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Summer knitting for me is all about bright this month, as designer and writer Bronagh
colours and lovely lace – so that’s exactly Miskelly – who is often to be seen at yarn
what you’ll find in this gloriously sunny fairs dressed in a white coat as an official
edition of Knitting. We’ve got really striking Yarn Doctor for UK Hand Knitting – has
patterns from Jacinta Bowie and Jo Allport, stepped in to share some of her wisdom and
along with approachable designs for the less answer your questions. But don’t worry,
audacious lace lover from Bronagh Miskelly Sarah has only taken a short break and will
and Pat Menchini. be back soon.
I’m also excited to feature some big names Finally, I’d like to introduce you to
in the knitting world in this issue: Martin one of the two kittens who have recently
Storey shares his Dottie cardigan from joined our family – and quickly invaded a
Rowan’s current magazine, issue 69, while technique photo shoot to see exactly what
Jen Geigley and Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard was going on. If the first weeks of mischief
each give you a taste of their latest books. are anything to go by, you can look out for
Like me, I’m sure lots of you are really many future appearances by our new furry
inspired by Japanese knitting, and a friends! So far, I’ve managed to keep them
focus on lace seemed like an excellent out of my yarn stash…
opportunity to look again at the beautifully
intricate stitch patterns we see in Japanese
designs. Translator, teacher and author
Christine
Gayle Roehm shares her experiences and
NEXT MONTH:
tips for knitting Japanese style, and I’ve
looked at some of the signature stitches Boyfriend knits – oversized, casual shapes
used to create these patterns and broken you’ll love to knit and wear
them down in step-by-step instructions. • Pat Strong • Jo Allport • Pat Menchini
The eagle-eyed among you will notice • Jacinta Bowie • Martin Storey
that Ask Sarah has become Ask Bronagh • Brian Smith • And much more

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 NEWS
WE CATCH UP ON THE LATEST YARNS
ORANGE
IS THE NEW KNIT
Scheepjes has released a zesty
collection in its latest Pretty Little
Things pattern booklet. Themed
around orange, Pretty Little Things
issue 16 features a knitted Juicy Pouch
by Cher Marcus in Colour Crafter yarn,
which looks like an orange segment,
orange crocheted scarf Zesty by Joke
Decorte in Scheepjes Sunkissed, and
embroidered orange earrings.

LAND OF THE BRAVE,

HOME OF THE SHEEP
US retailer Knit Picks has released its first
all-American yarn line. JUST AN INKLING
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns Designer Kate Davies has taken up
inspired Knit Picks’ parent company, Crafts inkle weaving, and found that the
Group, to try something new and launch a experience of learning a new skill
custom-made yarn grown, processed, dyed She says: ‘I’m thrilled to have had the completely from scratch has revived her
and milled entirely in the US. opportunity to bring Crafts Group the creative practice. This experience has
Chief marketing officer Ursula Morgan raw wool for its first American yarn gone on to inspire a brand new book,
says: ‘The pandemic was a catalyst for us. line. The fact that this wool is RWS Inkling, which Kate defines as ‘the
It gave us a chance to reflect on our core certified means it represents practices very beginning of a thought.’ Inkling
values and goals and respond to demand we all value. It has enabled us to provide includes 15 colourful, creative projects:
from consumers. At Crafts Group, we confidence along with the premium 11 designs for hand knitting and four
look to our customers to be a navigating quality and performance that we believe projects to weave on an inkle loom.
compass in where to go next. They had knitters will appreciate.’
been calling for a responsibly sourced, High Desert yarn is a 20.5 micron wool
all-American-made yarn and the time was from Merino and Merino-Rambouillet CAKES AND CROCHET
right for us to deliver on that.’  cross sheep raised on family ranches of The Crochet Bakery is a new collection
At the same time Jeanne Carver of meadows, forest lands and deserts with of cute and delicious crocheted cakes
Shaniko Wool Company was looking natural water supplies. It comes in 12 and goodies from Caroline Turner – all
for a brand partner for her American shades inspired by Oregon’s High Desert, produced with absolutely no calories
wool harvest, the only wool to date to and in two weights: Sport, which has 273m or crumbs. This is an adorable kawaii
be certified under the global non-profit per 100g, and Worsted, which has 198m book packed with tasty treats from
responsible land management body Textile per 100g. Each ball retails for US$18.99 cupcakes to wedding cakes, and we have
Exchange’s Responsible Wool Standard. (£13.63). Knit Picks has released a small five copies to give away. For your chance
range of garment and accessory designs to win, visit our Competitions page on
for the yarns, and another line in the knittingmag.com. Deadline: August 10.
collection is due to launch this autumn.
 Cabaret

HOBBYCRAFT ENTERS
THE DRAGON’S DEN
Craft retailer Hobbycraft is encouraging its
workers to pitch their own ideas for ranges
to be sold in the chain’s stores.
Inspired by TV’s Dragon’s Den, the retailer
Highland Heathers
has set up a panel of senior managers and is
calling on crafty colleagues to set up their
own businesses by giving them a chance to
sell their products through the chain.
The Artisan programme was launched in
a bid to maximise workers’ talents and give
them tools and skills to fulfil their passions.
Three successful ranges have already been
ReCreate launched: Bethany Salt’s in Chesterfield, a
tropical fabric collection which sold out in
RECREATE WITH RECYCLED YARN just two weeks; Sam Lane’s, a range of crochet
Stylecraft has released a yarn made entirely retailing for £4.25 a ball. patterns in Swindon; and Adele Busby’s, a
from recycled, upcycled and reused fibres. Stylecraft has also added new shades range of colour-in canvases in Peterborough.
ReCreate is a blend of 40% wool from and designs for its perennial favourite, Hobbycraft is now looking for 19 more
recycled garments, 30% acrylic from sparkly Cabaret, and last year’s popular ranges to fill its shelves this year, and a recent
recycled garments and 30% polyester from launch Highland Heathers. Three bright event has seen colleagues pitching creative
plastic bottles, which are shredded before colour combinations have been added to product ideas from cross-stitch kits and
being spun into yarn. the Cabaret range, bringing the palette to sketchbook designs to cake decorating books.
This DK-weight yarn comes in a classic 16 colours, and these feature in a selection Chief executive Dominic Jordan says:
palette of eight shades including brights of free patterns for womenswear and ‘Our colleagues make Hobbycraft the leader
and neutrals, and is launched along with a accessories on the brand’s website. in the market and this fantastic initiative
collection of easy-to-wear garments with Highland Heathers welcomes seven helps us to further nurture our colleagues
oversized shapes and on-trend fuller sleeves. new shades, which are highlighted in six and develop their amazing talents and
ReCreate is spun in Turkey and comes in new pattern leaflets for men and women, skills, all while delivering the best possible
100g donuts with a generous 350m of yarn, featuring both garments and accessories. experience for our customers. We have
pledged to grow the Artisan programme and
are looking forward to developing a robust
LION BRAND ROARS programme that supports our creative
INTO SUMMER colleagues’ growth and development.’
Lion Brand has released a selection of yarns
perfect for summer crafting.
Just Hemp is a bulky, 100% hemp yarn
that creates a durable fabric with great
drape, which will soften as you work
it and get softer with each wear and
wash. It comes in 100g balls of 85m in a
sophisticated palette of 14 muted shades.
Pima Cotton is a soft, worsted-weight
100% pima cotton yarn that is versatile Just
enough to work in any season. It comes in Hemp
a range of 12 sophisticated solid shades
including neutrals and brights, along with
Sunset six pastel-toned print colours.
Nights Lion Brand has also released Sunset Pima
Cotton
Nights, an ombré yarn cake with a touch of
sparkle. This gently plied worsted-weight
blend of 90% acrylic and 10% polyester
comes in 100g cakes of 250m, in a range
of eight elegant colours.

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 NEWS

GARTHENOR
LIGHTS A BEACON
Independent organic yarn
brand Garthenor has launched
Beacons, a DK wool with
purpose and structure that is
also softer than ever.
Beacons is a three-fold, worsted-
spun yarn that comes in a broad
palette of 36 shades including bold
and punchy solids, subtle heathers
and marls.
The wool comes from Polwarth
sheep from Dunbar Island in the
Falklands, which is famed for
its snow-white, superfine fleece.
These sheep produce a long,
smooth fibre that gives excellent
stitch definition and is great at
absorbing dye. The Polwarth is
blended with long and lustrous
Romney wool and Hebridean in
Cinder, Garthenor’s grey base.
Beacons comes in 50g skeins
of 135m.

JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN HITS

THE SMALL SCREEN
UK cashmere and fine woollens producer Johnstons of Elgin has
CRAFTERS’ COFFEE, ANYONE?
featured on ITV4’s Made in Britain programme. Knitting and coffee. Do any two wonderful things go together better
The show, which celebrates British manufacturing, showed how the than these?
company makes its knitwear in Scottish mills in Elgin and Hawick. Well, the pairing has just got even better, thanks to passionate
Family-run Johnstons of Elgin was established in 1797 and is one knitter and caffeine lover Leann VanDerHeyden, who has launched a
of the last few remaining vertical mills in the UK. It sources the best coffee blend specially for knitters in Hudson, New York.
natural fibres and technology and works with expert craftspeople to The Knit Coffee Company has released an Italian roast whole-
produce clothes for some of Britain’s best known brands as well as bean coffee designed to provide knitters and crafters with an organic
high-end designer goods and products for traditional crafts. and kosher beverage perfect for drinking all day.
Chief executive Simon Cotton says: ‘In this predominantly Founder Leann was laid off from a prestigious performing arts
digital age, it’s easy to lose sight of the skill and personal touches centre in New York City at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and
that go into making the highest quality clothing and accessories. took this as a prompt to follow her dream of combining her loves of
Throughout our 224-year history we have stayed true to knitting and coffee.
sustainability and slow luxury. Our unique craftsmanship and She says: ‘I’ve knitted since I was a child and it truly has become
commitment to innovation sets us apart from other brands, and it a therapy for me during the pandemic. I couldn’t find a better way
all happens here, on British soil.  to assuage my continued anxiety. I was unable to see my family due
‘At Johnstons of Elgin, maintaining skills in our communities is a to lockdowns and quarantine, and with my job no longer there, I
major commitment and by ensuring our products are made with the sought comfort in yarn and knitting.
finest fibres, without rushing the process, our customers can be sure ‘I also drank a lot of coffee, but after a couple of cups I didn’t
their purchases will last a lifetime.’ care for the acidic feel or taste in my mouth. So, I looked for a dark,
flavourful coffee that I would enjoy drinking throughout the day. It
Johnstons of Elgin produces ‘slow luxury’ fashion under the leadership takes a lot of fuel to keep my family and friends in knitted things,
of chairman Jenny Urquhart which means a lot of coffee! Most knitters would understand this.’
She adds: ‘Truthfully, I simply wanted to pursue something that
fed my soul, was high quality and represented the care and time
crafters take when creating something. I also wanted to provide
comfort. Cosiness. Hygge, if you will.’
Leann teamed up with a local roaster and designed the packaging
complete with imagery of knits she crafted herself. She currently
offers a fully caffeinated Knitters’ Blend coffee, but plans are in
the pipeline for a half caf and possibly a full decaf. She is also in
discussions with international distributors, and hopes the coffee
will be available in the UK and Europe soon.

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PLANNING A STAYCATION?
LOOKING FOR A YARN SHOP TO VISIT
ON YOUR TRAVELS? HERE ARE OUR

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TOP TIPS FOR SOME OF THE BEST

Look north to some truly

extraordinary retailers

Emily Foulds
COME AND HAVE A SQUISH WITH LAILI CLEASBY
OF EMILY FOULDS, IN COLNE
Why should customers visit in person
when they can?
Yarn is a tactile substance, you have to
feel it. You have to see samples of the yarn
knitted up so you can judge the drape and
feel of the fabric the yarn creates, to
know if it is going to work
for your project. Online
is OK, but nothing
beats being able to
squish the yarn in
person. Another
important reason
to visit your
local yarn shop
is colour – to see
colours up close
What makes your shop special? and personal is so
We stock an amazing amount of yarn. I important. Here at
have to pinch myself sometimes, I am so the shop we are blessed
lucky to have some of the world’s finest yarn with more than eight skylights,
here in my shop – in Lancashire. We stock which bring in lots of natural light, really
yarn brands such as The Fibre Co, Einrum, showing off the yarn. Saying all that, one of
Jamieson & Smith, West Yorkshire Spinners, the main reasons you should come in and
Hot Butter Yarns, Yarntelier and much visit the shop is for individual and personal
more. We have patterns, accessories and advice. I love nothing more than helping
crochet kits available too. someone start off on their next project!

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Northern Yarn
MEET THE OWNER OF THE LANCASTER STORE AND YARN BRAND, KATE MAKIN

Spinners, Jamieson’s of Shetland, John We delivered locally and were able to continue
Arbon, The Fibre Company, BC Garn, Létt with click and collect at the doorstep once a
Lopi and many more.  week. This really helped keep us going! Our
knitting and crochet night went online and
Why should customers visit in person we’ve been Zooming for a year now. It’s been a
when they can? great way to keep in touch and connected.
There’s nothing like seeing and feeling the
yarn in person, pure wool can vary so much What’s on your needles right now?
with each breed and the way it has been I have just finished a Goldwing sweater by
spun. You can see samples made up and get Jenn Steingass using The Fibre Company’s
expert advice about your project, ensuring Lore, which I absolutely love. I’ve just cast
you get the right yarn for the job. on the Ilha sweater by Orlane Sucche in
our Northern Yarn Methera in one of the
How can customers shop with you if they new colours, the most gorgeous Ginger. It’s
can’t make it in person? a really soft blend that has been worsted
Northern Yarn has an online shop as well as spun, using four British breeds from four
bricks and mortar, with quick delivery and local farms, and the pattern has a lace and
What makes your shop special? plastic-free packaging. cable yoke that will show off the stitch
Northern Yarn has a strong focus on natural definition. I also have some Mara socks on
fibres, and stocks many yarns from local How have you been coping with the the go by Zsuzsanna Orthodoxou in The
farms – including our own line made from Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns? Fibre Company Amble – a really interesting
hand-picked fleeces from farms around Lockdown was a busy time: home-schooling brocade pattern and the yarn is just dreamy!
Lancashire and Cumbria, fully traceable two primary school-aged children and
yarns you won’t find anywhere else. But running the online business in the evenings. northernyarn.co.uk
we also stock a range from further afield,
including favourites like West Yorkshire

How can customers shop with you if they

can’t make it in person?
We try our best to provide the same quality
of service online as we do if you come in and
visit us in person. We can also arrange a live
video call to help you choose the yarn and
accessories for your next project.

How have you been coping with the

Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns?
I have had so many of my wonderful
customers’ support through this
unprecedented time. We have been able to
provide a local click and collect service. We
have also worked hard together to make
sure that the shop is a safe environment for
customers to visit. We ensure the shop is
well ventilated, everyone wears masks and ‘This area of East Lancashire has a rich textile history,’ says Laili.
we clean and disinfect regularly.   Make sure you visit Queen Street Mill in Burnley, a World Heritage site.
There is also the Weavers’ Triangle and Gawthorpe Hall in Burnley. Here in Colne we
What’s on your needles right now? have Wycoller Country Park, which is a beautiful site to walk around. There are many
I am knitting a sweater for my husband links in the village to the Brontë sisters. Another feature of my area of Lancashire is the
right now. It is the Hide and Peak Sweater by stunning landmark Pendle Hill. Visitors from around the world come to visit Pendle Hill
Maxim Cyr. I am knitting it in Isager Jensen to see the beautiful views from the top. They also learn about the Pendle Witch Trials
yarn along with some Shilasdair DK I have and the start of the Quaker movement.’  
had in my stash for about 12 years. Swing by Clitheroe, home to award-winning wine shops D Byrne & Co
and The Whalley Wine Shop.
emilyfoulds.com Take a hike in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
‘Visit Lancaster Castle, with its newly refurbished grounds
and Atkinsons café,’ says Kate.
Find your local The Singing Ringing Tree is a unique musical sculpture
yarn shop at overlooking the town of Burnley.
ukhandknitting.com Check out Pendle Stitches in Pendle and Norma’s Wool Shop
in Burnley while you’re there.
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ALPACAS: THE ANIMALS

BENEATH THE YARN
FROM MULTIPLE STOMACHS TO GREEN SPIT, ALPACAS HAVE PLENTY
OF QUIRKY SECRETS. ZOO BIOLOGIST JAMES BRERETON INVESTIGATES
ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE FIBRES

Those of us who yarn. While the alpaca might become a may protect other animals against attacks
are experienced common sight, the animal beneath the from foxes, dogs, or wolves. As a result,
at knitting will yarn is an incredibly strange, exotic species alpacas are sometimes mixed in with other
be familiar with with some hidden secrets. livestock, such as sheep.
alpaca yarn. The alpaca belongs to a small family of
Alpacas are MEET THE FAMILY animals collectively known as Camelidae.
famous for their The alpaca, known to scientists as Vicugna There are no prizes for guessing which other
soft coats, which make luxurious yarns pacos, is native to the Andes in South species belong to this group! Within the
that often carry premium prices. The yarn, America, and was domesticated thousands Camelidae family, the alpaca is most closely
as well as being softer than sheep’s wool, of years ago for its meat and yarn. This related to the vicuña (Vicugna vicugna),
is free from lanolin, which is beneficial for long period of domestication has resulted a beautiful orange-white animal that
those with allergies or sensitive skin. in different colour varieties: alpacas range originates from the Andes. It is believed that
Alpacas are becoming a surprisingly from cream to grey and brown to black. the vicuña was domesticated at least in part
common sight in the UK: these animals They are naturally social animals and for its beautiful hair, resulting in the alpaca.
may be found in zoos, exotic farms and are therefore housed in herds. They show Two other camelids are found in South
even in bespoke herds for harvesting of aggression to animals in the dog family, and America: these are the semi-domesticated

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llama (Lama glama), and its wild cousin, The story becomes stranger still. After for the occasion. The resulting toy is not
the guanaco (Lama guanicoe). While llama sitting for several days in the rumen, the exactly zoologically accurate: he sits up in
wool is sometimes used for knitting, it lacks bacteria-food mix moves into the next a very unnatural fashion on two legs! I did,
the fine quality of alpaca yarn. Collectively, stomach compartment, the omasum, and however, manage to produce the ‘mane’
the llama, alpaca, guanaco and vicuña are from there into the abomasum. This last by creating loops of crochet stitches. The
known as the ‘New World camelids’. stomach is a bit like a human stomach: it colours, fortunately, were realistic as both
The alpaca’s distant relatives can be found is acidic. The bacteria, which have been white and grey are common in alpacas. After
throughout Africa and Asia. One species, lovingly cultured in the rumen, now find a week of careful work, ‘Al Paca’ was finished.
the bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) themselves in an acidic environment where We have a small herd of alpacas at
has been introduced into Australia and they themselves are digested. After leaving Sparsholt’s Animal Management Centre, so
now roams around the Outback. The the abomasum, the microbial proteins are one rainy afternoon I decided to introduce
bactrian camel originated in Asia and has absorbed through the gut as a secondary Al to the rest of the herd. Rather than
two humps on its back, which are believed energy source for the alpaca. welcome him, the herd eyed him with some
to help protect the camel against excessive So, in short, the alpaca does not actually suspicion. Perhaps they recognised the yarn
heat while also providing a store of fat. The use grass as a food source. Instead, it he had been made from!
dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) outsources the hard work of digesting grass Despite having been kept by humans
is the one-humped variety and is found to its bacterial partners, and it takes the for thousands of years, the alpaca still has
throughout Africa. Both the bactrian and rewards from this partnership. As thanks for many unusual quirks. With its soft fleece,
dromedary have been domesticated for their hard work, the bacteria are eventually this strange animal is fascinating to work
thousands of years, and much like the digested and used as a food source themselves. with. Alpaca farms are becoming more
alpaca, are used as a source of yarn. This shows a slightly darker side to what we common throughout the UK, which may be
normally consider to be a harmless herbivore. a good sign for those of us who are keen on
IT TAKES GUTS TO BE AN ALPACA working with their yarn!
In the wild, the alpaca typically feeds on ‘AL’ THE ALPACA
grasses and leaves. This is also true in As part of this article, I decided to try James Brereton is a lecturer in Zoo Biology
alpaca farms: the diet commonly consists of crocheting an alpaca. I found an excellent at University Centre Sparsholt. During
grass, hay and occasionally a pelleted ration. recipe in Edward’s Menagerie by Kerry his spare time, he knits and crochets
However, the alpaca has a strange secret in Lord, and bought a ball of alpaca yarn zoologically accurate animals.
its digestive system: it has three stomachs.
These three stomachs allow the alpaca to
digest its tough, fibrous diet.
After being swallowed, food enters the first
stomach, which is known as a rumen. Unlike
the stomach of a human, this rumen is not
acidic. Large amounts of food, some of which
may have been in the rumen for several days,
mix with saliva. This sounds like a very
unhygienic set-up – and it is. This rumen is
filled with trillions of bacteria, which begin
to digest the chewed grasses and hay.
To make matters even less hygienic,
the alpaca then regularly regurgitates
mouthfuls of food. The semi-digested
vegetation enters the mouth and is
rechewed at leisure. Unlike in humans, this
regurgitation or ‘rumination’ is an enjoyable
experience for the alpaca: they can often
be seen ruminating when they are relaxed.
Once the food is thoroughly chewed once
more, the alpaca swallows the food and it
re-enters the rumen for more mixing.
For the alpaca, bacteria are useful
allies. The bacteria help to break down
tough fibrous materials in their diets.
The chewing then helps to increase the
surface area of food particles, which
increases the amount of space for bacteria
to do their work. After breaking down the
fibre, the bacteria give out fatty acids as a
waste product. These fatty acids are then
absorbed through the stomach wall and are
used by the alpaca as a food source.
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Cast on with..
GAYLE ROEHM
TRANSLATOR AND TEACHER GAYLE ROEHM TELLS US ABOUT
HER LOVE AFFAIR WITH JAPANESE KNITTING DESIGN

How did you first get interested in Japanese knitting? Any advice for readers who find knitting from charts challenging?
I started studying Japanese in college, spent a couple of years in Japan, You’re missing out if you refuse to use charts. Try the small projects
and did my best to keep up with the language during the many years in the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible as skill-building practice. The
I worked as a management consultant all over the world. During that hat, for instance, is worked in the round, so you don’t have to worry
time, I lived in Asia and knitted a lot from Japanese books. Then I about wrong-side decreases. Remember, it’s just knitting – you make
wrote an article for Knitter’s magazine about the topic. In 2008, XRX one stitch at a time. It will be slow at first, you’ll be consulting the
asked me if I’d like to teach the topic at a Stitches convention, and I’ve symbol table often, but gradually it will seem natural.
been teaching at knitting events ever since. That will lead you to bigger things – chart reading opens up a
whole new world. There aren’t that many symbols to remember,
And how did that lead to translating Japanese knitting books? though they get combined in what seem like infinite ways. The
My publisher, Tuttle, has been known for its extensive catalogue genuinely chart-phobic knitter, though, will probably have to give
of Japanese and other Asian topics for a long time. They decided to Japanese designs a pass.
expand their craft offerings, but their regular translators thought that
knitting was a different ball game. So the editor in charge of crafts One big difference between Japanese and UK patterns is that most
contacted Amy Singer at the online magazine Knitty. I had taught at of them are in only one size. What would you advise?
various events with Amy, so she sent them to me. The first book we You’re probably fine with accessories. For a full garment, you’d
did was the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, and it turned out to be one approach it the way you would an English-language pattern
of Tuttle’s overall best sellers for the year. that doesn’t include your size: make a good-sized swatch, then
recalculate the stitch counts for your personal measurements.
Japanese knitting patterns can be so beautiful, but Depending on how much you need to change, you
they’re also daunting to many UK knitters. Do you may be able to get away with just enlarging the
have any advice? gauge: knit at 4 stitches to the inch, for instance,
My number one suggestion is to use Ravelry. It’s an rather than 5, so that all dimensions increase
unmatched resource. There’s a Japanese Knitting proportionally. After that, re-sizing becomes more
and Crochet group where you can get your questions an art than a science. You need to analyse the
answered. A number of Japanese designers have design: can I use the stitch pattern as is, with more
published downloadable patterns, many in English. repeats, or should I add panels of stocking stitch
The yarn company Pierrot Yarns offers hundreds at the sides?
of totally free knitting and crochet patterns, many Alternatively, you could choose one of the
of which also have English language versions – Ravelry patterns from a Japanese designer who has
comparing the two is quite educational. The group published in English. Junko Okamoto’s patterns are
pages are full of good information. It helps a lot if all oversized. michiyo has published a collection of
you’re a pretty experienced knitter, too. patterns in English for the Fibre Company. Yoko

