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Summer essentials Jumpers, tops, cardigans & shawls for you Our ‘Melody Collection’, which starts on page 49, has a wonderfully romantic feel. Ethereal lace patterns and feminine details are worked in soft yarns for your summer wardrobe. Also in this issue, we have stunning cables from Martin Storey, a bright Fair Isle top by Mary Henderson, a handsome men’s sweater, and colourwork socks. Plus, we meet the hand-dyers behind Shilasdair Yarns and Folkestone Harbour Yarn. HAPPY KNITTING! from Kirstie and The Knitter team…

KNIT WITH LOVE Rowan has launched a new knit-along project, called ‘Knitted With Love’, which has been designed by Martin Storey. It will encompass a range of techniques, including colourwork, cables, lace and beading, and offer lots of opportunities for personalising your project. Martin has created a range of knitted square patterns decorated with heart motifs, which can form the building blocks for your own unique cushions and blankets. One of the colourwork hearts can be customised with the initials of someone special. The free patterns are being released weekly via Rowan’s website, and are knitted in Rowan’s Island Blend merino-silk-alpaca yarn. www.knitrowan.com/en/patterns/knit-and-crochet-alongs/knitted-with-love Party colours Celebrate the fifth birthday of Rainbow Heirloom with a vibrant mini skein set of Heirloom Sweater yarn www.rainbowheirloom.com SMARTER SOCKS Make sure your handknitted socks look their…

Woolfest 25-26 June Online festival only for 2021. www.woolfest.co.uk 016974 78707 Yarningham 10-11 July Online festival only for 2021. www.stitchesandhos.wordpress.com Southern Wool Show 4-5 September Details TBC – the plans are to hold an in-person event at Newbury Racecourse. www.southernwoolshow.co.uk 07741 452295 Perth Festival of Yarn 11-19 September Details TBC – the plans are to hold both an in-person show and online events. www.perthfestivalofyarn.uk Creative Craft Show 23-26 September Details TBC – the plans are to hold an in-person show at the Westpoint Centre, Exeter. www.stitchandhobby.co.uk/exeter/autumn/ 01425 277988 Yarndale 25-26 September Details TBC. www.yarndale.co.uk 01756 770323 The Knitting & Stitching Show London 7-10 October Details TBC – the plans are to hold an in-person event at Alexandra Palace. www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com Stitch Fest 6-7 November Details TBC – the plans are to…

OUTI KATER Skerries “WORKED TOP down, these men’s socks are ideal for wearing with hiking boots,” says Outi Kater. “They have square heels worked in reinforced heel stitch, and the toe shaping is done in twelve places on each decrease round, which results in a round toe that doesn’t require grafting.” Outi’s sock design is knitted in monochrome shades of Novita’s classic Nalle sock yarn. SIZE To fit foot circumference: 25cm (9¾in) Actual foot circumference: 24cm (9½in) Length from cuff to bottom of heel: 27cm (10½in) Length from heel to toe: 26cm (10¼in) (length is adjustable - see pattern note) YARN Novita Nalle (4ply weight; 75% wool, 25% polyamide; 260m/285yds per 100g ball) 1 x 100g ball of each: A Stone (043) B Black (099) YARN STOCKISTS Novita www.novitaknits.com NEEDLES &…

MARTIN STOREY Karin THIS ELEGANT short-sleeved jumper, designed by Martin Storey, has an all-over textured fabric, and features an intricate cable pattern on the centre front. Cap sleeves, patch pockets and buttoned sides give this design a casual look. Martin’s design is knitted in Rowan’s Softyak DK, a beautifully soft yarn which comes in a choice of glowing colours and sophisticated neutrals. SIZE YARN Rowan Softyak DK (DK weight; 76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon; 135m/147yds 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, no more than 50cm long Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders 6 buttons TENSION 24 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over textured patt on 4mm needles.…

Bronagh Miskelly MIRELLA THE UPPER part of this shawl has a semi-circular shape, achieved by knitting a series of short-row wedges. Next, the beautiful lace border is added on to the provisionally cast-on edge. Bronagh Miskelly’s design is knitted in Exquisite Lace from West Yorkshire Spinners. This is a laceweight blend of soft Falkland wool and gleaming mulberry silk, and has a colour palette offering 14 sophisticated shades. SIZE Wingspan: 165cm (65in) Depth: 70cm (27½in) YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite Lace (Laceweight; 80% Falkland wool, 20% mulberry silk; 800m per 100g skein) Portobello (525); 1 x 100g skein YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80cm long, for picking up stitches 4mm…

