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Light layers 14 projects using lace, cables & Fair Isle This issue features our special Spring Blossom pattern collection, which is filled with elegant, floral-inspired designs. Dario Tubiana, Jennie Atkinson, Oksana Dymyd and Carol Meldrum have used colourwork and embroidered details to celebrate the glory of spring. We also bring you a range of soft and beautiful sweaters and accessory projects, plus we explore the new archive of Scottish ganseys, and meet hand-dyer Molly of The Mimo Yarn Co. HAPPY KNITTING!…

“My third ‘Ola’ jumper from Ella Gordon.” Roseground101@ jokepouw [Find the pattern at www.ellagordondesigns.co.uk] “Two jumpers - one 4ply, one Aran, both at the joining up point, and I may be procrastinating” Maureen Lister@knittingmo123 “Fair isle jacket for me, a child’s hoodie and some patriotic bunting.” Kath Burrows@KathBurrows2 “Fair Isle tea cosy.” Hazel Tindall@HazelTindall “Aran shawl - pattern by Alice Starmore. It is taking me FOREVER.” Janet Kearney@JanetKearney0 “Cardigan for 9 month old & Rowan KAL (Lisa R’s throw).” Val Finnegan@wolri “The Beekeeper’s Quilt” sara freshwaterpurl@freshwaterpurl “Cadbury cream egg bunny” BeverleySpeck@BeverleySpeck “I’m knitting a cardigan for my neighbor’s new baby girl. It’s my first cardigan.” Keisha@KeishaKnits “Aran waistcoat from scraps” Alison Craven@KnittingPins “Rowan cotton cardigan for my friends 40th birthday” WoollyHat@HarrietWoodcock “three pairs of socks, one for a friend’s son,…

GEORGIA FARRELL Thirlestane THIS CARDIGAN by Georgia Farrell, which has a cropped body and sleeves, is knitted from the top down. It features reverse stocking stitch and bobble details at the lower edges of the body and sleeves for textural interest, while the edges are kept in simple garter stitch for a modern finish. The cardigan is knitted in Rowan’s Alpaca Soft DK, which comes in 30 lovely shades. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, at least 100cm long Set of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch markers Stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 31 rows to 10cm over st st st on 3.75mm needles. 24 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over patt on 3.75mm…

THINK OF the knitting traditions of Scotland’s coastal communities, and it’s likely that gansey sweaters will come to mind. These humble, everyday garments, worn by working people for generations, occupy a special place in the hearts of people in Scottish fishing communities, and gansey knitting is much admired and practised today by knitters around the world. A project launched in 2020, called Knitting the Herring, aims to collect and preserve historic examples of fishing ganseys, and record the stitch patterns and constructions used. Spearheaded by the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther, the project team has been curating a national collection of Scottish ganseys, along with an archive of knitting patterns and photographs accessible to anyone interested in this textile tradition. Carolyn Cluness, the learning and engagement officer at the Scottish…

Oksana Dymyd OSTARA THE CREAM fabric of this jumper is complemented by corrugated ribbing and flower motifs worked in duplicate stitch. These combine both a solid and a self-striping colourway of Malabrigo’s Arroyo wool. Oksana Dymyd’s yoked design includes loose sleeves cinched in with deep cuffs, and frilled edgings around the scoop neckline and cuffs. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, at least 80cm long 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeves, or your preferred needles for working small circumferences 16 (18:20:24) removable/hinged stitch markers Stitch holders Tapestry needle to work duplicate stitch TENSION 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Malabrigo www.malabrigoyarn.com Available in the UK from LoveCrafts www.lovecrafts.com For general abbreviations, see p89…

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About our expert Faye Perriam-Reed is a knitwear designer and the former technical editor of The Knitter. She enjoys exploring construction and finishing techniques to achieve neater results. I AM often asked by knitters I meet to suggest the best method of sewing in yarn ends at the end of a project. This is a topic that is often overlooked by knitting technique books, and a process that some people come to dread. I’ve always been a bit of a seam-wiggler, to be honest, but what should you do with those smaller projects where there’s nowhere for the yarn ends to hide? Here we have put together some of the more common techniques, to give a refresher on what to do with those pesky threads. METHODS TO TRY 1 Perhaps…

