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Welcome...
…to a your super-cosy new issue of Knit Now!
This month we’re just revelling in the
joy of knitting! With gift-knitting season
behind us, we can throw ourselves
wholeheartedly into some special
projects without the ticking deadline
looming over us. We tasked our
designers with creating some really
luxurious patterns that you’ll love to
47 knit as much as you’ll enjoy wearing.

That doesn’t mean they have to cost
the earth though! You can get a little bit
of luxury for less with our cover jumper
(page 21) and make the most of a really
special yarn with Kate Martin’s Supernal
Shawl (page 30).
I’m also enjoying a little bit of nostalgia

this month, with Sachiyo Ishii’s adorable
take on four of our favourite characters from The Magic Roundabout (page
15). A lot of my friends and family are still working from home – I might make
a couple of them an Ermintrude or a Florence to keep them company on their
desks! We’re looking forward as well as back, with Susan Crawford. Susan has
revisited her work on the Vintage Shetland Project with her new book Evolution –
read all about it in our exclusive interview (page 50).
There’s plenty more to read this issue as well. Don’t forget to enter our
giveaways (page 91) and discover your new favourite yarn shop (page 80). You
can find lots of chunky knitting inspiration (page 26) and of course we’ve got all
50 the usual news and reviews!
Happy knitting!
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THIS ISSUE
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On th e co ve r page 21
Great Reads
Veivers Sweater by Irina Lyubaeva 10 Ask the Experts
Modelled by Paris for J’Adore Mod els
Phot ography by Ren ata Stonyte Your knitting queries, answered
Hair and makeup by Richard Harvey
12 The Bookshelf
Our picks of the best new books
26 Think BIG!
84 Must-make patterns for your
chunky needles
50 Knitting Evolution 42
Susan Crawford discusses her
makes, her inspiration and her life
58 Community Inspiration
What’s going on near you 38 KAL continues
Part 8 of our Knit Together
71 5 Minutes With…
knit-along
We chat to Sarah Clarkson, the talent
behind the brilliant Woolly Originals 47 The Hot List
The best golden yarns
80 A Mum with a Crazy Dream
Hear the story behind the fabulous 62 The Review
new yarn store The Foundry Works Real knitters review baby yarns
CONTENTS
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6 Meet the Team
Some of the talented faces
behind the scenes
8 What’s New?
All the latest knitting news
91 Shop, Save & Win
Offers just for you
92 The Basics
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Essential knitting knowledge
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Meet the
TEAM
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EDITORIAL
Editor – Kate Heppell
Deputy Editor – Joanna Cummings
Technical Editors – Michelle Hazell, Tricia Gilbert
Chief Sub-Editor – Kayleigh Hooton
Senior Sub-Editor – Chantelle Salkeld
Lead Designer – Craig Chubb
– here are some of the talented faces who work Photographers – Tym Leckey, Renata Stonyte
Covermount & Packaging Designer – Jess Sammon
behind the scenes
CONTRIBUTORS
Kari-Helene Rane, Chloe Elizabeth Birch,
Nataliya Polyakov, Vikki Bird, Jane Burns,
Paula Niskasaari, Jane Howarth, Sachiyo Ishii,
Francoise Danoy, DROPS Design Team, Kate Heppell,
Paintbox Design Team, Martin Storey, Julie Ferguson,
Cilla Webb, Jacqui Harding, Joeli Caparco,
Karie Westermann, Gabriella Henry, Claire Neicho
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What’s
NEW
Here’s our guide to what’s
exciting in knitting right now
Modern Men’s
Knits
Brand new for Rowan from designer Jen
Geigley, Modern Family Knits comes with 11
stylish knitwear designs for men in popular
Rowan favourites such as Valley Tweed,
Moordale, Softyak, Felted Tweed Aran and
more. Classic shapes come together with
textured stitches and a tonal colour palette
for a truly timeless collection.
www.knitrowan.com
A stitch marker in time…

Add a touch of eclectic fun with these adorable Lana
Bou stitch markers available at The Foundry Works! With
nine adorable styles to choose from, from dinosaurs and
biscuits to Christmas and Halloween, and more, each set
comes with at least four sweet charms and clasp markers
suitable for both knitting and crochet! We think our
favourite has to be the gin collection.
www.thefoundryworks.co.uk
KNITTING NEWS
Curiouser and Marvellous

curiouser Minerva
The brand-new MillaMia collection
has landed and Alice in Website!
Wonderland fans are in for a Have you had a browse
treat! The Curiouser collection for of the stunning new
children captures the magic and Minerva website
madness of Alice’s adventures yet? The new site
in colourful and contemporary includes the enormous
knitwear that will be treasured selection of fabric, yarn,
forever. Helena Rosen, co-founder haberdashery items
and creative director of MillaMia, and more, but with
was inspired by a V&A exhibit and some exciting new features! You can make a profile
her bold ideas and inspiration and upload your makes and reviews straight to the
come alive in this rich children’s site and easily shop the products used in everyone’s
collection. Our favourites include posts. There is so much to inspire your crafting, so
the Celine Cardigan, Silvia Jumper, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy having an explore!
and Alice Frill Jumper, pictured. www.minerva.com
www.lovecrafts.com
Timeless style from

Scheepjes
Discover the Little Lace Diamonds Tee,
the latest knitting pattern from Simy’s
Studio as part of Scheepjes YARN
The After Party series! This timeless
We love
ya rn bow ls
T-shaped top, with a roomy fit and lovely
lace detail, lends itself to endless
seasonal combinations. The pattern
Unicorns!
This super-cute ceramic yarn
is available in sizes S-XXL and also bowl feeds your knitting wool
includes a handy visual schematic, and through the back in place of
is knitted using Scheepjes Organicon, this magical creature’s tail, a
a soft, organic (vegan) cotton yarn that surefire way to add a sprinkle
feels phenomenal against the skin. of magic to your everyday knitting.
Shown in 217 Fresh Air, this top would £23.51,
look equally stunning in any of the 21 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DesignsByDebbieX
shades available.
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Flamingos!
This delicate stoneware
Bring in the Botanicals

yarn bowl will keep your
yarn from rolling madly
around and the delicate
Have you seen the shade of pink with a touch of whimsy is sure
latest beautiful West to make you smile.
Yorkshire Spinners KAL? £9.50,
The Botanical Garden www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PinsAndNeedlescouk
Colourwork Blanket
designed by Rosee
Woodland (one of our
faves!) is a nine-part
Sheep!
What’s better
knit-along that launched than one yarn
in November as is a bowl? Why, two
gorgeous colourwork of course! Grab
blanket inspired by yourself a mini
gardens and allotments. flock of yarn
Knitted in Bo Peep Pure bowls with this
and accompanied by set of two adorable sheep ceramic
seven exclusive tutorial bowls – complete with matching bamboo
videos from Rosee, knitting needles!
find the complete free £69.08, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
pattern online now! BarruntandoCeramics
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Ask the
EXPERTS
Our team of expert knitters is on hand to help you with your tricky
knitting troubles. In this issue, we help with measuring socks,
silk yarn and testing fibre content
Aaron asks…
Is there a way to tell if a sock is going to be the right size
without getting out a tape measure?
Edito r Kate says...

There certainly is Aaron! I much prefer working from a real
foot where possible, as I find it gives me a better idea as to
whether the overall fit is snug enough too.
With a top-down sock, you can try on the sock (or have the
lucky recipient try it on) and the toe shaping should start
when the knitting reaches one or two rounds short of the
start of the little toe (where the foot goes in at the end of
the bone). If you’re knitting on DPNs you can transfer the
stitches onto a piece of smooth waste yarn if you’re worried
about breaking or bending one (or losing some stitches) if
they are left in place.
For toe-up socks it’s a little trickier but if you try on the sock
and start shaping when the foot just reaches the front of the
ankle as it bends into the leg, that should give a good fit.
Phoebe asks…
I have a mystery yarn and I’m thinking of dyeing it but I’m not sure if it’s wool.
Is there any way I can tell?
Tech nical Edito r Tricia says...

The easiest way to tell if your yarn is made of wool is to try a
burn test. Take a length of the yarn and place it in a flameproof
dish. It’s also a good idea to have some damp kitchen paper or
a damp cloth to hand just in case! Apply a match to the yarn.
Wool (and silk) will be quite difficult to burn and once lit will
burn slowly. They will generally be self-extinguishing and go out
after a relatively short time. The residue is a small, black bead that can be readily
crushed to powder. Wool in particular is naturally fire retardant and has been used
in applications such as airplane seating and firefighters’ uniforms. It produces little
smoke or toxic gases. As it does not melt it does not stick to surfaces like skin.
Synthetic fibres, on the other hand, melt and on cooling leave behind a solid, fused
globule. (As there are so many synthetic fibres on the market they may behave a
little differently but it is important to mention that all yarns and fibres must meet the
relevant UK safety standards so, whilst this test is handy in determining suitability
for dyeing, it doesn’t necessarily mean that a yarn presents a safety hazard).
In association with
ASK THE EXPERTS
Kit asks… Pip asks…
The pattern I’m knitting is stranded colourwork, and there are I’ve just bought some gorgeous silk yarn but
sections where there are up to 10 stitches in the same colour. it has the strangest smell. What is it and can
How do I keep these long floats neat? I get rid of it?
In-h ouse expe rt Deb bie says...

If you leave long floats, this can distort the stitches as it is difficult
to maintain an even tension. It can also mean that fingers and
toes catch in the floats (particularly annoying with socks!). To get
round this problem we use the weaving in method. It’s simple to do and avoids the
issues caused by long floats. The finished appearance on the right side of the work
should be lovely and neat and the back is much tidier and less likely to snag.
Weaving in
Deputy Edito r
Step 1: Knit in colour A to colour Step 2: Return to yarn B bringing it up
Jo says...
change, k2 in B. Return to colour A and from beneath yarn A. Yarn A now lays over
bring it underneath B. Yarn B lays over A. yarn B. If your silk yarn has an unusual smell it’s probably
because it still contains sericin. Sericin is a waxy
gum that forms part of the silkworm’s cocoon.
The finest silks are processed (degummed) to
remove the sericin before it is sold. These
silks are normally the bright white, gloriously
lustrous, reflective silks and are produced from
silkworms fed on special mulberry leaves and
diligently farmed.
Tussah and eri silks, on the other hand, are more

rustic in nature. The texture may be nubbier and
Step 4: K2 in B, leaving yarn A at back Step 3: K1 in B. Yarn A is anchored at the colour a more biscuity beige or even soft grey
of the work. K3 in A. No need to weave the back of the work. Make sure that colour. They may have a more subtle sheen or little
in - the float is only 3 sts. yarn A is not pulled too tight. sheen at all. These silks come from wild silkworms
and the chrysalis has been allowed to hatch before
the cocoon is processed. Often these silks are
less highly processed so some sericin may remain
when it reaches you as yarn.
To remove the smell you will need to remove

the sericin by degumming. This can be done by
washing the silk in cold (not hot) water with a
mild detergent like ecover delicate or a woolwash
liquid. Rinse in cold water in a bowl (not running
water) and hang out of direct sunlight to dry. It
Step 5: When seen from the back of the Here you see a float that hasn’t been may take a couple of washes but the smell will
work the woven in pink yarn A can be woven in – it’s much more likely to catch eventually disappear.
seen trapped by yarn B. as well as create uneven stitches
Got a knitting dilemma for the team? Email expert@knitnowmag.co.uk with your questions!
The
BOOKSHELF
The latest knitting books we can’t get enough of
Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy

By Tanis Gray (£22.99, Pavilion)
Now here’s an exciting one! Featuring more than 25
projects pictured in gorgeous full-colour photography, Star
Wars: Knitting the Galaxy includes patterns for clothing,
home projects; and toys inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth
Vader, Rey; plus a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens
from a galaxy far, far away. Projects range from simple
patterns like the Ewok Hood (sized for both children and
adults!) to more complex projects like the Darth Vader
pullover. With projects for knitters at all levels and a
variety of techniques to practice – including stranded
colourwork, double-knitting, and lace knitting – Star Wars:
Knitting the Galaxy is the perfect book for knitters and film
fans across the galaxy. It will be published 26th January
2021 – join the queue!
Saltwater Gifts from the Island

of Newfoundland
By by Christine LeGrow & Shirley
A. Scott (£24.99, Boulder Books)
With this latest book in
the best-selling Saltwater
Knits series, Christine LeGrow
and Shirley A. Scott offer some
of Newfoundland’s most beloved
knitwear designs. Whether you
want to keep cosy with knitted
socks and fine woollen gloves,
or warm up your home with comfy cushions and lovely tea
cosies, Saltwater Gifts includes patterns and inspiration, tips
and tricks, and reveals some of the cultural heritage of these
distinctive patterns.
Essential Baby Knits: Eight

Hand Knit Designs
By Quail Studio (£9.50, Quail Studio)
A new addition to Quail Studio’s Essential Knits
range, Essential Baby Knits contains eight
beautiful patterns for stylish baby knitwear, all
created in Rowan’s stunning Baby Cashsoft
Merino. Designed in a minimal palette but with
small stitch details, these designs cover the age
range from newborn to 18 months old, allowing
you to make the perfect garments for the little
ones in your life.
Sachi says…
“There must be many who grew

up with these quirky characters!
Now we can enjoy creating
them too. Have lots of fun!”
Knit four quirky characters from this beloved show
Small parts: not suitable as toys for children!

Need to
Designed by know...
Sachiyo Ishii Start knitting…
Yarn used
King Cole Pricewise DK:
1 ball each in Blush 149 (A), LEGS, BODY & HEAD
Cornflower 056 (B), white RIGHT LEG
001 (C), Orangutan 3381 (D), With C, cast on 11 sts.
Taupe 037 (E), Baby pink 004 Rows 1-5: Starting with a p row,
(F), Fudge 1741 (G) & Flame work 5 rows in St st.
087 (H) Break yarn. Join A.
Rows 6-19: Starting with a k row,
Stylecraft Special DK: work 14 rows in St st.
1 ball each in Lipstick 1246 Break yarn and place sts on
(I), Dandelion 1856 (J), white a holder.
1001 (L), Spice 1711 (M),
Camel 1420 (N), Soft Peach LEFT LEG
1240 (O), 1002 Black 1002 Work as for Right leg. Break yarn
(Q) & Aster 1003 (R) but keep sts on working needle
for Body.
About the yarn
King Cole Pricewise DK: BODY
DK; 282m per 100g ball; Join B.
100% acrylic Row 20 (RS): K11 sts of Left leg,
Stylecraft Special DK: with RS facing k11 from holder,
DK; 295m per 100g ball; connecting both legs. 22 sts
100% acrylic Rows 21-35: Work 15 rows in
St st.
Tension Row 36: [K3, k2tog] twice, k2, Rows 5-7: Starting with a p row, Rows 1-3: Starting with a p row,
24 sts x 30 rows = 10cm [k2tog, k3] twice. 18 sts work 3 rows in St st. work 3 rows in St st.
measured over St st Row 37: Purl. Row 8: K8, [k2tog] 4 times, k8. Row 4 (RS): K4, [kfb] twice, k4.
Row 38: [K1, k2tog] 6 times. 20 sts 12 sts
Needles used 12 sts Row 9: Purl. Row 5: P4, cast off 4 sts, p to
3.5mm straight Break B. Join A. Row 10: K6, [k2tog] 4 times, k6. end. 8 sts
Rows 39-41: Work 3 rows in St st. 16 sts Row 6: K8, working across gap.
Other supplies Row 42: [Kfb] 12 times. 24 sts Row 11: Purl. Break yarn and thread
tapestry needle, stitch holder, Row 43: Purl. Row 12: K6, [k2tog] twice, k6. through rem sts. Pull tight
3.5mm crochet hook, toy filling Row 44: [Kfb] 12 times. 48 sts 14 sts to fasten.
oddment of dark brown DK Rows 45-55: Work 11 rows in Cast off.
yarn, all-purpose sewing St st. RIBBON BOW
needle & white thread, pair of Row 56: [K6, k2tog] 6 times. SKIRT With B, cast on 7 sts.
4mm black beads or safety 42 sts With D, cast on 40 sts. Rows 1-15: Starting with a p row,
eyes per character, wooden Row 57 & all foll WS rows: Purl. Rows 1-14: Starting with a k row, work 15 rows in St st.
skewer (optional), 30-40cm Row 58: [K5, k2tog] 6 times. work 14 rows in St st. Row 16 (RS): K1, [k2tog] 3
lace ribbon, orange pastel, 36 sts Row 15 (RS): K1, [k2tog, k1] 13 times. 4 sts
green floral tape, masking Row 60: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. times. 27 sts Row 17: Purl.
tape, wire, aluminium tape, 30 sts Cast off. Row 18: K1, [kfb] 3 times. 7 sts
sturdy card Row 62: [K3, k2tog] 6 times. Rows 19-33: Work 15 rows in
24 sts SLEEVES St st.
Sizing Row 64: [K2tog] 12 times. 12 sts Make 2 Cast off.
Ermintrude: 20cm tall Break yarn and thread through With B, cast on 12 sts.
Florence: 19cm tall rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Rows 1-16: Starting with a k row, RIBBON CENTRE
Brian: 12cm long work 16 rows in St st. With B, cast on 7 sts.
Zebedee: 14cm tall SHOES Row 17 (RS): K2tog, k to last 2 Rows 1-6: Starting with a p row,
Make 2 sts, k2tog. 10 sts work 6 rows in St st.
Abbreviations With C, cast on 18 sts. Cast off. Row 7 (WS): P1, [p2tog] 3 times.
See page 94 for Row 1 (WS): Purl. 4 sts
all abbreviations Row 2: [K2, kfb] 6 times. 24 sts HANDS Row 8: K1, [kfb] 3 times. 7 sts
Row 3: Purl. Make 2 Rows 9-13: Work 5 rows in St st.
Row 4 (edge): Purl. With A, cast on 10 sts. Cast off.
TOYS
FLOWER PETALS or alternatively, make French Row 42: [K6, k2tog] 6 times. Row 7 (WS): Purl.
With crochet hook and C, [chain knots with Q. With A, embroider 42 sts Row 8 (edge): Purl.
5, insert crochet hook in first a French knot for the nose. With Row 44: [K5, k2tog] 6 times. 36 sts Rows 9-18: Starting with a p row,
chain, yarn around the hook, pull dark brown DK yarn, embroider Row 46: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. work 10 rows in St st.
through both loops] 6 times. eyebrows and mouth. With E, 30 sts Row 19 (edge): Knit.
6 petals made work backstitches on the head, Row 48: [K3, k2tog] 6 times. Row 20: [K1, kfb] 15 times.
Fasten off. leaving loops every other stitch. 24 sts 45 sts
Cut loops and trim. Sew cast-on Row 49: Purl. Row 21: Purl.
FLOWER CENTRE and cast-off end of bow piece Cast off. Row 22: [K2, kfb] 15 times.
With D, cast on 8 sts. together and work a gathering 60 sts
Break yarn and thread through thread in centre to make a bow. HEAD Rows 23-24: Starting with a p
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Attach ribbon centre and attach Work as for Ermintrude Body to row, work 2 rows in St st.
Stitch both ends together to bow to head. Stitch ends of Row 12. 48 sts Rows 25-27: Knit.
make into a circle. flower petals together and sew Rows 13-25: Starting with a p Cast off.
flower centre piece to petals. row, work 13 rows in St st.
Making up: With fastened-off Wrap yarn ends with floral tape Row 26 (RS): [K6, k2tog] 6 FEET
yarn end of body, sew head seam and attach flower to hand. With times. 42 sts Make 4
as far as neck. With cast-on orange pastel, colour cheeks. Row 27 & all foll WS rows: Purl. With H, cast on 12 sts and work
yarn end, sew each leg as far as Row 28: [K5, k2tog] 6 times. as for Ermintrude Body to Row 4.
crotch. Sew body seam and stuff. 36 sts 24 sts
With A, work a gathering thread Row 30: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. Rows 5-6: Starting with a p row,
around neck. Fold shoe piece BODY 30 sts work 2 rows in St st.
in half longways and sew sole. With F, cast on 12 sts. Row 32: [K3, k2tog] 6 times. Row 7 (WS, edge): Knit.
Sew up seam as far as cast-off Row 1 (WS): Purl. 24 sts Rows 8-10: Starting with a k row,
edge and stuff toes. Insert leg Row 2: [K1, kfb] 6 times. 18 sts Row 34: [K2, k2tog] 6 times. work 3 rows in St st.
in shoe and secure shoe to leg Row 3 & every WS row: Purl. 18 sts Row 11 (edge): Knit.
with stitches all around. Repeat Row 4: [K2, kfb] 6 times. 24 sts Row 36: [K1, k2tog] 6 times. Rows 12-13: Starting with a p
for the other leg. Seam skirt and Row 6: [K3, kfb] 6 times. 30 sts 12 sts row, work 2 rows in St st.
attach lace ribbon to the hem. Row 8: [K4, kfb] 6 times. 36 sts Break yarn and thread through Row 14: [K2, k2tog] 6 times.
Sew skirt to body. Sew edge of Row 10: [K5, kfb] 6 times. 42 sts rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. 18 sts
hand together, wrap hand with Row 12: [K6, kfb] 6 times. 48 sts Row 15: Purl.
sleeve and secure hand to sleeve Row 14: [K7, kfb] 6 times. 54 sts HAT Row 16: [K1, k2tog] 6 times.
cuff. Sew sleeve and stuff. Attach Rows 15-39: Starting with a p With B, cast on 12 sts and work 12 sts
sleeve to body. Repeat for the row, work 25 rows in St st. as for Ermintrude Body to Row 6. Break yarn and thread through
other arm. Attach eye beads Row 40: [K7, k2tog] 6 times. 48 sts 30 sts rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
FRONT LEGS
Make 2
With H, cast on 10 sts.
Starting with a p row, work 8 rows
in St st.
Cast off.
LARGE BODY DOTS

