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BRONAGH MISKELLY • LISA RICHARDSON • JO ALLPORT
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RELAXING
DESIGNS
Knitting
for mindfulness
&wellbeing
Welcome
This can be a tough time of year. After There are also plenty of knits that would
the heady rush of Christmas, the quieter make wonderful gifts, in case you want
winter months can seem like a let-down, to give a loved one a boost during these
and the January blues is a widely recognised trying times. There’s a wellbeing gift set by
phenomenon. Thank goodness we are Pat Strong, a hot water bottle cosy by Sian
knitters! Long nights, cold days and a Brown and even a quick-knit bookmark I
less lively social life give us the perfect designed myself – and in my feature on page
conditions to practise our favourite craft, 9 you can find out why making them for
and making things out of soft and cosy yarn someone you love will lift your spirits too.
is the perfect way to keep warm. If you’re still feeling on the down side,
Our knits this month are designed with don’t worry. As you read this the days
wellbeing in mind. I asked our designers are gradually growing lighter, bulbs are
to go to their knitting happy place – then sprouting underground and spring is not so
create a pattern to take you there with far away. In the meantime, take good care of
them. We’ve got lots of cables, which give yourselves and carry on knitting.
designers Jo Allport, Emma Vining and
Jacinta Bowie great pleasure. We’ve got
socks – the perfect take-me-anywhere
project you can whip out any time you’re
Christine
feeling anxious, lonely or bored. Bronagh
Miskelly has created Jean, a go-to jumper
NEXT MONTH:
you can wear all year round with a V-neck It’s all about texture • 23 tactile knits
and a pretty fancy rib detail, and Pat • Georgia Farrell • Brian Smith • Anniken
Menchini’s Eva is knitted in the softest Allis • Pat Menchini • Bronagh Miskelly
alpaca yarn, so soothing to work with. • Jo Allport • and much more
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RELAXING
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Knitting
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PATTERNS MEN’S
50 Tamsin 81 Troutbeck
53 Alycea 82 Sweet Pearl
61 Jean
64 Eva HOME
73 Horizon
75 Asymmetrical sweater 78 Wellbeing gift set
77 Sweater 79 Chevron hot water
bottle cover
ACCESSORIES 80 Easy Eyelet blanket
84 Reader’s gift
56 Wrought socks
60 Leaf Cable Cowl CHILDREN
66 Colette
67 Bobbi Socks 85 Ceci n’est pas une banane
68 Delivered by Owl mittens 87 Textured Cot Blanket
72 Bowmarr shawl 88 Lizuna the Weasel
NEWS
WE CATCH UP ON THE LATEST YARNS
KING COLE IN COLOUR
King Cole has added four shades to
its Zig Zag 4 Ply range. Dragonfly,
Grasshopper, Mayfly, Butterfly and
Bumble Bee join the existing shades
in the range to bring the palette to
13 self-patterning colourways. Two new
shades have been added to each of the
Quartz Super Chunky, Timeless Classic
and Timeless Chunky ranges, while
Splash DK has three new
shades to choose from.
DALEY DIVES INTO KNIT KITS

SOPHISTICATED SOPHIE
Double Olympic diving champion Tom Daley has released a range of 15 knitting kits. FROM BERGERE
During the Tokyo Games last summer Tom hit headlines not just for his stunning Bergère de France has launched
sporting skills – but also for his poolside knitting. Sophie, a lightweight, curly and fluffy
Photos of him knitting in between dives circulated the globe and his dedicated yarn perfect for beginners. Sophie
knitting Instagram account, @MadeWithLoveByTomDaley, gained more than a million is a blend of 45% wool, 40% acrylic,
followers in just two weeks. 11% polyamide and 4% alpaca that
He was inundated with requests to knit for other people and messages asking how knits up on 6mm needles and comes
people could get involved with the craft, which he sees as a form of self-care and in 11 on-trend shades. Four garment
personal expression. In response, he has launched his own hand-knitting design range. patterns and one for a bobble hat have
Made With Love By Tom Daley launches with the 1896 collection, inspired by the first been released to support the yarn, and
modern Olympics and named for the year when they took place. The kits are targeted highlights include a cowl-neck overtop
at everyone from absolute beginners through to advanced knitters, are in chunky pure and a cosy cabled V-neck cardigan.
wool and are priced from £30-220. The collection launched just before Christmas
and includes a festive jumper and Christmas stocking designs. Each kit includes yarn,
needles and pattern. WIN IN KNITTING’S
Tom says: ‘Over the past two years, knitting has been my saviour. It’s been a form LUCKY DIP
of mindfulness in between training and competing, and a way to pass the time while I’ve We have been having a clear-out at
been travelling or sat at home during lockdowns. I bring my knitting everywhere and I Knitting Towers this winter, and have
feel like I’ve accomplished something every time I make something new. I like to think found lots of lovely goodies – yarns,
knitting is making a comeback, so I look forward to people giving it a try if they haven’t books, tools and more – stashed away,
before, making things they can actually wear.’ which we’d love to share with our
lucky readers. For your chance to win a
mystery prize in our lucky dip, visit our
Competitions page at knittingmag.com.
Deadline: January 26.
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PHOTOGRAPHS: AMANDA FRANCE
LILY LAUNCHES YARN WITH STYLE
Designer, photographer and model Lily a really great weight for all-year wear. It’s a
Kate France, known as Lily Kate Makes, Goldilocks yarn, if you will – not so fine that
has launched her own yarn range and a projects take forever, but not so thick that it’s
collection of designs to go with it. only suitable for winter.’
Axis is a blend of 90% fine 20.5 micron She adds: ‘The decision to launch a yarn
Merino wool with 10% Suri alpaca and range was a ridiculously easy one. Jeni
comes in a worsted weight, perfect for Hewlett from Fyberspates and I have worked
sweater knitting. together for years. Our first collaboration was
Lily tells Knitting: ‘My yarn was designed 10 years ago when I was 13! Expanding our UNRAVEL COMES BACK
specifically with garments in mind. It had collaborations into a yarn range was a no- IN FORCE
to be structured enough to hold a strong brainer, and we were on the same wavelength
shape – I love puff sleeves – but not be rigid. from the very beginning.’ After a limited outing in 2021 as a result
It had to be drapey but not too weighty and Axis comes in 12 classic shades including of the Coronavirus pandemic, Unravel is
soft but not too fluffy, so taking this into bolds and neutrals and is accompanied by coming back in full force in February.
consideration we settled on a 90% Merino a stylish collection of designs for women The event will take place at Farnham
and 10% Suri alpaca blend. modelled by Lily herself, all of which combine Maltings in Surrey from February 11-13,
‘Undyed alpaca makes for a beautiful halo, fashionable looks with knitterly interest. and the Unravel yarn festival is celebrating
particularly on the darker shades. Worsted- Find out more about Axis and where to its 14th year in 2022.
weight yarns aren’t as readily available in buy it at fyberspates.com, and follow Lily at Organiser Allison Thistlewood says: ‘We
the UK as they are in the US, but I think it’s @lilykatemakes. are thrilled that makers are eager to come
back to the Maltings, and to in-person
yarn shows. Exhibitor applications were at
record numbers and we’re already receiving
enquiries about tickets being on sale for the
event. It is reassuring to see that visitors
can’t wait to return to the show to see and
support their favourite makers.’
Newcomers to the marketplace, which
will feature 70 exhibitors, include Les
Garçons from Montréal, Canada, and El
Robeldal de la Santa from Spain. There
will also be workshops both in person
and online, with tutors including Olga
Buraya-Kefelian, Sandra Gutierrez, André
RICO’S CHIC COLOUR COMBOS de Castro, Alanna Wilcox, Julie Crawford,
Rico Design has released a collection of Aleks Byrd, Carolyn Bloom, Rhea Burns and
22 designs showing off its Creative Chic- more. A talks series sponsored by Garthenor
Unique yarn. Organics will run live at the festival and be
Chic-Unique combines two plies with streamed and recorded for online visitors.
different lengths of colour-changing Allison says: ‘Visitors to Unravel this year
gradients, and its unusual colour really enjoyed the hybrid in-person and
combinations are shown off in this range online format. We love that makers from
of designs for women and children. around the world can join us for workshops,
There are plenty of one-ball designs and talks and other social opportunities.’
patterns to use up odds and ends, and there Tickets are on sale now at
are crochet projects along with the knitting unravelfestival.com.
ones. Unsual constructions including
side-to-side cardigans and hats add to the
knitting interest, while keeping stitches
plain to display the yarn to best effect.
The Rico Chic-Unique Special is priced
at £5.99 and is available from Rico stockists
and online.
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NEWS
What’s On
JANUARY 2022 FEBRUARY
16 WALTHAM ABBEY 11-13 UNRAVEL
WOOL SHOW Visit the largest independent
Returning in 2022 with three-day in-person festival in
more than 40 exhibitors, the south east of England, back
Waltham Abbey Wool Show in full strength after holding
will provide beginner, basic limited shows over the Covid-19
NEW YARN FAIR and intermediate workshops pandemic. From weaving to
FOR CAMBRIDGE in crochet and knitting with crochet and all things knitting,
Two independent dyers have teamed up to launch a virtual yarn materials supplied, plus a busy there is something for everyone.
festival for Cambridgeshire. marketplace. farnhammaltings.com
Camilla Carter runs independent online shop Knitting walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk
Needle Lane and hand-dyes yarn under the same name, and 7-10 CAMBRIDGE
Jem Arrowsmith is the designer, hand-dyer and teacher behind 21 ARM KNITTING YARN FESTIVAL
Under the Olive Tree Knits. FOR BEGINNERS A brand new virtual yarn
Camilla says: ‘We thought it was about time Cambridge had a Sophie Hale of Forest and Dot festival for Cambridgeshire,
yarn festival. In a bid to brighten up the dark February days we is hosting an evening workshop created by two local
are planning a yarnie extravaganza. Our exciting new event will teaching you to arm-knit a independent dyers and running
be spread over four consecutive evenings in February 2022, and throw in a soft, giant vegan yarn for four consecutive evenings
we welcome you to join us for a schedule of Instagram Lives, at the Honesty Cookery School live on Instagram.
Instagram Takeovers, Q&A conversations and more.’ near Newbury, Hampshire, cambridgeyarnfestival.co.uk
The pair have invited independent yarn dyers, makers and suitable for beginners.
designers from all over the UK to apply to join the fair, and have honestygroup.co.uk MARCH
promised to offer a safe, inclusive and respectful space and
welcome for people from all backgrounds. 27-28 LEARN TO 3-6 THE STITCH FESTIVAL
The event will take place online from 7-9pm on February HAND-DYE YARN A weekend of exciting
7-10. Find out more at cambridgeyarnfestival.co.uk. Independent dyer Miriam Ward workshops, displays and
from The Discrete Unicorn will exhibitions. With more than
show you the ropes as you learn 100 exhibitors looking to sell
to hand-dye your own yarn from specialist craft supplies to
NEW YEAR, NEW KNITTER
preparation and techniques to explore, you can build your
As 2021 draws to a close and 2022 blasts off, millions of people setting and rinsing, at Black knowledge and stash at London’s
all over the world will be making new year’s resolutions – and Sheep Wools in Warrington, Business Design Centre.
they could be joining our knitting community. Cheshire. There are two half-day thestitchfestival.co.uk
Last year, 21% of Brits and 14% of Americans resolved to start workshops, one in the morning
a new hobby in 2021. and another in the afternoon. 18 STITCHTOPIA
Taking up a new hobby, sport or other interest was the blacksheepwools.com FESTIVAL
eighth most popular new year’s resolution for Brits, according This weekend residential event
to a survey of more than 2,000 adults by comparison site 27-29 ARDINGLY at the four-star Staverton
GoCompare. QUILT FESTIVAL Park Hotel and Golf Club in
The poll found that 44% of Brits planned to make new year’s Enjoy a day out in Ardingly near Northamptonshire brings
resolutions, with losing weight, getting fit and eating more Haywards Heath, West Sussex, together crafters of all stripes
healthily among the most popular. In the US, a poll by YouGov while discovering textile artists for workshops in knitting,
America found that just 31% of Americans would make new and quilters. Plus a marketplace crocheting, quilting and
year’s resolutions, but taking up a new hobby came seventh in packed with patchwork and embroidery, with optional
their list. As in the UK, getting fitter and healthier, losing weight quilting supplies. evening entertainment.
and saving money were also popular resolutions. grosvenorshows.co.uk arenatravel.com
Look out for brand new knitters as you make your own
resolutions this year – could your 2022 resolution be to spread 29 VIRTUAL YORKSHIRE 26-27 EAST ANGLIA
the word and teach someone you love to knit? YARN FESTIVAL YARN FESTIVAL
Discover new knitting creators A brand new in-person yarn
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in a Covid-19-friendly live fair for East Anglia is set to

event on Instagram at take place at the Holiday Inn
@yorkshireyarnfest. Among in Norwich North, bringing
the exhibitors are Botanical together local vendors with a
Yarn, Mahliqa wire, Telling selection of exhibitors from
Yarns, Yarnworthy and Maddie farther afield in a wonderful
Harvey Designs. range of crafty brilliance.
yorkshireyarnfest.com @eastangliayarnfestival
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I KNITTING
This month’s makers’ must-haves
PERSONALISED CUSHION STORAGE BASKET SET KNITPRO CIRCUL AR

KNIT TING KIT £47.90, Beaumonde NEEDLE PROTECTORS
From £25.99, woolcouturecompany.com £10.78 for three, knitpro.eu
GARDEN DESIGN KIT ONE STITCH AT A TIME SWEATSHIRT THE DELUXE CAN OF CALM
£24.99, Border in a Box £35, laurenastondesigns.com £19.99, PositiveSelf
NEEDLEPOINT JOURNAL SLEEP MASK KNIT TED BLISS EMBROIDERY KIT

£24.95, Craftiosity £21.50, Sophie Allport £30, emilyfoulds.com
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Seven steps to 4. GET SOMETHING DONE
Starting and finishing a small knitting
project in a short time can give you a
knitting
wonderful sense of achievement. But
even if you don’t love the finished object,
simply casting off can be good for you.
Completing small tasks gives us hits
of the neurotransmitter dopamine,
heaven also known as ‘the feel-good hormone’.

Dopamine in turn improves attention,
memory and motivation. Behavioural
scientist Francesca Gino and business
SPIRITS CAN SINK IN THE school professor Bradley Staats write in the
Harvard Business Review: ‘Even achieving
DARK WINTER MONTHS. a small goal can result in a positive
feedback loop that makes you more
CHRISTINE BOGGIS motivated to work harder going forward.’
SUGGESTS JUST A FEW 5. LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Keeping learning throughout adulthood
WAYS TO BOOST YOUR can have a positive impact on mental
health and wellbeing, according to mental
MOOD WITH YOUR health charity Mind. There are always new
knitting techniques, styles and stitches
FAVOURITE HOBBY to be learned, and it couldn’t be easier –
there are books aplenty, more YouTube
At this darkest time of the year, we are all crucial to your wellbeing. Of course we all instructional videos than you could watch
susceptible to a touch of the winter blues. look forward to our quiet knitting moments in a lifetime, or you can look no further
The bright lights and parties of the festive each day, but why not knit something special than the pages of your favourite knitting
season have been left behind and the first for yourself this season and look forward to magazine, as we love to share tips and
green shoots of springtime still seem a wearing it out and showing it off? techniques too.
long way off. Although the days are slowly
growing, nights are still long, dark and cold. 2. KNIT FOR A FRIEND 6. SHARE THE MAGIC
Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect Friendships are crucial to our wellbeing. Without bigging ourselves up too much,
up to three in every 100 people in their According to the Mental Health Foundation: we knitters have to accept that we are an
lifetimes, according to private healthcare ‘Friendships can play a key role in helping inspiration to others. When friends and
provider Bupa. Also known as SAD, this is us live with or recover from a mental health family (and sometimes strangers) see us
a form of persistent low mood in a seasonal problem and overcome the isolation that knitting or wearing things we have made,
rhythm generally attributed to higher levels often comes with it. We can end up with they often wish they could do the same.
of melatonin, lower levels of serotonin and the strongest relationships with the people This time of year can be exhausting and
disruptions to the body’s circadian rhythm who’ve supported us through hard times.’ At lonely for many people, especially after the
caused by a lack of sunlight. times when for any reason you can’t be with buzz of the festive season. Could you make
Thank goodness we have our knitting! friends or loved ones, knitting for them is a a date to sit down with a friend or loved
Studies have found that knitting has wonderful way of holding them close in spite one this month, drink a cuppa together and
positive health benefits, both physical and of physical distance. As you craft, spend time teach them the joy of knitting?
mental. Evidence-based research collected thinking about the person you’re knitting
by charity Knit for Peace found that it for and remembering good times you’ve had 7. TREAT YOURSELF
lowers blood pressure, reduces depression together. Maybe even give them a call and In the over-consuming western world,
and anxiety, slows the onset of dementia, is say hi! retail therapy is starting to get a bad press
as relaxing as yoga, distracts from chronic – quite rightly. But if you shop ethically and
pain, provides an opportunity for creativity 3. KNIT FOR CHARITY thoughtfully – and it’s so easy to do that in
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– especially at a time of reducing capacity, In its study The Health Benefits of Knitting, the knitting world – you can treat yourself
increases a sense of wellbeing, reduces Knit for Peace writes: ‘Knitting for those and support a small, independently run or
loneliness and isolation and increases a in need is a volunteering activity that can local business into the bargain. It’s not easy
sense of usefulness and inclusion in society. carry on into extreme old age and can be to shop at a time of year when budgets are
So how can we access these wonderful undertaken by those whose sight, hearing traditionally tight, but even something as
benefits? Here are seven magic ways to and mobility are severely limited. It provides small as a new stitch marker, a cable needle
boost your wellbeing with nothing but an activity that gives a sense of purpose. or a mini-skein could be enough to lift your
sticks and string. Knitting for charity makes people feel spirits on a dark day. You might even find a
more useful and worthwhile. Self-worth is cheap treat in a charity shop or some yarn
1. KNIT FOR YOURSELF important post retirement, especially with being given away on a free sharing website.
Having something to look forward to is physical decline.’ Go on – you’re worth it!
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PLANNING A STAYCATION?
LOOKING FOR A YARN SHOP TO
VISIT ON YOUR TRAVELS? HERE ARE
OUR TIPS FOR SOME OF THE BEST
Go west to sunny Somerset

for some woolly inspiration
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Mandy Wools at Wells Knitting Centre

SHIRLEY FORD WELCOMES YOU TO MANDY
WOOLS AT WELLS KNITTING CENTRE IN WELLS
What makes your shop special? Why should customers visit in person
Our friendly, helpful service in a shop which when they can?
combines the traditional and the modern. Yarn is tactile, so to ensure you get the best
The shop is a hidden treasure boasting a match for your project you really need to
wide range of traditional haberdashery, see and feel what you are purchasing. It’s
which attracts customers for miles, as well very difficult to appreciate the texture,
as a huge choice of yarn – there is something colour and quality of a yarn without seeing
suitable for all projects and all budgets. We it in person. The shop is incredibly relaxed
welcome all customers and they know that if and we encourage customers to browse
they want to come in for a chat or have some and feel the products they are interested
help with a difficult section of a pattern, they in before purchase.
can simply pop in and ask.
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CAST ON WITH…
The Lace Knittery

DEBBIE MUNRO’S THE LACE KNITTERY IN ILMINSTER
IS LIKE A SWEETIE SHOP FULL OF YARN INSPIRATION
What makes your shop special? How did you cope with the Covid-19
Inspiration at every turn, natural fibres, pandemic and lockdowns, and how is
unique yarns and colour everywhere. your business now?
We were very busy with online and
Why should customers visit in person telephone orders. It is lovely to see
when they can? yarnivores old and new coming back
Our most heard comment when someone into the store.
walks through the door is: ‘Oooh, it’s like a
sweetie shop, I may be some time!’ There’s What’s on your needles right now?
also plenty of parking and a ramp up to the A lace shawl I am designing, an Icelandic
shop – no excuse not to stroke the yarn! Lopi sweater, a wrap in John Arbon Exmoor
Sock and a Rowan moss stitch cardigan.
What if customers can’t make it in person?
They can shop our website, or see us at shows. thelaceknittery.com
How can customers shop with you if
PHOTOGRAPH: GEMSTOCK/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
they can’t make it in person?
Customers can contact us through
social media, via Google or can call
us. We are happy to post orders, and
even do some local deliveries ourselves.
How did you cope with the Covid-19

pandemic and lockdowns, and how is
your business now?
We coped by operating a phone service
for four hours each day with a click and
collect, delivery and postal service, with
access to a telephone number 24 hours
a day. Business is slowly beginning
to pick up again and we are looking
forward to a busier winter period.
What’s on your needles right now?

A baby cardigan in Stylecraft Special as WHAT TO DO WHILE YOU’RE THERE
a customer order. Explore the history and heritage of Glastonbury Abbey.
Shirley says: ‘Visit the local independent shops,
wellsknittingcentre.business.site of which there are many across Wells.’
Eat some Cheddar cheese in its home county.
Go back in time at National Trust-owned Barrington Court,
where parts of TV’s Wolf Hall were filmed.
Find your local Love cider? Visit the home of Thatchers at Myrtle Farm near Sandford.
yarn shop at Visit Wells Bishop’s Palace with its moat and gardens.
ukhandknitting.com Stop at Monks Yard Cafe on the same site as The Lace Knittery
for coffee and cake or a bite of lunch.
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Knitting is the
new yoga
Former US model Tara Stiles has founded her own yoga school,
Stråla Yoga, and recently published the book Clean Mind,
Clean Body, which teaches readers how to find rest in different
aspects of their lives. She shares how knitting helps her relax
practice of tai chi and the form vocabulary

of yoga. Breath body connection is a big
basis for the movement. At the centre is
softness. When you are soft, you are able to
move and be moved by your breath. You can
do more with less energy and feel better in
the process. When I started leading yoga,
I was sort of doing some of these things
naturally. Trying my best to move away
from the rigidity that can creep into yoga
poses and focus on moving better and
connecting to yourself in whole harmony.
The more I started learning and practising
tai chi, shiatsu and east Asian arts, the more
I realised and refined what we have been
practising all along. Once I learned moving
well is the basis of tai chi, I had a whole new
vocabulary to express during the practice.
Similarly to learning shiatsu, I had a whole
new way to describe my natural feelings of
connection to myself and others. The form of
yoga is incredible. You can get into every part
of you, but somehow in its evolution we’ve
got rigid. Tai chi shows us our breath can
literally move us. We all feel this when we are
relaxed. With practice, we can feel this when
we are doing challenging things as well. This
is part of what makes Stråla feel so special.
People are surprised by how good they feel,
how much they are capable of and how it all
Tell us about your yoga business, Stråla. pull to share yoga in a way that helps people helps them feel more like themselves.
I got lucky being introduced to yoga by a feel better, more connected and at ease.
very simple yoga teacher. My ballet teacher Stråla means in Swedish to radiate When did you learn to knit and who
Rory Foster brought in yoga to our dance light, to emit rays and to smile broadly. It’s taught you?
programme. I was a student of dance and such a synchronicity my boyfriend at the We got lucky again, synchronicity. I was
was training to dance professionally in a time, now husband and partner in Stråla, living in Soho and taking a break from
modern contemporary company. Yoga took Mike and I thought we literally made up a working on edits from one of my books. It
me by surprise. I had such an amazing, whole word combining qualities of yoga we liked was Christmas time and Mike and I walked
self-connected experience in this class. The – strength, balance and awareness. The by what looked like a modern, super-bright,
thought that stayed with me was a question meaning of the word is really how the practice candy-coloured magical workshop. It was
– wondering why don’t all my friends practise of yoga, when you move with ease and feel Wool and the Gang. I was so in love with the
this? Why isn’t this easy, for everyone, and in like yourself, makes you feel. So I was on my cotton-candy feeling yarn displayed and the
our daily lives? The more I explored the yoga path I suppose, to share yoga in this way. people inside just hanging around, happy
community and styles the more I learned how The technique involves moving from your and knitting. I knew I wanted this to be a
intimidating and confusing the practice can centre, softly, in alignment with yourself in part of my life. We went in and got started.
be. It was a big shame to me and I felt a big each moment. We use the philosophy and They had created great DIY videos on their
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PROFILE
site and the gals working in the store also As well as your business, you have a four- Does knitting help?
helped us. I ended up making friends with year-old daughter, Daisy. As a working Absolutely. You have to focus when you
the founders Jade Harwood and Aurelie mum, do you struggle to find time are knitting and you get the instant
Popper, we went back so often. It was like a for yourself? gratification of progress as well. When
happy, healthy, knitting addiction. There is a lot less ‘free time’ for sure now, things mess up, you learn how to deal with
but it’s helped me focus and prioritise and stress and not flip out. If you can deal with
How often do you knit now? not goof off. I used to end up staying up a big knitting mistake you are much more
Every year since we walked into WATG I super late to finish something or let myself prepared to deal with a real-life challenge.
knit hats when the weather gets chilly and get drawn into a project for hours. Now I
give most of them away. During times when have a pretty set schedule that allows time What advice would you offer Knitting readers
I travelled a ton, I would bring a big bag of for myself, time for work and plenty of time who love to knit but struggle to relax?
yarn for my carry-on and give myself a little to spend with Daisy and our family. I’m While you knit, sit comfortably, Roll around
‘knit the bag’ challenge to see how much I lucky Mike is home as well and can hang from your middle. Soften yourself. Watch
could get done. I’m still on hats mostly, but with Daisy or take her to her classes and your breath move you. Knitting, like yoga,
have made some fun things like a cover for events when there is something I want that is a practice where you can change your bad
an old AC unit in our Soho apartment to time for. We are really lucky to have each habits if you are brave enough to notice. If
make it look pretty and bright, and a few other. I don’t waste my time now. It’s been you hold the yarn too tensely, loosen your
little blankets, and of course lots of scarves. a great lesson. I go to bed early and get up grip. If you hold the yarn too loosely, bring
early and get a lot done. more structure to your grip. Take breaks
Why do you knit? to connect to your breath. Move your body
Knitting is like yoga for me. It’s relaxing. How do you manage to find time to relax how it feels good to you. These little actions
I love the way the yarn feels on my hands. and wind down? can really help.
I love improving and practising patience. Thankfully learning tai chi has taught me
And I love that when I’m finished I have that every moment is one I can relax in. It Tell us about your book.
something I’ve made that I can either keep sounds corny, but when you soften yourself, Clean Mind Clean Body is a whole-self rest.
or give away. It feels so good to give away a your breath relaxes you with each exhale When we slow down and move better in
knitted hat. I’m sure knitting and giving has and energises you with every inhale. It every moment, we feel better more of
done wonders for my wellbeing. really is a nice practice even when doing the time. The book explores a mental,
something simple, like grocery shopping. spiritual, kitchen and physical reset to
What kind of things do you like to knit You can drop tension in your shoulders help form new, lasting great habits to
and what kind of yarns do you like to use? when you grab your veggies, so that stress nourish your whole life.
I love thick, colourful yarns. The squishier and tension doesn’t pile up. It makes it a
the better. Logically, you have something whole lot easier to rest when it’s time to What are you working on now and next?
finished faster when the yarn is thicker and rest. My trick for falling asleep is: Close your I’m working on a book about career and
I just love the feel of it in my hands. I’d love eyes. Think of nothing. It sounds corny and purpose and using your energy for good.
to graduate to sweaters next, but I really maybe even a little impossible, but when I’m excited because it will be my first non-
enjoy knitting hats, scarves and blankets. you have a practice like yoga or knitting that instructional book and it feels like a fresh
relaxes you, you feel better and more relaxed new phase. It’s getting chilly, so it’s hat
Tell us about your collaboration with with most of your time. When something season and give-away time over here also.
Wool and the Gang. stressful comes up, you can manage the The yarn is spread out, the yarn is cast on
Another synchronicity I feel was meeting situation and your reaction to it better. and I’m ready to go.
Jade Harwood and Aurelie Popper at such When it’s time to relax, you are able to relax
a great time for all of us. We’ve done a few and rest. tarastiles.com
fun collaborations and projects together.
First we started with a little yoga capsule
of knitted bracelets, leg warmers, shorts,
T-shirt and a super cosy cardigan. We later
made a blanket inspired by loads of quilts
that both of my grandmothers make. That
was super special. We’ve done some fun
Tara’s
how-to video tutorials also. legwarmers
were made
Do you design as well as knit? for her by
her Grandma
With WATG I liked coming up with
concepts and ideas for pieces, but I’m not so
advanced as to be able to know how many
rows and stitches for everything. I’m more
PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY TARA STILES
like a creative director of my own projects,

and do a lot of trial and error for what I
make myself. I am proud I figured out how
to make fun stripes and unique ways to
make pompoms by tying strips together.
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FEATURE
HOW TO READ PATTERNS