DAWN WHITAKER Hydrangea THIS CUSHION is worked using two strands of DK yarn held together, which results in a firm, dense fabric that will hold its shape well once a cushion pad is inserted. The background and leaves are worked in stocking stitch, with the hydrangea flowers being worked using a three-dimensional bobble stitch. Embroidered details are then added to the knitted fabric. Dawn Whitaker’s design uses the popular 220 Superwash DK from Cascade Yarns. SIZE 40½cm x 40½cm (16in x 16in) YARN Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (DK weight; 100% wool; 200m/218yds per 100g ball) A Sapphire Heather (1951); 3 x 100g balls B Turtle (1919); 1 x 100g ball C Lavender (1949); 1 x 100g ball D Petunia Heather (295); 1 x 100g ball Oddment of black DK yarn…

Jennie Atkinson Jennie has a worldwide fanbase, thanks to her feminine designs which have appeared in Vogue Knitting, The Knitter and Rowan’s magazines. This month, Jennie has created a floral cardigan for our Spring Blossom Collection on page 56, and a neat waistcoat on page 8. Kristin Blom Kristin, a Swedish graphic designer, was encouraged to get into knitwear design by Anna Maltz, and her portfolio now includes many modern, beautiful patterns for women and children. Kristin’s newest design for us is an elegant cape with cable details. Turn to page 77 for the pattern. Nicola Diggins Nicola is part of the team at yarn store The Knitting Shed, and she designs patterns and kits using its Ainsworth & Prin yarn range. Her first design for us is an elegant…

THE COFFEE SOCKS COLLECTION by Dots Dabbles Designed for novice sock knitters in mind, this e-book has nine gorgeous designs which will be enjoyed by experienced knitters, too. The patterns play with lace, twisted stitches and cables, and include both top-down and toe-up constructions, and a variety of heel types. There are also two invaluable ‘vanilla’ sock recipes. £15.95; http://bit.ly/dotsdabblessock KNIT HAPPY WITH SELF-STRIPING YARNS by Stephanie Lotven Self-striping yarns can sometimes be hard to work with, but this bright book offers 25 projects designed especially to showcase multi-coloured skeins. There are artistic shawl designs, sweaters and cardigans with striped sleeves, and cheerful accessories including cowls, mittens, and hats. Stephanie Lotven will make you look at self-striping yarns in a different light! £20, Page Street Publishing STAR WARS: KNITTING THE…

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MOLLY PLUMMER runs The Mimo Yarn Co., a small-batch indie dye studio where she creates hand-dyed gems filled with colour and joy. We chatted with Molly about her hand-dyeing adventures. When did you first try dyeing yarn? “I first had a play with dyeing yarn back in 2018 at Sweet Georgia Yarns in Vancouver, Canada. I got back to the UK in May 2019 and started playing full-time with dyes and different yarn fibres, and just loved the process. When you drop the dyes and watch them bloom and the colours mash together, it’s such an amazing process.” Can you remember the first colourway you ever created? “I made two colourways with my mentor Jeni, and they were called ‘Summer Wildflowers’ and ‘Shimmering Beetle’. I was a little heavy on…

Dario Tubiana MAIA DARIO TUBIANA’S poncho design uses one of this favourite yarns, Rowan’s Alpaca Soft DK, which blends extrafine merino and baby alpaca for a luxurious handle. The poncho is worked in two pieces, which are joined at the shoulder seams and finished with an i-cord neckline. It’s then decorated with large embroidered flowers. SIZE YARN Plus small amounts for embroidery: Rowan Alpaca Classic (4ply weight; 57% alpaca, 43% cotton; 120m/131yds per 25g ball); Sun Valley (113); Hyacinth (129); Salmon (128); Dahlia (121); Noir (103) Rowan Kidsilk Haze (Lace weight; 70% mohair, 30% silk; 210m/230yds per 25g ball); Ruby (682) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs) (you will only need 2 needles) 4 hinged/removable stitch markers TENSION…

