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YARN • 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply main colour M-5001 seaspray • 1, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply main colour C - 5000 airforce NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm circular knitting needle • 4 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle • 4.00mm set double-pointed knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 yrs To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90cm Garment length: 42, 46, 50, 54, 58cm Sleeve length: 23, 28, 33, 38, 40cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 77 (83, 87, 93, 99) sts. Row 1: WS – P3, knit to last…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Merino Magic Main Colour 221 • 1 ball 50gm Merino Magic Contrast Colour 510 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm set double pointed knitting needles • 4.00mm set double pointed knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: Medium TENSION As per wool WORKING PATTERN BAND Using Main Colour and 3.75mm needles cast on 120sts; 40 sts on each of 3 needles Round 1 and every round: k2, yo, k2, k2tog. Change colours every 4 rounds when working band. Work 20 rounds in total. BODY OF BERET Change to 4mm needles. Round 21: Change to Contrast and increase evenly to 160sts over this round. Work in colour pattern as follows: 4 Rounds cream. 2 Rounds green. 4 Rounds cream. 4 Rounds green. 2 Rounds cream. 4 Rounds green. Repeat the first…

YARN • 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide Main colour M – 0010 Milk • 3, 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide contrast colour C1 – 0005 Taupe • 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide contrast colour C2 – 0009 Red • 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide contrast colour C3 – 0001 Black • 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide contrast colour C4 – 0002 Deep Brown • 5 large buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needles • 7.00mm circular knitting needle 80cm long • 3 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle for sewing seams MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 84, 94, 104, 114, 124cm Garment length: 77, 78, 79, 80, 81cm…

YARN • 9, 11 Hanks 120gm 10ply Drift Aran in shade #881 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm knitting needles • 4.5mm circular needle of 100cm length (used back and forth) • 2 stitch holders & markers MEASUREMENTS Size: Small/Medium, Medium/Large Finished fit: 96-102, 102-107 cm Garment length: 75, 78 cm Sleeve length: 45,46.5 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Rev Stst – reverse stocking stitch (p on RS; k on WS); TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.5mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED 3-needle cast-off: With the wrong side of the two pieces facing each other, and the needles parallel, insert a third needle knitwise into the first stitch of each needle. Wrap the yarn around the needle as if to knit; knit these two stitches together and slip them off the needles. *Knit…

YARN • 8, 9, 10, 10, 11 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Merino Angora Silk 8ply Main colour M-0005 red • 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Merino Angora Silk 8ply Contrast colour 1 C1-0002 burgundy • 2 balls 50gm Cleckheaton 8ply Merino Angora Silk Contrast colour 2 C2-0007 ochre • plain yarn for sewing seams NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular knitting needle • 2 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle • 5 buttons MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 84, 94, 104, 114, 124cm Garment length: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63cm Sleeve length: 46cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED Note: We recommend washing your handknit prior to wear to enhance the natural softness…

YARN • 3 balls 50gms 8ply Tailored Strands 100% Alpaca in shade 203 Scarlet NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 22 cm wide x 150 cm length SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS P2tog-b – Purl 2 together through back of loop Ssk – slip 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time from the left to the right needle, then knit them together through their backs TENSION 20 sts by 20 rows over st. st. on 5mm knitting needles to 10 cm. WORKING PATTERN Using 5mm needles, cast on 45 stitches. Knit 4 rows in garter stitch. Row 1: WS – K6, p6, k6, p9, k6, p6, k6. Row 2: K3, p3, yo, k4, k2tog, p6, yo, k4, ssk, k3, p6, yo, k4, k2tog, p3, k3. Row 3: K6, p2tog,…

As the planet heats up – so does the fashion! This edition of ‘fashion trends,’ focuses on the some diverse trends around this season, taking a look at the past, present and future. Ask any ‘fashionista’ and they will tell you that general fashion trends change very quickly in some areas and slower in others. How far have we come from the flapper dresses, shoulder pads and the Madonna style of wearing lingerie as outerwear? The huge batwing sleeves These diverse fashions are often reflected in the economic climate of the times. As we come out of a time of financial ups and downs – fashion designers from around the globe are giving us garments that shine and glitter, swirl and sway; some outrageous, some simply gorgeous and some –…

