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Northumbrian yarn company Whistlebare has launched a range of timeless knitting patterns to celebrate its beautiful yarns, produced from its own flocks of Wensleydale and Cheviot sheep and angora goats. The patterns are free when you purchase the yarn to knit the project, and include a choice of sweaters, hats, mitts and scarves. Our star of the show is the ‘Canny Lass’ shawl, created by Karie Westermann. It’s a semi-circular shawl, with small lace bands and a wide, knitted-on lace edging, and is worked in two shades of Yeavering Bell 4ply. ‘Room to Breathe’ is a slouchy, boyfriend-style colourwork sweater designed by Whistlebare’s Alice Elsworth; her ‘Land Girl’ jersey has a loose, cropped shape with a deep rollneck and is knitted in Cheviot Marsh Aran Lambswool. The ‘Hedgerow Harvest’ vest,…

KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS by TillyFlop Designs Price £10. Other designs in the range include stocking stitch and crochet stitch prints. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/tillyflopdesigns THE KNITTING CIRCLE by Anna Wright Price £13.50. Print features sheep wearing Sanquhar pattern jumpers. Matching mug and bags available. www.annawright.co.uk 0131 557 1572 FLOCK OF COLOURFUL SHEEP by Mary Kilvert Price £12. Other designs in the range include ‘Sheep in the Snow’ and ‘Crafty Cats’. www.marykilvert.com 01373 301724…

WORKSHOPS 6 JUNE Liss, Hampshire Knitting Shetland Half Hap Shawl www.lisswools.co.uk 01730 893941 6 JUNE Saffron Walden Finishing Techniques www.craft-days.co.uk 01799 218 429 8 JUNE Loughborough Fair Isle with Nicki Merrall www.nickimerrall.co.uk 0790 443 7858 8 JUNE Newbury Demystifying Double Knitting with Sockmatician www.purlescence.co.uk 01635 243440 8 JUNE Morpeth British Breeds Mitts Knit-In www.finefettlefibres.uk 01670 600001 8-9 JUNE South Molton, Devon John Arbon Mill Open Weekend www.jarbon.com 01598 752490 9 JUNE London Dyeing the Blues: Indigo & Woad www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 89855231 9 JUNE Richmond, Surrey Demystifying Double Knitting with Sockmatician www.tribeyarns.com 020 8940 0999 11 JUNE Exeter Introduction to Entrelac www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 12 JUNE Bovey Tracey Short Row Shaping with Anniken Allis www.spinayarndevon.co.uk 01626 836203 13 JUNE Oxford Continental Fair Isle Knitting www.oxfordyarnstore.co.uk 01865 604112 15 JUNE Sherborne Next…

“I HAVE a soft spot for any garment with a va-va-voom back - that simple and flattering front, and then you turn around and show off that unexpected treat of woven magic,” says Kristin Blom. “You can easily dress up or down this tee and make it a summer wardrobe staple!” It has a slightly oversized, cropped shape with a V-neck, and is worked bottom-up with dropped shoulders forming short sleeves. The back has an open panel, brought together with a series of woven i-cords. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80-100cm long 1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 2 stitch markers Stitch holders or waste yarn I-cord mill or French knitter (optional, but recommended) BLOCKING DIAGRAM TENSION 25 sts and 26…

DARIO TUBIANA’S artistic talents have been put to good use on his latest knitwear design, which features a huge picture of summer poppies. The pattern is worked in intarsia, and this long tunic features buttoned side openings at the lower edges, and small sleeve caps which are shaped using German short rows. It is knitted in a British DK wool from West Yorkshire Spinners, called ColourLab. SIZE YARN Plus a small amount of the following, for embroidery: E Phantom Black (099); F Citrus Yellow (229) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers 4 x 15mm buttons TENSION 24 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM PATTERN NOTES…

THERE ARE lots of reasons for trying out different heel methods in your knitted socks. The most obvious is fit – depending on the shape of your foot, you may find a Dutch heel or French heel hugs your ankle better, or if you’ve got a large instep you’re likely to prefer heel flap techniques over short rows. But the finished look of a heel is also a factor in choosing a heel method, as well as the sheer enjoyment that knitting a particular type of heel can offer. If you’ve knitted a hundred heel flaps, you may fancy exploring something you’ve never tried before, such as the strong heel. Here, we’re going to look at a few different techniques, how to work them, and exactly why you’d choose each…

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COCOON YOURSELF in this warm, lovely shawl from Anniken Allis. Its large, triangular shape has bands of diamond lace and zigzag patterns. The stitch patterns are both charted and written out here for you. Using a self-striping yarn offers head-turning, vivid colour; Anniken’s sample is knitted in Scheepjes Whirligig, a wool-alpaca blend that has long colour changes. This comes in large ‘cakes’ offering 1000m of yarn - one cake is needed for this project. SIZE Width (at top): 224cm (88in) Depth: 118cm (46½in) YARN Scheepjes Whirligig (DK weight; 20% alpaca, 80% virgin wool; 1000m/1093yds per 450g ball) Sapphire to Teal (213); 1 x 450g ball NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 80-100cm long TENSION 12½ sts and 24 rows to 10cm over Chart B on 5mm needles…

