Innehållsförteckning för Volume 7 Issue 2 från Australian Knitting

The winter edition of Australian Knitting is always one of our favourites. This issue, we visited Mamre Homestead which is undergoing extensive renovations. We always enjoy using the grounds at Mamre as it has a deep and rich history with the wool industry in Australia. If you are ever in the area, it is a beautiful place to visit and enjoy a relaxing coffee or lunch. We have an amazing collection of patterns for you this issue. There are jumpers and cardigans for you to knit along with a selection of men’s and kids’ ideas, for all skill levels and tastes. A new issue of Australian Knitting is on sale every 12 weeks, so keep an eye out at your local newsagent. Taking out a subscription will ensure you don’t…

16th – 17th May 2015 2nd Annual Wool Festival,Valley Ford Wool Mill, Valley Ford, CA USA 16th – 23rd May 2015 New England Knitting Cruise with Lily Chin Canada & New England Canada 17th May 2015 Highland Fibre Artists Fibre Fair Webster County Fairgrounds, Marshfield, MO USA 17th May 2015 Spring Fibre Day Farm Wool Shop, Mt. Bruce Station, Romeo, MI USA 17th May 2015 Wool Fiber Arts Fair Washington Conservation Club, Washington IN USA 28th May 2015 – 1st June 2015 The National Needlearts Association Summer Trade Show Columbus, OH - USA www.tnna.org 31st August 2015 – 5th September 2015 Maine Knitting Cruise Schooner J&E Riggin, Rockland, ME, USA –www.mainewindjammer.com/maineknittingcruises Finally, spotted this quote on the Internet that about sums up knitting and knitters! ‘Properly practiced, knitting soothes the…

Acrylic – is a synthetic fibre often used as a substitute for wool. It was first launched commercially in 1947 but not produced in any great volume until the 1950s. Acrylic is a strong, warm fabric and drapes well. It is used to make sweaters and tracksuits and is also made into linings for boots, gloves, jackets and slippers. Common trade names for acrylic are Acrilan and Orlon. (Ref: Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers) Self-striping yarn – Self-striping yarn is a type of variegated yarn, which has two or more colors. Often there are long lengths of each color before the color changes to the next. When you crochet or knit with self-striping yarn, the yarn will typically create a striped project on its own without the crafter having…

YARN • 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Jeans in shade # 59 • 1 button Incomparable Buttons: L526 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• Stitch holder and markers TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS Size: 8, 10, 12, 14 years Finished fit: 71 , 76, 81, 86cm Garment length: 22, 25, 29, 32cm Sleeve length: 6, 7, 8, 9cm STITCH GUIDE LEFT SLEEVE & BODY With 3.75mm needles, cast on 54 (56, 58, 60) sts. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 6 (8, 8, 10) rows. Change to 4.00mm needles. Cont in Stst and inc 1 st each end every RS row until 64 (68, 74, 78) sts on needle, end with a WS row. Mark centre of last row. Cont…

Lee Scott has been knitting and crafting for some 50 years. Alt Yarn was established in 2014 by Lee and her daughter Stephanie to combine their two passions, one a soapbox stand for fair and ethical trade and decisive action on climate change and the other for knitting beautiful yarns. Resources • Manos del Uruguay: www.manos.com.uy/• The Rocking Yak: www.rockingyak.com• From the Mountain, www.fromthemountain.com• International Women’s Development Agency: www.iwda.org.au• Jamiesons (Shetland) Ltd: www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/• Alt Yarn: www.altyarn.com…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Peter Pan DK shade #935 • Oddments of Peter Pan DK 50g yarn in 6 colours • Plus oddment of Black • 3 metres of narrow ribbon, Wooden hoop approx 25cm in diameter. NEEDLES • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.75mm knitting needles TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows over st st on 4mm needles to 10 cm. MEASUREMENTS Hoop Diameter: 25cm Cat Height: 16cm BIRDS – MAKE 6 BODY Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 16 sts. Inc knitwise into each st to end. (32sts) Starting with a purl row, st st 21 rows. Next Row: K2tog to end. 16sts Next Row: Purl 1 row. Next Row: K2tog to end. 8sts. Break yarn leaving long end. Pull this through remaining stitches and pull tight. WINGS – MAKE 2 PER BIRD Cast on…

YARN • 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12 balls 50gm Merino/Silk DK/8ply in shade #60 • 5 Incomparable Buttons: L318 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.75mm circular needle of 100cm or 120cm • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit”: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Garment length: 58, 58, 59, 59, 60, 60cm Sleeve length: 46, 46, 46, 47, 47, 47cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp - slip 1 stitch-knit 1 stitch-pass slipped stitch over; M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Front Band Pattern (over 5 sts) Row 1: RS - K1, (p1,…

