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Welcome to our 2015 Autumn edition of Australian Knitting. We visited Norman Lindsay’s Gallery on a very cold and wet day. With the magic of photography and the great effort by the team on the day you would think we had clear skies and beautiful weather. Autumn is a fantastic time of the year. Still warm enough to be out in the evening but cool enough to start wearing some of the fabulous knitted garments you have been working on tirelessly throughout the year. We have some fabulous pieces in this issue using different yarns and skill levels. We hope there are a few ideas that you find perfect. There are some great ideas for babies and teens and even a few homemaker patterns for you to attempt. With so…

23rd Feb – March 9th Various Mohair Safari, knitting land tour with Stephen West from Westknits, Steven Berg and Nadine Curtis from BeSweet. They will be taking a small group of knitters to South Africa to immerse themselves in the local mohair industry. Mohair South Africa began in Port Elizabeth in 1838 and today is producing the majority of the world’s mohair. Mohair South Africa’s mission is to help this valuable South African industry maintain its reputation of having the highest quality mohair in the world. It is only through sustainable practices, continuous improvement, progressive attitudes and financial discipline that companies like Mohair South Africa can help eradicate poverty through sustainable economic development by involving and continually educating small rural farmers and craftspeople working in the creation process. 5th –…

Grunge - The grunge look is a style based around the grunge music scene--it’s comfortable, dirty, and heavily steeped in flannel. The grunge look first appeared in Seattle in the late 80s and early 90s when bands like Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam were just beginning (and making a big splash in the music world). To get the grunge look, you’ll need to visit a thrift store, do some damage to some denim, and develop an I-don’t-care attitude. (Ref: http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-Grunge) Mannish - Fashions that retain all of their femininity, yet which resort to elements traditionally associated with men’s tailoring in sober, minimalist styles, bridging that fashion gap between men and women. Garments such as suits, blazers, shirts, pleated trousers, lace up shoes and hats are an essential part…

YARN • 5, 6, 6, 7, 7 balls 100gm Cleckheaton California 8ply in Ocean 5811• Plain yarn for sewing seams NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles• 7.00mm knitting needles• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS S M L XL To fit bust: 70 80 90 100 110cm Finished fit: 88 98 108 118 128cm Garment length: 55 56 57 58 59cm Sleeve length: 22cm TENSION 16 sts by 26 rows over patt, on 7.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note – This Shrug is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. WORKING PATTERN BOTH FRONTS AND COLLAR (Knitted in one piece, beg at lower right front) Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 62 (66, 74, 78, 82) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from *…

YARN Jumper • 2, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 100gm Panda Magnum Soft 8ply main colour (M) Butter 4601• 1 ball 100gm Panda Magnum Soft 8ply contrast colour 1 (C1) Burnt Orange 4422• 1 ball 100gm Panda Magnum Soft 8ply contrast colour 2 (C2) Hot Pink 1497 YARN Beanie and Mitts • 1 ball 100gm Panda Magnum Soft 8ply main colour (M) Butter 4601• 1 ball 100gm Panda Magnum Soft 8ply contrast colour (C) Hot Pink 1497 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• Wool sewing needle• Pom pom maker or cardboard for beanie MEASUREMENTS Jumper size: 2 4 6 8 10years To fit chest: 55 60 65 70 75cm Finished fit: 62 68 72 78 83cm Garment length: 38 42 46 50 54cm Sleeve length: 23 28 33 38 40cm Beanie Size: 2-5 6-10years Beanie…

YARN • 1 ball each 100gm Panda Magnum 8ply of 304 Navy, 307 Geranium, 335 Jade, 337 Regal, 378 Orange, 394 Emerald, 1002 Rose Sorbet and 1007 Aqua. • Matching thread to attach handles NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm crochet hook• Wool sewing needle• 1 pair mock leather bag handles• 1 button TENSION Basic motif on 4.00mm hook measures 10cm MEASUREMENTS Height excluding handles 28cm Width approx 28cm STITCH GUIDE Basic Motif Note – See chart for colour combinations. Using 4.00mm hook and first colour, make 4ch and join with a sl st to form a ring. Round 1: 5ch (counts as 1tr and 2ch), (3tr in ring, 2ch) 3 times, 2tr in ring, sl st in 3rd of 5ch at beg. Fasten off. Join next colour with a sl st in any 2ch sp. Round…

