Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 4 i Homespun Knitting

Hello and welcome to Homespun Knitting Beginners & Beyond issue #4. My name is Jess and I’ll be taking over as Editor from this issue onwards, and I’m so excited to be here! A little intro about me … I’m a knitting addict and yarn lover from the South Coast, NSW Australia. I made my first knitted project back in December 2015 and I haven’t been able to put my knitting needles down since. If I’m not knitting, you can usually find me admiring (and adding) to my yarn collection or thinking of new projects to make. I opened a little hobby business in 2020 stocking my handmade items, yarns, knitting supplies and craft accessories. I currently sell my handmade chunky knits in a few local shops as well as…

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @knitsbyjessicajade Website: www.knitsbyjessicajade.com EQUIPMENT Scrap yarn 9mm knitting needles Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape 40cm x 40cm cushion insert TENSION/GAUGE 9 stitches x 13 rows = 10cm FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 40cm x 40cm NOTES This pattern uses super bulky yarn scraps to make up the cushion cover, but you could hold multiple strands of lighter weight leftover yarn together to achieve the same look. That way you can use up even more of your scraps to minimise yarn waste! Use a white or lighter colour to break up colour blocks as you knit. When you’ve used up one of your scrap pieces, simply join on another colour and continue with the pattern KNITTING TERMS co – cast on/off k – knit p – purl ss – stocking stitch…

Instagram: @cia_knits YARN Abbey Road Born To Be Wool 100% wool 100g/50m 1 ball Coral (A) We Are Knitters The Petite Wool 100% wool 100g/140m (cut into 3 x 40m strands) 1 ball Marshmallow (B) or Using two colours of Abbey Road Born To Be Wool would work well EQUIPMENT 10mm circular needles 60cm 1 stitch marker 10mm crochet hook (for weaving in ends and seaming icord together) TENSION/GAUGE 7 sts x 8 rows = 10cm (4in) in 2 colour brioche using 10mm needles NOTE: When counting gauge in brioche, the knit and purl stitches are counted as two stitches. When counting rows, count the number of knit “v”s – even though each one is created over two ‘rows’. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Circumference: 60cm Length: 13.5cm NOTE: If you wish to…

Instagram: @gemmamatula_knits Facebook: @Gemma Matula YARN Circus Tonic Handmade Jubilee Sock 75% merino 25% nylon super wash 100gm/425m 1 skein colour Belief or Nundle Woollen Mills 4 ply Sock Yarn 75% Australian merino 25% nylon 50gm/200m 2 balls EQUIPMENT 2.5mm circular needles or double pointed needles Stitch markers (including bor marker) Cable needle TENSION/GAUGE 32 sts x 48 rows = 10cm (4in) in ss using 2.5mm needles FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Finished sock circumference: Small 18cm, Medium 20.5cm, Large 23cm NOTES Sock is cast on and knitted in the round, then divided for the heel flap. The heel flap and heel turn are knitted flat, before picking up stitches for the gusset and continuing in the round. Sock length can be customised by increasing or decreasing the number of rows in the…

Instagram: @susannas_craft_room YARN 4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply 100% acrylic 100g/283m 1 ball Lime Abbey Road Freedom 100% cotton 1 ball Tutti Frutti EQUIPMENT 3.5mm straight needles (flowers) 4mm straight needles (beanie) Tapestry needle Beads (optional) – Ribtex Millefiori 6mm flower shaped beads or any beads of your choice Sewing needle suitable for sewing on beads Matching sewing thread Scissors TENSION/GAUGE 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm of ss using 4mm needles FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small 50cm (Medium 55cm, Large 60cm) head circumference KNITTING TERMS co – cast on/off st/s – stitch/es k – knit p – purl k2tog – knit 2 sts together p2tog – purl 2 sts together kfb – knit into front and back PATTERN BEANIE BRIM Use 4mm needles, co 90 (100, 110) sts using your…

