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The Roaring Twenties This decade saw dresses with drop waists and this fashion seeped into the knitwear of the day with long line cardigans and sweaters that were often belted at the waist, whilst necklines were round, square or v-neck. Sleeves were usually simple in shape and drop shouldered or of the set-in design. Colours were pale and muted. Men’s knitwear during this period was mainly Fair Isle with Edward, Prince of Wales setting the trend in sleeveless pullovers. Home knitting during this time was a major hobby, which had grown from the needs of WWI due to the conditions in the trenches, where there was a shortage of socks! After the war companies expanded to meet the needs of home knitters and a plethora of patterns, yarn and tools…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 5 balls 50gm Jeans in shade #23 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles• 4.00mm straight needles• Stitch holder and markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 8, 10, 12, 14years To fit chest: 76, 81, 86, 92cm Garment length: 32, 3, 42, 46cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over; MK – purl next 3 sts then pass 2nd and 3rd sts over first st. MS – (k1, p1, k1) all into next st. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm x 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles cast on 91 (99, 103,…

YARN • 1 ball 100gm Panda Circus 8ply• Small quantity of black yarn for face embroidery Hook AND TOOLS • 3.00mm crochet hook• Polyester fibre filling• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: Approx 30cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Dec = draw up a lp in each of next 2 sts, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. TENSION Correct tension is not essential. GETTING STARTED Note – Do not join ends of rounds with a sl st as toy is worked in a spiral. If desired, mark end of round with a thread or safety pin, moving marker as work grows. WORKING PATTERN BODY (BEG AT HEAD) Using 3.00mm hook, make 2ch. Round 1: Miss first ch, 6dc in last ch, do not join. Round 2: (2dc in next dc) 6…

YARN • 4, 5, 6 balls 100gm Wendy Supreme Cotton DK Lemonade 1960 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles• 5.00mm crochet hooks MEASUREMENTS To fit bust sizes: 81-86, 91-97, 102-107cm Actual Finished Measurements: 93, 103, 113cm Length: 67, 68, 70cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS dc – double crochet, dcb – double crochet working into the back loop only, tr - treble, ss - slip stitch gr - group, yoh - yarn over hook, Ip(s) - loop(s), dec 1tr- decrease 1 treble, (yoh and insert hook into next dc and draw a lp through, yoh and draw through 2Ips on hook) twice, yoh and draw through all 3Ips on hook, dec 1dc – decrease 1dc, (insert hook into next dc and draw a Ip through) twice, yoh and draw through all 3Ips…

YARN • 4, 5, 5 balls 50g Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette in 763 Pebble• 6, 7, 7 balls 25g Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair in 602 Romany NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm knitting needles• 9.00mm circular needle 60cm length• 9.00mm circular needle 40cm length• 8.00mm circular needle 40cm length• Stitch holders• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: A, B, CTo fit bust: 80, 90, 100 cmFinished fit: 85, 95, 105 cmGarment length: 50, 51.5, 54 cmSleeve length: 43, 44, 45 cm TENSION 11 sts by 15 rows over Stocking Stitch on 9.00 mm needles to 10cm square. GETTING STARTED Two strands of yarn are worked together in Stocking stitch throughout. The Raglan sleeve shaping tapers to a yoke at the top of the bodice piece. Stocking stitch (rows) Row…

YARN Version 1 (photographed) • 4, 5 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton Col A 667 Dew• 1, 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton Col B 256 Bisque• 2, 3 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre Col C 860 Cork 2 3• 1, 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette Col D 758 Devon• 1, 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette Col E 750 Briar• 1, 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Alpaca Silk Georgette Col F 751 Pebble Version 2 • 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…

YARN • 10 11 12 13 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool balls in 357 China NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles• 3.25mm circular needle• 2 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size: A, B, C, D To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110 cm Bodice circ: 87, 97.5, 108, 119 cm (at bust) Bodice length: 51, 51.5, 52.5, 54 cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS tbl through back of loop(s) TENSION 22.5 sts by 30 rows over St st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED The neck band and armbands are edged with two knit rows, making a neat inward curling edge. WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 4.00mm needles cast on 106(114, 126, 142) sts. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: WS - P2, *K2, P2; rep from *…

