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K(‘\ i('\\ s 64 EXCLUSIVE Cable edged jacket silky jacket with edging detail

EXCLUSIVE Enchanted stunning Intarsla, cable, loce and rib sweater

IVal lire's EXCLUSIVE BRoche cardigan Pretty mohair tie-up cordigan

75 EXCLUSIVE Silky hoody Luxurious moss stitch hooded iumtter 46 Tne Gentle Art of Knitting Meet domestic goddess Jane Brocket 77 EXCLUSIVE Acorn and oak leaf shrug intarsla (JetaB autumnal shrug Stylish stash protects with Sarah Hozell 79 EXCLUSIVE Plaited scarf 96 Purl About Town Textured chunky scarf Laura Parkinson feels the froggmg pain llo\N lO 79 School colours scarf ProN iow s 54 Brioche stitch pGtte:ns and blanket Fiona Morris crjmpares stitch p<3ttems Ckassic pratchwrjrk scarf and blanket

8 Knitting and Stitching Show and shows us how It's done with her Authexs book signings, brand new lovely cardigan pattern 81 Girl’s poncho sweater Cosy cable and roll neck poncho 85 Tips for success 10 National Knitting Week Abbreviations and knrw-hows 83 Little Jockey polo and helmet

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Rovwjn has txcxight out this kwely luxurious new yam, Fine Lace, foi autumn. At 80% baby Suri alpaca and 20% fine merino wool, this lace weight yam is so soft and delicate.

It's perfect for pretty knits, edges and accessories. www.knltrowan.co.uk 01484 681881

Perfect tor autumn. Sirdar's new chunky textured yam, Babouska, comes In the nnost beautiful rich berry and earthy colour palette, knitting up with a slight fluffy hoke. Pattern support for Babouska

Is also available In leaflet form. wvrw.slrdar.co.uk 01924 371 501

Another new addition to Knit Pro's impressive needle range, the Basix series include an assortment of straights, DPNs. circulars and crochet hooks In either natural birch wood or aluminium (gold finishedl. These needles ore excellent quality, lightweight and come ot o very yy \ affordable price. / / \ I

hot pink shown here. www.herdy.co.uk 01539 739202 R O lA N READ ABOUT

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about British, local and fairly traded yarns and exteessories. Stocking brands such

as Debbie Bliss, Manos del Uruguay. Fybersportes, kxxils Bkjcker Yarns and their REACH FOR THE STARS own brand yam spun from a local flock of sheep, they also sell willow worker PIppa Scott's beautiful products (and workshops).

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Onine knitting superstore Deramores now stocks the entke range of Debbie Bliss yarns, as wei os pattern collections and books.

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The skies the limit for knitting, quite literally To raise the money Lisa Is raffling the flrxil Competition winners for Lisa Bentman and her amazing knitted piece on her website so If you would like to ISSUE 91 - JULY 2011 nebula. Lisa has knitted the Orion nebula to be the proud owner, or oven lust donate for knit Nation tickets - raise her minimum sponsorship money for a good cause, visit www.rustyshouseof Mrs S. Scxlen of Watford the cancer care charity Maggie's London cratts.co.uk/wtnaknlttednebula.html The Mrs S. Burrell al Stoke-On-Trent Night Hike on 16th September. Inspked raffle wil be drown on 19th September, after Marlene Sargent of Port Erin by postcards of the stars ot the Science the Night Hike. Maggie's Centres provide Sue Tiffen of Chelmsford

Museum, London, it took Lisa six weeks to practical, emotiotxjl and psychological Miss Karina Mortensen of Roftingdean - knit. Is 183 stitches by 172 rows, measures support for (jriyorie affected by career Rico Essentials Cotton DK

50 X 76cm and uses 18 different shodes of and If you would lice more Information on Mrs SheNa Craig of Norfolk yam. Why the nebula? lisa soys, "As one of them <3T the Mcjggie's LorxJon Night Hire Mrs Christine Tanner of Strowland my heroes Dr Carl Sogan once said, 'We visit wvrw.magglescentres.org or cel Mrs Chris Bexjiton

Please send details of your knitting events ond news at leost eight weeks In odvonce to; Katy Evans. Mrs V. Rose <3f Grecjt Yarrrrauth

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MEET THE AUTHORS We have some fantastic new knitting and crochet books being THE KNITTING published this autumn and over the course ol the K&S Show we hove a selection ol their authors ready to meet you. sign books and AND STITCHING give demonstrations, including: !SHQW/2ai1^Hli Check out what's happening on the Knitting (HI 4) and GMC (G14) stands at the Knitting and Stitching Show, Aiexandra Palace 6-9 October 201 NEW BOOKS FOR AUTUMN

Knitted Dinosaurs by Tina Barrett Socktopus by Alice Yu A fun and fact-filled book that dinosaur- Sock knitters now have something to really lovers (young and old!) will love. Featuring get their needles into with this gorgeous dinosaurs from fearsome book, with lovely patterns, sock 15 different packed 17 by Nicky Epstein Tyrannosaurus to peaceful Diplodocus, guru Alice Yu AKA Socktopus. This is Alice's these quirky knitted toys are so cute and

make wonderful presents. the ones to publish it.

The Knitted Home by Sian Brown Knitting Beyond the by Nicky Epstein Nicky

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Weald of Kent Craft Show Penshurst Place, nr Tonbridge 27 TO 30 OCTOBER www.ichf.co.uk or col 01425 277988 C hristmas C'rafts for Beginners sock knitting lloblncM-afts Nest, CItouch End and www.handmadenest.co.uk 0208 340 8852 SECC. Glasgow Your tickets Art with Sally McCollln Tuirt «hows for the price of one! 17 SEPT Wearable n®ver Colinette Yarns, Powys fo°the Crafts tor Christmas show www.collnette.com 01938 810128 tno eorlvh at the SECC. Glasgow aiso you free entry into aiiows 17 TO Norfolk Made Costume and Textile Fair much crafty show too. So 18 SEPT Wolterton Hall. Norfolk visit www.ichf.co.uk For more Information 01263 584175/768444 or cail 01425 277988 3 17 SEPT In a Spin The National Wool Museum. Dre-fach Felindre S^n^yolfnamo, address dnd contact „ and Hobbycratts www.museumwales.ac.uk 01559 370929 Tpostcard marked Crafts tor Christmas on page giveaway to the giveaway address the 22 TO Creative Stitches and Hobbycratts [email protected]. putting gi^ and your contact details In your 25 SEPT Westpoint Centre, Essex title In the sublect line September 2011. www.ichf.co.uk or col 01425 277988 email, by no later than 30

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If you would like to feature on our stockists pages in 201 1 contact Rhoda on [email protected] PRODUCT ROUNDUP

Della Q Lil> Zip Pouch lUiUons & hows C lip Top liaf*

This simple but eftecttve design will add a touch of colourful class This eye-catching cose, complete with secure clip-top fastening. Is to any knitting kit. With the Lily Zip Pouch, Della Q have created an kleal placre to stash your knitting essenttals. The rxiorable bow a product with a multitude of options able to cater to a varlefy of and button embellishments lend the bog a unique alt and sense knitting needs. The impressive array of rMkxirs, Pink, Red, Seafrxim, of fun while the cxjmpact size (21cm x 17.5cm) makes It a useful

Brown, Purple, and the Ocean version featured, combined with the addition to any collection. Or, If you can bear to part with It, the choice of sizes, 7.5ln x Sin or 9.6ln x 6ln, mean there's a stylish Buttons & B<3ws linen bag would mrake a wonderful gift or starter option for everyone. container for budding knitters. ^

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this month: Shirley Ford of Mondy Wool; This gorgeous occessoiy bog, designed ond based on a Tel: 01749 677548 pattern and sewing kit. Is a brilliant alternative to endlessly Email: [email protected],uk rummaging around in handbogs. At only 16cm x 13cm the Website: www.mandywools.co.uk vintage style case Is the perfect container for every intrepid My propulsion into the wool trade was knitter that refuses to compromise on style or substance. Instigated by my son, Slnrxsn, who Originally conceived of as a make-up bog, Ihe zipper top, flap helped on a wool stall in the local over popper and full turquoise lining keep you accessories market. He Insisted I purchased all my safe, allowing you yarns there and meet this fantastic

guy. .. Six months later I hod moved In with Keith - lock, stock, wool stash and boys. We opened a small shop In 1986, but unfortunately Keith died suddenly in 2001 and the business became my bread and butter. Since the 'furry scarf craze of the same year and the knitting revivol that ensued, the business has grown atxl grown and today we stock yams from Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding. Katia, King Cole, Wendy. TWIIleys. Sirdar, Woolcratt, James Brett and Stylecratt We don't lust sel wool eltherl An Increase In demand for haberdashery means we now have thousands of Items In stock Including buttons, ribbons, zips and some fabrics. We also stock Brittany birchwood needles and nnany Anchor and DMC products. The business has gone from Mooiilin ToHlo ('aso strength to strength and we've now begun a 'knit and natter group’; which

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Everybody Is welcome. We launched our website in 2009, where you con see the majority of our range of wool and patterns, with new lines being added every day. James Brett Marble Chunky has undoubtedly been our best selling

chunky yam with Its baby olternotlve Magi-Knit DK proving equally os popular as an economical acrylic, while Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino heads our premium yams. We pride ourselves on stocking something to suit everyone's budget.

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Is the down of the shop, entertaining the cNIdren and allowing thek parents to browse. We pride ourselves on being a traditional wool shop providing old-

fashioned service to oil our customers. REVIEW Book reviews This month's selection of knitting books to inspire you. By Katy Evans

The Knitted Home The Fleece and Fiber Source book BySlanBromn By Deborah Robson Old Cac^ekaiius £14.99 £25 Published tv GMC Publlcalions Published by Sizrzy Publishing ISBN 978 186108 807 9 ISBN 978 160342 711 1

My Grandmother’s Knitting Silk Road Socks By Larissa Brown By It--—' 'ammersen £13.99 £17 Published by Stewart. Taborl 8t Chong Published by Cooperatve Press ISBN 978 158479 939 9 ISBN 978 097920 174 5

Is It me. or are sock books getting more Imaginative Itiese days? | Not only do you get the lovely patterns, but you often get the | Inspiration for them Including lovely visuals and a histofy of the 5 textilesorstitch. At least you do here. With 14 sock patterns based j on Oriental rugs, the book also gives histary of the Silk Road and a | what has atxl does constitute the Orient', as well as Illustrations | ond the history and geography ol each | pattern's rug Inspiration. The patterns ^ ^ s themselves are Interesting and i Intricate In rich Eastern- _ r ' * inspired colouts. ‘ v''’’ I ...inspiration & creation

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1. Knitshop Pure Cotton DK 2. Patons Soft Tweed 3. Debbie Bliss Paloiiu 4. Bergere de France Naturelie 5. Sirdar Bahouska 6. SMC Select Extra Soft Merino Fino 7. Araucania Tepa 8. Rowan Fine Tweed 9. Excelana 4piy Luxury Wool

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This stunning new yarn from Rowan is a fine Tepa Is a lovely new yam from Araucanla. This beautiful soft cotton has a lovely lustre tweed mcKle in Yofkshire. that knits up with It Is a soft, luxurkxts. rcMng yam with ond knits up evenly with clearly defirted a textured surface and subtle tweedy flecks a kwely sheen, coloured In rich hand dyed stitches to a tension of 21-24 sts to 10cm.

In gently contrasting shades. It is soft and shades that form a random striped pattern depending on the needle size. Using light to handle and drapes well when knitted when knitted up. It comes In 12 gorgeous a 4mm needle will produce a tension to torm beautiful, strucrtuied garments. If Is C(3lounvays, some of which are subtle blends close to a standard DK weight so It can the perfect choice for classic Falrlsle designs of one colou ond others multicoloured. The be used with most double knit patterns. with a colour palette of 24 rich (3nd rustic sample is shown m strode T785. Tepa knits to There Is pattern support avaSabte from shades to choose from. The knitted sample a tension of 18 sts to 10cm. which is similar to Krritshop.co.uk. Pure Cotton DK comes In

Is shown In shade 383 Leyburn. Fine Tweed a standard Aron weight, allhough It Is knitted a ccxrrprehenslve range erf 16 shades that knits to a tension of 26.5 sts and 38 rows to on larger needles and pattern support Is Include all the classics and some bright

10cm. FOttern support Is available In the available In the exclusive book for Tepa by summery colouis. The sample is shown in new book 'Nordic Tweed', with designs for designer Jenny Watson. grass green. garments and accessories for women. Hand washing Is recommended. Hand washing Is recommerrded although

Hand washing Is recommended. It can also be machine washed on Composition: 70% wool. 20% mohair. a gentle cycle. Composition: 100%wrx)l 10% silk Weight: 25g Weight: lOOg Composition: 100% cotton Length: 90m Length: 130m Weight: lOOg Rec needle size: 3,25mm Rec needle size; 6mm Length: 170m RRP: 63.50 RRP: £12.50 Rec needle size: 3.5-4.5mm Contact; Rowan Contact: Designer Yams RRP: £6.89 Green Lane Mill Units 8-10 Newbridge Industrial Estate Contact: Knitshop Ltd Itoimfirth Pitt Street 326 Lee High Rrxid West Yorkshire Keighley Lee Green England West Yorkshire HD9 2DX BD21 4PQ SE13 5PJ Tel: 0T484 68T88T Tel: 01535 664222 Tel: 020 8144 4523 Email: consumer.ccuk@co(3ts.

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Soft Tweed Is a competlHvelv priced new Palomo is a luxurious new Ightweight chunky Bobouska Is a lovely, light, brushed chunky yam from Pafons foi the autumn season. yam for autumn 2011. It Is mode In Peru yam that knits up with a textured surface

This lovely tweedy yarn Is very soft and and Is structured from a light knitted tube and soft felted appearance. It Is quick and light to handle, knitting up with o slightty thot knits up really quickly Into o subllmety easy to knit with and feels very Ugh! but knobbly texture and subtte tweedy flecks. soft fabric that Is as light as a feather to warm and cosy to wear. It is availoble In

It has a tension of 16 sts and 26 rows, so It wear yet really warm. It knits to a tensfcm ten wlntery sharfles, including natural earthy

Is advisable to stick to the recommended of 12 sts and 18 rows to 10cm and pattern and rich berry colours. The knitted sample patterns, which are available from Pafons suppcxt Is avoilable In a book of designs by Is shown In shade 106. Bobouska knits to and include designs for garments and Debbie Biss for garments and accessories, a tension of 14 sis and 19 rows to 10cm and accessories. The colour range Includes beauttfuly shot In the Yorkshke (Xiles. Paloma pattern support Is available from Sirdar, with natural shades and vivid brights os shown isovaloblelnapaletleof 16 shades that designs include garments and accessories In the sample (shade 36). range from notuals to rich pinks and purples. for women.

