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AnniesCraftFestival.com MADE IN GERMANY #anniescraftfestival #anniesfest #anniescraft Contents WINTER 2015 • Volume 37, No. 4

44 63 Winding Learn a Stitch Smoky Shades Paths—A Share the Love 69 Simple Yet Stunning Cardi Design by Sandi Prosser Lesson on 49 Mosaic Squares Tonal Scarf Designs by Beth Whiteside 73 Design by Andi Javori Cablework 54 Wondrous Wristers & Color Splash Toppers 76 Stormy Weather Scarf Wandering Walk Pullover Design by Ann Weaver 18 Designs by Beth Whiteside & Cowl Twilight Stole Designs by Fiona Ellis 78 Design by Andi Javori 24 Crossover Cardigan & Graphic Arts Scarf Designs by Fiona Ellis 59 Contrast Cowl & Cap Rustic Elements Designs by Kate Atherley 34 Berkshire Cardi Winter Woods Cardigan Design by Norah Gaughan Take It Anywhere Topper 81 63 Design by Patty Lyons Design by Lois S. Young 40 Botanical Shield Pullover Evergreen Cabin Pullover Design by Norah Gaughan Scandi Pullover 84 64 Design by Sandi Prosser Design by Melissa Leapman 44 Diverging Paths Pullover Moss on a Twig Design by Patty Lyons 87 Design by Lena Skvagerson for Annie’s Signature Designs Make navigation simple—look for this circle around the page number for beginner and easy projects!

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4 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine 63 78 84 102 DEPARTMENTS Top It Off— ARTICLES OF INTEREST Editor’s Note, 6 Creative Letters, 7 Coverings From 11 Founding Mothers of Fresh Picked Knits, 8 Modern Knitting Book Reviews, 10 Head to Hands By Tabetha Hedrick This Just In, 11 Yarn Trend Report, 12 Patty’s Purls of Wisdom Chromatic Earflap Cap 13 Knitting School, 108 91 By Patty Lyons Design by Carri Hammett Standard 15 Myth-Busting Cable Abbreviations, 109 93 Slip It On Headband & Patterns Standard Yarn Weight Mitts System, 109 By Fiona Ellis Designs by Brandyce Pechillo Skill Levels, 109 for Lion Brand Yarn 32 In the Spotlight: Crochet Class, 112 Yarn & Notions Loops & Ladders Skullcap Norah Gaughan 95 By Kara Gott Warner Resource Guide, 113 Design by Kara Gott Warner for In This Issue, 114 Annie’s Signature Designs 96 Knitting the EZ Way 98 Tradition Meets Modern By Jackie Daugherty Slouch Hat & Mitts Designs by Jackie Daugherty for Annie’s Signature Designs 102 Harlequin Hat & Mittens 24 Designs by Lois S. Young 105 XOXO Mitts Design by Cheryl Murray

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FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 5 As I write this letter, it’s a warm June day and winter seems so far off in the distant future. As you read these words, the chill of autumn will soon turn to winter. The foliage will fade to gray, and the green leafy landscape of summer and spring will pass away.

Our lives are much like the seasons—we’re born into the summer of our life editor’s just like delicate morning dew droplets on the grass, which soon transforms note to golden autumn and then quickly flows into the winter of our lives, when the vibrant colors of spring and fall have fallen away. As I ponder how the seasons mimic life, I think of my grandmother, Agnes DiCoio, who passed away this past May. She was in the winter of her life, having lived to a month before her 95th birthday. She brought so many beautiful gifts into my life, One of the many bouquets of my grandmother's vintage knitting needles that decorate my including one that I hold most dear—my passion for knitting. craft space. My grandmother was an insatiable knitter and bought more patterns than she could make—some were never opened, until I had the good fortune to do so! Join the Creative Knitting Back in the 1950s and ’60s, with a self-addressed, stamped Online Community! envelope, you could buy knitting patterns, featured in Facebook: newspapers like the New York Post and on the pages of CreativeKnittingMagazine mainstream magazines like Good Housekeeping. In this wonderful treasure trove was a handful of hand-typed Creative Knitting Fans patterns from a yarn shop that once existed in Bronx, N.Y. The Page: www.ravelry.com/groups/ papers have darkened with age, and are tattered like ancient creative-knitting-magazine-fans relics, but I hold them close to my heart. What a blessing Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ to have these in my possession, along with multicolored anniescatalog/creative-knitting- vintage aluminum bouquets that my “gram” magazine passed down to me. Each time I pick up my needles, I’ll be forever reminded of the special legacy my grandmother has Go Digital! given, which has shaped my world in more ways than Newsstand buyers can access a digital I could have ever dreamed possible. version of this issue with the limited-time code KD1262. Here’s to you Gram!

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Executive Editor Kara Gott Warner Creative Knitting magazine. Creative Director Brad Snow Publishing Services Director Brenda Gallmeyer life, and I had to go on disability. I like Managing Editor Sarah Hollman Melanie’s comment about losing her Contributing Editor Tabetha Hedrick identity when she became disabled because Editorial Assistant Jaclyn Nuzum I felt that way too. I started to knit and Graphic Designer Nick Pierce MAKE IT THIS WEEK- Copy Manager Corene Painter END crochet, experimenting with all sorts of Senior Copy Editor Emily Carter South and patterns. I quickly realized that Copy Editors Rebekah R. Blomenberg, Mary O’Donnell Beach DESIGN BY CHRISTINE MARIE CHEN I was so much more than “the nurse” or “the Technical Editors Jodi Lewanda, Sue McCain, The beautiful, soft E. J. Slayton, Kathy Wesley gradient colors and paramedic.” I was no longer depressed, and openwork make this sweet little number Technical Proofreader Charlotte Quiggle perfect for those my hands and my mind were completely Technical Artists Amanda Joseph, Debera Kuntz summer nights. engaged in creating items with yarn. I found Production Specialist Nicole Gage that I could provide service in other ways, Production Artist Edith Teegarden by donating hats or blankets to charities. Production Assistants Allison Garwood, Laurie Lehman, This article reached me on so many levels Brianna Moore, Marj Morgan, Judy Neuenschwander 63 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com SUMMER 2015 I almost cried. CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog FOLLOW US @ Photography Supervisor Tammy Christian Thank you for sharing Melanie’s story. Photography Matthew Owen Dear Creative Knitting staff, —Jacky M. Photo Stylists Tammy Shupenia, Tammy Steiner Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist Ellie Monce I love your magazine, especially the way you South Carolina section different categories of projects. Chief Executive Officer David McKee Executive VP Michele Fortune I am thrilled with the Neckerchiefs in the Publisher Mike Klansek Nick of Time section of your summer 2015 SIZED TO Magazine Marketing Director Scott Moss issue. I made one from a different pattern 2X HOW TO CONTACT US several months ago and have had three Internet: CreativeKnittingMagazine.com requests for more. I can’t wait to start one of Mail: Creative Knitting, P.O. Box 9001, Big Sandy, TX 75755 your patterns. Email: [email protected] —Edwina Telephone: (800) 829-5865 Youngsville, N.C. Include your full name, mailing address and daytime phone number. I felt compelled to write after reading ADVERTISING Restoring Life: A Knitter’s Story in the Advertising Sales Director Michelle Thorpe summer (260) 849-4508 Email: [email protected] 2015 issue Advertising Account Manager Joan Lynch Luckett of Creative (260) 849-4504 Email: [email protected] Knitting. I was a PATTERN SERVICES nurse and Revisions: CreativeKnittingMagazine.com paramedic Write: Services, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711 prior to I’ve let a lot of my knitting magazine Email: [email protected] developing subscriptions lapse, but not Creative Knitting. Call: (260) 849-4874 weekdays ever- It has one thing that is very hard to find in worsening the knitting world—plus sizes. So many The Creative Knitting guarantee: If at any time you’re not completely satisfied with Creative Knitting magazine, you can cancel epileptic magazines only have sizes small, smaller and your subscription and receive a full and immediate refund of the entire subscription price. No questions asked. seizures that tiny. Creative Knitting has cute patterns in a ended my wide range of sizes, including plus. Mailing Lists: From time to time we make our subscriber list available to companies that sell goods and services by mail that we professional —Jeanette N. believe would interest our readers. If you would rather not receive such mailings, please send your current mailing label or exact copy to Creative Knitting, Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9001, Big Sandy, TX 75755. We welcome your comments, advice and ideas. Letters chosen for publication Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness may be edited for brevity and clarity. Please write to: Creative Knitting Letters, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, of the instructions in this magazine. However, we cannot be responsible for human error or for the results when using materials other than IN 46711; or email: [email protected]. Letters may also be faxed to: (260) 589-8093. those specified in the instructions, or for variations in individual work. Every effort is made to return submissions if accompanied by return postage. Publisher assumes no responsibility for return or safety of unsolicited materials.

WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 7 By JACLYN NUZUM fresh picked knits Knitting With the Stars Get your knit fix this winter with these great products and patterns by some of the knitting world’s brightest stars.

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FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog 9 By EDIE ECKMAN book reviews Knitters always want to encourage others to become interested in their passion, and what better way to do that than to introduce our children to knitting? These books target both young and older kids, to fascinate them with what yarn can do.

Edmund Unravels Words and pictures by Andrew Kolb (Nancy Paulsen Books, 40 pages, $16.99) Edmund Loom is a little ball of yarn who likes to explore. He goes on adventures in the city; adults will recognize a stylized Times Square. He meets interesting people—including a classic tomato pincushion—and he gets chased by cats. The older he gets, the farther he roams. Luckily, his loving parents are always there to reel Edmund home. Edmund Unravels is a picture book for young children. The illustrations are bright, colorful and detailed, offering plenty of things to look at for pre-readers and readers alike. For any child going on new adventures, this is a reminder of how important it is to Boys Don’t Knit (In Public) stay connected to By T.S. Easton (Feiwel & Friends/MacMillan, those we love is. 272 pages, $16.99) Ben Fletcher, a 17-year-old, comes from an unconventional family and has Knit Together trouble fitting in at school. He gets into By Angela Dominguez (Dial Books, 32 pages, $16.99) some trouble (entirely by accident) and The pigtailed girl in this story loves to draw, but when she is sentenced to take a class at the local asks her mom to show her how to knit, she finds that it’s not as community college. Given the choice of easy as it looks; as a matter of fact, the expression in the “Hmph” taking car mechanics from his own father, illustration is one that all knitters will recognize. Together pottery from the mother of a girl he likes, they come up with a way to collaborate on the perfect knit or knitting from the English teacher he has project—drawn by Daughter, and then knitted by Mom. a crush on, the knitting class wins. Mix-ups, Children who are 3 to 5 years old will relate to the angst and hilarity ensue. We won’t give away frustration of trying to do something just beyond their any spoilers here, but as it turns out, Ben is abilities and will be inspired to learn new ways that they quite good at knitting. can help. Adult Boys Don’t Knit is a rare kind of book— knitters will delight young adult fiction aimed at the male in the way that audience, with knitting as a main theme. child and adult Because Ben is a typical (if funnier than work together average) 17-year-old, and we are privy to his to design, plan, inner thoughts, there are some themes here shop for and knit that might not be appropriate for younger a project together. children. But even if you aren’t a 14-year-old And everyone boy, that shouldn’t stop you from reading will enjoy the this witty and sometimes poignant tale. charming illustrations.

10 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine this just in Stay in the Loop on Founding Mothers All Things Knitterly of Modern Knitting By TABETHA HEDRICK Matelassé Lapghan & Knitting is completely different from what it was Universal Yarn Uptown 50 years ago. Today, it has a long list of inspiring Worsted patterns, larger-than-life designers and personalities From Annie’s Signature Designs, and mainstream attention. This growth is largely this matelassé lapghan is due to the impact of the women I call the founding beautifully unique with its lush mothers of modern knitting: Elizabeth Zimmermann, and elegant texture. The anti- Maggie Righetti, Barbara G. Walker and Mary Thomas. The combined pilling Universal Yarn Uptown effect of their teaching styles and attitudes led the way in inventive Worsted yarn makes this design, crafting resurgence and, ultimately, confident experimentation. blanket super soft with a great sheen. And yet, their wise words didn’t just teach us knitting; they taught Buy six skeins of Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted, Get one FREE! us about the joys in learning, the laughter in quiet moments and the Enter keycode KNITKIT at checkout. connection we all have to each other through our knit-loving hands. 886033 $6.99 Elizabeth Zimmermann is to knitting as Julia Child is to cooking, leaving a legacy of creative exploration, encouragement and fun. Power Purls Podcast Her books continue to be a staple of every knitter’s library, not only In this exciting new podcast, because of the valuable tips and tricks that they offer, but because of the editor of Creative Knitting how her heartening voice and quirky humor infuse the pages. From magazine, Kara Gott Warner, asks Elizabeth’s Percentages System (EPS) to her tutorials on recognizing those burning questions about when fudging is completely acceptable, her writings remain just as what keeps us knitting. What was that pivotal moment that pertinent today as they were when she penned them. turned you on to those two sticks and fuzzy stuff? Join Kara for With her dry wit and charming sarcasm, Maggie Righetti is this biweekly podcast and listen to candid conversations with the teacher we all wish we could meet in person. She explained savvy knitwear designers, yarn companies and everyday knitters things in such a straightforward manner that confusion simply with compelling back stories. Visit www.powerpurlspodcast.com evaporated! Maggie was on to stay in the loop! the front lines of the yarn store renaissance, when Book Review: Deck the Halls knitting became a pleasure Enjoy making 20-plus ornaments rather than a necessity or from traditional to contemporary that obligation. Her guidance on are sure to please any taste. Learn changed my life, and new techniques such as I still chuckle when I read openwork, colorwork The Dumb Baby Sweater, Buy this embroidery and more, published in her book Knitting in Plain English. all while the Christmas NOW! The iconic Barbara G. Walker is quite possibly the most famous AnniesCraftStore.com cookies bake. knitting celebrity alive today, having authored several volumes of stitch pattern encyclopedias that have become landmarks for knitters and designers alike since 1968. Her astounding intelligence led her to think outside the box of knitting norms, and she has Mother Bear Project drafted patterns that have opened a new world of lace and texture. The Mother Bear Project is determined to give charity Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book, a long-standing classic that has been spotlight care and comfort to children stricken by HIV/ in publication since 1938, is the Swiss Army Knife of knitting. In her AIDS in underdeveloped and emerging nations. well-known, meticulous methodology, Mary encouraged her students They do this through the power of needle to learn knitting in a progressive, thorough and prepared manner. arts and the special love that goes into a project. Each Paired with infinitely delightful drawings by Margaret Agutter, Mary’s handmade bear is tagged and signed by the individual lessons are ones you can come back to over and over again. who knitted that bear so that the recipient knows that The founding mothers may have thought they were only writing someone out there loves them. This past October, Mother a knitting book or two, but the impressions of their words, their Bear hand-delivered their 100,000th bear, and they encouragement and their invisible mentorship is ever alive in the continue to receive over 1,000 bears a month. modern knitter today. n

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 11 By TABETHA HEDRICK yarn trend report

➊ The winter months stir a need for tender warmth, while nostalgic textures and soothing stave off the harsh cold. Rich wool blends carry us through the chilly season with cuddly, colorful ease.

➊ Supple, smooth and easy care blend together into the gorgeous yarn that is Vintage by Berroco. The stunning color options seem endless, but you’ll especially love how the blend of acrylic, wool and nylon ensures a fabulously finished look ➋ every single time. If ever there was a go-to worsted-weight yarn, this one is it.

➋ With rich hues and a deliciously cozy feel, Homestead by Plymouth Yarn is just as you’d think—a perfect yarn to come home to! The gentle bumpy twist of 100 percent wool provides an amazingly rustic texture that shines in knit-and-purl or cable projects. It is, justly so, a worsted-weight yarn that is an absolute must for year-round knitting.

➌ Brooklyn Tweed’s Shelter allows us to indulge in a distinctly ➌ unique worsted yarn of delectable warmth and lightness. The textural character of Targhee-Columbia wool is enhanced with the rare woolen spin, resulting in a lofty quality. While definitely delicate and more apt for the intermediate knitter, you’ll delight in it for every winter project.

➍ Light as air and with a soft, halo of texture, Tahki Stacy Charles’s Tahoe is a gentle delight for these cold months. Stitch ➍ patterns develop a fascinating new appeal in a fabric that is sophisticated and subdued by mild fluffiness. This elegant DK-weight blend is a truly decadent pleasure to knit with.

To stay up-to-date on the hottest yarns each month, sign up for Annie’s Yarn Trend Report newsletter. The monthly newsletter, which is delivered straight to your email inbox, highlights yarn that is new and hot in the knitting and crochet world! Get it now by visiting AnniesNewsletters.com

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WISDOM By PATTY LYONS Technique, etiquette and lifestyle advice for the modern knitter.

Dear Patty, than others. For medium-weight yarns I find if Dear Mrs. Not Knitting for Husband, How do you change colors without leaving I measure to the top of the needle it is usually Ah, the “Do I want him to ask, or am I happy a hole when doing knitting? I am very close to the finished bound-off height. that he hasn’t” quandary has plagued the trying to use up yarn scraps by making a However, unless you are dealing with really knitter’s marital landscape for generations. checkered dishcloth while learning intarsia bulky yarn, as long as you measure all your Just remember, once you open those “I can but haven’t been very successful at changing sweater pieces in the exact same way, you’ll make that for you” floodgates, there’s no from the current color to the new one. be fine. closing them. That being said … —Holey in Ohio Here’s a picture of a mini swatch to illustrate: First, let’s address the dreaded store-bought hat issue. When I was a kid, my mother used to Dear Holey in Ohio, say “intent matters.” Before we can decide what Remember that each time you join a to do about the issue, we need to understand color and knit a stitch you are creating two why your husband would cheat on your knitting separate, unconnected columns of knitting. with a machine-knit hat from Target. Did he The hole is from that lack of connection. Each A) buy it on impulse (forgivable), B) not want time you come to a new bobbin, you need to to bother you because he thinks your knitting cross the old yarn and the new yarn to lock the is something you do for you (admirable) or two columns together. Voilà—no hole! C) prefer the work of cheaply made mass- You’ll see it measures 2 inches to the top of produced machine knits to your lovingly created the needle and to the top of the bind-off. Dear Patty, handknits (seek a divorce lawyer). How do you measure length before To get to the root of his thinking, start by Dear Patty, ? If I’m supposed to work leaving around knitting books and magazines A couple Christmases ago, while preparing something for 24 inches from cast-on and open to men’s hat patterns, or perhaps even for a trip to visit my in-laws, my husband then bind off, do I measure to the bottom find a scarf pattern with skulls and innocently went to the store and returned all happy with of the needle or to the top of the needle declare, “Look, honey, wouldn’t this look great himself. One of the items he had bought was (including the loops on the needle)? Why is with your hat?” If his response is A) with love a knit hat with skulls on it. My heart dropped. this not in any knitting books? in his voice, “You would make that for me?”: What man married to a knitter comes home —Frustrated Knitter Forgive him; he didn’t want to bother you. If his from Target with a knitted hat! I had thought response is B) with shocked awe in his voice, I wanted to knit something for him like socks, Dear Frustrated Knitter, “You know how to make that, with the skulls?”: but how do I knit for a man who buys a hat How easy it would be if all our knitting Forgive him; he didn’t know your many skills. If instead of asking me to make him one? I want questions could be answered in books! Although, his response is C) “I prefer the work of cheaply him to like knitted socks, but I also don’t want your question and many others are answered in made mass-produced machine knits to your him to because he wears size 14 shoes! Would my new Annie’s online class How to Read Your lovingly created handknits”: Refer to answer C you knit socks for him or keep him on the Knit Stitches & Master the Pattern. in paragraph 2, and I’m so sorry. no-knit list? The important thing is to be consistent across As for the socks for size 14 feet (gulp)—start PS. We’ve been married for five years, and I the whole project. The bind-off does add height with slippers in super-chunky yarn, and then do love him. because the act of binding off involves, first, we’ll see. Mrs. Not Knitting for Husband knitting new stitches, and then, passing one over another. Some bind-offs add more height Email your questions to: [email protected]

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 13 Winding Paths We take the fear out of cablework with a comprehensive cable tutorial. Then A Lesson on you can put that knowledge to use by trying one of our delightful projects, such Cablework as the Botanical Shield Pullover. For the more experienced, broaden your knitting horizons with the Berkshire Cardi. Myth-Busting Cable Patterns By FIONA ELLIS At first glance, it seems like there is an infinite number of cable pattern variations, but if we look a little closer we will see that they are all made from the same basic crosses. These crosses form the basic building blocks from which almost all cable patterns are derived.

The Four Basic Crosses How to Create Patterns Combining rope cables right next to each 1. Cable back or right-leaning [2/2 RC] Using Knit Crosses other creates a horseshoe pattern, either —all2/2 RC stitches involved in this cross Let’s take a look at the first two basic crosses. moving out from or in toward the center, are knit. 2/2 LC depending on the order in which you work Classic Rope Cables 2. Cable front2/2 RPC or left-leaning [2/2 LC] the crosses. 2/2 RC Vertically stacking the same cross over —all2/2 LPC stitches involved in this cross 2/2 LC and over creates the classic rope cable. are knit. 2/2 RPC 2/2 RC Right-leaning crosses appear to twist in a 3. Travel 2/2back LPC or to the right [2/2 RPC] 2/2 LC counterclockwise direction, whereas left- —both knit and purl stitches are 2/2 RPC leaning crosses spin clockwise. involved in2/2 this LPCRC cross. 2/2 LC Alternating between right-leaning and 4. Travel front or to the left [2/2 LPC] 2/2 RPC left-leaning cables when stacked vertically, —both knit and purl stitches are 2/2 LPC the rope twist vanishes and one of the cords involved in this cross. appears to lie on top of the fabric, like a Things to Know wave, an S shape or a snake. Oftentimes About Cables when an error is made in crossing a cable, this is the result below. Horseshoe cables, 2/2 RC followed by 2/2 LC Cables are generally set on a ground of (pictured at right), 2/2 LC followed by 2/2 RC reverse stockinette stitch so the knit stitches (pictured at left). of the cables pop. This difference in textures catches the eye and ensures that the viewer Snugging vertical columns of snake cables notices the pattern. up against each other creates X & O patterns. Crossing stitches causes the fabric to These can be worked in many different compress and lose some elasticity. More combinations of row repeats, giving us stitches will be required than in stockinette many patterning options. stitch to produce the same width. Working some rows where no crossing occurs avoids ending up with a hard, unyielding fabric. When working cables back 2/2 RC (pictured at right) spins counterclockwise. and forth in rows, this happens naturally 2/2 LC (pictured center) spins clockwise. A combination of 2/2 RC and 2/2 LC (picture by working the wrong-side row without at left) snakes. crosses. This means that there will always be an odd number of rows between each Horseshoe Cables, X & O Cables crossing row. Think of these rows as “rest” In the previous examples, each vertical column rows. We will cover this more in depth later. is separated by a few stitches of reverse Tip: To remember which way to cross, think of the stockinette stitch. Removing these stitches and Combinations of snake cables create X & O cables. phrase “I’ll be right back”; a cross to the right will snugging the vertical columns right up against require the cable needle to be held to the back. each other is one way of creating patterns.

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16 Braided Cables STITCH KEY 15 14 Braid patterns can be made by combining K on RS, p on WS 13 12 classic rope crosses with two (or more) knit P on RS, k on WS 11 2/1 LPC 10 stitches, alternating which cross is worked 9 2/1 RPC 8 and which groups of stitches are involved. 7 2/2 RC 6 For example, a six-stitch braid is made up of 2/2 LPC 5 4 three groups of two stitches each. 2/2 RPC 3 2 Step 1: On the first crossing row, the first two 1 groups cross and the third remains stationary. BRAIDED CABLES CHART Step 2: On the second crossing row, the first

group remains stationary and groups two 34 33 and three cross in the opposite direction. It’s 32 31 just like braiding hair. 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 These are examples of two braided cables. 8 7 6 5 4 Rest Rows 3 2 Now let’s look at rest (non-crossing) rows. 1 Simply changing how often the crossing takes place can create many different patterns. By REST ROWS CHART adding more rows between each cable cross row, a cable appears less tightly twisted. How to Create Patterns placed on the cable needle, and the cable Using two (or more) different spaces Using Knit & Purl Crosses needle will be held to the back. between each cable cross row opens up Let’s move on to the last two basic crosses, Think of the knit stitches as being the star many possibilities. This example has a which involve both knits and purls. of the show—what the audience wants to combination of crossing every fourth row These types of crosses create patterns see—and the purl stitches are the backup and every eighth row. where the cords appear to move across the singers or dancers. The moment the purls fabric rather than being stacked vertically. come in front, the audience can no longer The method to work them is the same see the star, the pattern is interrupted, and as the right-leaning and left-leaning we are left wondering what happened. (knit) crosses. But you need to pay special attention to ensure that the knit stitches are visible on the public side of the fabric. Review of Traveling Cables When the cord moves to the left, toward the end of the row, the knit stitches that form the cord will be on the cable needle and the Rope cable, four-row repeat (pictured at right); cable needle will be held to the front. rope cable, eight-row repeat (pictured center); When the cord moves to the right, toward combination of four-row repeat and eight-row repeat (pictured at left). the beginning of the row, it will be the purl stitches (not the knit stitches from the cord) Incorrectly crossed cable on the bottom Take another look at the braided cable right side. patterns; the one on the left looks different from the one on the right because more resting rows are worked between each cross.

