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14 knits for spring Sweaters, cardigans, shawls, socks, tops & more Whether you love to knit cables, lace or Fair Isle, our new issue is packed with creative ideas! Our fabulous designs include both traditional and modern ways with colourwork, neat textured knits for spring, lovely lace shawls, and a choice of stashbuster accessories. Our supplement features a beautiful cabled jumper along with the story of The Fibre Co.’s &Make yarns, plus we continue our exploration of short-row techniques in our Masterclass. HAPPY KNITTING! from Kirstie and The Knitter team Our featured designers Pat Menchini Pat is a prolific designer whose work regularly appears in the UK’s top knitting magazines. Her designs often feature decorative stitch patterns and neat shaping. This month, we have two sweaters from Pat: a colourwork…

POCKET BOOK OF KNITTING by Claire Gelder Founder of Wool Couture Claire Gelder shares her knitting expertise in this handy little guide aimed at beginners and improving knitters. Structured as a simple three-step course that will grow your skills and confidence, it contains all the essentials every knitter needs, plus complete projects for a scarf, a hat, a cushion and a herringbone blanket. £9.99, Search Press A KNITTER’S YEAR by Ida Wirak Trettevik Ida Wirak Trettevik’s collection of youthful, contemporary Nordic style provides 30 projects to see you through all four seasons. The book features summery dresses and lightweight tops, through to chunky sweaters, a zipped skirt and a range of cosy winter accessories. There are projects for women, men and children, all offering a comfortable, wearable look with interesting…

SWATCHES SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ROWAN Four Seasons Shade pictured Bluebell (007) Ball weight/length 50g/75m Needle size 4.5-5.5mm (UK 7-5/US 7-9) Tension 16-18 sts and 23-25 rows to 10cm Fibre content 60% cotton, 40% acrylic Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £4.50 Contact www.knitrowan.com 01924371501 This new yarn is a successor to Rowan’s classic All Seasons Cotton, and knits to the same tension. Multi-stranded and rounded, it has a soft handle and drapes nicely, thanks to the blending of acrylic microfibre with cotton. The palette contains nine chalky pastels and denim-inspired shades, and they knit up into a fabric with a slightly mottled appearance. WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS ColourLab DK Shade pictured Latte Brown (1135) Ball weight/length 100g/225m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre…

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PATTERN NOTES The garment is worked in the round throughout, with steeks cast on for the armhole and neck. Decreases are worked each side of the neck to form a V-neck. The shoulders are joined using a three-needle cast-off. Steeks are worked over 9 sts. Alternate 1 st in background colour and 1 st in contrast colour as used in main chart, or work in one colour as designated by the chart. With natural Shetland yarn, it is not necessary to reinforce the cut edges. Once cut, the steek stitches become a facing that folds to the inside. Stitches are picked up and worked for the finishing ribs along the folded edge. The facing can be tacked to stitch floats. Alternatively, ribbon can be hand-sewn on to hide the cut…

CHART PATTERN (written instructions) (multiple of 10+1) Row 1: *P4, K1, P1, K1, P3; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 2: K1, *K3, P1, K1, P1, K4; rep from * to end. Rows 3-4: As Rows 1-2. Row 5: *P3, T2B, P1, T2F, P2; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 6: K1, *K2, P1, K3, P1, K3; rep from * to end. Row 7: *P2, T2B, P3, T2F, P1; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 8: K1. *K1, P1, K5, P1, K2; rep from * to end. Row 9: *P1, T2B, P5, T2F; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 10: K1, *P1, K7, P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 11: *P1, K1, P7, K1; rep from * to last st,…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 123 (135:147:159:171) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1. Row 2 (WS): K1, (P1, K1) to end. Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 6cm, ending after a RS row. Next row (WS): P5 (8:6:12:13), [M1P, P16 (17:15:15:16)] 7 (7:9:9:9) times, M1P, P6 (8:6:12:14). 131 (143:157:169:181) sts. Change to 4.5mm needles. SET PATTERN Join in yarn B as needed. Carry colour not in use loosely across back of work over no more than 3 sts at a time. Row 1 (RS): With yarn A, knit. Row 2 (WS): With yarn A, purl. Row 3: K1 (1:2:2:2) with yarn A, *(K1 with yarn B, K1 with yarn A) 4 times, K1 with yarn B, K3 with yarn A;…