PART 4: WHEN IT GETS COMPLICATED
IN HER FINAL LOOK AT READING PATTERNS, JO ALLPORT GOES THROUGH
SOME OF THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF KNITTING PATTERNS – AND LOOKS AT THE
HELPFUL STUFF THEY SOMETIMES MISS OUT
Sometimes in a knitting pattern two sets of written out in full, the instructions will be prone to error, even though the designer
instructions need to be worked at the same given for the two different actions. will annotate the pattern carefully and the
time, and this can lead to confusion, tinking There may be a number of reasons for this: pattern checker will check the numbers. It’s
and even ripping out. One example of this for example, the shaping is not regular, so the not that the designer is lazy!
is armhole shaping at the same time as armhole may be every row, then every two
V-neck shaping, or shoulder shaping started rows, then every 4 rows to get the smooth If the shaping is simple, then it is likely that
at the same time as the neckline shaping. curve, while a V-neck might be shaped on it will be written out in full. For example,
Some patterns will give two sets of different every fourth row. If you have 10 sizes, which here are some instructions for a V-neck
instructions to be worked at the same time, is often the case, then the instructions will cardigan. The first is a very basic set of
and rather than have each row or round be very complicated and therefore are more instructions that gives little information:
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FEATURE
Dec at the end of the next row and every

foll 4th row 19 times. AT THE SAME TIME,
when work meas 37cm (14½in), cast off
4 sts at beg of next row, then dec at armhole
edge on every RS row 5 times (21 sts).
The same instructions could also be given

in two sets:
Next row (RS): K to last 4 sts, k2tog,
k2 (dec 1).
Rep this dec row every foll 4th row a further
18 times (19 sts decreased at neckline edge).
AT THE SAME TIME, when work meas
37cm (14½in) from cast-on edge, ending
with a WS row, shape armhole as foll:
Cont in st st as set and cast off 4 sts at beg of
next row, a RS row.
Work 1 row straight, then dec 1 st at beg
of next row (armhole edge), a RS row, and
every RS row a total of 5 times.
After armhole and V-neck shaping 21 sts
will rem.
Or they could be written out in full:

Next row (RS): K to last 4 sts, k2tog,
k2 (dec 1).
Work 3 rows straight in patt as set. usually photocopy a pattern that I am going leftover stitch from the cast-offs, the stitch
Rep these 4 rows a further 8 times (40 sts). to knit (I always use patterns that I have that is now on the right-hand needle, and
Shape armhole paid for of course) so I can scribble all over sometimes it is not clear whether this stitch
Next row (RS): Cast off 4 sts, k to last 4 sts, it – you can keep track of how many times has been counted.
k2tog, k2 (35 sts). you have worked one set of instructions so
Work 1 row straight in patt as set. you know when to start the other set, which Tthe following row is a bit ambiguous:
Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to end (34 sts). might be a measurement, or a stitch or row Next row (RS): Cast off 6 sts, k2, p2, k4, p1,
Next row (WS): Purl. count. k4, p2, k2.
Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, Stitch markers are also useful here, as
PHOTOGRAPH: MARIA MOROZ/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM, ILLUSTRATION: NASTASYA_NAGORNA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
k2tog, k2 (32 sts). they can be used to mark where you need to Here you have to assume that the leftover
Next row (WS): Purl. work to. And row counters too (although I’m stitch is not part of the remaining
Rep last 4 rows 4 more times (24 sts). always forgetting to click them!). Another instructions. If you know the starting stitch
Next row (RS): K2, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, top tip is to write out all the rows for the count, it will be easier to establish whether
k2 (23 sts). size you are working, noting which shaping this leftover stitch is included in the
Next row (WS): Purl. is worked on which row, and cross them out remaining row instructions.
Rep last 2 rows twice more (21 sts). as you do them.
So in the above scenario, it could be:
KEEPING TRACK CASTING OFF Next row (RS): Cast off 6 sts, k2, p2, k4, p1,
Sometimes patterns are not written in full Another area where it’s easy to do k4, p2, k2 (18 sts).
due to space constraints – it would take a something wrong is when casting off, Here the leftover stitch on the right-hand
lot more pages to write out instructions for especially as the way the cast off is written needle is not part of the remaining row
all the sizes in full. Two sets of instructions in certain scenarios can be misleading. instructions, so it counts as an
can also cover off tension differences The issue can come when you cast off the additional stitch.
between knitters, giving a bit of leeway relevant number of stitches and then set off
if someone knits to a slightly different on a pattern, but forget that there is already Or:
tension. After all, designers want their one stitch on the right-hand needle. Next row (RS): Cast off 6 sts (1 st on RH
designs to knit up successfully! So if you start with 26 stitches and cast needle), k1, p2, k4, p1, k4, p2, k2 (17 sts).
The key to working two different sets off 7, there will be 18 stitches on the left- The ‘one stitch on right-hand needle’
of instructions at the same time is to keep hand needle, and one on the right-hand represents the first of the k2 stitches
track. Just as in sewing you always measure needle. If the pattern is in stocking stitch and there is one stitch fewer than in the
twice and cut once, read patterns at least or another easy stitch pattern it will not previous scenario. If there is any chance
twice before picking up your needles, just matter, but if you are working a pattern of ambiguity, I usually state ‘one stitch on
so you are really clear what you have to do. I repeat you must remember to count the right-hand needle’.
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FEATURE
ROLE REVERSAL Shape Right Front shoulder

Sometimes you will pick a jumper or With WS facing, cast off 5 sts at beg of next
cardigan pattern that says ‘reverse shaping’. 2 WS rows, then cast off 4 sts at beg of 2 foll
This is another occasion where the WS rows, then cast off rem 7 sts.
instructions are unclear. Again, it may
not be the fault of the designer or pattern So if you find you have been given minimal
writer. There may simply be insufficient instructions, write out the instructions for
space for instructions to be written out the other side, check them over and then
fully. While an experienced knitter will be tick them off as you go.
able to interpret the increases or decreases HELPFUL HINTS
for the other side, this does not mean that Patterns are written in so many different Jo’s top tips for
everyone can. For more on increasing ways, with such a varying degrees of navigating patterns
and decreasing, which may help you with instruction, that they can be easy to
reversing shaping, see How to Read Patterns misunderstand. I hope I have demystified • When you work in the round, it is
Part 3 in Knitting 223. some of the ways patterns are written and very important not to twist when
have given you new confidence to tackle joining. You can always work one
Here is a simple worked example for the complex designs. And if all else fails, rip it row flat, to give you guidance on
shoulders: back and start again. Happy knitting! getting the row straight before
joining. To hide the jog, use the
Shape Back shoulders For more helpfu l hi tail to knit the first stitch as
on readi ng patterns, nts and tips
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 4 rows, cast off especial ly US ones, you join, then carry on with the
try The Knitter’s Di
6 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Cast off 7 sts at ctionar y working yarn, or cast on an extra
by Kate Atherley,
beg of next 2 rows. Put the rem 25 sts on to kateatherley.com stitch and knit this together with
a spare needle or holder. the first stitch of the new round.
Minimal instructions would read: • When finishing garments that

need sewing up I use backstitch
Shape Front Shoulders for the shoulders, as these need to
Work as for Back shoulders, reversing carry the weight of the garment
all shaping. so need a bit of structure. I use
mattress stitch for side and
What this means in more detail: sleeve seams.
Shape Left Front shoulder • When knitting your project,

With RS facing, cast off 5 sts at the beg of don’t stick your needles through
next 2 RS rows, then cast off 4 sts at beg of the ball as it can split the yarn.
2 foll RS rows, then cast off rem 7 sts. And if you plan to put a project
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aside for a while, put it on a
circular needle cable so your
knitting doesn’t ‘remember’ the
row – otherwise, you’re likely to
have a line across your knitting
that, even with blocking, may be
difficult to remove.
• Use needle tip protectors if you

are worried you may lose the
stitches, or that someone (or your
cat) may skewer themselves!
• I’ve already talked about

photocopying your pattern,
but it’s worth circling the size
you are doing every time there
is an instruction. Sticky notes
are a great addition to your
knitting kit – they can be used
to mark your position on the
pattern or chart and are easy
to move and reposition.
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GUEST COLUMN
Knitting and health – knitting. They said that what I do is my own

personal approach to grounding techniques.
These often involve focusing on what you
a personal story can see, feel, hear and so on. I am focusing

on the feel of the needles and the yarn, the
shape of the pattern and, importantly, the
meditative rhythm of making the stitches,
one by one, which brings me out of my
KNITTING HAS HELPED ME OVERCOME panic and back to the real world.
The best part of that conversation was
PANIC ATTACKS AND CHRONIC PAIN, when they looked at the yarn running
from the bag at my feet to my needles
WRITES BRONAGH MISKELLY and suggested I was creating my own
tether back to the ground. What a
wonderful description!
As a designer and teacher, knitting is my knitting in that way. I’ve even used it to As for knitting and my physical health,
job. But for me it has also been an important help at the dentist’s. An anxiety disorder well, on a day when I’m in a lot of pain and
support for long term health issues. and a dodgy spine do not make a trip to the not really feeling able to move much, having
I suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder dentist any fun – for me or the dentist. So, a knitting project or six to occupy me is a
and related anxiety, plus the incident that one day I suggested we experimented to big help. Plus, I find that after a focused
is at the root of my PTSD also resulted in see if allowing me to knit in the chair could knitting session, the pain can feel less of
some damage to my spine, which some of help. For my next visit I cast on a lot of a problem and I can be in a more positive
the time causes me severe pain. stitches on a circular needle so I could knit frame of mind. All of which means I am
I was a knitter before this happened, but continuously. As I can knit plain stitches able to do other things.
it took me a long time to figure out how without looking, I was able to work round I’ve read a lot about the benefits of
much of a help it could be and has been. and round while in the chair. This meant knitting on our mental and physical
I rarely go anywhere without some I could focus on creating the stitches and wellbeing, but don’t claim to be an expert
knitting in my bag and over the years have setting myself little targets in terms of the on the science of why it can help. What I
realised that when I am in a triggering or numbers I would try to make. can say is that I have found it has real
stressful situation, I do look for somewhere For me, this worked! I was able to keep benefits for me – and I’m very glad to have
to sit down and knit for a bit. I find that my panic under control for longer periods, had the skills when I needed them.
concentrating on making each stitch meaning the dentist could actually work.
helps me get my breathing under control I’m not saying I don’t still hate going to the Bronagh Miskelly is a knitter, designer and
as well as getting spiralling panic thoughts dentist, but yarn and needles help me get teacher whose work appears regularly in
under control. through it. Knitting. Knit her gorgeous Jean jumper on
As I became more aware of how it helped, Recently I talked to a mental health page 61 of this issue and her Wrought socks
I made a more conscious effort to use my professional in detail about how I use on page 56.
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designer Emma the book by independent dyer Ocean by of Hokkaido and has a scarf to keep her
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LANG YARNS RICO FASHION ROWAN TWEED HAZE KING COLE ACORN
SNOWFLAKE SKINNY ALPACA
Fans of Rowan’s original The name Acorn conjures up
Lang Yarns Snowflake was Rico yarns continue to Kidsilk Haze will find this quite pictures of walking through the
a bit of a surprise. I thought respond to fashion trends, a departure. Chunky Tweed countryside in something warm
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with because of its chainlike Alpaca is perfect for those alpaca, polyamide, polyester from King Cole is just that. The
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was true. Despite its high seeing on the high street. It is it is still soft and gorgeous to natural softness, creating a fairly
cotton content, Snowflake is described as an aran weight, knit with! The yarn is almost as dense fabric without too much
incredibly soft and stretchy. and although the central flat as a tape yarn, but becomes weight. I really enjoyed knitting
The knitted fabric is cosy but thread is quite fine it is coated more rounded as you knit with this and was pleased with the
lightweight and the stitch with a fleece-like structure it. Fibres are held together by stitch definition and drape. It is
definition is excellent, so that gives the yarn density a central cotton core, which a yarn for the whole family.
you can incorporate texture and volume. It is a bit of helps increase the speed of Acorn is made up of three
and cables. This would be a sticky yarn and I would your knitting. Tweed Haze has plies. One is plain and the other
a lovely yarn for beginner recommend using needles a fantastic halo, so what you two are space-dyed to create a
knitters as it gives great results with fine points. In spite of the may lose in stitch definition is subtle variegation of colour, as
very quickly! fluff, I was impressed with its more than made up for with in 4954 Juniper (pictured), one
Lang Yarns Snowflake stitch definition. the elegant finish. The light and of six shades in the palette.
is available in five wintry Skinny Alpaca comes in a airy construction means it traps There are six dedicated
colours. The size of my swatch limited palette of six shades, heat easily without being heavy. pattern leaflets to accompany
doesn’t really show how the including 002 Pink (pictured). Tweed Haze has a fresh, this yarn, each demonstrating
patterning works, but you Each colour is given an extra modern palette of eight the way that the variegation
can see it knitted up in issue dimension by a gentle spray colours inspired by winter supports shape and detailing
225 of Knitting. Our swatch is print, and the knitted fabric weather, including 554 of the garments. There is a
knitted in 06 Blue Flake. The has a heathered appearance. Tornado (pictured). It is textured rib shawl-collar
patterning appears to be quite Patterns for this yarn include supported by a brochure of jacket as well as a sweater
random and conveys that lots of simple garments and 12 designs by Lisa Richardson. and cowl combination with
sense of snow falling. Machine- accessories. Hand-wash gently, Hand-wash, dry flat. contrasting textures and a
wash, do not tumble-dry. leave to dry naturally. buttoned seam. Machine-wash,
Composition: 40% mohair, do not tumble-dry.
Composition: 47% cotton, Composition: 48% alpaca, 39% alpaca, 10% polyamide,
42% alpaca, 7% polyamide 25% wool, 20% polyamide, 3% polyester, 8% cotton Composition: 80% acrylic,
4% wool 7% viscose Weight: 50g Length: 120m 20% wool
Weight: 50g Length: 115m Weight: 50g Length: 195m Rec needle size: 6mm Weight: 100g Length: 198m
Rec needle size: 6-7mm Rec needle size: 4mm Tension (10cm): 14.5 sts x Rec needle size: 5mm
Tension (10cm): 16 sts x 23 rows Tension (10cm): 16 sts x 24 rows 20 rows Tension (10cm): 18 sts x 25 rows
RRP: £7.99 RRP: £9.99 RRP: £12.95 RRP: £4.19
Contact: langyarns.com Contact: rico-design.com Contact: knitrowan .com Contact: kingcole.com
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YARN REVIEW
HIGH DESERT KING COLE HARVEST MOEL VIEW YARN KREMKE SOUL WOOL
WORSTED WEIGHT MISCANTHUS MORNING SALUTATION
King Cole has done it again!
High Desert Worsted Weight Harvest may be 90% acrylic, I first came across Moel View Morning Salutation has to be
is the second of two yarns from but the addition of 10% Yarn a few years ago at a yarn one of the ultimate eco yarns!
KnitPicks with the same US alpaca gives it many of the show and was immediately It contains Tencel, a lyocell
heritage and ethical pedigree. I characteristics of a yarn with struck by the quality and fibre made from plant-based
used a 5mm needle, which gave a much larger wool content. integrity of its naturally dyed and wood pulp fibres. This
a lovely even tension. Worsted It is soft, and its slight halo range. Miscanthus, also known means it has even less impact
Weight is soft and springy to adds to its authentic feel. This as silver grass, is Latin for an on the environment than
work with and ideally suited is a DK with plenty of bounce elegant variety of grasses. some other plant-based yarns.
to cables and textures. The and stretch without losing This elegant yarn is a blend of While the cotton element
bounce would help to close any shape or stitch definition. baby alpaca, linen and silk. It brings structure and definition
up any holes when transferring Harvest delivers exceptional has a lovely cool handle, but to your knitting, the lyocell
stitches between your cable value for money with 535m per is also soft and warm because adds a lovely sheen.
needle and working needle, yarn cake, so it is suitable for of the alpaca. The result is a Morning Salutation is
similar to a Merino wool. lots of one-ball projects. lightweight fabric that is kind cool next to the skin and
Worsted Weight is available This is a space-dyed to the skin and suited to all breathable. These anti –
in 12 shades inspired by the yarn that makes good use types of stitches. Miscanthus bacterial features make it an
landscape, wildlife and skyline of elongated stripes of is a versatile yarn that can be ideal choice for babies as well
of Oregon, including 29263 colour. I have broken off and worked on different needle as adults. It has a high twist
Cottonwood (pictured). The used the colours in a more sizes to create different effects. and delivers superb stitch
rest of the collection is made concentrated version in the Moel View owner Paula definition, and it would make a
up of earthy colours and a sample here, but if used as Goosen uses mainly organic great crochet yarn too.
couple of jewel tones. There they come they create a much natural dyes and botanical Shade 13 Khaki (pictured) is
are 24 pages of design ideas more blocked effect. There are ingredients to reflect her local one of 28 colours in this range.
on the KnitPicks website, eight colours in total, including landscape in North Wales, Cotton and lyocell absorb
including blankets and throws 5201 Gooseberry (pictured). including in shade Nutmeg dye differently, so some of the
based on traditional American Patterns for this collection (pictured). Miscanthus has a darker shades like 24 Olives
quilts, as well as quick and are available in leaflet form. lovely drape so it is ideal for and 18 Indigo show more of a
simple accessories. Hand- Machine-wash, tumble-dry wraps and shawls. Hand-wash, heathered effect.
wash, dry flat. on a low setting. dry flat.
Composition: 51% lyocell,
Composition: 100% US-grown Composition: 90% acrylic, Composition: 50% baby 49% cotton
Shaniko wool 10% alpaca alpaca, 25% linen, 25% silk Weight: 50g Length: 110m
Weight: 100g Length: 198m Weight: 50g Length: 535m Weight: 100g Length: 250m Rec needle size: 3-4mm
Rec needle size: 4-5.5mm Rec needle size: 4mm Rec needle size: 4mm Tension (10cm): 20 sts x
Tension (10cm): 18-20 sts Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 28 rows Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 28 rows 28 rows
RRP: £14.81 RRP: £6.29 RRP: £22.50 RRP: £4.29
Contact: knitpicks.com Contact: kingcole.com Contact: moelviewyarn.com Contact: soul-wool.com
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Family Owned
since 1987
100% Wool
First Frost
Pullover
by Kelly Forster
Free Pattern W814

Feelgood knits
Make the most of your knitting me-time
with these cosy and beautiful designs
you’ll love to craft and wear
TA M S I N
Jacinta Bowie
Yarn Wool Couture Utterly Aran

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 50
This swing-shape slipover has a flattering

shape created with beautiful cables and
bobbles, and is perfect for layering –
plus there’s no trip to sleeve island!
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A LYC E A
Jo Allport
Yarn The Fibre

Company Lore
Pattern page 53
Reasons this jumper

makes you feel good
about yourself: it’s
made from pure British
wool; it has a fun-to-
knit flattering back
hemline and pretty
shaping throughout; its
clever cables will keep
your mind and hands
occupied and give you
a tremendous sense of
achievement – and it
just looks so fabulous!
Masterclass
page 57
on
Photographs ta ken
rst Lodge
location at Burghu
East Sussex,
in Horsted Keynes,
day let
avai lable as a holi
on ai rbnb.co.uk
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W RO U G H T S O C K S
Bronagh Miskelly
Yarn Banshee Yarns Yak Sock

Pattern page 56
These beautiful socks with a twisted rib

cable design that calls to mind wrought
ironwork are the perfect project to take
with you anywhere, in case you need
a moment of knitting calm. Designer
Bronagh Miskelly says: ‘The familiarity of
sock construction and the fact that you
can take them with you when out and
about make socks a real comfort project.’
This classic top-down heel flap pattern
features simple cables and a double
diamond motif.
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L E A F C A B L E COW L
Emma Vining
Yarn Eden Cottage Yarns Keswick Aran

Pattern page 60
‘Knitting asked me: “Where’s your

knitting happy place?” My answer is
that I am always very happy working on
a cable project!’ writes designer Emma
Vining. ‘As the cables begin to grow, I
find the stitch pattern develops a lovely
rhythm, allowing me to relax and really
enjoy the process of knitting. My cowl
design reflects this feeling of wellness
with a textured, leaf-inspired cable
pattern. The cowl is worked as a long
rectangle, with the cast-on and cast-off
edges seamed together after knitting
to create the loop.’
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JEAN
Bronagh Miskelly
Yarn Cascade 220

Pattern page 61
‘If I am thinking of a go-to jumper

to wear or knit in the early months
of the year, aran-weight yarn and
raglan shaping always come to
mind,’ says designer Bronagh
Miskelly. ‘This one has a swishy
rib and lace pattern and a V-neck
with a wide rib band.’
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E VA
Pat Menchini
Yarn King Cole Natural Alpaca DK

and King Cole Baby Alpaca DK
Pattern page 64
Knitted in the softest alpaca yarn

for ultimate comfort, this simply
shaped jumper is designed to
stretch to fit any shape, taking any
stress you might feel out of the
making. Red stripes add a pop of
colour to a soothing grey and
white colour scheme.
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CO L E T T E
Pat Menchini
Yarn Rico Creative Melange Garzato

Aran and Rico Creative Soft Wool Aran
Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 66
This soft wrap-around shrug is a relaxing,

easy knit that is worked sideways and ties
at the back so you don’t need to worry
about how it will fit. A pretty colour-
changing yarn adds to the knitting joy.
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BOBBI SOCKS D EL I V ER ED BY
Pat Strong OW L M I T T EN S
Kristin Örnólfsdóttir
Yarn Opal Rainforest
17 Sock Yarn Yarn Ístex Kambgarn
Skill level Beginner Plus Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 67 Pattern page 68
These cute socks with a frilled Helpful post owls from Harry
cuff are the perfect take-me- Potter’s wizarding world
anywhere project, with lots decorate these traditional
of relaxing stocking stitch to Scandinavian-style mittens.
work over the foot. They are They are worked in the round
knitted from the top down from the cuff up, starting with
with a heel flap and a gusset. a Latvian braid cast on. This
pattern is taken from Harry
Potter Knitting Magic, a new
book of patterns from the
world of Hogwarts and beyond.
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B OW M A R R
Brian Smith
Yarn Bow Fiddle Yarns 4 Ply

Pattern page 72
A relaxing repetitive lace pattern and

bright pops of hot pink interspersed with
a soothing, textured grey shade make
this shawl a delight to knit and wear.
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H O R IZO N
Lisa Richardson
Yarn Rowan Tweed Haze

Skill level Beginner Plus
Pattern page 73
This cosy longline cardigan is in a

happy, sunny shade perfect to brighten
up darker days. Plain stocking stitch
with rib edgings shows off a pretty
tweedy yarn, and handy side pockets
make it an absolute delight to wear.
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A S Y M M E T R I C A L S W E AT ER S W E AT ER
Lang Yarns Rico Design
Yarn Lang Yarns Suri Alpaca Yarn Rico Essentials Super Super Chunky
Skill level Beginner Plus Skill level Beginner Plus
This unusually shaped asymmetrical Sail away on the clouds with this cute,
sweater with a pointed hem in a gorgeously quick-knit, chunky and cosy sweater,
soft yarn is knitted mainly in stocking perfect for daydreaming.
stitch with a ribbed edge, meaning it’s a
straightforward make that sews up into
something quite extraordinary.
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FASHION
STYLE FILE
CHRISTINE BOGGIS SUGGESTS ALTERNATIVE COLOURWAYS AND
STYLING IDEAS FOR THREE KNITS FROM THIS MONTH’S GALLERY
TAMSIN IN WOOL COUTURE UTTERLY ARAN
PISTACHIO BLACKBERRY CORN
ALYCEA IN THE FIBRE CO LORE
GENTLE HEAVEN COURAGE
JEAN IN CASCADE 220
311 BLUE SAPPHIRE 229 ASH ROSE 905 CELERY
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FASHION
This months’ design collection is all about slowing down, relaxing your bottom nice and warm on winter walks. Pair it with some
and taking the time to ensure you feel completely well in yourself. sturdy boots and a travel mug and take it on a hike.
That could be all about a big night out: team Jacinta Bowie’s Or you might just want to curl up at home with your knitting.
sleeveless swing top Tamsin with gold ankle boots, funky leggings Why not throw on Bronagh Miskelly’s go-to raglan sweater Jean
and a shiny tote and hit the bright lights of the big city! with some comfy wide-leg jeans and super-soft cashmere socks
Others may prefer to take time out in nature. Jo Allport’s lovely and just take a break?
Alycea, with its flatteringly low back hem, is perfect for keeping
TOP LEOPARD PRINT LEGGINGS BOOTS VEGAN TOTE

