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The document discusses upcoming craft shows in various Australian cities and mentions the Yarn magazine.

Craft shows in Tasmania, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hamilton NZ, Brisbane and Adelaide are mentioned.

The magazine is called Yarn.

The Australian magazine for knitting and more Volume 12

Issue 27
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Knit • Felt • Crochet • Spin

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Brisbane Adelaide
October 17 - 21, 2012 November 8 - 11, 2012
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Adelaide Event & Exhibition
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Open 9am to 5pm daily Open 10am to 4.30pm daily

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Admission charges apply. More info: 02 9452 7575
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Experience the No.1 Craft Shows in 2012: TASMANIA April 27 – 29
Supported by: Organised by:
PERTH May 23 – 27 SYDNEY June 13 – 17 MELBOURNE July 26 – 29
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BRISBANE October 17 – 21 ADELAIDE November 8 – 11 www.intocraft.com

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A good idea begins with a good yarn

YARN Issue 27/September 2012


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Co-editors and publishers


Kylie Albanese, Michelle Moriarty.

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
Layout & design:
Kylie Albanese and Michelle Moriarty Editors’ notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chevron Lace Cardigan (Crochet)
Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Michelle Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Admin assistant
Dawn Bordin Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mollydale Felted (Fulled) Bag Nicola Wilkins . 16
The Clare Coat Liz Haywood . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Advertising sales
& marketing: Michelle Moriarty W Columns Nautical Cap Zena Thomson . . . . . . . . . . . 24
thegirls@artwearpublications.com.au Techniques to Try (Slipped Stitches, Steeks) Chevron Twinset Annie Modesitt . . . . . . . . . 28
02 6687 4002
Liz Haywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Gemini Vest Sharon Slarke. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Published in Australia Tech Talk: My Medallion Story Jude Skeers . . . . 48 Triquetra Elissa Biermann . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Printed in China by Everbest Printing Co Ltd
Fave Stitch Scarf Melissa Deutsch Scott . . . . 46
Australian distribution by IPS
www.publicationsolutions.com.au W Features Vintage Rose Medallion Thérèse de Dillmont. 49
New Zealand distribution by CRAFTCO Limited
Beaded Yarn Kate Sherratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tel:+64 (0)3 963 0649
W Cast off
USA and Canada distribution Give me a Sign (Knitting with Beads) Kerri Egan. . 41
by DISTICOR Magazine Distribution Services Advertisers’ Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tel: +905 619 6565 Postcard from Shetland
YARN Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
UK distribution by Manor House & Pansing IMM Alastair Christie-Johnston . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Tel +44 (0) 1672 514 288 Stitch Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Logo Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rest of world distribution by Pansing IMM
Tel +61 (02) 8304 5900 W Patterns YARN Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Please address comments, letters, and inquiries to Fingal (Mitts) Clare Hacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Yarn Related Yumminess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
thegirls@artwearpublications.com.au
or write to YARN Magazine, PO Box 238,
Lennox Head NSW 2478. Ph: +61 2 6687 4002

All contents © YARN Magazine 2012. The


purchaser of this magazine may make a single copy
of any pattern contained within for personal use
only. Please do not give copies to your friends.
Contact us to talk about reproductions, including
Acknowledgements Thank you to our models; to Victoria for her beautiful photography; to the contributors for their great
intended sale of items made from patterns within
this magazine. If you have any questions about work; to our tech editors for their mind numbing double checking and to our readers and subscribers for supporting an Australian
obtaining permissions or about this policy, please independent publication.
contact us at the address above.

YARN ® is a registered trademark of Yarn


Magazine, Lennox Head, New South Wales.
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editors' notes
the girls!
The addition of bling is an underlying theme in this issue. As you can see, we have included a few
ways to incorporate beads or sequins to your knitwear. Spinning and plying a beaded yarn is first
cab off the rank, followed by using a carrier sequin thread with your yarn in the Fave Stitch Scarf
and finishing with an article on how to add lettered beading to your designs. If you would like to see
more beading ideas and designs, plus learn more beading techniques, there are several excellent
articles in the bundle pack CD of Yarn issues 5-8, on sale at the moment for $10. Here is the link
Michelle www.artwearpublications.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=50
or call (02) 6687 4002 to order yourself a copy.
Spring is one of our favourite seasons, but of course the actual photography for this issue occurs in
winter. And what a wet winter it has been this year! We decided to be very clever and photograph the
garments on size 12 and size 16 models (plus assorted children), but the rain and availability of our
models made this clever thought turn into more of a nervous misadventure. We hope you enjoy our
attempts and find it on your hearts to forgive us any “we bit off more than we could chew” moments
you may encounter over the coming pages. That said, we had fun doing the street photography and
Kylie it was hilarious to see people jumping to the side as soon as they spotted “the camera”. Who would
have thought?
—Michelle & Kylie

Yarn Issue 27 Advertisers Index


Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Handspinners & weavers SA . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tailored Strands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Australian Country Spinners . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Kathy‘s Fibres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Tantech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ashford New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Knitalpaca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tarndwarncoort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Batik Oetoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Knit Knacs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Tasmanian House of Fibre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
BB Yarn Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Knitter‘s Addiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tasmanian Wool Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Beautiful Silks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Knitting Pretty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Tasmanian Woollen Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Bella Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Knit World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Textiles Anyone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Bendigo Woollen Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Marlyn Alpaca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The House of Alpaca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Biggan Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Moseley Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Knitters Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bilby Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Needle Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Naked Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Bring Knit On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Onabee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
The Spindle Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Butterfly Knit Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 OpenDrawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
The Stash Cupboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Can Do Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Precious Purl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
The Thread Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Colonial Lake Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Puchka Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
The Uralla Wool Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Craft Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Rainbow Wools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Virginia Farm Wool Works . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Dairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sarah Durrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ecoyarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sassafras Wool Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Waratah Fibres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Expertise Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Sheena‘s Socks ‚n‘ Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wirraworra Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fibres & Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Shiloh Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wool and Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Fibre Scour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Signature Needle Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Woolybutt Knitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Fibreworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spacefrog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Woolshed @ Manuka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Galifrey Alpaca Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Spindles by Malcolm Fielding . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Yarn about Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Glenora Weaving & Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Stitch‘n Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Yarn Glorious Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grampians Texture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Stranded in Oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Yarn Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Great Canberra Scarf Festival . . . . . . . . . . 55 TAFTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Yay! For yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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letters

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
PUBLICATIONS
discover…

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.
$ Downloadable PDF online
www.artwearpublications.com.au
Includes: Bushwalker socks,
Lone heart heel socks,
A sock for Helen + more!

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reviews

Knitting with the Color put the book away and play at your wheel (try out ideas
Guys: Inspiration, Ideas, of your own). There is no right or wrong as long as your
and projects from Kaffe hands are learning and you are discovering.
Fassett Studio Having said that, Lexi’s descriptions are clear and
thoughtfully ordered and they include hints and tips for
Kaffe Fassett & Brandon Mably (Sixth spinning. Boeger does revisit some techniques which may
& Spring Books/ Capricorn Link) be familiar to some, however, there is enough new material
ISBN 9781936096374 RRP $29.99 to keep you inspired. The projects provide another point of

T he world of hand knitting was introduced to Kaffe


Fassett and his exquisite use of colour in his first
knitting book Glorious Knitting, published in 1985.
departure for the imagination rather than simply patterns
to be reproduced. The book is aimed at competent spinners
and there is no discussion of dyeing—a wise decision
Since that time he has spread his colour palettes widely, because this topic is well covered by other publications.
to embroidery, needle point, patchwork, quilts and —Margaret Miller
mosaics. An artist who bought colour out of the closet
for knitters—his influence has been immeasurable. Pop Knitting: Bold Motifs
Knitting with the Color Guys is a collaboration of Kaffe Using Color & Stitch
Fassett and his protégée and long-time studio manager,
Britt-Marie Christoffersson
Brandon Mably. It is difficult to distinguish the designs
(Interweave/Search Press)
of both men, as they are equally imbued with the Fassett
ISBN: 9781596687820 RRP $29.99
colourist philosophy and knitting practice.
The patterns show an intriguing mix of Jacquard (which
is referred to as Fair Isle technique) and Intarsia techniques.
C olourwork is obviously the
feature of this book, but texture
plays a major role too. There are
There is a wonderful textural contrast between the
no patterns: it is all about technique. There is however, a
smoothness of Jacquard and the chunkiness of the Intarsia.
brief section at the back with a dropped shoulder jumper
A number of classic Fassett patterns have been
(sweater) template and instructions on how to make the
reprinted along with new works. Half-circle Throw is a
calculations necessary for your own measurements.
wonderful example of the Fassett tradition. Pineapple
Techniques cover: two colour garter stitch, with row
Blanket is a fillip to Fassett’s loyal knitting followers. In
variations; slipped stitches and welts; casting on and off
keeping with the standard set in his previous books, the
within a row; cords; braiding; honeycomb (this section
photography is outstanding.
is FUN); crossed stitches; holes (think of Swiss Cheese);
The projects cover a range of knitting skills, for the
buttonholes; surface motifs; knitting in different directions;
basic knitter beginning to colour play, to those who
joining designs in succession; shortened and lengthened
wish to be truly challenged in the Fassett tradition.
rows and of course, working with increases and decreases.
—Jude Skeers
Each section has clear photography to show the
technique discussed, plus further images and a brief
Hand Spun: New spins on explanation of how the variation was achieved (more
traditional techniques concise instructions here would have made the book
Lexi Boeger (Quarry Books/ perfect). Well worth adding to the library!
Capricorn Link) —Mae Eastman
ISBN: 9781592537624 RRP $29.99
Spin art: Mastering the craft
T he joy Lexi feels when
spinning shines through in
her book. Lexi begins with the preparation of raw fleece
of spinning textured yarn
Jacey Boggs (Interweave Press/
and her belief that for most spinners, this is where the Search Press)
design process begins. From here she describes how ISBN: 978159668362455 RRP $26.95
to use a drum carder to “unleash the most stunning
and unusual qualities . . . of fibers (sic) and materials”
rather than as its traditional use as an “instrument for
J acey Boggs is a masterful
spinner and throughout
this book she clearly demonstrates and shares her
taming the fiber”. General information includes: how-to expertise. The book begins with advice on equipment
descriptions, illustrations, photos, patterns and ideas. and supplies. Jacey then provides spinning tips which
The photographs and instructions inspire and invite she refers to throughout the technique descriptions.
the spinner to develop an idea rather than copy a General information includes: how-to descriptions,
technique. Boeger believes that our best learning illustrations, photos and an instructional DVD.
comes when we discover things for ourselves, so she The majority of the book is divided into two sections:
encourages the spinner to dip into the techniques then singles techniques and plied techniques. If you have Jacey’s