Make 8
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2: [K2tog] 10 times.
Break yarn and thread
through rem sts. Pull tight
to fasten.
SMALL BODY DOTS

Make 5
Row 1 (WS): [P2tog] 5 times.
5 sts
Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
TAIL MAIN PIECE around fingers a few times to Row 44: Sl 1, k3. Row 1 (WS): Purl.
With F, cast on 15 sts. make a small tassel. Cut loops. Row 45: P3, turn. Row 2: [K1, kfb] 6 times. 18 sts
Rows 1-9: Starting with a p row, Wrap tassel with tail end piece Row 46: Sl 1, k2. Row 3: Purl.
work 9 rows in St st. and sew long sides of tail end. Row 47: P2, turn. Row 4 (edge): Purl.
Row 10 (RS): [K1, k2tog] 5 Attach tail end to tail. Attach tail Row 48: Sl 1, k1. Rows 5-6: Work 2 rows in St st.
times. 10 sts to body. Row 49: P24 (to end). Row 7 (edge): Knit.
Break yarn and thread through Resume working over all sts. Row 8: [K1, kfb] 9 times. 27 sts
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Rows 50-51: Work 2 rows in St st. Cast off.
Row 52: K10, [k2tog] twice, k10.
TAIL END 22 sts ANTENNA TOP BOBBLES
With H, cast on 7 sts. Rows 53-55: Work 3 rows in St st. Make 2
Starting with a p row, work BODY Row 56: K9, [k2tog] twice, k9. With N, cast on 10 sts.
20 rows in St st. With J, cast on 6 sts. 20 sts Break yarn and thread through
Cast off. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Rows 57-59: Work 3 rows in St st. rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 2: Kfb, k to last st, kfb. Row 60: K8, [k2tog] twice, k8.
HORNS 2 sts inc’d 18 sts ANTENNA STICK
Make 2 Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1-2 twice. Rows 61-63: Work 3 rows in St st. Make 2
With C, cast on 10 sts. 12 sts Cast off. With N, cast on 8 sts.
Rows 1-3: Starting with a p row, Row 7: Purl. Cast off.
work 3 rows in St st. Row 8: [K1, kfb] 6 times. 18 sts HEAD
Row 4 (RS): K2, [k2tog, k2] Rows 9-13: Work 5 rows in St st. With O, cast on 12 sts. NOSE
twice. 8 sts Row 14: [K2, kfb] 6 times. 24 sts Rows 1-2: Starting with a p row, With I, cast on 7 sts.
Rows 5-7: Work 3 rows in St st. Rows 15-29: Work 15 rows in work 2 rows in St st. Break yarn and thread through
Row 8: [K2, k2tog] twice. 6 sts St st. Row 3 (WS, edge): Knit. rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 9: Purl. Rows 4-7: Work 4 rows in St st. Stitch both ends together to
Break yarn and thread through Right Side Row 8: [Kfb] 12 times. 24 sts make it into a bobble.
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Row 30: K10, turn. Rows 9-21: Work 13 rows in St st.
Row 31: Sl 1, p9. Row 22: [K2tog] 12 times. 12 sts SHELL
FLOWER PETALS & Row 32: K9, turn. Break yarn and thread through With I, cast on 24 sts.
CENTRE Row 33: Sl 1, p8. rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Rows 1-13: Starting with a p row,
Work as for Florence Flower. Row 34: K8, turn. work 13 rows in St st.
Row 35: Sl 1, p7. HAT Row 14 (RS): K2tog, k to last 2
Making up: With fastened-off Row 36: K7, turn. With N, cast on 12 sts. sts, k2tog. 2 sts dec’d
yarn end, sew body halfway. Row 37: Sl 1, p6.
With cast-on yarn end, work a Row 38: K6, turn.
gathering thread along cast-on Row 39: Sl 1, p5.
edge and draw tightly. Sew up Row 40: K5, turn.
a little further, stuff, and close Row 41: Sl 1, p4.
seam. Sew dots to body. With Row 42: K4, turn.
fastened-off yarn end of foot, Row 43: Sl 1, p3.
stitch together the centre, stuff, Row 44: K3, turn.
and sew top and bottom side Row 45: Sl 1, p2.
edges together. Sew hind feet to Row 46: K2, turn.
body. Fold front leg piece in half Row 47: Sl 1, p1.
lengthways, sew seam and stuff. Row 48: K24 (to end).
Attach leg to foot. Attach legs to
body. For stability, insert wooden Left Side
skewer through legs (optional). Row 31: P10, turn.
Attach eye beads to head. Seam, Row 32: Sl 1, k9.
stuff, and attach hat to head. Row 33: P9, turn.
With G, make backstitches to Row 34: Sl 1, k8.
forehead, leaving loops every Row 35: P8, turn.
other stitch. Cut loops and Row 36: Sl 1, k7.
separate strands. With H, Row 37: P7, turn.
embroider dots on cheeks. With Row 38: Sl 1, k6.
dark brown DK yarn, embroider Row 39: P6, turn.
mouth. Attach flower. Seam horns Row 40: Sl 1, k5.
and attach them to head. Attach Row 41: P5, turn.
head to body. Row 42: Sl 1, k4.
Seam and stuff tail. Wind E Row 43: P4, turn.
TOYS
Rows 15-19: Work 5 rows in St st.
Row 20-25: Rep rows 14-19. SHOP SMALL
You can find the yarn to knit this pattern in yarn shops
20 sts nationwide. Now more than ever, small shops need
Row 26: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, our support, so visit the UKHKA website to find your
k2tog. 18 sts nearest shop. Even if you can’t visit them in person,
many shops now offer telephone and internet shopping.
Rows 27-37: Work 11 rows in www.ukhandknitting.com
St st.
Row 38: K2tog, k to last 2 sts,
k2tog. 16 sts Row 1 (WS): Purl. HANDS
Rows 39-47: Work 9 rows in St st. Row 2: [Kfb] 10 times. 20 sts Make 2
Row 48: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, Rows 3-4: Starting with a p row, With L, cast on 7 sts.
k2tog. 14 sts work 2 rows in St st. Rows 1-3: Starting with a p row,
Rows 49-57: Work 9 rows in St st. Row 5 (edge): Knit. work 3 rows in St st.
Row 58: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, Rows 6-15: Work 10 rows in St st. Row 4 (RS): K3, kfb, k3. 8 sts
k2tog. 12 sts Row 16 (neck): K2, [k2tog] 8 Row 5: P3, cast off 2 sts, p to
Row 59: Purl. times, k2. 12 sts end. 6 sts
Row 60: [K2tog] 6 times. 6 sts Rows 17-19: Work 3 rows in St st. Row 6: K6, working across gap.
Break yarn and thread through Row 20: [Kfb] 12 times. 24 sts Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Row 21: Purl. rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 22: [K1, kfb] 12 times.
SCARF 36 sts NOSE
With M, cast on 5 sts. Rows 23-37: Work 15 rows in With I, cast on 9 sts.
Knit 100 rows. Cast off. St st. Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 38: [K4, k2tog] 6 times. Row 2: [Kfb] 9 times. 18 sts
EYES 30 sts Rows 3-6: Starting with a p row,
Make 2 Row 39: Purl. work 4 rows in St st.
With L held double, cast on 7 sts. Row 40: [K3, k2tog] 6 times. Row 7: [K2tog] 9 times. 9 sts
Break yarn and thread through 24 sts Break yarn and thread through tightly. Sew up body halfway,
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Row 41: Purl. rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. stuff and close seam. With I,
Stitch both ends together to Row 42: [K2, k2tog] 6 times. work a gathering thread along
make it into a circle. 18 sts BOW neck. Cut a piece of card to 4 x
Row 43: Purl. With L, cast on 5 sts. 20cm, roll to fit inside body and
Making up: With cast-on yarn end Row 44: [K1, k2tog] 6 times. Starting with a p row, work secure with masking tape. Insert
of body, sew seam all the way to 12 sts 20 rows in St st. body. Seam shirt at the front and
neck and stuff. With fastened-off Break yarn and thread through Cast off. insert stiffened body. Secure
yarn end of head, sew seam rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. shirt to body at neck edge. Seam
to neck. With cast-on yarn end, MOUSTACHE SIDE and stuff nose. Attach nose to
work a gathering thread along SHIRT Make 2 head. Sew moustache pieces
cast-on edge and draw tightly. Wind off a small second ball of R With Q, cast on 4 sts. together and attach moustache
Sew up seam a little further, before you begin, or locate both Rows 1-3: Starting with a p row, under nose. Sew eyes and attach
stuff, and close seam. With O, ends of the ball. work 3 rows in St st. beads. With Q, work backstitches
work a gathering thread along With R, cast on 24 sts. Row 4 (RS): K1, k2tog, k1. on the head, leaving loops every
neck. Insert head in body and Row 1 (RS): K2R, join J and 3 sts other stitch. Separate stands.
secure with stitches around neck. k20J, join another end of R Rows 5-7: Work 3 rows in St st. Fold hand in half and sew edges.
Seam, stuff, and attach hat to and k2R. Row 8: Ssk, k1. 2 sts Wrap hand with sleeve, secure
head. Attach eyes and beads. Keep colours correct and cross Row 9: P2tog and fasten off. sleeve to hand with stitch around
Attach nose. With dark brown DK, yarns at colour change to avoid cuff and sew sleeve seam. Stuff
embroider mouth. Sew together any holes. EYES sleeve and attach it to body.
the long edges of antenna stick, Rows 2-14: Starting with a p row, Make 2 Repeat for the other arm. Sew
insert stick to bobble piece and work 13 rows in St st. With L, cast on 16 sts. cast-on and cast-off edge of bow,
secure bobble to stick. Attach Break J and cont with R only. Row 1 (WS): [P2tog] 8 times. work a gathering thread in centre,
antennae to hat. Seam and stuff Row 15: Knit. 8 sts and with R, embroider four French
shell. Coil up shell and stitch to Cast off. Break yarn and thread through knots. Attach bow to neck.
shape. Attach shell to body. Wrap rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Wrap sturdy wire around an
neck with scarf. SLEEVES object of 4cm diameter to make
Make 2 Making up: With fastened-off a coil spring. Insert one end
With J, cast on 10 sts. yarn end of body and head, sew under the shirt and secure coil,
Starting with a k row, work seam to neck. With cast-on yarn sewing shirt hem to coil using R.
BODY & HEAD 13 rows in St st. end, work a gathering thread Wrap coil bottom with aluminium
With I, cast on 10 sts. Cast off. along cast-on edge and draw tape to add some weight.
Patt e rn in
SIZES
6-36
Irina says…
Veivers
SWEATER
This fabulous knit has
“This pattern was inspired
by beautiful yarn that I have
found in my stash. I was
dreaming about a universal
cosy oversized jumper with a
big collar and some textures
that make it look bigger.
texture to spare, with lots And because I am in love
with cables, I couldn’t resist
of cables for cable fans! adding a cable pattern to
decorate this sweater”
Need to This sweater has an unshaped (102, 108, 114, 120, 126, 132, marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l] 4
Designed by know... silhouette and moderate positive 138, 144) sts. times, k to DS, work DS as k1,
Irina Lyubaeva ease. It features a roll neck, Join to work in the rnd, being k to next DS, work DS as k1,
raglan yoke and a beautiful careful not to twist. Pm to mark k to end. 128 (134, 140, 146,
Yarn used texture pattern with a cable panel beg of rnd. Knit 1 rnd. 152, -, -, -, -) sts
Deramores Studio DK on the front. This seamless Rib Rnd: *P3, k3; rep from * to end.
sweater is worked top down in Rep last rnd 60 more times. SIZES 2X, 3X, 4X & 5X ONLY:
About the yarn one piece with German short Change to larger DPNs, and then Row 7: DS, [k to 1 st before
DK; 115m per 50g ball; 100% rows to shape the Front neck. to larger circular needles once marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l]
Merino wool there are enough sts. 4 times, k to DS, work DS as
Knit 2 rnds. k1, k5, turn. - (-, -, -, -, 158, 164,
Tension Stitch patterns Next Rnd: P8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16), pm, p40 (42, 44,
170, 176) sts
Row 8: DS, [p to marker, sm] 4
20 sts x 28 rows = 10cm
measured over Texture patt Cable Pattern 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56), pm, times, p to DS, work DS as p1,
Cable panel of 44 sts Rnds 1-2: P2, k6, p2, k2, p6, k8, p8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, p5, turn.
measures 20cm p6, k2, p2, k6, p2. 16), pm, p40 (42, 44, 46, 48, Row 9: DS, [k to 1 st before
Rnd 3: P2, C6F, p2, C2F, p6, C4B, 50, 52, 54, 56). marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l] 4
Needles used C4F, p6, C2B, p2, C6B, p2. times, k to DS, work DS as k1,
3.5mm DPNs Rnd 4: As Rnd 1. Shape Neck & Yoke k to next DS, work DS as k1, k
3.5mm circular, 100cm Rnd 5: P2, k6, p2, k2, p4, C4Bp, Row 1 (RS): K1, m1l, [k to 1 st to end. - (-, -, -, -, 166, 172, 178,
4.5mm DPNs k4, C4Fp, p4, k2, p2, k6, p2. before marker, m1r, k1, sm, 184) sts
4.5mm circular, 100cm Rnd 6: P2, k6, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, k1, m1l] 3 times, k5, turn. 103
k4, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, k6, p2. (109, 115, 121, 127, 133, 139, ALL SIZES:
Other supplies Rnd 7: P2, k6, p2, C2F, p2, 145, 151) sts Resume working in the rnd over
6 stitch markers [C4Bp] twice, [C4Fp] twice, p2, Row 2 (WS): DS, [p to marker, all sts.
2 stitch holders or waste yarn C4B, p2, k6, p2. sm] 4 times, p1, m1lp, p5, Set-up Rnd: [K to marker, sm] 3
cable needle Rnd 8: P2, k6, [p2, k2] 3 times, turn. 104 (110, 116, 122, 128, times, k2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
tapestry needle p4, [k2, p2] 3 times, k6, p2. 134, 140, 146, 152) sts 10), pm, work Rnd 1 of Cable
Rnd 9: P2, C6F, [p2, k2] 3 times, Row 3: DS, k to 1 st before patt from chart or written
Sizing p4, [k2, p2] 3 times, C6B, p2. marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l, instructions, pm, k to end.
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, Rnd 10: As Rnd 8. [p to 1 st before marker, m1r, Rnd 1: K1, m1l, [p to 1 st before
5X), designed to fit with 10- Rnd 11: P2, k6, p2, C2F, p2, k1, sm, k1, m1l] 3 times, k5, marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l]
20cm ease C4Fp, C4F, C4B, C4Bp, p2, work DS as k1, k5, turn. 112 3 times, p to marker, sm, work
C2B, p2, k6, p2. (118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, next rnd of Cable patt, sm, p to
Rnd 12: P2, k6, p2, k2, p4, k12, 154, 160) sts last 2 sts, k2. 7 sts inc’d
p4, k2, p2, k6, p2. Row 4: DS, p to marker, sm, p2, Rnd 2: [K2, p to 2 sts before
Rnd 13: P2, k6, p2, k2, p4, C4Fp, [k to 2 sts before marker, p2, marker, k2, sm] 3 times, k2, p
k4, C4Bp, p4, k2, p2, k6, p2. sm, p2] 3 times, p5, work DS to marker, sm, work next rnd
Rnd 14: P2, k6, p2, k2, p6, k8, as p1, p5, turn. of Cable patt, sm, p to last st,
p6, k2, p2, k6, p2. Row 5: DS, [k to 1 st before m1r, k1. 1 st inc’d
Rep these 14 rounds. marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l] 4 Rnd 3: [K1, m1l, k to 1 st before
times, k to DS, work DS as k1, marker, m1r, k1, sm] 3 times,
Buy your yarn… Texture Pattern k5, turn. 120 (126, 132, 138, k1, m1l, k to marker, sm, work
Rnds 1-2: Purl. 144, 150, 156, 162, 168) sts next rnd of Cable patt, sm, k to
Deramores Studio Merino
Rnds 3-6: Knit. Row 6: DS, [p to marker, sm] 4 end. 7 sts inc’d
DK, £4.49
www.deramores.com Rep these 6 rnds for patt. times, p to DS, work DS as p1, Rnd 4: [K to marker, sm] 3 times,
p5, turn. k to marker, sm, work next rnd
Start knitting… SIZES XS, S, M, L & XL ONLY:
of Cable patt, sm, k to last st,
m1r, k1. 1 st inc’d
With smaller DPNs, cast on 96 Row 7: DS, [k to 1 st before Rnds 5-6: Rep rnds 3-4.
XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X
Find your size
Approximate UK dress size 6 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28 30-32 34-36
A: Finished bust/chest circumference (cm) 94 103 109 118 127 139 148 157 166
B: Total length (cm) 54.5 57.5 60 64 68 71.5 74 78 84
C: Length to underarm (cm) 36 36 35 36.5 37.5 36 37 38 41.5
D: Upper arm circumference (cm) 32 36 38.5 42.5 46.5 52.5 56 60 64
E: Sleeve length (cm) 44.5 44.5 47 47 47 49 49 49 49
WOMEN’S GARMENT
Abbreviations
C4B: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold at
back, k2 from LH needle, k2
from CN
C4F: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold in
front, k2 from LH needle, k2
from CN
C4Bp: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold
at back, k2 from LH needle,
p2 from CN
C4Fp: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold
in front, p2 from LH needle, k2
from CN
C6B: Sl 3 sts onto CN, hold at
from CN
C6F: Sl 3 sts onto CN, hold in
front, k3 from LH needle, k3
from CN
DS - Double Stitch for German
short rows: After turning,
bring yarn to front in between
needles, slip first st on LH
needle to RH needle. Pull tight
on working yarn and move
yarn to back of work for a
knit st or for a purl st, move
yarn to the back and then in
between needles to front of
work. When working a DS on
the subsequent row, knit or
purl into both legs as a single
st as directed
m1lp: Insert the LH needle
from front to back under the
strand of yarn between the st
just worked and the next st on
the LH needle. Purl this new st
through the back loop. 1 st inc’d
See page 94 for all
other abbreviations
Rep rnds 1-6 a further 6 (7, 8, 9,

10, 11, 12, 13, 14) times. 296
(326, 356, 386, 416, 454, 484,
514, 544) sts
Divide for Sleeves

Next Rnd: Place first 58 (65, 72,
79, 86, 95, 102, 109, 116)

sts onto waste yarn or stitch SLEEVES
holder for first Sleeve, use the Work both the same
backward loop method to cast With RS facing, larger DPNs and
on 6 (7, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) beg at centre of underarm cast-off,
sts, sm, p to marker, sm, place pu and k3 (4, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts,
next 58 (65, 72, 79, 86, 95, k held 58 (65, 72, 79, 86, 95, 102,
102, 109, 116) sts on hold 109, 116) sts, pu and k3 (3, 2, 3,
for second Sleeve, use the 3, 4, 5, 5, 6) st from remainder of
backward loop method to cast underarm, pm for beg of rnd and
on 6 (7, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12) join to work in the rnd. 64 (72, 77,
sts, sm, p to marker, sm, work 85, 93, 104, 112, 120, 128) sts
next rnd of Cable patt, sm, p
to end. 192 (210, 222, 240, Rnd 1: Purl.
258, 282, 300, 318, 336) sts Rnds 2-5: P1, k to last st, p1.
Rnd 6: As Rnd 1.
Lower Body Rep these 6 rnds 18 (18, 19, 19,
Rnd 1 (set-up): P2 (2, 1, 2, 2, 3, 19, 20, 20, 20, 20) more times
4, 4, 5), pm, [p to marker, rm] or until Sleeve measures 4cm
twice, p2 (2, 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5) shorter than desired length.
sts, pm, p to marker, rm, p to
marker, sm, work Cable patt, Cuff
sm, p to end. SIZE XS ONLY:
Rnds 2-5: [K to marker, sm, Next Rnd: P1, [k2, p2tog, p1] 12
p2] twice, k to marker, times, k2, p1. 52 sts
sm, work Cable patt, sm,
k to end. SIZES S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X &
Rnds 6-7: [P to marker, sm] 3 5X ONLY:
times, work Cable patt, sm, p Next Rnd: P1, [k2, p2tog, p1] - (12,
to end. 13, 13, 13, 16, 16, 16, 16)
times, [k2, p2] - (2. 2, 4, 6, 5, 7,
Rep rnds 2-7 until work measures 9, 11) times, k2, p1. - (60, 64,
approximately 29 (29, 29, 30, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) sts
31, 31, 31, 32, 35) cm from
underarm, ending after a Rnd 5 ALL SIZES:
as set above. Next Rnd: P1, *k2, p2; rep from *
Purl 2 rnds. to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
Rep this rnd 20 more times.
Change to smaller Cast off in patt.
circular needles.
Rib Rnd: P1, *k3, p3; rep from * Finishing
to last 5 sts, k3, p2. Weave in ends and block to
Rep this rnd 15 more times. measurements given in table.
Cast off in patt. Turn back cuffs and roll neck.
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Kate says…
“My inspiration for this

pattern came from my love
of simple, clean lines and my
fascination for mesh panels.
The ordered symmetry
of the Irish Mesh stitch
demanded to be showcased
against a background of
simple, classic stitches with
a pop of contrasting colour
to provide extra drama”
Buy your yarn…

