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Mary Henderson Mary is passionate about traditional Scottish knitting patterns, and is much admired for her intricate Fair Isle designs and delicate lace. This month, she brings us a lovely hat and cowl set with a colour palette inspired by heather, which is on p47. Sarah Hatton Sarah honed her skills as part of Rowan’s in-house design team, and she is now an independent designer who creates patterns for magazines and yarn brands. Her ‘Magda’ scarf on p29 combines cables, texture and a contemporary shape. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by urban environments and historical artefacts. Her latest sweater design takes inspiration from origami, and is the star of our special supplement. Lucy George Having been mentored by…

Yak fibre is known for its exquisite softness, indulgent warmth and durability, and King Cole has used it to develop a delicious new blend of 85% Merino wool and 15% yak, called Luxury Yak. It knits to a DK-weight, and comes in 12 vibrant colours. Accompanying the new yarn is a beautiful pattern collection for women designed by Jenny Watson, called KC Collection Three -Luxury Yak. The 13 garment projects and 22 accessories combine modern shapes with vintage-inspired details and elegant stitch patterns. Projects include a collared jumper with a deep V-neck and lace details, neat tank tops and relaxed cardigans, a sideways-knit poncho with buttoned sleeves, socks, hats and homewares, and a range of striped and colourwork tops and cardigans showcasing the jewel-like hues of Luxury Yak. Find stockist…

Much-loved British designer Erika Knight has teamed up with Bath-based store A Yarn Story to create a capsule collection of designs using the shop’s in-house yarn range, Walcot Yarns Origin - a blend of Argentinian Merino and Peruvian Highland wool. The five gloriously colourful designs include ‘Date Night’, a contemporary intarsia jumper with graphic blocks of colour and a narrow central cabled panel. The relaxed ‘Date Debrief’ sweater combines stripes and slip stitches to give a vibrant textured fabric, and ‘Long Weekend’ is a rollneck pullover with modern balloon sleeves and subtle textured details on the shoulder. Garments are sized to fit busts of 28in to 62in. There are two accessories: ‘Theatre Wrap’, a chic poncho with a scarf neck worked in a tartan-like pattern; and ‘A Walk in the…

MODE AT ROWAN Alpaca Cotton Shade pictured Blue Haze (019) Ball weight/length 25g/120m Needle size 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) Tension 23 sts and 31 rows to 10cm Fibre content 57% alpaca, 43% cotton Care Hand wash RRP £6.95 Contact www.knitrowan.com/mode-at-rowan This light DK yarn is constructed from a cotton mesh filled with alpaca fibre for an airy, featherlight result with a special halo. Its fabulous fluffiness makes it a treat to wear next to the skin, providing a warm yet light fabric. The palette has nine neutral shades and this delicate blue, and you can find patterns using Alpaca Cotton on the Mode at Rowan website. HEY MAMA WOLF Skadi Shade pictured Hawthorne Pink (10) Skein weight/length 100g/200m Needle size 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) Tension 19 sts and 28 rows…

BRONAGH MISKELLY Gordale THESE SOFT and stretchy mitts, designed by Bronagh Miskelly, are knitted in a garter stitch stripe pattern, overlaid with a cable pattern that flows from the ribbed cuffs to the upper edge, They’re knitted in two colours of Baa Ram Ewe’s Pip Colourwork, a 4ply wool which comes in 36 shades including some fab neons! Bronagh has provided instructions for two sizes, and also offers tips on avoiding ‘jogs’ in your stripes when working in the round. SIZE Palm circumference: 20cm (23cm) [73/in (9in)] Length: 17cm (18cm) [63/in (7in)] YARN Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork (4ply weight; 100% British wool; 116m/126yds per 25g ball) A Hebden Water Blue (057); 1 (2) x 25g balls B Settle Blue (007); 1 x 25g ball NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of…

BERGÈRE DE FRANCE Tulipe THIS LITTLE V-neck cardigan from the Bergère de France design team is decorated with pretty lace borders around the lower edge and the cuffs. It has a soft fabric with a subtle sheen, courtesy of Bergère’s pure cotton Coton Satiné DK yarn. This comes in a wide choice of bright and pastel shades. SIZE YARN Bergère de France Coton Satiné (DK weight; 100% cotton; 115m/125yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 9-10/US 4) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders Lockable stitch markers 4 x 20mm buttons TENSION 21 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Bergere de France www.bergeredefrance.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p88 BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS KEY BACK…