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earlier self-published DVD or have been to a workshop


then a number of the techniques will be familiar. However,
as with all good teachers, she has re�ined her methods,
particularly corespinning. Each technique is presented
in three parts: the �ibres or yarns needed, the wheel set
up required and the spinning or plying procedure to be
followed. The numerous accompanying photographs
clearly show hand positions and competent spinners
should have no trouble understanding what is required.
The photographed yarns are sumptuous and lush.
I am content to imagine them used in different ways;
however, some people may have preferred to see
examples of �inished projects. The new DVD introduces
each major section and demonstrates some of the
techniques. It is particularly good if you are a visual
learner. Jacey’s focus is on the mastery of technique
because she believes it is essential to be able to produce
a sound and usable yarn, not just a beautiful one.
—Margaret Miller

Circular Knitting Workshop


Margaret Radcliffe (Storey
Publishing/Capricorn Link)
ISBN: 9781603429993 RRP $29.99

I t’s so nice to �ind a book


that delivers what the cover
promises. Margaret Radcliffe’s
book Circular Knitting Workshop:
Essential Techniques to Master tube (make a fabulous scarf of course); bags and hats;
Knitting in the Round is just such a book. scarves and shawls; socks; mittens and gloves; and
When Radcliffe says ‘essential’ she’s not fooling. �inally, vests and jumpers. Radcliffe moves from simple
Her book is a must-have for people who want to get to ever more challenging projects. Along the way there
their heads and hands around the ‘mastery’ of circular are all sorts of fun things to knit circularly, including
knitting. By rights, it could have been titled The Circular medallions and motifs worked from the centre out,
Knitter’s Encyclopedia. This baby is chock FULL of fun beautiful shawl projects, and a nice, fairly detailed
and useful techniques, tips, and patterns for getting you explanation and pattern for stranded socks.
going round and around. Though the audience for this As with many US-published books, the yarns used
book is clearly those who have yet to be converted from in the projects shown are American; however, most
a �lat knitting world to a round one, it’s bound to offer sections of the book include a commentary labeled ‘any
something to even the diehard circlers like me. size, any yarn’ so there’s appeal for overseas knitters
Radcliffe serves her philosophy straight up during and stashers among us.
her introduction and a short discussion of ‘knitterly If I were to offer any negative criticism, it would be
solutions’ (knitting techniques aimed at getting the job that, since so much of what has been written about
done with minimum fuss). circular knitting has been condensed into this book
Circular Knitting Workshop is logically and concisely that, unless one were a real circular knitting geek, one
divided into 2 sections with 10 subsections. The �irst takes might not recognize the contributions of those who
you from cast ons, to knitting in circles, to �inishing, with came before Radcliffe. For those who are wanting a
options for types of cast ons, cast offs and the problem- more historical foundation, there are further reading
solving know-how essential to mastering knitting in the references at the back of the volume. So when it says
round. Included in Section One is a handy description of ‘essentials’ think a synthesis of many foundational
how to convert �lat knitting patterns to circular. Along with contributors to the art of circular knitting. The absence
each section are large photos and note areas, beautifully of references in the body of the book seemed odd to this
laid out to clarify each technique. In the age of the Internet, reader. That said, even if you are a circular knitting fan
these editorial features are welcome and essential. already, give this book a go—there’s enough here for all
The second section is project-driven to illustrate levels to �ind a place on your knitter’s bookshelf.
individual techniques such as: what to do with a knitted —Melissa Deutsch Scott

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10 Knitting
Techniques You
Must Try Before
You Die: Part 2
By Liz Haywood

In Part 1 you were shown how to work cables without


a cable needle plus how to weave in ends as you go and
a few ways to create surface interest with deliberately
dropped stitches. In Part 2 I’ll explain the art of the
slipped stitch, the advantages of seamless garments
and the steek!
Gingham check pattern
Multiple of 4st+2
Colours: light (L), medium (M) and dark (D)
Slipped Stitch/Mosaic Colour
You could use a light, medium and dark shade of the
Mosaic or slipped stitch colour knitting is an easy way
same colour, or the light shade could be white or cream.
to knit colour effects because only one yarn is used in a
Cast on with M
row—you don’t need to strand colours along the row.
Row 1: (rs) using M, knit
The stitches are knitted in one colour while slipping the
Row 2: using L, p2, (sl2wyif, p2) to end
stitches that will be used later in another colour.
Row 3: using L, k2, (sl2wyib, k2) to end
Row 4: using M, purl
Slipped stitch fabrics tend to be denser and thicker
Row 5: using D, sl2wyib, (k2, sl2wyib) to end
than plain knitted fabrics. The fabric is more elastic
Row 6: using D, sl2wyif, (p2, sl2wyif) to end
than stranded colour but high percentages of slipped
Repeat these 6 rows to form the pattern.
stitches will make the fabric tight. Any kind of yarn
can be used, but the slipped stitches make the surface
Mosaic charts are read a little differently to regular
a little uneven, so choose a forgiving yarn and try a
knitting charts. The rows are numbered, odd numbers
swatch first. If you’re a firm knitter you may need to go
on the right and even numbers on the left. The charts
up a needle size to produce a smoother fabric.
sometimes have a vertical bar on the right to tell you
which colour to use for each row.
There are a few rules with slipped stitch colour knitting.
The stitches need to be slipped purlwise, so that they
Cast on in the background colour and work at least one
don’t twist and change orientation on the needle. The
row before beginning the chart.
yarn needs to be held on the wrong side of the fabric so
that it will sit behind the slipped stitches, but you might
To begin knitting, take the colour indicated for row
not need to move the yarn to bring it to the correct
one and follow the chart from right to left. Knit all the
position before slipping the stitch. If you are knitting
stitches in that colour and slip purlwise all the others.
right side rows and purling wrong side rows, it will
Row two is worked exactly the same except that the
already be in the right place.
work has been turned to purl back, so all the stitches in
the colour you’re currently working will be purled, and
Slipped stitch knitting designs can be worked flat
the rest slipped purlwise. I think of the even numbered
or circularly, and the instructions can be written or
rows as the “non-thinking” rows—don’t need to look
charted. Simple and short patterns like this gingham
at the chart, just purl or slip whatever’s there. You will
check are often just written out. The abbreviation wyif
always work two rows of each colour and both rows
or wyib means with yarn in front or with yarn in back.
will be the same. If the pattern is worked in the round
“Front” is the side facing you and “back” is the side away
instead of back and forth, the even numbered rounds
from you on this particular row, not the right and wrong
will simply be knitted instead of purled.
side of the knitted fabric.

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For example, in the chart shown for the key design, rows
1 & 2 are work in the dark colour as you would work
an ordinary stripe. In row 3, the yarn is changed to the
light colour and the �irst 9st are knitted and the 10th
slipped. Row 5 changes back to the dark colour, with
the �irst stitch being slipped, the next 7 knitted, then
one slipped and one knitted. You get the idea. You’ll
notice in the swatch that the slipped stitches make the
verticals tighter than the rest, so the square shapes are
slightly rounded.

Mosaic patterns can be charted onto any garment, with


loads of exciting design potential. You could have an all-
over repeating motif, a border pattern, or use two or
more different mosaic patterns. You could change the
light and dark colours around on alternating motifs,
or you could keep one colour constant and change the
other. Try using a self-striping or variegated yarn for one
colour and a plain for the other. If you decide to design
your own pattern, ensure that you don’t slip more than
2 or 3 stitches at a time in the “slipping” colour.