Made by Penguins 85% Extra-Fine
Merino 15% Nylon, £21
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ACCESSORY
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Supernal
Designed by
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Yarn used
Made by Penguins 85%
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SHAWL
The perfect accessory to brighten up winter outfits,
Extra-Fine Merino 15% Nylon
2 x 100g skeins in Rainbow this shawl combines colour pops, a simple stocking
Speckle (MC) stitch and a striking mesh pattern
1 x 20g mini skein in
Pink Cocktail (CC)
About the yarn Starting at the centre back and Row 3: K3, yo, k1, yo, kfb, k to Rejoin CC and rep rows 5-8 once
4-ply; 400m per 100g skein; worked top-down with increases last 5 sts, kfb, yo, k1, yo, k3. 6 more. 510 sts
85% Merino wool, 15% nylon at the edges of all RS rows, the sts inc’d Break CC and cont in MC.
main body of the shawl is worked Row 4: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.
Tension in easy stocking stitch with Rep rows 3-4 a further 8 times. Edging
24 sts x 36 rows = 10cm contrasting colours at strategic 66 sts Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k1, yo, kfb,
measured over St st intervals throughout, then flowing *k2, p2; rep from * to last 5 sts,
into a dramatic mesh before Join CC and carry the unused kfb, yo, k1, yo, k3. 6 sts inc’d
Needles used finishing with a crisp ribbed edge. yarn up the edge of the work. Row 2: K3, work in rib to last 3
3.5mm circular, 120cm Row 5: With CC, k3, yo, k1, yo, sts, k3.
Shawl is worked flat, circular
needle is recommended to
Stitch patterns kfb, k to last 5 sts, kfb, yo, k1,
yo, k3. 6 sts inc’d
Rep rows 1-2 four more times.
540 sts
accommodate the number Irish Mesh Row 6: With CC, knit. Break MC.
of sts Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k1, yo, kfb, Row 7: With MC, k3, yo, k1, yo, Rejoin CC and with CC, cast off.
k2, *yo, sl 1, k2, psso; rep kfb, k to last 5 sts, kfb, yo, k1,
Abbreviations from * to last 5 sts, kfb, yo, k1, yo, k3. 6 sts inc’d Finishing
See page 94 for yo, k3. 6 sts inc’d Row 8: With MC, k3, p to last Weave in ends and block
all abbreviations Row 2: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. 3 sts, k3. to measurements given
Row 3: K3, yo, k1, yo, kfb, k1, *sl Rows 9-24: Rep rows 7-8 in schematic.
Sizing 1, k2, psso, yo; rep from * to eight times.
one size last 6 sts, k1, kfb, yo, k1, yo, Rep rows 5-24 a further 4 times.

k3. 6 sts inc’d
Row 4: As Row 2.
366 sts
Rep rows 5-6 once more. 372 sts
Kate’s tip
Take care not to miss the final
Rep these 4 rows for patt. Break CC. yo of the repeated section of

Rep rows 7-8 once more. 378 sts Row 3 when working the Irish
Work Irish Mesh pattern 10 Mesh stitch pattern to ensure
Start knitting… times in full from chart or written
instructions. 498 sts
that you stay on track
Garter Tab
With MC, cast on 3 sts. Irish Mesh
Work in G st for 6 rows.
Next Row (RS): K3, rotate work
90˚ clockwise, pu and k3 sts
along G st row edges, rotate
work a further 90˚ clockwise,
pu and k3 sts along cast-on
edge. 9 sts
Main Body Key

Row 1 (RS): K3, yo, k2, yo, k1,
yo, k3. 12 sts
Row 2: K3, p6, k3.
WOMEN’S GARMENT
Golden Heart
Designed by
DROPS Studio
Yarn used
Need to
know...
JUMPER
DROPS Merino Extra Fine This Nordic-inspired knit with love heart motif will
About the yarn
bring some winter cheer to your look
DK; 105m per 50g ball;
100% wool
This jumper is worked in the Change to larger DPNs and then Next Rnd: K13 (19, 58, 32, 32,
Tension round from the top down. Sts are to larger circular needles once 26), [m1, k26 (39, 117, 65, 65,
21 sts x 28 rnds = 10cm placed on hold after the yoke while there are enough sts. 47)] 7 (5, 1, 3, 3, 5) times, m1,
measured over St st on the body is completed, then the k13 (20, 59, 33, 33, 25). 216
larger needles sleeves are worked in the rnd from Yoke (240, 236, 264, 264, 292) sts
the top down. The raglan shaping Knit 3 rnds. Next Rnd: K34 (37, 37, 42, 44,
Needles used is accented by the use of yarnovers Next Rnd: *K1, m1, k13, m1; rep 50), pm, k40 (46, 44, 48, 44,
3mm DPNs which form delicate eyelets along from * to end. 128 (144, 144, 46) pm, k68 (74, 74, 84, 88,
3mm circular, 80cm the increase lines. These eyelets 160, 160, 176) sts 100), pm, k40 (46, 44, 48, 44,
4mm DPNs are maintained during the straight Join CC and work Pattern A once 46), pm, k to end.
4mm circular, 80cm portion of the yoke. in full, repeating sts 8 (9, 9, 10,
10, 11) times around. 144 (162, Raglan shaping
Other supplies Start knitting… 162, 180, 180, 198) sts with eyelets
Next Rnd (inc): [K to 1 st before
stitch holders or waste yarn
stitch markers BODY Next Rnd: With MC, k9, [m1, marker, yo, k1, sm, k1, yo] 4
tapestry needle Neck k18] 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10) times, times, k to end. 8 sts inc’d
With MC and smaller DPNs, cast m1, k9. 152 (171, 171, 190, Next Rnd: Knit, allowing eyelets
Sizing on 100 (104, 110, 116, 120, 190, 209) sts to form where yarnovers were
S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) designed 126) sts. Join to work in the rnd, Work Pattern B once in full, made in previous rnd.
to fit with 1-10cm ease being careful not to twist. Pm to repeating sts 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) Rep these 2 rnds 10 (11, 15, 15,
See table for finished mark beg of rnd. times around. 208 (234, 234, 18, 18) more times. 304 (336,
measurements Rnd 1: Knit. 260, 260, 286) sts 364, 392, 416, 444) sts
Rnd 2: Purl.
Abbreviations Rep these 2 rnds once more. Break CC and cont in MC only. Maintain eyelets
See page 94 for Next Rnd: K4 (2, 3, 2, 3, 2), [m1, Next Rnd: [K to 3 sts before
all abbreviations k9 (5, 7, 5, 6, 5)] 2 (8, 7, 10, marker, k2tog, yo, k1, sm, k1,
6, 7) times, [m1, k8 (4, 6, 4, At this point, check the work yo, ssk] 4 times, k to end.
6, 4)] 7 (5, 1, 3, 7, 13) times, measures 12 (12, 12, 14, 14, Next Rnd: Knit.
[m1, k9 (5, 7, 5, 6, 5)] 2 (8, 7, 14) cm at mid-front and if Rep these 2 rnds until work
10, 6, 7) times, m1, k4 (2, 3, necessary, work a few extra measures 23 (25, 27, 29, 31,
2, 3, 2). 112 (126, 126, 140, rnds in St st 33) cm ending after a rnd
140, 154) sts without yarnovers.
S M L XL 2X 3X

Find your size
Approximate UK dress size 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28

A: Bust circumference (cm) 91.5 99 108.5 118 129.5 143

B: Armhole depth (cm) 23 25 27 29 31 33
C: Length to armhole (cm) 33 33 33 33 33 33

D: Full length (cm) 56 58 60 62 64 66

E: Sleeve length (cm) 27 25 24 22 20 19
DROPS Merino Extra Fine
30 Mustard (MC) 8 8 9 10 11 12
01 Off white (CC) 1 1 1 1 1 1
Divide for sleeves SIZES S, M, L & 2X ONLY:
Note: Remove markers other Next Rnd (dec): K1, k2tog,
than beg of rnd marker as you k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 2
come to them. sts dec’d
Next Rnd: K45 (49, 53, 58, 63, Work 7 (4, 3, -, 2, -) rnds even.
69), place the next 62 (70, 76, Rep dec rnd.
80, 82, 84) sts on hold for first Rep the last 8 (5, 4, -, 3, -) rnds
Sleeve, use the backward loop 8 (11, 14, -, 15, -) more times.
method to cast on 6 (6, 8, 8, 50 (52, 54, -, 60, -) sts
10, 12) sts, k90 (98, 106, 116,
126, 138) for Front, place the SIZES XL, & 3X ONLY:
next 62 (70, 76, 80, 82, 84) sts Next Rnd (dec): K1, k2tog,
on hold, use the backward loop k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
method to cast on 6 (6, 8, 8, 2 sts dec’d
10, 12) sts, k to end. 192 (208, Work - (-, -, 2, -, 1) rnds even.
228, 248, 272, 300) sts Rep dec rnd.
Work - (-, -, 3, -, 2) rnds even.
Lower Body Rep these - (-, -, 7, -, 5) rnds - (-, -,
Work even until Body measures 13, -, 15) more times. - (-, -, 60, -,
32cm from divide. 64) sts
Change to smaller circular needles. Rep dec rnd once more. - (-, -, 58,
Rnd 1: Knit. -, 62) sts
Rnd 2: Purl.
Rep these 2 rnds once more. ALL SIZES:
Change back to larger circular Work even until Sleeve measures
needles and cast off. 26 (24, 23, 21, 19, 18) cm.
Change to smaller DPNs.
SLEEVES Rnd 1: Knit.
Work both the same Rnd 2: Purl.
Return held 62 (70, 76, 80, 82, 84) Rep these 2 rnds once more.
sts to larger DPNs. With RS facing Change back to larger DPNs and
pu and k6 (6, 8, 8, 10, 12) sts sts cast off.
from underarm, k62 (70, 76, 80,
82, 84) sts, join to work in the rnd, Finishing
k3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6), pm for beg of rnd. Block to measurements
68 (76, 84, 88, 92, 96) sts given in table and weave in
Work 5 rnds even. all ends.
Pattern A
Pattern B
Key
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A knit-along with
a difference
Maddie’s tip
When slipping stitches to create
the patterning, always slip the
stitches ‘as if to purl’ to stop them
becoming twisted
CLOSE KNIT KAL
Need to
know...
Designed by
Tina Tse & Maddie Harvey
Yarn used
PART EIGHT:
West Yorkshire Spinners Colour
Lab DK
1 ball each in 746 Harbour Blue
(E) & 137 Silver Grey (F) BLOOMING
Full blanket requires: 1 ball
each in 716 Deep Teal (A), 010
Natural Cream (B), 717 Thistle
Purple (C), 705 Aqua Green (D),
746 Harbour Blue (E) & 137
Silver Grey (F)
TEXTURE
Tina Tse’s lacework pattern is a delicate addition to
this uniquely beautiful KAL
About the yarn
100% British wool The 2020 Knit Now Blanket Knit- Row 3: Sl 1 wyif, k2, [k3, yo, ssk, Main Patt
along is made up of 10 sections, k2] 20 times, k3. With F, work Blooming Texture
Tension each featuring a different pattern Row 5: Sl 1 wyif, k2, [k1, patt from chart or written
15 sts x 21 rows = 10cm from 10 knitwear designers. k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1] 20 instructions once in full.
measured over Blooming The centre panel is made up times, k3.
Texture patt of two square pieces and four Row 7: As Row 1. Cast off loosely as follows: K1, *sl
rectangular sections, and this is Row 9: Sl 1 wyif, k2, [yo, ssk, k5] 1 st from RH needle to LH needle,
Needles used flanked by two narrower panels 20 times, k3. k2tog tbl; rep from * to end.
4.5mm circular, 80cm on each side. After the 10 Row 11: Sl 1 wyif, k2, [k1,
This section is worked flat, sections are completed, they are yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, yo] 20 Finishing
but we recommend a circular joined together using a three- times, k3. Weave in ends and block
needle to accommodate the needle cast-off, and an edging is Row 13: As Row 1. to dimensions given
number of sts worked along the two long edges Row 15: Sl 1 wyif, k2, [k4, yo, in schematic.
of the blanket. Unless otherwise ssk, k1] 20 times, k3.
Other supplies indicated, slip all sts p-wise. Row 17: Sl 1 wyif, k2, [k2, k2tog, Blooming Texture
cable needle yo, k1, yo, ssk] 20 times, k3.
This section is worked flat, but we Row 19: As Row 1.
Abbreviations recommend a circular needle to Row 21: Sl 1 wyif, k2, [k1, yo,
See page 94 for accommodate the number of sts. ssk, k4] 20 times, k3.
all abbreviations After slipping the first st of each Row 23: Sl 1 wyif, k1, k2tog,
row wyif, move yarn to the back [yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog] 20
Sizing between the needles. times, yo, k2.
98x17cm Row 24 (WS): As Row 2.
Full blanket: 98cm wide x
128cm long
Stitch patterns These 24 rows form patt.
Slip St Texture
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyif, k1, *sl 1
Start knitting…
wyib, k1; rep from * to last PART 8
2 sts, k2. With E, cast on 146 sts.
Row 2: S1 wyif, k2, *sl 1 wyib, Next Row (WS): Sl 1 wyif, k1,
k1; rep from * to last st, k1. p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: Sl 1 wyif, k to end.
Row 4: Sl 1 wyif, p to last Slip st Section
2 sts, k2. Join in F.
Rep these 4 rows for patt. ** With F, work Slip St Texture
patt once. Key
Blooming Texture With E, work Slip St Texture patt
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyif, k to end. once. **
Row 2 & all WS rows: Sl 1 wyif, Rep from ** to ** once more.
k1, p to last 2 sts, k2. Break E and cont with F only.
Meet the
Designer
TINA
TSE
Tina Tse
All images © Tina Tse except Gradient Ripples Cowl
Instagram: tina.say.knits
Website: www.tinatseknits.com
Tina is an American-born Chinese

designer from Queens, New York,
living in Metro Detroit, Michigan. By
day, Tina designs and manages a
team that works on industrial knitting
machines and she creates hand
knitting pattern designs by night.
She started her career in the fashion

industry as a knitwear specialist,
working with designers to execute
their knit fabric or garment ideas.
Now, she works in the sporting goods
industry, developing technical textiles
for non-apparel applications.
She has had knitting patterns featured

in multiple publications, including
PomPom Quarterly and Nomadic
Knits magazine.
Outside of knitting, Tina is passionate

about sharing her experiences as an
Asian American and advocates for
proper representation of Asian identity.
Follow her on Instagram for more on
her design processes and other work
Eleven Twelve Sweater
beyond knitting.
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Colour Keepsake shawl
Gradient Fade cowl
Gradient
Ripples cowl
© KNITCRATE
Blooming Texture shawl
Fiber for a Cause

Tina’s second venture, Fiber for a Cause,
is a space to amplify fibre industry
businesses and individuals who donate
proceeds to important causes. It regularly
features people working with fibre who
are committed to doing good for others,
from supplying yarn and knitting patterns their sales to what cause,” Tina says. “I
to sponsorships that make fibre arts believe it is important to support those
financially accessible to everyone. who align with our values. The reality is,
money is essential to making a difference,
“It started with my own experience and our dollars mean more than just a
of wanting to donate, but realising I’d sale; the Fiber for a Cause space is about
Cables with a
forgotten who was providing donations from doing our best to help others.”
Twist earwarmers
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WOMEN’S GARMENT
Need to
Manderston
Designed by
Rowan Design Team
Yarn used
know...
Rowan Felted Tweed

JUMPER
Combining beautiful colourwork with a casual fit, this
About the yarn
striking knit is a must-have for your winter wardrobe
50% wool, 25% viscose,
25% alpaca
This jumper is worked in Next Rnd (inc): K1, m1, k to last Rep inc rnd. 2 sts inc’d
Tension the round from the bottom st , m1, k1. 2 sts inc’d Work 3 rnds straight.
22 (25) sts x 30 (28) rows = up in three pieces. The Work 3 rnds straight. Rep these 4 rnds 11 more times.
10cm measured over St st sleeves are worked first then Rep inc rnd. 88 (94, 98, 102, 106) sts
(colourwork) on larger needles the body to the armholes in Rep last 4 rnds 1 (7, 8, 10, 11) Work straight a further 13 rnds
one piece. The sts from body more times. 46 (60, 64, 68, 72) sts to complete chart.
Needles used and sleeves are then all worked Break CC and cont in MC only.
3.25mm DPNs & circular together to shape the yoke, with SIZES S, M & L ONLY: Next Rnd: Knit.
needle, 60-80cm a ribbed integrated neckband Work 5 rnds straight. Next Rnd: K2 (2, 4, 0, 2), k2tog,
4mm DPNs & circular needle, to finish. Work the colourwork Rep inc rnd. [k7 (6, 6, 7, 7), k2tog] 9 (11,
60-80cm pattern from the chart, using only Rep last 6 rnds 4 (0, 0, -, -) more 11, 11, 11) times, k3 (2, 4, 1,
the 20-st rep for the Body, and times. 56 (62, 66, -, -) sts 3). 78 (82, 86, 90, 94) sts
Other supplies following the Sleeve as indicated Break yarn.
stitch marker for your size. ALL SIZES: Slip first and last 5 (6, 6, 7,
stitch holders Work 4 (4, 4, 2, 0) rnds straight 7) sts of rnd to a holder
tapestry needle in St st. for underarm.
Start knitting… Next Rnd: K3 (3, 5, 2, 4), m1,
[k7 (8, 8, 7, 7), m1] 7 (7, 7,
Slip rem 68 (70, 74, 76, 80) sts
of Sleeve onto another holder
Sizing
S (M, L, XL, 2X), designed to SLEEVES 9, 9) times, k4 (3, 5, 3, 5). for yoke.
fit with 13.5-24.5cm ease Work both the same 64 (70, 74, 78, 82) sts
With smaller DPNs and MC, cast BODY
Abbreviations on 40 (44, 44, 44, 48) sts. Join Work chart With smaller circular needle and
See page 94 for to work in the rnd, being careful Join in CC. MC, cast on 228 (248, 264, 300,
all abbreviations not to twist. Pm for beg of rnd. Stranding yarn not in use loosely 316) sts. Join to work in the rnd,
Work in 2x2 rib for 5cm, dec 0 (2, along back of work, and following being careful not to twist. Pm for
0, 0, 2) sts evenly around final chart for your size, work rnds beg of rnd at centre of back.
rnd. 40 (42, 44, 44, 46) sts 1-62 rnds of Manderston Chart Work in 2x2 rib for 6cm.
Change to larger DPNs. once in full AND AT THE SAME Change to larger circular needle.
Work 4 (4, 4, 4, 2) rnds straight TIME, cont to shape sleeve and Work in St st until Body measures
in St st. bring new sts into patt as follows: 12.5 (13.5, 14, 14.5, 14.5) cm.
S M L XL 2X
Find your size
Approximate UK dress size 8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24

A: Finished bust/chest circumference (cm) 104 112 120 136 144
B: Full length to shoulder (cm) 60 62.5 64 66 68
C: Length to armhole 35.5 36.5 37 37.5 37.5