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JAPANESE KNITTING AND CROCHET

BOOKS IN ENGLISH
FROM TUTTLE PUBLISHING

Available now, translated by Gayle Roehm

• The Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible
• 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches
• Japanese Knitting by michiyo
• Keiko Okamoto’s Japanese Knitting Stitches
• Wonder Crochet
• 1000 Japanese Knitting and Crochet Stitches
• 280 Japanese Lace Stitches

Available now, other translators

• Japanese Knitting Stitches from Tokyo’s Kazekobo Studio
• Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves
• 150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo’s Kazekobo Studio
• Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches by Keiko Okamoto
• Japanese Wonder Knitting
• Adorable Knitted Animals

Coming soon, other translators

• Small Knits by Kazekobo
• Amigurumi Bible
• Modern Japanese Crochet

Hatta, who designs under the name Kazekobo, and michiyo have designs, but I also love the designers whose work is a bit avant-garde
also published several with Brooklyn Tweed. Sachiko Uemura has and constructed in an unusual way.
pretty shawls – no sizing needed. Finally, some Japanese publishers
have started including multi-sized patterns in their magazines. Not Is there anything you find challenging about them?
every pattern, but you may find two or even four sizes – especially So far, I haven’t run into anything that I couldn’t figure out. Once
from michiyo. After all, not every Japanese woman is the same size. in a while, a really complex chart has me swatching multiple times,
cussing and swilling wine, before it yields its secrets.
Many of the designs are in beautiful yarns that just aren’t available
here. Do you have any advice for readers on that subject? What are you working on now and next?
We tend to learn Yarn Substitution 101 as we gain our knitting I just finished a Knit Stars segment on the Japanese Knitting
skills, so in many cases you’ll draw on your own experience. In Stitch Bible patterns, which you can find on knitstars.com.
the translated books, we provide yarn info (weight, putup, fibre I’m in the process of proofreading a new lace stitch dictionary,
content) so you can find something similar. For non-translated 280 Japanese Lace Stitches. It’ll be out some time this year.
patterns, ask for the name of the yarn in the Ravelry group. Some I have (rather reluctantly) entered the virtual teaching realm,
patterns will also have links in the pattern listings. and have been offering classes at Virtual Vogue Knitting and
Stitches at Home.
What is your favourite thing about Japanese knitting designs?
I’m kind of knitterly schizophrenic – I love the detailed intricate stitch gayleroehm.com

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 Half treble
crochet bobble

Left-leaning
twisted decrease
(ssk)

Twisted stitch
(k tbl)

Butterfly
stitch

Right-leaning
twisted decrease
(k2tog)

Wrong-side
decrease (ssp)

JAPANESE LACE STEP BY STEP

CHRISTINE BOGGIS LOOKS AT SOME OF THE STITCHES
THAT MAKE JAPANESE LACE PATTERNS SO EXQUISITE

Many of the beautiful stitch patterns we see in Japanese design But these can be put together in ways we might not be used to from
collections and stitch dictionaries are made up of the stitches that classic western knitting patterns, and then there are some intriguing
make up any lace pattern, from the simplest to the most complex: stitches that can look pretty daunting on a Japanese knitting chart.
yarn overs and decreases over various numbers of stitches, leaning Here I take a pattern from Hitomi Shida’s comprehensive stitch
in different directions. dictionary the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, translated by Gayle
Roehm (see page 14) and published by Tuttle, and introduce you to
some of the stitches that make up this beautiful design.

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 JAPANESE LACE

DECREASING ON THE WRONG SIDE

One of the things that makes Japanese lace patterns especially
intricate and beautiful is that yarn overs and decreases are often made
on all rows, rather than only alternate rows. When knitting in the
round that won’t make any difference, as you are only working the
right side of the piece, but when you are working back and forth this
means making right and left-leaning decreases on the wrong side.
P2tog, or purl two together, is pretty straightforward – simply
KNITTING THROUGH THE BACK LOOP the purl version of knitting two stitches together, and it creates a
Japanese designers aren’t the only ones to use twisted stitches, but left-leaning decrease on the wrong side so a right-leaning one on the
the striking effect of these tightly defined stitches really stands out right side. Its mirror image, ssp (slip, slip, purl) or p2tog tbl (purl 2
in these patterns. together through the back loop), is a little bit trickier.

1 2 1 2

1. The two sides of a stitch 2. This makes it easy to knit a 1. Start by slipping the two 2. Then slip them back to the
coming down on either side of stitch through the front loop, stitches to be worked together LH needle pwise.
the needle are called its legs, like this. one at a time, kwise, to the RH
and the front leg tends to sit needle. This reorients or twists
slightly ahead of the back leg. the stitches.

3 4 3 4

3. If, instead, you knit this 4. In a twisted stitch the back 3. Here you can see the two 4.Now insert the RH needle tip
stitch through the back loop, leg sits ahead of the front leg. stitches sitting on the LH needle through the back loop of those
it will be twisted. twisted, with the back leg two stitches, so you are coming
slightly ahead of the front one. from left to right through the
5 stitch before the RH needle tip
comes in front of the LH tip
ready to purl the 2 sts together.

5 6

5. You can purl through the back loop in a

similar way, and in Japanese patterns you
will often twist every stitch in a row to
create a defined line of twisted stitches.
5. Here you can see the 6. This image shows the
resulting right-leaning decrease on the RS, leaning left
decrease on the WS of in line with the ssk decrease of
the work. the previous row.

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JAPANESE LACE

TWISTED DECREASES
In twisted decreases you simply twist the stitches to be worked before you work the decrease, creating an extra-defined decrease.

1 2 3

1. For a left-slanted twisted decrease (ssk), 2. Knit the next stitch, then pass the slipped 3. To work a right-slanted, k2tog twisted
simply slip the first stitch pwise instead of stitch over. decrease, start by slipping the two stitches
kwise to the RH needle. to be worked pwise to the RH needle.

4 5 6

4. Insert the LH needle tip from right to left 5. Slip the next st back to the LH needle 6. Then work a normal k2tog.
through the last slipped st and slip it back to normally.
the LH needle, twisting it.

HALF TREBLE CROCHET BOBBLE

1 2 3

1. Slip the next st on to a crochet hook 2. Yarn over hook, pull up another loop 3. Repeat step 2 two more times (7 loops
without working it. Pull a loop of working (3 loops on hook). on hook).
yarn through it.

4 5 6

4. Yarn over hook and pull through all 5. Insert hook into the left leg of the stitch 6. Slip the completed bobble back to the
7 loops. Work 1 ch. below the one being worked, then pull yarn RH needle.
through both loops on hook.

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BUTTERFLY
This decorative butterfly looks really striking but is surprisingly simple to work. I have included an image of the somewhat alarming chart
symbol that represents this pretty decorative stitch.

1 2

5 4 3 2 1
1. On the first row, a RS row, p all 5 sts. 2. On the second, WS, row, slip 5 sts pwise
with the yarn at the back, so the float will sit
on the RS of the work.

3 4 5

3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 three more times. 4 On the next row, a RS row, p the first 2 sts. 5. Insert the RH needle tip from bottom to
There are now 4 floats visible on the RS. top through all 4 floats.

6 7 8

6. Knit the next st. 7. Bring the needle tip out of the floats and 8. The floats are caught in the centre stitch.
p the last 2 sts.

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CHRISTINE BOGGIS AND JANE ROE CHECK OUT THE LATEST LAUNCHES

INKLING
Kate Davies

‘An inkling might be regarded as the

very beginning of a thought,’ writes Kate
Davies. An inkle on the other hand is a
PONY COLOUR INTERCHANGEABLE NEEDLE SET narrow band created by a weaver on a
special loom. In 2019 Kate learnt inkle
An interchangeable needle set small enough to slip into a project bag is an inspired idea, weaving, and her exploration of this new
and Pony’s Colour set of five pairs of anodised aluminium needle tips from 3-5mm comes craft and return to a beginner’s mindset
in a handy case perfect for doing just that. Each pair of tips comes in a different colour inspired and revitalised her knitting
so it’s easy to tell the sizes apart, and the set also comes with three cables 60cm, 80cm design as well as spurring her on to
and 100cm long. Handy stoppers round off the collection. These needles are lightweight create inkle weaving patterns. The result
and easy to work with, quickly warming in your hands as you knit. Stitches glide easily is a collection of 11 knitting patterns and
from tip to tip over the smooth, polished surface, and the patented Glydon joint means four weaving ones which all started with
an easy transition from cable to tip, even with less giving yarns such as cottons. The thin, an inkling, and were mainly created and
transparent cable is very flexible, and the different lengths mean it’s easy to work on all photographed during 2020. The designs
sorts of different projects. This is your core, capsule needle collection in a handy little felt all feature Kate’s signature classic shapes
bag – never leave home without it! and playful approach to colour, and the
£55.99, Pony knitted collection of sweaters, vests,
cardigans and accessories is accented
with colourful woven belts and straps
that work really well with the knits. It’s
very hard to pick favourites but among
those I’d most like to cast on are steeked
colourwork cardigan Land O’ Cakes,
which has a matching belt; Con Alma,
a cute, sleeveless vest with a central
lace panel, Fairisle yoke sweater Coofle,
the Green Shoots tam and mittens set
and glorious lacy Beamer shawl. All the
knitted designs are made in Kate’s own
Millarochy Tweed yarn. CB
£20, Kate Davies Designs

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EMBODY the British summertime with picnics, Anna explores 10 different materials from
Jacqueline Cieslak barbecues, tennis, landscape painting, both a scientific and artistic perspective,
hiking, gardening, camping, cricket and looking at the history of their use and
Around five years much more. Each cleverly knitted image trying out different crafts for herself, from
ago, Jacqueline comes with a Carry On-style innuendo glass blowing and blacksmithing to paper
Cieslak gave up joke and the whole collection would make making and spoon carving.
on a lifetime of a marvellous gift. Sadly the book doesn’t In the wool chapter, she explains the
trying to shrink include patterns, but it’s a cheeky treat for molecular make-up of wool and what
her body and any knitter. Keep calm, avert your eyes if gives it its special properties. She also
decided to necessary and carry on crafting. CB learns how to knit and dye, and her joy
honour it instead. £7.99, Portico in her first completed project – a blanket
She started made from yarns bought on a roadtrip
making clothes RESILIENT STITCH around Scotland and northern England –
partly Claire Wellesley-Smith will be familiar to many knitters.
as a means of getting to know a body she The mix of science, craft and
had previously seen as transient, and In this thought- biography makes for an absorbing read
partly out of necessity, because she provoking book, as you follow Anna on her personal
couldn’t find clothes she liked in her size. Claire Wellesley- journey to understanding ‘meaning
Embody is a capsule collection of knitting Smith explores through making’. JR
and sewing patterns. In the contents list the meaning £17.99, Bloomsbury
there are just two designs to knit and one of the word
to sew – but these are infinitely adaptable ‘resilience’, the MODERN MEN’S KNITS AND
creations which can be made in all sorts role art can play MODERN WOMEN’S KNITS
of variations to suit each individual body in wellbeing Jen Geigley
exactly. The Deren sweater comes in and how we
all sorts of versions, from a long, classic can extend the life of our materials. She These two new
sweater through a cropped cardigan looks at the ways community-based books from
and a sleeveless waistcoat to a cropped art projects can connect people to Jen Geigley
tee. Each version can be knitted in sizes their local history, and how textiles can feature casual,
and with adjustments so that you will bring people together – toys made from contemporary
make something that is just right for your donated fabrics is one moving example. sweaters and
shape. They are also designed to be styled In these days of fast fashion, it is accessories for
with each other, as well as with textured fascinating to read about how fabrics were men and women.
trapezoid shawl Elsom and sewn pattern used in the past: even the most worn-out The men’s book
Woolfork, a wardrobe staple that ranges scraps could still find a use in quilts. This has 11 patterns,
from a cropped T-shirt top via a tunic to a kind of reuse and repair illustrates just how and also includes a handy worksheet
calf-length dress. This is a beautiful, elegant, resilient fabrics really are. where you can record all your essential
understated collection that will intrigue Rather than patterns, the book includes measurements. Favourite designs include
any knitter interested in adapting patterns practical exercises that encourage mindful the diamond cable sweater Merrick, the
to suit their style. And for anyone out there use of materials, such as making string or stripy Rivet scarf and the Bedford hat
who has ever had trouble with designs that a memory quilt from old fabrics. JR pattern, which you will find on page 85 of
don’t quite fit – this is for you. CB £22.95, Batsford this issue.
£16.50, Pom Pom Press The 12 women’s patterns are mainly
HANDMADE based on neutral shades of grey, blue and
GOING WILD IN WOOLLY BUSH Anna Ploszajski cream, with accents in brighter colours.
Sarah Simi Favourites include the Frances jumper,
If you’ve ever a contemporary take on a Fairisle design
It’s summertime wondered about that contrasts dark grey with lemon yellow;
and those the molecules and the multicoloured Corinna wrap. JR
cheeky folks in that make up £11.99, Quail Studio
Woolly Bush are the wool you’re
out and about knitting with,
again, baring all then this is the
with a knitty take book for you.
on a very British As a materials
sense of humour. Going Wild in Woolly scientist, Anna
Bush is the latest offering from Nudinits Ploszajski
creator Sarah Simi, and it’s ‘Bernard and understood
Barbara’s guide to getting it all out in materials at the atomic level, but she
the open’. The exhibitionist inhabitants wanted to make a more personal, creative
of Woolly Bush are making the most of connection with them. In Handmade

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YARN REVIEW
SARAH HAZELL AND CHRISTINE BOGGIS
COTTON ON TO SOME SUMMERY TREATS
YARN REVIEW

STYLECRAFT WEST YORKSHIRE PAINTBOX YARNS LANG YARNS NORMA

BAMBINO PRINTS SPINNERS COLOUR COTTON 4 PLY COLOR
LAB DK
Stylecraft Bambino Prints is This 100% cotton 4 ply yarn Swiss producer Lang Yarns has
an anti-pilling DK-weight baby West Yorkshire Spinners’ from LoveCrafts is perfect for released a colour version of its
and toddler yarn. It has super Colour Lab DK is a versatile summer knitting and crochet. Norma yarn – a blend of 55%
stitch definition and knits yarn with excellent stitch It is particularly recommended organic cotton, 35% modal – a
to a classic tension on 4mm definition, making it suitable for shawls and fine knitting, plant-based type of rayon – and
needles. I find it quite silky to for textures and cables as and if you’re a crocheter will 10% viscose. This chainette
knit and would recommend well as colourwork. This 100% work brilliantly for amigurumi. yarn is soft to touch, but with
using wooden or bamboo British wool has a lovely soft It is a good budget option both firmness and elasticity.
needles. This versatile yarn handle and knits up smoothly at £2.75 for a 50g ball of 170m. Norma Color moves
suits all kinds of stitch patterns. and evenly with just the right This yarn is soft and easy to through a number of slow,
There are nine colourways amount of bounce. work with, creating great stitch gentle colour transitions,
to choose from, including WYS recently added six definition and a fabric with creating an all-over variegated
3762 Leap Frog (pictured). new shades to the range: lovely drape. Try out some effect that will look stunning
Stylecraft has added some self-striping 915 Purple Rain larger needle sizes if you are both in garments and
lovely new designs especially (pictured) and 914 Tutti Frutti, planning a lace project, as the accessories. There are four
for the new colours in the along with four bold jewel-tone yarn could bloom very nicely shades available, including
Bambino Prints range, with solid colours: 361 Coral Crush, and drape even more. shade 3 (pictured).
sizes ranging from birth to 362 Perfectly Plum, 363 Bottle Paintbox Yarns Cotton Lacy jumpers and shawls are
five years. Each pattern leaflet Green and 364 Electric Blue. 4 Ply comes in 25 bright, among the patterns Lang has
has two designs with optional These additions bring the total on-trend shades, including created specially for this yarn.
styling for boys and girls, palette to seven self-striping 20 Bright Mint (pictured) The knitted fabric provides
which I think offers great and 22 solid shades. so it would be great for fun great stitch definition that
value for money. There are eight crochet and colourful projects. As a would work well for both lace
This very practical yarn is leaflets, while a brochure standard 4 ply you can use it and cables, but with such
machine-washable and may entitled Collaboration in for any of your favourite 4 ply intriguing colour changes it
be tumble-dried and ironed Design is dedicated to knitting patterns, but do swatch and might be nice to just stick to
on a low setting. and women’s garments. Hand- check yarn amounts before a plain stitch and watch the
wash, reshape while damp. Do casting on. Machine-wash at fabric evolve. Hand-wash at
Composition: 100% premium not tumble-dry. 40ºC, do not tumble-dry. 30ºC, do not tumble-dry.
acrylic
Weight: 100g Length: 268m Composition: 100% British Composition: 100% cotton Composition: 55% cotton,
Rec needle size: 4mm wool Weight: 50g 35% modal, 10% viscose
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30 rows Rec needle size: 4mm Rec needle size: 3.25mm Rec needle size: 4-4.5mm
RRP: £3.19 Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 28 rows Tension (10cm): 27 sts x 34 rows Tension (10cm): 23 sts x 33 rows
Contact: stylecraft-yarns. RRP: £6.50 RRP: £2.75 RRP: £5.75
co.uk Contact: wyspinners.com Contact: lovecrafts.com Contact: langyarns.com

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STYLECRAFT NATURALS RICO CREATIVE COTTON LANG YARNS RICO ESSENTIALS

ORGANIC COTTON DEGRADE LUCKY 8 KIMBERLEY ORGANIC COTTON

Stylecraft’s Naturals collection Rico has released a range of A blend of 70% cotton, Organic cotton is the fibre
focuses on natural fibres, and colour-changing yarn cakes 22% hemp and 8% polyester, of the summer, and Rico has
its latest addition is Organic over the past few years, and Lang Yarns Kimberley blends released its own offering.
Cotton, a yarn made from Lucky 8 is the latest addition softness with structure, while Essentials Organic Cotton is
100% organic cotton. This DK- to this series. With a massive a gentle sprinkling of colourful an aran-weight, lightly twisted
weight is made of five very thin 800m in each 200g cake it nepps adds a tweedy effect. yarn with a soft, dry handle
plies lightly twisted together. is more than enough to knit a This chainette yarn has a very that knits up to a lovely fabric
It has a pleasant dry handle as shawl from a single ball, and dry handle, and creates a firm that is gentle on your skin but
you work with it and knits up each one comes with a simple fabric which still drapes well. structured and with excellent
to make a lovely drapey fabric pattern on the label. Billed as a worsted-weight, it stitch definition. It would make
with great stitch definition. It This 4-ply-weight blend of knits up well on 4mm needles, a great yarn for baby gifts.
knits up comfortably on the 50% cotton and 50% acrylic but it would be interesting I tried out this yarn on a
recommended 4mm needle is lightweight and breathable, to experiment with bigger 5mm needle, at the top of the
to a standard DK tension. with a dry handle but plenty needles to see how it responds. recommended range, and
Stylecraft Naturals Organic of give. It is made up of four Kimberley comes in 12 bold found it created a light fabric
Cotton has a broad palette of thin strands of yarn that are and pastel shades, including with structure as well as drape.
38 shades, including neutrals, not twisted but simply held minty green-blue 72 (pictured). Depending on what project
pastels and bold, on-trend together, and which change It is backed up by a design you have planned, I would
brights – chalky green 7194 shade at different points to collection featuring on-trend recommend going up or down
Cardoon is pictured here. To create a long, gradual colour oversized, drapey shapes and a few needle sizes to see what
support the yarn Stylecraft has change. In the sample pictured, lots of openwork. Among them this versatile cotton can do.
released a range of summery shade 003 Terra, I have used are a cute vest and cropped This yarn comes in 20
pattern leaflets for women and different colour sections to cardigan twinset that featured bold shades, mixing bright,
girls with relaxed, oversized show the colours involved. in Knitting 219 last month. saturated colours with classic
shapes and interesting colour Rico has released a number of This lovely summer yarn neutrals and pastels, including
play – plus some free patterns patterns specially for this yarn is perfect both for knitting shade 11 (pictured). A small
to download. Machine-wash at in its Made by Me 12 collection. and wearing on hot days. selection of leaflet patterns
30ºC, cool tumble-dry, iron on Gentle machine-wash at 30ºC, Hand-wash at 30ºC, do not is available. Machine-wash at
a low setting. do not tumble-dry. tumble-dry. 40ºC, do not tumble-dry.

Composition: 100% organic Composition: 50% cotton, Composition: 70% cotton, Composition: 100% organic
cotton 50% acrylic 22% hemp, 8% polyester cotton
Weight: 50g Length: 105m Weight: 200g Length: 800m Weight: 50g Length: 105m Weight: 50g Length: 90m
Rec needle size: 4mm Rec needle size: 3.5mm Rec needle size: 4-4.5mm Rec needle size: 4-5mm
Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 28 rows Tension (10cm): 26 sts x 38 rows Tension (10cm): 19 sts x 27 rows Tension (10cm): 18 sts x 24 rows
RRP: £2.29 RRP: £16.99 RRP: approx. £8.60 RRP: £2.19
Contact: stylecraft-yarns.co.uk Contact: rico-design.com Contact: langyarns.com Contact: rico-design.com

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Yarn Rowan Cotton Glacé

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 52

This gorgeous tunic features a pretty leaf

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Yarn Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo

& Cotton DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 55

A light T-shirt in pastel shades and

an airy cotton and bamboo blend
yarn, knitted with integral sleeves
in an all-over lace-patterned yoke.

This month’s model,

Elle Ireland, is a circus
artist and gymnastics coach.
Find out more at
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L AC E YO K E TO P
Jo Allport

Yarn The Fibre Co Canopy

Skill level Advanced
Pattern page 57

This beautiful top in a yarn blended

from alpaca, Merino and bamboo
is worked in the round and has a
complex lace yoke that incorporates
its decreases into the stitch pattern.

Knitting in the round

masterclass page 62

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E S M ER A L DA
Pat Menchini

Yarn Rico Fashion Cotton

Neps DK
Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 60

Bright neps sprinkled across

this cotton yarn add a burst of
colour to this pretty top with
lacy sleeves.

