Yarn 2012-27
Yarn 2012-27
Yarn 2012-27
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Consulting editors
Rose Long, Glenda Brown, Wendy Knight
Photography
Article photography by contributor unless
otherwise started; Victoria from Essence see page 56.
Images pages www.essence-images.com.
au pgs 10-11, 19-22; Michelle Moriarty pgs
12-18, 23-25, Twinset, 36-38, 42-47.
Contributors
Liz Haywood, Jude Skeers, Clare Hacker,
Melissa Deutsch Scott, Sharon Slarke, Beads,
Michelle Bond, Nicola Wilkins, Zena Thomson,
contents
Kerri Egan, Elissa Biermann, Margaret Miller,
Alastair Christie-Johnston, Annie Modesitt, issue 8
Kate Sherratt.
W Cast on W Patterns continued
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Our Eyes Glazed Over We meet for 3 hours each Wednesday and work on
Firstly, I love your magazines Yarn and Felt and have various items, both personal and for charity. I also
a subscription to both. I save both and dip into them help teach friends that my ladies bring along. To date
whenever I need to relax and “spoil” myself. The we have donated over 1000 items to various charities
projects are unique and special, too. Thank you for two across Australia.
great magazines. Three years ago I decided to try teaching crochet via
While I‘m the first to admit that I‘m something of a the internet, with YouTube being my main outlet. At
pedant when it comes to spelling and grammar, I feel first I was using an old digital camera. The quality and
compelled to draw your attention to a common spelling angle was poor but despite the lack of high-tech aids I
mistake that was made on page 3 of the latest Yarn managed to create videos that people actually wanted
magazine, in answer to a reader‘s letter. to watch and learn from. Since then, my operation has
I have noticed that more and more people are become a little more sophisticated. I use a HD video
mispelling the word “definitely” with an “a”. As the camera on a tripod. To date, I have over 400 video
word comes from the word “define”, it follows that tutorials on my channel, bobwilson123. I start with
“definite” and “definitely” also have no “a” in them. basic stitches (taken slowly so someone new to the craft
I hope you don‘t mind me pointing this out but I feel can pick it up) and move on to more advanced patterns,
it is so important for the print media to get it right and most of which I have written and created myself. My fan
lead by example. base has grown to over 24,000 subscribers and over 10
Elizabeth million views!
Ed’s Note—Thank you for pointing that out Elizabeth. I can‘t believe I get to do this every day and have
We must confess that sometimes after a second or third met many wonderful people through crochet, many of
proofing our eyes start to glaze over, but we will pay whom have become great friends. I have to thank my
more attention in future. best friend Lisa for teaching me how to crochet almost
11 years ago. I am also thankful to my fiancé Kris, for
Weaving a Yarn all his support, as well as a few special ladies, who help
Thank you for a wonderful magazine YARN. It‘s just me keep up with the 200+ flood of emails, and fan mail,
superb in so many ways. My only request is for you I receive on a daily basis. You all know who you are.
to consider adding weaving to your magazine, then Without you all, I wouldn‘t be able to do what I do.
this magazine will be fully comprehensive in its use Clare
of “YARNS”. Ed’s Note—We know EXACTLY what it is like to have
Originally I was buying magazines from America, an idea and a passion for something, then to open up to
but I have found that YARN far outweighs them in others and share that passion. Good on you Clare.
information, education, general interest etc. Keep up
the great work. Now I can buy Australian.
Phyllus
Ed’s Note—It has been a while Phyllus. On flipping back,
the last weaving article we had was in issue 15, almost
three years ago (it was an issue with weaving articles
and projects)! We’ll scratch around and see what we can
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Creating a Network
I would like to share my story. When I started crocheting
ten years ago I had no idea how far it would take me.
When I first learnt it was just a fun way to pass time.
Four years ago, I began searching for a crochet/
knitting group to join, to be around like-minded people,
but was dismayed when I couldn‘t find one. It was
Socks, socks and more SOCKS
then that I decided to start one myself. I approached
the local Bowls Club and asked to hire one of their
conference rooms one day a week, for a few hours.
Even though I put flyers up all over my local area, it
took 4 weeks for someone to finally show up. After
10
that, word of mouth spread and today my group has
expanded to over 40 ladies. Thus, the Picton Crochet
and Knitting Group was born.