YARN 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm Merino/ Silk DK 8ply in shade #58 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81-86, 86-91, 91-99, 99-107, 107-114, 117-122cm Finished fit: 86, 93, 99, 108, 115, , 122cm Garment length: 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50cm Sleeve length: 45, 46, 46, 46, 47, 47cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 95 (103, 111, 119, 127, 135) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, p1; *k3, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: P1; *k1, p3; rep from * to…

YARN • 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply in Petrol #4334 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• 3.25mm circular knitting needle 60 - 80cm long• 1 stitch-holder• 1 stitch marker• Cable needle• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit chest: 90, 95, 100, 105, 110cm Finished fit: 97, 102, 107, 112, 117cm Garment length: 65, 66, 67, 68, 69cm Sleeve length: 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Cable = slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 107 (113, 119, 125, 129) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st,…

YARN • 4 (4, 5, 6) balls Zara 100% extra fine Merino Wool (50gr) shade #800• 4 buttons (Incomparable Buttons: L542) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• Stitch holders• Cable needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 12 18 24 mth 4 years Finished fit: 54 59 64 68cm Garment length: 26.5 29.5 34.5 38cm Sleeve length: 20.5 21.5 24 28cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  rev Stst – Reverse Stocking Stitch (purl on RS rows and knit on WS rows); skp – slip 1 stitch, k 1 stitch, pass slipped st over; tbl - through back of loops; C4F - Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold to front, k2; k2 from cable needle; 3-st RPC - Slip 1 st to cable needle and hold to back, k2; p1 from cable needle; 3-st LPC - Slip 2…

YARN • 3 balls knitalpaca ‘Luxa’• 1 ball for fingerless gloves• 1-2 balls for cowl NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles• 4.00mm double pointed needles set MEASUREMENTS Size gloves: to fit medium sized hand, length: 23 cm. Cowl circumference: 67 cm. Width 16 cm. TENSION As for Luxa wool GETTING STARTED This easy to follow pattern can be knitted in multiples of 2, so for a large hand work extra stitches. WORKING PATTERN GLOVE Eyelet lace band pattern for gloves Row 1: purl Row 2:* yo, k2 tog. to end Row 3: purl Cast on 32 sts onto one needle. Transfer these stitches to 3 double pointed needles (10 or 11 sts per needle). Round 1: knit. Take care not to twist the first round. Knit 4 more rounds. *Work one eyelet lace band…

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…

• The Wool Shop is a lovely shop in the pretty and historic market town of Newent in Gloucestershire, UK www.thewoolgarden.co.uk • Bradford’s (UK) biggest and best wool shop is located in a 170 year old listed building www.texere.co.uk. • Bubs 2 Grubs Knitting is a one stop online store for baby knitting, children’s knitting and crocheting supplies. They stock knitting wool and yarns from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, United States and Italy.www.bubs2grubsknitting.com.au/ • For some great knitting accessories http://www.yayforyarn.com.au • Mrs Moon yarn and haberdashery www.mrsmoon.co.uk • Black Sheep Craft Barn www.blacksheepwools.com…

YARN • Hat 2 Hanks 50gm Harmony Colour DK 8ply in shade #52 • Cowl 3 Hanks Harmony Colour Tweed DK 8ply in shade #34 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Hat: Medium size Adult Head Cowl: circumference 71cm length 35.5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, k 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN HAT Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 109 sts. Row 1: RS - P1; *k2, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K1, p2; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep last 2 rows 6 times more. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - Purl all sts. Rows 2, 4 and 6: Purl…

