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Light layers Soft shapes and pretty stitches for warmer days We can’t resist a beautiful stitch pattern, which is why Anniken Allis’s gorgeous shawl is our cover star this month! Her intricate project will keep you entertained this summer, and will be a joy to wear, too. Cool, lightweight styles fill the pages of this issue, from Emma Vining’s textured top, to the fresh and pretty cardigan by Jennie Atkinson. Delicate beads decorate the stunning wrap from Andrea Jurgrau, while you’ll find seaside style for babies on page 41. HAPPY KNITTING! from The Knitter team Our featured designers Anniken Allis Norwegian designer Anniken has lived in England since 1990, and as well as designing and teaching, she hosts popular online lace and beading clubs. Anniken’s skills with lace stitches are…

Designer Clare Devine took a road trip around Dorset - and the textures and colours she saw on her seaside adventure inspired this new collection of six knitting patterns, all using yarns by independent hand-dyers. ‘Kimmeridge’ is a comfortable cardigan with a shawl collar, sized to fit busts of 27in to 54in, which will be perfect for walks on the beach. ‘Lulworth Cove’ is a richly textured hat with a folded brim, which will provide a touch of extra warmth on a blustery day out. Coastal colours influenced the design of ‘Corfe Castle’, a wide shawl worked in blocks of two shades with sweeping lines of eyelets. The collection includes a pair of fingerless mitts, which will look extra-special worked in a hand-dyed yarn, plus two pairs of socks: ‘Studland’,…

Q I hate weaving in loose ends. Is there a way to avoid the process? A One of our favourite ways is to felt the ends of the yarn. Sometimes referred to as ‘spit-splicing’, the idea is to moisten both old and new ends of yarn (using water or spit) and felt the two ends into one, by rubbing your palms together and creating friction. Note that this technique will only work with yarns that are at least 70% wool; acrylic and cotton will not felt. 1 To prepare the yarns, pull apart the plied ends and graduate the lengths of them over about 15cm. Moisten them and lay both yarns across the palm of your hand in opposite directions. 2 Rub your palms together quickly to join the two…

Jennie Atkinson Florette RENOWNED FOR her feminine knitwear, designer Jennie Atkinson has created this sweet summer cardigan, which will look lovely paired with your favourite blouse or dress. The beautiful fabric combines stripes of delicate colourwork with panels of lace. Jennie’s design features a deep, square neckline, short puffed sleeves, and deep ribbing at the waist. It has been knitted in Rowan’s Summerlite 4ply yarn, which is a soft, matt cotton that comes in 16 vintage-inspired shades. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) needles 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) needles 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles Stitch holders Stitch markers 8 x 16mm buttons TENSION 30 sts and 37 rows to 10cm over patt on 3mm needles. 26 sts and 35 rows to 10cm…

MORE TRADITIONAL DUTCH GANSEYS by Stella Ruhe (Search Press, £19.99) THIS WONDERFUL book builds on Stella Ruhe’s 2013 best-seller, Traditional Dutch Ganseys, and brings us 65 brand-new gansey patterns based on original designs from the fishing villages of the Netherlands. Packed with historical details, Victorian photographs and sketches, this book is a treasure trove of stitch patterns. It provides a fascinating insight into the knit-and-purl and cable patterning typical of the country, and explains the meanings behind popular motifs such as the tree of life, herringbone, chains, arrows, wave patterns and lightning bolts. Competent knitters will get the most out of this book, as it is not filled with fully written sweater patterns. Instead, we are given basic instructions on how to plan out our own gansey, by swatching and…

Lisbet Clements Marstal DESIGNED WITH a nautical theme for relaxed summer days, this little jumper is decorated with anchor and heart motifs worked in stranded colourwork. The garment is sized to fit girls and boys aged three months to two years. The body is worked in two rib patterns, and is buttoned on each shoulder. Lisbet Clements’ project is knitted in Snældan 2ply, which is a 4ply-weight blend of Faroese and Falklands wool. Undyed colours come in 100g skeins, while the dyed shades come in 50g skeins. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) doublepointed needles (DPNs) 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 40cm long 4 x 15mm buttons Stitch holder (optional) TENSION 27 sts and 30 rows…