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PAT MENCHINI Selwood A SIMPLE knit-and-purl pattern produces a handsome fabric on this sweater for men, which is sized to fit chests of 36in to 58in. Pat Menchini’s design includes a folded neckband which is stitched in place on the wrong side for a neat finish. Pat’s sweater has a wonderful softness and well defined stitches, thanks to her use of Baa Ram Ewe’s Winterburn DK yarn. A blend of British Bluefaced Leicester and Masham wool, it comes in 20 warm colours. SIZE YARN Baa Ram Ewe Winterburn DK (DK weight; 50% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 25% ecru Masham wool, 25% dark brown Masham wool; 230m/252yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Set of 3.25mm (UK…

SUSAN CRAWFORD Orchidaceae INSPIRED BY a vintage lace jumper, this design by Susan Crawford is knitted in her Excelana DK yarn, a blend of British Exmoor Mule and Bluefaced Leicester wool. “It’s an easy-to-wear, comfortable sweater featuring a beautiful lace yoke,” says Susan. “The 12-stitch pattern creates a striking orchid petal outline.” SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40-60cm long 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80-100cm long Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80-100cm long Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) DPNs Waste yarn or stitch holders Stitch markers YARN Susan Crawford Excelana DK (DK weight; 100% British wool; 250m/270yds per 100g skein) CHART Yoke Chart KEY TENSION 22…

Outi Kater Outi is a Finnish designer who has lived for many years in Shetland and in Ireland. She draws inspiration from traditional Nordic and Baltic crafts, and she has produced patterns for the Shetland Wool Week Annual and for Jamieson & Smith. Find her colourwork socks for men on page 29. Bronagh Miskelly Designer, writer and technical editor Bronagh has had her patterns published in a range of magazines, and is closely involved with the UK Hand Knitting Association. Her latest design for us is a delicate lace shawl, which appears as part of our special Melody Collection, on page 61. Oksana Dymyd After winning awards for her work from the UK Hand Knitting Association, Oksana Dymyd worked as a designer for Sirdar. She is now an independent designer,…

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JU LIET BERNARD Spinney Hill “I AM completely fascinated by slipped or held stitches, and I came across a video using this technique to create these lovely leaf shapes,” explains Juliet Bernard. Her cushion design uses a brand-new yarn from Fyberspates, called Tarma Aran. This is a plump blend of wool and alpaca, which is hand-dyed in a range of 20 warm, semi-solid shades. SIZE 40½cm x 42cm (16in x 16½in) YARN Fyberspates Tarma Aran (Aran weight; 60% Highland wool, 40% superfine alpaca; 65m/75yds per 50g skein) A Water (80219); 4 x 50g skeins B Golden (80204); 1 x 50g skein C Moss (80203); 1 x 50g skein D Saffron (80206); 1 x 50g skein E Burnt Plum (80207); 1 x 50g skein TENSION 17 sts and 24 rows to 10cm…

Sarah Hatton ADELINA ROWAN’S KIDSILK Haze yarn gives such a wonderfully fluffy fabric, and Sarah Hatton has used it to soften the lace stitch patterns on her cardigan, giving them an airy, delicate feel. Her design combines lace ribbing with a leafy lace motif, which is worked in columns on the front and back. The cardigan has cropped sleeves, and is finished with a length of i-cord which is tied in a bow around the neck. SIZE YARN Rowan Kidsilk Haze (Lace weight; 70% mohair, 30% silk; 210m/229yds per 25g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles Two 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 7 x 22mm buttons Stitch holders TENSION 19 sts and 24 rows…

Oksana Dymyd LEONTYNE THIS SOFT jumper is knitted in Superfine Alpaca yarn from UK Alpaca, using the 4ply version for the edgings and sleeves, and the DK-weight for the body. Oksana Dymyd’s raglan design is worked bottom up in the round, and includes a folded hem with a line of picot around the lower edge. The sleeves are knitted in an eyelet rib pattern, and have a puffed shape at the shoulders. The lacy neckline has a rolled stocking stitch edge, and a twisted cord is threaded through a round of eyelets. SIZE YARN UK Alpaca Superfine Alpaca 4-Ply (4ply weight; 75% superfine alpaca, 25% wool; 225m/246yds per 50g ball) UK Alpaca Superfine Alpaca 4-Ply (4ply weight; 75% superfine alpaca, 25% wool; 225m/246yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK…