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Foundation chain: Ch 22
Row 1: Skip 2 ch (counts as first tr), tr into next 4 ch,
skip 2 ch, tr into next 4 ch, ch 2, tr into next 4 ch, skip 2
ch, tr into next 3 ch, 2 tr into last ch, turn
Row 2: Ch 3, tr into first st, tr into next 3 st, *skip 2 st, tr
into next 3 st, (tr, ch2, tr) into ch 2 space, tr into next 3
st, *skip 2 st, tr into next 3 st, 2 tr into top of turning ch
Repeat row 2 until swatch is around 7.5cm (3 inch)
high. The instructions between the asterisks represent
one pattern repeat.
Body
Ch 47 (50, 62, 68)
Row 1: Skip 2 ch, htr into next ch, skip 1 ch, *htr into next
ch, ch 2, htr into next ch, skip 1 ch, repeat from * to last ch,
2 htr into last st. Stitch count = 60 (64, 80, 88) stitches.
Row 2: Ch3, 2 tr into first st, skip 1 st, *(2tr, ch2, 2tr)
into ch 2 space, skip 2 st, repeat to last ch 2 sp, (2tr, ch2,
2tr) into last ch 2 sp, skip 1 st, tr into last st, 2 tr into top
of turning ch. Stitch count = 90 (96, 120, 132) stitches.
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 tr into first st, tr into next st skip 2 st, *tr
into next st, (2tr, ch 2, 2tr) into ch 2 sp, tr into next st, skip
2 st, repeat from * to last st, 2 tr into next st, 2 tr into top
of turning ch. Stitch count = 120 (128, 160, 176) stitches.
Row 4: Ch 3, 2 tr into first st, tr into next 2 st, skip 2 st,
*tr into next 2 st, (2tr, ch 2, 2tr) into ch 2 sp, tr into next
2 st, skip 2 st, repeat from *to last 2 st, tr into next st, 2
tr into last st, 2 tr into top of turning ch. Stitch count =
150(160, 200, 220) stitches.
Row 5: Ch 3, tr into first st, tr into next 3 st, skip 2 st, *tr
Finishing
Weave in loose ends and block.
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Straps (make 2)
Using 2 strands of C1 wool & DPNs, cast on 2 sts.
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Row 5 & 6: repeat rows 3 & 4 (8sts)
Knit 5 rows, but do not turn work after last row.
Begin strap cord
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Using the 7mm (US 10.5) needles & 2 strands of C1
wool, Cast on 35 sts. Cast off 35 sts.
Finishing
With RS facing, pin the straps on to outside of bag on
both sides taking care they are placed evenly. Measure
the distance between the handles of one side and pin
the button loop in the middle. Slip stitch the straps &
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Felting (fulling) the bag
Place the bag into a zippered mesh laundry or pillow slip
protector. Half fill a top loading washing machine with
hot water and a generous amount of wool approved
detergent. The water level should be high enough to
allow the bag free movement during the felting process.
Start the machine & check the bag every few minutes.
The machine may need to do a second or third wash
before the bag has reached the desired size. Start the
wash again before the machine finishes its’ cycle &
starts to empty the water. Once the bag has felted to a
firm fabric remove the bag & rinse in warm water. Spin
the rinse water out on a gentle spin cycle. Stretch the bag
& the straps into shape (stuff with scrunched up plastic
shopping bags to achieve a rounded, full appearance)
and allow to dry in the shade.
After Care
Gentle hand washing, reshaping & drying in the shade
will keep your bag clean and in good shape. A warm
iron can be used if you wish.
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Joining
Remove the lengths of contrast yarn and place the
upper row of each on a circular knitting needle, and the
lower row of each on a different circular needle. Make
sure the stitches are oriented correctly on the needle
and check the number of stitches before you begin—
any extras can be fudged away under the arm.
Fold the piece of knitting as illustrated to graft the
fronts and sleeves together to form the under arms and
across the front. The tension is very important when
you graft—if you pull the yarn too tightly the rows will
Finishing
Weave in the ends. Sew the buttons onto the single
breasted and double breasted styles, noting that
only the top two buttons are functional, the rest are
decorative. The double breasted style should overlap
7.5cm or 3inch at the front. On the double breasted
style, sew the press stud to the underlap at the neck to
keep it in place.
On the edge to edge style, attach ribbons or make toggle
fastenings using wooden toggles and thin leather.