Read some more


Barbara Walker’s “Mosaic Knitting” and “Treasury of
Knitting Patterns” series are great. “The Essential Guide
to Colour Knitting” by Margaret Radcliffe has a lot of

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colourwork information, while “Slip Stitch Knitting” by Grimes uses circular and seamless construction
Roxana Bartlett is also worth reading. techniques. Try also “Diagonal Knitting” by Katharine
Cobey or “Knitting Without Tears”, “Knitting Around”,
A Seamless/All-in-One Garment “Knitter’s Almanac” or “Knitting Workshop” all by
The big attraction of a seamless garment (apart from Elizabeth Zimmermann. Also recommended is “Knitting
the clever construction) is not having to sew any seams from the Top” by Barbara G. Walker, “The Knitter’s
to finish off. Maybe weave in a few ends or a spot of Handy Book of Patterns” and “The Knitter’s Handy
grafting, but it’s a fairly instant finish. Book of Sweater Patterns” both by Ann Budd.
Seamless garments are generally worked in the round
on circular or double pointed needles, eliminating the A Steek
need for sewing up side seams. Working in the round If, like me, you come from a thrifty family where jumpers
has other advantages: the right side is always facing are unravelled and the wool re-knitted, then steeks
you, making reading charts, colourwork, cables, lace (involving cutting the knitting), may run contrary to
patterns etc much easier to do; it helps maintain an everything you hold precious. A steek is used when
even tension, and good news if you dislike purling; knitting garments in the round without stopping to
on stocking stitch there’s no need to purl back, only make any openings for sleeves or fronts until the end,
continuous rounds of knit stitch. This image shows a and is a traditional method used in Scandinavian and
very favourite yoked cardigan of mine knitted using the Fair Isle stranded colour jumpers.
Elizabeth Zimmerman percentile system.
The actual steek is a bridge of extra stitches, about
Give it a try 6-10 stitches wide, cast-on mid-round. When the tube
Jumpers, vests, socks, skirts, mittens, hats—there’s plenty of knitting is finished, a straight line is cut through
of choice when it comes to seamless things to knit. Try the stitches to make the opening (a neckline or a front
the Milo Vest pattern by Aussie designer Georgie Hallam opening on a cardigan) or to attach sleeves. Sleeves and
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/milo-3 (knitted from front bands can be made separately and sewn on, or
the neck down), or an Elizabeth Zimmerman Percentile stitches can be picked up and knitted from the steek.
Jumper from www.schoolhousepress.com designed by
you using Elizabeth’s guide to calculating the pattern. The advantages of a steek are that it allows the knitter
to work with the right side facing out all the time (highly
Read some more desirable when knitting a colour or texture pattern),
“French Girl Knits: Innovative Techniques, Romantic eliminates purling and turning the knitting for back-
Details and Feminine Designs” by Kristeen Griffin- and-forth rows, and helps maintain an even tension.

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The steek doesn’t unravel as furiously as one would
think. Stocking stitch doesn’t readily unravel from side
to side, a hairy yarn that fuzzes and felts will bond to
itself with wear and washes, and the sides of the steek
can be reinforced with stitching before cutting. PTY LTD

Fair Isle and Norwegian jumpers traditionally employ


steeks but with a slight difference. Fair Isle uses a steek
as already described (a bridge of extra stitches where
the garment will be cut, separating the body of the
jumper from the cut edge). Norwegian jumpers don’t—
the body of the jumper itself is cut. The area to be cut
is measured and machine sewn around the edge using
a small stitch to reinforce it. The sleeves aren’t picked
up and knitted down from the body; they’re knitted
separately, sometimes with a little extra length at the
top to make a facing covering the machine stitches,
and sewn in. The pale brown knitting shows a steek-in-
progress on a ribbed jumper. The steek is 6st wide.

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Fingal By Clare Hacker
Yarn Heirloom Shetland 10ply (50g/1.75oz, 80m/88yds, 10wpi, equiv Aust 10ply, CYCA #4, Worsted or Aran weight)
2 balls Colour 595.
Needles and notions 4.5mm (US 7) circulars; 2 stitch markers; stitch holder.
Tension 19 sts to 10cm in st st on 4.5mm (US 7) needles.
Abbreviations RT=Right Twist, K2tog leaving both stitches on left needle, K the first stitch again, transfer both sts
to right needle; LT=Left Twist, K the second stitch on left needle through back of loop, going behind first stitch and
leave stitch on the left needle, K2togtbl (the first and second stitch); PM=Place marker; SM=Slip marker; M1R=Insert
left needle under strand between stitches from back to front & knit through the front; M1L=Insert left needle under
strand between stitches from front to back & knit through the back.

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Stitch Pattern
Round 1: K
Round 2: P4, K2 *P8, K2* repeat from * to *
to last 4 sts, P4
Round 3: K3, RT, LT, *K6, RT, LT* repeat from
* to * to last 3 sts, K3
Round 4: K

Glove (both alike)


Cast on 40sts, using alternate cable cast on.
Being careful not to twist stitches, join for
working in the round.
Cuff
Round 1: K1tbl, p1 whole round Round 47: Work to first marker, remove marker, place
Round 2: K1, p1 rib whole round next 15 sts on to stitch holder, remove marker, work to
Work a further 8 rounds of K1, p1 rib. end of round.
Body Top
Working in Stitch Pattern, complete 20 rounds. Work a further 15 rounds in Stitch Pattern, then work 6
Thumb Gusset rounds of K1, p1 rib. Cast off in rib.
Glove 1: Work 10 sts in pattern, pm, M1L, pm, work in Thumbs
pattern until end of round Place 15 stitches from stitch holder onto circular
Glove 2: Work 30 sts in pattern, pm, M1L, pm, work in needles. Pick up 2 stitches at top of gusset. Work 1
pattern until end of round round knit. Work 1 round purl. Work 2 rounds knit.
Maintaining Stitch Pattern, work thumb gusset as Next Round: *K1, P1, rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, p2tog
follows: Next Round: K1, P1 whole round.
Round 32: Work to first marker, sm, P1, sm, work to Work a further 2 rounds in K1, P1 rib. Cast off in rib.
end of round
Round 33: Work to first marker, sm, M1R, K1, M1L, sm,
work to end of round
Round 34: Work to first marker, sm, K3, sm, work to
end of round
Round 35: Work to first marker, sm, M1R, K3, M1L, sm,
work to end of round
Round 36: Work to first marker, sm, P5, sm, work to
end of round
Round 37: Work to first marker, sm, M1R, K5, M1L, sm,
work to end of round
Round 38: Work to first marker, sm, K7, sm, work to
end of round
Round 39: Work to first marker, sm, M1R, K7, M1L, sm,
work to end of round
Round 40: Work to first marker, sm, P9, sm, work to
end of round
Round 41: Work to first marker, sm, M1R, K9, M1L, sm,
work to end of round
Round 42: Work to first marker, sm, K11, sm, work to
end of round
Round 43: Work to first marker, sm, M1R, K11, M1L,
sm, work to end of round
Round 44: Work to first marker, sm, P13, sm, work to
end of round
Round 45: Work to first marker, sm, M1R, K13, M1L,
sm, work to end of round
Round 46: Work to first marker, sm, P15, sm, work to
end of round

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This pattern is worked from the top
down in one piece. It is important
that you achieve the correct gauge
to achieve a good �it. The depth of
the yoke and length of sleeves and
body will be determined by you, by
trying on the garment as you go!
You will start at the neckline, work
increase rows for the yoke, divide
for body and sleeves, and then work
separately on body and sleeves until
they are your desired length.

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Chevron Lace
Cardigan
By Michelle Bond
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino dk 55% merino wool, 33%
microfiber, 12% cashmere (50g/1.75oz, 110m/120yds, 13
wpi, equiv Aust 8ply, CYCA #3, DK or Light Worsted) 8(9,
11, 13) balls Colour #18011.
Needles and notions 6mm (US J) crochet hook, 4
stitch markers.
Tension 1 pattern repeat (10 stitches) to 7.62cm (3inch).
To accurately determine gauge make a swatch in peephole
chevron stitch, 2 pattern repeats wide.
Finished measurements finished chest size 84(91, 107,
122) cm or 33 (36, 42, 48) inch. This garment is designed to
be close fitting; choose your actual bust size for the best fit.
Notes quantity of yarn will vary according to length of
body and sleeves.

This pattern is very adaptable; the body length can vary


from cropped to hip length (or beyond). Cap sleeves
can be created by adding one row of double crochet to
the armholes instead of working the sleeves. It can be
fastened with buttons, a pin or belt. The choice is yours!