YARN 2 balls 50gm Portofino in shade #7 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit: Adult SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 22 sts over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN With size 3.75mm cast on 106 sts. K1, p1 rib for 10 rows. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS – Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: WS – Knit. Rep these 4 rows for Main patt until piece measure 19cm from beg, end with a row 2 of Main patt. Shape Top Next Row: RS – K3; *k2tog, k4; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1. 89 sts. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: RS…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Jeans in yellow shade #58 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles• 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: 8-10, 12-14 years Head circumference: 46, 51cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over; sk2po – slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm x 10cm WORKING PTTERN With 4.00mm needles, cast on 91 (104) sts. Row 1: RS - *K1, yo, k4, sk2po, k4, yo, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, k9, p2; rep from * to end. Row 3: *K2, yo, k3, sk2po, k3, yo, k2; rep from * to end. Row 4: *P3, k7, p3; rep from *…

YARN • 2, 2, 2, 3 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Dolce Amore 100% Cotton shade #8• 1 button - Incomparable Buttons: L192 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.75mm knitting needles• 3.25mm knitting needles• 2.75mm circular needle, 60cm long• Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS Cardi Size to fit: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 18 months Finished fit chest: 46.5 (52.5, 59, 65) cm Length of back: 19 (21.5, 24, 26) cm Sleeve Length 2.5cm Beret Size to fit: 0-6, 6-12, 18 month SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; skp - slip 1 stitch-knit 1 stitch-pass slipped st over; tbl – through back of loops; SK2P - slip one st, k2tog, pass the slipped st over the k2tog (= 2 sts decreased).…

YARN • 65 m 14 ply Chunky 100% wool in white• 65 m 14 ply Chunky 100% wool in fawn• 65 m 14 ply Chunky 100% wool in brown• 120 m 14 ply Chunky 100% wool in grey• Stool with 33 cm square top NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.00mm knitting needles or• 5.00mm circular needle, 100 cms long• Wool sewing needle• 4 stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size 35 cms square across stool top 50 cms tall including foam padding SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS kw = knitwise; as if to knit pw = purlwise; as if to purl ssk = slip 1 st knitwise, slip 1 st knitwise, place left needle purlwise into slipped sts in front of right needle, knit both sts together. kfb = knit into the front and the back of…

YARN • 3 balls 50g Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 9.00mm knitting needle MEASUREMENTS Length: 90cm (before seaming) Length: 45cm (when worn) Width: 28cm TENSION 13 sts by 19 rows over Moss Stitch on 9.00mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED The fabric is created using two strands of yarn together on large needles. This pattern is worked on straight needles. A twist is made in the fabric before seaming. Jo Sharp’s Mulberry Silk Georgette is super soft and suitable to wear against the skin. WORKING PATTERN Using 9.00mm needles, cast on 36 sts. Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last p1. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to last k1. These two rows form Moss Stitch pattern. Continue in pattern until cowl measures…

YARN 2 balls 50gm Portofino in shade #5 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS To fit: Adult SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 22 sts over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN With size 3.75mm cast on 108 sts. Row 1: RS – *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rib further 10 rows. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS – K1; *yo, skp; rep from* to last st, k1. Row 2: P1; *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st, p1. Rep these 2 rows for Main patt until piece measure 21cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Top…

YARN • 1 skein knitalpaca Colouratura Suri alpaca yarn or• 2 balls knitalpaca Suri Indulgence yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles• 7.00mm knitting needles for Indulgence MEASUREMENTS Size approx 125cm prior to joining Width 14cm TENSION Not critical in this project, use loose tension. WORKING PATTERN THE COWL Cast on 150 sts. lf using a circular needle, do not join. Work in garter stitch (knit each stitch) until work measures 14 cm or desired width. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Block if necessary and lightly press scarf. Join at short ends darning in loose threads. KnitalpacaPh: 03 5235 9208www.knitalpaca.com.au…

YARN • 5, 5, 5, 6, 6 balls 50gm Patons Sorrento Main colour (M) in shade Optice 8736• 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Patons Sorrento Contrast colour 1 (C1) in shade Blue 8735 • 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Patons Sorrento Contrast colour 2 (C2) in shade Black 8728 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm knitting needles• 4.00mm double-pointed knitting needles • 6.00mm double-pointed knitting needle (as cable needle)• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cmFinished fit: 108, 118, 128, 138, 148cm Garment length: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79cm Sleeve length: 39cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C24B = Slip next 12 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K12, then K12 from cable…

YARN • 14 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply in 4365 Mustard HOOK AND TOOLS • 4.00mm crochet hook• Wool sewing needle• Piece of cardboard 17cm wide for fringe MEASUREMENTS Size: width 180cm x 115cm length (excluding fringe) SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Picot = 5ch, sl st into first of these ch. TENSION Motif measures 14cm across, using 4.00mm hook. WORKING PATTERN MOTIF (MAKE 28) Using 4.00mm hook, make 12ch and join with a sl st in first ch to make a ring. Round 1: 1ch, 24dc in ring, sl st in first dc. Round 2: 1ch, 1dc in same st as sl st, * 9ch, miss 5dc, 1dc in next dc, rep from * to end, omitting dc in last rep, sl st in first dc. Round 3: 1ch, (1dc, 1htr, 12tr,…