D: Sleeve length (cm) 44 44 45 45 45

E: Upper arm circumference (cm) 35 37 39 41 43

F: Cuff circumference (cm) 18 20 20 20 22
Rowan Felted Tweed
Seafarer 70 (MC) 6 6 7 7 8
Zinnia 198 (CC) 2 2 2 2 2
Next Rnd: K4, m1, [k7 (8, 7, 0, 12, 14, 14) sts onto holder for
7), m1] 12 (7, 6, 0, 14) times, underarm, pm, k across 68 (70,
[k7, m1, k8, m1] 3 (8, 11, 19, 74, 76, 80) sts from second
7) times, [k7 (8, 7, 7, 7), m1] Sleeve holder, pm, k52 (56, 60,
13 (8, 7, 1, 15) times, k4. 68, 72) sts for Right back. 344
260 (280, 300, 340, 360) sts (364, 388, 424, 448) sts
Next Rnd: Knit, slipping
Work chart markers.
Repeating only the 20-st repeat When shaping the yoke, change
of Chart 13 (14, 15, 17, 18) to DPNs when necessary due to
times around, work Manderston the reduced number of sts.
Chart once in full.
Break CC and cont in MC only. SIZES M, L, XL & 2X ONLY:
Next Rnd: Knit. Next Rnd (body & sleeve dec):
Next Rnd: K3, k2tog, [k6 (7, 6, [K to 3 sts before marker,
0, 6), k2tog] 12 (7, 6, 0, 14) k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk] 4
times, [k6, k2tog, k7, k2tog] 3 times, k to end. 8 sts dec’d
(8, 11, 19, 7) times, [k6 (7, 6, Next Rnd (body dec): [K to 3 sts
6, 6), k2tog] 13 (8, 7, 1, 15) before marker, k2tog, k1, sm,
times, k4. 228 (248, 264, 300, k to next marker, sm, k1, ssk]
316) sts twice, k to end. 4 sts dec’d
Rep last rnd twice more.
Yoke Rep last 4 rnds - (0, 1, 4, 4) more
With RS facing, k52 (56, 60, 68, times. - (344, 348, 324, 348) sts
72) sts for Left back, sl next 10
(12, 12, 14, 14) sts onto holder for SIZES S & M ONLY:
underarm, pm, k across 68 (70, Next Rnd (body & sleeve dec):
74, 76, 80) sts from first Sleeve [K to 3 sts before marker,
holder, pm, k104 (112, 120, 136, k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk] 4
144) sts for front, sl next 10 (12, times, k to end. 8 sts dec’d
Your guide to… Kitchener Stitch
Step 1: Divide sts evenly between two Step 2: Insert DN p-wise into first st on Step 3: Insert DN k-wise into first st on
needles. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail and back needle and pull yarn through. front needle and slip the st off needle.
thread onto a darning needle (DN). Insert
DN k-wise into first st on front needle
and pull yarn through.
Step 4: Insert CN p-wise into next st on Step 5: Insert CN p-wise into first st on Step 6: Insert CN k-wise into next st on
front needle and pull the yarn through. back needle and slip the st off needle. front needle and pull the yarn through. Rep
steps 3-6 until all sts have been worked.
WOMEN’S GARMENT
Next Rnd (body dec): [K to 3 sts k1, ssk] twice, k to end. Neckband 48) sts in rib, w&t.
before marker, k2tog, k1, sm, 4 sts dec’d Next Rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * Next Row: Work 36 (36, 40, 40,
k to next marker, sm, k1, ssk] Next Rnd: Knit. to end. 44) sts in rib, w&t.
twice, k to end. 4 sts dec’d Rep last 4 rnds 2 (2, 2, 0, 1) Next Row: Work 32 (32, 36, 36,
Rep last rnd once more. more times. 292 (292, 312, Shape back neck with 40) sts in rib, w&t.
328 (328, -, -,-) sts 312, 324) sts short rows Next Row (RS): Work in rib to beg
Next Rnd: Knit. Next Rnd (body & sleeve dec): Next Row (RS): Work 28 (28, 30, of rnd marker.
[K to 3 sts before marker, 30, 32) sts in rib, w&t. Cont working in the rnd, work 9
ALL SIZES: k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk] 4 Next Row: Work 56 (56, 60, further rnds in rib.
Next Rnd (body & sleeve dec): times, k to end. 8 sts dec’d 60, 64) sts in rib, w&t. Cast off in rib.
[K to 3 sts before marker, Next Rnd: Knit. Next Row: Work 52 (52, 56,
k2tog, k1, sm, k1, ssk] 56, 60) sts in rib, w&t. Finishing
4 times, k to end. 8 sts dec’d Rep last 2 rnds 22 (22, 24, 24, Next Row: Work 48 (48, 52, Weave in ends and block to
Next Rnd: Knit. 25) more times, removing all 52, 56) sts in rib, w&t. measurements given in table. Graft
Next Rnd (body dec): [K to 3 markers except beg of rnd on Next Row: Work 44 (44, 48, each set of 10 (12, 12, 14, 14) sts
sts before marker, k2tog, k1, final rnd. 108 (108, 112, 112, 48, 52) sts in rib, w&t. for sleeve and body underarm sts
sm, k to next marker, sm, 116) sts Next Row: Work 40 (40, 44, 44, using Kitchener stitch.
Manderston
Key
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2. Paintbox Yarns Recycled Metallic Ribbon, Gold 004,
£11 www.lovecrafts.com
3. King Cole Big Value Big, Mustard, £6.99
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4. Stylecraft Bambino DK, Mellow Yellow, £2.79
www.knittingwool.com
This selection of golden yarns are worth 5. Rico Fashion Silk Blend DK, Mustard, £8.45
www.myyarnery.co.uk
their weight…
Miranda says…
“This classic lace scarf is perfect

for when your thoughts want
to meander down the branch
lines of your mind! The simple
pattern has short repeats and
is easily memorised; I made the
sample earlier this year during
lockdown, and even designing
it was relaxing. And the pattern
looks good from both sides”
Buy your yarn…

Stylecraft Batik Swirl, £8.99
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ACCESSORY
Branch Line
Designed by
Miranda Jollie
Yarn used
Stylecraft Batik Swirl
Need to
know...
SCARF
This lovely scarf is simple enough to be
1 ball in Coral Reef 3739
a pleasure to knit and so pretty that it’s a
About the yarn pleasure to wear!
80% acrylic, 20% wool
Tension This scarf is worked flat in two desired length, ending after a
21.5 sts x 21.5 rows = pieces then grafted together so Row 4.
10cm measured over patt the scallop shape created at the Break yarn, leaving a long tail for
cast-on is the same at both ends. grafting, and place all stitches
Needles used on holder.
4.5mm straight Start knitting… Work second half the same
as first.
Other supplies Cast on 43 sts.
stitch holder Set-up Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep Break yarn and graft the
tapestry needle from * to last st, k1. two halves together using
Set-up Row 2: K2, *p1, k1; rep Kitchener stitch.
Abbreviations from * to last st, k1.
See page 94 for all Weave in ends.
abbreviations Work rows 1-4 from chart or Block to measurements,
written instructions below. pinning out the scalloped
Sizing Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, *yo, k1, p1, shape at each end.
one size ssk, k1, k2tog, p1, k1, yo, p1;
rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K2, *p2, k1, p3, k1, p2,
k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Miranda’s tip
Row 3: K1, p1, *yo, p1, k1, p1, You can easily make the
cdd, p1, k1, p1, yo, p1; rep scarf wider; just cast on
from * to last st, k1. more sts in multiples of 10
(e.g. 53 sts instead of 43)
Row 4: As Row 2. and follow the pattern as
written. Bear in mind that
Rep rows 1-4 a further 51 times, you will require more yarn
or until scarf measures half
Chart
Key
The story of
EVOLUTION We caught up with Susan Crawford to explore her beautiful new
book Evolution and the personal tale behind the designs
Hi Susan! What are you up to? revisiting some of the design details from
It’s a particularly exciting week as I took vintage patterns I had previously recreated
delivery of the Evolution books that now have was something I had long wanted to explore
to be packed up and sent all over the world. but hadn’t been free to do so before.
In addition to creating the designs in the
collection I also publish and distribute the As well as being a book of gorgeous
books myself so the entire process knitting patterns, it includes a very
other than the physical printing takes personal story about yourself. What made
place in-house. you want to unite these subjects?
After my diagnosis with stage three breast
Congratulations on Evolution! What cancer in 2016 I had to have a double
inspired you to write it? mastectomy and due to the treatments that
I had been carrying some of the design followed I was not able to have immediate
concepts in my head for some considerable reconstruction. It has transpired since that
Evolution by Susan Crawford, £25 from time and finally at the beginning of the year it is harder to access delayed reconstruction
www.susancrawfordvintage.com I realised that I had the time to commence of the sort my post-surgery body is suitable
working on the ideas. Indeed, the idea of for than I was aware of, and I found myself
FEATURE
throughout 2018 and 2019 having to fight that my pending operation had been
to get reconstructive surgery. By January cancelled and that it could be up to two
of this year when I began the project I was years before any operation would be likely.
anticipating forthcoming surgery and yet at This news affected me deeply but working
the same time had begun to on Evolution has helped me so
become more accepting of the much, and now I find myself
person I now was. I also felt “it became accepting who I am in a very
disappointed by the lack of
visibility of women who have
an different way to the beginning
of the year.
unreconstructed bodies. It exploration
impacts greatly on the clothes What has the reaction been
you can or choose to wear. both of the like to the book so far?
As soon as I began to design
the pieces for the collection
evolution The response has been quite
phenomenal on the whole,
I realised I wanted them to of design with people both embracing
be things I would and could the designs but also being
wear and that in order to concepts incredibly supportive of me,
demonstrate this, I needed to
be the model for the collection.
and also the my journey, and what the
book represents. Sadly, I have
evolution of received a small amount of
Gradually it became an unpleasantness from very
exploration both of the my body” isolated sources, unhappy
evolution of design concepts with my use of the word
and also the evolution of my Evolution, suggesting I am
body over the months that followed. Soon attempting to deliver an anti-creationist
after the first lockdown was announced in message by using it as the title of the
the UK in March of this year, I was notified book. It has been quite upsetting but I
was determined not to let this affect me
or to influence my naming of the book
as Evolution is the only word that truly
represents what the book is about.
How do you feel that knitting can

help anyone who is going through
personal struggles?
I find knitting almost meditative in some
respects. It certainly holds my focus and
enables my brain to quieten down and it is
also my creative outlet. It speaks for me in
ways I would struggle to vocalise. Knitting
enables every one of us to be creative,
productive, useful and provides us with a
sense of fulfilment and control. In a world
that feels even more out of control than it
ever has, being able to centre our conscious
and unconscious thoughts on making can be
hugely calming. I think I have used knitting
in this way for most of my life without even surface design that results are particular
realising it and only when the opportunity to favourites; Umbel for the unusual use of
knit is taken away from me does it dawn on traditional Shetland lace stitch patterns,
me how positive it has been for me. Rosa and Floribunda as they use my most
favourite motifs – the asymmetric rose –
The book is influenced by The Vintage and Annemor as I went all-out to create
Shetland Project. Could you tell us a little the perfect jacket without making any
more about this? concessions to making it easier to write the
Whilst working on The Vintage Shetland pattern! But to be honest I love each and
Project for over 10 years I was constantly every one of the designs.
being inspired by a stitch pattern, a motif,
a colour palette, a garment shape, but due Do you have any exciting plans for 2021
to the demands of the project I was unable or projects on your to-knit list you’d like
to explore the ideas that were forming. As to share?
a designer first and foremost, it was very One of the most significant plans is building
difficult not to act on these ideas, and to the yarn side of my business further – I
contain my instinct to create something new have many new yarn ranges planned for the
and focus on the task in hand. coming year. Coupled with this I have been
hand-dyeing an exciting range of colours
Therefore, the idea of a collection of for my new A Room of My Own brand, all of
original designs inspired by these which I hand-dye here on the farm. More
same design details was never far from books are planned, maybe even an Evolution
my mind, so as soon as the opportunity 2; a new yarn/design club for 2021 and
presented itself I began to design using much more.
sometimes minute details from an archive
garment as the starting point for a design. I’m afraid I don’t make new year’s
For example, Steek and Tavis are both resolutions although I’m constantly making
inspired by the steek chart I had plotted for new decisions! I think the only one of those
a cardigan which featured in The Vintage that could truly be classed as a resolution
Shetland Project. is to succeed in getting all the many kilos of
fleece I have collected turned into beautiful
What is your favourite pattern inside knitting yarn!
and why?
That’s a very tough question as I have a
number of favourites for different reasons,
and every one of the designs is special
Find out more
Discover more about Susan at
to me, but I think Steek and Tavis both
www.susancrawfordvintage.com
for their originality and for the wonderful and say hi on Instagram and
Facebook susancrawfordvintage
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Need to Rivington
PULLOVER
Designed by
Stylecraft Design Team
Yarn used
Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo
and Cotton DK Yarn
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean you should shy
About the yarn away from uplifting colours, like the luxe lilac shade of
60% bamboo, 40% cotton this lace-front jumper
Tension
measured over St st on This jumper is worked flat from p2, k3, yo, k1, yo, k4, k3tog. 3 more times. 99 (111, 123, 133,
larger needles the bottom up in four pieces. The Row 9: Sk2p, k3, yo, k1, yo, k4, 145) sts
Lace panel: 24 sts = 8cm front and back are shaped as a p2, k4, yo, k1, yo, k3, k3tog. Cont straight in St st until Back
slight A-line. The sleeve tops are Row 10: P11, k2, p11. measures 34 (34, 36, 38, 39)
Needles used worked to shape for a Left and Rep these 10 rows for patt. cm, ending after a WS row.
3.25mm straight Right sleeve.
3.25mm circular needle, Shape raglan armholes
40-60cm Stitch patterns Start knitting... **Cast off 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts
4mm straight at beg of next 2 rows. 87 (95,
1x1 Rib Patt BACK 103, 109, 117) sts
Other supplies Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep Using smaller straight needles, Next Row (RS, dec): K2, k2tog
stitch markers from * to end. cast on 107 (119, 131, 141, tbl, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
stitch holders Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * 153) sts. 2 sts dec’d
tapestry needle to end. Work 6cm in 1x1 rib, ending after Work 1 row in St st.
Rep these 2 rows for patt. a WS row. Rep last 2 rows 23 (26, 26, 27,
Sizing Change to larger needles. 27) more times. 39 (41, 49, 53,
S (M, L, XL, 2X), designed to fit Lace panel Starting with a k row, work 10 61) sts
with 4-10cm ease Row 1 (RS): Sk2p, k7, yo, k1, yo, rows in St st. Next Row (RS, dec): K2, k2tog
p2, yo, k1, yo, k7, k3tog. tbl, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.
Abbreviations Row 2 & foll WS row: P11, Shape sides 2 sts dec’d
k3tog: Knit 3 stitches k2, p11. Next Row (RS, dec): K2, k2tog Next Row (WS, dec): P2, p2tog,
together. 2 sts dec’d Row 3: Sk2p, k6, [yo, k1] twice, tbl, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p2.
See page 94 for all p2, [k1, yo] twice, k6, k3tog. 2 sts dec’d 2 sts dec’d
other abbreviations Row 5: Sk2p, k5, yo, k1, yo, k2, Work 17 (17, 19, 21, 21) rows Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 4, 4, 6) more
p2, k2, yo, k1, yo, k5, k3tog. straight in St st. times. 27 (29, 29, 33, 33) sts
Row 7: Sk2p, k4, yo, k1, yo, k3, Rep last 18 (18, 20, 22, 22) rows Cast off.
S M L XL 2X
Find your size

Finished bust/chest circumference (cm) 90 101 111 121 131
A: Front/Back chest width (cm) 45 50.5 56 60.5 66
B: Front/Back hem width (cm) 48.5 54 59.5 64 69.5
C: Full length to shoulder (cm) 56 58 62 65 67
D: Length to armhole 34 34 36 38 39
E: Upper arm circumference (cm) 36 38.5 42 44 46
F: Cuff circumference (cm) 20 21 22 23 24
G: Sleeve length (cm) 45 45 46 47 47
Naturals Organic Cotton DK
Lilac 7137 10 12 13 14 14
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measures same as Back to Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 1, 0, -) more

armholes, ending after a WS row. times. 2 (2, 6, 6, -) sts
Next Row: Purl.
Shape raglan armholes
Keeping patt correct throughout, SIZES L, XL & 2X ONLY:
cast off 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts at Dec 1 st at raglan edge as before
beg of next 2 rows. 94 (102, 110, on next - (-, 4, 4, 7) rows, ending
116, 124) sts after a WS row. 2 sts
Next Row (RS): K2, k2tog tbl,
work in patt to last 4 sts, ALL SIZES:
k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d Next Row (RS): K2tog and
Work 1 row in patt. fasten off.
Rep last 2 rows 6 (9, 10, 11,
13) more times. 80 (82, 88, 92, Shape right raglan & neck
96) sts With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem
49 (50, 53, 55, 57) sts.
Divide for neck Next Row (RS): Cast off 18 sts,
Next Row (RS): K2, k2tog tbl, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 30
work 27 (28, 31, 33, 35) sts in (31, 34, 36, 38) sts
patt and turn, leaving rem 49 Next Row: Purl.
(50, 53, 55, 57) sts on hold. Row 1 (RS): K to last 4 sts,
30 (31, 34, 36, 38) sts k2tog, k2. 1 st dec’d
Row 2: Purl.
Shape left raglan & neck Row 3: K2, k2tog tbl, k to last 4
Next Row (WS): Purl. sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog tbl, k to Row 4: Purl.
end. 1 st dec’d Rows 5-6: Rep rows 1-2.
Row 2: Purl. Rows 7-18: Rep rows 1-6 twice.
Row 3: K2, k2tog tbl, k to last 18 (19, 22, 24, 26) sts
4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Row 4: Purl. Shape right neck
Rows 5-6: Rep rows 1-2. Next Row (RS): K3 (4, 4, 4, 4)
Rows 7-18: Rep rows 1-6 twice. and slip these 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) sts
18 (19, 22, 24, 26) sts onto a stitch holder, k to last 4
FRONT written instructions, sm, sts, k2tog, k2. 14 (14, 17, 19,
Using smaller straight needles, k to end. Shape left neck 21) sts
cast on 107 (119, 131, 141, Row 2 (WS): P to marker, sm, Next Row (RS): K2, k2tog tbl, Next Row: P to last 4 sts, p2tog
153) sts. work Row 2 of Lace Panel patt, k to last 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) sts and tbl, p2. 1 st dec’d
Work 6cm in 1x1 rib, ending after sm, p to end. slip these 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) sts Next Row: K2, k2tog tbl, k to last
a RS row. Work 8 more rows in patt onto a stitch holder. 14 (14, 17, 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d
Next Row (WS, inc): Work 45 as set. 19, 21) sts Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)
(51, 57, 62, 68) in rib, pm, Next Row: P2, p2tog, p to end. more times. 5 (5, 8, 7, 9) sts
[work 2 sts in rib, m1] 7 times, Shape sides 1 st dec’d
work 3 sts in rib, pm, work in Next Row (RS, dec): K2, k2tog Next Row: K2, k2tog tbl, k to last SIZES S, M, L & XL ONLY:
rib to end. 114 (126, 138, 148, tbl, work in patt to last 4 sts, 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d Next Row (WS): Purl.
160) sts k2tog, k2. 2 sts dec’d Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Next Row: K to last 4 sts, k2tog,
Change to larger needles. Work 17 (17, 19, 21, 21) rows more times. 5 (5, 8, 7, 9) sts k2. 1 st dec’d
straight in St st. Rep last 2 rows 2 (2, 1, 0, -) more
Set lace panel Rep last 18 (18, 20, 22, 22) rows SIZES S, M, L & XL ONLY: times. 2 (2, 6, 6, -) sts
Row 1 (RS): K to marker, 3 more times. 106 (118, 130, Next Row (WS): Purl. Next Row: Purl.
sm, work Row 1 of Lace 140, 152) sts Next Row: K2, k2tog tbl, k to
Panel patt from chart or Cont straight in patt until Front end. 1 st dec’d
WOMEN’S GARMENT
SIZES L, XL & 2X ONLY: 17) more times. - (85, 93, 97, Rep last 4 rows - (-, -, 0, 2) more after a WS row.
Dec 1 st at raglan edge as before 101) sts times. - (-, -. 71, 67) sts Cast off in rib.
on next - (-, 4, 4, 7) rows, ending
after a WS row. 2 sts ALL SIZES: ALL SIZES: FRONT OPENING
Cont straight in St st until Sleeve Next Row (RS, dec): K2, k2tog RIGHT EDGE
ALL SIZES: measures 45 (45, 46, 47, 47) tbl, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. With RS facing and smaller
Next Row (RS): K2tog and cm, ending after a WS row. 2 sts dec’d straight needles, pu and k17
fasten off. Next Row: Purl. sts evenly up Right side of
Shape raglan top Rep last 2 rows 21 (26, 28, 27, front opening.
SLEEVES Cast off 6 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts at 25) more times. 15 sts Work in 1x1 rib for 3cm, ending
Using smaller straight needles, beg of next 2 rows. 67 (69, 73, Next Row (RS): K to last 4 sts, after a WS row.
cast on 45 (47, 49, 51, 53) sts. 73, 73) sts k2tog, k2. 14 sts Cast off in rib.
Work 5cm in 1x1 rib, ending after
a WS row. SIZE S ONLY: Shape neck edge NECKBAND
Change to larger needles. Next Row (RS): K2, k2tog tbl, of sleeve Join all raglan seams,
Starting with a k row, work 2 rows k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. LEFT SLEEVE ONLY: remembering to place Left and
in St st. 2 sts dec’d Next Row (WS): P7 and slip Right Sleeve in correct order.
Next Row (RS, inc): K2, m1, k to Next Row (WS): P2, p2tog, these 7 sts onto a stitch With RS facing and smaller
last 2 sts, m1, k2. 2 sts inc’d p to last 2 sts, p2tog tbl, p2. holder, p to end. 7 sts circular needle, starting at Right
Work 5 rows straight in St st. 2 sts dec’d Next Row: K2, k2tog tbl, k to last front edge of opening, pu and k6
Rep inc row. Rep these 2 rows once more. 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 5 sts sts across edge of rib, k3 (4, 4,
Rep last 6 rows 16 (12, 7, 7, 59 (-, -, -, -) sts Next Row: P2, p2tog, p1. 4 sts 4, 4) sts from Right front holder,
5) more times. 79 (73, 65, 67, Next Row: [K2tog] twice. 2 sts pu and k14 (14, 16, 16, 16) sts
65) sts SIZES XL & 2X ONLY: Next Row: P2. up Right neck edge, k7 sts from
Work 2 rows in St st. Next Row: K2tog and fasten off. Right Sleeve holder, pu and k4
SIZES M, L, XL & 2X ONLY: Next Row (RS): K2, k2tog tbl, sts up side of sleeve top, pu
Work 3 rows straight in St st. k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. RIGHT SLEEVE ONLY: and k25 (27, 27, 31, 31) sts
Rep inc row. 2 sts dec’d Next Row (WS): P to last 7sts across back neck, pu and k4 sts
Rep last 4 rows 5 (13, 14, Work 3 rows in St st. and turn, slip rem 7 sts onto a down side of sleeve top, k7 sts
stitch holder. 7 sts from Left Sleeve holder, pu and
Next Row: K2, k2tog tbl, k to last k14 (14, 16, 16, 16) sts down
4 sts, k2tog, k2. 5 sts Left neck edge, k3 (4, 4, 4, 4)
Next Row: P1, p2tog tbl, p2. 4 sts sts from Left front holder and pu
Next Row: [K2tog] twice. 2 sts and k6 sts across edge of rib.
Next Row: P2. Do not join. 93 (97, 101, 105,
Next row: K2tog and fasten off. 105) sts
Making up: Weave in ends and a WS row.
block to measurements given Cast off in rib.
in table.
Finishing
FRONT OPENING Join side and sleeve seams.
LEFT EDGE Sew ends of front opening rib
With RS facing and smaller to cast-off sts at centre front,
straight needles, pu and k17 making sure the edges lie next
sts evenly down Left side of to each other. Weave in ends and
front opening. block to measurements given
Work in 1x1 rib for 3cm, ending in table.
Lace Panel Key
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Great for
outer
garments Use for
Woolcraft with blankets
Love Baby DK James C Brett
Pretty Print
Baby DK
Ideal for
Use for baby
baby bootees
blankets King Cole Baby
Jarol Baby Drifter DK
Supersoft DK
Great for
cardigans
Rico Baby So
Soft Prints DK
Perfect for
baby
clothes
Stylecraft
Bambino DK
THE REVIEW
All images taken in 2018
KNITTING
for newborns
Knitting groups can’t get together at the moment, so we’re revisiting
some of our previous (but hopefully still helpful!) reviews
Our panel of real knitters have reviewed a selection of yarn

