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Gift ideas 18 patterns for women, men, children, pets & the home Many of us will be thinking about what festive gifts we’d like to knit for our loved ones, so we’ve filled our pages with projects for you to make and share with friends and family - or just to knit up as a special treat for yourself! As well as our accessory projects, we have cosy sweaters to cast on for your winter wardrobe, including a smart Fair Isle cardigan, a textured jacket, a classic men’s tank top, and an elegant lace and cable jumper. HAPPY KNITTING! Our featured designers Carol Meldrum Influenced by Scottish themes and textile traditions, Carol is known for her fashionable and playful knitting patterns, and for her range of popular books including Knitlympics…

WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Retreat Super Chunky Shade pictured Passion (1115) Ball weight/length 200g/120m Needle size 10mm (UK 000/US 15) Tension 9 sts and 14 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool Care Hand wash RRP £14 Contact www.knitrowan.com 01535664500 This is the new super-chunky version of the Retreat roving yarn, and it has been designed with winter knits in mind. It knits up into a plump, warm fabric; the Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool gives it a lustrous glow, and the stitches bloom with washing. Chloé Elizabeth Birch has designed a book of clothing and homeware projects to accompany the yarn launch. NORO Madara Shade pictured Sake (01) Skein weight/length 100g/200m Needle size 4.5-5mm (UK 7-6/US 7-8) Tension 15-17 sts and 22-24 rows to 10cm Fibre content 60%…

LOOPY EWES, the brand run by Katie Allen, offers fully traceable knitwear - literally from sheep to sweater! As well as designing and making her hand-crafted product range, Katie also farms the sheep whose wool is used to make each product. Katie’s flock of rare-breed sheep graze on an organic farm in the Cotswolds. She and her husband farm with a regenerative philosophy, where they aim to encourage wildlife habitats and improve soil health as well as looking after the environment. The wool is spun by the Natural Fibre Company, then it is dyed organically before being used to produce machine-knitted garments, homewares and accessories which Katie designs and makes herself. We chatted with Katie to find out what life is like as a shepherd, and why she is so…

SORAYA GARCÍA Quentin “FOR MY sock pattern, I was inspired by the iconic illustrations of Quentin Blake, whose gangly and funny characters often wear striped clothes that have been knitted by hand,” explains Soraya García. Her project is worked using Yarnadelic Sport by John Arbon, a 100% Corriedale wool. YARN John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic Sport (Sport/heavy 4ply weight; 100% Falklands Corriedale wool; 333m/364yds per 100g skein) 1 x 100g skein of each (for all sizes): A Indigo Dust B Of My Hands C Woman in Blue NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or circular needles, 60-80cm long, for Magic Loop method Set of 2.5mm (UK 12-13/US 1-2) DPNs, or circular needles, 60-80cm long, for Magic Loop method Stitch markers Waste 4ply yarn in a…

PAT MENCHINI Lough Corrib THIS TANK top design features a subtly textured fabric, whose V-neck shape is highlighted by a central column of reverse stocking stitch flanked by small cables. The neckline ribbing is overlapped and stitched in place at the bottom. Pat Menchini’s design is knitted in Sheepsoft DK, a pure British wool spun in Yorkshire by Laxtons and which comes in 16 muted colours. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) 2 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles. 24 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over pattern using 3.75mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS by Laxtons 01943 877123 www.bylaxtons.co.uk SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1P: Pick up and…

“I HAVE designed these mittens using a subtle colourwork pattern in brown and green shades of Jamieson & Smith’s Shetland wool,” explains Outi Kater. “They have stripy 2x2 ribbing at the cuffs, knitted using two shades of brown with low contrast. Wider stripes continue as a background for the green stranded colourwork stitch pattern. The mittens have Norwegian thumb gussets, which give them a good fit.” MITTENS Using 2.5mm DPNs, yarn A and the long-tail method, cast on 64 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twists sts. RIBBING Work rounds 1-24 of Chart A, working the 4-st chart repeat 16 times across each round. BEGIN COLOURWORK Change to 3mm DPNs. Note that there is a separate Chart B for the right and left…