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…

STITCH PATTERNS PATTERN A (CHART A) (worked over 38 sts and 32 rows) Row 1 (RS): Using yarn B, (K1, Sl 1) twice, K7, Sl 1, K5, Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K5, Sl 1, K7, (Sl 1, K1) twice. Row 2 (WS): (K1, Sl 1 wyif) twice, K7, Sl 1 wyif, K5, Sl 1 wyif, K2, Sl 1 wyif, K5, Sl 1 wyif, K7, (Sl 1 wyif, K1) twice. Row 3: Using yarn A, (P1, K1) twice, P1, K13, P2, K13, (P1, K1) twice, P1. Row 4: (K1, P1) twice, K7, P1, K5, P1, K2, P1, K5, P1, K7, (P1, K1) twice. Row 5: As Row 3. Row 6: (K1, P1) twice, K1, P13, K2, P13, (K1, P1) twice, K1. Row 7: (P1, K1) twice, P1, K4, C3B, K3,…

IN THE first three instalments of our five-part knitalong project to make Kath Andrews’ shawl, we brought you the cast-on instructions, Open Hourglass lace section, Little Arrowhead lace stripe and German Honeycomb section. This month, we explain how to work the next Open Hourglass stripe, which is edged with garter stitch borders. Our shawl is knitted in Fleece Bluefaced Leicester yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, which is available in a choice of both natural fleece shades and dyed colours. STITCH PATTERN OPEN HOURGLASS 2 PATTERN Row 1 (RS): M1, *K1, yo, SSK, K2tog, yo, K1; rep from * to end, M1. Row 2 (WS): Purl. Row 3: M1, *K2, K2tog, yo twice, SSK; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2, M1. Row 4: M1, P4, *(K1, P1) into double…

FISHERMEN’S KNITS FROM THE COAST OF NORWAY by Line Iversen & Margareth Sandvik THIS FASCINATING book is a celebration of the traditional garments worn by Norway’s fishermen. Museum curator Line Iversen and professor Margareth Sandvik explored museum archives, historical photos and documents to find evidence of the knitwear worn by Norwegian fishermen from the 1700s to the 1900s. They then took elements of traditional motifs and construction and combined them with modern colours and shaping to develop a collection of attractive sweaters and accessory patterns. The first part of the book paints a vivid picture of what life was like for the men, women and children living in Norway’s fishing communities. Through in-depth essays, the writers examine the history of the country’s fishing industry, and analyse the construction and design…

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES TUCKS Fold 12 sts to the underside of the fabric and secure with a safety pin. Do this three times evenly spaced around the cuff, folding and securing in the same direction – this process can be done in the opposite direction on the second sleeve, to have it symmetrical. When picking up the stitches for the cuff, make sure you are picking up through all three thicknesses of fabric at the point where the tucks are placed. STRIPE SEQUENCE Rows 1 and 2: Using yarn A. Rows 3 and 4: Using yarn B. Rows 5 to 12: As rows 1 to 4, twice. Rows 13 and 14: Using yarn A. Rows 15 and 16: Using yarn C. Rows 17 to 28: As rows 13 to 16, 3…

SOCKS (both alike) LEG Using 3.5mm DPNs, cast on 63 sts. Divide sts onto 4 DPNs. Beginning of rnd is between needles I and IV, at the side of the sock. Pm and join to work in the rnd, taking care not to twist sts. Knit 1 rnd. Rib rnd: *K2, P2, K3; rep from * to end. Repeat Rib Rnd until piece meas 4.5cm. Next rnd: Work Row 1 of Chart A, rep 9-st pattern 7 times around. Cont in patt as set until 6 reps of 8-row Chart A patt are complete. Work Row 1 of Charts B-E as foll: work Chart B (9 sts), repeat Chart C 3 times (27 sts), work Chart D (9 sts), work Chart E twice (18 sts). Work rows 2–13 of the…

BACK Using 2.75mm needles, cast on 146 (158:174:194:214) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. These 2 rows set rib. Cont in rib as set for 5 (5:6:6:6) cm, ending with WS facing for next row. Next row (WS): Rib to end, dec 1 (0:0:1:0) st at each end of row. 144 (158:174:192:214) sts. Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg with a K row, working in st st throughout, cont until work meas 31 (32:33:34:35) cm, ending with RS facing for next row. SHAPE UNDERARM Next row: K2, inc in next st, knit to last 4 sts, inc in next st, K3. 146 (160:176:194:216) sts. This row sets underarm increases. Inc 1 st as…