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Yarn Cap weights 60g in total and takes 4ply (CYCA #1)
Sock weight wool. The Shetland designer used Shetland
wool (naturally) with white as the main colour, waves in
blue, anchors in grey and boat wheels in red (chart as per
designer’s version). The test knit team at Yarn swapped the
body to grey and the anchors to white, because our boys
will actually use the cap for fishing and it is a grubby sport
indeed. Red, white and grey yarns were all Patons Patonyle
leftovers from previous sock adventures. The blue was
leftover zauberball, but a yarn with shorter blue colour
variations would be more fitting.
Needles and notions 3.25mm (US 3) dpns for adult size;
2.25mm (US 1) for child size
Tension 31sts to 10cm in st st on 3.25mm (US 3) needles
Size adult and child, depending on needles used
Pattern
Cast on 140sts and join to work in the round. Work 45
rounds in k1, p1 rib.
Round 46: *k5, m1, repeat from * to end [168 sts].
Rounds 47-48: k
Following Rounds: follow graph, incorporating colour
changes where shown and shaping the crown, as
shown on graph, with sl1, k2tog, psso every second row
between each of the blue lines running up the crown.
End by threading yarn through remaining stitches
when graph is complete. Secure tail and sew in loose
= sl1, k2tog, psso.
ends. Block to shape. Younger boys may prefer the d = k2tog.
Key
pirate skulls, to replace the boat wheels.
d d d
Method
Spilt your Silk/Merino Blend sliver into two equal
quantities. Spin one half as a �ine single s-twist, onto a
bobbin. Repeat with the second half onto a second bobbin.
Spin your pure silk as a very �ine single, with more
twist than the Silk/Merino singles. This yarn needs
to be strong and remember it will lose almost a third
of its twist when plied. Now take a needle and thread
your beads on to the silk single. This is a great job for
husbands or children!
Ply all three singles together. In your back hand collect
about 20 beads (I �ind this is a workable amount). Start
plying your three singles together and every 20cm
(8inch, or distance apart you choose) release a bead.
Use your back hand to control tension and ‘release’
the beads. If you need to add more beads on to your
silk single, break the single and thread more beads and
rejoin in.
When all of your singles have been plied together,
wind the yarn onto your niddy noddy. Tie loosely in 3
to 4 places to prevent the yarn from tangling. Take off
the niddy noddy, gently wash, skein it up and knit as
per normal.
You can use your beaded yarn in almost any project.
Test knit a swatch to �ind the correct tension and look
for a pattern that has the same tension as your swatch.
For the small quantity made for this article, a shrug or
skinny scarf would be ideal. It is always best to hand
wash your garment, to prevent the beads or sequins
from getting scratched and possibly �laking or breaking.
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Needles and notions 4mm (US 6) circular needle; Knitters, weavers and interested
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needle; waste yarn or stitch holder; 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) pearl and retail is available, kits, yarns,
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k2tog; YO=Yarn over; Wyrs=with yarn to the RS of work;
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over (decrease of 2 sts); VQD=Vertical Quad Decrease, Sl 3
sts as if to work k3 tog-R, k2-tog-L, pass slipped sts over knit
Left Sleeve
st (decrease of 4 sts). With 4mm (US 6) needles and Colour A, cast on 96 (96,
Special Techniques 96, 112, 112, 112) sts
I-Cord Bind Off=Cast on 3 sts at start of row using Cable Round 1: Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles and work
Cast On. *K3, K2tog-L, Slip 4 sts from RH needle back onto sts 10-25 of Row 1 of Chevron Chart 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7)
LH needle, pulling yarn across back of work, repeat from * times around all sts. Join work, place a marker to note
across work until 3 sts rem at end of row, K3tog-L. start of round.
Dkss Edge=Double Knit Slipped St Edge. When working
Next 3 Rounds: Work Rows 2-4 of charted patt as est.
this edge you will ALWAYS hold the yarn toward YOU
when slipping sts.
Rep Rows 3 & 4 of Rib and Chevron Chart until sleeve
RS Rows: K1, wyrs sl 1, k1, work to last 3 sts, k1, wyrs sl 1, k1 meas 8 (10, 8, 10, 9, 8) cm or 3 (3.75, 3.25, 4, 3.5, 3)in
WS Rows: wyws sl 1, k1, wyws sl 1, work to last 3 sts, from cast on. Break yarn, slip sts back onto LH needle
wyws sl 1, k1, wyws sl 1. until you’re at the VDD point. Mark this as point of join.
