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Carol Meldrum Influenced by Scottish themes and textile traditions, Carol is known for her fashionable and playful knitting patterns, and for her range of popular books. Find her cheerful colourwork sweater with matching cowl and mitts in our special supplement. Caroline Birkett Caroline has a degree in textile design and a postgraduate diploma in knitwear design. Formerly head of design for a luxury knitwear brand, she now produces handknit patterns. Turn to p37 to find her ‘Rosedale’ colourwork cowl and gloves. Lisa Richardson Yorkshire-based designer Lisa trained in pattern cutting and tailoring, and has been creating knitting patterns for Rowan for almost 20 years. Her latest project for The Knitter is a contemporary intarsia shrug, which you can find on page 47. Sasha Kagan Sasha has been creating knitwear patterns…

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WE BEGAN our four-part knitalong last month, where we brought you the cast-on instructions and the first lace section of Kath Andrews’ elegant wrap. This month, we focus on the next section, worked in a floral mesh pattern, and divided from the initial lace section by decorative borders. Kath’s design is knitted in Mc Intosh BFL, a hand-dyed 4ply yarn spun from pure British Bluefaced Leicester wool. SIZE Finished measurements Length: 198½cm (78¼in) Width: 49½cm (19½in) Blocking measurements Length: 210½cm (83in) Width: 54½cm (21½in) YARN Mc Intosh BFL (4ply weight; 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool; 600m/437yds per 150g skein) A MY Joy; 1 x 150g skein B MY Serenity; 1 x 150g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5)…

WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS ColourLab Aran Shade pictured Mulberry Pink (1176) Ball weight/length 100g/166m Needle size 5mm (UK 6/US 8) Tension 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% British wool Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £6.95 Contact www.wyspinners.com 01535664500 This new aran-weight joins the popular ColourLab DK in the West Yorkshire Spinners range. A pure British wool, it’s spun with balanced, rounded construction to give smooth and even stitches. The knitted fabric feels impressively soft and bouncy, and it would be a great choice for cosy sweaters, accessories and homewares. Choose from 14 solid and tweedy shades. MALABRIGO Rios Shade pictured Niebla (122) Skein weight/length 100g/192m Needle size 4.5-5.5mm (UK 7-5/US 7-9) Tension 18-22 sts to 10cm Fibre content 100% superwash Merino wool Care Machine wash cold RRP…

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THIS YOKED sweater from Outi Kater is knitted from the top down using Jamieson & Smith’s 2 Ply Jumper Weight wool. After the rib neckband, German short rows are used at the back neck before working the colourwork yoke. “Top-down construction allows the knitter to try the jumper on at an early stage, and there is no need for grafting as the sleeve underarm stitches are picked up and knitted from the body’s underarm stitches,” Outi explains. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 80-120cm long 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80-120cm long Set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) DPNs Stitch markers Stitch holders TENSION 27 sts and 43 rounds to 10cm using 2.75mm needles over…

“THIS LIGHT-HEARTED cover-up will make a useful extra cosy layer for any time of the year,” says Sasha Kagan. “It is knitted in three triangular sections, sewn together to make a half hexagon. The multi-colour zigzag trim gives it a fun-loving feel, and Rowan’s Felted Tweed is a great choice for colour and a soft lightweight fabric.” The kite motifs are worked in six different shades, and as just one ball of each colour is needed, this would be a great stashbuster if you have odd balls of Felted Tweed in your knitting basket. SIZE Wingspan: 154cm (60½in) Depth: 63cm (25in) YARN Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) A Scree (165); 5 x 50g balls Plus 1 x 50g ball of…

THIS SWEATER features a leaf motif worked in a lace and cable pattern, which as a particularly autumnal look worked in this the warm brown colour. Designed for a loose, comfortable fit, it’s knitted in the round up to the armholes; the sleeves are also worked in the round. Novita’s 7 Veljestä is an aran-weight wool blend which comes in a range of natural shades and brighter colours. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 80cm long Set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) DPNs Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over moss st on 4.5mm needles. Width of…

THIS COMFORTABLE design combines classic cables with a zipped fastening for a modern, practical touch. Designed to fit children aged eight to 14 years, it’s knitted in Bergère de France’s Image yarn, a machine-washable, aran-weight mix of Merino wool and acrylic which offers great stitch definition. Image is available in a range of classic neutral shades, pastels and bright hues. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles 1 pair 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch markers Zip fastener, 50 (55:55:60) cm long TENSION 17 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over rev st st on 5.5mm needles. 24 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over cable pattern on 5.5mm needles. 28 st cable pattern meas approx. 12cm wide. YARN STOCKISTS…