YARN 1 hank 100gm Noro Odori NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6.00mm needles MEASUREMENTS Size to fit: Child 52cm, adult 56cm TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Using 6.00mm needles cast on 17(25) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, *P1, k1, rep from to end. Repeat last 2 rows for rib until headband measures 17 (19)cm, ending with a Row 2. Prepare for cable Row 1: K2, (P1, K1) 3 (5) times, K1, turn. Work 8 rows rib on theses 9 (13) sts for front of cable. Row 10: Wrong side rib to last 2sts, P2tog. 8 (12) sts. With RS facing, join yarn to rem group of 8(12) sts for back of cable. Row 1: Inc in first…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Col A 859 Brew• 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK cotton Col B 250 Fog• 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK cotton Col C 232 Grove• 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran cotton Col D 207 Nightsky• 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed Col E 425 Peppercorn• 7.5cm Kilt pin; to fasten Cape. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80 - 90, 100 -110 cm Garment length: 20 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1P Make one purlwise (pick up loop between sts & purl into front of it) TENSION 11.5 sts by 15 rows over St st on 9.00mm needles and Alpaca Kid Lustre to 10cm GETTING STARTED MOSS STITCH Row 1: K1, p1 across row.…

YARN • 1 x 50gm Indiecita Baby Alpaca 4ply cream colour 100• 1x 25gm Indiecita Baby Suri Silk Brushed- cream colour 100 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm circular needle MEASUREMENTS Bottom edge circumference: 106cm Neck edge circumference: 70 cm Depth: 35cm TENSION 15sts by 28 rows to 10cm Tension does not need to be exact for this garment GETTING STARTED For a thicker cowl this can also be knitted with Double Knit Baby Alpaca and Suri/Silk however you would need 2 balls of DK and 1 of Suri/Silk WORKING PATTERN 20 Row Pattern Repeat Knit up from bottom cast on edge. Round 1: knit as garter stitch. Round 2: purl Round 3: knit as garter stitch. Round 4: purl Round 5: knit Round 6: knit Round 7: knit Round 8: knit Round 9:…

YARN • 3 balls Patons Totem 8ply in main colour (M) Dove Grey 4328• 1 ball Patons Totem 8ply in contrast colour (C) Champagne Pink 4362 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• Small quantity white yarn and crochet hook• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size Hat to fit: XS, S To fit head: 52, 54cm Mitts to fit: 12, 15cm TENSION 21 sts by 38 rows over moss st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: This instruction has been written specifically for the stitch pattern given. Using any other stitch may result in an item that is the wrong shape or size. WORKING PATTERN HAT Using 3.75mm needles and C, cast on 99 (103) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1,…

YARN • 2, 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton Col G 244 Chamba• 3, 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton Col H 659 Onyx• 1, 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Col I 234 Currant• 1, 1 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Col J 232 Grove• 1, 1 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Col K 250 Fog• 1, 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Col L 859 Brew• 2, 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Col M 855 Cassis• 1, 1 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette Col N 751 Pebble NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles • 5.50mm double pointed needles (2) MEASUREMENTS Size Women’s sizing: A, B 80 - 90 , 90 - 100 cm Bodice circumference:…

Although on the catwalks the usual creative and some outrageous styles abound – many designers have gone for practicality, comfortable materials and creative detail giving each garment a timeless look. Fashion this season features very comfortable knitwear for head to toe warmth. Designers have taken the frosty, bright winter light and transformed it into glistening metallic yarns. According to Marriner Yarns (www.marrineryarns.com) …. ‘Marriner Sparkle yarn is 97% Acrylic & 3% Lurex. It has a gorgeous silver strand throughout the yarn with gives a shimmer effect. Ideal for adding a touch of sparkle to any outfit such as boleros, wraps, hats, scarves etc’….. Metallic yarns are trending this season and are readily available and in a good range of colours, shades and plys. Knitting, Weaving, Crochet – All In The…

YARN Version 1 • 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette Col A in shade Musk #775• 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre, Col B in shade Cork # 860• 1 ball 25g Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Infusion Kid Mohair Col C in shade Earl Grey # 615 Version 2 • 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp Muberrry Silk Georgette Col D in shade Pebble #763• 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Col E in shade Carbon #861• 1 ball 25g Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair Col F in shade Char #608 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm double pointed knitting needles• 4.50mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS One size fits all Width (at widest point) 160cm Length (at centre point) 54 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  dc US double crochet note: UK knitters, dc = tr (UK…

