25mm needles.
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5 short 3.25mm double pointed needles Beg with a k row, work in st st throughout
Stitch holder as folls:
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2 stud buttons Dec 1 st at shaped front opening edge of next
Row counter 7[21:39:55:70] rows, then foll 31[24:15:7:0] alt
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average rows and at same time inc 1 st at beg of 3rd
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requirements and are approximate. and 2 foll 10th rows, then on 3 foll 12th rows.
59[66:75:83:95] sts.
TENSION Work 1[1:1:1:0] row, ending with RS facing for 22
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st using next row.
3.25mm needles. Shape armhole
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9
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Cast off 5[6:7:8:9] sts at beg and dec 1 st at end
to obtain correct tension. of next row. 53[59:67:74:85] sts.
Work 1 row.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 5[7:9:11:13]

rows, then on foll 3[4:6:6:9] alt rows, then on
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BACK foll 4th row and at same time dec 1 st at front

Using 2.75mm needles cast on opening edge of next and foll 7[9:12:10:14]
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105[119:137:153:173] sts. alt rows, then on 0[0:0:1:1] foll 4th row.

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Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. 36[37:38:44:46] sts.

Row 2: P1, (k1, p1) to end. Dec 1 st at front opening edge only on
These 2 rows form rib. 2nd[2nd:4th:2nd:2nd] and foll 3[0:0:0:0]
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Cont in rib for a further 8 rows, ending with RS alt rows, then on 7[8:7:8:7] foll 4th rows.
▼
facing for next row. 25[28:30:35:38] sts.

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in
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Instructions
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Work 9 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. sts on needle C (the centre needle) are against
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Shape shoulder RS of sts on needles B and D, then fold rem sts

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Cast off 4[4:5:5:6] sts at beg of next and foll so that WS side of sts on needle A are against
4[1:4:0:3] alt rows, then -[5:-:6:7] sts at beg of foll WS of sts on needle B, and WS of sts on needle
4
-[3:-:4:1] alt rows. E are against WS of sts on needle D.This forms a

Work 1 row. box pleat. Now join sts on all 5 needles on next
Cast off rem 5[5:5:6:7] sts. row to secure pleat as folls:
5
2
Next row (WS): P tog first TWO sts on needle

RIGHT FRONT A with first st on needle B and first st on needle
Using 2.75mm needles cast on C, (p tog next st on needle A with next st on
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99[113:131:147:167] sts. needle B and next st on needle C) 11 times - all

Work in rib as given for Back for 2 rows. sts on needles A and B are now used and first
7
Keeping rib correct, dec 1 st at beg of next row half of pleat is completed, now join second half
and at same edge on foll 7 rows, ending with RS of pleat as folls: p tog first st on needle E with
3
facing for next row. 91[105:123:139:159] sts. first st on needle D and next st on needle C,
8
Complete as for Left Front from **, reversing (p tog next st on needle E with next st on needle
shapings. D and next st on needle C) 10 times, p tog last
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TWO sts on needle E with last st on needle D

SLEEVES and last st on needle C. 24 sts.
Using 2.75mm needles cast on Cast off rem 24 sts.
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141[145:147:147:149] sts.
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Row 1 (RS): K50[52:53:53:54], p1, (k1, p1) FRONTBAND

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20 times, k50[52:53:53:54]. Press pieces.

Row 2: K51[53:54:54:55], (p1, k1) 20 times, Join both shoulder seams using back stitch, or
k50[52:53:53:54]. mattress stitch if preferred.
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Rep last 2 rows twice more, ending with RS With RS facing and using 2.75mm circular
facing for next row. needle, beg and ending at Front cast-on edges,
5
13
Change to 3.25mm needles. pick up and k148[154:164:172:182] sts up Right

Cont in patt for pleat as folls: Front opening edge to shoulder, and 7 sts
Row 1 (RS): K38[40:41:41:42], p1, k11, p1, (k1, p1) down right side of Back neck, k across
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20 times, k11, p1, k38 [40: 41: 41: 42]. 27[27:31:31:33] sts on Back holder, then pick
Row 2: P38[40:41:41:42], k1, p11, k1, (p1, k1) up and k7 sts up left side of Back neck, and
20 times, p11, k1, p38[40:41:41:42]. 148[154:164:172:182] sts down Left Front
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These 2 rows form patt for pleat – centre 41 sts opening edge. 337[349:373:389:411] sts.
6
in rib (for back of pleat), next 11 sts in st st (for Row 1 (WS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
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inside sections of pleat), 1 st in rev st st (for pleat This row sets position of rib.
fold line) and rem sts at side edges in st st. Keeping rib correct, cont as folls:
Keeping sts correct as now set throughout, Row 2: K2, M1, rib to last 2 sts, M1, k2.
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cont as folls: Row 3: K1, p1, M1, rib to last 2 sts, M1, p1, k1.
Inc 1 st at each end of 19th[21st:17th:11th:9th] Rep last 2 rows 3 times more.
7
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and every foll 24th[24th:20th:14th:12th] row 353[365:389:405:427] sts.

to 149[151:155:157:159] sts, then on every Work 1 row, ending with WS facing for next row.
foll -[26th:22nd:16th:14th] row until there are Cast off in rib (on WS).
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-[153:157:161:165] sts, taking inc sts into st st.

Cont straight until Sleeve meas TO FINISH OFF
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33[34:35:35:35]cm (13[13.5:14:14:14]in), Sew side seams.

ending with RS facing for next row. Set in Sleeves using the set-in method. Lay Right
8
Shape top Front over Left Front so that ends of cast-off

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Keeping sts correct, cast off 5[6:7:8:9] sts at beg edges of front band match side seams and
of next 2 rows. 139[141:143:145:147] sts. attach stud fasteners to secure ends of front
band. Darn in loose ends. ●
▼
Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then For back shot see page 66.
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on foll 3 alt rows, then on 4 foll 4th rows.

119[121:123:125:127] sts.
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9
Work 1 row.
Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt
row until 103 sts rem, then on foll 5 rows, ending
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with RS facing for next row. 93 sts.

Next row (RS): K2tog, k12, p1, k11, (p1, k1) twice,
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(k2tog) 17 times, p1, k1, p1, k11, p1, k12, k2tog.

74 sts.
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Now arrange sts on double pointed needles as

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folls: last 13 sts of last row onto needle A, next

12 sts onto needle B, next 24 sts onto needle C,
next 12 sts onto needle D, and rem 13 sts onto
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needle E.
Now form pleat as folls: fold work so that RS of
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cm
in
1
Instructions
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1 pair each 3mm and 3.5mm needles Work 2[2:0:0:0] rows.

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Stitch holders Next row (RS) (dec): K2, k2tog, work to last
3
Row counter 4 sts, skpo, k2. 94[102:110:120:124] sts.

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average Rep dec row on every foll 4th[4th:2nd:2nd:2nd]
4
requirements and are approximate. row 3[1:33:37:38] more times, then on every
foll alt row 24[29:0:0:0] times. AT THE SIME
TENSION TIME, when work meas 3.5[3.5:4.5:5:5]cm
5
2
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using (1.5[1.5:1.75:2:2]in) (12[12:14:16:16] rows) from
3.5mm needles. beg of raglan shaping cont in patt as folls
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to working remainder of decs as set:
6
obtain correct tension. Work 4 rows in g-st.

Set Pattern Stitch
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 Next row (dec): K2, k2tog, k1, (yo, k2)
to last 5 sts, yo, k1, skpo, k2.
3
TIPS Next row: P3, (p3, pass first of these 3 sts over
8
Row counts are given to help you keep track of the other two sts), to last 3 sts, p3.
raglan decs and pattern changes. The charts Rep last 2 rows 8[8:9:10:10] more times.
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will help this too. Work 4 rows in g-st.

Beg with a k row cont in st st to end of decs.
BACK 40[42:44:46:48] sts.
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Using 3mm needles cast on Work 1 WS row.

4
102[110:118:126:138] sts. Cast off.

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Row 1 (RS): (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2.

(P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2. FRONT
These 2 rows form rib. Work as for Back until work meas
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Rep last 2 rows 11 more times, inc 2 sts on last 41[42:43:43:44]cm (16.25[16.5:17:17:17.25]in)
row for size XL only. 102[110:118:128:138] sts. (130[134:136:136:140]rows) ending on a WS row.
5
Shape raglan
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Change to 3.5mm needles and beg

with a k row cont in st st until work meas Cast off 3[3:3:3:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
22.5[23.5:23.5:23:24]cm 96[104:112:122:126] sts.
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(9[9.25:9.25:9:9.5]in) (66[70:70:68:72] rows) Work 2[2:2:0:0] rows.

ending on a WS (purl) row. Next row (RS) (dec): K2, k2tog, work to last
Knit 4 rows g-st. 4 sts, skpo, k2.
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Beg with a k row work 7[7:8:8.5:8.5]cm Dec as set on every foll 4th[4th:2nd:2nd:2nd]
6
(2.75[2.75:3.25:3.5:2.5]in) (22[22:24:26:26] row 3[1:29:33:34] more times then on every

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rows) in st st ending on a WS row. foll alt row 20[25:0:0:0] times. At the same
Knit 4 rows in g-st. time, when work meas 3.5[3.5:4.5:5:5]cm
Beg with a k row cont in st st until work meas (1.5[1.5:1.75:2:2]in) (12[12:14:16:16] rows) from
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41[42:43:43:44]cm (16.25[16.5:17:17:17.25]in) start of raglan shaping cont in patt as folls

(130[134:136:136:140]rows) from beg ending working remainder of decs as set:
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on a WS row. Work 4 rows in g-st.

Shape raglan Set Pattern Stitch
Cast off 3[3:3:3:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Next row (dec): K2, k2tog, k1, (yo, k2)
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▼
96[104:112:122:126] sts. to last 5 sts, yo, k1, skpo, k2.
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Man’s round neck sweater

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by Bergère de France
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SIZES
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To fit: S[M:L:XL:XXL]
Actual measurement: 90[98:106:114:124]cm
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9
(35.5[38.5:41.75:45:48.75]in)
Length to shoulder: 64[66:68:70:72]cm
(25.25[26:26.75:27.5:28.25]in)
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Sleeve length: 50cm (19.75in)

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where there is only one set of figures this applies

to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

Bergère de France Quality Ecoton
48% cotton, 48% acrylic, 4% other fibres
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(approx 130m per 50g)

9[10:11:12:12] x 50g balls 28920 Jute Measurements are given in cm
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in
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Diagram
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8
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in
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Instructions
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Next row: P3, (p3, pass first of these 3 sts over Work 18[18:20:22:22] rows pattern st as for Back. At time of press shade 581 Meadow
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the other two sts), to last 3 sts, p3. Knit 4 rows g-st. is discontinued.
3
Rep last 2 rows 8[8:9:10:10] more times. Beg with a k row cont in st st to end. Our suggested alternative shade is 634
Work 4 rows in g-st. Cast off. Cream for a lighter contrast colour.
4
Beg with a k row cont in st st. AT THE SAME

TIME when work meas 58[60:62:64:66]cm RIGHT SLEEVE TENSION
(23[23.5:24.5:25.25:26]in) Work as for Left Sleeve reversing all raglan and One pattern repeat of 32 sts and 24 rows
5
2
(178[184:190:196:202] rows) cast off centre neck shaping. measures 17cm (6.75in) x 15cm (6in) using
16[18:20:22:24] sts and cont to work each side 4.5mm needles.
of neck separately keeping raglan shaping NECKBAND Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
6
correct and decreasing for neck as folls: Join three raglan seams leaving one seam open. to obtain correct tension.
Shape Right Neck Using 3mm needle, with RS facing, pick up and
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Next row (RS): Cast off 4 sts at neck edge, k106[110:114:118:122] sts around neck. PATTERN NOTES
patt to end. Work 9 rows in 2 x 2 rib as for Back. Brioche knitting creates a cushy reversible
3
Next and every foll WS row: Patt to end. Cast off on RS. ribbed fabric, in this case in two colours. The
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Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 RS rows. terminology used in brioche knitting is different
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next RS row. TO FINISH OFF to that used in standard knitting patterns. Nancy
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Work 1 WS row. Stitch fourth raglan seam, neck, side and Marchant has a wealth of information available
Cast off rem 4 sts. Sleeve seams. Darn in loose ends. ● on her website, www.briochestitch.com
www.briochestitch.com,
Rejoin yarn to rem sts and work left neck as for and it is strongly recommended that you read
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right neck reversing all shaping. this before embarking on this pattern if you are
4
not familiar with brioche terminology. All the

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LEFT SLEEVE abbreviations and instructions used here are

Using 3mm needles cast on 50[54:54:58:58] sts. described in full on the website.
Work 6cm (2.5in) (24 rows) in 2 x 2 rib as for
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Back, in 2 sts on final row for sizes S, L & XXL only. ABBREVIATIONS
52[54:56:58:60] sts. Special brioche abbreviations
5
13
Change to 3.5mm needles. brk (brioche knit – also known as a bark) =

Beg with a k row cont in st st as folls: knit the stitch that was slipped in the previous
Work 12[10:10:8:8] rows. row together with its yarn over.
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Next row (inc): K2, inc 1, k to last 2 sts, inc 1, k2. brp (brioche purl – also known as a burp) =
Rep inc row on every foll 12th[10th:10th:8th:8th] purl the stitch that was slipped in the previous
row 9[11:5:11:2] times, then on every foll row together with its yarn over.
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0[0:8th:6th:6th] row 0[0:8:5:17] times. sl1yo = is the action that creates the shawled
6
AT THE SIME TIME,

TIME when work stitch. This action works differently for a bark
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meas 37.5[37.5:36.5:36:36]cm row than for a burp row, but one manipulation
(14.75[14.75:14.5:14.25:14.25]in) remains standard–that the working yarn must
(118[118:116:114:114] rows) total (see diagram), always be in front before slipping the stitch.
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work as folls: On a burp row the working yarn is in place

Knit 4 rows g-st. before slipping the stitch but in a bark row you
7
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Beg with a k row work 7[7:8:8.5:8.5]cm need to first bring the yarn to the front and
(2.75[2.75:3.25:3.5:3.5]in) (22[22:24:26:26]rows). then slip the stitch. This stitch, with its yarn-over
Knit 4 rows g-st. shawl, is considered one stitch when worked.
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Beg with a k row cont in st st. sl1yo following a k or brk st = bring the
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Cast off 3[3:3:3:6] sts at beg of next two rows. KM141 to receive your discount. the following stitch.
66[72:78:86:88] sts. sl1yo following a p or brp st = working yarn
Work 2[2:0:0:0] rows straight. is already in front, slip the next stitch purlwise,
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Next row (RS) (dec): K2, k2tog, work to last Willow by Nancy Marchant then bring the yarn over the needle (and over the
4 sts, skpo, k2. slipped stitch), then to the front under the needle,
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Dec as set on every foll 4th[4th:2nd:2nd:2nd] SIZE into position to work the following stitch.
row 3[1:29:33:34] more times, then on every foll Approx: 37cm (14.5in) wide x 180cm (71in) long brkyobrk (2-stitch increase) = brk1 leaving st
alt row 20[25:0:0:0] times. on LH needle, yo (yarn forward under needle
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Cont to dec at beg of every foll RS row for raglan YOU WILL NEED then over needle to back), then brk1 into same
and at beg of every foll WS row cast off for neck Rowan Kidsilk Haze,
Haze 70% super kid mohair, stitch – 2 stitches increased. When a brkyobrk
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as folls: cast off 4 sts at beg of foll WS row, 3 sts 30% silk (210m per 25g) increase is used, three single stitches bloom out
at beg of next WS row, 2 sts at beg of next WS 2 x 25g balls in Meadow 581 of the center of one stitch. These 3 stitches will
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row, 1 st at beg of next WS row. (LC – see abbreviations) be worked separately in the following row since
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Cast off rem 4 sts. AT THE SIME TIME, TIME when 2 x 25g balls in Fern 629 they are not yet “shawled”.
work meas 3.5[3.5:4.5:5:5]cm (DC – see abbreviations) brLsl dec (2-stitch decrease that slants to the
(1.5[1.5:1.75:2:2]in) (12[12:14:16:16] rows) from 1 x 4.5mm circular needle, 60cm (24in) long left, involving 3 sts) = slip the first stitch kwise,
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start of raglan shaping, patt as folls: Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average brk the following two stitches together, pass the
Knit 4 rows g-st. requirements and are approximate. slipped stitch over.
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brRsl dec (a 2-stitch decrease that slants to
1
the right, involving 3 sts) = slip the first stitch
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kwise, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped
stitch over, place stitch on left hand needle and
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pass the following stitch over. Place st on right
hand needle
LS = Light side of work. The knit columns on this
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2
side of the work are in the light colour
DS = Dark side of work. The knit columns on this
side of the work are in the dark colour
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LC = Light colour. Use the light-coloured yarn
DC = Dark colour. Use the dark coloured yarn
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LS LC = means the side of the work facing you
has light-coloured “knit” columns and you will be
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working with the light-coloured yarn in that row.
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LH = Left hand needle
RH = Right hand needle
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SCARF
Cast on 69 sts using Two-Colour Italian Cast-
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On, beginning and ending with LC knit st.
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Set-Up Row 1 DS LC: P1, *sl1yo, p1; rep from *
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to end.
Do not turn, slide sts to other end of needle.
Set-Up Row 1 DS DC: Sl1, *brk1, sl1yo;
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rep from * to last 2 sts, brk1, sl1. Turn.
Row 1 LS LC: K1, sl1yo, brkyobrk, sl1yo, *[brk1,
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13
sl1yo] twice, brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 7 times,
brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] twice, br4st inc,
sl1yo; rep from * to last 33 sts, [brk1, sl1yo] twice,
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brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 7 times, brRsl dec,
sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] twice, brkyobrk, sl1yo, k1.
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Row 1 LS DC: Sl1, brp1, sl1yo, p1, sl1yo, brp1,
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*[sl1yo, brp1]13 times, [sl1yo, p1] twice, sl1yo,
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brp1; rep from * to last 31 sts, [sl1yo, brp1] 13
times, sl1yo, p1, sl1yo, brp1, sl1. Turn.
Row 2 DS LC and all DS LC rows: P1, *sl1yo,
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brp1; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1yo, p1.
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Row 2 DS DC and all DS DC rows: Sl1, *brk1,
sl1yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, brk1, sl1. Turn.
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sl1yo] 3 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 5
times, brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 3 times,
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br4st inc, sl1yo; rep from * to last 33 sts,
[brk1, sl1yo] 3 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo]
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5 times, brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 3 times,
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brkyobrk, sl1yo, k1.
Row 3 LS DC: As Row 1 LS DC. 22
sl1yo] 4 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 3
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times, brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 4 times,