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

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into next 3 st, (1tr, ch 2, 1tr) into ch 2 sp,
tr into next 3 st, skip 2 st, repeat from *to
last 3 st, tr into next 3 st, 2 tr into top of
turning ch. Stitch count = 150(160, 200,
220) stitches.
Row 5 establishes the peephole chevron
stitch pattern. Repeat row 5 until yoke
measures required depth to underarm
(try it on to determine this).
Divide yoke into body and sleeve sections
Place first marker after 20 (25, 30, 35)
stitches, second marker following 50 (55,
70, 75) stitches, third marker following 100
(105, 130, 145) stitches and fourth marker
following 130 (135, 170, 185) stitches.
The yoke is now marked out as follows:
first front, first sleeve, back, 2nd sleeve,
2nd front.
Chain for underarms
With new ball of yarn, join with a slip stitch
to top of first marked stitch, ch 10 and join
with a slipstitch to 2nd marked stitch,
break yarn and rejoin with a slip stitch to
3rd marked stitch, ch 10 and join with a
slip stitch to 4th marked stitch. Break yarn.
Each ch 10 will represent one pattern
repeat of 10 stitches at the underarm.
Body again
With original yarn, work in pattern across
first front, skip sleeve stitches and work
in pattern across first ch 10 (treating
each chain as if it was a stitch in the row
below), work in pattern across back
stitches, skip sleeve stitches and work in
pattern across 2nd ch 10, work in pattern
across 2nd front. Work in pattern across
these stitches until body is desired length
and fasten off.
Sleeves
Rejoin yarn to 7th (6th, 7th, 6th) ch of
underarm sections, ch 3 (counts as 1 tr)
and work in pattern across sleeve stitches.
At end of row, join with a slipstitch and
turn. Continue in this fashion until sleeves
are desired length. Fasten off.
Front bands
Rejoin yarn to bottom of first front, and
work in 2 dc to each row along front edge,
1tr per stitch around neckline (working
3 stitches into corner stitches) and 2
dc per row down second front. Repeat
until front band is desired width adding
buttonholes, or button loops as required.

Finishing
Weave in loose ends and block.

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Mollydale Felted
(Fulled) Bag
By Nicola Wilkins

Yarn Mollydale Hand-dyed 100% wool (100g/3.5oz,


200m/220yds, 12wpi, equiv Aust 8ply, CYCA # 3, DK or
Light Worsted weight) 3 balls CI (Pinky Purple) and 3 balls
C2 (Grass Green) OR 6 balls of multi-coloured 8 ply wool, as
long as it is not machine washable or superwash labeled.
Needles and notions 7mm (US 10.5) circular needles (60
or 80cm cord length); 7mm (US 10.5) DPNs; stitch marker;
tapestry needle; large button.
Tension 13 sts & 17 rows to 10cm (4inch) in st st using 2
strands of yarn held together
Finished measurements Base is 30cm x 15cm (12 x 6
inch); length (without straps) 29cm (11.5 inch) or with
straps is 67cm (26.5 inch).
Notes A double strand of 8ply wool is used throughout
the pattern. The finished knitted bag is large & loose, the
end felting process will result in a firm fabric. Straps &
button loop are knitted separately. Garter stitch is used
for the base, stocking st for the body of the bag on the
circular needles. The sides of the bag are knitted with the
wrong side (WS) facing, the purl side is the right side (RS).
The bag is turned inside out and the top ridge, straps &
loop for the button are all sewn into place before the bag
is felted. The strap increases can be worked as m1 or kfb.

Bag Base & Body


With 2 strands of C1 feltable wool cast on 48 st. Knit 48
rows. Leaving stitches on the needle, rotate work and
pick up & knit 24 sts (a stitch for each ridge) on the side
edge, 48 sts from the cast on edge & 24 sts from the
opposite side [144sts]. Place a marker at the beginning
of the round.
Change to C2 wool & continue knitting until yarn is
almost finished, ending at point at the start of round
where marker was placed. Change back to C1 wool and KNITTING YARNS
knit for a further 10 cm (4inch). Cast off loosely. Cut yarn DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER
leaving around 3m (3.3yds) for sewing the top border.
Fold the top border in half to the inside of bag (RS) &
slip stitch the cast off edge to the bag.

Straps (make 2)
Using 2 strands of C1 wool & DPNs, cast on 2 sts.
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Knit 5 rows, but do not turn work after last row.
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allow the bag free movement during the felting process.
Start the machine & check the bag every few minutes.
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The Clare Coat
Named for a place rather than a person, The Clare Coat’s
intriguing construction in fast-to-knit garter stitch will
By Liz Haywood keep a baby you love warm on a late Spring evening. If
you carefully splice the yarn when you need to join it,
Yarn The Wool Company Utiku Yarn 70% merino, 30%
weave in the ends invisibly, and sew buttons on behind,
possum (200g/7oz, 220m/240yds, 13wpi, equiv Aust 8 ply,
you will have a totally reversible jacket.
CYCA #3, DK or Light Worsted weight). 1 ball.
Needles and notions 4mm (US 6) needles; a couple of
circular needles to make grafting easier (not necessarily Body
4mm); 6 buttons and a small press stud for the double Cast on 100 (108, 120)st, and work garter st until work
breasted style; 3 buttons for single breasted; ribbons or measures 18 (20.5, 20.5)cm or 7 (8, 8)inch. Slip the first
duffle coat toggles for edge-to-edge; scrap yarn. stitch of each row purlwise with yarn in front to give
Tension 22sts to 10cm (4inch) in st st, or 20sts to 10cm
a smooth braided edge. Choose the side you like the
(4inch) in garter st.
best and mark it as the right side. You may like to insert
Size 51cm (20inch) body circumference, 30.5cm
(12inch) length from shoulder, 18cm (7inch) underarm. some purl rows in this part to make it more interesting.
Approximately, edge-to-edge fits a newborn to 3 mth, With right side facing, knit the next 25 (29, 35)st using
single breasted fits 3 to 6 mths, and double breasted a strand of contrasting yarn. Let the main yarn lie along
fits a 6 to 12 month old child. Note that the body the back in a loose strand. Knit the next 50st in the main
circumference is the same for all sizes, only the body and yarn, then the last 25 (29, 35)st in another strand of
sleeve length change. contrast yarn.
Notes Sizing in pattern is written: edge to edge (single
Continue knitting for another 10cm or 4inch.
breasted, double breasted).

Shoulder short row shaping


With rs facing, k75 (79, 85) wrap & turn. K50, wrap &
turn, k18 and place all 43 (47, 53)st on rh needle on a
holder, cast off the next 14st for back neck, and knit the
remaining 43 (47, 53)st.

Shape neck (left side)


Row 1: (ws) knit
Row 2: knit
Row 3: knit
Short row: k18 from neck, wrap & turn, knit back.
Row 4: Slip 1 at neck edge, m1 with a backwards loop,
knit to end of row.
Row 5: knit
Row 6: Slip 1 at neck edge, m2 with backwards loops,
knit to end of row.
Row 7: knit
Row 8: Cast on 4 (8, 14)st at neck edge, knit to end of
row. Cast on the first one firmly to avoid a hole. =50
(58, 70)st
Continue working in garter stitch until work measures
20.5cm or 8inch from line of contrast yarn, finishing
on a ws row. Place stitches on 2 holders of 25st (29,
35) each.

Shape neck (right side)


Join yarn at neck edge, and begin with a wrong side row.
Row 1: (ws) knit
Row 2: knit
Row 3: knit
Row 4: knit
Short row: k18 from neck, wrap & turn, knit back
Row 5 (ws): Slip 1 at neck edge, m1 with a backwards
loop, knit to end of row.
Row 6: knit

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Row 7: Slip 1 at neck edge, m2 with backwards loops,


knit to end of row.
Row 8: Cast on 4st (8, 14) at neck edge, knit to end of
row. Cast on the first one firmly to avoid a hole. =50
(58, 70)st
Buttonhole row (for single and double breasted styles):
after row 8, knit 2 more rows.
Next row: knit to last 4st, yo k2tog, k2.
Continue working in garter stitch until work measures
the same as the other side from line of contrast yarn,
finishing on a ws row and working a second buttonhole
row as close to the final ws row as possible. Place
stitches on 2 holders of 25st (29, 35) each.

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

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pull too close together, and too loosely there will be a
flat line where you grafted.

Grafting right hand side


Place the right sides together and graft from the wrist
to the underarm. At the underarm, knit the 25 (29, 35)
st on the lower front, then graft the fronts together
beginning at the centre front and working towards the
underarm, this time with the wrong sides together.

Grafting left hand side


Begin at the centre front and with the right sides facing,
knit one row to the underarm on the upper front. Place
the wrong sides together and graft the fronts together
from underarm to centre front. Rejoin the yarn and
with the wrong sides together graft the underarm seam
from underarm to wrist.

To graft garter stitch


Hold the work on 2 needles with the yarn coming from
the back one. Thread the end of the yarn onto a sewing
needle. Insert the sewing needle into the first stitch
on the front needle as if to purl and leave the stitch on

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the knitting needle. Insert the sewing needle into the
�irst stitch on the back needle as if to purl and leave
the stitch on the knitting needle. Insert the sewing
needle into the �irst stitch on the front needle as if to
knit and slip the stitch off. Insert the sewing needle into
the second stitch on the front needle as if to purl and
leave the stitch on the knitting needle. Insert the sewing
needle into the �irst stitch on the back needle as if to
knit and slip the stitch off. Insert the sewing needle into
the second stitch on the front needle as if to purl and
leave the stitch on the knitting needle. (see Stitch Guide,
page 52 for illustrations).