Instagram: @Yarn_Tales_by_Karla Ravelry: KarlaBCrochets YouTube: Yarn Tales by Karla YARN Cat & Sparrow Fibres AU Single Ply Chunky 50% merino 50% silk 100/150m 1 skein So In Love EQUIPMENT 6mm and 6.5mm circular knitting needles 30cm 6mm and 6.5mm cable needles 60cm Waste yarn 3 place markers 1 beginning of round marker Darning needle TENSION/GAUGE 22 sts x 20 rows = 10 cm (4in) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Small 40cm wide x 20cm length (suitable for bust 75cm-80cm) Medium 45cm wide x 25cm length (suitable for bust 86cm-94cm) Large 50cm wide x 30 cm length (suitable for bust 95cm-100cm) NOTES 1/1lpt – left purl cable twist. Place st on cable needle and hold to the front, p next st, ktbl the st on the cable needle 1/1rpt – right purl cable twist.…

Facebook: @AutisticProf Website: autisticprofessor.com/auti-craft YARN 4 Seasons Brighton Cotton Blend Prints 8 ply 50g/95m 4 balls Candy Mix (A) Patons Cotton Blend 8 ply 50/95m 1 ball each of Persian Green 030 (B) and White 001 (C) EQUIPMENT 5mm circular needles Tapestry needle 2 stitch markers NOTE: Pattern is knitted flat, but circular needles are needed to accommodate the number of stitches TENSION/GAUGE NOTE: This is knitted at a looser tension than usual to achieve the soft relaxed feel of the fabric. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx. 73cm (29in) spine x 146cm (58in) wingspan after blocking. NOTES STOCKING STITCH PANELS Row 1: k3, yo, k to first m, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3 Row 2: k3, p to last 3 sts, k3 LACE PANELS Row…

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I was lucky enough to attend The Knitter’s Picnic in May 2022. The event was hosted by Hive & Gobbler in Dungog, a quaint little town nestled in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. All were welcome to attend for a weekend full of workshops, demonstrations, talks, and most importantly, market stands full of gorgeous hand-dyed yarns, fibres and knitting accessories! It was an honour to meet so many beautiful souls who share the same passion as me, and the amount of talent and creativity that surrounded me was something you can only experience at community events like these. I strongly encourage you to check your local area and beyond for community groups and events. You’ll be guaranteed to meet some incredible people, and you never know where it…

Facebook: @AutisticProf Website: autisticprofessor.com/auti-craft YARN Bendigo Woollen Mills 10ply cotton 200g/360m 1 ball Pretty Pink 873 or Rico Creative Cotton Aran 50g/85m 2 balls each Light Green 40 (A), Orange 74 (B), Banana 68 (C) EQUIPMENT 4mm straight needles Tapestry needle TENSION/GAUGE 18 sts x 26 rows = 10cm (4in) 4mm needles FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in) after blocking NOTES If using a 200g ball of Bendigo Wooden Mills cotton, you will be able to make the set of three washcloths and two scrubbies. If you’re using the three different colours of Creative Cotton (300g total), you will be able to make one washcloth and three scrubbies in each colour. KNITTING TERMS co – cast on/off st/s – stitch/es k – knit p – purl PATTERN WASHCLOTH…

Instagram, Facebook: @thewoollywarden Ravelry: @jessica-wardens-ravelry-store YARN Wollelfe Merino Silk Gradient 4 ply Fingering 100g/400m 2 balls Vampire EQUIPMENT 3.5mm straight knitting needles Darning needle TENSIONS/GAUGE 25 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4in) using 3.5mm needles NOTE: Tension is not critical for this project. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx. 28cm x 235cm NOTES Please read the chart notes carefully prior to starting as you start in a different spot after the first completion of chart 1. KNITTING TERMS co – cast on/off k – knit p – purl st/s – stitch/es k2tog – knit two stitches together ssk – slip slip knit (slip next two sts onto right needle knitwise, insert left needle into front of both sts and knit together) cdd - centred double decrease (slip 2 sts together onto right…