YARN • 2 balls Heirloom Alpaca • Button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Unisex size: length approx 56cm TENSION Not critical to project. WORKING PATTERN Using 4.50mm needles cast on 42 sts. Rib pattern: Row 1: K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * to end Row 2: P2, *K2,P2, repeat from * to end. These 2 rows form rib pattern. Repeat these 2 row 5 times (10 rows in all) Buttonhole row: rib 20, yfwd, K2tog, rib 20. Work another 15 rows rib pattern (26 rows in all) Moss stitch pattern: Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from* to end Row 2: * P1, K1, repeat from * to end These 2 rows form moss stitch pattern. Change to 4.00mm needles and work 32cm in moss stitch pattern. Change…

YARN • 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 balls 50gm Mohair in shade #524 • 1 Incomparable Button: L473 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • 5.50mm knitting needles • Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Finished fit: 91, 96, 102, 107, 112, 117cm Garment length: 63, 64, 65, 65, 66, 66cm Sleeve length: 34, 34, 35, 35, 36, 36cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – place strand of yarn between last stitch worked and next stitch onto left-hand needle and knit it through the back loop; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. TENSION 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.50mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK With 5.50mm needles, cast on 75 (79, 83, 87, 91, 95) sts.…

YARN • 5 balls 50g knitalpaca ‘Luxa’ 100% alpaca or ‘Luxa with a Twist’ alpaca/merino• 6 buttons for optional trim NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles• 3.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size one size fits all. TENSION  not critical in this project THE COWL Using smaller needles cast on 60 sts. Knit 3 rows. Begin pattern: **Change to larger needles and knit into the back and front of each stitch (thus doubling the number of stitches). Next Row: knit, winding yarn twice-round needle at each stitch. Knit 1 row. Next Row: knit, winding yarn three times round needle at each stitch. Knit 2 rows. Change to smaller needles and knit 2 tog across row (halve the number of stitches) Next Row: k 1, * y o, k 2 tog to last stitch, k 1.…

YARN • 1 x 50gm ball of 2 different shades Noro Silk Garden or Silk Garden Solo NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm circular needle 40cm length,• 5.00mm set of 5 double pointed needles• Stitch marker MEASUREMENTS Head circumference 51 (56) cm Length 28.5cm TENSION 18 sts by 24 rounds over 5.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Stripe Sequence Rounds 1-3 with colour A knit Rounds 4-5 with colour B knit Repeat Rounds 1-5 WORKING PATTERN HAT With circular needle and colour A, cast on 80 (88) sts Join, taking care not to twist sts and place marker for beginning of round. Slip this marker every round. Begin Stripe sequence (Work rounds 1-5 of stripe sequence) 13 times. Work Round 1 once more. Crown Shaping Note: Change to double pointed needles when there are too…

BEGINNER'S TOOL KIT PINS Plastic-head pins are useful for checking tension and blocking out items. Pins with coloured heads are best because they do not get lost in your work. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. KNITTING IN ELASTIC Elastic yarn prevents sagging in cuffs, collars and waists. You can work it in with knitting yarn on knitted or crocheted garments. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat piece of metal or plastic with a ruler marked on one side and/or a window cut out in the centre. It allows you to mark and measure easily and accurately. KNITTING…

‘Circular Knitting Workshop’ by Margaret Radcliffe and published by Storey Publishing - according to the cover: ’circular knitting is efficient, convenient, and fascinating too, with Margaret Radcliffe’s detailed, step-by-step instructions’. Check this author out at www.maggiesrags.com Follow Margaret Radcliffe on Facebook Follow magsrags at www.ravelry.com ‘Keep Calm And Cast On’ – Erica Knight Some good advice for knitters in this small, quirky book. Published by Quadrille Publishing ‘At Knits End’ by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (The Yarn Harlot) This little book has some great advice for the obsessive knitter - indeed her tangled reflections on the knitter’s life will keep you in stitches and unravel your tensions!…

YARN • 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 balls 50g Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8 ply Aqua #4957 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• 1 stitch-holder MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished Fit: 57, 63, 69, 74, 79cm Garment Length: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52cm Sleeve length: 23, 28, 33, 38, 41cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS MB = make bobble – (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) all into next st, turn, sl 1, P4, turn, sl 1, K4, pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts over first st, completing bobble; M1 = make 1 – pick up loop which lies before next stitch, place on left-hand needle and knit into back of loop. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over St st…