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 German short rows
masterclass page 70

ONE BALL
CHALLENGE
L E A F B ER E T H A RU K I
Jo Allport Christine Boggis

Yarn Eden Cottage Milburn DK Yarn Easyknits Deeply Wicked

Skill level Intermediate Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 65 Pattern page 66

Lacy summer leaves adorn this beautiful These toe-up socks are inspired by Japan,
beret, knitted in a lovely hand-dyed blend and named for my favourite Japanese
of British Bluefaced Leicester wool and silk. author, Haruki Murakami. The lace motif is
inspired by Japanese patterns.

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EL ANA
Pat Menchini

Yarn King Cole Summer Cotton 4 Ply

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 68

This cotton and bamboo blend top

has cap sleeves, lace details and a
tie at the side, making it the perfect
summertime beachwear.

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L AC E P O N C H O
Anniken Allis

Yarn Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lace

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 71

A delicate poncho with an all-over

lace pattern in a beautiful alpaca
yarn, this is a perfect holiday
project or outfit.

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BOUQUET
Brian Smith

Yarn Rico Creative Melange Aran

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 72

A drapey, cosy asymettrical shawl

knitted from just one ball of
glorious, colour-changing yarn, this
is a delight to knit and wear.

ONE BALL
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B R E A K FA S T I N B ED
Christine Boggis

Yarn Erika Knight Maxi Wool

Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 74

This top-down, in-the-round jumper with

pretty lace panels and trendy bishop
sleeves is perfect for those days when you
just want to stay home and snuggle.

This pattern is from

JOMO Knits by Knitting
editor Christine Boggis.
Christine’s next book,
Knitted Shawls:
25 Relaxing Wraps,
Cowls and Shawls,
will be published
in September

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D OT T I E (B ELOW ) S W EP T AWAY TO P
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Drops Design
Yarn Rowan Cotton Glacé
Skill level Intermediate Yarn Drops Cotton Light
Pattern page 76 Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 78
This pretty women’s cardigan
features a delicate eyelet lace Get swept away as you knit this
motif on either side of the front cute, sleeveless cabled top.
button closure. With rib details
at the collar, cuffs and hem, it
gives a flattering silhouette.

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STYLE FILE
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LEAF LACE TUNIC IN ROWAN COTTON GLACÉ

741 POPPY 845 SHELL 850 COBALT

LACE YOKE TOP IN THE FIBRE COMPANY CANOPY

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As restrictions begin to lift and we can start to see one another For a more sophisticated dinner look, opt for Jo Allport’s Lace
again, it’s important to make a stylish impact. With the latest Yoke Top paired with studio trousers, a clutch bag and a triple row
fashionable knitwear, you can make a bold statement wearing  twist bracelet, ideal for an elegant evening out.  
our summer collection. As we move into the summer months, beach outfits will be
Jacinta Bowie’s Leaf Lace Tunic, styled with tan latch sandals, essential. Bella by Bronagh Miskelly will be perfect for family days
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SUMMER IS A WONDERFUL TIME TO DECK
OUT YOUR HOME, GARDEN AND PICNIC
KIT WITH BEAUTIFUL HAND KNITS
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COV ER (O PP O S I T E) Sian Brown (L EF T )
Sian Brown
Yarn Scheepjes Softfun Aquarelle
Yarn Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Skill level Beginner Plus
Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 81
Pattern page 80
This cute wash bag with a snowdrop-
A pretty lace pattern in a bright inspired lace pattern is lined and would
summery shade is perfect for sitting double up as a fab project pouch.
out in the garden on sunny days and
warm evenings.

S O OT H I N G S L I P
S T I TC H E S B L A N K E T
Bernat

Yarn Bernat Blanket

Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 82

The striped slip stitch pattern in this cosy

blanket creates a relaxing rhythm that
makes this a lovely, meditative make.

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HOUNDS TOOTH
B L ANK E T AND
CUSHION SE T (RIGHT)
Sarah Murray

Yarn Cascade 220 Superwash

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 83

This bright colourwork blanket

and cushion set in a durable
wool yarn makes a great
addition to your picnic
kit – or your sofa.

M E S H B AG (BELOW)
Rico Design

Yarn Rico Essentials Organic

Cotton Aran
Skill level Beginner Plus
Crochet
Pattern page 84

A cotton market bag is the

must-have accessory for hitting
the shops these days, so why
not make your own using Rico’s
lovely organic cotton yarn?

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B ED FO R D ( A B OV E)
Jen Geigley

Yarn Rowan Island Blend

Skill level Beginner
Pattern page 85

This stylish two-tone beanie in a delightful

blend of wool, silk and alpaca is so nice
you’ll want to wear it all year round.

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Lang Yarns

Yarn Lang Yarns Norma

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 86

This is a classic round-neck sweater with

an all-over textured pattern knitted in
lovely lightweight blend of cotton, modal
(a type of rayon) and viscose.

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CABLE VEST
Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard

Yarn Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 87

This cute cabled vest is ideal for keeping

small people warm without impeding
those busy little hands with long sleeves.

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TA K E COV ER (R I G H T )
Drops Design

Yarn Drops Air

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 90

This sweet and fluffy baby blanket with a

pretty lace motif will knit up quickly in an
aran-weight yarn.

FRO G (B ELOW )
Kerry Kimber

Yarn Rowan Big Wool

Skill level Beginner
Pattern page 89

This cute little fella is a great project to

make with kids, with simple step-by-step
instructions to create your own unique toy.

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 YOUR VIEWS

ASK BRONAGH
YOUR QUERIES ANSWERED BY BRONAGH MISKELLY
R
STA ER idea to weigh There are plenty of yarns that don’t use
T
LET it to be sure. animal-based fibres, which you can choose
This will give you depending on what you make and your
the maximum reasons for avoiding animal fibres.
PHOTOGRAPH: EDITA PAULAUSKIENE/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

amount of the Vegan yarns can be divided into two

main colour that categories: plant-based and synthetic,
you have for otherwise known as manmade.
each sleeve. Synthetic yarns are often designed to
Then it is a case mimic the behaviour and feel of wool
of experimenting and other animal-based products. This
by knitting one means you can often use them in the
sleeve and seeing same patterns. Premium acrylic yarns are
how long you widely available and very popular with
can make it. lots of knitters. However, they are not
Depending on biodegradable, being made from fossil fuels,
how much yarn and the microfibres they can shed when
you have, you washed add to water pollution.
could decide to Recently, we’ve seen the development
DON’T DESPAIR OVER make short or three-quarter-length sleeves. of a number of recycled synthetic yarns,
DISCONTINUED YARN If you go for short sleeves, you could wear reducing the amount of manmade fibre
A few years ago, I decided to treat myself to your sweater over a long-sleeved T-shirt. going into landfill – this can make some
a newly published pattern by a new brand You could also consider lengthening synthetics a better environmental choice.
in a new-to-me construction technique. the sleeves by adding an extra colourwork There are a wide variety of plant-based
Boldly, I invested in the suggested yarn and section or even stripes. fibres made from everything from bamboo
made progress, but the project got put to Once you have planned what you are and cotton to seaweed and eucalyptus. In
one side when I packed up and moved across going to do with the sleeves, you will know terms of the knitting experience, the feel
the country. Lockdown happened and I that you have enough of the main colour to of these yarns is different to wool, alpaca,
reached for my unfinished projects. The do the second one. But you will also have etc, with much less spring in the yarn.
top-down circular yoke sweater surfaced, to decide what to do with the rib sections This means they generally give a more
but I had mislaid part of the pattern. When on the sleeve and the body. If you are doing drapey fabric and you need to be careful
I re-downloaded it I found it had been short sleeves, you may well have enough of not to over-stretch your pieces when
revised to require two additional balls of the main yarn to finish the body rib, but you blocking or washing.
the main colour. I have been unable despite could also think about having a contrast As well as the feel of the yarn, you may
all my Googling to source two more balls of rib using another colour from your yoke on want to think about the production process.
the discontinued yarn, and now my jumper both the body and the sleeve. Each type of plant-based fibres will have a
could never have two sleeves. I was so Don’t think of this as a sweater disaster, different environmental impact in terms of
disappointed. Do you have any advice you but rather an opportunity to experiment growing and processing.
could offer to save my project? and release your inner designer. Whatever For example, bamboo is a fast-growing
Hannah Pauly, by email you decide, I’m sure you can save your crop that doesn’t require excessive
sweater and end up with something lovely. amounts of pesticides or water, which
Don’t worry, all is not lost. First, finish the are positives in its production, but
body of your sweater to the start of the rib. HUNTING FOR VEGAN YARNS increased demand for the crop has led to
That way you know that one way or another I’m sure I can’t be the only reader who deforestation in some areas.
you will have something wearable. doesn’t use animal-based fibres. Can you Cotton is the most common plant-based
Now, divide your remaining main colour recommend any vegan yarns? fibre for knitters, but production can use
yarn into two equal amounts. It’s a good Charis Flavell, by email a lot of chemicals and water. Look out for

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STAR LETTER PRIZE
YOUR LETTERS
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS THROUGH FACEBOOK,
Hannah Pauly asked this month’s star AR TWITTER OR EMAIL FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
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Yarns made from fine fibres and dyed by

hand can be pricey – but they’re well worth it,
like these skeins from Irish Artisan Yarn

IS THE PRICE RIGHT?

Knitting magazine has lightened my
lockdown, and I eagerly awaited each
issue, not only for the patterns but the
articles and advice. I try and eke it out so
that it lasts most of the month. 
The only problem I have, and it Courtesy of
was brought to light by another craft
magazine, was the price of some yarn.
While I do appreciate that special yarn
If you have a question, email gives such a great finish, a pattern I saw Carol Yore is this month’s Star
asksarah@thegmcgroup.com in another magazine that calls for yarn Letter Prize winner. Marion wins the
or write to Ask Sarah, Knitting, costing over £100 to make a jumper is well Stockholm luxury interchangeable
GMC Publications, 86 High Street, out of my reach, and I suspect many other knitting needle case from Danish
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN. people’s. I would love to make the jumper, brand Muud, worth around £70. The
it was oversized and looked fantastic, case is made from real leather with
but that is what it is, fantasy. Apart from room for 12 sets of needle tips sized
organic cotton yarns, especially if they the cost, I would think it would need from 2.5-8mm, three compartments
have been produced to the Global Organic hand-washing in a delicate detergent and for wire and a big zipper pocket for
Textile Standard, which guarantees that drying flat. To give such a garment to extra accessories such as scissors and
the cotton has been produced sustainably. my daughters who are both busy mums measuring tape. muudstore.com
Finding out if a yarn has GOTS certification would be also making work for them. 
can take a little research, because this is This is a general comment, as I said,
awarded to the cotton producer rather than and your articles on substituting yarn alternative suggestions for nearly all the
the yarn company. is very helpful. And I can understand a yarns you will find in our pages.
Among the other plant-based yarns, designer making a garment in a beautiful
linen and Tencel are regarded as some of yarn. I wonder if it could be possible to do SECOND SOCK SYNDROME
the most environmentally-friendly. Linen a best, better and reasonable yarn choices I read with interest Sarah’s response to a
uses less water and pesticides than cotton for some garments? question on how to overcome ‘second sock
and is also a crop that can be grown in the Carol Yore, by email syndrome’ in Knitting 216. I also suffered
UK and other parts of western Europe – so from this. I have quite a lot of requests for
potentially has fewer yarn miles than cotton Ed says: Thanks for your comments socks from family members and also gift
and bamboo. It can be processed using Carol. We try to include a broad price for birthdays and Christmas, so what I’ve
traditional, low chemical methods, but this range for our knits in Knitting, but we do started to do is to knit the first sock for a
can make it more expensive. love to support and highlight innovative variety of, say, six pairs – and then when
Tencel, otherwise known as lyocell, and sustainable independent businesses, anyone asks me for a new pair or a birthday
may sound like a manmade fibre but it is and because these are often tiny artisan is coming up, I already have one of the pair
in fact made from eucalyptus, which is operations who can’t make economies done. It seems as if I’m casting on for a new
a sustainable crop that is lower on water of scale their luxury products can be sock every time thanks to the delay between
consumption than some of the other plant- expensive. If you do find a design you the first and second one. 
based yarns. You are seeing more Tencel love but need to use a different yarn for Lorraine Muggleton, Leicester
appearing in yarns, both on its own as an any reason, I recommend yarnsub.com,
alternative to cotton or in blends with wool. which offers a comprehensive range of Ed says: Thanks for this fab tip, Lorraine!
This should give you a few options to try.
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TECHNIQUES

WORKSHOP WITH JO ALLPORT

MISTAKES AND
HOW TO FIX THEM
PART 4: YARN OVERS AND MORE
Finding you’ve made a mistake in a complicated lace pattern can be a nailbiting moment.
Will you ever be able to fix it? Here are some helpful hints.

MISSING A YARN OVER 1 2

You’ve spotted this because the stitch count
is incorrect, or the pattern looks wrong.
Here’s a tip: it’s always useful to look at
the right side of your work at the end of
every round or wrong-side row to check it’s
coming out as you expect.

Assuming the yarn over is only one row

ago and you are on the next row, whether
it’s a circular or flat knit, then work to the
position where the yarn over should be and
pick up the bar between the stitches in the
row below. Then simply treat it as if it was 1. The yarn over has been missed on the 2. I have knitted to the position where the
the yarn over. It may be a bit tight, but with previous RS row. So instead of having 8 sts yarn over should be, working the decrease
a bit of teasing of the stitches either side of for the pattern there are only 7. as in the pattern. You can see the column
this created yarn over, your lace hole should of lace holes (three of them), then there is
be fine. no lace hole – instead there are three ‘bars’
between the stitches on the RH and LH
If the missing yarn over is a few rows below, needles. This is the position where the lace
then depending on your confidence and the hole should be.
stitch pattern, you may be able to ‘create
the stitch’ from the bar, then use a crochet 3 4
hook to feed through the bars as described
in earlier Masterclasses. Again, the stitches
may be a little tight, but easing the tightness
across the stitches either side should make it
a bit more flexible.

Here I go through the steps to fix a missing

yarn over. The first pattern is complete
and there are five lace holes. In the second
pattern repeat the first three holes are there,
but the next one is missing.

3. Pick up the top two bars (as it’s only two 4. Take the tip of the RH needle and take
rows back where the mistake has been the furthest away bar over the one closest
made) with your LH needle, from front to to the tip.
back. The bottom bar is the one that will be
used to create the yarn over. The second bar
will be the equivalent of the purl st on the
last row.

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5 MORE COMMON KNITTING MISTAKES

EXTRA YARN OVER TWISTED STITCHES

You’ve ended up with too many stitches and The way a stitch lies is important, as it
there is an extra yarn over in your work. dictates how stitches end up looking. The
Work to the point above the yarn over. This key is to improve your knitting knowledge
could be one, more or many rows above it. and understand how stitches lie – when
Simply drop off the stitch and it will unravel they are orientated correctly and when they
to the extra yarn over. What it will do is are twisted. A normal knit or purl stitch will
leave the stitches either side very loose. lie so that its front edge, the one nearest to
Again, ease this fullness into the stitches you, is forward and to the right and its back
either side on every row, and this fix will be is to the left, as shown here (7).
5. That bar is now the stitch and is facing less noticeable.
the correct way, ready to be worked. In this A twisted stitch is shown here (8). There are
pattern, the next ‘stitch’ is a yarn over, so a number of uses for twisted stitches, for
work the yarn over, then knit the stitch that example as decorative features in twisted
you have picked up. Complete the row. rib for example, or to tighten a stitch.

6 7 8

6. The pattern is restored and is now correct. In summary, correcting these mistakes takes a bit more effort and confidence, but can be
achieved with a bit of thought.
This approach works well for simple
forgotten yarn overs, but if you’ve forgotten
a yarn over more than two rows below and
there are other yarn overs, it may be difficult
to work out what to do. It may be simpler to
undo and re-knit.

COMING UP:
How to tink and frog – and fix mistakes in cables.

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in
1

PATTERNS
2

LEAF LACE TUNIC BY JACINTA BOWIE

1
3

work them; k next st on LH needle, yo, sssk, yo, ssk, p1 (35 sts).
pass 2 slipped sts over k st (dec 2) Row 14: As row 2.
4

dec4to1L = slip 3 sts as if to knit, one at

a time, k next st on LH needle, pass 3 MAIN LEAF LACE PATTERN
5
2

slipped sts over the k st – (dec 3) Row 1 (RS): P1, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, k11, yo,
dec7to1L = slip 6 sts as if to knit, one at k1, kyok, k1, yo, k11, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, p1
6

a time, k next st on LH needle, pass 6 (39 sts).

slipped sts over the k st (dec 6) Row 2 and foll WS rows: K all p sts and
dec4to1R = k1 and slip it back to LH needle p all k sts of previous row, purling into
7

(inserting tip of LH needle into front of all yo’s.

new st); with tip of RH needle pass next Row 3: P1, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, k11, yo, k1,
3
8

3 sts on LH needle over the k st, then slip k2tog, k1, ssk, k1, yo, k11, yo, k2tog, yo,
new st to RH needle, with yarn in back ssk, p1.
(dec 3) Row 5: P1, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, k11, (yo, k1,
9

dec7to1R = k1 and slip it back to LH needle yo, k2) twice, yo, k1, yo, k11, yo, k2tog, yo,
(inserting tip of LH needle into front of ssk, p1 (45 sts).
10

new st); with tip of RH needle pass next Row 7: P1, k2tog, (yo, ssk) twice, k7, k2tog,
4

6 sts on LH needle over the k st, then slip kyok, k1, kyok, yo, k2, yo, cdd, yo, k2, yo,
11

new st to RH needle, with yarn in back kyok, k1, kyok, ssk, k7, (k2tog, yo) twice,
(dec 6) ssk, p1 (51 sts).
kyok = all worked into 1 st, k1 and keep it Row 9: P1, k2tog, (yo, ssk) twice, k5, k2tog,
12

on LH needle, yo, k1 in same st (inc 2) yo, k7, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, ssk, k1, yo,
sssk = slip next 3 sts one at time kwise to k7, yo, ssk, k5, (k2tog, yo) twice, ssk, p1
5
13

SIZES RH needle, insert tip of LH needle through (49 sts).

To fit: UK size all 3 sts and k them tog Row 11: P1, k2tog, (yo, ssk) twice, k3, k2tog,
4-6[8-10:12-14:16-18:20-22:24-26] For more abbreviations see page 91 yo, k1, yo, dec7to1R, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, cdd,
14

71-76[81-86:91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127]cm yo, ssk, k1, yo, dec7to1L, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3,
(28-30[32-34:36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) TIP (k2tog, yo) twice, ssk, p1 (37 sts).
15

Actual measurement: Lightly block with a damp cloth for best Row 13: P1, k2tog, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, k2tog,
6

91[100.5:110:119.5:129:138.5]cm results to keep the texture of the lace kyok, k1, kyok, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, cdd,
16

(36[39½:43:47:50½:54½]in) panels. yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, kyok, k1, kyok, ssk, k1,
Length to shoulder: 80cm (31½in) (k2tog, yo) twice, ssk, p1 (39 sts).
Note: For a looser fit, go up a dress size PATTERN NOTES Row 15: P1, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, k3tog, yo,
17

from your regular size. The Front and Back are knitted from the k7, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k7,
Figures in square brackets refer to larger bottom up with increases for sleeves yo, sssk, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, p1 (37 sts).
7
18

sizes: where there is only one set of figures and Sleeve Trims added at make-up. The Row 17: P1, k2tog, yo, k3tog, yo, k1, yo,
this applies to all sizes. central lace pattern changes stitch count dec7to1R, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, ssk,
over the pattern rows. k1, yo, dec7to1L, yo, k1, yo, sssk, yo, ssk, p1
19

YOU WILL NEED (25 sts).

Rowan Cotton Glacé 100% cotton LEAF LACE PATTERN SET-UP Row 19: P1, k2tog, yo, k1 tbl, kyok, k1, kyok,
20

(approx 115m per 50g) Row 1 (RS): P1, k2tog, (yo, k12) twice, yo, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo,
8

11[12:13:14:15:16] x 50g balls in ssk, p1 (31 sts). kyok, k1, kyok, k1 tbl, yo, ssk, p1 (31 sts).
21

832 Persimmon Row 2 and foll WS rows: K all p sts and p Row 21: P1, k2tog, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k7, yo, k1,
3.25mm and 4mm needles all k sts of previous row, purling into all yo’s. k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, ssk, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1 tbl,
Stitch holders Row 3: P1, k2tog, yo, k10, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, yo, ssk, p1 (33 sts).
22

Stitch markers ssk, k10, yo, ssk, p1. Row 23: P1, k2tog, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo,
Row counter Row 5: P1, k2tog, yo, k8, k3tog, kyok, yo, k1 dec7to1R, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, cdd, yo, ssk,
23
9

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average requirements and are approximate. Row 7: P1, k2tog, yo, k6, k3tog, k1, yo, k1 (25 sts).
tbl, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k1, Row 25: P1, k2tog, yo, k1 tbl, yo, kyok, k1,
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TENSION sssk, k6, yo, ssk, p1. kyok, yo, ssk, k2tog, kyok, yo, k1, yo, kyok,
21 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over rev st st Row 9: P1, k2tog, yo, k4, k3tog, k2, yo, k1 ssk, k2tog, yo, kyok, k1, kyok, yo, k1 tbl, yo,
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to obtain correct tension. Row 11: P1, k2tog, yo, k2, k3tog, k3, yo, k1 k2tog, k1, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k1, yo, cdd, yo, k1,
tbl, yo, k3, yo, cdd, yo, k3, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k3, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k1, ssk, k1, yo, k7, yo, k2tog, yo,
ABBREVIATIONS sssk, k2, yo, ssk, p1. ssk, p1 (43 sts).
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cdd = central double decrease: slip 2 sts to Row 13: P1, k2tog, yo, k3tog, yo, k4, yo, k1 Row 29: P1, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, dec7to1R,
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yo, k2, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k2, ssk, k1, yo, dec7to1L, Cont until work meas 54[53:53:52:52:51]cm BACK
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yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, p1 (35 sts). (21¼[21:21:20½:20½:20]in), ending on a Work as given for Front to **.
Row 31: P1, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, dec4to1R, WS row. 122[132:142:152:162:172] sts.
k3, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k3, yo, cdd, yo, k3, yo, k1 Shape armholes  Cont in patt on these sts until sleeve
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tbl, yo, k3, dec4to1L, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, p1 Inc 1 st at each edge of next and 3 foll RS opening meas same as Front to shoulder
(33 sts). rows, working extra sts in rev st st at sides. shaping, ending with a WS k row.
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Row 33: P1, k2tog, yo, sssk, yo, k4, yo, k1 102[112:122:132:142:152] sts. Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:7] sts at beg of next
tbl, yo, k4, yo, cdd, yo, k4, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k4, Cast on 10 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 16 rows. 
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yo, k3tog, yo, ssk, p1 (35 sts). 122[132:142:152:162:172] sts. Cast off 3[8:5:10:7:7] sts at beg of next
Row 34: K all p sts and p all k sts of Cont in patt on these sts until Main Leaf 2 rows.
previous row, purling into all yo’s. Lace Patt has been repeated 5 times, The number of sts remaining will depend
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then work rows 1-20 once more. ** on which RS pattern row was the last to
FRONT Shape neckline be completed.
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Using 3.25mm needles cast on Next row (RS): P46[51:56:61:66:74], then Leave these sts on a holder for back neck.
95[105:115:125:135:145] sts. turn, leaving rem sts on a spare needle.
Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 11 rows. NECKBAND
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Row 2 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end. 35[40:45:50:55:63] sts. Join right shoulder seam using mattress
These 2 rows form rib and are repeated. Cont on these sts until sleeve stitch.
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row. 94[104:114:124:134:144] sts. (8[8¼:8¼:8¾:8¾:9]in), ending with needles, k across sts left on holder,
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Set lace panel a WS row. working as many decs as required over

Change to 4mm needles and work in patt Shape shoulder  lace patt section to bring stitch count
with rev st st to sides as foll: Cast off 4[4:5:5:6:7] sts at beg of next and back to 31 sts over lace patt, pick up and
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P32[37:42:47:52:57], pm, work across 7 foll RS rows. 3[8:5:10:7:7] sts. k25[27:27:28:28:28] sts down first side of
30 sts of row 1 of Leaf Lace Patt Set-up, Work 1 row. neck, k31 sts left on holder for Front neck,
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pm, p32[37:42:47:52:57]. Cast off. pick up and k26[28:28:29:29:29] sts up

This row sets position of rev st st and Slip central sts of lace panel between the second side of neck.
central lace panel. markers on to a stitch holder. 135[139:139:141:141:141] sts.
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Cont as set, working rows 1-14 of Set-up With RS facing rejoin yarn to rem sts and Work 6 rows in rib, beg with a WS row.
then rows 1-34 of Main Leaf Lace Patt. work to match first side, reversing Cast off in rib.
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Join rem shoulder seam and neckband.

With RS facing and using 3.25mm
needles, pick up and k46[46:48:48:50:50]
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sts to seam and 45[45:47:47:49:49] sts to

edge of second side of sleeve opening.
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Work 5 rows in rib, beg with a WS row.
Cast off in rib.
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Block to dimensions given in schematic.

Weave in all ends.
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BACK

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Using 3.75mm needles and A cast on
87[93:99:105:109:115:119:125:129:133:
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2 rows in A.

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2 rows in A.
2 rows in B.

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Cont in st st, starting with a k row and

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Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
85[91:97:103:107:113:117:123:127:131:137:

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SIZES Cont to dec as set on foll two 14[14:14:16:16:

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81[87:92:97:102:107:112:117:122:127: 103:109:113:119:123:127:133:137] sts.
132:137]cm (32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46:48: Work straight for

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Actual measurement: 85[91:97:103:107: Next row: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. 83[89:

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61:62:63:65:66:68:69:69:70]cm 109:115:119:125:129:133:139:143] sts.
(22½[22¾:23½:24:24½:24¾: Cont straight until work meas 37[37:38.5:

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Sleeve seam length: 10[10:10:10: (14½[14½:15¼:15:15¼:15½:15¾:15¾:15¾:16¼:

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(4[4:4:4:4:4¼:4¼:4¼:4½:4½:4½:4¾]in) Knit 2 rows in B.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Knit 2 rows in A.

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YOU WILL NEED Shape sleeve

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Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo & Cotton Next row: Cast on 10[10:10:10:10:10:11:11:
DK 60% bamboo, 40% cotton 11:12:12:12] sts, k to end.
(approx 250m per 100g) Next row: Cast on 10[10:10:10:10:10:11:11:
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Pumice (A) Next row: Cast on 10[10:10:10:11:11:11:11:12:
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Coral (B) Next row: Cast on 10[10:10:10:11:11:11:11:12:
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Stitch holders Set lace patt
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Row counter Row 1 (RS): K2, p2, yo, p1, *sk2po, (p1, yo)
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average requirements and are approximate. yo, p2, k2.

Row 2: P5, (k3, p3) to last 2 sts, p2.
TENSION Row 3: K5, (p2tog, yo, p1, k3) to last 2 sts, k2.
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Row 6: As row 2. Next row: Patt to neck. 47[49:52:54:57:60:63:65:68:70:73:76] sts.

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rep from * to last 8 sts, (p1, yo) twice, p1, Place rem 43[45:48:50:53:55:58:60:63: Next row: P2, patt to end.
ssk, k3. 65:68:70] sts on a holder. Rep last 2 rows 2[2:2:2:2:3:3:3:3:3:4:4] times.
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Row 8: P2, k3, (p3, k3) to last 2 sts, p2. 44[46:49:51:54:56:59:61:64:66:68:71] sts.
Row 9: K2, p1, yo, p2tog, (k3, p1, yo, FRONT Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
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Row 10: As row 8. Cont in patt until 34[36:36:40:42:40:44: 15:15:16:17:17:18] sts, w&t.
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Row 11: K2, p2tog, yo, p1, (k3, p2tog, yo, 46:50:50:52:56] rows are complete. Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, k2.
p1), k2. Next row: Patt 51[53:56:58:61:64:67:69:72: Next row: P2, patt to 11[11:12:13:13:14:15:15:
Row 12: As row 8. 74:77:80] sts, cast off 25[27:27:29:29:29: 16:16:17:18] sts before wrapped st, w&t.
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Rows 1-12 set lace patt. ** 29:31:31:33:33:33], patt to end. Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, k2.
Cont in patt until 46[48:48:52:54:54:58: Next row: Patt to neck. Next row: P2, patt to 11[11:12:12:13:14:14:15:
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Next row (RS): Patt to last 11[12:12:13:14: 49[51:54:56:59:62:65:67:70:72:75:78] sts. Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, k2.
14:15:15:16:17:17:18] sts, w&t. Next row: Patt to last 3 sts before neck, Next row: P2, patt 10[11:12:12:13:13:14:15:15:
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15:16:17:17:18] sts, w&t. Next row: K1, ssk, patt to end. Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, k2.
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Next row: Patt 34[35:38:39:41:43:45:47:49: 47[49:52:54:57:60:63:65:68:70:73:76] sts. Next row: Patt to end.
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15:15:16:16:17:18] sts before wrapped st, w&t. 44[46:49:51:54:56:59:61:64:66:68:71] sts.
Next row: Patt to neck. Next row: K1, ssk, patt to last 11[12:12:13:14: NECKBAND
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Next row: K1, ssk, patt to 11[11:12:12:13:14:14: 14:15:15:16:17:17:18] sts, w&t. Gently steam pieces to shape.
15:16:16:17:17] sts before wrapped st, w&t. Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, p2. Join shoulder seams using 3-needle
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Next row: Patt to neck. Next row: Patt to 11[11:12:13:13:14:15:15:16:16: cast off.
Next row: K1, ssk, patt 8[9:10:10:11:11:12:13: 17:18] sts before wrapped st, w&t. Using 3.25mm circular needle and B,
13:14:15:15], w&t. Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, p2. with RS facing, pick up and k14[14:14:14:14:
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Next row: Patt to neck. Next row: Patt to 11[11:12:12:13:14:14:15:16:16: 15:15:15:16:16:17:17] sts down left side Front,
Next row: Patt to end. 17:17] sts before wrapped st, w&t. 29[31:31:33:33:33:33:35:35:37:37:37] across
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Place rem 43[45:48:50:53:55:58:60:63: Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, p2. Front cast offs, 14[14:14:14:14:15:15:15:16:16:
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With WS facing, rejoin B to rem sts, patt 17:17], w&t. Back side neck, 37[39:39:41:41:43:43:45:
to 11[11:12:13:13:14:15:15:16:16:17:18] sts before Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, p2. 45:47:47:49] across Back neck and 5 sts
wrapped st, w&t. Next row: Patt to end. up side neck.
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Next row: Patt to 3 sts before neck, Place rem 43[45:48:50:53:55:58:60:63: Pm for start of rnd. 104[108:108:112:112:
k2tog, k1. 65:68:70] sts on a holder. 116:116:120:122:126:128:130] sts.
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Next row: P2, patt to 11[11:12:12:13:14:14:15: With WS facing rejoin B to rem sts, Rnd 1: Purl.
16:16:17:17] sts before wrapped st, w&t. patt to end. Rnd 2: Using A, knit.
Next row: Patt to 3 sts before neck, Next row: Patt to end. Rnd 3: Using A, purl.
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k2tog, k1. Next row: Cast off 2 sts, patt to end. Rnd 4: Using B, knit.
Next row: P2, patt 8[9:10:10:11:11:12:13:13: Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Rnd 5: Using B, purl.
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Rnd 8: Using B, knit.

Rnd 9: Using B, purl.
Cast off.
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Join side and sleeve seam.

Using 3.25mm circular needle and B, with
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Rnd 1: Purl.
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Rnd 3: Using A, purl.

Rnd 4: Using B, knit.
Rnd 5: Using B, purl.
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Cast off. YOU WILL NEED
The Fibre Co Canopy 50% baby alpaca,

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Weave in ends. bamboo (approx 183m per 50g)

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Stitch holder
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Masterclass

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ABBREVIATIONS
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81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117:122:127]cm
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k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. at end of a rnd. 111:116:114:117] sts, turn and k across second
Rnd 9: *P1, ssk, k4, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k4, Shape armholes 92[100:102:106:108:112:114:118:120:126] sts,
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. Work flat in rows for armhole shaping, turn and using a knitted or cable cast on,
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Rnd 10: *P1, ssk, k3, yo, k3, p1, k3, yo, k3, working Front and Back separately. cast on 79[80:87:92:99:104:111:116:114:117] sts.
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. Row 1 (RS): Cast off 8[8:9:9:10:10:11:11: 342[360:378:396:414:432:450:468:
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Rnd 11: *P1, ssk, k2, yo, k4, p1, k4, yo, k2, 12:12] sts, k106[114:119:127:132:140:145:151: 468:486] sts.
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. 158:164] (including st left on needle after Join and work in the rnd, marking the
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Rnd 12: *P1, ssk, k1, yo, k5, p1, k5, yo, k1, cast off), turn and put rem sts on a holder. start of the rnd. Work foll 60-row lace
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. Row 2 (WS): Cast off decreasing pattern, using the written or
Rnd 13: *P1, ssk, yo, k6, p1, k6, yo, k2tog; 8[8:9:9:10:10:11:11:12:12] sts, p to end. charted instructions as foll:
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rep from * to end of rnd. 98[106:110:118:122:130:134:140:146:152] sts. Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 14: *P1, yo, k6, k2tog, p1, ssk, k6, yo; **Cont in st st (k on RS and p on Rnd 2: Purl.
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rep from * to end of rnd. WS) and dec 1 st at each end of next Rnd 3: *Yo, ssk; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 15: *K2, yo, k5, k2tog, p1, ssk, k5, yo, 3[3:3:3:3:3:3:3:5:5] rows. 92[100:104:112: Rnd 4: Purl.
k1; rep from * to end of rnd. 116:124:128:134:136:142] sts. Rnds 5, 6, 7 and 8: Knit.
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Rnd 16: *K3, yo, k4, k2tog, p1, ssk, k4, yo, Work 1 row straight. Rnds 9, 11 and 13: *P1, (k2tog) 3 times,
k2; rep from * to end of rnd. Sizes 1 and 2 (yo, k1) twice, yo, p1, (yo, k1) twice, yo, (ssk)
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Rnd 17: *K4, yo, k3, k2tog, p1, ssk, k3, yo, There are no more decs for first and 3 times; rep from * to end of rnd.
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k3; rep from * to end of rnd. second sizes. Rnds 10, 12 and 14: *P1, k8; rep from * to
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Rnd 18: *K5, yo, k2, k2tog, p1, ssk, k2, yo, All other sizes end of rnd.
k4; rep from * to end of rnd. Dec 1 st at each end of every RS row until Rnd 15: *P1, ssk, k6, yo, p1, yo, k6, k2tog;
Rnd 19: *K6, yo, k1, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, yo, 102[106:108:112:114:118:120:126] sts rem, rep from * to end of rnd.
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k5; rep from * to end of rnd. ending with a WS row. Rnd 16: *P1, ssk, k5, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k5,
Rnd 20: *K7, yo, k2tog, p1, ssk, yo, k6; **Set aside and work other side as foll: k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.
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rep from * to end of rnd. With RS facing, put 114[122:128:136:142: Rnd 17: *P1, ssk, k4, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k4,
150:156:162:170:176] sts back on needle. k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.
PATTERN NOTES Row 1 (RS): Cast off 8[8:9:9:10:10:11:11: Rnd 18: *P1, ssk, k3, yo, k3, p1, k3, yo, k3,
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Body is worked in rnds from the bottom up. 12:12] sts, k106[114:119:127:132:140:145:151: k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.
Armhole shaping is worked then cap sleeve 158:164]. Rnd 19: *P1, ssk, k2, yo, k4, p1, k4, yo, k2,
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stitches are cast on. The yoke is knitted in Row 2 (WS): Cast off k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.
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the rnd and cast off for the neckline. 8[8:9:9:10:10:11:11:12:12] sts, p to end. Rnd 20: *P1, ssk, k1, yo, k5, p1, k5, yo, k1,
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98[106:110:118:122:130:134:140:146:152] sts. k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.

BODY Work from ** to ** as for other side. Rnd 21: *P1, ssk, k6, p1, k6, k2tog; rep
With 3.25mm needles, cast on 228[244: from * to end of rnd. 304[320:336:352:
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256:272:284:300:312:324:340:352] sts. YOKE 368:384:400:416:416:432] sts.

Join to a round, being careful not to twist. Worked in rnds from this point. Rnd 22: *P1, yo, k5, k2tog, p1, ssk, k5, yo;
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Pm to denote start of rnd. K across first 92[100:102:106:108:112:114: rep from * to end of rnd.
Set patt 118:120:126] sts, turn and using a knitted or Rnd 23: *P1, k1, yo, k4, k2tog, p1, ssk, k4,
Rnd 1: Knit.
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Rnd 2: Purl.
Rnd 3: (Yo, ssk) around.
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Rnd 4: Purl.
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Rnds 5, 6, 7 and 8: Knit.

Set Lace Edging and st st patt
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Rnd 1 (RS): *K3[7:1:5:8:3:6:0:4:7],

Lace Edging Patt rnd 1 across
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108[108:126:126:126:144:144:162:162:162] sts,
k3[7:1:5:8:3:6:0:4:7]; rep from * once more.
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This rnd sets position of patterns: first

3[7:1:5:8:3:6:0:4:7] sts worked in st st, next
108[108:126:126:126:144:144:162:162:162] sts
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in Lace Edging Patt, next

6[14:2:10:16:6:0:8:14] sts in st st, next
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108[108:126:126:126:144:144:162:162:162] sts
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in Lace Edging Patt, and final

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3[7:1:5:8:3:6:0:4:7] sts worked in st st.

Complete all 20 rows of pattern.
Cont in st st only (knit every row), until work
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(14½[15:15:15:15¼:15¾:16¼:16½:16½:16½]in), measurements are given in cm
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yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd. Yoke Chart Yoke Chart

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Rnd 24: *P1, k2, yo, k3, k2tog, p1, ssk, k3,
yo, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
k
Rnd 25: *P1, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, p1, ssk, k2,

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yo, k3; rep from * to end of rnd. ssk
Rnd 26: *P1, k4, yo, k1, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, yo

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yo, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 27: *P1, k5, k2tog, p1, ssk, k5; rep from p

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* to end of rnd. 266[280:294:308:322: no stitch
336:350:364:364:378] sts.
k2tog
Rnd 28: *P1, ssk, k4, yo, p1, yo, k4, k2tog;

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rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 29: *P1, ssk, k3, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k3,

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k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 30: *P1, ssk, k2, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k2,
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 31: *P1, ssk, k1, yo, k3, p1, k3, yo, k1,
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 32: *P1, ssk, yo, k4, p1, k4, yo, k2tog;

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rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 33: *P1, yo, k4, k2tog, p1, ssk, k4, yo;
rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 34: *P1, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, p1, ssk, k3,

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yo, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 35: *P1, k2, yo, k2, k2tog, p1, ssk, k2,

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yo, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 36: *P1, k3, yo, k1, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, yo,
k3; rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 37: *P1, k4, k2tog, p1, ssk, k4; rep from
* to end of rnd. 228[240:252:264:276:288:

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300:312:312:324] sts.

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Rnd 38: *P1, ssk, k3, yo, p1, yo, k3, k2tog;

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rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 39: *P1, ssk, k2, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k2,
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 40: *P1, ssk, k1, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k1,
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 41: *P1, ssk, yo, k3, p1, k3, yo, k2tog;
rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 42: *P1, yo, k3, k2tog, p1, ssk, k3, yo;

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rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 43: *P1, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, p1, ssk, k2, yo,

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k1; rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 44: *P1, k2, yo, k1, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, yo,

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k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 45: *P1, k3, k2tog, p1, ssk, k3; rep from
* to end of rnd. 190[200:210:220:230:
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240:250:260:260:270] sts.
Rnd 46: *P1, ssk, k2, yo, p1, yo, k2, k2tog;
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rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 47: *P1, ssk, k1, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k1,
k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.
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Rnd 48: *P1, ssk, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k2tog;
rep from * to end of rnd.
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Rnd 49: *P1, yo, k2, k2tog, p1, ssk, k2, yo;
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rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 50: *P1, k1, yo, k1, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, yo,
k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 51: *P1, k2, yo, k2tog, p1, ssk, yo, k2;
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rep from * to end of rnd.

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Rnd 52: Rep rnd 46.

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Rnd 53: Rep rnd 47.

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Rnd 54: *P1, ssk, k2, p1, k2, k2tog; rep from
* to end of rnd. 152[160:168:176:184:192:
BY PAT MENCHINI
200:208:208:216] sts.
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Rnd 55: *P1, yo, k1, k2tog, p1, ssk, k1, yo;
rep from * to end of rnd.
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Rnd 56: *P1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, ssk, yo, k1;
rep from * to end of rnd.
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Rnd 57: *P1, ssk, k1, yo, p1, yo, k1, k2tog;
rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 58: *P1, ssk, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k2tog;
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rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 59: Rep rnd 55.
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Rnd 60: *P1, k3, p1, k1, ssk; rep from * to

end of rnd. 133[140:147:154:161:168:175:182:
182:189] sts.
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Knit 1 rnd.
Sizes 8, 9 and 10 only
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Next rnd: K24[24:18], (k2tog, k42[42:36])

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to last 26[26:19] sts, k2tog, k to end.

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178[178:184] sts.
All other sizes
Next rnd: Knit.
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Change to 3mm needles.

Rnd 1: Knit.
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Rnd 2: Purl.
Rep these 2 rnds once more. SIZES
Cast off all sts. To fit: UK size 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24]
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76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122]cm
TO FINISH (30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48]in)
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Weave in ends and block pieces lightly. Actual measurement: 88[98:109:118:130]cm

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Underarm edging (34½[38½:43:46¾:51¼]in)

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With RS facing and working along body Length to shoulder: 54[55:57:58:60]cm

curve, with 3.25mm needles, pick up and (21¼[21¾:22½:23:23¾]in)
k28[28:34:42:44:44:46:46:48:48] sts from Sleeve length: 28cm (11in)
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cast-on edge around underarm to other Figures in square brackets refer to larger
cast-on edge. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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Working flat, knit 2 rows, ending with this applies to all sizes.
a RS row.
Cast off on the WS. YOU WILL NEED
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Sew side edges to sleeve edge. Rico Fashion Cotton Neps DK 93%
Repeat for second underarm edge. cotton, 7% nylon (approx 105m per 50g)
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9[9:10:11:11] x 50g balls in 05 Green

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3.25mm, 3.75mm and 4.5mm needles

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2 stitch holders
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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average requirements and are approximate.

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TENSION
21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using
4.5mm needles.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS
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dyf = double yarn forward

kb/pb = knit/purl into back of next st
For more abbreviations see page 91
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QUICK TECHNIQUE WITH JO ALLPORT

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The advantage to knitting in the round KNITTING WITH TWO CIRCULAR NEEDLES
is that there are minimal seams to sew
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up, if any. This is great if sewing isn’t your

favourite pastime – so here are some tips
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for knitting in the round.

CIRCULAR OR DOUBLE-
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POINTED NEEDLES?
The type of needles you use is very
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personal, and working in the round brings

just as many choices as knitting back and
forth. First you can choose whether to work
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with circular or double-pointed needles.

There are pros and cons to each, and the
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choice will also depend on your project. For

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this top, you will either use long double-

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pointed needles or a long circular needle.

Long double-pointed needles, around
35cm (13¾in), have traditionally been used 1. Knit across the stitches on the front 2. Here, I’m starting to knit these stitches
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for knitting ganseys, but circular needles needle as follows: with the working yarn by inserting the tip of the RH needle into
are far more common. attached to the stitches on the back the first st on the LH needle.
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The key is to choose a circular needle needle, move the stitches on the front
that has a circumference slightly shorter wire to the left needle tip, as normal.
than your knitting. As this top is knitted
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from the bottom up, it will be at its widest,

with the most stitches, when the stitches
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for the cap sleeves have been added.

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Circular needles commonly have tips

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made of plastic, metal or wood. These

are connected via a wire which can be
fixed or interchangeable, with some
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even swivelling. Metal ones are great

for lacework as they tend to have sharp
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points, but wooden and plastic ones will be

warmer. Wooden ones may break, whereas
plastic ones may bend, but be lighter. You
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can get circular needles in many sizes, from

2mm all the way up to 35mm.
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As stitch numbers are likely to vary across

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a project, you may need to use a circular

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needle with a shorter or longer cable during 3. At the end of this ‘row’ the stitches are 4. Pull the needle through the stitches
the course of your knit. Pick one that will all on the RH needle. so that the stitches on this needle are in
work with the number of stitches for your the middle of the wire. Then turn your
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project – not so short that your stitches end work over and work with the other circular
up all bunched together, which may result needle and set of stitches in the same way
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in them getting twisted, and not so long as above.

that your stitches are stretched round the
wire, as this makes knitting difficult and your
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work may be pulled out of shape.

You can also knit in the round using two
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long circular needles. Divide the stitches

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more or less equally between the two

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needles, as I have in this example, with

each set of stitches on the wire.
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THE MAGIC LOOP

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You can also use a single long circular needle for knitting small tubes. This method is You may find you have a different tension
called the looped needle or magic loop method. It is similar to the two-needle method. when knitting in the round compared to
flat knitting, so make sure you swatch,

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and swatch in the round. To do this you
can make a small tube then cut it to

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measure properly – although this isn’t
ideal if you think you may be short of

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yarn. Or you can work an open-backed
swatch on a pair of double-pointed
needles. To do this, work the pattern as

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a row (first round) on the first double-
pointed needle, then instead of turning,

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8
push the stitches to the other end of the
needle while draping the yarn across
the back loosely, then work the second

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‘round’ as a row. Continue until the
swatch is big enough to measure.

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This way, you can re-use the yarn.

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1. Distribute the stitches between the two 2. Now pull the back needle through the
needles and put them on the points. The stitches so that these stitches are on the
loop of wire is to the left, and the working wire and the tip is free to work the first HINTS AND TIPS

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yarn is attached to the first stitch on the stitch on the front needle. There is still a • If you are a loose knitter, circulars
back needle. loop of wire to the left. Work the stitches may be better than double-

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on the front needle, then turn your work pointed needles as it’s easier to
so that the working yarn is at the back secure the ends and stop stitches
again. Repeat from the above image. dropping off! You can use tip

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protectors, stitch stoppers or even
elastic bands.

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Both these methods work really well for The most important thing for circular

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small-circumference knitting projects, knitting when casting on is not to twist • Make sure you mark the beginning

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or projects where the number of stitches when joining. There are a number of ways of a round so you know when to
decreases: they save you swapping to a to avoid this: start and stop.
circular needle with a shorter wire, and

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make the most of your long circulars. • Cast on the correct number of stitches • If you are using double-pointed
and use the tail to knit the first stitch needles, make sure you tug the

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For sock and small circumference knitting when joining, then use the working yarn working yarn when moving to
you can also use short double-pointed from that point on. the next needle to avoid a ladder
needles or sock circular needles. There and to keep the tension constant.

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are a number of different variations of • Cast on an extra stitch, move this last Or move some stitches to other
sock circular needles, from tiny very short stitch to the other needle and knit it needles every so often to break up

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length circular needles to needles with together with the first stitch in the the ladder.

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very short wires. They may have different new round.
• If you can’t work out in which

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lengths of needle at each end, and even
the shape of the points can differ. • Knit one row flat, then join. direction to knit, look at which
stitch the working yarn is attached
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CAST ON METHOD • Swap the first stitch with the last stitch to and make sure this is at the back:
It’s best to choose a stretchy cast-on when joining. the next stitch clockwise is the one
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method for circular knitting. My go-to to work.

standard cast-on method is a cable cast If you have to cast on in the middle of a
on, but this is quite firm. It may be better project, as in this top, use the knitted-on
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to use a long tail, long tail thumb, or even or cable cast-on method. This adds the Knitting in the round is a great way to
Old Norwegian cast-on method. If you stitches in the correct position. work and the possibilities are endless.
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are working from the centre outwards, There are more and more patterns now
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there is a circular cast-on method that specifically for circular knitting, and for
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uses a crochet hook so you can tighten those of us who hate bulky seams, this is
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the centre. the way to go.

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BACK next row and foll alt row. Row 2: K1, (pb, k1) to end.
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With 3.75mm needles, cast on Work 1 row straight. Rep these 2 rib rows until work meas
91[101:113:123:135] sts. Cast off rem 4[4:6:7:7] sts. 4cm (1½in).
Purl 6 rows. With RS facing slip next 29[31:33:35:37] sts Cast off loosely in rib.
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Set slanting eyelet patt on to a stitch holder and leave.

Change to 4.5mm needles. Neatly rejoin yarn at neck edge and knit to NECKBAND
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Row 1 (RS): Knit. end of row. Join left shoulder.

Row 2: Purl. Complete as left half of neck. With 3.25mm needles and RS facing,
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Row 3: K28, k2tog, dyf, k2tog tbl, k39[41:43:45:47] sts of Back, pick up and
k27[37:49:59:71], k2tog, dyf, k2tog tbl, k28. SLEEVES (MAKE 2, WORKED k16[18:19:19:22] sts evenly down left side of
Row 4: Purl across row, purling into front TOP DOWN) neck, k29[31:33:35:37] sts of Front, finally
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and back of both dyfs. With 4.5mm needles, cast on pick up and k17[19:20:20:23] sts evenly up
Rows 5-6: As rows 1-2. 64[68:76:80:88] sts loosely. right side of neck. 101[109:115:119:129] sts.
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Row 7: K26, k2tog, dyf, k2tog tbl, Purl 1 row. Change to 3.75mm needles.
k31[41:53:63:75], k2tog, dyf, k2tog tbl, k26. Set patt Knit 4 rows.
Row 8: As row 4. Row 1 (RS): K4, (dyf, k4) to end. Cast off evenly kwise.
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Rows 9-10: As rows 1-2. Row 2: P2, (p2tog tbl, p into front and
Row 11: K24, k2tog, yf, k2tog tbl, back of dyf, p2tog) to last 2 sts, p2. TO FINISH
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k35[45:57:67:79], k2tog, dyf, k2tog tbl, k24. Row 3: K2, (dyf, k4) to last 2 sts, dyf, k2. Press work on WS following any yarn care
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Row 12: As row 4. Row 4: P2, p once only into dyf, (p2tog, instructions on the ball band and taking
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Rows 13-14: As rows 1-2. p2tog tbl, p into front and back of dyf) to special care to slightly stretch out the
Cont in this way, sloping the 4-st eyelet last 8 sts (includes dyf), p2tog, p2tog tbl, p eyelets on Sleeves.
motifs by 2 sts fewer from side edges on once into dyf, p2. Join right shoulder and edges of
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next and every foll 4th row until the row: Rep these 4 patt rows until work meas Neckband. Stitch cast-on edges of
k2, k2tog, dyf, k2tog tbl, k79[89:101:111:123], 24cm (9½in), measured through centre of Sleeves to the straight side edges of yoke.
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k2tog, dyf, k2tog tbl, k2, has been worked. work and ending after row 2 or 4. Now stitch armhole cast-off stitches of
Next row: As row 4. Next row (RS): Knit. Front and Back to corresponding side
Eyelets are now complete. Next row: P7[6:4:3:1], (p2tog, p1) edges of Sleeves.
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Cont straight in st st until Back meas 38cm 16[18:22:24:28] times, p2tog, p7[6:4:3:1]. Join side and Sleeve seams.
(15in) through centre of work, ending after 47[49:53:55:59] sts. Press seams.
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a p row. Set twisted rib

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Pm at centre of last row. Change to 3.75mm needles.

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Shape square armholes Row 1 (RS): K1, (kb, p1) to last 2 sts, kb, k1.
Loosely cast off 14[16:19:20:23] sts at beg
of next 2 rows. 63[69:75:83:89] sts.
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Work straight until Back meas

16[17:19:20:22]cm (6¼[6¾:7½:8:8¾]in) from
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m, ending after a p row.

Shape shoulders
Loosely cast off 4[5:5:6:7] sts at beg of
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next 4 rows, then 4[4:6:7:7] sts at beg of

next 2 rows.
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Slip rem 39[41:43:45:47] sts on to a holder

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and leave.
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FRONT
Work as Back until Front meas
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16[18:20:20:22:24] rows fewer than Back

up to start of shoulder shaping, ending
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after a p row.
Next row (RS): K17[19:21:24:26], turn.
Cont on this group of sts for left half
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of neck.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows.
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12[14:16:19:21] sts.
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Work 10[12:14:14:16:18] rows straight, measurements are given in cm

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ending at side edge.

Note: One row more should be worked
here on right half of neck.
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Shape shoulder
Loosely cast off 4[5:5:6:7] sts and beg of
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LEAF BERET BY JO ALLPORT

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2[2:2] x 50g balls in Fern
3.25mm and 4mm needles

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based
on average requirements and are

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2
approximate.

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TENSION
23 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over Leaf
Pattern using 4mm needles.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS
sssk = slip next 3 sts one at a time kwise to

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RH needle, insert tip of LH needle through
sts and knit them tog (dec 2)

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For more abbreviations see page 91

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SLIP STITCH RIB
Worked over a multiple of 5 + 2 sts and
2 rows

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Row 1 (RS): P1, (p1, k1, sl1p wyib, k1, p1) to
SIZES last st, p1.

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S[M:L] Row 2: K1, (k1, p3, k1) to last st, k1.
To fit head circumference: 47[53:58]cm
(18½[21:22¾]in) LEAF PATTERN

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Actual circumference at brim: Worked over a multiple of 15 + 2 sts and
52.25[58.75:65.25]cm (20½[23:23¾]in) 16 rows

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 1 (RS): P1, (p1, k9, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, p1)

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures to last st, p1.

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this applies to all sizes. Row 2 and all WS rows: K1, (k1, p13, k1) to
last st, k1.
YOU WILL NEED Row 3: P1, *p1, k7, k3tog, (k1, yo) twice, k1,

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Eden Cottage Milburn DK 85% British p1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Bluefaced Leicester, 15% mulberry silk Row 5: P1, (p1, k5, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2,

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Chart Key

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yo

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Row 7: P1, (p1, k3, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3,
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p1) to last st, p1.

Row 9: P1, (p1, yo, k1, yo, sssk, k9, p1) to last
CHRISTINE BOGGIS
st, p1.
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Row 11: P1, *p1, (k1, yo) twice, k1, sssk, k7, p1;
rep from * to last st, p1.
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Row 13: P1, (p1, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, sssk, k5,
p1) to last st, p1. Masterclass
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Row 15: P1, (p1, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, sssk, k3, see page 70
p1) to last st, p1.
Row 16: Rep row 2.
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BERET
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With 3.25mm needles, cast on

92[102:112] sts.
Set Slip Stitch Rib
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Work in Slip Stitch Rib for 5cm (2in),

ending after a RS row.
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Change to 4mm needles.

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Next row (WS): P3[9:7], *m1p, p3[2:2],

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m1p, p3; rep from * to last 5[8:5] sts, (m1p,

p3) 1[0:0] times, m1p 1[1:0] times, p2[8:5].
122[137:152] sts.
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Set Leaf Pattern

Using Chart or written instructions, work
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in Leaf Pattern across all sts until work SIZES

meas 18[20:21]cm (7[8:8.25]in), ending To fit: UK women’s shoe size 4-6[7-9]
after a row 8 or 16. Leg circumference: 19.5[22]cm (7¾[8¼]in)
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Set crown decs Foot length: 21[25]cm (8¼[9½]in)

Crown row 1 (RS): P1, *p1, k3, (k2tog, Note: Length is adjustable –
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k3) twice, p1; rep from * to last st, p1. see Pattern Note
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106[119:132] sts. Figures in square brackets refer to larger

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Crown row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
Crown row 3: P1, *p1, k2, k2tog, k3, k2tog, this applies to all sizes.
k2, p1; rep from * to last st, p1.
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90[101:112] sts. YOU WILL NEED

Crown row 5: P1, *p1, k2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, EasyKnits Deeply Wicked
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k2, p1; rep from * to last st, p1. 74[83:92] sts. 100% superwash Merino wool
Crown row 7: P1, *p1, (k1, k2tog) twice, k1, (approx 400m per 100g)
p1; rep from * to last st, p1. 58[65:72] sts. 1 x 100g skein in Limey
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Crown row 9: P1, *p1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, p1; 2.5mm double-pointed or circular needles
rep from * to last st, p1. 42[47:52] sts. Stitch markers
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Crown row 11: K1, *k2tog, k1, k2tog; rep Note: Yarn amounts given are based
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from * to last st, k1. 26[29:32] sts. on average requirements and are
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Crown row 13: (K2tog) across row to last approximate.

0[1:0] sts, k1. 13[15:16] sts.
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TO FINISH 32 sts and 44 rnds to 10cm over st st.

Thread tail through rem sts and pull tight. Each 28-rnd lace patt rep meas 6cm
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Seam down the back of the hat. (2½in).

Block lightly according to ball band Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
instructions to stretch out pattern, to obtain correct tension.
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avoiding rib section, and weave in ends.

PATTERN NOTE
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To make the socks shorter or longer, work

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fewer or more full patt reps before working

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the final rnds 1-12. You can turn the heel at

any point in the lace pattern to suit your
foot length and desired leg length. The
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this into account in your measurements.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Rnd 3: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1, k2,

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yo, k3, ssk, k1, k1 tbl, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k2;
SOCKS (MAKE 2) rep from * to *, k2, sm, k to end.
Using Judy’s Magic Cast-On, Rnd 4: K2[4], work from ** to ** as row 2,

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cast on 26 sts. k3, yo, k3, ssk, k1 tbl, k2tog, k3, yo, k3;
Knit 1 rnd, working any twisted sts tbl to rep from ** to **, k2, sm, k to end.

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straighten them out. Pm to mark beg of Rnds 5-12: Rep rnds 1-4 twice.
rnd and after 13 sts to mark halfway point. Rnd 13: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1, yo,

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Next rnd (inc): *Sm, k1, m1L, k to 1 st before k7, sk2po, k7, yo; rep from * to *, k2, sm,
m, m1R, k1; rep from * once more (inc 4). k to end.
Next rnd: Knit. Rnds 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26: K2[4],

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Rep these 2 rnds 3[5] more times, then work from ** to ** as row 2, k17, rep from **
work inc rnd once more. 46[54] sts. to **, k2, sm, k to end.

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Knit 2 rnds. Rnd 15: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1, k1,
Work inc rnd once more (inc 4). yo, k6, sk2po, k6, yo, k1; rep from * to *, k2,
Rep last 3 rnds 3 more times. 62[70] sts. sm, k to end.

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Knit 1 rnd. Rnd 17: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1,
You will now work lace patt from Chart k2, yo, k5, sk2po, k5, yo, k2; rep from * to *,

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or written instructions. k2, sm, k to end.

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Set lace patt from Chart Rnd 19: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1,

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Size 1 only k3, yo, k4, sk2po, k4, yo, k3; rep from * to *,
Rnd 1: Work row 1 of Chart across first k2, sm, k to end.
31 sts, sm, k to end. Rnd 21: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1,

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Size 2 only k4, yo, k3, sk2po, k3, yo, k4; rep from * to *,
Rnd 1: K2, work row 1 of Chart across k2, sm, k to end.

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31 sts, k2, sm, k to end. Rnd 23: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1,
Both sizes k5, yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo, k5; rep from * to *,
This rnd sets position of Chart. k2, sm, k to end.

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Set lace patt from written Rnd 25: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1,
instructions k6, yo, k1, sk2po, k1, yo, k6; rep from * to *,

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Rnd 1: K2[4], *p2, sl1p wyib, p2*, yo, k3, ssk, k2, sm, k to end.

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k3, k1 tbl, k3, k2tog, k3, yo; rep from * to *, Rnd 27: K2[4], work from * to * as row 1,

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k2, sm, k to end. k7, yo, sk2po, yo, k7; rep from * to *, k2, sm,
Rnd 2: K2[4], **p2, k1, p2**, k1, yo, k3, ssk, k to end.
k2, k1 tbl, k2, k2tog, k3, yo, k1; rep from ** Rnd 28: K2[4], work from ** to ** as row 2,

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Chart Key

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Rnds 1-28 form foot patt.

Cont as set until foot meas 4[5]cm BACK
(1½[2]in) less than desired length. Size 1 With 3.25mm needles cast on
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(pictured) ends on rnd 28 after 2 full reps 123[137:151:165:179:193] sts, taking care not
of lace patt. Size 2 works another half patt to cast on tightly.
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rep after this, ending on rnd 12. Beg with a k row for RS, work straight in st
Turn heel st until work meas 23cm (9in), measured
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Turn and work short rows in rev st st across through centre of work and ending after
heel sts only as foll (see Masterclass): a p row.
Short row 1 (WS): Sl1p, pull on the working Shape cap sleeve
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yarn so that the two legs of the st sit across Work 6 rows inc 1 st at each end of every
the needle, p next st firmly, p to end of sole row. 135[149:163:177:191:205] sts.
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(halfway point marker), turn. Cast on 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows.

Short row 2 (RS): Sl1p, pull on the working 143[157:171:185:199:213] sts.
yarn so that the two legs of the st sit across Pm at centre of last row.
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the needle, k next st firmly, p to ‘wrapped’ Work 2[2:2:4:4:4] rows straight.

st, turn. Set graduating eyelet motif
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Short row 3: Sl1p, pull on the working yarn Row 1 (RS): K70[77:84:91:98:105],
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so that the two legs of the st sit across the yf, sk2po, yf (centre 3 sts),
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needle, k next st firmly, k to wrapped st, k70[77:84:91:98:105].

turn. Rows 2-4: Work 3 rows in st st, beg with
Rep rows 2 and 3 until 13 sts rem a p row.
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unwrapped, ending after a WS row. Row 5: K67[74:81:88:95:102], yf, sk2po,

Next short row (RS): Sl1p, p to first yf, k3, yf, sk2po, yf, k67[74:81:88:95:102].
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wrapped st, p 2 legs tog as if to p2tog, turn. SIZES Rows 6-8: As rows 2-4.
Next short row: Sl1p, k to first wrapped st, To fit: UK size Row 9: K64[71:78:85:92:99], yf, sk2po,
k 2 legs tog as if to k2tog, turn. 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28] yf, k9, yf, sk2po, yf, k64[71:78:85:92:99].
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Rep last 2 rows until all wrapped sts have 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122: Rows 10-12: As rows 2-4.
been worked tog, then p to end of rnd 127-132]cm (30-32[34-36:38-40: Row 13: K61[68:75:82:89:96], yf, sk2po,
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ready to continue in the rnd. 42-44:46-48:50-52]in) yf, k15, yf, sk2po, yf, k61[68:75:82:89:96].
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Leg Actual measurement: Rows 14-16: As rows 2-4.

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You will now work in the round for the leg. 88[99:109:119:129:139]cm Cont in this way, keeping continuity of
Rnd 1 (dec): Work rnd 1[13] of lace patt (35[39:43:47:51:55]in) eyelets correct by working 3 sts fewer in st
from Chart or written instructions, sm, Length to shoulder: st at each outer side of the 3 stitch eyelets
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(p2, sl1p wyib) to last 1[2] sts, m1p[p1], p1. 57[58:59:60:61:62]cm on next row, and then on every foll 4th
63[70] sts. (22½[23:23¼:23¾:24¼:24¾]in) row until work meas 17[18:18:19:21:22]cm
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Rnd 2: Work rnd 2 of lace patt, sm, (p2, k1) Figures in square brackets refer to larger (6½[7:7¼:7¾:8¼:8¾]in) from pm, ending
to last 2 sts, p2. sizes: where there is only one set of figures after a WS row.
Rnd 3: Work rnd 3 of lace patt, sm, (p2, this applies to all sizes. Shape shoulders
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sl1p) to last 2 sts, p2. Note: Eyelets may be continued where

These 2 rnds set position of lace panel YOU WILL NEED appropriate while working the shaping.
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front and slip-stitch rib back of leg. King Cole Summer Cotton 4 Ply Loosely cast off 8[9:10:11:12:13] sts at beg
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Cont in patt as set until you have worked 55% bamboo, 37% cotton, 8% polyester of next 10 rows.
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3[4] full reps of lace patt or number of reps (approx 450m per 100g) Cast off 6[7:8:8:9:10] sts at beg of next
until leg meas 5cm (2in) less than desired 3[3:3:4:4:4] x 100g balls in 4569 Neptune 2 rows.
length, then work rnds 1-12 only. 2.75mm, 3.25mm and 3.75mm needles Slip rem 51[53:55:59:61:63] sts on to a
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Set rib 2 stitch holders stitch holder and leave.

Next rnd: (P1, k1) 1[2] times, (p2, k1) 4 Place marker
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times, p1, k1, p1, (k1, p2) 4 times, (k1, p1) Row counter FRONT
1[2] times, sm, k1, p1, (k1, p2) 9[10] times Note: Yarn amounts given are based Work as Back until Front meas
to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1. on average requirements and are 20[20:22:22:24:24] rows fewer than Back
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This rnd forms rib. Rep rib rnd 9 more times. approximate. up to start of shoulder shaping, ending
Cast off using a stretchy cast-off method. after a WS row.
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TENSION Shape neck

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TO FINISH 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st using Next row (RS): Work across
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Weave in ends. 3.25mm needles. 51[57:63:68:74:80] sts, turn.

Block to open out lace . Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Cont on this group of sts for left half
to obtain correct tension. of neck.
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** Dec 1 st neatly at neck edge on next

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 5 rows. 46[52:58:63:69:75] sts.
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Work 14[14:16:16:18:18] rows straight, TIE

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ending at Sleeve edge. With 3.75mm needles, cast on 30 sts.
Shape shoulder Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Loosely cast off 8[9:10:11:12:13] sts at beg Row 2: K1, skpo, k to last st, make 1 st

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of next row and 4 foll alt rows. by picking up and knitting into back of
Work 1 row straight. horizontal strand lying before next st, k1.

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Cast off rem 6[7:8:8:9:10] sts. Rep these 2 rows until strip meas 43cm
With RS facing, slip next (17in).

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41[43:45:49:51:53] sts (centre sts) on to Cast off loosely.
a holder and leave.
Neatly rejoin yarn at neck edge and NECKBAND

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work 1 row straight. Join left shoulder.
Complete as left half of neck working from With 2.75mm needles and RS facing,

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** to end but working 1 more row before k51[53:55:59:61:63] sts of Back, pick up
shaping shoulder. and k26[26:27:27:29:29] sts evenly down
left side of neck, k41[43:45:49:51:53]

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LOWER BORDER sts of Front, finally pick up and
(WORKED SIDEWAYS) k26[26:27:27:29:29] sts evenly up right

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With 3.75mm needles, cast on side of neck. 144[148:154:162:170:174] sts.

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45 sts loosely. Next row (WS): Purl.

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Foundation row: K2, p41, k2. Change to 3.25mm needles and beg
Set diagonal lace with a p row again for RS, work 4 rows in
Row 1 (RS): K2, (yf, skpo, k3) to last 3 sts, k3. rev st st.

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Row 2 and every WS row: K2, p41, k2. Change to 2.75mm needles and work
Row 3: (K3, yf, skpo) to last 5 sts, k5. 2 more rows in rev st st.

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Row 5: K4, (yf, skpo, k3) to last st, k1. Cast off using a 3.25mm needle.
Row 7: K5, (yf, skpo, k3) to end.
Row 9: K6, (yf, skpo, k3) to last 4 sts, yf, TO FINISH

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skpo, k2. Join right shoulder and edges of
Row 10: K2, p41, k2. Neckband. Join side seams. Join cast-

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Rep these 10 patt rows until side edge on and cast-off edges of Lower Border.

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ending after a WS row and taking special side seam of Back and Front, tack Border
care not to stretch the border lengthways. in place to lower edges of Back and Front.
Cast off loosely. Now stitch Border in place, but leaving

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at each side of side seam for Tie.

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1. At the end of your last foot round, 2. Pull tightly on the working yarn so that 3. Then work the next stitch – in this case,
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sts facing, slip the first st (the last st of the two: the two legs of the slipped stitch and
rnd) pwise. the stitch next to them.
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4. K to the end of the sole sts at the half 5. P to the ‘wrapped’ st – the one with two 6. P the 13 unwrapped sts. When you
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way point marker, turn, slip the first sole st legs sitting across the needle, it should be come to the first wrapped st, p both legs
pwise, then p the next st. easy to see – don’t work it, and turn. Slip as one st, as if you were purling 2 together.
the next st pwise, then pull tightly on the
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above until 13 sts remain unwrapped and
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end of row, ready to continue in the round.
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PATTERN A Row 9: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk,
Worked over a multiple of 10 + 19 sts and k1, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * to last 15 sts,

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6 rows (k2, k2tog, k1, yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, Row 11: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, ssk, k5,

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k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * to last k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 15 sts, k1,
15 sts, k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, (k1, yo) k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1.

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twice, ssk, k1. Row 13: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k1, yo, ssk,
Row 2 and all following WS rows: Sl1 wyif, k3, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 15 sts,
k3, p to last 4 sts, k4. k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, (k1, yo) twice,

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Row 3: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k1, k2tog, ssk, k1.
yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 15 sts, Row 15: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k2tog, *yo, k1,

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(k2, k2tog, k1, yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, k1. k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1, yo, sk2po; rep from
Row 5: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo, k5, * to last 14 sts, yo, k1, (k2tog, k1, yo, k2)
yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 15 sts, k1, k2tog, twice, yo, ssk, k1.

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k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1. Row 17: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k1, k2tog,
Row 6: Sl1 wyif, k3, p to last 4 sts, k4. yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 15 sts,

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k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo,

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PATTERN B ssk, k1.

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Worked over a multiple of 10 + 19 sts and Row 19: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2tog, yo,
20 rows k5, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 15 sts, k12,
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k2, yo, ssk, k1.

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k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * to last Row 20: Sl1 wyif, k3, p to last 4 sts, k4.
SIZES 15 sts, k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, (k1, yo)

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Note: Choose your size according to the twice, ssk, k1.
full width of the garment. To make the Row 2 and all WS rows: Sl1 wyif, k3, p to
garment longer or shorter, work more or last 4 sts, k4. Key

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fewer repeats of Pattern B. You may need Row 3: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k1, k2tog,
more or less yarn. yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to last 15 sts, k

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Width: 51[55.5:59.5]cm (20¼[22:23½]in) (k2, k2tog, k1, yo) twice, k2, yo, ssk, k1.

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Depth: 160[169:176]cm (64[67½:70½]in) Row 5: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, ssk, k1, yo

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger yo, sk2po, yo, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to
k2tog
sizes: where there is only one set of figures last 15 sts, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, k1, yo,
this applies to all sizes. k3, yo, ssk, k1.

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ssk
Row 7: Sl1 wyif, k2tog, yo, k1, *k1, yo, ssk,
YOU WILL NEED k3, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 15 sts, sk2po

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Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lace 100% baby k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, (k1, yo) twice,
alpaca (approx 400m per 50g) ssk, k1. s1l wyif
2[3:3] x 50g skeins in 1438 Iridescence

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pattern repeat
3.5mm needles
Row counter (optional) Pattern A

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based

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approximate.

TENSION 22
25 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over 10-st
Pattern B repeat. Pattern B
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

to obtain correct tension.
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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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TIPS
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Russian cast off

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K2, *sl both sts back to LH ndl, k2tog tbl,

k1; rep from * to end, ending with k2tog tbl.
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Charts show RS rows only. All WS rows

should be worked as: Sl1 wyif, k3, p to last
BRIAN SMITH
4 sts, k4.
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PONCHO
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Cast on 129[139:149] sts.

Row 1 (WS): Knit.
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Row 2: Sl1 wyif, k to end.

Rep last row 3 more times.
Set Pattern A
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Using Chart A or written instructions,

work as foll:
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Row 1 (RS): Work row 1 of Pattern A,

working the 10-st rep 11[12:13] times.
Row 2 and all foll WS rows: Sl1 wyif, k3,
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p to last 4 sts, k4.

Work all 6 rows of Chart A once.
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Set Pattern B
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Using Chart B or written instructions,

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work as foll:
Row 1 (RS): Work row 1 of Pattern B,
working the 10-st rep 11[12:13] times.
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Row 2 and all foll WS rows: Sl1 wyif, k3,

p to last 4 sts, k4.
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Work all 20 rows of Chart B a total of

21[22:23] times. SIZE
Final section Wingspan: 194cm (76½in)
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Row 1 (RS): Sl wyif, k to end. Width at widest point: 85cm (33½in)

Rep last row 4 more times.
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Cast off using the Russian cast-off or an YOU WILL NEED

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alternative stretchy cast-off. Rico Creative Melange Aran Wonderball

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51% wool, 49% acrylic

TO FINISH (approx 640m per 200g)
Weave in all ends. 1 x 200g ball in 004 Multicolour
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Soak poncho in lukewarm water. 5mm circular needle, 120cm long

Squeeze out excess water in a towel. Note: Yarn amounts given are based
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Stretch to size and shape. on average requirements and are

Pin in place and leave to dry. approximate.
Once dry, fold the rectangle in half
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and seam along the top seam (start of TENSION

RS rows), leaving a gap approx 32-36cm 15 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st.
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(12¾-14½in) for the head. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

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to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS
cdd = centred double decrease: sl2 tog
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kwise, k1, pass slipped stitches over (dec 2)

For more abbreviations see page 91
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FLOWER PATTERN
Worked over a multiple of 10 + 2 sts and
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10 rows
Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, *k2, ssk, yo, k1, yo,
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k2tog, k3; rep from * to last st, m1, sl1 wyif

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(inc 2).
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Row 2: K1, p to last st, sl1 wyif.

Row 3: K1, m1, k1, *k1, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k2tog,
k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, m1, sl1 wyif
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(inc 2).
Row 4: Rep row 2.
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Row 5: K1, m1, k2, *k3, yo, cdd, yo, k4; Row 4: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Set Flower Pattern

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rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, m1, sl1 wyif (inc 2). Rep rows 3 and 4 another 8 times (122 sts). Using Chart or written instructions,
Row 6: Rep row 2. Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. work rows 1-10 of Flower Pattern.
Row 7: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, sl1 wyif (inc 2). Next row: K1, p to last st, sl1 wyif. After row 10 there are 192 sts.

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Row 8: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Set Flower Pattern Inc row (RS): K6, (k1, kfb) 30 times, kfb
Row 9: Rep row 7 (inc 2). Using Chart or written instructions, 60 times, (k1, kfb) 30 times, k5, sl1 wyif

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Row 10: Rep row 8. work rows 1-10 of Flower Pattern. (312 sts).
After row 10 there are 132 sts. Next row: K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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SHAWL Section 4 Section 7
Cast on 7 sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k12, w&t (133 sts). Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, sl1 wyif
Next row (WS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. Row 2: K to last st, sl1 wyif. (inc 2).

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Next row: K1, kfb 5 times, sl1 wyif (12 sts). Row 3: K1, m1, k to last wrapped st, Row 2: K to last st, sl1w yif.
Next row: K to last st, sl1 wyif. k the wrapped st, k12, w&t (inc 1). Rep rows 1 and 2 another 9 times (332 sts).

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Section 1 Row 4: K to last st, sl1 wyif. I-cord cast-off
Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. Rep rows 3 and 4 another 8 times (142 sts). Work as foll: Cable cast on 3 sts, *k2, k2tog
Row 2: Rep row 1. Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. tbl, transfer 3 sts back to LH needle; rep

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Row 3: K1, kfb 10 times, sl1 wyif (22 sts). Next row: K1, p to last st, sl1 wyif. from * until only 3 sts rem on LH needle.
Rows 4-8: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Set Flower Pattern Wingspan border

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Row 9: K1, kfb 20 times, sl1 wyif (42 sts). Using Chart or written instructions, K3, then using the selvedge loops, pick

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Rows 10-19: K to last st, sl1 wyif. work rows 1-10 of Flower Pattern. up and knit approx 174 sts along the

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Row 20: K1, kfb 40 times, sl1 wyif (82 sts). After row 10 there are 152 sts. wingspan of piece. This includes 7 sts
Set Flower Pattern Section 5 from the cast-on edge (177 sts).
Using Chart or written instructions, work Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k14, w&t (153 sts). The stitch count is approximate but you

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rows 1-10 of Flower Pattern. After row 10 Row 2: K to last st, sl1 wyif. must have an odd number of stitches.
there are 92 sts. Row 3: K1, m1, k to last wrapped st, Turn to WS.

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Section 2 k the wrapped st, k14, w&t (inc 1). Next row (WS): (K2, yo) to last st, k1
Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k8, w&t (93 sts). Row 4: K to last st, sl1 wyif. (265 sts).
Row 2: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Rep rows 3 and 4 another 8 times (162 sts). Knit 10 rows.

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Row 3: K1, m1, k to last wrapped st, Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. Cast off loosely and weave in ends.
k the wrapped st, k8, w&t (inc 1). Next row: K1, p to last st, sl1 wyif.

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Row 4: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Set Flower Pattern TO FINISH

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Rep rows 3 and 4 another 8 times (102 sts). Using Chart or written instructions, It is essential to block this shawl to open

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Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. work rows 1-10 of Flower Pattern. the flower pattern. Block shawl following
Next row: K1, p to last st, sl1 wyif. After row 10 there are 172 sts. instructions on ball band and pin out flat
Set Flower Pattern Section 6 to finished measurements.

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Using Chart or written instructions, Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k16, w&t (173 sts). Leave to dry completely.
work rows 1-10 of Flower Pattern. Row 2: K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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After row 10 there are 112 sts. Row 3: K1, m1, k to last wrapped st, For close-up photographs see page 74
Section 3 k the wrapped st, k16, w&t (inc 1).
Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k10, w&t (113 sts). Row 4: K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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Row 2: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Rep rows 3 and 4 another 8 times (182 sts).
Row 3: K1, m1, k to last wrapped st, Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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k the wrapped st, k10, w&t (inc 1). Next row: K1, p to last st, sl1 wyif.

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Flower Chart Key
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RS: k, WS: p
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RS: p, WS: k
m1
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ssk
k2tog
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yo
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WS: sl1 wyif

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RS: sl1 wyif

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cdd
10-st patt rep
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SIZES
To fit bust: 81–86[91–97:102–107:112–117]cm
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(32–34[36–38:40–42:44–46]in)
Actual bust: 117[128:140:150]cm
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(46[50½:55:59]in)
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Front length: 54cm (21¼in)

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Back length: 63cm (24¾in)

Sleeve length: 41cm (16in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures,

this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

Erika Knight Maxi Wool 100% pure
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British wool (approx 80m per 100g)

7[7:8:9] x 100g hanks in Storm
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10mm circular needle 100cm long

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Set of 10mm double-pointed needles

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(optional)
11 stitch markers
Stitch holders or scrap yarn
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based

on average requirements and are
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approximate.

TENSION
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9.5 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over st st.

One Cable Twist Lace pattern repeat (15
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sts and 18 rnds) meas 16 x 14cm (6¼ x 5½in).

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to obtain the correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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PATTERN NOTE Set raglan increases and lace panel side of back, 25[29:33:37] for each Sleeve

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Stitch markers are used to denote the Note: Read all this section before starting and 45[49:53:57] for front. After this rnd,
start and end of each rnd; the division work: the whole increase pattern is detailed divide body and Sleeves and AT THE SAME
between left back and left sleeve (m1); before the lace panel instructions are given, TIME set Cable Twist Lace patt as foll:

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left sleeve and front (m2); front and right but both are worked at the same time. Front
sleeve (m3); and right sleeve and right Rnd 1 (inc): Knitting wraps tog with Rnd 4: K to m2, sm, k7, pm, work row 1 of

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back (m4). Other markers may be used to wrapped sts as you come to them, work as Cable Twist Lace patt, pm, k to end.
denote the start and end of each pattern foll: *K to 1 st before marker, m1L, k1, sm, k1, This rnd sets position of Cable Twist Lace

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panel. These will not be numbered. Make m1R; rep from * 4 times, k to end (69 sts: 14 patt on front. Cont in patt throughout.
sure you know which marker is which. for left back, 7 sts for each Sleeve, 27 for Sleeves
Where markers are not mentioned, simply front, 14 for right back). Rnd 16: K to m1, sm, k2, pm, work row 1 of

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slip them. Rnd 2: Knit. Cable Twist Lace patt, pm, patt to m3, k2,
I used shadow wrap short rows for the Size 1 only pm, work row 1 of Cable Twist Lace patt,

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short row shaping, but you can use Rnd 3: Knit. pm, k to end.
whichever method you prefer, including Rep last 3 rnds 9 times (141 sts: 23 sts for This rnd sets position of Cable Twist Lace
German Short Rows – see technique on each side of back, 25 for each Sleeve and patt on sleeves. Cont in patt throughout.

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page 70. 45 for front). Divide body and sleeves
Sizes 2, 3 and 4 only Next rnd: K to m1, remove m, slip Sleeve

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TIPS Rep rnds 1 and 2 another 3[9:13] times sts to scrap yarn, using knitted-on

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you are on for the sleeves so that it is easier Next rnd (inc): Rep inc rnd (101[149:181] sts). 5th[5th:6th:6th] cast-on st, remove m2,
to pick up when you come back to them. Sizes 2 and 3 only patt to m3, remove marker, slip Sleeve
Knit 2 rnds. sts to scrap yarn, using knitted-on

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CABLE TWIST LACE PATTERN Rep last 3 rnds 6[2] more times method cast on 10[10:12:12] sts, pm after
Worked over 15 sts and 18 rnds (149[165] sts). 5th[5th:6th:6th] cast-on st, remove m4, k

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Rnd 1: K1, (ssk, yo) twice, k5, (yo, k2tog) All sizes to end. 109[119:131:139] sts: 27[30:33:35]
twice, k1. Rep inc rnd 0[1:1:1] more time. for each side of back and 55[59:65:69]
Rnd 2 and all alt rnds: Knit. 141[157:173:189] sts: 23[25:27:29] for each or front.

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Rnd 3: K2, (ssk, yo) twice, k3, (yo, k2tog) Body
twice, k2. Chart Cont in patt as set, slipping markers,

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Rnd 5: K3, (ssk, yo) twice, k1, (yo, k2tog) until a total of 3 full reps of Cable Twist

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15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
twice, k3. 18 Lace patt have been worked.

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Rnd 7: K4, (ssk, yo) twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k4. 17 Shape back hem
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Rnd 9: K5, (ssk, yo) twice, k6. 15
Short row 1: K28, w&t.
Rnd 11: K5, yo, ssk, yo, sk2po, yo, k5. 14 Short row 2: P to end of rnd, p28, w&t.

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Rnd 13: K4, yo, k2tog, yo, ssk, yo, sk2po, Short row 3: K to last st before wrapped
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yo, k4. 11 st, w&t.

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Rnd 15: K3, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, (ssk, yo) 10 Short row 4: P to last st before wrapped
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twice, k3. 8
st, w&t.
Rnd 17: K2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k3, (ssk, yo) Rep rows 3 and 4 once more, then k to end

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twice, k2. of rnd.
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JUMPER 1

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With the circular needle, cast on 60 sts 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
using the long tail method. Using the
magic loop method, join to work in the Key
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round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm
to mark beg of rnd at mid-back. k
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ssk
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Rnd 1: (K1, p1) around.

Rep rnd 1 five more times. yo
63cm (24¾in)
54cm (21¼in)

Next rnd (inc): Kfb, k to end (61 sts). k2tog

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41cm (16in)
Shape back neck sk2po
Set-up rnd: K13, pm1, k5, pm2, k25, pm3,
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k5, pm4, k13.

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Short row 1: K to m2, sm, k2, w&t.

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Short row 2: P back across start-of-rnd

marker to m3, sm, p2, w&t.
Short row 3: K to m2, sm, k1, w&t.
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Short row 4: P to m3, sm, p1, w&t. 117[128:140:150]cm

Short row 5: K to end of rnd. (46[50½:55:59]in)
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Next rnd: K2tog, k to end

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(108[118:130:138] sts).
Next rnd: (K1, p1) around.
BY MARTIN STOREY
Rep last rnd 5 more times.
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Cast off in rib.

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Slip Sleeve sts from scrap yarn back to
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needle, then pick up and k1 st in gap

between Sleeve sts and underarm cast-on,
10[10:12:12] sts across underarm cast-on of
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Body and 1 st in gap between cast-on and

Sleeve sts. Pm after 6th[6th:7th:7th]
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picked-up st. 37[41:47:51] sts.

Cont straight in patt as set in yoke for
28[20:8:0] rnds.
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Shape Sleeve
Next rnd (dec): K2tog, patt to end.
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36[40:46:50] sts.
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Patt 3 rnds.
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Next rnd (dec): K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts,

ssk, k1. 34[38:44:48] sts.
Rep last 4 rnds 1[3:6:8] more times (32 sts).
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Patt 1 rnd – row 18 of Cable Twist Lace patt.

Knit 2 rnds.
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Shape bishop sleeve SIZES

Next rnd (dec): K1, k3tog, k to last 4 sts, To fit bust:
sk2po, k1 (28 sts). 81-86[91-97:102-107:112-117:122-127]cm
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Next rnd: Knit. (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in)

Next rnd (dec): Rep dec rnd above (24 sts). Actual bust: 88[98.5:108.5:117.5:128]cm
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Next rnd: (K1, p1) around. (34¾[38¾:42¾:46¼:50½]in)

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Rep last rnd 7 more times. Length (to side neck): 53[55:57:59:61]cm
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Cast off in rib. (20¾[21¾:22½:23¼:24]in)

Width 2.5cm (1in) below
TO FINISH armhole: 44[49:54.5:58.5:64]cm
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Weave in ends neatly. Pin to measurements, (17¼[19¼:21½:23:25¼]in)

cover with damp cloths and leave to dry. Sleeve seam: 32[32:33:33:33]cm
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(12½[12½:13:13:13]in)
Pattern from JOMO Knits by Christine Figures in square brackets refer to larger
Boggis, published by GMC sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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this applies to all sizes.

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YOU WILL NEED

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Rowan Cotton Glacé 100% cotton

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(approx 115m per 50g)

9[10:11:12:13] x 50g balls in 833 Ochre
2.75mm and 3.25mm needles
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7 x BF\8351 bronze 1.5cm buttons from

Groves & Banks
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Stitch holders
Note: Yarn amounts given are based
on average requirements and are
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Look out approximate.

for Christine’s
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next book, Knitted TENSION

Shawls, 25 Relaxing
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23 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st

Wraps, Cowls and
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using 3.25mm needles.

Shawls, due to
be published ABBREVIATIONS
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by GMC in sl2togK = slip next 2 sts as though to k2tog

sl1k = slip 1 kwise
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make bobble = (k1, p1, k1) all into next st, Change to 3.25mm needles. Cont in rib for a further 4 rows, ending with

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turn, p3, turn, sl1k, k2tog, psso Set Chart patt RS facing for next row.
For more abbreviations see page 91 Now work as foll: Row 7 (RS): K1, k1 tbl, p1, k2tog tbl, yf
Next row (RS): K to last 30 sts, work next (to make a buttonhole), k1 tbl, *p1, k1 tbl;

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BACK 21 sts in patt as given for row 1 of Chart, rep from * to end.
Using 2.75mm needles cast on rib 9. Working a further 5 buttonholes in this

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115[129:143:153:167] sts. Next row: Rib 9, work next 21 sts in patt as way to correspond with positions marked
Row 1 (RS): K1 tbl, *p1, k1 tbl; rep from * to end. given for row 2 of Chart, p to end. for buttons on Left Front and noting that

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Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Last 2 rows set the sts - 21 sts in patt from no further reference will be made
These 2 rows form rib. Chart with 9 sts in rib as before at front to buttonholes, cont as foll:
Cont in rib for a further 33 rows, ending opening edge (for front band) and st st at Cont in rib for a further 28 rows, ending

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with WS facing for next row. side seam edge. with WS facing for next row.
Row 36 (WS): Rib 4[3:2:7:6], rib2tog, Keeping sts correct as now set, work all Row 36 (WS): Rib 6[3:9:7:5], rib2tog,

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(rib 6, rib2tog) 13[15:17:17:19] times, 104 rows of Chart and then work those (rib 7[6:6:6:7], rib2tog) 5[7:7:8:8] times,
rib 5[4:3:8:7]. 101[113:125:135:147] sts. 21 sts in st st for remainder of Left Front rib 9. 56[62:68:73:79] sts.
Change to 3.25mm needles. and AT THE SAME TIME shape as foll: Change to 3.25mm needles.

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Beg with a k row, now work in st st Cont straight until Left Front matches Now work as foll:
throughout as foll: Back to beg of armhole shaping, ending Next row (RS): Rib 9, work next 21 sts in

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Cont straight until Back meas with RS facing for next row. patt as given for row 1 of Chart, k to end.

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31[31.5:32:32.5:33]cm Shape armhole Next row: P to last 30 sts, work next 21 sts

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(12¼[12½:12¾:12¾:13]in), ending with RS Keeping sts correct, cast off 3[3:4:4:5] sts in patt as given for row 2 of Chart, rib 9.
facing for next row. at beg of next row. 53[59:64:69:74] sts. Last 2 rows set the sts - 21 sts in patt from
Shape armholes Work 1 row. Chart with 9 sts in rib as before at front

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Cast off 3[3:4:4:5] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 5 rows, opening edge (for front band) and st st at
95[107:117:127:137] sts. then on foll 4[7:9:10:11] alt rows, then on side seam edge.

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Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 rows, then foll 4th row. 43[46:49:53:57] sts. Keeping sts correct as now set, work all
on foll 4[7:9:10:11] alt rows, then on foll 4th Cont straight until 16[16:18:18:22] rows 104 rows of Chart and then work those 21
row. 75[81:87:95:103] sts. fewer have been worked than on Back to sts in st st for remainder of Right Front and

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Cont straight until armhole meas beg of shoulder shaping, ending with RS AT THE SAME TIME shape as foll:
19[20.5:22:23.5:25]cm (7½[8:8½:9¼:9¾]in), facing for next row. Complete to match Left Front, reversing

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ending with RS facing for next row. Shape Front neck shapings and working first row of neck

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Shape shoulders Next row (RS): K31[34:37:41:45] sts, shaping as foll:

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Cast off 3[4:4:5:5] sts at beg of next 6 rows. and turn, leaving rem 12 sts on a holder Shape Front neck
57[57:63:65:73] sts. (for neckband). Next row (RS): Patt 12 sts and slip these sts
Shape Back neck Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows, on to a holder (for neckband), patt to end.

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Next row (RS): Cast off 3[4:4:5:5] sts, then on foll 4[4:5:5:6] alt rows.
k until there are 10[9:11:11:14] sts on RH 21[24:26:30:33] sts. SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

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needle and turn, leaving rem sts on holder. Work 1[1:1:1:3] rows, ending with RS facing Using 2.75mm needles cast on
Work each side of neck separately. for next row. 53[55:57:57:59] sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 rows AND Shape shoulder Work in rib as given for Back for 9cm

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AT THE SAME TIME cast off 3[3:4:4:5] sts Cast off 3[4:4:5:5] sts at beg of next and (3½in), dec 2 sts evenly across last row
at beg of 2nd row. foll 4[3:4:3:4] alt rows, then 0[3:0:4:0] sts and ending with RS facing for next row.

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Cast off rem 4[3:4:4:6] sts. at beg of foll 0[1:0:1:0] alt rows AND AT 51[53:55:55:57] sts.

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With RS facing, slip centre 31[31:33:33:35] sts THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge Change to 3.25mm needles.

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on to a holder (for neckband), rejoin yarn to of next and foll 4th row. Beg with a k row, working in st st
rem sts and k to end. Work 1 row. throughout, cont as foll:
Complete to match first side, reversing Cast off rem 4[3:4:4:6] sts. Shape sides by inc 1 st at each end
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shapings. Mark positions for 7 buttons along Left of 5th[5th:5th:3rd:3rd] and every foll
Front opening edge - first button to come 4th[4th:4th:alt:alt] row to 59[67:79:59:69] sts,
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LEFT FRONT level with 7th row above cast-on edge, then on every foll 6th[6th:6th:4th:4th] row
Using 2.75mm needles cast on last button to come level with 4th row of until there are 73[77:83:87:93] sts.
62[70:76:82:88] sts. neckband (yet to be worked), rem Cont straight until Sleeve meas
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Row 1 (RS): K1 tbl, *p1, k1 tbl; rep from * to 5 buttons evenly spaced between. 32[32:33:33:33]cm (12½[12½:13:13:13]in),
last st, k1. ending with RS facing for next row.
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Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. RIGHT FRONT Shape top
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These 2 rows form rib. Using 2.75mm needles cast on Cast off 3[3:4:4:5] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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Cont in rib for a further 33 rows, ending 62[70:76:82:88] sts. 67[71:75:79:83] sts.
with WS facing for next row. Row 1 (RS): K1, k1 tbl, *p1, k1 tbl; rep from * Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 rows, then
Row 36 (WS): Rib 9, rib2tog, (rib 7[6:6:6:7], to end. on foll 4[5:6:7:8] alt rows, and then on 5 foll
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rib2tog) 5[7:7:8:8] times, rib 6[3:9:7:5]. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end. 4th rows. 39[41:43:45:47] sts.
t

56[62:68:73:79] sts. These 2 rows form rib. Work 1 row.

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SWEPT AWAY TOP

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Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll Pattern from Rowan
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alt row until 31 sts rem, then on foll 5 rows, Magazine 69

ending with RS facing for next row (21 sts).
BY DROPS DESIGN
Cast off. Key
4

TO FINISH k on RS, p on WS
5
2

Press as described on the ball band. sl2togK, k1, p2sso

Join both shoulder seams using back yf
6

stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred. k2tog

Neckband skpo
With RS facing and using 2.75mm Chart make bobble
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needles, slip 12 sts from Right Front holder

104
on to RH needle, rejoin yarn and pick up
3
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and k22[22:24:24:27] sts up right side of

100
Front neck, 3 sts down right side of Back
neck, k across 31[31:33:33:35] sts on Back
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holder, then pick up and k3 sts

up left side of Back neck and
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22[22:24:24:27] sts down left side of Front 90

4

neck, then (k3, rib 9) across 12 sts on Left

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Front holder. 105[105:111:111:119] sts.

Row 1 (WS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K1, k1 tbl, *p1, k1 tbl; rep from * to
12

last st, k1. 80

These 2 rows form rib.
5
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Cont in rib for 1 more row, ending with SIZES

RS facing for next row. S[M:L:XL:XXL:XXXL]
Row 4 (RS): K1, k1 tbl, p1, k2tog tbl, yf (to Chest: 86[94:102:112:124:136]cm
14

70
make 7th buttonhole), rib to end. (33¾[37:40:44:48¾:53½]in)
Cont in rib for a further 3 rows, ending Length: 44[46:48:50:52:54]cm
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with RS facing for next row. (17¼[18:19:19¾:20½:21¼]in)

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Cast off in rib. Figures in square brackets refer to larger

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Set in Sleeves using the set-in method. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
Join remaining seams and weave in ends. this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

Drops Cotton Light 50% cotton,
50
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50% polyester (approx 105m per 50g)

15 [16.5: 17.5: 19: 20] cm
(6 [6½: 7: 7½: 7¾] in)

6[6:7:8:8:9] x 50g balls in 34 Light

Jeans Blue
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3.5mm and 4.5mm circular needles

40 60-80cm long
(12½ [12½: 13: 13: 13] in)
32 [32: 33: 33: 33] cm
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Cable needle
8

Stitch holder or scrap yarn

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Stitch markers
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
30 average requirements and are approximate.
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TENSION
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9

20 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st using

(20¾ [21¾: 22½: 23¼: 24] in)

20 4.5mm needle.
53 [55: 57: 59: 61] cm

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

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to obtain correct tension.

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TIPS
10
10

To work out how to decrease evenly, count

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the total number of sts to be decreased

over (eg 24) and divide by the number of
decreases to be made (eg 8) = 3.
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44 [49: 54.5: 58.5: 64] cm In this example, decrease by knitting

(17¼ [19¼: 21½: 23: 25¼] in) end/beg beg/end together each 2nd and 3rd stitch.
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To avoid the cast-off edge being tight you CHART A3 Back

3
can cast off with a larger size needle. If the Worked over 6 sts and 4 rows Turn and cont on 88[94:100:110:120:130]
edge is still tight, make 1 yo after approx Rnd 1: Knit. back sts only, working back and forth.
each 4th st at the same time as casting off; Rnd 2: K4, p2. Cont in patt, starting with a WS even row

4
the yarn overs are cast off as normal sts. Rnd 3: C4F, k2. of Chart patts, with 1 edge st in g st
Note: Work all WS rows as foll: K2, p4. (knit every row) at each side.

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2
PATTERN NOTES AT THE SAME TIME cast off at beg of
The body is worked in the round with BODY each row as foll: 3 sts 1[1:2:2:2:3] times, 2

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circular needle, bottom up as far as Using 3.5mm needle cast on sts 3[4:4:4:6:6] times and 1 st 5[5:4:6:6:6]
the armholes. Then the front and back 172[188:204:228:252:276] sts. Join to times. 60[62:64:70:72:76] sts.
pieces are finished separately, back and work in the round, taking care not to Cont straight until piece meas

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forth on the needle. The shoulder seams twist sts, pm to mark beg of rnd and after 41[43:45:47:49:51]cm
are sewn and, finally, a ribbed edge is 86[94:102:114:126:138] sts – these mark (16[17:17¾:18½:19¼:20]in), ending with

3
8
worked around the armholes and a ribbed sides of Body. a RS row.
doubled over neck. Knit 1 rnd. Next row (WS – dec): Patt as set, dec 8
Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around. sts evenly over centre 26 sts (see Tip).

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ABBREVIATIONS Rep rib rnd for 3cm (1¼in). 52[54:56:62:64:68] sts.
C4B = cable 4 back: slip next 2 sts to cn Change to 4.5mm needle. Shape neck and shoulders

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behind piece, k2, k2 from cn Knit 1 rnd. Next row (RS): Patt 9[10:11:14:15:17], cast

4
C4F = cable 4 front: slip next 2 sts to cn Set cable patterns off middle 34[34:36:36:38:38] sts for neck,

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in front of piece, k2, k2 from cn Working from Charts or written patt to end.
C6B = cable 6 back: slip next 3 sts to cn instructions, work as foll: Turn and cont on rem 9[10:11:14:15:17] sts
behind piece, k3, k3 from cn Next rnd: *K18[22:26:26:32:38], only for left shoulder.

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C6F = cable 6 front: slip next 3 sts to cn work Chart A1 over next 6[6:6:12:12:12] sts Next row (WS): Patt to end.
in front of piece, k3, k3 from cn (1[1:1:2:2:2] reps of 6 sts), work Chart A2 Next row: Cast off 1 st (neck edge),

5
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For more abbreviations see page 91 over next 38 sts, work Chart A3 over next patt to end.
6[6:6:12:12:12] sts (1[1:1:2:2:2] reps of 6 sts), Cont straight in patt until 1 row before
CHART A1 k18[22:26:26:32:38], sm; rep from * once piece meas 44[46:48:50:52:54]cm

14
Worked over 6 sts and 4 rnds more. (17¼[18:19:19¾:20½:21¼]in), ending with
Rnd 1: Knit. This rnd sets patt. Cont in patt as set a RS row.

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Rnds 2 and 4: P2, k4. until piece meas 5cm (2in). Next row (WS – dec): Patt as set,

6
Rnd 3: K2, C4B. Next rnd (inc): *K3, yo, patt as set to 3 sts dec 0[0:0:1:1:1] st. 8[9:9:11:11:13] sts.

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Note: Work WS rows as foll: p4, k2. before m, yo, k3, sm; rep from * once more Cast off kwise on RS.
(inc 4). Work right shoulder to match,
CHART A2 Next rnd: Patt as set, working yarn overs reversing all shapings.

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Worked over 38 sts and 8 rows from previous row tbl to avoid holes.
Rnds 1 and 5: Knit. Inc sts will be worked in st st from now on. FRONT

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Rnd 2 and all alt rnds: P2, k2, p2, k4, p2, Rep inc rnd every 4[4:4.5:5:5:5.5]cm Rejoin yarn to 88[94:100:110:120:130] sts
k6, p2, k6, p2, k4, p2, k2, p2. (1½[1½:1¾:2:2:2¼]in) a total of 4 times. for front and cont working back and forth in
Rnd 3: K6, C4B, k18, C4F, k6. 188[204:220:244:268:292] sts. patt as set, with 1 edge st in g st at each side.

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Rnd 7: K6, C4B, k2, C6B, k2, C6F, k2, Cont straight in patt until piece AT THE SAME TIME cast off for armholes

t
C4F, k6. meas approx 20[21:22:23:24:25]cm at beg of each row on both sides as foll:

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Rnd 8: As rnd 2. (8[8¼:8¾:9:9½:9¾]in), ending with an

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Note: Work WS rows as foll: K2, p2, k2, p4, odd Chart row.
Shape armholes

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k2, p6, k2, p6, k2, p4, k2, p2, k2.
Next rnd (even Chart row): Patt to
Key last 3[4:5:6:7:8] sts of rnd, cast off
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k on RS, p on WS 6[8:10:12:14:16] sts for armhole, patt to last
p on RS, k on WS 3[4:5:6:7:8] sts before m (sts just worked
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9

C4B will be the front), cast off 6[8:10:12:14:16] sts

C4F for armhole, patt as set to end of rnd (back).
C6B
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C6F
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Charts
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26
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All measurements are in cm

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GENTLE CURVES CUSHION COVER

1

3 sts 1[1:2:2:2:3] times, 2 sts 3[4:4:4:6:6]

3

times and 1 st 5[5:4:6:6:6] times.

60[62:64:70:72:76] sts.
BY SIAN BROWN
Cont straight in patt until piece
4

meas 36[38:39:41:42:44]cm TENSION

(14¼[15:15¼:16:16½:17¼]in), ending with a 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over st st.
5
2

RS row. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

Next row (WS): Patt as set, dec 6 sts to obtain correct tension.
6

evenly over centre 26 sts (see Tip).

54[56:58:64:66:70] sts. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91
Next row: Patt 18[19:19:22:22:24], slip next
7

18[18:20:20:22:22] to holder for neck, patt CURVE STITCH PATTERN

to end.
3

Worked over 14 sts + 1

8

Turn and cont on rem 18[19:19:22:22:24] sts Row 1: Knit.

for right shoulder only. Rows 2, 4, 12, 14 and 20: Purl.
Cont in patt, casting off at neck edge at Row 3: Knit.
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beg of each RS row as foll: 3 sts once, 2 sts Row 5: P1, (yo, k4, skpo, p1, k2tog, k4,
twice and 1 st 3 times. 8[9:9:12:12:14] sts. yo, p1) to end.
10

Cont straight in patt until 1 row before Rows 6, 8, 10, 16 and 18: K the k sts,
4

piece meas 44[46:48:50:52:54]cm p the p sts.

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(17¼[18:19:19¾:20½:21¼]in), ending with a Row 7: Rep row 5.

RS row. Row 9: Rep row 5.
Next row (WS): Patt, dec 0[0:0:1:1:1] st. Row 11: Knit.
12

8[9:9:11:11:13] sts. Row 13: Knit.

Cast off kwise on RS. SIZE Row 15: P1, (k2tog, k4, yo, p1, yo, k4,
5
13

Work left shoulder to match, reversing all 40 x 40cm (15¾ x 15¾in) skpo, p1) to end.
shapings. Row 17: Rep row 15.
YOU WILL NEED Row 19: Rep row 15.
14

TO MAKE UP Scheepjes Stone Washed XL 70% cotton, These 20 rows form patt.
Sew shoulder seams inside cast-off edge. 30% acrylic (approx 75m per 50g)
15

Armhole edging 4 x 50g balls in 852 Lemon Quartz CUSHION COVER

6

Using 3.5mm needles, with RS facing and 5mm needles Cast on 57 sts.
16

starting at bottom of armhole, pick up 5 medium buttons Set m st

and k approx 96[116] sts (must be an even Cushion pad 40 x 40cm (16 x 16in) Row 1: (K1, p1) to end.
number) around armhole. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Last row sets m st.
17

Work in the round as foll: average requirements and are approximate. Work 4 more rows in m st.
Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around.
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18

Rep rib rnd until rib section meas 3cm (1¼in). Curve Stitch Pattern Key
Cast off in rib (see Tip).
Work the other armhole in the same way.
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Double neckband RS: knit, WS: purl

Using 3.5mm needle, with RS facing and RS: purl, WS: knit
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starting at one of the shoulders, pick up

8

and k approx 88[100] sts (must be an yo

21

even number divisible by 3) around neck, RS: skpo

including held sts for front neck, which
should be slipped on to the needle. RS: k2tog
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Work in the round as foll: 14-st patt rep

Rib rnd: (K1, p2) around.
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9

Rep rib rnd until neckband meas 7cm

(2¾in).
Cast off loosely in rib (see Tip).
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Fold the neck double to the inside and

sew down. To avoid the neck being tight
25

and rolling outwards, it is important the

10

seam is elastic.
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TO FINISH
Weave in ends. Block if required.
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Pattern Drops 221-11 from garnstudio.com

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PATTERNS

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SNOWDROPS WASH

1
Set st st

3
Work in st st for 30cm (11¾in), ending after
a RS row.
BAG BY SIAN BROWN
Turning row (WS): Knit.

4
Set Curve St Patt
Using Chart or written instructions, work

5
2
in Curve St Patt until front meas 40cm
(15¾in) from turning row, ending after a

6
RS row.
Turning row (WS): Knit.
Overlap

7
Work in st st for 10cm (4in). Check that the
last row sits just above the cast-on edge

3
8
when folded over. If it doesn’t, adjust until
it does.
Buttonhole band

9
Row 1: (K1, p1) to end.
Row 2: Rep row 1.

10
Row 3 (buttonholes): M st 9, (k2tog, yo,

4
m st 8) 4 times, yo, m st 8.

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Row 4: Rep row 1.
Row 5: Rep row 1.
Cast off.

12
TO FINISH

5
13
Block and press the edges according SIZE
to the ball band instructions. Width: 22cm (8¾in)
Pin and sew the side seams using Depth: 25cm (10in)

14
mattress stitch.
Sew on the buttons and insert YOU WILL NEED

15
cushion pad. Scheepjes Softfun Aquarel 60% cotton,

6
40% acrylic (140m per 50g)

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2 x 50g balls of 805 Sunscape
4mm needles
Lining, wadding

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based
on average requirements and are

7
18
approximate.

TENSION

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21 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over
Snowdrop St.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

8
to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS
pktbl = on LH needle pass second st over
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first st, k first st through back loop (dec 1)
For more abbreviations see page 91
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9

SNOWDROP ST
Worked over 10 sts + 3 and 12 rows
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Row 1 (RS): K1 tbl 3 times, *p1, k2tog tbl,

yo, k1 tbl, yo, pktbl, p1, k1 tbl 3 times;
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rep from * to end.

10

Row 2 and all WS rows: K the k sts,

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p the p sts.
Row 3: K1 tbl 3 times, *p1, pktbl, yo, k1 tbl,
yo, k2tog tbl, p1, k1 tbl 3 times; rep from *
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to end.
t

Row 5: Rep row 3.

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SOOTHING SLIP
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Row 7: K1 tbl twice, *yo, pktbl, p1, k1 tbl 3 wadding, fold over one of the top edges
3

times, p1, k2tog tbl, yo, k1 tbl; rep from *, and sew in place. Put the lining inside
ending last rep with k1 tbl twice. the bag and fold over and pin the second
STITCHES BLANKET
Row 9: K1 tbl twice, *yo, k2tog tbl, p1, k1 top piece to fit just below the top of the BY BERNAT
4

tbl 3 times, p1, pktbl, yo, k1 tbl; rep from *, knitted bag. It is better to have the lining
ending last rep with k1 tbl twice. slightly shorter than the bag to stop it
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2

Row 11: Rep row 9. being loose at the top. Sew in place.
Row 12: Rep row 2. Pin side seams, try inside the wash bag
6

and adjust to fit. It is better to have the

BAG PANEL (MAKE 2) lining slightly narrower than the wash bag
Cast on 53 sts. to stop it being loose, so that the knitted
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Starting with a k row, work in st st for 2 rows. piece is eased to fit the lining piece. Sew
Set Snowdrop St the side seams. Pin the lining into the wash
3
8

Using Chart or written instructions, work bag and hand-sew in place.

in Snowdrop St until work meas 22cm Tie
(8¾in) from cast-on edge, ending after a Cut 8 strands of yarn 85cm (33½in) long.
9

WS row. Plait to form a tie.

Eyelets row (RS): K6, (k2tog, yo, k6) Thread through eyelets.
10

5 times, k2tog, yo, k5.

4

Work in g st for 10 rows.

11

Cast off.

LOOP
12

Cast on 20 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
5
13

Cast off.

TO FINISH SIZE
14

Block and press edges under a dry cloth, Approx 131 x 143.5cm (51½ x 56½in)
pin and sew the bottom seam using
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backstitch, press the seam, pin and sew YOU WILL NEED
6

the side seams using mattress stitch. Bernat Blanket 100% polyester
16

Sew in the loop. (approx 201m per 300g)

Cut a piece of lining fabric the width of 3 x 300g balls in 10044 Dark Gray (A)
the wash bag plus seam allowances, and 2 x 300g balls in 10734 Light Teal (B)
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twice the depth of the wash bag plus seam 1 x 300g ball in 10874 Burnt Mustard (C)
allowances. Cut a piece of wadding the 9mm circular needle 91.5cm long
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same size as the lining fabric. Note: Yarn amounts given are based
With the lining fabric on top of the on average requirements and are
approximate.
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Snowdrop Stitch Key

TENSION
20

8 sts and 16 rows to 10cm over slip st patt.

8

RS: knit, WS: purl

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
21

RS: purl, WS: knit to obtain correct tension.

k1 tbl ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

22

k2tog tbl
PATTERN NOTE
23
9

yo When slipping sts, hold yarn at back of

work on RS and at front of work on WS.
pktbl
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10-st patt rep

STRIPE PATTERN
Work 28 rows A.
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Work 32 rows B.
10

Work 32 rows A.
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Work 32 rows C.
Work 32 rows A.
Work 32 rows B.
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Work 28 rows A.
These 216 rows form stripe patt.
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PATTERNS

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HOUNDSTOOTH BLANKET AND CUSHION

1
BLANKET

3
With A, cast on 103 sts (multiple of 4 sts
+ 3). Do not join. Working back and forth
BY SARAH MURRAY
across needle in rows, proceed as foll:

4
Knit 5 rows, noting first row is WS. row, even if no stitches are to be worked
Set slip st and stripe patt in this yarn, to ensure that the fabric is the

5
2
Foll Chart or written instructions, work same thickness throughout.
as foll:

6
Row 1 (RS): *K3, sl1p wyib; rep from * to BLANKET
last 3 sts, k3. Using A, cast on 163 sts.
Row 2: *K3, sl1p wyif; rep from * to last 3 Next row (RS): Knit.

7
sts, k3. Last row sets g st. Work as set for 10
Row 3: As row 1. more rows.

3
8
Row 4: *K3, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Inc row (WS): (K9, m1) to last 10 sts,
Last 4 rows form slip st patt. k10 (180 sts).
First 4 rows of Stripe Patt are complete. Set Houndstooth Patt

9
Cont in slip st patt and Stripe Patt as set Using Chart, beg at row 1 and joining in B,
until 216 rows of Stripe Patt are complete. rep 6-st patt to end of row.

10
With A, knit 5 rows. Work as set until work meas 83cm (32½in),

4
Cast off. ending after a row 6 of patt.

11
Break off B and cont using A only.
TO FINISH Dec row (RS): (K8, k2tog) to last 10 sts,
Weave in ends. k10 (163 sts).

12
Next row: Knit.
Chart SIZE Work in g st for another 9 rows.

5
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Blanket: 86 x 86cm (34 x 34in) Cast off.
Cushion: 45 x 45cm (18 x 18 in)
SIDE EDGINGS

14
YOU WILL NEED Using A, beginning at cast-on edge, pick
Cascade 220 Superwash 100% wool up and k6 sts evenly along lower border,

15
(approx 200m per 100g) 150 sts evenly along side of blanket and

6
For Blanket 6 sts evenly along upper border (162 sts).

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Chart 4 x 100g skeins in 822 Pumpkin (A) Work in g st for 10 rows.
3 x 100g skeins in 877 Golden (B) Cast off.
k on RS, p on WS
For Cushion Rep for second side edging.

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k on WS 2 x 100g skeins in 822 Pumpkin (A)
2 x 100g skeins in 877 Golden (B) TO FINISH

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sl1p wyib on RS, sl1p wyif on WS

18
5 buttons, 30mm diameter Weave in ends and block to
45 x 45cm (18 x 18in) cushion pad measurements according to ball band

t
For both instructions.

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4.5mm needles
Note: Yarn amounts given are based

20
on average requirements and are

8
approximate.

21
TENSION
21 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over
22
Houndstooth colourwork patt.
19 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over g st.
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9

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Houndstooth Pattern Key

to obtain correct tension.
24

RS: knit,
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 WS: purl
25

PATTERN NOTES A
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When working from the Chart, read RS

B
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rows from right to left and WS rows from

left to right.
Use the Fairisle technique to strand the
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yarn across the WS of the work. Always

carry the unused yarn to the end of the
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MESH BAG
1

CUSHION
3

FRONT BY RICO DESIGN

Using A, cast on 90 sts.
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Set Houndstooth Patt

Using Chart, beg at row 1 and joining in B,
5
2

rep 6-st patt to end of row.

Work as set until work meas 44cm (17½in),
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ending after a row 6 of patt.

Cast off.
7

LOWER BACK
Using A, cast on 90 sts.
3
8

Set Houndstooth Patt

Using Chart, beg at row 1 and joining in B,
rep 6-st patt to end of row.
9

Work as set until work meas 22cm (8¾in),

ending after a row 6 of patt.
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Break off B and cont using A only.

4

Dec row (RS): K9, (k2tog, k8) 8 times, k1

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(82 sts).
Buttonband
Next row: Knit.
12

Last row sets g st. Work as set for another

10 rows.
5
13

Cast off. SIZE

38 x 42cm (15 x 16½in)
UPPER BACK
14

Using A, cast on 82 sts. YOU WILL NEED

Buttonhole band Rico Essentials Organic Cotton Aran
15

Work in g st for 5 rows. 100% cotton (approx 90m per 50g)

6

Buttonhole row (WS): K12, (cast off 2 sts, 6 x 50g balls in 004 Mustard
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k11) 5 times. 3.5mm crochet hook

Next row: K12, (cast on 2 sts, k12) 5 times. Note: Yarn amounts given are based
Work in g st for 4 rows. on average requirements and are
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Inc row (WS): K9, (kfb, k8) 8 times, k1 approximate.

(90 sts).
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Set Houndstooth Patt TENSION

Using Chart, beg at row 1 and joining in B, 18 sts and 6 rows to 10cm over patt.
rep 6-st patt to end of row. Use larger or smaller hook if necessary to
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Work as set until patt section meas 22cm obtain correct tension.
(8¾in), ending after a row 6 of patt.
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Cast off. ABBREVIATIONS

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dtr = double treble crochet

TO FINISH For more abbreviations see page 91
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Weave in ends and gently block

according to ball band instructions. BAG
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With RS facing, place Upper Back over Make 70 ch.

Lower Back, overlapping buttonhole band Foundation rnd: 1 ch, *2dc into next ch;
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over buttonband. Place WS of this piece rep from * to end, rotate work, *1dc into
against WS of Front and join side seams opposite side of next ch; rep from * to end,
using mattress stitch, working through join with sl st to starting ch (140 sts).
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3 layers of fabric at overlap. Rnd 1: 1 ch, *1dc into next st; rep from * to
Join upper and lower seams. end, join with sl st to starting ch.
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Sew on buttons. Rep last rnd until work meas 12cm (4¾in).
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Weave in ends. Set patt

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Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as 1dtr), 1dtr into each

of next 2 sts, 5 ch, skip next 5 sts, *1dtr into
each of next 5 sts, 5 ch, skip next 5 sts;
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rep from * to last 2 sts, 1dtr into each of

next 2 sts, join with sl st to starting ch.
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Rnd 2: 2 ch (counts as 1tr), 1tr into each of

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next 2 sts, 5tr into next 5 ch-sp, *1tr into
each of next 5 sts, 5tr into next 5 ch-sp; Rnd 1: *K10, k2tog; rep from * to end
rep from * to last 2 sts, 1tr into each of next (110 sts).