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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Nautical Cap
By Zena Thomson

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.

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Beaded Yarn:
Handspun
with bling
By Kate Sherratt

There are many ways to add a bit of bling to your yarns.


This method will work well for all types of beads and/or
sequins for a touch of glamour in your knitting or weaving.
It is a simple process; spin three singles, thread one
with your beads and ply all three together! This method
allows you to use a strong �ine single for the beads while
keeping the �inished yarn �ine and soft.

Wheel and Notions


A spinning wheel (I used the new ‘Ashford Kiwi 2’,
which is an absolute dream to spin on); 100g (3.5oz)
Ashford Silk/Merino Blend sliver in colour of your
choice (I used ‘Vanilla’); 30g (1oz) mulberry silk sliver;
Niddy Noddy; 4mm glass beads (or sequins or beads of
choice); sewing needle

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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Wyws=with yarn to the WS of work; VDD=Vertical Double CARDIGAN
Decrease, Sl 2 sts as if to work k2tog R, k1, pass slipped sts
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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:
Rib and Chevron Chart

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Rep last 2 rows three times more; 8 rows
of 2x2 ribbing. Cont working dkss edges
as est, work Rows 3 & 4 of chart 3 times,
then work Rows 5 & 6 of chart 3 times.
Rep last 12 rows until piece meas 18 (18,
20, 20, 21, 22) cm or 7.25 (7.25, 7.75, 7.75,
8.25, 8.75)in from cast on row (or desired
length).
Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles and
return to 2x2 ribbing as est in Rows 1 &
2 of chart for a total of 8 (10, 8, 10, 9, 8)
cm or 3 (3.75, 3.25, 4, 3.5, 3)in, end with
a WS row.
Upper Body Garter Setup
Row 1 (RS): Change to 4mm (US 6) needle
and work dkss edge, k to last 5 sts, work
dkss edge.
Row 2 (WS): Work dkss edge as est, k to
last 5 sts, work dkss edge.
Using Colour A, rep last 2 rows once, inc 1
st anywhere in the last row, for 203 [235,
267, 299, 331, 363] sts
Establish Rib & Chevron Chart
Next Row (RS): Return to Body Sts and using
longer circ and Color B, and beg at Right
Front Edge, work dkss edge then est Rib &
Chevron Chart as foll: Work sts 1-9 of Row
3 of Rib & Chevron Chart, rep sts 10-25 of
chart 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) times, work sts
26-33 once, work dkss edge.
Next Row (WS): Work edges as est,
working row 4 of Rib & Chevron Chart
between edges in patt as est.
Rep last 2 rows a total of 4 (5, 4, 5, 4, 4)
times.
Join Sleeves to Body
Row 1: [K1, wyws sl 1, k1, p2] (dkss edge), work Row 1 Next Row: Work across 38 (54, 54, 70, 70,
of Cardigan Body Chart 24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44) times to 86) sts in patt as est, slip last VDD just worked back
last 5 sts, [p2, k1, wyws sl 1, k1]. onto LH needle.
Row 2: [Wyrs sl 1, k1, wyrs sl 1, k2] (dkss edge), work Arrange Right Sleeve sts on an extra needle so that WS
Row 2 of charted patt as est to last 5 sts, [k2, wyrs sl 1, is facing toward you, and RS is touching the RS of the
k1, wyrs sl 1] body underarm area. You will have 2 left hand needles,
the first st on each needle should be a VDD. You will
Cardigan Body Chart
now work a 3 Needle Underarm Join. Working the next
(multiple of 8 sts) 16 sts of the body together with the next 16 sts of the
sleeve together, join in a 3-needle cast off as foll:
Step 1: Insert needle knitwise into first st on sleeve
needle, then knitwise into first st on body needle
(needle is through 2 sts)

Key

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Step 2: YO, draw loop through both sts (1 new loop on
RH needle)
Step 3: Insert needle knitwise into first st on sleeve
needle, then knitwise into first st on body needle
(needle is through 2 sts)
Step 4: YO, draw loop through both sts (2 new loops on
RH needle)
Step 5: Pass second loop on RH needle over first (newer)
loop. 1 new loop remains on RH needle.
Rep Steps 3-5 until a total of 16 sts have been cast off
tog, joining underarm of sleeve to underarm of body
and ending with a VDD. Slip rem loop back onto LH
needle with body sts.
At this point slip rem 80 (80, 80, 96, 96, 96) sts from
Right Sleeve onto RH needle. Cont across back, working
97 (97, 129, 129, 161, 161) sts in patt as est, slip last
VDD back onto LH needle.
Join Left Sleeve to body in the same manner as with Right
Sleeve. Slip rem 80 (80, 80, 96, 96, 96) sts from Left Sleeve
onto RH needle. Cont across Left Front in patts as est.
Next Row (WS): Work dkss edge, purl to last 5 sts, work
dkss edge.
At this point address the work on the needles. Place
a marker or piece of waste yarn to mark the VDD at
each of the 4 sleeve/body join points. If, in the course
of joining the sleeves a VDD was lost, pick up and knit a
stitch so there is a VDD at each join and the 16-st Chevron
repeat is constant across all sts. 331 (363, 395, 459, 491,
523) sts total for body & sleeves.
Raglan Shaping
Next Row (RS): Working in dkss & chevron patts as est,
work 22 (38, 38, 54, 54, 70 sts (R Front), place marker
on VDD line, work row 1 of Yoke Dec Chart across next
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st decrease sections within markers. Work Rows 1 - 16
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Row 3 (RS): K2tog-L, k6 [YO, k1, YO, k5, QDD, k5] 5 (7,

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Key

Yoke Dec Chart


slip st

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

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to existing sts at either Front edge)
Rows 2 & 4s: Work dkss edge, k to last 5 sts, work in
dkss edge as est.
Row 3 (RS): Work �irst 11 (10, 9, 11, 10, 10) sts in pat as
est, [k2tog, k3] 15 (17, 16, 17, 18, 19) times, k2tog once
more, work to end of row in patt as est, total 81 [87, 82,
89, 92, 95] sts.
Rows 5 - 12: Work dkss edge, k to last 5 sts, work in
dkss edge as est.
Short Row Collar Section
Row 1 (RS): Work 5 edge sts as est, k 56 (62, 57, 64, 67,
70) sts as est, W&T.
Row 2 (WS): Knit 36 (42, 37, 44, 47, 50) sts, W&T.
Next Row (RS): Knit to 4 sts before last W&T, W&T.
Rep last row 5 times, 4 W&T’s on each side.
Next Row (RS): Knit to last 5 sts, end with dkss edge as est.
Next Row (WS): Work dkss edge as est, knit to last 5 sts,
end dkss edge.
Change to 4mm (US 6) needles and rep last row 10
times more.
Next Row (RS): Inc 3 (1, 2, 3, 0, 1) st across last row in
garter section, 84 [88, 84, 92, 92, 96] sts
Next Row (WS): Change to Color B and work dkss edge
as est, purl to last 5 sts, work dkss edge.
Collar Rib Edging
Next Row (RS): Work dkss edge as est, [k2, p2] to last 5
sts (end k2) work dkss edge as est.
Next Row: Work dkss edges and ribbing as est.
Rep last row until 6 rows of ribbing have been worked,
end with a WS row.
Next Row (RS): *[K2tog-L, slip st just worked back to
LH needle] twice, move yarn to front, [p2tog, slip st just
worked back to LH needle] twice, move yarn to back,
rep from * across work until 2 sts rem to be worked on
LH needle, k2tog-L. Tie off last st.

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.

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Rep last 2 rounds in patt as est until work meas 36 (38,
41, 41, 43, 46) cm or 14 (15, 16, 16, 17, 18)in from cast
on or desired length. End with Row 3 of chart.
Divide at Neck
Break yarn and look at work, determine which side is the
best looking, this will be the front of the work. Arrange
sts on needles so they are at stitch 16 in the center front
repeat (just before a VDD in prev round). From this point
you will be working back and forth in rows.
Next Row (WS): Wyws sl 1, k1, wyws sl 1, kfb, p to last
5 sts, end p2, wyws sl 1, k1, wyws sl 1. 177 (193, 225,
273, 305, 337) sts
Rows 1, 3 & 5 (RS): K1, wyrs sl 1, k1, p2, k2-Ltog, k1,
YO, k1, [YO, k6, VDD, k6, YO, k1] 10 (11, 13, 16, 18, 20)
times, end row YO, k1, k2tog-R, p2, k1, wyrs sl 1, k1.
Rows 2 & 4 (WS): Wyws sl 1, k1, wyws sl 1, k2, p to last
5 sts, end row k2, wyws sl 1, k1, wyws sl 1.
Row 6 (WS): Wyws sl 1, k1, wyws sl 1, k2, p to last 5
sts, end row k2, wyws sl 1, [k1, sl st just formed back
to LH needle] 12 times creating a 12-st crochet chain,
wyws sl 1.
Rep last 6 rows a total of 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4) times, 3 (4, 4, 4,
4, 4) chain button loops created.
Garter Ridge
Next Row (RS): With Colour B work 5 st edge as est, knit

Chevron Tamk

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to last 5 sts (dec one st in centre), work edge as est. 176
(192, 224, 272, 304, 336) sts
Next Row (WS) Work 5 edge sts as est, knit to last 5 sts,
work edge as est.
Divide Fronts from Back
Cont with Colour B, work 5 edge sts as est, [k2, p2] 8 (8,
12, 16, 16, 20) times, k1, wyrs sl 1, k1, set these 40 (40,
56, 72, 72, 88) Right Front sts aside to work later.
Continuing along rem sts; K1, wyrs sl 1, k1, p2, [k2, p2]
22 (26, 26, 30, 38, 38) times, k1, wyrs sl 1, k1, place
marker for 96 [112, 112, 128, 160, 160] Back Sts;
Continuing along rem sts; K1, wyrs sl 1, k1, p2, [k2, p2]
8 (8, 12, 16, 16, 20) times, k1, wyrs sl 1, k1, slip these
40 (40, 56, 72, 72, 88) Left Front sts aside to work later.