Soft Tweed has the advantage of being The sample Is shown In shorrie 12. Machine washable on a gentle cycle. machine washable an a cold cycle. Hand washing Is recommended. Composition; 52% wo<3l, 39% acrylic, Composition: 50% wool, 50% polyamide Composition: 60% baby alpaca. 9% nylon Weight: 50g 40% merino wool Weight: 50g Length: 115m Weight: 50g Length: 115m Rec needle size: 4.5mm Length: 65m Rec needle size: 5.5mm RRP: £3.75 Rec needle size: 10mm RRP; £3.49 Contact: Coots Crafts UK RRP: £5.95 Contact: Skdar Spinning Ltd Green Lane Mill Contact: Designer Yams Flanshaw Lane Hoimflrth Units 8-10 Newbridge Industrial Estate Wakefield

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This Is a lovely fine meiino wool that knits to Designer and author Susan Crawtord has Naturelle Is o new yam for autumn 2011. This o tension of 26 sts and 32 rows to 10cm. joined forces with John Arbon Textiles thick chunky sKjbby yam knits Into a fexfuted which Is In between a 4ply and DK weight. to produce this lovely classic wool. It Is fabric that Is beautifully soft to handle with The rounded yam knits up evenly with 100% British wool spun from the fleece of just a hint of fiuffiness from the alpaca. clear stitch definition and is very elastic, the Exmoor Blueface to create a lustrous The tension of 12 sts and 16 rows to 10cm springing back into shape when stretched. yam that Is soft to handle with excellent Is very quick to knit ond pattern support is

It Is available in a palette of 19 shades elasticity and cleor stitch definition. available in Creations 11/12 with designs tor that Include classics, neutrals and some Excelana comes In a palette of eight women and chlldten. Natutele is ovalloble lovely clear bright shades. The sample is nostalgic muted shades, pertect for In 9 earthy shades that range from soft grey shown In 06446 Burgundy. It Is another good vintage-stylo knitwear and Fairisle knitting. and camel to a lovely deep terracotta. The choice for vintage Fairisle designs with The knitted sample is shown in Ruby Red. sample Is shown In shade 26228 noix. such a comprehensive colour range and The 4ply weight knits to a tension of 26-28 Hand washing Is recommerxJed. fine handling. Pattern support Is available sts and 36 lom to 10cm and full poftern from SMC and a ladles sweater takes support for garments and accessories Is Composition; 60% alpaca. approximately 8 x balls. available from Susan Crawford. 60% worsted wool Extra Sott Merino Fino Is machine washable Hand washing Is recommended. Weight: 60g and easy to care for. Length: 40m Composition: 100% British wool Rec needle size: 7mm Composition: 100% merino wool Weight: 60g RRP; £4.79 Weight: 60g Length: 169m Contact: G<3rdon Leslie Length: 176m Rec needle size: 3-3.26mm Bergere de France Rec needle size: 3-3.6mm RRP: £4.99 11 White Hart GarrJens RRP: £3.96 Contact: John Artx>n Textiles Hartford Contact; Coots Crratts UK Tel: 01698 762490 Northwich Green Lane Mill Email: [email protected] ChesNre Hoimfirth, West Yorkshire Website: www.excelana.com CW8 2FA England HD9 2DX Or Tel: 01606 883 149 Tel: 01484 681881 Susan Crawtord Email: [email protected] Email: consumer.ccuk@co(3ts.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.beigeredefiance.com Website: www.knltsmc.com Website: www.susoncrowforctvlntcsge.com

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Alpaca snood

YARN will suit any DK yam Sarah used: 2 X 50g balls Rowan Baby Alpaca DK In Menthol 222

NEEDLES

Cable needle

TENSION 30 sis and 30 rows to 10cm measured over coble pattern using 4mm needles.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS: C8F = sup next 4 sis orrto a coble needle and hold at front of work, K next 4 sis from left hand needle and then knit 4 sts from cable needle.

MEASUREMENTS:

One ste fits all.

Using 4mm needles, cost on 60 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K4, [P7, K8| 3 times, P7, K4, Row 2 and every alt row: K11, |P8, K7] twice, P8,K11.

Row 3; os Row 1, Row 5: K4, |P7, C8F) 3 limes, P7, K4.

Row 7: as Row 1. Row 8: os Row 2. Repeat last 8 rows until work measures approx 76om and ending on Row 8.

Cast off In rib.

FINISHING Weave In arry loose ends. Press occording to ball band Instructions, taking care with cables. Join seam with mattress

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YARN win suit on/ DK yam Satah used: 2 X 50g bolls Rowan Homespun DK In WInterbum 277

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1 pair 4mm needles

1 pair 4.5mm needles

TENSION 21 sts and 30 rows to 10cm measured over lib pattern using 4mm needles. 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm measured ovet rev St St using 4.5mm needles.

MEASUREMENTS

One size tits all.

Using 4mm needles, cast on 112 sts.

Row 1 (RS): P2, *sl1, K2, psso, P2; rep tiom * to end of row. Row 2: K2, *P1. ym, PI. K2; rep from • to end of row. Row 3: P2, *K3, P2: rep from * to end of row. Row 4: k2, *P3, K2: rep from * to end of row. Repeat rows 1-4. 4 more times and the row

1 once more. Row 22 (WS): K2. *P Into front and bock of

next St. PI. K2: rep from * to end of row. Change to 4.5mm needles and starting with a purl row. work In rev st st until work measures 26cm. knitting 2 sts together at

each end of tost row. (110 sts). Next Row; |P9. P2togl to end of row.

(100 sts). Next and every foil WS row: Knit. Next Row: (P8. P2tog) to end of row.

(90 sts). Next Row; (P7. P2togl to end of row.

(80 sts). Next Row; (P6. P2tog) to end of row.

(70 sts). Next Row: (P5. P2tog) to end of row.

(60 sts). Next Row: (P4. P2tog| to end of tow. (50 sts). Next Row: (P3. P2tog] to end of row.

(40 sts). Next Row: (PI. P2tog] to end of row.

(20 sts). Next Row; (P2tog| to end of row.

(10 sts). Break yarn and draw up through remaining

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HOW TO BRIOCHE STITCH PATTERNS Fiona Morris coinparos Brioclio stitch witli Fisherman’s Rib and explains some otlu'r Rrioehe stitch patterns

tioche stitch patterns look very A sample of basic Brkxrhe stitch kxrks you as you work, even though every rrw is similar to Fisherman's Rib patterns very similar to a sample of basic and are also called Shaker knitting Fisherman's Rib, as can be seen in

In some parts of the world. All these Samples 1 and 2, but the two fabrics are Image 2 Basic Brioche stitch as shown In stitch patterns crerDte a soft, cushiony, constructed differently. Srxnple 2 is worked as follows over an even textured surface and moke a worm fabric number of stitches: knit 1, * yarn forward as they trap air wBNn the stitch. However It Image 1 The version of Fisherman's Rib used between the needles and slip the next stitch

Is Important to be aware that they make In Sample 1 Iswrsrkedasftsllows. toveran purtwise to the right needle. the stitches wider and shorter, compared to even number of stitches: knit 1, *knit 1. knit stocking stitch. For this reason It is Important Into the stitch below* to last stitch, knit 1 Image 3 Shows the next stitch on the left to use a loose, flexible cast on and a loose needle as a knit stitch vrtth a yam over. cast oft If you rrton't want the knitting to KrYtting Into the stitch below effectively pull In at the top and bottom edges of drops the loop of the stitch above and Image 4 Taking the yarn over the right your piece of fabric. You can try out this causes the fabric to spread width wise and rteedle (over the slipped stitch) knit the next * technique on the Brioche cardigan that I become stxxfer. It also rrxjkes that stitch stitch toother with its yam over to last have designed for this issue (page 71). appear as a knit stitch on the skle facing stitch, k).

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In Btkjche stitch the yarn over replaces Brioche stitch was worked In the edge stitches. stitch and Brioche stitch every 14 rows. the dropped loop in Fisherman's Rib so This basic cushiony ribbed fabric can Sample 4 is a more crxnplicated pattern although the fabric Is still shorter and be <»mblned with other stitches to make as it combines Brioche stitch with cables wider than the equivalent stocking stitch, it some interesting stitch patterns. Sample 3 but also has same of the cables maring doesn't stretch as wide as the Fisherman's combines Brioche stitch with garter stitch. ocross the knitted surface. The cable moves

Rib as the yarn over strand is shorter than These two stitches work very we« together os across the knitting as a result of Increases the dropp^ loop. they have similcir stitch to tow ratios so don't and decreases In the Brioche stitch port of

When knitting Brioche stitch It can be helpful cause the fabric to distort when swapping the pattern. These increases and decreases to use a garter stitch selvedge i.e. knit the from one stitch to the other. also cause the side edges of the knitting to edge stitches every row. This helps to make Sample 3 Is worked In a checkerboard wove In a similar way to lace patterns. • an even and more stable edge than if the pattern, swapping the prjsitions of the garter

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dc = double crochet, Next row (RS): Purl.

ch = crochet chain st. Next row (WS): Knit. For more abbreviations see page 85 Work 8 rows In 4x2 rib. Cast on. TIPS Scarf can be either tied at front or simply CAPE wrapped across either side over shrxrlders. Using Yam 8 cost on 130 sts. Work 8 tows In 4x2 rib. PAHERN NOTES Next row (RS): Purl. 4 X 2 Rib (multiples of 6 sts) Next row (WS): Knit.

Rowl (RS): (K4, p2)toend. Change to Yam A and cont in st st as tolls:

Row 2 (WS): (K2. p4) to end. Beg with a k row work 4 rows st st. Rep these 2 tows. Next row (RS): (K10, MB) 11 times, k9. Work 5 rows. MAKE BOBBLE Change to Yam 8. All bobbles work on RS row: Next row (RS): Purl.

Row 1: Kfb of next st, turn. (2 sts). Next row (WS): Knit. Row 2: P2. turn. Fait Isle section

Row 3: Kfb of next 2 sts, turn. (4 sts). Change to Yam A. Row 4: P4, turn. Next row (RS): Knit. Row 5: K4. turn. Next row (WS): Purl. Row 6: P4, turn. Fairisle pattern

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Next row (WS): Knit. Next row (WS): Knit. r* SIZES Change to Yam A and crxtt In st st as tolls: Change to Yam A.

= To fit: One Size tom size 8-16 Beg with a k row work 4 rows st st. Ls Actual measurement - scarf: ^ 11 (RS): K6. MB. k17. Next row (RS): (K10, MB) 11 times, k9. I _ 1 20cm X 1 8cm (47ins x 7ins) work 9 rovrs In st St. Work 5 tows. r Actual measurement -capo: 110cm (43ins) Rep last 10 rosvs until work meos 160cm Change to Yam 8. ' |-* Length to shoulder - cape: 42cm |16.Slns) (63in) from cost on edge. Next row (RS): Purl.

- Figures In txackets refer to larger Change to Yam 8. Next row (WS): Knit. i- “ square Lj sizes: where there Is only i3ne set i3l figures this all sizes. i , applies to f-S - YOU WILL NEED E Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed I |_^ Chunky 85% wool 15% angora I _ (approx 88m per lOOg) — 5xl00gbailsl8Red(A)

|-s 3x1 OOg bars 1 0 Brown (8) pair needles = ^ 1 7mm lx crochet hrx* I j _ 5mm I"*"— I large button E — Row counter E-* Note: Yam amounts given are based rxi I ^ average requirements and are approximate. |-S - TENSION =. s— 12 sts and 19 rovrs to 10cm over St St using ^ 7mm needles. = Use larger or smaller needles If necessary I — to obtain coirecrf tension. - I ABBREVIATIONS Measurement are gf/en In cm

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To flf: S|M;LXLXXL) Actual measurement: 92(102:U4:126:140)cm (36.25{40.25:45:49.5:55)ln) Length to shoulder: 56|58:60:62:64)cm (22|23:23.75:24.5:25.251ln) Sleeve length: 45(46:46:47:471cm (17.75(18:18:18.5;18.6|ln) Figures In square brackets reler to laiger

sues: where there Is only one set ol figures this applies to all sues.

YOU WILL NEED Rowan Felted Tweed Aran 50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose (approx 87m per 50g) 11112:14:16:17) x 50g balls 722 Burnt

1 pair each 4mm and 5mm needles Stitch holders Stitch maitcers Cable needle Row counter Note: Yam amounts given are based on overage requirements and are approximate.

TENSION 20.5 sts and 23 rows to 10cm over pott using 5mm needles.

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

SUBSCRIBE 48B005 ABBREVIATIONS 1(1:1:0:01 times, (kitbl, p2, k7, p2) 0(0:1:0:01 P0(0:0:2:21. k2(7:2:5:12). Cr3B = Slip next 2 sfs onto CN at back of times, p0(0:0:2:21. k2(7:2:5:121. Row 12: P2(7:2:5:121, (k2, pi) 0(0:0:1:11 times,

^ wotk, Kl, men pi, kl from CN. Row 4: P2(7:2:5:12|, (k2, pi) 0(0:0:1:1) times, (k2, p7. k2, pi) 0(0:1:1:11 innes- (M. pi, kl. Cr2R = Slip next St onto CN and hold at (k2, p7. k2. pi) 0(0:1:1:11 times. (k4. pi, k3. pi, p3, kl. pi. k4, pi. k2. p7. k2. pi) to last - bock of work, kl, then pi from CN. k4, pi, k2, p7, k2, pi) to lost 15(20:27:7:14) sts, 15(20:27:7:14) sts, (K4. pi, kl, p3. kl, pi, k4) ~ Cr2L = Slip next st onto CN and hold at front (K4, pi, k3, pi, k4) 1(1:1:0:01 limes, (pi, k2, p7, 1(1:1:0:01 times, (pi, k2, p7, k2) 0(0:1:0:01 of vtoik, pi, men kl from CN. k2) 0(0:1:0:01 times, k0(0:0:2:2), p2(7:2:6:121. times, k0(0:0:2:21. p2(7:2:5:12). C3B = Slip 2 sfs onto a CN and hold at bock Row 5: K2(7:2:5:121, (p2, kitbl) 0(0:0:1:1) times, Row 13: K2(7:2:5:12), (p2, kitbl) 0(0:0:1:11 - afwoik, Kl, then K2 from CN. (p2, C3B. kl. C3F, p2, kitbl) 0(0:1:1:1) times, times, (p2, k7, p2, kitbl) 010:1:1:1) times,

C3F = Slip 1 St onto a CN and hold at front (p3. Cr2R, p3, Cr2U p3, kitbl, p2, C3B, kl, (p4, Cr2L sll, k2tog, psso, Cr2R, p4. kitbl, ^ of vroik, K2. then Kl from CN. C3F, p2. kllbl), to tost 15(20:27:7:14) sts, p2. k7. p2, kitbl) to tost 15(20:27:7:14) sts. _ MS = Mofce5(kl,voakl,yoakl)ollntone(!fst. (p3, Cr2R, p3, Cl2L p3) 1(1:1:0:0) times, (p4, Cr2L sll, k2tog, psso, Cr2R, p4) For more abbreviations see page 85 (kitbl, p2, C3B, kl, C3F, p2) 0(0:1:0:01 times, 1(1:1:0:01 times, (kitbl, p2, k7, p2) p0(0:0:2:2), k2(7:2:5:12). 0(0:1:0:01 times, p010:0;2;21. k2(7:2:5;12). PAHERN NOTES Row 6: P2(7:2:5:121, (k2, pi) 0(0:0:1:1) times, Row 14: P2(7:2:5:12), (k2, pi) 0(0:0:1:11 times,

When working mis pattern It is Important to (k2, p7, k2, pi) 0(0:1:1:11 times, (k3, pi, k5, pi, (k2, p7, k2. pi) 0(0:1:1:11 times, (k5. p3, k5, remember mat when working me ’leaves' in K3. pi, k2, p7, k2, pi) to lost 15(20:27:7:141 sts, pi, k2, p7, k2, pi) to tost 15(20:27:7:141 sts. - the centre of your diamond pattern you will (k3. pi, k5, pi, K3) 1(1:1:0:01 times, (pi, k2, p7. (k5. p3, k5) 1(1:1:0:01 limes, (pi. k2, p7, k2) - be creating sfs and then taking them away k2) 0(0:1:0:01 «nnes, k0(0:0:2:2), p2(7:2:5:12). 0(0:1:0:01 times, k010:0:2:2). p2(7:2:5:121. ^ on later rows, mis means your St count will Row 7: K2(7:2:5:121. (p2, kitbl) 0(0:0:1:11 times, These 14 rows set pott. * _ alter. However to make it slmpter we hove (p2, k7, p2, kitbl) 0(0:1:1:11 times, (p2. Cr2R, Working in pott throughout, cont always referred to me basic st count. p2, M5, p2, Cr2L p2, kitbl, p2, k7, p2, kitbl), until wotk meas 35(36:37:38:39|cm to lost 15(20:27:7:14) sts, (p2, Cr2R, p2, M5, (14(14.25:14.75:15:15.5)10), ending with RS j BACK p2, Cr2L p2) 1(1:1:0:01 times, (kitbl, p2, k7, facing for next row. Using 4mm needles cost on p2) 0(0:1:0:01 times, p0(0:0;2:2|, k2 (7:2:5:12). Shape armholes

_ 971106:121:133:145) sts. Row 8: P217:2:5:12). (k2, pi) 0(0:0:1:1) limes, Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 tows, then on

Row 1 (RS): Kl. (p2, kitbl) to last 3 sts, p2, kl. (k2, p7, k2, pi) 0(0:1:1:11 times. (k2, pi, k3. 2(2:3:4:51 toll alt rows. 85(95:107:117:1291 sts.