Andrea Jurgrau Denali Stole THIS EXQUISITE shawl by Andrea Jurgrau was named for Denali, the highest peak in North America. The project starts from the centre, with large beaded leaf motifs. The hex-mesh ‘wings’ are then worked out from opposite sides. Finally, a leaf border is worked along each long edge and finished at the points. Andrea has used a merino-silk lace yarn from A Verb for Keeping Warm; we have suggested other laceweights available in the UK in the information panel. SIZE 46cm (18in) wide and 168cm (66in) long YARN A Verb for Keeping Warm Reliquary II (Laceweight; 80% superfine merino, 20% silk; 800m/875yds per 100g skein) Succulent; 1 x 100g skein Alternative yarns: Fyberspates Scrumptious Lace Kettle Yarn Co. Bayul Lace Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace For general abbreviations,…

WENDY IS one of Britain’s iconic yarn brands, and has been popular with knitters for nearly 90 years. Generations of babies have been clothed in matinee jackets and booties lovingly handknitted in Wendy yarns by grandmothers and aunts, while its wide range of wools and cottons still appeal today. Guiseley in West Yorkshire is home to Thomas B. Ramsden and Co. (Bradford) Ltd, owner of the Wendy brand. Three generations of Ramsdens work in the business. The latest family member to join, sales director Thomas Ramsden, took time out to talk to us about its long-standing mid-market brand Wendy. What’s it like working for a family firm? “Personally, I love it! My father, mother, wife and grandfather all work in the business, and it makes it a joy for all…

Lisa Richardson Bala THIS SLEEVELESS summer top by Lisa Richardson has beautiful travelling lace panels on the front, with an unusual, intricate pattern that incorporates dropped stitches. Its elegant shape has a boat neck and small cap sleeves, worked as part of the front and back, and minimal trims. Lisa has knitted her top using Rowan’s Summerlite DK, a soft and tactile pure cotton yarn with a matt look. It is available in a range of soft pastels, neutrals and brighter colours. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles Stitch markers Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles. Pattern panel (13 sts) measures 5.75cm. YARN STOCKISTS Rowan Yarns…

BORN IN CANADA and now living in France, Tammy is relatively new to the knitwear scene, but is already showing great promise as a creative designer. To coincide with the publication of her shawl pattern in our pull-out booklet, we took the chance to find out how she began designing, and who motivates her. Who inspired you to take up knitting? “It was my grandmother who brought knitting into my life. She used to make outfits for my Cabbage Patch dolls and I thought it was just the best thing ever. She died of cancer when I was 21, so I think of her often when I knit, and am glad that I have that connection to her.” Do you have a favourite artist, writer, poet or musician who inspires…

Anniken Alhs Elowen ANNIKEN ALLIS’S exquisite crescent shawl will be enthralling to knit, thanks to its mix of lace stitches, techniques such as the Turkish cast-on and Russian cast-off, and an unusual edging. The show-stopping edging is knitted on to the live stitches of the centre panel. The shawl is knitted in a wool-silk laceweight yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners. SIZE Inner crescent: 180cm (71in) Depth: 51cm (20in) YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite Lace (Laceweight; 80% Falkland wool, 20% mulberry silk; 800m/875yds per 100g skein) Rose (560); 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 80cm long TENSION 18 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over Chart A on 3.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS SJ: Single join. Join…

GROWN Kate Oates This collection of 10 stylish sweaters features adult reworkings of Kate’s classic Tot Toppers kids’ designs. The projects are sized to fit XS to 3XL, and include top-down colourwork sweaters, an elegant cable jumper, a unisex shawl-collar cardigan, a ballet-style wrap top, and a fitted jumper with a deep V-neck. For men, there’s a textured sweater with a zipped neck, and a cabled jacket. £18 from http://bit.ly/grownko (also available on Amazon.co.uk) FRAMEWORK Norah Gaughan Norah Gaughan is the queen of sophisticated texture and interesting construction, as her new collection for yarn brand Quince & Co. demonstrates. The 10 summery patterns for women are all worked in linen, and styles include floaty cardigans, lightweight jumpers with elegant details, floaty scarves, and a drop-stitch and cable poncho. £25 from…