16 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 16 116 STITCH KEY 15 115 14 114 K on RS, p on WS 13 113 P on RS, k on WS 12 112 11 111 2/1 LPC 10 110 9 109 2/1 RPC 8 108 2/2 RC 7 107 6 106 2/2 LPC 5 105 4 104 2/2 RPC 3 103 2 102 1 101 100 99 SPEED OF TRAVEL CHART 98 97 Chart shows 2/2 crosses (at right) and 2/1 crosses (at left). 96 95 94 Speed of Travel 34 93 33 92 In this pattern, essentially the cable cords 32 91 31 90 are drawing lines as they move across the 30 89 29 88 fabric. The angle of the line is determined by 28 87 27 86 the number of stitches (speed) over which it 26 85 25 84 travels. A 2/2 RPC will move further and 24 83 23 82 quicker than a 2/1 RPC. This can dramatically 22 81 21 80 change the type and size of diamond or 20 79 19 78 other shape that is created. 18 77 17 76 16

32-row rep 32-row 75 15 74 14 73 13 72 12 71 11 70 10 69 9 68 8 67 7 66 6 65 5 64 4 63 3 62 Working 2/2 crosses (right) or 2/1 crosses (left) 2 61 changes the size and shape of the diamonds or 1 60 59 other shapes being formed. 16-st rep 58 57 56 55 Rest Rows & Traveling Cable Shapes WANDERINGCABLE CABLES CHART CHART 54 53 The rest row principle can also be applied 52 51 to the shapes created with traveling cables. The next time you see a complex-looking 50 49 When the cords reach their furthest point, cable pattern, take a moment to evaluate it 48 47 they can rest for a while before beginning in terms of the basic crosses. Looking at the 46 45 the return journey, creating a soft curve. chart or legend will help with this. Once you 44 43 If they don’t rest and turn straight back, a can break the patterning 42 41 sharp pointed shape is produced. down into these 40 39 basics—ones that 38 37 How I Used the Basic Four you have already 36 35 Crosses in Wandering Walk learned how 34 33 Cable Pullover & Cowl to work—you 32 31 The center section of the Wandering Walk can tackle 30 29 Cable Pullover is basically a classic rope cable. anything! n 28 27 Can you determine by looking at the sample 26 25 whether a right cross or a left cross was used? 24 23 The wandering lines are made using 22 21 traveling cables that rest for several rows. 20 19 Look closely at the center cable. You can 18 17 see that all the rope crosses spin in the same 16 15 direction, but the direction from which the 14 13 extra cord comes (right or left) determines 12 11 whether it weaves under or sits on top of 10 9 the center section. Cable used in Wandering Walk Pullover & Cowl 8 under and sitting on top. 7 6 5 4 3 2 FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog 1 Wa nder i n g SIZED TO Wa l k 2X Pullover & Cowl DESIGNS BY FIONA ELLIS

A meandering cable pattern weaves in and out on the left side of the body and left sleeve, along with a detachable cowl, creating a simple but intriguing asymmetrical look. 18 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine INTERMEDIATE Sizes Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements Sweater Chest: 35 (38, 43, 461/2, 511/2) inches Length: 221/2 (231/2, 24, 25, 26) inches Note: Garment is meant to be worn with 2 inches of ease for all sizes. Cowl: 51/2 inches high x 251/2 inches in circumference

Materials • Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Wool Naturals (worsted weight; 100% wool; 200 yds/100g per skein): 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins sand #2503 • Size 9 (5.5mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge • Spare needle for 3-needle bind-off for cowl (optional) • Cable needle • I/9 (5.5mm) for provisional cast-on • Stitch holders

Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st. 24 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle time kwise to RH needle; return sts Cable pat. from front to back under horizontal to LH needle in turned position and To save time, take time to check gauge. strand between last st worked and next p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec. st on LH needle; knit through back of Special Abbreviations resulting loop. Pattern Stitches 2 over 1 Left Purl Cross (2/1 LPC): Sl 2 Make 1 Purlwise (M1P): Insert LH Seed St (odd number of sts) sts to cn and hold in front; p1, k2 from cn. needle from back to front under All rows: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. 2 over 1 Right Purl Cross (2/1 RPC): Sl 1 horizontal strand between last st to cn and hold in back; k2, p1 from cn. worked and next st on LH needle; purl Seed St (even number of sts) 2 over 2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Sl 2 sts to into front of resulting loop. Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end. cn and hold in front; k2, k2 from cn. Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle Row 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the 2 over 2 Left Purl Cross (2/2 LPC): from back to front under horizontal knit sts. Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front; p2, k2 strand between last st worked and Rep Row 2 for pat. from cn. next st on LH needle; knit into front of 2 over 2 Right Cross (2/2 RC): Sl 2 sts resulting loop. Cable (multiple of 16 sts + 8) to cn and hold in back; k2, k2 from cn. Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH Note: A chart is provided for those 2 over 2 Right Purl Cross (2/2 RPC): Sl 2 to RH needle. preferring to work Cable pat from sts to cn and hold in back; k2, p2 from cn. Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a a chart.

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Row 1 (RS): P4, k2, *p4, k2, p2, k2, p4, Inc 1 st each side on next row, then k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. [every 4 rows] 5 times—94 (102, 114, Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit the knit 126, 138) sts. sts and purl the purl sts. Work even until piece measures 141/2 Row 3: P3, 2/1 RPC, *p4, k2, 2/2 RPC, p3, (15, 15, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with a 2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. WS row. Row 5: P2, 2/1 RPC, *p5, 2/2 LC, p4, 2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3. Shape Armholes Row 7: P1, 2/1 RPC, *p4, 2/2 RC, k2, p3, Bind off 3 (3, 4, 4, 7) sts at beg of next 2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4. 2 rows, then 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of next Row 9: 2/1 RPC, *p4, 2/1 RPC, 2/2 LC, 2 rows—82 (90, 96, 108, 110) sts. p2, 2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 5 sts, p5. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then Row 11: K2, *p4, 2/1 RPC, p1, k4, p2, k2; [every RS row] 3 (3, 4, 6, 6) times— rep from * to last 6 sts, p6. 74 (82, 86, 94, 96) sts. Row 13: K2, *p4, k2, p2, 2/2 LC, p2, k2; Work even until armholes measure 7 rep from * to last 6 sts, p6. (71/2, 8, 81/2, 9) inches, ending with a WS row. Row 15: K2, *p4, 2/1 LPC, p1, k4, p2, k2; rep from * to last 6 sts, p6. Shape Shoulders Row 17: 2/2 LPC, *p3, 2/1 LPC, 2/2 LC, Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts at beg of next p2, 2/2 LPC; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4. 4 rows—50 (54, 54, 62, 64) sts. Row 19: P2, 2/1 LPC, *p3, 2/2 LPC, k2, Next row (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 7, 7, 9) sts, p4, 2/1 LPC; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3. work to end—44 (47, 47, 55, 55) sts. Row 21: P3, 2/1 LPC, *p4, 2/2 LC, p5, Next row: Bind off 9 (11, 11, 11, 14) sts 2/1 LPC; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. (working a few decs as you bind off, to Row 23: P4, 2/1 LPC, *p3, k2, 2/2 LC, p4, keep edge from flaring), work to end. 2/1 LPC; rep from * to last st, p1. Bind off rem 35 (36, 36, 44, 41) sts. Row 25: P5, 2/1 LPC, *p2, 2/2 LC, 2/1 LPC, p4, 2/1 LPC; rep from * to end. Front Row 27: P6, k2, *p2, k4, p1, 2/1 LPC, p4, Cast on 94 (102, 114, 126, 138) sts. k2; rep from * to end. Work 2 rows in Seed St. Row 29: P6, k2, *p2, 2/2 LC, p2, k2, p4, Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st, keep in St st), k2; rep from * to end. p4 (7, 12, 4, 9) pm, work Cable pat across Row 31: P6, k2, *p2, k4, p1, 2/1 RPC, p4, and 1 stitch (M1L if working 40 (40, 40, 56, 56) sts, pm, p3 (4, 5, 3, 4), k2; rep from * to end. on knit stitches, M1P if working on purl pm, knit to end. Row 33: P4, 2/2 RPC, *p2, 2/2 LC, stitches), k1 at end of row. Row 2: Purl to marker, sm, knit to 2/1 RPC, p3, 2/2 RPC; rep from * to end. marker, sm, work Cable pat to next Row 34: Rep Row 2. Sweater marker, sm, knit to last st, p1. Rep Rows 3–34 for pat. Continue as for back until armholes Back measure 41/2 (5, 51/2, 51/2, 6) inches, Pattern Notes Cast on 94 (102, 114, 126, 138) sts. ending with a WS row. When shaping in cable pattern, if you Work 2 rows in Seed St. can’t work a complete cable, work in Row 1 (RS): K46 (50, 56, 62, 68), pm, p3 Shape Left Neck stockinette stitch instead. (4, 5, 3, 4), pm, work Cable pat across 40 Work 29 (33, 35, 37, 40) sts, place next Work decreases in pattern as follows: (40, 40, 56, 56) sts, pm, purl to last st, k1 19 (20, 20, 24, 21) sts on holder for neck, Work 1 stitch in stockinette stitch, work (edge st, keep in St st). then rem 26 (29, 31, 33, 35) sts on 2nd 2 stitches together (ssk if first stitch is Row 2: P1 (edge st), knit to marker, sm, holder for right neck. a knit stitch, ssp if first stitch is a purl work Cable pat to next marker, sm, knit Working on 29 (33, 35, 37, 40) left stitch) at beginning of right-side rows to next marker, sm, purl to end. neck sts only, dec 1 st at neck edge on and work 2 stitches together (k2tog if Work even until piece measures 3 (31/4, next row, then [every row] 7 (7, 7, 9, 9) 2nd stitch is a knit stitch, p2tog if 2nd 31/2, 33/4, 4) inches, ending with a WS row. times—21 (25, 27, 27, 30) sts. stitch is a purl stitch), work 1 stitch in Work even until piece measures 7 (71/2, stockinette stitch at end of row. Shape Waist 8, 81/2, 9) inches, ending with a WS row. Work increases in pattern as follows: Dec 1 st each side on next row, then K1, increase 1 stitch (M1R if working on [every 4 rows] 5 times—82 (90, 102, 114, Shape Left Shoulder knit stitches, M1P if working on purl 126) sts. Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts at armhole edge stitches) at beginning of right-side rows Work 5 rows even. twice, then 9 (11, 11, 11, 14) sts once.

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Shape Right Neck [every 10 (10, 8, 6, 6) rows] 2 (1, 1, 3, 1) time(s), then [every 12 (0, 10, 8, 8) rows] 5 With RS facing, rejoin yarn and work time(s), then [every 12 (12, 10, 8, 8) rows] (6, 8, 8, 11) times—60 (66, 70, 76, 80) sts. across 26 (29, 31, 33, 35) left neck sts. 5 (6, 8, 8, 11) times, working inc sts in Work even until piece measures 17 Dec 1 st at neck edge on next row, rev St st—68 (74, 78, 84, 88) sts. (171/2, 18, 18, 181/2) inches, ending with a then [every row] 7 (7, 7, 9, 9) times— Work even until piece measures 17 WS row. 18 (21, 23, 23, 25) sts. (171/2, 18, 18, 181/2) inches, ending with a Work even until piece measures 7 (71/2, WS row. Shape Cap 8, 81/2, 9) inches, ending with a RS row. Bind off 3 (3, 4, 4, 7) sts at beg of next Shape Cap 2 rows, then 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of Shape Right Shoulder Bind off 3 (3, 4, 4, 7) sts at beg of next next 2 rows—48 (54, 52, 58, 52) sts rem. Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts at armhole edge 2 rows, then 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of Dec 1 st each side on next row, then twice, then 6 (7, 7, 7, 9) sts once. next 2 rows—56 (62, 60, 66, 60) sts. [every RS row] 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) times— Dec 1 st each side on next row, then 26 (30, 26, 30, 22) sts. Left Sleeve [every RS row] 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) times— Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows, Cast on 52 (58, 58, 58, 62) sts. 34 (38, 34, 38, 30) sts. then 3 (4, 3, 4, 2) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Work 2 rows in Seed St. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, Bind off rem 14 (16, 14, 16, 12) sts. Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st, keep in St st), then 4 (5, 4, 5, 3) sts at beg of next 2 rows. p5 (0, 0, 0, 2), pm, work Cable pat across Bind off rem 18 (20, 18, 20, 16) sts. Finishing 40 (56, 56, 56, 56) sts, pm, purl to last st, Block pieces to schematic measurements. k1 (edge st, keep in St st). Right Sleeve Sew right shoulder seam. Row 2: P1, knit to marker, sm, work in Cast on 44 (48, 48, 48, 52) sts. Cable pat to next marker, sm, knit to Work 2 rows in Seed St. Neckband last st, p1 (edge st). Work 4 rows in St st. With RS facing, beg at left front Work 2 rows even. shoulder, pick up and knit 26 (26, 28, 32, Shape Sleeve 32) sts along left front neck edge, work Shape Sleeve Inc 1 st each side on next row, then in Seed St across 19 (20, 20, 24, 21) sts Inc 1 st each side on next row, then [every 10 (10, 8, 6, 6) rows] 2 (1, 1, 4, 1) from holder, pick up and knit 26 (26, 28,

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then 35 (36, 36, 44, 41) sts across back marker, sm, k5. 125 124 neck—106 (108, 112, 132, 126) sts. Work even until you have worked 123 122 Work 2 rows in Seed St. 5 vertical reps of Cable pat. 121 120 Bind off all sts in pat. 1 1 1 1 119 3 /2 (4 /4, 4 /2, 4 /2, 5)" 118 Sew left shoulder seam. Set in Finishing 117 1 3 3 1 3 116 sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Carefully remove waste yarn from 6 /2 (6 /4, 6 /4, 8 /4, 7 /4)" 115 114 , 4, 4)" 2

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1 110 Cowl Join ends of cowl using 3-needle 109 , 8, 8 (3 2 2 108 / / 1 Using provisional cast-on (see page 111), bind-off (see page 111) or Kitchener st 1 107 3 FRONT 106

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www.vogueknittinglive.com Crossover Cardigan & Scarf DESIGNS BY FIONA ELLIS By changing the direction of work, the cable on the yoke of this swing jacket looks even more interesting. Pairing the cables with a smooth garter rib adds to this captivating design.

Gauge MODERATELY CHALLENGING 25 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Designer’s Using a stitch Sizes Cable A pat with smaller needles. TIP marker to indicate To save time, take time to check gauge. Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, the beginning and end of the cable 2X-large) Special Abbreviations pattern will help when Instructions are given for smallest size, 2 over 1 Left Purl Cross (2/1 LPC): Slip shaping the pieces. with larger sizes in parentheses. When only next 2 sts to cn and hold in front; p1, k2 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. from cn. Finished Measurements 2 over 1 Right Purl Cross (2/1 RPC): Cable A (multiple of 8 sts) Slip next st to cn and hold in back; k2, Note: A chart is provided for those Sweater p1 from cn. preferring to work Cable A pat from a chart. Chest: 351/4 (383/4, 421/4, 461/2, 501/2) inches, 2 over 2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Slip next Row 1 (RS): *2/2 RC, k4; rep from * to end. buttoned 2 sts to cn and hold in front; k2, k2 Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Length: 22 (221/2, 233/4, 241/2, 253/4) inches from cn. Row 3: Knit. Scarf: 7 inches wide x 59 inches long 2 over 2 Right Cross (2/2 RC): Slip Row 5: *K4, 2/2 LC; rep from * to end. Materials next 2 sts to cn and hold in back; k2, k2 Row 7: Knit. from cn. Row 8: Purl. • Berroco Vintage (worsted Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle Rep Rows 1–8 for pat. weight; 52% acrylic/40% wool/ from front to back under horizontal 8% nylon; 217 yds/100g per strand between last st worked and next Cable B (panel of 18 sts) hank): 7 (7, 8, 9, 9) hanks st on LH needle; knit through back of Note: A chart is provided for those Neptune #5197 (MC) resulting loop. preferring to work Cable B pat from a chart. and 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) hanks Buy this Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle Row 1 (RS): [K4, p2] twice, k6. breezeway #5194 (CC) YARN NOW! AnniesYarnShop.com from back to front under horizontal Row 2 and all WS rows: K2, knit the • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles strand between last st worked and knits and purl the purls to last 2 sts, k2. or size needed to next st on LH needle; knit into front of Row 3: K4, [p2, 2/2 LC] twice, k2. obtain gauge resulting loop. Row 5: K4, [p1, 2/1 RPC, k2] twice, k2. • Size 8 (5mm) needle for binding off Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH Row 7: K4, [2/1 RPC, p1, k2] twice, k2. • Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook to RH needle. Row 9: K2, [2/2 RC, p2] twice, k4. • Cable needle Row 11: K4, [2/1 LPC, p1, k2] twice, k2. • Stitch markers Pattern Stitches Row 13: K4, [p1, 2/1 LPC, k2] twice, k2. • 4 (1/2-inch) plus 1 (5/8-inch) Garter Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 14: K2, knit the knits and purl the (optional) for attaching scarf to Row 1 (RS): Knit. purls to last 2 sts, k2. back neck Row 2: *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Rep Rows 3–14 for pat. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat.

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An optional button is included in the bound-off edge vertical and the eyelets materials to button scarf to neck. at the left edge, so that you’re working Work decreases as follows: Ssk at along the eyelet edge from bottom to top. beginning of right-side rows and k2tog Read section through before continuing at end of row. as shoulder and neck shaping will be Work increases as follows: K1, M1R at worked at the same time as yoke and beginning of right-side rows and M1L, back are joined. k1 at end of row. Using smaller needles and CC, cast on 31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts. Sweater Shape Left Shoulder & Join to Back Back Row 1 (Inc row) (RS): K4, pm, work Using smaller needles and MC, cast on Cable B across next 18 sts, pm, knit to 120 (132, 144, 156, 168) sts. last st, M1L, k1—32 (35, 38, 42, 45) sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: P2 (1, 0, 0, 3), [k2, p2] 2 (3, 4, 5, 5) Row 2: P3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, p1. times, sm, work Cable B to next marker, Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures sm, p4. 2 inches, ending with a WS row. Row 3 (Joining row): With RS of back facing, turned so that back eyelets are Begin Cable A at left edge, and keeping yarn at back, Row 1 (RS): K4 (2, 4, 2, 4), work Cable A insert crochet hook from front to back to last 4 (2, 4, 2, 4) sts, knit to end. into first (bottommost) eyelet on back Row 2: Purl. edge; slip first 2 sts from left needle to Work even until piece measures 4 (4, crochet hook 1 at a time pwise, then 41/2, 41/2, 5) inches, draw hook back through eyelet to RS of body; place sts back on left needle 1 at Shape Body a time, keeping them in original order Dec 1 st each side on next row, then and correct orientation so that the sts [every 10 rows] 5 times—108 (120, 132, cross over bound-off edge of back; k4, 144, 156) sts. work Cable B to marker, knit to end— Work even until piece measures 15 1 eyelet joined. (15, 151/2, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with Row 4: Rep Row 2. Row 4 or 8 of pat. Continuing in this manner, rep Inc row on next row, then [every 4 rows] Shape Armholes 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) times, working new sts in Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next Garter Rib pat, and keeping shoulder 2 rows, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next edge st in St st—38 (41, 45, 50, 54) sts. 2 rows, then 2 (2, 3, 4, 5) sts at beg of next At the same time, rep Joining row Pattern Notes 2 rows—94 (98, 106, 114, 120) sts. on Row 7 of yoke, then [every 4 rows The back is worked from the bottom Dec 1 st each side on next row, then (alternating with Inc row)] 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) to mid-armhole, then bound off after [every RS row] once—90 (94, 102, 110, times, ending with a WS row—7 (7, 8, working a row of eyelets. The yoke is 116) sts. 9, 10) eyelets joined; 22 (23, 25, 26, 27) worked from armhole to armhole, and Purl 1 row. eyelets rem. is joined to the back eyelets as it is Eyelet row (RS): K3, *yo, k2tog, k1; rep worked. The fronts are worked in the from * to last 0 (1, 0, 2, 2) st(s), knit to Shape Neck same manner. end—29 (30, 33, 35, 37) eyelets. Work even for 60 (64, 68, 68, 68) The scarf is worked from the center Purl 1 row. rows, joining eyelets every 4 rows as out in 4 pieces. The first piece begins Using larger needle, bind off all established—22 (23, 25, 26, 27) eyelets with a provisional cast-on and is sts pwise. now joined; 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) eyelets rem. worked to the triangular-shaped cable end. A separate ribbed piece is worked Back Yoke Shape Right Shoulder to match the shape of the cabled Note: As you work the yoke you will attach Continuing to work Joining row every end, then sewn behind it. The second it to the eyelets of the back, beg at left 4 rows as established, dec 1 st at half of the scarf is picked up from the armhole and ending at right armhole. You shoulder edge on next row, then [every provisional cast-on and worked in the will work into 1 eyelet along the back edge 4 rows (alternating with Joining row)] same manner in the opposite direction. with every Joining row. Hold the back with 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) times—31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts.

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Work even, if necessary, until all front facing, with front eyelets at left Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next eyelets are joined, ending with a WS row. edge, join as for back; work in pat to row, then [every RS row] once—45 (47, Bind off all sts. end—1 eyelet joined. 51, 55, 58) sts. Row 4: Rep Row 2. Purl 1 row. Right Front Continuing in this manner, rep Inc Eyelet row (RS): K1 (1, 2, 2, 2), *yo, k2tog, Using smaller needles and MC, cast on row on next row, then [every 4 rows] k1; rep from * to last 2 (1, 1, 2, 2) st(s), knit 60 (66, 72, 78, 84) sts. 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) times, working new sts in to end—14 (15, 16, 17, 18) eyelets. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Garter Rib pat, and keeping shoulder Purl 1 row. Row 2: P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last edge st in St st—38 (41, 45, 50, 54) sts. Using larger needle, bind off all sts pwise. 3 (1, 3, 1, 3) st(s), k2 (0, 2, 0, 2), p1. At the same time, rep Joining row Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures on Row 7 of yoke, then [every 4 rows Left Front Yoke 2 inches, ending with a WS row. (alternating with Inc row)] 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) Note: Work the left front yoke in the same times—7 (7, 8, 9, 10) eyelets joined; 7 (8, manner as the right front yoke, working Beg Cable A 8, 8, 8) eyelets rem. from center front to armhole. Row 1 (RS): K2 (1, 0, 3, 2), work Cable A Using smaller needles and CC, cast on to last 2 (1, 0, 3, 2) st(s), knit to end. Shape Neck 23 (25, 28, 32, 34) sts. Row 2: Purl. Note: Continue to work Joining rows every Work even until piece measures 4 (4, 4 rows as established. Shape Neck & Join to Left Front 41/2, 41/2, 5) inches, ending with a WS row. Next row (WS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, Row 1 (RS): K4, pm, work Cable B across work to end—32 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts. next 18 sts, pm, k1 (3, 6, 10, 12). Shape Body Dec 1 st at neck edge on next row, Row 2: P0 (1, 0, 0, 2), k1 (2, 2, 2, 2), [p2, Dec 1 st at end of next row, then [every then [every RS row] 4 times, then [every k2] 0 (0, 1, 2, 2) time(s), sm, work Cable B 10 rows] 5 times—54 (60, 66, 72, 78) sts. 4 rows] 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) times—23 (25, 28, to next marker, sm, p4. Work even until piece measures 15 32, 34) sts. Row 3 (Joining row): With RS of left (15, 151/2, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with Work even if necessary until all eyelets front facing, with front eyelets at left Row 3 or 7 of pat. are joined, ending with a WS row. edge, join as for back; work in pat to Bind off all sts. end—1 eyelet joined. Shape Armhole Row 4: Rep Row 2. Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at armhole edge Left Front Continuing in this manner, working once, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts once, then 2 (2, Using smaller needles and MC, cast on Joining row every 4 rows as established, 3, 4, 5) sts once—47 (49, 53, 57, 60) sts. 60 (66, 72, 78, 84) sts. inc 1 st at neck edge on next row, then Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next Row 1 (RS): Knit. [every 4 rows] 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) times, then row, then [every RS row] once—45 (47, Row 2: P1, k2 (0, 2, 0, 2), *p2, k2; rep [every RS row] 5 times—32 (34, 37, 41, 51, 55, 58) sts. from * to last st, p1. 44) sts. Purl 1 row. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures Next row (WS): Using cable cast-on Eyelet row (RS): K1 (1, 2, 2, 2), *yo, k2tog, 2 inches, ending with a WS row. (see page 111), cast on 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, k1; rep from * to last 2 (1, 1, 2, 2) st(s), knit p1, work in Garter Rib pat to marker, sm, to end—14 (15, 16, 17, 18) eyelets. Beg Cable A work to next marker, sm, p4—38 (41, 45, Purl 1 row. Row 1 (RS): K2 (1, 0, 3, 2), work Cable A 50, 54) sts. Using larger needle, bind off all sts pwise. to last 2 (1, 0, 3, 2) st(s), knit to end. Row 2: Purl. Shape Shoulder Right Front Yoke Work even until piece measures 4 (4, Continuing to work Joining row every Note: Work the right front yoke in the 41/2, 41/2, 5) inches, ending with a WS row. 4 rows, dec 1 st at shoulder edge [every same manner as the back yoke, working 4 rows (alternating with Joining row)] from armhole to center front. Shape Body 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) times—31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts. Using smaller needles and CC, cast on Dec 1 st at beg of next row, then [every Work even if necessary until all eyelets 31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts. 10 rows] 5 times—54 (60, 66, 72, 78) sts. are joined, ending with a WS row. Work even until piece measures 15 Bind off all sts. Shape Shoulder & Join to Front (15, 151/2, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with Row 1 (RS): K4, pm, work Cable B across Row 4 or 8 of pat. Sleeves next 18 sts, pm, knit to last st, M1L, Using smaller needles and MC, cast on k1—32 (35, 38, 42, 45) sts. Shape Armhole 62 (62, 62, 70, 70) sts. Row 2: P2 (1, 0, 0, 3), [k2, p2] 2 (3, 4, 5, 5) Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at armhole edge Row 1 (RS): Knit. times, sm, work Cable B to next marker, once, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts once, then 2 (2, Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. sm, p4. 3, 4, 5) sts once—47 (49, 53, 57, 60) sts. Rep [Rows 1 and 2] 6 times. Row 3 (Joining row): With RS of right Purl 1 row.