£49, Very £12.50, George at Asda £70, River Island £189, The Morphbag by GSK
SKINNY JEANS BOOTS REUSABLE BAMBOO TRAVEL BRACELET

£69, Monsoon £39.99, M&Co MUG, £12, Wearth £14, Lime Lace
WIDE LEG SUSTAINABLE SHOPPER TRAINERS PURE CASHMERE SOCKS

COTTON JEANS, £19, Primark £30, Home of the Mall £35, Very £35, Soak & Sleep
knittingmag.com 39
a mindful space
MAKE YOUR HOME A PEACEFUL HAVEN
WITH COSY AND DECORATIVE KNITS
W EL L B EI N G G I F T S E T
Pat Strong
Yarn Scheepjes Organicon

Skill level Beginner
Pattern page 78
A pretty lined cosmetic bag

with an organic cotton face
cloth and scrubbies set makes
the perfect mindful gift.
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CHEVRON HOT WATER EASY EYELET
BOT TLE COVER BL ANKET
Sian Brown Bernat
Yarn Caron Simply Soft Speckle Yarn Bernat Blanket

Skill level Beginner Skill level Beginner
Nothing keeps you cosy in With just a single row and a

winter like a nice hot water three-stitch pattern to repeat,
bottle. Make this one extra this blanket couldn’t be easier
special by crafting a hand- to make. Simple, but effective.
knitted cover.
GET THE LOOK - RELAX AT HOME
Faux sheepskin cushion Mindful moments workbook Eco soy candle

£56, lovasi.co.uk £5, selfcaresurvivalkit.co.uk £16.99, earthcandleco.com
T RO U T B EC K
Pat Menchini
Yarn King Cole Shadow Chunky

Pattern page 81
This cosy, quick-knit polo-neck jumper

combines an attractive rib pattern with
on-trend raglan sleeves.
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S W EE T PE A R L
(R I G H T )
Drops Design
Yarn Drops Air

Pattern page 82
This soft and soothing sweater

is knitted in the round from the
top down.
R E A D ER ’ S G I F T
(B ELOW )
Christine Boggis
Yarn Stylecraft ReCreate

Skill level Beginner
Pattern page 84
Nothing makes you feel better

than doing something nice
for somebody else – so this
quick-knit gift for readers – a
pretty lace bookmark – ticks
all the boxes. It’s even kind to
the environment, as the yarn
is made from 100% recycled
materials. Why not knit several
and try out a few different
stitch patterns?
FA I R I S L E A N D C A B L E T H ROW
Sian Brown
Yarn Stylecraft Special Aran

Pattern page xx
ONE
Combine colourwork with texture for the CHA BALL
L LE
ultimate in cosy homeware. NGE
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C EC I N ’ E S T PA S
UNE BANANE
Christine Boggis
Yarn Cascade 220 Superwash Merino

Pattern page 85
If you’re feeling fruity you’ll go

bananas for this design. The hat is
knitted from the top down in the
round, so you can try it on as you
go and adjust the size to suit you
perfectly. The scarf body is made with
two strands of yarn held double, so
it knits up quickly to keep you warm
and healthy – and it’s packed with
potassium! (Not really.)
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T E X T U R ED COT B L A N K E T L IZU N A T H E W E A S EL
Sian Brown Khuc Cay
Yarn King Cole Comfort Cheeky Chunky Yarn DMC Happy Cotton
and Big Value Chunky Skill level Intermediate crochet
Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 88
Pattern page 87
This cute amigurumi weasel is fun to make,
This sweet cot blanket makes a lovely gift and to make friends with!
for a little one.
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ASK SARAH
YOUR QUERIES ANSWERED BY SARAH HAZELL
R
STA ER
T in several colours this problematic. The bonus with this method is
LET is not a good option, as that the yarns don’t get tangled up!
you will be constantly My last suggestion is a good one if you are
cutting, joining and going to be losing the right-hand edge into a
weaving in and this will seam or working into the edge in some way
distort the right-hand like picking up stitches to work a decorative
side of the work. edge. This technique involves carrying the
The method we yarns by wrapping them at the beginning
are all most familiar of the row. Start by placing all the strands
with is to take all the over your left index finger so the strands are
strands not in use to hanging from front to back. Slip the first
the back of the work stitch purlwise from the left to the right-
PHOTOGRAPH: KOSTIKOVA NATALIA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
and lay the new colour hand needle, then place all strands over
over them. You will the top of the left-hand needle. Return the
need to pull on your slipped stitch back to the left-hand needle,
work as you knit the bring the strands of yarn to the front of
first stitch to stop the the work and wrap the first stitch before
edge from puckering. selecting your next colour from the group
It is really important to and working across the row in the usual
make any adjustments way. If you decide to test out this method
to your tension at this you will need to cast on an extra stitch at
point, as you won’t be the beginning, as the wrapped stitches have
able to adjust it later become a selvedge and will not count as part
on and it will create a of the overall pattern.
bias on the right-hand My best advice would be to test out all of
side of the work. This the methods I have suggested and keep a note
SNAG WITH STRIPES could affect your seams and edges if you are of the results. Some techniques may work
I am about to start a striped pattern and making something like a cardigan or jacket. well for one kind of project but not another.
it says that I should carry the different A similar method involves twisting all of
colours up the side of the work. What is the yarns you are working with three times, BRING ON KNITTING TV
the best way to do this? then pulling out the one you need to knit Why are there no knitting programmes
Diane, Walthamstow with. This will create a neat little bump at on British television – do you think it
the side of the work, but you may find it could work?
I am so glad that you have asked this question gets a bit too lumpy if you are working with Andrea, Liverpool
as I am sure that there are lots of knitters out more than three colours. Please also bear in
there, including myself, who have been put mind that you will need to detangle all the This question really got me thinking! We
off or have even abandoned striped projects strands every few rows. Alternatively, you have enjoyed plenty of sewing, pottery,
that need lots of colour changes. could knit the first stitch of the row where painting, cookery, jewellery and woodwork
If you are knitting random stripes and the colour changes using all the colours, programmes and competitions. Some have
there are several rows between colour then continue with the one you need as in become national treasures in themselves!
changes, you do have the option to join and the previous method. There are a couple of So, why no knitting, especially as knitting
break colours as required and weave them in things to look out for here. Remember to and the wool industry have played
as you go. It is a good idea to weave the old treat the multi-coloured stitch as one stitch significant parts in our history?
working yarn colour in on the first row, then when you work into it at the end of your One of the greatest difficulties in making
the new colour on the subsequent RS row. wrong-side row. This technique is only for a programme about knitting interesting and
However, if you are working narrow stripes fine yarns – anything above a DK may prove viable is that it is a relatively slow process.
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I enjoy the Yarn Review in the magazine
but cannot always recognise the pattern Kath is this month’s Star
in the examples. The pattern in Knitting Letter Prize winner. Kath wins
223 looks very attractive. Could you a Muud Oslo handmade leather
If you have a question, email start telling us what the example double-pointed-needle case.
asksarah@thegmcgroup.com pattern is please? The Oslo case is made from genuine
or write to Ask Sarah, Knitting, Kath, via email leather, has 14 compartments for
GMC Publications, 86 High Street, 14 sets of dpns sized from 2.5-5mm
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN. Ed says: Thanks for a great idea, Kath! and features a button closure.
The pattern you liked was Turkish Stitch.
Over an even number of stitches, each
As knitters we welcome the opportunity to row is worked: K1, (yo, k2tog) to last st, k1.
slow down, reduce our blood pressure and
embrace a meditative state. I think it would WHAT’S ON YOUR NEEDLES?
be quite difficult to convey that element
of our craft to TV viewers. For that reason Elaine John knitted
I think anything competitive like The Cobalt by Quail
Great British Bake Off or The Great British Studio from Knitting
Sewing Bee is probably a non-starter. 217, but used Sirdar
However, I do think there is plenty of Temptation and a
scope for charting the history of knitting spare ball of mohair
in our country. It would provide an for the red stripe. ‘I
opportunity to discover different knitting used up extra wool
traditions like gansey and Fairisle, and the I had left over from
fresh enthusiasm for keeping the British Jill Birks knitted the Sunny Brunch other knits, and it
wool industry alive. It would be fascinating socks by Bronagh Miskelly from was a nice and easy
to look at the contribution knitters made to Knitting issue 213. knit,’ she says.
the war effort – my mum used to knit gloves
and balaclavas for the forces when she was Victoria Amanda Catell
at school. It would also be interesting to Hutchinson knitted this little
look at concepts like yarn bombing, (I know made these Covid bear for
Jenny Eclair touched on this in a recent cute hats for her daughter,
documentary) and the health and social three little who is a nurse.
benefits of the craft. Minions
I think a programme about knitting lovers.
could work, as long as the angle was right
and as inclusive as possible. Now we just
have to hope that a TV producer reads this
column too!
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TECHNIQUES
WORKSHOP WITH JO ALLPORT
SHORT ROWS
SORTED
THESE SWATCHES ARE WORKED
IN
THE FIBRE CO CUMBRI A, A GRE
AT YARN FOR
STITCH DEFINITION. EACH SWA
TCH HAS
21 STS AND THE SHORT ROWS
PART 1: GETTING STARTED ARE WORKED WITH STEPS
OF THREE STITCHES
We’ve recently been looking at how to adapt of all the short rows, and knitting the wraps The second image (2b) shows the tie-in row
knits to suit your body shape and style – with the stitches will happen on this last row. on the reverse, but it is less obvious than on
and short rows are a great way to do that, so the upward slope.
we’re going to look at them in more depth CREATING AN UPWARD SLOPE
over the coming months. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT INCREASING SHORT ROWS
In this scenario, the number of active stitches These start with the least active stitches,
So what are short rows? They are sections of in the short rows decreases as you work. then work to the most active stitches.
knitting that have been turned within rows The first image (1a) shows the slope with Both downward and upward slopes can be
or rounds to create curves or slopes, and are the tie-in row nearer the needle. The second achieved. When working increasing short
often three-dimensional. They differ from image (1b) is the reverse of the front, and rows, wraps and stitches from previous rows
increases and decreases as the stitch count you can clearly see the row where the wraps are worked together as you continue with
stays the same while more rows are worked. have been knitted. the short rows, rather than at the end.
This produces extra knitted fabric in specific
places. It’s a great technique for sock heels, CREATING A DOWNWARD CREATING AN UPWARDS
bust darts, raising the back of a neckline, SLOPE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT SLOPE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
curving hemlines and shoulder shaping. Here you will start the short rows on the To start, you work your shortest short row,
Short rows can be worked in just about any wrong side. This works for both flat knitting turn and work back to the end. On the
sort of pattern, from plain stocking stitch to and for circular knitting. In this scenario, next double row, work to the wrapped
cables and Fairisle. you make the first turn on the right side, stitch, work the wrapped stitch and its
You can use them when knitting in the then turn your work so that the wrong side wrap together, then continue to the next
round or back and forth, and start on the or inside is facing and work to the next turning point. This means that the turning
right or the wrong side, depending on the turning point. points are at the start of the short rows,
shape you intend to create. The aim of short As with the upward slope, the first image rather than the end, as with the decreasing
rows is to add more rows as invisibly as (2a) shows the tie-in row near the needle. short rows.
possible, so while you are working them you
are also trying to hide what you are doing. 1a 2a
There are a number of ways to do this, and
some are more complicated than others.
Short-row knitting creates slopes either at
one side or on both sides within the knitting.
A slope can be worked in two different
ways, either increasing or decreasing the
number of stitches worked. They both result
in the same slope, but the turns are made
in different places on different rows. Short
rows are worked in pairs. In these swatches
I have worked a standard wrap-and-turn
short-row method. While the swatches have 1b 2b
been worked flat, all these methods work for
circular knitting too.
DECREASING SHORT ROWS

Decreasing short rows are where you start
with a large number of active stitches and
decrease that number across the rows you
work. On the final row you work across all the
stitches to get the slope. This means the row
where the short rows are tied in is at the end
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TECHNIQUES
The first image (3a) shows the tie-in of Next let’s look at some specific short row that it is relatively easy to work, but you may
the wraps near the cast-on edge. The second techniques. Starting with the simplest, here have to practise to get the tension correct so
image (3b) shows the reverse of this, with the is the list: there are no holes.
worked wraps at the bottom of the swatch.
BASIC TECHNIQUES WRAP AND TURN
CREATING A DOWNWARD The two simplest short-row methods are gap All the swatches to illustrate the slopes
SLOPE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT short rows and wrap-and-turn short rows. show this method. To work a wrap and
To create the downward slope, start the turn short row, knit to where you need
short rows on the wrong side, working your SIMPLE SHORT ROWS WITH NO to turn, bring yarn to the front, slip the
shortest row first. On the next double row WRAP, OR GAP SHORT ROWS next stitch to the RH needle, take the yarn
work past the turning point on the previous This is the easiest method of working back, then slip this stitch back to the LH
double row, working the wrap with the stitch short rows. To use this technique, work the needle, turn and work to the end of the
and continuing to the next turning point. number of stitches in the step, turn, and slip row, making sure the wrap around the
The first image (4a) shows the right side the first stitch. Then work across the row, stitch isn’t too tight, or it will be difficult
with the wrapped stitches at the bottom making sure that you tighten the first stitch to pick up. On the tie-in row work to the
near the cast-on edge, with the wrong side you work. wrapped stitch, then knit the wrap and
showing for the second image (4b). In this example the swatches are worked stitch together.
There is no right or wrong way to create with increasing short rows, so the tie-in is The advantage with this method is that it
the slopes. It really depends on how you near the cast-on edge. The first (5a) is the is the most common and again is fairly easy
want the knitted piece to look. Patterns will right side, and the second (5b) is the wrong to work, but the wrapped stitches can be
specify how to work the short rows. side. The advantage with this method is more evident.
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TAMSIN BY JACINTA BOWIE

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ABBREVIATIONS Row 23: K1, p3, CR3R, p6, k6, p9, k3.
C7F = cable 7 front: slip 4 sts to cn and Row 24: P3, k9, p6, k6, p2, k2, p1, k1.
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hold at front, k3, sl1 st from cn back to Row 25: K1, p2, CR3R, p7, C6F, p9, k3.
LH needle, p1, slip rem 3 sts on cn back Row 26: P3, k9, p6, k8, p2, k3.
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to LH needle, k3 Row 27: K2, CR3R, p8, k6, p4, mb, p4, k3.
mb = make bobble: k into front and back Row 28: P3, k9, p6, k9, p2, k2.
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of next st twice (4 sts), turn, p4, turn,

k2tog, ssk, pass first st over second st (1 st) CABLE PANEL B
CR3R = cross 3 right: slip next st to Worked over 31 sts and 28 rows
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cn and hold at back, k2, then p1 from cn Row 1 (RS): K3, p9, C6B, p8, CR3R, p1, k1.
CR3L = cross 3 left: slip next 2 sts to cn Row 2: K3, p2, k8, p6, k9, p3.
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and hold at front, p1, then k2 from cn Row 3: K3, p4, mb, p4, k6, p7, CR3R, p2, k1.
C6B = cable 6 back: slip 3 sts to cn and Row 4: P1, k2, p2, k7, p6, k9, p3.
hold at back, k3, then k3 from cn Row 5: K3, p9, k6, p6, CR3R, (p1, k1) twice.
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C6F = cable 6 front: slip 3 sts to cn and Row 6: K1, p1, k3, p2, k6, p6, k9, p3.
hold at front, k3, then k3 from cn Row 7: K3, p9, C6B, p5, CR3R, p1, (p1, k1)
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For more abbreviations see page 91 twice.

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Row 8: (K1, p1) twice, k2, p2, k5, p6, k9, p3.
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TIP Row 9: K3, p4, mb, p4, k6, p4, CR3R,

Lightly block the piece with a damp cloth (p1, k1) 3 times.
for best results to keep the texture of the Row 10: (K1, p1) twice, k3, p2, k4, p6, k9, p3.
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fabric on the yoke. Row 11: K3, p9, k6, p4, CR3R, p1, (p1, k1)
3 times.
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SIZES PATTERN NOTES Row 12: (K1, p1) 3 times, k2, p2, k3, p6,
To fit: S[M:L:XL:XXL] Front and Back are knitted flat from the k9, p3.
UK 8-10[12-14:16-18:20-22:24-26] bottom up. Shaping at centre of Front Row 13: K3, p9, C6B, p2, CR3R, (p1, k1)
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To fit bust: 81-86[91-96.5:101.5-106.5: creates a swing shape. 4 times.

112-117:122-127]cm Row 14: (K1, p1) 3 times, k3, p2, k2, p6,
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(32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) CABLE PANEL A k9, p3.

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Actual bust: 94.5[103:116.5:125.5:139]cm Worked over 31 sts and 28 rows Row 15: K3, p4, mb, p4, k6, p2, CR3L, p2,
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(37[40½:46:49½:54¾]in) Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, CR3L, p8, C6F, p9, k3. (p1, k1) 3 times.
Full length at centre back: Row 2: P3, k9, p6, k8, p2, k3. Row 16: (K1, p1) 3 times, k2, p2, k3, p6,
61[61:62:63:64]cm (24[24:24½:35:35½]in) Row 3: K1, p2, CR3L, p7, k6, p4, mb, p4, k3. k9, p3.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 4: P3, k9, p6, k7, p2, k2, p1, k1. Row 17: K3, p9, k6, p3, CR3L, p1, (p1, k1)
sizes: where there is only one set of figures Row 5: (K1, p1) twice, CR3L, p6, k6, p9, k3. 3 times.
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this applies to all sizes. Row 6: P3, k9, p6, k6, p2, k3, p1, k1. Row 18: (K1, p1) twice, k3, p2, k4, p6, k9, p3.
Row 7: K1, p1, k1, p2, CR3L, p5, C6F, p9, k3. Row 19: K3, p9, C6B, p4, CR3L, p2,
YOU WILL NEED Row 8: P3, k9, p6, k5, p2, k2, (p1, k1) twice. (p1, k1) twice.
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Wool Couture Utterly Aran 28% cotton, Row 9: (K1, p1) 3 times, CR3L, p4, k6, p4, Row 20: (K1, p1) twice, k2, p2, k5, p6,
28% polyester, 20% acrylic, 10% silk, mb, p4, k3. k9, p3.
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9% linen, 5% recycled fibres Row 10: P3, k9, p6, k4, p2, k3, (p1, k1) twice. Row 21: K3, p4, mb, p4, k6, p5, CR3L, p2,
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(approx 100m per 50g ball) Row 11: (K1, p1) 3 times, p1, CR3L, p3, k6, k1, p1, k1.
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7[7:8:8:9] x 50g balls in Grey Mist p9, k3. Row 22: K1, p1, k3, p2, k6, p6, k9, p3.
5mm needles 35cm long Row 12: P3, k9, p6, k3, p2, k2, (p1, k1) 3 times. Row 23: K3, p9, k6, p6, CR3L, p3, k1.
Cable needle Row 13: (K1, p1) 4 times, CR3L, p2, C6F, Row 24: K1, p1, k2, p2, k7, p6, k9, p3.
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Row counter p9, k3. Row 25: K3, p9, C6B, p7, CR3L, p2, k1.
Darning needle Row 14: P3, k9, p6, k2, p2, k3, (p1, k1) 3 times. Row 26: K3, p2, k8, p6, k9, p3.
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2 stitch holders Row 15: (K1, p1) 3 times, p2, CR3R, p2, k6, Row 27: K3, p4, mb, p4, k6, p8, CR3L, p2.
Stitch markers p4, mb, p4, k3. Row 28: K2, p2, k9, p6, k9, p3.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Row 16: P3, k9, p6, k3, p2, k2, (p1, k1) 3 times.
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on average requirements and are Row 17: (K1, p1) 3 times, p1, CR3R, p3, k6, FRONT
approximate. p9, k3. Cast on 103[111:123:131:143] sts.
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Row 18: P3, k9, p6, k4, p2, k3, (p1, k1) twice. Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
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Row 19: (K1, p1) twice, p2, CR3R, p4, C6F, Row 2 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end.
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18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st. p9, k3. These 2 rows form rib and are repeated.
16 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over m st. Row 20: P3, k9, p6, k5, p2, k2, (p1, k1) twice. Work 2 more rows in rib.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 21: (K1, p1) twice, p1, CR3R, p5, k6, Set Cable Panels
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to obtain correct tension. p4, mb, p4, k3. Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) 5[7:10:12:15] times, pm,
Row 22: P3, k9, p6, k6, p2, k3, p1, k1. work across 31 sts of row 1 of Cable Panel A,
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pm, k21, pm, work across 31 sts of row 1 of Cable Panel A
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Cable Panel B, (p1, k1) 5[7:10:12:15] times.
Row 2 (WS): (K1, p1) 5[7:10:12:15] times,
pm, work across 31 sts of row 2 of Cable
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Panel B, pm, p21, pm, work across 31 sts
of row 2 of Cable Panel A, (p1, k1)
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5[7:10:12:15] times.
These 2 rows set position of Cable Panels
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with m st at sides and and central rev
st st panel.
Work another 7 rows in patt.
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Dec row (WS): Patt to m, sm, k2tog,
k to 2 sts before m, ssk, sm, patt to end.
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Cont in patt as set and dec on 8 foll 10th
rows. 85[93:105:113:125] sts.
Shape armholes
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Cast off 4[5:6:7:8] sts at beg of next 2 rows.
77[83:93:99:109] sts.
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Dec 1 st at each end of next and 2 foll RS
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rows. 71[77:87:93:103] sts.
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Size 1 only
Next row (WS): Patt to m, sk2po, patt to
end (69 sts).
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Next row: Patt to 3 sts before m, C7F,
patt to end.
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Work 5 rows in patt as set.
Next row (RS): Patt to 3 sts before m,
C7F, patt to end.
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Next row: Patt to end.
Size 2 only
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Next row (WS): K2tog, patt to m, sk2po,
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patt to last 2 sts, ssk (73 sts). Cable Panel B
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Next row: Patt to 3 sts before m, C7F,
patt to end.
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C7F, patt to end.
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Size 3 only
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patt to last 2 sts, ssk (83 sts).
Next row: P2tog, patt to 3 sts before m,
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C7F, patt to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl (81 sts).
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C7F, patt to end.
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Size 4 only
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patt to last 2 sts, ssk (89 sts).
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p on RS, k on WS
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mb
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CR3R
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CR3L
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C6F
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Next row: P2tog, patt to 3 sts before m, Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 9 rows. NECK TRIM
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C7F, patt to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl (87 sts). 18[19:21:22:24] sts. Join left shoulder seam with mattress stitch.
Next row: Dec 1 st at each end of row Cont on these sts until armhole meas With RS facing, k33[35:39:41:43] sts
(85 sts). 21[21:22:23:24]cm (8¼[8¼:8¾:9:9½]in), from Back neck holder, pick up and
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Work 4 rows in patt as set. ending with a RS row. k16[16:18:18:20] sts along straight edge
Next row (RS): Patt to 3 sts before m, Shape shoulders of Front neck, 8 sts down neck shaping,
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C7F, patt to end. Cast off 6[6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next row 15[17:21:23:25] sts from Front neck holder,
Next row: Patt to end. and foll alt row. 8 sts up neck shaping and
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Size 5 only Work 1 row. 15[17:23:23:25] sts along straight edge of

Next row (WS): K2tog, patt to m, sk2po, Cast off rem 6[7:7:8:8] sts. second side of neck.
patt to last 2 sts, ssk (99 sts). 95[101:117:121:129] sts.
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Next row: P2tog, patt to 3 sts before m, BACK Work 4 rows in 1 x 1 rib, starting with
C7F, patt to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl (97 sts). Cast on 85[93:105:113:125] sts. a WS row.
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Work 3 rows, dec 1 st at each end (91 sts). Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Cast off in rib.
Work 2 rows in patt as set. Row 2 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end.
Next row (RS): Patt to 3 sts before m, These 2 rows form rib and are repeated. ARMHOLE TRIMS (MAKE 2)
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C7F, patt to end. Work 2 more rows in rib. Join rem shoulder seam and neck trim
Next row: Patt to end. Cont in rev st st, starting with a RS p row, with mattress stitch.
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All sizes until work meas same as Front to armhole With RS facing, pick up and
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69[73:81:85:91] sts. shaping, ending with a RS p row. k41[42:43:45:47] sts to shoulder seam along
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Shape neckline Note: This will be to measurement not armhole edge and 40[41:42:44:46] sts
Patt 27[28:30:31:33], turn. rows, as the row tension or rev st st and m back down second side of armhole edge.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 9 rows. st are different on Front and Back panels. 81[83:85:89:93] sts.
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18[19:21:22:24] sts. Shape armholes Work 4 rows in 1 x 1 rib.

Cont on these sts until armhole meas Cast off 4[5:6:7:8] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off in rib.
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21[21:22:23:24]cm (8¼[8¼:8¾:9:9½]in), 77[83:93:99:109] sts. Join trim edges and side seams using
ending with a WS row. Dec 1 st at each end of next and mattress stitch down to last 19cm (7½in),
Shape shoulders 3[4:5:6:8] foll alt rows. 69[73:81:85:91] sts. which is left open for side splits.
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Cast off 6[6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next row Cont on these sts until armhole meas
and foll alt row. same as Front to shoulder, ending with a SPLIT TRIMS (MAKE 2)
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Work 1 row. WS row. Seam side seams and trim seams as far as
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Cast off rem 6[7:7:8:8] sts. Shape shoulders 20cm (8in) at hem, leaving this open for
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Second side of neck Cast off 6[6:7:7:8] sts at beg of next 4 rows. a trim.
With RS facing slip centre 15[17:21:23:25] 45[49:53:57:59] sts. Starting at hem with RS facing, pick up
sts on to a holder for Front neck. Cast off 6[7:7:8:8] sts at beg of next 2 rows. and k41 sts to seam and 40 sts back down
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Rejoin yarn to rem 27[28:30:31:33] sts 33[35:39:41:43] sts. second side of split (81 sts).
and turn. Leave rem 33[35:39:41:43] sts on a holder. Work 1 row in 1 x 1 rib.
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Cast off tightly in rib.

