Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 118 i The Knitter

Creative stitches Be inspired by gorgeous cables, Fair Isle & lace Season’s greetings to all our readers - we hope you have a happy and restful holiday, and find time for some knitting! Why not treat yourself to a luxurious mohair jumper, with Sarah Hatton’s design on page 8? We have traditional Fair Isle for you from Mary Henderson, a cosy cabled sweater from Martin Storey, a classic lopi cardigan, and so much more. Plus, we chat with the inspirational British designers Hazel Tindall and Ann Kingstone. HAPPY KNITTING! from The Knitter team…

NIFTY NEEDLES Looking for a new set of interchangeable circular needles for your New Year knitting projects? KnitPro and HiyaHiya have launched high-quality, good-value gift sets which are well worth considering. KnitPro’s sets, containing its popular Symfonie wooden circulars, come in a choice of two celebration boxes, called ‘The Golden Light’ and ‘Colours of Life’. Both contain eight sizes of needle tips, four colour-coded cables and a set of cable connectors in a coordinated fabric pouch. They also contain a shawl pin adorned with a fine crystal. The HiyaHiya Premium Interchangeable Gift Sets, meanwhile, are available in a choice of steel, sharp or bamboo needle tips. Small sets contain eight sizes of needle, while the large sets have 16; both contain a range of cable lengths and needle grips, and…

Just in time for deep midwinter comes this book of super-cosy knitting patterns for garments and accessories using Cocoon, Rowan’s chunky wool-mohair blend. For a blend of warmth with modern style, take a look at ‘Kukiko’ by Brandon Mably. It’s an oversized, drop-shoulder sweater with an eye-catching geometric intarsia pattern worked in grey and white. ‘Nieve’ by Sarah Hatton is a relaxed turtleneck sweater with simple Fair Isle patterning, while the ‘Kay’ jumper by Georgia Farrell has an elegant pattern of slip stitch cables. On the coldest of days, you’ll love to envelop yourself in Lisa Richardson’s knee-length ‘Snowy Cardigan’. The raglansleeved design has split hems and pretty textured details. Other patterns in the book include a long, wide scarf with intricate cabling by Sarah Hatton, and the chic ‘Yepa’…

10 December Leeds Knitting With Colour www.baaramewe.co.uk 0113 278 1788 10 December Bridport Knitting Techniques and Fixing Mistakes www.bridportyarn.co.uk 01308 455669 14 December Salisbury Knit a Christmas Bauble www.borntoknit.co.uk 07557 985935 15 December Dartington Norwegian Selbu Mittens with Anniken Allis 01803 866499 13 January Warrington Fair Isle Knitting www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 20 January Warrington Sock Blank Dyeing Workshop with Debbie Tomkies www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 21 January Waltham Abbey Waltham Abbey Wool Show www.walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk 01992 679261 21 January London Fair Isle Workshop www.loopknittingshop.com 020 7288 1160 27 January Leeds Knitting in the Round www.baaramewe.co.uk 0113 278 1788 3 February Warrington Professional Finishing Techniques www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 3 February London Ginger Twist Studios Trunk Show www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 8985 5231 10 February Warrington Beginners Spinning Workshop www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 16-18 February Farnham Unravel…

Foot length is adjustable in pattern. For general abbreviations, see p81 YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (4ply weight, 75% wool, 25% nylon; 400m/437½yds per 100g ball) A Blackcurrant Bomb (735); 1 x 100g ball B Milk Bottle (010); 1 x 100g ball NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or circular needles, 60cm long, for Magic Loop method TENSION 34 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Chart pattern on 2.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com “THE COLOURWORK pattern on these socks reminds of stepping stones in a formal herb garden,” says designer Barb Brown. “Reversing the colours on the left and right socks is just for fun!” Barb’s socks feature a stylised checked pattern on the legs and feet,…

SIZE 158cm (62½in) wide and 33cm (13in) deep YARN Any 4ply 100% merino yarn, using a set of six colours, with approx. 120m of each colour (total yardage required 730m/798yds) Yarn suggestion: John Arbon Knit By Numbers 4ply (4ply weight; 100% organically farmed merino; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 100cm long 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 100cm long TENSION 22 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS John Arbon Textiles 01598 752490 www.jarbon.com For general abbreviations, see p81 FEATURING FOUR lace patterns that merge and flow into one another with each colour shift, this shawl is a delicate and romantic accessory. Once the lace portions are complete, the upper body of the shawl is…

Intended to be worn with 5−10cm (2-4in) of positive ease for standard fit, or 23−33cm (9−13in) for oversized fit NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long 1 set 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long 1 set 5mm (UK 6/US 8) DPNs Stitch markers Stitch holders Waste yarn 2.75mm (UK 12-11/US C-2) crochet hook 10 x 14mm buttons TENSION 18 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles. 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over Colour Pattern using 5mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Lopi Available in UK from Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Distributed in Europe by De Bondt B.V. www.debondtbv.com For general abbreviations, see p81 “THIS UNISEX cardigan was…