Row 2: (PI. k2| to lost st. pi. p5, k3, pi, k2, pi, k2, p7, k2, pi), to lost Cont without shaping until armhole meas “ These 2 rows set rib. 15(20:27:7:14) sts. (k2. pi. k3, p6, k3, pi, k2) 20(21 :22:23:24)cm (8(8.25:8.75:9:9.5)ln), _ Work In hb for 5(5:6:6:6]cm (2(2:2.5:2.5:2.5|ln), 1(1:1:0:01 times, (pi. k2. p7. k2) ending with RS facing for next tow. ending wim WS facing for next row. 0(0:1:0:01 times, k0(0:0:2:21, p2(7:2:5:12). Shape shoulders Next row: Rib to end and AT SAME TIME dec Row 9: K2(7:2:5:12), (pZ kitbl) 0(0:0:1:11 limes, Cast oft 11(14:16:19:21) sts at beg of next - 2|l:2:2:0| sts across row. 95|I05:I19:I31:I45| sts. (p2, C3B, kl, C3F, p2, kitbl) 0(0:1:1:1) times, 2 tows. ' Change to 5mm needles and cont as foils: (p2, Cr2U PZ k5, p2, Cr2R, p2, kitbl, p2, C3B, Cast ott 12(14:17:19:22) sts at beg ol next

Row 1 (RS): K2(7:2:S:I2|, (p2, kitbl) 0[0:0:1:1| kl, C3F, p2, kltbO to tost 15(20:27:7:14) sts, 2 rows. - times, (p2. k7, p2, kitbl) 0|0:l:1:l| limes, (p2, 02U PZ k5, p2, Cr2R, p2) 1(1:1:0:01 Leave tern 39(39:41:41:43) sts on a holder. (p5. Cr3B, p5, kitbl, p2, k7, p2, kitbl) to lost limes, (kitbl, pZ C3B, kl, C3F. p2) 0(0:1:0:01 “ 15120:27:7:14) sts, (p5, Cr3B. p5) 1(1:1:0:01 times, pO (0:0:2:2), k2(7:2:6:121. FRONT : limes, (kllbl, p2, k7, p2) 010:1;0:0( limes, Row 10: P2(7:2:5:121, (K2, pi) 0(0:0:1:1) times, work os given for Back until armhole meas p0(0:0:2:2), k2(7:2:5:12(. (k2, p7, k2, pi) 0(0:1:1:11 times, (K3, pi, k2, 13(l3:14:14:151cm(5.25(6.25:5.75:5.75:6)in), Row 2 (WS): P217:2:5;12(, (k2, pi) 0(0:0:1:1( p5, k2, pi, k3, pi, k2, p7, k2, pi), to fast ending with RS facing for next tow.

times, (k2, :1 sts, (k3, kl, front p7, k2, pi ) 0(0:1 :1 1 times. 15(20:27:7:141 pi. k2, p5, pi, k3) Shape neck (k5. pi, kl, pi, k5, pi, k2, p7. k2, pi) to lost 1(1:1:0:0( times, (pi, k2. p7, k2) Next row (RS): Pott 32(37:42:47:531, turn and 15(20:27:7:14) sts, (k5, pi. kl. pi. K5) 0(0:1:0:01 times, k0(0:0:2:2), p2(7:2:5:12). leave lem sts on a holder, wotk each side - 1(1:1:0:01 times, (pi, k2,p7,k2) Row 11: K2(7:2:5:121, (p2, kitbl) 0(0:0:1:11 times, of neck separately. - 010:1:0:0) times, k0(0:0:2;2), p2(7:2:5:12). (p2, k7, p^ klibO 0(0:1:1:11 times, (p3, Cr2L pi. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 tows, then . Row 3: K2(7:2:5:121, (p2, kllbl) 0(0:0:1:1| limes, skpo, kl, k2tog, pi, Cr2R, p3, kitbl, p2, K7, on 3(3:3:3:41 toll alt tows. 23(28:33:38:43) sts. (p2, k7, p2, klfbl) 0(0:1:1:11 times, (p4, Cr2R, p2, kitbl) to tost 15(20:27:7:141 sts, (p3, Cr2L Wotk 3(3:5:5:51 tows, ending with RS facing

. pi, Cr2L. p4, kllbl, p2, k7, p2, kitbl) to lost pi, skpo, kl, k2tog, pi, Ci2R, p3) 1(1:1:0:0| tot next tow, (Armhole should now match 15(20:27:7:14) sts, (p4. Cr2R, pi, Cr2l. p4) limes, (kitbl, p2, k7, p2) 0(0:1:0:0) times. bock to start ot shoulder shaping). Shape shoulder

Next row: Cast oft 11(14:16:19:21) sts, pott to end.

Wotkl row. Cost oft rem sts. With RS facing, working on rem sts. leave centre 21(21:23:23:23) sts on a holdei, pott to end.

Complete to match first skte of neck, reversing oil shaping.

SLEEVES Using 4mm needles cast on 37(37:41:41:411 sts.

Work 4cm (1 .75ln) In rib os set on bock, ending with WS facing tor next tow.

Next row (WS): Dec 1 (0:1 :0:0) st at each end

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Row 1 (RS): K9110:11:I2:12], p2, kltbl. p2, k7, p2, kltbl, p2, k to end. Row 2: P9|10:11:12:12), k2, pi, k2, p7, k2, pi, kZptoend.

Rows 3 and 4: As tows 1 and 2. Row 5: K1, ml, K8|9:10:ll:11|, p2, klfW, p2,

C3B, k1, C3F, p2, kltbl, p2, k to lost st, ml, k1.

37)39:41:43:43) sts. Row 6: P10)11:12:13:13), k2, pi, k2, p7, k2, pi, k2, p to end. Row 7: K10)11:12:13:13), p2, kltbl, p2. k7. p2, kltbl. p2. k to end. Row 8: As tow 6. Row 9: )K1, ml) 0)0:0:0:1) times. k10)11:12:13:12), p2, kltbl, p2, C3B, kl, C3F, p2, kltbl. p2, k to lost 0)0:0:0:1) st. )m1, kl) 0)0:0:0:1) times. 37)39:41:43:45) sts. Row 10: P10)11:12:13:14). K2, pi, k2. p7, k2, pi, k2, ptoend.

Row 11: )K1, ml) 0)1:1:1:0) times, k10)10:11:12:14), p2, kltbl, p2, k7, p2, kltbl. p2, k to last 0)1:1:1:0) st, )m1, kl) 0)1:1:1:0] times. 37)41:43:45:45) sts. Wavy coble jumper Row 12: P10)12:13:14:14), k2, pi, k2. p7, k2, by Amanda Jones pi, k7, ptoend. Row 13: )K1. ml) 1)0:0:0:1) times. k9)12:13:14:13). p2, kltbl, p2, k7, p2, kltbl, p2, SIZES k to lost 1)0:0:0:1] st. )m1, kl) 1)0:0:0:1) times. To til: 76-78)86-92:96-101:106-112)cm

39)41:43:45:47) sts. |30-32)34-36:38-40:42-44)in) Row 14: P11)12:13:13:15), K2, pi, k2. p7, k2. pi, Actual measurement: 84)95:103:114]cm k2, p to end. (33)37.5:40.5:45)ln) These 14 rows set cable panel and start side Length to shoulder: 55)55:56:57)cm seam shaping. )21.5]21.5:22:22.5)ln)

Cont in pan as set and AT same time inc 1 Sleeve length: 44)44:45:46)cm st as set at each end of 7tn)3rd:3rd:3id:3rd) )17.5)17.5:17.75:18)ln) and 6)0:4:7:1) toll 8th]6th:6in:4in) row. then Rgures In square brockets refer to forger on every ton 10tn)8th:8th:8tn:6tn] row to sbBs: where there Is only one s^ of ngums 55)61:63:69:73) sts. this applies to all sizes. Cont straight until sleeve meas 45)46:46:47:47)cm )17.75)18:18:18.5:18.5)ln), YOU VI/ILL NEED ending with RS facing for next row. Blacker Yams Cotswold DK 100% pure wool Shape sleeve tops lapprox 110m per 50g)

Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then 6)6:7:8)x50g bans Guava on 2)2:3:4:5) toll alt rows. 45)51:51:55:57) sts. 1 pak 3.75mm needles

Cast off 6)7:7:7:7) sts at beg of next 6 rows. 1 clrcukjr 3.75mm needle 100cm long

Cast off lem sts. 1 clrcukjr 3.25mm needle 80cm long Stitch holdeis NECKBAND 4 stitch markers Join right shoulder seam. Cable needle With RS facing, using 4mm needles pick up Row counter and knit 16)16:17:17:19) sts down left side of Note: Yam amounts given are based neck, 21)21:23:23:23) sts from holder at front on average requirements and are neck, 15)15:16:16:18] sts up right side of neck approximate. and 39)39:41:41:43) sts from holder at bock neck. 91)91:97:97:103) sis. TENSION Beg with 2nd row, work 5)5:6:6:6)cm 21 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st using )2]2:2.5:2.5:2.5]ln) In itb as set on back, 3.75mm needles. ending with RS facing tor next row. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary

Cast off in rib. to obtain correct tension,

TO FINISH OFF ABBREyiATIONS Press pieces. Join left shoukter seam. T4L = Twist 4 left -si next 3 sts to CN.pl then Sew In sleeves. Join side and sleeve seams. k3 from CN.

Darn In loose ends. • T4R = Twist 4 right • si next st to CN and hold

SUBSCRIBE 48B005 at back af wotk, k3 then p st ftom CN. Change to rev st st and cont cable panel LOWER SLEEVES (BOTH ALIKE) C9F = Cable 9 front - si next 4 sts to CN and as set ftom Rnd 9. Using 3.75mm needles cast on hold at front of work, k4, pi. then k4 from CN. Rep Rnds 1-16 for pott AT SAME TIME, when 61(61:67:69] sts. C4F = Cable 4 front - si next 2 sts lo CN and you hove completed first 16 rnds. wotk <3ec» Beg with a p KDw work 20 rows rev st st. hold at front of work. k2 then k sts from CN. as tons: Next row: Dec 1 st at each end of this and

C4B = Cable 4 bock - si next 2 sis to CN ond Next md (1st md): (K1. k2toglbl. pott to 3 sts 2 foil. 8th rows 55(56:61:631 sts. hold at bock of work. k2 then k sts from CN. before SM. k2tog. k1 to SM) x 2.

For more abbreviations see page 85 Dec m this way on next 2 fbl 10th rnds. Inc 1 st at each end of foil and every foil 97(105:117:127] sts between front markers 6th rows to 73(87:91:96] sts. PAHERN NOTES and 86(97:101:1151 sts between backstitch 1st size only: Cont to Inc on every foil 8th

This jumper Is knitted in the round using markets. 183(202:218:242] sts in total, r<3wto83sts. circular needles. It is worked In reverse st work 10 rods sftolght. ALL SIZES: Cont without shaping

St (p on RS. k on WS) with a cable panel Next md: (K1. ml. poll to 1 st before SM. until work meos 45146:46:46]cm worked from the rib to the neck. ml.kl toSM)x2. (17.75(17.75:18.25:18.25)ln] from beg of work Inc In this way on next 2 fol 20th ending on a WS (K] row. Cable Pan (worked over 41 sts and 16 rods) rods. 101(109:121:131) sts for front and Next row: Cast off 6(6:7:71 sts at beg of next Rnd 1; (K3. p5) x2. k4. pi. k4. (p5. K3) x 2. 93(101:105:119] sts for bock sections. 2 rows. 71(75:77:81) sts. Rnd 2; (T4L. p4) x 2. k4. pi. k4. (p4. T4R) x 2. Cont withrxjt shaping until frrxit meos 33cm Break yam and leove rjn spare needle. Rnd 3: PI. k3. p5. k3. p4. k4. pi. k4. p4. k3. (13ln| from beg. For second sleeve do not break yam. p6. k3. pi. Next md: Cast off 616:7:7] sts pott to Rnd 4: PI. I4L. p4. T4L p3. k4. pi. k4. p3. 6(6:7:71 sts before SM. cast off 12(12:14:14) TOP SECTION (WORKED IN THE ROUND]

T4R. p4. T4R. pi. p to 6(6:7:7] sts before next SM. cost off Joining md: With RS (p) side of second Rnd 5; P2. k3. p5. k3. p3. k4. pi. k4. p3. k3. 6(6:7:71 sts. Front section 89(97:107:117) sts. sleeve worked facing. k2. p to tost 2 sts. k2. p5. k3. p2. Back section 81(89:91:105] sts. 71(75:77:81] sts. Rnd 6; P2. T4L. p4. T4L. p2. k4. pi. k4. p2. Break yam arto leave on a hoWet. With RS of borJy facing, starting with front T4R. p4. T4R. p2. Rnd 7: P3. k3. p6. k3. p2. k4. pi. k4. p2. k3. Wavy cable pattern p5. k3. p3. Rnd 8: P3. T4L. p4. T4L. pi. C9F. pi. I4R. p4. T4R. p3. Rnd 9: P4. K3. p5. K3. pi. (k4. pi] x 2. k3, p5. K3. p4. Rnd 10: P3. T4R. p4. T4R. (pi. k4| x2. pi. T4L. p4. T4L. p3.

Rnd 11: As rnd 7. Rnd 12: P2. T4R. p4. T4R. p2. k4. pi. k4. p2. T4L. p4. T4L. p2. Rnd 13: As rnd 5. Rnd 14: PI. T4R. p4. T4R. p3. k4. pi. k4. p3. T4L. p4. T4L. pi. Rnd 15: As rnd 3. Rnd 16: (T4R. p4) x 2. C9F. (p4. T4L) x 2. These 16 rnds form patt and are rep from

LOWER BODY Using 3.75mm circulor needle cast on 198(214:230:254] sts. being very careful not to twist sts join Into a ring and work pott os fols: Set Up Rnd

1st and 4m size: K2(l]. (p5. k3) x 5(7]. p5. k4. pi. k4. (p5. K3] X 5(7). p5, k2(11. PM. k1(2J. (p5.K3]x 11(14]. p5.kl(2| PM. 2nd and 3rd size: P3(1j. (k3. p5) x 6(7). k4. pi, k4, lp5, k3] X 617], P311], PM, p214j, (k3.p5]x 12(12]. k3,p214], PM. ALL SIZES: Front section 103(111:123:133] sts. back section 95(103:107:121] sts. Rnd 1: As Set Up Rnd. Rnd 2: Rib as set for 31(35:41:46) sts, (T4L, p4] x2, k4, pi, k4, (p4, T4R) X 2, p4, rib as set to end. This sets position for front cable section cont to work from Rnd 2 of chart reading all rows from R to L until 8 rnds hove been completed.

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(^lAuetiM . section, k2, oonf In pott as set work across K3. p21og, (k3, pi) X 2, k3, p2tog, k3, (pi, k4) front to lost 2 sts. k2. 89|97:107:117| sts. X 2, pi, k3, p2tog, (k3, pi) x 2, k3, p2tog, k3, * With RS (p) side of sleeve facing. k2. pi; rep ftrom to *, pi, k3, p2tog, (k3, pi) x 8, p to last 2 sts. k2. 71(75:77:81] SIS. k3, p2tog. k3, pi. 142 sts With RS of back section facing, k2, p to lasf 3rd Size Only: *K4. pi, k3, p2tog, k3, pi, k3, 2 sts, k2. 81(89:91:105) sts of bock section. p2tog, K3, pi, K4*, pi, K3, p2tog, (k3, pi) x 3,

Total sts 312(336:352:384] sts. k3, p2tog, k3, pi, (k4, pi) x2, k3, p2tog, (k3, pi)

Position Marker X 3, k3, p2tog, k3, pi; rep from * to *, pi, k3,

SI lost 2 sts (k sts) from brack secrfkxi and PM p2tog, (k3, pi) X 8, k3, p2tog, k3, pi. 150 sts. here, si 2 sts back to LH needle. 4th Size Only: *K4, pi, k3, (p2tog, k3) x 3, Shape Raglan k3. p2tog. k4*. pi. K3, p2tog. (k3. pi) x 4. k3,

NB: When counting sts for each section, p2tog, k3, (pi, k4) X 2, pi, k3, p2tog, (k3, pi) count between 4 st cable pott at each end X 4, k3, p2tog, k3, pi: rep from * to *. pi. k3, p21og, (k3. pi) X 2. K3, (p2tog. k3. pi. k3) x 4, Next md: C4F. p2tog, p to 4 sts before end p2tog. k3, pi. 166 sts. of sleeve secrtloa p2tc)g tbi, C48, p2t<3g, pott Cont in rib and cables as set until rib meas across front section to last 4 sts. p2tog tbI, 6cm (2.5in) from beg. C4f, p2tog. p across sleeve sectkan to last Cost off In rib. 4 sts, p2log Ibl, C48, p2tog, p across bock sectkxi to last 2 sts before SM, p2tog ibl. TO FINISH OFF

Dec In this way on every foil 4fh row and Sew In all loose ends. Join sleeve seam. coni In pott as set until 41(43:45:49] sts rem Sew cast off edge of sleeve to cast off on sleeve section. 57(67:75:83] sts rem in erJge raf frrant and brack under tarms. front section and 49(59:61:71) sts rem in Press lightly. • back section plus 3 mds so that

Ibl, C4B, p2tog. pott acrrass front to last 2 sts before cable, p21og Ibl, C4F, p2fog, pl6(18:18:20], p2tog, pi, p21og Ibl, pl6(18:18:20), p2tog tbi, C4B, p2tog, p acrrass back section, end p2tog tbi.