br4st inc, sl1yo; rep from * to last 33 sts,
[brk1, sl1yo] 4 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo]
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3 times, brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 4 times,

brkyobrk, sl1yo, k1.
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Row 5 LS DC: As Row 1 LS DC.
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sl1yo] 5 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo, brRsl

dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 5 times, br4st inc, sl1yo;
rep from * to last 33 sts, [brk1, sl1yo] 5 times,
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brLsl dec, sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo, brRsl dec, sl1yo,

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[brk1, sl1yo] 5 times, brkyobrk, sl1yo, k1.

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Do not turn, slide sts to other end of needle. TO FINISH OFF

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Row 7 LS DC: As Row 1 LS DC. Weave in ends and block as desired. ●

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sl1yo] 6 times, br4st dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo]
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6 times, br4st inc, sl1yo; rep from * to last 33 sts,

[brk1, sl1yo] 6 times, br4st dec, sl1yo,
[brk1, sl1yo] 6 times, brkyobrk, sl1yo, k1.
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2

Row 9 LS DC: As Row 1 LS DC.
Row 11 LS LC: K1, sl1yo, *brk1, sl1yo; rep from *,
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end with k1.

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Row 11 LS DC: Sl1, brp1, *sl1yo, brp1; rep from *

to last st, sl1. Turn.
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Row 13 LS LC: K1, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 4 times,

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brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] twice, br4st inc,

sl1yo, *[brk1, sl1yo] twice, brLsl dec, sl1yo,
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[brk1, sl1yo] 7 times, brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo]

twice, br4st inc, sl1yo; rep from * to last 17 sts,
[brk1, sl1yo] twice, brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo]
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4 times, k1.
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brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 3 times, br4st inc,

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Row 15 LS DC: As Row 13 LS DC. YOU WILL NEED

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[brk1, sl1yo] 4 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average
twice, k1. requirements and are approximate.
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Row 17 LS DC: As Row 13 LS DC. TENSION

Row 19 LS LC: K1, sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo, brRsl dec, 21 sts and 29 rows to 10cm (4in) over st st
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sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 5 times, br4st inc, sl1yo, *[brk1, using 4mm needles
sl1yo] 5 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo, brRsl Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 5 times, br4st inc, sl1yo; to obtain correct tension.
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rep from * to last 17 sts, [brk1, sl1yo] 5 times,

brLsl dec, sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo, k1. ABBREVIATIONS
Do not turn, slide sts to other end of needle. pm = put a stitch marker before the next st
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Row 19 LS DC: As Row 13 LS DC. ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, knit
Row 21 LS LC: k1, sl1yo, brRsl dec, sl1yo, [brk1, these 2 sts together through back of loop
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sl1yo] 6 times, br4st inc, sl1yo, *[brk1, sl1yo] yo = yarn over

6 times, br4st dec, sl1yo, [brk1, sl1yo] 6 times, sk2psso = slip one, k2tog, pass slipped st over
br4st inc, sl1yo; rep from * to last 17 sts, Pattern from Knitting Fresh Brioche: sl1k = slip the next st onto the right hand needle
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[brk1, sl1yo] 6 times, brLsl dec, sl1yo, k1. Creating Two-Color Twists & Turns as if to knit
Do not turn, slide sts to other end of needle. by Nancy Marchant, published by sl1p = slip the next st on to the right hand
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Row 21 LS DC: As Row 13 LS DC. Sixth&Spring Books. Design and needle as if to purl
Row 23 LS LC: As Row 11 LS LC. instructions copyright © 2014 by Nancy sm = slip the stitch marker from the left to the
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Row 23 LS DC: As Row 11 LS DC. Marchant; photography by Alexandra right hand needle
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After working last set of DS rows, rep from Feo copyright © 2014 Sixth&Spring For more abbreviations see page 85
Row 1 LS LC. Books/SoHo Publishing, LLC. All rights
When desired length has been worked, ending reserved. Used by permission (£17.99, SOCKS
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with a Row 12 DS DC or Row 24 DS DC, cast off available from www.thegmcgroup.com). Using 4mm needles cast on 40 sts and join to
loosely, preferably with Italian Cast/Bind-Off. work in the round taking care not to twist sts.
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Place marker for start of round. Round 5: [(Sl1k, k1) to one st before marker, sl1k,
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Next round: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of round. sm, k1] twice.
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This row forms rib. Cont to rep rounds 2 to 5 until 24 sts rem
Work 5 more rounds in rib. ending on a dec round.
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Start lace pattern Next round: (K10, ssk) twice (22 sts).
Round 1: *Yo, sk2psso, yo, k1; rep from * rep to Divide the sts evenly between two needles and
end of round. join toe using kitchener st.
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2
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: Sl first st on LH needle to RH needle, TO FINISH OFF
moving marker to indicate new start of round, Weave in yarn ends. ●
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*yo, k1, yo, sk2psso; rep from * to end of round.
Round 4: Knit.
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Rep rounds 1 to 4 ten more times or until calf is
desired length.
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Divide for heel
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Next round: (Yo, sk2psso, yo, k1) four times,
yo, ssk, k21 sts for heel.
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Turn and work on 21 heel sts only in rows.
Row 1: Sl1p, p20.
Row 2: *Sl1k, knit; rep from * to last st, k1.
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Rep these two rows a further 8 times and then
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Row 1 once more.
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Row 5: Sl1k, k7, ssk, k1, turn.
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Row 8: Sl1p, p10, p2tog, p1, turn (13 sts rem by Alison Howard
for heel).
Gusset
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Next row: Sl1k, k12 heel sts, pick up and knit SIZE
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11 sts up side of heel flap by knitting into larger To fit a 41cm (16in) cushion pad
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slipped sts along the side of the heel, and one
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pickup and knit one st in gap between sock and (100m per 50g)
heel flap and 11 sts down other side of heel flap 2 x 50g balls in Chocolate 004 (A)
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(56 sts). Start to work in the round again. Debbie Bliss Blue-faced Leicester DK
DK,
Next round: Knit all sts to the first marker, this is 100% wool (108m per 50g)
the new start of the round. 1 x 50g ball in Fuchsia 009 (B)
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Shape foot 1 x 50g ball in Ecru 001 (C)
Round 1: K2tog, (yo, k1, yo, sk2psso) four times, 1 x 50g ball in Burnt Orange 007 (D)
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yo, k1, sm, knit to end of round. 1 pair each of 3.5mm and 4mm knitting needles
Round 2: Knit to next marker, sm, ssk, 8 x 2.5cm (2in) diameter buttons
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knit to last two sts, k2tog. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average
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Round 3: K1, (yo, sk2psso, yo, k1) four times, requirements and are approximate.
yo, ssk, sm, knit to end of round.
Round 4: Knit to next marker, sm, ssk, TENSION 22
knit to last two sts, k2tog. 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) over st st
Continue to work pattern and decreases as set using 4mm needles.
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in the last 4 rounds until 40 sts rem. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
Continue to work top of foot in pattern as set to obtain correct tension.
and sole sts in st st until foot measures 15cm
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(6in) from picked up sts at heel or until sock is ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85
2cm (1in) shorter than your actual foot, ending
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on round 2 or 4. FRONT
Shape toe Using A and 4mm needles cast on 78 sts.
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Round 1: [(Sl1k, k1) 9 times, sl1k, place marker, Work 2 rows in st st.
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k1] twice. Break A, join in B and work 32 rows in st st.

Round 2 and all alt rounds (dec): (Ssk, knit to Break B, join in A and work 2 rows in st st.
two sts before marker, k2tog, sm, k1) twice. Break A, join in C and work 32 rows in st st.
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Round 3: [*K1, sl1k; rep from * to one st before Break C, join in A and work 2 rows in st st.
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marker, k1, sm, k1] twice. Break A, join in D and work 32 rows in st st.
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Break D, join in A and work 2 rows in st st. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average
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Cast off. requirements and are approximate.

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FRONT EDGES TENSION

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With RS facing and using A, pick up and knit 23 sts and 36 rows to 10cm (4in) over st st
84 sts along the right edge of front (approx 3 sts using 3mm needles
for every 4 rows). Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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2
Beg with a purl row, work 2 rows in st st. to obtain correct tension.
Cast off.
With RS facing and using A, pick up and knit ABBREVIATIONS
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84 sts along the left edge of front (approx 3 sts M1L = make one st by inserting LH needle from
for every 4 rows). front to back under strand of yarn between sts
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Beg with a purl row, work 2 rows in st st. and knitting into the back of this loop
Cast off. M1R = make one st by inserting LH needle from
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back to front under strand of yarn between sts

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LOWER BACK and knitting this loop

Using A and 4mm needles, cast on 84 sts. Pattern from Knitted Cushions by Alison For more abbreviations see page 85
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Work in st st until work measures 23cm (9in). Howard, published by GMC Publications.
Change to 3.5mm needles and work 2 rows in Available from www.thegmcgroup.com. PATTERN NOTE
k1, p1 rib. Jogless stripes
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Next row (buttonholes): Rib 10, *yon, k2tog, To avoid an obvious jump or jog in the stripes
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rib 7, yrn, p2tog, rib 7; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. in st st, change colours as normal and work one
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Cont in k1, p1 rib until rib measures 2.5cm (1in). round. At start of second round, lift the loop of
Cast off in rib. the st below the first st on left hand needle on
to right hand needle, knit next st and lifted loop
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UPPER BACK together, knit to end.

Using A and 4mm needles, cast on 84 sts. This will create an elongated st at the start of the
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Work in st st until work measures 12.5cm (5in). round and make stripes appear even.
Change to 3.5mm needles and work in k1,
p1 rib for 2.5cm (1in). MITTS
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Cast off in rib. Using 3mm double pointed needles and A,

cast on 40 sts. Join to work in the round taking
TO FINISH OFF care not to twist sts and place marker for start
15
Weave in ends. of round.

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Press work very lightly. Rounds 1 to 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to end
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With Right Sides outermost, join cast-on edge of round.

of front to cast-on edge of lower back by Rounds 3 to 4: Change to B and cont in rib as
oversewing, matching the stitches carefully. for round 1.
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Join cast-off edge of Front to cast-on edge of Cont in rib for a further 16 rounds working
upper back in same way. stripes as follows, 2 rows A, 2 rows C, 2 rows A,
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Overlapping the button band, join sides 2 rows D, 2 rows A, 2 rows B. Rep this 12 row
by oversewing. Attach buttons to correspond stripe sequence throughout mitt.
with buttonholes. ● Start hand
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Next round: K4, *M1R, k8; rep from * to last

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Rep rounds 14 and 15 keeping stripes correct

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One size Rep round 14 once more.
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Next round: Knit to marker, remove marker,

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Patons Merino Extrafine Cotton DK DK, marker, knit to end.

100% cotton (120m per 50g) Next 11 rounds: Knit all 44 sts keeping stripes
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1 x 50g ball in Pale Blue 553 (A) correct (work more rounds here for longer mitt).
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1 x 50g ball in Olive Green 572 (B) Next 4 rounds: *K1, p1; rep from * to end,
1 x 50g ball in Lilac Pink (536) (C) keeping stripes correct.
1 x 50g ball in Blue (552) (D) Cast off in rib.
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1 set of 3mm double pointed knitting needles Thumb

3 stitch markers Place 19 thumb sts on double pointed needles.
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Next round: Using B knit all sts, pick up and knit YOU WILL NEED Row 20: *P1, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2tog
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3 sts in gap at top of thumbhole. Rowan Hand Knit Cotton
Cotton, 100% cotton (15 sts).
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Place marker and continue in rounds. (85m per 50g) Row 21: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Round 1: K19, sl1, k2tog, psso (20 sts). 1 x 50g ball in Ecru 251 (A) Row 22: K2tog, *p1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1
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Round 2: Change to A, knit to end. 1 x 50g ball in Sugar 303 (B) (14 sts).
Round 3: K18, sl1, knit last st of round tog with 1 x 50g ball in Ochre 349 (C) Row 23: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
first st of new round, psso. Place maker for new 1 x 50g ball in Seafoam 352 (D) Row 24: *K1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog
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start of round (18 sts). 2 x 50g balls in Delphinium 334 (E) (13 sts).
Change to C. 1 x pair 4.5mm knitting needles Row 25: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rounds 4 to 5: Knit. 1m fabric for inner lining Row 26: P2tog, *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1
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Change to A. Card for inner shaping (12 sts).
Rounds 7 to 8: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. 3 x 500g packs of pearl barley Row 27: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
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Cast off in rib. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average Row 28: *P1, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2tog
requirements and are approximate (11 sts).
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TO FINISH OFF Row 29: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
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Weave in all yarn ends. ● TENSION Row 30: K2tog, *p1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1
16 sts x 26 rows to 10cm (4in) over moss st (10 sts).
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using 4.5mm needles with yarn doubled. Row 31: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 32: *K1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog
to obtain correct tension. (9 sts).
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Row 33: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 Row 34: P2tog, *k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1
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(8 sts).
PATTERN NOTE Row 35: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Yarn is used double throughout. Row 36: *P1, k1, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2tog
12
(7 sts).
BASE (MAKE 1) Row 37: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
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Using E doubled, cast on 25 sts. Row 38: K2tog, *p1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1
Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. (6 sts).
This row forms moss st. Cont in moss stitch for Row 39: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
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40 rows, or until height matches width. Row 40: (K1, p1) twice, k2tog (5 sts).
Cast off. Row 41: (K1, p1) twice, k1.
Row 42: P2tog, k1, p1, k1 (4 sts).
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SIDES (MAKE 4) Row 43: (K1, p1) twice.
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With E doubled, cast on 25 sts. Row 44: P1, k1, p2tog (3 sts).
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Work the following 4 row stripe sequence Row 45: P1, k1, p1.
throughout: Row 46: K2tog, p1 (2 sts).
*4 rows E, 4 rows B, 4 rows D, 4 rows C, Row 47: K2tog.
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4 rows A; rep from *. Fasten off.
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
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Row 2: P2tog, *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1 LOOP
(24 sts). With B doubled, cast on 16 sts.
Row 3:3:: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
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Row 4: *P1, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2tog Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
(23 sts). Cast off.
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Row 5: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 6: K2tog, *p1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1 TO FINISH OFF
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(22 sts). Press pieces under a dry cloth.
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Row 7: *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Pin and sew side seams, leaving room at the top
Row 8: *K1, p1, rep to last 2 sts, k2tog (21 sts). to insert the loop.
Row 9: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Seams are better sewn from the outside 22
Row 10: P2tog, *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1 changing colour as you move up the stripes.
(20 sts). Insert the loop at the top and secure.
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Row 11: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Thread the remaining pieces of yarn through
Row 12: *P1, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2tog to the back of the work.
(19 sts). Sew one of the base seams to the main piece,
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Row 13: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. leaving the others open.
Row 14: K2tog, *p1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1
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(18 sts). FABRIC LINING

Row 15: *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Place knitted pieces on the fabric, and cut
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Row 16: *K1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog around each one apart from the loop, adding
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(17 sts). 2cm (1in) seam allowance all around.