FAY DASHPER! HUGHES Aloe THIS HAT and matching mitts use two-coloured dip stitches. “This technique might look tricky, but is easy to get to grips with,” says designer Fay Dashper-Hughes. “The extra yarn used means extra squish and warmth. Seven sizes are given for the hat, so you can get a nice fit from a toddler up to a large adult. The ribbed mitts fit snugly around your hands, and nine sizes are given.” Fay has used two hand-dyed 4ply yarns from RiverKnits. SIZE "HAT# SIZE "MITTS# YARN RiverKnits Nene (4ply weight; 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 400m/437yds per 100g hank) A Brombeer-Zweig; 2 x 100g hanks RiverKnits Chimera (4ply weight; 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 195m/213yds per 50g hank) B Air; 1 x 50g hanks Note: To make the hat only,…

SARI NORDLUND Gottlund THIS STRIKING sweater for men uses a brioche stitch pattern which alternates increases and decreases to create bold lines on the surface of the knitted fabric. The front and back is knitted in the round up to the armholes, and the sleeves are also worked in the round. Sari Nordlund’s design uses Novita Natura, a single-ply, aran-weight wool spun in Finland. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 40cm long 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 80cm long Set of 5mm (UK 6/US 8) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch markers TENSION 14 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over brioche stitch on 5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Novita www.novitaknits.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS sl1yo: Slip 1 with yarn over. brp: Purl together the yo and next st.…

Issue 161 Denim-style jacket • Cabled jumper • Shawl • Socks • Fair Isle cardigan • Lacy shawlette • Yoked jumper with Fair Isle sleeves • Men’s sweater • Textured cardigan • Hat & gloves • Wrap • Lace tank top SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 160 Fair Isle twin set • Slip stitch jumper • Open cardigan • Shawl-collar sweater • Twisted stitch scarf • Chunky ribbed jumper • Fair Isle mittens • Striped bias-knit shawl • Colourwork hat 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 • Stranded colourwork coat Issue 158 Cabled rollneck sweater • Lace cardigan • Striped pullover…

SOMETIME IN the middle of February, I scan my ewes to see how many lambs they are brewing. That day marks the change in my mindset from maintaining the ewes through winter, to supporting them in the charge towards giving birth. Because, thankfully, the days are lengthening, the grass shows a bit of green, and the birds are nesting, Spring is coming - and so are the lambies! Scanning the ewes is vital to discover how many lambs each is pregnant with. The different requirements of ewes having one lamb and those having three is huge, and treating all sheep the same is just not consistent with good welfare. The purpose of scanning is therefore not the vanity exercise of a proud shepherd, but rather to provide information to enable…

FROM ITS beautiful range of yarns and knitting books to its stylish notions and patterns, online store The Knitting Shed is a wonderful place for keen knitters to explore. It’s run by sisters Nicola and Louise Diggins, who also create their own Ainsworth & Prin handdyed yarn range and produce knitting designs for the store - Nicola designed the ‘Compton’ jumper in this supplement. We caught up with Nicola and Louise to find out a little bit more about them. Can you tell us a little bit about the story behind The Knitting Shed? “We are sisters, Nicola and Louise, but The Knitting Shed was originally started by our sister-in-law, Vicky. She took up knitting and crochet while undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and with the passion of the new…

JENNIE ATKINSON Danbury MIMICKING A traditional fabric waistcoat, this design by Jennie Atkinson has pointed front hems, false pocket openings, and a neat fit. The front pieces are knitted in bramble stitch, while the back is in stocking stitch. The side seams have been designed to fall towards the back of the garment, and have ties to pull the back in if desired. Jennie’s pattern uses a sportweight wool from John Arbon. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers 8 x 12mm buttons TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.25mm needles. 34 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over Bramble St using 3.25mm needles, after blocking.…

Yarn Loft 118 Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1AD This stockist of artisan yarns offers Noro, Malabrigo, Baa Ram Ewe, Fyberspates, Isager, Jamieson & Smith, West Yorkshire Spinners, and Juniper Moon Farm. You can also find a wide range of pattern books, plus needles from Addi, KnitPro, and Brittany. Currently open for online orders. www.yarnloft.co.uk 07825 702433 Knit Nottingham 9 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN This city centre shop stocks yarns by Baa Ram Ewe, Rosarios 4, Opal, Sirdar, King Cole and Mondial. Other products include Addi needles and knitting bags. Open for phone and online orders. www.knitnottingham.co.uk 0115 947 4239 Button Moon 12 The Marketplace, Arnold NG5 6ND Discover great-value yarns from Sirdar, Stylecraft, King Cole, and James C Brett, along with an excellent choice of pattern leaflets, at this…