YARN • 3 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Royal Blue #23• 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Aqua #17• 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Apple Green #16• 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Yellow #6• 1 ball 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Orange #7• 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply in Coral #26 Hook AND TOOLS • 5.00mm crochet hook• wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Base Size 19x32cm Height 25cm TENSION 12tr and 7.5 rows to 10cm over tr fabric, using 5.00mm hook and 2 strands of yarn together GETTING STARTED Note: Use 2 strands of yarn tog throughout. WORKING PATTERN BUCKET BAG Using 5.00mm hook and Royal Blue, make 20ch. Round 1: Miss 3ch (counts as 1tr), (2tr in…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply colour 1 – soft blue 5029• 2 balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply colour 2 – orange 4951• 1 ball 50gm Sheperd Colour 4 Me 8ply colour 3 – emerald 5025• 1 ball 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply colour 4 – leaf 5028• 1 ball 50gm Shheperd Colour 4 Me Prints 8ply colour 5 – amazon 5018 HOOK AND TOOLS • 4.00mm crochet hook• Wool sewing needle• Decorative button (optional) MEASUREMENTS Size: 27x34cm (excluding handle) TENSION 17dc by 21 rows over dc fabric, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BAG SIDE PANEL (MAKE 2) Using 4.00mm hook and C1, make 61ch. Row 1: Miss 1ch, 1dc in each ch to end. 60dc. Row 2: 1ch, 1dc in…

YARN • 7 balls 50gm Patons Embrace 2ply in 903 String NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles• 4.00mm circular knitting needle (80cm)• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 113cm x 113cm TENSION 27 sts by 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles. GETTING STARTED Note: This shawl is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Do not join to work in rounds, but work backwards and forwards in rows. WORKING PATTERN SHAWL CENTRE Using 4.00mm circular needle, cast on 281 sts. Beg patt Row 1: K1, * yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K2tog, yfwd, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2 and foll alt rows: Purl.…

YARN 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11 balls 50gm Brilla in shade #4565 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L573 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm knitting needles4.00mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cmFinished fit: 86 , 91, 96, 102, 107, 112cm Garment length: 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54cmSleeve length: 12, 12, 12, 13, 13, 13cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over;M1 – place yarn between last st worked and next onto left hand needle and k into the back of this strand. TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows in Stocking Stitch on 4mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125) sts. Row 1: RS…

YARN • 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7 balls 50gm Goccia in shade #13 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles• 4.50mm knitting needles• Stitch holders• Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76-81, 81-86, 86-91, 91-96, 96-102, 102-107cmFinished fit: 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cmGarment length: 49, 50, 50, 51, 52, 52cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONSskp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch; pass the slipped stitch over;tbl – through back of loops; TENSION 20 sts over Stst on 4.5mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: While knitting the garment photographed all “teardrop sequins” have been pushed through to RSF. WORKING PATTERN BACK **With 4.00mm needles, cast on 89 (95, 99, 105, 111, 115) sts. Row 1: RS – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1; *p1, k1;…

YARN • 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 balls 100gm Cleckheaton California 8ply in 5808 Mackaw NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm knitting needles• 4.00mm circular knitting needle 120cm long• Stitch-holder• Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120cm Garment length: 53, 54, 55, 56, 57cm Sleeve length: 8, 8, 9, 9, 10cm TENSION 19.5 sts by 35 rows to 10cm over garter st, on 4.50mm needles WORKING PATTERN SHRUG (WORKED IN ONE PIECE TO ARMHOLES) Using 4.50mm needles, cast on 86 (104, 122, 140, 158) sts. Working in garter st, inc one st at each end of every row 7 times, then in every foll alt row 3 times, then in every foll 3rd…

YARN • 2 skeins 50gm 8ply Pure Silk NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size 10cm wide x 115cm long TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Cast on 33 sts. Row 1: RS - *P1, K3, rep from * to last st, P1. Row 2: K1, *P1, yfwd, P2tog, K1, rep from * to end. Row 3: as Row 1. Row 4: Knit Repeat these 4 rows, until work measures 115cm, or length desired. MAKING UP Make 2 large tassels and attach to centre of each end. Knitting Yarns by Mail114 Fox and Fanckes RdBoolarra Sth, VicPh: 0408 992 927www.knittingyarns.com.au…

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. 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 NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in…