Fold the trim to inside and mitre at fold
across trim.
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Block to dimensions given in schematic.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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ABBREVIATIONS
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Dec1 = (k1, ssk) at beg and (k2tog, k1) at
end of a knit row, and (p1, p2tog) at beg
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and (p2tog tbl, p1) at end of a purl row
pbf = p into back and front of a stitch
(inc 1)
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C4F = slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at
front, k2, then k2 from cn
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C4B = slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at
back, k2, then k2 from cn
For more abbreviations see page 91
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LEFT-SLANTING CABLE
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PATTERN
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Worked over 5 plus 1 sts and 30 rows
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Row 1 (RS): (P1, k4) to last st, p1.
Masterclass Rows 2, 4 and 6: K1, (p4, k1) to end.
Row 3: (P1, k4) to last st, p1.
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see page 57
Row 5: (P1, C4F) to last st, p1.
Rows 7 and 9: K1, (p1, k4) to end.
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SIZES Rows 8, 10 and 12: (P4, k1) to last st, p1.
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To fit: UK 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22:24:26] Row 11: K1, (p1, C4F) to end.
81[86:91:97:102:107:112:117:122:127]cm
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(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46:48:50]in) Left-slanting Cable Pattern
Actual measurement:
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94[101:104:111:118:123:130:133:140:147]cm
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(37[39¾:41:43¾:46½:48½:51¼:52½:55¼:58]in)
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Length to shoulder:
63[65:66:67:69:71:73:74:75:76]cm
(24¾[25¼:25½:26½:27¼:28:28¾:29¼:
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29½:30]in)
Sleeve length:
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43[46:46:46:46:47:47:48:48:48]cm
(17[18:18:18:18:18½:18½:19:19:19]in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED
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The Fibre Co Lore 100% lambswool
(approx 250m per 100g)
7[7:7:8:8:8:9:9:10:10] x 100g balls in Caring
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3.5mm and 4mm needles
3.5mm needle 100cm long
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2 stitch holders
10 stitch markers
Cable needle
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Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over wide rib

using 4mm needles. Key RS: knit RS: purl
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28 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over cable patt WS: purl WS: knit
using 4mm needles. C4F 5-st patt rep
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Rows 13 and 15: K2, (p1, k4) to last 4 sts, Rows 2, 4 and 6: (K1, p4) to last st, k1. 122[132:136:146:156:162:172:176:186:196] sts.
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p1, k3. Row 3: P1, (k4, p1) to end. Inc 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 126[136:140:
Rows 14, 16 and 18: P3, k1, (p4, k1) to last Row 5: P1, (C4B, p1) to end. 150:160:166:176:180:190:200] sts.
2 sts, p2. Rows 7 and 9: (K4, p1) to last st, k1. Next row (RS): Inc 1 st at each end of row.
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Row 17: K2, (p1, C4F) to last 4 sts, p1, k3. Rows 8, 10 and 12: P1, (k1, p4) to end. 128[138:142:152:162:168:178:182:192:202] sts.
Rows 19 and 21: K3, (p1, k4) to last 3 sts, Row 11: (C4B, p1) to last st, k1. Next row (WS): Patt to end.
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p1, k2. Rows 13 and 15: K3, p1, (k4, p1) to last Rep last 2 rows once more. 130[140:144:
Rows 20, 22 and 24: P2, k1, (p4, k1) 2 sts, k2. 154:164:170:180:184:194:204] sts.
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to last 3 sts, p3. Rows 14, 16 and 18: P2, (k1, p4) to last Work 2 rows without shaping.
Row 23: K3, (p1, C4F) to last 3 sts, p1, k2. 4 sts, k1, p3. Next row (RS): Inc 1 st at each end of row.
Rows 25 and 27: K4, (p1, k4) to last 2 sts, Row 17: K3, p1, (C4B, p1) to last 2 sts, k2. 132[142:146:156:166:172:182:186:196:206] sts.
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p1, k1. Rows 19 and 21: K2, p1, (k4, p1) to last Next row: Patt to end.
Rows 26 and 28: P1, k1, (p4, k1) to last 3 sts, k3. Next row: Patt to end, pm at each end
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4 sts, p4. Rows 20, 22 and 24: P3, (k1, p4) to last of row.
Row 29: C4F, (p1, C4F) to last 2 sts, p1, k1. 3 sts, k1, p2. Cont in patt as set until work meas
Row 30: Rep row 26. Row 23: K2, p1, (C4B, p1) to last 3 sts, k3. 40[42:42:42:43:44:45:46:46:47]cm
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Rows 25 and 27: K1, p1, (k4, p1) to last (15¾[16½:16½:16½:17:17¼:17¾:18:18:18½]in)

RIGHT-SLANTING CABLE 4 sts, k4. from markers at start of straight section,
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PATTERN Rows 26 and 28: P4, (k1, p4) to last 2 sts, ending with a WS row.
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Worked over 5 plus 1 sts and 30 rows k1, p1. Pm at each end of next row to indicate start
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Row 1 (RS): P1, (k4, p1) to end. Row 29: K1, p1, (C4B, p1) to last 4 sts, C4B. of armholes, cont straight in patt as set
Row 30: Rep row 26. until work meas
Right-slanting Cable Pattern 57[59:60:61:63:65:67:68:69:70]cm (22½
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BACK [23¼:23¾:24:24¾:25½:26½:26¾:27¼:27½]in)
With 4mm needles, cast on from markers at start of straight section,
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72[82:86:96:106:112:122:126:136:146] sts. ending with a WS row.

Shape hemline Shape shoulders
Set-up row (WS): Purl. Cast off 6[6:6:7:8:8:9:9:10:11] sts at beg
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Work incs and patt as foll, slipping markers of next 12[4:2:6:8:4:8:6:8:12] rows.
as you go: 60[118:134:114:102:140:110:132:116:74] sts.
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Row 1 (RS): Using a knitted or cable Cast off 0[7:7:8:9:9:10:10:11:0] sts at

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cast-on method, cast on 7 sts, k these beg of next 0[8:10:6:4:8:4:6:4:0] rows.

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7 sts, k0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2], pm, (work 60[62:64:66:66:68:70:72:72:74] sts.

Right-slanting Cable row 1 across Cast off.
31[36:36:41:46:51:56:56:61:66] sts), pm, k10,
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pm, (work Left-slanting Cable row 1 across FRONT

31[36:36:41:46:51:56:56:61:66] sts), pm, With 4mm needles, cast on 132[142:146:
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k0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2]. 156:166:172:182:186:196:206] sts.

Row 2: Using a knitted or cable cast- Set-up row (WS): Purl.
on method, cast on 7 sts, p these 7 Set cable patt
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sts, p0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2], sm, (work Row 1 (RS): K0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2], pm,

Left-slanting Cable row 2 across (work Left-slanting Cable row 1 across
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31[36:36:41:46:51:56:56:61:66] sts), sm, 61[66:66:71:76:81:86:86:91:96] sts), pm,

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p10, sm, (work Right-slanting Cable row 2 k10, pm, (work Right-slanting Cable row 1
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across 31[36:36:41:46:51:56:56:61:66] sts), across 61[66:66:71:76:81:86:86:91:96] sts),

sm, p0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2]. pm, k0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2].
(Inc of 7 sts at each side, giving Row 2: P0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2], sm,
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86[96:100:110:120:126:136:140:150:160] sts.) (work Right-slanting Cable row 2 across

These 2 rows set position of cable and 61[66:66:71:76:81:86:86:91:96] sts), sm,
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inc patts. p10, sm, (work Left-slanting Cable row 2

Working cable patt between markers and across 61[66:66:71:76:81:86:86:91:96] sts),
inc number of patt reps when there are sm, p0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2].
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enough sts to work them, while always These 2 rows set position of patt
working centre 10 sts in st st, cont as foll: with 0[0:2:2:2:0:0:2:2:2] sts at each
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Inc 6 sts as set at beg of next 2 rows. side seam worked in st st and next
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Inc 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. in slanting cable pattern and centre 10 sts
108[118:122:132:142:148:158:162:172:182] sts. in st st.
Key RS: knit C4B Inc 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 116[126: Cont in patt until work meas same as
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WS: purl
RS: purl 130:140:150:156:166:170:180:190] sts. Back to armhole markers, measured from
WS: knit 5-st patt rep Inc 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. markers at end of curved back hemline.
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Pm at each end of next row to Cont without shaping until Front meas
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indicate start of armholes and cont same as Back from markers at start of
straight in patt as set until work meas straight section, ending with a RS row.
52[54:55:56:57:59:61:62:63:64]cm (20½ Shape right shoulder
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[21¼:21¾:22:22½:23¼:24:24½:24¾:25¼]in) Cast off 6[6:6:7:8:8:9:9:10:11] sts at beg
from markers at start of straight section, of next 6[2:1:3:4:2:4:3:4:6] WS rows.
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ending with a WS row. Cast off 0[7:7:8:9:9:10:10:11:0] sts at beg
Shape left neckline of next 0[4:5:3:2:4:2:3:2:0] WS rows.
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Next row (RS): Patt
45[49:50:54:59:62:66:67:72:76] sts, turn SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
and put rem sts on a holder. Cont on these With 3.5mm needles, cast on
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45[49:50:54:59:62:66:67:72:76] sts only. 50[50:52:52:54:54:56:56:58:58] sts.
Work 1 WS row straight. Row 1 (RS): K0[0:0:0:0:1:1:3:3:5:5],
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Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 4 rows. p0[0:2:2:3:3:3:3:3:3], (k7, p3) to end.
41[45:46:50:55:58:62:63:68:72] sts. Row 2: (K3, p7) to last
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 0[0:2:2:4:4:6:6:8:8] sts,
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5[5:5:5:5:6:6:6:6:6] RS rows. k0[0:2:2:3:3:3:3:3:3], p0[0:0:0:0:1:1:3:3:5:5].
36[40:41:45:50:52:56:57:62:66] sts. These 2 rows form rib.
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Cont without shaping until Front meas Cont as set until work meas 3cm (1¼in),
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same as Back, ending with a WS row, ending with a WS row.
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and measured from marker at start of Change to 4mm needles and cont in rib
straight section. patt as set for another 2cm (¾in), ending
Shape left shoulder with a WS row.
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Cast off 6[6:6:7:8:8:9:9:10:11] sts at beg Work foll Sleeve inc row, working kfb if
of next 6[2:1:3:4:2:4:3:4:6] RS rows. next st is a k st and pbf if next st is a p st:
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Cast off 0[7:7:8:9:9:10:10:11:0] sts at beg Sleeve inc row (RS): Patt 1 st, kfb or
of next 0[4:5:3:2:4:2:3:2:0] RS rows. pbf, patt to last 2 sts, kfb or pbf, patt 1.
Shape right neckline 52[52:54:54:56:56:58:58:60:60] sts.
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With RS facing, join yarn at Rep this Sleeve inc row every following
neck edge and cast off centre 12th[10th:10th:8th:8th:8th:
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42[44:46:48:48:48:50:52:52:54] sts, patt 6th:6th:6th:6th] row until there are
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to end. 45[49:50:54:59:62:66:67:72:76] sts. 66[70:74:76:78:82:86:88:90:92] sts,
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Next row (WS): Patt to end. working new sts in patt.
Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 4 rows. Cont in rib patt as set until Sleeve meas
41[45:46:50:55:58:62:63:68:72] sts. 43[46:46:46:46:47:47:48:48:48]cm
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Dec 1 st at neck edge of next (17[18:18:18:18:18½:18½:19:19:19]in), ending
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5[5:5:5:5:6:6:6:6:6] RS rows. with a WS row.
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WROUGHT SOCKS BY BRONAGH MISKELLY

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Shape Sleeve cap

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Cast off 22[23:25:25:26:27:29:29:30:31] sts

at beg of next 2 rows. k1, then p1 from second cn, k1 from first cn
22[24:24:26:26:28:28:30:30:30] sts. Tw3B = twist 3 back: sl2 sts to cn and hold
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Cast off. to back, k1 tbl, then p1, k1 tbl from cn

Tw3F = twist 3 front: sl1 to cn and hold to
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INTERIM MAKE UP 1 front, k1 tbl, p1, then k1 tbl from cn

Weave in ends and block pieces lightly. For more abbreviations see page 91
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Sew left shoulder seam.

TIPS
NECKLINE If you are working with dpns, rearrange
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With RS facing, 3.5mm needles and the number of sts on each needle by one
starting at the Back, pick up and or two every few rows to avoid developing
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k43[44:46:47:47:49:50:52:52:52] sts ladders of looser sts.

across Back neck,
20[20:21:21:22:22:22:23:23:23] sts CENTRAL PANEL
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along left neckline, Worked over 15 sts and 30 rows

30[31:33:34:34:34:35:37:37:39] sts Row 1: (K1, p1) 3 times, Cr3F, (p1, k1) 3 times.
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across Front neck and Rows 2-4: (K1, p1) 7 times, k1.
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20[20:21:21:22:22:22:23:23:23] sts along Row 5: Rep row 1.

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right neckline. Row 6: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl,

113[115:121:123:125:127:129:135:135:137] sts. (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 1 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end. Row 7: (K1, p1) twice, Tw3B, p1, Tw3F,
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Row 2 (RS): (K1, p1) to last st, k1. (p1, k1) twice.
Rep these 2 rows until neckline meas Row 8: Rep row 6.
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12cm (4¾in), ending with a RS row. SIZES Row 9: K1, p1, Tw3B, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, p1,
Cast off in rib on WS. 1[2:3] Tw3F, p1, k1.
To fit: UK women’s shoe size 5-7[7-9:9-11] Row 10: (K1, p1, k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl,
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INTERIM MAKE UP 2 Leg circumference: 19.5[22:24.5]cm (p1, k1) 3 times.

Insert Sleeve caps into armholes (7¾[8¾:9¾]in) Row 11: Tw3B, p1, k1, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, p1,
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between markers and sew in place. Figures in square brackets refer to larger k1, p1, Tw3F.
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Sew left Sleeve and side seam. sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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this applies to all sizes. Central Panel

HEMLINE
With 3.5mm needles, RS facing and YOU WILL NEED
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starting at Back, pick up and k35 sts Banshee Yarns Yak Sock 70% superwash
along curved edge, pick up and Merino, 20% yak, 10% nylon
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k52[58:62:68:76:80:88:90:98:104] sts (approx 400m per 100g)

along straight back edge, pick up and 1[1:1] x 100g skein in Echo
k35 sts along other curved edge, pick up 2.5mm double-pointed needles or
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and k96[102:106:112:120:124:130:134:140: circular needle

148] sts along Front bottom edge. Stitch holders
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218[230:238:250:266:274:288:294: Stitch markers

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308:322] sts. 2 cable needles

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Row 1 (WS): (K1, p1) to end. Row counter

Row 2 (RS): (K1, p1) to end. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
Rep these 2 rows twice more. average requirements and are approximate.
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Cast off in patt on WS.

TENSION
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TO FINISH 33 sts and 44 rnds to 10cm over st st,

Sew right Sleeve, side and hemline seams. blocked.
Weave in any ends. See yarn band for Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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further care instructions. to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS
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C2B = cable 2 back: sl1 to cn and hold to

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back, k1, then k1 from cn

C2F = cable 2 front: sl1 to cn and hold to Key
knit Cr3F
front, k1, then k1 from cn
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Cr3F = cross 3 front: sl1 to first cn and hold k tbl Tw3B

to front, sl1 to second cn and hold to back, purl Tw3F
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QUICK TECHNIQUE WITH JO ALLPORT
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This useful sewing-up stitch gives an almost invisible seam that is robust and great for side and sleeve seams.
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1. Here are two swatches lined up 2. The mattress stitch seam is being sewn 3. Take the needle and, holding the other
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and ready to be sewn together using with a contrast shade of the same yarn swatch to be seamed, push the needle
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mattress stitch. For all my patterns, unless so that it is visible. I have knotted the end from the right side to the wrong side and
otherwise stated, a whole stitch is allowed and brought the needle through from the back again, as if to work a running stitch.
as a selvedge at each side. This allows for a wrong side to the right side, one whole The needle should be one whole stitch in
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firm edge and a tidy finish. stitch in from the side seam at the bottom from the edge and can either go through
corner of the first swatch. one or two horizontal bars. I generally
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sew up with two horizontal bars between
stitches. Pull the needle through.
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4. I have left a gap so you can see 5. Now take the needle back to the first 6. Go back to the other side and repeat the
the horizontal thread between the side and make another running stitch from running stitch. Continue in this way until
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two swatches. right side to wrong side and back to right the whole seam is completed. You may
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side, over two bars. Pull the yarn through. find pins or little clips help you line up the
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pattern or patterns so that the seam is neat.
Note that I have left the stitches loose so
you can see the thread weaving between
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the two swatches. When actually sewing
up, I pull the two edges together.
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almost invisible.
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Row 12: K1 tbl, (p1, k1) twice, (p1, k1 tbl) Cont in patt as set for 26[30:34] more rows. Insert the needle into the first stitch on
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twice, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k1 tbl. Turn heel front knitting needle as if to purl, leave
Row 13: K1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, Tw3B, p1, Tw3F, Next row (RS): Sl1, k15[17:19], ssk, k1, turn. stitch on knitting needle before taking the
p1, k1, p1, k1 tbl. Next row: Sl1, p4, p2tog tbl, p1, turn. needle through the first stitch on the back
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Row 14: K1 tbl, (p1, k1, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1) twice, Next row: Sl1, k to 1 st before gap knitting needle as if to knit and leave stitch
p1, k1 tbl. (created by turn), ssk, k1, turn. on knitting needle.
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Row 15: K1 tbl, p1, Tw3B, (p1, k1) twice, Next row: Sl1, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog ** Take needle back through first stitch on
p1, Tw3F, p1, k1 tbl. tbl, p1, turn. front knitting needle as if to knit and slip
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Row 16: K1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, (p1, k1) 4 times, Rep last 2 rows 4[5:6] more times off the knitting needle, take yarn through
(p1, k1 tbl) twice. (all heel sts worked). 17[19:21] sts. next stitch on this knitting needle as if to
Row 17: Tw3B, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, Tw3F. Gusset purl but leave on the knitting needle.
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Row 18: K1 tbl, (p1, k1) 6 times, p1, k1 tbl. Next rnd: Sl1 kwise, k16[18:20] heel Take needle back through the first stitch
Row 19: Tw3F, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, Tw3B. sts, pick up and k15[17:19] along side of on the back needle as if to purl and slip
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Row 20: Rep row 16. heel flap, pick up and k1 more st in gap off the knitting needle, take yarn through
Row 21: K1 tbl, p1, Tw3F, (p1, k1) twice, p1, between side of heel and top of sock, pm, next stitch on this needle as if to knit but
Tw3B, p1, k1 tbl. patt 29[33:37] sts for instep, pm, pick up leave on the knitting needle.
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Row 22: Rep row 14. and k1 in gap between top of sock and side Repeat from ** until all of the stitches have
Row 23: K1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, Tw3F, p1, Tw3B, of heel, pick up and k15[17:19] along other been worked, tightening up the sewn line
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p1, k1, p1, k1 tbl. side of heel flap. 78[86:96] sts. as you work.
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Row 24: Rep row 12. Partial rnd: K to marker. Marker is new Take yarn to wrong side of work and
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Row 25: Tw3F, p1, k1, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, p1, beg of rnd. fasten off.
k1, p1, Tw3B. Set decs
Row 26: K1, (p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1, p1, k1 tbl) Next rnd: Patt across instep to marker, sm,
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twice, p1, k1. ssk, k to 2 sts before end, k2tog (dec 2).
Row 27: K1, p1, Tw3F, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, p1, Next rnd: Patt to marker, sm, k to end.
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Tw3B, p1, k1. Rep last 2 rows until 56[64:72] sts rem.
Row 28: K1, p1, k1, (p1, k1 tbl) 4 times, Sizes 1 and 2 only
(p1, k1) twice. Cont as set with pattern on top of foot
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Row 29: (K1, p1) twice, Tw3F, p1, Tw3B, and st st for sole until 4 full pattern reps
(p1, k1) twice. plus 6 rnds are complete or foot meas
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Row 30: Rep row 6. 2.5[3]cm (1[1¼]in) less than desired

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length to tip of toes.

SOCKS (MAKE 2)
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Size 3 only
Cast on 56[64:72] sts and join in the rnd, Cont as set with pattern on top of foot and
being careful not to twist sts, pm for beg st st for sole until 4 full pattern reps plus
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of rnd. 6 rnds are complete. Then rep rnds 3-6

Rnd 1: (P1, k1) to end. once more or until foot meas 4cm (1½in)
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Rep last rnd 13[15:15] more times. less than desired length to tip of toes.
Set pattern All sizes – shape toe
Rnd 1: *P1, C2F, p4[6:8], work central Rnd 1: K2tog, (p1, k1) 12[14:16] times, p1,
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panel, p4[6:8], C2B; rep from * once more. ssk, sm, (k1, p1) to last st, k1. 54[62:70] sts
Rnd 2: *P1, k2, p4[6:8], work central panel, Rnd 2 (dec): *Ssk, rib as set to 2 sts before
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p4[6:8], k2; rep from * once more. marker, k2tog, sm; rep from * once more
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Rnds 1 and 2 set position of cables and (dec 4).

Rnd 3: *K1, rib as set to 1 st before marker,
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centre panel.
Sizes 1 and 2 only k1, sm; rep from * once more.
Cont as set, working rows 1-30 of Central Rep rnds 2 and 3 another 2[2:3] times.
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Panel twice, then working another 42[50:54] sts.

6[2] rnds as set. Rep rnd 2 only until 22[22:26] sts rem.
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Size 3 only Divide rem sts between 2 needles and

Cont as set, working rows 3 and 4 of graft toe sts tog.
central panel once, then rows 1-30 twice,
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then work another 2 rnds as set. TO FINISH

All sizes – divide for heel flap Weave in all ends and block to
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Row 1 (RS): P1, m1, patt 27[31:35], m1, turn. measurements, according to yarn band
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Row 2: Sl1 wyif, patt 27[31:35], k1, turn. instructions.

Graft toe
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Cont in rows on these 29[33:37] sts only,

leaving rem 29[33:37] sts on a spare Thread yarn end through a blunt-tipped
needle or holder. needle. With the set of stitches with the
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Row 3: Sl1, patt 27[31:35], p1. yarn attached at the back, hold both
Row 4: Sl1 wyif, patt 27[31:35], k1.
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LEAF CABLE COWL BY EMMA VINING

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LEAF PATTERN Row 32: Rep row 2.

Worked over 20 sts and 32 rows
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Row 1 (RS): Knit. COWL

Row 2: P2, k5, p2, k2, p2, k5, p2. Cast on 58 sts.
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Rows 3 and 4: Rep rows 1 and 2. Set Leaf Patt

Row 5: K6, C3B, k2, C3F, k6. Using Chart or written instructions,
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Row 6: P2, k4, p3, k2, p3, k4, p2. work as foll:
Row 7: K5, C3B, k4, C3F, k5. Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, k1, C4B, k2, (work
Row 8: P2, k3, p4, k2, p4, k3, p2. row 1 of Leaf Pattern) twice, k2, C4F, k2.
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Row 9: K4, C3B, k6, C3F, k4. Row 2: Sl1 wyif, k1, p4, k2, (work row 2
Row 10: P2, (k2, p5) twice, k2, p2. of Leaf Pattern) twice, k2, p4, k2.
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Row 11: K2, C4B, k8, C4F, k2. Row 3: Sl1 wyif, k5, k2, (work row 3 of Leaf
Row 12: P9, k2, p9. Pattern) twice, k to end.
Row 13: C4B, k12, C4F. Row 4: Sl1 wyif, k1, p4, k2, (work row 4
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Row 14: Rep row 12. of Leaf Pattern) twice, k2, p4, k2.
Row 15: K20. Rows 5-32: Rep rows 1-4, using Leaf
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Rows 16-19: Rep rows 14 and 15 twice. Pattern rows 5-32.

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Row 20: Rep row 12. Rows 1-32 set pattern.

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Row 21: Rep row 5. Rep these 32 rows another 9 times or until
Row 22: Rep row 12. desired length is reached, ending after
Row 23: Rep row 7. row 32.
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Row 24: Rep row 12. Cast off in patt.

Row 25: Rep row 9.
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SIZE Row 26: P6, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1, p6. TO FINISH
Depth: 28cm (11in) Row 27: Rep row 11. Weave in ends and block to measurements,
Circumference: 136cm (53½in) Row 28: P4, k3, p2, k2, p2, k3, p4. according to yarn band instructions.
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Row 29: Rep row 13. Sew cast-on and cast-off edges together
YOU WILL NEED Row 30: Rep row 2. to create a loop, matching up cables.
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Eden Cottage Yarns Keswick Aran Row 31: K20.

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85% superwash Merino, 15% Donegal nep

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(approx 166m per 100g) Leaf Pattern Key

3 x 100g skeins in Falling Leaves
5.5mm needles RS: knit, WS: purl
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Cable needle RS: purl, WS: knit

Row counter
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C3B
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based

on average requirements and are C3F
approximate. C4B
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C4F
TENSION
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21 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st.