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.

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Gemini Vest
By Sharon Slarke
Yarn Heirloom Easy Care 5ply 100% wool
(50g/1.75oz, 135/147yds, 16wpi, equiv Aust
5ply, CYCA #2, Sport weight) 5(5, 5, 7, 7) balls
Colour #795 red
Needles and notions 3.75mm (US 5) straight
needles; 3.75mm 40cm(16in) circular needles;
5 x 1.6cm buttons
Tension 24sts and 35 rows to 10cm (4in) in st
st with 3.75mm (US #5) needles
Finished measurements bust 73.5 (84.5,
95.5, 106.5, 117.5)cm or 29 (33¼, 37½, 42,
46¼)in; length 50 (51, 52, 52.5, 53)cm or 19¾
(20, 20½, 20¾, 20¾)in
Notes Work decreases 1st in from edge.
Excepting armhole bands, maintain a 1st garter
stitch selvedge. Pattern stitches are worked
between these selvedges. If there are not
enough stitches at edge to work pattern, work
in st st (knit 1 row, purl 1 row).

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Lace combines with stocking stitch to give you a
light, yet warm vest with hem and armhole bands in
lace border, knitted in wool.

Trellis Rib Stitch Pattern (multiple of 8 sts + 1 st)


Row 1: K1, *yo, k2, sl1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k1, rep from
* to end.
Row 2: Purl.
These 2 rows form the pattern.

Broken Lacy Diagonals Pattern


(multiple of 12 sts + 14 sts)
Row 1: K1, *[yo, k2tog] twice, k8, rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2 and every alt row: Purl to end.
Row 3: K2, *[yo, k2tog] twice, k8, rep from * to end.
Row 5: K3, *[yo, k2tog] twice, k8, rep from * to last 11
sts, [yo, k2tog] twice, k7.
Row 7: K4, *[yo, k2tog] twice, k8, rep from * to last 10
sts, [yo, k2tog] twice, k6.
Row 9: K to end.
Row 11: K9, *[skp, yo] twice, k8, rep from * to last 5 sts,
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Row 17: K6, *[skp, yo] twice, k8, rep from * to last 8 sts,
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Row 19: K to end.
Row 20: P to end.
These 20 rows form the pattern.

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Back
With straight needles cast on 91 (107, 119, 135, 147)
sts. Work 1 row purl.
Sizes XS, S and XL only: Keeping 1st garter st selvedge,
work eight rows Trellis Rib Stitch Pattern, decreasing
(XS) 9, (S) 13, (XL) 17 sts evenly across last row. 82 [94,
106, 118, 130] sts.
Sizes M and L only: Row 1: K3, work Trellis Rib Stitch
Pattern to last 3 sts, k3; Row 2: Purl. Repeat rows 1
and 2, three times, decreasing (M) 13, (L) 17 sts evenly
across last row. 82 [94, 106, 118, 130] sts.
Body
Keeping 1 st garter st selvedge, work Broken Lacy
Diagonals Pattern from Chart A for 50 rows. Next,
increase 9 (11, 12, 13, 15) sts evenly across first row.
Work in st st for 30 (29, 28, 24, 22) rows. 91 [105, 118,
130, 145] sts.
Shape Armholes
Rows 1 & 2: Continuing in st st, cast off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts
at beg of row.
Rows 3 & 4: Cast off 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts at beg of row.
Rows 5 & 6: Cast off 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) sts at beg of row.
Rows 7 & 8: Cast off 0 (2, 2, 3, 4) sts at beg of row.
Rows 9 & 10: Cast off 1 (2, 1, 2, 3) sts at beg of row.
Rows 11 & 12: Cast off 0 (1, 1, 2, 2) at beg of row.
Continue without shaping for 70 (74, 78, 84, 86) rows.
Shape Neck and Shoulders
Cast off 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) sts, work 22 (23, 26, 28, 30) sts; join
a second ball of yarn, cast off 22 sts, work to end of row.
Next row, cast off 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) shoulder sts to match,
then work rem sts in st st. Next row: cast off at each
shoulder edge 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) sts and at the same time, cast
off 4 sts at each neck edge. Following row: cast off 4 (4,
5, 6, 6) shoulder sts and at the same time, cast off 4 sts at
each neck edge. Next row: cast off 3 (4, 5, 5, 6) shoulder
sts and 3 neck edge sts.

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Left Front
With straight needles cast on 47 (51, 57, 65, 73) sts.
Work 1 row purl.
Size XS only: Row 1: K3, work Trellis Rib Stitch Pattern
to last 3 sts, k3; Row 2: Purl. Repeat rows 1 and 2, three
times, decreasing 7 sts evenly across last row. 40 [45,
52, 58, 64] sts.
Size S only: Keeping 1 st garter st selvedge, work 8 rows
Trellis Rib Stitch Pattern, decreasing 6 sts evenly across
last row. 40 [45, 52, 58, 64] sts.
Sizes M, L and XL only: Row 1: K4, work Trellis Rib
Pattern to last 4 sts, k4; Row 2: Purl. Repeat rows 1 and
2, three times, decreasing 5 (7, 9) sts evenly across last
row. 40 [45, 52, 58, 64] sts.
Body
Sizes XS, M and XL only: Work Lacy Broken Diagonals
Pattern from Chart B for 50 rows.
Sizes S and L only: Work Lacy Broken Diagonals Pattern
from Chart A for 50 rows.
All sizes: Increasing 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) sts evenly across the
�irst row, work st st for 30 (28, 28, 24, 22) rows. 44 [50,
58, 64, 71] sts.
Armhole shaping
Continuing in st st, at armhole edge cast off on each
row: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts, then next row 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts, then
next row 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) sts, then next row 0 (2, 2, 3, 4) sts,
then next row 1 (2, 1, 2, 2) sts, then next row 0 (1, 1, 2,
2) sts. Work 9 (13, 17, 23, 25) rows without shaping.
Neck shaping
Decrease 1 st at neck edge every 3rd row ten times, then
every 4th row eight times.
Shoulder shaping
Decrease 1 st at neck edge every 4th row once, and at
the same time cast off at shoulder edge 4 (4, 5, 6, 7)
sts, then 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) sts, then 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) sts. Cast off
remaining stitches.

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)

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sts. Work 1 row purl. Work 8 rows Trellis Rib Stitch

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.
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Give me a sign!
By Kerri Egan

Famous historical works of art have one important


thing in common—the signature or sign of the artisan.
Inspirational and bestselling books always include a
very important detail on the cover—the name of the
author. Likewise, high end clothing designers can earn
enormous amounts of cash and kudos for their label on
a garment, a bag or a nicely turned pair of heels. Even
chefs have signature dishes!
Up until now, hand knitted garments have maintained
a steely silence as to who sourced the idea, the pattern,
the wool and who sat and concentrated for many hours
creating a garment for a loved one. Well, this is about to
change! A unique concept to sign your work has been
developed and launched in Australia, by an Australian
based company and they are called, Knit Knacs. Knit
Knacs are predrilled, metal beads that provide the
knitter with the perfect method of leaving a sign to say
‘I knitted this’!
Easy to use, with endless possibilities, the Knit Knacs
are rust proof and will remain knitted in for the life
of the garment. The range consists of metal alphabet
beads and hearts that can be read when knitted into the
garment. The knitter can chose to leave their initials or
one letter with a heart sign. A hug and kiss can also be
included somewhere in the knit (subtle, but effective).
For the bolder knitter wanting to send a message,
names and words can be added.
So how do you use them? Simple. Decide where you
are going to locate the Knit Knacs. Lay the beads out as
you would like them to be read. Place a crochet hook
through the top of the Knit Knac and hook the wool
stitch from the left hand needle. Gently pull the wool
stitch through and place the stitch back on the left
hand needle.
Knit the stitch. Done! To make a word, knit the Knit
Knacs in consecutive stitches. If you are knitting into
the brim of hat and the brim will be upturned, the Knit
Knacs need to be knitted in upside down as shown in
this example.
Visit www.knitknacs.com.au to look at some more
examples or to locate a stockist near you.