Striped door stop by Sian Brown Row 17: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Pin sides together and sew.
Row 18: P2tog, *k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1 Pin one of the sides of the base to the main
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SIZE (16 sts). part and sew.

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CARD LINING Round 4: With colour C, join the yarn with a sl st

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Cut four pieces of card by drawing around between one of the 6th and 7th tr of the previous
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knitted pieces, making them the same size. row, dc into 7th tr, dc through the gap below the
Lay the square piece in the middle and put | 1ch space created in round 2, thus pulling rows 2
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the four triangular pieces around it to form and 3 together to form the petal shape, (dc into
a star shape. the top of next 7 trebles from round 3, dc into
Tape the pieces together back and front, the 1ch space created in round 2) five times, dc
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allowing a small gap to fold the pieces up into 6, join to first dc with a sl st.
the finished pyramid shape, and leaving a few Round 5: With colour C, 3ch, *skip next st (the
cm gap at the top to fill the finished piece. top of the ‘long’ dc from round 4), tr into the next
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Fold back the top pieces and fill with the pearl 3 sts, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into the next st, tr into next 3
barley, shaking a few times to let the barley sts, repeat from * four times, skip next ch (the top
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settle then adding more. of the ‘long’ dc from round 4), tr into the next 3
Tape the top up to enclose securely. sts, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into the next st, tr into next 2 sts,
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Leaving the seams facing outwards on the join to third loop of first chain with a sl st.
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finished fabric lining (this gives a better point at Round 6: With colour C, 3ch, 3tr, miss next tr,
the top) pull over the filled card piece and pin * (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into the corner gap, miss next tr,
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the three remaining seams of the base. 6tr, repeat from * five times, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into
Sew by hand. the corner gap, miss next tr, 2tr, join to third
Pull the knitted piece over the doorstop and loop of first chain with a sl st.
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pull down firmly. Pin the remaining seams on the Fasten off.
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base and sew in place. Make sure seams lie on

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the corners of the inner piece. ● HALF ‘AFRICAN FLOWER’ HEXAGONS

Scattered flowers crochet rug Round 1: With colour A, chain 4, join with a sl st
by Jemima Schlee to make a ring. 3ch, 1tr, 2ch, 2tr, 2ch, 2tr.
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Image 11).
Fasten off. (Image
Round 2: With colour B, start on the right hand
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YOU WILL NEED

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side with a sl st into the top of the 3ch from the

Any chunky weight cotton yarn previous round, 3ch, 1tr into the same space, 1ch,
(approx 85m per 100g) (2tr, 2ch, 2tr, 1ch) into the 2 corner spaces, 2tr
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12 x 100g balls in your background colour (C) into the top of the last tr from the previous round.
5 x 100g balls in bold colours (B) Image 2
Fasten off. (Image 2).
1 x 100g ball in a pale colour (A) Round 3: With colour B, start on the right hand
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6.5mm crochet hook side with a sl st into the top of the 3ch from the
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Large yarn needle previous round, 3ch, 3tr into the same space,
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Scissors 1ch, (7tr, 1ch) twice into the 2 corner spaces, 4tr
into the top of the last tr from the previous round.
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 Image 3
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Round 4: With colour C, start on the right hand

PATTERN NOTE side with a sl st into the top of the 3ch from the
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To make your rug you need to crochet 33 whole previous round, 1ch, dc into the next 3 sts, dc
hexagons and 4 half hexagons. through the gap below the 1ch space created in
Colour A = pale colours: Light blue, pink, round 2, thus pulling rows 2 and 3 together to
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yellow, mauve form the petal shape, (dc into the top of next 7
Colour B = bold colours: green, red, blue, trebles from round 3, dc through the gap below
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orange the 1ch space created in round 2) twice, dc 4.

Colour C = neutral/background colour: cream Image 4
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Round 5: With colour C, start on the right hand

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WHOLE ‘AFRICAN FLOWER’ HEXAGONS side with a sl st into the top of the 3ch from the
Round 1: With colour A, chain 5, join with a sl previous round. 3ch, 3tr into next 3 sts, *skip
st to make a ring, 3ch (this counts as one tr), 1tr, next st (the top of the ‘long’ dc from round 4), tr
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2ch, (2tr, 2ch) five times, join to third loop of first into the next 3 sts, (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into the next st,
chain 3 with a sl st. tr into next 3 sts, repeat from * once more, skip
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Fasten off. next st (the top of the ‘long’ dc from round 4), tr
Round 2: With colour B, start with a sl st into into the next 4 sts.
one of the 2ch corner spaces to join the yarn, Image 5
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5ch, 2tr into the same corner space, 1ch, (2tr, Round 6: With colour C, start on the right hand
2ch, 2tr, 1ch) into each of the remaining 5 corner side with a sl st into the top of the 3ch from the
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spaces, 1tr into the corner space next to the previous round, 3ch, 6tr, miss next tr, (2tr, 2ch,
original 5ch, join to third loop of first 5 chain 2tr) into the corner gap, 6tr, miss next tr,
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with a sl st. (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into the corner gap, 7tr.
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Round 3: Still using colour B, sl st to next corner mage 6).

Fasten off. (Image 6
space (i.e 2ch space), (3ch, 6tr, 1ch) into corner
space, (7tr, 1ch) in the remaining 5 corner spaces, TO ASSEMBLE YOUR RUG
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join to third loop of first chain with a sl st. 1. Lay your hexagons out and take a bit of time
Fasten off. to arrange them so that you are happy with the
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STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOGRAPHS: JEMIMA SCHLEE
Pattern from Making issue 50,
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August 2014, published by
GMC Publications.
For back issues of Making visit
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www.thegmcgroup.com.
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distribution of colours – you will have three rows [across last st from first hexagon, the join and
of seven hexagons and two of six. the first st of next hexagon], 3dtr, 3tr, 3dc, rep
2. Place your four half hexagons at either end of from * to last hexagon on this edge, dc around
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your two rows of six to make up their length. corner and along short edge) twice. (Image 10)
Rows 3 and 4: dc all the way around.
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3. Crochet your pieces together into strips using Fasten off.
Image 7).
sl st. (Image 7
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TO FINISH OFF
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4. Crochet your strips together using dc. Finish off all yarn ends using a yarn needle or a
Image 8).
(Image 8 small crochet hook to ‘loose’ them through the
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5. Finish off all your yarn ends using a yarn
needle or a small crochet hook to ‘loose’ them
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through the back of the stitches.
CROCHET YOUR BORDER

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Row 1: (Starting on one of the long edges) join

yarn C at one corner, *dc along to the next
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corner joining the gaps at the bottom of the ‘Vs’

together by inserting your hook through the
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corner gaps of both joined pieces with a dc.

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Image 9).
(Image 9
Dc around the corner, along the short edge,
repeat from * until the circuit is complete.
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Row 2: Sl 1, dc along first edge of first hexagon,

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Stripe pattern Next round: k44[48:52] sts for the Back, place
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5[6:7] rounds of A. 33[36:39] sts for the Left Sleeve on a st holder,

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5[6:7] rounds of A and B. cast on 4[5:6] sts for the armhole, k44[48:52] sts
13[14:15] rounds of B. for the Front, place 33[36:39] sts for the Right
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5[6:7] rounds of B and C. Sleeve on a st holder, cast on 4[5:6] sts for the
13[14:15] rounds of C. armhole. 96[106:116] sts.
5[6:7] rounds of C and D.
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13[14:15] rounds of D. FRONT AND BACK

5[6:7] rounds of D and E. On the next round place a stitch marker at each
13[14:15] rounds of E. armhole in the centre of the 4[5:6] cast-on sts to
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5[6:7] rounds of E and F. mark the sides of the body. 48[53:58] sts for the
5[6:7] rounds of F. Front and 48[53:58] sts for the Back.
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Continue with the stripe pattern increasing

YOKE 1 st each side of the stitch markers on every
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Using the 4.5mm circular needle and 2 strands 10th round, 5[6:7] times in total (4 sts increased
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of shade A, cast on 58[64:70] sts. on every inc round). 116[130]144 sts.

Working backwards and forwards in rows work Continue without further shaping until the stripe
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6 rows of g-st (every row knit). pattern is finished and the dress measures
Change to the 6 mm circular needle and cont approximately 39.5[43.5:47.5]cm
in stripe pattern, changing colours where (15.5[17:18.75]in) from shoulder.
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indicated as folls: Using shade F work 7 rows in g-st, working

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Row 1 (RS): K10[11:12] sts (LH section of Back), backwards and forwards in rows.
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pm, k9[10:11] sts (Sleeve), pm, k20[22:24] sts Cast off.

Rainbow tunic by (Front), pm, k9[10:11] sts (Sleeve), pm,
Beinta Johannessen k10[11:12] sts (RH section of Back). SLEEVES
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Row 2 (WS): K1, p to last st, k1. Place one set of 33[36:39] sts for the Sleeve on
The last two rows set the pattern for st st with the 6mm dpn’s, and using the working colour
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SIZES
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a g-st border. cast on 4[5:6] sts on the underside of the Sleeve.

To fit age: 3/4[4/5:5/6]yrs Raglan shaping 37[41:45] sts.
Chest measurement: 64[69:75]cm Row 3 (inc): *Knit to 1 st before the stitch Place a marker in the centre of underside of
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(25.25[27.25:29.5]in) marker, m1, k2, m1*, rep from * to * three more the Sleeve and dec 2 sts (k2 tog either side of
Length to shoulder: 42[46:50]cm times, knit to end of row. 66[72:78] sts. marker) on the next and every foll 4th row,
(16.5[18:19.74]in) Rep the inc row on every alt row until 5[6:7] times in total. 27[29:31] sts.
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Sleeve length (approx): 12[13.75:15.5]cm 8[8:10] rows of stripe pattern have been worked. At the same time, continue with the stripe
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(4.75[5.5:6]in) On the next row join the work at the back pattern, but from 1st round of using B and C
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opening and cont in the round in st st only, still (including any rounds worked in these shades
YOU WILL NEED working the raglan inc on every alt row and on the raglan shaping) cont as folls:
Navia Duo DK,DK 100% pure wool keeping stripe pattern correct until there are 4[5:6] rounds of B and C.
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(approx 180m per 50g ball) 154[168:182] sts. 10[11:12] rounds of C.

1[1:1] x 50g ball N222 dark turquoise (A) Work 1 more round ending at finish of 3[4:5] rounds of C and D.
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1[1:2] x 50g balls N213 bottle green (B) Right Sleeve. 5[6:7] rounds of D.
1[1:2] x 50g balls N226 cerise (C) Using D work 7 rows in g-st, working backwards
1[1:2] x 50g balls N215 pink (D) and forwards in rows.
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1[1:1] x 50g ball N236 curry (E) Cast off.

1[1:1] x 50g ball N218 yellow (F) Work the other Sleeve in the same way.
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Set of 4.5 and 6mm circular needles

(40cm length) BOW
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Set of 4.5 and 6mm double pointed needles Using the 4.5mm needles and 1 strand of D,
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3.5mm crochet hook cast on 14[15:15] sts and work 38[40:40] rows
1 x button in g-st.
:15.5]
Stitch markers 12[13.75 Cast off.
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Stitch holder Using the 4.5mm needles and 1 strand of D,

42[46:50]
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average cast on 5 sts and work 16[18:18] rows in g-st.
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requirements and are approximate. Cast off.

Join the ends of the smaller piece to make a ring.
TENSION Pull the bow through the ring and sew it to the
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15 sts and 24 rounds to 10cm (4in) over st st Front of the tunic.

on 6mm needles.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary TO FINISH OFF

to obtain correct tension. Sew together under the Sleeves.
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Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and 2 strands of

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 32[34.5:37.5] shade A, make a chain for the buttonhole loop
at the top of right back neck.
PATTERN NOTES Work 1 row of dc along the chain and
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The tunic is made from the top down using 2 fasten off.
strands of yarn knitted together throughout. Measurements are given in cm Attach the button to the top of left back neck. ●
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These 2 rows form rib pattern, rep in foll stripe RIGHT FRONT
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sequence: Using yarn A, cast on 36[38:40] sts.
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2 rows in yarn B. Row 1 (RS): (K2, p1) to last 0[2:1] sts, k0[2:1].
2 rows in yarn A. Row 2: P0[2:1], (k1, p2) to end.
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2 rows in yarn C. Rep these 2 rows over stripe sequence as for Back.
2 rows in yarn A. Beg with a k row, cont in st st using yarn A,
2 rows in yarn B. work 4 rows.
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2 rows in yarn A. Pocket
Beg with a k row, cont in st st using yarn A. Row 1 (RS): K9[10:11] then work 19 sts of Chart
Work straight until Back measures 26[28:30]cm Row 1, k last 8[9:10] sts.
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(10.25[11:11.75]in), ending with a p row. This sets position of Chart, work rem rows of
Begin raglan shaping: Chart over the 19 sts as set.
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Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 70[74:78] sts Fasten off.
Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Next row (RS - internal pocket): Slip first
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Next row: P to end. 9[10:11] sts onto a st holder, k19, turn.
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Rep these 2 rows until 24[24:26] sts rem, Cont on these 19 sts only.
ending with a p row. Work 55 rows in st st in yarn A, ending with a p row.
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3rd size only Fold pocket in half to sit behind main knitting, cut
Work 2 rows without shaping. yarn and slip last row of pocket sts onto a st holder.
All sizes: Rejoin yarn at start of sts on first st holder,
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Leave rem sts on st holder. k9[10:11] sts off st holder, then k19 pocket sts off
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Liss Wools are offering Knitting readers
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12% off Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran
until 30 June 2015. Call the shop on
01730 893941 and quote this offer.
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46[49.5:53]
32[32:3
College cardigan
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by Tracey Lord
SIZE
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To fit age: 7–8[9–10:11–12]yrs
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Actual measurement: 84[89:93]cm
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(33[35:36.5]in)
Length to back neck: 46[49.5:53]cm
(18[19.5:21]in)
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Sleeve length: 32[32:34]cm (12.5[12.5:13]in) 42[44.5:46.5]
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YOU WILL NEED Measurements are given in cm
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran 55% wool,
33% microfibre, 12% cashmere Chart
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(approx 90m per 50g ball) 25
5[6:7] x 50 g balls 205 Denim (A)
Key
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4[5:6] x 50 g balls 101 Ecru (B)
1[1:1] x 50 g ball 54 Crimson (C)
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Pair of 5mm needles Crimson 20
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3 x stitch holders
Blunt darning needle Denim
6 x 20mm buttons to match yarn A 22
Note: yarn amounts are based on average 15
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TENSION
18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm over st st using 10
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5mm needles.
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BACK
Using yarn A, cast on 76[80:84] sts.
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Row 1 (RS): (K2, p1) to last 1[2:0] sts, k1[2:0].

Row 2: P1[2:0], (k1, p2) to end. 15 10 5
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second st holder, k last 8[9:10] sts. Next row (RS): Cast off 5 sts, k to last 4 sts, pocket together.
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Work straight until Left Front measures k2tog, k2. Pin and sew side and Sleeve seams using
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26[28:30]cm (10.25[11:11.75]in), ending with Next row: P to end. backstitch. Sew on buttons.
a k row. Rep last 2 rows 3 more times. Weave in all loose ends. ●
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Raglan shaping Cast off rem 6 sts.

Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. 33[35:37] sts.
Next row (RS): K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. LEFT SLEEVE
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Next row: P to end. Work as Right Sleeve to *.

Rep these 2 rows until 25 sts rem, ending with Starting with a k row cont in st st and shape as for
a p row. Right Sleeve but work the foll stripe sequence:
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Neck shaping 12 rows in yarn B.

Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 6 rows in yarn A.
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Next row: P to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p2. 16 rows in yarn B.

Rep last 2 rows until 16 sts rem, ending with 6 rows in yarn C, then cont in A only to **.
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a p row. Rep last 2 rows until 30 sts rem, ending with

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Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. a k row.
Next row: P to end. Next row (WS): Cast off 5 sts, p to end.
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Rep last 2 rows until 6 sts rem. Next row: K2, ssk, k to end.
Next row (RS): K1, k3tog, k2. 4 sts. Rep these 2 rows 3 more times. 6 sts.
Next row: P to end. Next row: P to end.
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Next row: K1, k3tog. 2 sts Cast off rem sts.