DEBBIE BLISS Aspen THIS LIGHTWEIGHT jumper is knitted in Debbie Bliss’s mohair-silk Angel. It’s a laceweight yarn which has a lovely halo, and is available in a range of delicate neutrals and jewel-bright shades. Debbie’s design is knitted in the round from the bottom up, and features deep ribbing around the lower body, and a lace pattern around the yoke. SIZE YARN Debbie Bliss Angel (Laceweight; 76% mohair, 24% silk; 200m/219yds per 25g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 60cm long 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 60cm long Set of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch holders Stitch marker TENSION 20 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using 4.5mm needles YARN…

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SUSAN CRAWFORD is admired for her vintage-inspired knitwear patterns and her painstaking research into Shetland knitting traditions, which inspired her wonderful book The Vintage Shetland Project. For her latest book, Evolution, Susan has taken details and ideas from these vintage pieces and reimagined them as contemporary, wearable knits. Each design was modelled by Susan, as she explored her own personal evolution after undergoing a double mastectomy as a result of breast cancer. We spoke with Susan about her work to produce Evolution. The Vintage Shetland Project involved accurate, highly detailed reconstructions of original knitwear pieces. Was it fun to be much more creative with Evolution? “It really was great fun to be able to unleash my creativity, and not be constrained by the need to reconstruct a historical piece. It…

MARY HENDERSON Annis “THIS TANK top with minimal ease has a vintage look,” says Mary Henderson. “It is worked in the round with steeked openings at the neck and armholes, and corrugated ribs give a neat finish. The ‘peerie’ small motifs in blended colours give a traditional feel, and are easily committed to memory. The North Coast yarn from The Border Mill is a delight to work with.” SIZE TENSION 31 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm over Chart patts using 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS The Border Mill 01361 883692 www.thebordermill.co.uk NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 40cm long, or double-pointed needles (DPNs) if preferred 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80cm long (or length shorter than Actual Bust) 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long…

CAROLINE BIRKETT Porcelain CAROLINE BIRKETT’S wrap design features a pattern of checks with an interesting woven effect. The coloured squares and rectangles are knitted in a slip stitch pattern worked in three different colours, and are separated by a grid of twisted stitches. An applied i-cord edging along the two long sides of the wrap give a neat finish. Caroline has used The Croft DK yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners. This smooth Shetland wool provides excellent stitch definition. SIZE 40cm x 195cm (15¾in x 77in) YARN West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK (DK weight; 100% wool; 225m/246yds per 100g skein) A Langa (010); 3 x 100g skeins B Maywick (512); 1 x 100g skein C Nista (348); 1 x 100g skein D Cova (450); 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES &…

Jacinta Bowie KIRI FEMININE DETAILS abound on this cotton-viscose jumper from Jacinta Bowie. The scalloped bands around the lower body, cuffs and sleeves combine lace, slip stitches and elongated stitches, while large eyelet details on the sleeves are threaded with i-cord drawstrings. The garment is knitted flat from the bottom up. Debbie Bliss’s Piper yarn is smooth and lightweight, and can be machine-washed at 30°C. SIZE YARN Debbie Bliss Piper (DK weight; 50% cotton, 50% viscose; 200m/219yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 21 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st on 4.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o Love Crafts www.lovecrafts.com For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM…

SUZI ASHWORTH runs Folkestone Harbour Yarn, an Etsy shop where she sells her hand-dyed yarns, including her naturally dyed ranges. We chatted with Suzi about her hand-dyeing adventures and her love of colour. When did you first try dyeing yarn? “It was about 10 years ago, when I took up knitting again. I couldn’t find the yarn I wanted in the shops. I’d been taught various dye techniques at art college, but never on hanks of yarn, so it was a steep learning curve.” Can you remember the first colourway you ever created? “It was a citrussy themed skein, mostly yellow with splashes of green and orange. I hadn’t learned much about subtlety, layering or blending then, so it was fairly primary coloured!” What fibres do you like to work…

Issue 164 Striped top • Lace cardigan • Fair Isle cardigan • Lace shawl • Colourwork mitts • Child’s gansey • Intarsia cardigan • Houndstooth check jacket • Men’s cable cardigan • Fair Isle cushion • Cabled jumper SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 163 Colourwork jumper • Lace shawl • Slip stitch jacket • Cabled jumper • Rollneck sweater • Lace & cable wrap • Intarsia cardigan • Cabled socks • Baby dress & cardigan • Men’s sweater • Cable scarf Issue 162 Fair Isle cardigan • Fitted waistcoat • Embroidered poncho • Floral cardigan • Socks • Men’s brioche sweater • Hat & mittens • Flower jumper • Textured cardigan • Cabled jumper • Cushion Issue 161 Denim-style jacket • Cabled jumper • Shawl • Socks…