Slip sleeve sts onto waste yarn or stitch holder to work
Key later. Repeat above instructions for Right sleeve, set
both sleeves aside to work later.
Body
With 4mm (US 6) needles and Colour B, cast on 202
slip st (234, 266, 298, 330, 362) sts. Est dkss edge in 5 sts at
slip
slipstst either edge of row and charted patt as foll:
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9, 13, 15, 17) times, YO, k1, YO, k6, k2tog-R, total
89 (117, 145, 201, 229, 257) sts
Chevron Cardigan Row 4 & all rem WS rows: Purl all sts.
Next Row (and all rem RS Rows) K2tog-L, *work
to next YO column, YO, k1, YO, work to 2 sts
before next QDD, QDD, repeat from * to the end
of the row, ending k2tog-R. Cont dec as est a
total of 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7) times. Slip rem 39 (47, 37,
45, 49, 53) sts to stitch holder or waste yarn to
work later.
Collar
Slip 39 (47, 37, 45, 49, 53) Back neck sts from
holder onto 3.75mm (US 5) circ needle. With
wrong side facing, pick up 29 (29, 31, 31, 31, 31)
sts at either end of needle, along neck fronts,
total 97 [105, 99, 107, 111, 115] sts. From this
point on what has been the wrong side will be
the right side. Arrange sts so you are ready to
begin with a RS row.
Row 1 (RS): Join Colour A and with larger
needles work across sts as foll: Est dkss edge, k
to last 5 sts, est dkss edge (matching dkss edge
Cardigan Finishing
Weave in ends. Tidy up any spaces in the piece where a
join has left looseness in the fabric.
Tank Body
With 4mm (US 6) needles and Colour A, cast on 176
(192, 224, 272, 304, 336) sts
Row 1: Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles and rep sts
10-25 of Row 1 of Rib & Chevron Chart 11 (12, 14, 17,
19, 21) times around all sts. Join work, place a marker
to note start of round.
Round 2: Rep sts 10-25 of Row 2 of Rib & Chevron Chart
11 (12, 14, 17, 19, 21) times around all sts. Rep last 2
rounds a total of 6 times; 12 rounds of ribbing.
Establish Chevron Pattern
Change to 4mm (US 6) needles.
Next Round: Rep sts 10-25 of Row 3 of Rib and Chevron
Chart 11 (12, 14, 17, 19, 21) times across all sts.
Next Round: Rep sts 10-25 of Row 4 of Rib and Chevron
Chart 11 (12, 14, 17, 19, 21) times across all sts.
Chevron Tamk
Tank Back
Working only with the Back sts, turn work. Rejoin
Colour B.
Next Row (WS) Work 5 edge sts as est, work in rib as est
to last 5 sts, work edge as est.
Cont working Back sts in edging and rib as est for a total
of 4 rows from divide, end with a WS row.
Beg Armhole Dec
Next Row (RS): Work 5 st edge, [k2, p2] twice, k2tog-L,
cont in rib as est to last 5 sts, work edge as est.
Next Row (WS): Work 5 st edge, [p2, k2] twice, p2tog,
cont in rib as est to last 5 sts, work edge as est.
Rep last 2 rows a total of 4 (4, 6, 14, 12, 16) times for 88
[104, 100, 100, 136, 128] Back sts rem.
Cont working in rib and edge as est with no further dec
until Back meas 18 (18, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5) cm or 7 (7, 7,
7.25, 7.25, 7.25) in from divide. Set sts aside to work later.
Tank Fronts
Working both FRONTS at the same time, using a
separate ball of yarn for each front, beg with a WS row Tank Finishing
as foll: To join Shoulders: Arrange sts so that the right sides
Next Row (WS) Work 5 edge sts as est, work in rib as est of the work are facing each other. Using a third needle,
to last 5 sts, work edge as est. work a 3-needle cast off across the Right shoulder,
Cont working Fronts in edging and rib as est for a total working from the armhole to the neck edge with the
of 4 rows from divide, end with a WS row. Back toward you and the Right Front away from you.
Beg Front Armhole & Neck Decreases When last Right Front Shoulder stitch has been bound
Right Front Next Row (RS): Work 5 st edge, [k2, p2] off, pick up 4 sts along the finished Right neck dkss edge
twice, k2tog-L, cont in rib as est to last 11 sts, k2tog-R, with the LH needle.