First size only: Dec 1 st at eoch ertd of sleeve section only on every alt tcxjnd. Sizes 2. 3 and 4 only: Work 3 rnds straight. ALL SIZES Dec Rnd 2: C4F, p2tog, p13(16:16:18], p2tog, pi, p2tog Ibl, p13(16:16:18|, p2tog tbi, C4B, pott across front section to 2 sts before cable. p2tog tbi, work sleeve dec and centre dec as before, C4F. p2iog, p rxross back section to last 2 sts, p2tog tbi. Dec In centre of sleeve in fhis way on every foil 4th md until 23(39:37:35] sts rem on sleeve section. 4th Size Only: Dec as set until 21 sts rem.

1st, 2nd and 3rd Sizes: Dec 1 st at each end of sleeve seclkan on every foil alt tow.

Coni to dec 1 st at each end of front, bock and central sleeve sections on every toll 4th mds as set until 15(17:19:21) sts rem In sleeve Cable edged jacket section 47(55:63:71] sts in front section by Sian Brown and 39(47:47:59] sts rem In back section. 128(148:160:184] sts In total SIZES

Work 2 mds straight. To tif; 82-86(92-97:102-107;112-117)cm Neck (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46)ln) Change to 3.25mm circular needle Actual measurement: 100(1 10:1 20:1 30)cm Set up md for rib. (39.5(43.25:47.25:51. 25]ln) 1st Size Only; *K4, p2tog, (k3, p2) x 2. K3, Length to shoulder: 70(72:74:76)cm p2tog, k4*. pi, k3, p2tog. k3, pi, k3, p2tog. (27.5(28.25:29.25:30]in) k3, (pi, k4] X 2, pi, K3, p2log, k3, pi, k3, Sleeve length; 30cm (12ln) p2tog, k3. pi; rep from * to *, pi, k3, p2tog. F/gures in square brackets refer to larger

(k3, pi) X 6, p2t(3g, k3, pi. 1 18 sts sizes: where there is only one set at figures

2nd Size Only: *K4. (pi, k3] x 4, pi. k4*. pi. this applies to aU sizes. l

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1 L„ I • i YOU WILL NEED Row 25: K2(3:4:5). *pl. si next 4 sts on CN ml. p2. ml. p5)6:7:8). 50(54:58:62) sts. =-<. Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk Aran and hold at back of wrjrk k2. (k next st on LH Row 5: (K2(3:4:5). pi. C8B. pi), to last 2 sts. p2. “ I 75% merino wool 20% silk 5% cashmere needle tog with next st on CN) twice, then Row 6: Purl. = — (approx 86m per 50g) k2 from CN. pi. K2(3:4;5). rep from to end. Row 7: (K2(3:4:5). pi. k8. pi), to tost 2 sts. p2. r* - 14(15:16:17) x50g balls 019 Sprout 92)102:112:122) sts. Row 8: Purl. = — 1 pair each 4.5mm and 5mm needles Row 26: Purl. Rows 9-14: Rep rows 7 and 8 toree L.^ Cable needle Row 27: K2(3:4:5). (pi. k6. pi. k2|3:4:5)| to end. times more. Row counter Row 28: Purl. Rows 15-24: Rep rovirs 5 to 14 once nnore.

= — Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Change to 5mm needles. Row 25: *K2(3:4:5). pi. si next 4 sts on CN ' i-* - average requirements and are approximate. Beg with a k row cont In st st until bock meas and hold at bock of work k2. (k next st on 68(70:72:74)cm (26.75{27.5:28.25:29)ln) from LH needle tog with next st on CN) twice, L- Z tension cast on ed^. ending with a p row. then k2 from CN. pi: rep from * twice more. " E _ lasts and 24 rows to 10cm over St St using Shape shoulders and back neck k2(3:4;5). pi. C8B. p3. 44(48:52:56) sts. i ^ 5mm needles. Next row: Cost off 4(5:6:7) sts. k until there Row 26: Purl. — larger or smaller needles It necessary are 23(26:29:32) sts on needle, tom and work Row 27: K2(3:4:5). (pi. K6. pi. k2(3:4:5() ~ Use I to obtain correct tension. on these sts tor first skde of back neck. 3 times, pi. k8. p3. Next row: PI. p2tog. p to end. Row 28: Purl. I"* _ ABBREVIATIONS Next row: Cost Off 4(5:6:7) sts. k to end. Change to 5mm needles. i C8B = Coble 8 bock, slip next 4 sts onto Next row: PI. p2tog. p to end. Row 1: K32(36:40:44). pi. k8. p3. i-s ~ cable needle (CN) and hold at bock of work Next row: Cost off 8(9:10:11) sis. k to end. Row 2: Purl. * E k4, then k4 from CN. Next row: Purl. Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. E _ For more abbreviations see page 85 Cast off rem 9(10:11:12) sts. Row 7: K32(36:40:44). pi. C8B. p3. With RS facing rejoin yam to rem sts. Row 8: As row 2.

I — BACK cast off centre 38(40:42:44) sts. k to end. Rows 9-10: As rows 1 and 2. Lb Z With 4.5mm needles cast on Next row: Cost off 4(5:6:7) sts. p to tost 3 sts. These 10 rovirs form st st with cable border. 3'" _ 92(102:112:122) sts. p2togtb1.p1. Cont In patt until front meas 45(47:49:51 )cm E J _ Row 1 (RS): K2)3:4:5). (pi. K6. pi. k2|3:4:5)) Next row: Knit. (17.75(18.5:19.25:20)ln) from cost on edge, E-s — to end. Next row: Cast off sts. to lost sts. ending with a WS rtjw. - 4(5:6:7) p 3 I Row 2 (WS): Purl. p2togtbl.p1. Shape (ront neck Row 1: Pott to tost 14 sts. k2tog. patt 12. r* Row4:P5(6:7:8).(ml.p2.ml.p8(9:10:ll)) Next row: Cast off 8(9:10:11) sts. p to end. Work 5 rowrs straighl. =• - 8tlmes.ml.p2.ml.p5[6:7:8). Next row: Knit. Rep lost 6 rows 5 times more and first tow =-a - 110)120:130:140) sts. Cost off rem 9)10:11:12) sts. again. 37(41:45:49) sts. » i, Row5:K2(3:4:5).(pl.C8B.pl.k2(3:4:5))toend. Cont In patt until front meas same as back i Row 6: Purl. LEFT FRONT to shoulder, ending at side edge. r* Row7:K2|3:4:5).(pl.k8.pl.k213:4:5))toend. With 4.5mm needles cast on 42(46:50:54) sts. Shape shoulders

E Row 8: Purl. Row 1: (K2(3:4:5). pi. K6. pi), to tost 2 sts. p2. Cast off 4(5:6:7) sts at beg of next and foil La Rows 9-14: Rep rows 7 and 8 three Row 2: Purl. RSrow.

Cast off 8(9:10:11) sts. at bog of next row ar 9(10:11:12) sts at beg of toll RS row. 12 sts. Cont In p^ on these sts until band fits holfwcry around bock neck, dec on lost cable cross os before. Castoff.

RIGHT FRONT With 4.5mm needles cast on 42(46:50:54) sts. Row 1: P2. (pi. k6. pi. k2(3:4:5)) to end. Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: As row 1. Row 4: P5(6:7:8). (ml. p2. ml. p8(9:10:ll)) 3 times, ml. p2. ml. p5. 50(54:58:62) sts. Row 5: P2. (pi. C8B. pi. k2(3:4:5)) to end. Row 6: Purl. Row 7: P2. (pi. k8. pi. k2)3:4:5)l to end. Row 8: Puri. Rows 9-14: Rep rows 7 and 8 three limes more. Rows 15-24: Rep rows 5-14 once mote.

Row 25: P3. C8B. pi. *k2(3:4:5). pi. si next 4 sts on CN and hold at back of work k2. (k next st on LH needle tog with next st on * CN) twice, then k2 from CN. pi: rep from twice more. k2(3:4:5(. 44(48:52:56) sts. Row 26: Purl. Row 27: P3. k8. pi. k2(3:4:5). (pi. k6. pi.

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Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. Row 7; P3. C8B, pi, k32(36:40:44|. Row 8: As row 2.

Rows 9 and 10: As rows 1 and 2.

These 1 0 rows form st st with cdble border. Coni in pott until front meas 45|47:49:51)cm (17.75118.5:19.25:20|in) from cost on edge, ending with a WS row. Shape front neck

Row 1: Pott 12, skpo, k to end. work 5 rows straight.

Rep the last 6 tows 5 times more and row 1 once mote. 37[41:45:49| sts. Cont In pan until front meas the some os back to shoulder, ending at side edge. Shape shoulders Cast off 4(5:6:7] sts at beg of next and fol SPECIAL OFFER 10% OFF deramores are offering Knitting renders Castoff 8(9:10:11) sts, at beg of next row and 10% off Rowan Felled Tweed and Rowar 9(10:11:12] stsat beg of follWS row. 12 sts. Kldsllk Haze until 31 October 2011. Cont in port on these sis until band fits halfway around back neck, dec on lost KM94RWN to receive your discount. cable cross as before. Cast off. Enchanted Forest by IVIartin Storey SLEEVES With 5mm needles cast on 80(84:88:92) sts. SIZES

Bog with a k row cont In st st until Sleeve To flf: 81-86(92-97:102-107:112-117|cm meas 23cm (9ln) from cast on edge, (32-34(36-38:40-42;44-46|ln) ending with o p row. Actual measurement: 94[104:115:125]cm Shape sleeve top (37(41 :45:49]ln) Cast off 5 sts at b^ of next 10 rows. Length to shoulder: 58(59:60:61)cm Castoff. (22.75(23.25:23.5:24(10) Sleeve length: 45cm (17.75ln) SLEEVE BORDERS Figures In square brockefs refer to larger

With 4.5mm needles cast on 10 sts. sizes: where there Is only orye s^ ol llgures

Row 1: P3. k6. pi. this applies loan sizes. Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: As row 1. YOU WILL NEED Row 4: P3, ml, p2, ml, p5. 12 sts. Rowan Felted Tweed 50% merino wool Row 5: P3, C8B, pi. 25% alpaca 25% viscose Row 6: Purl. (approx 175m per 50g) Row 7: P3. k8, pi. 5(6:6:7) x 50g balls 157 Camel (A) Row 8: Purl. Rowan Kldsllk Haze 70% super kid mohair Rows 9-14: Rep rows 7 and 8 Ihree times rrKxe. 30% silk (approx 210m per 50g) Rows 5-14 form cable patt. 1 x25g ball 563 Shadow (B)

Cont In patt until border fits along cast 1 X 25g ban 600 Dewberry (C) on edge of sleeve, <3ec on last cable cross 1 X 2Sg ball 641 Blackcurrant (D) as before. 1 X 25g baN 551 Forest Green (E) Castoff. 1 X 25g ban 629 Fern

1 pair each 3.25mm and 3.75mm needles TO FINISH OFF Row counter Join shoulder seams. Note: Yam orrxTunts given are based on Join cast off edges of border, then sew to overage requirements and are approximate. back neck. Join borders to cast on edge of sleeves. TENSION 23 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over st st using Join side and sleeve seams. • 3.75mm needles.

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ABBREVIATIONS Wrap 4 = K1, yf, k3, pass 3rd st on RH needle over first 2 sts. si Ip wytb = Slip I St purtwise with yam to bock of work. si Ip wyff = Slip I sf putiwlse wffh yam to

OPR = on previous row For more abbreviations see page 85

PATTERN NOTES When working from Chart, use small amounts of yarn tot each area of cdout. Twist yarns on WS of tow to ovoid a hole.

BACK With 3.75mm needles and A cast on

1101122:134:146) sts. Work In potf from Chort. Dec one st at each erto of tow 7 and tow

13 tow. then 5 foil 4th tows. Work 7 tows straight.

Inc one st at each end of next and foil 6th tow then 3 toll 8th tows. 106)118:130:142) sts. Work 7 tovrs straight. Shape armhole Cast off 7)8:9:10] sts at beg of next 2 tows. 92)102:112:122) sts. Dec one st at each end of next 3)5:7:9| tows, then 3 fol RS rows then 2 toll 4th rows.

76)82:88:94) sts. Work straight until 130)132:136:138) tows have been worked. Shape shoulders Cast off 5]6:7:8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Shape back neck Next row: Cost off 5)6:7:8] sts. pott until there are 9 sts on needle, turn and work on these sts for first side of bock neck. Next row: Cost off 4 sts, patt to end. Cast off tern 5 sts. With RS facing, rejoin A to rem sts, cast off centre 38)40:42:44] sts. pott to end. Next row: Cast off 5)6:7:8] sts, pott to end.

Next row: Cost off 4 sts, patt to end.

Cast off tern 5 sts.

FRONT Work as given for Bock until 120)122:124:126] rows hove been worked. Shape IronI neck

Next row: Patt 23)25:27:29) sts, turn and work on these sts for first side of neck shaping. Dec on st at neck edge of next 6 tows the 2 toll RS rows. 15)17:19:21) sts. Work straight until 130)132:136:138) rows have been worked. Shape shoulder Cast off 5]6:7:8] sts at beg of next and toll

Cast off rem 5 sts. With RS facing, rejoin A to rem sts, cast off centre 30)32:34:36) sts, pott to end. Dec on st dt neck edge of next 6 tows the

2 toll RS tows. 15)17:19:21) sts.

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With 3.25mm needles and A cost on 15 sts. (ym) twice OPR, p7, (p1, kl) into (ym) twice (ym) twice OPR, pll, (pi, kl) Into (yrn) twice Next row: SI Ip wtb, p14. OPR, ym, p1, p2^, ym, p3. OPR, ym, pi, p2tog, yin, p3. Woik In pott. Row 5: SI Ip wytf, p2tog, ym, p2, p2tog, Row 9; SI Ip wytf, p2tog, ym, p2, p2tog, Row 1: SI Ip wytf. p2tog. yrn. p2, p2tog. (ym) twice, p2tog, k2, yf, kl, yf, k2, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, k9, p2tog, (ym) twice, (yrn) twice, p2tog, von. Id, yon, p2log, (ym) twice, p2tog, (ym) 3 times, p1 p2tog, (ym) 3 times, p1.

(ym) twice, p2tog, (ym) 3 times, pi. Row 6: SI Ip wytb, (p1, kl, pi) Into (ym) Row 10: SI Ip wytb, (pi, kl, pi) Into (ym) Row 2; SI Ip wytb, (pi, k1, pt) into (ym) 3 times 3 times OPR, ym, pi, (pi, kl) Into (ym) twice 3 times OPR, ym, p1, (p1, kl) Into (ym) twice OPR, pi, (pi, k1) Into (ym) twice OPR, p5, OPR, p9, (p1, kl) Into (ym) twice OPR, ym, OPR, pll, (p1, kl) into (ym) twice OPR, ym, (pi, kl) kilo (ym) twice OPR, pi, p2tog, ym, p3. pi, p2tog, ym, p3. p1, p2tog, ym, p3. Row 3: SI Ip w^, p2tog, ym, p2, p2tog, Row 7; SI Ip wytt, p2tog, ym, p2, p2tog, Row 11: SI Ip wytf, p2tog, ym, p2, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, (kl, yf) twice, kl, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, k3, yf, kl, yf, k3, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2log, k9, p2tog, (yrn) twice, (ym) twice, p2tog, p4. (ym) twice, p2tog, p4. p2tog, p4. Row 4: Cast off 3 sts pwlse, pi, (p1, kl) Into Row 8: Cost off 3 sts pwise, p1, (p1, kl) Into Row 12: Cast off 3 sts pwise, pi, (pi, kl) into

0 SUBSCRIBE lO KNITTING CALI 01273 488006 (ytn) twice OPR. pll, (pi, kl) Into (ym) Iwice OPR, ym, pi, p2tog, ym, p3. Row 13: SI Ip wytf, p2tog, ym, p2, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, skpo, kS. k2tog. p2tog, (yrn) twice, p2tog, (ym) 3 times, pi.