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ABBREVIATIONS
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C3B = cable 3 back: sl1 to cn and hold

at back, k2, then k1 from cn
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C3F = cable 3 front: sl2 to cn and hold

at front, k1, then k2 from cn
C4B = cable 4 back: sl2 to cn and hold
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at back, k2, then k2 from cn

C4F = cable 4 front: sl2 to cn and hold
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at front, k2, then k2 from cn

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PATTERN NOTES
The cowl is worked as a long rectangle,
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with the cast-on and cast-off edges sewn

together after knitting to create the loop.
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ABBREVIATIONS
Tssk = twisted ssk: sl1 tbl, sl1, slip both sts
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back to LH needle and k2tog tbl
Tk2tog = twisted k2tog: sl1, sl1 tbl, slip both
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sts back to LH needle, k2tog
Tp2tog = twisted p2tog: sl1 tbl and return
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to LH needle, p2tog
Tssp = twisted ssp: sl1, sl1 tbl, return sts to
LH needle, p2tog tbl
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PATTERN NOTE
The number of sts in the lace rib columns
varies, but when counting stitches in a row,
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always count a rib column as 7 sts.
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SLEEVE PANEL
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Worked over 7 sts
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Row 1: K3tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk.
Row 2: P1, yo, p3, yo, p1.
Row 3: K7.
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Row 4: P7.
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4 once more.
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SIZES Rows 9 and 10: Rep rows 1 and 2.
To fit: 81[87:92:97:102:107:112:117:122:127]cm Row 11: K1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times.
(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46:48:50]in) Row 12: P1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times.
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Actual bust: 91[95.5:100:106.5:111:115.5: Rows 13-30: Rep rows 11 and 12 nine
120.5:127.5:132:136]cm (35¾[37½:39¼:42: more times.
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43¾:45½:47½:50¼:52:53¾]in)
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Length to shoulder: BACK
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55[56:56:57:58:59:60:61:61:62]cm Using 4.5mm needles, cast on
(21¾[22:22:22½:22¾:23¼:23½:24:24:24½]in) 95[99:103:109:113:117:125:131:135:139] sts.
Sleeve length: Row 1 (RS): -[-:-:k1 tbl:k1 tbl:k1 tbl:k1 tbl:-:-:-],
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43[43:44:44:45:45:46:47:47:49]cm (p1, k1 tbl) 47[49:51:54:56:58:62:65:67:69]
(17[17:17¼:17¼:17¾:17¾:18:18½:19½:19½:19¾]in) times, p1[1:1:0:0:0:0:1:1:1].
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 2 (WS): -[-:-:p1 tbl:p1
sizes: where there is only one set of figures tbl:p1 tbl:p1 tbl:-:-:-], (k1, p1 tbl)
this applies to all sizes. 47[49:51:54:56:58:62:65:67:69] times,
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k1[1:1:0:0:0:0:1:1:1].
YOU WILL NEED Rep last 2 rows 4[4:4:4:4:4:5:5:5:5] more times.
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Cascade 220 100% Peruvian Highland Set lace rib patt
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Wool (approx 200m per 100g) Change to 5mm needles.
Sizes 1 to 6 only
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3[4:4:4:4:4:4:5:5:5] x 100g skeins in
Doeskin Heather Row 1: P8[4:6:3:5:7], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl)
4.5mm and 5mm needles 3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * 5 more
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4.5mm circular needle times, k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end.
Row counter Row 2: K8[4:6:3:5:7], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl)
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based 3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * 5 more
on average requirements and are times, p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k to end.
approximate. Row 3: P8[4:6:3:5:7], *k3tog, yo, k1, yo,
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sssk, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times,

TENSION p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times,
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18 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over rev st st p5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * once more, k3tog,
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7-st rib column is 3cm (1¼in) wide. Row 4: K8[4:6:3:5:7], *p1, yo, p3, yo, p1,
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times,
to obtain correct tension. k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times,
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k5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * once more, p1, yo,

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Row 5: P8[4:6:3:5:7], *k7, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 23 and 24 again. Row 23: P3[6:8:2], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl)
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tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, Rows 3-32 form pattern repeat. 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from * once more,
(p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * Sizes 7 to 10 only k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p7[7:7:9], **k1 tbl, (p1,
once more, k7, p to end. Row 1: P3[6:8:2], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from ** twice
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Row 6: K8[4:6:3:5:7], *p7, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 p7[7:7:9]; rep from * 7 more times, k1 tbl, more, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, ***p7[7:7:9],
tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times; rep from *** once
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(k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * Row 2: K3[6:8:2], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, more, p to end.
once more, p7, k to end. k7[7:7:9]; rep from * 7 more times, p1 tbl, Row 24: K3[6:8:2], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl)
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Rep rows 3-6 once more, then rows 3 (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k to end. 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from * once more, p1,
and 4 again. Row 3: P3[6:8:2], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, yo, p3, yo, p1, k7[7:7:9], **p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl)
Row 13: P8[4:6:3:5:7], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) p7[7:7:9], *k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p7[7:7:9], 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from ** twice more,
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3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * once k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9], k1 tbl, p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, ***k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1
more, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p5[7:7:9:9:9], (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from * tbl) 3 times; rep from *** once more,
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k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9], once more, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p7[7:7:9], k to end.
k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. Row 25: P3[6:8:2], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl)
(p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, Row 4: K3[6:8:2], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from * once more,
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(p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. k7[7:7:9], *p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, k7[7:7:9], p1 k7, p7[7:7:9], **k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times,
Row 14: K8[4:6:3:5:7], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p7[7:7:9]; rep from ** twice more, k7,
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3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * once p1 tbl) 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from * once ***p7[7:7:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times;
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more, p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 more, p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, rep from *** once more, p to end.
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tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1, yo, p1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. Row 26: K3[6:8:2], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl)
p3, yo, p1, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) Row 5: P3[6:8:2], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from * once more,
3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) times, p7[7:7:9], *k7, p7[7:7:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 p7, k7[7:7:9], **p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times,
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3 times, p to end. tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 k7[7:7:9]; rep from ** twice more, p7,
Row 15: P8[4:6:3:5:7], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from * once more, k7, ***k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times;
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3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * once p7[7:7:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. rep from *** once more, k to end.
more, k7, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) Row 6: K3[6:8:2], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) Rep rows 23-26 once more, then rows
3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k7, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 3 times, k7[7:7:9], *p7, k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 23 and 24 again.
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tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, tbl) 3 times, k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) Rows 3-32 form pattern repeat.
(p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from * once more, p7, All sizes
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Row 16: K8[4:6:3:5:7], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. Keeping patt correct for your size
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3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * once Rep rows 3-6 once more, then rows 3 throughout, work straight until Back
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more, p7, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) and 4 again. meas 36[36:35:35:35:35:36:36:35:34]cm
3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p7, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 Row 13: P3[6:8:2], k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, (14¼[14¼[13¾:13¾:13¾:13¾:14¼:14¼:13¾:
tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, p7[7:7:9], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; 13½]in), ending with a WS row.
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(k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. rep from * once more, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, Shape raglan
Rep rows 13-16 once more, then rows 13 p7[7:7:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9], Cast off 2[3:3:3:4:4:4:5:5:7] at beg of
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and 14 again. k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p7[7:7:9], **k1 tbl, (p1, next 2 rows.
Row 23: P8[4:6:3:5:7], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from ** once 91[93:97:103:105:109:117:121:125:125] sts.
3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, more, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p to end. Next row (dec): K1, k1 tbl, p1, Tssk, patt to
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p5[7:7:9:9:9], *k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, Row 14: K3[6:8:2], p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, last 5 sts, Tk2tog, p1, k1 tbl, k1.
p5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * twice more, k7[7:7:9], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, 89[91:95:101:103:107:115:119:123:123] sts.
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k3tog, yo, k1, yo, sssk, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, k7[7:7:9]; rep from * once more, p1, yo, p3, Next row (WS): P1, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, patt to
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(p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. yo, p1, k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, last 4 sts, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, p1. ****
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Row 24: K8[4:6:3:5:7], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) k7[7:7:9], p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, k7[7:7:9], **p1 Cont to dec as set on every RS
3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from ** row 14[16:16:16:19:20:18:19:19:24]
k5[7:7:9:9:9], *p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, once more, p1, yo, p3, yo, p1, k to end. more times, ending with a RS row.
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k5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep from * twice more, p1, yo, Row 15: P3[6:8:2], k7, p7[7:7:9], *k1 tbl, 61[59:63:69:65:67:79:81:85:75] sts.
p3, yo, p1, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from * Next row: P1, p1 tbl, k1, Tp2tog,
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3 times, k to end. once more, k7, p7[7:7:9], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) patt to last 5 sts, Tssp, k1, p1 tbl, p1.
Row 25: P8[4:6:3:5:7], k1 tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9], k7, p7[7:7:9], **k1 tbl, (p1, 59[57:61:67:63:65:77:79:83:73] sts.
3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k7, p5[7:7:9:9:9], *k1 k1 tbl) 3 times, p7[7:7:9]; rep from ** once Cont to dec at each end of every row to
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tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep more, k7, p to end. 35[37:37:39:39:41:41:43:43:45] sts.
from * twice more, k7, p5[7:7:9:9:9], k1 tbl, Row 16: K3[6:8:2], p7, k7[7:7:9], *p1 tbl, Cast off.
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(p1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p to end. (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from *
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Row 26: K8[4:6:3:5:7], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) once more, p7, k7[7:7:9], p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl)
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3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p7, k5[7:7:9:9:9], *p1 3 times, k7[7:7:9], p7, k7[7:7:9], **p1 tbl, (k1, Work as Back to ****.
tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k5[7:7:9:9:9]; rep p1 tbl) 3 times, k7[7:7:9]; rep from ** once Note: Read all of next section
from * twice more, p7, k5[7:7:9:9:9], p1 tbl, more, p7, k to end. before starting.
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(k1, p1 tbl) 3 times, k to end. Rep rows 13-16 once more, then rows Cont to dec at raglan edges as set on
Rep rows 23-26 once more, then rows 13 and 14 again. every RS row 14[16:16:16:19:20:18:19:19:24]
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more times and then on every row Row 2 (WS): -[p1 tbl:p1 tbl:p1
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11[9:11:13:11:11:17:17:19:13] times. tbl:-:-:-: p1 tbl: p1 tbl:-], (k1, p1 tbl)
AT THE SAME TIME once 18[19:19:19:20:20:20:21:21:22] times,
10[10:12:12:16:16:18:18:18:20] raglan shaping k1[0:0:0:1:1:1:0:0:1].
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rows are complete, shape neck as foll: Rep rows 1 and 2 five more times.
Next row: K1, k1 tbl, p1, Tssk, patt Set lace rib patt
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32[33:34:37:36:38:41:43:45:44] sts, Change to 5mm needles.
tk2tog, k1, leave rem sts on holder. Next row (RS): P15[16:16:16:17:17:17:18:18:19],
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38[39:40:43:42:44:47:49:51:50] sts. work row 1 of Sleeve Panel, p to end.
Next row: P1, p1 tbl, patt to last 4 sts, Next row (WS): K15[16:16:16:17:17:17:18:18:19],
p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, p1. work row 2 of Sleeve Panel, k to end.
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Cont to dec on neck edge as set on foll These 2 rows set position of lace rib patt.
14[15:15:16:16:17:17:18:18:19] rows. Cont as set, working Sleeve incs as foll:
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When all shaping is complete 4 sts rem. Work 2 rows.
Next row: K1, Tssk, k1. Inc row: P1, m1p, patt to last st, m1p, p1.
Next row: Tssp, p1. 39[41:41:41:43:43:43:45:45:47] sts.
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Cast off. Keeping patt correct, cont to inc as set on
Place centre st of Front on a holder and every foll 10th[10th:8th:8th:8th:6th:6th:
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with RS facing rejoin yarn to rem sts. 6th:4th:6th] row 8[8:5:4:3:2:6:4:2:15] more
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Next row: K1, Tssk, patt times. 55[57:51:49:49:47:55:53:49:77] sts.
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32[33:34:37:36:38:41:43:45:44], Tk2tog, Then inc on every 0[0:10th:10th:10th:8th:
p1, k1 tbl, k1. 8th:8th:6th:0] row 0[0:4:5:6:9:6:8:13:0]
Next row: P1, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, patt to last times. 55[57:59:59:61:65:67:69:75:77] sts.
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2 sts, p1 tbl, p1. Once incs are complete work
Keeping raglan shaping correct, cont straight until Sleeve meas
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to dec at neck edge as set on foll 43[43:44:44:45:45:46:47:47:49]cm
14[15:15:16:16:17:17:18:18:19] rows. (17[17:17¼:17¼:17¾:17¾:18:18½:19½:19½:
When all shaping is complete 4 sts rem. 19¾]in), ending with a WS row.
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Next row: K1, Tk2tog, k1 Shape raglan
Next row: P1, Tp2tog. Cast off 2[3:3:3:4:4:4:5:5:7] at beg of next
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Cast off. 2 rows. 51[51:53:53:53:57:59:59:65:63] sts.
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Next row: K1, k1 tbl, p1, Tssk, patt
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to last 5 sts, Tk2tog, p1, k1 tbl, k1.
Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 49[49:51:51:51:55:57:57:63:61] sts.
37[39:39:39:41:41:41:43:43:45] sts. Next row (WS): P1, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, patt to
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Row 1 (RS): -[k1 tbl:k1 tbl:k1 tbl:- last 4 sts, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, p1.
:-:-: k1 tbl:k1 tbl:-], (p1, k1 tbl) Size 1 only
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18[19:19:19:20:20:20:21:21:22] times, Cont to dec on every RS row until 9 sts rem.
p1[0:0:0:1:1:1:0:0:1]. Work 1 row.
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Next row: K1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, patt to last

4 sts, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, k1. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91
Next row (WS): P1, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, patt to
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last 4 sts, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, p1. BACK

Cont to dec as set on next and every With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on
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foll 0[0:1st:3rd:2nd:3rd:4th:3rd:5th] 101[113:125:137:149:161] sts.

row and then on every RS row until Rib row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1.
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9[9:9:9:9:11:11:11:11] sts rem. Rib row 2: P2, (k1, p1) to last st, p1.
Work 1 row Rep last 2 rows once more.
Cast off. Set main pattern
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Change to 4mm needles.

NECKBAND Note: Join in and break off colours as
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Steam pieces to shape, taking care not to required leaving a 10cm (4in) tail end to
flatten pattern. Join raglan seams on right weave in.
Front and Back and on left Back. Row 1 (RS): Knit.
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With 4.5mm circular needle and RS facing, Row 2 (WS): Purl.

pick up and k7[7:7:7:7:7:9:9:9:9] sts Row 3: Knit.
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across top of left Sleeve, Row 4: P2, (k1, p1) to last st, p1.
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25[27:27:29:29:31:31:31:33:35] down Front Rows 5-16: Rep last 4 rows 3 more times.
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slope, k1 from centre Front holder, pick Break off A. Join in C.

up and k25[27:27:29:29:31:31:31:33:35] Row 17: Knit.
up Front slope, 7[7:7:7:7:7:9:9:9:9] Row 18: P2, (k1, p1) to last st, p1.
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across top of right Sleeve and Break off C. Join in B.

33[35:35:37:37:39:39:41:41:43] across Rows 19-34: As rows 1-16.
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Back neck. SIZES Break off B. Join in C.

98[104:104:110:110:116:120:122:126:132] sts. To fit: UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28] Row 35: Knit.
Cont in rnds as foll: To fit bust: 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112: Row 36: P2, (k1, p1) to last st, p1.
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Rnd 1: Sl1 st to LH needle, pm for 117-122:127-132]cm (30-32[34-36:38-40: Break off C. Join in A.

start of rnd, Tk2tog, (p1, k1 tbl) 42-44:46-48:50-52]in) These 36 rows set patt.
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2[2:2:2:2:2:3:3:3:3] times, p1, Tssk, Actual bust: 84[94:104:114:124:134]cm Cont in patt until work meas 38cm (15¼in)
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times, p1, pm, sl1, sl1 tbl, sl sts back to Length to shoulder: 54[55:56:58:60:61]cm centre of work and ending after a WS row.
LH needle, sl2 kwise, k1, psso, (p1, k1 tbl) (21½[21¾:22¼:23:23½:24]in) Shape armholes
11[12:12:13:13:14:14:14:15:16] times, p1, Tk2tog, Sleeve length: 44[44:44:44:44:44]cm Loosely cast off 7[8:8:9:9:10] sts at beg
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(p1, k1 tbl) 2[2:2:2:2:2:3:3:3:3] times, p1, (17½[17½:17½:17½:17½:17½]in) of next 2 rows. 87[97:109:119:131:141] sts.
Tssk, (p1, k1 tbl) to 1 st before marker, p1. Figures in square brackets refer to larger Dec 1 st at each end of every row until
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92[98:98:104:104:110:114:116:120:126] sts. sizes: where there is only one set of figures 77[83:91:101:105:115] sts rem.
Rnd 2: (K1 tbl, p1) to end. this applies to all sizes. Dec 1 st at each of every foll RS row until
Rnd 3: Rib to 1 st before m, sl next st to RH 69[75:81:89:95:101] sts rem.
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needle, remove m, sl st back to LH needle, YOU WILL NEED Work straight until Back
pm, sl1, sl1 tbl, sl sts back to LH needle, sl2 King Cole Natural Alpaca DK 100% meas 54[55:56:58:60:61]cm
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kwise, k1, psso, rib to end. 90[96:96:102:10 superfine alpaca (approx 100m per 50g) (21½[21¾:22¾:23:23½:24]in) from beg,
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2:108:112:114:118:124] sts. 8[8:9:10:10:11] x 50g hanks in 4325 ending after a WS row.

Shape shoulders
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Rnd 4: Rib to marker, k1 tbl, rib to end. Platinum (A)

Rep rnds 3 and 4 two more times. 3[3:4:4:5:5] x 50g hanks in 4324 Cream (B) Loosely cast off 6[6:7:8:8:9] sts at beg
Cast off in rib to 1 st before m, remove m, King Cole Baby Alpaca DK 100% baby of next 4 rows. 45[51:53:57:63:65] sts.
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sl st to LH needle, sl1, sl1 tbl, sl sts back to alpaca (approx 100m per 50g) Loosely cast off 5[7:7:7:9:9] sts at beg
LH needle, sl2 kwise, k1, psso, cont casting 1[1:1:1:1:2] x 50g balls in 1788 Sunset (C) of next 2 rows.
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off in rib to end. 3.25mm and 4mm needles Slip rem 35[37:39:43:45:47] sts on to
2 stitch holders a holder and set aside.
TO FINISH Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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Weave in ends. average requirements and are approximate. FRONT

Join Sleeve and side seams. Work as Back until Front meas
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TENSION 14[16:16:18:20:20] rows fewer than Back up

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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using to start of shoulder shaping, ending with
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4mm needles. a WS row.

24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over patt using Shape neck
4mm needles. Next row (RS): Patt 19[21:23:25:27:29] sts,
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to obtain correct tension. Cont on these 21[23:25:27:29:31] sts for
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left half of neck. 10th[8th:8th:8th:6th:6th] row until there
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Next row: P1, p2tog, patt to end. are 66[72:76:82:86:92] sts.
Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Work straight until Sleeve meas 44cm
** Rep last 2 rows once more. (17½in) or to desired length, measured
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17[19:21:23:25:27] sts. through centre of work and ending after
Work 9[11:11:13:15:15] rows straight, a p row.
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Shape top
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ending at armhole edge.
Shape shoulder Loosely cast off 7[8:8:9:9:10] sts at beg
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Loosely cast off 6[6:7:8:8:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 52[56:60:64:68:72] sts.
of next row and foll alt row. Work 0[2:2:4:6:6] rows straight.
Work 1 row straight. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on
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Cast off rem 5[7:7:7:9:9] sts. every foll k row until 26[30:34:38:42:44] sts
With RS facing, slip next rem, then on every row until
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25[27:29:33:35:37] sts (centre sts) on to 16[20:24:28:32:34] sts rem.
a holder and leave. Cast off loosely.
Neatly rejoin yarn at neck edge to rem
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22[24:26:28:30:32] sts. NECKBAND
Next row (RS): K1, k2tog tbl, patt to end. Join left shoulder.
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21[23:25:27:29:31] sts. With 3.25mm needles, A and RS facing,
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Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1. k35[37:39:43:45:47] sts from Back neck
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Next row: K1, k2tog tbl, patt to end. holder, pick up and k18[20:20:22:22:22]
19[21:23:25:27:29] sts. sts evenly down left side of neck,
Complete to match left half from ** to end, k25[27:29:33:35:37] sts from Front holder,
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working 1 row more than stated before finally pick up and k18[20:20:22:22:22]
shaping shoulder. sts evenly up right side of neck.
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96[104:108:120:124:128] sts.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Row 1 (WS): K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
With 3.25mm needles and A, cast on Row 2: K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1.
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43[45:45:47:49:49] sts. Rep these 2 rows once more.
Rep rows 1-2 of rib as for Back until work Cast off loosely in rib, working firmly
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meas 5cm (2in), ending after row 1. around both front corners of neck
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Next row (WS): Purl, inc 1[1:3:3:3:5] sts shaping.
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evenly across. 44[46:48:50:52:54] sts.
Change to 4mm needles. TO FINISH
Beg with a k row for RS, work in st st Join right shoulder and edges of
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and shape Sleeve by inc 1 st at each Neckband.
end of 7th row, then on every foll Weave in ends neatly on WS.
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8th[8th:6th:6th:6th:4th] row until there are Sew in Sleeve tops.
50[56:58:76:66:68] sts, then on every foll Join side and Sleeve seams.
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COLETTE BY PAT MENCHINI

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cast on 60[65:70] sts loosely and evenly

using the thumb method.
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Knit 1 row.
Work in g st and st st with shaping as foll:
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Row 1 (RS): K to last 6 sts, turn.

Row 2: Wyib slip next st very firmly kwise,
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k to end.
Rows 3 and 4: Knit across all sts.
Rows 5-16: Rep rows 1-4 three more times.
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Row 17: As row 1.

Row 18: Wyif slip next st very firmly pwise,
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p to last 6 sts, k6.

Row 19: Knit.
Row 20: K6, p to last 6 sts, k6.
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Rep these 20 rows 16[18:20] more times,

then work rows 1-16 again.
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Cast off very loosely.

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FRONT SECTIONS (MAKE 2)

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Worked sideways
With 4.5mm needles and B, cast on
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60[65:70] sts loosely and evenly using

the thumb method.
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SIZES Work in g st with shaping as foll:

To fit: S-M[M-L:L-XL] Rows 1-6: Knit.
To fit bust: 76-86[91-102:112-122]cm Row 7 (RS – dec): K6, k2tog tbl, k to last
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(30-34[36-40:44-48]in) 8 sts, k2tog, k6. 58[63:68] sts.

Length at centre back (approx): Rows 8-12: Knit.
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30[33:36]cm (12[13:14]in) Rep last 6 rows until 34[39:44] sts rem.

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Next row: As row 7.

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Knit 3 rows.

this applies to all sizes. Rep last 4 rows until 16[17:18] sts rem.
Work straight for a further 30cm (12in)
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YOU WILL NEED or desired length for ties.

Rico Creative Melange Garzato Aran Cast off loosely.
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51% virgin wool, 49% acrylic

(approx 700m per 200g) TO FINISH
1[2:2] x 200g cakes in 01 Lilac-Turquoise (A) With 3.5mm crochet hook and RS facing,
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Rico Creative Soft Wool Aran rejoin A to top right-hand edge (shorter
75% acrylic, 25% wool edge) of Centre Section.
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(approx 300m per 100g ball) Row 1 (RS): 1ch, work 1dc in every alternate
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1[2:2] x 100g balls in 24 Turquoise (B) row end along top edge, turn.
Row 2: 1ch, miss first dc, 1dc firmly in each
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4.5mm knitting needles

3.5mm crochet hook dc to end of row.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Break yarn and fasten off.
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on average requirements and are Stitch cast-on edge of Front Sections

approximate. to cast-on and cast-off edges of
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Centre Section.
TENSION
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20 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over g st.

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CENTRE SECTION
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Worked sideways
With 4.5mm needles and A,
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BOBBI SOCKS BY PAT STRONG
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Rnd 6: (P1, k1, p1) to end. TO FINISH
Knit 8 rnds. Weave in ends, close any holes at the heel
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Rib rnd: (K1, p1) to end. and block to measurements, according
Rep last rnd 7 more times. to yarn band instructions, using sock
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Turn work inside out to continue. blockers if possible.
Push the fluted edge through the centre
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of the needles and continue – you will be
working in the opposite direction, and this
enables the cuff to be turned back so the
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RS is on the outside of the sock.
Next rnd: Sl1 (this is the last st worked),
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k to end.
Knit 9 rnds.
Heel flap
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K15, turn and p29, removing marker.
Leave rem 31 sts on spare dpn, cable or
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scrap yarn.
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Working back and forth on the 29 sts,
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cont as foll:
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 kwise, (p1, k1 tbl) to end.
Row 2: Sl1p, (k1 tbl, p1) to end.
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Rep these 2 rows 11 more times
(24 rows total).
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SIZE Heel turn
To fit: Average adult woman’s foot Set-up row 1 (RS): Sl1 kwise, k16, ssk, k1,
Foot circumference (stretchy): 20cm (8in) k to end.
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Foot length (adjustable): 25cm (10in) Set-up row 2: Sl1p, p6, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 1: Sl1 kwise, k to 1 st before gap, ssk,
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YOU WILL NEED k1, turn.
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Opal Rainforest 17 Sock Yarn 75% wool, Row 2: Sl1p, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog,
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25% polyamide (approx 425m per 100g) p1, turn.
1 x 100g ball in 11094 Sandra Plays Referee Rep last 2 rows until 17 sts rem (on last
2.75mm double-pointed or circular needles 2 rows, there won’t be a final k1/p1).
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Stitch markers With RS facing, k17, pick up and k13 sts
Sock blockers (optional) along side of heel flap, pm, k31, pm, pick
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based up and k13 along side of heel flap. Pm for
on average requirements and are new beg of rnd (74 sts).
approximate. Foot
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Rnd 1 (dec): K to 2 sts before m, sm, k2tog,
TENSION k to next m, sm, ssk, k to end (dec 2).
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30 sts and 42 rows to 10cm over st st. Rnd 2: Knit.
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Rep last 2 rnds until 60 sts rem.
Next rnd: K to m, remove marker, k1, pm,
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k30, sm, k to end of rnd, remove marker
ABBREVIATIONS and k to next marker. This is new beg
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cdd = centred double decrease: sl2 as if of rnd.
to k tog, k1, pass slipped sts over (dec 2) Cont working in st st until foot meas 25cm
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For more abbreviations see page 91 (10in) or 5cm (2in) less than required foot
length, measured from the heel.
SOCKS (MAKE 2) Toe
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Using a stretchy method, cast on 180 sts Rnd 1 (dec): *K2, ssk, k to 4 sts before
and join to work in the rnd. Pm for beg marker, k2tog, k2, sm; rep from * once
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of rnd. more (dec 4).