SHORT ROWS are used to shape pieces of knitting, and are typically seen in sock heels, bust shaping, shawl collars, and to give more height at the back neck of sweaters. Short rows are effectively partial rows; instead of working to the end of every row, you work back and forth over small areas to add extra fabric. The wrap-and-turn method is the most familiar method of short-row shaping, as it’s simple and effective. However, there are lots of other techniques to try, which you may find more natural to work or easier to memorise, or which will give you a neater result in the knitted fabric. Each technique uses a different approach to preventing any holes in the fabric that would otherwise develop in your knitting when working partial…

BACK Using 4mm needles, cast on 81 (89:97:105:115) sts. Row 1: (K1, P1) to last st, K1. Row 2: (P1,K1) to last st, P1. Rep last 2 rows another 6 times, inc 1 st on final row. 82 (90:98:106:116) sts. Change to 4.5mm needles. Cont in st st until work measures 38 (39:39:40:41) cm from cast-on edge. SHAPE ARMHOLES Cast off 3 (3:3:3:4) sts at beg of next 2 (2:2:4:2) rows, 2 (2:2:2:3) sts at beg of next 4 (4:6:4:4) rows, and 0 (0:0:0:2) sts at beg of next 0 (0:0:0:4) rows. 68 (76:80:86:88) sts. Next row (RS dec): K2, K2tog, K to end. 1 st dec’d. Next row (WS dec): P to last 4 sts, P2tog, P2. 1 st dec’d. Rep last 2 rows another 2 (3:2:3:2) times. 62…

SCHEEPJES STYLE Yarn company Scheepjes is looking to inspire us this spring with a raft of new patterns and knitting ideas. The latest edition of its YARN Bookazine, no. 15, is called Metamorphosis, and is filled with knitting and crochet projects inspired by the transformations made by butterflies and other insects. Designs include a large lace shawl by Anniken Allis which showcases the long colour changes of Whirligig yarn. ‘Change It Up’ is a colourwork sweater by Dario Tubiana, and ‘Spread Your Wings’ is an airy twinset with lace details designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch. Scheepjes has also added new pattern booklets to its YARN The After Party series, and our favourites include the unisex, striped ‘Seascape Cardigan’ (no. 120), the double-knit ‘Dually Beanie (no. 139), and a modern take…

22-23 April Builth Wells Wonderwool Wales www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk 26 April London Book launch: A Knitter’s Guide to Gloves www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 8985 5231 29 April Nottingham Knitting in the Round with Two-Colour Brioche www.yarnloft.co.uk 07825702433 30 April Tideswell, Buxton Introduction to Yarn Dyeing www.peakdistrictyarns.co.uk 07730 682275 5 May Elsing, Norfolk Introduction to Natural Dyes www.fibreworkshop.co.uk 11 May Bovey Tracey Shawl Shaping with Anniken Allis www.spinayarndevon.co.uk 01626 836203 13 May Edinburgh Finishing Techniques https://helenchattertontextiles.co.uk/pages/knit-happens-knitting-classes 13 May Stirling Two-Handed Fair Isle Knitting www.coorie-creative.co.uk 01786450416 13-14 May Stafford Wool@J13 www.wool-j13.uk 14 May London Intarsia Knitting www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 8985 5231 14 May Weedon Bec, Northants RiverKnits Studio Open Day www.riverknits.uk 30 May-2 June Chichester Folksy Knits with Sasha Kagan www.westdean.ac.uk/shortcourses 01243 818300 2 June Galashiels Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival www.tangledgalashiels.com 16-18 June South Molton, Devon John…

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES RUSSIAN CAST-OFF K2, slip both sts back to LH needle, K2tog tbl, *K1, slip both sts back to LH needle, K2tog tbl; rep from * to end. CHARTS Only right-side rows are charted. See pattern instructions for wrong-side rows. CHART A (written instructions) Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, K3, *yo, sk2po, yo, K3; rep from * to last 6 sts, yo, sk2po, yo, K1, yo, K2. 2 sts inc’d. Row 2 (WS and all following WS rows): K2, P to last sts, K2. Row 3: K2, yo, K1, *yo, sk2po, yo, K3; rep from * to last 4 sts, K2, yo, K2. 2 sts inc’d. Row 5: K2, yo, K5, *yo, sk2po, yo, K3; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, K2. 2 sts inc’d. Row 6:…

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BEANIE BRIM Using 2.75mm DPNs and yarn A, cast on 120 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Rib round: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Work rib round another 34 times. Next round (inc): *K2, M1, K3, M1; rep from * to end. 48 sts inc’d. 168 sts. Change to 3.25mm circular needles. BEGIN COLOURWORK Reading the Chart from right to left and working the 6-st chart rep 28 times across each round, work rounds 1-15 of Chart A. Work rounds 1-15 of Chart A once more. Work rounds 1-9 of Chart A once more. DECREASE FOR CROWN Keeping Chart B colourwork correct, continue as follows, working the 24-st chart repeat 7 times across each round (the number of sts…