Stitch pattern to help you decide which is perfect for your next project. Your
baby’s skin can be very delicate and so when knitting for
Blocks newborns, it’s important to get the right yarn to avoid irritation.
Worked over a multiple of 6 stitches + 3 With so many baby yarns available to choose from, it can be
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 (RS): Knit difficult to know which is best for your little ones.
to end.
Row 2: Knit to end. Woolshopdirect is a busy, well-stocked yarn shop in the centre
of Charlesworth village in the High Peak district. The shop offers
Rows 4 and 6: P3, *k3, p3. Rep from * to end.
a wide variety of yarn, including popular favourites such as
Rows 8 and 10: Knit to end. Stylecraft, Rico and King Cole, and you’ll receive expert friendly
Rows 12 and 14: K3, *p3, k3. Rep from * to end. advice and bargain prices. Owned and run by expert crafter
Row 16: Knit to end. Karen Wood, Woolshopdirect is a haven for all of your knitting
Repeat rows 1-16 for patt. needs. This month’s group of knitters are from Phoenix Crafters
UK, a charity organisation supported by Woolshopdirect.
Stylecraft James C Rico Baby Jarol Baby King Cole Woolcraft

Bambino Brett So Soft Supersoft Baby Drifter with Love
DK Pretty Print Prints DK DK DK DK Baby DK
Baby DK
Describe it in one word Flawless Colourful Luxurious Bouncy Rich Pretty
How enjoyable was it to knit with? 5 4 4.9 4.6 4.8 3.6
How happy are you with your swatch? 5 4.3 4.7 4.4 4.8 4.1
How do you rate the colour? 4.6 5 4.9 4.6 4.8 4.6
How hardwearing does it feel? 4.8 4.3 4.6 4.2 4.5 4.4
How soft is it against your skin? 4.8 3.2 4.9 4.6 4.8 2.9
Would you buy this yarn? 100% 80% 90% 80% 90% 70%
ACCESSORY
Designed by:
Need to
know...
Peppy Panda
Bryony Kate Robinson
Yarn used
Schachenmayr Baby Smiles
Bravo Baby
1 ball each in Schwarz (A),
BOOT CUFFS Add a fun twist to your winter wellies
Natur (B), Vanilla (C)
& Apfelgrün (D)
with these smiley boot toppers
About the yarn
4-ply; 184m per ball;
100% acrylic
Tension Stitch patterns Start knitting… Bryony says…

26 sts x 32 rows =
10cm measured over patt Stripe Pattern CUFF BASE
Row 1 (RS): With C, knit. Work both the same
Needles used Row 2: With C, purl. With A, cast on 98 sts.
3.5mm straight Row 3: With B, knit. Work 4 rows in G st.
Row 4: With B, purl. Change to B.
Other supplies Rep these 4 rows for patt. Next Row (RS): K7, m1, [k12,
tapestry needle m1] 7 times, k7. 106 sts
4 googly eyes, 20mm Rib Pattern Next Row: Purl.
pompom maker Row 1 (WS): P2, *k2, p2; rep Change to C. “There is nothing better than
from * to end. Work in Stripe Pattern until Cuff getting out in the fresh air at
Sizing Row 2: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * Base measures 10cm, ending this time of year. Adorn your
one size: to end. after a WS row. wellies with these adorable
Rep these 2 rows for patt. Change to D. panda boot cuffs – enough to
41cm around x 17cm tall, make anyone smile and blast
including 7cm foldback Next Row (RS): K3, m1, [k9, m1] away the winter blues”
These simple and effective 11 times, k4. 118 sts
Abbreviations boot cuffs are worked flat and Work in Rib Pattern until Cuff
k3tog: Knit 3 sts together. seamed. The eyes are worked Base measures 17cm, ending Row 21: K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog,
2 sts dec’d separately and sewn on, as after a WS row. k1. 7 sts
See page 94 for all are the pompoms for ears. Cast off in patt. Row 23: K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog,
other abbreviations The mouth and nose are k1. 5 sts
added with embroidery stitches. EYE PADS Row 25: K1, k3tog, k1. 3 sts
These are two friends you Make 4 Cast off.
can’t leave home without! With A, cast on 3 sts.
Rows 1, 3, 5 & 9 (RS): Knit. Finishing
Row 2: K1, inc2, k1. 5 sts Join side edges of Cuff
Row 4: K1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1. 7 sts Base together using mattress
Row 6: K1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1. stitch. Using picture as a
Bryony’s tips 9 sts

Row 8: K1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1. 11 sts
guide, embroider nose and
mouth in centre of boot cuff
When joining seams, I Row 10: K1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1. about 1cm above the G st
recommend using a full stitch 13 sts edging. Attach the googly eyes
on each side of each piece to Rows 11-16: Knit. to the Eye Pads and sew in
achieve a professional finish
Row 17 (RS): K1, k2tog, k7, place. With A, make four
When working in G st I always
find it useful to mark the RS k2tog, k1. 11 sts 3cm pompoms for ears and
and the bottom of the work, Rows 18, 20, 22 & 24: Knit. attach just under the fold back
so I know always know which Row 19: K1, k2tog, k5, k2tog, (ribbing). Weave in ends and
way is up
k1. 9 sts block to measurements.
Helen says…
“Bàndearg is named after the

Irish word for pink, worked
in this super-soft bamboo
and cotton mix. The stripes
of texture add a little bit
of interest to an otherwise
simple cardigan”
BABY GARMENT
Need to
know...
Bándearg
CARDIGAN
Designed by
Helen Metcalfe
Yarn used
Stylecraft Naturals
Bamboo + Cotton
This lovely little knit is a great transitional
About the yarn piece for babies
60% bamboo, 40% cotton
Tension This cardigan is worked flat in rep from * to last 2 sts, p1 Special instructions
22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm three pieces starting from the MC, k1 MC. One Row Buttonhole
measured over St st and bottom up – the body and set-in Row 4: P2 MC, *k1 CC2, p1 MC; Worked over 3 sts
textured stripe pattern on sleeves. At the armholes, the rep from * to last st, p1 MC. Slip next st p-wise and bring
larger needles fronts and back are divided and Row 5: With MC, k1, *p1, k1; rep yarn to back between the
worked separately. The button from * end. needles, wrapping base of
Needles used band is picked up to finish. Row 6: With MC, purl. the st. *Sl next st p-wise and
3.5mm circular, 40-60cm Textured stripes feature around Row 7: With MC, knit. pass first slipped st over, rep
3.75mm circular, 40-60cm the bottom edge and cuffs. Row 8: With MC, purl. from * once more. Sl rem st
Although the garment is worked Row 9: K1 MC, *k1 CC1, p1 MC; on RH needle to LH needle
Other supplies flat, we recommend using circular rep from * to last 2 sts, k1 and turn work. With WS
stitch holder needles to accommodate the CC1, k1 MC. facing, cast on 3 sts. Before
tapestry needle number of sts. Row 10: P1 MC, k1 CC1, *p1 placing last cast-on st on LH
5 (5, 5, 6, 6) buttons, 1cm MC, k1 CC1; rep from * to last needle, bring yarn to front
st, p1 MC. between the needles, place
Sizing Stitch patterns Row 11: With MC, k1, *k1, p1;
rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
st on LH needle and turn
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, work. Slip next st k-wise and
18-24) months 1x1 Rib Patt Row 12: With MC, purl. pass last cast-on st over it
Shown in 6-12 months Row 1 (RS): P1, *k1, p1; rep Rep these 12 rows for patt.
from * to end.
Abbreviations Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * Change to larger needles
See page 94 for to end.
Rep these 2 rows for patt.
Start knitting… and MC.
all abbreviations
BODY SIZE 0-3 MTHS, 12-18 MTHS &
Textured Stripe Patt With CC1 and smaller needles, 18-24 MTHS ONLY:
Row 1 (RS): With MC, knit. cast on 135 (141, 149, 155, Next Row (RS): With MC, k6 (-,
Row 2: With MC, purl. 163) sts. -, 7, 7), *k2tog, k2, k2tog, k3;
Row 3: K1 MC, *p1 MC, k1 CC2; Work 10 rows in 1x1 rib patt. rep from * to last 3 (-, -, 4, 3)
0-3 mths 3-6 mths 6-12 mths 12-18 mths 18-24 mths
Find your size
A: Chest circumference (cm) 51 53 56 58 60.5

B: Total length (cm) 26 28.5 31 33 35.5

C: Armhole depth (cm) 10.5 11.5 12 12.5 13.5

D: Sleeve length (cm) 16 17 19 20 21.5
E: Cuff width (cm) 12.5 14.5 14.5 16 16
F: Upper arm width (cm) 19.5 21.5 22 24 25
G: Neck opening (cm) 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5
Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo + Cotton

Coral 7134 (MC) 1 1 2 2 2
Azalea 7135 (CC1) 1 1 1 1 1
Pale Pink 7132 (CC2) 1 1 1 1 1
SHOP SMALL
Back Next Row (WS): Purl.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to held Next Row: K1, ssk, k to end.
84 (88, 93, 96, 100) sts, cast off 1 st dec’d
4 sts, k until there are 53 (55, Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) more
sts, k to end. 107 (-, -, 123, rem 84 (88, 93, 96, 100) 59, 61, 63) sts on RH needle, times. 19 (21, 21, 22, 24) sts
129) sts sts on hold. 23 (25, 26, 27, turn and place rem 27 (29, 30, Cont straight in St st until Left
29) sts 31, 33) sts on hold. 53 (55, 59, Front measures 20.5 (21.5, 24,
SIZE 3-6 MTHS & 6-12 Next Row: Purl. 61, 63) sts 25.5, 26.5) cm, ending after a
MTHS ONLY: Next Row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, Next Row (WS): Purl. WS row.
Next Row (RS): With MC, k- (2, k1. 1 st dec’d Next Row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 Next Row (RS): K to last 3 sts,
1, -, -), *k2tog, k3; rep from * Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d k2tog, k1. 1 st dec’d
to last - (4, 3, -, -) sts, k2tog, k more times. 19 (21, 21, 22, Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) Next Row: Purl.
to end. - (113, 119, -, -) sts 24) sts more times. 45 (47, 49, 51, Rep last 2 rows 5 (7, 7, 8, 10)
Cont straight in St st until Right 53) sts more times. 13 sts
ALL SIZES: Front measures 20.5 (21.5, 24, Cont straight in St st until Back Next Row: Cast off 6 sts, k to
Next Row (WS): With MC, purl. 25.5, 26.5) cm, ending after a measures 24.5 (27, 29.5, 31.5, end. 7 sts
Work Textured Stripe patt from WS row. 34) cm, ending after a WS row. Next Row: Purl.
chart or written instructions twice Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, k to Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 Cast off.
in full. end. 1 st dec’d rows. 33 (35, 37, 39, 41) sts
Break CC1 and CC2 and cont Next Row: Purl. Cast off 7 sts at beg of next 2 SLEEVES
with MC only. Rep last 2 rows 5 (7, 7, 8, 10) rows. 19 (21, 23, 25, 27) sts Work both the same
Cont in St st until Body measures more times. 13 sts Leave rem sts on hold. With CC1 and smaller needles,
14 (15.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5) cm, Next Row: Knit. cast on 35 (41, 41, 45, 45) sts.
ending after a WS row. Next Row: Cast off 6 sts, p to Left Front Work 10 rows in 1x1 rib patt.
end. 7 sts With RS facing, rejoin yarn to held Change to larger needles
Right Front Next Row: Knit. 27 (29, 30, 31, 33) sts, cast off and MC.
Next Row (RS): K23 (25, Cast off. 4 sts, k to end. 23 (25, 26, 27, Next Row (RS): With MC, k4 (2,
26, 27, 29), turn and place 29) sts 2, 4, 4), *k2tog, k3; rep from
BABY GARMENT
* to last 6 (4, 4, 6, 6) sts,
k2tog, k to end. 29 (33, 33,
37, 37) sts
Next Row: With MC, purl.
Helen’s tip
Next Row (inc): K1 MC, m1, When completing the two-colour
pattern rows, take care to keep MC at
work Textured Stripe patt the back when not in use on RS rows,
to last st, m1, k1 MC. and keep the contrast colours in front
2 sts inc’d on the WS rows when not in use
Work 3 rows straight in patt.
Maintaining 1 edge st in MC and
working new sts into patt, rep last BUTTONBAND
4 rows 5 more times to complete Join shoulder seams. With RS
patt twice in full. 41 (45, 45, 49, facing, CC1, and starting at lower
49) sts edge of Right Front, pu and k73
Break CC1 and CC2 and cont (79, 87, 93, 99) sts up Right
with MC only. Front, k19 (21, 23, 25, 27) sts
Next Row (RS, inc): K1, m1, k to from Back holder, pu and k73 (79,
last st, m1, k1. 2 sts inc’d 87, 93, 99) sts down Left Front.
Work 3 rows straight in St st. 165 (179, 197, 211, 225) sts
Rep last 4 rows 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) Work 3 rows in 1x1 rib patt.
more times. 45 (49, 51, 55, Next Row (RS): Work 4 sts in rib,
57) sts *work One-Row Buttonhole (see
Work 4 (6, 8, 12, 12) rows Special Instructions), work 9
straight in St st. sts in rib; rep from * 3 (3, 3, 4,
4) more times, work One-Row
Shape sleeve cap Buttonhole, work in rib to end.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 Work 3 rows in 1x1 rib patt.
rows. 41 (45, 47, 51, 53) sts Cast off in rib.
Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d Finishing
Next Row: P1, ssp, p to last 3 Lining up middle of sleeve cap
sts, p2tog, p1. 2 sts dec’d with shoulder seam, sew in
Next Row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sleeves. Join sleeve seams.
sts, k2tog, k1. 2 sts dec’d Attach buttons to correspond with
Next Row: Purl. buttonholes. Weave in all ends
Rep last 4 rows 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) and block to measurements given
more times. 23 (21, 23, 27, in table.
23) sts
Textured Stripe Stitch Patt
SIZE 0-3 MTHS & 12-18
MTHS ONLY:
Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, k to
last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 21 (-, -,
25, -) sts
Next Row: P1, ssp, p to last 3
sts, p2tog, p1. 19 (-, -, 23, -) sts
SIZE 6-12 MTHS ONLY:

Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1. - (-, 21, -, -) sts
Next Row: Purl.
ALL SIZES:
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 2
rows. 13 (15, 15, 17, 17) sts Key
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2
rows. 9 (11, 11, 13, 13) sts
Cast off rem sts.
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5 minutes with...
Woolly Originals
We sat down with Sarah Clarkson to chat all about her shop
Woolly Originals and its sustainable ethos
Hi Sarah, how are you? What are you

working on this week?
This week, I’m working on my new design
Inverewe Floristry, which is based on the
beautiful Inverewe Gardens in the north
west of Scotland. I’ve tried to recreate
their stunning herbaceous borders using
yarns from Ripples Crafts and Jamieson’s
of Shetland.
Can you tell us a little bit about The company is based

Woolly Originals and what in Scotland
you create?
I started Woolly Originals almost six years ago
when I made myself a small project bag and
showed it to my local yarn shop owner, Jess
at Ginger Twist Studio in Edinburgh. She told Sarah in her studio
me I should make more to sell, so I did!
Woolly Originals has a strong

sustainable ethos. Why was this so
important to you and what are some
of the ways you achieve these aims?
Respecting the environment is one of the
keystones to running my business. Climate
change is something that’s concerned me
since I was a teenager and there was a
campaign to remove CFC gases from aerosol New design Inverewe Floristry
canisters. Hence, I have looked at each step
in the creation of my Woolly bags to find ways
to lighten their footprint on the planet. Sarah delivers locally by bike! Do you have any crafty or business
New Year’s resolutions for 2021
One of these ways is to offer local delivery by you’d like to share?
my e-bike! Not only will you have your order
brought to your door the next day, but we can
“Respecting the My wish list for 2021 involves hope for a
viable vaccine against COVID-19, for better
also have a socially-distanced woolly chat! environment is one support for children in need and selfishly,
What design or product are you most of the keystones for a return of yarn festivals so that we can
all meet up and chat again. I so miss
proud of and why?
One of my favourite designs is Heritage
to running my woolly conversations!
Orchard, which is based on my best friend’s business” Plans for 2021 will centre on the launch of a
fruit orchard of more than 1,100 organic trees new product branch called Woolly Botanicals!
that she planted on her farm, East Coast See more All the project bags will be made from undyed
Organics. I created the design as a tribute to or plant-dyed yarns and fabric. I’m hoping
Discover more about Sarah
her incredible work to turn an empty field into to launch the brand at unravel festival on
and Woolly Originals at
something very special. I have a new variation 12th–14th February when I attend virtually.
www.woollyoriginals.com
of this design coming out in 2021! It’s so exciting!
Meeting of
the Waters
SOCKS
Get casting on to knit these
must-make lace socks in a
gorgeous rich blue shade
Michelle says…
“I was working on the rib of

a sock during a gap between
choir rehearsals, with no fixed
idea of how the rest of the sock
would look. My dear friend
Margaret was humming the
song after which the pattern is
named, and after a few minutes
with some squared paper and
a pencil, I had a design that
summed up our friendship. Like
a decrease and a yarnover, we
are better together”
These socks are worked from Rnd 10: K4, yo, ssk, p2, k2tog, Rnd 11: K5, yo, ssk, p2, k2tog,
Need to the cuff down with a twisted rib yo, k4. yo, k5.
Designed by know... cuff. The lace pattern flows down Rnds 11-12: As Rnd 7. Rnds 12-14: As Rnd 8.
Michelle Hazell
the back of the leg as far as the Rnd 13: K4, k2tog, yo, p2, yo, Rnd 15: K5, k2tog, yo, p2, yo,
heel flap and all the way down ssk, k4. ssk, k5.
Yarn used
the front of the sock as far as Rnd 14: As Rnd 7. Rnd 16: As Rnd 8.
West Yorkshire Spinners
the toe. The heel uses a flap and Rnd 15: K3, k2tog, yo, k1, p2, Rnd 17: K4, k2tog, yo, k1, p2,
Signature 4-ply
gusset and the toe is shaped k1, yo, ssk, k3. k1, yo, ssk, k4.
1 ball in 360 Bubblegum
with decreases. Make sure to Rnd 16: As Rnd 7. Rnd 18: As Rnd 8.
use the correct chart or written Rnd 17: K2, k2tog, yo, k2, p2, Rnd 19: K3, k2tog, yo, k2, p2,
About the yarn
instructions for the lace panel k2, yo, ssk, k2. k2, yo, ssk, k3.
4-ply; 400m per 100g ball;
according to your size, and note Rnd 18: As Rnd 7. Rnd 20: As Rnd 8.
75% wool, 25% polyamide
that the actual stitch count of the Rnd 19: K1, k2tog, yo, k3tog, yo, Rnd 21: K2, k2tog, yo, k3tog, yo,
lace panel varies but is counted p2, yo, sssk, yo, ssk, k1. 12 sts p2, yo, sssk, yo, ssk, k2. 14 sts
Tension
as 14 (16, 18) sts throughout the Rnd 20: [K1, p2, k1, yo] twice, Rnd 22: K3, p1, k1, yo, k1, p2,
main instructions. k1, p2, k1. 14 sts k1, yo, k1, p1, k3. 16 sts
measured over patt
Rep these 20 rnds for patt. Rnd 23: K1, k2tog, yo, p1, k3,
p2, k3, p1, yo, ssk, k1.
Needles used
2.25mm DPNs
Stitch patterns Size M Lace Pattern Rnd 24: As Rnd 1.
(16 sts) Rep these 24 rnds for patt.
Size S Lace Pattern (14 sts) Rnds 1-2: K1, p3, k3, p2, k3,
Other supplies
Rnd 1: P3, k3, p2, k3, p3. p3, k1. Size L Lace Pattern (18 sts)
stitch markers
Rnd 2: Yo, ssk, p1, k3, p2, k3, Rnd 3: K1, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p2, Rnds 1-2: K2, p3, k3, p2, k3, p3, k2.
tapestry needle
p1, k2tog, yo. k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k1. Rnd 3: K1, yo, ssk, p2, k3tog, yo,
Rnd 3: K2, p1, k3, p2, k3, p1, k2. Rnd 4: K3, p1, k3, p2, k3, p1, k3. p2, yo, sssk, p2, k2tog, yo, k1.
Abbreviations
Rnd 4: K1, yo, ssk, k3tog, yo, p2, Rnd 5: K2, yo, ssk, k3tog, yo, p2, 16 sts
k3tog: Knit 3 sts together.
yo, sssk, k2tog, yo, k1. 12 sts yo, sssk, k2tog, yo, k2. 14 sts Rnd 4: K3, [p2, k1, yo, k1] twice,
2 sts dec’d
Rnd 5: K4, yo, k1, p2, k1, yo, k4. Rnd 6: K5, yo, k1, p2, k1, yo, k5. p2, k3. 18 sts
sssk: [Sl 1 k-wise] 3 times,
14 sts 16 sts Rnd 5: K2, yo, ssk, p1, k3, p2,
knit these 3 sts tog tbl.
Rnd 6: K2, yo, ssk, k2, p2, k2, Rnd 7: K3, yo, ssk, k2, p2, k2, k3, p1, k2tog, yo, k2.
2 sts dec’d
k2tog, yo, k2. k2tog, yo, k3. Rnd 6: K4, p1, k3, p2, k3, p1, k4.
See page 94 for all
Rnd 7: K6, p2, k6. Rnd 8: K7, p2, k7. Rnd 7: K3, yo, ssk, k3tog, yo, p2,
other abbreviations
Rnd 8: K3, yo, ssk, k1, p2, k1, Rnd 9: K4, yo, ssk, k1, p2, k1, yo, sssk, k2tog, yo, k3. 16 sts
k2tog, yo, k3. k2tog, yo, k4. Rnd 8: K6, yo, k1, p2, k1, yo, k6.
Sizing
Rnd 9: As Rnd 7. Rnd 10: As Rnd 8. 18 sts
S (M, L)

Michelle’s tips
Use a loose cast-on;
I recommend the Old
Norwegian method over
both needles held together
Placing additional stitch
markers between repeats
of the Lace pattern will
help you keep track of
your work
ACCESSORY
36) sts. Leave rem 28 (32, 36)
sts on hold for instep. [k1 tbl] 14 (15, 16) times, k
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, [p1, k1 tbl] 13 to end.
(15, 17) times, k1. Rnd 1 (dec): K to 3 sts before
Row 2: Sl 1, [p1 tbl, k1] 13 (15, marker, k2tog, k1, sm, work
17) times, p1. in patt to next marker, sm, k1,
Rep rows 1-2 a further 12 (13, ssk, k to end. 2 sts dec’d
14) times. Rnd 2: K to marker, sm, work
in patt to next marker, sm,
Heel Turn k to end.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k14 (16, 18), Rep these 2 rnds 7 more times.
k2tog, k1. 27 (31, 35) sts 56 (64, 72) sts
Row 2: Sl 1, p3, p2tog, p1.
26 (30, 34) sts Foot
SHOP SMALL Row 3: Sl 1, k to 1 st before gap, Cont in Lace patt and St st
You can find the yarn to knit this pattern in yarn k2tog, k1. 1 st dec’d as set until foot measures 4 (5,
need our support, so visit the UKHKA website to find Row 4: Sl 1, p to 1 st before gap, 5.5) cm shorter than desired
your nearest shop. Even if you can’t visit them in p2tog, p1. 1 st dec’d length, ending after any rnd
person, many shops now offer telephone and internet Rep rows 3-4 a further 4 (5, 6) WITHOUT yarnovers.
times. 16 (18, 20) heel sts
Toe
Rnd 9: K4, yo, ssk, k2, p2, k2, Rib Rnd: *K1 tbl, p1; rep from * Gusset Rnd 1 (dec): [K to 3 sts
k2tog, yo, k4. to end. Resume working in the rnd on before marker, k2tog, k1, sm,
Rnd 10: K8, p2, k8. Rep this rnd 11 more times or all sts. k1, ssk] twice, k to end.
Rnd 11: K5, yo, ssk, k1, p2, k1, until work measures 3cm. Set-up Rnd 1: K8 (9, 10), pm 4 sts dec’d
k2tog, yo, k5. for new beg of rnd, k8 (9, 10), Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 12: As Rnd 10. Leg pu and k13 (14, 15) sts down Rep these 2 rnds 6 (7, 8) more
Rnd 13: K6, yo, ssk, p2, k2tog, Repeating sts 4 times around side of heel flap, pu and k1 st times. 28 (32, 36) sts
yo, k6. and making sure to work correct from corner of heel flap, pm, Rep Rnd 1 only 3 (4, 5) more
Rnds 14-16: As Rnd 10. patt for your size, work 40 (48, [work Row 1 of Lace patt for times. 16 sts
Rnd 17: K6, k2tog, yo, p2, yo, 56) rows of Lace pattern from your size] twice, pm, pu and k1 Next Rnd (partial rnd): Rm, k4.
ssk, k6. chart or written instructions to st from corner of heel flap, pu Break yarn leaving a 30cm tail.
Rnd 18: As Rnd 10. complete patt twice in full. and k13 (14, 15) up second
Rnd 19: K5, k2tog, yo, k1, p2, Remove marker. side of heel flap, k to end. 72 Finishing
k1, yo, ssk, k5. (80, 88) sts Graft heel and instep sts tog
Rnd 20: As Rnd 10. Heel Flap Set-up Rnd 2: K8 (9, 10), using Kitchener stitch. Block to
Rnd 21: K4, k2tog, yo, k2, p2, The heel flap is worked back and [k1 tbl] 14 (15, 16) times, sm, measurements given in schematic
k2, yo, ssk, k4. forth in rows over the first 28 (32, work in patt to next marker, sm, and weave in all ends.
Rnd 22: As Rnd 10.
Rnd 23: K3, k2tog, yo, k3tog, yo,
Size L Size M Size S
p2, yo, sssk, yo, ssk, k3. 16 sts
Rnd 24: K4, p1, k1, yo, k1, p2,
k1, yo, k1, p1, k4. 18 sts
Rnd 25: K2, k2tog, yo, p1, k3,
p2, k3, p1, yo, ssk, k2.
Rnd 26: [K3, p2] 3 times, k3.
Rnd 27: K1, k2tog, yo, p2, k3tog,
yo, p2, yo, sssk, p2, yo, ssk,
k1. 16 sts
Rnd 28: K2, p3, k1, yo, k1, p2,
k1, yo, k1, p3, k2. 18 sts
Rep these 28 rnds for patt.
Start knitting…
Cuff Key
Cast on 56 (64, 72) sts. Join to
work in the rnd, being careful not
to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd.
Adinda says…
“Mentari means sun in

Indonesian. I would like to bring
a little bit of sunshine to my
living room with this cushion.
The stranded colourwork
technique makes it fluffy, and
there are not many ends to
weave in by working sideways”
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2 skeins each in Miffle 229
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About the yarn

CUSHION This colourwork cushion will bring a
DK; 225m per 100g; cheerful pop of colour to any home
75% wool, 25% nylon
Tension
24 sts x 26 rows = 10cm The cushion cover is worked flat Stranded colourwork
measured over St st in striped sideways. One edge is picked
patt on larger needles up along the cast-on side. The
cover is finished by folding the
Needles used piece into three parts with one
3.5mm circular, 80cm side overlapping the other, then
4mm circular, 80cm seaming together.
The cover is worked flat,
but a circular needle
is recommended to
Start knitting…
Step 1: Work in MC to first Step 2: Join CC by taking tail
accommodate the number With MC and larger needles, cast
colour change as indicated in end of yarn under MC, with
of sts on 204 sts. chart or written instructions. ball end on RH.
Other supplies Set charts B & C

lockable stitch markers Note: The lockable markers
tapestry needle placed in Row 1 indicate where
to fold the cushion for making up
Abbreviations and should be left in place while
See page 94 for you are working the cover; do not
all abbreviations move them up every row.
Join in CC as needed.
Row 1 (RS): K2 MC, [work Row Step 3: Work the number of Step 4: To switch to MC, keep
Sizing
1 of Chart A] 7 times, place stitches in CC as specified CC held below and bring CC
40cm square in pattern. above without twisting.
lockable stitch marker, work
Row 1 of Chart B, work Row
1 of Chart C, place lockable
stitch marker, [work Row 1 of

Chart A] 6 times, k2 MC.

Row 2: K2 MC, [work Row 2 of
Chart A] 6 times, work Row
2 of Chart C, work Row 2 of
Chart B, [work Row 2 of Chart
A] 7 times, k2 MC. Step 5: Cont in MC until next Step 6: Spread stitches out

Cont in patt as set for a further colour change. Bring CC below on RH needle to avoid getting
50 rows to complete Charts B & without twisting. tight floats. K next st in CC.
C once in full.
Set charts D & E

Row 53 (RS): K2 MC, [work next
row of Chart A] 7 times, work
Row 1 of Chart D, work Row 1
of Chart E, [work next row of
Chart A] 6 times, k2 MC.
Row 54: K2 CC1, [work next Step 7: Cont in pattern, Step 8: At the end of each
row of Chart A] 6 times, work following chart or row/rnd, check that work is
Row 2 of Chart E, work Row 2 written instructions. not puckering.
of Chart D, [work next row of Back Edge schematic. With RS facing
Chart A] 7 times, k2 MC. With RS facing, MC and smaller out, using lockable stitch
Cont in patt as now set for a needles, pu and k204 sts along markers as guidance, fold Chart A Key
further 50 rows to complete cast-on edge. cover in three. Overlap with
Charts D & E once in full. Next Row (WS): Knit. the shorter flap over the
Cast off. longer one for the back
Garter Edge opening. Seam the top and
Break CC and cont in MC only. Finishing bottom edges together.
Change to smaller needles. Weave in ends and block Insert cushion through
Knit 2 rows. Cast off. to measurements given in back opening.
Chart B Chart C
Chart D Chart E
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The response has been amazing. I didn’t get to
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A CRAZY but the support I have had has really blown me away.
I am really excited to see what 2021 brings. It has
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I feel really lucky to have so many supportive
DREAM people around me and it has a real community

feel already.
When did you set up, and what inspired you at

such a tough time?
The Foundry Works is a fabulous new yarn The original plan was to build the yarn shop on a
plot of land on Foundry Street. After much debate over
and craft store in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. how much space a girl and a bit of wool needs, we
We chat to the founder, Claire, about the decided we weren’t going to get what we needed any
time soon, and went to look at the unit we are in now.
importance of community, supporting This was several weeks before the virus hit… great
independent businesses and setting up timing! We spent lockdown turning the unit into a shop
and working on the online side of the business. The
shop in a pandemic! plan was to wait until things had settled and maybe
open in 2021 – but our customers had other ideas! As
people became aware of a new yarn shop coming they
just started turning up. Even though we looked like a
FEATURE
building site, customers didn’t seem to be put off and
when I said we wasn’t planning on opening I had a lot
of unhappy people! So, we agreed to open the doors in
October. We opened without a big announcement and
were really overwhelmed by the turn out.
What kinds of things does The Foundry Works

offer, apart from what looks like a HUGE
selection of yarn?!
It’s very much a work in progress. We have opened with
bits of everything and will be led by what our customers
would like to see. I never wanted to stock just the big
brands; it was so important to me to have the indie
businesses as well. I want customers to come and be
able to find something new, something different that
they haven’t seen before. I want a friend or relative of
a crafty person to be able to come in and buy them
something without worry. We will also be running knit
and natter groups and workshops as soon as it’s safe
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Tell us about some of your favourite products!

I’m not sure where to start! I love the sardines4tea
kits, which I fell in love with a while ago. I think
the owner, Clare, was one of the first people I
approached. Having her kits in the shop was a
must, as I love all the hand-dyed yarn. I have to
say, I’ve really enjoyed looking for new dyers
since I opened – my customers have great taste
and have introduced me to some amazing dyers since!
I also love Saffron Blue – she makes the most
gorgeous project bags – and Lana Bou because a
project needs pretty stitch markers and a project bag
needs enamel pins.
Where did your own love of crafts come from?

What do you like to make?
I took up crochet several years ago. I was going through
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auntie had always crocheted and I thought I would give
it ago. I bought a TOFT book and have been obsessed
ever since. I took up knitting when life got really rough
as crochet wasn’t working as well at taking my mind off
things. It was a trip to Yarndale with some friends that
got me into knitting. My friend Helen had knitted a pair
of socks for the Winwick Mum sock line, and we agreed
that the year after we would return each having made a What exciting plans have you got for 2021?
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Spinners yarn in Blue Tit and Helen spent her time in there is so much uncertainty, but hopefully next year
Knit and Natter teaching me how to knit. That’s where will see us run the shop with no restrictions. We’ll
my love of hand-dyed yarn came from. I now find be able to hostthe Knit and Natter groups and run
I switch between knitting and crochet but TOFT is workshops. We’ll be holding a first birthday party to
always my downfall. make up for not having a grand opening – I hope it
can really pull the community together.
What are you making at the moment (if you have
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Knit Kits
Yarn used
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Gryffindor: 1 ball in each of
Red Wine (MC) & Mustard
Yellow (CC)
Alternate colours:
Slytherin: Slate Green (MC) &
Stormy Grey (CC)
Hufflepuff: Buttercup Yellow
(MC) & Pure Black (CC)
Ravenclaw: Sailor Blue (MC) &
Stormy Grey (CC)
About the yarn

100% cotton
Tension
measured over St st
Needles used
3.5mm straight
Muggle
HUG
Other supplies
tapestry needle
Sizing
one size, to fit mug 13cm tall x Extract from
8.5cm diameter Bring a little magic into your Wizarding World Knitting Kits
For more information, visit
Abbreviations life this winter with these Harry www.herocollector.com
See page 94 for Potter-themed mug(gle) hugs
all abbreviations
Worked flat from the bottom up Rows 5-7: Starting with a p row, Break CC and join MC. Rows 25-27: Work 3 rows in St st.
and seamed, this easy mug cosy work 3 rows in St st. Row 19: Purl. Cast off.
is worked in St st with stripes. Row 8: K9, kfb, k18, kfb, k9. Row 20: K11, kfb, k20, kfb, k11.
As some of the stripes are 40 sts 46 sts Finishing
single rows, follow instructions Rows 9-10: Work 2 rows in St st. Rows 21-23: Work 3 rows in Join back seam, making sure to
for breaking and joining the yarn Break MC and join CC. St st. match stripes as you sew and
colours. Allow the top edge to Row 11: Purl. Row 24: K11, kfb, k22, kfb, k11. reversing the seam for the last
curl over for a rolled-hem look. Break CC and join MC. 48 sts few rows for the top rolled edge.
Row 12: K10, kfb, k18, kfb, k10. Break MC and join CC. Weave in ends.
Start knitting… 42 sts
With CC, cast on 36 sts. Rows 13-15: Work 3 rows in
Row 1 (WS): Purl. St st. SHOP SMALL
Row 2: Knit. Row 16: K11, kfb, k18, kfb, k11. You can find the yarn to knit this pattern in yarn
Row 3: Purl. 44 sts shops nationwide. Now more than ever, small shops
Break CC and join MC. Row 17: Purl. your nearest shop. Even if you can’t visit them in
Row 4: K9, kfb, k16, kfb, k9. Break MC and join CC. person, many shops now offer telephone and internet
38 sts Row 18: Knit. shopping. www.ukhandknitting.com
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Heart Over Head
Niki V
Yarn used
Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino
1 ball each in cream 102 (MC)
& fuchsia 116 (CC)
BEANIE
With this stranded colourwork hat in five sizes,
the whole family can share the love
About the yarn
4-ply; 130m per 50g;
57% wool, 33% acrylic,
10% cashmere The hat is worked in the round times around, work Dot chart for
from the bottom up. Once the 7 (13, 17, 20) rnds. Heart Chart
Tension ribbed brim is worked, the hat
25 sts x 34 rnds = 10cm features a stranded colourwork SIZES CHILD & ADULT ONLY:
measured over St st pattern worked from the charts. Next Rnd (dec): With MC, k to
The preemie size only uses the end, dec 4 sts evenly around. -
Needles used Heart chart while the other sizes (-, -, 112, 128) sts
3.25mm DPNs also add a simple colourwork
chart before the crown shaping. ALL SIZES:
Other supplies Break CC and cont with MC only.
stitch marker
tapestry needle
Start knitting… Crown shaping
pompom maker or With MC and using a stretchy Rnd 1: *K2tog, k6; rep from * to
cardboard circles cast-on method, cast on 82 (90, end. 70 (77, 84, 98, 112) sts
100, 118, 136) sts. Join to work Rnds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12: Knit.
Abbreviations in the rnd, being careful not to Rnd 3: *K2tog, k5; rep from * to
See page 94 for twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. end. 60 (66, 72, 84, 96) sts
all abbreviations Work 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) rnds in 1x1 rib. Rnd 5: *K2tog, k4; rep from * to
Next Rnd (dec): [K2tog] 1 (0, 1, end. 50 (55, 60, 70, 80) sts
Sizing 1, 1) times, k to end. 81 (90, Rnd 7: *K2tog, k3; rep from * to
Preemie (Baby, Toddler, 99, 117, 135) sts end. 40 (44, 48, 56, 64) sts
Child, Adult) Joining in CC as needed and Rnd 9: *K2tog, k2; rep from * to
Shown in Adult size repeating sts 9 (10, 11, 13, 15) end. 30 (33, 36, 42, 48) sts
times around, work Heart chart Rnd 11: *K2tog, k1; rep from *
once in full. to end. 20 (22, 24, 28, 32) sts
Next Rnd (dec): With MC, k to Rnd 13: *K2tog; rep from * to
end, dec 1 (2, 3, 1, 3) sts end. 10 (11, 12, 14, 16) sts
evenly around. 80 (88, 96, 116, Rnd 14: Knit. Dot Chart

132) sts Break yarn and thread through
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
SIZE PREEMIE ONLY: Key

With MC, knit 1 rnd. Finishing
Weave in ends and block to
SIZES BABY, TODDLER, CHILD measurements given in table.
& ADULT ONLY: With CC, make a pompom and
Repeating sts - (22, 24, 29, 33) attach to top of hat.
Find your size

Hat Preemie Baby Toddler Child Adult
A: Circumference (cm) 32.5 36 39.5 47 54
B: Height to start of crown shaping (cm) 10 12 14 16 17
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CARDIGAN
Rico Design Team
Yarn used
Rico Design Creative Soft
Wool Aran
About the yarn