Cuff
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Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 1: (P1, ssk, k3, k2tog, p1) to end (140 sts).
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Rep last 2 rnds until 24 sts rem, ending

Rnd 2: (P1, k5, p1) to end. after a rnd 1 (12 sts between each marker).
Rnd 3: (P1, ssk, k1, k2tog, p1) to end (100 sts). Make sure you have 12 sts on each needle,
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Rnd 4: (P1, k3, p1) to end. graft sts tog and fasten off securely.
Rnd 5: (P1, cdd, p1) to end (60 sts).
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DELIVERED BY OWL MITTENS BY KRISTIN ÖRNÓLFSDÓTTIR

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 colour underneath the old colour for each
new st; rep from * to end of rnd.
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PATTERN NOTES Cuff

The mittens are worked in the round, Join A.
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bottom to top, using dpns. Thumbs are Begin working the cuff Chart for your size,
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afterthought thumbs: scrap yarn is used reading the Chart for the right mitten from
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to mark the placement in the colourwork right to left and for the left mitten from left
patt while the body of the mitten is worked. to right. Work rnds 1-23[1-24:1-23] once
Once the body is complete, stitches are (Chart is only worked once across each
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picked up on each side of the scrap yarn rnd), catching floats as needed (approx
and worked outwards from the mitten. every 4th st).
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All rows of the Charts are worked from To make following the Charts easier, it is
right to left for the RH mitten and from recommended that you distribute the sts
left to right for the LH mitten. Take care to as foll:
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work the mittens as mirrors of each other. Right mitten only

You can place a marker to indicate the 15 sts on needle 1, 16 sts on needle 2 (these
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beginning of round as desired. 31 sts make up the top of the hand), 15 sts
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The Latvian braids on the cuff of each on needle 3 and 14[16:14] sts on needle 4
mitten are mirrored: the braid on the RH (these 29[31:29] sts make up the palm).
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mitten points to the right, the opposite for Left mitten only
SIZES the LH mitten. 14[16:14] sts on needle 1, 15 sts on needle
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To fit: Women’s S[M:L] 2 (these 29[31:29] sts make up the palm),

Circumference: 18[19:20.5]cm (7[7½:8]in) MITTENS 16 sts on needle 3 and 15 sts on needle 4
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Length: 26[26.5:27.5]cm (10¼[10½:10¾]in) With 2 smaller needles for your size held (these 31 sts make up the top of the hand).
Designed to be worn with 0-2 cm (0-¾in) together (to ensure a loose cast on) and Body of mitten
positive ease. B, cast on 60[62:60] sts using the long tail Change to larger needles for your size.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger cast-on method. Once all the sts are cast Begin working the body of mitten Chart
sizes: where there is only one set of figures on, remove the second needle (so the sts for your size, reading the Chart for the
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this applies to all sizes. now sit on just 1 needle) and distribute the right mitten from right to left and for the
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sts evenly on to 4 needles. Join to work in left mitten from left to right. Work rnds
YOU WILL NEED the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. 1-69[1-71:1-69] once (Chart is only worked
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Ístex Kambgarn 100% Merino wool Knit 3 rnds. once across each rnd), catching floats
(approx 150m per 50g) or any 5 ply yarn Next rnd: *K2tog, yo; rep from * to end as needed (approx every 4th st). Note
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1[1:2] x 50g skeins in 0051 White (A) of rnd. that sts will be increased on rnd 1 of the
1[1:2] x 50g skeins in 1201 Dove Grey (B) Knit 3 rnds. respective Charts.
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1[1:2] x 50g skeins in 9664 Strawberry (C) Make Latvian braid AT THE SAME TIME, on rnd 19, use scrap
Sizes 1 and 2 Join C. yarn to knit across the 13 thumb sts. Sl
Set of 5 x 2.5mm double-pointed needles Right mitten only these 13 just-worked sts pwise back to the
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Set of 5 x 2.75mm double-pointed needles Rnd 1: *K1 with B, k1 with C; rep from * to LH needle and knit across them again with
Size 3 end of rnd. the working yarns in patt.
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Set of 5 x 2.75mm double-pointed needles Rnd 2: Move the working yarns to the When the Chart is complete, cut all yarn,
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Set of 5 x 3mm double-pointed needles front between the needles, *p1 with B, p1 leaving a 20cm (8in) tail of B and 15cm
Scrap yarn with C pulling the new colour underneath (6in) tails of A and C for weaving in.
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Stitch marker (optional for beg of rnd) the old colour for each new st; rep from * Thread the tapestry needle with B and
Tapestry needle to end of rnd. weave tail through rem sts, pull tight and
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Rnd 3: Keep the working yarns to the secure on WS.
average requirements and are approximate. front, *p1 with B, p1 with C pulling the new Thumb
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colour over top of the old colour for each Using the larger needle for your size, place
TENSION new st; rep from * to end of rnd. the right leg of each of the 13 sts above
Sizes 1 and 2 Left mitten only and below the scrap yarn on to 2 needles.
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34 sts and 38 rnds to 10cm over stranded Rnd 1: *K1 with B, k1 with C; rep from * to Carefully pick out the scrap yarn. Pick up
colourwork patt in the rnd using 2.75mm end of rnd. 2 sts at each edge of the removed scrap
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needles, after steam blocking. Rnd 2: Move the working yarns to the yarn (30 sts total) and evenly distribute
Size 3 front between the needles, *p1 with B, p1 the sts over 3 needles.
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33 sts and 34 rnds to 10cm over stranded with C pulling the new colour over top of Right thumb only
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colourwork patt in the rnd using 3mm the old colour for each new st; rep from * With the cuff of the mitten pointed up,
needles, after steam blocking. to end of rnd. rejoin A and B at the left edge (in between
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Rnd 3: Keep the working yarns to the the 2 picked-up edge sts). This will be the
front, *p1 with B, p1 with C pulling the new beg of rnd.
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Cuff: Medium
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Thumb: Small and Large Left thumb only
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With the top of the mitten pointed up,
rejoin A and B at the left edge (in between
the 2 picked-up edge sts). This will be the
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beg of rnd.
Begin working the thumb Chart for your
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size, reading the Chart for the right thumb
from right to left and for the left thumb
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from left to right. Work rnds 1-25[1-26:1-25]
once (Chart is only worked once across
each rnd), catching floats as needed
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(approx every 4th st).
When the Chart is complete, cut all yarn,
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leaving a 20cm (8in) tail of B, and a 15cm
(6in) tail of A for weaving in. Thread the
tapestry needle with B and weave tail
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through rem sts, pull tight and secure
on WS.
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TO FINISH
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Weave in all loose ends securely with
a tapestry needle on the WS.
Fold the bottom of the mittens along the
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Thumb: Medium yo row (to create a picot edge) and sew
down on the WS with a tapestry needle
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and B.
Steam-block the mittens.
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Pattern from Harry Potter Knitting Magic:
New Patterns from Hogwarts and Beyond
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by Tanis Gray, published by Pavilion.
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Photographs by Ted Thomas
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WIZARDING WORLD characters, names and related
indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s21)
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Key
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Knit
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k2tog
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sk2po
kfb
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Palm/Top/Front/Back Divider
Thumb placement
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BOWMARR BY BRIAN SMITH

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Set patt k3 (inc 1).

Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k to end (inc 1). Row 36: Rep row 14.
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Row 2: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 37-48: Rep rows 1-12 (inc 6).
Row 3: Rep row 1 (inc 1). Row 49: K3, yo, k1, (k2, p2) to last 5 sts,
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Row 4: Knit. k5 (inc 1).

Rep rows 1-4 until you have 25 sts, Row 50: Rep row 14.
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ready to work a RS row. Row 51: K3, yo, k1, p1, (k2, p2) to last 5 sts,
Main body k5 (inc 1).
You will continue to inc 1 st on every RS Row 52: Rep row 14.
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row; slip markers as you come to them. Row 53: K3, yo, k1, p2, (k2, p2) to last 5 sts,
Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k1, pm, k to end (inc 1). k5 (inc 1).
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Row 2: K3, *(p2tog) 3 times, (p1, yrn) Row 54: Rep row 14.
6 times, (p2tog) 3 times; rep from * to last Row 55: Rep row 3 (inc 1).
marker, sm, p to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 56-66: Rep rows 2-12 (inc 5).
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Row 3: K3, yo, k to end (inc 1). Row 67: K3, yo, k1, p1, (k2, p2) to last 5 sts,
Row 4: Knit. k5 (inc 1).
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Row 5: Rep row 3 (inc 1). Row 68: Rep row 14.
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Rows 6-8: Rep rows 2-4 (inc 1). Row 69: K3, yo, k1, p2, (k2, p2) to last 5 sts,
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Rows 9-12: Rep rows 5-8 (inc 2). k5 (inc 1).

Row 13: K3, yo, k1, (k2, p2) to last 3 sts, Row 70: Rep row 14.
k3 (inc 1). Row 71: K3, yo, (k2, p2) to last 5 sts, k5 (inc 1).
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Row 14: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Row 72: Rep row 14.
Row 15: K3, yo, k1, p1, (k2, p2) to last 3 sts, Rep rows 1-72 twice more – 216 rows in
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SIZE k3 (inc 1). total (61 sts; 97 sts; 133 sts after last rep).
Wingspan: 206cm (81in) Row 16: Rep row 14. Set stripes
Width at widest point: 95cm (37½in) Row 17: K3, yo, k1, p2, (k2, p2) to last 3 sts, With A, work rows 1-18 (142 sts).
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k3 (inc 1). With B, work rows 19-36 (151 sts).

YOU WILL NEED Row 18: Rep row 14. With A, work rows 37-54 (160 sts).
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Bow Fiddle Yarns 4 Ply 100% superwash Row 19: Rep row 3 (inc 1). With B, work rows 55-72 (169 sts).
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Merino (600m per 150g maxi-skein, Rows 20-30: Rep rows 2-12 (inc 5). With A, work rows 1-18 (178 sts).
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80m per 20g mini-skein) Row 31: K3, yo, k1, p1, (k2, p2) to last 3 sts, With B, work rows 19-36 (187 sts).
1 x 150g maxi-skein in Minerals (A) k3 (inc 1). With A, work rows 37-54 (196 sts).
3 x 20g mini-skeins in Flamingo (B) Row 32: Rep row 14. With B, work rows 55-72 (205 sts).
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3.5mm circular needle 120cm long Row 33: K3, yo, k1, p2, (k2, p2) to last 3 sts, With A, k 2 rows, removing markers.
Stitch markers k3 (inc 1). Work a stretchy cast off as foll, using A: K1,
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Row counter Row 34: Rep row 14. *yo, k1, pass yo over last k st, pass previous k
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Row 35: K3, yo, (k2, p2) to last 3 sts, st over; rep from * to end, casting off last st.
on average requirements and are
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approximate.
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TENSION
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20 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st,

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blocked.
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SHAWL
Set-up rows
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With A, cast on 4 sts.

Next row (RS): K4.
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Next row: K3, yo, k1 (5 sts).

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Next row: K5.

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Next row: K6.
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HORIZON BY LISA RICHARDSON
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TO FINISH
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Weave in ends and block to
measurements, according to yarn band BACK
instructions. It is essential to block this Cast on 80[84:92:100:108:116:124:
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shawl to open up the pattern. 128:136] sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 2: P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts,
k2, p1.
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These 2 rows form rib.
Cont in rib for a further 24 rows, ending
with RS facing for next row.
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Purl 3 rows, dec[inc:inc:-:dec:dec:dec:
inc:inc] 2[2:1:0:1:1:2:1:2] sts evenly across last
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row and ending with WS facing for next row.
78[86:93:100:107:115:122:129:138] sts.
Beg with a p row, cont in st st throughout
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as foll:
Cont straight until Back meas
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(33[34:34½:35½:36¼:37:37½:38:38½]in),
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ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape shoulders and Back neck
Cast off 4[4:5:5:5:6:6:7:8] sts at beg of
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next 2 rows, then 4[4:5:5:6:6:7:0:0] sts
at beg of next 2[2:2:2:2:2:2:0:0] rows,
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SIZES then 4[5:5:0:0:0:0:0] sts at beg
To fit bust: 71-76[81-86:91-97:102-107: of next 2[2:2:0:0:0:0:0:0] rows.
112-117:122-127:132-137:142-147:152-157]cm 54[60:63:80:85:91:96:115:122] sts.
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(28-30[32-34:36-38:40-42:44-46: Next row (RS): Cast off
48-50:52-54:56-58:60-62]in) 4[5:5:6:6:6:7:7:8] sts, k until there are
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Actual bust: 107.5[118.5:128.5:138:147.5: 14[16:17:26:28:31:32:44:46] sts on RH
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158.5:168.5:178:190.5]cm needle and turn, leaving rem sts on holder.
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(42¼[46¾:50½:54¼:58:62½:66¼:70:75]in) Work each side of neck separately.
Length: 89[91:93:95:97:99:100:102:103]cm Dec 1 st at neck edge of next
(35[35¾:36½:37½:38¼:39:39¼:40¼:40½]in) 3[3:3:5:5:5:5:7:7] rows and AT THE SAME
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Width: 54[59.5:64:69:74:79:84:89:95]cm TIME cast off 5[6:7:6:6:7:7:8:8] sts at
(21¼[23½:25¼:27¼:29¼:31:33:35:37½]in) beg of 2nd and 0[0:0:7:8:9:10:8:9] sts
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Sleeve length: at beg of foll 0[0:0:1:1:1:1:1:1] alt row, then
42[43:43:44:44:44:44:44:44]cm 0[0:0:0:0:0:0:10:11] sts at beg of foll
(16½[17:17:17¼:17¼:17¼:17¼:17¼:17¼]in) 0[0:0:0:0:0:0:1:1] alt row.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Cast off rem 6[7:7:8:9:10:10:11:11] sts.
sizes: where there is only one set of figures With RS facing rejoin yarn and cast off
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this applies to all sizes. centre 18[18:19:16:17:17:18:13:14] sts, k to end.
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Complete to match first side,
YOU WILL NEED
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reversing shapings.
Rowan Tweed Haze 40% mohair,
39% alpaca, 10% polyamide, 8% cotton, LEFT FRONT 22
3% polyester (approx 120m per 50g) Cast on 40[44:48:52:52:56:60:64:68] sts.
8[8:9:10:11:11:12:13:14] x 50g balls in Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
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555 Setting Sun Row 2: P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts,
6mm needles k2, p1.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based These 2 rows form rib.
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on average requirements and are Cont in rib for a further 24 rows, ending
approximate. with RS facing for next row.
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Next row (RS): P to last 11 sts, k1, p2,

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14.5 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st. Next row: P1, k2, (p2, p2) twice, p to end.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Next row: P to last 11 sts, k1, p2,
to obtain correct tension. (k2, p2) twice.
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Next row: P1, k2, (p2, k2) twice, p2tog

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1[1:1:1:0:0:0:0:0] time, m1p

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0[0:0:0:1:1:1:1:1] time, p to last rows, and 5[5:7:6:6:7:7:8:9] sts at Next row: P to last 11 sts, (k2, p2) twice,
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0[0:2:2:1:0:0:0:0] sts, p2tog beg of foll 1[2:2:2:3:1:3:2:1] alt rows, k2, p1.
0[0:1:1:0:0:0:0:0] time, then 6[6:0:7:8:9:10:10:11] sts at beg Last 2 rows set the sts – Front opening
m1p 0[0:0:0:1:0:0:0:0] time, of foll 1[1:0:1:1:1:2:1:2] alt rows, then edge 11 sts still in rib with all other sts now
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p0[0:0:0:1:0:0:0:0]. 0[7:0:8:9:10:0:11:0] sts at beg of foll in st st.

39[43:46:50:54:57:61:65:69] sts. 0[1:0:1:1:1:0:1:0] alt row (11 sts). Cont straight as set until Right Front
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Next row: K to last 11 sts, k1, p2, Inc 1 st at end of next row (12 sts). meas 54[56:58:59:61:62:63:65:65]cm
(k2, p2) twice. Cont on these 12 sts only for back neck (21¼[22:23:23¼:24:24½:25:26:26]in),
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Next row: P1, k2, (p2, k2) twice, p to end. border extension as foll: ending with RS facing for next row.
Last 2 rows set pattern: Front opening Next row (RS): (K2, p2) 3 times. Shape Front slope
edge 11 sts still in rib with all other sts Next row: P1, k2, (p2, k2) twice, p1. Next row (RS): (P2, k2) twice, p2, k1,
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now in st st. Rep last 2 rows until this strip k2tog tbl, k to end.
Cont straight as set until Left Front meas 8[8:8.5:9:9:9:9.5:9:9.5]cm Working all Front slope decreases as
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meas 54[56:58:59:61:62:63:65:65]cm (3[3:3¼:3½:3½:3½:3¾:3½:3¾]in), set by last row, complete to match Left

(21¼[22:23:23¼:24:24½:25:26:26]in), ending with RS facing for next row. Front, reversing shapings and keeping
ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off in rib. patt correct.
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Shape Front slope

Next row (RS): K to last 13 sts, RIGHT FRONT SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
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k2tog, k1, p2, (k2, p2) twice. Cast on 40[44:48:52:52:56:60:64:68] sts. Cast on 34[34:36:38:38:40:40:40:40] sts.
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38[42:45:49:53:56:60:64:68] sts. Row 1 (RS): *P2, k2; rep from * to end. Purl 4 rows.
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Work 25[25:25:25:25:27:27:27:27] rows Row 2: P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, Beg with a k row, working in st st
straight, ending with RS facing for next row. k2, p1. throughout, cont as foll:
Next row (RS): K to last These 2 rows form rib. Shape sides by inc 1 st at each end of
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11[11:11:13:13:13:13:13:13] sts, k2tog Cont in rib for a further 24 rows, ending 7th[7th:5th:5th:3rd:3rd:3rd:3rd:3rd] and
0[0:0:1:1:1:1:1:1] time, k1, p2, (k2, p2) twice. with RS facing for next row. every foll 8th[8th:6th:6th:4th:4th:4th:
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38[42:45:48:52:55:59:63:67] sts. Next row (RS): (P2, k2) twice, p2, k1, 4th:4th] row to 40[48:40:48:44:52:58:
Work 25[25:25:27:27:27:27:27:27] rows p to end. 70:76] sts, then on every foll 10th[10th:8th:
straight, ending with RS facing for next row. Next row: P to last 11 sts, (k2, p2) twice, 8th:6th:6th:6th:6th:6th] row until there are
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Next row (RS): K to last k2, p1. 50[52:56:60:66:70:72:76:78] sts.

11[11:11:11:13:11:13:13:13] sts, k2tog Next row: (P2, k2) twice, p2, k1, p to end. Cont straight until Sleeve meas
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0[0:0:0:1:0:1:1:1] time, k1, p2, (k2, p2) twice. Next row: P0[0:0:0:1:0:0:0:0], 42[43:43:44:44:44:44:44:44]cm
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38[42:45:48:51:55:58:62:66] sts. m1p 0[0:0:0:1:0:0:0:0] time, (16½[17:17:17¼:17¼:17¼:17¼:17¼:17¼]in),

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Cont straight until Left Front matches p2tog 0[0:1:1:0:0:0:0:0] time, p ending with RS facing for next row.
Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending to last 13[13:13:13:11:11:11:11:11] sts, Cast off.
with RS facing for next row. p2tog 1[1:1:1:0:0:0:0:0] time, m1p
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Shape shoulder 0[0:0:0:1:1:1:1:1] time, (k2, p2) twice, k2, p1. TO FINISH
Cast off 4[4:5:5:5:6:6:7:8] sts at beg 39[43:46:50:54:57:61:65:69] sts. Press as described on the yarn band.
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of next and foll 3[1:3:1:0:2:0:1:2] alt Next row: (P2, k2) twice, p2, k1, k to end. Join both shoulder seams using back
stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred.
(16½ [17: 17: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼] in)
Join cast-off ends of back neck border

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extensions, then neatly sew one edge to

(35 [35¾: 36½: 37½: 38¼: 39: 39¼: 40¼: 40½] in)
42 [43: 43: 44: 44: 44: 44: 44: 44] cm
Back neck.
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Place markers 35[36:37:38:38:38:38:

89 [91: 93: 95: 97: 99: 100: 102: 103] cm
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39:40]cm (13¾[14:14½:15:15:15:15:15¼:15¾]in)
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and 49[50:51:52:52:53:53:54:55]cm
(19¼[19½:20:20½:20½:21:21:21¼:21½]in)
up each side seam, measured from the
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bottom edge, to mark the top and bottom

positions of the pockets.
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Left pocket bag

With RS facing, pick up and
k20[20:20:20:20:22:22:22:22] sts
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between pocket markers on Back left

side edge.
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Beg with a p row, working in st st

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throughout, cont as foll:

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Work 1 row.
Dec 1 st at beg and inc 1 st at end of next
and foll 9 alt rows. Dec 1 st at beg of foll
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54 [59.5: 64: 69: 74: 79: 84: 89: 95] cm 4 alt rows. 16[16:16:16:16:18:18:18:18] sts.
(21¼ [23½: 25¼: 27¼: 29¼: 31: 33: 35: 37½] in) Work 1 row.
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ASYMMETRICAL SWEATER BY LANG YARNS
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Dec 1 st at each end of
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next 2[2:2:2:2:4:4:4:4] rows.
12[12:12:12:12:10:10:10:10] sts. Row 2 (WS): K1, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, m1p tbl,
Cast off. p1, yo, k1 (edge st).
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With RS facing, pick up and Row 3: K1 (edge st), yo, allow the yarn over
k20[20:20:20:20:22:22:22:22] sts from previous row to drop, k1, m1 kwise tbl,
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between pocket markers on Left Front patt to end as set by previous 2 rows.
side edge. Row 4: Patt to last 3 sts, m1p tbl, p1, yo,
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Complete to match left back pocket bag, allow the yo of the prev row to drop, k1
reversing shapings. (edge st).
Right pocket bag Rep rows 3 and 4, inc 1 st at RH edge on
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With RS facing, pick up and every row a total of 94[104] times, taking
k20[20:20:20:20:22:22:22:22] sts inc sts into st st and omitting the yarn over
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between pocket markers on Right Front on the last RS inc row. 104[114] sts.
side edge. Cont straight in patt until Back meas
Complete to match left back pocket bag. 45[48]cm (17¾[19]in).
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With RS facing, pick up and Then cont in st st only until Back meas
k20[20:20:20:20:22:22:22:22] sts 74cm (29¼in).
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between pocket markers on Back right Shape drop shoulder
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side edge. Cont in st st, casting on as foll:
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Complete to match left front pocket bag, Cast on 1 st at beg of next 2 rows.
reversing shapings. Work 4 rows straight.
Mark points along side seam edges Cast on 1 st at beg of next 2 rows once.
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17[18:19:20.5:22.5:24:24.5:26:27]cm Cast on 1 st at beg of next 6 rows.
(6¾[7:7½:7¾:9:9½:9¾:10¼:10½]in) either Cast on 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
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side of shoulder seams (to denote base SIZES Cast on 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
of armhole openings). To fit: S-M[L-XL] 124[134] sts.
Sew side seams using backstitch, or Actual bust: 128[140]cm (50½[55]in) Cont straight in st st and AT THE SAME
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mattress stitch if preferred, either side Length: 108[110]cm (42½[43¼]in) TIME mark sts 39-68[41-74] for neck.
of the pockets. Sew edges of pocket Figures in square brackets refer to larger Shape shoulders
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sections together. sizes: where there is only one set of figures When armhole meas 15[17]cm (6[6¾]in),
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Set in Sleeves. this refers to all sizes. cast off at the RH edge (at beg of RS row)
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on every alt row as foll: 2 sts 13 times and
YOU WILL NEED 3 sts 4 times[2 sts 11 times and 3 sts
Lang Yarns Suri Alpaca 100% alpaca 6 times], and AT THE SAME TIME cast off
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(approx 100m per 25g) at LH edge (at beg of WS row) as foll: 3 sts
11[13] x 25g balls in 1082.0097 Oliver 12 times and 4 sts 5 times [3 sts 8 times
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5mm needles and 4 sts 9 times]. Cast off rem 30[34] sts
5mm circular needle 80cm long for neck.
Stitch markers
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based FRONT
on average requirements and are Cast on 10 sts.
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approximate. Set pattern and fully fashioned incs
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Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st), (k1, p1) 3 times, k2,
TENSION
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k1 (edge st).
16 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st. Row 2 (WS): K1 (edge st), yo, p1, m1p tbl,
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1 (edge st).
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to obtain correct tension. Row 3: Patt to last 3 sts as set by last 2
rows, m1 kwise tbl, k1, yo, allow the yarn
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ABBREVIATIONS over from the previous row to drop, k1

C2B = cable 2 back: take RH needle tip (edge st).
in front of first st on LH needle and k into Row 4: K1 (edge st), yo, allow the yo of
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2nd st, then k first st, slip both sts off LH the previous row to drop, p1, m1p tbl,
needle tog patt to end.
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For more abbreviations see page 91 Rep rows 3 and 4, inc 1 st at left edge on
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every row a total of 94[104] times, omitting

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yo on last RS inc row. 104[114] sts.

Cast on 10 sts. Cont straight in patt until Front meas
Set pattern and fully fashioned incs 45[48]cm (17¾[19]in).
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Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st), k2, (p1, k1) 3 times, Cont in st st only until Front meas 74cm
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Shape drop shoulder Size 2 only Cast off loosely.