28 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Shape Sleeve Inc 1 st each side on next row, then [every 8 rows] once, working new sts in established Garter Rib pat—66 (66, 66, 74, 74) sts. Work 1 row even. Piece should measure approx 3 inches.

Beg Cable A Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st, keep in St st), work Cable A to last st, k1 (edge st, keep in St st). Work 1 row even.

Shape Sleeve Inc 1 st each side next row, then [every 22 (12, 8, 10, 10) rows] 4 (3, 2, 6, 10) time(s), then [every 0 (14, 10, 12, 0) rows] 0 (4, 8, 3, 0) times, working new sts in pat—76 (82, 88, 94, 96) sts. Work even until piece measures 17 (171/2, 18, 18, 181/2) inches, ending with a WS row.

Shape Cap Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 2 (2, 3, 4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows—62 (60, 62, 64, 60) sts. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then [every RS row] 14 (14, 15, 15, 15) times— 32 (30, 30, 32, 28) sts. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off rem 18 (16, 16, 18, 14) sts.

Finishing Block pieces to schematic measurements. Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neckband Row 1 (WS): K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to Optional: Sew button at center back With RS facing, smaller needles and CC, last 3 sts, p3. neckband if you intend to button scarf and beg at right front neck edge, pick Row 2: Knit. to neckband. up and knit 27 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts along Bind off all sts kwise. Weave in ends. right front neck edge, 32 (34, 36, 36, 36) sts across back neck, then 27 (28, 29, 31, Band Scarf 33) sts along left front neck edge— With RS facing, smaller needles, MC, Using smaller needles, CC and 86 (90, 94, 98, 102) sts. and beg at lower right front edge, pick provisional cast-on (see page 111), cast Beg with a WS row, work 4 rows in up and knit 102 (106, 110, 114, 118) sts on 38 sts. Garter Rib. along right front. Work in Garter Rib until piece measures Bind off all sts kwise. Row 1 (WS): K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to 241/2 inches, ending with a WS row. last st, k1. Cut CC; join MC. Button Band Row 2 (Buttonhole row): K68 (72, Buttonhole row (optional): K2, yo, With RS facing, smaller needles and MC, 76, 80, 84), [yo, k2tog, k8] 3 times, yo, k2tog, knit to end. and beg at left neck edge, pick up and k2tog, knit to end. Work even until piece measures knit 102 (106, 110, 114, 118) sts along Bind off all sts kwise. 49 inches, ending with a WS row. left front. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.

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Shape Cable End Next row: K3, ssk, k2—6 sts. Note: Cable sts will be consumed by Work 1 row even. decs; remove markers when necessary Bind off all sts. and continue to work cable crosses when Using MC, work 2nd rib end. you have enough sts to do so; work in established rib when you do not. Opposite Cable End Row 1 (RS): K3, ssk, k5, pm, work Cable Carefully remove waste yarn from B across next 18 sts, pm, k5, k2tog, provisional cast-on and place sts on k3—36 sts. needle, picking up 1 st to return to

Row 2: K2, p2, purl to marker, sm, work 38 sts. Join CC, then shape 2nd cable 125 124 to next marker, sm, purl to last end as for first. 123 122 4 sts, p2, k2. 121 120 Dec row: K3, ssk, knit to marker, sm, Finishing 119 118 work Cable B to next marker, sm, knit to Block pieces if desired. 117 116 last 5 sts, k2tog, k3—2 sts dec. Sew rib ends behind cable ends at 115 114 Rep Dec row [every RS row] 13 times— each end of scarf, using opposite colors. 113 112 8 sts. Weave in ends. n 111 110 Next row: K3, ssk, k3—7 sts. 109 108 Work 1 row even. 107 )" )" 4 106 / 2 3 Next row: K3, ssk, k2—6 sts. / 105 1 1 1 1 3 /2 (3 /2, 4, 4 /2, 5)" 104 , 1

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Work in Garter Rib for 1 row. / 6 (6 91 )" 1 1 , 24 112 2 / 4 90 / 1

3 111 Dec row (RS): Continuing in Garter Rib, 89 (5 4 , 23 BACK 110 / , 16)" 4 2 88 SLEEVE 1 / 2 1 /

109 5 , 23 k3, ssk, knit to last 5 sts k2tog, k3— 1 87 2 , 17, 17, 17 17, , 17, /

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2 sts dec. 107 , 23 85 , 15 4 / 2 106 / 3 84 1 (16 Rep Dec row [every RS row] 14 times— 105 18 18, , 18, 2 83 2 / / 1 22 (22 104 82 1 (22

103 4 8 sts. / 81 16 102 1 80

Next row: K3, ssk, k3—7 sts. 101 22 1 1 79 17 /4 (19 /4, 21, 23, 25)" 100 17 (17

15 (15, 15 (15, 15 78 Work 1 row even. 99 77 1 98 76 1 1 4 /4 /4 19 / (21, 23, 25, 27)" 97 10 (10,75 10, 11 , 11 )" 96 74 Note: Arrows indicate direction of knitting. 95 73 94 72 93 71 92 70 91 69 90 68 )" )" )" 89 )" 4 4 8 2 67 2 / / / / 1 1 3 STITCH KEY 7 3 88 66 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 /2 (3 /2, 4, 4 /2, 5)" 87 /2 /2 /2 , 1 , 1 3 (3 , 4, 4 , 5)"

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In my own knitting journey, the first time I would be taking on more of the cooking and would actually love to wear. Printed copies are stumbled upon Norah Gaughan was after indulging in things like brewing kombucha and available at local yarn shops, and the digital reading about her dream-come-true career making my own yogurt. The truth is, though, I versions are on Ravelry. in Knitting in America by Melanie Falick. have said “yes” to so many great new ventures On top of a lot of designing, during my first Published in 1996, this book holds a very and teaching venues that I am working harder year as an independent designer, I traveled special place in my own knitting library than ever outside of the house. I’ve settled into afield as far as Denmark and California, because it’s one of the earliest books I my new studio, an old boiler house in Harrisville, teaching classes about innovative cables acquired on the subject of what it means N.H., which is a short drive from our house. It’s a and fun design techniques. I also recorded to be a knitwear designer. Today, my copy wonderful place to work—an open space with three classes for Creativebug, all of which are is torn and tattered, but it will always plenty of room for a huge table, a knitting couch a great way to learn new techniques, from have a place on my shelf. I was completely and loads of corkboards. reading charts to some of the little tricks I use captivated by Norah’s story, especially by One of the first exciting things to happen when I’m knitting. the photos of her crafting the most stunning to me in my new life is becoming the new cablework sweater. member of the Brooklyn Tweed design team. Norah began her own designing journey The five-person team headed by Jared Flood with the help and guidance from pioneers is scattered across the continent, and all of like Deborah Newton and Margery Winter. us come together to design sweaters and This was during the era when celebrity accessories for the BT seasonal collections. This designers such as , Melissa wonderful group of talented designers also Leapman and Lily Chin were beginning to includes Michele Wang, Veronik Avery and Julie make a name for themselves. Hoover. We all come to our craft with our own In this candid interview, I asked Norah to unique viewpoint, and we don’t hesitate to share where she is today and what a typical share, which is very enriching and stimulating. day looks like in her sunny New Hampshire I also designed a 12-piece collection for The studio. I also asked her to share what’s in Fibre Company. Silk, alpaca and soft fine wool store for the future. I hope you enjoy this make their yarns luxuriously soft, yet they still candid look into the life of the ultra-talented have a rustic appeal. The yarns are dyed in Norah Gaughan. gorgeous colors including my favorite earthy palette of sienna, teals, golden greens and rich KGW: Now that you’ve moved on from blues. My design goal was to produce a group Berroco, what's life like as an indie designer? of pieces that are sophisticated and modern, appealing to both European and American NG: I am happy to be living in New Hampshire sensibilities, yet are also easy to knit. I put an full time with my husband for the first time since unusual angle or detail or two in each piece, we married five years ago. I fantasized that I while keeping in mind the kind of items I

32 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine KGW: You designed two beautiful pieces for this issue of Creative Knitting with gorgeous cablework. Can you share a little about your inspiration behind these pieces? What do you love most about working with cables? Norah's light- NG: I’ve always loved designing with textures filled studio and cables. I especially like the idea of drawing space, in an old boiler house in with cables and “coloring in” with simple Harrisville, N.H. textures. The Botanical Shield Pullover on page 38 combines sinuous curves with cables and a more literal drawing of an imagined stemmed seedpod. Thinking about what kind of project I like to knit, I put all of the thinking KGW: How did you get into the knitwear at the beginning. The sweater is knit from design business? the top down. After you finish with the cable medallion, it’s all stockinette stitch from there, NG: My first introduction to designing for the with only a bit of shaping to keep track of. hand-knitting industry took place when I was The Berkshire Cardi on page 34 was inspired in high school. My mom, Phoebe Gaughan, by a great felted sweater I found on sale that illustrated for craft and home magazines. I couldn’t resist buying for myself. The flared She showed off my early designs to the editor shape and short-sleeve combination was so of Ladies’ Home Journal Needle & Craft, flattering to my 5-foot rounded frame that I and it became my first published pattern. just had to design a sweater with the same I credit my parents with introducing me to attributes. While it’s unexpected to have a the idea of freelancing in general, since they jacket with short sleeves, that’s a bit of trompe were both freelance illustrators. After college l'oeil. A lighter-weight sleeve is attached (I graduated from Brown with a degree underneath the cuff. I added the cables in biology and art), I became friends with because, well, I do love cables, and they bring Margery Winter and Deborah Newton when interest up to the face—another flattering trick. they were looking for knitters. by working on things I love and see where Deborah gave me some great publishing that takes me. So far, this attitude has led KGW: What’s a typical day like in your studio? leads, and Margery became my mentor. She to a career I couldn’t have dreamt of, much became the editor of McCall’s Needlework less planned for. I do know I will be staying NG: My typical day starts by working before & Crafts and later Vogue Knitting. Working at home and in my studio more (really, I am I even get to my studio, by knitting for an with her was like graduate school for me, not determined!). Who knows what adventures hour or so while still snuggled in with the to mention quite a blast. Years later, it was new friends and new technologies will bring to cats, sipping coffee and watching something Margery who brought me to Berroco as well. my life and career? frivolous on Hulu. Once I’ve packed up and driven over bucolic dirt roads to my studio, KGW: Can you share details about books Norah Gaughan is the author of Knitting I dig into the emails that have accumulated you have in the works that we should keep a Nature, Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Afghans and try to keep up with my work-related social lookout for? and Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies media like Ravelry, Facebook and & Toddlers. In the past she’s worked as the (I tend to save Pinterest for the end of day as a NG: When not traveling—and even when I design director at JCA/Reynolds, including productive indulgence). List-making keeps my was—all spring and summer, my days were overseeing the Artful Yarns & Adrienne days semi-organized, so that’s the next step. consumed by charting cables for a new book Vittadini yarn lines. More recently, Norah was My day may include drawing sketches and project I am working on with Melanie Falick the design director at Berroco for nearly nine schematics, writing instructions, sending yarn Books/Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Look for the years, where she published 16 eponymous to knitters or charting new stitches. The best results in the summer of 2016. booklets and headed up the design team. days include swatching up a few new ideas. Over the years Norah has freelanced for most There have been days where it felt like I did KGW: The future—what do your big-picture of the leading yarn companies and knitting nothing but organize my upcoming classes plans look like? magazines, and she has also designed and iron out travel plans. I prefer the heavy pattern stitches for 7th Avenue. Keep up knitting days! NG: I am not all that good at big-picture with her whirlwind of adventures at plans. I guess my strategy is to set the stage www.norahgaughan.com. n

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DESIGN BY NORAH GAUGHAN Cardi SIZED TO This top-down cardi features 2X an argyle-inspired cabled yoke. The mock short sleeve has a surprising lightweight undersleeve, keeping the garment warm and practical.

MODERATELY CHALLENGING Sizes Woman’s X-small (small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements Chest: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55) inches Length: 24 (25, 251/2, 261/2, 27, 28) inches

Materials • Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (worsted weight; 100% wool; 140 yds/ 50g per skein): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13) skeins woodsmoke (A) • Brooklyn Tweed Loft (fingering weight; 100% wool; 275 yds/ 50g per skein): 2 skeins woodsmoke (B) • Size 2 (2.75mm) double-point (set of 5) needles for sleeve or size needed to obtain gauge • Size 5 (3.75mm) double-point (1), 16- and 29-inch circular needles • Size 7 (4.5mm) 16- and 29-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge • Cable needle • Stitch markers; 2 distinctive locking markers • Stitch holders • 4 (3/4-inch) buttons

34 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Gauge 3 over 3 Left Cross (3/3 LC): 19 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches/ Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in back 10cm in St st with size 7 of work, k3, k3 from cn. needles and A (blocked). 2 over 2 over 2 Left Purl 28 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches/ Cross (2/2/2 LPC): Sl 4 sts to 10cm in St st with size 2 cn, hold in front, k2; return needles and B (blocked). last 2 sts on cn to LH needle, To save time, take time to p2, k2 from cn. check gauge. Note: Steam- or wet-block your Pattern Notes swatch before measuring. Cardi is knit seamlessly from the top down, starting with Special Abbreviations the collar. Make 1 (M1): Insert LH needle Front bands and cuffs are from front to back under picked up and knitted perpen- horizontal strand between dicularly to the main fabric at last st worked and next st on the same time that they are LH needle; knit through back being joined to the edge. of resulting loop. Slip collar and cuff edge Slip marker (sm): Slip marker stitches purlwise with yarn in from LH to RH needle. back on right-side rows and 2 over 1 Right Cross (2/1 with yarn in front on wrong- RC): Sl 1 st to cn and hold in side rows. back; k2, k1 from cn. Use cable cast-on method 2 over 1 Right Purl Cross (2/1 (see page 111) to cast on RPC): Sl 1 st to cn and hold in stitches for buttonholes and back; k2, p1 from cn. edges. Use knit cast-on (see 2 over 1 Left Cross (2/1 LC): page 111) for underarm stitches. Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front; k1, k2 from cn. Collar 2 over 1 Left Purl Cross (2/1 With size 5 needles and A, cast LPC): Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in on 17 sts. front; p1, k2 from cn. Work in rib with slipped Street Art Vest 3 over 1 Right Cross (3/1 RC): edge sts as follows: Sl 1 st to cn and hold in back of Row 1 (WS): Sl 2 (edge sts), [k1, work, k3, k1 from cn. p1] 6 times, k1, p2 (edge sts). The Loft Collection 3 over 1 Right Purl Cross Row 2: Sl 2 (edge sts), [p1, k1] an ebook featuring 15 projects (3/1 RPC): Sl 1 st to cn and 6 times, p1, k2 (edge sts). in luxurious Fibra Natura Dona hold in back of work, k3, p1 Rows 3–5: Work in from cn. established pat. 3 over 1 Left Cross (3/1 LC): Row 6 (Buttonhole row, RS): Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in front, Work 8 sts in established pat, k1, k3 from cn. bind off 2 sts, work in pat to end. 3 over 1 Left Purl Cross (3/1 Row 7: Work in established LPC): Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in pat, 2 sts above front, p1, k3 from cn. bound-off sts. 2 over 2 Right Cross (2/2 Work even until collar Dona RC): Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in measures 191/2 (20, 201/2, 21, 100% extrafine superwash merino back; k2, k2 from cn. 211/2, 22) inches. 50g/126 yds 2 over 2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Bind off in pat. Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front; k2, k2 from cn. Yoke 3 over 3 Right Cross (3/3 With WS of collar facing RC): Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in (buttonhole at right), using size back, k3, k3 from cn. 7 needle and A, and beg and www.universalyarn.com

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sts, pm; k15, pm; knit to end—162 (182, 202, 220, 240, 258) sts with 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 128) back sts and 41 (46, 51, 55, 60, 65) sts for each front. Work 9 (11, 11, 13, 13, 15) rows in St st. Inc row (RS): *[Knit to marker, M1, sm] twice, [knit to marker, sm, M1] twice; rep from * once, knit to end—8 sts inc; 170 (190, 210, 228, 248, 266) sts. Continuing in St st, rep Inc row [every 12 rows] 6 times, removing markers after last Inc row—218 (238, 258, 276, 296, 314) sts. Work even until body measures 13 (131/2, 131/2, 14, 14, 141/2) inches from underarm, ending with a WS row.

Ribbing Change to size 5 needles.

Sizes X-Small (Medium, X-Large & 2X-Large) Only Inc row (RS): [K8, M1] 26 (30, 36, 38) times, ending 1 inch from ends, pick up and knit Beg Pat k10 (18, 8, 10)—244 (288, 332, 352) sts. 82 (84, 88, 92, 98, 100) sts (approx 1 st for Note: Rep Yoke Chart 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) every 2 rows) working into 3rd st from times across each row. Size Small Only edge (it looks like a knit st on WS). Cut Row 1 (WS): P1, work Row 1 of Yoke Inc row (RS): [K8, M1] 29 times, k6, yarn and rejoin at beg of row. Chart to last st, p1. M1—268 sts. Purl 1 row. Row 2: K1, work Row 2 of Yoke Chart to last st, k1—110 (122, 134, 146, 158, 170) sts. Size Large Only Size X-Small Only Work Rows 3–56 of chart, keeping Inc row (RS): [K8, M1, k9, M1] 16 times, Inc row (RS): [K8, M1] 1 st at each edge in St st—218 (242, 266, k4—308 sts. 10 times, k2—92 sts. 290, 314, 338) sts. Work 3 (3, 5, 5, 6, 6) rows in St st. All Sizes Size Small Only Next row: Continuing in St st, inc Row 1 (WS): P1, *p2, k2; rep from to last Inc row (RS): [K4, M1, k5, M1] 9 times, 4 (inc 2, inc 0, dec 4, inc 2, dec 4) sts 3 sts, p3. k3—102 sts. evenly across next row—222 (244, 266, Row 2: K1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 286, 316, 334) sts. 3 sts, k3. Size Medium Only Work even in St st until yoke Rep Rows 1 and 2 until Inc row (RS): [K4, M1] 24 times, k4— measures 81/2 (9, 91/2, 10, 101/2, 11) inches, measures 21/2 inches. 112 sts. ending with a WS row. Bind off loosely in rib.

Size Large Only Divide Body & Sleeves Sleeves Inc row (RS): [K3, M1] 30 times, k2— Note: Be sure to place a distinctive locking With RS facing, using 16-inch size 7 122 sts. marker at center of each underarm; do circular needle or dpns, A and beg at not inc at these 2 points. center of cast-on underarm sts, pick up Size X-Large Only Division row (RS): K20 (24, 28, 31, 36, and knit 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) sts, k42 (45, 48, Inc row (RS): K1, M1, k2, M1, [k3, M1] 40), pm; k15, pm; place next 42 (45, 48, 51, 56, 58) sts from holder, pick up and 30 times, [k2, M1] twice, k1—132 sts. 51, 56, 58) sts on a holder for sleeve; cast knit 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) sts across rem cast- on 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) underarm sts, pm (side on sts; pm and join to work in rnds— Size 2X-Large Only “seam”); cast on 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) underarm 54 (59, 64, 69, 74, 78) sts. Inc row (RS): [{K2, M1} twice, k3, M1] sts, pm; k15, pm; k38 (46, 54, 62, 72, 78), Knit until sleeve measures 3 inches. 14 times, k2—142 sts. pm; k15, pm; place next 42 (45, 48, 51, Change to size 5 needle. 56, 58) sts on a holder for sleeve, cast on Dec rnd: [K3, k2tog] 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, All Sizes 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) underarm sts, pm (side 15) times, k4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 3)—44 (48, 52, Work 0 (0, 2, 2, 6, 6) rows in St st. “seam”); cast on 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) underarm 56, 60, 63) sts.

36 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Cuff Row 2 (WS): Sl 2, [k1, p1] Using cable cast-on method 4 times, k1, p2. (see page 111) and working Rep Rows 1 and 2 until all yarn, cast 12 sts onto end of LH sts from circular needle have needle for cuff. been worked; bind off rem Note: To join cuff to sleeve as 13 sts on next RS row. it is worked, work cuff sts with Sew cast-on and bound-off single dpn while sleeve sts rem edges of cuff tog. on 16-inch circular needle. Row 1 (RS): Sl 2, [p1, k1] Undersleeves 4 times, slip next st to RH With cardi RS out, fold cuff up needle, sl 2 sts to cn and hold along rib st closest to sleeve (st in front; return first slipped looks like a knit). Using size 2 st to LH needle, p2tog (the dpns and B, go under that rib to previously slipped st and next pick up and knit 76 (84, 92, 100, st), k2 from cn, turn. 104, 112) sts around. Pm for beg of rnd and join. Rnd 1: K1, *p2, k2; rep from * Designer’s When to last 3 sts, p2, k1. TIP binding off Work 11 (9, 7, 7, 5, 5) rnds cuffs, slip first even in established rib. two stitches Dec rnd: Ssk, work in rib to and work as one last 2 sts, k2tog—2 sts dec. when binding off; Working in rib, rep Dec rnd also knit last two [every 12 (10, 8, 8, 6, 6) rnds] stitches together for 9 (11, 13, 15, 15, 17) times— a neat ending. 56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76) sts.

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 37 56 STITCH KEY 55 Work even until undersleeve 54 K on RS, p on WS 53 measures 141/2 inches. P on RS, k on WS 52 51 Bind off using a stretchy bind-off K2tog 50 49 method of your choice. M1 48 No st 47 46 2/1 RC 45 Finishing 44 2/1 RPC 43 Weave in ends. 2/1 LC 42 41 2/1 LPC 40 39 3/1 RC 38 Designer’s 3/1 RPC 37 All of the ribbed bands 36 3/1 LC 35 TIP are knit onto the 34 3/1 LPC 33 garment, eliminating 2/2 RC 32 31 all but four tiny seams. 2/2 LC 30 29 This is very easy to do, and 3/3 RC 28 you’re sure to love it. 3/3 LC 27 26 2/2/2 LPC 25 24 23 Left Front Band 22 21 Pull out a 2-yd tail of A, do not cut; beg 20 19 at neck edge with ball end of tail, size 5 18 17 needle and RS facing, pick up and knit 16 15 1 st in every other row along left front; 14 13 drop yarn tail. 12 11 Go back to top of left front; using 10 9 yarn from ball, cast on 7 sts. 8 7 Work and attach band to front edge 6 5 as follows: 4 3 2 Row 1 (RS): K1, [k1, p1] twice, k1, p2tog 1 (band st and picked-up st), turn. 10-st panel, inc to 26 sts, Row 2: [K1, p1] 3 times, k1. then dec to 24 sts When all picked up sts are worked, YOKE CHART bind off in pat on WS row, knitting last Note: On Rows 12 and 50, knit first 2 sts of first rep; on following reps, last 2 sts tog for a neat edge. 2 sts of rep are crossed with first 2 sts of next rep; on last rep, end k2. Place a marker for top button 11/2 inches On Row 30, knit first 3 sts of first rep; on following reps, last 3 sts below collar and 2 more markers evenly of rep are crossed with first 3 sts of next rep; on last rep, end k3. spaced 4 inches apart.

Right Front Band With RS facing, using size 5 needle and A, beg at lower edge of right front, pick 47 (51, 55, 59, 63, 67)" up and knit sts as for left front band 8 (8

1 using a 2-yd yarn tail; drop yarn tail. 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55)" / 11 (12, 2, 9, Go back to bottom and work band as

9 1 / " 2 13, , 10, 10 for left front while placing buttonholes 2 / )" 2 1 / 14, 15, 16)" 2 1 1 to correspond with markers on left /2 14 )" front band as follows: 14, Buttonhole row (RS): K2, p1, bind 14,

, off 2 sts, k1 (st already on RH needle 2 UNDER 2" / 1 SLEEVE BODY following bind-off), p2tog, turn. 13 UNDER , " 2

/ 2" 1 SLEEVE 1 / Next row: Work in pat, casting on 2 sts 11)

, 12 (13 2 over bound-off sts.