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Next row: P to end.

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K2tog and fasten off. BUTTON BAND

With RS facing, using yarn A, pick up and
LEFT FRONT k60[64:68] sts along Left Front edge for a girl and
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Cast on and work rib patt as for Right Front. Right Front edge for a boy.
Beg with a k row, cont in yarn A and st st until Left Row 1 (WS): (P2, k1) to last 0[1:2] sts, p0[1:2].
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Front measures 26[28:30]cm (10.25[11:11.75]in), Row 2: K0[1:2], (p1, k2) to end.

ending with a p row. Rep these 2 rows twice more, then work
Raglan shaping Row 1 again.
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Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. 33(35:37) sts. Cast off loosely in rib.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Next row: K2, ssk, k to end. BUTTONHOLE BAND
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Rep last 2 rows until 25 sts rem, purl 1 row. With RS facing, using yarn A, pick up and
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Neck shaping k60[64:68] sts along other front edge, cont as for
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Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. button band until 3 rib rows have been worked.
Next row: P2 p2tog, p to end. Buttonhole row (RS): Patt 2[4:6] sts, *cast off
Rep last 2 rows until 16 sts rem, ending with next 2 sts, rib until there are 9 sts on RH needle
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a p row. after cast off group, rep from * 4 more times,

Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. cast off next 2 sts, rib 1[3:5] sts.
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Next row: P to end. Next row: Rib 1[3:5] sts, *cast on 2 sts, rib 9; rep
Rep last 2 rows until 6 sts rem, ending with a p row. from * 4 more times, cast on 2 sts, rib 2[4:6] sts.
Next row (RS): K2, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1. 4 sts. Work 2 more rows in rib patt.
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Next row: P to end. Cast off loosely in rib.

Next row: K1, sl 1, k2tog, psso. 2 sts
COLLAR
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Next row: P to end.

K2tog and fasten off. With RS facing and using mattress stitch, join
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raglan seams, sewing last 3 rows below Sleeve

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RIGHT SLEEVE raglan to cast-off sts on Back and Fronts.

Using yarn A, cast on 34[36:38] sts. Using yarn A, with RS facing and starting at
Row 1 (RS): (K2, p1) to last 1[0:2] sts, k1[0:2]. cast-off edge of front band, pick up and knit
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Row 2: P1[0:2], (k1, p2) to end. 16[16:17] sts along front neck, 25 sts from top of
Rep these 2 rows over stripe sequence as for Right Sleeve, 24[24:26] sts from st holder at top
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Back, until all 14 rows are complete. of Back increasing 1 st in the centre for first two
Change to yarn B.* sizes only, 25 sts from top of Left Sleeve, and
Starting with a k row, cont in st st, and shape 16[16:17] sts along left front neck, ending at
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as folls: cast-off edge of front band. 107[107:110] sts READER OFFER

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row until there are 42[46:48] sts, then on every Next row: Ssk, (p1, k2) to last 3 sts, p1, k2tog. Lord, published by CICO Books (£14.99)
4th row until there are 68[72:76] sts. Keeping rib patt correct, dec 1 st at each end of Photos © Penny Wincer
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Work 3 rows without shaping. every row until 77[73:70] sts rem. Knitting readers can buy a copy of Knitting
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Rep last 2 rows until 30 sts rem, ending with Block all pieces. Find out more at www.cicobooks.co.uk
a p row. Thread up a length of yarn A and sew sides of
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Work 5 rows in st st. k2tog, k2.
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Rep the last 6 rows 8[8:9:11:13] times and the Next row: P to end.
dec row again. 61[67:73:79:85] sts. Rep the last 2 rows 4[5:7:7:9] times more.
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Cont straight until Back measures 67[69:71:75:77] sts.
21[22:24:27:30]cm (8.25[8.75:9.5:10.75:12]in) Work pleats
from cast-on edge, ending with a p row. Next row: K2, skpo, k14[15:15:17:17], sl 1,
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Shape armholes k29[29:31:31:33], sl 1, k14[15:15:17:17], k2tog, k2.
Cast off 5[6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Next row: P24[25:25:27:27], ytb, sl 1, ytf,
51[55:61:65:71] sts. p15[15:17:17:19], ytb, sl 1, ytf, p24[25:25:27:27].
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Next row (RS): K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Next row: K2, skpo, k13[14:14:16:16], sl 1,
Next row: P to end. k29[29:31:31:33], sl 1, k13[14:14:16:16], k2tog, k2.
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Rep the last 2 rows 5[6:7:8:9] times more. Next row: P23[24:24:26:26], ytb, sl 1, ytf,
39[41:45:47:51] sts. p15[15:17:17:19], ytb, sl 1, ytf, p23[24:24:26:26].
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Back opening Next row: K2, skpo, k12[13:13:15:15], sl 1,
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Next row (RS): K2, skpo, k14[15:17:18:20] sts, k29[29:31:31:33], sl 1, k12[13:13:15:15], k2tog, k2.
turn and work on these 17[18:20:21:23] sts for Next row: P22[23:23:25:25], ytb, sl 1, ytf,
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first side of Back opening. p15[15:17:17:19], ytb, sl 1, ytf, p22[23:23:25:25].
Next row: Cast on 3 sts, k these 3 sts, then p to Next row: K2, skpo, k11[12:12:14:14], sl 1,
end. 20[21:23:24:26] sts. Next row: K2, skpo, k29[29:31:31:33], sl 1, k11[12:12:14:14], k2tog, k2.
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k to end. Next row: P21[22:22:24:24], ytb, sl 1, ytf,
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Next row: K3, p to end. p15[15:17:17:19], ytb, sl 1, ytf, p21[22:22:24:24].
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Rep the last 2 rows 4[4:5:5:6] times. Next row: K2, skpo, k11[12:12:14:14], cast off 13
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quote HMSC to receive your discount. Next row: P to last 3 sts, k3. k2. Rep the last 2 rows 1[1:1:2:2] times more.
Next row: K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 27[29:31:33:35] sts.
Next row: P to last 3 sts, k3. P 1 row.
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Pleat neck top by Debbie Bliss Rep the last 2 rows 4[4:5:5:6] times. Leave these sts on a spare needle.
15[16:17:18:19] sts.
SIZES Leave these sts on a spare needle. SLEEVES
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To fit age: 3-6[6-9:9-12:12-24:24-36]mths With 2.75mm needles, cast on
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Actual measurement: 47[52:57:61:66]cm FRONT 45[49:53:57:61] sts.
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(18.5[20.5:22.5:24:26]in) With 2.75mm needles, cast on Work in g-st for 5 rows.
Length to back neck: 30[32:35:39:43]cm 107[113:121:131:141] sts. Change to 3.25mm needles.
(12[12.5:13.75:15.5:17]in) Work in g-st for 5 rows. Beg with a k row, work 8[8:10:10:12] rows in st st.
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Sleeve length: 4[4:4.5:4.5:5]cm Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg with a k row, Shape raglan top
(1.5[1.5:1.75:1.75:2]in) work 6 rows in st st. Cast off 5[6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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Next row (dec): K9[10:11:12:13], skpo, k to last 35[37:41:43:47] sts.
YOU WILL NEED 11[12:13:14:15] sts, k2tog, k9[10:11:12:13]. Next row: K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Debbie Bliss Eco Baby Prints 100% cotton Work 5 rows in st st. Next row: P to end.
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(approx 125m per 50g ball) Rep the last 6 rows 8[8:9:11:13] times and the Next row: K to end.
4[4:4:5:5] x 50g balls 09 Citrus dec row again. 87[93:99:105:111] sts. Next row: P to end.
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Pair each 2.75mm and 3.25mm needles Cont straight until Back measures Rep the last 4 rows 1[1:2:2:3] times more.
3mm circular needle 21[22:24:27:30]cm 8.25[8.75:9.5:10.75:12]in) 31[33:35:37:39] sts.
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1 x small button from cast-on edge, ending with a p row. Next row: K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
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Note: yarn amounts given are based on average Shape armholes Next row: P to end.
requirements and are approximate. Cast off 5[6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Rep the last 2 rows until 15[15:17:17:19] sts rem.
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TENSION
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3.25mm needles.
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With 2.75mm needles, cast on

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81[87:95:105:115] sts.
Work in g-st for 5 rows (every row knit).
Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg with a k row,
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work 6 rows in st st.

Next row (dec): K9[10:11:12:13], skpo, k to last
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NECKBAND 1 pair each 4.5mm and 5mm straight needles Boys buttonhole (RS): Work to end of row until
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With RS facing and 3mm circular needle, 5mm (40cm length) circular needles 4 sts remain on LH needle, cast off 2 sts, k to end.
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k14[15:16:17:18], k last st of Left Back tog Stitch holders Next row (WS): K2, cast on 2 new sts over the
with first st of Left Sleeve, k13[13:15:15:17], k 5 x 15mm buttons cast-off sts, work to end.
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last st of Left Sleeve tog with first st of Front, Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average Girls buttonhole (RS): K2, cast off 2 sts, k to end.
k25[27:29:31:33], k last st of Front tog with first requirements and are approximate. Next row (WS): Work to cast-off sts, cast on
st of Right Sleeve, k13[13:15:15:17], k last st of 2 new sts over these sts, k2.
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Right Sleeve tog with first st of Right Back, k TENSION Cont until the piece measures 42[45:49]cm
rem 14[15:16:17:18] on right back neck holder. 20 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over g-st using (16.5[17.75:19.25]in) ending with a WS row.
83[87:95:99:107] sts. 5mm needles. Top of Right Front and Sleeve
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Work backwards and forwards in rows. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Keeping border and stripe sequence as set,
K 1 row. to obtain correct tension. cont in g-st as folls:
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Next row (butthonholes): K1, yf, k2tog, k to end. Row 1 (RS): K26[28:30], place the rem sts on a
K 1 row. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 holder. These will be used for Back and Left Front.
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Next row (WS): Cast off all sts knit-wise, Row 2 (WS): Cast on 2 sts, k to end.
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decreasing as follows: k13[14:15:16:17], k2tog, PATTERN NOTE 28[30:32] sts.

k12[12:14:14:16], k2tog, k25[27:29:31:33], k2tog, The onesie is made in one piece working Rows 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11: Knit.
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k12[12:14:14:16], k2tog, k to end. backwards and forwards on straight and Rows 4 and 6: Cast on 3 sts, k to end.
circular needles. 34[36:38] sts.
TO FINISH OFF Rows 8 and 10: Cast on 4 sts, k to end.
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To form pleats, fold cast-off sts at Front along LEGS (MAKE 2) 42[44:46] sts.
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slipped sts and sew in place on wrong side. With size 4.5mm needles and CC1, Row 12: Cast on 12 sts. 54[56:58] sts.
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Join raglan seams. cast on 34[38:42] sts. Rows 13 to 17: Knit.

Join side and Sleeve seams. Rows 1 to 8: *K1, p1* to end. Row 18 (WS): K to last 6 sts, place last 6 sts of
Overlap Back button band behind buttonhole Change to size 5mm needles. button band on a stitch holder (they will be used
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band and catch stitch in place. Row 9 (WS): Knit. for the hood). 48[50:52] sts.
Sew on button. ● Change to MC. Continue to work in the stripe sequence while
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Rows 10 to 17: Knit. working right front neck as folls:

Joining new colors as required, work in stripes Row 1 (RS): Ssk, k to end. 47[49:51] sts.
in the foll sequence: Row 2: Knit.
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2 rows CC1, 6 rows CC2, 2 rows CC1, Rep these 2 rows until 42[44:46] sts remain.
8 rows MC, and rep sequence. Then work in g-st until the Sleeve measures
Row 18 (RS): Kfb, k to last st, kfb. 36[40:44] sts. 9[10:11.5]cm (3.5[4:4.5] in) from cast-on edge.
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Rows 19 to 21: Knit. Cast off the 42[44:46] sts.

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Rep Rows 18 to 21 until you have 52[56:60] sts, Top of Back and Sleeves
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then cont working in g-st until the leg measures Working stripe sequence as set cont as folls:
19[22:26]cm (7.5[8.5:10.25]in) ending with Row 1 (RS): With RS facing rejoin yarn and
a WS row. knit 44[48:52] sts for the Back from the stitch
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Next row (RS): Cast off 4 sts, k to end. holder, leaving the rem sts for the Left Front on
Next row: Cast off 4 sts, k to end. 44[48:52] sts. the stitch holder.
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Work 5 rows in garter stitch. Row 2: Cast on 2 sts, k to end, cast on 2 sts.
Place the 44[48:52] sts on the 5mm circular 48[52:56] sts.
needles ready to knit a WS row. Row 3: K to last st, cast on 3 sts.
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Work the second leg in the same way and place Row 4: K to last st, cast on 3 sts.
on the circular needles next to the first leg. Row 5: K to last st, cast on 3 sts.
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88[96:104] sts. Row 6: K to last st, cast on 3 sts.

Row 7: K to last st, cast on 4 sts.
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BODY AND SLEEVES Row 8: K to last st, cast on 4 sts.

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Cont in g-st on these 88[96:104] sts, working Row 9: K to last st, cast on 4 sts.
backwards and forwards in rows cont stripe Row 10: K to last st, cast on 4 sts.
sequence as set but at the same time knit the Row 11: K to last st, cast on 12 sts.
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Tiger onesie first and last 6 sts on every row in CC1 (using Row 12: K to last st, cast on 12 sts.
the intarsia method to change colours) for the 100[104:108] sts.
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SIZES button and buttonhole borders as folls: Continue to work in g-st and stripe sequence
To fit age: 0–3[3–6: 6–12] mths Row 1 (WS): Cast on 4 sts in CC1 at the beg of until the Sleeve measures 9[10:11.5]cm
Chest size: 46[50:54] (18[19.75:21.25]in) the row, k6 in CC1, knit to last 2 sts in stripe col (3.5[4:4.5] in) from cast-on edge and the Back is
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Total length: 52[56:61.5]cm (20.5[22:24.25]in) as set, k2 in CC1, cast on 4 sts in CC1 at the end the same length as the Right Front.
Sleeve length: 16cm (6.25in) of the row. 96[104:112] sts. 26[28:30] sts for Left Cast off the 100[104:108] sts.
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Leg length: 20[23:27]cm (8[9:10.5]in) Front, 44[48:52] sts for the Back, and Top of Left Front and Sleeve
26[28:30] sts for the Right Front. Keeping border and stripe sequence as set,
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YOU WILL NEED Cont in g-st, working in the stripe pattern with cont in g-st as folls:
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Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK 100% acrylic contrasting borders as set, placing buttonholes Row 1 (RS): With RS facing rejoin yarn and knit
(approx 280 m per 100g ball) as folls: the rem 26[28:30] sts from the st holder for the
1 x 100g ball 981 bright orange (MC) First buttonhole 3cm up from start of Body Left Front.
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1 x 100g ball 961 white (CC1) and subsequent buttonholes spaced at 6cm Rows 2 to 17: Work as for Right Front, casting
1 x 100g ball 790 gray mix (CC2) intervals after that. on sts at the end (not the beg) of every WS row.
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54[56:58] sts. EARS (MAKE 2)
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Row 18: Knit. Using 5mm needles and CC2, cast on 30 sts.
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Row 19 (RS): K to last 8 sts, K2tog, place the last Row 1: Knit.
6 sts of the button band on a stitch holder until Row 2: *K2tog, K3* to end of row. 24 sts.
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you are ready to work hood. 47[49:51] sts. Change to CC1.
Continue to work in the stripe sequence while Row 3 and every alt row: Knit.
working left front neck as folls: Row 4: *K2tog, k2* to end of row. 18 sts.
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Row 1 (WS): Knit. Row 6: *K2tog, k1* to end of row. 12 sts.
Row 2: K to last 2 sts, K2tog. 46[48:50] sts. Row 8: *K2tog* to end of row. 6 sts.
Rep these 2 rows until 42[44:46] sts remain, Break yarn, thread through rem sts, pull tight
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then work in g-st until the Sleeve measures and fasten off.
9[10:11.5]cm (3.5[4:4.5] in) from cast-on edge. Stitch the side edges of the ears to the top of the
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Cast off rem sts. hood, so that the cast-on edge forms the outer
Sew together the top seam of the Sleeves to join edge of the ear.
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the Front and Back.
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TO FINISH OFF
CUFFS Sew the inner leg seams and join the crotch seam.
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With RS facing, using CC1 and size 4.5mm Sew the buttons on to the button border to
straight needles, pick up an odd number of sts correspond with the buttonholes. ●
evenly across the end of one Sleeve.
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Row 1: *K1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1.
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Row 2: *P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1.
Giraffe by Vanessa Mooncie
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Rep Rows 1 and 2 until the cuff measures 3.5cm
(1.5in), then cast off loosely. Rep for other
Sleeve, then sew the bottom Sleeve seams to SIZE
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join the inner arm. Approx: 29cm (11.5in) tall (not including ears)
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HOOD YOU WILL NEED
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With RS facing and using a 5mm needle and Rico Design Essentials Merino DK, DK
CC1 knit the 6 sts from the right front border, 100% Merino wool (120m per 50g)
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using MC pick up and knit an even number of sts 2 x 50g balls in 065 Yellow (A)
up the right front neck, along the back neck and 1 x 50g ball in 057 Chocolate (B)
down the left front neck, using CC1 knit the 6 sts 1 each of 2.5mm and 3mm crochet hooks
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from the left front border. Darning needle
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Working the first and last 6 sts of every row in Toy stuffing
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CC1, and the rem sts in MC, cont in g-st until the Knitting needle or pencil to aid in stuffing giraffe
hood measures 20[23:26]cm (8[9:10.25]in). Air-erasable fabric marker or tailor’s chalk pencil
Divide the stitches evenly between two needles Embroidery needle
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and graft the top seams of the hood together. Stranded embroidery thread in dark brown
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TENSION
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22 sts and 24 rounds to 10cm (4in) over double
crochet using 3mm hook
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Use larger or smaller hook if necessary to obtain
correct tension.
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UK terminology
ch = Chain 22
16 dc = Double crochet
dc2inc = Double crochet increase.
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52[56:61.5]
Work 2 dc into same stitch

dc2dec = Double crochet decrease.
Double crochet 2 stitches together
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dc3inc = Double crochet increase.