Row 14: SI Ip wytb, (pi, kl, pi) into (ym) 3 times OPR, ym. pi, (pi, kl) into (ym) twice OPR, p9, (pi, kl) into (ym) twice OPR, ym, pi, p2tog, ym, p3. Row 15: SI Ip wytf, p2tog, ym, p2, p2tog. (ym) twice, p2tog, k3. p2tog, (ym) twice. p2tog, p4. Row 16: Cast off 3 sts pwlse, pi, (pi, kl) info (ym) twice OPR, p7, (pi, kl) into (ytn) twice OPR, ym, pi, p2tog, ym, p3. Row 17: Si Ip wyff, p2tog. ym, p2, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, skpo. kl, k2tog, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, (ym) 3 times, pi.

Row 18: SI Ip wytb, (pi, kl. pi) Into (ym) 3 times OPR, ym. pi, (pi, kl) into (ym) twice OPR, p5, (pi, kl) Into (ym) twice OPR, yrn, pi, p2tog, ym, p3. Row 19: SI Ip wytf, p2tog, ym, p2. p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, s2kpo, p2tog, (ym) twice, p2tog, p4. Row 20: Cost off 3 sts pwlse. pi. (pi. kl) Into (ym) twice OPR, p3, (pi. kl) into (ym) twice OPR, ym, pi, p2tog, ym, p3, 15 sts. These 20 tows form the patt and are tep.

Cont In pan until border fits along lower edge, ending with a 20th row. Join cast on and cast ott edges. Brioche cardigan oy Fiona Marris & Sew to cost on edges. h” SIZES

SLEEVE EDGING To fif: 86(91:96:101:106:111:116:122)cm E Join sleeve seams. (34(36;38:40:42:44;46:481ln) r® Work as given for Lower Back Edging. Actual measurement: r 92(96:102:108:112;118:122:128)cm La NECK EDGING (36.25(38:40:42.5:44:46.5:48:50.5)in) | Join shoulder seams. Length to shoulder: 61cm (24ln) a Work as given for Lower Back Edging, Sleeve length: I"® sewirrg edging to rreck edge. 52.5(54:55.5;56.5:57:57.5:57.5:57]cm | (20.5(21.25:21.75:22.25:22.5:22.75;22.75:22.5)ln) Lj TO FINISH OFF Figures In square bracitets reter to larger =

Sew in sleeves. • sues: where there Is only one set of figures = INs applies to all sues. |-!i Enchanted Forest colour and stitch key YOU WILL NEED |_^' Debbie Bliss Angel 76% Kid Mohair KonRS.PonWS Super | 24% Silk (approx 200m per 25g) = 13(14:15:16:16:17:18:18) x 25gm balls |\| skpo 15010 Jade = = yfwd 1 pair each 4mm and 4.5mm needles “ Q Stitch holders r Stitch markets r Split pin markers Cable needle | Row counter = Note: Yam onrrounts given ate based on L® average requirements and ate apptoximale. E

Blackcuriont TENSION r* 22 sts and 29 tows to 10cm over patt using | 2 strands of yarn and 4.5mm needles. La

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SUBSCRIBE 488005 ABBREVIATIONS Row 11: *P1, C4F, pi, yo, pi, kyotog, pi, C4F, (pi, kyotog) x 3, pi. yo,* pi, C4F, pi. Kfb = Knit into front and bock of next st to C4F, p2tog, (pi, kyotog) x 3,* pi, C4F, pi. Row 48: Kl, p4, kl. *p1, kl, (yosl, kl) x 3, Increase. Row 12; Kl, p4, kl *(yosl, kl) X 3, kl, p4, kl, p4, k2. yosl. kl. p4, kl*. Yosl = Yam forward between needles and yosl. kl. pi. kl. p4, kl*. Row 49: *P1, k4, pi, kyotog. p2tog, k4, over RH needle, slip next st purlwise. Row 13: *P1, k4, pi, yo, kl, pi, kyotog, pi, k4, (pi, kyotog) x 3. pi, kl, yo,* pi, k4, pi.

Kyotog = Knit next stitch together with its p2tog, kyotog, (pi, kyotog) x 2,* pi, k4, pi. Row 50: Kl, p4, kl, *kl, (yosl, kl) x 4, p4, yarn over. Row 14; Kl, p4, kl *(yos1, kl) x 3, p4, kl, yosl, kl, p4, kl*. P2tog = Purl 2 together. (k1,yosl)x2, k2, p4,kl*. Row 51: *P1, C4F, pi, p2tog, C4F, yo = Yam over to make an eyelet hale. Row 15: *P1, C4F, pi, yo, (pi, kyotog) x 2. pi, (pi, kyotog) x 4, pi, yo,* pi, C4F, pi. C4F = Slip next 2 sfs to cable needle (CN) C4F, p2tog, (pi, kyotog) x 2,* pi, C4F, pi. Row 52: Kl, p4, kl, *p1, kl, (yosl, kl) x 4, end hold at fraht, knit 2, knit 2 from CN. Row 16: Kl, p4, kl *(yos1. kl) x 2, kl, p4. p4. k2, p4. kl*.

W&T = Wrap&Tum = si next st to RH (kl,yos1)x2kl, pi, kl, p4, kl*. Row 53: *P1, k4, p2, k4, (pi, kyotog) x 4. needle, yfw, si st back to LH needle, turn. Row 17; * PI, k4, pi, yo. kl, (pi, kyotog) x 2, pi. kl,* pi, k4, pi. For more abbreviations see page 85 pi, k4, p2tog, kyotog, pi, kyotog,* pi, k4, pi. Row 54: Kl. p4, kl. *(yos1. kl) x 5. p4. k2. Row 18: Kl, p4, kl. *(yos1, kl) X Z p4, p4, kl*. TIPS (kl, yosl) X 3. k2, p4, kl*. Rows 55 and 56: As Rows 3 ond 4.

When shaping the Collat you may find It Row 19; *P1, C4F, pi, yo, (pi, kyotog) x 3, helpful to move spilt pin marker to st below pi, C4F. p2tog. pi. kyotog,* pi. C4F, pi. BACK wrapped stitch every row, Row 20; Kl, p4, kl, *yos1, k2. p4, (kl, yosl) Using 4.5mm needles and 2 strands of yarn x3,k1, p1,kl,p4,k1*. eastern 89[97;I03:109:I15:I21:125:131] sts.

PAHERN NOTES Row 21: *P1, k4, pi, yo, kl, (pi, kyotog) x 3, Knit 8 rows g-st.

The yarn is used double throughout. pi, k4, p2tog. kyotog,* pi, k4, pi. Set Pattern Row 1 (RS): K2|2;1:2:1:2:2;l), Brioche St mokes knitting spreod wider than Row 22: Kl, p4, kl, *yos1, kl, p4, (kl, yosl) (pi, kl) l[3;6:6:8:9:10:12) times, #*p1, k2, * * st st so It is Important to use a loose cast on X 4, k2, p4, kl*. kfb, p2, k2, kfb, (pi, kl) x 5,* rep to eg the 'Knit Cast On' and a loose cast off. Row 23; *P1. C4F, pi, yo, (pi, kyotog) x 4, 3 more times, pi, k2, kfb, pi, # (kl, pi) pi, C4F, p2tog,* pi, C4F, pi. X 1(3:5:6:8:9:10:12) times, k2|2;1:2:1:2:2:l).

Selvedge Row 24; Kl. p4. kl. *k1. p4. (kl. yosl) x 4. 98(106:112:118:124:130:134:140) sts.

A garter st selvedge Is used throughout - knit kl. pi, kl, p4, kl*. Set Pattern Row 2 (WS); Kl(t;2;l;2:1:l:2), first and lost st on every row. Row 25: *P1, k4, pi. kl, (pi. kyotog) x 4. (yosl. kl) 1(3:4:6:7:9:10:11) times, yosl, #kl. * pi, k4, pi,* pi, k4, pi. p4. kl,*(yosl, kl) X 5, p4, k2, p4, kl* rep * to Decreases Row 26: Kl, p4, kl, *kl, p4, (kl, yosl) x 5, 3 nnore times, # (yosl, kl) x 1(3:4:6:7:9:10:11) The dec both In the pott and at neck edge kl, p4, kl*. times, yosl. kl(l:2:1:2;l;l:2). are worked os p2tog. If second st Is a k st Row 27: *P1, C4F, (pi, kyotog) x 5, pt, C4F, These 2 rows set position of Brioche St Pott. with a yo, work all 3 loops In the p2tog pi,* pi, C4F, pi. Conf In Brioche St Pott from # to # working

(le pst and kst with yo). Row 28: Kl. p4. kl, *k1, p4, (kl, yosl.) x 5, sts at beg and end of row as 'pi , kyotog' kl. p4, kl*. on RS rows and 'yosl. kV on WS rows and Front Neck Decreasing: Row 29: *P1, k4, (pi, kyotog) x 5, pi, k4, pi. working selvedge sts every row. Left Front (RS): Work to last 4sts. p2log, *pl,k4. pi. Cont in patt until Back meas kyotog, kl. Row 30; Kl, p4, kl, *k1, p4, (kl, yosl) x 5. 40(39:38:38:37:36:35:35]cm Right Front (WS): Kl, kyotog, p2tog work to kl, p4, kl*. (15.75(15.5:16;15:l4.5:14.25:14;14]ln). erxa of row in pott. Rows 31 to 34; As Rows 27 to 30. Shape Armhole

Row 35: *P1, C4F, (pi, kyotog) x 4, pi, p2tog, Cast off 0(3:6:8:10:13:14:16] sts at beg of next Increases for Sleeve C4F, pi, yo.* pi, C4F, pi. 2 rows.

Inc 1 st by using 'make 1 Inc' worked I st In Row 36: Kl, p4, kl. *p1, kl, p4, kl, (kl, yosl) 1st size only: Place a st marker In edge st from the edge. X4,k1,p4,k1*. to mark armhole.

Row 37: *P1, k4, (pi, kyotog) x 4, p21og. Cont straight in pott until Back rrveos 61 cm Brioche Stitch Pattern (21 sts * to * plus 6 sis). k4,pl, k1,yo.*pl,k4, pi. (24ln) finishing at end of a RS row. (The 6 balancing sts come at end of RS and Row 38; Kl. p4. kl. *k1, yosl, kl. p4. (kl. yosl) SI 32 sts for one shoulder onto holder, beg of WS tows). x4,k1,p4,k1*. 34(36:36:38:40:40:42:44) sts for Bock Neck

Row 1 (RS): '*P1, k4. p2. k4, (pi, kyotog) x 5, Row 39: *P1, C4F, (pi, kyotog) x 3, pi, p2tog, onto another holder and 32 sts for second • pi, k4, pi. C4F, pi, kyotog, pi, yo,* pi. C4F, pi. shoulder onto third holder. Row 2: Kl, p4, kl, *(yosl, kl) x 5, p4, k2, Row 40: Kl, p4, kl. *p1, kl, yosl, kl. p4, p4, kl*. k2, (yosl, kl) X 3, p4, kl*. LEFT FRONT Row 3: *P1, C4F, p2, C4F, (pi, kyotog) x 5, Row 41: *P1, k4, (pi, kyotog) x 3, p2tog, Using 4.5mm needles and 2 stranc3s of yarn * pi, C4F, pi. k4, pi, kyotog, pi, kl, yo,* pi, k4, pi. cast on 50(53:56:59:62:65:67:70] sts.

Row 4: Kl, p4, kl *(yos1, kl) x 5, p4, k2, Row 42; Kl, p4, kl, *k1, (yosl, kl) x 2, p4, p4, kl*. kl, (yosl, kl) X 3, p4, kl*. Set Pattern Row 1 (RS); K2(2;l:2:1;2:2;l),

Rows 5 and 6: As Rows 1 and 2. Row 43: *P1, C4F, (pi, kyotog) x 2, p), p2tog, (pi, kl) 1(3:5:6:8:9:10:12) times, *pl, kZ kfb. * Row 7: *P1, C4F, pi, yo. pi, C4F, p2tog, C4F, (pi, kyotog) x 2, pi, yo,* pi. C4F, pi. p2, k2. kfb, (pi. kl) X 5.* rep to * once more, (pi, kyotog) x 4,* pi, C4F, pi. Row 44: Kl, p4, kl, *p1, (kl, yosl) x 2, kl. pt. k4. pi, k2. 55(58:61:64:67:70:72:75) sts. Row 8: Kl, p4, kl *(yos1. kl) x 4. kl, p4, kl, p4,k2, (yos1.kl)x2.p4, kl. Set Pattern Row 2 (WS): Kl, yosl. kl, p4. kl, pi, kl, p4, kl*. Row 45: *P1, k4, (pi, kyotog) x 2, p2tog. *(yos1, kl) X 5, p4, k2, p4, kl* rep * to * once

Row 9: *P1, k4, pi, yo, kl, pi, k4, p2tog, k4, (pi, kyotog) x 2, pi. kl, yo,* pi, k4, pi. mote, (yosl, kl) 1(3:4:6:7:9:10:11] times, yosl, kyotog, (pi, kyotog) x 3,* pi, k4, pi. Row 46; Kl. p4, kl, *k1, (yosl, kl) x 3, p4, k1(1:2:1:2:l:1:2).

Row 10: Kl, p4, kl *(yos1, kl) x 4, p4, kl, kl, (yosl, kl) X 2, p4, kl*. These 2 tows set position of Brioche St Pott. yosl, k2. p4, kl*. Row 47; *P1, C4F, pi. kyotog. pi, p2tog. Cont In pott until Front meas 35cm (I3.75ln).

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— Ploce marker through neck edge St to mark kl, p4, kl, *(yos1, kl) x 5, p4, k2, p4, kl*. Next row: K to vwapped st, k wrap tog with st * * _ start at V shaping. rep to once more, yosl (except Size 34). It Is virrapplng, k2 more sts, w&t. — Dec 1 St at Neck edge (see Pattern (kl, yosl) 0(0:0:1:1:1:1:21, k1(l:1:l:l:2:2:l). Rep kast tow until you have reached the — Notes) on next and every alt tow These 2 rows set position of Brioche SI Pott. V shaping stitch marker on both Front, (you — 9111:11:13:15:15:17:19) limes and then every (As you Inc for sleeve work new sts as either should teach the market on the left Front and “ 4th tow 13(12:12:11:10:10:9:8) times, pl/kl or kyotog/yosl to keep basic rib then the Right Front) w&t and this time knitto ‘ZI At the same time when Front meos sequence as at edges of body piece.) the end of the row (bottom of left Front).