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38 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Deck the Halls™ • 20 ornaments to use up your stash yarn • Learn openwork, knitting with beads, stranded colorwork and more!

121111 Find Us $9.99 Order today at AnniesCraftStore.com Botanical Pullover Shield DESIGN BY NORAH GAUGHAN This seamless pullover features a botanically inspired cable detail in the front yoke. Once the cable portion is complete, it’s very easygoing and perfect for knitting in front of the TV.

between last st worked and next st Make (MB): Knit into front, MODERATELY CHALLENGING on LH needle; knit through back of back, front and back of st (4 sts in 1). Sizes resulting loop. Sl 4 sts back to LH needle, k4; pass sts 1, Make 1 Purl (M1P): Insert LH needle 2 and 3 over st 4—1 st rem. Woman’s X-small (small, medium, large, from back to front under horizontal X-large, 2X-large) strand between last st worked and next Pattern Notes Instructions are given for smallest size, st of LH needle, purl through front of Pullover is knit seamlessly from the top with larger sizes in parentheses. When only resulting loop. down, starting at the neckline. Neck 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH finishing is added at the end. Finished Measurements to RH needle. The cable panel is worked from a chart. Knit 3 together (K3tog): Knit 3 sts tog. Chest: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) inches 2 over 1 Right Cross (2/1 RC): Sl 1 st to Yoke Length: 24 (25, 251/2, 261/2, 27, 28) inches cn and hold in back; k2, k1 from cn. With larger 16-inch circular needle, cast on Materials 2 over 1 Right Purl Cross (2/1 RPC): Sl 1 108 (110, 112, 116, 118, 122) sts; pm for beg st to cn and hold in back; k2, p1 from cn. of rnd and join without twisting. • The Fibre Company Acadia 2 over 1 Left Cross (2/1 LC): Sl 2 sts to Knit 1 rnd. (DK weight; 60% merino cn and hold in front; k1, k2 from cn. wool/20% baby alpaca/20% 2 over 1 Left Purl Cross (2/1 LPC): Sl 2 Beg Cable Panel silk; 145 yds/50g per skein): 8 (9, 10, 11, sts to cn and hold in front of work; p1, Note: Beg of rnd is at center back. 12, 13) skeins driftwood k2 from cn. Rnd 1: K34 (35, 36, 38, 39, 41), pm; work • Size 3 (3.25mm) 16- and 36-inch circular 2 over 2 Right Cross (2/2 RC): Sl 2 sts Rnd 1 of Cable Chart over 40 sts, pm; and double-point (set of 5) needles to cn and hold in back; k2, k2 from cn. knit to end of rnd. • Size 5 (3.75mm) 16-, 24- and 36-inch 2 over 2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Sl 2 sts to Rnd 2: Knit to marker, sm; work Rnd 2 circular and double-point (set of 5) cn and hold in front; k2, k2 from cn. of Cable Chart, sm; knit to end. needles or size needed to obtain gauge 2 over 3 Right Cross (2/3 RC): Sl 3 sts Rnd 3 (Inc rnd): K0 (1, 0, 0, 0, 0), [k2, M1] • Cable needle to cn and hold in back; k2, k3 from cn. 16 (16, 18, 18, 19, 20) times, k2 (2, 0, 2, 1, 1), • Stitch holders 2 over 3 Right Purl Cross (2/3 RPC): Sl 3 sm; work Cable Chart, sm; k2 (2, 0, 2, 1, 1), • Stitch markers sts to cn and hold in back; k2, p3 from cn. [M1, k2] 16 (16, 18, 18, 19, 20) times, k0 (1, 2 over 3 Left Cross (2/3 LC): Sl 2 sts to 0, 0, 0, 0)—140 (142, 148, 152, 156, 162) sts. Gauge cn and hold in front; k3, k2 from cn. Rnds 4–8: Knit to marker; work Cable 22 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches/10cm 2 over 3 Left Purl Cross (2/3 LPC): Sl 2 Chart; knit to end. in St st with larger needles (steam- or sts to cn and hold in front; p3, k2 from cn. Rnd 9 (Inc): K4 (1, 1, 1, 0, 0), [k2, M1] 21 wet-blocked) Right Twist (RT): K2tog and leave sts (24, 26, 27, 29, 30) times, k4 (2, 1, 1, 0, 1); To save time, take time to check gauge. on needle; k1 in first st; slip both sts work Cable Chart; k4 (2, 1, 1, 0, 1), [M1, off needle. k2], 21 (24, 26, 27, 29, 30) times, k4 (1, 1, Special Abbreviations Left Twist (LT): With RH needle, reach 1, 0, 0)—182 (190, 200, 206, 214, 222) sts. Make 1 (M1): Insert LH needle from behind work and k1 in back of 2nd st on LH Change to longer circular needle front to back under horizontal strand needle, then knit first and 2nd sts tog tbl. as needed.

40 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Rnds 10–20: Rep Rnd 4. Rnd 21 (Inc rnd): K6 (1, 9, 1, 0, 0), [k3 (3, 2, 2, 2, 2), M1] 20 (24, 31, 40, 43, 45) times, k5 (2, 9, 2, 1, 1); work Cable Chart; SIZED TO k5 (2, 9, 2, 1, 1), [M1, k3 (3, 2, 2, 2, 2)] 20 2X (24, 31, 40, 43, 45) times, k6 (1, 9, 1, 0, 0)—222 (238, 262, 286, 300, 312) sts. Rnds 22–38: Rep Rnd 4. Rnd 39 (Inc rnd): K6 (1, 13, 1, 7, 0), [k4 (4, 3, 4, 3, 3), M1] 20 (24, 28, 30, 39, 45) times, k5 (2, 14, 2, 6, 1); work Cable Chart; k5 (2, 14, 2, 6, 1), [M1, k4 (4, 3, 4, 3, 3] 20 (24, 28, 30, 39, 45) times, k6 (1, 13, 1, 7, 0)—262 (286, 318, 346, 378, 402) sts. Rnd 40: Knit to marker; work Cable Chart; knit to end. Rep last rnd until yoke measures 81/2 (9, 91/2, 10, 101/2, 11) inches, removing cable markers when 62-rnd Cable Chart is complete then working all sts in St st.

Divide Body & Sleeves Division rnd: K38 (43, 48, 53, 58, 63); place next 55 (57, 63, 67, 73, 75) sts on holder for sleeve; cast on 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts using cable cast-on (see page 111), pm; cast on 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts; k18 (23, 28, 33, 38, 43) to marker; work Cable Chart; k18 (23, 28, 33, 38, 43); place next 55 (57, 63, 67, 73, 75) sts on holder for sleeve; cast on 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts, pm; cast on 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts; k38 (43, 48, 53, 58, 63) sts to beg of rnd marker—176 (200, 220, 244, 264, 288) sts with 88 (100, 110, 122, 132, 144) sts each front and back.

Shape Sides Rnds 1–9: Knit. Rnd 10 (Inc rnd): [Knit to 1 st before marker, M1, k1, sm, k1, M1] twice, knit to end. Rep [Rnds 1–10] 8 times—212 (236, 256, 280, 300, 324) sts. Work even until body measures 13 (131/2, 131/2, 14, 14, 141/2) inches from underarm cast-on.

Ribbing Change to smaller 36-inch circular needle. Inc rnd: [K8 (8, 9, 8, 8, 9), M1] 24 (28, 28, 32, 36, 36) times, k20 (12, 4, 24, 12, 0)—236 (264, 284, 312, 336, 360) sts. Work in 2x2 rib for 21/2 inches. Bind off in pat.

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Sleeves

40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" Using larger dpns, beg at center of cast- on underarm sts, pick up and knit 6 (7,

32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" 7, 8, 8, 9) sts, knit across 55 (57, 63, 67, , 12)" 1 /2 "

)" 73, 75) sts from holder, pick up and knit 2 2 / / 1 1 11, 11 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts across rem cast-on sts, 2,

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10 15, 16, 17)" pm—67 (71, 77, 83, 89, 93) sts. 14,

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12 1 2 1 " 2 26 13 / marker, ssk, k1. 2 ,

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2 / 1 1 1 1 8 19 /2 (20, 20 /2, 21, 21 /2, 22)" Ribbing Change to smaller dpns.

62 61 STITCH KEY 60 59 K on RS, p on WS 58 57 P on RS, k on WS 56 RT 55 54 LT 53 62 52 61 2/1 RC 51 60 2/1 RPC 50 59 49 58 2/1 LC 48 57 47 56 2/1 LPC 46 55 2/2 RC 45 54 44 53 2/2 LC 43 52 42 51 2/3 RC 41 50 2/3 RPC 40 49 39 48 2/3 LC 38 47 37 46 2/3 LPC 36 45 K1-tbl 35 44 34 43 P2tog 33 42 32 41 M1P 31 40 MB 30 39 29 38 K2tog 28 37 27 36 Ssk 14 14 26 35 14K3tog 13 13 25 34 13 12 12 24 33 Yo12 11 11 23 32 11 10 10 22 31 10 9 9 21 30 9 8 8 20 29 8 7 7 19 28 7 6 6 18 27 6 5 14 5 14 17 26 5 14 4 13 134 16 25 4 13 3 12 3 12 15 24 3 12 2 11 112 14 23 2 11 1 10 1 10 13 22 1 10 9 9 12 21 9 8 8 11 20 8 7 7 10 LEAF19 CHART 7 6 6 9 18 6 5 5 8 17 5 4 4 7 16 4 3 3 6 15 3 2 2 5 14 2 1 1 4 13 1 3 12 2 11 1 10 LEAF CHART 9 40-st rep 8 7 6 CABLE CHART 5 4 Note: Work Rows 1–14 of Leaf Chart as indicated on Cable Chart, 3 2 starting and ending where marked by highlighted cells. 1 40-st rep

CABLE CHART Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine 42 Note: Work Rows 1–14 of Leaf Chart as indicated on Cable Chart, starting and ending where marked by highlighted cells. Inc rnd: [K5 (6, 6, 5, 5, 5), M1] 9 (9, 9, 11, 11, 13) times, k6 (1, 5, 6, 10, 2)—60 (64, 68, 72, 76, 80) sts. Work in 2x2 rib for 21/2 inches. Bind off in pat.

Neck Edging With RS facing, using smaller 16-inch circular needle and beg at right edge of cable panel, pick up and knit 108 (110, 112, 116, 118, 122) sts around neck edge, turn.

Work Short Rows 1 (WS): Yo, p59 (60, 61, 63, 64, 66), turn. Short row 2: Yo, knit to 6 sts before yo of previous row, turn. Short row 3: Yo, purl to 6 sts before yo, turn. Short rows 4–7: Rep [Short rows 2 and 3] twice. Next row: Yo, [knit to yo, k2tog, working yo and st tog] 4 times, [knit to 1 st before yo, ssk, working st and yo tog] 4 times, knit to end. Knit 6 rnds. Bind off kwise. n

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work (in back if you are knitting, in front if Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a MODERATELY CHALLENGING you are purling). Turn to work in opposite time kwise to RH needle; return sts Sizes direction, leaving rem sts unworked. to LH needle in turned position and 1 over 1 Left Twist (1/1 LT): Sl 1 to cn p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec. Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, and hold in front; k1-tbl, then k1-tbl 2X-large) from cn. Pattern Stitches Instructions are given for smallest size, 1 over 1 Right Twist (1/1 RT): Sl 1 to 2x2 Rib (worked flat, multiple of with larger sizes in parentheses. When only cn and hold in back; k1-tbl, then k1-tbl 4 sts + 2) 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. from cn. Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Finished Measurements 1 over 1 Left Purl Twist (1/1 LPT): Sl 1 Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the to cn and hold in front; p1, then k1-tbl purl sts as they face you. Chest: 331/2 (371/2, 42, 451/2, 481/2) inches from cn. Rep Row 2 for pat. Length: 25 (251/2, 26, 261/2, 27) inches 1 over 1 Right Purl Twist (1/1 RPT): Materials Sl 1 to cn and hold in back; k1-tbl, then Twisted Cable (10-st panel) p1 from cn. Note: A chart is provided for those • Plymouth Yarn Homestead 3 over 1 Left Purl Cross (3/1 LPC): Sl 3 to preferring to work Twisted Cable pat (worsted weight; 100% wool; cn and hold in front; p1, then k1 from cn. from a chart. 191 yds/100g per skein): 6 (6, 7, 3 over 1 Right Purl Cross (3/1 RPC): Row 1 (RS): [P2, k2-tbl] twice, p2. 8, 9) skeins denim blue #0015 Sl 1 to cn and hold in back; k3, then p1 Row 2: [K2, p2-tbl] twice, k2. • Size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular needle from cn. Row 3: P2, k1-tbl, 1/1 LPT, 1/1 RPT, • Size 8 (5mm) circular needle or size 3 over 2 Left Purl Cross (3/2 LPC): Sl 3 to k1-tbl, p2. needed to obtain gauge cn and hold in front; p2, then k3 from cn. Row 4: K2, p1-tbl, k1, p2-tbl, k1, p1-tbl, k2. • Stitch markers 3 over 2 Right Purl Cross (3/2 RPC): Row 5: P2, 1/1 LPT, 1/1 RT, 1/1 RPT, p2. • Cable needle Sl 2 to cn and hold in back; k3, then p2 Row 6: K3, p4-tbl, k3. from cn. Row 7: P3, [1/1 LT] twice, p3. Gauge 3 over 3 Left Cross (3/3 LC): Sl 3 to cn Row 8: Rep Row 6. 19 sts and 25 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St and hold in front; k3, then k3 from cn. Row 9: P2, 1/1 RPT, 1/1 RT, 1/1 LPT, p2. st with larger needle. 3 over 3 Right Cross (3/3 RC): Sl 3 to cn Row 10: Rep Row 4. Center 48 sts (combination of 3 cable and hold in back; k3, then k3 from cn. Row 11: P2, k1-tbl, 1/1 RPT, 1/1 LPT, panels) = 71/2 inches with larger needle. Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle k1-tbl, p2. To save time, take time to check gauge. from front to back under horizontal Row 12: Rep Row 2. strand between last st worked and next Rep Rows 1–12 for pat. Special Abbreviations st on LH needle; knit through back of Wrap & Turn (W&T): Slip next st pwise resulting loop. Center Braid (28-st panel) to RH needle. Move yarn to opposite Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle Note: A chart is provided for those preferring side of work (in front if you are knitting, from back to front under horizontal strand to work Center Braid pat from a chart. in back if you are purling). Slip st back to between last st worked and next st on LH Row 1 (RS): K2-tbl, [p4, k6] twice, p4, LH needle. Return yarn to original side of needle; knit into front of resulting loop. k2-tbl.

44 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Row 2: P2-tbl, [k4, p6] twice, k4, p2-tbl. Row 3: K2-tbl, p2, [3/2 RPC, 3/2 LPC] SIZED TO twice, p2, k2-tbl. Row 4: P2-tbl, k2, p3, k4, p6, k4, p3, k2, 2X p2-tbl. Row 5: K2-tbl, p1, 3/1 RPC, p4, k6, p4, 3/1 LPC, p1, k2-tbl. Row 6: P2-tbl, k1, p3, k5, p6, k5, p3, k1, p2-tbl. Row 7: K2-tbl, p1, k3, p5, 3/3 LC, p5, k3, p1, k2-tbl. Row 8: Rep Row 6. Row 9: K2-tbl, p1, 3/1 LPC, p4, k6, p4, 3/1 RPC, p1, k2-tbl. Row 10: Rep Row 4. Row 11: K2-tbl, p2, [3/2 LPC, 3/2 RPC] twice, p2, k2-tbl. Row 12: Rep Row 2. Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 1 and 2. Row 15: K2-tbl, p4, 3/3 LC, p4, 3/3 RC, p4, k2-tbl. Row 16: Rep Row 2. Rep Rows 1–16 for pat.

Special Techniques Hiding wraps when working St st: RS rows: Insert RH needle from the bottom to the top, front to back into the wrap and then through the st that it wraps. Knit wrap and st tog. WS rows: Insert RH needle into the wrap from behind and lift it onto LH needle. Purl wrap and st tog. Hiding wraps when working rev St st: RS rows: Slip wrapped st to RH needle pwise. Lift the wrap over the st, then transfer both wrap and st back to LH needle; purl wrap and st tog. WS rows: Insert RH needle into wrap from behind and lift it over the st that it wraps and onto the LH needle. Knit wrap and st tog.

Pattern Notes Sweater is worked flat in pieces from bottom to top. Lower front edge is shaped using short rows. A circular needle is used to accommodate the stitches and to facilitate working the short rows when shaping the front. When decreasing for lower front rib, armholes and neckline, work k1, k2tog at the beginning of a right-side row and ssk, k1 at the end; work p1, ssp at the beginning of a wrong-side row and p2tog, p1 at the end.

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Back row, pm on each side of center 44 sts. Short-row set 4 (WS): Work 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) With larger needle, cast on 94 (102, 110, Maintaining established rib, dec 1 st sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work 118, 126) sts. each side on next row, then [every 4 to end. Work 15 rows in 2x2 Rib and on last rows] 3 times, ending with a dec row— Short-row set 5 (WS): Work 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) row, pm on each side of center 44 sts. 94 (102, 110, 118, 126) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work Set-up row (WS): Purl to marker and Set-up row (WS): Purl to marker and to end. dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) st(s); [k2, p2-tbl] twice, dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) st(s); [k2, p2-tbl] twice, Short-row set 6 (WS): Work 1 (1, 1, 2, k2, pm; p2-tbl, [(k1, M1L) twice, p6] twice, k2, pm; p2-tbl, [(k1, M1L) twice, p6] twice, 3) st(s) past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): [k1, M1L] twice, p2-tbl, pm; [k2, p2-tbl] [k1, M1L] twice, p2-tbl, pm; [k2, p2-tbl] work to end. twice, k2; purl to end and dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) twice, k2; purl to end and dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) Short-row set 7 (WS): Work 1 st past st(s)—96 (106, 116, 124, 132) sts. st(s)—96 (106, 116, 124, 132) sts. previous wrap, W&T. Row 1 (RS): Work in St st to first marker; Cut 2nd ball of yarn, leaving a long tail. work Twisted Cable to 2nd marker; Shape Left Side Transfer sts so that all sts are sitting work Center Braid to 3rd marker; work Note: For sizes small and medium, short-row tog on cable area of needle ready to Twisted Cable to 4th marker; work in St shaping will include twisted sts—be sure work a RS row with first ball of yarn. st to end of row. to maintain pat established on Set-up row. Closing row (RS): Hiding last wraps Work 19 rows in established pat. Hide each wrap as you come to it, working it when you come to them and working Dec row (RS): K2, ssk, work in tog with wrapped st in established pat. Row 1 of cable pats, knit to first marker; established pat to last 4 sts, k2tog, Short-row set 1 (RS): K8 (8, 8, 9, 9), work Twisted Cable to 2nd marker; k2—94 (104, 114, 124, 130) sts. W&T; (WS): purl to end. work Center Braid to 3rd marker; work Work 29 rows even, then rep Dec Short-row set 2 (RS): Work 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) Twisted Cable to 4th marker; knit to end. row—92 (102, 112, 120, 128) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work Work 5 rows even. Work even until piece measures 161/2 to end. Dec row (RS): K2, ssk, work in inches or desired length to underarm, Short-row set 3 (RS): Work 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) established pat to last 4 sts, k2tog, ending with a WS row. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work k2—94 (104, 114, 124, 130) sts. to end. Work 29 rows even, then rep Dec Shape Armholes Short-row set 4 (RS): Work 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) row—92 (102, 112, 120, 128) sts. Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work Work even until edges measure 2 rows, then 0 (2, 3, 3, 5) sts at beg of to end. 161/2 inches or desired length to the next 0 (2, 2, 2, 2) rows—84 (90, 96, Short-row set 5 (RS): Work 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) underarm, ending with a WS row. 104, 108) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work Dec 1 each side [every RS row] 2 (4, 5, to end. Shape Armholes 5, 5) times—80 (82, 86, 94, 96) sts. Short-row set 6 (RS): Work 1 (1, 1, 2, Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next Work even until armholes measure 3) st(s) past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): 2 rows, then 0 (2, 3, 3, 5) sts at beg of 71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a work to end. the next 0 (2, 2, 2, 2) rows—84 (90, 96, WS row. Short-row set 7 (RS): Work 1 st past 104, 108) sts. previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work to end. Dec 1 each side [every RS row] 2 (4, 5, Shape Neck & Shoulders Do not cut yarn. 5, 5) times—80 (82, 86, 94, 96) sts. Mark center 44 sts for neck. Work even until armholes measure Division row (RS): Bind off 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) Shape Right Side approx 5 (51/2, 6, 61/2, 7) inches, ending shoulder sts, work in pat to first neck Note: For sizes small and medium, short-row with a RS row. marker; join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind shaping will include twisted sts—be sure off 44 neck sts, work to end of row. to maintain pat established on Set-up row. Shape Neck Next row (WS): Working both sides at Hide each wrap as you come to it, working it Division row (WS): Work 29 (30, 32, 36, once with separate balls of yarn, bind tog with wrapped st in established pat. 37) sts; join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off off 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) shoulder sts, work to end. Do not turn; slide sts to other end of center 22 sts, work to end of row. Bind off 4 sts at each neck edge once needle, ready to work a WS row; join a Working both sides at once, at each and at the same time, continue to shape 2nd ball of yarn to work next section. neck edge, bind off 6 sts once, then shoulders, binding off 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at Short-row set 1 (WS): P8 (8, 8, 9, 9) sts, 4 sts once—19 (20, 22, 26, 27) sts rem each armhole edge once and 4 (5, 5, 7, 7) W&T; (RS): knit to end. each side. sts once. Short-row set 2 (WS): Work 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) At each neck edge, dec 1 st [every RS sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work row] 5 times—14 (15, 17, 21, 22) sts rem Front to end. each side. With larger needle, cast on 102 (110, 118, Short-row set 3 (WS): Work 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) Work even until armholes measure 126, 134) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work 71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a Work 2 rows in 2x2 Rib and on 2nd to end. WS row.

46 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Shape Shoulders Shape Cap At each armhole edge, bind off 5 (5, 6, Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at 7, 8) sts once, then 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts once beg of the next 2 rows, and 4 (5, 5, 7, 7) sts once. then 0 (2, 3, 3, 3) sts at beg of the next 0 Sleeves (2, 2, 2, 2) rows— With larger needle, cast on 38 (42, 42, 52 (54, 56, 60, 46, 50) sts. 64) sts. Work 12 rows in 2x2 Rib and on last Dec 1 row, pm on each side of center 10 sts. each side Set-up row (RS): Knit to marker and on next inc 1 (0, 1, 0, 0) st(s); work Twisted Cable row, then panel; knit to end of row and inc 1 (0, 1, [every RS row] 12 (12, 12, 14, 0, 0) st(s)—40 (42, 44, 46, 50) sts. 15) times, ending with a WS Next row: Purl to marker, work Twisted row—26 (28, 30, 30, 32) sts. Neck Edging Cable panel, purl to end. Work 0 (0, 1, 0, 0) row(s) even. With RS facing, using smaller needle Inc row (RS): K2, M1R, work in Bind off 2 st at beg of next 4 rows, and beg at back right shoulder, pick up established pat to last 2 sts, M1L, k2— then 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows—12 (14, and knit 54 sts along back neck and 66 42 (44, 46, 48, 52) sts. 16, 16, 18) sts. sts along front neck; pm for beg of rnd Rep Inc row [every 6 rows] 0 (0, 7, 10, Bind off. and join. 13) times, then [every 8 rows] 1 (11, 6, 4, Work 6 rnds in 2x2 Rib. 2) time(s) and [every 10 rows] 8 (0, 0, 0, Finishing Bind off in rib. 0) times—60 (66, 72, 76, 82) sts. Weave in ends. Set in sleeves. Work even until sleeve measures 171/2 Block pieces to measurements. Sew side and sleeve seams. n (173/4, 18, 181/4, 181/2) inches or desired length Sew shoulder seams. to underarm, ending with a WS row.

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In our newest installment of Learn a Stitch, Share the Love, follow along as Beth Whiteside takes you through mosaic knitting! Learn this easy-to-use variation on a slip stitch to create the Wondrous Wristers & Color Splash Toppers. Or make your own afghan by knitting small mosaic squares and stitching them together! Mosaic Squares DESIGNS BY BETH WHITESIDE Make mine mosaic! Mosaic is a form of slip stitch knitting that lets you bring up color from previous rows while only working with one color in the current row. Since the wrong-side rows are patterned just like right-side rows, you’ve got easy-on-the-brain stitch pattern goodness. All the squares are the same size, so mix the colors, make a few more and stitch yourself a magical mosaic afghan!

CONFIDENT BEGINNER Finished Measurements 91/4 inches wide x 9 inches long

Materials • Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted (worsted weight; 75% acrylic/ 25% wool; 200 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball each dark Wedgwood Buy this #0598 (A), woodbine YARN NOW! #0462 (B), purple AnniesYarnShop.com orchid #0458 (C) and bright orange #1383 (D) • Size 5 (3.75mm) needles • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge 19 sts and 43 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Diagonal Twist pat with larger needles. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Pattern Stitches Notes: Charts are provided for those preferring to work pat sts from a chart. Use colors indicated in instructions for Square 1 MC and CC. Slip sts pwise, holding yarn to WS of fabric sts.

