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WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm Needles cast on 79 (85, 91, 97, 103, 109, 115, 121) sts. Purl 1 row. Beg Patt. Row 1: RS K1, * yfwd, sl1, K1, psso, K1, K2tog, yfwd, K1, rept from * to end. Row 2 and every following alt row: Purl. Row 3: K1, * K1, yfwd, sl2togK, K1, p2sso, yfwd, K2, rept from * to end. Row 5: K1, * K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl1, K1, psso, K1, rept from * to end Row 7: K2tog, yfwd, * K3, yfwd, sl2togK, K1, p2sso, yfwd, rept from * to last 5 sts, K3, yfwd, sl1, K1, psso. Row 8: Purl. These 8 rows form patt. Keeping patt correct throughout as now set, proceed as follows:-Work straight until Back measures 30cm from cast on…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 91 (99, 107, 115, 123) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from* to end. Rep last 2 rows 4 times. 10 rows rib in all. Work 12 (14, 16, 18, 22) rows stocking st. Shape Sides Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll 6th row until 75 (81, 87, 93, 101) sts rem. Cont without further shaping until Back measures 22 (25, 28, 30, 33) cm from beg, ending with a knit row. Next Row: P10 (6, 2, 7, 6),* M1 purlways, P7 (7, 6, 5, 5), rep from * to last 9 (5, 1, 6, 5) sts, M1 purlways, purl…

WORKING PATTERN BACK, FRONT AND SLEEVES (Worked in one piece, from lower edge of back, to lower edge of front) With 8.00mm. Needles cast on loosely 48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78) sts for lower edge of back. Knit 3 rows. Beginning with a Knit row, st st 52 (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) rows for short length. 72(74, 76, 78, 80, 82) rows for long length. Shape For Sleeves Keeping continuity of st st, cast on 6 sts at beginning of next 4 rows 72 (78, 84, 90, 96, 102) sts. St st another 10 (12, 12, 14, 14, 16) rows. SHAPE NECK Dividing Row K26 (29, 31, 34, 36, 39) cast off next 20 (20, 22, 22, 24, 24) sts, K to end and work on last set…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 62 (70, 74, 82) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work a further 10 rows rib, inc (dec, inc, dec) one st in centre of last row. 63 (69, 75, 81) sts. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 18 (21, 25, 28) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 57 (63, 69, 75) sts. Dec one st at each end of next row, then in every foll alt row until 47 (53, 59, 65) sts rem. Cont without further shaping until armhole…

BAG Using 4.00mm hook, make 6ch and join with sl st in first ch to make a ring. Round 1: 1ch, 12dc in ring. Note – As rounds are not completed with a sl st but worked in a spiral shape, mark end of rounds with a contrasting thread or safety pin. Round 2: (Do not beg with a ch), (1dc, 1ch) in each of the 12dc, do not join. Round 3: (1dc in next 1ch sp, 2ch) 12 times. Round 4: (1dc in next 2ch sp, 3ch) 12 times. Round 5: (1dc in next 3ch sp, 3ch, 1dc in same 3ch sp, 3ch) 12 times. Round 6: (1dc in next 3ch sp, 3ch) 24 times. Rep last round 3 times. Round 10: (1dc in next 3ch sp, 4ch) 24…

GETTING STARTED Yarn note – Each of the yarns that make up Bohemia are knotted together where they join. When knitting, these ends can be left for effect (re-tying if necessary), or secured with needle and thread when finishing. WORKING PATTERN FRONT AND BACK (MAKE 2 ALIKE) Using 10mm needles and 2 strands of Sorrento tog, cast on 59 sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 4 times. 10 rows rib in all. Beg Stripe Patt Using 2 strands of Sorrento tog, work 6 rows stocking st. Using 1 strand of Bohemia, work 24 rows stocking st. Last 30 rows form stripe patt. Cont in stripe patt until…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 78 (86, 98) sts. Preparation row: WS - K1 (selvage st); *k1, p3; rep from* to last st, k1 (selvage st). Row 1: K1 (selv st), *k1, yo, k2tog, p1; rep from * to last st, k1 (selv st). Row 2: K1 (selv st), *k1, p1, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st, k1 (selvage st). Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 5cm from beg, end with a WS row. K 1 row and inc 8 sts evenly across to 86 (94, 106) sts. P 1 row. Beg Eyelet Pattern Row 1: RS - K1 (selvage st),*k2, yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1 (selvage st). Row 2: P all sts. Row 3: K1 (selvage st); *yo, k2tog,…