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Cont in st st, casting on as foll: Rep dec row every alt row 11 times and
Cast on 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. every 4th row 6 times. LEFT SLEEVE
Work 4 rows straight. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole meas Cast on 30[34] sts.
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Cast on 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. 17cm (6¾in), cast off at RH (armhole) edge Work 4 rows in st st, then inc at each end of
*Cast on 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. on every alt row as foll: 3 sts 8 times then next, then alternating between every 6th
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Work 2 rows straight.* 4 sts 9 times. and 4th row a total of 11 times. 52[56] sts.
Rep from * to * 2 more times. Both sizes Cont straight until Sleeve meas
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Cast on 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts for 24cm (9½in).
Work 2 rows straight. left shoulder and neck and cont in patt, Cast off loosely.
Cast on 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. working decs at neck edge as foll:
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124[134] sts. Next row (RS – dec): K1 (edge st), (k1, p1) TO FINISH
Cont straight until piece meas 86[88]cm twice, k1, k2tog, patt to end. Close seams, leaving the side seams open
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(33¾[34¾]in), ending with a WS row. Size 1 only over the rib pattern.
Set neck patt Rep dec row on alternately every 4th and With WS facing, using circular needle, pick
Note: Read all of rem patt before starting. 2nd row 15 times. up 1 st in each st along the lower edge of
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Mark sts 67-76[73-82] – these will be AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole meas Front and Back.
neck sts. 15cm (6in), shape shoulders as foll: Next row (WS): Cast off all sts loosely,
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Next row (RS): Patt to neck marker, sm, Cast off at LH (armhole) edge on every alt kwise.
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(p1, k1) twice, C2B, (k1, p1) twice. row as foll: 2 sts 13 times then 3 sts 4 times. Attach Sleeves.
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Next row (WS): Patt to neck marker, sm, Size 2 only

(k1, p1) twice, p2, (p1, k1), slip sts just worked Rep dec row on every alt row 11 times and
to a holder and cont on rem sts only for every 4th row 6 times.
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right neck and shoulder. Patt to end. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole meas
Cont as set, working decs at neck edge 17cm (6¾in), cast off at LH (armhole) edge
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as foll: on every alt row as foll: 2 sts 11 times then

Next row (RS – dec): Patt to last 8 sts, 3 sts 6 times.
skpo, k1, (p1, k1) twice, k1 (edge st).
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Size 1 only RIGHT SLEEVE

Rep dec row alt every 4th and 2nd row Cast on 30[34] sts.
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15 times. Work 8 rows in st st, then inc at each end

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AT THE SAME time, when armhole meas of next and every foll 8th row a total of 11
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15cm (6in), shape shoulders as foll: times. 52[56] sts.

Cast off at RH (armhole) edge on every alt Cont straight until Sleeve meas 38cm
row as foll: 3 sts 12 times then 4 sts 5 times. (15in).
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SWEATER BY RICO DESIGN
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5 x 100g balls in 042 Blue (A) Joining in and breaking off colours
2 x 100g balls in 001 Cream (B) where necessary, work from Back Chart
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10mm needles (throughout) as foll:
Stitch holders Row 1: K30A, k3B, k27A from row 1 of
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Back Chart.
average requirements and are approximate. Row 2: K1A, p25A, p5C, p28A, k1A from
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row 2 of Back Chart.
TENSION Rows 1 and 2 set st st with edge sts.
9 sts and 12 rows to 10cm over st st. Working in st st with edge sts throughout
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary and starting with row 3 of Chart, work 32
more rows.
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Shape armholes
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Work rows 35-40 of Chart as foll:
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows (52 sts).
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PATTERN NOTES Cast off 1 st at beg of next 2 rows (50 sts).
When working with different balls of yarn Cont straight until row 68 of Chart has
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for the intarsia technique, the colour to been completed.
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be used should be twisted around the Cast off.
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colour just used to link them together
and avoid holes. FRONT
When working from a Chart, RS rows are Work as given for Back to **.
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worked from right to left and WS rows are Joining in and breaking off colours where
worked from left to right. necessary and working in st st with edge
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SIZE sts throughout, work from Front Chart
To fit bust: 86-97cm (34-38in) BACK as foll:
Actual measurement: 131cm (51½in) Using the thumb method and A, cast on Work 34 rows of Chart.
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Full length (approx): 63cm (24¾in) 69 sts. Shape armholes
Sleeve length (approx): 43cm (17in) Row 1: K2, *p1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Work rows 35-40 of Chart as foll:
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Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows (52 sts).
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YOU WILL NEED These 2 rows set rib. Cast off 1 st at beg of next 2 rows (50 sts).
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Rico Essentials Super Super Chunky Work 5 more rows in rib. Cont straight until row 60 of Chart has
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50% wool, 50% acrylic Row 8: P5, p2tog, (p5, p2tog) 8 times, been completed.
(approx 100m per 100g) p6 (60 sts). **
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Front Back
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WELLBEING GIFT SET

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Shape neck Shape Sleeve top

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Next row: K20, turn and leave rem 30 sts Work rows 43-52 row of Chart as foll:
on a stitch holder. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows (36 sts).
BY PAT STRONG
Working on these 20 sts only, proceed Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 8 rows (20 sts).
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as foll: Cast off rem 20 sts.

Next row: Cast off 3 sts, p to end (17 sts).
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NECKBAND
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Next row: Knit.

Rep last 2 rows once more (14 sts). Join right shoulder seam. With RS facing
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Next row: Cast off 2 sts, p to end (12 sts). and using A , pick up and k6 sts evenly
Next row: Knit. along left side of neck, 10 sts from centre
Next row: Purl. of front neck, 7 sts evenly along right side
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Cast off rem 12 sts. of neck and 26 sts from centre back neck
With RS facing, rejoin A to rem 30 sts left (49 sts).
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on a stitch holder and proceed as foll: Row 1: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Next row: Cast off 10 sts, k to end (20 sts). Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Next row: Purl. These 2 rows set rib.
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Next row: Cast off 3 sts, k to end (17 sts). Work 6 more rows in rib.
Rep last 2 rows once (14 sts). Cast off loosely in rib.
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Next row: Purl.

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Next row: Cast off 2 sts, k to end (12 sts). TO FINISH

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Next row: Purl. Join left shoulder and Neckband

Cast off rem 12 sts. seams. Fold Sleeves in half lengthways,
then placing folds to shoulder seams,
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SLEEVES (MAKE 2) sew Sleeves in position. Join side and

Using thumb method and A, cast on Sleeve seams. Block out garment to the
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35 sts. measurements given, place under damp

Work in rib as given for Back for 8cm (3in), cloths and leave until dry. See yarn band SIZES
ending with a RS row. for washing and care instructions. Face Cloth: 17 x 17cm (6¾ x 6¾in)
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Next row: P4, p2tog, (p4, p2tog) 4 times, Cosmetic Purse: 22 x 12.5cm (8½ x 5in)
p5 (30 sts). Scrubbies: 6 x 6cm (2½ x 2½in)
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Joining in and breaking off colours where

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necessary and working in st st with edge YOU WILL NEED

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sts throughout, work from Sleeve Chart Scheepjes Organicon 100% organic
as foll: cotton (170m per 50g)
Inc 1 st at each end of 5th and foll 4th row 1 x 50g ball in 220 Broken Almond (A)
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to 34 sts. 1 x 50g ball in 215 Bright Ocean (B)

Inc 1 st at each end of every foll 6th row to 3.5mm needles for Face Cloth and
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42 sts. Scrubbies
Cont straight until row 42 of Chart has 3mm needles for Cosmetic Purse
been completed. Tapestry needle
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20cm (8in) zip for Cosmetic Purse

Sleeve Key 24 x 30cm (9½ x 11¾in) lining fabric for
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Cosmetic Purse (optional)

k1
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50 Note: Yarn amounts given are based

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dec 1 st on average requirements and are

approximate.
B
40
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A TENSION
28 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Stitch
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42M
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Pattern using 3.5mm needles
32 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over Stitch
40M
Pattern using 3mm needles
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38M
Tension is not critical for these projects.
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36M
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STITCH PATTERN
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10
34M
Worked over a multiple of 2 sts + 1 and
32M
4 rows
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0 Row 1 (RS): Knit.

30 20 10 0 Row 2: Knit.
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CHEVRON HOT
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Row 3: K1, (sl1p, k1) to end. For optional lining: Cut fabric using the
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Row 4: K1, (sl1p wyif, k1) to end. knitted fabric as a template and leaving
a 1cm seam allowance. Fold in half and
WATER BOTTLE COVER
FACE CLOTH sew side seams. Press down a 1cm fold to BY SIAN BROWN
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With A and 3.5mm needles, cast on 47 sts. the WS of the fabric on open edge. Insert
Set Stitch Pattern lining to outer knitted section, slip-stitch
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Using Chart or written instructions, beg lining to zip tape.
with row 1 of Stitch Pattern and cont as set
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until work meas 18cm (7in) from cast-on
edge, ending after a row 1.
Cast off on WS.
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COSMETIC PURSE
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With A and 3mm needles, cast on 71 sts.
Set Stitch Pattern and stripes
Working from Stripe Chart or written
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instructions below, work as foll:
Rows 1-4: Work rows 1-4 of Stitch Pattern.
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Rows 5 and 6: Rep rows 1 and 2.
4
Rows 7 and 8: With B, rep rows 3 and 4.
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Last 8 rows set stripe pattern.
Cont as set until work meas 26cm (10¼in)
from cast-on edge, ending after the 5th
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row of stripe pattern.
With A, cast off on WS.
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SCRUBBIES SIZE
With A or B as desired and 3.5mm 34 x 22cm (13½in x 8¾in)
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needles, cast on 17 sts.
Set Stitch Pattern or stripes YOU WILL NEED
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Work in stitch pattern in single colour Caron Simply Soft Speckle 100% acrylic
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or in stripes as for Cosmetic Purse until (approx 215m per 141g)
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work meas 6cm (2½in) from cast-on edge, 1 x 141g ball in 61010 Blue Gingham
ending after a RS row. 5mm needles
Cast off on WS. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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TO FINISH
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Weave in ends and block according to TENSION
yarn band instructions. 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st.
Cosmetic Purse Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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Fold in half so that cast-on and cast-off to obtain correct tension.
edges align; sew side seams. Add zip to
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open edge. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91
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Stitch Pattern Stripe Stitch Pattern CHEVRON STITCH
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Worked over a multiple of 18 plus 1 sts
and 16 rows
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Row 1 (RS): P1, *(k2, p2) twice, k1, (p2, k2)
twice, p1; rep from * to end.
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Row 2: K1, *(p2, k2) twice, p1, (k2, p2) twice,

k1; rep from * to end.
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Key RS: knit Row 5: (P2, k2) twice, *p3, k2, p2, k2;
WS: purl
RS: purl rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
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WS: knit Row 6: (K2, p2) twice, *k3, p2, k2, p2;
RS: sl1p
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rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

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WS: sl1p wyif Rows 7 and 8: Rep rows 5 and 6.

2-st patt rep Row 9: K1, *(p2, k2) twice, p1, (k2, p2) twice,
k1; rep from * to end.
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A
Row 10: P1, *(k2, p2) twice, k1, (p2, k2)
B
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twice, p1; rep from * to end.

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EASY EYELET
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Rows 11 and 12: Rep rows 9 and 10. of yarn approx 50cm (20in) long, plait
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Row 13: (K2, p2) twice, *k3, p2, k2, p2; together, thread through eyelets, adjust
rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. length if required and tie in a bow.
BLANKET BY BERNAT
Row 14: (P2, k2) twice, *p3, k2, p2, k2;
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rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

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FRONT
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Cast on 41 sts.
Beg with a k row, work in st st for 2 rows.
Set Chevron Stitch patt
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Using Chart or written instructions, work

as foll:
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Row 1 (RS): P2, work row 1 of Chevron St

over next 37 sts, p2.
Row 2: K2, work row 2 of Chevron St over
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next 37 sts, k2.

These 2 rows set patt with 2 sts in rev st st
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at each edge.
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Cont as set until Front meas 29cm (11½in)

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from cast-on edge, ending after a RS row.

**Next row (WS): Purl, dec 1 st (40 sts).
Eyelet row: K4, (k2tog, yo, k4) 5 times,
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k2tog, yo, k4.

Border
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Row 1 (WS): (K2, p2) to end.

Rep this row until border meas 4cm (1½in). SIZE
Cast off in patt.** Approx 129.5 x 152.5cm (51 x 60in)
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BACK YOU WILL NEED

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Cast on 41 sts. Bernat Blanket 100% polyester

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Beg with a k row, work in st st until Back (approx 200m per 300g)
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meas 29cm (11½in) from cast-on edge, 4 x 300g balls in 10896 Lagoon
ending after a RS row. 8mm circular needle 91.5cm long
Work as for Front from ** to **. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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TO FINISH
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Weave in ends and block according to TENSION

yarn band instructions. Cut 3 lengths 8 sts and 16 rows to 10cm over easy
eyelet patt.
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Elongated Chevron Stitch Key Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

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RS: knit
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WS: purl ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

RS: purl
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WS: knit
PATTERN NOTES
patt rep
This blanket is reversible. There is no right
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or wrong side.
The easy eyelet patt is worked over a
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multiple of 3 sts.
BLANKET
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Cast on 102 sts. Do not join.

Working back and forth across needle in
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rows, proceed as foll:

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Row 1: *K1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end

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of row.
This row forms easy eyelet patt.
Rep this row until piece meas 152.5cm
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(60in) from beg.

Cast off.
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TROUTBECK BY PAT MENCHINI
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ABBREVIATIONS k2tog, k1. 98[104:112] sts.
mp = pick up and p into back of horizontal Row 4: K1, p2tog, patt to last 3 sts, p2tog
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strand lying before next st tbl, k1. 96[102:110] sts.
TW2 = slip next st, k1, pass slipped st over Rows 5 and 6: As rows 3 and 4.
5
2
st just knitted and k into back of it 92[98:106] sts.
For more abbreviations see page 91 Row 7: As row 3. 90[96:104] sts.
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Row 8: K1, p1, patt to last 2 sts, p1, k2.
BACK Rep last 6 rows 3[3:4] more times,
With 5mm needles, cast on ending after row 8. 60[66:64] sts.
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71[79:87:97:105:113] sts. All sizes
Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Next row: K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts,
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Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. k2tog, k1. 76[82:90:58:64:62] sts.
Rep these 2 rows until rib meas 7cm (3in), Next row: K1, p2tog, patt to last 3 sts,
ending after row 1. p2tog tbl, k1. 74[80:88:56:62:60] sts.
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Next row (WS): P5[3:7:6:4:8], (mp, Next row: K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts,
p5[6:6:7:8:8]) 12 times, mp, p to end. k2tog, k1. 72[78:86:54:60:58] sts.
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84[92:100:110:118:126] sts. Next row: K1, p1, patt to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
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Set main pattern Rep last 4 rows 6[6:7:1:2:1] more times,
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Change to 6mm needles. ending after last of these 4 rows.
Row 1 (RS): K3[7:6:6:5:9], TW2, (p4, TW2, 36[42:44:48:48:52] sts.
k2, TW2) 7[7:8:9:10:10] times, p4, TW2, Rep last 2 rows only until
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k3[7:6:6:5:9]. 24[26:28:30:30:32] sts rem.
Row 2: P5[9:8:8:7:11], (k4, p6) Work 1 row straight.
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SIZES 7[7:8:9:10:10] times, k4, p5[9:8:8:7:11]. Slip rem sts on a holder and leave.
To fit chest: 86-91[97-102:107-112:117-122: These 2 rows set patt.
127-132:137-142]cm (34-36[38-40:42-44: Cont in patt until work meas 42cm (16½in), FRONT
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46-48:50-52:54-56]in) measured through centre of work and Work as Back until 34[38:40:42:44:46] sts
Actual chest with rib slightly stretched ending after a WS row. rem in raglan shaping, ending after a
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approx: 100[109:119:131:141:151]cm Shape raglan WS row.
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(39½[43¼:47:51¾:55¾:59¾]in) Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 3[4:4:5:6:6] sts Shape neck
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Length at centre back, excluding loosely, patt to end. Next row: K1, k2tog tbl, patt
polo neck: 63[65:67:69:70:72]cm 78[84:92:100:106:114] sts. 7[8:8:8:9:9], turn.
(25[25¾:26½:27:27¾:28½]in) Sizes 4, 5 and 6 only Cont on this group of 9[10:10:10:11:11] sts
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Sleeve length: 44[46:47:47:48:48]cm Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts, for left half of neck.
(17½[18:18½:18½:19:19]in)
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger
sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED
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King Cole Shadow Chunky 100% acrylic
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(approx 152m per 100g)
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7[8:8:9:9:10] x 100g balls in Lagoon 4001
5mm and 6mm needles
Set of 4 x 5mm double-pointed needles
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2 stitch holders
Row counter
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9

on average requirements and are
approximate.
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TENSION
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14 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st using

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6mm needles.
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17 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over patt,

slightly stretched, using 6mm needles.
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SWEET PEARL
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Work 3 rows, dec 1 st neatly at neck edge right side of neck, finally k8[8:8:10:8:10] sts
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on every row and at raglan edge as before from right Sleeve. 72[76:82:88:88:94] sts.
on 2nd of these rows. 5[6:6:6:7:7] sts. Rib rnd: (K1, p1) to end.
BY DROPS DESIGN
Cont to dec at raglan edge only on RS Rep rib rnd until work meas 19cm (7½in).
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rows as before until 2 sts rem. Cast off loosely in rib.

Work 1 row.
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TO FINISH
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Cast off.
With RS facing, slip next 14[16:18:20:20:22] Join side and Sleeve seams.
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sts (centre sts) on to a spare needle

and leave.
Neatly rejoin yarn at neck edge.
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Next row: Work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

Complete as left half of neck.
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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
With 5mm needles, cast on
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29[31:31:33:35:35] sts loosely.

Work in rib as for Back until work meas
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6cm (2½in), ending after row 1.

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Next row (WS): Purl, working mp

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3[3:3:5:5:5] times evenly across.

32[34:34:38:40:40] sts.
Set main pattern
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Change to 6mm needles.

Row 1 (RS): K7[8:8:10:11:11], TW2, p4,
5
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TW2, k2, TW2, p4, TW2, k7[8:8:10:11:11].

Row 2: P9[10:10:12:13:13], k4, p6, k4, SIZES
p9[10:10:12:13:13]. To fit: S[M:L: XL:XXL:XXXL]
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These 2 rows set patt. Actual chest: 90[96:104:114:126:140]cm

Cont in patt, shaping Sleeve by inc 1 st at 35½[37¾:41:45:49½:55]in)
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each end of 3rd[3rd:3rd:3rd:3rd:next] row, Length: 62[64:66:68:70:72]cm

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then on every foll 6th[4th:4th:4th:4th:4th] (20½[21¼:22:22¾:23½:24¼]in)

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row until there are 50[42:52:62:68:68] sts, Figures in square brackets refer to larger
then on every foll 8th[6th:6th:6th:6th:4th] sizes: where there is only one set of figures
row until there are 54[60:64:70:74:80] sts, this applies to all sizes.
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working extra sts in st st.

Cont straight until Sleeve YOU WILL NEED
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meas 44[46:47:47:48:48]cm Drops Air 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide,

(17½[18:18½:18½:19:19]in) from beg, 7% wool (approx 150m per 50g)
ending after a WS row. 8[8:9:10:10:11] x 50g balls in 01 Off White
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Shape raglan 4.5mm and 5.5mm double-pointed

Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 3[4:4:5:6:6] sts needles
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loosely at beg of next 2 rows. 4.5mm circular needle 60cm or 80cm long
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48[52:56:60:62:68] sts. 5.5mm circular needles 60cm and

Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, patt to last 3 sts,
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80cm long
k2tog, k1. 46[50:54:58:60:66] sts. Stitch markers
Row 4: K1, p1, patt to last 2 sts, p1, k1. Stitch holders or scrap yarn
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Rep last 2 rows until 8[8:8:10:8:10] sts rem, Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
ending after row 4. average requirements and are approximate.
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Slip sts on to a length of yarn and leave.

TENSION
POLO NECK 16 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st using
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Join raglan shapings. 5.5mm needles.

With 5mm dpns, RS facing, Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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k24[26:28:30:30:32] sts from Back holder, to obtain correct tension.

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k8[8:8:10:8:10] sts from top of left Sleeve,

PATTERN NOTES
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pick up and k8[9:9:9:10:10] sts evenly

down left side of neck, Yoke and body are worked in the round on
k14[16:18:20:20:22] sts from Front holder circular needle, top down. Work sleeves in
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inc 2 sts evenly on sizes 1, 3 and 5 only, the round on double-pointed needles.
pick up and k8[9:9:9:10:10] sts evenly up Stitch patterns and increases are worked
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from charts. Choose the correct chart for work row 1 of the correct Chart A5 for your 212[232:260:280:308:336] sts.
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the size you are making. size over next 2[3:4:5:1:2] sts, work row 1 of Then cont straight in patt, working
To increase, work a yarn over at increase Chart A1 over next 10[10:10:10:15:20] sts, g st over g st and st st over st st until
point. On next rnd, work the yarn over tbl work row 1 of the correct Chart A2 for your piece meas 20[22:23:25:27:29]cm
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to avoid holes. size over the next 1[2:3:4:5:1] sts (front), (8[8¾:9:9¾:10½:11¼]in) from neck edge.
work row 1 of Chart A3 over next 16 sts, Divide body and Sleeves
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TIP work row 1 of Chart A4 over next 5 sts, Next rnd: P31[33:36:40:45:51] (left
To avoid a tight cast-off edge you may use work row 1 of Chart A3 over next 16 sts back), slip next 43[49:57:59:63:65] sts
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a needle half a size larger, or cast off with (left sleeve), work row 1 of the correct to a holder or scrap yarn for left Sleeve,
knit over knit and purl over purl and make 1 Chart A5 for your size over next cast on 8[10:10:10:10:8] sts under Sleeve,
yo after every 4th stitch, then cast off yarn 2[3:4:5:1:2] sts, work row 1 of Chart A1 over p63[67:73:81:91:103] sts (front), slip
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overs as regular stitches. last 5[5:5:5:10:10] sts (right back). next 43[49:57:59:63:65] sts to a holder
This rnd sets position of patterns. or scrap yarn for right Sleeve, cast
3
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GARTER STITCH IN THE ROUND Cont in patt as set, inc as set by Charts A2, on 8[10:10:10:10:8] sts under Sleeve,
Rnd 1: Knit. A4 and A5 (1 st will be increased on each p32[34:37:41:46:52] (right back).
Rnd 2: Purl. side of Chart A3, so 8 sts will be increased Body and Sleeves are worked separately
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every alt rnd). from this point.
SWEATER Charts A1 and A3 are repeated. Body
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Using 4.5mm circular needle cast on Once all rows of Charts A2, A4 and A5 142[154:166:182:202:222] sts.
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76[80:84:88:92:96] sts. Join to work in the have been worked once, cont to inc on Turn piece inside out and cont in st st
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round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm each side of Chart A3, working increased (this will appear as rev st st on RS) until
to mark beg of rnd. sts in patt as set, and working a total of piece meas 34[34:35:35:35:35]cm
Rnd 1: Knit. 14[16:19:21:24:27] inc rnds, including those (13¼[13¼:13¾:13¾:13¾:13¾]in) from split for
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t
Rnd 2: Purl. increases made in the Charts. body and Sleeves.
Rep last 2 rnds once more.
5
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These 2 rnds set g st in the rnd.
Note: For a tighter neck, work 4 more
rnds in g st.
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Change to 5.5mm circular needle.
Next rnd: Knit, inc 24 sts evenly around
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using yarn overs.
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100[104:108:112:116:120] sts.
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Next rnd: Purl, working yarn overs from
previous rnd tbl to avoid holes.
Set main yoke patt
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Note: Pattern starts at mid-back.
Work from the correct Chart for your size.
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Rnd 1: Work row 1 of Chart A1 over next
5[5:5:5:5:10] sts, work row 1 of the correct
Chart A2 for your size over next
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1[2:3:4:5:1] sts (left back), work row 1 of
Chart A3 over next 16 sts, work row 1 of
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Chart A4 over next 5 sts, work row 1 of
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Chart A3 over next 16 sts (right sleeve),
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Charts measurements are given in cm
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25
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Key
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k
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p
yo (on next rnd work yo tbl to avoid a hole)
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READER’S GIFT BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS

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Change to 4.5mm circular needle.

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Knit 1 rnd, inc 10[10:10:20:20:20] sts evenly

around. 152[164:176:202:222:242] sts. FISHTAIL LACE PATTERN
Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around. Worked over 15 sts and 8 rows
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Rep rib rnd until rib section meas Row 1: P1, k1 tbl, k1, yo, k3, sk2po, k3, yo,
4cm (1½in). k1, k1 tbl, p1.
5
2
Cast off loosely (see Tip). Row 2 and all WS rows: K1, p1 tbl, p11, p1
tbl, k1.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
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Row 3: P1, k1 tbl, k2, yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo,

Sleeves are worked in the round on dpns. k2, k1 tbl, p1.
Slip 43[49:57:59:63:65] sts from one Row 5: P1, k1 tbl, k3, yo, k1, sk2po, k1, yo,
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holder to 5.5mm dpns, then pick up and k3, k1 tbl, p1.

k1 st in each of the 8[10:10:10:10:8] sts cast Row 7: P1, k1 tbl, k4, yo, sk2po, yo, k4, k1
3
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on under Sleeve. 51[59:67:69:73:73] sts. tbl, p1.

Pm at centre of new sts to mark beg of rnd. Row 8: As row 2.
Cont in patt as set, with g st over g st and
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st st over st st, working 8[10:10:10:10:8] BOOKMARK

new sts under Sleeve in g st. Cast on 15 sts.
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Cont straight until piece meas 4cm (1½in) Set m st

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from split for body and Sleeves, ending Row 1: (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
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with a g st rnd 2. Rep last row 3 more times.

Set Sleeve decreases Set Fishtail Lace Patt
Note: Read all of next section before Using Chart or written instructions, work
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starting. rows 1-8 of Fishtail Lace Patt 5 times.

Next rnd (dec): K1, k2tog, patt to last 3 sts, Work 4 rows in m st as at start.
5
13
skpo, k1 (dec 2). SIZE Cast off.

Cont in patt, rep dec rnd every 7 x 19cm (2¾ x 7½in)
6.5[5:3:2.5:2.5:2.5]cm (2½[2:1:¾:¾:¾]in) TO FINISH
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a total of 6[8:12:12:14:12] times. YOU WILL NEED Weave in ends and block according to
39[43:43:45:45:49] sts. Stylecraft ReCreate 40% wool, 30% yarn band instructions.
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AT THE SAME TIME when Sleeve meas acrylic, 30% polyester – all recycled
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5cm (2in) from split for body and Sleeves, (approx 350m per 100g)
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turn piece inside out and cont in st st on Small amount in 1942 Cherry
WS (this will appear as rev st st on RS). 4mm needles
Cont in patt as set until piece Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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meas 46[45:44:42:41:39]cm average requirements and are approximate.