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Diagonal Twist (multiple of 12 sts + 5) Row 5: With MC, k2, *k6, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; Hashtag (multiple of 12 sts + 5) Row 1 (RS): With MC, k2, *k4, sl 1, k1, sl rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 1 (RS): With MC, k2, *k6, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 7: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, 1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same sl 1, k1, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same color as for previous row, knit the knit sts Row 9: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k9; rep color as for previous row, knit the knit sts and slip all sts slipped on previous row. from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. and slip all sts slipped on previous row. Row 3: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k4; Row 11: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k8; Row 3: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k3, rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 13: With MC, k2, *k2, sl 1, k1, sl 1, Row 5: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times; k7; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. Row 15: With CC, k2, *k3, [sl 1, k1] 3 Row 7: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3, times, sl 1, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Designer’s The Diagonal Row 17: With MC, k2, *k8, sl 1, k1, sl 1, Row 9: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k9, sl 1, k1; rep TIP Twist and Hashtag k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. patterns are great Row 19: With CC, k2, *k9, sl 1, k1, sl 1; Row 11: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k4; for first-timers while you’re getting the hang of rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. tensioning across the back of Row 21: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k9, sl 1, k1; Row 13: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k9; the slipped stitch. The Basket rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. Weave pattern will challenge Row 23: With CC, k2, *[k1, sl 1] 3 times, Row 15: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1, those ready for slipping k5, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. sl 1, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. three stitches at once. Row 24: Rep Row 2. Row 17: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times; Rep Rows 1–24 for pat. rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. Row 19: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k5, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 21: With MC, k2, *k4, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 23: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k9, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 24: Rep Row 2. Rep Rows 1–24 for pat.

Basket Weave (multiple of 12 sts + 5) Row 1 (RS): With MC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 3, k3, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same color as for previous row, knit the knit sts and slip all sts slipped on previous row. Row 3: With CC, k2, *k2, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 5: With MC, k2, *k3, sl 3, k3, sl 1, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 7: With CC, k2, *sl 1, k5, sl 1, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. Row 9: With MC, k2, *k3, sl 1, k5, sl 3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 11: With CC, k2, *k2, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 13: With MC, k2, *sl 2, k3, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. Row 15: With CC, k2, *k4, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 17: With MC, k2, *k1, sl 3, k5, sl 1, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Square 2

50 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Row 19: With CC, k2, *sl 1, k5, sl 1, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. Row 21: With MC, k2, *k3, sl 1, k3, sl 3, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 23: With CC, k2, *k2, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 24: Rep Row 2. Rep Rows 1–24 for pat.

Pattern Note Squares are worked in garter stitch– mosaic throughout. Square 1 Using smaller needles and A, cast on 41 sts. Knit 4 rows. Change to larger needles and B; knit 2 rows. Using A as MC and B as CC, work 24-row Diagonal Twist pat 3 times, then work Rows 1–12 once. Cut B. Change to smaller needles and knit 5 rows. Bind off.

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Finishing Finishing Using B as MC and C as CC, work Rows 13–24 of Basket Weave pat once, then Edging Edging work Rows 1–12 once. Using smaller needles and A, pick up Using smaller needles and C, pick up Cut B and C. and knit 1 st in each ridge along side of and knit 1 st in each ridge along side of Change to smaller needle and A; knit square—48 sts. square—48 sts. 5 rows. Knit 5 rows. Knit 5 rows. Bind off. Bind off. Bind off. Rep on other side. Rep on other side. Finishing Weave in ends. Block to measurements. Weave in ends. Block to measurements. Edging Square 2 Square 3 Using smaller needles and C, pick up Using smaller needles and C, cast on 41 sts. Using smaller needles and A, cast on 41 sts. and knit 1 st in each ridge along side of Knit 4 rows. Knit 4 rows. Cut A. square—48 sts. Change to larger needles and D. Change to larger needles and C; knit Knit 5 rows. Using D as MC and C as CC, work 2 rows. Bind off. 24-row Hashtag pat 3 times, then work Using B as MC and C as CC, work Rep on other side. Rows 1–14 once. 24-row Basket Weave pat once; cut C. Weave in ends. Block to Cut D. Using B as MC and D as CC, work measurements. n Change to smaller needles and knit 24-row Basket Weave pat once, then 5 rows. work Rows 1–12 once. Cut D. Bind off.

24 23 24 23 22 21 COLOR KEY 22 21 20 19 MC 20 19 18 17 18 17 16 15 CC 16 15 14 13 14 13 12 11 12 11 10 9 10 9 8 7 8 7 6 5 6 5 4 3 4 3 2 1 2 1 12-st rep 12-st rep

DIAGONAL TWIST CHART HASHTAG CHART Note: Knit RS and WS rows using color in right-most cell. Note: Knit RS and WS rows using color in right-most cell. Slip all sts shown in other color. Slip all sts shown in other color.

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12-st rep

BASKET WEAVE CHART Note: Knit RS and WS rows using color in right-most cell. Slip all sts shown in other color.

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DESIGNS BY BETH WHITESIDEToppers

EASY Continue the mosaic magic with these boot Sizes toppers and arm warmers. More repeats Boot Topper: Woman’s small (medium) widen the fabric for the boot toppers while Arm Warmer: One size fits most Instructions are given for smaller the arm warmers show you how mosaic size, with larger size in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it patterns can be worked in stockinette as well applies to both sizes. as garter stitch, or using a combination of Finished Measurements both. Make them as written, change colors or Boot Toppers Circumference: 101/2 (13) inches swap in one of the other stitch patterns used Length: 83/4 inches Arm Warmers in our practice squares! Circumference: 81/4 inches at elbow, 71/2 inches at wrist Special Abbreviation Row 3: With CC, k1, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k4; Length: 11 inches Make 1 (M1): Insert LH needle from rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. front to back under horizontal strand Row 5: With MC, k1, *k6, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; Materials between last st worked and next st rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. • Plymouth Yarn Encore on LH needle; knit through back of Row 7: With CC, k1, *k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, Worsted (worsted weight; resulting loop. sl 1, k1, sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. 75% acrylic/25% wool; Row 9: With MC, k1, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k9; rep 200 yds/100g per ball): Pattern Stitches from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. 1 ball each dark 2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 11: With CC, k1, *k1, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k8; Wedgwood #0598 Row 1 (RS): K2,*p2, k2; rep from * to end. rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. (A), woodbine Buy this Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 13: With MC, k1, *k2, sl 1, k1, sl 1, #0462 (B), purple YARN NOW! Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. k7; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. orchid #0458 (C) AnniesYarnShop.com Row 15: With CC, k1, *k3, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k1, and bright orange Diagonal Twist (multiple of 12 sts + 3) sl 1, k1, sl 1, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. #1383 (D) Notes: A chart is provided for those Row 17: With MC, k1, *k8, sl 1, k1, sl 1, • Size 5 (3.75mm) needles preferring to work Diagonal Twist pat k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles or size from a chart. Row 19: With CC, k1, *k9, sl 1, k1, sl 1; needed to obtain gauge Use colors indicated in instructions for rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. MC and CC. Slip sts pwise, holding yarn to Row 21: With MC, k1, *sl 1, k9, sl 1, k1; Gauge WS of fabric. rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. Row 1 (RS): With MC, k1, *k4, sl 1, k1, sl Row 23: With CC, k1, *k1, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k1, 19 sts and 43 rows = 4 inches/10cm in 1, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. sl 1, k5, sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Diagonal Twist pat with larger needles. Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same Row 24: Rep Row 2. To save time, take time to check gauge. color as for previous row, knit the knit sts Rep Rows 1–24 for pat. and slip all sts slipped on previous row.

54 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine in either garter stitch or stockinette stitch. The mosaic pattern for the boot warmers is worked in garter stitch throughout. For arm warmers, change stitch patterns as directed, knitting wrong-side rows for garter stitch–mosaic pattern and purling wrong-side rows for stockinette stitch–mosaic pattern. Boot Toppers Using smaller needles and A, cast on 46 (58) sts. Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib. Cut A.

Body Change to larger needles With C, knit 1 row. Inc row (WS): K7 (9), [M1, k8 (10)] 4 times, M1, k7 (9)—51 (63) sts. Using B as MC and C as CC, work 24-row Diagonal Twist pat. Cut C. Using B as MC and D as CC, work 24-row Diagonal Twist pat. Cut D. Using B as MC and C as CC, work 24-row Diagonal Twist pat. Cut B. With C, knit 1 row. Dec row (WS): K7 (9), [k2tog, k7 (9)] 4 times, k2tog, k6 (8)—46 (58) sts. Hashtag (multiple of 12 sts + 3) Row 5: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times; Cut C. Notes: A chart is provided for those rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. Change to smaller needles and A; preferring to work Hashtag pat from a chart. Row 7: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3, knit 1 row. Use colors indicated in instructions for sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Beg with a WS row, work 6 rows in MC and CC. Slip sts pwise, holding yarn to Row 9: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k9, sl 1, k1; rep 2x2 Rib. WS of fabric. from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. Bind off in rib. Row 1 (RS): With MC, k1, *k6, sl 1, k1, sl 1, Row 11: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k4; k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Finishing Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same Row 13: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k9; Weave in ends. color as for previous row, knit the knit rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. Block. sts if working garter st–mosaic and purl Row 15: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1, Sew seam. the knit sts if working St st–mosaic; slip sl 1, k4; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. all sts slipped on previous row. Row 17: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times; Row 3: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k3, rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 19: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k5, sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 21: With MC, k2, *k4, sl 1, k1, sl 1, Designer’s Notice how the k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. TIP proportions of Row 23: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k9, sl 1; the Hashtag motif rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. changes, elongating Row 24: Rep Row 2. as the arm warmer Rep Rows 1–24 for pat. transitions from garter stitch to stockinette. This is something to plan for Pattern Notes when designing your own Yarn amounts are sufficient for boot mosaic projects! toppers and arm warmers. The mosaic patterns can be worked

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Arm Warmers Using smaller needles and B, cast on 41 sts. Knit 4 rows. Cut B.

Body Change to larger needles and A; knit 2 rows. Using D as MC and A as CC and working both colors in garter st–mosaic pat, work 24-row Hashtag pat. Cut D. Using C as MC in garter st—mosaic pat and A as CC in St st-mosaic pat, work 24-row Hashtag pat twice. Cut C. Using B as MC and A as CC and working both colors in St st–mosaic pat, work 24-row Hashtag pat. Cut A and B. Change to smaller needles and D; knit 1 row. Dec row (WS): [K6, k2tog] 5 times, k1—36 sts. Knit 3 rows. Bind off loosely kwise.

Finishing Weave in ends. Block. Sew seam. n

24 23 24 23 22 21 COLOR KEY 22 21 20 19 20 19 18 17 MC 18 17 16 15 CC 16 15 14 13 14 13 12 11 12 11 10 9 10 9 8 7 8 7 6 5 6 5 4 3 4 3 2 1 2 1 12-st rep 12-st rep

DIAGONAL TWIST CHART HASHTAG CHART Note: Knit RS and WS rows using color in right-most cell. Note: Work RS and WS rows using color in right-most cell. Slip all sts shown in other color. Slip all sts shown in other color. On RS rows, knit all worked sts. On WS rows, knit all worked sts if garter st; purl all worked sts if St st (see pat text).

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Cap INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE Using circular needle for appropriate size Cap and A, cast on 44 (44, 50) sts; pm to mark Cowl beg of rnd and join without twisting. Size Sizes Work 2 rnds in 1x1 rib. Knit 1 rnd, inc 17 (17, 23) sts One size fits most. Adult’s small (medium, large) evenly—61 (61, 73) sts. Instructions are given for Knit 0 (1, 2) rnd(s). Finished Measurement smallest size, with larger sizes in Join B and work 11 rnds of Argyle pat Circumference: Approx 241/4 inches parentheses. When only 1 number following chart, ending with Rnd 1. Cut B. is given, it applies to all sizes. Materials Knit 2 (3, 3) rnds with A, dec 1 st on last rnd—60 (60, 72) sts. • Schoppel-Wolle XL Finished Measurements (chunky weight; Circumference: 20 (22, 24) inches Crown 100% merino wool; Length: 8 (81/2, 91/4) inches Rnd 1: *K8 (8, 10), k2tog, pm; rep from * 72 yds/100g per hank): 1 hank around—54 (54, 66) sts. each black #0880 (A) and white Materials Rnd 2: Knit around. chocolate #0980 (B) • Schoppel-Wolle XL Rnd 3 (dec rnd): *Knit to 2 sts before • Size 11 (8mm) 16-inch circular (chunky weight; marker, k2tog; rep from * around— needle or size needed to 100% merino wool; 48 (48, 60) sts. obtain gauge 72 yds/100g per hank): 1 hank Rep [Rnds 2 and 3] 7 (7, 9) times—6 sts. • Stitch marker each black #0880 (A) and white Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. chocolate #0980 (B) Using tapestry needle, thread tail • Cap sizes small and large: Size Gauge through rem sts and pull tight. 11 (8mm) 16-inch circular and 12 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in double-point (set of 5) needles 2-color stranded St st. Finishing or size needed to obtain gauge To save time, take time to check gauge. Weave in all ends. Block to • Cap size medium: Size 13 measurements. n Pattern Stitch (9mm) 16-inch circular and double-point (set of 5) needles 10 Argyle 9 or size needed to obtain gauge 8 Pat is worked from a chart. 7 • Stitch marker 6 5 4 Pattern Note 3 2 The Argyle pattern stitch begins with Gauge 1 1 stitch of A on all rounds to avoid a 12 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches/10cm 12-st rep color jog. in 2-color stranded St st with smaller needles. ARGYLE CHART Cowl 11 sts and 15 rnds = 4 inches/10cm COLOR KEY With A, cast on 50 sts; pm to mark beg in 2-color stranded St st with larger A of rnd and join without twisting. needles. B Work 2 rnds in 1x1 rib. To save time, take time to check gauge. Knit 1 rnd, inc 23 sts evenly—73 sts. Join B and work 21 rnds of Argyle pat Pattern Stitch following chart, ending with Rnd 1. Cut B. Argyle With A, knit 1 rnd. Pat is worked from a chart. Next rnd: K1, p1, [k2tog, p1] 12 times, k1, p1, [k2tog, p1] 11 times—50 sts. Pattern Notes Work 1 rnd in 1x1 rib. The pattern stitch begins Bind off in rib. with 1 stitch of A on all rounds to avoid a color jog. Finishing When working crown, Weave in all ends. Block to measurements. change to double-point needles when stitches no longer fit comfortably on circular needle.

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Cloche Rnd 7: Knit with MC. INTERMEDIATE Rnd 8: Purl with MC. Size Body & Crown Rnds 9 and 10: Rep Rnds 7 and 8. With circular needle and MC, cast on Rnds 11–20: Knit with CC. Adult medium 145 sts; pm for beg of rnd and join, Bind-off rnd: *K11, k2tog, binding off Finished Measurements taking care not to twist sts. as you go; rep from * around. Rnd 1: Purl. Circumference: 22 inches Rnd 2: Knit. Finishing (excluding brim) Rnd 3: *P29, pm; rep from * around. Turn hem to inside of brim along MC Height: 9 inches (including brim) Work Rnds 1–44 of Chart—5 sts rem. garter st band; whipstitch hem to cast- Materials Cut yarn, leaving 4-inch tail. on edge of hat. Using tapestry needle, thread tail Weave in ends. Block lightly. n • Brown Sheep Nature through rem sts, pull tight and secure Spun Sport (sport to WS. weight; 100% wool; 184 yds/50g per skein): 1 skein each Brim pomegranate #146 (MC) and 44 With circular needle 43 pepper #601 (CC) 42 and CC, pick up and 41 • Size 3 (3.25mm) 24-inch circular and 40 knit 144 sts around 39 double-point (set of 5) needles or 38 bottom of hat. 37 size needed to obtain gauge 36 Rnd 1: *(P1, k1) in 35 • Stitch markers, 1 in CC for beg of rnd 34 next st, k11; rep from * 33 32 around—156 sts. 31 30 Gauge Rnd 2: Knit. 29 28 29-st pat rep = 41/2 inches/10.5cm; 26 rnds = Rnd 3: *K3 CC, k3 MC; 27 26 4 inches/10cm in stranded St st. rep from * around. 25 24 To save time, take time to check gauge. Rnd 4: *K3 MC, k3 CC; 23 22 rep from * around. 21 20 Pattern Stitch Rnd 5: Knit with CC. 19 18 Color Pat Rnd 6: Purl with CC. 17 16 Pat is worked from chart provided. 15 14 13 12 Pattern Notes 11 10 Hat is worked from the pattern 9 8 bands to the top; the brim is STITCH AND COLOR KEY 7 6 picked up and knit down from Knit with CC 5 Knit with MC 4 the cast-on edge. 3 Change to double-point K2tog with MC 2 Ssk with MC 1 needles when stitches no longer [Sl 1, k2tog, psso] with MC 29-st rep, dec to 1 st fit comfortably on circular needle. [Sl 2 tog kwise, psso] with MC SEGMENTED SCANDINAVIAN CLOCHE

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 63 Scandi Pullover DESIGN BY MELISSA LEAPMAN This pullover design will keep you warm and stylish all winter long. It’s worked in a chunky roving yarn for quick stitching.

next st on LH needle; knit into front of Work even until piece measures INTERMEDIATE resulting loop. 181/2 inches, ending with a WS row. Sizes Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a Make a note of which row of the pat time kwise to RH needle; return sts you end with. Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, to LH needle in turned position and 2X-large) p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec. Shape Armholes Instructions are given for smallest size, Maintaining pat, bind off 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts with larger sizes in parentheses. When only Pattern Stitches at beg of the next 2 rows, then bind off 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. 1x1 Rib (odd number of sts) 2 (2, 2, 3, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows— Finished Measurements Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. 57 (63, 69, 75, 77) sts. Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Dec 1 st each side [every RS row] 1 (2, Chest: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) inches Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. 2, 3, 2) time(s), then [every 4 rows] 1 (1, Length: 261/2 (27, 271/2, 28, 281/2) inches 2, 2, 2) time(s)—53 (57, 61, 65, 69) sts. Materials Scandi Work even until armholes measure 6 Pat is worked from a chart. (61/2, 7, 71/2, 8) inches, ending with a WS row. • Patons Classic Wool Roving Work Rows 1–32 of chart and then rep (chunky weight; 100% wool; Rows 5–32 for pat. Shape Neck 120 yds/100g per skein): 5 (6, 7, Division row (RS): Work 14 (16, 18, 20, 7, 8) skeins Aran #77008 (A) and 4 (5, 6, Pattern Notes 22) sts; join 2nd ball of A and bind off 6, 7) skeins plum #77306 (B) Pattern includes 1 stitch center 25 sts; join 2nd ball of B and • Size 9 (5.5mm) needles on each side; these stitches are not work to end of row. • Size 10 (6mm) needles or size needed to reflected in the finished measurements. Dec row (WS): Work to 3 sts before obtain gauge When decreasing on right-side rows, neck edge, p2tog, p1; p1, ssp, work to work k1, ssk at beginning of rows and end—13 (15, 17, 19, 21) sts each side. Gauge k2tog, k1 at end. 15 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches/10cm in When decreasing on wrong-side rows, Shape Shoulders stranded 2-color St st with larger needles. work p1, p2tog at beginning of rows Bind off 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) sts at beg of next To save time, take time to check gauge. and ssp, p1 at end. 4 rows, then bind off 5 (5, 5, 7, 7) sts at When increasing, work k1, M1R at beg of next 2 rows. Special Abbreviations beginning of rows and M1L, k1 at end. Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle Front from front to back under horizontal Back Work same as back until armholes strand between last st worked and next With smaller needles and A, cast on 65 measure 5 (51/2, 6, 61/2, 7) inches, ending st on LH needle; knit through back of (73, 81, 89, 95) sts. with a WS row. resulting loop. Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle 2 inches, ending with a WS row. Shape Neck from back to front under horizontal Change to larger needles; join B and Work 20 (22, 24, 26, 28) sts; join 2nd ball strand between last st worked and beg chart where indicated for size. of A and bind off center 13 sts; join 2nd

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7" ball of B and work to end of row. Neckband 1 1 1 3 /2 (4, 4 /2, 5, 5 /2)"

Work both sides at once with With RS facing, smaller needles and A, " 2 / 1 "

separate balls of yarn; at each neck pick up and knit 82 sts along neckline. 2 / edge, bind off 3 sts once and 2 sts Row 1 (WS): *K1, p1; rep from * across. 1 , 8)" 1 2 / 1

once—15 (17, 19, 21, 23) sts. Rep Row 1 until neckband measures )" 2 / 1 7, 7 7,

Dec 1 st each neck edge [every row] 1 inch. , 2 / twice—13 (15, 17, 19, 21) sts each side. Bind off in pat. 1 (6

, 28, 28

Work even until armholes measure Sew right shoulder seam, including 2 / same as back to shoulders, ending with side of neckband. 1 BACK " 6 2 /

a WS row. Set in sleeves. Sew underarm and 1 (27, 27 (27,

2 18 /

side seams. 1

Shape Shoulders Weave in ends. n 26 Bind off 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then bind off 5 (5, 5, 7, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 1 1 1 3 1 17 /4 (19 /2, 21 /2, 23 /4, 25 /4)" 7"

1 1 1 1 1 3 3 Sleeves 3 /2 (4, 4 /2, 5, 5 /2)" 13 (14 /4, 15 /4, 15 /4, 16 /4)" "

With smaller needles and A, cast on 2 /

1 3" " 2 / 1 37 sts. , 7)" 2 1 / 1

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times, [every 6 rows] 0 (1, 9, 8, 4) time(s) 23 and [every 8 rows] 5 (6, 0, 0, 0) times, working new sts into charted pat—

1 1 1 3 1 1 49 (53, 57, 59, 63) sts. 17 /4 (19 /2, 21 /2, 23 /4, 25 /4)" 9 /2" Work even until piece measures 181/2 32 inches, ending after the same pat row 31 30 you noted for the back at the armhole. 29 28 27 26 Shape Cap 25 24 Bind off 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts at beg of next 23 22 2 rows—45 (47, 49, 51, 53) sts. 21 20 Dec 1 st each side [every RS row] 3 (4, 19 18 5, 6, 7) times, then [every row] 8 (8, 8, 8, 17 16 8) times—23 sts. 15 14 Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows— 13 12 11 sts. 11 10 Bind off rem sts. 9 8 7 6 Finishing 5 4 Weave in ends. Block pieces to 3 2 measurements. 1 Sew left shoulder seam. 14-st rep End back for M Beg back for M End back for XL Beg back for XL COLOR KEY End back for S Beg back for S A End Row 1 Beg Row 1 B for all sleeves for all sleeves End back for L & 2X Beg back for L & 2X

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Shape Shoulders MODERATELY CHALLENGING Designer’s Because the piece Bind off 9 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at beg of Sizes TIP is worked in garter next 2 rows, then 10 (10, 11, 12, 12) sts at stitch, there is no beg of next 2 rows. Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, need to hide the Bind off rem 31 (32, 34, 35, 38) sts. 2X-large) wrapped stitches. Instructions are given for smallest size, Right Front with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. long side for the upper back. Lower Lower Front fronts are shaped using short rows. Cast on 43 (49, 53, 58, 62) sts. Finished Measurements After left and right front shoulders are Chest: 35 (391/2, 431/2, 471/2, 51) inches, complete, collar extensions are worked Shape Lower Front buttoned and shaped with short rows; these Note: Front is shaped using short rows (see Back length: 22 (23, 24, 25, 261/4) inches extensions are sewn together at center page 112); because piece is worked in garter back, after which the entire collar is st, there is no need to hide wraps. If you find Materials sewn to the back neck. it difficult to see the wrapped sts, consider • Tahki Yarns Mesa (worsted You may find it helpful to place a placing a locking st marker after wrapping weight; 100% superwash locking stitch marker on first row to st; reposition the marker as you work. wool; 98 yds/50g per ball): mark right side. *Short-row set 1 (RS): K41 (47, 51, 56, 12 (13, 15, 16, 18) balls Work decreases as follows: K1, k2tog 60), W&T; (WS): Knit to end. slate #01 at beginning of row and ssk, k1 at end. Short-row set 2 (RS): Knit to 3 sts • Size 8 (5mm) needles Buy this Work sleeve increases as follows: K1, before wrapped st from previous RS or size needed to YARN NOW! M1 at beginning of right-side rows and row, W&T; (WS): Knit to end. obtain gauge AnniesYarnShop.com M1, k1 at end. Short-row set 3 (RS): Knit to 2 sts • Spare needle for 3-needle Since there is no finishing along front before wrapped st from previous RS bind-off edges of cardigan, new yarn should be row, W&T; (WS): Knit to end. • Stitch holders joined along side edges where it can be Rep [Short-row sets 2 and 3] 6 (8, 8, 9, • Locking stitch marker (optional) woven into seam during finishing. 10) times, then rep [Short-row set 2] 1 • Stitch marker (0, 1, 1, 1) time(s); you should have 2 or • 2 (1-inch) buttons Back 3 sts between last wrap and end. Knit 2 rows.** Lower Back Gauge Rep from * to ** 3 times. Cast on 43 (49, 53, 58, 62) sts. 181/2 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Work in garter st until piece measures garter st. Upper Front 171/2 (191/2, 211/2, 231/2, 25) inches, ending To save time, take time to check gauge. Knit 2 rows. with a RS row. Buttonhole row (RS): K3, bind off next Bind off all sts pwise. Special Abbreviations 2 sts, knit to end. Make 1 (M1): Insert LH needle from Next row (WS): Knit, casting on 2 sts Upper Back front to back under horizontal strand over bound-off sts. With RS facing, pick up and knit 81 (90, between last st worked and next st Work even until piece measures 100, 109, 116) sts along 1 long edge of on LH needle; knit through back of 14 (141/2, 15, 151/2, 161/4) inches along side lower back. resulting loop. edge, ending with a WS row. Work even in garter st until piece Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH Next row: Rep Buttonhole row. measures 14 (141/2, 15, 151/2, 161/4) inches to RH needle. from lower edge of lower back, ending Wrap and Turn (W&T): Slip next st Shape Armhole with a WS row. pwise to RH needle. Bring yarn to RS of Casting on 2 sts over bound-off button- work between needles, then slip same hole sts on first row as you come to them, Shape Armholes st back to LH needle. Bring yarn to bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at armhole edge Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at beg of next WS, wrapping st. Turn, leaving rem sts once, then 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts once, then dec 2 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) unworked, then beg working back in 1 st at end of [every RS row] 2 (4, 5, 7, 7) rows, then dec 1 st each side [every RS the other direction. times—37 (40, 42, 44, 46) sts. row] 2 (4, 5, 7, 7) times—69 (72, 78, 81, Knit to last 7 (7, 7, 8, 9) sts, pm, knit to end. Pattern Notes 84) sts. Work even until armholes measure Cardigan is worked flat in pieces. The Shape Collar 71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a lower back is worked side-to-side, after Inc row (RS): Knit to marker, M1, sm, WS row. which stitches are picked up along one knit to end—1 st inc.