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“THE PATTERNING around the yoke of this sweater is designed to be reminiscent of those fancy swirls baristas make with milk foam atop espresso beverages,” says designer Amy Gunderson. “The combination of lace and cables makes these swirls pop in an unusual and organic fashion.” The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, and is knitted in Fibra Natura Dona, a DK-weight merino. This is hard to source in the UK, so we have suggested an alternative in the information panel. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 40cm long Set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) DPNs Stitch markers Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders or waste yarn TENSION…

“THIS SIMPLE crew neck sweater features an embroidered posy motif, moss stitch borders and contrasting crochet picot trims; an ideal summer cover-up with a contemporary Boho vibe and folkloric references,” says its designer, Sasha Kagan. “Easy embroidery stitches open up new possibilities for hand knitting.” Sasha’s design is worked in Rowan’s Baby Merino Silk DK and Baby Cashsoft Merino DK for a luxuriously soft fabric. SIZE YARN C Cloud (693); small amount for embroidery YARN (CONTINUED) Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino DK (DK weight; 57% wool, 33% acrylic, 10% cashmere; 130m/142yds per 50g ball) B Royal Baby (119); 1 x 50g ball in all sizes E Fuchsia (116); small amount for embroidery Rowan Felted Tweed (Light DK weight; 50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) D Avocado (161);…

THIS ASYMMETRIC shawl by Annika Andrea Wolke features a bright, geometric patterned panel worked in stranded colourwork, which contrasts with simple textured stripes on the main fabric. It is knitted in a new yarn from Rowan, called Silky Lace. This is a sophisticated, smooth blend of cotton and mulberry silk. CHART SIZE 55cm (21¾in) deep (at one side) and 166cm (65¼in) along cast-off edge YARN Rowan Silky Lace (Laceweight; 65% cotton, 35% silk; 360m/394yds per 50g ball) A Aquamarine (002); 2 x 50g balls B Spinel (006); 1 x 50g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, at least 100cm long TENSION 29 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over lace patt using 2.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p89 PATTERN…

ORIGINALLY FROM Norway, Kari-Helene Rane is a knitwear designer based in the UK. She studied fashion design at Kingston University, and went on to produce many incredibly beautiful knitting patterns for Purl Alpaca Designs. Her most recent work includes projects for The Fibre Co. We caught up with Kari-Helene to explore her design inspirations. Who inspired you to take up knitting? “I started knitting when I was six or seven years old, when my mum taught me how to do it. All the women in my family knit, and my grandmothers, mother and sister have all inspired me to do the same. I started out making clothes for my dolls, little garter stitch cardigans and skirts. They even had embroidered flowers on!” Do you have a favourite artist, writer, poet…

LACE DELIGHTS Showcasing its brand-new, cotton-silk lace yarn, the Rowan Selects Silky Lace pattern book offers seven elegant, lightweight knits by Lisa Richardson and Annika Andrea Wolke There are five shawls and two summery tops in the collection, all featuring an array of delicate lace stitch patterns. The dramatic, half-pi ‘Chiffon’ shawl would make a stunning wedding accessory, while for everyday beauty the ‘Dupion’ wrap is an indulgent choice. ‘Tussah’ uses two colours of Silky Lace to highlight its contrasting textures. The two tops - a cropped, lacy vest, and a twist-front tee with a simple eyelet fabric - are sized to fit busts of 32in-50in. www.knitrowan.com - Try a pattern from this collection on p70! So soft! UK Alpaca’s new Suri Alpaca 4ply, spun from British suri and huacaya fibre,…

Perennial is a new light fingering-weight yarn from Kelbourne Woolens - it’s a versatile blend of merino, suri alpaca and nylon, which comes in delicious colours. To celebrate its launch, the Kelbourne team has reworked eight of its favourite designs using Perennial, and the results are beautiful! Garments for women include a comfortable dolman top with vivid pink stripes on a grey background, and a classic V-neck cardigan with an attractive textured stitch pattern. ‘Meadowsweet Shawl’ is a triangular design with a beautifully modern lace pattern, while the ‘Parquet’ shawl pairs cable and lace with an intricate geometric border. There are also four charming projects for babies: a button-neck sweater with textured details; a seamless pullover with tiny cables; a stranded colourwork sweater with heart motifs, stripes and lice stitch;…

“BIG AND little flowers worked in two colours of hand-dyed, variegated yarn form the palette of this vintage-influenced cardigan,” says Mary Henderson. “The fronts and back are worked flat, then joined at the shoulders in a three-needle cast-off. The sleeves are knitted in the round to the armhole, then worked straight in rows – double decreases create a gathered sleeve head. The garment is finished with small flower motif bands fastened with hooks and eyes, and folded corrugated ribbing at the neckline.” SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80-100cm long (for body) 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeves (or circular needles for Magic Loop method) 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 80cm long (for neckband) Stitch holders or waste yarn Stitch markers…