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Triquetra
By Elissa Biermann

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.

Mock Rib Pattern (over 4 st)


Row 1 & 5: RT, RT
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8: (WS) p4
Row 3 & 7: k1, RT, k1

Braid Pattern (over 13st)


Rows 1 & 5 (RS): p2, k9, p2
Row 2, 4, 6 & 8 (WS): k2, p9, k2
Row 3: p2, 6-st RC, k3, p2
Row 7: p2, k3, 6-st LC, p2

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.

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Body Section 1 You now have 3 distinct sections: the thin back panel,
RS Rows: (p1, k1)x5, p1, [braid] p1, (k3, p3, mock rib, and the left and right fronts.
p3)x5[6,7,8], k3, p1, [braid] p1, (k3, p3, mock rib ,p3)
x5[6,7,8], k3, p1, [braid] p1, (k1,p1)x5 Left Front
WS Rows: knit the k sts and purl the p sts Change to 4.5mm (US 7) 60cm circs if desired
Repeat these two rows, substituting the appropriate Row 2 WS : (k1, p1)x5, [braid] p23[28,33,38] (k1, p1)
braid and mock rib row for 24[24,32,32] rows (this is x2, k1
3[3,4,4] repeats of the braid) Row 3: (p1, k1)x 2, p1, k2tog, k14[17,21,25] M1L, k1,
You can easily tailor these sections to your body type by M1R, k6[8,9,10], [braid] (k1, p1)x 5
increasing/decreasing the number of braid repeats (and all even (WS rows) knit the k sts and purl the p sts,
therefore the length of each section) for high, mid and low except row 8
waist, remembering that every 2nd braid repeat has a button Row 5: (p1, k1)x2, p1, k2tog, k14[17,21,25], M1L, k1,
hole, and you need to end body section 3 with a button hole. M1R, k7[6,10,11], [braid] (k1, p1)x 5
As a guide each repeat measures approx 2.5cm. Row 7: (p1, k1)x2, p1, k2tog, k14[17,21,25], M1L, k1,
Decrease Row: (p1, k1)x5, p2tog, p1, k9, p1, p2tog, M1R, k6[8,9,10], k2tog, [braid] (p2tog, k2tog)x2, p2tog
(k3, p2tog, p1, mock rib, p1, p2tog)x5[6,7,8], k3, p2tog, Row 8: (k1, p1)x2, k2tog, k1, p9, k2, p25[30,35,40],
p1, k9, p1, p2tog, (k3, p2tog, p1, mock rib, p1, p2 tog) (k1, p1)x2, k1
x5[6,7,8], k3, p2tog, p1, k9 , p1, p2tog, (k1, p1)x5. Row 9: (p1, k1)x2, p1, k2tog, k14[17,21,25], M1L, k1,
(175[197,219,241]) M1R, k8[10,11,12], [braid] (k1, p1)x2
Continue on to body section 2 (substituting the decrease Row 11: (p1, k1)x2, p1, k2tog, k14[17,21,25], M1L, k1,
row just completed for the first time you knit Row 1). M1R, k9[11,12,13], [braid] (k1, p1)x2. Size S stop bust
increases and go to row 17 (=41 sts)
Body Section 2 Row 13: (p1, k1)x2, p1, k2tog, k14[17,21,25], M1L, k1,
RS Rows: (p1, k1)x5, [braid] (k3, p2, mock rib, p2) M1R, k10[12,13,14], [braid] (k1, p1)x2. Size M stop
x5[6,7,8], k3, [braid] (k3, p2, mock rib, p2)x5[6,7,8], k3, bust increases and go to row 17 (=53 sts)
[braid] (k1, p1)x5 Row 15: (p1, k1)x2, p1, k2tog, k14[17,21,25], M1L, k1,
WS Rows: knit the k sts and purl the p sts M1R, k11[13,14,15], [braid] (k1, p1)x2. Size L stop bust
Repeat these two rows, substituting the appropriate increases (=61 sts), Size XL stop bust increases (=66 sts)
braid and mock rib row for 24[24,32,32] rows (this is Row 17: (p1, k1)x 2, p1, k2tog, knit to 2st before braid,
3[3,4,4] repeats of the braid) k2tog, [braid], (k1, p1)x2
Decrease Row: (p1, k1)x5, p2, k9, p2, (k3, p2tog, Row 19: (p1, k1)x2 p1, k2tog, knit to braid [braid] (k1,
mock rib, p2tog)x5[6,7,8], k3, p2, k9, p2, (k3, p2tog, p1)x2
mock rib, p2tog)x5[6,7,8], k3, p2, k9, p2, (k1,p1)x5. Row 21: as row 19
(155[173,191,209]) Row 23: as row 19
Continue on to body section 3 (substituting the decrease Row 25: as row 17
row just completed for the first time you knit Row 1). Row 27: as row 19
Row 29: as row 19
Body Section 3 Row 31: as row 17
RS Rows: (p1, k1)x5, [braid] (k3, p1, mock rib, p1) Row 32: knit the k sts and
x5[6,7,8], k3, [braid] (k3, p1, mock rib, p1)x5[6,7,8], k3, purl the p sts
[braid] (k1, p1)x5 Repeat rows 31 and 32 until
WS Rows: knit the k st and purl the p sts there are only 2sts between
Repeat these two rows, substituting the appropriate rib and cable sections
braid and mock rib row for 24 rows (this is 3 repeats Next row(RS): (p1, k1)x 2, p1, k2tog, [braid] (k1,p1)x2
of the braid) For the next 12[12,13,13] inches repeat the following
With body sections 1, 2 & 3 you should have a total of two rows, making sure to follow the braid chart
9[9,11,11] braid repeats. WS row: k the knit sts and purl the purl sts
RS row: (p1, k1)x3 [braid] (k1, p1)x2
Bust
Set up row 1: (remove stitch markers as you knit) p1, Back
k1, p1, CO 4st, k1, p1, k1, [braid] k 22[27,32,37] ssk, p1, Join in yarn
ssk, p1, k1, p1, BO14[18,22,26]st in k1 p1 (ending with WS row: (k1, p1)x2, [braid] (p1, k1)x2
one stitch on the needle) k1, p1, k1, [braid] k1, p1, k1, RS row: (p1, k1)x2 [braid] (k1, p1)x2
p1] BO14[18,22,26]st with one stitch remaining on the Repeat these two rows, making sure to follow chart
right needle, k1, p1, k2tog, p1, k2tog, k22[27,32,37], pattern until back measures 12.7[ 12.7, 15.25, 15.25]
[braid] (k1,p1)x5 cm or 5[5,6,6] inches

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Right Front
Join in yarn
Row 2 (WS): (k1, p1)x2, k1, p23[28,33,38], [braid] (p1,
k1)x5
Row 3: (p1, k1)x5, [braid] k6[8,9,10], M1L, k1, M1R,
k14[17,21,25], ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1
all even (WS rows) knit the k sts and purl the p sts,
except row 8
Row 5: (p1, k1)x5, [braid] k7[6,10,11], M1L, k1, M1R,
k14[17,21,25], (p1, k1)x2, p1
Row 7: (p2tog, k2tog)x2, p2tog, [braid] ssk, k6[8,9,10],
M1L, k1, M1R, k14[17,21,25], ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1
Row 8: (k1, p1)x2, k1, p25[30,35,40], k2, p9, k1, k2tog,
(p1, k1)x2
Row 9: (p1, k1)x2 [braid] k8[10,11,12], M1L, k1, M1R,
k14[17,21,25], ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1
Row 11: (p1, k1)x2 [braid] k9[11,12,13], M1L, k1,
M1R, k14[17,21,25], ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1 Size S stop bust
increases (=49 sts)
Row 13: (p1, k1)x2 [braid] k10[12,13,14], M1L, k1,
M1R, k14[17,21,25], ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1. Size M stop
bust increases (=53 sts)
Row 15: (p1, k1)x2 [braid] k11[13,14,15], M1L, k1,
M1R, k14[17,21,25], ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1. Size L stop bust
increases (=61 sts), XL stop bust increases (=66 sts)
Row 17: (p1, k1)x2 [braid] ssk, knit to 2st before rib,
ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1
Row 19: (p1, k1)x2 [braid] knit to 2st before rib, ssk,
(p1, k1)x2, p1
Row 21: as row 19
Row 23: as row 19
Row 25: as row 17
Row 27: as row 19
Row 29: as row 19 (58)
Row 31: as row 17
Row 32: knit the k sts and purl the p sts www.knitalpaca.com.au
Repeat rows 31 and 32 until there are only 2st between
rib and braid sections • grown and produced
Next RS row: (p1, k1)x2, [braid] ssk, (p1, k1)x2, p1 in Australia
For the next 12[12,13,13]” repeat the following two
rows, making sure to follow the braid cable chart • making the most
WS row: k the k sts and purl the p sts of Australian alpaca
RS row: (p1, k1)x3, [braid] (k1, p1)x2
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Fave Stitch Scarf
By Melissa Deutsch Scott
Yarn Stranded In Oz Merino 10 Hand-Paint 100%
superwash merino (50g/1.75oz, 75m/83yds, 9 wpi, equiv
Aust 10ply, CYCA #4, Aran or Worsted weight) 4 skeins
Colour Evil Stepmother Red; String Me Along 100%
polyester with sequins (50g/1.75oz, 292m/321yds) 1 cone
Colour #A827 Hot Red.
Needles and Notions 5mm (US 8) and 5.5mm (US 9)
needles; tapestry needle; cable needle; stitch marker.
Tension 18 sts to 10cm (4inch) in st st on 5mm (US 8) needles.
Size total length approximately 150cm (59inch); width
19cm (7.5inch) unstretched.
Abbreviations C4B=slip next 2 sts onto cable needle;
hold sts in back of work; knit 2 sts from left-hand needle,
then, knit the 2 held sts; C4F=slip next 2 sts onto cable
needle; hold sts in front of work; knit 2 sts from left-hand
needle, then, knit the 2 held sts.
Note Scarf is worked in two pieces and joined at the
middle to ensure that the ends match.