STITCH PATTERNS MOCK CABLE PATTERN (multiple of 5 sts) Rnds 1-2: *P1, K3, P1; rep from * to end. Rnd 3: *P1, G3, P1; rep from * to end. Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 1. Repeat these 4 rnds for pattern. CHART A (worked over 17 sts) Rnd 1 (RS): K4, K2tog, K2, yo, P1, yo, K2, SSK, K4. Rnd 2 and all foll even rounds: K8, P1, K8. Rnd 3: K3, K2tog, K2, yo, K1, P1, K1, yo, K2, SSK, K3. Rnd 5: K2, K2tog, K2, yo, K2, P1, K2, yo, K2, SSK, K2. Rnd 7: K1, K2tog, K2, yo, K3, P1, K3, yo, K2, SSK, K1. Rnd 9: K2tog, K2, yo, K4, P1, K4, yo, K2, SSK. Rnd 10 (even round): K8, P1, K8. CHART B (begins with 17…

PATTERN NOTES The sweater is worked in two pieces. Piece 1, right body and sleeve, is worked from the bottom up from the hem. When you reach the armhole, the front and back are then worked separately, with stitches cast on for the right sleeve. The sleeve is seamed on the top and underneath, and stitches are picked up to add a ribbed cuff. Piece 2, left sleeve and body, is worked sideways from the cuff. When you reach the top of the sleeve, stitches are cast on for the left body and shoulder. After seaming, stitches are picked up and a ribbed hem is added. MAIN PATTERN (also shown in chart) Rows 1-4: K8, P8. Row 5: C4F, C4B, P8. Rows 6-10: K8, P8. Row 11: C4B, C4F, P8.…

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Issue 187 Cabled jumper ✤ Entrelac shawl ✤ Textured yoke jumper ✤ Colourwork cushion ✤ Cabled cardigan ✤ Fair Isle hat, cowl & mittens ✤ Lacy socks ✤ Men’s colourwork sweater ✤ Cabled jacket ✤ Long cardigan ✤ Beret SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 186 Cabled jumper ✤ Lace cardigan ✤ Fair Isle jumper ✤ Colourwork yoked top ✤ Men’s cardigan ✤ Fair Isle tea cosy ✤ Poncho ✤ Cowl ✤ Funnel-neck cardigan ✤ Baby sheep jumper ✤ Colourwork mitts Issue 185 Lace striped shawl ✤ Scottish gansey ✤ Fair Isle hat & mittens ✤ Bedsocks ✤ Mohair lace jumper ✤ Cowl ✤ Colourwork waistcoat ✤ Yoked sweater ✤ Tank top ✤ Crescent shawl ✤ Cable cardigan Issue 184 Cabled tunic ✤ Fair Isle tank top ✤…

STITCH PATTERNS CABLE PANEL (worked over 19 sts) Row 1: K5, P2, K1, P3, K1, P2, K5. Row 2: P19. Rows 3-12: Rep Rows 1-2 another five times. Row 13: C8B, P3, C8F. Row 14: P19. Row 15: K1, P2, K5, P3, K5, P2, K1. Row 16: P19. Rows 17-26: Rep Rows 15-16 another five times. Row 27: C8F, P3, C8B. Row 28: P19. These 28 rows form the Cable Panel. DIAMOND PANEL (worked over 41 sts) Row 1: T5B, *P1, (K1, P1) 6 times, T5F; rep from * once more. Row 2: P2, K1, (P17, K1) twice, P2. Row 3: K2, P1, *T3F, K1, (P1, K1) 5 times, T3B, P1; rep from * once more, K2. Row 4: P2, K2, P15, K3, P15, K2, P2. Row 5: K2, P2,…

BACK IN the autumn of 2022, The Fibre Co. launched an exciting project, called &Make. This brand-new yarn range was developed in response to the large numbers of new knitters who had taken up the craft since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. “In the UK alone, there were an estimated one million new knitters since the start of the pandemic,” says The Fibre Co.’s founder, Daphne Marinopoulos. “We decided that we needed a new range of yarns, one that was more accessible, more affordable for knitters of all experience levels, and had more designs that were geared towards both the new knitter, as well as to those who had recently come back to the craft. “We named the new range &Make, and we think of it as an ode…