Deborah Helmke After spending more than 10 years working as a designer in the garment industry in New York City, Deborah now creates handknit patterns for knitting magazines. She specialises in intricate stitches and feminine shapes, and her latest design for us is a gorgeous sweater with lace details on page 24. Sarah Hatton Sarah honed her skills as part of Rowan’s in-house design team, and since becoming an independent designer her work has appeared in top knitting magazines and in her own range of pattern books. This month, she has created an elegant, luxurious jumper in mohair. Find it on page 8. Rosee Woodland Our former commissioning editor, Rosee now works as an independent designer, writer and technical editor. This month, she shares her expert knowledge of the Stitchmastery…

Yarntelier is the luxury cashmere yarn brand from Louisa Harding, and her latest pattern collection showcases the delicate beauty of her laceweight Cashmere Lace. Cook’s Study Hill offers eleven patterns for scarves and shawls, using just one or two balls of Cashmere Lace. They were inspired by five centuries of English fashion on display at Chatsworth House, and have a timeless, feminine feel. They vary in complexity, from delicate scarves with simple repeat patterns, such as ‘Ashna’ with its heart motif, to more complex designs such as the ‘Mayura’ shawl’, which uses a beaded peacock lace pattern. ‘Roshni’ combines pale cream and dark grey shades to great effect, while ‘Mira’ looks stunning in the rich ‘Fireside’ red colour. The collection includes an elegant cape and a large, buttoned wrap called…

VENEZIA by Anniken Allis Price £37 (kit includes pattern, Schoppel 6 Karat yarn, and Debbie Abrahams seed beads) www.yarnaddict.co.uk LOREN by Gudrun Johnston Price £20.50 (includes pattern and Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme 2 Ply Lace yarn www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk 01595 693579 FUBC by Susan Crawford Price £65 (includes pattern, limited-edition hand-dyed yarn). Sales support the charity CancerCare www.susancrawfordvintage.com/fubc/…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40cm long 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch markers Tapestry needle Stitch holder TENSION 26 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over 2x2 rib on 3.25mm needles. 23 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles. 20 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st and Cell Stitch on 3.75mm needles. Brisket Cable measures 5cm wide. YARN STOCKISTS Baa Ram Ewe 0113 278 1788 www.baaramewe.co.uk SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Tw3B: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at back, K1; slip first (purl) st to LH needle and P1, K1 from cn. Tw3F: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold in front, K1; slip first (purl) st to LH needle…

JAPANESE KNITTING STITCH BIBLE by Hitomi Shida (£14.99) THIS IS one of the most beautiful books about knitting we have ever seen, proving that knitting can be an exquisite art form as well as a way to produce humble clothing. Hitomi Shida is beloved in her native Japan and around the world for her talent for combining classic stitches to create unique patterns. This stitch dictionary, translated into English by Gayle Roehm, contains 260 intricate patterns, each more breathtaking than the last. Designers and confident knitters alike will enjoy using this book, whether to find the perfect stitch for a small detail or decorative touch for a garment, or to choose an all-over pattern for a sweater (or to combine as many as you can for a show-stopping blanket!). Each…

I WAS recently fortunate enough to travel to Shetland – a must-visit destination for obsessive Fair Isle knitters like me. I can’t believe it has taken me so long, but as soon as my feet hit the ground in Lerwick, I felt like I was in my knitterly home. One of the names that is so intrinsically linked with Shetland for me is Hazel Tindall. You may know that she was once crowned the World’s Fastest Knitter, but she is so much more than that. I don’t think the word guru is too much when it comes to trying to place her in the world of knitting. Hazel was born in Shetland, and was knitting before she could read. When she was growing up, knitting was still an important industry…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 40cm & 80cm long Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) DPNs A 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) DPN 2.5mm (UK 12/US C/2) crochet hook 3.5mm (UK 9/US E/4) crochet hook Stitch markers Stitch holders Waste yarn TENSION 32 sts and 36 rnds to 10cm over chart patt on 3mm needles. 40 sts and 32 rnds to 10cm over rib patt on 2.75mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p81 “INSPIRATION FOR this garment came from wintry urban landscapes: shades of grey, charcoal, browns and white, in all sorts of shapes and patterns sparked with graffiti colours of red, blue and yellow,” says Mary Henderson. “If you…

IN 1931, the English businessman Frank W Michell went to Peru in search of chinchilla fur, but instead the fine alpaca fleece produced in the country’s highlands caught his eye. He established the Michell company in the city of Arequipa, becoming the first to set quality and colour standards for alpaca fibre. In 1940 Michell opened Peru’s first alpaca processing plant, and is lauded with founding the country’s alpaca industry, with his company today buying 60% of the country’s alpaca clip. The Michell company helped to create the Mirasol handknitting brand in 2007, and has its origins in raising educational standards for local children. Marketing manager Raul Rivera takes up the story: “Customers and friends of ours, Kari and Per, had visited our Mallkini farm in the highlands of Puno,…