WHEN A project calls for a stretchy cast-on for ribbing, many knitters opt for a tubular method, as this gives a neat and tidy edge with plenty of ‘give’. There are lots of different ways to work a tubular cast-on, with some requiring waste yarn or a provisional cast-on – which I personally find a bit fiddly. So I was delighted when I came across the alternating cable cast-on technique, which produces a tidy, stretchy and stable edging for ribbing, and is a simple and quick alternative to tubular methods. This technique gives a neat edge where the rib stitches blend invisibly into the cast-on edge with an almost rounded look (see our swatch, top left) – just as with a tubular cast-on. It’s clear to see how tidy this…

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…

JENNIE ATKINSON Celsiana INTERESTING DESIGN details on this sweater from Jennie Atkinson include a buttoned opening along the left raglan, a high ribbed collar, and pockets. Bands of clove stitch above the hems and cuffs add texture. Jennie’s design is knitted in a machine-washable wool from Cygnet, which comes in 26 vintage colours. SIZE YARN Cygnet Pure Wool Superwash DK (DK weight; 100% superwash wool; 104m/114yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) doublepointed needles (DPNs) 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles Stitch markers Stitch holders 11 (10:11:10:11) x 20mm buttons TENSION 21.5 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Cygnet 01274 743374 www.cygnetyarns.com For general abbreviations, see…

SIZE YARN Yarnsmiths Merino Sock (4ply weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon; 400m/438yds per 100g skein) A Hint of Grey (2K032); 1 x 100g skein Yarnsmiths Merino Sock Prints (4ply weight; 75% superwash Merino wool; 25% nylon, 400m/438yds per 100g skein) B Berry Burst (2G040); 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, 80cm long, for Magic Loop method Set of 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) doublepointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, 80cm long 3 stitch markers Waste yarn for heel placement TENSION 38 sts and 50 rounds to 10cm over st st using 2.25mm needles. 34 sts and 48 rounds to 10cm over Mosaic Pattern using 2.5mm needles. 1 repeat of Mosaic Pattern measures 2.1cm wide by 2cm…

MARY HENDERSON Duinish INSPIRED BY the colours of heather moorlands in Scotland, this tam and matching cowl feature floral Fair Isle motifs in shades of purple, green, pink and yellow. The set has been designed by Mary Henderson, using Jamieson & Smith’s Jumper Weight and Shetland Heritage yarns. The cowl and the tam are edged with i-cord for a neat finish; the tam has a folded lining around the brim inside the lower border band. SIZE Cowl Circumference: 71cm (28in) Depth: 20cm (7¾in) Tam Circumference at base: 44.5cm (17½in) Depth: 23.5cm (9¼in) YARN Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m/114yds per 25g ball) Note: First number is for the cowl, second is for the tam. When the tam amount is in brackets (), it can…

PAT MENCHINI Hamish IDEAL FOR year-round layering, this waistcoat design from Pat Menchini features a neatly shaped shawl collar which is worked in two pieces. The garment has two front pockets, and has columns of cables and twisted stitches on the fronts and back. It’s knitted in The Croft Aran, a Shetland Islands wool from West Yorkshire Spinners which comes in both solid and tweedy shades. SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Aran (Aran weight; 100% Shetland Islands wool; 166m/182yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) 2 stitch holders Lockable stitch marker 6 buttons TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st using 5mm needles. 22 sts…

MARY HENDERSON Jura WE LOVE the colour palette Mary Henderson has put together for this intricate cardigan. Bands of Fair Isle feature OXO and heart motifs, as well as delicate ‘peerie’ patterns. Colourful corrugated ribbing is used at the hem, cuffs and neckline, while the button bands are worked in single-colour moss stitch. The cardigan is knitted in the round, incorporating steek stitches which are then cut and reinforced with crochet. It’s worked in Blacker Yarns’ Tamar Lustre Blend wool, which has a gorgeous drape and shimmer. SIZE YARN Blacker Yarns Tamar Lustre Blend 4ply (4ply weight; 100% wool; 350m/380yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 60-80cm long Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or circular needles, 80-100cm long, for Magic…

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Knitting kits make a nice treat for yourself or a gift for a knitting friend, and we have been exploring the lovely range of kits available from Mackenzie’s Farm Shop on Shetland. Each kit uses Aister ‘oo’ yarn, which is spun from the wool of Shetland sheep raised on the Mackenzie family croft near Cunningsburgh. Aister ‘oo’ is impressively soft and comes in a wide range of colours inspired by Shetland plants and landscapes. We’ve been making the ‘Danny’s Hat’ kit, a stranded colourwork design for children which comes in green and pink colourway options. This beanie has a colourful corrugated rib brim, traditional Fair Isle motifs, and is finished with a pompom. Instructions on the printed pattern are clear and easy to follow, with large charts. Kits containing the…