70 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Rep Inc row [every 10 rows] 4 (5, 5, 5, 5) times—42 (46, 48, 50, 52) sts. Work even until armhole measures 71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a RS row.

Shape Shoulder Bind off 9 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at armhole edge once, then 10 (10, 11, 12, 12) sts once—23 (26, 26, 27, 29) sts.

Shape Collar Extension *Short-row set (RS): K12 (13, 13, 14, 15), W&T; (WS): Knit to end. Knit 2 rows.** Rep from * to ** until collar extension measures 31/2 (31/2, 33/4, 33/4, 4) inches, slightly stretched, measured along shorter edge. Cut yarn and place sts on holder.

Left Front

Lower Front Cast on 43 (49, 53, 58, 62) sts. Knit 1 (RS) row.

Shape Lower Front *Short-row set 1 (WS): K41 (47, 51, 56, 60), W&T; (RS): Knit to end. Short-row set 2 (WS): Knit to 3 sts before wrapped st from previous WS row, W&T; (RS): Knit to end. Short-row set 3 (WS): Knit to 2 sts before wrapped st from previous WS row, W&T; (RS): Knit to end. Rep [Short-row sets 2 and 3] 6 (8, 8, 9, 10) times, then rep [Short-row set 2] 1 (0, 1, 1, 1) time(s); you should have 2 or 3 sts between last wrap and end. Knit 2 rows.** Rep from * to ** 3 times.

Upper Front Work even until piece measures 14 (141/2, 15, 151/2, 161/4) inches along side edge, ending with a WS row.

Shape Armhole Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at armhole edge once, then 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts once, then dec 1 st at end of [every RS row] 2 (4, 5, 7, 7) times—37 (40, 42, 44, 46) sts. K7 (7, 7, 8, 9) sts, pm, knit to end.

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Shape Collar slightly stretched, measured along 2 rows, 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts at beg of next Inc row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, M1, shorter edge. Cut yarn, leaving a 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every knit to end—1 st inc. 24-inch tail, and place sts on holder. RS row 3 (4, 5, 5, 5) times, then [every Rep Inc row [every 10 rows] 4 (5, 5, 5, 4 rows] 7 (7, 8, 8, 10) times, then [every 5) times—42 (46, 48, 50, 52) sts. Sleeves RS row] 3 (3, 3, 5, 3) times, then bind off Work even until armhole measures 71/2 (8, Cast on 38 (40, 40, 42, 44) sts. 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a WS row. Work in garter st until piece measures Bind off rem 14 sts. 11/2 inches, ending with a WS row. Shape Shoulder Finishing Bind off 9 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at armhole Shape Sleeve Block pieces to schematic measurements. edge once, then 10 (10, 11, 12, 12) sts Inc 1 st each side on next row, then Join left and right collar extensions using once—23 (26, 26, 27, 29) sts. [every 16 (14, 11, 9, 9) rows] 8 (9, 12, 14, 3-needle bind-off (see page 111). Sew 15) times—56 (60, 66, 72, 76) sts. shoulder seams. Sew collar extension to Shape Collar Extension Work even until piece measures back neck, centering collar seam. Set in *Short-row set (WS): K12 (13, 13, 14, 18 (18, 18, 181/2, 181/2) inches, ending sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew 15), W&T; (RS): Knit to end. with a WS row. buttons opposite buttonholes, approx 3/4 Knit 2 rows.** inch in from front edge. Weave in ends. n Rep from * to ** until collar extension Shape Cap measures 31/2 (31/2, 33/4, 33/4, 4) inches, Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at beg of next

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Pattern Stitches INTERMEDIATE Cable Rib (62 sts) Finished Measurements Note: A chart is provided for those preferring to work Cable Rib pat from a chart. Approx 6 inches wide x 621/2 inches long Openwork (multiple of 6 sts + 2) Row 1 (RS): P2, [k2, p2] 8 times, Row 1 (RS): P2, *k2tog, 2yo, skp, p2; rep 2/2/2 RPC, p2, [k2, p2] 5 times. Materials from * to end. Row 2 and all WS rows: K2, [p2, k2] • Koigu KPM (fingering weight; Row 2: K2, *p1, (k1, p1) in 2yo, p1, k2; 15 times. 100% merino wool; 175 yds/ rep from * to end. Row 3: P2, [k2, p2] 7 times, 2/2/2 RPC, 50g per skein): 4 skeins gray Row 3: P2, *k4, p2; rep from * to end. p2, [k2, p2] 6 times. #2405 Row 4: K2, *p4, k2; rep from * to end. Row 5: [P2, k2] 6 times, [p2, 2/2/2 RPC] • Size 4 (3.5mm) needles or size needed to Rep Rows 1–4 for pat. twice, p2, [k2, p2] 5 times. obtain gauge Row 7: [P2, k2] 5 times, [p2, 2/2/2 RPC] • Size 6 (4mm) needles Scarf twice, p2, [k2, p2] 6 times. • Cable needle With smaller needles, cast on 62 sts. Rows 9–16: Rep [Rows 5–8] twice. Work 40-row Cable Rib pat 3 times, Row 17: P2, [k2, p2] 6 times, 2/2/2 RPC, then work Rows 1–20. Gauge p2, [k2, p2] 7 times. Change to larger needles. 14 sts and 19 rows = 2 inches/5cm in Row 19: P2, [k2, p2] 5 times, 2/2/2 RPC, Work 4-row Openwork pat 27 times. 2x2 rib with smaller needles (slightly p2, [k2, p2] 8 times. Change to smaller needles. stretched). Row 21: P2, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2, p2] 8 times, Work Rows 21–40 of Cable Rib pat, Exact gauge is not critical to this project. 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2, p2] 3 times. then work Rows 1–40. Row 23: P2, k2, p2, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2, Change to larger needles. Special Abbreviations p2] 8 times, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2, p2] twice. Work 4-row Openwork pat 27 times. 2 over 2 over 2 Left Purl Cross (2/2/2 Row 25: [P2, 2/2/2 LPC] twice, p2, [k2, Change to smaller needles. LPC): Sl 4 sts to cn, hold in front, k2, sl 2 p2] 6 times, [2/2/2 LPC, p2] twice, k2, p2. Work 40-row Cable Rib pat 3 times, purl sts back to LH needle, p2, k2 from cn. Row 27: P2, k2, [p2, 2/2/2 LPC] twice, p2, then work Rows 1–19. 2 over 2 over 2 Right Purl Cross (2/2/2 [k2, p2] 6 times, [2/2/2 LPC, p2] twice. Bind off in pat. RPC): Sl 4 sts to cn, hold in back, k2, sl 2 Rows 29–36: Rep [Rows 25–28] twice. Weave in ends. n purl sts back to LH needle, p2, k2 from cn. Row 37: P2, [k2, p2] twice, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, Double (2yo): Wrap yarn [k2, p2] 8 times, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, k2, p2. STITCH KEY twice around needle; on following row, Row 39: P2, [k2, p2] 3 times, 2/2/2 LPC, K on RS, p on WS work (k1, p1) into 2yo. p2, [k2, p2] 8 times, 2/2/2 LPC, p2. P on RS, k on WS Row 40: Rep Row 2. 2/2/2 RPC Rep Rows 1–40 for pat. 2/2/2 LPC

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Lengthwise stripes knit with sport-weight yarn on large needles create a fabric that can be wrapped around the neck once to keep the chill off or several times for maximum warmth. The braided fringe adds drama without adding weight or bulk.

76 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine composed of 6 strands of MC or CC CONFIDENT Finishing BEGINNER Block to measurements. yarn. Braid until approx 2 inches rem Finished Measurements unbraided. Tie braid ends and pull Braids tight. Trim ends even. n Approx 7 inches wide x 80 inches Cut 28-inch strands long, excluding fringe of yarn: 48 of CC and Materials 42 of MC. Braids are attached • Brown Sheep Top of the The new Harmony Bag in 2 to CC stripes at both Lamb Sport (sport weight; great-looking, easy-to-knit ends of scarf. For first, 100% wool; 350 yds/100g and carry bags in 1 pattern. 3rd and 5th braids, use per skein): 1 skein each grey 6 strands of CC and Visit the Noni website heather #113 (MC) and charcoal 3 strands of MC for for for more new looks, heather #114 (CC) each braid; for 2nd • Size 11 (8mm) 40-inch circular needle patterns, hardware kits, and 4th braids, use or size needed to obtain gauge yarn, ideas . . . and a 3 strands of CC and • Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook 20% discount on your 6 strands of MC. To make braids, order. Free shipping Gauge hold 9 strands of on orders of 12 sts and 20 rows = 4 inches/10cm in yarn tog and fold in $100 or more. St st. half. Insert crochet use promo To save time, take time to check gauge. hook from back to CreateWinter1015 front through scarf expires 12/31/15 Pattern Note and folded yarn. As scarf is reversible, there is no right Pull yarn through or wrong side indicated. When adding scarf, drawing ends braids, pick 1 side of the scarf to treat as of strands through right side and attach braids consistently. loop, and pull tight.

Braid strands by ® Scarf dividing yarn in nonipatterns.com With MC, cast on 240 sts. each braid into 3 Knit 1 row. Change to CC. Cut MC. groups, each group Row 1: Purl. Row 2: Knit. Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2. Cut MC. Row 5: With CC, k1, *wyif, insert tip of LH needle from top down into MC purl st 4 rows below the next st on needle, place this loop on LH needle and purl tog with the next st; rep from * to last st, k1. Rows 6–11: With MC, rep [Rows 1 and 2] 3 times. Row 12: Purl. Row 13: With CC, knit across. Rows 14 and 15: Rep Rows 1 and 2. Row 16: Purl. Row 17: Rep Row 5. Rows 18–23: With MC [rep Rows 1 and 2] 3 times. Row 24: Purl. Rep [Rows 1–24] once, then rep [Rows 1–5] once. With MC, purl 1 row. Bind off loosely.

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StoleDESIGN BY ANDI JAVORI

This elegant design is a quick knit with two strands of yarn held together and an allover openwork pattern.

78 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Pattern Stitches EASY 2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts) Finished Measurements Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep Row 1 for pat. Approx 16 inches wide x 56 inches long Buy this Openwork (multiple of 6 sts + 2) Materials Row 1 (RS): K4, *yo, sk2p, yo, k3; rep YARN NOW! from * to last st, k1. • Premier Yarns AnniesYarnShop.com Rows 2 and 4: K1, purl to last st, k1. Deborah Norville Row 3: K1, *yo, sk2p, k3; rep from * to Alpaca Dance last 4 sts, yo, sk2p, yo, k1. (worsted weight; 75% Stole Rep Rows 1–4 for pat. acrylic/25% alpaca; 371 yds/100g per ball): 2 balls Pattern Note silver fog #0016 (MC) Project is worked with both yarns held • Premier Yarns Enchant (lace together throughout. weight; 76% metallic/24% paillette; 429 yds/25g per Stole ball): 2 balls disco ball #1 (CC) With smaller needles and 1 strand of • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles each yarn held tog, cast on 32 sts. • Size 9 (5.5mm) needles or size Work in 2x2 Rib until piece measures needed to obtain gauge approx 10 inches. Bind off pwise on RS. Inc row (RS): *Kfb; rep from * to end— Gauge 64 sts. Finishing 16 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Next row: Kfb, purl to last st, k1—65 sts. Fold cast-on edge of ribbed portion to St st with larger needles and both yarns Change to larger needles. back and sew to end of rib. held tog. Work in Openwork pat until piece Weave in ends. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. measures 50 inches. Block lightly. n

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Shades of evergreen and charcoal conjure up images of a forest at night with our sweater designs that are sure to keep you warm even after dusk! Our Winter Woods Cardigan is stitched in a simple rib pattern that will keep you cozy and stylish, while our Evergreen Cabin Pullover uses bold colors to leave a lasting impression! Winter Woo d s Cardigan DESIGN BY PATTY LYONS

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This is an easy-fit, cuddly, comfortable cardigan to keep you warm and cozy. With generous ease and extra-long length, you can wear it over anything. The Farrow Rib is easy to memorize and adds a beautiful texture to your cardigan.

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Make 1 Right Purlwise (M1R-P): Insert (or M1R-P if new st will be a purl st) at EASY LH needle from back to front under beginning of right side rows and M1L Sizes horizontal strand between last st (or M1L-P if new st will be a purl st), k1 worked and next st on LH needle; purl at end of row. Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, into front of resulting loop. 2X-large) Can also be M1 when used for repeated Back Instructions are given for smallest size, incs across a row and directional incs are With larger needles, cast on 104 (110, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only not used in the pattern. 122, 134, 146) sts. 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a Work in Farrow Rib for 2 inches, Finished Measurements time kwise to RH needle; return sts ending with a WS row. to LH needle in turned position and Chest: 341/2 (371/4, 411/2, 461/4, 501/2) inches p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec. Shape Body Length: 343/4 (351/4, 353/4, 36, 37) inches Dec 1 st each side on next row, then [every Pattern Stitches 24 rows] 3 times, then [every 26 rows] Materials Farrow Rib (multiple of 3 sts + 2) twice—92 (98, 110, 122, 134) sts. • Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Row 1 (RS): K1, *k2, p1; rep from * to Work even until piece measures Wool Naturals (worsted last st, k1. 25 inches, ending with a WS row. weight; 100% wool; 200 Row 2: P1, *k2, p1; rep from * to last st, p1. yds/100g per skein): 10 (11, 12, 13, 15) Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. Shape Raglan skeins slate #2504 Dec 1 st each side on next row, then • Size 8 (5mm) 32-inch circular needle [every RS row] 20 (23, 19, 18, 19) times, • Size 9 (5.5mm) needles or size needed to Designer’s In order to stay in then [every row] 3 (0, 10, 14, 16) times— obtain gauge TIP Farrow Rib, use the 44 (50, 50, 56, 62) sts. • 7 (11/8-inch) buttons visual cue of the Work 0 (1, 1, 1, 1) row(s) even. knit stitch column. That will always be the first Bind off all sts in pat. Gauge of the 2 knit stitches in the 21 sts and 23 rows = 4 inches/10cm in 3-stitch Farrow Rib repeat. Right Front Farrow Rib with larger needles. With larger needles, cast on 47 (50, 56, To save time, take time to check gauge. 62, 68) sts. 2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts) Work in Farrow Rib for 2 inches, Special Abbreviations Row 1 (WS): P3, *k2, p2; rep from * to ending with a WS row. Double yarn over (2yo): Wrap yarn last st, p1. twice around needle; on next row, work Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the Shape Body (p1, p1-tbl) into 2yo. purl sts. Dec 1 st at end of next row, then [every Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle from Rep Row 2 for pat. 24th row] 3 times, then every 26th row front to back under horizontal strand twice—41 (44, 50, 56, 62) sts. between last st worked and next st on LH Pattern Notes Work even until piece measures needle; knit through back of resulting loop. Raglan cardigan is worked in separate 25 inches, ending with a WS row. Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle pieces from the bottom up. A deep collar from back to front under horizontal strand and front bands are worked after back, Shape Raglan & Neck between last st worked and next st on LH fronts and sleeves are sewn together. Note: Read next section before needle; knit into front of resulting loop. All pieces end with a multiple of continuing as raglan and neck shaping Make 1 Left Purlwise (M1L-P): Insert 3 stitches plus 2 selvage stitches. The occur simultaneously. LH needle from front to back under selvage stitches will be sewn into the Dec 1 st at end of next row, then [every horizontal strand between last st raglan seams, so that when stitches RS row] 20 (23, 19, 18, 19) times, then worked and next st on LH needle; purl are picked up for the collar, the Farrow [every row] 3 (0, 10, 14, 16) times. through back of resulting loop. Rib pattern will be maintained from At the same time, when 22 (22, 22, 25, 28) the garment. When working body and sts rem, ending with a WS row, bind off 13 raglan shaping, maintain the established (16, 16, 19, 20) sts at neck edge once, then Designer’s When measuring Farrow Rib (see Designer’s Tip). 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts at neck edge twice. TIP length while Work decreases as follows: K1, ssk at knitting, make sure beginning of right-side rows and k2tog, Left Front to measure your k1 at end of row. Work p1, p2tog at With larger needles, cast on 47 (50, 56, piece held vertically to beginning of wrong-side rows and ssp, 62, 68) sts. factor in gravity. p1 at end of row. Work in Farrow Rib for 2 inches, Work increases as follows: K1, M1R ending with a WS row.

82 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Shape Body Work 1 row even. Dec 1 st at beg of next row, then [every Bind off all sts. 24 rows] 3 times, then every 26 rows twice—41 (44, 50, 56, 62) sts. Finishing Work even until piece measures Block pieces to schematic measurements. 25 inches, ending with a WS row. Sew raglan seams. Sew side and sleeve seams. Shape Raglan & Neck Note: Read next section before Collar continuing as raglan and neck shaping With RS facing and larger needles, and occur simultaneously. beg at right front neck edge, pick up Dec 1 st at end of next row, then [every and knit 1 st in each bound-off st as RS row] 20 (23, 19, 18, 19) times, then follows (omit sts in seams): 16 (19, 19, 22, [every row] 3 (0, 10, 14, 16) times. 25) sts across right front neck edge, At the same time, when 22 (22, 22, 25, 28) 18 (18, 18, 18, 21) sts across right sleeve, sts rem, ending with a WS row, bind off 13 42 (48, 48, 54, 60) sts across back, 18 (18, (16, 16, 19, 20) sts at neck edge once, then 18, 18, 21) sts across left sleeve, then 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts at neck edge twice. 16 (19, 19, 22, 25) sts across left front neck edge—110 (122, 122, 134, 152) sts. Sleeves Work in Farrow Rib until collar With larger needles, cast on 50 (56, 62, measures 7 inches from pick-up row. 62, 65) sts. Work in Farrow Rib for 2 inches, Button Band ending with a WS row. With RS facing and smaller needles, and beg at top edge of collar, pick up and Shape Sleeve knit 200 (204, 208, 208, 212) sts along 51, 55) sts in pat, [bind off 2 sts, work Inc 1 st each side on next row, then left side edge of collar and left front. 18 sts in established rib (including st on [every 10 (10, 10, 8, 8) rows] 8 (8, 8, Work in 2x2 Rib for 8 rows. RH needle following bind-off)] 6 times, 11, 11) times, working new sts into Bind off all sts in pat. bind off 2 sts, work to end. established pat—68 (74, 80, 86, 89) sts. Next row: Work in pat, working 2yo Work even until piece measures 17 (17, Buttonhole Band over each buttonhole. 17, 18, 18) inches, ending with a WS row. With RS facing and smaller needles, Next row: Work in pat, working (p1, and beg at lower right front edge, pick p1-tbl) into each 2yo. Shape Raglan up and knit 200 (204, 208, 208, 212) sts Work 2 rows even. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then along right front and right side edge of Bind off all sts in pat. [every RS row] 19 (20, 19, 18, 22) times, collar. Sew buttons to button band opposite then [every row] 4 (6, 10, 14, 10) times— Work in 2x2 Rib for 3 rows. buttonholes. 20 (20, 20, 20, 23) sts. Buttonhole row (RS): Work 43 (47, 51, Weave in ends. n

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Pullover DESIGN BY SANDI PROSSER Bold and graphic color blocks are given a playful twist with the introduction of a lighter shade in the center of the pullover. Experiment with color combinations for more dramatic or subtle effects.

Rows 2–42 (2–44, 2–46, 2–48, 2–50): EASY Designer’s In order for the “blocks” Work in St st, maintaining colors as set Sizes TIP to be evenly divided between markers. Cut B. Man’s small (medium, large, X-large, into the length of the garment from the bottom 2X-large) 2nd Tier edge to the start of the Instructions are given for smallest size, shoulder shaping, all blocks are Row 1 (RS): With A, knit to marker; with with larger sizes in parentheses. When only worked to a specific number C, knit to marker; with A, knit to end. 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. of rows. For this reason, row Rows 2–48 (2–50, 2–52, 2–54, 2–56): gauge is very important to the Work in St st, maintaining colors as set Finished Measurements finished garment. Take the time between markers. Chest: 39 (43, 47, 50, 54) inches to knit a swatch, adjusting the Cut C. Back length: 253/4 (261/2, 271/4, 28, 283/4) row counts as necessary when 3rd Tier inches working the garment to match your row gauge. Row 1 (RS): With B, knit to marker; with Materials A, knit to marker; with B, knit to end. Rows 2–48 (2–50, 2–52, 2–54, 2–56): • Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle Work in St st, maintaining colors as set Worsted (worsted weight; from front to back under horizontal between markers. 85% wool/15% mohair; 190 strand between last st worked and next yds/4 oz per skein): 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins st on LH needle; knit through back of Stripe Pattern charcoal heather #M04 (A), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) resulting loop. Working in St st, work 8 (6, 10, 12, 10) skeins forest shadows #M210 (B) and 1 Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle rows A, 48 (50, 52, 54, 56) rows B, 48 (50, skein grey heather #M03 (C) from back to front under horizontal 52, 54, 56) rows A, and then continue • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles strand between last st worked and with B to end. • Size 8 (5mm) needles or size needed to next st on LH needle; knit into front of obtain gauge resulting loop. Pattern Notes • Stitch markers Work decreases on right-side rows as • Stitch holders Pattern Stitches follows: K1, k2tog at beginning of row 2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2) and ssk, k1 at end. Gauge Row 1 (RS): P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to Work decreases on wrong-side rows 18 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St end of row. as follows: K1, ssp at beginning of row st with larger needles, blocked. Row 2: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end and p2tog, k1 at end. To save time, take time to check gauge. of row. Use a separate ball of yarn for each Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. color-block section, twisting yarns at Special Abbreviations color changes to prevent holes. Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a Block Pattern time kwise to RH needle; return sts Back First Tier to LH needle in turned position and With larger needles and B, cast on 30 Row 1 (WS): With B, purl to marker; with p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec. (33, 35, 38, 41) sts, pm; with A, cast on A, purl to marker; with A, purl to marker.