YARN • 3 hanks 72ply Nundle Collection yarn• 55cm x 55cm cushion insert• 2 large buttons or 2 self covered buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 20.00mm needles• Wool sewing needle TENSION This pattern is designed for a firm tension and uses all of the yarn so keep your tails short. MEASUREMENTS Size Approx 55cm x 55cm STITCH GUIDE MAKE 4 Using 20.00mm needles, cast on 2 sts. Next row: Knit. Row 1: Insert needle into the first st one row below, inc 1, knit to end. Row 2: Insert needle into first sts one row below, inc 1, K to end. Continue increasing in this manner until there are 20 sts. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: P2tog, p to end. Next Row: K2tog, K to end. Continue in stocking stitch and decreasing at the beginning…

YARN • 15, 17, 18, 20, 21 balls 50g Patons Inca in Dark Grey Twist #7019 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles • 7.00mm knitting needles • 7.00mm double-pointed knitting needles • 1 stitch-holder MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit chest: 85, 95, 105, 115, 125cm Finished Fit: 101, 111, 121, 131, 141cm Garment length: 72 , 73, 74, 75, 76cm Sleeve length: 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION M1 = make 1 – pick up loop which lies before next stitch, place on left-hand needle and knit into back of loop. TENSION 13 sts by 18 rows over St st on 7.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 6.00mm needles, cast on 68 (74, 80, 88, 94) sts. Beg Band Row 1: RS – Purl. Row 2: Knit. Rep last 2 rows…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Waikiwi Prints 4ply in shade #470 - hat • 1, 2 balls 50gm Waikiwi Prints 4ply in shade #470 - gloves NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Markers MEASUREMENTS Hat to fit: medium size adult head Gloves to fit: S-M, M-L hand Glove length: 25cm, 27cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; M1 - k into back of strand between stitch just worked and next stitch. TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows over Stst on 3.25mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN HAT With 3.00mm needles, cast on 144 sts. Row 1: RS -*K2, p4, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, k4, p2; rep from * to end. Rib further 12 rows. Change…

YARN • 5 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply Main Colour (M) in Dijon #2313 • 3 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply 1st Contrast (C1) in Dark Violet #2181 • 3 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply 2nd Contrast (C2) in Beige #2256 • 2 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply 3rd Contrast (C3) in Mallard #2308 • 2 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country 8 ply 4th Contrast (C4) in Lavender #2190 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: 18cm wide x 220cm long TENSION 55 sts by 30 rows over 4 x 4 relaxed rib on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 100 sts. Row 1: K4, * P4, K4, rep from * to end. Row 2: P4, * K4, P4, rep from * to end.…

YARN • 1 ball 100gm Wendy Pampas for Garter Stitch Hat in shade 2253 • 1 ball 100gm Wendy Pampas for Cowl Main colour (M) in shade 2253 • 1 ball 25gm Wendy Air contrast colour (C) in shade 2619 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 12.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Hat: to fit average adult head Cowl length: 192cm TENSION For Hat: 7.5 sts by 11.5 rows over st st on 12.00mm needles to 10 cm. For Cowl tension is not important. GARTER STITCH HAT Using 12.00mm needles, cast on 38 sts. Row 1: *K2, P2, rept from * to last 2 sts, K2. Row 2: *P2, K2 rept from * to last 2 sts, P2. Rept these two rows for 4 cm. Next Row: Knit, inc one stitch at beginning of row. 39 sts Work…

YARN • 3 balls of 50gm Noro Shiro in shade #2 grey sand and turquoise. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6mm circular needle 80cm long MEASUREMENTS Size one size Width 25.5cm length 198cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS PUK - pick up wrap and knit together with wrapped st. PUP - pick up wrap and purl together with wrapped st. Yo - yarn over, Wyib - with yarn in back, Wyif - with yarn in front, Ssk - slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time, to right hand needle. Insert tip of left hand needle into fronts of theses stitches, from left to right. Knit them together. 1 stitch has been decreased TENSION 13sts by 20 rows over horizontal eyelet patt on 6.00mm needles RATING 2 GETTING STARTED Circular needle is used to accommodate…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4 balls 100gm Crazy Mohair in shade # 2029• 3 Incomparable Buttons: L363 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles• Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Finished fit: 91, 96, 102, 107, 112, 117cm Garment length: 48, 49, 50, 50, 51, 51cm Sleeve length: 44, 44, 45, 45, 46, 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS pm – place marker yo – yarn over needle skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over TENSION 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.50mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK With 5.50mm needles, cast on 75 (79, 83, 87, 91, 95) sts. K1, p1 rib for 10 rows. Cont in Stst until piece measures 30cm from beg, end with…