Issue 181 Colourwork jumper Lace sweater Fair Isle legwarmers Gansey-inspired top Cable socks Colourblock sweater Sideways-knit sweater Cape Raglan jumper Colourwork top Men’s mosaic sweater SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 180 Colourwork jacket Fair Isle top Lace T-shirt Checkerboard socks Cabled top Zigzag wrap Fair Isle breakfast set Cable jumper Colourwork yoked top Nordic socks Men’s sweater Issue 179 Textured top Lace T-shirt V-neck cabled top Men’s cable sweater Fair Isle tank top Lace cardigan Nordic socks Poncho Stacked stitch wrap Colourwork mitts Embroidered jumper Issue 178 Faroese-style lace shawl Lace & cable jumper Yoked sweater Colourwork top Lacy socks Striped shell top Intarsia vest Nordic-inspired socks Cabled sweater Textured cardigan TURN FOR MORE BACK ISSUES Digital copies are available from issue 11 Once you’ve downloaded an…

SARAH HATTON Danse du Feu SIZE YARN KC Collection Mulberry Soft DK (DK weight; 70% baby alpaca, 30% mulberry silk; 100m/109yds per 50g skein) THIS BEAUTIFUL stitch pattern developed by Sarah Hatton combines lace and bobble stitches with unusual wrapped cables; the patterned columns are separated by horseshoe cables. Sarah’s round-necked jumper has been knitted in a special blend of mulberry silk and baby alpaca from KC Collection, which comes in 10 sophisticated shades. STITCH PATTERN CABLE & LACE CHART (written instructions) Row 1 (RS): P2, *C3B, K1, C3F, P3, (K1, P2) 4 times, K1, P3; rep from * another 2 (2:2:3:3:3) times, C3B, K1, C3F, P2. 37 sts. Row 2 (WS): K2, P7, *K3, (P1, K2) 4 times, P1, K3, P7; rep from * another 2 (2:2:3:3:3) times, K2. Row…

MARY HENDERSON Rothesay MARY HENDERSON has selected a range of classic Fair Isle colourwork motifs for her tam, armwarmers and cowl set. It is knitted in Marie Wallin’s British Breeds yarn - a mix of Bluefaced Leicester, Exmoor Horn, Wensleydale and Zwartbles wool. “British Breeds is a lovely, lovely wool to knit with, and soft enough to wear next to your skin,” says Mary. “The colours blend so well together for true muted beauty. This palette has an autumnal feel to it: ripe berries and flower’s last bloom.” TAM Using 3mm DPNs or circular needles, 40cm long, yarn F and the long-tail method, cast on 120 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Work Chart A once. Next rnd (inc): Using yarn…

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SIZE Approx. 50cm x 120cm (193/in x 471/in) YARN Lang Yarns Cashmere Dreams (Sport weight; 65% cashmere, 35% silk; 290m/316yds per 25g ball) Quartz (0019); 4 x 25g balls CHART NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles TENSION 30 sts and 42 rows to 10cm over patt on 3mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Lang Yarns www.langyarns.com Available from Love Crafts www.lovecrafts.com For general abbreviations, see p89 CASHMERE DREAMS from Lang Yarns is a delicious blend of cashmere and silk, and is ideal for special accessories which will be worn next to the skin. The design team at Lang has used the yarn for this lightweight scarf, which features diamond openwork motifs on a garter stitch fabric. SCARF Using 3mm needles, cast on 169 sts. Row 1: K1,…

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BERGÈRE DE FRANCE Rafael THIS SWEET zip-up sweater for children aged one to six years features a simple colourwork pattern around the shoulders and upper sleeves, and a hood to keep little ears cosy this winter! The design is knitted in Bergère de France’s Image yarn, an aran-weight wool-acrylic which can be machine washed at 30°C. It’s available in a choice of soft shades and brighter colours. NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles 1 pair 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) knitting needles Stitch markers 1 open-ended zip, 30 (35:40:40:45) cm long TENSION 17 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st on 5.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Bergère de France www.bergeredefrance.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM BACK Using 5mm needles and yarn A, cast…