YARN • Magic Garden Classic, 3ply (25gr) shade #861 Jacket: 3, 4, 5, 6 Balls Hat: 1, 1, 1, 2 Balls Bootees: 1, 1, 1, 1 Ball or Full Set: 4, 5, 7, 9 Balls 3 buttons for jacket NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.25mm knitting needles • 2.75mm knitting needles • stitch holder • cable needle MEASUREMENTS Jacket  Size: Premi, 0-3, 6-9, 12-18mths Finished fit: 41, 46, 51, 56cm Garment length: 23, 25, 27, 29cm Sleeve length: 13.5, 15, 17, 19cm Hat  Head circum: 33, 35, 38, 42cm Bootees length: 7, 8, 9, 9.5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B = Slip 2 st to cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle. C4F = Slip 2 st to cable needle and hold at front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle. TENSION…

YARN • 6 balls 50gm Mohair in shade #508 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.5mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Length approx (excluding fringe) 160cm Width approx 62cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  s2k1psso – slip 2 sts together to right hand needle as if working k2tog, k1, pass the 2 slipped sts over (double decrease with prominent central stitch) TENSION 12 sts pattern repeat lightly stretched on 5.5mm needles to 7.5cm WORKING PATTERN SHAWL With 5.5mm needles, cast on 101 sts. Garter Stitch (k every row) 3 rows. Beg Main Pattern  Rows 1, 3, 5 & 7: RS – K3; *yo twice, k4, s2k1psso, k4, yo twice, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2 & all other WS rows: K2, p across but p only every first yo and drop every 2nd yo…

YARN • 14, 15, 16, 17 hanks 50gm 10ply Harmony Aran #801 • Six 25mm buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4.5mm knitting needles • 4.5mm circular needle 60cm long • stitch holders • stitch markers MEASUREMENTS To fit: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large Finished Fit: 101.5, 106.5, 111.5, 119cm Finished Length: 70, 71, 73.5, 75cm Sleeve Length: 47, 49.5, 51, 52cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS  wyib – with yarn in back wyif – with yarn in front kfb – knit into front and back of next st pfb – purl into front and back of next st; TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stocking Stitch on 4.5mm needles to10cm 22 sts by 28 rows over Broken Rib Pattern on 4.5mm needles to10cm GETTING STARTED 3-needle cast-off: With the right side of the two pieces facing…

YARN 2, 2, 3 balls 10 ply Naturally Aran Tweed 10ply Main colour 1 ball 10ply Naturally Aran Tweed Contrast colour Wool to match Main colour for sewing up. NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm set double pointed needles 4.50mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size Ladies: Small, Medium, Large Finished fit: 23cm, 25cm, , 27cm TENSION 20 sts to 10cm (before felting) WORKING PATTERN SLIPPERS MAKE 2 HEEL Using 5.00mm pair and MC cast on 5 sts Row 1: RS - Knit Row 2: K1, M1 (pick up horizontal loop between sts, place on left hand needle and knit into back of it) knit to last st M1, K1 Row 3: Purl Repeat last 2 rows 5 times more. 17 sts Next Row: K1, M1 knit to last st M1,…

YARN Short vest • 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 balls 50gm Rare Yarns Boucle colour 1 (lighter colour) • 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 balls 50gm Rare Yarns • Boucle colour 2 (darker colour) Long vest • 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm Rare Yarns • Boucle colour 1 (lighter colour) • 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm Rare Yarns • Boucle colour 2 (darker colour) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • 5.50mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L, XL, XXL To fit bust: 70-75, 80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115cm Finished fit: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120cm Garment length: 60, 61, 62, 63, 64cm Long length: 80, 82, 84, 86, 88cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – make one st by picking up loop which lies before stitch place on left needle and knit…

YARN • 2 x 50gm 4ply Katia Darling NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm knitting needle MEASUREMENTS Size 30cm x 75cm TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED Note: 3 balls of Darling does 2 cowls – one for you and one as a gift. If using another 4ply please allow approximately 280metres. WORKING PATTERN Using 4.50mm needles cast on 81 sts Row 1: K 3 *P1 K1* to last 4 sts. P1 K3 Row 2: P3 *K1 P1* to last 4 sts K1 P3. These 2 rows form the pattern. Repeat until work measure 75cm or desired length and cast off. MAKING UP Lay piece flat. Taking cast off end give one half turn and place two ends together. Using a flat seam join ends. The Wool Shop 58 Main Road Moonah Tas…

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. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in varying lengths and widths. Straight needles come in pairs and doublepointed needles come in sets of four. KNITTING BAG A knitting bag is essential for those who like to knit ‘on the go’. Not only is it a practical way to keep all your knitting paraphenalia together, it also helps keep the yarn clean and tangle-free. 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…