YARN • 3 balls 100gm Crazy Mohair in shade #2041 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm straight needles MEASUREMENTS One size fits most Length: approx 190 cm Width: approx 55 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Skp – slip 1 stitch knitwise, k 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. TENSION 16 sts in pattern on 5.5mm needles to 12cm WORKING PATTERN SHAWL With 5.50mm needles, cast on 74 sts. Beg Ladder Lace Pattern Row 1: RS - P1, *k2tog, yo twice, skp; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 2: P1; *p1, k1 (into one yo), p1 (into 2nd yo), p1; rep from * to last st; p1. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 190cm from beg, end with a WS row. MAKING UP Cast off loosely (ensure cast-off has same stretch as…

Popular Yarns and Oversize Fashion Chunky, Super Chunky and Bulky weight yarns are in the fore – this is great news as you can watch your knitting grow very quickly and produce a rich texture and still have good stitch definition. Using self-striping yarns in loud colours are around and for those of us who like this way of colouring, self-striping yarns make you look like an expert knitter due to the colour changes in the yarn. This type of yarn negates the need for separate balls of different coloured yarns, which always seem to get into a tangle even if you use yarn bobs. Oversized knitwear is flattering for all body shapes, with the added bonus that looser garments are more comfortable to wear and can be made up…

YARN • 3 balls 100g Cleckheaton California in Ocean #5811 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size approx. 18cm wide x 170cm long TENSION 28 sts by 30 rows over 2 x 2 rib on 5.00mm needles to 10 cm GETTING STARTED When pattern specifies ‘turn’ – proceed as follows to avoid holes in work. Take yarn under needle and onto other side of work, slip next st onto right-hand needle, take yarn under needle and back to original position, slip st back onto left-hand needle, then turn and proceed as instructed in pattern. WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 52 sts. Beg 1st Section  ** Row 1: RS – K3, * P2, K2, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: P3, * K2, P2, rep…

YARN 2 balls Patons Jet NEEDLES AND TOOLS 9.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size one size fits all TENSION As for Jet WORKING PATTERN Using 9mm needles cast on 35 stitches. Row 1: Knit Row 2: * K1,yo, K2 tog, repeat from * to end of row These 2 rows form pattern. Work in pattern until work meas 80cm from beginning ending with Row 1. Cast off. Sew in ends. MAKING UP Using a flat seam join cast off edge to cast on edge. Note: the seam will be on an oblique angle across cowl. Before wearing, grasp each end of the cowl and stretch, twisting at the same time. This will relax the knit and the cowl will drape beautifully. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and…

YARN • 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls 50gm Mohair in shade #526 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles • Cable needle • Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Finished fit: 91, 96, 102, 107, 112, 117cm Garment length: 67, 68, 69, 69, 70, 70cm Sleeve length: 44, 44, 45, 45, 46, 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. M1 - place strand of yarn between last stitch worked and next stitch onto left hand needle and knit it through the back loop. 8/8 Back Cross - slip next 8 sts to cable needle and hold at back of work, k8, k8 from cable needle. 8/8 Front Cross - slip next 8 sts to cable…

YARN • 9 balls 450g knitalpaca ‘Luxa with a Twist’ alpaca/merino or ‘Luxa’ 100% alpaca NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm needles. • 5.00mm circular or flexible needles for neck MEASUREMENTS Size: small – medium Finished fit bust: 100 cm Garment Length: 55 cm, SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS TENSION 21 sts by 25 rows to 10cm. GETTING STARTED Slanting Rain pattern Row 1: k 2, *yo, ssk, k3* to end Row 2 and all ws rows: purl Row 3: k 2, *yo, ssk, k3* to end Row 5: k 3, *yo, ssk, k3* to end WORKING PATTERN BACK Cast on 98 sts. Work 5 rows reverse stocking stitch (k on wrong side, p on right side). Continue in stocking st until work measures 35 cm from beginning. Cast off 10 sts at beginning of next 2…

YARN • 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country Wide in Milk #0010 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.50mm knitting needles• Cable needle• 6 buttons MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL To fit bust: 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115cm Finished fit: 99, 104, 109, 114, 119, 124cm Garment Length: 68, 68, 69, 69, 70, 70cm Sleeve length: 45cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS CR = Knit into front of 2nd st, then knit into front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog; CL = Knit into back of 2nd st taking needle behind first st, then knit into front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog; TWR = Knit into front of 2nd st, then purl into front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog; TWL…