BALLET TOP BACK Using 4.00mm needles cast on 123 (134, 145, 156, 167, 178, 189) sts using the thumb method. Work lace border as follows:- Row 1: WS - Purl. Row 2: K2, *K1, slip this st back onto left needle, lift the next 8 sts on left needle over this St and off left needle, (yfwd) twice, K first st again, K2, rept from *to end. Row 3: K1, *P2tog, drop extra yfwd of previous row then (K1, K1 tbl) twice into remaining yfwd, P1, rept from * to last st, K1. 68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104) sts. Row 4: Knit, dec 1 st at each end of row. 66 (72, 78, 84, 90, 96, 102) sts. Row 5, 6 and 7: Knit. These 7 rows form…

STITCH GUIDE PATTERN STITCHES K3, p2 rib (multiple of 5 sts + 2) Row 1: WS - K2, * p3, k2; rep from * across. Row 2: RS * P2, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for k3, p2 rib. Trinity Stitch (multiple of 4 sts) Row 1: RS * (p1, k1, p1) all into same st, k3tog; rep from * across. Row 2 and all alt rows: WS – Knit. Row 3: RS * K3tog, (p1, k1, p1) in next st; rep from * across. Repeat Rows 1-4 for Trinity stitch. BACK Note: Use 1 strand of A, 1 strand of B and 1 strand of C held together. With larger needles, cast on 70 (74, 82, 90) sts. RS: Begin…

STITCH GUIDE You can never have enough coat hangers so this gift is sure to please. Use your imagination to create stunning colour combinations. Using 3.75mm needles and MC, cast on 32sts. Work 8 rows stocking stitch. Change to C1 and work a further 4 rows stocking stitch. Change to C2 and work 2 rows stocking stitch. These 14 rows form pattern. Continue in pattern until work measures length of hanger. Cast off. MAKING UP Remove hook from hanger. Pad hanger generously with wadding. Catch here and there with a stitch or dab of glue to secure. Fold knitted cover lengthwise over padded hanger. Sew bottom and side seams. Replace hook. Coat hanger may be decorated with a ribbon bow. Knitting Yarns by Mail114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth,…

STITCH GUIDE PATTERN STITCHES K1, p1 rib (even number sts) Row 1: RS * K1, p1; rep from * across. Row 2: WS * K1, p1; rep from* across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for k1, p1 rib. Stockinette stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS. Fancy Pattern (even number sts) Row 1: (RS) K1, k2tog to last st, end k1. Row 2: (WS) K1, * k1, M1R; rep from * to last st, end k1. Row 3: (RS) Knit. Row 4: (WS) Purl. Repeat Rows 1-4 for Fancy Pattern. BACK Note: Use 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B held together. Cast on 100 (110, 118, 126) sts. RS – Begin k1, p1 rib; work 2 rows. RS – Change to Fancy Pattern. Work even…