Work 3 dc into same stitch
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sl st = Slip stitch
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PATTERN NOTES
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The pieces are all crocheted separately and

Animal Knits for Kids by Amanda Berry, stitched together. The head, body, legs and
with photography by Jessica Morgan. ossicones (horns) are worked in continuous
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23[25:27]
Published by Apple Press, £12.99. rounds. The front of the body is shaped by
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Measurements are given in cm working in rows and decreasing the stitches at

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the centre front. The ears are made in two pieces, 1 dc) 6 times (24 sts). Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 6 dc
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worked in rows, and joined by crocheting them Rounds 6 to 10: Work 1 dc in each dc. into ring (6 sts).
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together. The tail is a crocheted cord with a small Round 11 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times (30 sts). Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times (12 sts).
tassel added to the tip. Small crocheted squares Rounds 12 to 13: Work 1 dc in each dc. Pull on short end of yarn to close ring.
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form the markings, which are sewn over the back Round 14 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times (36 sts). Round 3 (inc): (Dc2inc, 1 dc) 6 times (18 sts).
of the body and neck. Embroidered eyes and Rounds 15–16: Work 1 dc in each dc. Round 4 (inc): (Dc2inc, 2 dc) 6 times (24 sts).
nostrils complete the giraffe. Shape back of head Round 5 (inc): (Dc2inc, 3 dc) 6 times (30 sts).
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Round 17 (dec): (Dc2dec, 2 dc) 9 times (27 sts). Round 6 (inc): (Dc2inc, 4 dc) 6 times (36 sts).
HEAD Round 18: Work 1 dc in each dc. Round 7 (inc): (Dc2inc, 5 dc) 6 times (42 sts).
Starting at the tip of the nose, with 3mm hook Round 19 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 9 times (18 sts). Rounds 8–23: Work 1 dc in each dc.
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and A, wind yarn around a finger a couple of Round 20: Work 1 dc in each dc. Shape Front
times to form a ring, insert the hook, catch the Round 21 (dec): (Dc2dec, 1 dc) 6 times (12 sts). The following is worked in rows:
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yarn and draw back through the ring. Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn and thread Row 1 (RS) (dec): Work 1 dc in next 15 dc,
Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 6 dc through the last round of stitches. Stuff the head (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 15 dc, turn.
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into ring (6 sts). firmly, gather up the opening and stitch to secure. Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in next
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Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times (12 sts). 32 dc, turn.

Pull on short end of yarn to close ring. BODY Row 3 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st),
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Round 3 (inc): 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, (dc2inc) Starting at the tail end of the giraffe, with 3mm work 1 dc in next 14 dc, (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in
6 times (18 sts). hook and A, wind yarn around a finger a couple next 14 dc, turn.
Round 4: Work 1 dc in each dc. of times to form a ring, insert the hook, catch the Row 4: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in next
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Round 5 (inc): 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, (dc2inc, yarn and draw back through the ring. 30 dc, turn.
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Head Body Join centre Ears

Rounds 1-23 front
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Front legs Join ear pieces

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Shape neck
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Row 5 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 1 Shape neck HIND LEGS (MAKE 2)
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dc in next 13 dc, (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 13 With Right Side facing, with 3mm hook and A, Starting at the hoof, with 3mm hook and B, wind
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dc, turn. rejoin yarn to the centre front of the opening at yarn round finger a couple of times to form a ring,
Row 6: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in next the top of the body. insert the hook into the ring, catch the yarn and
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28 dc, turn. Round 1: Work 1 dc in the stitches at the end of draw it back through the ring.
Row 7 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in each of the 9 rows of the front shaping, 1 dc in Work rounds 1 to 26 as for front legs.
next 12 dc, (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 12 dc, turn. each of the next 8 dc of the back, work 1 dc in the Round 27 (inc): Dc2inc, 1 dc in next 10 dc,
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Row 8: 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in each stitches at the opposite end of the 9 rows of the dc2inc (14 sts).
26 dc, turn. front shaping (26 sts). Round 28: Work 1 dc in each dc.
Row 9 (dec): 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in Round 2 (dec): Dc2dec, 1 dc in next 22 dc, Round 29 (inc): Dc2inc, 1 dc in next 12 dc,
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next 11 dc, (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 11 dc, turn. dc2dec (24 sts). dc2inc (16 sts).
Join centre Front Round 3 (dec): (Dc2dec, 4 dc) 4 times (20 sts). Round 30: Work 1 dc in each dc.
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Row 10: With both sides together and right side Rounds 4 to 14: Work 1 dc in each dc. Round 31 (inc): Dc2inc, 1 dc in next 14 dc,
facing, 1 ch, work 1 dc into the back loops only Round 15 (dec): (Dc2dec, 3 dc) 4 times (16 sts). dc2inc (18 sts).
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of each of the 12 dc from both sides at the same Rounds 16 to 21: Work 1 dc in each dc. Round 32: Work 1 dc in each dc.
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time to join. This will leave an opening at the top Sl st to next st and fasten off. Shape top of leg
of the body for the neck shaping. Fasten off. Round 33 (inc): (Dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 5 dc,
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FRONT LEGS (MAKE 2) (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 5 dc, (dc2inc) twice
Starting at the hoof, with 3mm hook and B, wind (20 sts).
Ossicones yarn round finger a couple of times to form a ring, Round 34: Work 1 dc in each dc.
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insert the hook into the ring, catch the yarn and Round 35 (inc): (Dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 6 dc,
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draw it back through the ring. (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 6 dc, (dc2inc) twice
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Round 1: 1 ch (does not count as a st), work 6 dc (22 sts).
into ring (6 sts). Round 36: Work 1 dc in each dc.
Round 2 (inc): (Dc2inc) 6 times (12 sts). Round 37 (inc): (Dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 7 dc,
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Markings Pull on short end of yarn to close ring. (dc2dec) twice, 1 dc in next 7 dc, (dc2inc) twice
Round 3: 1 dc in back loop only of each dc. (24 sts).
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This will help create a flat base. Sl st to next st and fasten off.
Rounds 4 to 6: Work 1 dc in each dc.
Join and continue in A. OUTER EARS (MAKE 2)
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Rounds 7 to 32: Work 1 dc in each dc. With 3mm hook and A, make 9 ch.
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Sl st to next st and fasten off. Row 1 (RS): 1 dc in second ch from hook, 1 dc
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Shape front of body Tail
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Rounds 1-9
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Next
Join stitches to form a cord
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Round 23 of body
Wind yarn around finger
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to form a ring
Hind legs Hind legs
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Slip stitch (sl st)
Rounds 1-26 Rounds 26-37
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Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)

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dc2inc
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dc2dec
dc3inc
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Double crochet into back

loop only
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Double crochet into back

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loop of both stitches at the

same time to join
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Slip stitch into back loop

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of double crochet and

chain at the same time
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in next 6 ch, 3 dc in next ch, 1 dc into each of Ears This month’s stockists
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reverse side of ch, turn (17 sts). Place the Wrong Sides of the ear pieces together
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Row 2 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in with the inner piece facing you. Using 3mm hook BERGÈRE
BERG RE DE FRANCE
next 8 dc, dc3inc, 1 dc in next 8 dc, turn (19 sts). and yarn A, join the inner and outer ear pieces by E: [email protected]
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Row 3 (inc): 1 ch (does not count as a st), 1 dc in working 1 dc in each dc of both ear pieces at the W: www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
next 9 dc, dc3inc, 1 dc in next 9 dc (21 sts). same time, inserting the hook under both loops
Fasten off. of each stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long length of DEBBIE BLISS
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yarn. Weave in the short ends. Designer Yarns

INNER EARS (MAKE 2) With the long length of yarn left, sew the lower T: 01535 664222
With 3mm hook and B, make 9 ch. edges of the inner and outer ear pieces together E: [email protected]
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Work Rows 1 to 3 as for outer ears. to join. Bring the two corners at each side of the W: www.designeryarns.uk.com
Fasten off. lower edge of the ear to the middle and stitch
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OSSICONES (MAKE 2) inside. Run a gathering stitch around the lower Intercontinental Yarns
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Knitting How to
Match the swatch Abbreviations

To match the sizes and measurements given in our patterns you must Knit and crochet specific kfb knit front and back
make a tension swatch (gauge) before knitting the project. If your swatch alt alternate, alternating (knit into the front and
turns out larger than ours, try again using smaller needles. If it is too small, beg begin(ning) back of the next stitch –
try larger needles. dec decrease(s), decreased, to increase)
decreasing k-wise knit-wise (as if to knit)
Sewing up CC contrast colour k2tog knit 2 together (knit next
(sometimes known as C) two stitches together as
1 Before you sew knitted pieces together, pin the pieces flat to the CC1/2/3 contrast colour 1/2/3 one – to decrease)
measurements given on our diagrams. circ circular m1 make 1 (make one stitch
2 Steam press, lightly steam or spray lightly with water depending corresp correspond(ing) by picking up and
on washing instructions on the ball band. cont continue, continues, knitting the horizontal
3 Allow pieces to cool and dry before sewing up. continuing ‘bar’ between the
4 To sew up use the yarn you knitted with. Or, if the yarn is textured DK double knit(ting) current stitch and the
and hard to sew, use a smooth matching yarn – cotton with cotton, DPN(s) double-pointed next stitch – to increase
wool with wool, etc. needle(s) one stitch)
5 Many garments can be made up by sewing shoulder seams first, est establish(ed) m-st moss stitch (on first row
then setting in sleeve head to armhole, then completing foll follow, following – (k1, p1) to end: on foll
by sewing along the long seam of the sides and sleeves. folls follows rows, k over p sts and
Each pattern has extra tips where necessary. inc increase(s), increased, p over k sts)
6 Darn in all ends and finish seams by lightly steaming from wrong increasing n1[2:3] needle 1[2:3]
side, provided the yarn can be steamed. LH left-hand (side) p-wise purl-wise (as if to purl)
lp(s) loop(s) patt(s) pattern(s)
Choosing alternative yarns PM place marker patt 2 tog pattern 2 together
(place stitch marker at (work next two stitches
1 Choose a modern yarn that you like, with a similar look, this point) together as one, keeping
composition and weight to the one in the old pattern. MC main colour in pattern – to decrease)
2 Knit a tension swatch (gauge) and compare it to the one (sometimes known as M) p2tog purl 2 together (purl next
given in the pattern. If they both come out to the same size, meas measure(s), measuring two stitches together as
you’re onto a winner! mult multiple(s) one – to decrease)
3 Calculate how much yarn to buy. Many patterns tell you the length patt(s) pattern(s) skpo slip, knit, pass over
of yarn in each ball as well as the weight. So if the pattern uses RH right-hand (side) (slip the next stitch, knit
10 balls at 130 metres per ball, you know you need up to 1,300 rep repeat(ing) the following stitch,
metres of yarn. Check the length per ball of your new yarn and reps repeats then pass the slipped
divide the total yarn length by the length in one ball to get the rev reverse, reversing stitch over the knitted
number of balls you need to make the item. rnd round stitch – to decrease
4 Compare the total weight of each yarn length. For example if the rem remain(s), remaining one stitch)
original pattern had 10 balls at 50g each, the total weight would RS(s) right side(s) ssk slip, slip knit (slip one
be 500g. Now that you have worked out how many balls of SH(s) stitch holder(s) stitch, slip the next
new yarn you are buying, just multiply the number of balls by the sk skip stitch, then knit both
weight per ball. That should roughly match the 500g total that sts stitch(es) stitches together)
you had for the old yarn. It’s just another way to check that you sp(s) space(s) psso pass slipped stitch over
are on the right track. tbl through back loop (work st st stocking stitch stitch
5 Use this same method to substitute yarns for modern patterns, into back loop only) (knit on RS rows, purl on
where the yarn is too expensive or difficult to obtain, or if you just tfl through front loop (work WS rows), also known as
want to use up yarn in your stash. into front loop only) stockinette stitch
WS(s) wrong side(s) rev st st reverse stocking stitch
Needle know how yf yarn forward (purl on RS, knit on WS)
(also known as yfwd) yon yarn over needle (like
Metric Old UK USA Metric Old UK USA ytb yarn to back (bring yarn yo, but specific to
mm (mm) to back of work) knitting)
ytf yarn to front (bring yarn y2rn yarn wrapped twice
2 14 0 5 6 8 to front of work) around needle
2.25 13 1 5.5 5 9 yo yarn over (bring the
2.5 – – 6 4 10 yarn over the needle Measurements
2.75 12 2 6.5 3 10.5 or hook, frequently cm centimetre(s)
3 11 – 7 2 – used to make a new ft feet, foot
3.25 10 3 7.5 1 – stitch in lacework) g gramme(s)
3.5 – 4 8 0 11 0 no stitches or times in inch(es)
3.75 9 5 9 00 13 mm millimetre(s)
4 8 6 10 000 15 Knit specific only m metre(s)
4.5 7 7 g-st garter stitch oz ounce(s)
(every row knit) yd yard(s)
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star letter winner.
Lyn wins a ‘Grad Club’ package from Truly
Hooked. The picture is just a guide, as the
next grad club package is still a secret, but
STAR Hazle jacket each one contains 100g of gradient-dyed
I just had to send you this 4 ply yarn, a stitch marker and a selection
LETTE photo of my granddaughter of themed items, worth a total of £30.
R in the Hazle jacket featured www.trulyhooked.etsy.com
in Knitting magazine issue
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the colour might not seem
appropriate for a three-
month-old baby girl, but
I was desperate to knit it as
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that colour in my stash! Still,
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her snug and warm.
Lyn Grant, York Send us your thoughts, views and
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I love the fact that you always include a toy in every issue of
Knitting magazine. Though I love to knit garments, I never get
Online…
On our social media we asked you
through many jumpers in the year, but toys make a lovely break reakk
about arm knitting, whether you
in between knitting vast numbers of stitches. I particularly
were for or against it. Here’s what
liked your Rabbit pattern by Susie Johns in Knitting issue 138, 8,
some of you have said.
February 2015; I thought he was very sweet, without seeming ng
‘silly’. I think I’ll knit up a few as gifts for Easter – and put my Kate: It’s silly and impractical.
What if the phone rang or you are
sweater on hold for a bit longer!
trying to drink a cup of tea?
Amanda Bucklow, Bournemouth mouth
Kim: Who wants a full upper body
Ed’s reply workout just to make a throw?
We’re glad you liked the Rabbit pattern – we thought he was ass Cornish Crafty Girls: I do arm
cute too! Knitting for certain deadlines can be quite stressful,
ull, knitting I keep a pair of fat needles
but it sounds like you’ve started well in advance, and this is a nearby in case I want to remove the
fairlyy straightforward
g pattern, too, a sensible choice. Good luck!
p lucck!
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not more than an hour long anyway,
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the magazine, so to get a magazine that is twice as long as it usually is, but I love my needles!
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Ask Jeanette
Your queries answered by Jeanette Sloan
US SYMBOL UK Fond favourites