YARN • 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 balls 100gm Patons Big Baby 4ply in Cameo 2562 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.75mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 2.75mm circular knitting needle • 60cm length of 4cm wide ribbon • 2 press studs MEASUREMENTS Size: 3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6yr To fit chest: 45, 50, 55, 60, 65cm Finished fit: 48, 52, 58, 62, 68cm Garment length: 30, 34, 38, 43, 47cm Sleeve length: 15, 19, 23, 27, 31cm TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 73 (83, 83, 93, 103) sts. Knit 2 rows. Beg Patt  Row 1: RS – K2, * yfwd, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3, yfwd, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row…

YARN • 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 balls 50gm Patons Classic Bluebell 5ply in 4326 Mint NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 3.00mm knitting needles • 3.00mm set double-pointed knitting needles • cable needle • 2 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10yrs To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 61, 66, 71, 76, 81cm Garment length: 33, 37, 41, 45, 49cm Sleeve length: 23, 28, 33, 38, 40cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cable = Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. TENSION 26 sts by 35 rows over stocking st on 3.75mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.00mm needles, cast on 94 (102, 110, 118, 126) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep…

YARN • No. 40 mercerised cotton or similar BEADS 61 x assorted beads TOOLS 3mm crochet hook Large hole needle Hook clasp MEASUREMENTS Length Approx 70cm STEP ONE Thread all beads on to the cotton thread. Chain 182. Bring up a bead and double crochet into 2nd chain from hook. Double crochet in each chain, bringing up a bead with every 3rd double crochet. At end of chain, make 3 chain and turn. STEP TWO Make a treble crochet in each double crochet to end. Make 3 treble in end double crochet and continue around the end, making a treble crochet in the opposite side of each base chain to the end. Make 2 treble in the end chain and slip stitch into 3rd of 3 chain at beginning of round.…

YARN • 2 balls 25gm Rowan Kid silk haze NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size 180cm x 20cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cluster Cl – (yo, insert hook in st and pull a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, in indicated st, yo and draw through all 4 loops in hook. TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED The scarf is worked from the centre foundation chain and crocheted down in two halves. WORKING PATTERN Using 5.00mm hook ch 30 foundation double crochet as follows: Start with a slip knot, ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through one loop on hook(the chain), yo and draw through 2 loops on hook(dc). The following stitch is worked…

YARN • 8 balls 50gm 4ply Rare Yarns Endare in Duck Egg NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.5mm hook MEASUREMENTS Measurements approx 34cm on both fronts, with 39cm across back, 107cm total. TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED Note: Make sure not to fan the edge. The aim is to edge your garment to sit flat. WORKING PATTERN Make 158ch, approximately 78cm Foundation Row: miss first 2 ch. 1 tr into each ch to end- 3ch, turn. Set Up Row: miss first tr 1. 1 tr into next tr * 1 ch miss 2 tr. 3 tr into next tr. 1 ch miss 2 tr into next tr. Rep from * 9 times. 1 ch miss 2 tr. 1 tr into each tr to end of row, 3 ch, turn. Pattern Row: Miss…

YARN 19, 20, 22 50gm 10ply hanks Harmony Aran in shade #800 2 buttons, 1 medium size snap fastener NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4mm knitting needles 4.5mm knitting needles 5mm knitting needles 4.5mm circular needle 60cm long stitch holders stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size: Small, Medium, Large Finished fit: 106.5, 113, 119cm Garment length: 85.5, 87, 88cm Sleeve length: 28, 28, 28cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS wyib – with yarn in back wyif – with yarn in front TENSION 26 sts by 26 rows over Pattern Stitch 1 on 5mm needles to 10cm 23 sts by 30 rows over Pattern Stitch 2 on 4.5mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED PATTERN STITCH 1 (OVER EVEN NUMBER OF STS) Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: WS - K1, *sl 2 wyif, put yarn to back,…

YARN • 9, 9, 10, 11 balls 50gm Rare Astrakhan Boucle NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles • cable needle • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70-75, 80-85, 90-95, 100-105cm Finished fit: 90, 100, 110, 120cm Garment length: 64, 66, 68, 70cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cable – slip next 4sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work k4, then k4 from cable needle. TENSION 17sts by 26 rows over stocking st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 5.00mm needles cast on 78(88, 96, 104) sts. Knit 11 rows garter st. 1st row is WS. Work in stocking st, beg with a knit row, until work measures 35(36, 37, 38) cm from beg, ending with a purl row ** Beg cable armhole edging…