BACK IN 1997, one of the biggest cinema hits of the year was The Full Monty, a comedy about a group of ex-steelworkers in Sheffield who turn to stripping to earn a living. Fast forward to 2019 and it’s knitting, not striptease, that’s taking centre stage in the South Yorkshire city, but with a name that pays homage to the film that put Sheffield on the cinematic map. The Wool Monty yarn festival is the brainchild of yarn-addicted married couple Mand Beckett and Debbie Gascoigne, and their daughter Rosie Rowland. A couple of years ago, Debbie switched careers from nursing and opened a yarn shop, Woolfull, in Derbyshire. Like most knitters, the trio has visited many yarn shops and festivals, and this led to their lightbulb idea – why not…

“MY SWEATER was inspired by planted bulbs, which are represented by the long lines of eyelets,” explains Emma Vining. “As the plants begin to grow, the leaves spread out over the planted ridges and a central flower head emerges. The flower heads are formed using a double eyelet and twisted stitch combination. By offsetting each twisted stitch flower head, a lattice of leaves is formed across the knitting.” SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers Cable needle (cn) TENSION 24 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Flower pattern using 4mm needles. 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over rev st st using 4mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Blacker Yarns www.blackeryarns.co.uk 01566…

DELICATE TEXTURES mimicking travelling vines and buds decorate this sock design by Bronagh Miskelly. The stitch pattern incorporates cables, twisted stitches and nupps, with the columns of motifs extending right from the start of the cuff down to the tip of the toe. The vivid yarn used here is BFL Supersock, hand-dyed in east London by Travelknitter. It’s super smooth, thanks to the Bluefaced Leicester wool content, yet is also hardwearing. SIZE YARN Travelknitter BFL Supersock (4ply weight; 75% superwash British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 25% nylon; 425m/465yds per 100g skein) Electric Junkyard; 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or long circular needles fo Magic Loop Stitch markers 2 cable needles (cn) TENSION 35 sts and 45 rows to 10cm over…

DENIM BLUE and soft cream highlight the contrasting textures on this little sweater. The sleeves and lower body are worked in Irish moss stitch, while the blue yoke uses a zigzag cable pattern. Jo Allport’s design includes a buttoned neck opening. The machine-washable Wondersoft DK yarn from Stylecraft comes in pastels and marled shades. SIZE YARN Stylecraft Wondersoft DK (DK weight; 100% acrylic; 294m/321yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) 2 stitch holders 3 x 2cm buttons TENSION 21 sts and 35 rows to 10cm over Irish Moss st on 4mm needles. 30 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Cable Pattern on 4mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Stylecraft 01484 848435 www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk…

To advertise in The Knitter Boutique please contact Kerri McKenna on 0117 300 8550 ONLINE Willow Knits www.willowknits.etsy.com mail@willowknits.com 02083 632 884 We specialise in hand-dyed silks for luxury knitting and crochet. Worsted, 4-Ply and Lace weights are available in a wide range of colours. Custom orders are welcome too. GET 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR ONLINE ORDER USE CODE KNIT10 AT THE CHECKOUT. ONLINE Cambrian Mountains Wool www.cambrianwool.co.uk info@cambrianwool.co.uk A community interest company developing fine yarns from wool grown by the sheep of Mid Wales. Available online and from selected retailers. ONLINE Blue Moon Yarns www.tartsart.co.uk thebordertart@gmail.com 07900 522 651 I hand dye my yarns with indigo and complementary colours. From British wools to alpaca and yak, from aran to laceweight, there is something for every project. Always lots of…

SARAH HATTON has taken the classic twinset and given it a summery look. Comprising a neat vest top and an open-fronted cardigan, Sarah's design features an attractive lace stitch pattern. She has used Mojave, a cotton-linen yarnfromKelbourne Woolens, which comes in a range of soft pastels and brighter colours. SIZE - VEST TOP YARN SIZE - CARDIGAN YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US s) knitting needles Stitch holders, stitch marker TENSION 24 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Kelboume Woolens www.kelboumewoolens.com Available from Tribe Yarns 020 8940 0999 www.tribeyams.com For general abbreviations, see pl9 af the rnm lllllflline BLOCKING DIAGRAMS PATTERN NOTES The stitch count will decrease on the first row…

SARAH RATION is a talented and prolific designer who has created many of The Knitter's most popular patterns. She began working with Rowan Yarns in 2005, where she was responsible for everything from designing knitwear to styling fashion shoots. Since becoming an independent designer, Sarah has produced a range of knitting books, and continues to develop patterns for Rowan and other yarn companies including The Fibre Co. and West Yorkshire Spinners. We chatted with Sarah about how she comes up with her designs. Who inspired you to take up knitting? "I am lucky enough to come from a creative background. My dad drew and painted, my mum was always sewing or knitting, and my sister is a chef, so it just seemed second-nature to be making and creating things." Do…