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Complete Block pat. Armholes should Maintaining Stripe pat, rep Inc row measure approx 9 (91/2, 10, 101/2, 11) inches. [every 6 rows] 14 (14, 16, 13, 10) times, and [every 4 rows] 2 (2, 0, 6, 10) times— Shape Shoulders 79 (81, 85, 91, 95) sts. Maintaining colors as set, bind off 6 (7, Work even until piece measures 19 8, 9, 10) sts at beg of next 4 rows and (19, 20, 201/2, 201/2) inches, ending with a 6 (7, 8, 8, 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. WS row. Cut yarns, then transfer rem 32 (32, 33, 34, 34) sts to holder for back neck. Shape Cap Continuing in Stripe pat, bind off 4 (4, 5, Front 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Work as for back until armholes Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then measure 7 (71/2, 8, 81/2, 83/4) inches, [every RS row] 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) times and ending with a WS row. [every row] 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) times, ending with a WS row—47 (47, 49, 49, 51) sts. Shape Neck Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows Division row (RS): Maintaining Block and 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) sts at beg of following pat, k26 (29, 32, 34, 38); join a new ball 2 rows—31 (31, 31, 31, 33) sts. of A and knit center 16 (16, 17, 18, 18) Bind off rem sts. 30 (32, 36, 38, 40) sts, pm; with B, cast sts, then transfer these sts to holder for on 30 (33, 35, 38, 41) sts—90 (98, 106, front neck; knit to end of row—26 (29, Finishing 114, 122) sts. 32, 34, 38) sts each side. Block pieces to finished measurements. Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib in colors as Working both sides at once, dec 1 st Sew right shoulder seam. set, ending with a WS row. at each neck edge [every row] 5 times, Dec row (RS): With B, knit to marker then [every RS row] 3 times—18 (21, 24, Neckband and dec 1 (1, 0, 1, 0) st(s); with A, knit to 26, 30) sts rem each side for shoulder. With RS facing, using smaller needles marker and dec 0 (0, 1, 0, 0) st(s); with Work even until armholes measure and A, pick up and knit 82 (82, 86, 90, B, knit to marker and dec 1 (1, 0, 1, 0) same as for back. 94) sts evenly around neck opening. Do st(s)—88 (96, 105, 112, 122) sts. Shape shoulders same as for back. not join, work back and forth in rows. Work in Block pat until piece Beg with Row 2 (WS), work 3 inches in measures 153/4 (16, 161/4, 161/2, 163/4) Sleeves 2x2 Rib, ending with a WS row. inches, ending with a WS row. With smaller needles and A, cast on Bind off all sts in rib. 42 (46, 50, 50, 50) sts. Shape Armholes Work 2 inches in 2x2 Rib, ending with Assembly Continuing in Block pat, bind off 4 (4, 5, a WS row, and on last row, inc 3 (1, 1, 1, 3) Sew left shoulder seam. 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows—80 (88, st(s) evenly across—45 (47, 51, 51, 53) sts. Set in sleeves. 95, 100, 110) sts. Change to larger needles and Stripe Sew side and sleeve seams. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then pat; work 4 rows even. Fold neckband in half to WS and tack [every RS row] 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) times—68 Inc row (RS): K2, M1L, knit to last 2 sts, bound-off edge to neckline. (74, 81, 86, 94) sts. M1R, k2—47 (49, 53, 53, 55) sts. Weave in ends. n

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TwigDESIGN BY LENA SKVAGERSON FOR ANNIE’S SIGNATURE DESIGNS Let the yarn do the work with this elegant vest that incorporates simple decreasing for shaping.

INTERMEDIATE Sizes Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements Chest: 351/2 (391/2, 421/2, 47, 511/2) inches Length: 263/4 (273/4, 281/2, 29, 30) inches

Materials • Crystal Palace Yarns Mini Mochi (fingering weight; 80% merino wool/20% nylon; 195 yds/50g per ball): 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) balls feldspar #116 • Size 8 (5mm) straight and 32-inch or longer circular needles • Size 10 (6mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers

Gauge 17 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st with larger needles. To save time, take time to check gauge.

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Special Abbreviation When decreasing, work k1, ssk at Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH beginning of rows and k2tog, k1 at end. to RH needle. Back Pattern Stitches With smaller needles, cast on 76 (84, 90, Note: Left Slant and Right Slant pats are 100, 110) sts. for pat rep only. Refer to pat and chart for Rows 1–8: Beg with a WS row, work in beg and ending of pat for each size. St st. Row 9 (turning ridge, WS): Knit. Left Slant (multiple of 7 sts) Rows 10–17: Work in St st. Note: A chart is provided for those preferring Change to larger needles and beg pat. to work Left Slant pat rep from a chart. Row 1 (RS): K1, work Row 1 of Left Slant Row 1 (RS): *P3, k4; rep from * to end. pat, pm, k2, pm, work Row 1 of Right Row 2: *P3, k3, p1; rep from * to end. Slant pat, k1. Row 3: *K2, p3, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, work Row 2 of Right Slant Row 4: *P1, k3, p3; rep from * to end. pat, sm, p2, sm, work Row 2 of Left Slant Row 5: *K4, p3; rep from * to end. pat, k1. Row 6: *K2, p4, k1; rep from * to end. Continue in pats as established until Row 7: *P2, k4, p1; rep from * to end. piece measures 161/2 (17, 171/4, 173/4, 18) Row 8: *P4, k3; rep from * to end. inches from turning ridge, ending with Row 9: *K1, p3, k3; rep from * to end. a WS row. Row 10: *P2, k3, p2; rep from * to end. Row 11: *K3, p3, k1; rep from * to end. Shape Armholes Row 12: *K3, p4; rep from * to end. Bind off 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of next Row 13: *P1, k4, p2; rep from * to end. 2 rows—70 (78, 80, 90, 96) sts. Row 14: *K1, p4, k2; rep from * to end. Dec 1 st each side every RS row 4 (7, 7, piece measures 161/2 (17, 171/4, 173/4, 18) Rep Rows 1–14 for pat. 11, 13) times—62 (64, 66, 68, 70) sts. inches from turning ridge, ending with Work even until armholes measure a WS row. Right Slant (multiple of 7 sts) 91/4 (93/4, 101/4, 101/4, 11) inches, ending Note: Read instructions before beg Note: A chart is provided for those preferring with a WS row. armhole and neck shaping, as they are to work Right Slant pat rep from a chart. worked at the same time. Row 1 (RS): *K4, p3; rep from * to end. Shape Neck Row 2: *P1, k3, p3; rep from * to end. Division row (RS): Work 20 (21, 21, 22, Shape Armhole & Neck Row 3: *K2, p3, k2; rep from * to end. 22) sts; join 2nd ball of yarn and bind Next row (RS): Bind off 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts, Row 4: *P3, k3, p1; rep from * to end. off center 22 (22, 24, 24, 26) sts, work to work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—34 (38, 39, Row 5: *P3, k4; rep from * to end. end of row. 44, 47) sts. Row 6: *K1, p4, k2; rep from * to end. Working both sides at once with Dec 1 st at beg of [every RS row] 4 (7, Row 7: *P1, k4, p2; rep from * to end. separate balls of yarn, dec 1 st each 7, 11, 13) times and at the same time, dec Row 8: *K3, p4; rep from * to end. neck edge once—19 (20, 20, 21, 21) sts 1 st at end of [every other RS row] 11 (11, Row 9: *K3, p3, k1; rep from * to end. each side. 12, 12, 13) times—19 (20, 20, 21, 21) sts. Row 10: *P2, k3, p2; rep from * to end. Work even until armholes measure Row 11: *K1, p3, k3; rep from * to end. 101/4 (103/4, 111/4, 111/4, 12) inches. Shape Shoulder Row 12: *P4, k3; rep from * to end. Bind off. Work even until armhole measures 101/4 Row 13: *P2, k4, p1; rep from * to end. (103/4, 111/4, 111/4, 12) inches. Row 14: *K2, p4, k1; rep from * to end. Left Front Bind off. Rep Rows 1–14 for pat. With smaller needles, cast on 38 (42, 45, 50, 55) sts. Right Front 1x1 Rib (odd number of sts) Rows 1–8: Beg with a WS row, work in With smaller needles, cast on 38 (42, 45, Row 1 (WS): P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. St st. 50, 55) sts. Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 9 (turning ridge, WS): Knit. Rows 1–8: Starting on a WS row, work Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. Rows 10–17: Work in St st. in St st. Change to larger needles and beg pat. Row 9 (turning ridge, WS): Knit. Pattern Notes Row 1 (RS): K1, work Row 1 of Left Slant Rows 10–17: Work in St st. All decreases are made on right-side pat, k1. Change to larger needles and beg pat. rows only. Row 2: K1, work Row 2 of Left Slant pat, k1. Row 1 (RS): K1, work Row 1 of Right Continue in pat as established until Slant pat, k1.

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Front Band & Neck Edgings Note: When picking up sts at bottom edge of vest, pick up through both layers of hem. With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 247 (255, 263, 271, 279) sts from lower edge of Right Front to lower edge of Left Front. Work 7 rows of 1x1 Rib, ending with a RS row. Bind off in rib. Weave in ends. n http://www.simplicity.com/c-978-loom-knitting.aspx

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ANNIES_3RD_PG_AD.indd 1 7/31/15 9:45 AM Take your winter basics to the next level with these fun and fresh designs! Learn the slip-stitch technique in a flash with our easy-to-use stitch dictionary or put the drop stitch to use in the Loops & Ladders Skullcap! Top It Off Coverings From Head to Hands Chromatic Earflap Cap

DESIGN BY CARRI HAMMETT

Color, texture and bold design are all included in this hat, which is both fun to make and fun to give and wear.

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 91 Hat Finishing INTERMEDIATE Cast on 3 separate sets of sts as follows: Weave in all other ends. Block. Sizes With smaller circular needle and A, cast on 7 (8, 9) sts, cut yarn; leaving the Edging Small (medium, large) to fit average child first set of sts in place, cast on 26 (30, With RS facing, smaller needle and D, (woman, man) 34) sts, cut yarn; cast on 7 (8, 9) sts, do and beg at center back, pick up and knit Instructions are given for smallest size, not cut yarn, turn. approx 104 (118, 132) sts around the hat with larger sizes in parentheses. When only Set-up rnd: K7 (8, 9), knit across first bottom and earflap edges, picking up 1 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. earflap, k26 (30, 34), knit across 2nd st in each cast-on st and 3 sts for every 4 Finished Measurements earflap, k7 (8, 9); mark beg of rnd and rows along sides of earflaps; do not join, join, being careful not to twist sts— turn. Circumference: 173/4 (20, 221/4) inches 80 (90, 100) sts. Knit 1 row, turn. Height: 71/4 (81/4, 91/4) inches (not Purl 1 rnd. Loosely bind off all sts. including earflaps) Continuing in garter st (knit 1 rnd, Cut yarn; use tail to sew seam Materials purl 1 rnd), *work 2 more rnds with A, between first and last edge sts. 2 rnds with B, 2 rnds with C; rep from * • Dream in Color Classy (worsted once more. Top Braids weight; 100% superwash Change to larger needle. Cut 2 24-inch strands each B, C and D. merino wool; 250 yds/113g per **With A, knit 3 (4, 5) rnds. Thread yarn needle with 3 strands (1 hank): 1 hank each Bermuda teal (A), With D, knit 1 rnd and purl 1 rnd. each color); pass from one side to the other gold experience (B), shiny moss (C) and With A, knit 2 rnds. of the top hole with half the length on cinnamon girl (D) With B, knit 2 rnds. either side of the hole. Rep with the other • Size 6 (4mm) 16-inch circular and Next rnd: With C, 3 strands, positioning double-point (set of 3) needles *k1, sl 1; rep from * them at a 90-degree • Size 8 (5mm) 16-inch circular and Designer’s It is not necessary around. angle to the first set. double-point (set of 5) needles or size TIP to cut yarn A when Next rnd: With C, Tie all strands into an needed to obtain gauge other colors are *p1, sl 1; rep from * overhand knot secured • Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook being used; let the around. yarn hang loose when close to the hat. • Stitch markers, 1 in CC for beg of rnd With A, knit 2 rnds. not in use. When knitting Using all 3 colors With D, knit 1 rnd, the next stripe with yarn for each braid, make 2 Gauge purl 1 rnd. A, be sure the first stitch braids 6 inches long or 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St Rep from ** once. isn’t pulled too tightly. The desired length. Tie an st with larger needle. With A, work even in other colors should be cut overhand knot at the when not in use and the To save time, take time to check gauge. St st (knit all rnds) until end of each braid to ends woven in. piece measures 5 (53/4, secure; trim yarn even. Pattern Note 61/2) inches from cast-on If using double-point needles for the edge (not counting earflaps) and on last Earflap Braids entire hat, you will need a set of 5 rnd, dec 0 (2, 4) sts evenly around—80 Cut 2 30-inch strands each B, C and D. smaller double-point needles. (88, 96) sts. Use crochet hook to pull all 6 strands from RS to WS at center bottom of Earflap Crown earflap, then pull strands to RS again. Make 2 Note: Change to dpns when sts no longer Leaving a slack loop on the WS of the With smaller dpns and A, cast on 8 sts. fit comfortably on circular needle. flap, pull until all 12 ends are even. Rows 1 and 2: Knit. Set-up rnd: *K8 (9, 10), k2tog, pm; rep Reach through the loop with thumb Row 3: K1, kfb, knit to last 3 sts, kfb, from * around—72 (80, 88) sts. and forefinger, and pull all of the ends k2—10 sts. Knit 1 rnd. through the loop (like making fringe on Rows 4–6: Knit. Dec rnd: *Knit to 2 sts before marker, the bottom of a scarf). Pull to snug the Rep [Rows 3–6] 5 (6, 7) times—20 (22, k2tog; rep from * around—64 (72, 80) sts. loop on the earflap bottom edge. 24) sts. Continue in St st and rep Dec Using all 12 strands, make a braid 8 Work even in garter st until piece rnd [every other rnd] 7 (8, 9) times, inches long or desired length. Tie an measures 3 (31/4, 31/2) inches. removing markers on last rnd—8 sts. overhand knot at the end of the braid Cut yarn and set aside on spare dpn. Cut yarn, leaving a tail at least 10 to secure; trim yarn even. n inches long. Thread tail through rem sts and pull tight to close hole in top of hat. Weave in tail on WS.

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Slip It On Headband & Mitts DESIGNS BY BRANDYCE PECHILLO FOR LION BRAND YARN An easy-to-make headband and matching mitts are so soft and make the perfect gift!

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 93 Row 3: With B, k3, *sl 1, k3; rep from * EASY across. Size Row 4: P3, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3. Row 5: With C, k1, sl 1, k1, *k2, sl 1, k1; One size fits most. rep from * across. Finished Measurements Row 6: K1, sl 1, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, sl 1, k1. Headband Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 3 and 4. Circumference: Approx 17 inches (will Row 9: With A, rep Row 5. stretch to fit a range of sizes) Row 10: P1, sl 1, p2; rep from * to last Height: Approx 41/2 inches 3 sts, p1, sl 1, p1. Rep [Rows 1–10] for pat. Mitts Circumference: Approx 71/2 inches Pattern Notes Length: Approx 91/2 inches Work slipped sts on right-side rows Materials with yarn in back. Work slipped sts on wrong-side rows with yarn in front. • Lion Brand Yarn LB Collection When changing colors, do not cut Angora Merino (DK weight; yarn; carry unused yarn loosely along 80% extrafine merino wool/ side of headband and gloves. 20% angora; 131 yds/50g per ball): Headband and gloves are each 1 ball each pewter #152 (A), smoked worked flat and then seamed. pearl #150 (B) and blue bonnet #108 (C) • Size 6 (4mm) needles Headband • Size 7 (4.5mm) needles or size needed to With smaller needles and A, cast on 91 sts. obtain gauge Bind off in rib. Work in 1x1 Rib for 6 rows. Cut yarn, leaving a 24-inch tail for Change to larger needles and beg sewing seam. Gauge Slip St pat. 20 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Work [Rows 1–10] twice, then rep Finishing Slip St pat with larger needles. [Rows 1 and 2] once. Block to finished measurements. To save time, take time to check gauge. Change to smaller needles and with Beg at bound-off end, sew sides of A only, work in 1x1 Rib mitt tog for 1 inch. Pattern Stitches for 6 rows. Cut yarn. 1x1 Rib (odd number of sts) Bind off in rib. Designer’s To keep the yarn Skip next 11/2 Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Cut yarn, leaving a TIP neat, place each inches for thumb Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. 12-inch tail for sewing ball of yarn into a opening, join yarn Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. seam. resealable bag. Leave and sew rem sides the bag open just enough closed. Slip St (multiple of 4 sts + 3) Finishing for the strand of yarn. Weave in ends. n Note: A chart is provided for those Using tail, sew short preferring to work Slip St pat from a chart. edges of piece tog to Row 1 (RS): With A, knit. make a loop. STITCH & COLOR KEY Row 2: Purl. Weave in ends. K on RS, p on WS Block to finished measurements. Slip K on WS A Mitts B With smaller needles and A, cast on 39 sts. C Work in 1x1 Rib for 6 rows. Change to larger needles and beg 10 9 Slip St pat. 8 7 Work [Rows 1–10] 6 times, then rep 6 5 [Rows 1 and 2] once. 4 3 Change to smaller needles and with 2 1 A only, work in 1x1 Rib for 6 rows. 4-st rep

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94 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Loops & Ladders Skullcap DESIGN BY KARA GOTT WARNER FOR ANNIE’S SIGNATURE DESIGNS With easy drop-stitch accents, this light and airy skullcap is a simple statement of style.

EASY Finished Measurements Circumference: Approx 21 inches Height: Approx 7 inches

Materials • Worsted weight yarn (alpaca/cotton blend): 148 yds • Size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular and double-point (set of 4) needles or size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch marker

Gauge 16 sts and 26 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st. 13 sts and 26 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in pat. To save time, take time to check gauge. Work 10 rnds in garter st (purl 1 rnd, Rnd 1: K2tog around to last st, k1—26 sts. knit 1 rnd). Rnd 2: K2tog around—13 sts. Special Abbreviation Work in St st (knit every rnd) until cap Rnd 3: [K2tog] 6 times, k1—7 sts. Drop Stitch (DS): Drop st from needle measures 6 inches. Rnd 4: [K2tog] 3 times, k1—4 sts. and allow it to unravel to cast-on edge. Next rnd (DS rnd): *K3, DS; rep from * Rnd 5: [K2tog] twice—2 sts. around—51 sts. Bind off. Weave end through sts to Skullcap close opening. Cast on 68 sts; pm and join without Shape Crown twisting. Note: Change to dpns when sts no longer Finishing Knit 4 rnds. fit comfortably on circular needle. Block lightly to finished measurements. n

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EZ WayBy JACKIE DAUGHERTY My love affair with knitting began long before I met Elizabeth Zimmermann. But Elizabeth’s knowledge, humorous wit and approach to knitting gave me the

solid foundation that still influences my Always gracious, Elizabeth receives a crown of daisies, an impromptu gift from a Knitting approach to knitting and designing today. Camp attendee.

My road to the EZ way of knitting was paved other hunting-related designs on the back. I clearly remember knitting one square in a with a few bumps, false starts and even Although my mother did not knit, creativity nice burgundy wool, and then it was on to some tears! Of course, I can look back and was encouraged in our home, with crayons, mittens on double-pointed needles! I still laugh about it now. paints, paper, fabric snips and yarn bits have memories of that poor pathetic start of a My knitting career began early, at the readily available. Mom arranged knitting mitten with its uneven cuff and thumb gusset age of 8, when I informed my mother that I lessons, and I began to dream of all the stitches on a safety pin. I never got any further wanted to learn to knit like Mrs. White. Mrs. wonderful projects I would make. and certainly did not understand what I was White was a neighbor lady who clothed her Mrs. White was a good teacher, but she doing, so the mitten ended up in the bottom four rambunctious boys and husband in assumed my knowledge of knitting was of a dresser drawer as I pined away, longing to bulky cardigans that had big deer heads and more advanced than garter stitch squares. knit the incredible things I imagined. Between knitting attempts, my French/ German grandmother taught me to crochet during a week’s stay at her home. I had never seen her crochet, but she produced a carved-bone hook and some white wool. She taught me how to make a chain and single crochet, and then I was sent on my way to practice and stay out of trouble. Little did I know that my grandmother’s abrupt teaching style would force me to rely on my own inventiveness, giving me the confidence and freedom to explore, untethered to instructions or expectations. I spent my teenage years crocheting my own designs, blissfully unaware that patterns even existed! This time of exploration influenced my approach to knitting once I got over a weak moment of being a “blind follower”! Knitting and “talking knitting” for a whole week? Attending Knitting Camp had been on my bucket In my 20s when I was newly married, I list for years! I was fortunate enough to attend twice and enjoyed every minute of it!

96 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Nordic Mittens were published in the October 1982 issue of Knitting World. decided to try knitting again. Ladies Home newsletters in a quaint seaside-village Journal Needle & Craft magazine was in its knitting shop. I was excited to find them heyday, and one particular cotton sweater and bought several old issues of Wool caught my eye. Knit on size 8 needles with Gathering. I discovered a postal address three strands of Knit-Cro-Sheen cotton on the newsletter and wrote to Elizabeth, thread held together, it was a lesson in hoping she was still writing and publishing frustration and ultimately tears! I sat with her newsletter. a new knitting friend and started crying The day I received a letter back from over my knitting mess while she tried to Elizabeth Zimmermann was a special help me. As a joke, she bought me a copy day indeed! Not only was I awed to hear of Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Without from a famous big name in knitting, but I Tears! Even though I was initially humiliated discovered a whole world of books, wool by the gift, that book changed my life and yarn and supplies that were available turned me into a lifelong knitter. (To this day through her mail-order business. I still contend the tears were due more to I was fortunate to attend her Knitting Camp hormones than my knitting, as I found out twice, where I met Elizabeth, her husband the following month that I was pregnant!) (also known as “the Gaffer”), her daughter, Armed with Elizabeth’s book, I faithfully Meg, and other members of the family. began applying her principles to my Attending Knitting Camp is like showing up knitting. I learned to be a “seeing knitter,” for the who’s who in knitting, and I had the not a blind follower of patterns. I applied chance to meet many designers and authors. Tradition Meets Modern Slouch the percentage system to my first garment, Knitting Camp is beyond words, but is best Hat & Mitts were inspired by Elizabeth’s Nordic Mitts above. a pullover sweater for my newborn son out summed up as heaven on earth for knitters! of my own handspun yarn. So much of what Elizabeth taught at I spent many happy years knitting sweaters Knitting Camp and what I learned through her there is nothing really new in the knitting for my family and never felt the need to use books has become part of my knitting DNA world). Although Elizabeth passed away in a pattern. I was thrilled to be a knitter, but as a teacher and designer. I can hear Elizabeth 1999, her indelible mark on the knitting world in the back of my mind I always wondered saying, “Learn to look at your knitting and will be felt by many future generations. Her whether my mentor and hero, Elizabeth, figure out what you are doing,” and “Don’t rely knitting wisdom has inspired many knitters was still out there somewhere, knitting and on the pattern—unvent something!” “Unvent” around the world to take up wool and encouraging other knitters like me. was a word she had coined, and it referred needles, and to find their own way. Then one day while on vacation in Maine, to those occasions when a knitter discovers Thank you, Elizabeth, for teaching me to I discovered some of Elizabeth’s outdated something that is new to her or him (though knit the EZ way! n

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 97 Tradition Meets Modern Slouch Hat & Mitts DESIGNS BY JACKIE DAUGHERTY FOR ANNIE’S SIGNATURE DESIGNS Inspiration for this new approach to a traditional Scandinavian design came from an article written by Elizabeth Zimmermann for the October 1982 issue of Knitting World.

Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle Hat INTERMEDIATE from back to front under the horizontal Size strand between last st worked and next Edging st on LH needle; knit through front of With circular needle and A, cast on 110 Adult’s small/medium resulting loop. sts; pm for beg of rnd and join, being Finished Measurements Centered Double (CDD): careful not to twist sts. Slip next 2 sts as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso to Knit 15 rnds. Hat dec 2 sts. Inc rnd: *K11, M1L; rep from * Circumference: 20 inches (unstretched) Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH around—120 sts. Cut A. Height: 11 inches needle to RH needle. With C, knit 1 rnd, purl 3 rnds. Cut C. Fingerless Mitts Circumference: 8 inches Pattern Stitches Band Length: 9 inches Hat Stripe Work 15-rnd Flower pat following chart. Materials With WS facing, *knit 4 rnds B, 2 rnds A; Cut A. rep from *. With C, knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd. • Plymouth Yarn DK Merino With B, knit 1 rnd. Superwash (DK weight; 100% Mitt Stripe wool; 130 yds/50g per hank): With WS facing, *knit 4 rnds B, 2 rnds C; Body 2 hanks each white #1000 (A) and black rep from *. Turn hat inside out and prepare to work #1050 (B), and 1 hank red #1112 (C) in opposite direction with WS facing as • Size 5 (3.75mm) 16-inch circular and Flower (multiple of 12 sts) follows: Slip first st on RH needle to LH double-point (set of 5) needles or size Pat is worked from a chart. needle, take yarn between needles to needed to obtain gauge the back, slip st back to RH needle. • Locking stitch markers Pattern Notes With WS facing, work 6-rnd Hat Stripe The Stripe pats are worked with the pat 9 times. Cut A. Gauge wrong side facing. The hat is turned With B, knit 4 rnds. 24 sts and 34 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st. inside out after band is completed and To save time, take time to check gauge. worked with wrong side facing to end. Shape Crown The mitts are turned inside out after Note: Change to dpns when sts no longer Special Abbreviations lower edge is completed, and then fit comfortably on circular needle. Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle turned right-side out to finish upper Set-up rnd: With B, k10 and place from front to back under the horizontal hand above thumb opening. locking st marker on last st, [k20 and strand between last st worked and next When working Stripe pattern, carry mark last st] 5 times, k10. st on LH needle; knit through back of yarn not in use loosely up wrong side Dec rnd: [Knit to 1 st before marked st, resulting loop. (knit side) of fabric; do not cut. CDD] 6 times, knit to end—108 sts.