[p2, k2] once, work edge as est. Back Neck I-cord Bind Off: *K3, k2tog-L, slip 4 sts from
Left Front Next Row (RS): Work 5 st edge, [k2, p2] once, RH needle back to LH needle, repeat from * until 36 [36,
k2tog-L, cont in rib as est to last 15 sts, k2tog-R, [p2, k2] 48, 48, 52, 60] sts rem on LH needle.
twice, work edge as est. With needle holding Left Front shoulder sts, pick up 4
Both Fronts Next Row (WS): Work 5 st edge, work in rib sts along the Left neck dkss edge, total 36 [36, 48, 48,
as est to last 5 sts, work 5 st edge. 52, 60] shoulder sts. Work a 3-needle cast off across all
Rep last 2 rows a total of 4 (4, 6, 14, 12, 16) times, total sts to join Left shoulder, tie off last st.
32 [32, 44, 44, 48, 56] sts rem each Front. Cont working
in rib and edge as est with no further dec until Fronts Finishing
meas 23 (23, 23, 23.5, 23.5, 23.5) cm or 9 (9, 9, 9.25, Weave in ends, steam block piece. Sew 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4)
9.25, 9.25)in from divide. buttons at Left Front to match chain st button loops.
Right Front
Work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping.
Finishing
Block pieces to measure. Sew fronts and back together
at shoulders.
Neck and Front Edging
Place markers along right front edge for desired
buttonhole placement. Using circular needle, pick up
and knit approx 62 (64, 67, 68, 69) sts from bottom of
right front bottom to bottom of V-neck, 50 sts along
right neck edge, 40 sts along back neck edge, 50 sts
along left neck edge to bottom of V-neck and approx
62 (64, 67, 68, 69) sts along left front. Work 3 rows of
garter st (knit every row).
Next row: Cont in garter st, working yo, k2tog at each
buttonhole marker. Work 3 rows of garter st. Cast off.
Armhole Bands (Make 2)
With straight needles cast on 121 (137, 145, 161, 177)
www.tafta.org.au Pattern. At this stage you can either cast off, and sew
the band to the armhole or the alternative to this is
to thread a contrasting coloured length of waste yarn
HURRY ! con text art through the live stitches, remove the stitches from the
needle, and then graft the live stitches to the armhole.
ENROL forum Use whichever method you prefer.
TODAY ! 2013 Blocking
Block the vest, pinning out the points at the hem and
APRIL 13-19, 2013 armholes, then when dry sew buttons on left front
A TAFTA FORUM in the Blue Mountains edge, to match buttonholes.
Using Korowal School & Springwood High School.
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Yarn Amy Butler Belle Organic Aran, 50% Cotton, 50% Wool
(50g/1.76oz, 90m/98yds, 10wpi, equiv Aust 10ply, CYCA #4,
Worsted or Aran weight) 5(6,8,8) balls in colour Slate.
Needles & Notions 4.5mm (US 7) 100cm circular needles;
4.5mm (US 7) 40cm or 60cm circular needles; 6 stitch
markers; cable needle; wool needle for darning in ends.
Tension 18st to 10cm (4inch) in st st.
Measurements Bust sizes 79.5(94.5, 104.5, 115)cm or
31(37, 41, 45)inch
Abbreviations MIL=insert left needle under the bar
between stitches from front to back, knit through the
back loop; MIR=insert left needle under the bar between
stitches from back to the front, knit; K2tog=knit 2 stitches
together; SSK=slip 2 sts knitwise, one at a time, from the
left needle to the right needle, then slide the tip of the left
needle through the front of the 2 slipped sts and knit them
together; RT=K2tog but leave the stitches on LH needle,
insert RH needle from the front between the 2 stitches just
knitted together and knit first stitch again, then let both
stitches slip from the left needle; 6st RC=Slip 3 stitches
onto cable needle and hold to the back of work, k3, k3
from cable needle; 6st LC=Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle
and hold to the front of work, k3, k3 from cable needle.