TAKING DESIGN cues from traditional gansey sweaters, Sarah Hatton has created this sophisticated, modern jumper. She has used knit-and-purl zigzags and diamond patterns, tiny flowers and garter stitch to create a subtly textured fabric which will be entertaining to knit. Her design includes a deep ribbed neckline. It is knitted in a gorgeous yarn from West Yorkshire Spinner: a soft and silky British Bluefaced Leicester DK which comes in 11 sophisticated shades. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt using 4mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS Chart A Chart B KEY PATTERN…

SANTA BUNTING by Amanda Berry Price £9.99 as part of the magazine Simply Knitting 243 (November 2023). www.buysubscriptions.com/back-issues/simply-knitting-back-issues ALEXANDER SOCKS by Winwick Mum Price Free with purchase of West Yorkshire Spinners Signature Sparkle yarn in the 2023 Christmas colourway, Nutcracker. www.wyspinners.com CHRISTMAS GONK CUSHION KIT by Wool Couture Price £32.99 for a complete knitting kit. www.woolcouturecompany.com…

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THIS FABULOUS design from Aleks Byrd has a geometric stripe and floral pattern created using roosimine, an Estonian inlay knitting technique. Aleks has used John Arbon’s Exmoor Sock yarn for the main fabric of the sock, and the inlay patterning uses two shades of John Arbon’s Appledore DK, which is available in 25g mini skeins as well as full-sized 100g skeins. SIZE YARN John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock (4ply weight; 60% Exmoor Blueface wool, 20% Corriedale wool, 10% Zwartbles wool, 10% nylon; 200m/219yds per 50g skein) A Whortleberries; 2 x 50g skeins John Arbon Textiles Appledore Mini DK (DK weight; 40% Devon Closewool, 40% Romney wool, 20% Exmoor Blueface wool; 62m/68yds per 25g skein) B Golden Knob; 1 x 25g skein C Pig Snout; 1 x 25g skein NEEDLES &…

THESE FINGERLESS gloves are both pretty and practical, and Caroline Birkett’s design comes with a matching cowl, too. The same colourwork pattern is used on the deep folded cuffs and on the cowl; the backs of the hands feature a large Scandinavian-style motif, while a more delicate pattern appears on the palms. Caroline’s set is knitted in CoopKnits Socks Yeah! 4ply yarn, which comes in 30 gorgeous colours. SIZE Cowl Circumference: 64cm (25¼in) Depth: 24cm (9in) Gloves Size 1 (2) Actual palm circumference: 18 (20) cm [7 (8) in] YARN CoopKnits Socks Yeah! (4ply weight; 75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 212m/232yds per 50g skein) A Quartz (122); 2 x 50g skeins Plus 1 x 50g skein of each: B Sugilite (112) C Ammolite (102) D Chryso (108) Note: 1 skein…

GLORIOUSLY SOFT and indulgently fluffy, this shrug will add a comforting layer of warmth to your winter outfit. It’s knitted in Rowan’s Tweed Haze, which is a chunky-weight blend of mohair and alpaca that’s available in eight modern colours. Lisa Richardson’s short-sleeve design is knitted in one piece, then the side and sleeve seams are joined. The fabric is decorated with large intarsia motifs reminiscent of a classic houndstooth check pattern. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 6mm (UK 4/US 10) circular needles, at least 100cm long Stitch holders TENSION 14.5 sts and 20.5 rows to 10cm over plain and patterned st st using 6mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com YARN SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K2A: Knit 2 sts in yarn A. For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART We recommend…

“SEAWEED, ALGAE and seagrass can be found anywhere along a colour spectrum ranging from pink and purple to orange, yellow and green,” says Carina Olsson. “These are fun, rewarding colours to work with, and the tree and twig panels are some of my favourite motifs. Try to knit your gloves a bit more firmly than you usually knit, since gloves should fit pretty tightly.” SIZE Actual hand circumference: 18cm (7in) YARN Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 115m/126yds per 25g ball) A FC50; 2 x 25g balls B 87; 1 x 25g ball C 202; 1 x 25g ball D FC55; 1 x 25g ball E 72; 1 x 25g ball NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 2mm (UK 14/US 0) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Set…

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AUTUMN ARAN ColourLab DK has been a huge hit for West Yorkshire Spinners - and now it has been joined by a new aran-weight version just in time for autumn. It’s a versatile yarn spun from pure British wool, in a palette of 14 warm, handsome shades including tweed options - we particularly love the burnt orange, racing green and slate grey tweeds. Jenny Watson has designed a book of 12 patterns using ColourLab Aran. Life & Style has modern colourwork and cable jumpers for women, a cosy cardigan with pockets, three heirloom blanket designs, relaxed sweaters for men using simple texture and colourblock patterns, and a cabled scarf and hat. Yarn £6.95 per 100g, book £12.95; order or find stockists at www.wyspinners.com Silk road Blacker Yarns’ new Samite is a lustrous…