Instagram: @ohjosielou Etsy: @OhJosieLou YouTube: @EmilyCridge YARN Hobbii Rainbow 8/6 100% cotton 50g/105m 2 balls each Pastel Pink 42 and Light Coral 50 EQUIPMENT 2.25mm set of five double pointed needles 20cm length 2.25mm crochet hook for picking up stitches and crochet edges Stitch marker 14mm black safety eyes Toy filling Yarn needle Black embroidery thread for mouth TENSION/GAUGE 6.5 sts to 2.5cm (1in) in st using 2.25mm needles NOTE: Stuffed toys are generally knitted with needles smaller than the recommended needle size for your yarn, for a tighter knit. This is to prevent seeing any filling through the toy. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS The finished toy is approx. 25cm (10in) tall from head to tail NOTE This pattern is designed to be seamless, with the body, arms and legs picked up…

Instagram, Facebook: @yarnbytheriver Website: www.yarnbytheriver.com YARN Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima DK weight 100% Pima Cotton 100g/200m 1 skein Sand 3717 EQUIPMENT 4.5mm straight needles 40cm 4.5mm circular needles 40cm 4.5mm cable needle 40cm Tapestry needle TENSION/GAUGE Not important for this project FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Length: Approx. 163cm Width: Approx. 13cm NOTES Stretchy cast off – knit 2 sts together, slip st back onto left needle, rep to end. KNITTING TERMS co – cast on/off sl – slip st rs – right side ws – wrong side sl1pw – slip 1 st purlwise wyif – with yarn in front yo – yarn over k2tog – knit 2 sts together psso – pass slipped stitch over PATTERN Co 29 sts. Rows 1–4: sl1pw wyif, *k1, p1, rep from * to end Row 5…

Instagram: @knit.mate YARN Fyberspates Vivacious DK 8 ply 100% merino wool 115g/230m 1 skein of Avocado or Deep Aqua EQUIPMENT 4mm circular needles if using magic loop OR 4mm double pointed needles 4 stitch markers (1 beginning of round) Tapestry needle TENSION/GAUGE 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm in ss using 4mm needles FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 26.5cm long x 24cm (25cm) wide when laid flat NOTE: This beanie is designed with negative ease for a fitted look KNITTING TERMS co – cast on/off k – knit p - purl st/s – stitch/es ss – stockinette stich k2tog – knit 2 stitches together ssk – slip next 2 sts onto right needle knitwise, insert left needle into front of both sts and knit together bor – beginning of round pm –…

Source: Craft Yarn Council Website: YarnStandards.com, craftyarncouncil.com/standards LACE YARN (weight 0) Knitting needles: 1.5 to 2.25mm, or sizes 000 to 1 Crochet hook: Steel hooks that are 1.6 to 1.4mm or a regular hook that is 2.25 mm. (Steel hooks are sized differently from regular hooks – the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing.) Suggested gauge: 33 to 40 knit sts; 32-42 double crochet sts Types of lace yarn: fingering, 10-count crochet thread SUPER FINE YARN (weight 1) Knitting needles: 2.25 to 3.25mm, or sizes 1 to 3 Crochet hooks: 2.25 to 3.5mm, or sizes B-1 to E-4 Suggested gauge: 27 to 32 knit sts; 21 to 32 crochet sts Types of super fine yarn: sock, fingering, baby FINE YARN (weight…

Instagram: @debbydewhurst Etsy: @ThePrettinessMaker YARN Kate Selene 4 ply Slub Yarn 90% Superwash Merino 10% Nylon 20g/80m (5 pack 20g balls) Kate Selene 4 ply Sock Yarn 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon 20g/85m Rainbow 100s and 1000s (8 pack 10g balls) NOTE: The slub yarn colours change every season, so depends on availability if purchasing the same yarn EQUIPMENT 3.5mm knitting needles (flat or circular) Wool darning needle General knitting supplies FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx. 22cm x 188cm after blocking KNITTING TERMS k – knit p – purl co – cast on/off PATTERN Match up your sock yarn and slub yarn colours into pairs and work with just those two yarns in each section. Using the sock yarn, co 48 sts. Rows 1-2: k Rows 3-4: p Cut sock yarn leaving…