Body
Using 4.5mm (US 7) needles, cast on 201 (227, 253,
279) sts. Set up as:
Row 1 (RS): (p1 ,k1)x5, pm, p3, k9, p3, pm, (k3, p3, k4
p3)x5[6,7,8], k3, pm, p3, k9, p3, pm, (k3, p3, k4, p3)
x5[6,7,8], k3, pm, p3, k9, p3, pm, (k1, p1)x5
Slip markers as you come to them—they separate the
rib & mock rib sections from the braid cable
Row 2 (WS): (k1, p1)x5, k3, p9, k3, (p3, k3, p4, k3)
x5[6,7,8], p3, k3, p9, k3, (p3, k3, p4, k3)x5[6,7,8], p3,
k3, p9, k3, (p1, k1)x5
Row 3: as row 1
Row 4: as row 2
Button hole rows (WS)
Every 16th row or 2nd repeat (on row 8 of the Braid) as
follows: replace the last 10sts with p1, k1, p1, cast off
4st, k1, p1 k1. Next row, row 1, replaces the first block
with: p1, k1, p1, cast on 4st (using backward loop cast
on) and continue.
My Medallion Story
could not get it to flatten. Finally, as you may recognise
in the picture, I placed a broom handle needle in the
centre of the framed piece and gave The Echidna a nose.
By Jude Skeers From this failed exercise came my
sculptural installation knitting.
“How to knit a flat circle?” was the assignment that I Ten free standing trees and
set myself in the late 1970’s. For the next thirty years mushrooms were created
this undertaking and its resolution has dominated my over the period from
art knitting. Medallion knitting was the title of Tech Talk 1984 to 1986. The largest
in Yarn #26. It investigated the background and process trees were 3 metres high
of this knitting technique. This Tech Talk looks at my with a span at the top of
adventures and misadventures with medallion knitting. 180 centimetres.
The first framed wall hangings that I knitted, when Reverse cabling in
I set out to turn my skills in garment knitting into my medallion knitting
creating knitted art pieces, were squares, octagons and wasn’t perfected until
dodecagons. Framing these cornered pieces proved to the late 1980’s with the
be a very unstable process, as multi-sided frames were four pieces that formed the
only as strong as their weakest joint. It was the collapse Sunset series. One of this series
of these frames that lead me to endeavour to knit a is pictured. With this technique
circle. Knitting, framed in a circle had to be more stable. it was necessary to carry three coloured yarns as the
I calculated that I needed to start at the circumference rounds were knitted. By cabling one of the yarns behind
and decrease at the rate of four stitches a round, then the others it was possible to create a
decrease faster as the centre of the circle approached. different colour sky and horizon.
After much trial and error, the formula was mastered. The most delicate creation
All my early medallions were knitted in this technique of my medallion knitting
from the outside to the centre. For me, knitting of lace came in 1986 when my
medallions pieces from the centre to the outside didn’t first web was knitted.
happen until the mid 1980’s. It is a sixteen or eight
Many years after mastering flat circle sided medallion, which
knitting I read the chapter on although knitted with
Medallion Knitting in Mary over 100 stitches, is
Thomas’s ‘Book of Knitting displayed with only
Patterns’ which sets out 16 stitches. The other
a similar mathematical stitches are dropped
formula to the one I use. to create the spaces. Web
During the first six medallion knitting forms the
years of medallion structure of my environmental
knitting I created a wide installation art works, ranging in size from 25cm to 5
range of different sized metres in diameter and using materials as diverse as
circular art pieces from lurex sewing thread to 1 cm diameter rope.
60 to 180 centimetres The Black and White patterned piece pictured is
in diameter. Each piece my most recent medallion. It perfectly exemplifies
was stretched around a 2.5 a circular medallion knitted by decreasing, even
centimetre thick circular hoop. I down to the segmentation and
played with using jacquard and cable the octagon and square at its
techniques, separately or together. The works included centre. In the early part of
geometrical shapes, floral images and all white pieces the 1990’s I put a square
with cabled tree motifs. and a circle together in
In 1982, I completed my most adventurous circular one medallion. I knitted
medallion work, three pieces each 180 centimetres in 15 rounds of a normal
diameter. Based on an image of the Western Australian medallion square using
Scarlet Banksia, they represented three stages in the life mitre corners, then
cycle of the flower. This work involved the intertwining changed the decrease
of jacquard and coloured cabling techniques including process to knit a circle
Vintage Rose 1, pull slipped stitch over, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn
over, knit 1, yarn over, knit 3, knit 2 together, purl 1, slip
1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch over, knit 3. Repeat from *
Shetland
Alastair Christie-Johnston
most of my life. That is, go to the most
northerly point of the most northerly
island (Unst) and watch the sun set
on midsummer’s eve, then wait to see
it rise next morning. There has been
just one small problem with doing
it—I have lived most of my life at the other end of the world in
Tasmania, Australia!