WORKSHOPS 29 MARCH Betchworth, Surrey Learn to Spin www.gilliangladrag.co.uk 01306 898144 4 APRIL Ramsbottom Lace and Textured Knitting www.thespottedsheep.co.uk 01706 614063 5 APRIL Exeter Introduction to Entrelac www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 5 APRIL Loughborough Fair Isle Knitting with Nicki Merrall www.beingknitterly.co.uk 6 APRIL Renishaw, Derbyshire Yarn Spa with Yarn By Boo www.nibblesneedlesandhooks.co.uk 6 APRIL Skipton Fair Isle in the Round www.purlandjane.co.uk 01756 228247 6 APRIL Tideswell, Derbyshire Introduction to Yarn Dyeing www.peakdistrictyarns.co.uk 07730 682275 12 APRIL Faversham Learn to Knit Socks with Bronagh Miskelly www.theyarndispensary.co.uk 01795 533812 12-13 APRIL Sedburgh Steeking Weekend Workshop with Marie Wallin www.mariewallin.com 13 APRIL London Fixing Mistakes www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 8985 5231 13 APRIL Lymm, Cheshire Spring Fling! Afternoon Tea with Black Sheep Wools www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 16 APRIL Felton, Morpeth Steeking www.finefettlefibres.uk 01670 600001 27 APRIL…

SARAH HATTON Magda THIS ELEGANT design by Sarah Hatton has a panel of cables and twisted stitches along the upper edge, which contrasts beautifully with a lower section worked in a pattern of garter welts. The lower section is gently shaped using a series of increases and decreases, and is edged with a narrow twisted stitch band. The scarf is knitted in Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK, a soft and lustrous British wool from West Yorkshire Spinners which comes in 13 rich tonal colours. SIZE Length: 210cm (823/in) Width (widest point): 33cm (13in) Width (narrowest point): 15cm (6in) YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK (DK weight; 100% British wool; 225m/246yds per 100g skein) Foxglove (1111); 3 x 100g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting…

FAYE PERRIAM-REED Porthkerris THIS ELEGANT jumper design from Faye Perriam-Reed features a subtle textured stitch formed from blocks of diagonal lines - almost like a basketweave parquet floor pattern. The drop-shoulder jumper finishes at the waist; stitches are picked up around the armholes to work the stocking stitch sleeves from the top down. Faye has used The Croft DK, a pure Shetland wool from West Yorkshire Spinners which comes in 25 solid and tweed shades. SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK (DK weight; 100% Shetland Islands wool; 225m/246yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80-150cm long 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80-150cm long Stitch holders 2 stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 30…

GEORGIA FARRELL Fog THIS SWEATER, designed by Georgia Farrell, has a loose-fitting body with narrow cropped sleeves. It’s knitted as a single sideways piece, with bands of argyle patterning down the sleeves and around the hem worked using both the intarsia and stranded colourwork techniques. It’s finished with a ribbed neckband. Georgia’s design is knitted in Rowan’s Fine Tweed Haze, a fluffy, sumptuous blend of wool and alpaca. SIZE YARN Rowan Fine Tweed Haze (DK weight; 37% wool, 37% alpaca, 13% polyamide, 9% cotton, 4% polyester; 215m/234yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/(US 4) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, no more than 40cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, at least 120cm long…

LUCY GEORGE Caragh THIS SLEEVELESS top by Lucy George is knitted in reverse stocking stitch, with a beautiful central cable panel on the front - the cables flow from the bottom rib band right up into the high ribbed neckline. The project is worked in pieces and then seamed before adding ribbed trims around the armholes and neck. Lucy has used Rowan’s Cotton Cashmere yarn, which comes in 22 soft tonal shades; she recommends wet-blocking the finished project to achieve the best results. SIZE YARN Rowan Cotton Cashmere (DK weight; 85% cotton, 15% cashmere; 125m/137yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 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 21 sts and 28 rows…

DROPS DESIGN Dandelion Field THIS CHEERFUL colourwork jumper from the DROPS Design team is knitted from the top down, with European or diagonal shoulders. The Nordic-style floral stranded pattern is worked in two shades of DROPS’ soft and cosy Nepal aran yarn, a wool-alpaca blend which comes in a wide choice of colours. The double ribbed neckband is folded and stitched to the inside, with a contrasting stripe around the foldline. SIZE YARN DROPS Nepal (Aran weight; 65% wool, 35% alpaca; 75m/82yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long Set of 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Set of 5mm (UK 6/US 8) DPNs Stitch markers (inc. lockable stitch markers)…