ANN KINGSTONE has a passion for the history, literature and traditions of Yorkshire, and these influences often appear in her knitting patterns. She has a wonderful eye for detail and colour, which is why her books and patterns have become so popular. Who inspired you to take up knitting? “My Mum taught me to knit when I was a little girl. Like her, I am left-handed, and she knits left-handed, so that’s what she taught me to do. She is very proud that I have gone on to become a handknit designer, and often reminds me that it’s a good thing that she taught me to knit!” Do you have a favourite artist, writer, poet or musician who inspires you? “I love Arts and Crafts period designers, especially William Morris.…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles Stitch holders Removable stitch markers TENSION 22½ sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles with yarn held double YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p81 WORKED USING two strands of Rowan’s Kidsilk Haze mohair yarn held together, this jumper has the softest, fluffiest fabric we’ve ever felt! Sarah Hatton’s long-line design has a loose fit and dolman sleeves knitted as part of the front and back, finished with long ribbed cuffs. Decorating Sarah’s design is a large central panel of lace, with stripes of eyelets on the shoulders, and a lace panel around the lower hem. STITCH PATTERNS LACE PATTERN (worked over…

SILK ROAD SOCKS Hunter Hammersen Hunter Hammersen’s beautiful sock book is back in print, and this new edition has been updated and expanded. It now offers 16 stunning sock designs inspired by Oriental rugs, and each pattern features delicate, intricate textures that will be a joy to knit. Choose from flowing twisted stitches, tiny cables, and unusual lace - there’s also a pair of smart yet cosy slippers, using a design echoing Yalameh rugs from Iran. £24.99, Cooperative Press MYSTIC SHAWLS 2 Anna Dalvi Anna Dalvi designs breathtakingly beautiful shawls, and her latest book is filled with complex patterns using colour and lace. Shapes range from triangular and rectangular to crescent and large, circular shawls. Gorgeous designs include ‘Mystic Vortex’, a pi shawl worked in a gradient yarn, and ‘Mystic…

SHETLAND MOODS Watch a video taster of Marie Wallin’s new pattern book, called Shetland www.mariewallin.com/shetland.html COLOUR CREATIONS Go behind the scenes with indie dyer Amy of Stranded Dyeworks http://bit.ly/strdye FREE UP YOUR CABLES The Fibre Co.’s video tutorials include cabling without a cable needle http://bit.ly/fibrecocable YARNDALE MEMORIES Cathrinskey shares her highlights from this year’s Yorkshire yarn festival http://bit.ly/cathyarndale…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles TENSION 24 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt (not stretched) using 4.5mm needles. 20 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st using 4.5mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com PAT MENCHINI’S design for men is sized to fit chests from 32in to 54in. It will provide welcome warmth this winter, thanks to its aran-weight fabric worked in an alternating rib pattern. It features a cross-over collar, which is knitted in two pieces and then sewn in place. Pat has used Debbie Bliss’s Cashmerino Aran yarn, which comes in a wide range of attractive colours.…

THIS BEANIE hat has a slouchy fit and would suit both men and women, with its two-colour stranded design inspired by Scandinavian motifs. The knitted fabric has a wonderfully soft feel, thanks to the use of Alpaca Tweed yarn from The Border Mill. It’s a gorgeous worsted-weight pure alpaca that’s spun in the Scottish Borders; the palette blends natural and hand-dyed alpaca fibre for a tweedy effect, and there is a wide range of colours to choose from. SIZE Circumference: 53cm (21in) Length: 24cm (9½in) YARN The Border Mill Alpaca Tweed (Heavy DK/ worsted weight; 100% alpaca; 180m/197yds per 100g skein) A Man O’ War; 1 x 100g skein B Biscuit; 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7)…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders TENSION 28 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over patt using 5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C2B: Slip next st onto cn and leave at back of work, K1, then K1 from cn. C2F: Slip next st onto cn and leave at front of work, K1, then K1 from cn. C4B: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cn. C4F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cn. T3F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and leave at front of work, P1, then…

About our expert Rosee Woodland, formerly commissioning editor of The Knitter, is a technical editor and designer who uses a variety of charting software. NOT ALL knitters like charts. If you find them impossible to work with, this article is probably not for you! But if, like me, you find charts intuitive and easy to follow, perhaps you’ve already considered creating your own. I regularly make charts in my day-to-day work, whether dreaming up my own designs, or editing and writing patterns for other designers. And sometimes I also make charts to help me when I’m knitting from a commercial pattern. Some yarn companies and designers simply don’t provide patterns with charts, and others do so rarely. I don’t like following complex stitch patterns from written instructions - so if…

Abbreviations alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise meas measures M1 make one (see M1L) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with LH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between…

SIZE 256cm (101in) wide and 96cm (38in) long NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US s) circular needles, 100cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 100cm long 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 100cm long TENSION 2a sts and 25 rows to 1acm over patterned st st on 4.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 95a63a www.knitrowan.com YARN Rawan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted (Heavy DK/worsted weight; 100% wool; 20am/219yds per mog ball) A Granite (111); 10 x mog balls B Cardinal (136); 1 x 100g ball C Periwinkle (146); 1 x mog ball D Rust (106); 1 x 100g ball E Jade (127); 1 x mog ball F Rich Red (124); 1 x 100g ball G Mallard (144); 1 x mag ball H Gold (133); 1 x 100g ball I Oxford…