STAR LETTER Chain (ch) Chain (ch)
Q I managed to catch the wonderful and
inspiring KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood
Felicity Guild is this month’s Sl stitch (st st) Sl stitch (st st) exhibition before it closed at the Fashion &
star letter winner. Textile Museum. It was lovely to see so many
Single crochet (sc) Double crochet (dc) garments from different eras all in one place,
Felicity
cityy wins five skeins of Artesano Nebula,
Nebula showing how diverse knitting (and crochet)
an alpaca/M
alpaca/Merino/Donegal blend yarn Half double crochet (hdc) Half treble (htr)
can be and also how both hand and machine
with a lovely tweedy fleck from Double crochet (dc) Treble (tr) techniques have advanced over the years. For
www.artesanoyarns.co.uk.
www.artesan my friend and I, it was also a great trip down
Each month, Artesano
Artesan will be giving Treble (tr) Double Treble (dtr)
memory lane, reminding us of the many styles
away this prize to the star qu
query published. Double treble (dtr) Triple treble (ttr) we’ve worn over the years from fine, colourful
To be in with a chance to win it, send your Fairisles to the glamorous and intricately beaded
queries to: A With crochet now having thrown off the knits of the 1950s and to think, it was all based
Ask Jeanette, Knitting, image of endless ‘granny squares’ it’s great that, on the collection of just two people! When I
GMC Publications Ltd, 86 High Street, in addition to the usual collection of designs in think of all the garments I’ve knitted I really do
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN the main magazine, we can offer the same high regret that I’ve now parted with so many of
or email [email protected] standard of both knit and crochet designs in them. Do you have a collection of knitwear and,
the supplements. The patterns for both of these if so, what makes them your favourite pieces?
designs are from books that are written by US-
design Karen Hyltone by email
based designers
des Meredith Crawford and Rachael
which, of course, means they’ve used
Oglesby, whic A Thankfully, I did manage to catch the
US crochet terms rather than the UK terms you’re exhibition (just two days before it closed) and
obviously more used to. Confusingly, US and UK it really was a treat to spend an afternoon so
crochet terms are differe erent but they largely use tantalisingly close to so many beautiful and iconic
the same terms to describe different stitches, as garments. Whilst it was great to see traditional
you will have noticed when com comparing pictures Fairisles and pieces cleverly created during the
of each project to their respective instructions. rationed years of World War II, it was refreshing
STAR R although
Interestingly, althoough the table of basic to see contemporary pieces by Sibling alongside
E
LETT E techniques here shows they both bo use chain, slip
st, double crochet, treble and double treble,
the work of recent fashion graduates like Camille
Hardwick (although here I must admit to slight
PRIZ you’ll see there’s no UK ususe of the terms single bias; Camille was one of our students at Kingston
Note: Jeanette regrets that she cannot crochet or half double crochet
c and no US use of University, where I also work). I’ve moved
enter into any personal correspondence the term half treble. Before
B starting a project just around so much over the years that I don’t tend
with readers and can only answer letters check whether or not it’s the work of a US or UK- to collect things other than books – and yarn,
that are chosen for publication in Knitting. designer, so you’ll know exactly which set
based designe of course. So, whilst I certainly can’t claim to
abbreviations and terms you’ll be working with.
of abbreviatio have a knitwear collection anywhere near as
US/UK crochet chet terms STAR probably find it useful to keep a copy of the
You’ll prob impressive as Mark and Cleo Butterfield’s (co-
R chart above
ab on hand so that you can refer back to curators of the exhibition) I do have a couple of
Q As usual, I’ve been browsing LETTE Alternatively, why not go through the pattern
it. Alt pieces that I couldn’t bear to part with. The first
through my latest issue off your magazine before you start and draw a line through the
be piece is an Aran weight wool dress that dates
looking for inspiration and I was really pleased to original term replacing it with its UK equivalent back to tthe early 1960s. It
find that the Pretty Accessories supplement
upplement from (this could obviously work the other way round if was handknitted
h by my
issue 138 has both crochet and knitting.
ting. Having
Havin you’re used to US terms and you’re working from mum
mu u when she was
taken a shine to the Striped bow clutch, I not
noticed a UK pattern). If, like me, you prefer to work with expecting my older
ex
e
that the abbreviations used in the pattern are graphs and symbols rather than charts I’ve also brother and, as you
b
not what I’m used to, or has there been an error? included the relevant symbols for each term to ccan see from the
The pattern tells me to ‘sc’ (single crochet) into help clarify. You’ll find US and UK crochet terms picture, she chose to
p
the 2nd chain then each subsequent chain but on the Knitting magazine website by following knit iit in what you might
from looking at the picture the stitches certainly this shortened link http://bit.ly/1yJ3JUO and, if call a ‘‘bold’ shade of
look taller, in fact more like double crochet. you’d like to see more work from these designers, green.
green n My parents came
The pattern for the Daisy beret in the same Meredith Crawford’s Crochet with One Sheepish to the e UK from Barbados
supplement says it’s worked in ‘dc’ (double Girl is published by Sixth & Spring Books whilst in thee late 1950s and I can
crochet), but again, the picture seems to show a Rachael Oglesby’s Crochet Boutique Hats is imagine
imag g that first winter
different stitch. Can you help? published by Lark Crafts, both available from in London
Lo
o would have
Felicity Guild by email www.thegmcgroup.com. come
comm as something of a
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Knitting Ask Jeanette
have it (thankfully my husband loved it too and

he bought for me as a gift!). For me, this cardigan
is both elegant and timeless and it’s one of my
favourites because it makes me feel glamorous
without feeling overdressed. I’d love to hear
about any other readers’ favourite garments and
what makes them special, too!
Natural stuffing
Q I’m planning to knit Susie Johns’ cuddly rabbit
for my sister’s twins who are due this summer. I’m
planning to knit them using an organic DK cotton
that I’ve had in my stash for a while but wondered
if you could recommend an organic or natural
alternative to the polyester stuffing?
Heather Mackie, by email
Rabbit by Susie Johns
A Polyester fibre is a good, cheap option as it from issue 138, February 2015
shock, which might explain why she embarked is lightweight and pretty widely available (you
on this style of garment. What makes this dress can buy a 250g bag for around £4.50). It’s very ● Kapok – this is seed-hair fibre, which
special for me is that mum worked full time soft and compresses easily, which means that is taken from the fruit of the kapok tree, or
and, without the aid of convenience foods and you won’t have problems stuffing it into narrow alternatively, from the kapok tree itself. I
modern gadgets, had all the usual household arms and legs to produce a firmly packed toy remember it from my childhood as it was the
tasks to do so I can’t imagine where she found that’s still soft enough to cuddle. That said, I can first choice for stuffing toys and cushions,
the time to be creative. Although she no longer understand that you may prefer to use a natural although it’s no doubt less fashionable
knits, I remember Mum wasn’t a great fan of filling to go with the organic DK yarn so here are these days with so many alternatives now
stocking stitch so she will have enjoyed working a few other options. available. On the plus side, it is hypoallergenic,
those long columns of Blackberry stitch, basket ● Fabric scraps – while this is an excellent lightweight, doesn’t clump easily and is slippery
stitch and cables. With its deep neck rib, short and inexpensive way of recycling, it does tend to in character, which makes it good for packing
sleeves and simple shape it really evokes the form firm clumps when you use it. You’ll probably into small awkward shapes. However, although
style of the time. I love this dress because it was also find that it shows through the knitted fabric. it is natural and biodegradable, you should be
truly a labour of love for her and I remember it Perhaps use this for woven fabric toys instead. aware though that the fibres are brittle and can
from my childhood. She committed so much ● Wool – this may seem an obvious choice cause irritation when you’re working with it so
time to making it and chose to knit it in a really for stuffing as it’s been around for so long but wear a mask. Oh yes, it’s also flammable.
high quality yarn, which is beautifully pill-free it’s really good to work with as it holds its shape ● Corn – made from 100% corn fibre, this
over 50 years later. well and you get firm results. (Not to be used of is an unusual option. It’s extremely soft and
My second favourite piece of knitwear is a course if you’re concerned about allergies). As maintains its shape, which makes it ideal for
beaded cardigan produced under the ‘Dignity’ a natural by-product of the yarn manufacturing projects that require either soft or firm stuffing.
label in the 1950s. It’s a fine gauge machine knit process it’s a great ‘green’ option. You can buy it It’s also hypoallergenic, antibacterial and (hand)
made from beautifully soft lambswool and is fairly online from www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/ washable with a low flammability rating. I found
typical of the ‘cocktail sweater’ style with lots Cushion-Stuffing. it online at www.sewhot.co.uk.
of hand-applied beaded flowers on each front, ● Cotton – as you’re using cotton yarn you
around the neck, waist and cuff edges. I came may want to try using cotton fibre for your
across this cardigan when browsing in a vintage filling. Once again it’s natural but it does tend
clothes shop in Edinburgh and when I saw the to compact so you’ll get a firm rather than soft,
clusters of chocolate and silver-coloured flowers springy toy. You can buy organic online from
highlighted with pearl details I knew I had to www.honeybegood.com [email protected]
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as to how Cold Sheeping was irresponsible and The best response to the controversy
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who had mortgages to pay. They even went as dyer Old Maiden Aunt who simply created
far as telling people where they could cut back a new colourway on her online shop called
in other areas of their life in order to keep up ‘Cold Sheep’. Now that’s an innovative way
with an expensive yarn habit. of capturing your customers! Okay, maybe
The knitters’ backlash was fierce. People I’ll break my abstinence to buy just one skein
felt immediately enraged that someone would of Cold Sheep. I just have to have it.
presume to tell them what to spend their hard
earned cash on, let alone being patronised by Must buy:
their ‘money saving’ suggestions. In one swift It really tickled me that Old Maiden Aunt
e’ve all been there; standing at the till banner advert these independents managed produced the Cold Sheep colourway as a
W with a ball or skein of yarn you feel like

you just have to have. You’ve got no
idea what you’re going to do with it, but what
to alienate current and future customers who
now believed them to be rude and ignorant
towards their audience.
reaction to the whole debate. I’d like to say
‘Bravo!’ and encourage you to buy some from
www.oldmaidenaunt.com
matters at that moment is that you want this yarn Since it all kicked off there have been
– you really, really want it. I have lots of this sort apologies and retractions from some sellers Must do:
of yarn and, similarly to those who love shoes who realised the error of their ways, or at least If you’re interested in Cold Sheeping there are
or jewellery, shopping for it is half the thrill. pretended to in order to save their businesses lots of groups on www.ravelry.com taking part
However, most of this gorgeous fibre that I own from going bust. Personally I think had they with challenges and even prizes involved. But if
is merely tucked up in my stash with hardly a left it alone Cold Sheeping wouldn’t have you’re interested in taking part yourself you only
hope of becoming a project any time soon. It’s a affected them in the slightest. There is no need one thing: willpower.
sad moment when you realise that some of your
stash is in fact older than your child.
Acquiring stash faster than you can knit it is
a common problem amongst knitters and so,
naturally, someone came up with an idea on
how to tackle it in a fun and interesting way.
It’s called Cold Sheeping and, as the name
suggests, it’s the same idea as going cold turkey
and basically involves pledging to go without
buying any new yarn for a specified amount
of time. The fun bit comes from monthly and
quarterly challenges, which shrinks the stash
and encourages you to learn new knitting
skills. As I strongly identify with bulging stash
issues I think it sounds like a great idea. Having
to knit everything from stash is not only more
economical for your wallet, but also forces you
to think more creatively about your projects.
Apparently Cold Sheeping has been going
on for years, but this is the first year I’d heard
of it. This is probably down to the controversy
caused when a small group of independent yarn
Yarn-a-holic
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CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS US/UK TERM CONVERSION

beg beginning rep repeat US UK
ch chain rnd(s) rounds Chain (ch) Chain (ch)
cont continu(e)(ing) RS right side Slip stitch (sl st) Slip stitch (sl st)
dc double crochet sl st slip stitch Single crochet (sc) Double crochet (dc)
dtr double treble crochet st(s) stitch(es) Half double crochet (hdc) Half treble (htr)
fdc foundation double crochet tog together Double crochet (dc) Treble (tr)
foll following tr treble crochet Treble (tr) Double treble (dtr)
htr half treble trtr treble treble crochet Double treble (dtr) Triple treble (ttr)
inc increase WS wrong side Skip Miss
MC main colour yrh yarn round hook
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OPPOSITE PAGE
1 BUBBLE BRACELET
BY JENNY OCCLESHAW
Yarn Any DK yarn
Pattern page 6
2 CROCHETED VOTIVE
COVERS BY JEMIMA SCHLEE
Yarn Anchor Freccia 3 ply
Crochet Cotton
Pattern page 6
3 WAVY PATTERN COWL

BY EMMA VARNAM
Yarn Erika Knight Medium
British Blue Wool
Pattern page 7
4 EASY LACE SHAWL

BY VANNA WHITE
Yarn Lion Brand
Vanna’s Choice
Pattern page 7
ON THE COVER
GRANNY SQUARES
PURSES BY
VANESSA MOONCIE
Yarn Rowan Wool
Cotton 4 ply
Pattern page 9
THIS PAGE
HEXAGON BED PILLOW
BY SUSAN SPINNER
Yarn Any Merino DK
Pattern page 8

THIS PAGE
BASIC JUMPER
BY NICKI TRENCH
Yarn Debbie Bliss Donegal
Luxury Tweed Aran
Pattern page 11
OPPOSITE PAGE
TRANQUIL BED RUNNER
BY SARAH HAZELL
Yarn Rowan Wool Cotton DK
Pattern page 13

5

cm
in
1
Instructions
2
grips with making the little balls, you can use them
1
to make neckpieces and other decorative items.

3
TENSION
4
The tension is quite tight as the yarn is being

worked on a smaller hook than would usually
be used for DK.
5
2
The finished, stuffed ball should have a

circumference of about 8 cm (3 in) around
the middle.
6
YOU WILL NEED

7
Oddments of any DK yarn in Red, Pink, Yellow

and Orange
3
3mm (D3) crochet hook

8
50cm x 3mm wide satin ribbon

PHOTOGRAPH © EMMA NOREN
PHOTOGRAPH © EMMA NOREN

Wool needle
9
Polyester fibre filling
BALLS
10
Make 9: 3 of one shade and 2 of each of the

4
other shades.
11
Using a 3mm crochet hook and yarn, make 2 ch

into the 2 ch from the hook, make 6 dc. Join with
Crocheted votive covers by 3 to join (72 sts). a sl st to form a ring.
12
Jemima Schlee Rounds 7 to 11: As Round 5. Round 1: 2 dc into each dc (12 dc).
Round 12: As Round 6. Rounds 2, 3 and 4: 1 dc in to each dc of
5
A nice handmade touch to your home,

13
Round 13 onwards: As Round 5 until you reach previous round.

these crochet covers add warmth to glass the desired length. Turn the work right side out. At this point
tealight votives. Final round: Change to contrast colour and it will look like a tiny, tiny beanie for an elf.
14
work as Round 5. Stuff very firmly with polyester fibre filling.

SIZE Round 5: 1 dc in each alt dc of round.
These glass votives are 6cm in diameter TO FINISH OFF This closes the top.
15
and 7cm high. Cut yarn to 5cm and pull through last loop with Fasten off. Darn in any loose ends.
6
hook. Use an embroidery needle to weave

16
YOU WILL NEED your thread in. ● TO MAKE UP

Anchor Freccia 3 ply Crochet Cotton, Once you have all the balls complete, set them
100% mercerised cotton (385m per 50g) out in the order you like. Thread one end of the
17
1 x 50g ball shade 397 Silver grey 3 mm ribbon through the wool needle and then
1m of contrast colour, shade 128 Pale blue thread it through the centre of each ball. Space
7
18
2mm crochet hook them out evenly and tie the ends in a bow. ●
Scissors
Embroidery needle
19
Glass votive holder

20

8
of the main magazine

21
VOTIVE COVER
Ch 5, sl st into 1st ch to join and make a circle
22
(6 sts).
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first tr), tr 11, sl st into
23
9
3rd ch of first ch 3 to join (12 sts).

Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc 2 into next
st 11 times, dc into base of first ch 2, sl st into
24
2nd st of first ch 2 to join (24 sts).

