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SUMMER LIGHTS Sophisticated, dreamy garments showcased in black and white fill the pages of Kim Hargreaves’ new pattern book, Ravish. Silhouettes are decidedly contemporary throughout the collection, and include ‘Effi’, a square-necked jumper which uses textured panels for a feminine, bodice-like fit. ‘Sofi’ has a nod to late-1940s glamour, while the ‘Laya’ jumper, knitted in Rowan’s Kidsilk Haze, looks spectacular with its plunging V-neck and puffed sleeves. Also using Kidsilk Haze is a draping, open cardigan with an eyelet pattern. Lace stitches and bobbles combine on two soft sweaters knitted in cotton and linen. Kim has also designed a soft vest top with a fluted hem, mesh jumpers, and batwing cardigans. £11.95; www.kimhargreaves.co.uk Smart socks Eco-Warrior Sock is a gorgeous blend of Bluefaced Leicester wool and Tencel, hand-dyed by Cat…

“THIS SLEEVELESS, back-opening top was inspired by Japanese work clothes. It is a loose fit, so it can be layered over blouses or T-shirts,” explains Mary Henderson. “Bands of floral motifs are paired with peerie green bands to give the look and feel of a country garden. The garment is worked bottom-up with steeks at the back opening, armholes and neckline. Jamieson & Smith’s Jumper Weight wool is perfect for stranded knitting, and ‘sticky’ enough for the steeks to give an even finish.” SIZE For general abbreviations, see p81 NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 40cm long 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 40cm long 2.5mm (UK 12/US C/2) crochet hook Stitch holders or smooth waste yarn Stitch markers…

WHEN HER youngest daughter was eight months old, Kate Makin returned to her hometown of Lancaster from London. “I had been working in what was sometimes quite a stressful environment right up to my maternity leave, and had decided this was a good opportunity to spend time with my girls while they were so young,” says Kate. A few years later, she was ready to work again, but decided that working for herself would give her the flexibility she craved, as well as job satisfaction. This, along with the inspiration of her sheep-filled countryside surroundings, was her motivation to start her own yarn shop business: Northern Yarn. “I saw a gap in the market and began looking at what I myself would want in a yarn shop. And that was…

WITH ITS long wedge shape, this soft shawl by Claudia Wersing will wrap beautifully around the shoulders. It is worked sideways, beginning at the lower edge, and the lace leaf pattern runs along the left side of the wrap. Claudia’s design is knitted in Herriot, a DK-weight pure baby alpaca yarn from Juniper Moon Farm. It feels indulgently soft and fluffy, and is available in a palette of warm heritage colours. SIZE Width at cast-on edge: 12cm (43/4in) Width at cast-off edge: 50cm (193/4in) Length: 182cm (72in) YARN Juniper Moon Farm Herriot (DK weight; 100% baby alpaca; 200m/218yds per 100g skein) Rosewood (1049); 3 x 100g skeins YARN STOCKISTS Juniper Moon Farm c/o Knitting Fever www.knittingfever.com Available in the UK from LoveCrafts 01409 404 010 www.lovecrafts.com NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1…

SHOWCASING THE self-striping colourways of Noro’s Akari yarn, this triangular shawl design features a textured stripe pattern formed using star stitch. Akari yarn is a worsted-weight blend that includes silk, cotton, wool and mohair, and it offers a soft, lustrous sheen and a subtle tweedy look. It comes in a variety of the artistic colourways we’ve come to expect from Eisaku Noro and his team. SIZE Finished size: 71cm x 109cm (43in x 28in) YARN Noro Akari (Worsted weight; 26% silk, 21% cotton, 15% viscose, 14% mohair, 12% wool, 12% polyamide; 483m/528yds per 200g ball) Shade 04; 1 x 200g ball NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 80cm long 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) circular needles, 80cm long Stitch markers YARN STOCKISTS Noro c/o Knitting Fever www.knittingfever.com TENSION…

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Get expert tips on cable knitting from Norah Gaughan, & meet the talented hand-dyer behind Cat & Sparrow Plus WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS8-PAGE PULLOUT Abbreviations alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise meas measures M1 make one (see M1L) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with LH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between…

BLOCKS OF colour highlight the strongly contrasting textures on this tunic by Lisa Richardson. The diamond panel is wider on one side than the braided cable panel, while this is reversed on the other side of the garment. A split hem on the front emphasises this asymmetry. SIZE YARN Rowan Softyak (DK weight; 76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon; 135m/148yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Cable needle Stitch markers TENSION 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over Left Chart using 4mm needles. 28 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over Right Chart using 4mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS Left Chart Right Chart KEY SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C3B:…

Lisa Richardson Designer and pattern editor Lisa has been creating knitwear designs for Rowan for more than ten years, and she loves to play with stitch patterns and shapes to create modern, wearable garments. This month, we have a stunning cabled jumper from Lisa in our special supplement. Anniken Allis Norwegian designer and knitting teacher Anniken has lived in England since 1990, and hosts popular online lace and beading clubs. Anniken’s skills with lace stitches are legendary, and her newest pattern for The Knitter is a striped shawl in natural alpaca fleece shades, on page 38. Sarah Hatton Sarah honed her skills as part of Rowan’s in-house design team, and since becoming an independent designer her work has appeared in top knitting magazines and in her own range of pattern…

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THIS CURVING shawl by Anniken Allis features alternating bands of lace and garter stitch, worked in a stripe pattern that uses three complementary shades. Anniken has used the super-soft Suri Alpaca 4-Ply Marl yarn from UK Alpaca, which is spun from combinations of natural alpaca fleece shades for a marled look. Working a picot cast-off gives a pretty finish around the lower edge of the shawl. SIZE Wingspan: 159cm (62-in) Length: 65cm (25-in) YARN UK Alpaca Suri Alpaca 4-Ply Marl (4ply weight; 100% suri alpaca; 225m/246yds per 50g skein) A Oatmeal; 1 x 50g skein B Brown Sugar; 1 x 50g skein C Cobnut; 1 x 50g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) knitting needles TENSION 16 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over garter st…

WITH ITS wide boat neck and raglan sleeves, this jumper by Martin Storey has a feminine and flattering look. It is decorated with a wide panel of lace on the centre front, and has bracelet-length sleeves. It has been designed using Rowan’s new Island Blend Fine yarn, a lightweight mix of Falkland Islands merino, silk and baby alpaca which comes in 11 pastel and saturated shades. SIZE YARN Rowan Island Blend Fine (Sport/light 4ply weight; 70% Falkland fine merino wool, 15% silk, 15% baby alpaca; 165m/180yds per 50g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 40cm long Stitch holders TENSION 26 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st on…

I TAUGHT myself continental knitting a few years ago after watching an online video of ‘speed knitter’ Miriam Tegels. I’d been trying to work on my technique – I’m rather slow and clunky when I knit in the English style, with a bit too much ‘throwing’ going on. I was also working on my colourwork at the time, and liked the idea of using two hands at once. I have never been able to grasp holding two colours in the same hand, so two-handed Fair Isle is much more fluid for me, especially since I have managed to get the tension even in both hands. Even if you’re happy knitting in the English style, however, it’s really useful to know how to use the Continental method, to mix things up…

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ROWAN’S CREATIVE Linen is a cool, comfortable yarn for warm-weather garments, and it offers crisply defined stitches, too. That makes it a great choice for a lightweight summer jumper like this design from Sarah Hatton, which features an intricate panel of cable stitches on the centre front. Little cables are also worked down the sleeves, while the ribs around the hem, cuffs and neck are bordered with narrow bands of garter stitch. Sarah’s design has a wide neck and cropped sleeves. SIZE YARN Rowan Creative Linen (DK weight; 50% linen, 50% cotton; 200m/219yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders TENSION 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st…