I �inally came back to Shetland in retirement and have been living
in the next most northerly island (Yell) for the past 3 years. On
midsummer’s eve last year and the year before, the sun descended
into cloud a long way short of the horizon. This year it was looking
a little more promising; very little cloud and good prospects of the
sun setting unfettered into the sea. Here goes. I’m off!
Crossing to Unst on the 21.05 ferry, I drive north to Saxa Vord
(270m) and hike out to cliffs at The Noup, where I have a view
3.25 a.m. of Muckle Flugga, Britain’s most northerly lighthouse. I am at
Latitude 60⁰ 50′ (that’s the equivalent to Macquarie Island in the
southern hemisphere). From here I watch the sun dip slowly into
the sea NNW at 22.45. I have found a perfect grassy ledge from
which to watch the show. Fulmars are squabbling on the cliffs
below me and two puf�ins are sitting 10 yards away lit by the
setting sun. I take photos galore, even one at midnight when I am
once more on the move to �ind a better vantage point from which
to watch the dawn.
At 02.00 I am at the site of a ruined croft house near Skaw. It
provides a striking silhouette.
Now I take up a position on the north coast beyond Skaw which
is in the farthest NE corner of Unst. The temperature has dropped
to 3⁰. The sky is becoming ever more spectacular.
dawn sky behind old ruin (2 a.m.) Immediately before the sun popped up once more (03.25)
I am treated to that rarest of exciting phenomenon, the Green
Flash. I never dreamt I would see this. Wow! What a treat. I had
my camera in my hand but was still trying to determine at what
exact point the sun would emerge and so did not manage to
catch the �lash. It literally is a �lash of brilliant turquoise that is
instantaneously followed by the bright orange rim of the sun—a
perfect conclusion to an amazing night.
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Three-needle join/cast off Bring together two pieces of knitting on separate needles,
Knit stitches abbreviations right sides facing. The near needle is the ‘front’ needle, and the other the ‘back’ needle. Insert
*, ** repeat directions following * or ** as many tip of a third needle knitwise through both the first st on front needle and the first st on the
times as indicated back needle. Knit the two together onto the third needle. Repeat the same manoeuvre on the
alt alternate next st on the front and back needles, giving you two sts on the right needle. To work as a
CC contrast colour cast off, simply lift the first stitch on the right needle and drop it over the second in the usual
cm centimetre(s) manner. Continue this way, knitting two together off the paired needles and casting sts off right
dec(s) decrease(s)/decreasing needle, until only one st remains on right needle. Break thread and draw the last loop closed.
dpn(s) double-pointed needle(s)
foll following
Knitting into the front and back of a st (kfb) Insert right needle through st to be
inc(s) increase(s)/increasing
g st garter stitch: k all rows (back and forth); in knit and knit as usual (1) with 1 2
rounds, work 1 round knit, next round purl out sliding it off the needle.
K, k knit (2) Insert the tip of the right
k2tog knit 2 sts together (decs 1 st; a right-leaning dec)
kfb knit into the front and back of the same st needle through the back of the
(incs 1 st) same st, knit as usual, sliding it
m metre(s) off the left needle.
m1 make 1 (raised increase)
m1L make 1 leaning left M1 Insert the left needle from the front to back of the horizontal loop between the
m1R make 1 leaning right two stitches. Knit the stitch through the back loop as shown.
MC main colour
mm millimetre(s)
P, p purl
PM, pm place marker
psso pass slipped stitch over
p2tog purl two sts together.
RS right side
skp slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
Sl, sl, s slip
Sm, sm slip marker
ssk slip, slip, knit the 2sts tog (left leaning dec)
st(s) stitch(es)
st st stocking stitch: k one row, p one row (flat); k
all rows (circular knitting)
tbl work st(s) through back of loop(s)
tog together 1 2 3
WS wrong side
yb yarn back
yf yarn forward. Makes a st on a K row by
moving yarn to front of work under right
hand needle.
yo yarn over. See also ‘yrn’
yrn yarn round needle. Before a purl st must go 4 5 6
fully around the needle.