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first tr), tr 2 into next st
25
and following 22 sts, tr 1 into base of first ch 3, sl

st into 3rd ch of first ch 3 to join (48 sts). Bubble bracelet
10
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc 1 into next st, dc 2 into next by Jenny Occleshaw

26
st, repeat from * until last st before first ch 2, sl st

in 2nd ch of ch 2 to join (72 sts). This is a project for those crafters who like to make Pattern from Girl’s Guide to Basic Crochet
Round 5: Ch 2, dc in every st, sl st in 2nd ch of their own jewellery. Decorative jewellery can be by Jenny Occleshaw, £12.99, published
27
ch 2 to join (72 sts). imaginative and complex or simple, bold and by New Holland.
Round 6: Ch 3, tr in every st, sl st in 3rd ch of ch vibrant, just like this piece. Once you have got to
28
11
29
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cm
in
1
2
FINISHING
1
Sew the first row and the last row together.
3
Fasten off and weave in ends. This cowl also
looks great if, you twist the strip once before
4
you join the ends together.
TIP
5
2
This cowl is worked in one colour, but it also looks
fabulous if you use different colours for alternate
rows to give a cheerful wavy stripy pattern. ●
6
7
3
8
9
10
4
11
Wavy pattern cowl
12
by Emma Varnam 3 x 100g skeins in 158 Mustard
9mm (N/13) crochet hook or size to obtain gauage
5
In winter, nothing beats the cosy comfort of a
13
Pattern from How to Crochet by Emma Tapestry needle
cowl. It looks chic and the way it drapes around Varnam, published by GMC Publications
the neck means that you can almost forget you www.thegmcgroup.com TENSION
14
are wearing it. By the end of the cold season, this 8 dc (measured at top of st) and 7 rows (4 sc
cowl will have become a much-loved old friend. rows and 3 dc rows) to 10cm/4in over patt st.
15
YOU WILL NEED PATTERN NOTES
6
Erika Knight Medium British Blue Wool, Ch-3 counts as 1 dc throughout.
16
100% wool (55m per 25g ball) Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms.
5 x 25g balls in 42 pretty (A)
4mm (UK8:US6) crochet hook SHAWL
17
Tapestry needle Ch 4.
Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. Ch 1, turn.
7
18
TENSION 3 dc counting beg-ch.
23 sts and 8 rows to 10cm (4in) over wavy stitch Row 2: 2 sc in 1st dc, sc in next dc, 2 sc in top
pattern using 4mm hook. Use a larger or smaller of beg-ch. Ch 3, turn. 5sc.
19
hook if necessary to obtain the correct tension. Row 3: Sk 1st sc, 2 dc in each sc across to last
sc, dc in last sc Ch 1, turn. 8 dc.
FINISHED SIZE
20
Row 4: 2 sc in 1st dc, ch 1, sc between 1st and
22cm (8.75in) wide and 71cm (28in) long 2nd dc from hook, *ch 1, sc between 2nd and
8
(before joining) 3rd dc from hook. Rep from * once, ch 1, sk
21
next dc, 2 sc in top of t-ch. Ch 3, turn. 7 sc and
TECHNIQUES USED 4 ch-1 sps.
Treble crochet (tr) Row 5: Sk 1st sc, 2 dc in each sc across to last 22
Increasing and decreasing sc, dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. 12 dc.
Row 6: 2 sc in 1st dc, ch 1, sc between 1st and
23
9
COWL 2nd dc from hook, *ch 1, sc between 2nd and

Row 1: Using 4mm hook and A, ch 43 sts. 3rd dc from hook. Rep from * to end, ch 1, sk
Row 2: 1 tr in 3rd ch from hook, *1 tr into each next dc, 2 sc in top of t-ch. Ch 3, turn. 9 sc and
24
of next 3 ch, over next 3 ch work tr3tog, 1 tr into 6 ch-1 sps.

each of next 3 ch, 3 tr into next ch; rep from * Easy Lace Shawl by Vanna White Rows 7-54: Rep Rows 5 & 6. 57 sc and 54 ch-1
25
ending last rep with 2 tr in last ch, turn. sps at the end of Row 54.
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 tr into st at base of ch, *1 tr into FINISHED SIZE Do not fasten off.
10
each of next 3 tr, over next 3 tr work tr3tog, 1 tr 79cm (31in) at center back x 137cm (54in)
26
into each of next 3 tr, 3 tr into next tr; rep from *, at widest point EDGING
ending last rep with 2 tr into top of turning ch, turn. Round 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp
Row 3 forms the pattern. Rep pattern until work YOU WILL NEED across the top edge, work 3 sc in point, sc
27
measures 71cm (28in). Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, evenly spaced down diagonal side edge of
Do not fasten off. 100% acrylic (approx 155m per 100g) Shawl, work 3 sc in point, sc evenly spaced up
▼
28
11
29

cm
in
1
Instructions
2
other diagonal side edge of Shawl, work 3 sc in YOU WILL NEED

1
point, join rnd with sl st in 1st sc. Fasten off. Approx 15–20g each of Merino DK in lots of
3
colours (A to C in pattern)
TO FINISH OFF Approx 15–20g each of acrylic DK in lots of
Weave in ends. ●
4
colours (same as Merino)

Approx 260g cream Merino DK for background
Approx 260g cream acrylic DK for background
5
2
5mm (UK6:USH/8) crochet hook

5 buttons approx 2.25cm diameter
6
TENSION
Each side of a hexagon measures 5in (13cm)
7
PATTERN NOTES
3
Each of the motifs is made using a strand of

8
Merino and a strand of acrylic yarn worked as

one strand to give a slightly flecked appearance.
9
Rounds 1 to 3 are each in a different colour.

Round 4 makes the background colour. Refer to
the photograph for colour changes or you can
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be creative with your own colour choices.

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HEXAGON MOTIF
(make 40 using random colours)
Using A, ch 4, sl st to form a ring. 3 tr) in first space, *3 tr in next space, (3 tr, ch 2,
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Pattern from Wrapped in Love by Vanna Round 1: Using A, ch 2 (counts as 1 tr), 11 tr into 3 tr) in next space; repeat from * 5 times, 3 tr in
White, published by Soho Publishing circle, sl st to complete round, cut and weave in next space, sl st to complete round, cut and
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(available from www.thegmcgroup.com

www.thegmcgroup.com) ends (12 sts). weave in ends (6 corners/6 sides).
Round 2: Using B, attach yarn in any stitch, ch 3
(counts as 1 dtr), 2 dtr in same st, 3 dtr in each st
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to end of round, sl st to complete round, cut and HEXAGON BED PILLOW

weave in ends (36 sts). CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM (BELOW)
Round 3: Using C, attach yarn between a 3 dtr Using the diagram: The easiest way to
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group, ch 2 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr in same st, *ch 1, see how the construction of the pillow
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3 tr in space between 3 dtr group; repeat from * comes together is to photocopy and cut
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to end of round, ch 1, sl st to complete round, out the diagram and fold along the lines
cut and weave in ends (36 sts). shown. You will then have a clear three-
Round 4: Using background colour, attach yarn dimensional model of the pillow.
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in any ch 1 space, ch 2 (counts as 1 tr), (2 tr, ch 2,

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Hexagon bed pillow

by Susan Spinner
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This pretty pillow is a gorgeous accessory for

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dressing your bed in a homely and inviting style.

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It can also be used as a comfortable back

support for leisurely breakfasts in bed.
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FINISHED SIZE
To fit a 64 x 41cm (25 x 16in) pillow pad
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TO FINISH OFF 1 2
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Stitch hexagons together as shown on the
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diagram or use the join as you go method, see
below. Fold the piece and stitch together as
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shown in diagram leaving three hexagon points
open on one side; stitch on five buttons to close
the opening. Natural holes in the crochet work
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form the buttonholes. ●
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Pattern from Granny Squares by Susan Butter 488 (F) 3 ch to count as first tr, 2 tr into the same 1 ch sp,
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Pinner, published by GMC Publications. 2.5mm (UK12/US C/2) crochet hook 1 ch, (3 tr into next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 11 times, sl st to
www.thegmcgroup.com 40cm x 20cm each of plain and patterned fabric third of 3 ch (12 sets of 3 tr).
(www.fancymoon.co.uk and www.croftmill.co.uk) Round 4: Sl st into next st, work as for round 3.
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Sewing thread to match fabric Fasten off.
Sewing machine image 1).
Join in B to the first 1 ch sp with a sl st (image 1
Sewing needle Round 5: 3 ch to count as first tr, (2 tr, 1 ch, 3 tr)
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Darning or tapestry needle into the same 1 ch sp, 1 ch, (3 tr, 1 ch) twice into
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15cm purse frame (www.bag-clasps.co.uk) each of the next eleven 1 ch sps, sl st to third of
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Fabric glue 3 ch (24 sets of 3 tr). Fasten off.
Join in C to the first 1 ch sp with a sl st.
TENSION Round 6: 3 ch to count as first tr, 2 tr into the
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6 sets of 3 tr and 1ch and 10 rows of treble same 1 ch sp, 1 ch, (3 tr into next 1 ch sp, 1 ch)
stitches to 10cm on 2.5mm hook. 23 times (24 sets of 3 tr). Sl st to third of 3 ch.
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Use larger or smaller hook if necessary to obtain Fasten off.
correct tension. Join in D to the first 1 ch sp with a sl st.
Round 7: 3 ch to count as first tr, 2 tr in same 1
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ABBREVIATIONS ch space, *1 ch, 3 htr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch (2 dc in
3trcl (3 treble cluster) = Yarn round hook, next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 3 times, 3 htr in next 1 ch sp,
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insert hook into next st, catch yarn and draw 1 ch, (3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr) in next 1 ch sp to create
back through stitch (3 loops on hook), catch image 2);
corner (image 2 rep from * twice more, 1 ch,
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yarn again and draw through 2 loops (2 loops 3 htr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch (2 dc in next 1 ch sp,
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on hook), *yrh, insert hook into same st, catch 1 ch) 3 times, 3 htr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into
yarn and draw back through stitch (4 loops on the same 1 ch sp as the beginning of the round,
hook), catch yarn and draw through 2 loops* 2 ch, sl st into third of 3 ch. 22
(3 loops on hook), repeat from * to * once more Round 8: Sl st into the 2 ch sp at the corner, 3 ch
(4 loops on hook), yrh, draw through all 4 loops. to count as first tr, 2 tr in same 2 ch sp, *1 ch,
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(3 tr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 6 times, (3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr)

CIRCLE IN A SQUARE PATCH in next 2 ch sp; rep from * twice more, 1 ch,
Granny square purses With 2.5mm hook and A, make 6 ch and sl st to (3 tr, in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 6 times, 3 tr into the
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by Vanessa Mooncie first ch to form a ring. same 2 ch sp as the beginning of the round,
Round 1: 3 ch to count as first tr, 1 tr into the 2 ch, sl st to third of 3 ch (32 sets of 3 tr).
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SIZE ring, 1 ch, (2 tr into ring, 1 ch) 5 times, sl st to the Round 9: Sl st into the 2 ch sp at the corner, 3 ch
16cm x 16cm third of 3 ch (6 sets of 2 tr). to count as first tr, 2 tr in same 2 ch sp, *1 ch,
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Round 2: Sl st into next st, sl st into next 1 ch sp, (3 tr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 7 times, (3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr)
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YOU WILL NEED 3 ch to count as first tr, (1 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr, 1 ch) into in next 2 ch sp; rep from * twice more, 1 ch, (3 tr,
Rowan Wool Cotton 4 ply, the same 1 ch sp, (2 tr, 1 ch) twice into each of in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 7 times, 3 tr into the same
50% Merino wool, 50% cotton (180m per 50g) the next five 1 ch sps, sl st to third of 3 ch 2 ch sp as the beginning of the round, 2 ch, sl st
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1 x 50g ball each in Aqua 487 (A), Sea 492 (B), (12 sets of 2 tr). to third of 3 ch (36 sets of 3 tr). Fasten off.
Petal 484 (C), Flower 485 (D), Leaf 491 (E), Round 3: Sl st into next st, sl st into next 1 ch sp, Make one more patch to match the first.
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SMALL MULTI PATCHWORK Fasten off. TO JOIN THE CIRCLE IN A SQUARE

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With 2.5mm hook and A, B, C, D or F, make 6 ch Join in D between the first and the last dc with AND FLOWER PATCHES
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and join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring. a sl st. With right sides together, miss the 2 ch sp and 3
Round 1: Work as for the Circle in a Square Round 4: Work 1 dc in the same space, 6 ch, tr at the corner, miss the next 2 sets of 3 tr and
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Patch (6 sets of 2 tr). Fasten off. (1 dc between the next 2 dc, 6 ch) 7 times, rejoin the yarn last used to the back loop of the
Join E to the first 1 ch sp with a sl st. sl st to first dc (8 spaces). next tr with a sl st. Working into the back loops
Round 2: 3 ch to count as first tr, (1 tr, 1 ch, 2 tr, Round 5: 1 ch, (in the next 6 ch sp work 1 dc, 1 htr, only on both sides at the same time to join, 1 dc
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1 ch) into the same 1 ch sp, (2 tr, 1 ch) twice into 6 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc) 8 times, sl st to first dc (8 petals). in the same tr, 1 dc in the next 2 tr, (1 dc in the
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each of the next five 1 ch sps, sl st to third of 3 ch Fasten off. next ch, 1 dc in the next 3 tr) 5 times, 2 dc in
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(12 sets of 2 tr). Join in E to the middle of the first petal with a sl each of the next 2 ch at the corner, (1 dc in the
Round 3: Sl st to next st, sl st into next 1 ch sp, image 4).
st. (image 4 next 3 tr, 1 dc in the next ch) 8 times, 1 dc in the
3 ch to count as first tr, 1 tr in the same 1 ch sp, Round 6: 1 dc in same st, *6 ch, (3trcl, 4 ch, 3trcl) next 3 tr, 2 dc in each of the next 2 ch at the
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* 1 ch, (2 htr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) twice, (2 tr, 2 ch, into the middle of the next petal (image image 5),
5 6 ch, corner, (1 dc in the next 3 tr, 1 dc in the next ch)
2 tr) in next 1 ch sp to form a corner; rep from * 1 dc in middle of next petal; rep from * 2 more 5 times, 1 dc in the next 3 tr, fasten off (image
image 6).
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twice more, 1 ch, (2 htr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) twice, times, 6 ch, (3trcl, 4 ch, 3trcl) into the middle of Fasten off and weave in the ends.
2 tr into the same 1 ch sp as the beginning of the the next petal, 6 ch, sl st into first dc. Fasten off.
round, 2 ch, sl st to the third of 3 ch. Fasten off. Join B into a 4 ch corner sp with a sl st. TO JOIN THE MULTI PATCHWORK PIECES
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Make 17 more patches. Round 7: 3 ch to count as first tr, 2 tr in same With Right Sides together, rejoin C to the side
Weave in the yarn ends. 4 ch sp, 1 ch, *(3 tr, 1 ch) twice into each of next edge with a sl st in the first dc of the second
Lay the 9 patches out for each side of the purse two 6 ch sps, (3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr) into next 4 ch patch. Working into both sides at the same time
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in the order you would like them. corner sp, 1 ch; rep from * twice more, (3 tr, 1 ch) to join, 1 dc into the back loops of the first and
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Join C to the corner of the first patch with a sl st. twice into each of next two 6 ch sps, 3 tr into the the next 24 dc, 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc at
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Next: With Wrong Sides together, 2.5mm hook same 4 ch sp as the beginning of the round, 2 the corner, 1 dc in the next 37 dc along the
and C, work 1 dc into the back loops only of the ch, sl st to third of 3 ch (24 sets of 3 tr). Fasten off. lower edge, 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc at the
13 stitches along one edge of both pieces at the Join A into a 2 ch corner sp with a sl st. image 7).
corner, 1 dc in the next 25 dc (image 7 Fasten
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same time to join. Round 8: 3 ch to count as first tr, 2 tr in same off and weave in the ends.
Do not fasten off, but continue working down 2 ch sp, 1 ch, *(3 tr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 5 times,
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the next two sets of patches in the same way to (3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr) in next 2 ch sp, 1 ch; rep from * TO MAKE THE LINING
join two rows of patches. Fasten off. twice more, (3 tr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch) 5 times, 1. Cut two pieces of fabric each in printed and
Next: Repeat to join the remaining three patches. 3 tr into the same 2 ch sp as the beginning of the plain from the lining pattern. Stitch a 1cm seam
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Next: Rejoin C to the corner of a row to be round, 2 ch, sl st to third of 3 ch (28 sets of 3 tr). between the dots to join the lower and side
joined across the patch with a sl st. Round 9: Work as for Round 8 of the Circle in edges. Cut diagonally across the corners.
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Work 1 dc into the back loops only of the 39 a Square patch. 2. With Right Sides together, slip one piece of
stitches along the edges of both pieces of each Round 10: Work as for Round 9 of the Circle in fabric inside the other, aligning the raw edges at
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patch at the same time to join. Fasten off. a Square patch. Fasten off. the top and sides. Working on one side at a
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Next: Repeat to join the remaining row of one Make one more patch to match the first. time, stitch the two pieces of the lining together
image 3).
side of the purse (image 3 around the curved top edges between the dots,
Next: Rejoin C to a corner with a sl st, 1 dc into the TO FINISH allowing a 1cm seam. Leave an opening of
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back loop only of each st, sl st to first dc (156 sts). Weave in the ends and press the patches with around 5cm on one top edge to turn the piece
Fasten off. Repeat to finish the other side. a warm iron under a damp cloth. image 8).
right side out. Notch the curves (image 8
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Weave in the ends.