WORKING PATTERN JACKET worked in one piece and begins at lower back edge. With 4.00mm needles, cast on 42 (48, 52, 58) sts. Row 1: RS - *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Moss Stitch 4 (6, 6, 6) more rows. Change to 4.50mm needles. Stst straight until piece measures 11.5 (14, 15.5, 18.5) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Cast on 10 (12, 14, 14) sts next 2 rows. 62 (72, 80, 86) sts. Next Row: RS - (K1, p1) twice, k to last 4 sts, (p1, k1) twice. Next Row: WS - (K1, p1) twice, p to last 4 sts, (p1, k1) twice. Rep these last 2 rows until sleeves measures 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10.5)cm from…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 122 (130, 146, 162, 170) sts. Beg Rib Patt Row 1: K3, * P4, K4, rep from * to last 7 sts, P4, K3. Row 2: P3, * K4, P4, rep from * to last 7 sts, K4, P3. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 6 times, then 1st row once. Row 16: Rib 5 (16, 12, 3, 14), work 2tog, * rib 9 (14, 10, 9, 12), work 2tog, rep from * to last 5 (16, 12, 3, 14) sts, rib 5 (16, 12, 3, 14). 111 (123, 135, 147, 159) sts. Change to 3.75mm needles. Beg Stripes Working in stocking st throughout, work (6 rows C2, 6 rows C1) twice. 24 rows worked in all. ** Using C3, work…

STITCH GUIDE Note: lower section will stretch lightly lengthwise when worn due to lace and sideways knitting. BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 73 (81, 89) sts. Preparation row: K1 (selvage st); *p3, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, p3, k1 (selv st). Lace Pattern Row 1: RS - K1; *yo, k3tog, yo, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, k3tog, yo, k1. Row 2: K1; *p1, k1, p2; rep from* to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1. Row 3: K2; *p1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, k2. Row 4: K1, p1; *k1, p3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1. Row 5: K2; *p1, yo, k3tog, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, k2. Row…

WORKING PATTERN BODY Using 6.00mm needles and 3 strands of 8 ply, 2 mid brown and one dark brown, cast on 24 sts. Row 1: Knit. Rows 2 to 5: *K3 P3* repeat*to* across row. Rows 6 to 9: *P3 K3* repeat*to* across row. Rows 2 to 9 form the pattern. Repeat rows 2-9 twice. 27 rows. Knit 1 row. Put sts on stitch holder. Work second piece the same. Knit across stitches and across stitches on stitch holder. 48 sts. TOP AND LINING Using two strands of mid brown yarn: Change to 4.00mm needles and use 2 strands of 8ply, leaving 20cm on the third strand. Knit 1 row, inc one st across the row. 49 sts. Next Row: Purl 1 row. Next Row: *K5 K2tog* repeat across row.…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 2.75mm needles, cast on 114 (126, 136, 148) sts. Starting with a K row, work in st st for 7 rows, ending with a RS row. Change to 3.25mm needles. Row 8: WS - Knit (to form fold line). Starting with a K row, work in St st until back measures 22 (25, 29, 32) cm, from fold line row, ending with a RS row. Next Row: WS - P2 (2, 1, 1), P2tog, (P1, P2tog) 36 (40, 44, 48) times, P2 (2, 1, 1). Cast off rem 77 (85, 91, 99) sts. Note: These sts need to be cast off and then picked up again so that “gathers” of previous row are held in place. With RS facing and using 3.25mm needles, pick up and…

STITCH GUIDE PATTERN STITCHES Garter stitch (Garter st) Knit all sts every row. K1, p1 rib (even number sts) Row 1: RS * K1, p1; rep from * across. Row 2: WS * K1, p1; rep from * across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for k1, p1 rib. K1, p1 rib (odd number sts) Row 1: RS * K1, p1; rep from * across, end k1. Row 2: WS P1, * k1, p1; rep from * across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for k1, p1 rib. Reverse Stockinette stitch (Rev St st) Knit on WS, purl on RS. Openwork Ridge stitch (even number sts) Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 (15, 15 and 17, 15 and 17: RS – Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.5mm needles cast on 91(99, 107, 115, 127) sts. Knit 7 rows. Row 8: K1, * K2tog, rept from * to end. 46 (50, 54, 58, 64) sts. Commencing with a K row continue in st st throughout as follows:-Work straight until back measures 14.5 (17.5, 20, 23.5, 28) cm from cast on edge, finishing on a WS row. Shape Raglan Armholes Cast off 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 42 (46, 50, 54, 58) sts. Next Row: RS - K1, sl 1, K1, psso, k to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Working all decreases as set by last row, continue as follows: Work 3 (3, 3, 1, 1) rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next and every…

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. 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…