Instagram: @Friday.knits Etsy: @FridayKnitsDesigns Ravelry: @friday-knits Website: fridayknits.com YARN We Are Knitters The Cotton 100% pima cotton 100g/212m 1 ball Light Yellow EQUIPMENT 6mm straight needles 6mm circular needles for the body 4.5mm circular needles for edge/strap Removable stitch markers Tapestry needle to weave in ends TENSION/GAUGE 6mm needles x 12 sts = 10cm (4in) in veil stitch NOTE: Gauge is not super important for the final piece. However, if you’d like to adjust the pattern, use the tension/gauge provided. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS The finished garment has a lot of stretch and will be a different finished size for each knitter. NOTES VEIL STITCH Insert your working needle into the next st knitwise. Wrap the working yarn under and over the working needle. Bring the working yarn under the main needle…

“I never have a pair of knitting needles or a crochet hook out of my hands, and when I’m not making for my nieces or nephews, it’s very rewarding making something for someone less fortunate than I am. I have plenty of wool to use.” Barbara Turner, member of KAL for Charity. Like Barbara Turner, perhaps knitting has become a major passion in your life and you have quite a stash of leftover yarn and patterns from your many projects. Having created some much loved and appreciated gifts for family and friends, you might now be thinking it would be great to give back to your community and use your knitting skills to contribute to a worthy cause. But where do you start? The best place might be to think…

Instagram: @sharynbrockdesigns Facebook: @sharynbrock Ravelry: @sharyn-brock-designs Website: www.sharynbrock.com.au YARN Moya Double Knit 100 Cotton 50g/135m 4 balls Sea Foam EQUIPMENT 6mm straight needles 5mm crochet hook Scissors Wool needle Stitch markers TENSION/GAUGE 3cm x 10cm over pattern FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Centre back length 48cm To fit bust up to 110cm (42in) NOTES This garment is very stretchy and has lots of ease. If you prefer a longer fit, repeat the pattern. Repeating the pattern adds 3cm each time. Remember you will need another ball of yarn. SPECIAL STITCHES The lace stitch pattern used in this design is called String of Pearls and is worked over a multiple of 14 sts plus 3. See Chart. Row 1 (RS): k1, *k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4, rep from * to last 2…

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. WHERE ARE YOU FROM AND WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK? I live in Adelaide, South Australia. I work in the medical research industry, helping to run clinical trials in hospitals all across Australia. My job requires a fair bit of interstate travel, which does cut into a bit of my available knitting time! If I’m working on something small like a beanie I’ll usually bring it along with me. HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN CREATIVE? WHEN DID YOU START? I was probably a lot more creative when I was younger, and I think like a lot of people, I lost it a bit as I got older and started working. Knitting has definitely helped me rediscover my creative side! WHAT WAS THE FIRST KNITTED ITEM YOU…

YARN Mophead by Linda 8 ply merino/silk blend hand-dyed yarn in colourways Frog in a Pond and Aladdin 4 or 8 ply yarn in a contrasting colour to use as waste yarn EQUIPMENT 48-pin circular knitting machine 6mm crochet hook Darning needle Stitch marker TENSION/GAUGE Use the tightest tension on the machine FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx. 45cm circumference KNITTING MACHINE TERMS co – cast on by weaving the yarn in front of the first hook then behind the second hook. Alternate this around until you reach the first hook again co with waste yarn – cast off with waste yarn. Once you have knitted the last of your waste yarn, turn the machine until all stitches fall from the hooks and your item is no longer attached to the knitting machine.…

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