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THIS CUSHION cover is worked in three long sections, each featuring a different stripe pattern. The three sections are joined together, then the piece is folded and seamed, before stitches are picked up along one edge to work the button band. It is knitted in Scheepjes Merino Soft, a blend of merino wool, microfibre and acrylic. It’s a great-value yarn that’s machine-washable and comes in a huge choice of shades. We will bring you the instructions to make a matching throw in Issue 116. CUSHION STRIPE 1 Using 4mm needles and yarn C, cast on 40 sts. Work 12 rows in st st. Change to yarn A and work 12 rows in st st. Change to yarn D and work 12 rows in st st. Change to yarn B and…

WITH ITS grey fleece and white smiling face, the Herdwick is one of the most instantly recognisable British sheep breeds. Native to The Lake District, where they graze the fells and fields, Herdwicks have grown in popularity over recent years via the books and social media feeds of ‘Herdy Shepherd’, James Rebanks. I spoke to Lake District shepherdess and wool producer Mary Bell of Crookabeck Farm, who came to sheep farming via another characterful creature: the angora goat. “My first angora goats flew from Canada to Heathrow in 1990. I had previously kept dairy goats, but instantly fell in love with the angoras as soon as I saw them. They produce beautiful mohair fleeces and have to be shorn twice a year as the fleece grows 2.5cm per month.” Mary…

Emma Vining Harlyn Bay THIS CLOSE_FITTING, delicately patterned summer top mixes up multiple rib stitch patterns for a flattering look. Designed by Emma Vining, the sleeveless garment is worked in two pieces. Garter stitch edge sections mark the integral sleeves which are knitted as part of the front and back. The project is knitted in a mercerised cotton DK from Wendy, which comes in 23 different colours. SIZE NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders, removable stitch markers TENSION 24 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over Lower Rib pattern using 4mm needles. 22 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over Broken Rib pattern using 4mm needles. 22 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over Upper…

About our expert Faye Perriam-Reed is a designer and the technical editor of The Knitter and Simply Knitting. She enjoys exploring construction and finishing techniques to achieve neater results. YOU DON’T have to be an experienced sewist to finish your knitted garment with a zip. With careful preparation, you’ll have a professional finish in no time! CHOOSING THE RIGHT ZIP First consider the weight of your yarn and choose a zip accordingly. If you can, try to find a zip of a similar weight to (or something slightly lighter than) the knitted fabric. The teeth will add a stiffness to the fabric and help to stabilise the edge, so it’s important that you don’t choose something too heavy, particularly if your fabric is on the finer side. Zips are available…

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KNIT IT BETTER We knitters have long known that our craft can make us feel better - and the experts agree with us! Charity Knit for Peace has reviewed all the current evidence analysing the links between knitting and health, and also surveyed 1000 knitters. Their findings show that knitting is effective at lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety and depression, distracting from chronic pain, and providing an increased sense of wellbeing. Search Press, meanwhile, has published a book of therapeutic patterns aimed at helping to reduce stress. Knit Yourself Calm by Lynne Rowe and Betsan Corkhill has 16 projects that are designed to promote mindfulness. These include simple accessories, and projects that are perfect for group knitting. The Health Benefits of Knitting is free to download, or is £5 for…

Cotton Denim DK is a fantastic summer yarn from Debbie Bliss, offering softness, comfort and machine-washability. It comes in a range of denim-inspired blues and beautiful washed-out pastels, and Debbie has created a range of new pattern leaflets using this pure cotton. Our favourite is a thoroughly modern sweater with a nod to traditional styles. Design number DB101 is a women’s jumper with panels of cables and braids worked in three shades of blue. Also for women, DB100 is a summery boatneck top with patchwork effect. It’s worked in a single rib pattern throughout, with a cable column on one side and an intarsia field of smaller ribs on the other side. For children, there’s a cute baseball-style jacket with an intarsia star motif, striped ribbed hems and contrast-colour sleeves…