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FLOWER PATCH
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With 2.5mm hook and F, make 6 ch and sl st

to first ch to form a ring.
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Round 1: 1 ch, work 16 dc into the ring, sl st

to the first dc (16 sts).
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Round 2: 6 ch, miss 1 dc, (1 tr in next dc, 3 ch,

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miss 1 dc) 7 times, sl st to third of 6 ch (8 sps).

Fasten off.
Join in C to the first 3 ch sp with a sl st.
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Round 3: (In the next 3 ch sp work 1 dc, 1 htr,

3 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc) 8 times, sl st to first dc (8 petals).
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3. Turn the lining Right Side out and press. Sleeve length:
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Sew the opening together by hand or machine. 34.5[34.5:38:40.5:40.5:40.5]cm
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This way, the raw edges are inside the lining and 13.5[13.5:15:16:16:16]in
won’t show through the open work of the Note: The sleeve length is adjustable.
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crocheted patches.
4. With the patterned side on the inside, insert YOU WILL NEED
the lining into the crocheted purse. Line up the Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran,
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curved edges and pin in place. Sew by hand or 90% wool, 10% angora (88m per 50g)
machine around the open edges to attach the 9(9:10:10:11:11) x 50g balls 10 Silver (MC)
image 9).
crocheted piece to the lining (image 9 1(1:1:1:1 x 50g 21 x 50g balls 21 Fuchsia(A)
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5. Working on one side at a time, apply the glue 1(1:1:1:1 x 50g 21 x 50g balls 37 Tangerine (B)
to the channel of one side of the purse frame, 5.5mm (US size I-9) crochet hook
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coating the base and sides. Carefully insert the 5mm (US size H-8) crochet hook
top of the lined crochet and allow the glue to dry.
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Repeat to attach the other side of the purse frame. TENSION
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13 sts x 11 rows over a 10cm (4in) square worked
TIPS in half trebles using a 5.5mm (US size I-9) hook
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1. When gluing the purse frame to the lined or appropriate hook to achieve correct tension.
crocheted piece, use the end of the crochet hook
to poke the fabric inside the channel, ensuring TECHNIQUES USED
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the edges are pushed right into the frame. Changing colours for stripes
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2. Keep a damp cloth handy to wipe away any Shaping necks and Sleeves first htr, 1htr in next htr and in each htr to end,
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residue of glue. It will easily rub off the frame, Decreasing using half trebles 1htr in top of 2-ch at end of row.
but try to avoid getting it where you do not want Increasing using half trebles Cut off A and change to MC.
it on the fabric. ● Adjusting Sleeve length on simple Sleeves Row 3: Using MC, 2ch (counts as first htr), miss
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Joining garment pieces together first htr, 1htr in next htr and in each htr to end,
1htr in top of 2-ch at end of row.
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SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
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Cut off MC and change to B.
htr2tog (half treble 2 togetherdecrease) = Row 4: Using B, 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first
[Yrh, insert hook in next st, yrh and pull yarn htr, 1htr in next htr and in each htr to end, 1htr in
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through work] twice(5 loops now on hook), yrh, top of 2-ch at end of row.
pull yarn through all 5 loops on hook to Cut off B and change to MC.
complete the htr2tog decrease. Row 5: Using MC, 2ch (counts as first htr), miss
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first htr, 1htr in next htr and in each htr to end,
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TIPS 1htr in top of 2-ch at end of row.**
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Changing colours: When changing colours, just Using MC only, cont in htr as set until Back
before you work the last step (the last yrh) of the measures 59[59:65:65:68:68]cm (23.25[23.25:
last stitch of the row using the old yarn, drop the 25.75:25.75:26.75:26.75)in from beg of welt,
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old yarn and pick up the new yarn, wrap it round ending on a WS row.
the hook and pull it through to complete the last Shape right back neck
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stitch of the row – this joins in the new yarn. Next row (RS): 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first
Sewing garment seams: Leave a long length of htr, 1htr in each of next 24(27:28:28:30:31) htr,
the yarn before joining in a new colour, this strand 1dc in each of next 2 htr, turn.
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can be used to sew side and Sleeve seams. Next row: 1ss in each of first 2 dc, 1dc in each of
next 2 htr, 1htr in each htr to end, 1htr in top of
BACK
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2-ch at end of row. 23(26:27:27:29:30) htr.
Welt Fasten off.
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The welt is a border at the bottom of the Shape left back neck
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garment, which is often a different stitch to the With RS facing and using a 5.5mm (US size I-9)
Basic jumper by Nicki Trench stitch used in the main section. It holds the and MC, return to last complete row worked,
If you’ve been waiting for a basic jumper pattern, shape of the bottom edge of the garment nicely. miss next 11(11:11:13:13:15)htr at centre, rejoin 22
here it is. This is such a great project for any level. Foundation chain: Using a 5.5mm (US size I-9) yarn with a ss to follhtr, 1ch, 1dc in same place as
I have added stripes here and there, but to make hook and MC, make 66(72:74:76:80:84)ch. ss, 1dc in next htr, 1htr in each htr to end, 1htr in
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it your own, simply add a contrasting colour to Row 1 (RS): 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in top of 2-ch at end of row.
the sleeves or neck or anywhere else! I also each chto end. 65(71:73:75:79:83) dc. 25(28:29:29:31:32) htr.
Change to a 5mm (US size H-8) hook. Next row: 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first htr,
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made the sleeves ¾ length.

Row 2: 1ch (does not count as a st), 1dc in each 1htr in each st to last 2 htr, 1dc in each of last 2 htr.
SIZES dc to end. Fasten off.
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To fit women’s sizes: Rep Row 2 six times more, so ending with a WS

8[10:12:14:16:18] row. FRONT
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Around bust: Main body Work as for Back to **.

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100[109:112:115:122:128]cm Change to a 5.5mm (US size I-9) hook. Using MC only, cont in htr as set until 4(4:4:4:4:4)
40[43.5:45:46:48.5:51]in Row 1 (RS): 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first dc, rows fewer than on Back have been worked to
Length from shoulder: 1htr in each dc to end. 65(71:73:75:79:83) sts. beg of neck shaping, so ending with a WS row.
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htr, 1htr in each of next 26(29:30:30:32:33) htr, dc evenly down left front neck
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1dc in each of next 2 htr, turn. edge, 7(7:7:9:9:11)dc across centre front neck
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29(32:33:33:35:36) sts. sts, 13(13:13:13:13:13)dc evenly up right front

Next row: 1ss in each of first 2 dc (do not count neck edge, 25(25:25:27:27:29)dc evenly
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as sts), 1dc in each of next 2 htr, 1htr in each htr around back neck edge, join with ss in first dc,
to end, 1htr in top of 2ch at end of row. do not turn. 58(58:58:62:62:66) dc.
27(30:31:31:33:34) sts. Round 1 (RS): 1ch (does not count as a st), 1dc in
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Next row: 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first htr, each dc to end, join with a ss in first dc of round.
1htr in each htr to last 2 htr, htr2tog over these Cont with RS always facing you.
last 2 htr. 24(27:28:28:30:31) sts. Rep Round 1 six times more.
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Next row: 2ch (counts as first htr), miss htr2tog, Fasten off.
htr2tog over next 2 htr, 1htr in each st to end,
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1htr in top of 2-ch at end of row. TO FINISH

23(26:27:27:29:30) sts. Place markers along side seam edges of
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Next 2 rows: 2ch, (counts as first htr), miss first Front and Back 18.5(20:20:21:24:24)cm (7.25
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htr, 1htr in each htr to end, 1htr in top of 2-ch at [8:8:8.25:9.5:9.5)in from shoulder seams.
end of row. The Sleeve tops fit between these markers.
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Fasten off. Place a marker at the centre of the last row

Shape right front neck Cut off A and change to MC. (top) of each Sleeve.
With RS facing and using a 5.5mm (US size I-9) Row 3 (inc): Using MC, 2ch (counts as first htr), Laying the pieces on a flat surface, place one
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hook and MC, return to last complete row miss first htr, 1htr in next htr, 2htr in next htr, 1htr Sleeve on the Body with right sides together
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worked, miss next 7(7:7:9:9:11) htr at centre, in each htr to last 2 htr, 2htr in next htr, 1htr in and matching the centre of the top of the Sleeve
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rejoin yarn with a ss to foll htr, 1ch, 1dc in same last htr, 1htr in top of 2ch at end of row. to the shoulder seam. Using large plastic or
place as ss, 1dc in next htr, 1htr in each htr to 34(36:36:38:38:38) sts. glass-headed pins, pin the top of the Sleeve to
end, 1htr in top of 2ch at end of row. Cut off MC and change to B. the Body between the markers. Sew the other
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29(32:33:33:35:36) sts. Row 4: Using B, 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first Sleeve to the Body in the same way. Sew the
Next row: 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first htr, htr, 1htr in next htr and in each htr to end, 1htr in side and Sleeve seams. Fold the neckband over
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1htr in each htr to last 2htr, 1dc in each of last top of 2ch at end of row. to the right side of the jumper so the first and last
2 htr. 27(30:31:31:33:34) sts. Cut off B and change to MC. rows are aligned and pin – this makes the
Next row: 1ss in each of first 2 dc, htr2tog over Row 5: Using MC, 2ch (counts as first htr), miss neckband a double thickness. Using a yarn
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next 2 htr,1htr in each htr to end, 1htr in top of first htr,1htr in next htr and in each htr to end, 1htr sewing needle and overcast stitch loosely stitch
2-ch at end of row. 24(27:28:28:30:31) sts. in top of 2ch at end of row. the neckband in place. Sew in all yarn ends. ●
Next row: 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first htr, Cont with MC only.
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1htr in each of next 20(23:24:24:26:27) htr, Row 6 (inc): 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first htr,
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htr2tog over next 2 htr, 1htr in top of htr2tog at 1htr in next htr, 2htr in next htr, 1htr in each htr to
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end of row. 23(26:27:27:29:30) sts. last 2 htr, 2htr in next htr, 1htr in last htr, 1htr in top
Next 2 rows: 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first of 2-ch at end of row.
htr, 1htr in each htr to end, 1htr in top of 2-ch at 36(38:38:40:40:40) sts.
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end of row. Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 5 and 6.

Fasten off. 38(40:40:42:42:42)sts.
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SIZES 16 AND 18 ONLY

SLEEVES (MAKE TWO THE SAME) Rep Rows 5 and 6 four times more. –(–:–:–:50:50)
Cuff sts.
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Using a 5.5mm (US size I-9) hook and MC, Now work as from Row 9.
make 29(31:31:33:33:33) ch. ALL SIZES
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Row 1 (RS): 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each Rows 9, 10 and 11: 2ch (counts as first htr), 1 htr in
ch to end. 28(30:30:32:32:32) dc. next htr and in each htr to end, 1htr in top of 2-ch
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Change to a 5mm (US size H-8) hook. at end of row.

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Row 2: 1ch (does not count as a st), 1dc in each Row 12 (inc): 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first htr,
dc to end. 1htr in next htr, 2htr in next htr, 1htr in each htr to
Rep Row 2 five times more, so ending with last 2 htr, 2htr in next htr, 1htr in last htr, 1htr in top
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a RS row. of 2ch at end of row.

Next row (inc): 1ch, 1dc in each of first 2 dc, 2dc 40(42:42:44:52:52) sts.
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in next dc, 1dc in each of next 6(7:7:8:8:8)dc, 2dc Rep Rows 9 to 12 another 4(5:5:5:4:4) times. Pattern from Crochet Basics by Nicki
in next dc, 1dc in each of next 8 dc, 2dc in next 48(52:52:54:60:60) sts. Trench, published by CICO Books
dc, 1dc in next Work without shaping until Sleeve measures (£14.99). Photos © James Gardiner
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6(7:7:8:8:8)dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of last 34.5[34.5:38:40.5:40.5:40.5]cm

2 dc. 32(34:34:36:36:36) dc. (13.5[13.5:15:16:16:16]in) from beg of cuff or READER OFFER
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Main sleeve desired length. Knitting readers can buy Crochet Basics,
Change to a 5.5mm (US size I-9) hook. Fasten off. published by CICO Books at £14.99, for
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Row 1 (RS): 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first dc, the special price of £10.99 including free
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1htr in each dc to end. 32(34:34:36:36:36) sts. NECKBAND p&p. Just call 01256 302699 quoting
Cut off MC and change to A. Join the shoulder seams. GLR CODE O5O to get your copy.
Row 2: Using A, 2ch (counts as first htr), miss first With RS facing and using a size 5mm (US size For more information please visit
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htr, 1htr in next htr and each htr to end, 1htr in top H-8) hook and MC, join yarn with a ss at left www.cicobooks.co.uk.
of 2ch at end of row. shoulder seam, 1ch, then work 13(13:13:13:13:13)
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cm
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Tranquil bed runner
by Sarah Hazell
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SIZE
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Finished size approximately 154cm x 34cm
(60.5 x 13.5in)
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YOU WILL NEED
Rowan Wool Cotton DK, Row 3: Ch3, miss first st, 1tr into next st, [tr2tog [3tr into next ch2 sp] to end of row, ss to
50% wool, 50% cotton (113m per 50g) over next 2 sts] twice, *[ch1, htr3tog into next st] turning ch.
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7 x 50g balls in pale lilac (A) five times, 1ch, **[tr2tog over next 2 sts] six times; Fasten off.
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2 x 50g balls in dark purple (C) rep from * ending last rep at ** when 6 sts remain, Weave in any loose ends and press according
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Rowan Kidsilk Haze, 70% super kid mohair, [tr2tog over next 2ch] three times, miss 3ch, turn. to ball band instructions. ●
30% silk (210m per 25g) Row 4: Ch 1, 1dc into each of first 3 sts, *[1dc
3 x 25g balls in pale pink (B) into next ch-1 sp, 1dc into next st] five times, 1dc
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4mm (US: G-6) hook into next ch-1 sp, 1bdc into each of next 6 sts;
672 size 6 beads in amethyst (96 beads are rep from * to last 8 sts, [1dc into next ch-1 sp, 1dc
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used for each of the seven bead rows) into next st] five times, 1dc into next ch-1 sp, 1dc
into each of last 3 sts.
TENSION Row 5: As Row 3, changing to yarn B at last yrh.
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17 sts and 13 rows to 10cm using a 4mm Row 6: As Row 2.
(US: G-6) hook and measured over pattern. Row 7: As Row 3, changing to yarn C at last yrh.
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Row 8: As Row 2.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Rows 3 to 8 form the pattern and should be
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Bdc = beaded double crochet repeated five more times, observing the colour
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Htr3tog = half treble the next 3 stitches together changes set out above.
Tr2tog = treble the next 2 stitches together Rows 39 to 41: As Rows 3–5, omitting colour
changes. 22
PATTERN NOTE Rows 42 to 43: As Rows 2–3. Fasten off.
Thread 96 beads onto yarn at the beginning
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of row 4 and for each repeat of row 4 TO FINISH OFF

(there are seven bead rows in total). Weave in any loose ends.
Pattern from Hello Crochet! by Sarah Hazell,
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BED RUNNER EDGES (both worked the same) published by Pavilion, www.pavilionbooks.
Using 4mm (G-4) hook and yarn A, ch 291. With RS of work facing and using 4.00mm (G-4) com. Photographs by Rachael Smith.
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Row 1 (RS): 1tr/1dc in 4th ch from hook, [tr2tog hook, join yarn A to corner with a ss.
over next 2ch] twice, *[ch1, htr3tog into next ch] Row 1: Ch1, 1dc into same place, work a further READER OFFER
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five times, 1ch, **[tr2tog over next 2ch] six 63dc evenly across row ends, turn. Knitting readers can buy a copy of Hello
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times; rep from * ending last rep at ** when 6ch Row 2: Ch1, 1dc into every dc to end of row, turn. Crochet! for only £3.99 (RRP £4.99)
remain, [tr2tog over next 2ch] three times, turn. Row 3: Ch1 [1dc into next dc, ch2, miss next including free UK p&p. Call 0844 576
Row 2: Ch1, 1dc into first st and into each st and 2dc] to last dc, 1dc into last dc, changing to 8122 and quote offer code CH1909.
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ch-1 sp to end of row, excluding the 3ch missed yarn C at last yrh. Offer closes 15 May 2015.
at the beginning of the previous row, turn. Row 4: Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 2tr into next ch2 sp,
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