Innehållsförteckning för Volume 12 Issue 2 från Australian Knitting

First and foremost is the need to seek appropriate medical advice, but following that these ideas are something to keep in mind. • Moderation – don’t overdo your knitting sessions. Some knitters find that knitting can improve flexibility and mobility of the joints or can be used as a gentle warm up for other tasks. • Take a break – make sure to stop and take a break to stretch fingers, wrists, back and neck. • Posture – keep an eye on your posture as this can contribute to muscle soreness, and make sure to choose a comfortable but supportive chair. • Experiment – try different types of needles such as those with some flexibility like bamboo or casein as generally these materials are easier on the hands. Casein needles…

YARN 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11 balls 50gm Patons Zhivago colour 4436 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles cable needle 2 stitch-holders wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 years To fit chest: 55, 58, 60, 65, 70, 75 cm Finished fit: 63, 66, 69, 74, 79, 85 cm Length: 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 54 cm Sleeve: 23, 25, 28, 33, 38, 40 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C8B = slip next 4 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K4, then K4 from cable needle. C8F = slip next 4 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K4, then K4 from cable needle. C12B = slip next 6 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of…

YARN • 4 balls 8ply Heirloom Silk Touch NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Hat Circumference – 46cms Height – 19cms TENSION 22 st to 10cm using 4mm needles. You can substitute any similar 22st 8ply. GETTING STARTED LACE BEANIE You can knit this in the round if you prefer. Just don’t cast on the 2 stitches that form the seam. WORKING PATTERN Using 3.25mm needles cast on 102 stitches. RIB BAND K1, *k2 p2*, repeat until last stitch, k1. Work another 10 rows of 2 x 2 rib, making sure you knit the first and last stitch of every row. Row 12: Increase 4 stitches in every 10 stitch group as follows – k1,*K2 inc p2 inc k2 inc p2 k2 inc*, k1.…

YARN • Beanie - 2 balls 50gm Patons Inca 7004 • Scarf – 6 balls 50gm Patons Inca 7017 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needles • cable needle • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Beanie to fit head: 56cm Scarf: Approx 22cm x 150cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Cable = slip next 6 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K6, then K6 from cable needle. TENSION 13 sts and 18 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 7.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BEANIE Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 74 sts. Row 1: P2, * K4, P2, rep from * to end. Row 2: K2, * P4, K2, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until work measures 20cm from beg, ending with a 2nd rib row. Shape Crown…

YARN • 11 (11, 12, 14, 15, 16) 50 gm Balls Karamea DK/8ply shade #353 • 4 x 28mm buttons • 4 x 19mm buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4mm circular needle 60cm • Stitch markers • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit size: 71-76 (81-86, 89-94, 99-104, 109-114, 117-122)cm Actual Bust Measurements 81.5 (91.5, 99.5, 109, 119.5, 127.5)cm Length of Back 58.5 (59, 60.5, 63, 64, 65.5)cm Sleeve Length 45 (45, 45.5, 45.5, 46.5, 46.5)cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ssk – slip, slip, knit (dec): slip 2 sts knitwise one at a time, then k them tog through the back loops M1L – make 1 stitch left (pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop); M1R – make 1 stitch right (pick up running thread from back to…

YARN • 8 (9, 11, 12, 13, 14) 50 gm balls Pride DK/8ply shade #118 • 6 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm knitting needles • 4mm knitting needles • 3.5mm circular needle in 40cm & 80cm • stitch markers • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit Size: 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 104-109, 114-119, 124-129)cm Actual Bust Measurements 83 (94, 105.5, 116, 127.5, 138.5)cm Length of Back 62 (63.5, 66, 67.5, 70, 71)cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS W&T – wrap and turn (slip next st to right-hand needle, bring yarn around it and transfer back to left-hand needle, turn piece ready to work in opposite direction with yarn ready to k or p as est). M1L – make 1 stitch left (pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop) M1R – make 1 stitch…

YARN 3 (4, 5, 6) balls Filatura di Crosa Baby Kid Extra in color # 510 (A) light gray 3 (4, 5, 6) balls in color # 509 (B) dark gray 3 (4, 5, 6) balls Filatura di Crosa Superior in color # 16 (C) black NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.5mm knitting needles wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS TO FIT: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) Finished Bust: 78 (86, 94, 102)cm Length 57.5 (61.5, 65.5, 69.5)cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1K - Make 1 knitwise (inc) – Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole. skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, then pass the slipped stitch over TENSION 22 sts by 26 rows to 10cm in Stocking stitch using 2 strands…

• Tunic sweaters are long sweaters that go below the hips – usually loose fitting and worn with leggings or jeans. • Sorting Hat from Harry Potter, JK Rowling - The Sorting Hat is a sapient artefact used at Hogwarts, which magically determines to which of the four schoolhouses — Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin — each new student is to be assigned. During the opening banquet at the beginning of the school year, the hat is placed on every First-Year student’s head. The hat will announce its choice aloud, and the student joins the selected house. Judging from Harry’s own account of his Sorting, and a brief comment made by Hermione in the 5th book (where she says that the hat almost sent her to Ravenclaw), the hat speaks…

YARN • 4 (5, 5, 6) balls Aran Tweed in shade #92 (MC) • 1 ball of Aran Tweed in shade #89 (A) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • stitch holder and markers • wool sewing needles MEASUREMENTS To fit age approx: 2 (4, 6, 8) years Finished Chest: 64 (69, 74, 79)cm Garment Length: 33 (36, 40, 45)cm Sleeve Length to underarm: 24 (27, 31, 35)cm TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst to 10cm on 4.5mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4mm needles and A, cast on 62 (66, 74, 78) sts. Change to MC. Row 1: RS – K2; *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2; *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4) times more.…

YARN 8 (9, 11, 13) balls CHARLY Filatura di Crosa in color # 1670 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.5mm knitting needles 5mm knitting needles Cable needle Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit: 4 (6, 8, 10) years Finished Chest: 71 (76, 81, 91.5)cm Length: 40 (44, 46, 55)cm Sleeve Length: 34 (35.5, 40.5, 43)cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C2F: Cross 2 Front – knit into front of second st on needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle at the same time. Alternative: Slip 1 st to cable needle and hold at back of work, k1, then k1 from cable needle. C2B: Cross 2 Back – knit into back of second st on needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle at the same time. Alternative: Slip 1 st…

YARN • Scarf – 4 balls 50gm 12ply brushed mohair • Hat – 1 ball 50gm 12 ply brushed mohair NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm knitting needles • 5.5mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Average adult hat 18cm wide, 180cm long TENSION As per wool WORKING PATTERN SCARF Cast on 50 sts using 5.5mm needles. Pattern: K2, P2 rib. Continue in rib until work measures 180cm or length desired. Cast off. MAKING UP Finished scarf may be brushed lightly with a soft brush to bring up pile. BEANIE Using 4.5mm needles loosely cast on 82sts. K2, P2, rib for 12 rows. Change to 5.5mm needles and continue in rib for 28 rows. Next Row: K2, P2 tog to end of row. Rib 3 rows. Next Row: Knit 3 tog to end. Break off…

YARN • 4 x 50 gram balls of 5 Ply Heirloom Easy Care Yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 20cm x 130cm length TENSION Not critical for this project GETTING STARTED This Scarf can be changed in length or width to suit the individual. Simply remove or add stitches when casting on for width and knit scarf to desired length. Make sure to adjust the quantity to correspond with any changes. WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using 5.00mm needles cast on 41 sts. Row 1: Purl. Row 2: *P2tog, rep from * to last st, P1. Row 3: P1, *purl through horizontal strand of yarn lying between stitch just worked and next st, P1, rep from * to end. Row 4: P1, *yrn, P2tog, rep from * to end. These 4…

YARN • 5 balls Moiselle yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles • 9mmm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS One sizes fits all. TENSION As per wool WORKING PATTERN Using 5mm knitting needles cast on 60sts and work 2 rows garter stitch. Change to 9mm knitting needles and pattern. Row 1: sl 1, knitwise yarn to the front and over the needle k1 * yarn to the front and sl 1 knitwise yarn over the needle k1, rep from * to end (90sts) Row 2: sl 1 knitwise yarn to the front and over the needle k2 tog * yarn to the front sl 1 knitwise yarn over the needle k 2 tog rep from * to end. Rep Row 2 and when 12 rows have been worked change to 5mm knitting needle. Row…

YARN • 3 x 50gm balls Naturally Vero • Also suitable for Vero Tweed, Tahki Rio, Rowan Cocoon (quantities may vary) • 2 large buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needle • cable needle MEASUREMENTS 16cm x 65cm length SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C6B slip 3 sts onto cable needle (CN) and hold at back of work, k3 then k3 from CN C6F slip 3 sts onto cable needle (CN) and hold at front of work, k3 then k3 from CN TENSION Approx 28 sts to 10cm over cable patt, 14sts to 10cm over stocking stitch WORKING PATTERN Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 33 sts. Begin rib pattern:  Row 1: k3, *p3, k3 rep from * to end Row 2: p3, *k3, p3 rep from * to end Rep last 2 rows 3 times, then 1st…

YARN • 4 balls Filatura di Crosa Superior in color # 42 light green NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm knitting needles • Crochet hook size 2mm • Wool sewing needle • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS 26cm x 115cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS 4-tr cluster: 4 treble crochet cluster – [(yo) twice, insert hook in indicated ch, yo and draw up a loop, (yo and draw yarn through first 2 loops on hook) twice (2 loops on hook)] 4 times, yo and draw yarn through all loops on hook. Tr: treble crochet (US) Elongated knit st: k1, wrapping yarn twice around right-hand needle. Elongated purl st: p1, wrapping yarn twice around right-hand needle. MB: Make Bobble – ch 5 (counts as ch + tr), work a 4-tr cluster in 5th ch from hook. Fasten off. With yarn needle, sew…

YARN • 2 balls 12ply brushed mohair NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 10mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Without fringe: Approx 170mm x 25mm With fringe: Aprox 220mm x 25mm TENSION As per wool WORKING PATTERN Using 10mm needles, cast on 31 stitches. Pattern: K1, *yrn fwd, K2tog tbl, repeat from * to end of row. Work in pattern until desired length. Keep sufficient yarn to make a fringe. Cast off. MAKING UP FRINGE Cut 2 strands of yarn 30cm long. Keeping strands together, fold yarn in half and draw loop through stitch at end of scarf. Pull ends through loop and tighten. Work along both ends of scarf in this manner. Wool Available Knitting yarns by Mail Ph 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…

YARN • 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Tartan 8ply Main colour 2806 • 2, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country 8ply Contrast colour 2309 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.25mm double pointed set • stitch-holder • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L, XL, XXL To fit chest: 95, 105, 115, 125, 135cm Finished fit: 103, 113, 123, 133, 143cm Length: 67, 68, 69, 70, 71cm Sleeve length: 48cm TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. GETTING STARTED Due to the tweedy colour mixture of Country Tartan 8 ply, we recommend working from 2 balls of yarn. Work 2 rows from first ball, 2 rows from second ball, then 2 rows from first ball and so…

YARN • 2 (3, 3, 4) balls ARAN TWEED in shade #83 (A), • 1 ball ARAN TWEED in shade #80 (B) • 1 ball ARAN TWEED in shade #81 (C) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle • stitch holder and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit: 2 (4, 6, 8) years Finished Chest: 61 (67, 71, 77)cm Garment Length: 32 (35, 39, 44)cm TENSION 20 sts Stocking st to 10cm on 4.5mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK **With 4mm needles and B, cast on 61 (67, 71, 77) sts. K1, P1 rib for 3 rows. Next Row: WS – Change to A and p all sts. K1, P1 rib for further 6 (8, 8, 10) rows. Change to 4.5mm needles. Stocking st until piece measures 18 (20, 23, 27)cm from…

YARN 3, 3, 4 balls 100gm 8ply Panda Magnum main colour 367 1 ball contrast 1 colour 301 1 ball contrast 2 colour 310 length of round elastic for Leggings NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles 3.25mm double pointed needle set 4.00mm double pointed needle set 2 stitch-holders wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Newborn 0, 3, 6 mths To fit chest: 35, 40, 45 cm Finished fit: 47, 52, 57 cm Length: 22, 25, 28 cm Sleeve: 11, 13,16 cm Leggings outside leg: 28, 33, 38 cm Hat: 35-40, 45-50 cm TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. GETTING STARTED Note: When changing colours in centre of a row, twist the colour to be used, underneath and to the right of…

YARN • 10 (11, 12, 14, 15, 17) 50gm balls Pride DK/8ply shade #121 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm & 4mm straight needles; 3.5mm circular needle 40cm; cable needle MEASUREUREMENTS To fit Size 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127)cm Actual Bust Measureurements 79.5 (91, 101, 111, 122.5, 132.5)cm Length of Back 56.5 (58.5, 62, 65, 66.5, 68.5)cm Sleeve Length with cuffs folded back 11 (11, 11.5, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5)cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  ssk – slip, slip, knit (dec): slip 2 sts knitwise one at a time, then k them tog through the back loops; M1L – make 1 stitch left (pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop); M1R – make 1 stitch right (pick up running thread from back to front, k it through the front…

YARN • 300 (350, 400, 400, 450)grams of Noro Chirimen Shade 8 • 1 Button NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To Fit Bust: 71-76, 81-86, 91-97, 102-107, 112-117cm Finished fit: 76, 86, 97, 107, 117cm Length : 52, 53, 55, 56, 57cm Sleeve Length: 12, 12, 13, 13, 14cm TENSION 21sts by 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles cast on 122 [132:’144: 154:164]sts and work in garter st for 3cm, ending with a WS row. Change to 4mm needles and working in stocking st work 10 rows dec 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll alt row. 114 (124,136, 146, 156)sts. Work 18 rows dec 1 st at each end of…

YARN • 10 balls 50gm Patons Jet 811 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 12cm x 350cm TENSION 15 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over patt, using 5.50mm needles. WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 18 sts. Beg patt Knit 4 rows (1st row is wrong side). Row 5: WS * Insert needle into next st, wind yarn anticlockwise over needle and around first two fingers on left hand, then over needle again, draw two loops through st (without slipping stitch off needle), then slip loops knitways back onto left-hand needle and knit all three loops together through back of loops; rep from * in every st to end. Row 6: Knit. Last 6 rows form patt. Cont in patt until work measures 350cm…

YARN • 6 balls 50gm Knitalpaca ‘Luxa’ 100% alpaca MC • 5 balls contrast colour CC NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 80cm x 105cm TENSION 16 sts by 21 rows to 10cm WORKING PATTERN Using CC cast on 45 stitches. Row 1: RS – k1, p1 to last stitch, k1. Repeat row 1 5 times. Row 6: * using CC, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1. Change to MC and knit to end of row. Row 7: using MC purl to last 5 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1. Repeat rows 6 and 7 until MC work measures 18cm (or desired length) Using CC repeat row 1, 6 times, ending with a WS row ** Work from * to ** four more times, giving a strip of 5 MC blocks. Cast…

YARN 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 balls 50gm Patons Mist colour 4524 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm circular knitting needle 2 stitch-holders wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 90, 100, 110, 120, 130cm Length: 65, 66, 67, 68, 69cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS KW2 = Knit next st wrapping yarn twice around needle. KW3 = Knit next st wrapping yarn 3 times around needle. TENSION 15 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over patt, using 5.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 81 (87, 99, 105, 117) sts. Beg Rib Band  Row 1: K3, * P3, K3, rep from * to end. Row 2: P3, * K3, P3, rep from…

YARN Hat: 2 balls Gabbiano Super Chunky in shade #6 Neck warmer: 6 balls Gabbiano Super Chunky in shade #6 Pin for closure NEEDLES AND TOOLS 9mm knitting needles 10mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit: Adult SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 8 sts and 13 rows over Stst - 10cm on 10mm needles WORKING PATTERN HAT With 9mm needles, cast on 42 sts. Row 1: RS - *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows 4 times more. Change to 10mm needles. Cont in Stocking st until piece measures 26cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Top Next Row: RS – K5, skp, k2tog; [k10,…

YARN 5 balls of Freedom wool NEEDLES AND TOOLS 10mm knitting needles cable needle wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Approx 145mm x 22mm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cable 6: place the first 3 sts on a cable needle and place at front of the work. Knit the next 3 sts of the needle and knit the 3sts off the cable needle. TENSION As per wool WORKING PATTERN Cast on 26sts. Row 1: k10, p2, k2, p2, k10 Row 2 and alternate rows: k4, p6, k2, p2, k2, p6, k4. Row 3 and 5: repeat row 1. Row 7: k4, cable 6, p2, k2, p2, cable 6, k4. Row 9 and 11: repeat row 1. Row 12: as second row. Continue with these 12 rows until all 5 balls have been worked leaving enough…