SIZE 40cm x 40cm (15¾in x 15¾in) YARN DMC Natura XL (Chunky weight; 100% cotton; 75m/82yds per 100g ball) A Orange (10); 3 x 100g balls B Grey (12); 3 x 100g balls C Aqua (7); 1 x 100g ball NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 7mm (UK 2/US 10½) knitting needles 1 pair 8mm (UK 0/US 11) knitting needles 5 x 35mm buttons 40cm x 40cm cushion pad TENSION 14 sts and 18 rows to 10cm over patt on 8mm needles YARN STOCKISTS DMC 0116 275 4000 www.dmc.com For general abbreviations, see p81 WOVEN_EFFECT FABRICS are popular in the knitting world right now, and this chunky design by Helen Ardley uses slip stitch patterns to create an appealing texture. The cushion is knitted on 8mm needles using a chunky cotton…

Amy Gunderson Cotton Candy “THE COLOURFUL garter mosaic yoke of this swingy cardigan is tempered by the silvery grey lace body and sleeves, which keep it from being too sweet,” says designer Amy Gunderson. “The bamboo-cotton blend yarn drapes beautifully, and bubblegum pink garter stitch edgings pull it all together.” The Bamboo Pop yarn from Universal Yarn is available in a good range of shades. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 90cm long Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 3.5mm (UK 9/US 4) circular needles, 90cm long Set of 3.5mm (UK 9/US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch markers 5 (5:5:6:6:6) x 1.5cm buttons TENSION 25 sts and 48 rows to 10cm over garter st on 3.25mm needles, after blocking. 25 sts and…

Pat Menchini Lammermuir “THE SHADED main colour on the body of this men’s sweater creates an illusion of almost subtle all-over Fair Isle, but in fact the only stranded colourwork is knitted on the yoke,” says designer Pat Menchini. Her crewneck pattern is worked in Rico’s Creative Melange DK, with the colourwork standing out well in a solid black merino DK, also from Rico. The garment is sized to fit chests of 32in to 50in, and has a classic shape and easy fit which should appeal to many men. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 2 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles. 26 rows and 26…

Amanda Jones Borage FLOWERY MOTIFS are the stars of the show on these fresh and pretty socks by Amanda Jones. The flowers are formed by working wrapped stitches on a background of reverse stocking stitch, lace and twisted stitches. The socks are knitted from the top down, and the stitch pattern is both written out and charted for you. Our sample has been knitted in a subtly variegated sock yarn from Hedgehog Fibres. It is hand-dyed in small batches in Cork, Ireland, so the availability of each colourway is limited. SIZE To fit foot circumference 23-25cm (9-9_in). Actual circumference 20cm (7_in). Length is adjustable. YARN Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn (4ply weight; 90% superwash merino, 10% nylon; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) Glacier; 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set…

Anniken Alhs Debussy RELAX IN style on warm summer days in this lightweight top from Anniken Allis. The garment is worked in the round from the top down, with a circular yoke and short sleeves, and is sized to fit busts of 34in to 50in. Anniken’s design features a beautiful lace panel around the lower edge, which gives a delicate scalloped finish to the garment. Our sample is knitted in a 4ply-weight cotton-wool blend from Navia, which comes in a range of soft neutral shades and warmer colours including sky blue, rose and cherry. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 9/US 4) circular needles, 40cm, 80cm and 100cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long Stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION 23 sts and 35 rows to 10cm over…

Issue 112 • Fair Isle waistcoat • Lacy long-line blouse • 1940s-style jumper • Faroese shawl • Textured top • Cabled tunic for girls • Jacket with intarsia details • Textured handbag • Modern colourwork cardigan DIGITAL COPIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM ISSUE 11 Return to the app to buy issues 11 onwards Once you’ve downloaded an issue, you can read it at any time SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN…