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CALM MOMENTS McIntosh Yarn has launched a wonderful new yarn called CALM, which has been developed to offer a mindful, comforting knitting experience. It’s a luxurious DK-weight blend of 20% cashmere and 80% extrafine non-mulesed merino, spun in Peru with Z and S twists for more stitch definition. CALM comes in centre-pull 50g ‘cakes’ which have been individually hand-dyed in semi-solid colourways. The palette of 20 shades includes soft pastels, fruity brights, and neutrals such as almond and liquorice. This wonderfully soft yarn will be ideal for special knits to treasure, and each cake comes with a McIntosh sew-on label with care instructions. A knitting kit for a Fair Isle scarf using four shades of CALM has been designed for McIntosh Yarn by Jo Allport. £25 from www.knitmcintosh.com Gentle hues New…

A Yarn Story 128 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BG This gem of a shop offers exciting yarns from around the world, such as Garthenor, John Arbon, Townhouse Yarns, Triskelion, Rosa Pomar, Habu and Brooklyn Tweed. It also stocks books and magazines, and tools from Lykke, Cocoknits, ChiaoGoo, and Hide & Hammer. Virtual shopping appointments are available online. www.ayarnstory.co.uk 01225 429239 Wool Bath 19 Old Orchard Street, Bath, BA1 1JU In the heart of Bath city centre is this bijou yarn shop. Discover a wide range of brands including Rowan, West Yorkshire Spinners and local hand-dyer DyeBath, along with needles, swifts and gifts. Check Facebook for opening details. www.woolbath.co.uk 01225 469144 Frome Yarn Collective 11 Catherine Hill, Frome BA11 1BZ This friendly shop is filled with gorgeous yarns, such as RiverKnits,…

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SIZE Hexagon: Approximately 28cm (11in) wide (point to point) by 24cm (9_in) long (flat edge to flat edge) Scarf: Approximately 28cm (11in) wide by 120.5cm (47_in) long YARN Spud & Chloë Fine (4ply weight; 80% superwash wool, 20% silk; 227m/248yds per 65g skein) Lipstick (7810); 3 x 65g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 60cm long, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the rnd Stitch markers TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Spud & Chloë c/o Blue Sky Fibers www.blueskyfibers.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS RT: K2tog leaving the original sts on LH needle, then knit the first st only and slip both sts from needle. LT: Slip 1 st kwise, slip a second st kwise,…

SIZE To fit palm circumference: 19-20cm (7½-7¾in) Actual palm circumference: 20cm (7¾in) Total length: 23cm (9in) YARN Tukuwool Fingering (4ply weight; 100% Finnish wool; 200m/217yds per 50g skein) 1 x 50g skein of each: A Hohka; B Leimu; C Valo; D Humu Note: this is enough yarn to make two pairs of mittens. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch holder Stitch markers TENSION 30 sts and 35 rounds to 10cm over Chart patt using 2.75mm needles CHARTS Chart B Left Hand Chart B Right Hand Chart A Left Hand Chart A Right Hand Chart C Left Hand Chart C Right Hand Chart D Left Hand Chart D Right Hand KEY For general abbreviations, see p89 YARN STOCKISTS Tukuwool www.tukuwool.com Available in the UK…

SIZE Length: 225cm (88½in) Width: 60cm (23½in) YARN Dye Ninja Camel Silk Lace (Lace weight; 50% baby camel, 50% silk; 800m/875yds per 100g skein, 100m/109yds per 25g skein) A Oolong; 1 x 100g skein B Souq; 1 x 25g mini skein C Laguna di Venezia; 1 x 25g mini skein D Grand Vizier; 1 x 25g mini skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) knitting needles 17 stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 46 rows to 10cm over pattern using 3.5mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Dye Ninja www.dyeninja.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS W (welt stitch): Using yarn A, with LH needle, and from the back of the work, pick up 1 st from 5 rnds below (from the last yarn A rnd) and knit together with next st. For general…

SIZE To fit head circumference: 56cm (22in) Actual head circumference: 52cm (20½in) Length: 21cm (8¼in) YARN Cat and Sparrow Superhero DK (DK weight; 35% Romney wool, 35% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 30% Falklands Corriedale wool; 225m/246 yards per 100g skein) A Mountain Thyme; 1 x 100g skein B Crushing It; 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long, or set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch marker TENSION 23 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Cat and Sparrow www.catandsparrow.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p89 CHART KEY SWIRLING COLOURWORK creates a mesmerising pattern on this hat design by Juliet Bernard. Inspired by sound waves, the stranded colourwork pattern decreases to an almost flower-like effect at the crown. Juliet…

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YARN SUPPLIERS BareFaced www.jostorieknits.com The Border Mill 01361 883692 www.thebordermill.co.uk Cat and Sparrow www.catandsparrow.co.uk DyeNinja www.dyeninja.com New Lanark Spinning Co. 01555 661345 www.newlanarkspinning.com Novita www.novitaknits.com Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com Tukuwool www.tukuwool.com Available in the UK from Wild and Woolly 020 898 55231 www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk BOOK PUBLISHERS Abrams Books 020 7713 2060 www.abramsandchronicle. co.uk GMC Books 01273 477 374 www.gmcbooks.com Icelandic Knitter www.icelandicknitter.com Quince & Co. www.quinceandco.com Pattern updates Our archive of updates can be found at: www.gathered.how/theknitter…

TENSION 30.5 sts and 32 rounds over chart patt in st st using 3.25mm needles. 28 sts and 35 rounds in st st using 3.25mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS The Border Mill 01361 883692 www.thebordermill.co.uk CHART Sweater Chart BLOCKING DIAGRAM KEY For general abbreviations, see p89 of the main magazine SIZE YARN The Border Mill North Coast 4 ply (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 360m/394yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round Set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) DPNs, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 80cm long 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, at least 80cm long Stitch holders or waste…

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, she brings us a handsome cabled sweater for men, on page 36. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and architecture. For her cardigan design on page 24, Emma has developed a delicately branching stitch pattern, worked in a lightweight Finnish wool. Jo Storie Jo worked as a knitwear designer for fashion brands in London and New York before launching her own label in 2011, offering modern patterns with a timeless look. Jo’s latest design for us is a chunky jumper with…

ICELANDIC HANDKNITS by Hélène Magnússon This reissue of Hélène’s 2019 book has introduced a more inclusive size range to the patterns, from XS to 5XL. The projects were inspired by artefacts in Iceland’s Textile Museum, and include elegant lace shawls, colourwork mittens and hats, a steeked cardigan, a fabulous skirt, and a handsome yoked sweater. There are also socks, slippers, and a shoulder bag embroidered with Old Icelandic cross stitch. €27, www.icelandicknitter.com KIDS KNIT by Kerry Kimber Inspire children to start knitting and create projects to be proud of with this cheerful, colourful book. The child-friendly how-tos help them to learn the basic skills and start creating simple items very quickly. Children are encouraged to build on their knowledge as they work through the book, and there are 20 patterns…

NEWS FROM THE MILL Sonja and Frankie introduce the first vlog from John Arbon Textiles http://bit.ly/jarbonvlog1 STRETCHY CAST-ON Discover Suzanne Bryan’s new twisted long-tail cast-on method http://bit.ly/sblongtail CREATIVE INSPIRATION Enjoy knitting chat and laughter with blogger HeyBrownberry http://bit.ly/heybb90 A LOVE OF COLOUR The Gentle Knitter shares her Fair Isle projects and yarn discoveries http://bit.ly/gentleknitter37…

SIZE YARN Novita Nalle (4ply weight; 75% wool, 25% polyamide; 260m/284yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 9-10/US 4) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.5mm needles. 23 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Patterns A and B using 3.5mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Novita www.novitaknits.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS yo twice: Yarn over needle twice. 2 sts inc’d. On next row, work K1, P1 (or P1, K1, as required for pattern) into double-yarnover loop. For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS Chart A Chart B KEY EMMA VINING Wistman’s Wood “THIS CARDIGAN design was inspired by criss-crossing tree branches and twigs,” says Emma Vining. “The stitch pattern has…

NORAH GAUGHAN’S TWISTED STITCH SOURCEBOOK RENOWNED DESIGNER and ‘stitch explorer’ Norah Gaughan loves to develop brand-new stitch patterns. For her latest book, Norah has turned her attention to twisted stitches, and demonstrates the dizzying possibilities achievable. Norah works with right and left twists - stitches which change places with each other like a cable, but worked on knitting needles in a special way so that they stand out from the fabric in high relief. How to work these twists is clearly explained for both ‘standard’ and combination knitters; Norah also offers advice on troubleshooting your twists, and working from charts. At the core of this book is an extensive stitch dictionary of 126 twisted stitch patterns, both charted and written out, which are organised into eight chapters. These explore diagonal…

SIZE YARN BareFaced Yarn British Barefaced Chunky (Chunky weight; 80% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 20% baby alpaca; 106m/116yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needles 1 pair 7mm (UK 2/US 10½) knitting needles 7mm (UK 2/US 10½ waste yarn TENSION 13 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Fisherman’s Rib using 7mm needles, after light steaming. 16 sts and 17 rows to 10cm over 1x1 rib using 6mm needles, slightly stretched, after light steaming. 20 sts and 40 rows of cable repeat meas approx. 12cm wide and 15cm deep. YARN STOCKISTS BareFaced Yarn www.jostorieknits.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K1b: Knit into the stitch below and slip it and the stitch above it as one. P1b: Purl into the stitch below and slip it and…

SIZE YARN Rowan Alpaca Classic (DK weight; 57% alpaca, 43% cotton; 120m/131yds per 25g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, up to 80cm long Stitch markers Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 31 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM For general abbreviations, see p89 ERIKA KNIGHT Afternoon ERIKA KNIGHT’S relaxed sweater has a deep V neckline, a dipped back hem, and delicately puffed cuffed sleeves for a modern, easy-to-wear shape. The garment is knitted in Rowan’s Alpaca Classic yarn, which offers a warm yet lightweight fabric with a luxurious feel. PATTERN NOTES The back section wraps around the body…

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THE NEW Year has begun, and the boys have finished their husbandly duties, leaving the sheepies with many babies brewing inside. The weather is likely to be bad, it’s definitely going to be dark, and there is little or no grass growing. But this is fine, expected, normal. Preparation, feeding and observation are a sheep farmer’s main tools: they help overcome anything the winter will throw at you. If you feed sheep properly, they can thrive even in the most heinous conditions; and observing them helps nip problems in the bud. I spend lots of time with the girls during this period, and it’s a pleasure to do so. When there is six inches of mud underfoot and driving rain, you have to love what you’re doing - if you…

8-PAGE PULLOUT TENSION 29.5 sts and 32 rows in chart patt using 3.5mm needles. 25 sts and 36 rows in st st using 3.5mm needles. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS yo2: Double yarnover. Wrap the yarn around the needle twice; on the next row, drop one of the yarnovers and work the remaining yarnover as 1 st. For general abbreviations, see p89 of the main magazine CHARTS Cardigan Body Chart Cardigan Sleeve Chart BLOCKING DIAGRAM KEY The Shetland yarn from The Border Mill comes in a wide range of glowing colours…

SIZE YARN Rowan Island Blend Fine (4ply weight; 70% Falkland merino wool, 15% silk, 15% baby alpaca; 165m/180yds per 50g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 29 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over patt using 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM SIÂN BROWN Wainscot THE TWO-COLOUR slip stitch pattern on this jumper was inspired by tongue and groove woodwork, and produces smart diagonal lines of patterning. Siân Brown’s design has a classic round-neck shape with set-in sleeves, to allow the stitch pattern to shine. She has knitted her jumper in Rowan’s Island Blend Fine yarn, which gives a light, soft and luxurious fabric…

KITES THROW by Kaffe Fassett Price $9.95 as part of the Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 16: Painterly collection (contains 4 patterns). www.moderndailyknitting.com NORDIC TWIST by Fran Morgan Price Knit-along in Simply Knitting issues 204-207. Issues cost £7.99 each. www.buysubscriptions.com/backissues MARRAM by Erika Knight Price £12.50 as part of Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 68 (contains 39 patterns). www.knitrowan.com 01484 668200…

SIZE YARN Rowan Softyak DK (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 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, at least 50 (50:50:50:60:60) cm long Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders TENSION 34 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over patt using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART KEY SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C6B: Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at back, K3, then K3 from cn. C6F: Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front, K3, then K3 from cn. T5F: Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front, P2, then K3 from cn. T5B: Slip next 2…

OUTI KATER is a Finnish designer who has lived for many years in Shetland and in Ireland. She draws inspiration for her designs from traditional Nordic and Baltic crafts, and she will be familiar to many of our readers for her beautiful Fair Isle designs for The Knitter. Outi has also created patterns for the Shetland Wool Week Annual and for the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, as well as for the Shetland yarn company Jamieson & Smith. We chatted with Outi about her personal knitting and design journey. When did you learn to knit? “My mother taught me to knit when I was six years old. I saw her knitting in the evenings and couldn’t wait to learn to use those magic wands myself which transformed…

LAILI CLEASBY is the owner of Emily Foulds, the yarn shop based in The Yarn Loft in Colne, Lancashire, which is beloved by customers for its range of artisan yarns and tools. We chatted to Laili about what life is like as a yarn shop owner. How did you come to run a yarn store? “I have always enjoyed knitting; I have my two wonderful grandmothers to thank for teaching me. My life surrounded by beautiful yarns was never planned. Some years ago I started going to yarn shows, and knew that this was the world I belonged in. I started attending yarn shows initially and then launched my website, Emilyfoulds.com. My beautiful shop was only ever meant to be a storage unit, as the business outgrew my house. How…

SIZE YARN New Lanark Spinning Co. Donegal Silk Tweed DK (DK weight; 90% wool, 10% silk; 120m/132yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS New Lanark Spinning Co. 01555 661345 www.newlanarkspinning.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS T10B: Slip 6 sts to cn and hold at back of work, K1, P2, K1; then (P2, K1) twice from cn. T10F: Slip 4 sts to cn and hold at front of work, (K1, P2) twice; then K1, P2, K1 from cn. C4B: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at…

Issue 159 Embroidered jacket • Cabled sweater dress • Fair Isle hat & mitts • Shawl with Fair Isle bands • Socks • Shawl-collar cardigan • Fair Isle cardigan • Yoked pullover • Cabled jumper • Stranded colourwork coat SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 158 Cabled rollneck sweater • Lace cardigan • Striped pullover • Women’s gansey • Fair Isle hat • Brioche shawl • Jacket • Lace & cable cardigan • Aran socks • Children’s sweater • Colourwork jumper Issue 157 Striped jumper • Cable jumper • Fair Isle hat & mitts • Lace shawl • Fair Isle bag • Colourwork cardigan • Intarsia sweater • Socks • Rollneck sweater • Floral cardigan • Embroidered cable jumper Issue 156 Fair Isle tam & mitts • Lace…

SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 60-100cm long Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round 3.25mm (UK10/US 3) circular needles, 60-100cm long Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) DPNs, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round Stitch holders/smooth waste yarn Stitch markers YARN The Border Mill North Coast 4 ply (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 360m/394yds per 100g ball) MARY HENDERSON Sutherland Sweater “THIS SHORT-SLEEVE sweater has a close fit for that vintage ‘Sweater Girl’ look,” says designer Mary Henderson. “The body has a Fair Isle pattern, and is paired with plain, solid colour sleeves. Please check your tension: your tension when knitting in rounds can be different from…