SIZE Note: Length from heel to toe is adjustable YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or circular needles, 60-80cm long, for Magic Loop method Waste yarn for afterthought heel Stitch markers TENSION 29 sts and 45 rnds to 10cm over st st on 2.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K1e: Knit 1, wrapping yarn twice around needle to create an elongated stitch. LT: Knit second st on LH needle through the back loop, leaving sts on LH needle, then knit the first st through the front loop as normal and slide both sts off LH needle. RT: Knit second st on LH needle through front loop as normal, leaving sts on LH needle, then knit the first st and slide both…

Carol Meldrum BRIGIT CAROL MELDRUM has chosen a palette of bright colours and modern motifs for this long cardigan design. The stranded colourwork pattern uses eight shades of Rowan’s Felted Tweed yarn; the stylised flower motifs are further highlighted by adding simple embroidery stitches to the knitted fabric. The front bands, cuffs and hems of this open cardigan are worked in garter stitch. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 13/US 1) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 13/US 1) circular needles, 150cm long, for front bands and border Locking stitch markers Tapestry needle for Swiss darning TENSION 27 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over colourwork on 3.75mm needles YARN YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART KEY For general…

Jennie Atkinson HEBE JENNIE ATKINSON’S cropped, wide-necked cardigan has a vintage feel. Five-stitch bobbles are worked on the lower sections, with smaller bobbles sprinkled across the body and sleeves; a number of these bobbles have then been highlighted with embroidered ‘petals’. Cascade’s 220 Fingering wool comes in a huge choice of shades. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 80cm long 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers Small amount of 4ply yarn in contrasting colours, for embroidery Tapestry needle Six x 18mm buttons TENSION 21 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles with yarn held double YARN STOCKISTS Cascade…

WELL KNOWN for her lovely crochet patterns, Fay Dashper-Hughes also enjoys designing knitwear, and created the ‘Aloe’ hat and mitts for us in this issue. As well as her design work, Fay is the owner/curator of Provenance Craft Co., an online shop which specialises in practical, beautiful, sustainable and environmentally friendly products. We caught up with Fay to talk about her adventures in yarn. When did you learn to knit and crochet? “After a few false starts trying to learn through YouTube, I finally signed up to evening classes at my local Adult Education Centre. The classes were run by the designer Lynne Rowe, and I took a beginner’s crochet course, a beginner’s knitting course, and then an intermediary crochet course. I was smitten with all things yarn, and have…

KRISTIN BLOM 5 to 65 “THERE’S SOMETHING pleasing about geometric shapes. On this half-circle shawl, you add cables in between cables at regular intervals - starting with five cables, and ending with 65,” says Kristin Blom. “It uses the Invisible Stranding technique to make cables that radiate like sunbeams from the centre top. Invisible Stranding is a colourwork technique to avoid ugly puckers when you have long floats. In this case, this also means that the texture of the shawl becomes light and airy. The pattern is easy to remember once you have mastered the Invisible Stranding technique.” SIZE Wingspan along upper edge: 117cm (46in) Depth: 60cm (23_in) YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite 4ply (4ply weight; 80% Falkland wool, 20% mulberry silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) A Bayswater (318); 2…

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NICOLA DIGGINS Compton “THE HEART: the universal symbol of love and affection. These entwined cables were inspired by the hearth at the centre of the home of G.F Watts and his wife Mary in Compton, Surrey,” explains designer Nicola Diggins. “He was the most important painter of his day, and she was a leading proponent of the Arts & Crafts movement and creator of the astonishing Watts Chapel.” SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 60cm-120cm long, depending on size worked 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 60cm-120cm long, depending on size worked Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Set of 3.5mm (UK 9/US 5) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch markers Waste yarn or stitch holders Cable needle (optional) BLOCKING DIAGRAM TENSION 23 sts…