A SMART pattern of rope cables, worked in two colours upon a striped background, forms the central decorative panel on this cushion cover. Sandra Nesbitt’s design is formed from one front piece and two overlapping back pieces, and is knitted in a smooth aran-weight wool. PATTERN NOTES The cushion is worked in three pieces: one for the front, and two for the back. The front piece incorporates a Fair Isle cable centre panel which is worked in two colours, and the rest is worked in stocking stitch. The two yarns need to be twisted as with the intarsia technique before working on the centre panel, to avoid holes appearing. STITCH PATTERNS CENTRE PANEL Row 1: (K1 in yarn B, K1 in yarn A) 10 times, K1 in yarn B. Row…

INSPIRED BY ballet-style cardigans with wrap-around fronts, this top is secured around the waist using narrow ribbons of stocking stitch. The design from yarn company Katia features an all-over leafy lace stitch pattern for an airy, summery look. It is worked using Katia’s soft, organic cotton Ultrasoft yarn, which knits up into a lightweight, lofty and breathable fabric. SIZE YARN Katia Ultrasoft (Sport weight; 100% organic cotton; 190m/208yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 9-10/US 4) knitting needles TENSION 23 sts and 21 rows to 10cm over patt on 3.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Katia www.katia.com For general abbreviations, see p81 BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART KEY CHART NOTE Chart shows RS rows only. On WS rows work all sts as they present themselves and work yarnovers as purl.…

THIS SUMMER top features columns of an arch lace stitch on the front body, paired with cap sleeves worked in a mesh lace stitch. The round-necked top has waist shaping, and is edged in garter stitch. Siân Brown’s design has been knitted here in Sirdar’s Summer Linen yarn, which offers a wonderful drape, a lightweight fabric and excellent stitch definition. It is machine-washable, and you can choose from six pastel colours, cranberry and a Breton blue. SIZE YARN Sirdar Summer Linen (DK weight; 90% lyocell, 10% linen; 98m/107yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles. 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Sirdar www.sirdar.com…

THIS LOVELY Fair Isle hat, designed by Mary Henderson, features a decorative band of thistle motifs and colourful corrugated ribbing. The hat is finished with a neat folded brim and a pompom using the yarn left over from the project. It’s knitted in Shetland 4ply-weight wools from Jamieson & Smith. SIZE Actual brim circumference: 54cm (21_in) YARN Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage (Light 4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 110m/120yds per 25g ball) A Flugga White; 1 x 25g ball Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 118m/129yds per 25g ball) 1 x 25g ball of each: B 133; C 1283; D FC24; E 29; F 53 TENSION 28 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Fair Isle pattern on 3.25mm needles NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 2.75mm (UK…

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SIONNACH YARNS is an indie dye company based in south-west Ireland, run by Sophie Fontaine. She creates delicate, elegant colourways using natural dyes and yarn bases including Corriedale wool, baby alpaca and mohair-silk. We talked with Sophie about her hand-dyeing journey. When did you first try dyeing yarn? “Around three years ago. I saw a podcast in which the lady was dyeing yarn with onion skins, and it seemed so easy. I wanted to try right away, so I grabbed the only white yarn I could find and some turmeric, did a trial and had a monumental fail - my yarn was 100% acrylic, and you cannot dye acrylic with natural dyeing!” Can you remember the first colourway you ever created? “Yes! A fade done with onion skins, which went…

HAVING BEEN at the heart of Rowan’s in-house design team for more than 15 years - and having been responsible for creating hundreds of iconic patterns for the Yorkshire yarn company - it’s no surprise that Lisa Richardson has fans all around the world. Lisa has always loved to explore stitch textures, shapes and colour combinations, and her portfolio is filled with incredibly creative, fashionable yet completely wearable knits. Lisa is now an independent designer, and she has been busy developing new designs and knitting kits, as well as exhibiting at yarn shows and fibre festivals - where showgoers have been enjoying chatting with such an inspirational woman. We caught up with Lisa to find out what she has been up to recently, and how she is coping with the…