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2 sts. Next and all alt rnds: Knit.
Last 2 rnds set patt. Rnd 3: *K9, k2tog; rep from * to end

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Cont in patt until work meas 42cm (16½in), (100 sts).
from foundation ch, ending with rnd 2 Rnd 5: *K8, k2tog; rep from * to end

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of patt. (90 sts).
Rep rnd 2 once more. Rnd 7: *K7, k2tog; rep from * to end
Fasten off. (80 sts).

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Rnd 9: *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end
HANDLES (MAKE 2) (70 sts).

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Starting 9cm (3½in) from side of Bag, Rnd 11: *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end
rejoin yarn and proceed as foll: (60 sts).
Row 1: 1 ch, 1dc into each of next Rnd 13: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end

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6 sts, turn. (50 sts).
Rep last row until Handle meas 45cm Rnd 15: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end

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(17¾in). (40 sts).

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Fasten off, leaving a long length of yarn. Rnd 17: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end

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(30 sts).
TO FINISH Rnd 19: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end
Sew ends of Handles in position 9cm (20 sts).

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(3½in) from side of Bag. Block out Bag to Rnd 21: *K2tog; rep from * to end (10 sts).
the measurements given, place under SIZE

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damp cloths and leave until dry. To fit an average-size adult man’s head TO FINISH
See ball band for washing and care Break yarn and thread through rem sts,
instructions. YOU WILL NEED pull up tight and fasten off securely.

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Rowan Island Blend 70% wool, 15% Press as described on the ball band.
alpaca, 15% silk (approx 125m per 50g)

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2 x 50g balls in 903 Leather (A) Pattern from Modern Men’s Knits by

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1 x 50g ball in 902 Jet (B) Jen Geigley, published by Quail Studio

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4mm circular needle 40cm long
Set of 4 x 4mm double-pointed needles
Stitch marker

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
average requirements and are approximate.

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TENSION
21 sts and 28 rnds to 10cm over st st.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

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HAT
Using 4mm circular needle and B, cast on
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120 sts. Join to work in rnd, taking care not
to twist sts, and pm for beg of rnd.
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Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

This rnd forms single rib.
Rep last rnd 3 more times.
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Break B and join A.

With A, cont in single rib until work meas
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15cm (6in).
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Next rnd: Knit.

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This rnd forms st st.

Cont in st st for 5cm (2in).
Shape crown
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Changing to dpns when necessary,

work as foll:
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MEN’S SWEATER BY LANG YARNS

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Rows 8-11: K4, p4. Then cont straight until armhole meas
Row 12: Knit. 23[24:25:27]cm (9[9½:10:10¾]in),
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Row 13: P4, k4. ending with a WS row.

Row 14: K1, p4, k3. Shape shoulders and neck
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Row 15: P2, k4, p2. Next row (RS): Cast off 6[7:7:8] sts,
Row 16: K3, p4, k1. patt 24[25:27:28], cast off the middle
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Row 17: K4, p4. 24[26:28:30] sts, patt to end. Turn and
Row 18: Purl. cont on these sts only for left shoulder.
Rows 19-22: P4, k4. Next row: Cast off 6[7:7:8] sts, patt to end.
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These 22 rows form pattern and 24[25:27:28] sts.

are repeated. Note: Read all of next section before
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continuing.
BACK Cont to cast off at armhole edge on every
Using 3.5mm needles cast on other row as foll: 7 sts 3 times[7 sts twice +
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140[150:160:170] sts. 8 sts once:8 sts 3 times:8 sts twice + 9 sts

Rib row: P1, (k1, p1) to last st, p1. once].
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Rep rib row until piece meas 6cm (2¼in), AT THE SAME TIME cast off at neck
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ending with a WS row. edge on every alt row as foll: 2 sts once
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Set Fantasy Pattern and 1 st once.

Change to 4.5mm needles. Rejoin yarn to right shoulder sts and work
Next row (RS – dec): Working from Chart to match left shoulder, reversing
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or written instructions, k1 (edge st), work all shapings.

SIZES row 1 of Fantasy Patt 13[14:15:16] times
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S[M:L:XL] across to last st, dec 34[36:38:40] sts Chart Key

Actual chest: 98[106:114:122]cm evenly, k1 (edge st).
RS: k1, WS: p1
(38½[41¾:45:48]in) 106[114:122:130] sts.
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RS: p1, WS: k1

Length: 72cm (28¼in) Next row: K1, work row 2 of Fantasy Patt
Figures in square brackets refer to larger 13[14:15:16] times across to last st, k1.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures These 2 rows set position of Fantasy Patt
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this refers to all sizes. with 1 edge st in g st on each side. Cont

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as set until piece meas 47[46:45:43]cm

YOU WILL NEED (18½[18:17¾:17]in) from cast on, measured
Lang Yarns Norma 55% cotton, 35% hanging.
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Modal, 10% viscose (approx 135m per 50g) Shape armholes

10[11:12:13] x 50g balls in 959.0026 Beige Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4[4:6:6] rows.
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3.5mm and 4.5mm needles Next row (RS – dec): K1, k2tog, patt to last
3.5mm short circular needle 3 sts, skpo, k1.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Rep dec row on every RS row 6[7:6:7]
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8-st patt rep

on average requirements and are more times. 84[90:96:102] sts.**
approximate.
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TENSION
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21 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over Fantasy

Patt using 4.5mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

FANTASY PATTERN
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Worked over 8 sts + 2 edge sts using

4.5mm needles
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Row 1 (RS): Knit.

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Row 2: K4, p4.

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Row 3: P1, k4, p3.

Row 4: K2, p4, k2.
Row 5: P3, k4, p1.
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Row 6: P4, k4.

Row 7: Knit.
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CABLE VEST

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FRONT Rep last 4 rows.

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Work as Back to **. Next row: Patt.
Cont straight until piece meas Rep dec row.
BY VIBE ULRIK
63[63:62:62]cm (24¾[24¾:24½:24½]in), Rep last 2 rows 4[3:5:4] more times. ONDERGAARD

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ending with a WS row. Cast off 2 sts at beg of each row 8 times.
Next row (RS): Patt 36[38:40:42], cast Cont straight until Sleeve cap meas

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off the middle 12[14:16:18] sts, patt to end. 17[17:18:18]cm (6¾[6¾:7:7]in).
Turn and cont on rem 36[38:40:42] sts Cast off loosely.

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only for right shoulder.
Next row: Patt as set. TO FINISH
Next row: Cast off 3 sts at neck edge, patt Close seams.

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to end. 33[35:37:39] sts. Neckband
Next row: Patt as set. Using circular needle, pick up and

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Next row: Cast off 2 sts at neck edge, patt k110[114:118:122] sts as foll: 42[44:46:48] sts
to end. 31[33:35:37] sts. from Back and 68[70:72:74] sts
Next row: Patt as set. from Front.

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Next row (dec): K1, k2tog, patt to end. Purl 1 rnd.
30[32:34:36] sts. Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around.

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Next row: Patt as set. Rep rib rnd for about 3.5cm (1½in).

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Rep last 2 rows 2 more times. Cast off loosely in rib.

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28[30:32:34] sts. Set in Sleeves.
Patt 2 rows.
Rep dec row once more. 27[29:31:33] sts.

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Cont straight until armhole meas
23[24:25:27]cm (9[9½:10:10¾]in), ending

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with a WS row.
Shape shoulders to match Back as foll:
cast off at armhole edge on every other SIZES

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row as foll: 6 sts once + 7 sts 3 times[7 sts 3-6[6-9:9-12:12-18:18-24]mths
3 times + 8 sts once:7 sts once + 8 sts 3 Finished chest measurement:

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times:8 sts 3 times + 9 sts once]. 41[48:55:61:68]cm (16[19:21½:24:26¾]in)

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2) sizes: where there is only one set of figures
Using 3.5mm needles cast on this applies to all sizes.
68[74:82:88] sts.

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Rib row: (K1, p1) to end. YOU WILL NEED
Rep rib row until piece meas 6cm (2¼in). Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK 66% Merino

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Set Fantasy Pattern wool, 34% silk (approx 135m per 50g)
Change to 4.5mm needles. 2 x 50g ball in 678 Rose or 681 Zinc
Working from Chart or written 3.5mm needles

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instructions, place Fantasy Patt as foll: K1 Cable needle
(edge st), work row 1 of Fantasy Patt, dec 2 stitch holders

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16[18:20:22] sts evenly and taking care to Tapestry needle

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centre the pattern. 52[56:62:66] sts. Crochet hook

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Cont in patt as set, and AT THE SAME 1 x 12mm button
TIME inc 1 st at each end of every 8th Sewing needle and thread
row 13 times[every 8th row 13 times:alt Note: Yarn amounts given are based
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every 8th + 10th row 12 times:every 8th on average requirements and are
row 14 times], taking inc sts into pattern. approximate.
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78[82:86:94] sts.
Shape Sleeve cap TENSION
When Sleeve meas 50cm (19¾in), ending 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over
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with a WS row, shape Sleeve cap as foll: cable patt.

cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4[4:6:6] rows. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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70[74:74:82] sts. to obtain correct tension.

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Next row (RS – dec): K1, k2tog, patt to last

ABBREVIATIONS
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2 sts, skpo, k1 (dec 2).

Next row: Patt as set. C6B = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold at
Rep last 2 rows 6[7:6:7] more times. back of work, k next 2 sts from LH needle,
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Patt 2 rows. slip the 2 p sts from cn back on to LH

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Rep dec row. needle and p them, then k2 sts from cn

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C6F = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold at Shape neckline and straps Steam the pieces following directions on
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front of work, k next 2 sts from LH needle, Now cont in k2, p2 rib as set. the ball band.
slip the 2 p sts from cn back on to LH Work 17[21:25:29:33] sts, turn, leaving rem Sew the shoulder straps together, then
needle and p them, then k2 sts from cn 17[21:25:29:33] sts on a stitch holder. the side seams.
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C6Btog = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold Work 3 rows. Crochet a small chain loop for a
at back of work, p next 2 sts tog from LH Work 10 sts, turn, leaving rem 7[11:15:19:23] buttonhole on one side of the centre front
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needle, slip the 2 p sts from cn back on to sts on a second stitch holder. neckline. Sew a button on the other side
LH needle and p them, then k2 sts from cn Work 6 rows. to match.
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C6Ftog = slip next 4 sts on to cn and Cast off 10 sts.

hold at front of work, k next 2 sts from LH RS facing, slip sts from second stitch Pattern from Lullaby Knits by Vibe Ulrik
needle, slip the 2 p sts from cn back on to holder on to LH needle, rejoin yarn and Sondergaard, published by Collins
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LH needle and p them, then p2tog from cn cast off all sts. & Brown. Photographs by Vibe Ulrik
For more abbreviations see page 91 RS facing, slip sts from first stitch Sondergaard.
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holder on to LH needle and rejoin yarn.

BACK 17[21:25:29:33] sts.
Cast on 50[58:66:74:82] sts. Work 4 rows.
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Row 1 (RS): (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2. Cast off 7[11:15:19:23] sts and work in rib
Row 2: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2. patt to end (10 sts).
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Rep rows 1-2 three more times. Work 6 rows.

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Row 9: P2, k2, p2, (C6B, p2) to last 4 sts, Cast off.
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k2, p2.
Row 10: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2. TO FINISH
Row 11: (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2. Weave in loose ends.
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Row 12: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2.

Rep rows 11-12 twice more.
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Row 17: (P2, k2) twice, p2, (C6F, p2)

to last 8 sts, (k2, p2) twice.
Row 18: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2.
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Row 19: (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2

Row 20: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2.
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Rows 21-24: Rep rows 19-20 twice more.

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Rep rows 9-24 another 1[1:1:2:2] times.

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Next row: P2, k2, p2, C6Btog, p2, (C6B,

p2) to last 12 sts, C6Ftog, p2, k2, p2.
48[56:64:72:80] sts.
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Next and all WS rows: P the k sts and k

the p sts of previous row.
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Shape armholes
Keeping patt correct as set, cast off 4 sts
at beg of next 2 rows. 40[48:56:64:72] sts.
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Dec 1 st at each end of next and every alt

row for 6 rows (the last dec row should be
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a C6F cable row). 34[42:50:58:66] sts.

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Work in patt for 8 rows.*

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Cont in patt as set for 4[4:12:12:12] rows.

Shape neckline and straps
Now cont in k2, p2 rib as set.
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Work 10 sts, turn, leaving rem

24[32:40:48:56] sts on a stitch holder.
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Work 6 rows.
Cast off 10 sts.
RS facing, slip sts from stitch holder on to
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LH needle, rejoin yarn and cast off until

10 sts rem in total, work in rib patt to end.
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Work 6 rows.
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Cast off.
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FRONT
Work as for Back to *.
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Cont in patt as set for 0[0:8:8:8] rows.

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FROG BY KERRY KIMBER

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Sewing needle and thread 5. To make the arms, cut two 10cm (4in)
Tapestry needle lengths of wool and tie them on either

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on side of the body. To make the legs, cut two
average requirements and are approximate. 15cm (6in) lengths of wool and tie them on

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2
to the bottom of the body.
TENSION

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Tension is not important for this project. 6. Cut some white craft felt into two
frog hands and two frog feet. Cut a little
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 hole in the back of the feet and hands.

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Thread the wool from one of the arms on
FROG to a tapestry needle and then through

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1. Cast on 10 sts and knit 30 rows, or until the hole in one of the hands. Adjust the
your work meas 20cm (7¾in). Cast off, length of the arm and then tie two tight
leaving a long tail of wool for sewing up. knots in the wool to keep the hand in

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place. Trim the excess wool.
2. Fold your knitting in half so that the Do the same for the other hand and

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cast-on and cast-off edges are lined up then both the feet.

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together. Thread the tail of wool on to

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a tapestry needle and sew the edges Pattern from Kids Knit by Kerry Kimber,
together on two sides. You should have GMC Publications, RRP £12.99, available
a shape that is as close to a square as you online and from all good bookshops

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can get. Add the stuffing and sew up the
SIZE final seam.

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Approx 10cm (4in) tall
3. To make the shape of the bulging frog
YOU WILL NEED eyes, pinch together the corners of the

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Rowan Big Wool 100% wool (approx 80m square and tie them up with a bit of
per 100g) spare wool.

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Approx 25g in 069 Reseda, or your

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favourite froggie hue 4. Cut some white craft felt into two circles

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10mm needles and sew them on to the eyes. Then sew a
10g of toy stuffing black button in the middle of each of the
2 buttons for eyes white circles. Sew on a smile with some

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White craft felt black wool or embroidery thread.
Oddment of black wool for the mouth

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TAKE COVER BY DROPS DESIGN

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CHART A2 Row 11: P3, k5, yo, k1, skpo, k1, p2.
Worked over 26 sts and 16 rows Row 13: P3, k6, yo, k1, skpo, p2.
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Row 1: P3, k6, k2tog, yo, p2, yo, k1, skpo, Row 15: P3, k9, p2.
k6, p3. Row 16: K2, p9, k3.
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Row 2 and all alt rows: K3, p9, k2, p9, k3.
Row 3: P3, k5, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, p2, k1, yo, k1, BLANKET
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skpo, k5, p3. Cast on 70[118] sts.

Row 5: P3, k4, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, p2, k2, yo, Knit 6 rows.
k1, skpo, k4, p3. Working from Charts or written
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Row 7: P3, k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, p2, k3, yo, instructions, set patt as foll:
k1, skpo, k3, p3. Next row (RS): K8[32], work row 1 of Chart
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Row 9: P3, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k4, p2, k4, yo, A1 over next 14 sts, work row 1 of Chart A2
k1, skpo, k2, p3. over next 26 sts, work row 1 of Chart A3
Row 11: P3, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, p2, k5, yo, over next 14 sts, k8[32].
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k1, skpo, k1, p3. Next row: K3, p5[29], work row 2 of Charts
Row 13: P3, k2tog, k1, yo, k6, p2, k6, yo, k1, A3, A2 and A1, p5[29], k3.
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skpo, p3. These 2 rows set patt. Cont in patt until

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Row 15: P3, k9, p2, k9, p3. piece meas 48[78]cm (19[30¾]in).
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Row 16: K3, p9, k2, p9, k3. Knit 6 rows.

Cast off.
CHART A3
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Worked over 14 sts and 16 rows TO FINISH

SIZES Row 1: P3, yo, k1, skpo, k6, p2. Weave in ends and block.
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Width: 40[68]cm (15¾[26¾]in) Row 2 and all alt rows: K2, p9, k3.
Length: 50[80]cm (19¾[31½]in) Row 3: P3, k1, yo, k1, skpo, k5, p2. Pattern Drops Baby 33-38
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 5: P3, k2, yo, k1, skpo, k4, p2. from garnstudio.com
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Row 7: P3, k3, yo, k1, skpo, k3, p2.
this applies to all sizes. Row 9: P3, k4, yo, k1, skpo, k2, p2.
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YOU WILL NEED Charts Key

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Drops Air 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide,

7% wool (approx 150m per 50g)
3[4] x 50g balls in 18 Light Grey Green
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k on RS, p on WS
5mm circular needle 60-80cm long
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p on RS, k on WS
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TENSION
17 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over st st. yo
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension. k2tog

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 skpo

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PATTERN NOTE
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Blanket is knitted back and forth on a

circular needle.
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CHART A1
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Worked over 14 sts and 16 rows

Row 1: P2, k6, k2tog, k1, yo, p3.
Row 2 and all alt rows: K3, p9, k2.
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Row 3: P2, k5, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, p3.

Row 5: P2, k4, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, p3.
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Row 7: P2, k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, p3.

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Row 9: P2, k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k4, p3.

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Row 11: P2, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, p3.

Row 13: P2, k2tog, k1, yo, k6, p3.
Row 15: P2, k9, p3.
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Row 16: K3, p9, k2.

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STOCKISTS ABBREVIATIONS
k knit psso pass slipped stitch over
BERNAT p purl pwise purlwise
Wool Warehouse alt alternative rem remain/ing
W: woolwarehouse.co.uk beg begin/ning rep repeat
ch chain rev st st
reverse stocking stitch
W: yarnspirations.com cm centimetre/s (RS purl, WS knit)
cn cable needle rnd round
CASCADE YARNS cont continue RS/WS right side/wrong side
W: cascadeyarns.com dc double crochet skpo slip one, knit one,
dec decrease pass the slipped stitch
DROPS DESIGN dpn(s) double-pointed over (decrease 1)
Wool Warehouse needle(s) sk2po slip one, knit two
foll follows/following together, pass
W: woolwarehouse.co.uk
g gramme/s slipped stitch over
W: garnstudio.com g st garter stitch (decrease 2)
(every row knit) s2kpo slip two stitches
EASYKNITS in inch/es one at a time knitwise,
W: easyknits.co.uk inc increase knit one, pass two
k2tog knit two stitches slipped stitches over
EDEN COTTAGE YARNS together (decrease 1) (decrease 2)
k3tog knit three stitches sp2po slip one purlwise,
W: edencottageyarns.co.uk
together (decrease 2) purl two together,
kfb knit into front and pass slipped stitch
ERIKA KNIGHT back of next stitch over (decrease 2)
Selected Yarns (increase 1) sl st slip stitch
W: erikaknight.co.uk kwise knitwise sl1 slip one stitch
W: selected-yarns.com LH left hand sl1p slip one stitch
RH right hand purlwise
THE FIBRE COMPANY m marker sm slip marker
m1 make 1 stitch: pick up ssk slip next two
W: thefibreco.com the bar between 2 sts stitches one at a
and knit it (increase 1) time, knitwise, to
KING COLE m1L pick up the bar right hand needle,
E: enquiries@kingcole.com between 2 sts from insert tip of left hand
W: kingcole.com front to back, then needle through both
knit it tbl (increase 1) stitches and knit them
LANG YARNS m1p make 1 purlwise together (decrease 1)
(increase 1) st(s) stitch(es)
W: langyarns.com m1R pick up the bar st st stocking stitch
between 2 sts from (RS knit, WS purl)
RICO back to front, then tbl through back loop
E: info@rico-design.de knit into front of it tog together
W: rico-design.de (increase 1) tr treble crochet
meas measures w&t wrap and turn
ROWAN mm millimetre/s wyib with yarn in the back
m st moss stitch wyif with yarn in the front
E: mail@knitrowan.com ndl needle yf yarn forward
W: knitrowan.com p2tog purl two stitches yfrn yarn forward and
together (decrease 1) round needle
SCHEEPJES p3tog purl three stitches yo yarn over
W: scheepjes.com together (decrease 2) yrn yarn round needle
patt pattern y2rn yarn twice round
STYLECRAFT pm place marker needle
E: info@stylecraftltd.co.uk
W: stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
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AN UNFINISHED KNIT FOR A FRIEND

When a loved one friend or family member. It has been a initially a little snooty about the fluffy
passes away, it’s heartbreaking time for so many. acrylic yarn choice, but quickly banished
difficult at the best During her last few months of battling those thoughts as I felt the intense squishy
of times. But since cancer, my friend’s mum had been softness of the fabric. Back home, I laid
the pandemic, its knitting a blanket for her granddaughter. the blanket across my lap to begin working
restrictions have It was everything a little person could on it and – I’m not kidding – everyone in
limited the act of want in a blanket from their beloved nan: my house, including the cat, gravitated
gathering to mourn big, soft, squishy – and of course, bright towards its cloud-like scrumptiousness,
and celebrate pink. The perfect blanket for cuddling snuggling in as I began to work on
someone’s life, which isn’t natural to us up. Although her kind hands had worked the stitches.
humans. When a friend’s mum sadly diligently on it, the blanket sadly was not Thanks to the thick yarn and chunky
passed away last year, all we wanted was finished before she died, and my friend needles, I flew through the final three
to rush to their side to support them and asked if I would finish it for their daughter balls in a few evenings and, before I
their family, but of course we couldn’t. to have as intended. I was really honoured knew it, I was sewing in the ends. As I
Phone calls, texts, Zoom chats and cards to be asked. What a wonderful way of prepared to hand it over, I realised that
were the best we could manage. I’m sure connecting with someone and preserving I was essentially wrapping up a hug
many of you reading this have sadly had their memory. Her hands had made each from a nan to a granddaughter in a bow.
a similar experience in the past year and of these stitches, her thoughts of her When I handed the bundle to my friend
a half – either of a loved one passing, or granddaughter had been poured into this it was an emotional moment. I did not
struggling to piece as she worked and now, I was able realise, but their mum had mentioned
meaningfully to add those final rows and pass it on to its her disappointment at not finishing the
be there for intended recipient, hopefully to be used blanket several times during her last few
a mourning for many years to come. weeks. But the family had reassured her
As restrictions that they would get it finished and now
eased and I was that promise was fulfilled. Seeing how
finally able to go much it meant to them in that moment
and pick up the was wonderful – I could barely hold
blanket, I was back the tears. Of course, when the
surprised by how granddaughter laid eyes on the pink
big it already was. fluffiness, she couldn’t wait to unwrap it
I lifted it out of and promptly called a sleepover on the
the bag to take front room floor. I’m sure her nan would
a look at what be delighted to know that the blanket
stitch pattern I was finished and exactly where it was
would need to supposed to be, wrapping up her family
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