— 40|39:38:38:37:36:35:35|cm Inc 1 St at each end of next and every - (15.75[15.5:15:15:14.5:14.25:14:141ln) ending 4th row 0(0:8:0:8:11:17:20) times and then Short Row Shaping ~ with a WS row, shape armhole by costing off every 6th row 21(22:17:23:17:15:11:9) times. Next row: K to st before V-shaping marker. _ 0(3:6:8:10:13:14:16) sts at aimhole edge. 92(96:102:102:106:110:114:118) sts. _ Cont straight until Front meas 61cm (24in) Cont straight until Sleeve meas Next row: K to st before V-shapIng marker. i— ending with o RS row, 62.5154:56.5:56.5:57:57.5:57.5:57)cm — SI sts for Back left Shoulder onto a 4.5mm (20.5(21.25:21.75:22.25:225:22.75:22.75:22.51in). Work 4 sts less eoch row working w&t as Z needle and holding the 2 pieces. Castoff loosely. before for 9 reps each side of color. RS together in your left hand, with a third After 9th w&t on second side k across ^ 4.5mm needle work o 3-needle cost off NECKBAND AND COLLAR ol vwapped sts (knitting up the wraps) to — loosely to join shoulder seam. Using 4.5mm needles cxid 2 strands of bottom of other side Right Front). ~ yam, with RS of garment fracing you starting Knit one more row knitting up all wraps on RIGHT FRONT at bottom of Right Front, pick up rand Left Front side of collai. _ Using 4.5mm needles and 2 strands of yam k55 sts from bottom edge to V shaping Cast off loosely. — casf on 50(53:56:59:62:65:67:70) sts. St marker, 37 sts from marker to shouldef, — Knlt8rowsing-st. 34(36:36:38:40:40:42:44) sts from Back Neck BELT

Set Pattern Row 1 (RS): K2. pi, k4, pi. holdef, 37 sts from shoulder to V shaping Using 4mm needles and 2 strands of yam * _ *pl. k2. kfb, p2, k2, kfb, (pi, k1) x 5, lep marker, and 55 sts to the bottom of Left cast on 15 sts. _ •to'oncemore. p1,k2, kfb. pi, (kl.p1) Front. 218(220:220:222:224:224:226:228) sts. yyork In g-st until belt meas 150cm (59in)

— 1(3:5:6:8:9:10:)2| times, k2[2:1:2:1:2:2:1(. (Sts are picked upot a rotioof 1 st to every or to required length. 55(58:61:64:67:70:72:75) sts. Castoff.

Set Pattern Row 2 (WS): K1(1:2:l:2:1:l:2|. Knit 1 row and place split pin marker at ^ (yosl, kl) 1(3:4:6:7:9:10:11) limes, yosi, kl, p4, shoukJer points. TO FINISH OFF — kl,*(yosl,k1)x5, p4, k2, p4, kl*iep*to* Short Row Shaping for Collar Wosh all pieces and toy fiat to dry.

— once more, kl, p4, kl. yosl. kl. Next row: K to 1 st past second shoulder Sew top of sleeve into armhole. ®Z These 2 rows set position of Brioche St Pott. split pin, w&t. Sew side and underarm seam. _ Cont working in pott until Front meos 35cm Next row: K bock to 1 st past other shoulder Sew an belt loops if required. • — (13.75ln). — Shape Front Neck and Armhole Z Place marker through neck edge St to mark _ start of V shaping, ^ Dec 1 St at Neck edge (see Pattern — Notes) on next and every alt row - 9(1 1 :1 1 :13:1 5:15:1 7:19) times and then every “ 4th row 13(12:12:11:10:10:9:81 times. At the same time when Front meos - 40(39:38:38:37:36:35:35)cm —- |15.75|15.5:15:15:14.5:14.25:14:14(in) ending with a RS row shape armhole by casting off _ 0(3:6:8:10:13:14:161 sts of armholo edge. ^ Cont straight until Front meas 61 cm (24in) — finishing after a RS row. SI sts for Back Right Shoulder onto a 4.5mm Z knitting needle and holding 2 pieces, RS together in your left hand, with a third "_ — 4.5mm needle work a 3-needle cost off “ loosely to join shouldei seam.

Z SLEEVES Using 4,5mm needles and 2 strands of yam - cast on 45(47:47:51 :51 :53:53:55) sis. =— Knit 10 rows g-st.

Set Pattern Row 1 (RS): Kl(2:2:2:2:l:l:2|, _ (pi, kl) 0(0:0:1:1:2:2:21 times, *pl, k2, kfb, p2, * * — k2, kfb, (pi, k1l X 5,* rep to once more, - pi, K2, kfb, pi, (kl, pi) 0(0:0:1:1:2:2:21 times,

- kl(2:2:2:2:l:l:2). 50(52:52:56:56:58:58:601 sts. Set Pattern Row 2 (WS): Kl(1:l:1:1:2:2:11 Measuremems are gt/en In cn

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Rib row 1 (RS): K1. (pi. k1) to end. 53=^ Rib row 2 (WS): PI, (k1, pi) to end. Rep last 2 tows 5 times more. Change to 4mm needles.

Row 1 (RS): K1. (pi. k1) to end. Row 2 (WS): Purl. Row 3: PI. (k1, pi) to end. Row 4: Purl. These 4 rows form p<3tt. Conf straight In portt until Back meas 52153:54:55:56;57:58)cm (20.5(21 :21 .5:21 ,75;22;22.5:22.75)ln) from cast on edge, efxJIng with a p row. Shape upper arms Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 8 tows. 71(77:83:89:95:101:107) sts. Shape shoulders Castoff 10(11:12:13:14:15:16) sts at beg of next 4 tows.

Cast off tern 31(33:35:37:39:41:43) sts.

FRONT Work as given lor bock until front meas pi - SPECIAL OFFER 10% OFF 37(38:39:40:41 :42:43)cm (14.5(15:1 5.25:1 5.5:16.25:16.5:1 7)ln) (tom Knits in the City are ottering Knitting cast on edge, ending wtih a p row. reodefs 10% off Debbie Bliss Andes Shape front neck ub*31 Octobef2011. Next row; Patt 51(54:57:60:63:66:69), turn and . isit www.knltslntheclty.co.uk and quote work on these sts or first side of front neck. 1 ;4 to receive your discount. Dec one st at neck edge on every row until 36(38:40:42:44:46:48) sts tom. fk Silky hoody by Sian Brown Work straight unti frorrt meas same os Back to shouldei. ending at side edge. SIZES Shape upper arm

To fit: 82|86;92:97:102:107:112)cm Cast off 4 sts at beg of next and 3 foil RS

(32[34;36:38:40:42:44)ln) tows. 20(22:24:26:28:30:32) sts. Actual measurement: 91|96:I01;107:112:117:122|cm Shape shoulder (36|38:40:42:44:46:48|ln| Cost off 10(11:12:13:14:15:16) sts at beg Length to shoulder: 55156:57:58:59:60:61 )cm of next tow.

(21 .75122; 22.5:22.75:23.25;23.75:24|in) Wotkl row.

Sleeve length; 47cm (18.5ln) Cast off tern 10(11:12:13:14:15:16) sts.

Figures In square brockets refer to larger With RS fcKlng. re)o1n yarn to tern sts, sizes: where there Is ony one set ot tlgures work 2tog, pott to erxt. K- this appites to ah sizes. Dec one st at neck edge on every tow until 36(38:40:42:44:46:48) sts rem. YOU WILL NEED Work straight until front meas same os Bock Debbie Bliss Andes 65% baby alpaca to shoulder, ending at side edge. 35% mulberry sHk (approx 100m per 50g) Shape upper arm 16(17:18:19:20:21:221 x 50g balls 03 Grey Cast off 4 sts at beg of next and 3 (dll

I pair each 3.75mm and 4mm needles WS tows. 20(22:24:26:28:30:32) sts.

Row counter Work 1 tow. Note: Yam amounts given are based on Shajoe shoulder overage requiierments and are approximale. Cast off 10(11:12:13:14:15:16) sts at beg

TENSION

22 Sts and 30 tows to 10cm over st st using Cast off tern 10(11:12:13:14:15:16) sts.

Use larger or smaler needles if necessary SLEEVES to obtain correct tension. With 3.75mm needles cast on

51(55:59:63:67:71:75) sts. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 Rlbrow1:K1.(p1.k1)toend.

Rib row 2: PI, (k1, pi) to end. BACK Rep the last 2 rows 5 times more. With 3.75mm needles cast on Change to 4mm needles. 1031109:115:121:127:133:139) sts. Work In pott as given for Back. p

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With RS facing and 3.75mm needles, pick =-u Next row (Inc): Inc In first st. p up and kl71(171:175:175:179:179:181) sts

= ^ Work 3 rows. along row ends. = Next row (Inc): Pott to lost 2 S Rlbrow1:Kl.(pl.k1)toend.

— Inc In next St, kl. Rib row 2: PI. (kl, pi) to end. Rep lost 2 rows twice rrx3ie and 1st row again. =., Rep the lost 8 rows 13 times more. Cost off in rib. 79(83:87:91:95:99:103) sts. : _ Cent straight until Sleeve meos 47cm (17.51n) POCKET H* — from cost on edge, ending with a WS row. With 4mm needles, cost on I — Shape sleeve top 57(59:61:63:65:67:69) sts. i_ __ Cast off 4 sts at of next Row1:KI. (pi. kljtoend. “ i _ 16(16:16:18:18:18:20) rows. Row 2: Purl. i „ 15(19:23:19:23:27:23) sts. Row 3: PI. (kl. pi) to erxt. i— - Castoff. Row 4: Purl. These 4 tows form patt. Work a further 16 rows. 1^^ HOOD = With 4mm needles, cast on Shape top

E- - 145(149:153:157:161:165:169] sts. Next row: Kl, skpo, patt to last 3 sts. k2tog, kl. i-s Rowl:K1,(p1,k1)toend. Next row: Purl. E - Row 2: Purl. Next row: K2, patt to last 2 sts. k2. Row3:P1, end. Next row: Purl. —=E (k1.pl) to Row 4: Purl, Rep tost 4 rows until 41(43:45:45:47:49:51] sts i - These 4 rows form patt. rem, ending with a p row. Ln Z 2 'O'"* until hood Castoff. = _ meas 32(32:33:33:34:34:35)cm = ^ (12.5(12.5:13:13.6:13.5:13.75)in from beg, EDGING E-s - ending with a WS row. With RS facing and 3.75mm needles, pick = Shape lop up and k23(23:23:25:25:25:27:25) sts along

|__ Row 1 : Pott 72(74:76:78:80:82:84), turn and shaped ed^ of pocket. * E work on these sts for first side of hood. Rib row 1:K1, (pi, kljtoend. I — Cast off 6 sts of beg of next and 9 toll Rib row 2: PI. (kl. pi) to end. Rib row 3: As rib row I.

Next row: Pott to end. Cost off In rib. = I

? . _ Cast off rem 12(14:16:18:20:22:24) sts. * i — With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, TO FINISH OFF E — cast off centre st, pott to end. Join shoulder seams. La Next row: Pott to end. Wtih centre of sleeve to shoulder seam, I _ Cast off 6 sts of beg of next and 9 toll sew on sleeves. 5 RS rows. Join side and sleeve seams. - Next row: Pott to end. Starting and ending at centre front, - =. Cast off rem 1 2(14:16:1 8:20:22:24) sts. sew cast on edge and row erKis of edging “ Lj Edging of hood to neck edge. a _ Join cast off edges to form top seam. Sew on pockef. •

L* ^ 76 TO SUBSCRIBE TO KNITTING CALL 01273 488005 BACK alt rows. 103 sts. Using size 5.5 mm needles and A cast on AT THE SAME TIME cxrmmence Oak Leaf 23 sts. Chart 2 on row 57 (WS) os foils; Next row (WS); P to end. turn, cast on 3 sts. Row 57 (WS); Using yam A p 1o last 37 sis. Next row (RS); K to end, turn and cast on pi yam C, p36 yam A. 3 sts. This sets position of second oak leaf motif os

Rep last two rows to 95 sts. shown on chart. AT THE SAME TIME commence Oak Leaf Cont In st st unti 99 rows hove been worked

Chart 1 on row 19 (WS) as (OKs; (rrom cost on edge. Row 19 (WS); P5 yam A, pi yarn C, Shape shoulders p to end yam A. Cast off 11 sts at the beg of next 6 rows. This sets position of first oak leaf motif as 103 sts. Castoff.

Cont In st st Incorporating motif Into patt until 52 rows have been worked from cast LEFT FRONT Using size 5.5mm needles end Yarn A cast

Shape Sleeve on 3 sts.

Inc 1 st at each end of next row and 3 foil Next row (WS); Purl. h

Acom and Oak Leaf shrug by Alison Robson

SIZES

To (It; One size Actual measurement cutf to cuff: 77cm (30.5in) Length nape to base; 63cm |25ln) Sleeve cuff depth; 24cm (9.5ln) Figures In square brackets refer la larger sizes; where there Is only one set of figures tNs applies to all sizes.

YOU WILL NEED Bergere de France Alaska 50% unshrinkable worsted wool 50% ocrvcllc (approx 55m per 50g) 8 x50g bolls 212.731 Elder (A) 3 X 50g bolls 204.05 Algue (B)

1 xSOgboll 222.19 Tolllls(C)

1 X 50g boll 229.731 Caramel (D)

I pair 5.5mm needles

I Large button Row counter Note; Yam amounts given ore based on overage requirements and ore approximate.

TENSION 15 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st using 5.5mm needles.

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85

SUBSCRIBE KNITTING 488005 Next row (RS): K to end. oast on 3 sts turn. With WS facing cast off 11 sts at beg of next Rep last 2 rows until there are 42 sts. and 2 fall alt rows.

Inc one St at end of next 3 k (RS) rows. 45 sts. Cast off. Cent until 52 rows hove tjeen worked m total. Shape Sleeve ARMHOLE BANDS

Next row (WS): Inc 1 St at beg ot next and Using size 5.5mm needles ond Yam A cost

3 foil alt rows. (49 sts). on 5 sts. AT SAME TIME, commence Oak Leaf Pattern Work 4 rows g-st. 2 on row 57 (WS row). Change to yam B work 4 rows in g-st. Row 57; P untN 37 sts rem on LH needle, pi Change to yam A work 4 rows In g-st. yarn C. p36 Yarn A. Rep stripe sequence until work meos 45cm

At same time dec 1 st at Inside (shaped) (17.75ln). edge on row 63 and 15 toll alt rows. 33 sts. Cost off. Shape for shoulders when front matches back, ending at armhole edge with INTERIM MAKE UP a WSrow. Dam in ends. With RS facing cast off 11 sts at beg of nexf Press back and fronts gentty with a steam iron. and 2 toll alf rows. Attach Armhole bands to arm edge of Castoff. gorment from end of increasing along

straight edge using flat st. RIGHT FRONT Join arm and side seams. Using 5.5mm needles and Yam A cast on Mark position of single buttonhole placing on right front using a small safety pin. Next row (WS): Purl, to end. turn cast on 3 sts. Next row (RS): Knit to end. EDGING Rep last 2 rows until there are 42 sts. Using size 5.5mm needles and Yam A cast Next row: Purl. on 5 sts.

Next row: lire 1 st. k to end. work In stripe portt as tor Armhole Bonds to fit Rep last 2 rows 3 times. 45 sts. around entire outside edge. commerx:ing

At the same time, beg Oak Leaf I chart cjttaching strip at bottom of one or other on row 19 (WSrow) os tolls: side seam. Row 19: PSyamA. pi yam C. p to end Yam A Work buttonhole as follows when safety pin This sefs position of flrsf rook leaf rrmflf as position is reached:

Buttonhole Row 1 (RS): K1. cast off 2 sts. k2. Cont until 52 rows hove been worked. Buttonhole Row 2: K2. cast on 2 sts. k1.

Shape Sleeve When edging fits round garment cast off sts

Next row (WS): Inc 1 st at beg of fhls and 3 ertolng with a Yarn B stripe. toll all rows. 49 sts.

At same time dec 1 st at inside (shaped) TO FINISH OFF edge on row 63 and 15 toll alt rows. 33 sts. Sew edging to garment. Shape tor shoulders when front matches Press seams gentty. bock, ending at armhole edge wllh a RS row. Sew on button. •

KNITTING CALL 01273 488005 MOSS ST SCARF (MAKE 1) Using yam rjrxible thickness cast on 18 sts.

Row 1: (Kl, pi) to end. Row 2: (PI. kl) to end. Rep lost 2 lows unti scorl meos 190cm (781ns). Castoff.