DESPITE THE concern about our planet’s health, synthetic yarns continue to dominate the global knitting industry. Here at British Wool we are urging knitters to prioritise natural fibre yarns such as wool over synthetics. Changes in consumer demand can have a significant effect on market activity, and be a driving force for real change. RESOURCE DEPLETION: Production of synthetic yarns consumes vast amounts of fossil fuels, which exacerbates climate change. MICROPLASTICS: Synthetic yarns are typically made from petroleum-based materials. These fibres shed microplastics during wearing and washing, which can enter our waterways and pose a significant threat to aquatic life and ecosystems. LANDFILL WASTE: Synthetic yarns do not biodegrade, which means they end up in landfills where they can take centuries to break down. By choosing natural fibres like British…

GINGER PINK YARNS is the artisan yarn brand run by Kerry Moyle. From her studio in Somerset, she produces a range of sophisticated colourways using plants which she grows in her garden or forages in the local countryside. We chatted with Kerry about how she works with plant dyes to create her unique shades. When did you first try yarn dyeing? “I first started dyeing yarn a few years ago after attending a workshop with The Wool Kitchen in London. I loved it, but was anxious about bringing the dyes into the house with my son, who was a very inquisitive toddler at the time. “As a family we enjoy foraging, so I decided to explore the potential for using natural plant dyes, with Jenny Dean’s book Wild Colour as…

THIS COSY colourwork scarf has been designed by Hilly van der Sluis to be the perfect stashbuster project! The design takes its influence from both classic Fair Isle patterns and from traditional Swedish stranded knitting. Hilly has used 10 shades of Jumper Weight organic Shetland wool from Uradale Yarns, but the patterns can easily be adapted to use whatever 4ply yarns you have in your knitting basket. Hilly’s tubular scarf is knitted in the round, starting with a provisional cast-on; the cast-on and cast-off edges are grafted to close them. SIZE 167cm (65¾in) long and 27cm (10½in) wide, after blocking YARN Uradale Yarns Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% organic native Shetland wool; 86m/94yds per 25g ball) A Sundew Heath; 2 x 25g balls B Campion; 3 x 25g balls C…

“THIS DESIGN was inspired by the shadow of a handrail which was cast on a long, sweeping staircase,” says Emma Vining. “The cardigan has a structured stitch pattern panel of mirror-imaged shadows on either side of the front bands and on the centre back. The stitch pattern combines cables, rib and garter stitch to draw a series of horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines representing the steps, handrail and shadows.” Her cardigan is knitted in Cascade’s ever-popular 220 Aran yarn, which comes in a huge choice of colours. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles 6 x 18mm buttons Stitch holders Stitch markers Cable needle (cn) TENSION 19 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st…

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Issue 194 Fair Isle hat, mitts & cowl • Cabled tank top • Christmas baubles • Fair Isle top • Cape • Brioche shawl • Cat mittens • Entrelac scarf • Cowl • Lace wrap • Finnish colourwork sweater • Fairy doll SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 193 Textured jumper • Mosaic top • Cable jumper • Fair Isle laptop case • Icelandic lace mittens • Polo shirt • Baby layette • Socks • Raglan cardigan • Intarsia top • Lace & colourwork cardigan Issue 192 Colourwork top • Lace & cable jumper • Textured cardigan • Lace shawl • Aran sweater • Cabled mitts • Throw • Slip stitch jumper • Fair Isle cushion • Men’s sweater • Cabled jumper • Blanket Issue 191 Cabled cardigan…

CAROL MELDRUM has enjoyed playing with colour for her new sweater design, which comes with a matching cowl and mitts. The seamless, short-sleeve jumper is worked bottom up, with a vibrant stranded colourwork yoke pattern. The mitts have gusseted thumbs, and the long cowl is knitted as a tube. The projects use eight shades of Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight wool. SIZE - JUMPER SIZE - COWL Circumference: 130cm (51in) Width (folded double): 15½cm (6in) SIZE - MITTS To fit hand circumference: 18-21½cm (7¼-8½in) Actual hand circumference: 18cm (7in) Length: 20cm (8in) YARN - JUMPER YARN - COWL Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 115m/125yds per 25g ball) A 1A (Natural White); 2 x 25g balls B 132 (Azure Blue); 2 x…