(18[17¾:17¼:16½:16:15¼]in).
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Change to 4.5mm dpns. TENSION

Set edge patt 21 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over patt.
Cont on WS, work as foll: Tension is not critical to this project.
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Sizes 2, 3 and 6 only

Next rnd (dec): P2tog, k2, (p1, k2) to end. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91
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42[42:48] sts.
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All sizes Chart Key

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39[42:42:45:45:48] sts.
Next rnd: (P1, k2) around.
Rep last rnd until piece RS: knit, WS: purl
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meas 51[50:49:47:46:44]cm
RS: purl, WS: knit
(20[19¾:19¼:18½:18:17¼]in) from split for
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body and Sleeves. RS: k tbl, WS: p tbl

Cast off loosely (see Tip).
sk2po
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TO FINISH
yo
Weave in ends.
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Block if required, according to yarn band

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instructions.
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Pattern 208/6 from garnstudio.com

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CECI N’EST PAS UNE BANANE
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BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS
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TENSION
19 sts and 40 rnds to 10cm over g st using
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2
4.5mm needle (Hat).
16 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over slip st
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and g st patt with 2 strands held together
using 6mm needles (Scarf).
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3
8
TIP
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When changing colours in i-cord, hold
both colours together for the first stitch.
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4
HAT
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Using 4.5mm dpns and B, cast on 4 sts.
Work 2 rows in i-cord.
Change to A.
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Work 5 rows in i-cord.
Set crown increases
5
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SIZES Distribute sts over 2 dpns and work as
Hat foll, changing to circular needle when
1[2:3] necessary to accommodate sts.
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To fit: Toddler[Child:Adult] Rnd 1: (Kfb) around (8 sts).
Brim circumference: 38[48:62]cm Rnd 2: (K1, m1p, p1) around (12 sts).
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(15[19:24½]in) Rnds 3, 5 and 7: Knit.
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Height excluding earflaps: 18[22:27]cm Rnd 4: (Sl1p wyib, m1p, p2, pm) around
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(7[8¾:10½]in) (16 sts).
Earflap length including i-cord stem: Rnd 6: (Sl1p wyib, p to m, sm) around.
8.5[11:15]cm (3¼[4¼:6]in) Rnd 8: (Sl1p wyib, m1p, p to m, sm) around
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Scarf (inc 4).
Width: 14cm (5½in) Rnd 9: Knit.
7
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Length: 124cm (49in) Rnd 10: (Sl1p wyib, p to m, sm) around.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Rnd 11: Knit.
sizes: where there is only one set of figures Rep last 4 rnds until you have 60 sts (15 sts
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this applies to all sizes. between markers), ending after a rnd 11.
Sizes 2 and 3 only
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YOU WILL NEED Next rnd (inc): *Sl1p wyib, p1, m1p, p to last
8
Cascade 220 Superwash Merino st before m, m1p, p1, sm; rep from * to end
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100% superwash Merino wool (inc 8).
(approx 200m per 100g) Next rnd: Knit.
Hat Next rnd: *Sl1p wyib, p to m, sm; rep from
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1 x 100g ball in 09 Lemon (A) * around.
Small amount in 03 Rich Brown (B) Next rnd: Knit.
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4.5mm circular needle Rep last 4 rnds 1[2] more times, ending
4.5mm double-pointed needles after a rnd 4.
Stitch markers All sizes
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Stitch holder 60[76:84] sts (15[19:21] sts between

Scarf markers).
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2 x 100g balls in 09 Lemon (A) Shape front, back and sides

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Small amount in 03 Rich Brown (B) Inc rnd 1: *Sl1p wyib, p1, m1p, p to last st
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6mm needles before m, m1p, p1, sm, sl1p wyib, p to m,

4.5mm double-pointed needles sm; rep from * to end (inc 4).
Stitch marker Inc rnd 2: K2, m1L, k to last st before m,
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t
average requirements and are approximate. (inc 4).

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Rep last 2 rnds 0[1:3] more times. Work 2 rows in i-cord.

3
68[88:116] sts: 19[27:37] sts each for front Change to A.

and back and 15[19:21] sts each for sides). Work 6 rnds in i-cord.
Sizes 1 and 2 only Set increase patt
4
Rep inc rnd 1 once more. 72[92]sts: Change to 6mm needles, join a second
21[29] sts each for front and back and strand of A and cont with 2 strands held
5
2
15[19] sts each for sides. together as foll:

Next rnd: Knit, slipping markers. Row 1 (WS): Knit.
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All sizes: Set straight section Row 2: K1, kfb, k1, pm, p1, kfb, k1 (6 sts).
Rnd 1: (Sl1p wyib, p to m, sm) around. Row 3: Sl1p wyif, k to 1 st before m, sl1p
Rnd 2: Knit, slipping markers. wyib, sm, sl1p wyif, k to last st, sl1p wyif.
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Rep last 2 rnds until straight section Row 4: K to m, sm, p1, k to end.
meas 3[4:8]cm (1¼[1½:3¼]in). Row 5: Sl1p wyif, m1L, k to 1 st before m,
3
8
Set rib and earflap patt sl1p wyib, sm, sl1p wyif, k to last st, m1R,
Next rnd: *Sl1p wyib, p2tog, (k1, p1) to m, sl1p wyif (8 sts).
sm, sl1p wyib, p to m, sm; rep from * to end. Row 6: As row 4.
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70[90:114] sts. Row 7: As row 3.

Next rnd: *(K1, p1) to m, sm, k to m, sm; Row 8: As row 4.
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rep from * to end. Rep last 4 rows 7 more times (22 sts), then
4
Rep last rnd until rib section meas 2cm rep rows 7 and 8 to cont straight until Scarf
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(¾in). meas 107cm (42in), ending after a row 7.

Set earflaps Set decrease patt
Next rnd: Sl1p wyib, do not break A, Row 1 (RS – dec): K1, ssk, k to m, sm, p1,
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using B cast off 19[27:35] sts kwise, break k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (20 sts).
B, slip next 16[20:22] sts to holder for Row 2: Sl1p wyif, k to 1 st before m, sl1p
5
13
earflap, using B cast off 19[27:35] sts kwise, wyib, sm, sl1p wyif, k to last st, sl1p wyif.
16[20:22] sts rem on needle including st Row 3: K to m, sm, p1, k to end.
slipped at beg of rnd. Row 4: As row 2.
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**Turn to work WS, using A. Rep last 4 rows 7 more times, ending after
Next row (WS): Sl1p wyif, k to last st, a row 4 (6 sts). Remove marker.
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sl1p wyif. Next row (dec): K1, ssk, k2tog, k1 (4 sts).

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Next row: Knit. Change to 4.5mm dpns.

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Rep last 2 rows 0[1:5] more times, With RS facing, work 6 rows in i-cord.
then first row once more. Change to B.
Set earflap shaping Work 2 rows in i-cord.
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Row 1 (RS – dec): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, Cast off.

k2tog, k1 (dec 2).
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Row 2: Sl1p wyif, k to last st, sl1p wyif. TO FINISH

Row 3: Knit. Using B, Swiss-darn along slip-st columns.
Row 4: As row 2. Weave in ends.
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Changing to dpns where necessary,

rep last 4 rows until 6 sts rem, ending
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after a row 4.
8
Next row (WS): K1, ssk, k2tog, k1 (4 sts).

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Do not turn work, slip sts to other end

of dpn to work RS again.
Work 5 rows of i-cord.
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Change to B.
Work 2 rows of i-cord.
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9
Cast off.
Second earflap
Return the held 16[20:22] sts to needles
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and beg with WS work as for first earflap

from **.
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TO FINISH
10
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Using B, Swiss-darn along slip-st columns.

Weave in ends.
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SCARF
Using 4.5mm dpns and B, cast on 4 sts.
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TEXTURED COT BLANKET BY SIAN BROWN
1
3
TENSION
4
5
2
6
SQUARE 1
Worked over a multiple of 16 sts and
7
22 rows
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
3
8
Row 2: Purl.
Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice.
Row 7: K4, p6, k4.
9
Row 8: P4, k6, p4.
Rows 9-16: Rep rows 7 and 8 another
10
4 times.
4
Rows 10-22: Rep rows 1 and 2 another
11
3 times.
SQUARE 2
12
Worked over a multiple of 16 sts and
22 rows
5
13
SIZE Row 1 (RS): Knit.
60 x 70cm (23½ x 27½in) Row 2 and every WS row: Purl.
Row 3: P6, k4, p6.
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YOU WILL NEED Row 5: K16.
King Cole Comfort Cheeky Chunky Row 7: P1, k4, p6, k4, p1.
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60% acrylic, 40% nylon (106m per 100g) Row 8: P16.
6
4 x 100g balls in 4126 Humbug (A) Rows 9-16: Rep rows 1-8.
16
King Cole Big Value Chunky Rows 17-22: Rep rows 1-6.
100% acrylic (152m per 100g)
1 x 100g ball in 3312 Mustard (B) PATTERN NOTE
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6mm needles Work the pattern squares using the
t
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on intarsia method.
7
18
Square 1 Square 2
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20
8
21
22
23
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Key
RS: knit, WS: purl
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RS: purl, WS: knit

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LIZUNA THE WEASEL BY KHUC CAY

1
BLANKET
3
With A, cast on 86 sts.

Knit every row until border meas 8cm (3¼in). Rnd 5: Dc in next st, inc in next st, (dc in
Set pattern each of next 3 sts, inc in next st) 7 times,
4
Using Charts or written instructions, dc in each of next 2 sts (40 dc).

work as foll: Rnd 6: (Dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in
5
2
Row 1 (RS): K11A, (with B work row 1 of next st) 8 times (48 dc).
square 1, with A work row 1 of square 2) Rnds 7-11: Dc in each st around (48 dc).
6
twice, k11A. Rnd 12: (Dc in each of next 7 sts, inc in

Row 2: K11A, (with A work row 2 of next st) 6 times (54 dc).
square 2, with B work row 2 of square 1) Rnds 13-16: Dc in each st around (54 dc).
7
twice, k11A. Rnd 17: (Dc in each of next 8 sts, inc in

These 2 rows set the position for the first next st) 6 times (60 dc).
3
8
set of squares with g st edging. Rnd 18: Dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in next
Cont as set you have worked 22 rows st, (dc in each of next 9 sts, inc in next st)
in total. 5 times, dc in each of next 5 sts (66 dc).
9
Row 23 (RS): K11A, (with A work row 1 Rnd 19: (Dc in each of next 9 sts, dec)
of square 2, with B work row 1 of square 1) 6 times (60 dc).
10
twice, k11A. Rnd 20: Dc in each of next 4 sts, dec,

4
Row 24: K11A, (with B work row 2 of (dc in each of next 8 sts, dec) 5 times,
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square 1, with A work row 2 of square 2) dc in each of next 4 sts (54 dc).
twice, k11A. Rnd 21: (Dc in each of next 7 sts, dec)
These 2 rows set the position for the next 6 times (48 dc).
12
set of squares. Rnd 22: Dc in each of next 3 sts, dec,

Cont until you have worked 22 rows (dc in each of next 6 sts, dec) 5 times,
5
13
in total. SIZE dc in each of next 3 sts (42 dc).

Rep rows 1-44 once more, then rep rows 23cm (9in) tall Rnd 23: (Dc in each of next 5 sts, dec)
1-22 once more. 6 times (36 dc).
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Set border YOU WILL NEED Rnd 24: Dc in each of next 2 sts, dec,
Knit every row in A until border meas 8cm DMC Happy Cotton 100% cotton (dc in each of next 4 sts, dec) 5 times,
15
(3¼in), ending after a WS row. (approx 43m per 20g) dc in each of next 2 sts (30 dc).
6
Cast off to match tension of cast-on edge. 2 x 20g balls in 762 White (A) Rnd 25: (Dc in each of next 3 sts, dec)
16
1 x 20g ball in 768 Pink (B) 6 times (24 dc).

TO FINISH 1 x 20g ball in 791 Red (C) Sl st in first stitch to join, then fasten off
Weave in ends and block to Pink embroidery thread and weave in ends.
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measurements, according to ball band 2.5mm crochet hook Insert safety eyes between rnds 15 and 16,
instructions. 2 x 9mm safety eyes 8 sts apart.
7
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Stuffing Stuff head.

Yarn needle With pink embroidery thread, embroider
Blusher the nose between the eyes (1).
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on average requirements and are EARS (MAKE 2)
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approximate. Using A, make a magic ring.

8
Rnd 1: 6 dc in the magic ring (6 dc).

TENSION Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 dc).
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Tension is not critical for this project. Rnd 3: (Dc in next st, inc in next st) 6 times
(18 dc).
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ABBREVIATIONS Rnd 4: (Dc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next

BLO = back loop only st) 6 times (24 dc).
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FLO = front loop only Rnd 5: (Dc in each of next 3 sts, inc in next
htc = half treble crochet st) 6 times (30 dc).
For more abbreviations see page 91 Rnd 6: Dc in each st around (30 dc).
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Pinch Ear to flatten it and align the sts

HEAD around the opening. Close Ear by making
25
Using A, make a magic ring. a dc through 2 sts that face each other
10
Rnd 1: 8 dc in the magic ring (8 dc). (15 dc).

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (16 dc).
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Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (2).

Rnd 3: (Dc in next st, inc in next st) 8 times
(24 dc). TAIL
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Rnd 4: (Dc in each of next 2 sts, inc in Using A, make a magic ring.
next st) 8 times (32 dc). Rnd 1: 6 dc in the magic ring (6 dc).
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1
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 dc). around the opening. Close Tail by making Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (3).
3
Rnd 3: (Dc in each of next 3 sts, inc in a dc through 2 sts that face each other
next st) 3 times (15 dc). (5 dc). LEGS
Rnds 4-10: Dc in each st around (15 dc). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (2). First Leg
4
Rnd 11: Dc in each of next 13 sts, dec (14 dc). Using C, make a magic ring.
Begin to stuff Tail, adding stuffing as you go. ARMS (MAKE 2) Rnd 1: 8 dc in the magic ring (8 dc).
5
2
Rnds 12-13: Dc in each st around (14 dc). Using A, make a magic ring. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (16 dc).
Rnd 14: Dc in each of next 12 sts, dec Rnd 1: 6 dc in the magic ring (6 dc). Rnd 3: Dc in next st, inc in next st, dc in
6
(13 dc). Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 dc). each of next 4 sts, inc in each of next 4 sts,
Rnds 15-16: Dc in each st around (13 dc). Rnds 3-6: Dc in each st around (12 dc). dc in each of next 4 sts, inc in next st,
Rnd 17: Dc in each of next 11 sts, dec At the end of rnd 6, change to B. dc in last st (22 dc).
7
(12 dc). Rnds 7-17: Dc in each st around (12 dc). Rnd 4: Working in BLO, dc in each st
Rnds 18-24: Dc in each st around (12 dc). Pinch Arm to flatten it and align the sts around (22 dc).
3
8
Rnd 25: (Dc in each of next 4 sts, dec) around the opening. Close the Arm by Rnds 5-6: Dc in each st around (22 dc).
2 times (10 dc). making a dc through 2 sts that face each Rnd 7: Dc in each of next 7 sts, (dec)
Pinch Tail to flatten it and align the sts other (6 dc). 4 times, dc in each of next 7 sts (18 dc).
9
Rnd 8: Dc in each of next 5 sts, (dec)
4 times, dc in each of next 5 sts (14 dc).
10
Rnds 9-11: Dc in each st around (14 dc).
4
At the end of rnd 11, change to A, leaving
11
C outside Body to crochet details later (4).
Rnd 12: Working in BLO, (dc in next st,
inc in next st) 7 times (21 dc).
12
Rnd 13: (Dc in each of next 6 sts, inc in
next st) 3 times (24 dc).
5
13
Rnd 14: Dc in each of next 17 sts (17 dc).
End rnd 14 here, leaving 7 sts unworked.
Second Leg
14
Rnds 1-13: Rep rnds 1-13 of first Leg.
1 2 Rnd 14: Dc in each st around (24 dc).
15
Rnd 15: Dc in each of next 6 sts.
6
End rnd 15 here, leaving 18 sts unworked.
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Do not fasten off. We will join Legs from
this point to make Body.
Shoes
17
Rotate Leg to work in FLO of rnd 11. Insert
hook in last st of the rnd, join C (5).
7
18
Ch 1, htc in each st around, sl st in first htc
to close (14 htc).
Fasten off and weave in ends (6).
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BODY
20
Using A, cont the Body after joining Legs.
8
Starting at the second Leg: Join to first
21
3 4 Leg with dc (7), which becomes the first st t
of the Body.
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Rnd 1: Dc in each st around first Leg, dc

3
in each st around second Leg (48 dc).

Begin to stuff Legs and Body, adding more
4
stuffing as you go.

Rnd 6: (Dc in each of next 6 sts, dec)
5
2
6 times (42 dc).

Rnd 7: Dc in each st around (42 dc).
6
At the end of rnd 7, join B. From here,

alternate 2 rnds with B and 1 rnd with C
until the end.
7
Rnd 8: Working in BLO, dc in each st

around (42 dc).
3
8 9
8

6 times (36 dc).
9

10
6 times (30 dc).

4

11

6 times (24 dc).
Sl st in first st to join, then fasten off
12
leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sweater
5
13
Rotate Body to work in FLO of rnd 7.

Insert hook in last st of the rnd, join B (8)
and sl st in each st around.
14
10 11
15
SCARF
6
Using C, ch 101. You will be working in the

16
rnd, beginning around this starting chain.

Starting in 2nd chain from hook: inc in
next st, dc in each of next 98 chs, 3 dc in
17
last ch, now working on opposite side of

starting chain, dc in each of next 99 chs, sl
7
18
st in first dc to join (202 dc).

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TO FINISH
Sew Arms to rnds below last rnd of Body
20
(11 & 12). Sew Tail (13). 12 13

8
Pin Ears on either side of Head, between

21
rnds 3 and 12 (14) before sewing in

place (15). Sew Head, adding more stuffing
before closing.
22
Apply blush to cheeks.

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9
Pattern from Sweet Crochet Animals by

Khuc Cay, published by Tuva Publishing
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
STOCKISTS ABBREVIATIONS
k knit psso pass slipped stitch over
BANSHEE YARNS p purl pwise purlwise
The Loveliest Yarn Company alt alternative rem remain/ing
W: theloveliestyarncompany.co.uk/banshee-yarns beg begin/ning rep repeat
ch chain rev st st
reverse stocking stitch
cm centimetre/s (RS purl, WS knit)
BERNAT cn cable needle rnd round
Wool Warehouse cont continue RS/WS right side/wrong side
W: woolwarehouse.co.uk W: yarnspirations.com dc double crochet skpo slip one, knit one,
dec decrease pass the slipped stitch
BOW FIDDLE YARNS dpn(s) double-pointed over (decrease 1)
W: bowfiddleyarns.com needle(s) sk2po slip one, knit two
foll follows/following together, pass
CARON g gramme/s slipped stitch over
Wool Warehouse g st garter stitch (decrease 2)
(every row knit) s2kpo slip two stitches
W: woolwarehouse.co.uk W: yarnspirations.com
in inch/es one at a time knitwise,
inc increase knit one, pass two
CASCADE YARNS k2tog knit two stitches slipped stitches over
W: cascadeyarns.com together (decrease 1) (decrease 2)
k3tog knit three stitches sp2po slip one purlwise,
DMC together (decrease 2) purl two together,
W: dmc.com kfb knit into front and pass slipped stitch
back of next stitch over (decrease 2)
DROPS DESIGN (increase 1) sl st slip stitch
Wool Warehouse kwise knitwise sl1 slip one stitch
LH left hand sl1p slip one stitch
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RH right hand purlwise
m marker sm slip marker
EDEN COTTAGE YARNS m1 make 1 stitch: pick up ssk slip next two
W: edencottageyarns.co.uk the bar between 2 sts stitches one at a
and knit it (increase 1) time, knitwise, to
THE FIBRE CO m1L pick up the bar right hand needle,
W: thefibreco.com between 2 sts from insert tip of left hand
front to back, then needle through both
ISTEX knit it tbl (increase 1) stitches and knit them
W: istex.is m1p make 1 purlwise together (decrease 1)
(increase 1) st(s) stitch(es)
m1R pick up the bar st st stocking stitch
KING COLE between 2 sts from (RS knit, WS purl)
E: enquiries@kingcole.com W: kingcole.com back to front, then tbl through back loop
knit into front of it tog together
LANG YARNS (increase 1) tr treble crochet
W: langyarns.com meas measures w&t wrap and turn
mm millimetre/s wyib with yarn in the back
OPAL m st moss stitch wyif with yarn in the front
Viridian Yarn ndl needle yf yarn forward
W: viridianyarn.com p2tog purl two stitches yfrn yarn forward and
together (decrease 1) round needle
p3tog purl three stitches yo yarn over
RICO together (decrease 2) yrn yarn round needle
E: info@rico-design.de W: rico-design.de patt pattern y2rn yarn twice round
pm place marker needle
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RESOLUTIONS IN FAVOUR OF SOME REALLY GOOD INTENTIONS
With the New Year in a year. Ravelry even has a ‘challenge’ learn and grow. Acquiring a new skill or
come renewed feature where you can set how many items technique is a great way to keep your brain
possibilities, a fresh you want to finish and which tracks your healthy and can be lots of fun too. Perhaps
start and endless progress. However, I think resolutions you’re new to knitting and simply want to
opportunities to do like this are a false economy. If during the learn to knit and purl? Maybe you’re ready
something different, year you decided to knit lots of smaller to step into knitting your first jumper? Is
better or new. This projects such as wrist warmers and baby intarsia, steeking or crochet calling you?
usually manifests hats, then you could crank out many They say you can’t teach an old dog new
itself in people more items than if you decided to take tricks, but tell whoever is calling you ‘old’
throwing themselves into dieting, new on a 4 ply colourwork jumper and double or a ‘dog’ to mind their own business!
exercise routines or putting restrictions bed-sized blanket. There are also outside Learning keeps you young.
on something they have overindulged factors like life events and pandemics that A friend set a lovely intention last year
in over the festive break. It has always can negatively affect your knitting output of creating as small a carbon footprint
seemed a shame to me that in the and make you feel like you’ve had an for her knitting purchases as possible,
longest, darkest months, people choose unsuccessful knitting year when, of course, supporting indie dyers and shops in the
deprivation as a method of change. that’s ridiculous! Knitting is supposed process. This is a great one for broadening
Thankfully, as knitters, these are the to be fun, nourishing and enjoyable, not your horizons, forcing you to look in places
months we really get into our stride. These something to feel you’ve failed at. you might not normally look for yarn and
days are made for cosying up with our What we really want when we set a learning more about where yarn is being
stitches and making magic with sticks and resolution isn’t a firm decision but more processed, dyed, spun and so on. The
string. And so, we too take the New Year of a plan, a hope or an intention, which process of simply stopping to think before
as a chance to revel in the possibilities of is much more flexible. You don’t really you buy is worthwhile.
our yarn for the year to come. ‘break’ an intention, you course-correct In 2022, let’s ditch the resolutions and
The problem with resolutions is that they and the plan evolves. So, let’s start there. instead set intentions, hopes and plans.
tend to get broken, probably because if What are your knitting hopes for the It’s good to remember that this isn’t
you’re resolving to do something you are coming year? What would you exclusive to New Year – setting
meant to be firmly decided in doing it, like to achieve? Who do you intentions at any time may
which isn’t very flexible. So, if you break want to become as a knitter be helpful to inspire or
the resolution this means you have ‘failed’, and what can you do to get motivate you. What’s most
which doesn’t make you feel great. A closer to that? important in our knitting
common resolution for knitters is to set a A great place to start is to have fun, enjoy your
number of projects you’d like to complete is with how you hope to craft and spend time on
yourself. If you make this
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BRONAGH MISKELLY • LISA RICHARDSON • JO ALLPORT

EDITOR Christine Boggis

9 Seven steps to knitting heaven

17 Knitting and health: a personal story

JOIN KNITTING ON 14 How to read patterns part 4

Views and comments expressed by individuals do not necessarily represent

DALEY DIVES INTO KNIT KITS

in a Covid-19-friendly live fair for East Anglia is set to

PERSONALISED CUSHION STORAGE BASKET SET KNITPRO CIRCUL AR

NEEDLEPOINT JOURNAL SLEEP MASK KNIT TED BLISS EMBROIDERY KIT

heaven also known as ‘the feel-good hormone’.

SUGGESTS JUST A FEW 5. LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Go west to sunny Somerset

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Mandy Wools at Wells Knitting Centre

The Lace Knittery

How can customers shop with you if

How did you cope with the Covid-19

What’s on your needles right now?

practice of tai chi and the form vocabulary

like a creative director of my own projects,

HOW TO READ PATTERNS

Dec at the end of the next row and every

The same instructions could also be given

Or they could be written out in full:

ROLE REVERSAL Shape Right Front shoulder

Minimal instructions would read: • When finishing garments that

Shape Left Front shoulder • When knitting your project,

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• Use needle tip protectors if you

• I’ve already talked about

Knitting and health – knitting. They said that what I do is my own

a personal story can see, feel, hear and so on. I am focusing

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K A huge range of knitting needles,

Sirdar Hayfield Bonusc Baby Spots Peter Pan DK

Rowan Tweed Haze Chunky

This is the time of year when we really

Worked over a multiple

Free Pattern W814

Yarn Wool Couture Utterly Aran

This swing-shape slipover has a flattering

Yarn The Fibre

Reasons this jumper

Yarn Banshee Yarns Yak Sock

These beautiful socks with a twisted rib

Yarn Eden Cottage Yarns Keswick Aran

‘Knitting asked me: “Where’s your

Yarn Cascade 220

‘If I am thinking of a go-to jumper

Yarn King Cole Natural Alpaca DK

Knitted in the softest alpaca yarn

Yarn Rico Creative Melange Garzato

This soft wrap-around shrug is a relaxing,

Yarn Bow Fiddle Yarns 4 Ply

A relaxing repetitive lace pattern and

Yarn Rowan Tweed Haze

This cosy longline cardigan is in a

TAMSIN IN WOOL COUTURE UTTERLY ARAN