TO FINISH OFF Press each scarf. Plaiting together At one end hold nnoss st scarf between two plain scarves and stitch rocross edges to hold scarves In place. Either get someone else to hold stitched

end or damp It to something solid then plait scarves together ending with moss st scarf In the mkJdle of the two plain scarves. Stitch (Kross to ttold In ptcwe. Additional sts can be mode at mid cross points to hold the three scdrves together

ond ovoid gaping using a hkklen tack st. Add (ringing to desired length at each erxl of scarf. • School colours scarf and blankef ~ by Jane Brockef F“

SIZES Scarf strip (withrsut edgirrg): 24cm X 152cm (9.5ln x 60ln) Blanket (without edging): 120cm x 152cm Plaited scarf by Suzie Lee (47.25lnx60in) Figures in square brackets refer to forger

SIZES sizes: where there is only one set of figures

To (It: One size. this applies to all sizes. Actual measurement: 190cm x 16cm |78lnx6.5ln). YOU WILL NEED Figures in square tyackels refer to kjrger Nashua Handknits Julia 50% wool sizes: where there is only one set ot figures 25% alpaca 25% mohair INs applies to all sizes. (approx 85m per 50g) 4 X 50g balls each of: YOU WILL NEED 6396 Deep Blue Sea (A)

MIrasol MIsk1 100% BabyUama 4726 Molne Coast Blue (8) (approx 7Sm per 50g| 6416 Midnight Blue (C) 13 X 50g balls 0121 Boy Leaf 4936 Blue Thyme (D) I pair 5mm needles 3 X 50g balls each of: Row counter 0121 Persimmon (E)

Note: Yarn amounts given ate based on 2163 Golden Honey (F) average requirements arKt ate approximate. 6086 Velevt Moss (G) 2 X 50g balls each of: TENSION 6085 Geranium (H)

II sts and 18 tows to 10cm over st st using 01 78 Harvest Spice (I)

5mm needles (using two strands of yam). 2230 Rock Henna (J)

Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 1715 Rose (K) to obtain correct tension. 5084 Zinnia Pink (L) 1028 Wheat (M) ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 85 1 X 50g ball each of: 5185 Spring Green (N) PAHERN NOTES 3961 Ladles Mantle (O) All three scarves are worked using 2 strands 9235 Anemone (P) of yarn (le double thickness), throughout. 4345 Coleus (Q)

1 pak 4.5mm needles PLAIN SCARF (MAKE 2) Doming needle Using yarn double thickness cast on 18 sts. Row counter Coni In st st until scarf meas 190cm (78ins). Note: Yam amounts given are based rxi Castoff. average requirements and are approximate.

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YARN NOTES Row 3: Ylflth first colour, (p2, k2) 5 times,

Nashua Handknlts Julia Is not available in then change back to secrxid colour. the UK. You can substitute this yam with (p2. k2) 6 times.

, ellhei an Aron weight or DK yam. Row 4: VYIth second cotour. (p2, k2) 6 times,

- (See tenston notes below). PAHERN NOTES then change bock to first cotour, (p2, k2) To moke finished blanket, nrroke five 6 times. TENSION strips 2 rectangles wide ar These 4 rows form double moss st pott. ;

! 20 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over double Rep rows 1 -4 five more times.

- moss St using 4.5mm needles. After 24 rows hove been worked, break off

- Tension Is not vital as you may want to SCARF STRIP both yarns and begin next set of 24 tows substitute a different Aron weight yam Using cdou chart as a guide, with 4.5mm with next two dlffererrt cotours.

yarn that will until sets I (on 4.5mm or 5mm needles) Of a DK yarn needles and colour form Rep 24-tow rectangles 19 of

. (on 4mm needles), in which case a specific bottom right-hand rectangle of strip, rectangles hove been worked.

- tension Is less important than making sue cast on 48 sts. Castoff.

your knitting is neither too loose nof too tight. Row 1: (K2, p2), 6 times, then )oln In second cokxx (this will form bottom left-hand BOBBLE EDGE ABBREVIATIONS rectangle of strip) and cont with this cdoui, With RS facing, using 4.5mm needles and MB = make bobble. (Kl, pi, kl, pi) all into (k2, p2) 6 times. yam 5185 (Spring Green - Yarn N), pick up - next St. turn, p4, turn, k4. turn and p2tog Row 2: With second colour, (k2, p2) 6 times, and k47 sts along one short edge. twice, turn, k2tog. then change bock to first colou, (k2, p2) Row 1: Knit. For more abbreviations see page 85 Row 2: K2. (MB. k5) to tost 3 StS, MB, k2.

Yarn diagrams

- Each list shows the layout of the rectangles by yam cokxjr number. All from the top of the scarf - but of course you would knit from the bottom up. ;

TO SUBSCRIBE TO KNITTING 488005 2CL2P = slip 2 sts onto CN at front of work, Cast off. p2, then k2 frrjm CN.

Rep along oltier short edge using yam 2230 2CR1P = slip 1 st onto CN at bock of work,

(Rock Henna - Yam J). k2, then pi from CN. 2CL1P = slip 2 sts onto CN at front of work, TO FINISH OFF pi, then K2 from CN. Darn in loose ends. 2CL1K = slip 2 sts onto CN at front of work, Sew strips together to form blanket. • k1, then k2 from CN.

2CR1K = slip 1 st onto CN at bock of work, k2,thenkl fromCN.

1 Bobble = (k1, pi, k1, pi, kl) into next st then remove st from LH needle, ‘keeping yam at bock of work slip these 5 sis back onto LH needle, then k5* rep frrsm ‘to* 4 times, slip the 5 sts bock on LH needle p5tog. For more abbreviations see page 85

PAHERN NOTES

Stocking St (st-st)

Row 1 (RS): Knit, Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Reverse Stocking St (rev st-st)

Girl's poncho sweater Row 1 (RS): Purl. by Bergere de France Row 2 (WS): Knit.

SIZES Horizontal Rib

To fit; 4|6:8;10:12)yrs Work 2 Rows st-st, 2 Rows Rev St-St. Actual measurement cuff to cuff: Rep these 4 Rows. 58(64:70:74:82|cm (23(25:27.5:29:32.251ln) Length to shoulder: 32(35:38:41 :44)cm 2x2 Rib

(12.75113.75:15:16:17.261ln) Row 1: (K2, p2) rep to end. Figures In square brackets reler to larger Row 2: K over k. p over p. sOes: where there Is only or>e set of figures

this applies to alt sizes. Cable Patt (using 6.5mm needles over 12 sts]

Row 1 (RS): P2. k8, p2. Bergere de France Cocoon Row 2 and all WS Rows: K2, p8, k2. 70% acrylic, 25% moholr, 5% alpaca Row 3: P2. 2CR2K, 2CL2K, p2. (approx 70m per 50g) Row 5, 7 and 9: P2, K8, p2. 6(7:8:9:101 x50g bans 241,621 Indlen Row 10: P2, k8. p2.

1 pair each 5.5mm and 6.5mm needles After Row 10 rep from Row 3. Stitch hokJors

Stitch markers Eyelet Sf (using 6.5mm needles over 2 sts)

Cable needle Row 1 (RS): Yon. skpo. 2 buttons (651.521 pock of 6) Rows 2 and 4: Purl. Row counter Row 3: K2tog, yon. Note: Yam amounts given are based on Rep these 4 Rows. average requirements and are approximate.

Bobble St (using 6.5mm needles over 5 sts)

TENSION Rows 1 and 2: Rev st-st.

14 sts and 17 rows to 10cm over st st using Row 3: P2, 1 bobble. p2.

6.5mm needles. Rows 4-10: Rev st-st. 11 sts to 7cm width over cable using After Row 10 rep from 3. 6.5mm needles. 18 sts to 11cm width over pattern st using Pattern St (using 6.5mm needles over 6.5mm needles. 18sts-over 19sfsfromR<3w 11 to25).

Use larger or smaler needles if necessory Row 1 (RS): P2, kl4, p2. to obtain cortecrt tenskxi. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: K2. p14, k2. Row 3: P2. k3. 2CR2K, 2CL2K, k3, p2. ABBREVIATIONS Rows 5, 7 and 9: P2. k14, p2.

2CR2K = slip 2 sts onto CN at bock of work, Row 11: P2, K3, 2CR2P, Inc 1. 2CL2P, K3, p2.

k2, then k2 from CN. (19 sts). 2CL2K = slip 2 sts onto CN at front of work, Row 12: K2, p5, K5, p5, k2.

k2, then k2 from CN. Row 13: P2. k2, 2CR1P, p2, 1 bobble, p2, 2CR2P = slip 2 sts onto CN at back of work, 2CL1P, k2, p2. k2, then p2 from CN. Row 14: K2, p4. k7, p4, k2.

SUBSCRIBE 488005 Row 15: P2, k1, 2CR1P, p7, 2CL1P, kl, p2. St, 1 2 sts Coble (kic 1 st In 1st Row), 2 sts st st, Next Row (WS): Cast off 9(9:10:8:9] sts, Row 16: K2, p3. k9, p3, k2. 10 sts Hrsrlzontol Rib. 84 sts. work to control crzst off sts and put lem sts

Row 17: P2.2CR1P. pi, 1 bobple, p5. 1 10 years: Work 10 sts Horizontal Rb, on a stitch holdet. bobble, pi, 2CL1P, p2. Sstsstst. 12 sts Coble (Inc 1 stinlstRow). Next Row (RS): Cast off 3 sts at neck edge, Row 18: K2, p2, k11, p2, k2. 2 sts Eyelet St. 5 sts Bobble St. 2 sts Eyelet St. work to end.

Row 19: P2, 2CL1K, p9, 2CR1K, p2. 1 8 sts Pott St, 2 sts Eyelet St, 5 sis Bobble St, Next Row (WS): Cast off 9(9:10:9:9] sts,

Row 20: K2, p3, k9, p3, k2. 2sts Eyelet St. 12 sts Coble (Inc 1 stki 1st work to end.

Row 21: P2, kl, 2CL1K, p7, 2CR1K, kl, p2. Row), 5 sts st st, 10 sts Horizontal Rib. 90 sts. Next Row (RS): Cast off 2 sts at neck edge, Row 22: K2, p4, k7, p4, k2. 12 years: Work 10 sts Horizontal Rib, work to end.

Row 23: P2, k2, 2CL1K, p2, 1 bobble, p2, 8 sts st st. 12 sts Coble (Inc 1 st In 1st Row). Next Row (WS): Cast off 9(10:10:9:9] sts.

2CR1K, k2, p2. 2 sts Eyelet St. 5 sis Bobble St, 2 sts Eyelet St. Work 1 r<3w straight.

Row 24: K2, p5, k5, p5, k2. 1 8 sts Pott St, 2 sts Eyelet St, 5 sts Bobble St, Next Row (WS): Cast off 9(10:10^9:10] sts.

Row 25: P2, k3, 2CL2P, pi, 2CR2K, K3, p2. 2 sts Eyelet St, 12 sts Coble (Inc 1 st in 1st For sizes 10 and 12 years: Work 1 tow Row 26: K2, p7, p2tog, p6, k2. (18 StS). Row). 8 sts st-st, 10 sts Horizontal Rib. 96 sts. straight, then cast off 9(10] sts.

Row 27: P2, K3, 2CR2K, 2CL2K, K3, p2. Work 1 Row kl ijott os set then on next With WS facing pick up sts left on stitch hokter.

Rows 28. 30. 32 and 34: K2. p14. k2. RS tow Inc 1 st at each e<3ge of tow Cast off 3 sts, work to end. Rows 29, 31 and 33: P2. kl4, p2. (8(8:10:10:10) sts ki from edge) then on eirery Next Row (RS): Cast oft 9(9:10:9:9] sis, After Row 34 rep from Row 3 ton 4th tow 9(10:11:12:13) times. work to end.

Cont on these 96(102:108:116:124) sts. Next Row (WS): Cast off 2 sts. BACK (NB: when Indicated no of sts the ktc on Next Row (RS): Cast off 9(10:10:9:9] sts. Using S.Smm needles cost on Row 11 of Pott st are not lnclu<3ed) Workl row straight. 74(78:82:90:94] sts. Shape Shoulders Next Row (RS): Cast off 9(10:10:9:10] sts. work In Horizontal Rib for 8(8:10:10:10] sts. When work meos 28(31 :34:36:39]cm For sizes 10 and 12 years: Work 1 row 2x2 rib tor 58(62:62:70:74] sts and Horizontal (11|12:13.5:14:15.5)ln) (50(54:60:64:68] tows straight, then cast oft 9(10] sts. Rib for 8(8:10:10:10] sts. total] crast off at beg of every tow as tolls: When work meas 5cm (2ln) (10 Rows) change 4 years: 9 sts 8 times. COLLAR to 6.6mm needles and cont os foils: 6 years: 9 sts 4 times, 10 sts 4 times. Join right shoulder seam. 4 years: Work 8 sts Horizontol Rib. 12 sts 8 years: 10 sts 8 times. Using 5.5mm needles with RS facing pick

Coble (Inc 1 St kl 1st Row), 2 sis Eyelet St. 10 years: 8 sts twice, 9 sts 8 times. up 66(70:74:82:86] sts around neck edge,

5 sts Bobble St. 2 sts Eyelet St. 1 8 sts Pott St. 12 years: 9 sts 6 times, 10 sts 4 times. work In 2x2 rib.

2 sts Eyelet St, 12 sts Coble (Inc 1 st In 1st Cast oft tern 24(26:28:28:30] sts for When work meas 12(12:14:14:16|cm

Row). 8 sts Horizontal Rib. 76 sts. bock neck. (4.75(4.76:5.5:5.5:6.35)ln),

6 years: Work 8 sts Horizontal Rib, 2 sts st st. (26(26:30:30:34] rows) cast off all sts.

12 sts Coble (Inc 1 st In 1st Row), 2 sts Eyelet FRONT

St. 5 sts Bobble St. 2 sts Eyelet St. 18 sts Pott Work as for Bock until shoulders. TO FINISH OFF

St, 2 sts Eyelet St, 6 sts Bobble St. 2 sts Eyelet Shape Shoulders and Neck Join left shoulder seam. Join cxjllar seam on

St. 12 sts Coble (Inc 1 st In 1st Row). 2 sts st st. When work meas 28(31 :34:36:39]cm RS to allow for turning down. 8 sts Horizontal Rib. 80 sts. (11(12:13.5:14:15.5)ln) (50(54:60:64:68] tows) To join side seams place the back and front

8 years: Work 1 0 sts Horizontal Rib, 2 sts st st, cost off 9(9:1 :8:9] sts, work 32(34:35:41:43] sts, toother. Sew a button to e<3Ch front 3cm

12 sts Coble (Inc 1 st In 1st Row). 2 sts Eyelet cost off central 14(16:18:18:20] sts for neck, (1.25ln) from bottom taking yam through to

St. 5 sts Bobble St, 2 sis Eyelet St, 18 sts Pott work tern 41(43:45:49:52] sts. the back of garment to join the two pieces

St, 2 sts Eyelet St, 5 sts Bobble St. 2 sts Eyelet E(x:h side will now be completed separately. together. •

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SUBSCRIBE TO KNITTING CALL 01273 488005 Use larger or smaler needles If necessary to Work 9(9:11:11] rows dec 1 st at neck edge In i obtain correct tenskxi. first and every toll a» row. 15(17:17:20) sts. Work on these 15(17:17:20) sts until armhole E ABBREVIATIONS meas 10(11:12:13]cm. (4(4.25:4.75:5.25)ln). E ="* Patt2tog = If 2nd St on LH needle is 'knit' ending after a WS row. then k2tog If It Is to be 'purT then p2tog. Shape Shoulder | SI = Slip one St knltw(3ys. Next Row: Cost off 7(8:8:1 0) sts in port!. L. Sip = Slip one St puitwoys. pott to end. 8(9:9:10) sts. | Ytwd = Bring yam to front between neerJIes, Next Row: Pratt to end. | take yam over top of RH needle to form Cost off rem 8(9:91 0) sts In pott. =— a stitch. To work secxandskle of neck return E