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Fingerless Mitts Continuing with C, knit 1 rnd, casting on 2 sts over thumb opening—48 sts. Cuff Knit 1 rnd; cut C. With dpns and A, cast on 48 sts; distribute sts evenly around 4 dpns, Upper Hand then mark beg of rnd and join, being Turn mitt RS out. careful not to twist sts. With RS facing, work 15-rnd Flower Knit 10 rnds. Cut A. Chart. Cut A and B. With B, knit 1 rnd. With C, knit 1 rnd, purl 3 rnds. Turn mitt inside out and prepare to Bind off loosely pwise. work in opposite direction with WS facing as follows: Slip first st on RH needle to LH Finishing needle, take yarn between needles to the Weave in all ends. back, slip st back to RH needle. Block to measurements. n With WS facing, work 6-rnd Mitt Stripe pat 6 times. 15 14 13 12 Thumb Gusset 11 10 Continuing in Mitt Stripe pat, work as 9 8 follows: 7 Moving markers up as necessary, rep 6 Rnd 1: Knit. 5 Dec rnd [every other rnd] 8 times—12 sts. 4 Rnd 2: K23, pm, M1R, k2, M1L, pm, 3 Knit 1 rnd. 2 knit to end of rnd—4 gusset sts 1 Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. between markers. 12-st rep Using tapestry needle, thread tail Rnd 3: Knit. through rem sts and pull tight. FLOWER CHART Rnd 4: Knit to marker, sm, M1R, knit Finishing to marker, M1L, sm, knit to end— 6 gusset sts. COLOR KEY Weave in all ends Rep [Rnds 3 and 4] 5 times— A Block. B 14 gusset sts. Work 9 rnds even, ending with first C rnd of 9th stripe. United States Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation Next rnd: Removing gusset markers 1. Publication Title 2. Publication Number 3. Filing Date Creative Knitting 1551-6512 September, 2015 4. Issue Frequency 5. Number of Issues Published Annually 6. Annual Subscription Price Quarterly 4 $27.95 when you come to them, with C, knit to 7.Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication Contact Person 306 E Parr Rd Robin Rothe Berne IN 46711 Telephone 260-589-4000 marker, bind off 14 gusset sts, knit to end. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters of General Business Office of Publisher 306 E Parr Rd Berne IN 46711

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FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 101 Harlequin Hat & Mittens DESIGNS BY LOIS S. YOUNG Add a splash of color to the dark, gray days of winter with this cheery set!

102 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine To save time, take time to check gauge. Work 1 rnd in 1x1 Rib. MODERATELY CHALLENGING Change to C, work 1 rnd even. Pattern Stitches Change to A, work 4 rnds even. Finished Measurements 1x1 Rib (even number of sts) Work [Rnds 1–10] of chart 3 times, then Hat All rnds: *K1, p1; rep from * to end. [Rnds 1–5] once. Cut A and C. Circumference: 201/2 inches Height: 83/4 inches Harlequin Shape Crown Pat is worked from chart provided. Note: Complete hat with B; change to Mittens dpns when sts no longer fit comfortably Hand circumference: 73/4 inches Pattern Notes on circular needle. Length: 101/4 inches One ball of each color yarn is enough to Rnd 1: Knit. Materials make hat and mittens. Rnd 2: *K2tog, k1; rep from * to end— Carry color not in use up inside of 68 sts. • Bernat Sheep(ish) by Vickie piece unless otherwise indicated. Rnd 3: Knit. Howell (worsted weight; Rnd 4: *Ssk; rep from * to end—34 sts. 70% acrylic, 30% wool; Rnd 5: Knit. 167 yds/85g per ball): 1 ball each Designer’s Be sure to carry Rnd 6: *K2tog; rep from * to end— coral(ish) #011 (A), magenta(ish) TIP yarn loosely on the 17 sts. #006 (B) and espresso(ish) #008 (C) inside when working Rnd 7: *Ssk; rep from * to last st, k1— • Size 7 (4.5mm) 24-inch circular and stranded pattern. 9 sts. double-point (set of 4) needles or Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Draw size needed to obtain gauge tail through rem sts twice and pull • Stitch marker Hat firmly to close.

Gauge Body Finishing With circular needle and B, cast on 20 sts and 22 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in Weave in ends. Block as desired. 102 sts; pm for beg of rnd and join, stranded St st. With A, make pompom (see page 112) being careful not to twist sts.

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FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 103 TOP IT OFF HARLEQUIN HAT & MITTENS

Thumb Opening Designer’s To make hat or K7 with waste yarn, then slip TIP mittens longer, work these 7 sts back to LH needle; extra rounds with with working yarns, work Rnd 6 B before beginning as established to end. decrease rounds. Work [Rnds 7–10] of chart once, [Rnds 1–10] once, then [Rnds 1–5] once. approx 3 inches in diameter. Attach to Cut A and C. top of hat. Note: You may wish to attach pompom Shape Top with a double bow instead of a knot so Rnd 1: Knit. you can remove it to wash hat. Rnd 2: *K2tog, k1; Mittens rep from * to end— 28 sts. 125 124 Rnd 3: Knit. 123 Hand 122 Rnd 4: *Ssk; rep from * 121 With B and dpns, cast on 42 sts. Divide 120 to end—14 sts. 119 onto 3 needles; pm for beg of rnd and 118 Rnd 5: *K2tog; rep from 117 join, being careful not to twist sts. 116 * to end—7 sts. 115 Work 1 rnd in 1x1 Rib. 114 Cut yarn, leaving a 113 Change to C, work 1 rnd even. Cut B 112 6-inch tail. Draw tail 111 and C. 110 through rem sts twice 109 Change to A, work 16 rnds even. 108 and pull firmly to close. 107 Work [Rnds 1–10] of chart once, then 106 105 [Rnds 1–5] once. 104 Thumb 103 102 Carefully remove 101 100 waste yarn and place 99 7 bottom sts and 8 top 98 ANNIE’S VIDEO CLASSES 97 Color speci cations: 96 Annie’s o cial logo, created 8/12, revised 7/13 A art, pantone uncoated (below) sts on separate dpns. Join 95 (You must be familiar with the DRG corporate logo Annie’s Logo Purple: 94 standards before any usage attempt.) Logo next to stacked tagline A and using 3rd dpn, knitPantone: 268C, GOE Medium Purple U 93 CMYK: C82, M100, K12 Pantone uncoated (below) 92 across bottom needle, RGB:pick R82, G43,up B133 91 Logo over stacked tagline and knit 1 st at side of thumbHexadecimal: 522b85 90 Pantone uncoated (below) 89 Annie’s Logo Gray: 88 opening, knit across topPantone: needle, Cool Gray 9 U 87 CMYK: 60K 86 pick up and knit 1 st at RGB:side R130, ofG131, B134 85 Hexadecimal: 828386 4 color process (below) 84 opening—17 sts. 83 82 Rearrange sts onto 3 dpns; pm for 81 80 beg of rnd and join. 79 78 Next rnd: Knit to last 2 sts, ssk—16 sts. 77 4 color process (below) Black (below) 76 Work 14 rnds even or to 1/4 inch short 75 74 of desired length. 73 72 71 70 Shape Top of Thumb 10 69 Essentials 9 68 Rnd 1: *K2tog; rep from * to end— 8 White (below) Join instructor Patty Lyons as she teaches COLOR KEY 67 8 sts. 7 66 you how to knit on one andMinimum two circular allowed sizes A 6 65 Pantone uncoated (below) Rnd 2: Rep Rnd 1—4 sts rem. 5 64 needles, double-point needles and how B 4 63 Black (below) 3 62 to work the magic loop. You will also Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw C 2 61 tail through rem sts twice and pull 1 60 learn some fantastic tricks including 8-st rep 59 firmly to close. 58 Judy’s Magic Cast-On, how 4to color work process (below)two 57 56 projects at the same time and more! HARLEQUIN CHART 55 Logo alone 54 Pantone uncoated (below) KKV224 color process Circular (below) Knitting Essentials Finishing 53 52 Weave in ends, using tails at thumb 51 50 Black (below) opening to close any gaps. n White (below) ® 49 48 Craft Store 47 46 Black (below) WhiteAnniesOnlineClasses.com (below) 45 44 43 White (below) 42 41 40 104 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine 39 38 37 Note: Symbols such as ®, ©, and ™ are never to appear as less than 5 pt. in size. If, in the event 36 of reducing art to t a space the symbol appears too small, that symbol must be reset to the minimum 5 pt. type size. 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 XOXO

MAKE IT THIS WEEK END Mitts DESIGN BY CHERYL MURRAY A touch of simple embroidery takes these quick-knit ribbed mitts from plain to pretty in a flash. FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 105 Thumb Gusset EASY Shop.Knit.Create. Rnd 1: K2, pm, work in 2x2 Rib

Sizes to end of rnd. knitbaahpurl.com Rnd 2: M1R, knit to marker, favour valley Are You Tired Of Tangling and Twisting Yarn? One size fits most; stretches to fit M1L, slip marker, work in 2x2 Woodworking 7–8-inch hand circumference Rib to end of rnd—4 gusset sts Henniker, nH My Best Knitting Buddy Finished Measurements between markers Rnds 3 and 4: Knit to marker, Circumference: Approx 4 inches work in 2x2 Rib to end of rnd. (unstretched) Rnds 5–16: Rep [Rnds 2–4] Length: 81/2 inches 4 times—12 gusset sts. 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Long-Tail Cast-On Purl (p) Insert the right needle behind the Make a slip knot on the With yarn in front, left needle and knit into the back of the right needle. insert the right same stitch. Place the thumb needle from back to Slip the original stitch off the left needle. and index finger of front into the next your left hand between stitch on the left Bar Increase: (purl: pfb) the yarn ends with the needle. Purl the next stitch long yarn end over your Wrap the yarn but do not remove thumb, and the strand counterclockwise the original stitch from the yarn ball over around the right from the left needle. your index finger. needle. Insert the right Close your other fin- Use the right nee- needle behind the left needle and purl gers over the strands dle to pull the loop into the back of the same stitch. to hold them against through the stitch Slip the original stitch off the left needle. your palm. Spread your and to the back. thumb and index fingers Slide the stitch off Make 1 With Left Twist (M1L) apart and draw the yarn left needle. Insert the left needle into a V. from front to back Place the needle in Bind Off under the strand that front of the strand Binding Off (knit) runs between the around your thumb Knit the first two stitch on the right and bring it under- stitches on the left needle and the stitch neath this strand. Carry needle. Insert the on the left needle. the needle over and left needle into the With the right under the strand on your index finger. first stitch worked on needle, knit into the Draw the strand through the loop on the right needle, then lift that first stitch back of the loop on your thumb. Drop the loop from your over the second stitch and off the right the left needle. thumb and draw up the strand to form a needle. Knit the next stitch and repeat. To make this stitch on the knitting needle. When one stitch remains on the right increase on the purl Repeat until you have cast on the num- needle, cut the yarn and draw the tail side, insert left nee- ber of stitches indicated in the pattern. through the last stitch to fasten off. dle in same manner and purl into the back of the loop. Knit (k) Binding Off (purl) With yarn in back, Purl the first two stitch- Make 1 With Right Twist (M1R) insert the right needle es on the left needle. Insert the left needle from front to back Insert the left nee- from back to front into the next stitch on dle into the first stitch under the strand that the left needle. worked on the right runs between the Bring the yarn needle, then lift the first stitch over the sec- stitch on the right under and over the ond stitch and off the right needle. Purl the needle and the stitch right needle, wrap- next stitch and repeat. on the left needle. ping the yarn coun- When one stitch remains on the right With the right terclockwise around needle, cut the yarn and draw the tail needle, knit into the the needle. through the last stitch to fasten off. front of the loop on Use the right nee- the left needle. dle to pull the loop Increase (inc) To make this through the stitch. Bar increase (knit: kfb) increase on the purl Slide the stitch off Knit the next stitch side, insert left nee- the left needle. but do not remove dle in same manner the original stitch and purl into the front of the loop. from the left needle.

108 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Make 1 With Backward Loop Purl 2 Together (p2tog) Insert the left Use your thumb to make a Insert the right needle through both backward loop of yarn over needle through slipped stitches in the right needle. the next two front of the right Slip the loop from your stitches on the needle. thumb onto the needle left needle as if to Knit these two stitches together. and pull to tighten. purl. Purl these two stitches together as one. Slip, Slip, Purl (ssp) Decrease (dec) Slip the next two Knit 2 Together (k2tog) Slip, Slip, Knit stitches, one at a Insert the right needle (ssk) time, from the left through the next two Slip the next two needle to the right stitches on the left stitches, one at needle as if to knit. needle as if to knit. a time, from the Slip these stitches Knit these two stitches left needle to the right needle as if back to the left needle together as one. to knit. keeping them twisted. Purl these two stitches together Standard Abbreviations through their back [ ] work instructions within k knit sk2p slip 1 knitwise, knit 2 loops. brackets as many times k2tog knit 2 stitches together together, pass slipped stitch as directed kfb knit in front and back over the stitch from the knit- ( ) work instructions within kwise knitwise 2-together decrease—a left- parentheses in the place LH left hand leaning double decrease Skill Levels directed m meter(s) sl slip ** repeat instructions following MC main color sl 1 kwise slip 1 knitwise BEGINNER the asterisks as directed mm millimeter(s) sl 1 pwise slip 1 purlwise * repeat instructions following oz ounce(s) sl st(s) slipped stitch(es) For the first-time knitter, incorporating basic knit and the single asterisk as p purl ssk slip 2 stitches, 1 at a time, purl stitches. directed p2tog purl 2 stitches together knitwise; knit these stitches " inch(es) pat(s) pattern(s) together through the CONFIDENT BEGINNER approx approximately pm place marker back loops—a left-leaning beg begin/begins/beginning psso pass slipped stitch over decrease Geared toward the beginner who is eager to learn new tech- CC contrasting color pwise purlwise st(s) stitch(es) niques. Projects geared toward first-time knitters, including ch chain stitch rem remain/remains/remaining St st stockinette stitch simple stitch patterns that introduce basic techniques, such cm centimeter(s) rep(s) repeat(s) tbl through back loop(s) as simple decreasing and increasing and yarn overs. cn cable needle rev St st reverse stockinette stitch tog together dec(s) decrease/decreases/ RH right hand WS wrong side EASY decreasing rnd(s) rounds wyib with yarn in back dpn(s) double-point needle(s) RS right side wyif with yarn in front Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, g gram(s) skp slip 1 knitwise, knit 1, pass yd(s) yard(s) simple color changes and minimal shaping and finishing. inc(s) increase/increases/ slipped stitch over—a left- yfwd yarn forward Simple in-the-round projects, such as hats, neck warmers increasing leaning decrease yo (yo’s) yarn over(s) and cowls fall within this skill category, as well as the ability to read simple stitch charts and keys. Standard Yarn Weight System Categories of yarn, gauge ranges and recommended needle sizes. INTERMEDIATE Projects that incorporate a wide variety of stitch patterns, Yarn Weight Symbol such as basic cables, lace and simple intarsia, as well as & Category Names knitting in the round with double-point needles and more complex shaping and finishing. The knitter has the ability Lace, Fingering, Sock, Worsted, Super to read more advanced stitch pattern charts, such as lace Type of Yarns in 10-Count Fingering, Sport, DK, Light Afghan, Chunky, Chunky, Roving and cable charts. Category Crochet Baby Baby Worsted Aran Craft, Rug Roving Thread MODERATELY CHALLENGING Knit Gauge* Ranges 33– 6 sts and in Stockinette Stitch 40 sts** 27–32 sts 23–26 sts 21–24 sts 16–20 sts 12–15 sts 7–11 sts fewer Projects that utilize a wide variety of stitch patterns and to 4 inches techniques as noted above, as well as short rows and Recommended stranded colorwork with minimal color changes. Needle in Metric Size 1.5– 2.25– 3.25– 3.75– 4.5– 5.5– 8– 12.75mm Range 2.25mm 3.25mm 3.75mm 4.5mm 5.5mm 8mm 12.75mm and larger CHALLENGING Recommended 17 and Needle U.S. Size 000 to 1 1 to 3 3 to 5 5 to 7 7 to 9 9 to 11 11 to 17 Projects that require a more intuitive understanding of Range larger a pattern or chart and that also include advanced stitch * GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle sizes for specific yarn categories. ** Lace weight yarns are often knitted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, patterns and techniques, as well as more intricate methods, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern. such as intarsia, cables, lace and stranded colorwork with numerous color changes. Projects in this category may also involve advanced shaping and construction techniques. FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 109 Basic Stitches Reading Pattern Instructions Glossary Garter Stitch Before beginning a pattern, look through bind-off—used to finish an edge When working back and forth in rows, it to make sure you are familiar with the cast-on—process of making founda- knit every row. When working in the abbreviations and techniques that are used. tion stitches used in knitting round, knit one round, then purl one Some patterns may be written for more decrease—means of reducing the round. than one size. In this case the smallest number of stitches in a row size is given first and others are placed in increase—means of adding to the Stockinette Stitch parentheses. When only one number is number of stitches in a row When working back and forth in rows, given, it applies to all sizes. intarsia—method of knitting a mul- knit right-side rows and purl wrong- You may wish to highlight the num- ticolored pattern into the fabric using side rows. When working in the round, bers for the size you are making before multiple separate yarn sources knit all rounds. beginning. It is also helpful to place a self- knitwise—insert needle into stitch as sticking note on the pattern to mark any if to knit Reverse Stockinette Stitch changes made while working the pattern. make 1—method of increasing using When working back and forth in rows, the strand between the last stitch purl right-side rows and knit wrong- Measuring worked and the next stitch side rows. When working in the round, To measure a piece, lay it flat on a place marker—place a purchased purl all rounds. smooth surface. Take the measurement marker or loop of contrasting yarn onto in the middle of the piece. For example, the needle or into the fabric to facili- Ribbing measure the length to the armhole in tate working a pattern stitch or keep Ribbing combines knit and purl stitches the center of the front or back piece, track of shaping within a row to give stretch to the gar- not along the outer edge where the purlwise—insert needle into stitch as ment. Ribbing is most often used for edges tend to curve or roll. if to purl the lower edge of the front and back, right side—public side of garment or the cuffs and neck edge of garments. Working From Charts piece The rib pattern is established on the A chart will often be provided as a visual selvage stitch—edge stitch used to first row. On subsequent rows, the knit representation of a color or stitch pat- make seaming easier stitches are knitted and purl stitches are tern. On the chart each cell represents slip stitch—an unworked stitch slipped purled to form the ribs. one stitch. A key is given indicating the from left needle to right needle, usually color or stitch represented by each color as if to purl Gauge or symbol in the cell. wrong side—private side of garment The single most important factor in deter- The row number is at the edge of the or piece mining the finished size of a knit item is the chart where that row begins. If the num- work even—continue to work in the gauge. Although not as important for flat, ber is at the right, the row is a right-side pattern as established without working one-piece items, it is important when mak- row and the chart row is read from right any increases or decreases ing a clothing item that needs to fit properly. to left; if the number is at the left, the work in pattern as established— Before beginning, it is important to row is a wrong-side row and the chart continue to work following the pattern make a gauge swatch about 6 inches row is read from left to right. stitch as it has been set up or established square using the recommended stitch When working in rounds, every row on the needle, working any increases or pattern(s) and needles. If the project that on the chart is a right-side row and is decreases in such a way that the estab- you are making will be worked in the read from right to left. lished pattern remains the same round, work your gauge swatch in the yarn over—method of increasing by round as well. Wash and block the swatch. Use of Zero wrapping the yarn over the right needle When the blocked swatch is dry, count In patterns that include various sizes, without working a stitch the number of stitches and rows in the zeros are sometimes necessary. For center 4 inches. If there are fewer stitches example, k0 (0, 1) means if you are mak- and/or rows than indicated in the Gauge ing the smallest or middle size, you section in the pattern, your needles are would do nothing, and if you are mak- too large. Try another swatch with smaller ing the largest size, you would k1. needles. If there are more stitches and/or rows than indicated in the Gauge section in the pattern, your needles are too small. Knitting Needles Conversion Chart Try another swatch with larger needles. U.S. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 101/2 11 13 15 Continue to adjust needles until correct Metric (mm) 2 21/4 23/4 31/4 31/233/4 4 41/2 5 51/2 6 61/2 8 9 10 gauge is achieved.

110 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine Kitchener Stitch Provisional Cast-On Once the chain This method of weaving with two The provisional cast-on has a variety is completed, needles is used for the toes of socks and of uses. It starts with a crochet chain with a knitting flat seams. To weave the edges together on a crochet hook about the same needle, pick up and form an unbroken line of stockinette size as the knitting needle. A chart and knit in the back bar of each chain stitch, divide all stitches evenly onto two is given below of crochet hooks that until the required number of stitches knitting needles—one behind the other. correspond most closely to knitting is on the needle. Continue to work the Thread yarn into tapestry needle. Hold needle sizes. pattern as given in the instructions. needles with wrong sides together and Instructions work from right to left as follows: Crochet Hook Knitting Needle then indicate Step 1: E 4 that the provi- Insert tapestry F 5 sional cast-on be needle into first G 6 removed so the stitch on front H 8 piece can be worked in the opposite needle as to purl. I 9 direction. In this case, hold the work Draw yarn through J 10 with the cast-on edge at the top. stitch, leaving stitch on knitting needle. K 101/2 Undo one loop of the crochet chain, Step 2: To work this type of cast-on, start inserting the knitting needle into the Insert tapestry with a crochet chain one or two stitches stitch below the chain. (This stitch is needle into the first more than the number of stitches to be on the original first row of knitting.) stitch on the back cast on for the pattern you are working. Continue to undo the crochet chain needle as to purl. Since the edge is removed to work in until all the stitches are on the needle. Draw yarn through the opposite direction the chain should This provides a row of stitches ready stitch and slip stitch off knitting needle. be made with a contrasting color. to work in the opposite direction. Step 3: Insert tapestry needle into the Cable Cast-On next stitch on same Make a slip knot on the 3-Needle Bind-Off (back) needle as to left needle. Knit a stitch Use this technique for seaming knit, leaving stitch in the loop and place two edges together, such as when on knitting needle. it on the left needle. joining a shoulder seam. Hold the Step 4: Insert the right needle edge stitches on two separate Insert tapestry between the last two needles with right sides together. needle into the stitches on the left With a third needle, knit together first stitch on the needle. Knit a stitch a stitch from the front needle with front needle as to and place it on the left one from the back. knit. Draw yarn needle. Repeat until Repeat, knit- through stitch you have cast on the ting a stitch and slip stitch off knitting needle. number of stitches indi- from the front Step 5: cated in the pattern. needle with Insert tapestry one from the needle into the back needle next stitch on same once more. (front) needle as Knit Cast-On Slip the first Make a slip knot on the to purl. Draw yarn stitch over the left needle. through stitch, second. Knit a stitch in the leaving stitch on knitting needle. Repeat knit- loop and place it on Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until one ting, a front the left needle. stitch is left on each needle. Then and back pair Repeat until you repeat Steps 2 and 4. Fasten off. Woven of stitches have cast on the num- stitches should be the same size as together, then ber of stitches indi- adjacent knitted stitches. bind one off. cated in the pattern.

FOLLOW US @ CreativeKnittingMagazine.com/blog WINTER 2015 CreativeKnittingMagazine.com 111 Pompoms If you are Cut two cardboard circles in size specified Working Short Rows working past in pattern. Cut a hole in the center of each *Work to indicated turning point, slip the turning circle, about 1/2 inch in diameter. Thread a next st pwise to RH needle. Bring yarn point of the tapestry needle with a length of yarn dou- to RS of work between needles, then previous short bled. Holding both circles together, insert slip same st back to LH needle. Bring row before needle through center hole, over the out- yarn to WS, wrapping st. wrapping side edge, through center Turn, leaving rem sts unworked, and turning again (Figure 1) until entire then beg working back in the other again, you will circle is covered and center direction. Fig. 1 need to work hole is filled (thread more Repeat the wrap and length of yarn as needed). FigureFig. 1 1 from * until wrapped stitch With sharp scis- short rows are together as sors, cut yarn Fig. 1 completed. If you come to it. between the two you are turn- Use the fol- circles all around ing before lowing method the circumference Fig. 2 you come to to work wrap (Figure 2). Figure 2 the wrapped Fig. 2 and stitch Using two 12-inch strands of yarn, slip stitch of the together. yarn between circles and overlap yarn previous short On knit side, insert tip of right ends two or three times (Figure 3)Fig. to 2 pre- row, you will needle into wrap, then into stitch and vent knot from slipping, pull tightly and work wraps knit them together. tie into a firm knot. Remove cardboard and wrapped On purl side, insert tip of right and fluff out pompom by stitches Fig. 3 needle into wrap from right side, lift it rolling it between your together when onto left needle, then purl stitch and hands. Trim even with Fig. 3 the short rows wrap together. , leaving tying are completed.

ends for attaching pom- Fig. 3 pom to project. Figure 3

CROCHET CLASS

Crochet Abbreviations Back Bar of Chain Single Crochet (sc) ch chain stitch Insert the hook in the second chain sc single crochet through the center of the V. Bring the sl st slip stitch yarn over the hook from back to front. yo yarn over Draw the yarn through the chain stitch and onto the hook. Back Bar of Chain Again bring yarn over the hook from Chain (ch) Slip Stitch (sl st) back to front and draw it through both Yarn over, pull through loop on hook. Insert hook under both loops of the loops on hook. stitch, bring yarn over the hook from A For additional back to front and draw it through the rows of single stitch and the loop on the hook. a crochet, insert the hook under both loops of Chain Stitch the previous B stitch instead b of through the center of the V Slip Stitch as when work- C ing into the c chain stitch.

Single Crochet

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