We can’t wait to cast on this warm, pretty cardigan
Aran; 300m per 100g ball; with attractive cable sleeves
75% acrylic, 25% wool
Tension
18 (23) sts x 24 (29) rows =
10 cm measured over St st This cardigan is worked flat from Row 2: Purl. Abbreviations
(cable patt) on larger needles the bottom up in five pieces. Row 3: Knit.
C4B – Cable 4 backwards:
The back and fronts are worked Row 4: Purl.
Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold at
Needles used in St st. The sleeves feature a Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4.
4.5mm straight simple cable pattern that can be Row 9: C4B, k4, C4F.
from CN
5mm straight worked from the chart or written Rows 10-12: Rep rows 2-4.
C4F – Cable 4 forwards: Sl 2
instructions. Note that due to the Rows 13-16: Rep rows 9-12.
sts onto CN, hold in front, k2
Other supplies tension differences between the Rep these 16 rows for patt.
from LH needle, k2 from CN
stitch holders St st and the cable pattern, the
cable needle sleeve raglan shaping is different Special instructions m1p: Insert the LH needle
from back to front under the
tapestry needle than the body raglan. Once the Dec 1 st strand of yarn between the
9 (9, 10, 10, 10) buttons, 1.5cm pieces are complete, all held On a RS row, work k2, ssk at st just worked and the next
sts are worked together for the beg of a row and k2tog, k2 at st on the LH needle. Purl
Sizing ribbed neckband. Front bands are end of a row. this new st through the front
S (M, L, XL, 2X), designed to fit picked up and worked to finish. On a WS row, work p2, p2tog loop. 1 st inc’d
with 9-19cm ease
Stitch patterns at beg of a row and p2tog tbl,
p2 at end of a row. See page 94 for all other
abbreviations
1x1 Rib Patt
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep Start knitting… Starting with a k row, work in St
from * to end.
Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to BACK st until work measures 38 (38,
last st, p1. With smaller needles, cast on 87 40, 42, 43) cm, ending after a
Rep these 2 rows for patt. (97, 109, 119, 129) sts. WS row.
Cable Patt a WS row. Shape raglan
Row 1 (RS): K2, C4F, C4B, k2. Change to larger needles. Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg
S M L XL 2X
Find your size

A: Finished bust/chest circumference (cm) 95 106 119 130 141
B: Full length to shoulder (cm) 58 60 64 67 69
C: Length to armhole (cm) 38 38 40 42 43
D: Sleeve length (cm) 46 46 47 48 48
E: Upper arm circumference (cm) 36.5 39 42.5 44 46
F: Cuff circumference (cm) 19.5 19.5 20.5 21 22
Rico Design Creative Soft Wool Aran
Shade 21 4 4 5 5 6
of next 2 rows. 77 (85, 95, 103, Shape raglan Shape raglan 1x1 rib for 3cm, ending after a
111) sts Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts at Cont in patt as set throughout. RS row.
Dec 1 st at each end of next beg of next row. 36 (41, 46, 49, Cast off 6 (7, 9, 10, 11) sts at Cast off in rib.
row (see Special Instructions). 54) sts beg of next 2 rows. 72 (76, 80,
2 sts dec’d Work 1 row. 82, 84) sts BUTTONBAND
Work 1 row. Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next Dec 1 st at each end of next row. With RS facing and smaller needles,
Rep last 2 rows 19 (20, 19, 18, row. 1 st dec’d 2 sts dec’d pu and k105 (109, 119, 125, 131)
16) more times. 37 (43, 55, 65, Work 1 row. Work 3 rows straight in patt. sts down Left Front edge.
77) sts Rep last 2 rows 19 (20, 19, 18, Rep last 4 rows 2 (3, 4, 6, 7) Starting with a WS row, work in
Dec 1 st at each end of next 2 16) more times. 16 (20, 26, 30, more times. 66 (68, 70, 68, 1x1 rib for 3cm, ending after a
(4, 10, 14, 20) rows. 33 (35, 35, 37) sts 68) sts RS row.
37, 37) sts Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next Dec 1 st at each end of next row. Cast off in rib.
Place rem sts on hold. 2 (4, 10, 14, 20) rows. 14 (16, 2 sts dec’d
16, 16, 17) sts Work 1 row straight in patt. BUTTONHOLE BAND
LEFT FRONT Place rem sts on hold. Rep last 2 rows 19 (19, 19, 17, With RS facing and smaller
With smaller needles, cast on 41 16) more times. 26 (28, 30, 32, needles, pu and k105 (109, 119,
(47, 53, 57, 63) sts. SLEEVES 34) sts 125, 131) sts up Right Front edge.
Work 4cm in 1x1 rib, ending after Work both the same Place rem sts on hold. Starting with a WS row, work in
a WS row. With smaller needles, cast on 45 1x1 rib for 1.5cm, ending after a
Change to larger needles. (45, 47, 49, 51) sts. Making up: Weave in ends and WS row.
Starting with a k row, work in St Work 4cm in 1x1 rib, ending after block to measurements given Next Row (RS, buttonhole):
st until work measures 38 (38, a RS row. in table. Work 4 (8, 6, 3, 9) sts in rib,
40, 42, 43) cm, ending after a Next Row (WS, inc): Work 4 (4, *k2tog, yo, work 10 (10, 10,
WS row. 5, 6, 4) sts in rib, *m1 or m1p NECKBAND 11, 11) sts in rib; rep from *
to keep in patt, work 3 sts in With RS facing and smaller to last 5 sts, k2tog, yo, work
Shape raglan rib; rep from * to last 5 (5, 6, needles, k14 (16, 16, 16, 17) in rib to end.
Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts at 7, 5) sts, m1 or m1p to keep in sts from Right Front holder, k26 Cont in rib as set until Buttonhold
beg of next row. 36 (41, 46, 49, patt, work in rib to end. 58 (58, (28, 30, 32, 34) sts from first Band measures same as Button
54) sts 60, 62, 66) sts Sleeve holder, k33 (35, 35, Band, ending after a RS row.
Work 1 row. Change to larger needles. 37, 37) sts from Back holder, Cast off in rib.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next Row 1 (RS): K5 (5, 0, 1, 3), [work k26 (28, 30, 32, 34) sts from
row. 1 st dec’d Row 1 of Cable patt from chart second Sleeve holder, k14 (16, Finishing
Work 1 row. or written instructions] 4 (4, 5, 16, 16, 17) sts from Left Front Join raglan seams. Join sleeve
Rep last 2 rows 19 (20, 19, 18, 5, 5) times, k5 (5, 0, 1, 3). holder. 113 (123, 127, 133, and side seams. Attach buttons
16) more times. 16 (20, 26, 30, Row 2: P5 (5, 0, 1, 3), [work Row 139) sts to correspond with buttonholes.
37) sts 2 of Cable patt] 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) Starting with a WS row, work in Weave in any rem ends.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next times, p5 (5, 0, 1, 3).
2 (4, 10, 14, 20) rows. 14 (16, Cont as set in Cable patt with St
16, 16, 17) sts st edges.
Place rem sts on hold. Work 2 rows in patt.
Next Row (RS, inc): Kfb, patt to
Cable pattern Key
RIGHT FRONT last st, kfb. 2 sts inc’d
With smaller needles, cast on 41 Work 5 (3, 3, 3, 3) rows straight
(47, 53, 57, 63) sts. in patt.
Work 4cm in 1x1 rib, ending after Working new sts in St st as set,
a WS row. rep last 6 (4, 4, 4, 4) rows 12
Change to larger needles. (15, 18, 19, 19) more times. 84
Starting with a k row, work in St (90, 98, 102, 106) sts
st until work measures 38 (38, Work straight in patt until Sleeve
40, 42, 43) cm, ending after a measures 46 (46, 47, 48, 48)
RS row. cm, ending after a WS row.
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1
2
THE BASICS
3
5
Essential
6
8
KNITTING SKILLS
If you’re a new knitter or returning after a break, here’s our guide to some
of the most common stitches used in this issue
9
Knit (k)
10
11
12
13 Step 1: Insert RH needle from Step 2: Wrap yarn clockwise Step 3: Holding working yarn Step 4: Drop old st off LH needle.
left to right into front of next st. around RH needle. firmly, pull loop through. 1 knit st has been made.
14
Purl (p)
15
16
17
Step 1: Insert RH needle from Step 2: Wrap yarn anti- Step 3: Holding working yarn Step 4: Drop old st off LH needle.
18 right to left into front of next st. clockwise around RH needle. firmly, pull loop through. 1 purl st has been made.
19
Grafting Insert DN k-wise into 1st st Mattress st
on back needle and pull yarn
20 through. *Insert DN k-wise
into 1st st on front needle and
21 slip the st off needle. Insert
DN p-wise into next st on
22 front needle and pull the yarn
through. Insert DN p-wise into
Divide sts equally between 1st st on back needle and slip End to end: Lay pieces RS up Side to side: Lay pieces RS up
23 two needles. Cut yarn, leaving this st off the needle. Insert and together. Thread yarn onto and together. Thread yarn onto
a long tail, and thread onto a DN k-wise into next st on back darning needle (DN). Secure darning needle (DN). Secure two
24 darning needle (DN). Insert needle and pull yarn through.* two corners at RH edge. corners at RH edge. Pull apart
DN p-wise into 1st st on front Rep from * to * until all sts Working from right to left, slightly so you can see the
25 needle and pull yarn through. have been worked. *insert DN under the ‘V’ of the ‘ladder’ of horizontal strands
next st in top piece, pull gently, between columns of sts. Working
26 SKP or ssk? insert DN under the ‘V’ of the

opposite st in bottom piece,
from right to left, *with DN, catch
first ‘rung’ of ladder on RH piece.
There are lots of different ways to work a left-leaning decrease
pull gently; rep from * until Catch the opposite ‘rung’ on LH
but we like the ‘improved ssk’ method (shown opposite) best
27 because it gives a neat-looking decrease. However, you can seam is complete. piece and pull gently until the two
always change this for an ‘SKP’ or ‘sl1, k1, psso’ decrease if edges meet; rep from *
until seam is complete.
28 you prefer and your pattern will still work
29
THE BASICS
Yarn over (yo)
Between knit sts: Start with Between purl sts: With the yarn Between a knit and a purl st: Between a purl and a knit st:
yarn at back. Bring yarn forward at the front of the work, take it Start with yarn at back. Bring Start with yarn at back. Take
from back to front between the from front to back over the top of yarn forward between the yarn back over top of RH needle
needles and back over the the RH needle, continue round, needles, take from front to back and then bring it between the
RH needle. under RH needle, and hold to over the top of the RH needle, two needles so that the yarn
front ready to purl next st. round RH needle and hold to is not at the back of the work.
front to purl next st. Knit next st.
Slip, slip, knit (ssk) Make one (m1)
Step 1: Insert the RH needle Step 2: Insert the RH needle Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH Step 1: Insert LH needle
into the next st k-wise, then slip into the next st p-wise, then slip needle from left to right up into from back to front below
it onto the RH needle without onto the RH needle. You have 2 the front of the two slipped sts the strand between the two
knitting it. slipped sts on the RH needle, 1 (the RH needle is behind the LH needles, lifting the strand
slipped k-wise, 1 slipped p-wise. needle). Knit these two sts tog. onto the LH needle.
Central double decrease (cdd)
Step 1: Insert RH needle from Step 2: Knit the next st on LH Step 3: Insert the tip of the LH Step 2: Insert the tip of
front to back into next 2 sts needle. Note that the two slipped needle from left to right into the the RH needle from front to
on LH needle. Slip these two sts are sitting unworked behind front of the two slipped sts and back into the front of the
sts k-wise tog onto RH needle the st you have just knitted. lift the two slipped sts over the new loop on the LH needle.
without knitting them. knitted st. Knit this st.
Long-tail cast-on
Step 1: Make a slipknot, leaving Step 2: Holding working yarn Step 3: Use RH to bring tail yarn Step 4: Lift loop on left thumb
a long tail of yarn approximately tensioned with LH fingers, hook up under needle, from right to over tip of needle, remove thumb
three times the length of the left thumb under working yarn left. Take it between thumb and and draw up working yarn. Two
cast-on edge. Place slipknot from back to front. Insert the tip needle, over the top of the needle, sts on RH needle (slipknot
on needle and draw up. Hold of the needle into front of loop on and hold tensioned to right. You counts as one st). Repeat steps
needle in RH. left thumb. Tail yarn is still held should wrap the yarn clockwise 2-4 until number of sts required
tensioned in RH at this point. around the needle as if to knit. has been cast on.
1
THE BASICS
2
Reading a pattern
3 2. About the yarn 3. Tension
Charts
Charts are a visual representation This is information about the yarn we used for To check tension, knit a swatch
4 of the finished knitted piece. They this pattern. If you can’t get hold of this yarn, (at least 15cm square), wash and
show it from the right side, so when take a look at these details and compare block it as you would the finished
you read them, you read in the same them to other yarns that are available to you garment. Count the number of
5 so that you can make a substitution. stitches and rows in 10cm. If you
direction as you knit. Always start
at the bottom. Working flat, read RS have too many stitches, go up a
6 rows from right to left and WS rows needle size. If you have too few, go
from left to right. Working in the down a size. Repeat this process
round, read all rows from right to left. as many times as needed.
7 One square represents each stitch.
2 Finishing
For most items, the best way to block
8 1. Schematic is to soak the item in lukewarm water
9
The schematic is there to show you
the finished measurements of the
3 and wool wash for about an hour to
relax the stitches. Then roll it in a
item, and how it all fits together. towel to remove most of the water.
Compare these measurements to the Finally, shape the item and leave it
10 measurements of a garment which you to dry. For garments, you can simply
know fits you well. In the schematic lay them flat. For lace shawls, you will
and throughout the pattern, the need to stretch and pin them out. For
11
smallest size is shown first, with the
larger sizes in brackets.
1 hats, try blocking over a balloon or
plate to stretch it into shape.
12
13 Abbreviations
1x1 rib k1, p1 ribbing k2tog Knit two together rm Remove marker
14 2x2 rib k2, p2 ribbing LH Left hand rnd Round
alt Alternate m1 Make one by lifting the bar Row Row
15 beg Beginning between stitches onto LH RS Right side
CC Contrast colour needle and knitting into it sk2p Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass
cdd Centred double decrease mb Make bobble slipped stitch over
16 – slip 2 stitches knitwise MC Main colour skp Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped
together, knit 1, pass slipped m1l Insert the LH needle from stitch over
stitches over front to back under the sl Slip stitch – slip p-wise
17 cm Centimetres strand of yarn between unless specified
CN Cable needle the st just worked and sm Slip marker
18 C2B Cable 2 back – sl st onto the next st on the LH ssk Slip one knitwise, slip one
CN, hold at back, k1 from LH needle. Knit this purlwise, knit two slipped
needle, k1 from CN new st through the back stiches together
19 C2F Cable 2 front – sl st onto loop. 1 st inc’d ssp Slip one, slip one, purl two
CN, hold in front, k1 from LH m1r Insert the LH needle from slipped stitches together
20 needle, k1 from CN back to front under the st Stitch
cont Continue strand of yarn between St st Stocking stitch. Knitting flat:
dec Decrease the st just worked and Alternate knit and purl rows.
21 DPN Double-pointed needle the next st on the LH Knitting in the round: Knit
foll Following needle. Knit this new st all rounds
g Grammes through the front loop. tbl Through back loop
22 G st Garter stitch. Knitting flat: 1 st inc’d tog Together
Knit every row. Knitting in p Purl w&t Wrap and turn. Slip next
23 the round: Knit and purl p-wise Purlwise stitch onto RH needle, take
alternate rounds p2tog Purl two together yarn to opposite side of work
i-cord K all sts on DPN. Without patt Pattern between needles, slip same
24 turning, slide sts to other end of pm Place marker stitch back onto LH needle.
needle. Rep until cord reaches prev Previous Turn work ready to begin
desired length psso Pass slipped stitch over working in opposite direction
25
inc Increase pu Pick up WS Wrong side
incl Including rem Remaining wyib With yarn in back
26 k Knit rep Repeat wyif With yarn in front
k-wise Knitwise Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch. As yo Yarn over
kfb Knit one through the front stocking stitch, but knit side is [] Repeat instructions
27 then through the back the ‘wrong’ side () Alternative sizes
(same stitch) RH Right hand
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JUST ONE MORE

This month, Editor Kate is musing on how she can take one day at a time
How many times have you heard If I feel like I don’t have any
yourself saying “Just one more choice but to keep on knitting
row”? It’s definitely one of the most – perhaps because it’s the only
common phrases I hear from fellow project I have with me or because
knitters. I’ve even got a ‘Just one I’m on a tight deadline – I’m
more’ spinner pin badge from Twill & much less likely to enjoy it. Over
Print (www.twillandprint.com) that the years, I’ve learned that if
spins between ‘Just one more row, I can take off as much of that
episode, cookie, cup and nap!’ It’s pressure as possible by giving
pinned to my handbag and I give it a myself choices, I’ll love the
spin whenever I need cheering up. knitting process much more.
There are two sides to “Just one In recent months, I’ve

more row” though, aren’t there? On found myself marking time
one side, the project you love so in the same way as the second
much you just can’t put it down. You type of knitting project – telling
have to squeeze in just one more myself I just need to knuckle
row before bed. You love watching it down, push through and
grow and you might even be a little eventually it’ll be over. I’ll be
bit sad when it’s finished. The other able to see my mum and dad
type is the project you’re struggling again, see live music, hug my
with. You want to get it finished – friends... I don’t always feel
maybe you’re on a deadline to give like I have much choice as
it as a gift – but it just seems to be to what I can do with my days, so
taking forever. You set yourself a target of how it’s been tougher than it needs to be. Thanks
many rows to knit every evening – maybe you’ll to my knitting though, I know that next time
motivate yourself with a chocolate at the end of “It’s often just one of those thoughts crops up, I can counter
every row to keep you going. it, by giving myself choices. Live performances
my outlook in person might be off the table, but there are
Really though, what’s the difference between
these two types of project? For me at least, it’s that really so many more online options than there were
a year ago – last week I watched the musical
rarely anything tangible – techniques, size, yarn
or design have little to no influence. The same
makes a Hamilton, which I’ve been wanting to see for
years! I can’t go out for coffee so I’ve bought
project can even move back and forth between
the two camps multiple times when it’s on the
difference” some fancy flavours to choose from at home.
They’re only little things, but they help.
needles. If I’m honest with myself, it’s often
just my outlook that really makes a difference.
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PATTERNS
TO BUILD
YOUR SKILLS
LEARN COLOURWORK I BRIOCHE I CIRCULAR KNITTING