Wrap 1 = Slip next st onto RH needle and 32(35:38:42) sts left on holder onto |_^"" take yam to opposite side of work between main needle. E needles, slip some st bock onto LH needle. WIthRSfacIng. retrain yom to rem sts. cost off | Ytt = Bring yam to front between needles. flrst5stslnpatt. prattfokast2sts. pott2tog. E-- For more abbreviations see page 85 26(29:32:36) sts. £ Next Row: Patt2tog, patt to end. i PAHERN NOTES 25(28:31:35) sts. T* Work 2(2:3:4) rows dec 1 st at armhole edge r V Rowl (RS):KnitmA. In every row. sts. ^ 23(26:28:31) i-s SPECIAL OFFER 10% OFF Row 2 (WS): Purl In A. Cont on these 23(26:28:31) sts until armhole E Row 3: Using B. kl. (sip. kl) to end. meas 7(8:99)cm, (2.75(3:3.5:3.5)ln). E Loop are offering Knlfflng readers 10% off Row 4: Using B. (kl. ytt. sip) to last st. kl. ending after a WS row. r= Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK These 4 rows form pott and are rep. Shape Neck i unlllSl (3cfober2011. Next Row: Cast off 3(4:5:5) sts in pott. Call fhe Camden shop on 0207 288 1160 Lb BACK pott to end. 20(22:23:26) sts. £ to receive your discount. Using 3.25mm needles and A. Next Row: Pott to end. E

cast on 59(65:71:79) sts. Work 9(9:11:11) rows dec 1 st ot neck edge In E-= Little jockey polo and helmet Knlt2rowsing-st. first and every toll all row. 15(17:17:20) sts. | Change to 4mm needles and cont In Cont on these 15(17:17:20) sts until armhole by Sublime |_.* Pott St until bock meas 14(17:20:25)cm. meos 10(11:12:13)cm. (4(4.25:4.75:5.25)ln). = SIZES (5.5(6.5:8:9.751ln). finishing after a WS row. ending after a RS naw. E

To fit: 0-6mos|6-12mos:l-2yrs:2-3yis) Back should meas approx 23(25:27:30)cm. Shape Shoulder i-s *• 41 (46:51 :56|cm (16[18:20;22|in) (9(9.75:10.75:11.75110). across at this point. Next Row: Cast off 7(8:8:10) sts In pott. E

pott to end. sts. E Actual measurement: 45|50:55:61|cm Shape Armholes 8(9:9:10) _ (17.76(19.75:21.75:241in) work 4(4:5:61 rows dec 1 St at each end of Next Row: Pott to ertd. E"* Length to shoulder: 24[28:32:38|cm every row. 51 (57:61 :67| sts. Cast oft rem 8(9:9:10) sts In pott. | (9.5[ll:12.5:l5|ln) Cont until armhole meas 10(11:12:131cm. Sleeve length: 15(17:20:24|cm (6(6.5:8:95|ln) (4(4.25:4.75:5.25)ln). trom top of needle SLEEVES f" figures In square brackets refer to kirger to beg of armhole shaping (rJon't meas Using 3.25mm needles and A. E sties: where there Is only one set of figures around cunre) finishing after a WS row. cast on 41 (41 :45:47) sts. L" this applies to all sizes. Shape Shoulders Knlt2rowsg-st. E Cost off 7(8:8:10] sts In pott at beg of next Change to 4mm needles and rxrnt In Pratt e_j YOU WILL NEED 2 rows. 37(41:45:47) sts.

Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK Cost off 8(9:9:10) sts m pott at beg Of next Work 31 (59:45:93) rows Inc 1 st at each end E 75% extra fine merino 20% silk 2 rows. 21(23:27:27) sts. of 9th and every toll 22nd(10th:12th:12th) row E-8

5% cashmere (approx 1 16m per 50g) Cost off rem 21(23:27:27) sts in pott. working increased sts into pratt. E Polo Jumper (21(9:11:11) rows between each Inc row). |_“ 2(3:3:41 x 50g balls 227 Tlttlemouse (A) FRONT 45(53:53:63) sts. E **. 2(2:3:31 x 50g balls 276 Skipper (8) Work as given tor Bock to For 1st and 3rd sizes only E Helmut Shape Armholes and divide Front Neck Work 24(28] rows Inc 1 st rat each end i-n 1(2:2:2| x 50g balls 227 Tlttlemouse (A) with RS facing, cont as fens: of every loll 24th(14thl row and working E

l(l:l:l( X 50g ball 276 Skipper (B) Next Row: Patt2tog (armhole edge), Increased sts Into pott. (23(1 3) rows between E Both pott 25(28:31:35). turn, si rem 32(35:38:42) sts each Inc row). 47(57) sts.

1 pair each 3.25mm and 4mm needles onto holder. You will come bock to these For dll 4 sizes E Stitch holders 32(35:38:42) sts later. 26(2932:36) sts. Cont without shaping until sleeve meos L* Stitch markers Next Row: Pott to last 2 sts. patt2tog. 15(17:20:24)cm, (6(6.5:8:9.5)ln). ending after i 2 buttohs for jumper 25(28:31:35) sts. aWSrow. E 3 buttons for hat Work 2(2:3:4) rows dec 1 st at armhole edge Shape Sleeve Top r® Row counter In every row. 23(26:28:31) sts. work 4(4:5:6) rows rtec 1 st at each end of E Note: Yarn amounts given ate based on Cont on these 23(26:28:31) sts until ormhole every row. 39(45:47:51) sts. L~’ overage requirements and are approximate. meas 7(8:9.9)cm. (2.75(3:3.5:3.5)ln). PM at each end of last row. (These 4(4:5:6] E ending rafter a RS row. rraws will match 4(4:5:6) dec rows on body | TENSION Shape Neck when sewing sleeves Into armholes.) r-:t 26 sts and 48 rows to 10cm over pott using Next Row: Cast off 3(4:5:51 sfs in pott. Work 0(0:1:01 rows. | pott to end. 20(22:23:26) sts. Cast off 2 sts In pott at beg of next |_„

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^ 14[8:12:20| tows. 11[29;23:11| sfs. Sew sleeve tops Into armholes motcNng MAIN SECTION “ Cast off 3 sfs in pott at beg of next 4{4:5:6) dec rows on body to 4(4:5:6) dec Using 3.25mm needles and A, crost rxi _ 2|8:6:2| rows. 5 sfs. rows marked at beg of sleeve top. 8(10:12:16) sts. with RS of work facing kl5 sts of CastoffremSstsInpatt. Placing Left Front bond over Right Front Left Ear Flop, with wS facing k29(31 :33:35) sts bond sew lower edge In position. of turnback, with RS facing k)5 sts of Right Ear - RIGHT FRONT BORDER Sew on buttons. Flap, cast on 8(10:12:16] sis. 75(81:87:97) sts. With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and Pin out garment to meas given and cover Next Row; Knit. A, beg at 5 cast off sts at front neck, pick up with damp cloths un« dry. Cont In g-st until main section of hat meos _ andk15|18:20;20]stsevenlyalongnghffiont See ball band for washing and further 5(5:6:6)cm, (2(2:2.5:2.5)in), finishing after - opening edge. core Instructions. a RS row. ^ Knit 10 lows g-st. Next Row; P5(8:6:6). inc in next st purlways, Z Castoff. HELMET (p4, Inc In next st purtways) 13(13:15:17)

. Sew edge of band to 5 casf off sts at fiont LEFT EAR FLAP times, p4(7:5:5). 89(95:103:115) sts. „ - neck opening. Using 3.25mm needles and A, cost on 5 sts. Change to 4mm needles and pott st Row 1 (RS): Knit. until main section meas 11(12:13:14)cm, Z LEFT FRONT BORDER Cont in g-st for lem of Left Ear Flap and (4.25(4.75:5.25:5.5)in), finishing after a RS row. __ With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles Strap as foils: Next Row; Pott to end dec 4(3:4:2] sis evenly - and A. beg at front neck edge, pick up Work 4 rows. across tow. 85(92:99:113] sts. — and k15{18:20:20] sts evenly alorig left front Next Row (Buttonhole row): K2, yfwd. Using yam A only, cont In g-st (throughout)

~ opening erjge. k2tog,k1. as tolls: * _ Knit 1 0 rows in g-sl, finishing after a RS row. work 6 rows. Crown Shaping Next Row: K5, turn and leave lem Work2rowsinc 1 st at each end of Isfrow. Row 1: Kl, (k2tog, k5) 12(13:14:16) times. - 10(13:15:151 sts on holder. 7 sfs. 73(79:85:97) sts.

- (You will come bock to these 10(13:15:15) sts Work 11 rows inc 1 st at each end of 1st, 5th, Work 3 rows. Z later to complete front band.) 5 sts. 9th and 11th rows. 15 sts. Row 5: Kl, (k2tog, k4) 12(13:14:16) times. Cont on these 5 sts os foils; Work without shaping until ear flap meas 61(66:71:81] sts. ^ Work 3 rows. 3(4:4:5)cm, (1.25(1.5:1.5:2)in) from tasf Inc Wbrk3to»rs. Next Row:K2, yfwd, k2tog. kl. row. finishing after a WS row. Row 9: Kl. (k2tog. k3) 12(13:14:16) times.

Work 3 rows. Break off yam and slip these 1 5 sts onto 49)53:57:65) sts. Z Cast off. holder. (You will come back to these sts later ^ With WS facing, rejoin yam to lem for main section.) Row 13; Kl. (k2tog. k2j 12(13:14:16) times.

- 10(13:15:15) sts, cast off first 3(6:8:8) sts, k4, 37(40:43:49) sts.

- cast off 2 sts. 5 sts. RIGHT EAR FLAP Work 3 rows. » Z With RS facing rejoin yam to lem 5 sts and Work as given for Left Ear Flap omitting Row 17; Kl, (k2tog, kl) 12(13:14:16) times. cont as foils; buttonhole. 25(27:29:33) sts.

Next Row: K2. yfwd, k2tog, kl. TURNBACK Row 19: Kl. (k2tog) 12(13:14:16) times. - Work 3 rows. Using 3.25mm needles arta A 13(14:15:17) sfs. Cost off. cast on 29(31:33:35) sts. Break off yam, thread yam through rem Work 4 rows In g-st. 13(14:15:17) sis, draw up and fasten off. COLLAR Next Row (Buttonhole row): K4, yfwd. k2tog, - Join shoulder seams. kl 8(20:22:24), yfwd, k2tog, k3. TO MAKE UP ^ Using 3.25mm needles ond A, with RS Work In g-st until turnback meos 7(7:8:8)cm, Join back seam. Sew on buttons. Cover wllh _ facing and beg at centre of Right Front (2.75(2. 75:3:3jln), finishing after a RS row. a damp cloth until dry. See ball band for - border pick up and k13(15:16:l9) sts evenly sup these 29(31:32:35) sts onto holder. washing and further care Instructions. • up right side of neck, 16(20:22:22) sts from — cast oft sts at neck 21 (23:27:27) back and 13(15:16:19) sts evenly down left side of neck, ending at centre of Left Front border.

— 42(50:54:60) sts.

Row 1 (RS): SI. k9t13:15:18j. (Inc m next Z St, k2) 7 times, inc In next st, k10(14:16:l9). 50(58:62:68) sts. Knit 3 rows in g-st. — Row5:S1,k10(14:16:19),(inclnnextst,

k3) 7 times, inc in next st, kl0(14:16:19). _ 58(66:70:76) sts. Cont in g-st until collar meos 6(6;7:7)cm, — (2.5(2.5:2.75:2.75)in), finishing after a WS row. s NoxtRow:S1,k16(20:22:25).(incinnext st, k2) 8 times, inc In next st, kl6(20:22;25). Z 67(75:79:85) sts. — Cast off on \WS of coital.

Z TO FINISH OFF Join side and sleeve seams. Measurements are gt/en in on

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If your swotch turns out larger than outs, try again using smollet beg begln(ning) bock of the next stitch needles. If it is too small, try larger needles. doc decrease(s), to mciease)

decreased, decreasirtg k-wlse knit-wise (as If to knit) CC contrast cokxii k2tog knit 2 together (knit next (sometimes known os Q two stitches toother as 1 Before you sew knitted pieces together, pin the pieces flat CCl/2/3 contrast coloui 1/2/3 one - to decrease)

to the measurements given cm out dlogtams. circ circular ml make 1 (make rxie 2 Steam press, lightly steam or spray lightly with water corresp conespond(lng) sittch by picking up and depending on washing instructions on the boll band. cont continue, continues, knitting the horlzrsrrtal 3 Allow pieces to cool and dry before sewing up. continuing 'bar between the

4 Tosewupusetheyarnyouknlttedwith. Or. if the yam is textured DK double kninting) current stitch and the and hard to sew, use a smooth matching yam - cotton with DPN(s) double-pointed next stitch - to increase cotton, wool with wool, etc. needle(s) one stitch)

5 Many garments can be mode up by sewing shoulder seams est estab«sh(ed) m-st moss stitch (on first row

first, then setting in sleeve head to armhole, then completing by foil folow. following - (k1, pi) to end: on toll sewing along the long seam of the sides and sleeves. rows, k over p sts and p Each pattern has extra tips where necessary. Inc lncreose(s). increased, over k sts)

6 Dam In all ends and finish seoms by lightly steaming from increasing n1[2:3] needle 1(2:3)

wrong side, provided the yarn can be steamed. LH left-hand (side) p-wise purl-wlse (os If to purl) lp(s) loop(s) patt(s) pattem(s) PM piece nrrarker patt 2 tog (place stitch marker pattern 2 together (work

1 Choose a modem yam that you like, with a simllai look, at this point) next two stitches together composition and weight to the one in the old pattern. MC mam coloui os one. keeping In

2 Knit a tension swatch (gauge) and compare It to the one (sometimes known as M) pattern - to rdeciecrse)

given In the pattern. If they both come out to the same size, meas mecrsure(s), measuring p2tog purl 2 together you're onto a wrtnnerl mult multiple(s) (purl next two stitches 3 Calculate how much yarn to buy. Many patterns ten you the patt(s) porttem(s) together os (3ne - to

length of yam in each ball as well os the weight. So if the pattern RH right-hond (side) decrease) uses to balls at 130 metres per ball, you know you need up to rep repeat(lng) skpo slip, knit, pass over 1,300 metres of yarn. Check the length per ball of your new yam reps repeats (sup the next stttch, knit and divide the total yam length by the length In one boll to get rev reverse, reversing the following sittch. then the number of balls you need to make the Item. pass the slipped stitch

4 Compare the total weight of each yam length. For exomple If rom remarn(s), remaining over the knitted stitch the original pattern had 10 balls at 50g each, the total weight RS(s) right side(s) to decrease one stitch) would be SOOg. Now that you have worked out how many balls SH($) stitch holder(s) ssk slip, slip knit (slip one of new yarn you are buying, just multiply the number of balls by sk skip stitch, slip the next the weight per ball. That should roughly rrtotch the SOOg total sts stitch(es) sittch, then knit both

that you hod for the old yarn. It's just anofher way to check that sp(s) spoce(s) stitches together) you are on the right trock, tbi through back loop (work psso pass slipped stitch over 5 Use this same method to substitute yoms tor modem patterns, into bock loop only) St St stocking stitch stitch

where the yarn is too expensive or difficult to obtain, or If you til through front loop (work (knit on RS rows, purl on lust want to use up yam In your stash. into front loop only) WS rows), also known as WS(s) wrong slde(s) stockinette stitch yf yamfcrrward rev St St reverse skxrking stitch (also known as yhwd) (purl on RS. knit on WS) ytb yam to bock (bring yam yon yam over needle (like yo, to back of work) but specific to knitting) ytt yam to front (bring yam y2m yarn wrapped twice to front of work) around needle yo yam over (bring the yam over the neerSe Measurements or hook, frequently used cm centlmetre(s) to make a new stitch m ft feet, foot lacewoik) g gramme(s) 0 no stitches or times In Inches) mm milllmelre(s) Knit specific only m metre(s) g-st garter stitch oz ounce(s) (every row knit) yd yard(s)

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1 1 knit baby clothes on a regular basis 20% bamboo fibre) are just two I found Town Issue 90 June 2011, was a PI shawl, and for my local hospital. As you know, for with cotourways that would really liven up any kislaictlons please? What is the yam, premature babies it Is important to keep any basic baby pattern. Both are available needles and edging os I am going through styles simple to protect delicate skins from for £8.50 and £13.50 respectively from a loce phase, I would love to knit onel loo marry lumps and bumps In the knitting, www.sockyamshop.com Sandra Rhule, by email and the preferred weight Is 4ply. A couple of quick notes before selecting Fct a bit of variety and to cheer things up your yam; A The shawl that the lovely Laura was a bit I hove been searching for self pottemlrrg • Moke sure you check the boll bands to wearing In the picture on her Purl About or rainbow yam, but although there is a vast ensure the given tension matches that Town page is the Lacy Winged Shawl by B choice In DK weight I have been unable to of your chosen pattern. Dllon Designs. It was originally published find any in 4ply. Can you help? • As many sock yams come in lOOg balls In the 2007 'Knitting Pattern A Da/

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