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 needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between…

TWISTS & TURNS Kate Davies’ brand-new pattern collection, Sark, is a fascinating exploration of twisted stitch patterns, and its 12 projects use subtle textures and contemporary shapes to create truly beautiful pieces of knitwear. Intricately patterned knits include a cropped cardigan with balloon sleeves, jumpers with neat textured yokes, and a fitted top-down cardigan with hourglass cables. There are smaller projects, too, such as a shawl, slippers, armwarmers, and the smart ‘Easwas’ hat. £22; www.shopkdd.com Autumn joy Nellie and Eve has added lovely new plant-dyed colours to its West Country DK wool range £11 per 50g/116m; www.nellieandeve.com The work of Kaffe Fassett is presented in a sumptuous new book by Dennis Nothdruft. Showcasing Kaffe’s incredible use of colour in his knitting, quilting and textile designs, the book is a feast for the eye,…

“SOLDIAN IS a reef in the sound between Lerwick and Bressay, and it is also an important placename on land throughout Shetland,” explains Viveka Velupillai of Uradale Yarns. “This scarf is a celebration of the beauty of simplicity, and features our two marled undyed colours. Using simple knit, purl and slip stitches, it achieves an elegance in texture and feel.” Viveka’s scarf has been designed to use Uradale’s Jumper Weight (4ply) yarn; it can also be knitted in a DK-weight yarn, although this will affect the size and dimensions of the scarf. PATTERN NOTE The colour changes are always made on RS rows (even-numbered rows). You can alter the colour sequence in any way you like. Our sample uses the following sequence: Rows 25-48: Yarn A. Rows 49-60: Yarn B.…

BRONAGH MISKELLY Marram THIS SHAWL is worked in segments using short-row shaping to create a semi-circle. It pairs a section of stocking stitch with a deep band of leafy lace and a pointed lace edging. The project begins with a long provisional cast-on, which is later undone and the stitches picked up to work a picot cast-off around the upper edge. Bronagh Miskelly’s design is knitted in The Fibre Co.’s Cumbria Fingering, a lovely blend of mohair, Merino and Masham wool, which comes in 21 heathered shades. SIZE Wingspan: 162cm (63¾in) Depth: 70cm (27½in) All measurements are given after blocking. YARN The Fibre Co Cumbria Fingering (4ply weight; 60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair; 300m/328yds per 100g skein) Catbells; 2 x 100g skeins Note: This shawl uses up…

EMMA VINING Avebury “THE NATURAL History Museum in London is full of geometric, decorative details, and this design was inspired by one small wall section,” says Emma Vining. “The stitch pattern is knitted as a series of blocks placed next to each other, joining the zigzag cables and creating partial shapes. These shapes are separated by horizontal lines of reverse stocking stitch ridges.” Emma’s design is hip length, knitted flat from the bottom up, and has approximately 20cm of ease. It uses Rowan’s smooth, glowing Softyak DK yarn. STITCH PATTERNS PATTERN A (worked over 39 sts and 6 rows) Row 1 (RS): P2, K2, P8, K2, P3, (K2, P9) twice. Row 2 (WS): (K9, P2) twice, K3, P2, K8, P2, K2. Row 3: P2, K2, P2, K8, P3, (K2, P2,…

“I LOVE gently repetitive, graphic patterns to help you get into the rhythm of a project - so satisfying and relaxing!” says designer Juliet Bernard. She has used a monochrome palette for her stranded colourwork design, and knitted her hat using a luxurious, wool-cashmere yarn from KC Collection, called Naturally Soft 4ply. This is available in a choice of 10 sophisticated shades. HAT BRIM Using 3.25mm circular needles or DPNs and yarn A, cast on 120 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Round 1: *K2, P2; rep from * to end of rnd. Rep Round 1 another 11 times. CROWN Set-up round: *K5, M1; rep from * to end of round. 144 sts. Round 1: Join yarn B and work Row…