Welcome to your
In this book, you’ll build your knitting skills one hat

at a time. Hats are the perfect canvas for learning
new skills as they’re small and quick to knit,
meaning you’ll master new techniques in no time!
The beautiful patterns in these pages are from the talented Design
Team at the TOFT studio. This luxury British DIY knitwear and wool
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to-make knitting and crochet patterns. TOFT was founded in 2006
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We’ve added our own expert step-by-step tutorials to these
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tips, we’ve got you covered.
Happy knitting,
CONTENTS 16 Twist
4 Loch 18 Mirrored
6 Speckled 20 Cobblestone
8 Breton 22 Colourwork
10 Lace 24 Brioche
12 The TOFT Colour Palette 26 Top TOFT Shopping
14 Herringbone 27 Abbreviations
BEGINNER
FRIENDLY
LOCH
This is the perfect hat to start off the collection, using
simple knit and purl stitches for a beautiful swirl effect
YARN USED The Loch hat makes the perfect first continuous spiral, repeating [k4, p1] until
TOFT Chunky, 1 ball in silver hat knitting project. Using only basic hat measures 15cm, ending after a purl st.
knit and purl stitches, this easy piece is Pm for new beg of rnd.
ABOUT THE YARN worked in the round, meaning there is
Chunky; 60m per 120g ball; 100% wool no need for sewing up any seams at the Crown shaping
end. The main body of the hat uses the Rnd 1: *K2, k2tog, p1; rep from * to last st,
TENSION sequence knitting technique to create k1. 33 sts
12 sts x 16 rows = 10cm the pattern and is worked in a continuous Rnd 2: K2, *p1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts,
measured over patt spiral rather than in individual rounds. p1, k2.
Once your hat is long enough, you Rnd 3: K1, p1, *k1, k2tog, p1; rep from * to
NEEDLES can stop after any purl stitch and start last 3 sts, k1, k2tog. 25 sts
8mm DPNs decreasing for the crown. Rnd 4: *P1, k2; rep from * to last st, p1.
Rnd 5: *K2tog, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
SIZING Brim 17 sts
34cm circumference x 22cm high (laid flat) Cast on 42 sts. Join to work in the rnd, Rnd 6: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg Rnd 7: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, k1.
OTHER SUPPLIES of rnd. 9 sts
stitch markers Rnds 1-3: *K2, p1; rep from * to end. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull
TOFT alpaca pompom Rnd 4: K2tog, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to tight to fasten.
end. 41 sts
ABBREVIATIONS Finishing
See page 27 for all abbreviations Spiral Section Block to measurements and weave in
Remove marker. Commence working in a all ends. Add pompom if desired.
LEARN
CIRCULAR
KNITTING
This pattern uses two
SPECKLED
yarns held together. It’s
so quick to knit, you’ll
want to make one
for everyone
YARN USED OTHER SUPPLIES Change to larger needles.
TOFT Chunky: 1 ball in cream stitch marker Knit 28 rnds.
TOFT DK: 1 ball in yellow
SIZING Crown shaping
ABOUT THE YARN 42cm circumference x 23cm high (laid flat) Rnd 1: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. 35 sts
TOFT Chunky: Chunky; 60m per 120g ball; Rnd 2: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end. 28 sts
100% wool ABBREVIATIONS Rnd 3: Knit.
TOFT DK: DK; 55m per 25g ball; See page 27 for all abbreviations Rnd 4: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 21 sts
100% wool Rnd 5: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 14 sts
Rnd 6: Knit.
TENSION Brim Rnd 7: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 7 sts
10 sts x 14 rows = 10cm measured over St With smaller needles and holding 1 Break yarn and thread through
st using two strands of yarn held together on strand of DK and 1 strand of chunky yarn rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
larger needles together throughout, cast on 42 sts. Join to
work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Finishing
NEEDLES USED Pm to mark beg of rnd. Block to measurements and weave in
8mm DPNs Rnds 1-12: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. all ends.
Knitting on DPNs
1 Cast on to a straight 2 Lay your stitches flat 3 Bring (a) and (d) together 4 Knit with (e) until all 5 Repeat this process,
knitting needle, and and, with the working to form a circle. Place a stitches on (d) have been rotating the work as
then slip a quarter of the yarn to the right, check marker on (a). Use the knitted. Needle (d) will be you fill each needle until
stitches onto 4 DPNs - that there are no twisted empty DPN (e) to knit the empty and become your you reach the marker.
a, b, c and d. stitches. The strand that first stitch on (d). Pull up working needle. Continue with the pattern.
joins the stitches shouldn’t the working yarn quite
be twisted. tightly to make a neat join.
STRIPES
MADE
SIMPLE
BRETON
Practise moving from one colour to another with this easy hat. Made in DK
wool, this hat is perfect for those days when you want an extra layer with you
YARN USED rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark Shape crown
TOFT DK beg of rnd. Break CC and cont in MC only.
2 balls in orange (MC) Rnds 1-2: Ktbl. Rnd 61: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 66 sts
1 ball in silver (CC) Rnds 3-8: With MC, knit. Rnd 62: Knit.
Rnds 9-10: With CC, knit. Rnd 63: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 44 sts
ABOUT THE YARN Rnds 11-19: With MC, knit. Rnd 64: Knit.
DK; 55m per 25g ball; 100% wool Rnds 20-22: With CC, knit. Rnd 65: [K2tog] 22 times. 22 sts
Rnds 23-30: With MC, knit. Rnd 66: [K2tog] 11 times. 11 sts
TENSION Rnds 31-34: With CC, knit. Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
20 sts x 26 rows = 10cm measured over Rnds 35-41: With MC, knit. Pull tight to fasten.
St st Rnds 42-47: With CC, knit.
Rnds 48-52: With MC, knit. Finishing
NEEDLES USED Rnds 53-60: With CC, knit. Block to measurements and weave in ends.
4.5mm DPNs
OTHER SUPPLIES
How to… join a new colour
stitch marker
SIZING
one size
44cm circumference x 25cm high (laid flat)
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 27 for all abbreviations Step 1 Step 2
Knit in colour A to the end of the round. Join Knit in B until the next colour is required.
colour B by inserting the RH needle into the If necessary, pull the tail end gently
Brim next st on the LH needle and looping it over enough to stop the st unravelling but not
With MC, cast on 88 sts. Join to work in the the RH needle. Do not tie a knot. too tightly as to pucker the knitting.
LACE
MADE
EASY
LACE
This hat uses basic lace
techniques in columns to
create a delicate finish
YARN USED Work k2, p2 rib for 6cm. last 2 sts, k2tog. 49 sts
TOFT DK yarn Rnd 5: *K2tog, yo, k2tog; rep from * to last
1 ball in Shale Rnd 1: *K2, yo, k2tog; rep from st, k1. 37 sts
* to end. Rnd 7: *K1, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last
ABOUT THE YARN Rnd 2: Knit. st, k1.
DK; 225m per 100g ball; Rnd 3: *K2, k2tog, yo; rep from Rnd 9: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to last st,
100% wool * to end. k1. 25 sts
Rnd 4: Knit. Rnd 11: [K2tog] 12 times, k1. 13 sts
TENSION Rep rnds 1-4 until hat measures Break yarn and thread through
22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm 16cm, ending after a Rnd 4. rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
over St st
Shaping Finishing
NEEDLES USED Next Rnd: *K2tog, yo, k2tog; rep from * to Weave in ends and block to
3.75mm DPNs end. 75 sts measurements. Attach pompom.
Next Rnd: Knit.
OTHER SUPPLIES Rnd 1: *K1, k2tog, yo; rep from
stitch marker * to end. Yarn over (yo)
TOFT alpaca pompom Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *K1, yo, k2tog; rep from
SIZING * to end.
34cm wide x 22cm high Rnd 4: Knit.
(laid flat) Rep rnds 1-4 until work measures 22cm,
ending after a Rnd 4.
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 27 for all abbreviations Crown shaping
Rnd 1: *K1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog;
rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, k2tog. Between knit sts
Cast on 100 sts. Join to work in the rnd, 62 sts Start with yarn at back. Bring yarn forward
being careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg Rnd 2 & all even rnds: Knit. from back to front between the needles
of rnd. Rnd 3: *K2tog, k1, k2tog, yo; rep from * to and back over the RH needle and hold to
back ready to knit next st.
TOFT COLOUR PALETTE
Over the years, TOFT’s seriously luxurious pure wool has grown to cover
all the shades you will need for your perfect project
NATURALS
Create stylish, timeless accessories and garments with the Naturals colour palette –
most shades are available in weights DK, ARAN and CHUNKY.
Cream Oatmeal Silver Stone
Camel Fudge Mushroom Shale
Chestnut Cocoa Steel Charcoal

BRIGHTS
Add a pop to your crochet with these colourful solids, available as DK weight
Pink Orange Yellow Lime
Green Blue Sapphire Teal
Beginner
Breton Hat
in Orange
and Silver
Turquoise Amethyst
Magenta Ruby
LEARN
A NEW
STITCH
HERRINGBONE
Make this textured beanie and learn the herringbone stitch
YARN USED
TOFT Aran, 1 ball in Camel
Rnd 2: *K2tog tbl, slipping only first st from
LH needle; rep from * to end.
Herringbone stitch
At the end of each rnd, stop one st before 1 For odd rounds,
insert needle into
ABOUT THE YARN marker. Slip next st from LH needle to RH
next two sts on
Aran; 110m per 100g ball; needle, rm, slip st back to LH needle and
needle, wrap yarn as
100% wool work k2tog (Rnd 1) or k2tog tbl (Rnd 2). Slip though to knit and
this st off RH needle, pm for beg of rnd, slip draw loop through
TENSION st back to RH needle and untwist (Rnd 1) without dropping sts
15 sts x 20 rows = 10cm measured over St st or twist (Rnd 2) first st on LH needle before from needle.
on smaller needles continuing. Rep these 2 rnds for patt.
NEEDLES USED With smaller needles, cast on 68 sts. Join to

6mm DPNs work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. 2 Slip first st only
12mm DPNs Pm to mark beg of rnd. from LH needle.
Rnds 1-10: *K3, p1; rep from * to end.
OTHER SUPPLIES Change to larger needles.
stitch marker Work in Herringbone stitch until work
tapestry needle measures 22cm.
TOFT alpaca pompom
3 For even rounds,
Crown shaping insert needle into
SIZING Rnd 1: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 34 sts back loops of the
45.5cm circumference x 25cm high Rnd 2: Knit. next two sts.
Rnd 3: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 17 sts
ABBREVIATIONS Rnd 4: Knit.
See page 27 for all abbreviations Rnd 5: *K2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 9 sts
4 Wrap yarn as
Break yarn and thread through
though to knit and
rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. draw loop through
Stitch patterns without dropping
Herringbone Stitch Finishing sts from needle,
Rnd 1: *K2tog, slipping only first st from LH Block to measurements and weave in ends. slip first stitch only
needle; rep from * to end. Attach pompom if desired. from LH needle.
ONE-BALL
KNIT
TWIST
This one-ball aran project uses faux cables
to create deep furrows of texture
YARN USED With this pattern, there’s no need for any Change to larger needles.
TOFT Aran yarn tools apart from your knitting needles – Rnd 11: *P2, k2; rep from * to end.
1 ball in Silver you create the cable texture by twisting Mark beg of last row.
the stitches over one another by knitting Rnd 12: *P2, twist2; rep from * to end.
ABOUT THE YARN the second stitch on your left-hand Rnds 13-50: Rep rnds 11-12 another 19
Aran; 110m per 100g ball; 100% wool needle before the first. We’ve opted to times or until work measures 16cm from
work this one in silver to make the pattern marked row.
TENSION pop, but Charcoal would give you a more Rnd 51: *P2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 51 sts
20 sts x 20 rows = 10cm measured over subtle finish, or pick cream for that classic Rnd 52: *P2tog, k1; rep from * to end. 34 sts
patt on larger needles cable look. Rnd 53: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 17 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull
NEEDLES USED Start knitting… tight to fasten.
5mm & 6mm DPNs With smaller needles, cast on 68 sts.
Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to Finishing
OTHER SUPPLIES twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. Weave in ends and block to measurements.
2 locking stitch markers Rnds 1-10: *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Attach pompom if desired.
TOFT alpaca pompom
SIZING
Twist2
34cm circumference x 23cm high
ABBREVIATIONS
twist2: Knit into second st, keeping the st
on the LH needle, then knit into first stitch,
slide both sts off LH needle
See page 27 for all other abbreviations
1 Knit into second st, keeping 2 Knit into first stitch. 3 Slide both sts off LH needle.
the st on the LH needle.
CABLES
MADE
EASY
Working with
MIRRORED cables
FRONT CABLES Work to the point at
which your cable begins. Make sure your
working yarn is at the back.
1 Slip required
This classic-looking hat is a great number of stitches
(4 in this pattern)
introduction to cable knitting from LH needle onto
cable needle and
hold in front.
YARN USED Cast on 72 sts. Join to work in the rnd, being
TOFT Aran, 1 ball in Cocoa careful not to twist. Pm to mark beg of rnd. 2 Work stitches from
Rnds 1-8: *K2, p2; rep from * to end. LH needle onto RH
ABOUT THE YARN Rnds 9-10: *P2, k4; rep from * to end. needle. Work sts from
Aran; 110m per 100g ball; 100% wool Rnd 11: *P2, C4F, p2, C4B; rep from * to end. CN onto RH needle.
Rnds 12-16: *P2, k4; rep from * to end.
TENSION Rep rnds 11-16 four more times.
16 sts x 22 rows = 10cm measured over St st
Shape crown BACK CABLES Work to the point at
NEEDLES USED Rnd 1: *P2, k2tog, k2; rep from * to end. which your cable begins. Make sure your
5mm DPNs 60 sts working yarn is at the back.
Rnd 2: *P2, k3; rep from * to end. 1 Slip required
OTHER SUPPLIES Rnd 3: *P2, k2tog, k1; rep from * to end. number of stitches
stitch marker, cable needle (CN), 48 sts (4 in this pattern)
TOFT alpaca pompom Rnd 4: *P2, k2; rep from * to end. from LH needle onto
Rnd 5: *P2tog, k2tog; rep from * to end. cable needle and
SIZING 24 sts hold at back.
45cm circumference x 21cm high (laid flat) Rnd 6: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 7: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 12 sts
2 Work sts from
ABBREVIATIONS Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull LH needle onto RH
C4B: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold at back, k2 from tight to fasten. needle. Work stitches
LH needle, k2 from CN from cable needle
C4F: Sl 2 sts onto CN, hold in front, k2 from Finishing onto RH needle.
LH needle, k2 from CN Weave in ends and block to dimensions.
See page 27 for all other abbreviations Attach pompom if desired.
YARN USED
TRY TOFT DK yarn
2 balls in silver (A)
G
SOMETHIN 1 ball in cream (B)
NEW ABOUT THE YARN

DK; 55m per 25g ball; 100% wool
TENSION
22 sts x 29 rows = 10cm measured over
patt with larger needles
NEEDLES USED
3.5mm DPNs
4mm DPNs
OTHER SUPPLIES
stitch marker
TOFT alpaca pompom
SIZING
44cm circumference x 25cm high (laid flat)
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 27 for all abbreviations
Using mosaic knitting, creating this hat is

easier than doing conventional colourwork,
as you only have to work with one colour of
yarn at a time. Once you’ve finished knitting
the rib, you’ll be doing 2 rows knitting
with your main colour, followed by 2 rows
knitting with your contrast colour. You’ll
need to slip the stitches that you want to
keep the same colour as the previous row –
essentially pulling the stitch up with you –
to create the variation in colour.
Note: All slip stitches need to be slipped
purlwise with yarn in back.
COBBLESTONE
Here’s a fast and easy way to knit a two-coloured hat – you’ll be
amazed how quickly it grows once you get into the groove!
With A and using smaller needles, cast times, k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3 times, k2; rep
on 96 sts. Join to work in the round, being from * to end.
Mosiac knitting
careful not to twist. Pm for beg of rnd. Rnds 62-63: With A, *[sl1, k2] 3 times, sl1, k3, 1 Knit establishing
Rnds 1-30: *P2, k1; rep from * to end. [sl1, k2] 3 times, sl1, k1; rep from * to end. rnds in A. Join
Change to larger needles. Rnds 64-65: With B, *k2, sl1; rep from B and knit to
colour change.
Rnd 31: Knit. * to end.
Rnds 32-33: With B, *k2, sl1; rep from Rnds 66-67: With A, *k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3
* to end. times, k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3 times, k2; rep
Rnds 34-35: With A, *[sl1, k2] 3 times, from * to end.
sl1, k3, [sl1, k2] 3 times, sl1, k1; rep from Rnds 68-79: Rep rnds 56-67 once more.
* to end. Continue with A only.
Rnds 36-37: With B, *k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3 Rnds 80-81: Knit. 2 Slip A stitches
(as directed in
times, k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3 times, k2; rep Rnd 82: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end.
pattern) p-wise
from * to end. 72 sts from LH to RH
Rnds 38-39: With A, *k2, sl1; rep from * Rnds 83-84: Knit. needle, holding
to end. Rnd 85: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. yarn in back.
Rnds 40-41: With B, *[sl1, k2] 3 times, sl1, k3, 48 sts
[sl1, k2] 3 times, sl1, k1; rep from * to end. Rnds 86-87: Knit.
Rnds 42-43: With A, *k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3 Rnd 88: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 24 sts
times, k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3 times, k2; rep Rnd 89: Knit.
3 Knit sts in
from * to end. Rnd 90: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 12 sts B as directed
Rnds 44-55: Rep rnds 32-43 once more. Break yarn, thread through rem in pattern.
Rnds 56-57: With B, *[sl1, k2] sts and pull tight to close. Repeat steps
3 times, sl1, k3, [sl1, k2] 2-3 as directed
3 times, sl1, k1; rep from * to end. Finishing in pattern.
Rnds 58-59: With A, *k2, sl1; rep from * Weave in ends. Hand-wash, dry flat
to end. and block to measurements.
Rnds 60-61: With B, *k1, sl1, [k2, sl1] 3 Attach pompom if desired.
LOOKING YARN USED
FOR A TOFT Aran
1 ball each in Cream,
CHALLENGE? Camel & Fudge
ABOUT THE YARN

Aran; 110m per 100g ball;
100% wool
TENSION
14 sts x 18 rows = 10cm measured
over patt
NEEDLES
6mm DPNs
6.5mm DPNs
OTHER SUPPLIES
stitch marker
tapestry needle
TOFT alpaca pompom
SIZING
47cm circumference x
24cm high
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 27 for all abbreviations
With smaller needles and MC, cast

on 66 sts. Join to work in the rnd,
being careful not to twist. Pm to
mark beg of rnd.
Rnds 1-8: *K1, p1; rep from * to
end.
STRANDED
Have a go at stranded colourwork with
this simple but effective hat
Change to larger needles. Rnd 5: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Knit 12 rnds. 33 sts
Work your choice of chart once in full, Rnd 6: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end.
repeating sts 11 times around. 22 sts
Break all yarns except MC. Rnd 7: *K2tog; rep from * to end.
11 sts
Crown shaping Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Rnd 1: Knit. Pull tight to fasten.
Rnd 2: *K2tog, k4; rep from * to end.
55 sts Finishing
Rnd 3: Knit. Block to measurements and weave in ends.
Rnd 4: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end. 44 sts Attach pompom if desired. Fudge
Stranded colourwork
1 Work in MC to first colour 2 To switch to MC, keep CC 3 Cont in MC to next colour 4 K next st in CC. Cont in patt,
change. Join CC by taking end held below and bring MC above change. Bring CC below without following chart or written
of yarn under MC, with ball without twisting. twisting. Spread sts out on RH instructions for each colour
end on RH. Work sts in CC as needle to avoid puckering. change. Keep CC below and
per pattern. MC above.
STRETCH
YOUR
SKILLS
BRIOCHE
Brighten up your outfit with this simple knit
YARN USED rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark

sl1yo
TOFT DK beg of rnd. 1 Hold yarn to
front, sl1 p-wise.
2 balls in cream (MC), 1 ball in Shale (CC) Set-up Rnd: *K1, sl1yo; rep from * to end,
leaving MC at back. Join in CC.
ABOUT THE YARN Rnd 1: With CC, *sl1yo, brp1; rep from * to
DK; 55m per 25g ball; 100% wool end, leaving CC in front.
Rnd 2: With MC, *brk1, sl1yo; rep from * to
TENSION end, leaving MC at back.
Rep rnds 1-2 until hat measures 7cm, 2 Take yarn over top
19 sts x 34 rows = 10cm measured over patt
of RH needle before
ending after a Rnd 2. Break CC.
working next st (Note:
NEEDLES USED With MC only, cont to rep rnds 1-2 until hat If next st is p, take
4mm DPNs measures 18cm, ending after a Rnd 1. yarn over RH needle
and back between
OTHER SUPPLIES Shape crown needles to front ready
stitch marker, TOFT alpaca pompom Rnd 1: *Brk2tog, brk1, sl1yo; rep from * to to work next st).
end. 57 sts brk1
SIZING Rnd 2: *Sl 1, sl1yo, brp1; rep from * to end. Knit next st
40cm circumference (unstretched) Rnd 3: *Brk2tog, sl1yo; rep from * to end. together with
x 21cm high (laid flat) 38 sts its yarnover.
Rnd 4: *Sl1yo, brp1; rep from * to end.
ABBREVIATIONS Rnd 5: *Brk1, sl1yo; rep from * to end.
sl1yo: See photos Rnd 6: As Rnd 4.
brk1 – brioche knit: See photos Rnds 7-8: Rep rnds 5-6.
brp1 – brioche purl: See photos Rnd 9: *Brk1, p1; rep from * to end.
brk2tog: Brioche knit 2 sts together, Rnd 10: [K2tog] 19 times. 19 sts
brp1
Purl next st
remembering that the st plus its yarnover Rnd 11: [K2tog] 9 times, k1. 10 sts
together with
count as one st Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull its yarnover.
See page 27 for all other abbreviations tight to fasten.
Finishing
Brim Weave in ends and block to
With MC, cast on 76 sts. Join to work in the measurements. Attach pompom if desired.
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ABBREVIATIONS
All the standard abbreviations you need to knit the perfect TOFT hat
1x1 rib k1, p1 ribbing LH Left hand rm Remove marker

2x2 rib k2, p2 ribbing m1 Make one by lifting the bar rnd Round
alt Alternate between stitches onto LH Row Row
beg Beginning needle and knitting into it RS Right side
CC Contrast colour mb Make bobble sk2p Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass
cdd Centred double decrease – slip MC Main colour slipped stitch over
2 stitches knitwise together, knit m1l Insert the LH needle from skp Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped
1, pass slipped stitches over front to back under the stitch over
cm Centimetres strand of yarn between sl Slip stitch – slip p-wise
CN Cable needle the st just worked and unless specified
C2B Cable 2 back – sl st onto CN, hold the next st on the LH sm Slip marker
at back, k1 from LH needle, k1 needle. Knit this new ssk Slip one knitwise, slip one
from CN st through the back purlwise, knit two slipped
C2F Cable 2 front – sl st onto CN, hold in loop. 1 st inc’d stiches together
front, k1 from LH needle, k1 m1r Insert the LH needle from ssp Slip one, slip one, purl two
from CN back to front under the slipped stitches together
cont Continue strand of yarn between st Stitch
dec Decrease the st just worked and St st Stocking stitch. Knitting flat:
DPN Double-pointed needle the next st on the LH Alternate knit and purl rows.
foll Following needle. Knit this new st Knitting in the round: Knit
g Grammes through the front loop. all rounds
G st Garter stitch. Knitting flat: Knit 1 st inc’d tbl Through back loop
every row. Knitting in the round: p Purl tog Together
Knit and purl alternate rounds p-wise Purlwise w&t Wrap and turn. Slip next stitch
i-cord K all sts on DPN. Without turning, p2tog Purl two together onto RH needle, take yarn
slide sts to other end of needle. patt Pattern to opposite side of work
Rep until cord reaches desired pm Place marker between needles, slip same
length prev Previous stitch back onto LH needle.
inc Increase psso Pass slipped stitch over Turn work ready to begin
incl Including pu Pick up working in opposite direction
k Knit rem Remaining WS Wrong side
k-wise Knitwise rep Repeat wyib With yarn in back
kfb Knit one through the front then Rev St st Reverse stocking stitch. As wyif With yarn in front
through the back stocking stitch, but knit side is yo Yarn over
(same stitch) the ‘wrong’ side [] Repeat instructions
k2tog Knit two together RH Right hand () Alternative sizes
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