When you have the need


for BLING, a carry-along
thread or novelty string
can really change the
look of your yarn, plus it’s
great for stash reduction.
The Fave Stitch Scarf
takes advantage of a
carry-along sequin string
and incorporates simple, Piece 1
yet dramatic stitches in Cast on 52 sts with 10ply wool only and 5mm (US 8)
a warm and wearable needles, using long tail cast on, or cast on of your choice.
scarf. The sequins are (WS) Purl. Begin working in Eyelet and Purl Pattern
used in the eyelet stitch with both yarns as follows:
that hangs for the Odd-numbered rows: Knit 1 (selvedge stitch), work
majority of the scarf, in Eyelet and Purl Pattern to last 6 sts, p2, sl1, p2, k1
leaving the parts that go around the neck to the simple (selvedge stitch). NOTE: the first and last sts of every
cable (with no sequins) for cushy softness. row are knitted.
Even-numbered rows: K3, p1, k2, work in Eyelet and
Right Cable Pattern Purl Pattern to last st, k1.
Row 1 (RS): Knit Work as established until piece measures approximately
Row 2 (WS): Purl 51cm (20inch), ending with a Row 4.
Row 3: C4B End working with String Me Along yarn.
Row 4: Purl
Work in Right Cable Pattern until piece measures
Left Cable Pattern approximately 76cm (30inch), ending with a Row 4.
Row 1 (RS): Knit Place sts on holder.
Row 2 (WS): Purl
Row 3: C4F Piece 2
Row 4: Purl Work as for Piece One, working Left Cables Pattern
instead of Right Cables Pattern.
Eyelet and Purl Pattern
Row 1: P2, sl1, p2, k1, yo, k2tog, k1 Finishing
Row 2: P4, k2, p1, k2 Using 3-needle cast off, join scarf pieces. Gently block
Row 3: P2, sl1, p2, k1, ssk, yo, k1 if desired, stretching along the length rather than the
Row 4: P4, k2, p1, k2 width (to avoid flattening the cables.) Weave in ends.

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reverse cabling. The work was commissioned for a
church in Melbourne.
In the process of knitting a surface cabled piece I
created The Echidna (pictured). I made numerous
attempts at getting the cables to flatten. My original
formula for flat circles just didn’t work. Regardless of
how many times I unpicked and reknitted the centre I

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

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in the centre. In the last three years I have returned to
this technique to knit a cabled tree in a circle within a Round 24: * yarn over, knit 1 through back loop, yarn
square. I plan to expand on this to move into what I am over, knit 15. Repeat from * to end of round.
calling my heirloom period, calculating that it will take Round 26: * yarn over, knit 3, yarn over, knit 5, knit 2
20 squares to create a single panel. At that rate I will together, purl 1, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch over,
need to knit 80 squares to knit counterpanes for my knit 5. Repeat from * to end of round.
grand children. Thirty years and counting…I still love Round 27: * knit 11, purl 1, knit 6. Repeat from * to end
knitting medallions. of round.
Round 28: * yarn over, knit 5, yarn over, knit 4, knit 2
Ed’s Note—We hope you enjoy this vintage Rose together, purl 1, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch over,
Medallion pattern. knit 4. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 29: * knit 12, purl 1, knit 5. Repeat from * to end
of round.
Round 30: * yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit

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 *

Medallion to end of round.


Round 31: * knit 13, purl 1, knit 4. Repeat from * to end
This is from a vintage Australian of round.
craft book that suggests the Round 32: * yarn over, knit 3, yarn over, slip 2, knit
medallions be used as cushion 1, pull slipped stitches over, yarn over, knit 3, yarn
covers. The original pattern was over, knit 2, knit 2 together, purl 1, slip 1, knit 1,
long hand, so this is how we have pull slipped stitch over, knit 2. Repeat from * to end
presented it, except that the original of round.
m1 as stated throughout the pattern Round 33: * knit 14, purl 1, knit 3. Repeat from * to end
has been replaced with yarn over to avoid of round.
confusion for the 2012 knitter. None of the patterns have Round 34: * yarn over, knit 11, yarn over, knit 1, knit 2
been attributed to the creators. After much investigation together, purl 1, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch over,
through trove and online resources, it appears that the knit 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
pattern may have originated from an 1884 design by Round 35: * knit 15, purl 1, knit 2. Repeat from * to end
Thérèse de Dillmont (http://encyclopediaofneedlework. of round.
com/chapter_8.html). Although the terminology was Round 36: * yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit
different, the image was identical. 1, pull slipped stitch over, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn
over, knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch
Cast on 8 stitches, 2 sts on each of 4 needles. Join. Mark over, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over,
beginning of round. knit 2 together, purl 1, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch
Round 2: * yarn over, knit 1. Repeat from * to end over. Repeat from * to end of round.
of round. Round 37: * knit 16, purl 1, knit 1. Repeat from * to end
All Odd rounds 3 to 25: knit plain. of round.
Round 4: * yarn over, knit 3, yarn over, knit 1 through Round 38: * yarn over, knit 3, yarn over, slip 2, knit 1,
back loop. Repeat from * to end of round. pull slipped stitches over, yarn over, knit 3, yarn over,
Round 6: *yarn over, knit 5, yarn over, knit 1 through slip 2, knit 1, pull slipped stitches over, yarn over, knit
back loop. Repeat from * to end of round. 3, yarn over, slip 2, knit 1, pull slipped stitches over.
Round 8: *yarn over, knit 7, yarn over, knit 1 through Repeat from * to end of round.
back loop. Repeat from * to end of round. All Odd rounds 39 to 43: knit plain.
Round 10: * slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch over, knit Round 40: * yarn over, knit 4, knit 2 together, yarn over,
2 together, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over. Repeat from * to knit 5, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch over,
end of round. knit 4, yarn over, knit 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 12: * knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 3, yarn over. Round 42: * knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped
Repeat from * to end of round. stitch over, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 1, yarn
Round 14: * knit 1 through back loop, yarn over, knit 5, over, slip 1, knit 1, pull slipped stitch over, knit 1, knit 2
yarn over. Repeat from * to end of round. together, yarn over, knit 1, yarn over, slip 1, knit 1, pull
Round 16: * knit 1 through back loop, yarn over, knit 7, slipped stitch over, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over,
yarn over. Repeat from * to end of round. knit 2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 18: * knit 1 through back loop, yarn over, knit 9, Round 44: * knit 2, yarn over, slip 2, knit 1, pull slipped
yarn over. Repeat from * to end of round. stitches over, yarn over, knit 3, yarn over, slip 2, knit 1,
Round 20: * knit 1 through back loop, yarn over, knit pull slipped stitches over, yarn over, knit 3, yarn over,
11, yarn over. Repeat from * to end of round. slip 2, knit 1, pull slipped stitches over, yarn over, knit 3.
Round 22: * knit 1 through back loop, yarn over, knit Repeat from * to end of round.
13, yarn over. Repeat from * to end of round. Finish with three purled rounds.

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Postcard from Midsummer’s Eve
I was born in Shetland and there is
Sunrise behind WW11
relic Unst 21st June
something I have wanted to do for

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
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At 02.00 I am at the site of a ruined croft house near Skaw. It
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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.

sunset beyond Muckle Flugga, 20th June 10.45 p.m.

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stitch guide

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

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stitch guide
Ultimate Yarn Conversion Guide

* 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.

To make a dtr (double-treble) you need a turning chain of


four stitches. Wrap yarn around hook twice. (1) Insert hook
1 into the stitch you’re crocheting into, swirl hook and (2) pull
yarn through stitch (4 loops on hook). Swirl hook and pull yarn
through two loops (3 loops on hook). Swirl hook and pull yarn
through two loops (2 loops on hook). Swirl hook and pull yarn
through remaining two loops.

2
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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