Grafting (Kitchener stitch) Leave a tail about 3 times the width of the knitting to
be grafted. Thread yarn onto a blunt needle. Holding needles parallel with WS of work
Wrap and turn (short-row wraps) On a knit row: together, work two set-up stitches: (1) put the sewing needle in the first stitch of the
yf, sl 1, yb, return sl st to left-hand needle, turn and work front knitting needle purlwise and pull yarn all the way through, keeping the stitch on
back across without working wrapped st. On a purl row, the knitting needle. Next put the sewing needle knitwise into the first stitch of the back
yb, sl 1, yf, return sl st to left-hand needle, turn work and knitting needle and pull all the way through. Keep the stitch on the needle. (2) Put sewing
work back across without working wrapped st. needle knitwise into first stitch of the front knitting needle and pull the yarn all the way
Working wrap with st When working a knit row, through. Drop the stitch off the knitting needle. (3) Put sewing needle purlwise into the
insert needle from below into the wrap and k wrap next stitch on the front knitting needle and pull through, keeping the stitch on the knitting
together with the st as directed. needle. (4) Put sewing needle purlwise into first stitch on back knitting needle and pull
yarn through. Drop the stitch off the knitting needle. (5) Put sewing needle knitwise into
Slip, slip, knit (ssk) (left-leaning decrease) Slip the next stitch on the back knitting needle and pull through. Do not drop the stitch off
two sts knitwise, one at a time, from the left needle to the the knitting needle. (6) Repeat Steps 2–5 until all sts have been worked.
right needle. Slide the tip of left needle through the front
of the two sts and knit them together. Decreases 1 st. Backward loop cast on
Attach yarn to needle using slip
Mattress Stitch Worked with pieces spread out, knot. Wrap yarn around thumb
cast off edges together and right sides up. Put needle clockwise. Insert needle behind
through side of st closest to the top edge of lower front yarn into loop and pull.
piece and out through the centre of the st from back
(Basically, you’re knitting the
to front. Bring the needle
loop off your thumb.)
completely under the
corresponding st on
upper piece and out the Alternate Cable Cast On Make a slip knot as per usual. Knit into the slip knot,
other side from back to leaving stitch on the left needle. Put new stitch on left needle by slipping knitwise. Purl
front. Insert needle down into space between last two stitches (put stitch on left needle by slipping knitwise).
through where yarn Knit into space between last two stitches. Place on left needle by slipping knit wise.
leaves the st on the lower Continue in this manner until you have the required cast on stitches.
piece and up through the
centre of the next st. Knitting symbol fonts from Aire River Design
* The 1 & 2 ply yarns are normally used for open worked, lace patterns so the stitch
count and needle size can vary tremendously depending on the project.
** Steel crochet hook sizes may differ from regular hooks.
This table complied by Michelle Moriarty, referencing various Encyclopedias, USA
CYCA Standards, Knitpicks, Nancy’s Knit Knacks, Ravelry and in consultation with
Amelia Garripoli. © This table is copyright to Yarn Magazine.
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To start a sl st (slip stitch) or
dc (double crochet): (1) insert
the hook into the next stitch, pick To make a ttr (triple-treble, or treble-treble crochet) you
up the yarn with the hook and pull need a turning chain of five stitches. Wrap yarn around hook three
it through the st to the front. To times. (1) Insert your hook into the stitch you’re crocheting into
complete a sl st pull the loop all swirl hook and (2) pull yarn through stitch (5 loops on hook). Swirl
the way through the second loop. hook and pull yarn through two loops (4 loops on hook). Swirl
To complete a dc (2) pick up the hook and pull yarn through two loops (3 loops on hook). Swirl
yarn with the hook again and pull it hook and pull yarn through two loops (2 loops left on hook). Swirl
through the two loops. hook and pull yarn through remaining two loops.
To make a htr
(half-treble
crochet) or a tr
Crochet stitches - We say torch, you say flashlight.
(treble crochet) Australian/UK North American
(1) pick up the yarn chain (ch) chain (ch)
with the hook. (2) double crochet (dc) single crochet (sc)
1 2 Insert the hook into treble crochet (tr) double crochet (dc)
the next st, catch half treble crochet (htr) half double crochet (hdc)
the yarn with the hook and pull it through to the front (3 loops on hook). To complete a htr, catch the yarn
double treble (dtr) treble crochet (tr)
again and pull it through all 3 loops. To complete a tr, catch the yarn again and pull it through the first 2 loops
slip stitch (sl st) slip stitch (ss)
on the hook; pick up the yarn with the hook again and pull it through the rem 2 loops on the hook. In (2) you
can also see the effect of working sl sts across a row to decrease. Here, 4 sts have been decreased. triple treble (ttr) double treble (dtr)
miss skip (sk)
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