YARN • 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 Hanks 50gm Harmony Colour Tweed DK 8ply Hooded Jumper in shade #41 • 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 Hanks 50gm Harmony Colour DK 8ply Hooded Sleeveless Pullover in shade #53 • 1, 1, 2, 2, 3 buttons Incomparable Buttons: L318 - Mans garment L297 - Ladies garment NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• Stitch holders• Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit chest: 76-81, 86-91, 96-102, 107-112, 117-122cm Finished fit: 89, 99, 109, 120, 129cm Garment length: 63, 68, 70, 71, 73cm Sleeve length: 45, 46, 46, 47, 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over; M1 – k into back of yarn between last st worked and next st. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking st on 4mm needles…

YARN 3, 4, 5, 5 balls 50gm Zara 100% extra fine Merino Wool in shade #4005 2, 2, 3, 3 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size 12 18 24 mth 4 years Finished fit 53 58 64 68cm Garment length 29 31.5 35.5 39.5cm Sleeve length 20.5 21.5 23 28cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, k 1 stitch, pass slipped st over; tbl - through back of loops; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED LACE HEART OVER 32 STS Row 1: RS - K14, k2tog, yo twice, skp, k14. Row 2: WS - P15, p 1st yo, p into the back of 2nd yo, p 15. Row 3: RS - K12;…

YARN 3 balls Heirloom Color Works 8ply main colour 1 ball Heirloom Color Works 8ply contrast colour NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size Scarf measures approx. 14cm wide, 146cm long (plus fringe) TENSION As for Heirloom Color Works 8ply WORKING PATTERN Using 4.00mm needles and main colour cast on 40 stitches. Pattern: K2 * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Repeat this row to form pattern. Working in pattern: 10 rows in main colour, 10 rows contrast colour Repeat this striping twice more (60 rows in all) Change to main colour and continue in pattern until work measures 122cm. Next row: Keeping pattern correct change to contrast colour and work stripes as at beginning of scarf. Cast off. MAKING UP FRINGE Cut 2 strands of yarn 30cm…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Patons Jet 12ply main colour (M) in 819 Silver• 1 ball 50gm Patons Jet 12ply contrast colour 1 (C1) in 101 Charcoal• 1 ball 50gm Patons Jet 12ply contrast colour 2 (C2) in 823 Emerald NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles• 5.50mm set double-pointed needles• 2 stitch-holders• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size to fit head 56cm TENSION 16.5 sts by 22 rows over stocking st, on 5.50mm needles to 10cm EAR FLAP (BEG WITH TIES, MAKE 2 ALIKE) Using pair of 5.50mm needles and M, cast on 3 sts. Work in garter stitch (every row knit) until tie measures 20cm from beg. Shape for ear flap Next Row: RS - Inc in first st, knit to last st, inc in last st. 5 sts. Knit 3 rows. Rep last 4 rows…

YARN 5 x skeins Cascade Cloud NEEDLES AND TOOLS 7.00mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size: To fit cot or basinet SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Ch – chain Tr - treble crochet Tr3tog – 3 stitch treble decrease (Yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch and pull a loop through. Yarn over and pull through two loops on hook, (2 loops on hook) yarn over, insert hook into the next space, pull through a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook. (3 loops left on hook) yarn over, insert hook into the next space, pull through a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook. (4 loops left on hook) yarn over; pull through all four loops left on hook 3tr increase - 3 treble increase (3 tr in same…

YARN 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 balls 50gm Merino Silk DK 8ply in shade # 59 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit chest: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 86, 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Garment length: 38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rib 4 more rows. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS…

YARN • 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp New Era Merino DK Superwash colour 1 in shade Limewash #816• 1 ball 50g Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette colour 2 in shade Infinite #768 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS One size only. Length 131cm Mulberry Silk Georgette sections approximately 20cm New Era Merino Superwash sections approximately 24cm TENSION 25 sts by 18 rows over Rib on 7.50mm needles and Jo Sharp New Era Merino DK Superwash yarn to 10cm 30 sts by 16 rows over Rib on 7.50mm needles and Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette yarn to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN The finished scarf has a slight wave shaping along its length. SCARF Using 7.50mm needles, and Col 1, cast on 61 sts. Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last k1.…