CAROL MELDRUM Lennox GREEN STRIPES of stocking stitch are interspersed with yellow garter stitch lines on this poncho design from Carol Meldrum. She has used short rows to shape the poncho and create the branching textured effect. The design is knitted in King Cole’s Forest, a soft and tweedy yarn spun from recycled fibres. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 9/US 7) knitting needles TENSION 20 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over patt on 4.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com For general abbreviations, see p89 BODY Using 4.5mm needles and yarn A, cast on 80 (80:83:85:87) sts. Row 1 (RS): Using yarn A, knit to end. Row 2 (WS): Using yarn A, purl to end. Row 3: Using yarn B, K64 (64:67:69:69), w&t. Row 4:…

THIS DESIGN by Martin Storey features a large, stranded colourwork floral motif which is worked in a neutral shade throughout, while the background dramatically shifts from dark blue, to light blue, to a stand-out summery yellow. It’s knitted in Rowan’s Summerlite DK, a cotton yarn with a smooth feel and a matt look, and which comes in a wide choice of sophisticated shades. Martin’s project is worked in the round, then the cast-on and cast-off edges are joined. COWL Using 3.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 112 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. BEGIN CHART PATTERN Round 1: Work Chart, working 28-st rep 4 times. Cont in patt until 92 rounds of Chart have been worked a total of 4…

“THIS BLANKET-TYPE colourwork dog coat is knitted in the round with Shetland wool, using steeks at the front and neck openings,” says Outi Kater. “The coat is closed with buttons at the neck, and kept in place with a belt under the belly. Dogs come in all sizes and shapes, so all measurements are easily adjustable, but remember that this may affect the amount of yarn needed for the project. Never leave your dog wearing the coat unsupervised.” NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 60cm long Stitch markers Stitch holders 2 x 20mm buttons 15mm sew-on snap fastener TENSION 32 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm over Chart B on 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p89 BODY Using…

SA SHA K AGAN Cae Hir Cushion “THIS COLOURWORK cushion cover would make a welcome addition to a pastel-themed bedroom or boudoir,” says designer Sasha Kagan. “Knitted in Rowan’s Summerlite 4ply cotton and using only two colours per row, it makes for an easy knit. The cover is framed with a moss stitch border and crochet picot trim. The three-button closure and handy mobile phone pocket complete the project.” SIZE 50cm x 50cm (19¾in x 19¾in) YARN Rowan Summerlite (4ply weight; 100% cotton; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) A Pinched Pink (426); 2 x 50g balls B Langoustino (440); 1 x 50g ball C Blossom (444); 1 x 50g ball D Buttermilk (421); 1 x 50g ball E Blushes (420); 1 x 50g ball F Vintage Claret (443); 1 x 50g…

OUTI KATER Salla OUTI KATER’S cardigan combines three different stranded colourwork patterns into a harmonious all-over design. Her loose-fitting, seamless cardigan is knitted in the round using the stranded technique and 100% Shetland wool in two pastel shades. Steeks have been used at the front and at the arm and neck openings, and sleeve stitches are picked up from the body, so no sewing up is required. TENSION 31 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm over Body and Sleeve Chart patterns using 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p89 of the main magazine NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80-120cm long Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumferences 3.25mm…

CHOOSING colours can be one of the most exciting and satisfying parts of planning a knitting project, and at the same time one of the most challenging. In modern yarns there is an endless palette of colours to choose from, and it can be hard to decide which shades to use, how much contrast there should be and how many colours there can be in one project. Here we are taking a look in some basic principles of using colour in Fair Isle and stranded colourwork knitting. SOURCES OF INSPIRATION Many knitters use the colours of their favourite landscape as a source of inspiration. For me, rather than the natural world, however much I love and appreciate it, it is the man-made objects that often spark this inspiration. Traditional crafts…